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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

Rich tones and deep colours give a contemporary backdrop to classic 19th-century arts and crafts pieces

7 ways to create a William Morris style Christmas

Homemade Christmas wreath with fresh flowers and foraged greenery

Step-by-step guide to creating your own Christmas wreath

A woman holds a silver-gilt candelabra, one of a pair whilst wearing gloves

How do I clean my antique candle holders?

Angel Adoree of Escape to the Chateau on her passion for vintage

Catherine Lucktaylor stood in front of a rusty blue door, holding one of her ceramic vessels

Ceramicist Catherine Lucktaylor on Raku firing her pottery

Arteriors Turner Sofa £3,486, Jocelyn Coffee Table £3,486, Haven Accent Table £510, Lorena Chandelier £3,486, Jarvis Vase £269.

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