BOOKSHELF

Gain inspiration for the season and take a peek at what the H&A team have been reading this month...

From iconic chair designs and kitchenalia, to Britain’s finest makers and artisan craftspeople, discover what the Homes & Antiques team have been reading this month

THE NEW CREATIVE HOME

From a quirky Clerkenwell apartment, to a sprawling Notting Hill townhouse, The New Creative Home: London Style invites you to step inside some of the capital’s most desirable and unique homes, belonging to designers, stylists and artists from around the world. Available from 19th April 2018. * £19.95, Thames & Hudson Ltd

THE MODERN KITCHEN

Did you know that the beloved 1970s egg slicer was in fact invented for preparing mushrooms? Here, acclaimed food writer Tim Hayward explores the history of the individual objects and appliances that pepper our kitchens, while delving into the fascinating social and political background of this key room. * £ 20, Quadrille Publishing

CHAIR: 500 DESIGNS THAT MATTER

Whether you favour primitive wooden creations, mid- century design classics or cutting- edge contemporary pieces, Chair: 500 Designs that Matter champions the skill behind some of the most prestigious seating designs. * £16.95, Phaidon