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

November • This is the month to… gather wood for the fire, learn the art of caring for old properties, and add a touch of Cotswold character to your home

SWAN SONG • Scarce as hen’s teeth, an early porcelain plate from a prestigious 18th-century Meissen dinner service recently caused a stir at Sotheby’s, as collectors vied to become the treasure’s next custodian, reports Caroline Wheater

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

For the frill of it • The hotly anticipated return of Rivals this November puts 1980s interiors back in the spotlight - think saturated shades, brass accents and beautifully blousy florals

ENCHANTED FOREST • Enter a wondrous woodland by decorating a room with a sylvan wallcovering, from atmospheric stylised tree designs to wandering leaf motifs

Into the WOODS • Rustic textures, charming creatures and forest-inspired details to bring the nature in

Light fantastic • From wall lights, chandeliers and pendants to table and floor lamps, we explore the best new and antique lighting to illuminate any space

The spirit of BLOOMSBURY • Lorna Fairey steps inside the colourful world of Charleston, as Tate Britain celebrates the art of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant in a landmark exhibition

LIVING WITH ANTIQUES • Jewel colours shine brightly in all of this month’s houses, ranging from an Arts and Crafts home in London to a remote retreat in Norway

Step back IN TIME • The redesign of this Arts and Crafts home in London combines creative flourishes with a respect for the past, making it the perfect setting for its owners’ varied collections

Forged with love • A passion for vintage finds and dried floral installations has helped Amelia Sutherland fill an old Georgian forge with beauty and launch her own business

NATURAL BEAUTY • Create a warm and characterful home by layering antique pieces and foraged finds against a palette of gentle, muted hues

On the bright side • Filled with inherited treasures and secondhand finds, the soulful home of Norwegian interior designer Christine Hærra is enriched with vibrant colours

Spirited Away • Better known as Button House from the BBC series Ghosts, West Horsley Place has an intriguing history all of its own…

ANTIQUES & COLLECTING • A buyer’s guide to BURR WOOD, collecting CHOCOLATIÉRES, plus Caroline Wheater brings us her AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS

STAR SALES • Some stellar pieces were consigned for auction recently, including a fine society portrait and a rather special book, says Caroline Wheater

A buyer’s guide to BURR FURNITURE • With a fascinating history stretching back to the first century AD, burr wood has lost none of its decorative appeal. Its rich colours and mysterious swirling patterns continue to captivate collectors and designers alike, finds Emma Longstaff

CHOCOLATIÈRES • Much rarer than coffee pots and teapots, these sumptuous vessels reveal how we have indulged ourselves throughout the centuries, says Edwina Mendes

Q&A

OUT & ABOUT • Escape to pretty CORSHAM in Wiltshire, discover six abandoned GHOST VILLAGES, plus Lorna Fairey reviews CASTLE LODGE, LUDLOW

Castle Lodge, Ludlow • Neighbouring the Shropshire market town's castle, this hotel in a recently...