As the year draws to a close, we’re looking ahead to 2026 with fresh interiors inspiration.

Jenny Oldaker reveals the season’s key trends, from cosy colours to prints set to become instant favourites, and rounds up the most exciting cultural openings.

Our four home tours brim with character, from Emma Murray’s vintage-filled Suffolk retreat to Rosie Allerhand’s Frome weaver’s cottage, where modern extensions sit alongside timeless treasures.

For something closer to home, Ellie Tennant shows how house historians can illuminate hidden layers of your home’s past.

Emma Longstaff celebrates the charm of primitive Welsh furniture and traces the remarkable journeys of artefacts from Arctic explorations.

For collectors, our January antiques fairs and auctions calendar ensures you won’t miss a must-have piece. Plus, our new Q&A feature offers expert advice on sourcing rare finds and styling homes with character.

Whether looking back or forward, the January issue is packed with interiors, antiques, and inspiration to start the new year in style.

Enjoy a glimpse of what to look forward to in our January issue!





