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Celebrating the essence of English style July 2015 | Issue 125 | ÂŁ3.99 | UK Edition

A PLACE TO UNWIND From secluded farmhouse to idyllic coach house Looking to nature

Beautiful ideas for rooms with an outside connection

Coastal Flavours

Breezy decor without clichĂŠ

Working with an interior designer

Skilful sourcing & cost control

Laid-back living

Garden style, picnics with panache, lavender season

CONTENTS July 2015 BEAUTIFUL BUYS 12 HOME COMFORTS Step into summer with our selection of elegantly enticing buys for home and garden.

18 BEACHCOMBERS Our curation of coastal-inspired accessories will bring new freshness to interiors without clichĂŠ.

ENGLISH HOMES 26 THE FAR HORIZON An understated coastal-country house blend that perfectly reflects its location on the Atlantic coastline.

36 AN EPIC PRODUCTION An award-winning production designer turns his talents to transforming a tumbledown coach house.

46 CALL OF THE SEA Sweeping sea views and oodles of daylight inspired the interior of this idyllic Cornish retreat.

54 HEART OF THE TOWN This intriguing town house has been revitalised into a vibrant family home filled with rustic chic.

ABOVE The light-filled kitchen of this residence on the north Cornish coast reflects the calm mood throughout, page 46.

RIGHT Make the most of summer outside with ideas for seasonal buys, on page 12, and for outdoor living, on page 95 BELOW Accessories with a coastal flavour, on page 18.

LEFT A tumbledown coach house was lovingly and elegantly transformed, page 36.

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STYLE INSPIRATION 65 ADDING PUNCH TO PRETTY Layering with unexpected pattern combinations.

66 COASTAL BREEZE Inject your home with a fresh, relaxed aesthetic to invoke an informal and distinctly holiday mood.

74 FINISHING TOUCHES: GARDEN ROOMS Mary Carroll’s insights into beautiful decorative details for rooms which connect with the outdoors.

79 BY DEFINITION: SPECIALIST FINISHES A brief overview of professional furniture finishes.

82 THE VALUE OF DESIGN EXPERTISE Discover the design and budgetary benefits of working with a professional interior designer.

88 WALLS OF ARTISTRY Reconsider the underappreciated sphere of wallpaper design as original art for your home.

95 SUMMER IN THE GARDEN Create alluring zones for relaxation, entertaining and hobbies plus accessories to aid these aims.

KITCHEN & BATHROOM SPECIAL 106 HEART OF THE HOME Inspiration for open-plan kitchens that bring the whole family convivially together.

110 FREE-STANDING AESTHETIC Create a bathroom with a softer, more fluid mood by using free-standing instead of built-in fixtures.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Set a holiday mood at home with simple decorative changes, page 66.

Embrace the colour, scent and flavours of lavender, on page 122.

Pack up a portable feast with delicious picnic recipes on page 116.

115 SUMMER DELIGHTS Enjoy a summer picnic in style.

116 IMPROMPTU FEASTS Pack up a picnic with panache with these recipes from The Picnic Cookbook by Laura Mason.

122 FOR THE LOVE OF LAVENDER A celebration of one of the English summer’s most recognisable scents and hues.

131 THE ART OF INVESTMENT PURCHASES Mrs Minerva shares her own inimitable observations on buying for love as well as value.

135 THE HAND OF TIME An edit of 16th and 17th century homes for sale.

146 AUTHENTICALLY ENGLISH It is harvest time for Felicity Irons of Rush Matters, who uses English bulrushes for elegant woven flooring.

REGULARS 8 A LETTER FROM HOME A warm welcome to the issue from our Editor.

21 PEOPLE, PLACES, PURSUITS Regular monthly digest of things to see and do, plus Justin Van Breda shares favourite resources.

63 SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE Treat yourself or a friend to your favourite magazine.

137 ADDRESS BOOK Where to buy everything featured in this issue.

138 COMING NEXT MONTH A sneak preview of our August edition.

Soft slumbers There is a saying that we are either in our shoes or in our bed, so it pays to invest in both. In the summer months, heavy layers are not appropriate, and sheets need to be light, yet durable and breathable. One hundred per cent Egyptian cotton, Lexington’s ‘superior range’ of bedlinen is made with these qualities in mind to result in refreshing lightness and a soft and silky feel.

Jacquard pillowcase, £95; American sheet, £195; down comforter, £395; velvet bedspread, £475; jacquard throw, £595, all from the Superior collection, Lexington Company

HO M E Comforts Celebrate high summer with pretty little touches to enjoy outside and inside the home, from quaint animal prints to etched coupe glasses, each with an elegant English twist 12 THE ENGLISH HOME

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Delicate sparkle Make every champagne toast feel special with these classic coupe glasses, elegantly etched with a vintage pattern to heighten the glamour of summer gatherings.

Dillie champagne saucers, set of four, £36, Rowen & Wren Blush and violet We were instantly drawn to the unusual print of these pretty cushions. Like the wild violets that pepper the verges in late spring, the vivid flowers and soft-pink surround bestows uplifting colour to a plain sofa backdrop. Group cushions together for maximum impact.

Vintage fabric cushions, £30 each, Decorative Country Living Impromptu dining Gather accessories for a comfortable garden picnic with a patio umbrella, a cosy blanket or throw and outdoor cushions.

Roma parasol, £125; Sheringham salthouse stripe cushion, £39; Cotswold heather-check throw in aqua, £100, all Neptune

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THE FAR HORIZON Interior designer Paula Tennant’s chic, laid-back home enjoys glorious views over the countryside and out to the Atlantic

FEATURE KATHERINE SORRELL PHOTOGRAPHY POLLY ELTES

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The Shaker-style customised kitchen by Howdens combines well with a Smeg cooker and hood.

Contrasting with the smooth, pale worktop is a rustic chopping block from a Honiton antiques shop and a woven lifebuoy by Riviera Maison. The wall lights are from John Lewis and the blinds by Eclectics.

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Celebrating the essence of English style July 2015 | Issue 125 | £3.99 | UK Edition

A PLACE TO UNWIND From secluded farmhouse to idyllic coach house Looking to nature

Beautiful ideas for rooms with an outside connection

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Breezy decor without cliché

Working with an interior designer

Skilful sourcing & cost control

Laid-back living

Outdoor living, picnics with panache, lavender season

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Celebrating the essence of English style April 2015 | Issue 122 | £3.99 | UK Edition

FABRIC FOCUS

Our edit of the most desirable new-season designs

Style inspiration • Window dressings • Art deco influences • Natural flooring APRIL 2015

Labours of love

From Tudor farmhouse to Georgian townhouse

KITCHEN & BATHROOM STYLE A special guide to the latest looks and innovations

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