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

Homes & Antiques

February • This is the month to… decorate with oak leaves, scent your home for the season, and pick up a piece of jewellery at auction

MUSIC TO THE EARS • Cherished by a celebrated 19th-century concert pianist, prized by a famous Newcastle industrialist, then lost for over 100 years, an elegant Broadwood & Sons grand piano has finally come home to Cragside in Northumberland, discovers Caroline Wheater

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

Curated displays • Elevate your treasures with thoughtfully designed shelving and cabinets – a harmony of form and function

SEVENTIES SWAGGER • Turn back the clock with tactile velvet upholstery in shades of rich caramel and zingy tangerine – perfect for pairing with walnut

Retro REVIVAL • Cocoon yourself in a space that feels warm, nostalgic, and effortlessly glam

All that glitters • Explore the timeless allure of costume jewellery through the lens of Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo and her magnificent collection

WOMEN COLLECTORS in a man's world • Pioneering female collectors of the past made valuable contributions to society but were often overlooked. Today, work is underway to correct the narrative, finds Ellie Tennant

COLLECTING AS A HOBBY • The trend for amassing natural history specimens caught on in the 19th century

WOMEN COLLECTORS THROUGH HISTORY

How to plan THE PERFECT ART HEIST (and get away with it) • In the wake of the audacious Louvre robbery, Emma Longstaff delves into five of the most notorious art heists in history – from slick insider jobs to baffling disappearances

KATE SAMPSON • Combining a love of nature and folk art, Kate Sampson creates beautiful pieces from her studio, tucked away in the garden where she grew up, discovers Kathryn Reilly

HOMES & ANTIQUES • Sustainability special: eco-conscious craftsmanship and planet-friendly fabrics + The designer creating contemporary Welsh blankets + Peek behind the scenes at the Brontë Parsonage Museum, as Wuthering Heights hits the big screen PLUS Why spring is the best time to explore the Highlands…

LIVING WITH ANTIQUES • Be it antique portrait paintings or vintage cocktail glasses, this month's homeowners all have one thing in common: a love of collecting…

Relaxed Elegance • A myriad of cherished antiques, muted soft furnishings and subtle wallpapers have come together to create a sophisticated yet comfortable home in the Somerset countryside

COLLECTED with love • Layered with colour, character and countless treasures collected over decades, Marie McDonald and Paul Kennedy's joyful Scottish home celebrates vintage style, nostalgia, and the quiet joy of finding beauty in the everyday

A NEW HORIZON • Embrace mid-century optimism, where warm tones and curving silhouettes spell timeless style

A Life in Colour • Among the soulful homes featured in Elle Hervin's new book, The Home Bird, is the art-and-antiques-filled Brisbane house of Lloyd Hodgkinson…

URBAN retreat • Adding their own thoughtful design and playful use of colour to this elegant Georgian apartment, Paul Goodchild and Gill Richardson have created a haven in the city

CREATIVE OASIS • Layer bold colour accents, kitsch accessories and iconic mid-century design to...