Victorian

John and Katy Maskell Bell have filled their Victorian home with inherited treasures and antique finds to create a stylish yet warm and welcoming interior

Natasha Redcliffe breathed fresh life into this Victorian stationmaster’s house, combining vintage finds with DIY flourishes to give this once-neglected home an elegant, theatrical edge. Stylist Marisha Taylor. Photographs James French

Kathy Crisp and Russell Sherry have used their Sussex home to express their creativity, as well as their love of art and antiques, while staying true to the building’s original features. Photographs Tamsyn Morgans

Seeking out vintage treasures wherever she goes, Laura Padovani has furnished her London home with pieces from around the world, all with a story to tell Feature Karen Darlow, Photographs Brent Darby

This 19th-century Hastings villa has been embellished with brilliant colour, fascinating collections and unique pieces, all of which reflect the lives and interests of its creative owners. Feature Sharon Parsons. Photographs Richard Gadsby

Decorative antiques dealer Luke Honey explores the trials and tribulations of buying an antique four-poster bed at auction

Antiques experts Lisa Lloyd and Marc Allum show us round their impressive antiques-filled home, alive with finds spanning the eras. Photographs Nicholas Yarsley

Is your Victorian home in need of some renovation work? We show you where to start and who to call...

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

You can't help but notice an arresting face. Here are the best antique busts to collect now...

Here are our tips to help keep your old, historic homes warm in winter – without breaking the bank

Discover the vast and fascinating field of Victorian watercolours with Antiques Roadshow expert Grant Ford

The east London home of Kentaro Poteliakhoff, owner of Rooms of Clapton, is a joyful mix of Victorian and rococo antiques and quirky objets d’art set against vibrant, candy-coloured walls. Feature: Kate Jacobs. Photographs: Rachael Smith

Decorative antiques dealer Luke Honey reveals the history of witch balls, and what to keep an eye out for if you fancy adding some to your collection

We explore the beguiling history behind Victorian insect jewellery and explain how you can buy a piece of your own

Colourful acrostic jewellery provides the ideal gift for amorous collectors, but only if you can decipher it...

We explore the realms of antique jelly moulds and explain how you can build your own collection

Antiques expert Paul Atterbury shares his love of the gothic revival work of Augustus Pugin

Luke Honey remembers why toy theatres make the most magical Christmas presents

Take a look inside five of our favourite Open House residences, all of which boast interiors that embody their owners' individual styles

Antiques expert and gallery owner Rupert Maas shares his love for Victorian engravings

Make the most of salvaged bathroom furniture - colourful, quirky and environmentally friendly, it looks equally striking in contemporary and traditional schemes