Home comforts

Editor’s Letter

Illustration Sarah Overs Photograph David Lloyd A utumn

Your Journal

Readers’ letters, projects and views on the magazine

Journal

Discover new ideas for decorating, from papers inspired by the past to fresh paint palettes

HISTORY repeating

Pay homage to talented craftspeople from across the centuries by decorating with beautiful wallpapers inspired by the interiors and decorative arts of the past

Indulge your walls

Treat your home to a unique makeover with Crown Paints’ new Crafted range

Carving a future

Ambrose Vevers transforms the raw beauty of sustainably sourced, unfinished timber into elegantly crafted and timeless heirlooms of tomorrow

The bed of your dreams

Editor Melanie Griffiths shares the story behind Period Living’s collaboration with Wrought Iron & Brass Bed Co – plus how you can save £250 on your first order

Antiques Journal

News from the antiques and vintage world, from fairs to collectors’ stories

Reflecting on the past

Antiques Roadshow specialist Marc Allum looks into the history of mirrors and studies their design and values

Writers’ retreats

Be inspired by the spaces where some of the nation’s best writers put pen to paper and brought their timeless novels, poetry and plays to life

La dolcevita

Delight your sweet tooth with these tempting treats, inspired by delectable desserts found in bakeries throughout Italy

COLLECTOR S’ HOARD

Filled with eclectic and varied collections reflecting their interests in history and art, Kathryn and Jonathan Reilly’s seaside home is as welcoming as it is interesting

CRAFTING COLOUR

Transforming a gloomy Edwardian house into a light, bright work and living space, Keely Fawcus has infused her home with resourceful creativity

LIGHT & SPACE

Space was a priority when Sophie Head began looking for a new family home, so when not just one, but three, light, bright barns presented themselves she prepared to roll up her sleeves and bring them back to life

PARADISE REGAINED

Lush foliage and tropical blooms inspired the interior design and update of Sofia Gestblom’s traditional Swedish townhouse, which has been in the family for more than 50 years

House Journal

Discover the latest products to improve your period home and pick up top tips from industry experts

ASK THE EXPERT

Dougl as Kent, technical and research director at

Softly framed

Dress your windows with our pick of beautiful curtains – from romantic cottage styles to pared-back, practical designs

Warm&cosy

Create the perfect ambience for snuggling up on cold autumn nights, with an efficient new stove

Win a Contura wood-burning stove

Get your home ready for autumn with this fabulous prize, worth up to £1,995

Turn up the heat

Dating back to the Victorian era, radiators have become a vital part of our homes today. Follow our buying advice, and discover the best designs to suit your period property

Project Journal

Be inspired by the stories behind two DIY home renovations

Rainwater goods

HOME MAINTENANCE

IRONMONGERY

In his series celebrating our homes’ original features, conservation expert Lee Bilson highlights the importance of these practical yet decorative finishing touches

GARDEN TREASURES

Enjoy the fiery colours of autumn on a garden visit and start the seasonal process of tidying and clearing

Forever green

Forming the structural backbone of the garden, evergreens, with their foliage in shades also of greys, golds, reds, silver and variegated forms, should not be overlooked for the potential they offer

Lasting presence

Create interest in a container garden throughout the colder seasons with evergreens, adding splashes of colour with bedding plants and bulbs

Heaven on earth

This Grade I-listed Tudor manor was home to William Morris, and its gardens and riverside setting inspired some of his best-loved fabric and wallpaper designs