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

September • This is the month to… pair antique hunting with vineyard views, then savour the art, architecture and cuisine of Suffolk and Florence

REFLECTED GLORY • When a unique ensemble of mirrors made for French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent was auctioned at Sotheby’s, it set the highest price ever paid for a design masterpiece, 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

Earth and sky • The colour combination taking interiors by storm pairs rich browns with uplifting blues, adding depth, warmth, and fresh energy to any space

WHAT’S THE STORY? • Wallpapers and fabrics featuring pictorial prints - designs that make you stop and study the detail - can add an exciting extra dimension to any room

Pretty as a PICTURE • Tell a story with a pictorial piece inspired by nature, folklore or far-flung landscapes

How to buy art & start collecting An expert guide • Keen to build an art collection, but not sure where to start? From money matters to the sensitive issue of personal taste, Charlotte Packer consults seven experts to demystify the process

Buy what you love and other top tips

CARL FOX • The marquetry artist speaks to Dominique Corlett about the piece that launched his career, being self-taught, and the advantage of a background in hairdressing

LIVING WITH ANTIQUES • Art-filled and packed with personal touches, this month’s houses each reveal their owners’ dedication to the joy of living boldly

A journey through COLOUR • Textile designer Jules O’Carroll has taken a maximalist approach to her period London home, layering every inch with pattern, personality and meaningful pieces

STYLE WITH SOUL • Let your interiors be a playground for colour and creativity, where unexpected combinations bring every room to life

Swede SUCCESS • Artist Carl Larsson and his textile designer wife, Karin, used their home as a canvas for their combined creative output, referencing Arts and Crafts and Swedish vernacular

Artists at home • If you feel inspired by Lilla Hyttnäs, you can visit an artist’s house closer to home, says Charlotte Packer

Artist’s VISION • White, bright and full of light, this Deal conversion started life as three dilapidated cottages, which artist Steven Thomas has boldly transformed into a beautiful, art-filled home

Aged to Perfection • Swedish artist Liselotte Watkins swapped the buzz of city life for a slower pace in Tuscany, and found the perfect home to renovate, choosing reclaimed materials for a green approach

ANTIQUES & COLLECTING • A buyer’s guide to antique WALL TAPESTRIES, collecting BLACK FOREST CARVINGS, plus Caroline Wheater’s STAR SALES

STAR SALES • Caroline Wheater uncovers the charm of auction-room surprises, from a worn Kashmir shawl to a striking Victorian gold bangle

A buyer’s guide to WALL TAPESTRIES • Immense skill went into these intricate works yet, today, they are often regarded as the ‘brown furniture’ of the antique world. Emma Longstaff discovers a ripe collecting field

CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE • Europe’s heartlands of tapestry weaving

WHERE TO SEE • Five more tapestries of historical importance you can visit

BLACK FOREST CARVING • These curious...