Furniture

Celebrate autumn with fresh decorating ideas, abundant orchards to visit, inside the V&A East Storehouse, collecting Whitby jet, the latest events, plus antiques imbued with stories of the uncanny and more!

A run-down 1970s bungalow on the Sussex coast has been transformed into a blissful beach house with a distinctly New England feel

Covid restrictions posed a challenge for the renovation of this Surrey home, but creativity won out in a cross-continental alliance between homeowners and designer. Photographer James Balston

Dive into our summer issue for a guide to collecting pearls, luxury train journeys, auction listings, and this season’s it-colour, butter yellow.

Discover four elegant homes, Bunny Campione’s bunny auction, Napoleon’s golden dagger, and the joy of toy boats.

Give your home a stylish makeover this month, with our pick of the best pieces in stores right now

A sinuous Giacometti cat, the Kelmscott Chaucer, and more have delighted buyers at auction

Explore four inspiring homes and discover the latest decorating trends for summer, plus space-saving furniture, the collectable world of Barbie and celebrating Cartier jewellery

From iconic teak sideboards to retro lighting and rare statement pieces, here’s where to hunt down the very best mid-century finds across the UK

Filled with carefully sourced primitive antiques and Welsh decorative pieces, Dorian Bowen’s atmospheric farmstead is an authentic homage to bygone times Feature Kerryn Harper-Cuss

Nothing injects a sense of order like getting on top of your storage – the right system won’t just keep things neat, it will also enhance your home and soothe away stress

Twentieth-century design classics, a muted palette and, of course, beautiful artworks create a peaceful feel in the home of artist David Gentleman. Photographs Andreas von Einsiedel

For Rebecca and Matthew, this elegant 19th-century house in Cornwall has two equally beautiful sides to its character. Photographs Rachael Smith

Jeremy and Lyn Le Grice transformed this Penzance flower loft into a richly decorative home, and a perfect backdrop for their collections of 20th-century Cornish artworks and pottery. Photographs Andreas von Einsiedel

Lisa Mehydene’s skilful use of texture and pattern, paired with an eclectic selection of antiques, has transformed a rural barn into a warm and welcoming home away from home. Photographs Michael Paul/Living Inside

Franck Montialoux and his husband Miguel lovingly restored this elegant manor house in Normandy, and filled it with pieces that reflect their love of antiques and portraiture.

Sandrine and Marc-Antoine have put the life and soul back into this house in Brussels, restoring its original features to their former glory, and using their collection of vintage furniture and contemporary art to make it feel like home. Photographs Caroline Coehorst

Nicky Willis relocated to the picturesque village of Cuckfield, West Sussex, to create a tranquil home alongside a stylish shop filled with tempting antiques and bespoke furnishings. Feature Janet Gleeson. Photographs Francine Kay

Pernille Holm transformed this Copenhagen workshop into an inviting home that’s packed with quirky details and original features. Feature Pia Olsen/Living Stories. Stylist Rikke Graff Juel. Photographs Anitta Behrendt

Returning to France after several years living on the island of Hydra, Véronique Bloch-Powell has infused the interior of this 18th-century mill with Greek style, via furniture and paintings brought back from her Hellenic journeys. Feature Amandine Berthon. Photographs Julien Fernandez

Downsizing takes careful consideration, but Sarah Jempson has created a comfortable new home for herself and husband Jonathan by combining their most-loved antiques and collections with new ideas and stylish finishes. Photographs Richard Gadsby

Pieces acquired from around the globe sit harmoniously with vernacular details in this Normandy home. Feature & Photographs Frederic Ducout / Living Inside

Small homes don’t need to compromise on character. In Nick Kenny’s two-up, two-down terrace, natural light, upcycled pieces and colourful accents make a big impact. Photographs Jody Stewart

Clive Mead and Stephen Hewson’s style is grand yet homely, and totally in tune with their historic Deal townhouse. Photographs Jody Stewart