In der aktuellen Ausgabe von Homes & Antiques

• Editor’s Letter
  Tell us what inspires you in this issue of H&A. Tag @homes_antiques on Instagram or use the email address, right
• October
  This is the month to… start collecting lustreware pottery, master the art of lampshade making, and lose yourself in the world of the Pre-Raphaelites
• ALWAYS OURS
  When a detectorist unearthed a buried royal heart pendant seven years ago, it sparked a quest at the British Museum to uncover its history and raise the funds needed to save it for the nation. Caroline Wheater finds out more
• STYLE & SHOPPING
  Our monthly guide to DECORATIVE accessories, unique ANTIQUES and beautiful textiles that will add CHARACTER and colour to your home
• RASPBERRY REDS
  The kitchen is the heart of the home so decorate with warm and inviting berry shades that are both cocooning and sophisticated
• Beautiful interior design for all budgets
  If the cost of hiring an interior designer is beyond your budget, the alternative doesn’t mean giving up or going solo. There are lots of affordable routes to creating a unique and thoughtfully designed home, says Charlotte Packer
• TOP OF THE POTS: BESTSELLING COLOURS
  Six paint brands share their most popular paint shades. It seems that pale really can be interesting…
• ALL WHITE NOW…
  Whatever your decorating plans, there will the be an ideal white to match. We ask the experts for the best all-rounders
• The COLONIAL COUNTRY HOUSE
  Britain’s historic houses have long celebrated their architecture, collections and family histories. Now, many are exploring the more complex stories behind their imperial past. But is there more to be done? Ellie Tennant investigates…
• UNLOCKING HISTORY THROUGH THE ARTS
  Creativity and ingenuity are essential when it comes to enabling visitors to engage with Britain’s complex colonial past, as these four projects demonstrate
• Effortlessly Eclectic
  A bright palette in this Somerset farmhouse is the perfect foil to family heirlooms, vintage French finds and mid-century furniture
• The fuchsia’s BRIGHT
  Conceived as a ’portrait’ of its owner, this vibrant and playful Milanese apartment is the result of a creative collaboration between client and designer - a home that celebrates individuality at every turn
• Contented Fusion
  Among the beautiful houses in Robert O’Byrne’s book, Romantic English Homes, is charming Greyhounds, in the Cotswolds
• A labour of LOVE
  ‘Never give up on your dream’ is the maxim of Nicole Boekhoorn and Fleur Huijskens, who, together, have transformed a 17th-century farm into an exquisite place to thrive
• STAR SALES
  Caroline Wheater shares some top lots that recently pushed bidding skywards, from Diane Keaton's folksy furniture to an early Hockney
• A buyer's guide to APPLIQUÉ QUILTS
  Every quilt tells a story. Richly layered with heritage, memory and artistry, these remarkable textiles continue to captivate collectors around the world, says Lorna Fairey
• A STITCH IN TIME
  Ronda McAllen and Debby Cooney on the fleeting magic of America's appliqué masterpieces
• SPILL VASES
  The humble spill vase once helped to light Victorian homes, but today the colourful pottery illuminates a story of whimsy woven into everyday life, finds Lorna Fairey
• Is it original OR REPRO?
  Our experts share their tips for spotting reproductions
• Decorating with textiles
  A new season brings fresh prints and weaves designed to captivate. Celia Rufey discovers two designers’ favourites and ones they hope to find
• Merryweather, Kent
  Just a short drive from Canterbury, this spacious self-catering property is a luxe base from which to explore the Garden of England
• Design destinations
  Jenny Oldaker checks into some of the UK's most inspiring new hotels, where thoughtful design, creative styling and artfully curated interiors make every moment memorable
• Escape to LLANGOLLEN
  Set within a beautiful river valley, this small North Wales town blends rich heritage with independent shops and a lively cultural spirit, finds Lorna Fairey
• FAIRS & AUCTIONS
  Rosanna Morris rounds up the best antiques and vintage fairs around the UK this October. Plus, don’t miss a plethora of auctions, from glass and ceramics to Mouseman, books, maps and art
• AUCTION INSIDER
  Antique rugs are enjoying a renaissance as we embrace more colour, says Louise Broadhurst, international specialist of rugs and carpets at Christie’s