Homes & Antiques
The Homes & Antiques team comprises some of the UK's best interior designers, antiques experts and lifestyle journalists and editors. Produced by a committed team in Bristol, Homes & Antiques has a decades-long history as the only newsstand title specialising in the buying, collecting and displaying of antiques, as well as the fascinating stories behind them.
Recent articles by Homes & Antiques
How to buy and collect Staffordshire dog figurines
Usually seen in pairs, antique Staffordshire dogs are charming additions to a mantelpiece. Discover why they're so collectable
Christmas cocktails: 3 easy and delicious recipes
Celebrate the festive season with a round of Christmassy cocktails taken from the Olive magazine archives
13 stylish throws and blankets for 2024
Stay warm and cosy through the autumn chill with these stylish throw blankets
Our October decorating issue is here
Take a look inside our October issue, filled to the brim with antiques and decorating inspiration
7 of the best planters and plant pots for your garden
Add texture to your garden or conservatory with one of these tactile planters or pots, with styles from traditional terracotta to modern concrete sculptures
July 2023 issue
Our July 2023 issue is here, and this month's issue is filled to the brim with eclectic houses and interesting antiques...
Best antiques and vintage shops around the UK
Find where to source your next find with our guide to the best antiques and vintage shops around the UK. From antiques centres to one-off independent stores, there's bound to be something near you!
What is a stately home?
We think we all know what it is, but what is the true definition of a stately home?
Best haunted castles and stately homes to visit around the UK
Stately homes, castles and heritage homes all have a spooky story to tell. Are you brave enough to pay one of these haunted castles and houses a visit?
9 must-visit places in Brussels
If you're planning a trip to Brussels, Belgium's capital, these are the must-visit places and sights you won't want to miss
Take a look inside our June issue...
Our June 2023 issue is here, and this month's issue is filled to the brim with intriguing antiques...
Freddie Mercury's unseen private collection unveiled at Sotheby's
The month-long exhibition and auction will feature stage costumes, handwritten lyrics, fine and decorative arts and a trove of personal belongings...
Must-visit bookshops around the UK
If you're a book-lover, these are the best bookshops around the UK worth a visit...
Jay Blades x G Plan furniture collaboration
The Jay Blades x G Plan collaboration, which includes a range of chairs and sofas, is set for release in May 2023
Antique wedding dresses: the best stockists for vintage wedding dresses and shoes
The best antique and vintage wedding dresses and bridal shoes for your wedding day
The fuss-free way to sell antiques
Are you dreaming of starting a new collection – or perhaps expanding an existing one – but have run out of space? Vintage Cash Cow offers a wonderful solution to the clutter conundrum...
Blenheim Palace: its history, gardens, architects and ties to the Churchill family
Once home to Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is one of the UK's most impressive stately homes. Find out more about its history, previous occupants and how to visit today
Outstanding First World War medals to sell at Noonans
Auction house Noonans to sell 11 medals of one of the highest scoring British aces of the First World War, with an estimate of £40,000–£60,000
New Sofas & Stuff Collection in Collaboration with the V&A
Sofas & Stuff and the V&A museum have collaborated to create this beautiful collection
Unseen painting by Cedric Morris to be sold at auction
Cheffins will be auctioning the unseen Cedric Morris painting in February 2023
Collecting Russian Easter eggs
The Russian tsars and tsarinas started the tradition of presenting painted porcelain eggs as Easter gifts. Our expert Margo Oganesian cracks open the story of these highly prized mementoes of the Imperial period...
The strangest royal memorabilia sold at auction
Forget mugs and tea towels, for the dedicated royal memorabilia enthusiast there are some true oddities to be found
The history of the Royal Festival Hall
Unveiled in 1951, the Royal Festival Hall was a beacon of optimism after the horrors of war. We revisit the heady days of its creation. Feature Natasha Goodfellow. Photos Royal Festival Hall archive
Babycham: the best drink for a vintage Christmas
Sarah-Jane Hosegood falls for the charms of Babycham, surely the vintage lover's favourite tipple for the festive season?