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DESIGN DISCOVERIES Cosy, comforting
DESIGN DISCOVERIES
Cosy up for autumn with comforting colours and warm inviting textures
SUSTAINABLE LUXURY
Created with a focus on sustainability, provenance and artisanship, the Vintage Cloth Collection from bespoke furniture maker Lorfords sees each of the eight colourways hand-dyed in small batches using entirely natural materials. The Belgravia Sofa in Dirty Sage hand-dyed vintage linen, £10,320, Lorfords Contemporary
AUTUMN COMFORT
The shifting shades of autumnal woodland walks are captured in textile forms amidst Neptune’s new seasonal collection – layered here in tactile tweed, soft velvet and warm wool, they lend a cosy touch perfect for creaing an inviting backdrop. Cushions (clockwise from bottom left): Florence, Isla Finch, £82; Grace, Harris Tweed, £112; Grace, Francesca, £90; Kersey, £102. Arthur footstool, £515. Throws (from left): Henleaze, £215; Kersey, £325, all Neptune
INSPIRED BY DANCE
The magic and romance of ballet shaped the new pendant lights from design studio Lam Lighting. The second collection from the brand, founded in lockdown in spring this year, the tutu-inspired fine ceramic shades are handcrafted in Britain and named after key characters from the world of dance. The Ballet Collection (seen here – Petite Giselle), from £88, Lam Lighting
TIME FOR TEA
Little says British as much as partaking in a cup of tea come the afternoon (or any time of day, for that matter). Bearing bold patterns featuring monkeys, parrots and leopards, as well as exotic floral and botanical designs, the new Wonderlust teaware collection from heritage makers Wedgwood pays homage to global destinations and adventures experienced on the Grand Tour, from Asia through to Europe. Wonderlust Teaware, from £33, Wedgwood
TEXTURE AND COLOUR
Named after the Japanese word used to describe the magical moment of scattered sunlight playing out across the forest floor, the Komorebi rug from A Rum Fellow is one of three new designs available across the Ladrillo collection, created to explore textured shapes and layers of colour. Komorebi rug, from £1,620 (160 x 230 cm), bespoke from £440 a square metre, A Rum Fellow
PERFECT PAIRING
Featuring 15 shades from the Farrow & Ball Archive collection and complementary interiors fabrics from the Liberty Modern Collector range, this collaboration from two key British brands sees a curated edit designed to form a series of timeless colour and print combinations. Wall, Berrington Blue, from £53 for 2.5l Modern Emulsion; woodwork, Clunch, from £30 for 0.75l Modern Eggshell; curtains, Palampore Trail, Lichen, £150 a metre, all Farrow & Ball curated by Liberty collection
MIXED MATERIALS
The mouth-blown flattened glass spheres and oiled walnut bases of these Oblate vessels form part of London-based design studio LSA International’s new collection comprising drinkware, tableware and interior accessories in a mix of textures and sleek finishes. Oblate vases from £165; AW21 collection, from £25, all LSA International
ROSY GLOW
Encompassing three separate designs, the new Rose collection from textile artist Tori Murphy sees stylised forms in a palette of old rose, black and chestnut available in cotton and merino fabrics and accessories, all woven and made in England. Portrait Check cushion, from £80; Little Hamilton Frilly cushion, £75; Rose cotton fabric (bench upholstery), £54 a metre, all Tori Murphy
BENCHMARK FOR STYLE
Hand-cast using traditional Victorian techniques, the Fowey bench is the newest piece of furniture added to the classic designs from The Cornish Bed Company, and is available in a range of powder coat paint colours, including four new shades across the brand’s entire product range. Fowey Bench, from £685, The Cornish Bed Company
GLOBAL DESIGN
The jacquard weave of this Nyiri design, available in six colourways, is one of 11 that make up Romo’s new Itami drapery collection of decorative weaves and embroideries that bring together influences from across the globe. Itami Collection, from £84.50 a metre, Romo
ITALIAN TOUCH
Inspired by a ceramics collection uncovered in Italy, the new Pottery range of porcelain tiles from Ca’ Pietra embraces strong shading and tonal variations. Available in rectangular or square formats across five colourways, it is suitable for both interiors (walls and floors) and exteriors (walls only). Pottery Porcelain, Kale Green, from £0.68 a tile, Ca’ Pietra n