Decorating

Salvaged sliding doors leading to a dining room that includes vintage DSW chairs in yellow, orange and green

How to create chic rooms with salvage finds

TV personality, restorer and furniture designer Jay Blades in his workshop

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A coral striped sofa in front of a burgundy wall

How to decorate with this season’s hottest paint colours

A range of house plants on wicker side tables in front of a large macrame wall hanging.

8 fun ways to decorate with houseplants

Artist Helen Ward in her home-based workshop

Designer Helen Ward on creating paper entomology

Furniture restorer and designer Jay Blades in his workshop

Meet our new columnist JAY BLADES!

A G Plan Housemaster chair upholstered in Bute Fabrics. The Green Lady scatter cushion was made by Simion Hawtin-Smith in collaboration with artist Stanley Chow.

Upholsterer Simion Hawtin-Smith on how he breathes new life into antique and vintage chairs

An antique printers tray is mounted on the wall and used to display a collection of small curios

How to organise your home using antiques

A glass coffee table arranged with a wire basket of tropical fruit and glass paperweights

7 ways to style your coffee table with antiques

Dick and Angel Strawbridge, plus their children, dressed for winter on an old-fashioned fairground ride

Escape to the Chateau: How Dick and Angel are celebrating Christmas

Antiques Roadshow expert Paul Atterbury on Augustus Pugin

Homes & Antiques Christmas decorating guide

The ultimate guide to decorating your home at Christmas

Create a grown-up vintage feel by pairing unexpected colour combinations with quirky paper decorations. Chairs in a variety of Farrow & Ball shades, £25 for 750ml of Estate Eggshell.

5 exciting ways to update your Christmas decorating style

How to create a perfect period fireplace