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.

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Homes & Antiques

March • This is the month to… escape to the counties, discover the earliest books, invest in a piece of art and marvel at the work of a master draughtsman

A GREAT STORY • Medieval illuminated manuscripts are conduits of our shared history, so when a rare book about Alexander the Great was rediscovered it made global headlines, Caroline Wheater reports

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

The green kitchen • Mix these key ingredients together for a less wasteful space that’s equal parts stylish and sustainable

BACK TO NATURE • Harness the uplifting power of biophilic design with leafy wallpapers and fabrics that blend botanical motifs with contemporary colours

Natural BEAUTY • Introduce energising, botanical-inspired accents to create a relaxed yet sophisticated look

Beautifully British • Filled with practical tips and elegant decorating ideas, these interiors titles offer fresh inspiration for fans of the English country-house style

LESSONS from the past • Pre-industrial homes relied on natural materials and, centuries ago, handcrafted techniques were the norm in construction. Jenny Oldaker discovers why these sustainable, durable processes remain vitally relevant today

A GUIDE TO KEY TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES & MATERIALS

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Behind the Scenes THE BRONTË PARSONAGE • As the new Wuthering Heights movie hits the big screen, Emma Longstaff explores the Brontë sisters’ West Yorkshire home

A TINY, ELUSIVE BOOK • Ann Dinsdale, chief curator, recounts the thrilling tale of how one of her favourite objects became part of the museum’s collection. The tiny book, the size of a matchbox, was created by Charlotte when she was 14

CUPBOARD FROM JANE EYRE • Art conservator David Everingham explains what went into the conservation of the Apostles’ Cupboard…

BRINGING IT ALL TO LIFE • Ruth Rossington is part of the visitor experience team. She talks through life at the museum…

LOOKING AT THE BRONTËS AND COLONIALISM • Deputy curator Murray Tremellen’s responsibilities include organising the museum’s temporary exhibitions

LLIO JAMES • The Welsh weaver and textile desinger speaks to Dominique Corlett about circular economies and expressing visual heritage

LIVING WITH ANTIQUES • Whether soothingly neutral or drenched in richly saturated colour, these seemingly diverse homes have one thing in common: character in spades

Sunshine and flowers • Edward Ray and Mark Leese have worked magic in their bright seaside home, introducing bold colours and a host of artworks and decorative antiques

At home in THE HILLS • Nestled in the Malvern Hills, this beautifully restored Victorian lodge has survived against the odds. Now owner Imogen Driver has brought it back to life with vintage and antique finds…

A fine Balance • Stripping back the layers, Lydia Fay has brought a Georgian townhouse back to life, filling it with an array of treasures from near and far

BOHO ELEGANCE • A subtle colour palette and hero antique pieces create an air of refined sophistication in this grand Georgian townhouse

Beauty Restored • James and Eleanor Hemsley have transformed an outdated South London Victorian terrace into a characterful...