Mid-century

Step inside Nikki Tibbles' flower-filled country house

Take a tour of the Wild at Heart florist's Sussex home, where decorative antiques meet 20th-century design to create a chic, flower-filled country retreat. Photography Jan Baldwin
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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
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Mid-century modern furniture designers to know

Pick up a beautiful piece of vintage home-grown, post-war furniture and add sleek lines, solid construction and pleasing design to your home
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British house styles across the ages

Chart the ever-evolving architectural style of British homes since the 1400s, from Tudor to modern minimalism
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A history of the Anglepoise lamp

Based on engineering principles, the early 1930s design of the Anglepoise lamp by George Carwardine was a stroke of genius that revolutionised task lighting. More than eight decades later, his iconic masterpiece continues to inspire the company whose name is revered around the world
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A guide to decorating with mid-century furniture

Take design notes from the 40s, 50s and 60s to create a playful and stylish home
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Decorating with vintage school charts

Fusing design, science and education, the wall chart of yesterday’s classrooms is today a highly collectable – and pleasingly affordable – art form. Photographs Katya de Grunwald. Styling Ali attenborough
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Picnic baskets for summer 2023

Our edit of the prettiest vintage-inspired picnic baskets for lovers of al fresco dining
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How Jay Blades found fame on Money for Nothing

In the first instalment of furniture restorer Jay Blades' column for H&A, he reveals how he found fame on BBC One's 'Money for Nothing'
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How to create chic rooms with salvage finds

Unique finds can create a characterful look. Here, we show you how to incorporate patinated pieces in your own home
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Design Icon: Ercol's 354 Nest of Tables

Ercol is responsible for some of Britain's most iconic furniture designs. Here, we profile the 354 Nest of Tables...
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Celebrate International Women's Day with these influential female designers

To celebrate International Women's Day, we pay homage to some of the most influential female designers of the 20th century
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8 creative ways to display antique collectables and miniatures

Create fun arrangements with your small figurines and collectables this season
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The history of antique toy theatres

Luke Honey remembers why toy theatres make the most magical Christmas presents
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Invite Fifties colour in to your home

Terracotta, ochre and green is a warm and authentic palette for perennially popular mid-century style
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How to use maximalist decor in your home

Go bold with these maximalist-inspired vintage and new pieces, perfect to layer with velvet, gilt and jewel-coloured glass
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10 of the best design hotels and retreats

Take a break from the tourist trail and indulge your love for interiors as we round up 10 of Europe's most stylish hotels, B&Bs and cosy cottages
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50 best interior design, antiques and lifestyle blogs

If you're searching the web for style inspiration, these interiors, antiques and lifestyle blogs are the best places to start
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The Homes & Antiques Christmas Gift Guide

Behold! Beat the Christmas list with beautiful ideas for antique, vintage and new presents
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Top tips for buying vintage posters

AntikBar's specialist dealer Kirill Kalinin explains what to look for in a vintage poster, and why they make the best presents
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Art deco is named as the nation's favourite style

Nearly a fifth of people prefer art deco-style antiques
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How to buy a retro 'English Rose' kitchen

Vintage blogger Sarah-Jane Hosegood finds out how to fit your home with an iconic 1950s 'English Rose' kitchen
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The most iconic pieces of 20th-century furniture

This collection of 20th-century pieces is quirky and colourful but with a timeless elegance that will suit any space
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Visit Avignon and the oldest antiques fair in Europe

Isle sur la Sorgue's antiques fair is one of Europe's best. Stay in Avignon to make the most of it
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