Homes & Antiques

Homes & Antiques is the magazine for people who love great design and beautiful objects from every era, providing a unique mix of the very best of the old with the very best of the new. That's why, as well as being the official magazine of the BBC's Antiques Roadshow, every issue delivers an inspirational blend of heritage and lifestyle.

Editor’s Letter • Tell us what inspires you in this issue of H&A. Tag @homes_antiques on Instagram or use the email address, right

Homes & Antiques

September • This is the month to… peek inside a heritage property, sleep in the grounds of a castle, and bid on delights from Downton Abbey

A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE • Married artists Eric Ravilious and Tirzah Garwood built their careers in the 1930s and 40s, but only now - after an exhibition and auction of her work - is Tirzah getting her due recognition

STYLE & SHOPPING • Our monthly guide to DECORATIVE accessories, unique ANTIQUES and beautiful textiles that will add CHARACTER and colour to your home

Rococo revival • Sumptuous, gilded and delightfully over-the-top, celebrate the V&A’s upcoming Marie Antoinette exhibition with decadent details

Sumptuous spaces • From the hidden corners of Italy to the splendour of Brighton’s renowned Royal Pavilion, this issue’s books are a feast for the eyes

FIVE WAYS TO: STYLE A RESTFUL ENVIRONMENT • More than just a place to sleep, style editor Kiera Buckley-Jones reveals how thoughtful design can transform the bedroom into a restorative sanctuary

SLEEPING BEAUTIES • Add prints in the bedroom without overpowering your sanctuary. Opt for leafy or linear motifs in soothing shades that echo the natural world

Slumber in STYLE • This gentle colour combination will give your space a soft yet playful finish

Sleeping BEAUTIES • From period-style four-posters to contemporary oversized headboards, a statement bed creates a sumptuous focal point that’s sure to bring sweet dreams, says Vivienne Ayers

WHY PROVENANCE MATTERS • Why do some pieces sell for far more than their estimates? Often, says Emma Longstaff, it’s due to who owned it, and if there’s a paper trail…

ANNETTE MARIE TOWNSEND • Botanical wax artist Annette Marie Townsend talks beeswax, pesticides and Victorian parlour craft with Dominique Corlett

HOMES &ANTIQUES • Decorating special: stylish updates for period properties, inspiring homes filled with clever ideas, and this season’s moody hues + Peek inside the V&A East Storehouse + Collecting Whitby jet PLUS Antiquing in Cheshire

LIVING WITH ANTIQUES • From a Georgian manor in Scotland to a 1970s riverside villa in Belgium, the interiors in this issue radiate individuality and self expression

Scottish SERENITY • When Maxine Harrison Sloss discovered this Georgian house nestled in the Scottish Borders, she was enchanted by its tranquil walled garden, which reminded her of a favourite childhood novel, The Secret Garden

Colourful by Nature • Inspired by the natural world, interior designer Sarah Davenport fills her Lincolnshire home with bold colour, vintage treasures and meaningful pieces. The result is a fun, vibrant and welcoming space

COLOUR CRUSH • A kaleidoscope of textiles, global furniture and a riot of patterns equals one dreamy home

City Escape • In Sian Bishop’s home, a soothing neutral palette accented with antique golds and browns creates a tranquillity that belies its buzzy location

Seventies SANCTUARY • Marie-Catherine Staelens spent childhood holidays at this idyllic riverside retreat near Ghent in Belgium. Four years ago, she returned - this time for good - fully embracing the home’s original mid-century interiors and timeless charm

SOULFUL SEVENTIES • Striking design...