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

April • This is the month to… admire the craftsmanship of Cartier, book a getaway, and celebrate Archibald Knox

BULGARIA’S BEJEWELLED PAST • Buyers from around the world flocked to Geneva to bid on courtly jewels amassed by Tsar Ferdinand of Bulgaria and his family over a century ago – a collection that had lain untouched for many decades, 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

Spring Chic • Dress your table for an Easter feast, with pops of pastel and plenty of gingham

GUIDE TO DECORATING

Moodboard masterclass • A moodboard is every interior designer’s go-to and, if you’re planning to totally transform a room, this essential creative aid will help you make decisions and avoid mistakes. Here, 12 experts explain how they curate a clear vision…

THE COLOUR CURE • With an overwhelming plethora of shades available, colour psychology can aid you in making decisions to create a happier, healthier home, says style editor Kiera Buckley-Jones

POWDER BLUE • Embrace soft, serene shades of blue that mimic wide, open skies. Gentle hues establish a calming atmosphere that soothes the senses and promotes relaxation

Into the BLUE • Classic blue and white is a timeless choice for furniture and accessories

The power of paint • Annie Sloan welcomes us into a world of colour and craftsmanship, showing how upcycling can be as stylish as it is sustainable

SHADES OF WELLNESS • There’s a powerful link between our homes and our happiness, with interiors playing a crucial role in enhancing this connection. Read on for eight easy decorating ideas to boost wellbeing…

Take it SLOW • By viewing your home as an eternal work in progress, the decorating process becomes a journey that celebrates your own style and the building’s narrative, says Jenny Oldaker

AMY JAYNE HUGHES • The ceramic artist talks Sèvres porcelain, contemporary aesthetics and the unexpected benefits of lockdown, with Dominique Corlett

LIVING WITH ANTIQUES • Bold wallpapers, strong colours and beautiful hand-painted murals: the homes this month all offer masterclasses in fearless decorating

Nordic soul • Housing family heirlooms originating from Finland, Emilie Heinonen’s Bristol home reflects her love of good design, form and function, as well as her desire to be surrounded by items with a story

FINN DETAILS • For a home that tells an intriguing story, weave heirlooms with design-led objects

A true ORIGINAL • In the Milanese home of architects Federica Gambigliani Zoccoli and Giovanni Maria Sacchi, an imaginative approach has created a unique, characterful and warm home, where there’s a new surprise at every turn

ECLECTIC Edwardian • In bringing this impressive period property in London back to life, its owner, Alice Merritt, has combined bold prints and quirky antiques to create a glamorous yet lived-in feel

PATTERN PLAY

Curated colour • Reminiscent of a bygone age of gracious living, the Cape Town apartment of artist Christopher Peter is a glorious celebration of colour, art and a life well lived

Displaying art • Christopher Peter’s apartment reflects his previous career as an art gallery curator. Here, he shares his tips on how best to display...