In our May issue discover how the art of display can transform a room, plus fresh decorating ideas and auction highlights

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Published: Monday, 08 April 2024 at 08:04 AM


Get ready to be inspired by the collecting features and unique stories in the May issue of Homes & Antiques! As the National Gallery celebrates its 200th anniversary, we look at how this world-class collection was established.

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Plus, we bring you advice from the experts on how to build an art collection of your own, as well as how to display your antiques to their full potential.

The Art of Display
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Ceramic artist Frances Priest talks to us about her patchwork pieces, inspired by patterns of the past; and we meet four homeowners with exquisite houses – from an ancient barn in Dorset to a former Frisian train station filled with vintage treasures.

Ancient barn in Dorset house
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There are plenty of antiques to admire, too, including Windsor chairs, Samuel Alcock porcelain and auction catalogues.

Luke Honey's Cabinet of Curiosities
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Plus, in travel news, how to spend a weekend in Lewes, six beautiful botanical gardens to visit, and a review of The West End at Hawarden Estate.

Enjoy a glimpse of what to look forward to in the May 2024 issue!

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