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SHOPPING OBJECTS OF DESIRE New design must-haves, from furniture to lighting DREAM WEAVER We celebrate the revival of rattan and its natural beauty CURVE APPEAL Circular dining tables SHAPE UP Striking headboards with standout silhouettes A TOUCH OF CRAFT Handworked detailing is the making of these cushions THREE CHEERS Handsome jewel-coloured glasses for all occasions GREEN FINGERS Potting shed essentials BOILING TAPS Hot water in an instant

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INSPIRATION SIGNATURE STYLE Interior designer Tom Cox reinvented a Chilterns cottage with beautiful antiques and textiles DESIGN DETAILS Take home the look of our Chilterns cottage OUT OF THE BLUE Wallpapers, fabrics and ceramics inspired by Delft pottery and Portuguese azulejos LAKE SUPERIOR A neglected Italian villa has been turned into an enchanting lakeside retreat that’s true to its heritage FULL CIRCLE In the area where she grew up, this owner created a stylish home that combines classic and contemporary GRAND TOUR This beautiful Georgian mansion pays homage to its former occupiers’ European odyssey LATERAL THINKING A radical rethink and dramatic extension doubled the size of this London property GREEN MOVEMENT Landscape architect Mette Fauerskov’s garden is characterised by verdant topiary ¤

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Sophisticated Saxe Blue by Craig & Rose BREATHING SPACE Extension ideas – from quietly elegant to daring and dramatic – and how to go about them

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this calming feature to your garden DREAM KITCHEN Skylights and a wall of glass ﬁll this basement room with light WALK-IN PANTRIES Storage you can wander through DREAM DINING ROOM Designer Shalini Misra shares her tips for a scheme that works day and night DREAM BATHROOM Art Deco luxury recalls the glamour of the Jazz Age

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LIFESTYLE ONE TO WATCH Meet artist and printmaker Rose Electra Harris OUT & ABOUT This month’s pick of places to go and people to see WE LOVE The Jaffa hotel, set in Tel Aviv’s oldest district MY GARDEN LIFE Julia Bridger on scented plants and perfume making OFF THE SHELF Design guru Steven Gambrel’s new book will inspire MOVERS & SHAKERS Introducing natural paint specialist Edward Bulmer THE MAIN EVENT Put vegetables centre stage and celebrate nature’s bounty

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Laura Vinden pick s her key pieces for this month (Clockwise, from top left) Bell shade, from H60xDia28cm, from £190, Caravane. Hobson cabinet knobs, H2.5xDia3.2cm, £13 each; Meteor cabinet knobs, H2.7xDia2.5cm, £12 each, all Swarf. Embroidered Uzbeki cushion, 40x60cm, £95, Raj Tent Club. Sonali dining table, H76xDia121cm, £1,498, Anthropologie. Lotus wallpaper in Paean Black and Copper, W53cm, £130 a roll, Farrow & Ball. Bamboo cutlery, £104 for four pieces, Cutter Brooks. Chair upholstered in Chester in Azure, linen, 127cm, £98m, Blithﬁeld. ¤

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Instag ram inspiration Mark Cropper of @paper.maker is a sixth-generation papermaker with a keen eye for romantic landscapes and architectural details. He’s captivated us with his beautiful images of the Lake District. How would you describe your Instagram account? At heart, it’s a love letter to the Lake District, my home and workplace, but it also covers many other favourite things – Islamic art, paintings admired or acquired, time-worn interiors and the odd shot of our paper mill. Who would you recommend we follow and why? @miguelﬂoresvianna for a mesmerising mosaic of the rare and beautiful. I love his eye for colour and softness of tone. Also @allysonmcdermottstudio. She is a conservator and creator of extraordinary wallpapers.

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TRUE BLUE A new name to know for beautiful fabrics is Güell Lamadrid. Already an established brand in Europe, its wares are available to buy in the UK. La Cala (shown) by Lázaro Rosa-Violán is a collection of 10 printed cottons, from £61.50m, in indigo blue, blush pink and warm grey.

Carl Hansen & Søn has reintroduced one of its design classics – the Contour chair. First created in 1949 by Børge Mogensen, it was inspired by the American designers Charles and Ray Eames and Mogensen’s use of pressed veneer was seen as avantgarde. The Contour, H73x W53.5x D63.5cm, from £1,265, comes in a walnut or oak veneer.

N EWS FLOOR SHOW Create a seamless transition from inside to out with Tile Giant’s new collection of premium porcelain tiles in collaboration with Homes & Gardens. Available in 9.5mm thickness for indoors and 20mm for outdoors, there are a host of looks to catch your eye – from wood to concrete. We love the chic Axis designs shown here, from £34.99sq m.

COLOUR ME HAPPY A vibrant palette is at the heart of Manuel Canovas’ 2019 collection. Delving into the work of Matisse, the fabric and wallpaper house has created a joyful blend of modern decorative motifs, including Villars in Corail, £130m, shown here on the curtains.With embroidered rosettes, it’s available in four colourways.

WORLD VIEW Interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard has a string of accolades and his ﬂair for mixing global motifs in glamorous settings has earned him a second collaboration with The Rug Company. There are ﬁve designs inspired by North Africa, Palm Springs and the Sixties. This one is South Ridge, from £2,902.

SHINE ON Rosi de Ruig celebrates the best of British craft with her high-gloss lacquer lamps. The beechwood bases are turned in the UK, while the high-gloss paint is applied in London. Top them off with one of Rosi’s handmade decorative paper shades. They come in a choice of pretty patterns, including marbled and botanical. Prices from £125 for the glossy lamps and from £55 for the shades.

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(Clockwise, from this picture) Rose’s vibrant interiors-based prints; at work in the studio; William Yeoward cushions; an antique printing press; taking inspiration from Matisse’s works with paper cut-outs

O N E T O WA T C H A pa ssion for printmak ing drove young ar t ist Rose Electra Harr is straig ht f rom college to some key collaborations

How did you start out creating your artwork?

I discovered printmaking on a foundation course at City & Guilds of London Art School. After that I did a printmaking degree at Brighton University focusing on processes: etching, screen-printing, woodblock printing and lithography. It was when I started drawing furniture that it all fell into place. My dad used to ¤

LIFE STY LE be an antiques dealer and my mother was an interior designer, so design and decoration played a big part in my childhood.

Where do your ideas come from and what inspires you?

Rose uses different studios for different processes. Here, she is at Slaughterhaus in Stockwell where she goes to etch.

My inspiration comes from the home and domesticity. I cut things out from interiors magazines. I’m also inspired by Matisse – and travel; I spent six months in India where I fell in love with the woodblock printing, textiles, wildlife and architecture. And I visited Morocco and Sicily last year, which brought my sense of colour and pattern to life in a new way.

How do you begin working on a piece?

I always start by drawing one element – a freestanding bath or chair, say – in pen or ink. Then I’ll move outwards, adding a chandelier, rug, etc, until I’ve created an interior I’d like to be in. There’s often a dreamlike, surreal element; I prefer to draw things as I see them rather than as they are, so they’re slightly distorted.

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You’ve collaborated with some exciting partners recently…

William Yeoward asked me to create four cushion designs. We decided to

THEM RATHER THAN AS THEY ARE, SO THEY’RE SLIGHTLY DISTORTED”

One of my tutors at Brighton always encouraged me to be bold with colour. I loved British painter Euan Uglow at school, and I’m a huge fan of artists like Grayson Perry, Howard

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use etching prints as if they were works of art; so no editing or repeat pattern, except for the backs.

What would be your advice for anyone new to printmaking?

I worked with menswear company Sir Plus on ties and pocket squares last year. Making patterns for textiles that people actually wear is amazing. I also collaborated with the editor of ES Magazine,

Things aren’t always obvious and it can be complex, so it’s good to ask questions. Printmaking can also be incredibly unforgiving so you have to stick with it; in fact, mistakes can often bring something even better

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HALLWAY ‘The lion-claw round table is a ﬁrm favourite, found in France many years ago,’ says Tom. Pot stand, sourced by Hám Interiors. Light switches, Forbes & Lomax.

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Interior designer Tom Cox has reinvented a run-down farm cottage, creating an exceptional home with beautiful antiques, textiles and art at every turn WORDS AND STYLING ALI HEATH PHOTOGRAPHY ALEXANDER JAMES

I NSP I RATION SITTING ROOM Part of an extension, this space has an elegant barn-style vaulted ceiling that echoes the property’s rural origins. Ham Big Boy Stripy armchair; XL Howard sofa and Lion Paw footstool, all Hám Interiors. Woodburner, Clearview Stoves.

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SNUG Colourful cushions and a statement pendant light add decorative appeal to this cosy room. Tom found the reclaimed ďŹ re surround in the South of France. Walls in Pigeon by Farrow & Ball. Cushions, Fermoie. Pendant light, Jamb.

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hen Tom Cox ﬁrst saw his home, situated in the Chiltern Hills with picturesque views over Maidensgrove Common, this panorama over an area of outstanding natural beauty was entirely hidden.

copper. ‘I don’t design kitchens as purely functional spaces – they also need to include elegant pieces of furniture and art to add depth and interest,’ says Tom. ‘Walking into the new vaulted area, there is an immediate feeling of impact. It was great to design the main sitting room with no overhead restrictions

Now overgrown leylandii have been replaced with elegant beech hedging, transforming this former blot on the landscape into a much-admired vista. ‘The plot was ripe for change,’ says Tom. ‘I kept the core of the former cottage and worked with my architect to design an extended home that would include a spacious central kitchen and vaulted barn extension.’ Visually inspired by property design in The

and to have the space to source oversized furniture, statement antiques and large-scale artwork.’ With such a keen eye for detail, it is no surprise to learn that design is in Tom’s DNA. Having grown up with parents who have built up a reputation as interior designers and antiques dealers, Tom decided in 2008 to leave a City career and partner with them to found Hám Interiors. ‘We saw an opportunity to harness our

Hamptons and Belgium, Tom wanted to create a sophisticated home with an eclectic ridge line and

skills – the focus is on interior design, management and build. We also design and manufacture kitchens

compelling ﬂow, that would feel original and quirky, rather than boxy and new build. ‘Keeping part of the original structure means you have to be more creative in detailing the design,’ says Tom. Upstairs the

and source furniture, lighting and decorative accessories for clients and to sell in our online store. ‘I am obsessed with natural ﬁnishes: the backdrop is a mix of natural stone, marble, reclaimed wooden

layout was driven by a desire to include ﬁve en-suite bedrooms; while downstairs the ﬂow is much more open plan: spaces separated by carefully positioned glass partitions and windows, creating sightlines to optimise views both internally and externally. ‘The connections between spaces were important to me and, throughout the build, plans were amended to accommodate unexpected visual triggers,’ says Tom. The kitchen, situated within the new extension, is accessed by a linking boot room and pantry. ‘Boot rooms are practical necessities, but my aim is always

boards and sisal, set against a muted, traditional palette,’ says Tom. Antique oil paintings are mixed with contemporary abstract art; and bolder splashes of colour added with patterned textiles. Throughout, the elegant country space is layered with patina-rich accents: think carefully curated antiques, one-off Ikat weaves and vintage kilim rugs. ‘At the start of the project, the site was a muddy, tough place to be, but with each evolution, I experienced reinvigorated bursts of inspiration,’ says Tom. ‘The best houses are created from input at each stage. It’s like

to elevate them with bespoke and unusual ﬁnds,’ explains Tom. The sinks were salvaged from a former ﬂorist’s shop and, in the adjacent pantry, the imposing reclaimed butcher’s block formed the basis of the design. The bespoke kitchen is by Hám Interiors, with Carrara marble worktops and a

directing a ﬁlm and ultimately it is down to you to manage the details to secure an outstanding outcome. It has been great to enjoy this transformation, but now I am ready to move on. Projects are infectious – I ﬁnd it hard to resist doing it all again, somewhere new.’ &

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BOOT ROOM This simply furnished area leads to the pantry and kitchen beyond. Bench, William Yeoward.

KITCHEN A large range cooker adds a chic edge and is in keeping with the roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generous proportions. Range cooker, Lacanche. Kitchen island, HĂĄm Interiors in collaboration with Matthew Cox.

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HALLWAY Classic black-and-white stone ﬂooring creates a striking impact. Antique oil portrait, sourced by Hám Interiors.

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PANTRY Tom ﬁtted a glazed joinery wall to link this area to the kitchen and create a feeling of space and light. Stone ﬂooring by Artisans of Devizes.

BOOT ROOM A wooden, zinc-topped unit ﬁtted with antique ﬂorist’s sinks is both practical and stylish. Sinks and seagrass rug, both available to order from Hám Interiors.

LANDING An oversized light and contemporary artworks lend a sense of drama. Lighting available to order from Hรกm Interiors. Sisal stair runner, Crucial Trading. MASTER BEDROOM Touches of orange bring warmth to this scheme. Painting available to order from Hรกm Interiors. Adeline bedspread in Dusky Pink and La Merce square cushions, both Soho Home.

GUEST BEDROOM Subtle textures in green and gold were chosen for a relaxed ambience. Bottle green throw, Soho Home. Green cushion, Fermoie. CLOAKROOM Tom sourced the striking stone sink in a Belgian reclamation yard. Ironwork sink base, Hรกm Interiors. Brass taps, Waterworks. Bird artwork, available to commission from Hรกm Interiors.

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Tom likes to create the unexpected in a kitchen setting. Using brass picture lights above abstract artwork adds depth and gives a modern edge to a traditional scheme. The bright orange painting here – T.S. Waste by Brad Teodoruk – contrasts with the classic units by Hám Interiors, painted in Fired Earth’s Cobble, bringing the room to life.

Influenced by American and Flemish styles, the outside of the house has been artfully reimagined to include painted cedar cladding and discreet limestone rendered elevations, creating a softer, more natural finish. Handmade bluestone sills and bespoke doors and windows painted in a dark-green shade from the RAL colour chart add the finishing touches.

WHERE TO SOURCE PICTURE LIGHTS A brass ﬁxture like the one in Tom’s kitchen, which is available to order from Hám Interiors, has timeless appeal.

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Light with rectangular backplate in distressed brass, H5xW33xD28cm, £329, Besselink & Jones.

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INSIDER INSIGHT Tom Cox of Hám Interiors shares his expert tips, go-to companies and styling advice. SECRET ADDRESS Barnes-based Tobias and the Angel. The owner Angel makes wonderful handblock-printed lampshades, and her shop is full of interesting and unique decorative accessories. MOST SUCCESSFUL PART OF THE PROJECT The integration of reclaimed and antique ﬁnds. Many of the pieces were sourced years ago and have sat in storage waiting for the right project. Antiques enhance an interior and I was lucky that so many pieces, such as the pantry butcher’s block, were the perfect size. GO-TO COLOUR I am attracted to paint shades in strong greens. They make spaces feel cosy, eclectic and architectural; and always elevate country interiors.

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GREATEST INDULGENCE It has to be without doubt, the RW Atlas unlacquered brass pot ﬁller and basin taps by Waterworks. They age naturally and have a life of their own. (Clockwise, from top left) The Jaipur headboard, H142xW153xD8cm, £1,095 plus 5m of fabric, Lorfords. Henry hanging lantern in antique brass, H38xW38cm, £732, Hector Finch. Bellingham bench in Country White, H64xW152xD41cm, £1,250, William Yeoward. Lisette cushion in Gold, 30x50cm, £150, Soho Home. Tala and Mallawi ﬂoor tiles, 30x30cm, both £69.93sq m, Claybrook. Isabelle snuggler in Molly Teal, H77xW136xD102cm, from £1,241, Parker Knoll. Oh Mrs Bennett Smith painting, 130.5x100cm, £6,200, Kate Boxer at Cricket Fine Art.

SMALL CHANGE, BIG IMPACT Changing the partition between the pantry and the boot room to a glazed wall. It is wonderful to be able to enjoy views into these spaces from the kitchen.

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Inspired by the elaborately painted azulejos seen on buildings throughout Portugal, this hallway embraces pattern, with decorative ﬂoor tiles that continue up the wall. Tiles (from top): Porto Plain; Lisbon, both £58.80sq m, Lapicida. Wall in Portobello Grey perfect matt emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Designers Guild. The Simple bench with linen

cushion, £1,810, Atelier Ellis. Hali cushion, £48, Cotswold Grey. Wafﬂed linen throw in Mustard, £160, Oggetto. Large blue woven basket, £90, Designers Guild. Upton

wall light in Bronze, £1,404; shade, £60, both Vaughan Designs; shade covered in Astor in Celandin, £24m, James Hare. Dart runner in Midnight, £129m, Roger Oates Design. ¤

An iconic Delft-style trailing stem motif makes a striking statement on a sofa. Pair with simple, sculptural furniture and choose accessories that pick out the vibrant blue hue. Wyatt large sofa, £2,500, Zoffany. Covered in Rosehip in Indigo, £54m, Morris & Co at Style Library. Curtain in Plain Weave Linen in Chinese Yellow and Putty; cushion in Plain Weave Linen in Chinese Yellow, £44m, Volga Linen. Button curtain pole pack, £78.90, Jim Lawrence. Walls in Woven Petals wallpaper in

Deep Thistle, £70.05m, Phillip Jeffries. Villa II framed print, £850, Aeand Studio. Lianou stool, £942, Neri & Hu in collaboration with De La Espada. Bistro side table in walnut, £1,200, Galvin Brothers. Miche Folloro Ink Pot 3 vase, £895, Designers Guild. Small bottle in Dry Mustard, £235; medium teardrop bottle in Dry

Light Mustard, £250, both Sophie Cook at Maud & Mabel. Siena table in bronze and marble, £6,360, Tom Faulkner. Garland platter, £55, Rachael Cocker at The New Craftsmen. Large Strøm vase, £75, The Conran Shop. Classical porcelain beaker, £22, John Julian. Books, £30 each, Soho Home.

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From subtle contemporary wallpapers to full-on decorative fabrics, classic blue-and-white tile-inspired designs are enjoying a renaissance. 1. Palladio Blue Mix tile, £119.70sq m, Mandarin Stone. 2. Cemento White Matt Porcelain tile, £42sq m, Mandarin Stone. 3. Hicks’ Blue absolute matt emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Little Greene. 4. Lloret de Mar Porcelain Square tile, £70.80, Artisans of Devizes. 5. Camona in Blue, linen, £175.10m, Anna Spiro Textiles. 6. Plains Seven in Sunﬂower, polyester, £24m, Scion at Style

Library. 7. London Life Architecture tile, £90 for set of six, Laura Carlin at The New Craftsman. 8. Linara in Malachite, cotton mix, £38.50m, Romo. 9. Thornham, linen mix, BP10793, £79m, GP&J Baker. 10. Mezerac in Indigo, linen mix, £102m; 11. Sarla in Soleil, wool mix, £95, both Manuel Canovas at Colefax and Fowler. 12. Swans in Delft Blue, linen mix, £54m, Morris & Co at

Style Library. 13. Bindi Blue, cotton, £45m, Molly Mahon. 14. Antic Blanco Delft tile, £70.41sq m, Topps Tiles. 15. Moroccan Garden Mouassine tile, £7.20, Claybrook. 16. Lisbon in Delft, cotton mix, £45m, Designers Guild. 17. London Life City Pattern tile, £90 for set of six, Laura Carlin at The New Craftsmen. 18. (Background) Lignes 40507 wallcovering, £139 a roll, Arte. ¤

Subtle tones and delicate details adorn this collection of pieces that celebrate both traditional techniques and a re-imagining of Delftware. Walls in Skimming Stone estate emulsion, £46.50 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. The Rattan Leighton table in Emerald rattan, £5,300, Soane Britain. Wall hanging, $2,900 for a

set of six; vase 66, $2,400; coffee mug, 2703, $200, all BDDW. Large Strøm vase, £75, The Conran Shop. Chinoko Sakamoto Blue sculpture, £230, The Flow Gallery.

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Bring pattern into your home in unexpected ways. This contemporary space is softened with a striking linen tablecloth, adding richness and warmth. Walls in Slacked Lime intelligent matt emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Little Greene. Sungkai woven cane cabinet, £1,510, Rockett St George. Java rattan ceiling light, £750, Paolo Moschino for Nicholas Haslam. Albert A

dining table, £2,540; Evelyn dining chair, £245; all Vincent Sheppard. Spindle stool, £400, Stride & Co. Delft linen tablecloth, £100 for set, Babylonstoren. Michael Taylor speckled blue glaze, jug, £33, David

Mellor. Custom lipped ivory white glaze plates, £70 each; bulbous vase in off-white glaze, £800, both Kasper Würtz at Sigmar. Leach Pottery extra large bowl, £88 David Mellor. Vintage yellow rug, £1,950, Designers Guild. ¤

Add interest to a quiet corner by displaying an eclectic mix of decorative plates on your wall. Play with scale and size to curate a display that feels both balanced and informal. Curtain in Plain Weave Linen in Chinese Yellow and Putty, £44m, Volga Linen. Walls in Woven Petals wallpaper in Deep Thistle, £70.05m, Phillip Jeffries. Walnut round bistro table, £1,200, Galvin Brothers. Pilgrim’s chair (Wife of Bath), £2,570, Pedro da Costa Felgueiras at The New Craftsmen. Vermeer off white plates, £270 for six, Oka. Delft Lady plates, large, £195; medium, £125 each, all The Shop Floor Project. Anna Silverton porcelain jar 5, £520; Anna Silverton porcelain jar, £190, both Maud & Mabel. Sue Binns rice bowl, £45, Designers Guild.

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Mix up the old and new with hand-painted ceramics and tiles set against more modern architectural features, such as concrete work tops and steel-framed windows. Delft Flower, Animal and Corner handmade and hand-painted tiles, from £7.20 each, Douglas Watson Studio. Walls in Slaked Lime intelligent matt emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Little Greene. (On shelf) Strøm jug, £55, The Conran Shop. Classical porcelain beakers, £22 each, John Julian. Michael Taylor small speckled blue glaze jug, £14.50, David Mellor. Hand-blown Bumba glasses in lemon yellow,

£48 each; Clear Bumba glasses with lemon yellow rim, £38 each, all Summerill & Bishop. (On worktop) Large deep bowl 12 with black glaze, £120, Kasper Würtz for Sigmar. Mango medium wood pizza board, £34.95, Nkuku. Stripe linen tea towel in lemon yellow, £35, Summerill & Bishop. Classical Hound beaker, £22.50, John Julian. Big table jug No 5, £255, The Shop Floor Project. ¤

Statement headboards are a great way of adding bold pattern to a room while keeping the overall scheme light and fresh. Clean lines complement this traditional style and highlight the striking tile pattern. Walls in Skimming Stone estate emulsion, £46.50 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Casper kingsize headboard, £2,332.80, Ensemblier London. Upholstered in Vermeer Delft Blue, linen, £96m, Jim Thompson Fabrics. Balestrand double divan, £260,

Ikea. Bombay button oak table, £1,390, Howe. Reade wall light in Blackened Brass, £275, Soho Home. Astor Denim bedlinen, from £25 for a pillowcase, Designers Guild. Linen throw in Prussian Blue, £206, Volga Linen. Chembrol blue cushion cover,

£55, Oka. Aya Basilic linen cushion, £86.80, Elitis at Abbott & Boyd. Piped in Ringabella N-039, £120m, Fermoie. Cushion (on right) in Fontanna 004, linen, £110m, Fermoie. Books, £30 each, Soho Home. Isa small bowl, £19, The Conran Shop.

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Bring a sense of grandeur to your bathroom with a scenic statement wall. This wallpaper echoes the traditional Portuguese azulejos still found on the palaces of Sintra, Lisbon and Porto. Lisboa 001 Panoramic wallpaper panel, £602.40, Pierre Frey. Metropole Blue porcelain ﬂoor tiles, £35.93sq m, Mandarin Stone. Bellmax double vanity unit in antique brass with heated base shelf and Carrara marble honed top and

backsplash, £5,634; Hepworth basin wall lever taps in antique brass, £558; both Porter Bathroom. Cascade bath stool, £285, Balineum. OKO side table, £1,234.80, GMR Interiors. Devon basket with lid, £66; Alabaster tray, £235; container,

£155; tumbler, £120; all Balineum. Coniston Alabaster bath towels, £30 each, Designers Guild. Classical porcelain beaker, £22, John Julian. Clear Bumba glass with lemon yellow rim, £38, Summerill & Bishop. Lucia wall light, £270, Hector Finch. &

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home to the artists Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. Two of the foremost members of the inﬂuential Bloomsbury Group, the couple and their friends dominated London’s cultural scene in the early 20th century. While on the outside the house appears a typical country bolthole, inside is a treasure trove of art and design, including the former studios and masterworks

horticulture studio Aesme specialises in creating naturalistic, seasonally-inspired floral displays for events and weddings. Picture the prettiest English country garden, and you’ll be close to its delicate, feminine aesthetic. As well as the design practice, it also hosts a flower school from April to October using unusual flowers, herbs and foliage grown at its

craft extravaganza celebrates the ﬁnest British and international craftsmanship and artisan design. A broad programme of events features demonstrations by master craftsmen, hidden workshops, and displays by galleries, studios and well-loved luxury brands such as Petersham Nurseries (top). New partners include Japan House and ISHKAR, a group that sells

from the family’s private collection. Until 26 August the house is exhibiting In Colour – Sickert to Riley in the new Wolfson Gallery, a display of Bell and Grant’s

cutting garden in Hampshire. Workshops include the popular Day of Flower Arranging class, as well as ﬂoral design for weddings and even a two-day masterclass in

the handicrafts of countries in conﬂict. Contemporary makers exhibiting include Lora Avedian, furniture designer Yinka Ilori and the ceramics of Korean

paintings set against the works of other colourists, charleston.org.uk.

Como, Italy. See the website for further details, aesme.co.uk.

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hospital. The renovation was overseen by British architect John Pawson and local conservation specialist Ramy Gill, who together brought the 19th-century buildings back to life, simultaneously excavating 13th-century ruins and adding a chic contemporary wing. An elegant outdoor pool is the current place to be seen in Tel Aviv and the hotel’s Italian restaurant Don Camillo is proving a hit with locals. But most impressive of all is The Chapel bar, a meticulously restored oratory with sweeping cathedral ceilings, stained-glass windows and candy-coloured seating. FAST FACTS Q Prices start from £470 a night.

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This artsy neighbouring district is known for its avant-garde design stores and boutiques. Look out for the handcrafted gold and diamond designs of jeweller Orit Ivshin and the curated fashion accessories at Numéro 13.

Delicious shakshuka has become a permanent ﬁxture on any respectable brunch menu, but if you want to try a truly authentic version head down to this low-key eatery near Jaffa’s famous ﬂea market.

BENYAMINI CERAMICS CENTRE A paradise for fans of all things clay, this multidisciplinary space consists of an exhibition gallery, library and multiple making studios. Plus, there’s a small gift shop for that special souvenir.

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(Clockwise, from this picture) hyssop is grown for its essential oils; richly coloured ﬂag irises; ﬁelds of achillea; scentedleaved pelargoniums are a favourite of Julia’s.

MY GARDEN LIFE Ju l ia Br idger a nd her hu sba nd Dav id have created a new botanic garden in Dorset to g row the ing red ients for t h e i r o w n p e r f u m e c o m p a n y, P a r t e r r e

What has inspired your passion for scented plants?

I grew up in Scotland in a house that had a large walled garden, and my very earliest memories are of running around outside among all the ﬂowers. I think my love of plants started from then as I particularly loved the scented wallﬂowers and fruit tree blossom. My love of nature has inspired me throughout my life. ¤

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How did your interest in fragrances evolve into Parterre?

When David inherited his parents’ farm in Hampshire, we toyed with the idea of setting up a cut-ﬂower business. Then we went on a trip to Grasse in France, famous for its perfume industry, and that sparked the idea of growing the ingredients for our own range of botanical fragrances. But we found the site and soil in Hampshire wasn’t quite right for the plants we wanted to grow, so we side-stepped into Dorset.

ﬂoral scents, while the Spice Garden is inspired by the work of Kandinsky. Nanette also helped us select plants that offer year-round interest, so there’s never a dull moment.

Have you always been in the perfume business?

After gaining a degree in graphic design and photography, I worked in advertising and for a luxury Caribbean villa rental company before David and I moved to

and then see those natural ingredients distilled into the oils that go to make our perfumes. I also love the way we can brief our experts on the sort of fragrance we’re looking for, and they then conjure up a wonderful scent from our description. It’s really magical. My favourite eau de parfum is Run of the River – a splash of refreshing lemon and lime which mingles with aromatic elements of bergamot, mint and lemon thyme layered on clary sage and orange ﬂower.

Keyneston Mill to set up Parterre. What’s your new concept at Keyneston Mill?

We bought the property in 2015 and set about creating our new botanical garden. We’ve pulled together a great team, with fragrance industry expert Virginie Daniau helping us to identify plant ingredients for our perfumes, and botanist Nanette Wraith working with us to grow them. Jacques Chabert in Grasse creates our unique fragrances. We planted the gardens in 2016 and distilled the oils from our ﬁrst crops later that year. We’ve also become a destination for The Scented Botanist bistro, various events and a shop.

It’s very exciting to grow the plants

and the The Scented Botanist bistro are open to the public all year. For details of the gardens, and Parterre limited-edition perfumes, visit parterrefragrances.com. &

“EACH YEAR WE PRODUCE A SMALL QUANTITY OF OILS FOR OUR PERFUMES, SO OUR FRAGRANCES ARE ALL NUMBERED LIMITED EDITIONS”

A large dome sits at the centre of the Padua Garden, based on a 16th-century Venetian botanical garden.

What were the ideas behind the garden design?

With Nanette, we have designed a series of different garden rooms at Keyneston, each based on a concept related to art, architecture and the different perfume families. The Padua Garden is modelled on a 16th-century Venetian botanical garden and includes plants with

What do you love about the alchemy of perfume making?

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A smart sitting room featuring antique pieces, textured rugs and contemporary artwork for a rich, layered look.

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Paints are housed in a former hotel mail or key rack in Edwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studio. The wall behind is painted in Nicaragua.

An old plan chest houses Edward’s collection of drawings from the many projects he has worked on.

believe in painting with a conscience. It was when I took on an historic restoration project at Goodwood that I began to think seriously about how to return paint to its

roots. It’s only in the last one hundred years that it has been made from crude oil, which requires the use of chemicals, rather than plant oil. I have always been used to working with natural materials, so the idea of developing environmentally friendly paint appealed to me. In my opinion, it is the most signiﬁcant material in interior decorating when it comes to impact, surface area and style. I created 25 colours that I used in my own projects. From there, I expanded into deeper and more modern shades. I live and work out of a Queen Anne building in Herefordshire. Myself and my wife, Emma, ensure that it earns its keep as office, showroom, family home, farm, factory, colour workshop and restoration project. A large brick fodder barn houses the Paint Room where emulsions are made with minerals A selection of paints ready to be labelled, packaged and sent to customers.

combined with a plant-based binder, while earth and mineral pigments provide colour. Eggshell paints are made with linseed oil, natural resins and pigments. Our own home is a brilliant proving ground and we change its hues frequently. Recently, we updated our hall with Lilac Pink, which has given it a wonderful light and subtlety. I grew up in a Georgian home and my ﬁrst decorating job was for interior designer David Mlinaric, before going on to a research role at the National Trust. So, my understanding of pigments, paint mediums and tonality began from an early age. Emma and I are business partners – she leads our marketing efforts and runs the ﬁnances while I look after production, design work and colour making. We are a team of 13, all told, and for us, the key is not to be trend-led, but to do our own thing. However, we do enjoy coming up with colours that strike a chord, which our recent plaster pink Jonquil and dusty pink Cuisse de Nymphe Emue have done. We all believe in changing the way paint is made. The trend I want to see is for plastic-free, non-toxic, non-polluting paints. That would be a satisfying achievement. Edward Bulmer Natural Paint, 01544 388535, edwardbulmerpaint.co.uk. Q

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THE MAIN EVENT GIVE VEGETABLES EQUAL BILLING ON THE DINNER PLATE WITH INSPIRING RECIPES SHOWCASING THEIR FLAVOURS AND TEXTURES RECIPES ABRA BERENS PHOTOGRAPHY EE BERGER

Asparagus, rocket, egg and radish combine in this colourful salad.

SHAVED FENNEL SALAD WITH LAMB CHOPS SERVES 4 12 lamb chops (around 85g each) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 190g dried apricots, cut into thin slices (replace with fresh if ripe and fragrant) 1 shallot or small red onion, thinly sliced 60ml any vinegar except balsamic, or freshly squeezed lemon juice 455g fennel 60ml chilli oil ½ bunch of parsley, stems removed and leaves kept whole, to serve 10 sprigs of mint, stems removed and leaves kept whole, to serve

Season the lamb chops and allow to come to room temperature. Q

Toss the apricots, shallot and vinegar together in a bowl with a generous pinch of salt and leave to soak for a few minutes. Q Cut the fennel in half from top to bottom and then shave thinly, leaving the core in place if it is tender or if you want to hold the fennel petals together. Add to the apricot mixture, along with the chilli oil. Q

Pat the chops dry, season again, and grill or sear over high heat to medium-rare – this will be around 5-7 minutes per side. Allow the chops Q

COOK’S TIP There is enough acidity in this salad to prevent browning. If you want to prep this in advance, cut the fennel and store in acidulated water, drain and toss with the rest of the ingredients.

to rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking, then top with the fennel salad and herbs to serve.

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KOHL-SLAW WITH SEARED SALMON SERVES 4 Neutral oil (such as rapeseed), for frying 200g lentils (black or green work best) 480ml water 1 tsp salt, plus extra for the ﬁsh 60ml sherry vinegar 120ml olive oil 4 pieces salmon (around 170g each), with skin on 2 tart apples, such as Granny Smith, Greening or Mutsu, cut into thin slices 910g kohlrabi, ends trimmed off, peeled and cut into matchsticks (if you want to use the leaves, cut into thin ribbons) ½ bunch of parsley, stems removed and leaves left whole

In a saucepan, heat a glug of neutral oil and, when warm, add the lentils Q

and toast for around 3 minutes. Q Add the water and salt and bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered until the lentils are tender (this will be 20-35 minutes depending on the type). Q When the lentils are cooked, drain and dress with vinegar and olive oil, then leave to cool. Q Pat the salmon skins dry and season with salt. Heat a glug of neutral oil in a frying pan and when just about smoking, place the fish skin-side down and fry until the skin is crisp. When the fish can be easily moved in the pan (meaning that the skin is fully crisped), flip the fillets and cook for a few minutes more to medium-rare. Q Toss together the lentils, apple, kohlrabi, including leaves if using, and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve the salmon with a generous spoonful of the salad on the side. ¤

PASTA WITH GARLIC AND SPINACH SERVES 4 1 small onion, cut into thin slices 6 garlic cloves, finely sliced (this gives a real garlic punch; if you prefer a tamer dish, cut the amount of garlic in half) Unsalted butter, for frying Salt 120ml white wine or dry vermouth 240ml chicken or vegetable stock or water 55g anchovy-caper butter cut into cubes (make by mixing 2 finely chopped anchovy fillets and ½ tsp capers into unsalted butter) 240ml double cream 455g long pasta 115g bag of spinach, chopped into strips Raclette or Parmesan cheese

In a shallow frying pan, sweat the onion and garlic in a knob of the butter and a pinch of salt over low heat until soft, 5-7 minutes. Add the wine and reduce by half, about 3 minutes. Increase the heat and add the stock. Q When the liquid comes to a boil, Q

add the anchovy-caper butter and cream, then allow to reduce until slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes. Q In the meantime, cook the pasta until just al dente. Once ready, drain, and toss with the sauce and the spinach, allowing the heat of the pasta to wilt the spinach. Q Serve with a satisfyingly hefty grating of cheese.

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CAULIFLOWER PURÉE WITH PORK CUTLETS SERVES 4 Olive oil or unsalted butter, for frying 1 large onion, cut into thin slices 2 tsp salt 240ml white wine 910g cauliﬂower, cut into chunks 480ml double cream Neutral oil (such as rapeseed), for frying 4 boneless pork cutlets 35g all-purpose ﬂour Salt and freshly ground black pepper 60ml apple cider or white wine 115g rocket Q

Heat a glug of olive oil or a knob

of butter in a sauté pan over mediumlow heat. Add the onion and salt, and sweat until tender. When soft but not browned, add the wine. Reduce until almost dry, then add the cauliﬂower. Q Add the cream and bring to a

COOK’S TIP Pork cutlets are traditionally pieces of uncured leg or loin meat pounded thin and cooked like minute steaks in a pan. Ask your butcher for this cut or substitute a chicken breast pounded thinly.

simmer, then turn down the heat. Cook until the cauliflower is tender, remove from the heat and blend (in batches if necessary) until smooth. Q Just before serving, heat a frying pan over medium-high heat with a big glug of neutral oil. Pat the pork dry, dredge in flour and season. Fry the pork on both sides, allowing the cooking side to become golden before flipping. When cooked, the meat will be firm like a clenched bicep – around 3-4 minutes per side as cutlets tend to cook quickly because they are thin. Q Remove the pork from the pan and deglaze the pan with the apple cider. Q Dress the rocket with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spoon the purée onto a plate, top with the pork and deglazing liquid and heap the rocket on top. ¤

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KALE AND MOZZARELLA WITH WILD RICE SERVES 4 Olive oil, for frying 1 small onion, cut into thin slices 2 garlic cloves, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 60ml white wine 180g wild rice, soaked overnight in 1L water (or any cooked grain) 230g kale, mid-ribs stripped, well dried and cut into 6mm ribbons 230g ball of fresh mozzarella 60g sour cream 1 lemon, zest and juice 455 g cherry tomatoes, halved

Heat a glug of olive oil in a pan. Sweat the onion and garlic with a Q

pinch of salt until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the white wine and reduce by half. Add the wild rice and the soaking liquid and cook until tender, about 45 minutes. Q Meanwhile, put the kale in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Massage the kale until it is dark green, limp and has a tender mouthfeel. Q Tear the mozzarella into rough

COOK’S TIP It isn’t essential to soak the wild rice overnight, but soaked rice will cook more quickly and will ‘pop’ when cooked, improving the texture. Unsoaked wild rice will take significantly longer than, say,

chunks. Combine with the sour cream, lemon zest and juice, a good pinch of salt and a couple of grinds of black pepper. Q When the wild rice is cooked, drain any residual liquid and allow to cool. Q Toss the tomatoes, kale and wild rice together with a couple glugs of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Dot with the creamed mozzarella and serve. ¤

white rice to cook, so plan accordingly.

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ASPARAGUS WITH SMOKED WHITEFISH SERVES 4 115g mushrooms (any variety) Neutral oil (such as rapeseed), for frying Salt 910g asparagus 115g smoked whiteﬁsh (you can substitute tuna or other fresh, fully cooked ﬁsh) 55g pea shoots or other sprouts (or you could use rocket or spinach) Olive oil, for drizzling Freshly ground black pepper

Cut the mushrooms into 12mmthick pieces. Q Heat a large frying pan over high heat with a glug of neutral oil until shimmering hot. Add the mushrooms with a pinch of salt and toss to coat Q

with the oil. Fry the mushrooms until golden brown and crispy, 10-15 minutes. Stir to ﬂip and cook until crispy and any released liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Q Heat the grill until smoking hot. Toss the asparagus in a glug of neutral oil and pinch of salt. Grill until charred but still with a little structure in the stalk. Transfer to a serving platter. Q Scatter the whiteﬁsh, pea shoots and mushrooms over the top. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve. &

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LAKE SUPERIOR A sensitive renovation has revitalised this elegant family property on Lake Como WORDS JULIET BENNING PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING MARCO BERTOLINI/LIVING INSIDE

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HALLWAY New ďŹ&#x201A;oors were ďŹ tted throughout the house and the original skirting boards, door surrounds and shutters were carefully restored.

SITTING ROOM The stone ﬂooring in Casa Bianco, the ﬁsherman’s house connected to the villa, came from Moltrasio, the coastal village where the owners’ family came from originally. Walls in Sage Green, from local paint maker Lechler.

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KITCHEN The glazed, copper-framed doorway was designed to mimic an Art Nouveau style. Wall divider by local artisan Matteo Molinari.

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nly a few years ago, Villa Luce, situated on the edge of Lake

to the period details of the house, making design choices that suited its historical context. The villa

Como, sat dormant. Its shutters were permanently closed and its gardens lay quiet. Today, the story could not be more different. After an extensive renovation by its owner Massimo Moltrasio, the villa has reclaimed its former identity as a lively holiday home for his extended family. The overhaul was prompted by Massimo and his

was rewired with many new technical aspects cleverly concealed. ‘We had to do a lot of work to bring air conditioning to each room without disturbing the traditional look,’ says Massimo. ‘We eventually opted for bronze copper grilles that looked authentic to the Art Deco period.’ The siblings were conﬁdent enough in their taste not to employ an interior designer, with their

sister, Francesca, who were saddened by the house’s empty status. ‘It had been shared by the family for many years, but by buying our cousins’ shares we were able to move forward with our vision for it,’ explains Massimo. The house was in a forlorn condition when Massimo and Francesca ﬁnally prised it open to reveal its secrets. ‘It hadn’t been entered for around eight years, so it was in an awful

aesthetic choices informed by their own family background. ‘We grew up in elegant homes with amazing furniture that had been passed down through the generations,’ says Massimo. ‘Much of our appreciation for colour and textiles has ﬁltered down from our family business, Somma, which is a home linen brand founded back in 1867.’ Alongside family heritage, many of the interior choices are deeply rooted

condition when we started,’ says Massimo. ‘The humidity of the lake had done some signiﬁcant

in local traditions, with beautiful stone from the coastal town of Moltrasio used for the ﬂoor in the old servants’

damage in that time, and the house was ﬁlled with a mixture of clashing furnishing styles, from antiques to pieces dating from the Eighties when the property was last regularly used.’

quarters of the ﬁsherman’s house, as well as the work of regional artisans, many of whom are long-standing friends of the family, scattered throughout. In keeping with the Moltrasios’ sensitive renovation,

The large lakeside villa is actually composed of two separate, yet interconnected properties. The Villa Luce is the grander main house, built in 1846, while Casa Bianca is a ﬁsherman’s house built in the 18th century and is consequently more humble in size and decor. Keen to give both parts of the property their own clear identities, two differing schemes were created. ‘For the main house, we took our cue from the Art Deco period of the Twenties and Thirties,’ says Massimo. ‘The ﬁsherman’s house suited a more Flemish look – simple and modern, yet raw.’

the small lake-front garden is a riot of fecundity. It doesn’t seek to impress, but is rather a haven of roses, mature trees and rampant, well-established climbers. ‘I think of it as a well-kept secret,’ reveals Massimo, who is fond of swimming in the lake every day. The garden was restored by Massimo and Francesca’s mother, who preserved many of the original trees, taking special care with the delightful smelling 200-year-old Osmanthus fragrans (fragrant olive) ﬂanking the front door, typical of 18th-century planting in the region. It is just another example of

The painstaking restoration took four years and included the structural improvement and cleaning of walls and elimination of damp. New ﬂoors were laid and the ceilings were replaced. Throughout the project Massimo and Francesca were sympathetic

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DINING ROOM Sea green vases were the starting point for the colour scheme. An artist and friend of the family created the wallpaper in the room the Moltrasios call le fumoir (smoking room). Wallpaper, Elena Carozzi. Vases, Guaxs.

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STAIRCASE A contemporary light ďŹ tting brings a chic modern update to the elaborate balustrade. Pearls pendant light, Formagenda.

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CASA BIANCA MASTER BEDROOM ‘To bathe while looking out to the most beautiful lake on Earth is priceless,’ says Massimo. Bedlinen, Somma. Spoon bath, Agape.

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Located right where the owner grew up, this once-tired Thirties house is now a classically inspired home, ideal for modern living WORDS AND STYLING DILLY ORME PHOTOGRAPHY RYAN WICKS

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lexandra Richardson couldn’t believe it when a Thirties house came up for sale on the road in southwest London where she had

lived as a child. ‘When my husband, Ben, and I went to view the house, it was like stepping back in time as it hadn’t been touched for 40 years. We both instantly had a good feeling about it and shared the same vision as we were walking around it,’ she says. ‘I loved the idea of starting from scratch and being able to do a project, and this certainly was in need of total modernisation.’ Luckily, the project was in safe hands, as Ben is a property developer, and the couple also joined forces with MWA Architects, Kiwi Building Services and interior designer Sophie Stevens and her team from SGS Design. ‘The project coincided with Ben taking a sabbatical, so he was able to devote lots of time to it and we were both involved in every decision, big or small,’ says Alexandra. To create a more spacious feel downstairs and to improve the flow, they decided to take down the wall between the kitchen and one of the reception rooms. They then extended the kitchen to create a dining area, resulting in the open-plan look they wanted. The sitting room, too, was extended at the back to be half as big again. A loft extension, meanwhile, provided an extra two bedrooms and a bathroom. When it came to the decor, Alexandra took a lookbook with fabric swatches, photos from magazines and examples of furniture she liked to Sophie Stevens. ‘I wanted a classic English look with a luxurious contemporary finish,’ she says. ‘We had a few older family heirlooms, so for sentimental reasons I wanted to incorporate those. I love a mix of old and new so everything needed to work aesthetically together.’ Alexandra was thrilled with Sophie’s ideas. ‘She encouraged me to go for colours I might not have been brave enough to pick without her support. For instance, on the kitchen island and for the joinery in our utility room, we chose a dark shade which is so striking and works well with the brass handles and flooring.’ The renovation has been a huge success. ‘We knew how we wanted to live in the house and managed to include everything on our wish list,’ says Alexandra. And, it’s just a stone’s throw away from where I grew up!’ &

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INS P IR ATI ON SITTING ROOM (PREVIOUS PAGE) Crittall-style doors give a contemporary edge to this elegant space. Armchairs covered in Suffolk, F3722/08, Colefax and Fowler. Terrace coffee table, West Elm. Flowers, The Real Flower Company.

SITTING AREA With the wall removed, this relaxed room blends seamlessly with the kitchen-diner. Walls painted in French Grey Mid 162, Little Greene. Chatnap storage sofa, Loaf. Praia coffee table, Swoon.

KITCHEN Industrial-style lighting and sleek bar stools lend a contemporary twist to the classic design of the cabinetry. Units; Mercury dual-fuel Ash Black range cooker, both Martin Moore Kitchens. T-Bar brass handles, Buster & Punch. Lantern pendant, Neptune.

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MASTER BEDROOM Neisha Crosland’s Quiver wallpaper was the starting point for this scheme. Bespoke headboard, The Headboard Workshop. Bedside tables, Feather & Black. Ayla mirrors, Perch & Parrow. Grenadilla table lamps, Oka.

BATHROOM This luxurious space is Alexandra’s sanctuary. ‘The blue on the walls has a lovely encompassing quality,’ she says. Walls painted in Bone China Blue Deep, Little Greene. Vendome vanity unit, Porter. Prints, Oka.

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GRAND TOUR An enchanting Georgian country house near Bath has been reworked to honour the society ямБgure it was built for WORDS JENNIFER GOULDING PHOTOGRAPHY EMMA LEWIS

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FLOWER ROOM Every space of this Georgian home has an artistic feel that honours the original owner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lady Anna Miller, who hosted grand literary salons. Similar lights are available on Etsy.

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KITCHEN The Lovatt Langley pottery was the inspiration for the colour scheme. Louis 20 chairs by Philippe Starck for Vitra are available at 1stdibs and Pamono. Shutters painted in Folly Green, Farrow & Ball.

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DINING ROOM Positioned between the kitchen, which is painted green, and the library, which is blue, the aquamarine wall colour here gives the trio of spaces a feeling of ďŹ&#x201A;ow. Walls painted in Green Blue, Farrow & Ball. Chairs upholstered in Brera Lino in Sky, Designers Guild.

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his was never the plan,’ admits Meryl Lakin, who together with her husband John owns this Grade II-listed Georgian house in a village just outside Bath. The plan, when life and work permitted, was to move from London to the centre of Bath, the city where John was born and brought up and which they often visited.

garden and woodland and enclosed by a stone wall, is reached down a narrow lane. ‘It is a special, secret world,’ says Meryl. ‘As soon as I saw it, I just knew: this is my house. It was foolish, but also magical.’ The history of the house added to its enchantment. It was built by Lady Anna Miller, a major ﬁgure in Bath society, and her husband Sir John. Construction began in 1760, but funds soon ran low. To save money,

‘One day, about three years ago, I said we need to go and have a look. Either we will love it or we will realise it isn’t how we imagined,’ says Meryl. They duly organised a day viewing everything on the market that ﬁtted their brief – 10 houses in total.

the couple spent several years living in France and touring Italy, a relatively inexpensive lifestyle back then. During that period Lady Miller wrote letters, which were published in three volumes and became a popular guide for those embarking on the grand tour,

While driving to Bath, Meryl received a phone call from the estate agent suggesting they add another house to their list. ‘I felt we were seeing quite enough and it wasn’t even in central Bath,’ remembers Meryl. She reluctantly agreed he could email her some photographs. ‘When I opened them on my phone, I was so excited I nearly knocked John’s hand off the steering wheel.’ The house, which is set in a sloped

including Sir John Soane, whose annotated copies are displayed in the Sir John Soane’s Museum. Upon their return, Lady Miller and her husband resumed building, heavily inﬂuenced by what they had seen in Italy. Notable Italian features include the castellated parapet at the rear of the house and the niches in the drawing room, made from pieces of marble the couple brought back from Italy. ‘I feel ¤

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Lady Miller’s presence in the house. She was such a fantastic ﬁgure, but so little known that I have started researching a book about her,’ says Meryl. The house passed out of the Miller family and in the 20th century it became a refuge for suffragettes, a youth hostel, a religious commune and, ﬁnally, a squat. It was eventually rescued from disrepair 25 years ago by a couple to whom the Lakins feel

her into contact with experts in architecture, gardens and interior design. A great inﬂuence is Ilse Crawford, with whom she worked on the celebrated book Sensual Home, which argues a house is experienced through all ﬁve senses. ‘I discovered I don’t like the sounds and textures of a house to be muffled, but this slightly austere approach allows you to be more frivolous with colour and furnishings,’ says Meryl.

immense gratitude. ‘They had such vision and put in so much hard work bringing it back to life.’ When Meryl and John moved in they felt a sense of adventure, but also responsibility. ‘Our aim has been to take away rather than add, to let the ﬁne bones of

‘In terms of colour schemes, we worked within a Georgian palette without being slavish to historical accuracy,’ she says. The most challenging space was the central hall. ‘In the early part of the last century, it was painted using an oxblood colour and black

the house come to the fore,’ says Meryl. Accordingly, they have removed the carpets to reveal the original ﬂoorboards – ‘admittedly they are a bit gappy and creaky, but they are lovely too’ – and avoided curtains as ‘we are not overlooked and we have beautiful mirrored shutters that can be closed at night’. Meryl’s strong vision for the house can in part be credited to her career in publishing, which brought

distemper. The effect was theatrical and rather amazing and a part of me wanted to keep it, but I decided to follow my instincts and paint it a soft bluish-grey. I am so glad I did. The whole house was set free and suddenly felt romantic and light-hearted.’ It is obvious that Meryl has a deep connection to the house and feels privileged to be part of its history. Some things are just meant to be. &

DINING ROOM ‘The chairs are eBay ﬁnds rescued by a coat of paint and a pretty embroidered silk by Designers Guild,’ says Meryl. The candelabra is also from eBay. ‘I love to light the space entirely with candles,’ she says. Custom-made mirror, Looking Glass of Bath.

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EXTERIOR The back of the house has a bow bay, balcony and castellated parapet.

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MASTER BEDROOM A chalky pink on the walls acts as an excellent foil to the antique gold ďŹ nish of the bedside table and bed. Walls in Pink Ground, Farrow & Ball. Bed and bedside table, Graham and Green. Lace pillowcases, eBay.

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GARDEN The sloped garden has four levels. When writer Horace Walpole came to one of Lady Miller’s literary salons in the 18th century, he said: ‘You have a charming diminutive principality, but it lacks features.’ In response, she added a cascade and a temple.

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SITTING ROOM Bronze and black accents bring warmth to this space, which comes into its own when the house is ďŹ lled with guests. Criss Cross stools, Tyson London; upholstered in Astrid in Blue J783F-07 fabric, Jane Churchill. Capricorn round table in dark bronze with glass top, Tom Faulkner.

DINING AREA The chimney breast was clad in foxed mirrored glass to bounce light around and reďŹ&#x201A;ect the pendant. Bespoke dining table in American walnut with bronze inlay detail, Williams and Cleal. Sputnik ceiling light, Porta Romana. Hugo chairs, The Sofa & Chair Company.

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HALLWAY A bespoke sitting area was put in to create a place for getting ready or reading. Window seat by interior designer Joy Flanagan.

HOME OFFICE Striped paper hung horizontally gives the study a smart look. Flitter W6763-05 wallpaper, Osborne & Little. AK 1340 desk, Staffan Tollgård.

ith its glossy marble ﬂoor and gleaming chandelier, the hallway of this family home in Wimbledon elegantly announces the style of the open-plan interiors: welcoming, subtly glamorous and with more

Architects, whose plan was to replace the extension with a three-storey addition, effectively doubling the width of the house. Clever use of light wells has brightened the building’s core, and expanses of glazing in the dining area and the family room help to connect the house with its large garden.

stipulating a generous island for entertaining. Sleek cupboards in white high gloss and timber veneer offer a neutral backdrop to the dining area, where tomato-red leather chairs surround a walnut table and a chandelier is reflected in antiqued mirror on the chimney breast. On the first floor, the master suite is

than a nod to the Art Deco era. When the owners bought the house in 2008, however, the interior felt very different. What is now the kitchen and dining area was a clunky

One of the owners, who has a demanding job as a restaurateur, enlisted the help of her friend, interior designer Joy Flanagan. In the sitting room, she has sourced tactile

a true sanctuary, with a soft scheme of watery blue-greens punctuated with raspberry pinks. The architect carved out two bathrooms, one clad in bookmatched Arabescato marble,

two-storey Seventies extension housing a garage and a bedroom, accessed via a separate staircase and positioned on half levels to the rest of the house, with a disconnected feel. Five years after moving in, the owners approached architect Jonathan Plant of Lipton Plant

fabrics to revive existing pieces, including sofas and Italian armchairs. Elegant lighting, mirrors and paintings add to the richness of the scheme, as does the mix of antiques and vintage and contemporary pieces. It’s no surprise that the owner had a lot of input in the kitchen design,

sourced by the owner and architect on a trip to a quarry in Italy, as was the stone for the cloakroom vanity unit and the hallway’s ﬂoor. ‘I think it is this attention to detail that shines through,’ says Joy. ‘It has been tailored to its occupants, so that they can enjoy it to the full.’ &

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MASTER BEDROOM A leaf motif mirror introduces an organic quality to this restful room. Foliage oval mirror in gold leaf, Villaverde. Dita bench, Robert Langford. Walls in Pavilion Blue, Farrow & Ball.

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In the small orchard, six apple trees are interspersed with balls of clipped yew. Owner and landscape architect Mette has underplanted these with white delphiniums, sky-blue Omphalodes verna and other spring ground-cover plants.

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In the wooded outskirts of Aarhus in Denmark, Mette Fauerskov has created a masterpiece of streamlined design and immaculate topiary WORDS JODIE JONES PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREA JONES

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Curving hedges enclose sections of the garden to form elliptical rooms that Mette has intentionally left empty.

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“I LOVE THE LUSHNESS AND THE GREEN STRUCTURES WE HAVE CREATED, WHICH ARE FORMAL NEAR THE HOUSE AND MORE ORGANIC IN THE PARK-LIKE GARDEN”

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immaculately maintained that it might have been

e live in a clearing in the forest,’ says Danish landscape architect Mette Fauerskov. ‘The atmosphere comes from the trees all around us. It is one of the things I love most about this place.’ Seventeen years ago, Mette, her husband, Jan, and their young twin daughters moved into a striking

created on Mette’s drawing board. In the summer months, there are ﬂowers as well. A mass of Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote Blue’ spills onto the terrace, where black ceramic pots of cosmos, argyranthemums and the dainty Euphorbia hypericifolia Diamond Frost create an effect both informal and supremely stylish. In the wider garden, the ornamentals are concentrated in one large bed

Modernist house in the green outskirts of Aarhus, on the Jutland Peninsula. ‘We had lived nearby, in a larger house on a busy road, but as Jan and I spent more time working in our garden the noise of the traffic became more of a problem. Then by chance I saw this house for sale. The decoration wasn’t to our taste, but I could see that this was our dream home.’ A coat of paint and some stylish furniture

which is full of white roses and anemones, blue aconites and salvias, silvery stachys and elegant miscanthus. ‘The perennials are lovely, but are of secondary importance,’ says Mette. ‘When we get very old, they can be replaced by grass without destroying the main idea, which is the combination of green structures. I particularly love the elliptical hedges which create a series of rooms left intentionally

transformed the interior of the property, but the garden presented more of a challenge. ‘It was totally

empty, so they don’t have a purpose imposed on them.’ Mette had the site surveyed before starting work.

overgrown and full of ground elder,’ says Mette. First, she and Jan planted a beech hedge around the perimeter and then began clearing the wilderness. ‘It took two years, but that gave me a chance to really get

‘The land falls six metres from northwest to southeast, which was a challenge. Since the valuable trees are grouped around the perimeter, we left these alone, but reshaped the middle of the garden.’ Black

to know the garden’ says Mette. By the time she had a blank canvas, she knew exactly what she wanted to achieve. ‘I wanted to emphasise the relationship between indoors and outdoors. In the front garden I made a mini forest of hawthorn underplanted with ivy, all dark and leafy, to contrast with the experience of light when you enter the house.’ On a bright summer’s day a decade and a half later, that contrast is startlingly effective. The front path is mossy and dappled with shade, but push open the front door and light bounces in all directions through

steps, like the contour lines on a map, now emphasise the curved shape of the regraded land. A contractor built the structural elements, but Mette and Jan did everything else themselves. ‘All the topiary and hedges were grown from small plants, and clipping them is now one of my favourite activities.’ This is lucky because some pieces, such as the half balls of privet on the sloping lawn, need trimming every few weeks through the growing season to stay neat. It is worth the effort. Set against their formal backdrop, they look for all the world

a wall of glass. The garden sparkles in shades of green, from the tapestry of specimen trees at the boundary, up a sloping lawn dotted with topiary, to the broad terrace enclosed by a box hedge so

like a family of turtles scurrying across the slope. Part sculpture, part whimsy, perfectly positioned and immaculately maintained, they encapsulate all that is great about this quietly lovely garden. &

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Running the width of the garden to the ornamental perennial bed, black-edged steps carved into the lawn make a ﬁne feature out of an awkward slope.

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SPECIAL FEATURES Expertly maintained hedges and topiary, ﬁne old trees. GARDEN DESIGN by the owners. A private garden not open to the public.

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“I HAVE A HEDGE OF ‘HIDCOTE BLUE’ LAVENDER THAT I LOVE ALL YEAR ROUND, BUT ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS IN FLOWER AND COVERED IN BEES AND BUTTERFLIES”

Rising above the black house, an elegant Acer palmatum together with the blue lavender and green box hedge, provide a softening element that draws the scheme together.

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COLOUR OF THE MONTH EMMA THOMAS SELECTS CRAIG & ROSE’S SAXE BLUE

This historic hue feels very much at home in a contemporary interior, offering a sophisticated backdrop for displaying favourite collected pieces. Saxe Blue is one of 110 colours in Craig & Rose’s 1829 collection, which was created from the brand’s colour archive and other historical sources. Walls, Saxe Blue Chalky Emulsion, £35 for 2.5L; use with Light Grey Undercoat, £30.38 for 2.5L, both the 1829 collection, Craig & Rose.

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CRAFT WORK The planning application process for extending a listed property is rigorous – and it can be especially tricky if you want to add a contemporary design to a period property. ‘You’ve got to have a good relationship with planners to understand their goals,’ says architect David Mikhail, co-founder of Mikhail Riches, who designed this double-height extension to a Grade II-listed house in London. He advocates using handcrafted materials – such as the white-oiled Siberian larch here – that echo the building blocks of the original house. Anyone tackling a similar project will need to invest in landscaping: here the garden was dug level with the basement and then raised with stepped terraces. ¤

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“THE CREATIVE POSSIBILITIES OF COPPER AS CLADDING ARE ENDLESS, WITH THE SUBTLE REFLECTIONS OF LIGHT CREATING A DYNAMIC FINISH” DEON LUDEMAN, technical director, Verity & Beverley, verity-beverley.co.uk

WELCOME CONTRAST A key aim for anyone considering adding an extension is to ensure it marries both form and function – and this is even more important when doing structural work to a period house. A minimalist design can strike just the right note against a building full of decorative detail, as shown in this structure by Apropos.

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“FOR DISCERNING HOMEOWNERS, THE BUZZ IS ALL ABOUT SCALE AND PROPORTION – NOT SIMPLY INCREASING SIZE” JONATHAN HEY, founder, Westbury Garden Rooms, westburygardenrooms.com

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MODERN MAKEOVER Don’t be afraid to combine period architecture with a striking modernist extension – in the right hands it adds rather than detracts from the beauty of the original building. Looking beyond the typical boxy glass addition, architect Gregory Phillips has designed something altogether more sculptural. Clad in patinated brass panels, the contemporary extension to this Victorian London home not only offers extra square footage, but also deﬁnes the external seating area, with one ‘arm’ open over the terrace area. The mirroring of the extension proper with the structure delineating the seating area adds a pleasing symmetry to the garden as a whole. ¤

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When it comes to decorating orangeries and garden rooms, a fail-safe approach is to let nature provide the inspiration for the majority of the colour and pattern. Here, the interiors team at Vale Garden Houses has layered neutral fabrics on pale painted furniture, with accents of colour in the scatter cushions. One or two ﬂoral fabrics link in with the greenery outside, adding depth to the scheme without overwhelming.

Be sure to think about the landscaping at the same time as planning an extension – it will help to settle the new building more quickly. Clipped box hedges and tall, spherical alliums echo the ﬁnials that crown the roof lantern of this orangery by David Salisbury. It is this architectural element, set within a perimeter ﬂat roof, that distinguishes an orangery from a conservatory, explains Karen Bell, a director at David Salisbury.

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RAISE THE ROOF An orangery extension creates a lovely link between the house and the garden. In this one, designed by Westbury Garden Rooms, traditional sash windows and glazed double doors frame views of the borders, beds and countryside beyond on three sides. Using natural materials and earthy hues on the walls and ﬂoors is another way to draw attention to the colours outside. While a generous roof lantern will ﬂood the room with natural light by day, be sure to carefully consider how best to illuminate at night early in the design stages. A modern pendant light hung from the apex of the roof lantern can introduce another textural element. ¤

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To establish a harmonious indooroutdoor feel, ensure the floor of any extension is flush with the external terrace and use the same surface where possible. In this project by Archic (top left), the flooring is polished concrete, while the fullheight curved glazing adds a more organic shape to a new family space.

It may not always be an option with a more conventional terraced or semi-detached house, but where there’s space for a large side return, you can add drama with a doubleheight extension. This design (top right) features Bulthaup b3 furniture from Kitchen Architecture in grey aluminium and kaolin laminate.

For a statement, take a cue from this extension (above) by Beasley Dickson Architects, which is clad in tiles – a relatively affordable way to create something unique and long-lasting. ‘As demonstrated by Victorian pub façades, tiles provide a durable, low-maintenance, timeless facade,’ says co-founder Melissa Beasley. ¤

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A glazed extension doesn’t have to be conﬁned to ground level – it can be just as effective at a higher level as a means of connecting two spaces. A dedicated lift serving this penthouse apartment in London now opens into a glass-framed hallway leading to a landscaped roof garden. Designed by Kitesgrove, the divide between indoors and outdoors is further blurred through the use of marble ﬂooring in a bespoke design and the decision to expose the original brickwork that spans the space. ‘We designed the bronze patinated doors with generous glazing to bring in as much light as possible and make a feature of the external “room” beyond,’ says Sophie Elborne, director at Kitesgrove. ¤

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Not all extensions need to protrude out into the garden; sometimes the internal ﬂow of a house can be immeasurably improved by linking two parts together. Such designs – this oak-framed one (top) is by Julius Bahn – can increase the circulation of a house, which can be particularly awkward in an older building that has been added to over the centuries, while also creating a light-ﬁlled space to enjoy the garden views.

Where outdoor space is at a premium, design an extension that adds extra space indoors while also making the most of the garden. This extension (above) by Gruff uses the unusual sawtooth roof line to create a covered external seating area beside an outdoor fireplace. Making the fireplace a visual focal point underlines the fluid connection between indoors and out. Charred larch cladding brings a contemporary feel to the design.

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INSIDER INSIGHT TOP TIPS FOR PLANNING AN EXTENSION DESIGN Twenty years ago, an extension almost always referred to a conservatory – an often blindingly bright glazed room that was somewhere to eat or read overlooking the garden. Today, to some extent because of the inﬂated cost of moving house, homeowners are more strategic with their plans, maximising the square footage of the house and creating multipurpose spaces to include everything from kitchen-diners to dining rooms, wine cellars and family spaces. ‘Additional square footage is often desired but if function takes a back seat to form, the result can be impractical,’ warns Jonathan Hey of Westbury Garden Rooms. Proportion – the balance between ﬂoor space and ceiling height – is critical in creating a successful outcome.

MATERIALS This choice is fundamental to the design as it’s the element that brings the structure to life. For traditionally designed extensions to blend easily with the existing building, the materials used play a vital role. ‘Matching the joinery colour to that of the house, as well as the brick (using, if budget allows, reclaimed ones), stone or render colour, will help the new addition blend in,’ advises Jeremy Preston-Jones of Malbrook Conservatories.

PLANNING Some extensions are allowed without a planning application under permitted development. Current legislation allows for a single-storey rear extension with a maximum height of 4m, which must not extend beyond the rear of the original house by more than 3m for an attached house or by 4m for a detached property (for more

details, visit planningportal.gov.uk). If a scheme has to go through planning, the only reliable rule is that there is no rule, says Jeremy. ‘Some planners and conservation officers are a law unto themselves and almost impossible to second-guess. Sometimes they will prefer the new extension to blend in with the architecture of the area, and other times the exact opposite is welcomed and a very modern or minimalist design is preferred.’

MARRYING OLD AND NEW In the case of listed buildings, it’s vital to get the design balance right when adding modern glass extensions. ‘Planners are starting to favour the marriage of old and new with glass boxes just “kissing” the original building,’ says Mark Caulﬁeld of The Caulﬁeld Company. Architect Gregory Phillips agrees: ‘I’ve learned that when designing an extension for a grand Victorian building, the architecture needs to have some gravitas, otherwise it runs the risk of looking like so many other ill-conceived additions, or worse, pastiche. Having something bold and modern doesn’t compete with an older building – it accentuates it,’ he says. &

“IT’S VITAL TO ENSURE THAT ANY EXTENSION IS FUTUREPROOFED – THERE’S A PEACE OF MIND THAT COMES WITH A TIMELESS DESIGN” ASHLEIGH BARNES, designer, Apropos, aproposuk.com

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This stone bowl, raised up on an octagonal plinth, sits in a square of clipped pyramid yews in one of the many formal ‘rooms’ at Wollerton Old Hall Garden in Shropshire. It acts as a striking centrepiece to the stripped-back space, pulling the sky down into the garden and helping raise the eye to the font water feature beyond. ¤

WA T E R B O W L S DESIGNERS ARE BRINGING SMALL-SCALE MEDITATIVE REFLECTIONS TO OUR GARDENS WITH STILL AND MOVING POOLS

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4. JAPANESE STYLE

Water is a fundamental element in Japanese gardens and many contain basins. They have inspired features such as this bowl with bamboo spout. The sound of water trickling adds sensory interest and the water circulating helps keep the surrounding air fresh during hot weather.

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Designer Tom Massey used this Corten steel bowl for a tranquil area enclosed by tall planting that reﬂects in the still water. ‘I love the colour of Corten and it works well against these buff Yorkstone setts,’ he says. Corten or weathering steel takes a while to stabilise, during which time it will leach. To avoid harming wildlife and staining surfaces, wait until it is fully rusted and then seal the inside with a rust inhibitor, before using as a water feature. Many companies will also pre-rust for you. &

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2. SOFT TOUCH Domes of box and Hakonechloa macra soften the edges of this water bowl in a garden by designer Diarmuid Gavin, making a virtue of the contrasting textures of the clipped shrubs, frothy grass and smooth circle of water. Placing your bowl amid planting will help it look at home in the space immediately.

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grew up in a small village near the city. As I was an only daughter, I spent hours in my bedroom playing alone, drawing and painting – especially my dolls. Then one day, someone gave me a box of oil paints and it was love at ﬁrst sight. I’ve always wanted to be a painter but never thought I could make a living at it, so I studied advertising. But my love for painting was stronger and I went to the National Society of Fine Arts

my work. My paintings aren’t of anyone speciﬁc. They represent a female universe, with beauty, tenderness, fragility and strength. But there’s a mysterious side, too – my characters are not revealed entirely so to leave room for interpretation. I think my art has more life when the viewer can create a story behind the ﬁgure. I also like to put black bars on as though a scene from a movie has been paused. I use neutrals with one or two strong

in Lisbon as soon as I graduated to study painting and drawing. I have a passion for Renaissance painting and sculpture, but I also like contemporary artists – from Salvador Dali to Tamara de

colours for contrast. I like black and red as they give the sensation of power and, at the same time, protection, like the ancient samurai in Japan who wore black clothes as protection against negative forces.

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DREAM KITCHEN A LAYOUT RESHUFFLE AND PICTURE-PERFECT PANTRY HAS TRANSFORMED THE SENSE OF LIGHT AND SPACE IN THIS BASEMENT KITCHEN-DINER

Mirrored glass with an antique patina beautifully frames the wall cabinet.

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DESIGNER Robyn Gifford, Roundhouse, 020 7297 6220, roundhousedesign.com. THE PROPERTY A ﬁve-bedroom, late-Victorian townhouse in south London. DESIGN BRIEF To improve the layout, update the decor and generally create an all-round glorious family kitchen that is as light-ﬁlled and entertainment-friendly as possible at basement level. DIMENSIONS 4.7 x3.4m

LAYOUT The old kitchen was on the same lower-ground ﬂoor but at the front of the house, facing the street, with the living space enjoying all the light and garden access in the existing extension at the back. Designer Robyn Gifford persuaded the owners, Lucy and Tom Woodhouse, to switch positions, pushing the kitchen towards the light. ‘The amount of full-height space is fairly limited so we had to be clever, but it was worth it to gain access to the skylights and bifold doors,’ says Robyn. In addition, this meant that the space at the front of the house was freed up to become a fabulous snug with woodburner, soft seating and bookshelves. ‘There was a large space under a half-landing that the couple had been using as a reading area for their two young children – primarily because it was only 1.8m high,’ recalls Robyn. ‘It was too low for regular kitchen units, but I knew it would make an excellent walk-in pantry.’ Installing sliding Crittall-style doors stops the main kitchen from feeling too narrow, while providing a tantalising view of beautifully arranged storage and decorative ﬂoor tiles within.

CABINETRY On the one hand, Lucy and Tom wanted to make a statement – their aim was ‘soft industrial’ with warmth

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and passion. On the other hand, they don’t like clutter and wanted an overall streamlined, pared-back feel. ‘So the main kitchen is the sleek side, where the ﬁnishes are minimalist and everything is shut away, and the pantry interior has been ﬁtted with the industrial and vintage surfaces that the couple like, with all their appliances and food supplies on display,’ explains Robyn.

APPLIANCES Though minimalist, this kitchen is fully-equipped to entertain large numbers. Alongside two full-size single ovens, a steam oven and combination microwave cover all the cooking bases. The induction hob on the island is a wide but narrow-depth model to leave space for a downdraft extractor. ‘The island isn’t very wide so we had to be careful to keep the hob safely away from any children sat at the bar stools, but the steam oven takes care of all the vegetables so it’s really only needed for frying,’ explains Robyn. ‘The Quooker 3-in-1 boiling tap is another time-saving feature that is just so practical,’ she adds. ‘Personally, I’d choose instant boiling water above a dishwasher if I had to.’

SURFACES The mirrored glass splashback, which frames the wall unit over the sink for maximum impact, reﬂects the garden into the kitchen, introducing texture and movement. ‘The glass has also been subtly antiqued to create more interest and also blur the reﬂection – Lucy was keen not to have to watch herself washing up!’ explains Robyn. The sink area has a no-nonsense stainless-steel worktop that brings an industrial touch, while the island unit is topped in a man-made ¤

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“THE ISLAND WAS PAINTED BLACK TO HELP IT STAND OUT AGAINST THE LACQUERED WHITE UNITS” ROBYN GIFFORD, senior designer, Roundhouse

The new kitchen was moved to a sunnier position at the back of the existing extension, closer to the garden beyond.

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All of the small appliances are tucked inside the pantry to help keep the main kitchen uncluttered.

WHERE TO BUY CABINETRY Urbo matt lacquer kitchen in RAL 9003 White; island painted in Farrow & Ball’s Railings. Kitchens start from £35,000 at Roundhouse. APPLIANCES iQ700 HB656GBS6B single ovens, £869 each; iQ700 CS656GBS6B steam oven, £1,399; iQ700 CF634AGS1B microwave, £829; iQ700 EX275FXB1E 90cm induction hob, £1,279; iQ700 LD97DBM60B 90cm downdraft extractor, £2,069, all Siemens. For a similar fridge freezer, try the RFG23UERS1, £1,549, Samsung. Wi6131 dual-zone wine cabinet (in pantry), £956, Caple. SINK & TAP PPX 211 TL Planar Slim Top stainless-steel sink, £767, Franke. PRO3 Fusion Square boiling water tap in brushed chrome, £1,240, Quooker.

gone for vintage cement tiles that would be too busy for the sleek, crisp lines she wanted in her main kitchen. ‘She also uses the pantry to do a lot of the messy prep when cooking and

more utilitarian version.’

baking, which is why we included plenty of worktop in there,’ says Robyn. ‘Being glazed at the front means it doesn’t feel like a dark space inside, which is something you need to consider if you want a pantry that’s designed to work in, rather than one that’s purely for grab-and-go storage.’ &

STYLING As well as being extremely practical on the storage front, a walk-in pantry allows you to be more adventurous in your choice of materials and colourways. In this case, Lucy has

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ACCESSORIES For similar stools, try Gavin bar stools in solid mango wood, £137.99 for two, ManoMano. Bespoke underground wine cellar, Spiral Cellars.

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marble-look quartz. ‘The thickness of the edge proﬁle gives it a real statement look,’ adds Robyn. ‘It’s the same quartz as the one that’s used in the pantry but in a thinner,

SURFACES 10cm-thick Compac Unique Calacatta composite quartz island worktop, £2,850sq m; 3.5cm-thick Compac Unique Calacatta composite quartz with diffused light detail pantry worktop, £1,450sq m; 2cm-thick stainless-steel worktop, £2,300sq m; antique bronze mirrored splashback, £530sq m, all including installation, Roundhouse. Industrial porcelain 80x80cm ﬂoor tiles, from £108sq m, Domus.

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2. WIDE OPEN Designers are harnessing full-wall walk-in pantries to host all their clients’ needs. This Modulnova Float pantry has a sliding door in rovere cuoio (raw oak). Kitchens, from £25,000, DesignSpace London.

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On-trend ribbed glass obscures the interior of this pantry so you don’t have to keep it tidy at all times. Shown in the bespoke Manhattan kitchen, from £30,000, Mowlem & Co.

Add a second sink to take care of outsized pans or for anything you’d rather not clean in the main sink. Part of the Artisan kitchen, from £25,000, John Lewis of Hungerford.

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THIS SPACE is on the ground floor of a threestorey Victorian house in north London that was completely refurbished. Previously dark and gloomy, the dining room is now filled with natural light thanks to new sliding glazed doors into the family room on the left and to the sitting room on the right. When the doors are open, light flows through and, when closed, the room instantly becomes more intimate for evening dining.

We started by selecting the oversized kasbah chandeliers to make an amazing centrepiece. The pendants were chosen in various sizes and hung at different heights to create a strong, sculptural effect that becomes even more special in the evening as the lights sparkle and reflect off the polished surface of the dining table.

AS MY CLIENTS WANTED a formal dining area, we chose classic, elegant furniture. The large dining table is surrounded by comfortable chairs, upholstered in blue herringbone linen with a mustardgold accent to inject some vibrant character.

The dark blue wall adds drama and a sense of intimacy in the evening. On the other walls, we chose to boost the light during the day with a pale shade of grey. The dark blue also sets off the walnut cocktail bar on one side of the fireplace and dresser on the other. The bar includes a silver travertine counter for

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mixing cocktails and a bronze smoked mirror back for a touch of glamour. 5.

WE FINISHED OFF with a traditional rug that has accents of blue, echoing the colour of the dining chairs, and a painting chosen from my clients’ art collection. The overall light and dark contrast works well both by daylight and candlelight and enhances the classic elegance of the scheme. Q

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DESIGNER Nicky Dobree, director, Nicky Dobree Interior Design, 020 7828 5989, nickydobree.com. THE PROPERTY A seven-bedroom, Twenties villa in west London. DESIGN BRIEF The brief for this master en suite focused on achieving reﬁned elegance and a touch of glamour, with details inspired by the owners’Parisian forays and their home’s Art Deco heritage. They also wanted plenty of storage and room to get ready for the day ahead. DIMENSIONS 5x4m.

LAYOUT

stud wall also conceals a generous showering area and the WC.

SURFACES ‘Calacatta marble was selected for its beautiful golden veining. It was bookmatched, with the pattern radiating outwards from the bath, for maximum effect,’ says Nicky. Painting walls and woodwork in a soothing white stops the busy marble from overpowering the space.

The rectangular room has two doorways on opposite sides (leading to bedroom and dressing room), and

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a tall window between on one side, leaving only one wall free of apertures. By building a stud wall in front of this clear run, Nicky has effectively created an extra wall against which to install ﬁttings. ‘Bringing the wall forward allows the bath to take centre

vanity units were designed by Nicky, and include inset bronze details and elegantly tapered legs in crisp white lacquer. ‘Bronze towel rails were added on each side and the mirrored cabinets above provide additional storage,’ adds Nicky.

Positioned opposite each other, the Twenties-inspired mirrored glass

stage in here,’ she explains. The new

WHERE TO BUY FITTINGS Celine freestanding bath, £7,738, Devon & Devon. Bespoke mirrored vanity units, Nicky Dobree Interior Design. Henry exposed ﬂoor-mounted tub ﬁller with hand-shower and metal lever handles (bath taps), £4,345; Henry gooseneck three-hole deck-mounted lavatory faucets with metal lever handles (basin taps), £1,267.20 each, Waterworks. SURFACES For similar marble, try Calacatta Oro tiles, £91.32sq m, All Natural Tiles. Walls painted in Wimborne White modern emulsion, £46.50 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. ACCESSORIES Dandelion 24 chandelier (DC4610.24) by Tony Duquette in brass, £5,229, Remains Lighting. For similar wall lights, try brass Naples wall sconces, from £449 each, Holloways of Ludlow.

LIGHTING A mirrored vanity unit references the property’s Art Deco heritage.

Designed by the late American artist Tony Duquette, the brass chandelier forms a glamorous crowning feature above the bath. The original Art Deco wall lights provide a quieter note of sophistication above the vanity units.

The dramatic feature wall framing the bath plays a key role in achieving an air of exclusivity. ‘It was inspired by Monsieur Bleu restaurant in Paris, which has similar niche shelving behind the bar,’ says Nicky. ‘The gold metallic ﬁnish that echoes the Calacatta veining is actually polished plaster.’ Bringing the bath forward also makes better use of the room’s full footprint, rather than placing ﬁttings along the perimeter walls – a common design pitfall that, here, has been cleverly swerved. &

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Curtains in Mistral in Shell, linen, 300cm wide, £192m, de Le Cuona.

I would like to source some fabric for bedroom curtains that will allow light into the room while still offering privacy. Is such a fabric available?

there is always an element of compromise between practicality

rearrange your layers to maximise light during the day and obscure things by night. If this doesn’t appeal, think about linen sheers. Unlined, loose-weave and in a heavier weight than the voile, they’ll obscure the view from outside while still allowing plenty of light through. Take a look at de Le Cuona, which is renowned for its high-quality fabrics and

and beauty. In this instance, a happy medium is possible. One option would be to ﬁt a two- or even three-track glider system that would enable you to hang drops of sheer fabrics, layered in different colours,

fabulous range of designs. On the high street, West Elm’s off-the-shelf semi-sheers (from £49) are made from Belgian ﬂax linen and do a similar job. Come evening, you may throw a few interesting silhouettes

patterns or even textures. The effect can be quite stunning as you

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MOTHER nature can be a cruel

I’M a ﬁrm believer that a few

manufacturer of the existing handles to see if it has updated its offering? Your handles are particularly long, so you may not

mistress and it probably is time to reassess your dreams. There’s no point searching for the one brightpetalled species that can cope with your growing conditions. That way

soothing pops of colour and pattern will add to the sensory bathing experience. But, call me old-fashioned, I do prefer my sanitaryware to be white. I’ll concede

find anything off the shelf. To avoid having to fill and re-drill, it’s worth having something made bespoke. Your local ironmonger might be able to help. If not, there’s a new company, Swarf, which makes modular handles in various lengths, dimensions and finishes. The Myford

lies fruitless, expensive trips to the garden centre. Instead, look to places in nature that share similar conditions. There’s inspiration to be found in the mossy grove of a verdant woodland walk, say. For an unrelentingly dank spot, think of hardy ferns (Dicksonia antarctica is

a bright basin (the blush-coloured Kast concrete one from CP Hart is lovely) might work in a downstairs cloakroom where a certain whimsy is called for. Elsewhere, introduce interest via tiled splashbacks, painted walls, taps and furniture (see the Oomph range for Nina Campbell)

has two end components that could go into the existing holes with a

a toughy) underplanted with hostas. In more dappled areas, try a Japanese

that can be changed. Claybrook’s painted bath delivers the current

simple change needed for the middle bar length. A black powder-coated ﬁnish can also be applied. The cost is more than you might normally pay

maple. I’m not a fan of potted geraniums, but if you are one of those people who think a garden isn’t a garden without ﬂowers, hydrangeas

mood without forcing you to commit to a ceramic shade you may well tire of long before the enamel shows any sign of wear. By which time you can

for handles, but on the other hand you’ll have brand-new looking cabinets for a fraction of the price.

and hellebores are your friend. All thrive in shade and, if well mulched, will pay you back in, er, spades.

simply give it a fresh coat of paint, in whichever shade is in vogue. A ﬁver says that’ll be white… &

Recreate a sense of a woodland walk with an array of lush shrubs and ferns.

Washington double-ended claw-foot bath, £1,600, painted in Little Greene’s Light Peachblossom, Claybrook.

We are looking to change our kitchen unit handles from chrome to black. The existing handles have a ﬁxing hole distance of 210mm, which we are having trouble

I have a north-facing garden with a fairly shady courtyard and I’m struggling to get anything to grow in it. I’ve always longed for ﬂowers, but am I asking too much?

I’m about to redo my bathroom and while I like the colourful products around at the moment, I don’t want to be so on trend that my scheme dates.

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veneered hardboard for the kitchen, living room and bedroom, as well as armchairs, a bed settee and nursery furniture. Although the furniture was for sale, a permit to purchase it was only given to the recently married or those whose homes had been bombed.

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1941 When Swiss engineer George de Mestral saw the burrs on his coat, he designed a fastener with hooks and loops. Two words, velvet and crochet, expressed his idea and gave Velcro its name.

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A minimalist’s dream, the Matteo outdoor dining table by Vincent Sheppard is a well-balanced combination of black powder-coated aluminium frame and a slatted teak top. H72xW215xD100cm, £2,380; H76xW285xD100cm, £2,870, vincentsheppard.com.

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The most anticipated garden to see this year is the stunning country estate of Malverleys in Hampshire, which is now open to visitors twice a year. Dubbed the new Sissinghurst and created over the past eight years, areas to explore at the 10-acre space include cool and hot gardens, a parterre, rose-covered cloister, walled kitchen garden, stumpery and topiary meadow. Open for the National Garden Scheme and by appointment for groups, malverleys.co.uk.

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Ambient outdoor lighting can be tricky to get right, but becomes a breeze with the elegant Carrè lamp, by Niccolò Grassi for Ethimo at Harrogate Interiors. Emitting a soft, diffused illumination, this large ﬂoor lamp is a luxurious modern take on a garden lantern, with a metal frame, teak details and long-lasting LED light. H110x26cm sq, £800. We also love the smaller design, perfect for a tabletop. harrogateinteriors.co.uk.

OCCASIONAL CHAIRS

Combine form and f unct ion w ith these endur ing st yles (From left) Timeless lounge chair in aluminium and teak, H76xW85xD84cm, £1,740, Gandia Blasco at Chaplins, chaplins.co.uk. Mbrace wing chair in Spice, H97xW107xD89cm, £3,900, Dedon at Leisure Plan, leisureplan.co.uk. Jambi natural woven occasional chair, H83xW99xD84cm, £195, Habitat, habitat.co.uk. Brighton lounge armchair, H98xW75xD95cm, £799, Bridgman, bridgman.co.uk. Conic lounge chair in AirTouch, H78xW78xD82cm, £1,674, Cane-line at Aram, aram.co.uk.

Mind f u l desig n This rectangular water table by The Pot Company is a striking central feature that combines the hottest new material – Corten (weathering steel) – with the mindfulness movement, offering a gentle, relaxing sound that will help mask outside noises. A water pump for the three bubbler jets is included with LED lighting. Smaller square and round versions are also available. £2,596, roundwood.com.

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If you are moved by the plight of the honeybee or simply wish to make your own delicious honey at home, a beekeeping course at Kate Humble’s farm in Wales will teach you how to keep and care for our buzzing friends in a natural, sustainable way. Learn about different types of bees, how colonies work, how to get bees and what kind of hive to keep them in, before donning a bee suit and safely meeting your winged pals. On 6 or 27 July, £115, humblebynature.com.

Ta l l o r d e r Versatile and multifaceted planters for terraces and patios can be difﬁcult to come by, but the Air trellis planter – designed by Michael Koenig for Flora and available from Encompass Furniture – ticks all the boxes, as it is a contemporary planter and trellis in one. Fitted with castors, it is easy to move around and, as well as supporting climbing plants, it can also work as a screen when several are joined together. Planting and maintenance are made easy with a plant pot insert. H193xW97xD46cm, £928, encompassco.com.

A CUT ABOVE

What to get for the gardener who has everything? We suggest the limited-edition Niwaki S-Type secateurs with rattan-wrapped handles, H20cm, £149, inspired by traditional Japanese designs and forged from hard-wearing carbon steel. Only 280 pieces are being made, so hurry if you want to get them as a special gift, niwaki.com.

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The cosy garden equivalent of a campfire, outdoor fireplaces are increasingly popular for those who wish to prolong their alfresco evenings. Many garden designers are being asked to include them in hang-out zones for families with teenagers. There are lots of options for adding heat, from bespoke fireplaces and contemporary fire tables fuelled by bioethanol and LPG, to more traditional wood-burning pits and bowls, such as this Flame firebowl, H23xD47cm, £189, Skagerak at Haus, hauslondon.com.

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OUTDOOR BAR Last summer’s heatwave combined with the pleasure of sipping a gin and tonic in the garden has kick-started a demand for outdoor bars. These sleek, multifunctional spaces are different from the tiki-inspired cocktail huts of the Seventies, taking the lead from interior trends. Designer Rhiannon Williams’ Landform Garden Bar at the 2018 RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show was a perfect example, with a mini outdoor kitchen and seating around a ﬁrebowl. Get the look with Kitchen Architecture’s Roshults range (shown), from £20,000. Its Scandinavian design works in both classic and contemporary spaces and has timeless appeal, kitchenarchitecture.co.uk.

Book corner This season’s must-read book is Plants Taste Better (Jacqui Small, £25). Chef Richard Buckley, of the Michelin-starred vegetarian Acorn Restaurant in Bath, has created 70 vegan plates focused solely on fruit and vegetables. These in-depth recipes will take your plant-based cooking to a whole new level.

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London Parasol Company. Big Green Aretha features a block-printed, interchangeable canvas canopy with a pink underside and wooden frame. Also available in orange and charcoal. H230xDia300cm, £595, eastlondonparasols.com.

SOW GOOD Queen of herbs Jekka McVicar has launched a range of seed collections. Each one is centred around themes, such as Herbal Tea, Culinary Seeds or Edible Flowers, and comes in an eco-kraft box with seed packets illustrated by Jekka’s daughter, artist Hannah McVicar. £9.99 each, jekkas.com.

ROUND DINING TABLES Fe a s t o n t h e s e b e a u t i f u l d e s i g n s , m a d e f r o m m i n i m a l m a t e r i a l s (Clockwise, from top left) Whirl teak, H73.5xDia150cm, £4,587, Gloster at The Longest Stay, thelongeststay.com. Romane steel in Nutmeg, H75xDia117cm, £899, Fermob at Barbed, barbed.co.uk. Soft Edge ﬁbreclay and ﬁbreglass, H75xDia140cm, £721.92, House Doctor at Living and Company, livingandcompany.com. Cora in Smoke White acacia wood, H76xDia150cm, £799.99, Kettler at Notcutts, notcutts.co.uk. Round Stone concrete, H75xDia130cm, £975, Hicks & Hicks, hicksandhicks.com. Du Bosque aluminium with Adams Big Top in Gwynn’s Island Gray, H74xDia137cm, £12,530, McKinnon and Harris, mckinnonharris.com.

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A garden pergola or canopy can bring great form and structure to the garden, but Kettalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Pavilions range does this while also providing protection from the sun, wind and showers. Its H and L models are completely customisable and can be created from a vast choice of different wall and roof materials, in numerous sizes. Options include a single or double structure; waterproof, sliding or slatted ceilings; and side panels with blinds, curtains, shelving or glass. Complete the look with some complementary Kettal furniture, such as the Cala dining table and chairs (shown). Price on application, kettal.com.

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Dine out with crockery that is perfect for picnics without compromising on style. Shagreenprint melamine dinner plates, £40 for set of four, oka.com.

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BOLD COLOUR

Living Coral is Pantone’s ofﬁcial colour of 2019, and its vibrant hue is just right for adding a warmer feel to our cold, northern-hemisphere gardens. It ﬁts in well with the maximalist trend and a developing penchant for using splashes of vibrant colour outdoors. Paint your garden walls in bright coral and clementine, as did designer Manoj Malde in his RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden, inspired by architect Luis Barragán. Those not quite so brave can simply add subtle accents with rich cushions and plants, such as Pelargonium Angeleyes Orange.

WARM & BRIGHT

The Heatsail Dome is an electric patio heater and outdoor ﬂoor lamp in one. Made from weatherproof stainless steel and aluminium, the remote-controlled wonder radiates heat up to 5m, with zero emissions. Add Bluetooth speakers to keep the party going into the night. Available in black or white and as a pendant. From £2,995, cuckooland.com.

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AIR BEE & BEE

Following on from the success of Bee Brick, Cornish company Green&Blue, which specialises in products for wildlife, has created the Beepost. This mini tower operates as a freestanding nesting site for solitary bees who like to burrow in holes rather than hives. The sculpture-like column is made using waste material from the local china clay industry, and looks great with several arranged together. £535, greenandblue.co.uk.

Great blooms Learn all you need to help your garden grow at Green & Gorgeous, a two-acre cut-flower farm in Oxfordshire. As well as creating beautiful bouquets, Rachel Siegfried runs growing and floristry courses, including Grow Your Own Cut Flowers on 7 and 10 April (£180, refreshments and two-course lunch included), and half-day sessions offering a garden tour and the chance to harvest seasonal cut flowers to arrange, greenandgorgeousflowers.co.uk.

IN A COU N TRY GA RDEN C e l e b r a t e t h e m a g i c o f a s u m m e r â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s l u n c h i n a q u i n t e s s e n t i a l l y E ng l i sh ga rden set t i ng, i n spi red by OK A LUNCH on the lawn, amid mature trees and cottage roses is an English summer treat worth waiting for. Whatever the size of your garden, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opportunity to create a private idyll, sheltered by greenery and lush planting. To enjoy your garden to the maximum, the design team at OKA recommend investing in a timeless set

of stylish and practical outdoor furniture. Seated in comfort, you can while away the hours over lunch or dinner with friends, or simply relax with a pot of coffee or a glass of wine. Choose a spot with the best view and some shade if you want to escape the midday sun, and consider the link to the kitchen so that you can carry dishes out to the table with ease.

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INSIDER INSIGHT ELEGANT DINING The San Sebastian balcony set, made of all-weather rattan, cleverly consists of two stools, two chairs and a dining table which works perfectly in smaller outdoor spaces and helps zone larger gardens. The curved seats slot under the toughened glass table, so it can be neatly stowed away when not in use and the frame and cushions are shower-resistant. A modern twist on a classic. ACCESSORIES OKA co-founder Sue Jones says, ‘I like to mix and match my outdoor accessories; cushions are essential for comfortable dining and can easily be changed to co-ordinate with your tableware or add pops of colour.’ Sue also recommends having throws on hand to wrap yourself in warmth when a late lunch drifts into dinner, the sun sets and the temperature gets a little cooler. FINISHING TOUCHES Real plates, glassware and cutlery will elevate alfresco dining to a more elegant experience, while linen napkins will create a sense of formality. Complete the look with an attractive centrepiece, be it a bowl of fresh fruit or a pretty vase of country ﬂowers.

(Clockwise, from top left) Artichoke serving bowl, £65; Striped Roku cushion cover, £42; Blue Roku cushion cover, £42; San Sebastian balcony set, £1,100: rattan deep carry for cutlery, £64; faux tortoiseshell cutlery, £175 for 28-piece set; Kropka Dots dinner plate, £80 for set of four, all OKA. (Opposite page) Orseno dining set, £3,995, OKA, is large yet intimate thanks to its circular design, working just as well for two people as for a dinner party of 12.

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HIDDEN GEM Miserden estate in Gloucestershire won the Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award 2018 and was named one of the top 10 most romantic gardens in the world by Anna Pavord. But this classic English garden, with beautiful borders, a topiary walk designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, and amazing views over the Cotswolds, has been a well-kept secret – until now. Be sure to visit The Garden Café, which regularly hosts pop-up restaurants, miserden.org.

OUTDOOR FLOOR CUSHIONS This summer is set to see an explosion of new outdoor cushions in a variety of colours, patterns and materials, with a particular focus on floor use. (From left)Trimm outdoor large cushion, 50x90cm, £75, is durable as it is made with Sunbrella Plus-coated canvas, planet14living.co.uk. Juno floor cushion, 75x100cm, £185, is made from recycled plastic bottles, but looks and feels just like wool, weavergreen.com. Marga cotton floor cushion, 80cm sq, £55, is soft, stylish, and sure to bring a pop of bright colour to your garden, maisonsdumonde.com.

23 Capt ured in clay

Botanical artist Rachel Dein works with plants and clay to produce exquisite, unique ﬂoral casts. This year she will be working at the National Trust’s Hidcote, the famous Arts and Crafts garden made by Lawrence Johnston, to create a collection using plant specimens gathered there throughout the seasons. A free exhibition of the resulting work will go on display from 25 August on the ground-ﬂoor Manor House. The artist will also give occasional accompanying lectures on the inspiration she took from the gardens and the thought process behind each cast, racheldein.com.

FRESH FACES AT CHELSEA

TOM DIXON The acclaimed designer has collaborated with Ikea to create his ﬁrst RHS Chelsea show garden, Gardening Will Save the World, highlighting food sustainability. How did this Ikea collaboration come about? We’ve been talking about doing a garden together for the past three years. Then a year and a half ago, we were approached by the RHS, which was keen to broaden the demographic of the audience. Your garden theme explores urban farming and growing our own greens at home. Why is that? There is a lot of discussion about food production and its sustainability, particularly as the world’s population increases. So it’s important to encourage people to grow plants themselves. How did you decide on the garden design? I am interested in wilderness and nature, but also technology and the future. I didn’t want to choose one over the other, so combining both and having a

JOE PERKINS Landscape architect Joe Perkins has been creating beautiful spaces for almost 20 years. This year, he is designing The Facebook Garden: Beyond the Screen. Is this your ﬁrst Chelsea show garden? I have been involved in some amazing show gardens at Chelsea for over 12 years, from project managing to design detailing. But this year will mark my ﬁrst solo design and I couldn’t be more excited. What attracted you to the project? I use social media for my business and appreciate how it can be an incredible force for good. But as the father of three young boys, I understand concerns about how it is used and its impact on wellbeing. What is the thinking behind the garden’s design? It will be a garden of water and stone, with tidal rock pools, a timber deck and metal canopy, representing the dramatic coastal environment of northern Spain, where I often holiday with my family.

discussion around that seemed the best thing to do.

How is designing a garden different from your other design projects? You have less control over what you grow, and it’s about nurturing.

Is there anything you are worried about? The plants, because there’s an added level of unpredictability when dealing with living material. I’m also nervous of putting myself out there for the ﬁrst time, but I hope most people will like the garden.

What would you like most for visitors to take away from your show garden? The idea that it’s easier to grow plants than they may have thought. If I can do it, anyone can.

What is your favourite thing about the space? The rock formations, fantastic range of plants, water engineering, use of copper to make a sculptural wave; I’m just generally excited to see it all come together.

Meet the new na me s u nvei l i ng excit i ng debut projec t s th is yea r

DUNCAN CARGILL Formerly a creative director for luxury clients from Veuve Clicquot to Mulberry, Duncan Cargill retrained as a garden designer and has set up his own practice. How did this show garden come about? The horticultural charity Perennial chose Colm Joseph, a fellow graduate from the London College of Garden Design, and me to create the Perennial Lifeline Garden to celebrate its 180th anniversary. What can visitors to the show expect to see? It will be a reimagined rose garden and colonnade, inspired by Sir Roy Strong’s garden at The Laskett in Herefordshire, which he has bequeathed to Perennial. We have taken all the formal design principles of that garden and run a contemporary rose meadow right through it. What are you most nervous about? The weather; the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is so unpredictable. It can be dry or wet, hot or cold, and makes presenting a perfect garden a real challenge. What are you most excited about? The garden will be seen from every side and is a walk-through space, so I’m looking forward to people experiencing it completely, not just from afar. What is your favourite element of the design? The plant combinations. We are combining old species roses with unusual wildﬂowers and grasses to make a 21st-century rose garden.

JILAYNE RICKARDS After designing gardens for almost two decades, Jilayne Rickards will take on her ﬁrst RHS Chelsea show garden this May for the charity CAMFED. How did you get involved in this project? I bumped into my old primary school friend Charlotte one day. Charlotte works in international development and introduced me to the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED), a fantastic charity that supports girls in rural Africa to stay in school. What is the idea behind the garden? A vibrant and positive garden that shows the spirit and optimism of young women who strive to lift their communities out of poverty through education. What are the main elements of the design? Giving Girls in Africa a Space to Grow will feature an outdoor classroom with edible plants, iconic red soil, and exuberant planting. It will also include solar energy lights, a water pump, sustainable growing techniques and vitamin-fortiﬁed crops. Have you had any problems with the project? We are importing tender plants from Alicante, and Brexit is playing havoc with the timing. What are you looking forward to most? We will be showcasing so many unusual plants, many of which haven’t been seen at Chelsea before, which are being grown for us by the Eden Project. I can’t wait to share these with the public.

ON REFLECTION ÖÖD garden houses and rooms are new to the UK market and would make a stylish garden ofﬁce, studio, gym or even fully kitted out annexe. Clad in insulated mirrored glass, the structure blends seamlessly into the landscape. The steel-framed buildings were developed in Estonia and come with air conditioning and engineered oak ﬂooring. From £45,000, roundwood.com.

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To u c h o f g l a s s

Channelling the French Riviera and inspired by vintage metalwork, the

Over-table lighting needs wow factor to form the focal point for an outdoor dining pavilion. Fortuitously, Curiousa & Curiousa has just the thing. The company crafts beautiful hand-blown glass lights in 23 colours to create bespoke outdoor chandeliers. Harlequin, £1,725, curiousa.co.uk.

Monaco outdoor collection by Neptune includes a laid-back dining set with a granite-topped table and carver chairs. From £785 for a table and £245 for a chair, neptune.com.

Pick and mi x The iconic modular Mah Jong sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1971, and since then has seen many iterations dressed and arranged by famous fashion houses and designers. Now, for the ﬁrst time, it is available for outdoor use, with a perforated metal base on which to combine your chosen cushion components in endless variations. Price on application, roche-bobois.com.

B R I G H T S PA R K S Syphasera outdoor lights, designed in Italy by Catellani & Smith, add an enchanting quality to the garden at night. Used within planting schemes, they highlight the form and texture of foliage and ďŹ&#x201A;owers, and look particularly good with soft grasses. They are made with an opaline glass cylinder and versions are also available for pots or use in water. From ÂŁ190.10, dmlights.co.uk.

S U M M E R WA R M T H C r e a t e a b l i s s f u l c o u r t y a r d f o r a l f r e s c o d i n i n g , i n s p i r e d b y OK A SUMMER is the time to make the most of your outdoor space, be it large or small. Even a compact courtyard or little patio can become a secluded spot for a relaxed dinner on a balmy evening, or an inviting oasis for a leisurely alfresco lunch. Here, the design team at OKA have created a stylish hideaway to enjoy the summer’s warmth. Yellow-painted, gently textured plaster walls create a sun-drenched backdrop reminiscent of Morocco, offset by the natural

hues of a rustic flagstone floor. The focal point of the courtyard is a well-proportioned round Callanish outdoor dining table in Dry Pebble Grey, its eye-catching role enhanced by a grand pedestal base and sophisticated circular stripe detail. On four softly curved armchairs that suit the size of table, cushions add pops of contrasting colour and enhance the sense of relaxed comfort. The area is defined by a brightly coloured throw, used as a shady canopy to keep the midday sun at bay.

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INSIDER INSIGHT SMART TABLEWARE OKA designers have dressed the table with elegant and colourful dinnerware and decorative accessories to enhance its role as the striking centre of the space and to welcome friends for cool drinks or a languorous lunch. OKA co-founder Sue Jones encourages us to take a stylish approach to outdoor entertaining. ‘Dining outside is always atmospheric, but don’t forget sophistication,’ she says. ‘Unique, colourful glassware is a great way to add character to your table and can transform your alfresco dinner party.’ ADD CHARACTER A sideboard or console within easy reach of the dining table is useful for displaying serving platters and extra glassware, or for simply adding character to a courtyard with attractive accessories. A window-effect mirror helps ‘open up’ the space by reﬂecting natural light, which is especially useful if your courtyard or patio area is on the smaller side, or if you want to brighten a darker corner. Add some plants for natural beauty and complete the look with pretty lanterns, which will allow you to illuminate the table long into the evening.

(Clockwise, from top left) Kitsai cushion covers, £56 each; Benoa ﬂoor lantern, £75; Conisbrough console table, H79xW150xD40cm, £1,750; Calbourne chair, H82xW62xD74cm, £320; Zabiya decorative vases, from £25 each, all OKA. (Opposite) The round Callanish dining table in Dry Pebble Grey, H75xDia123cm, £1,825, OKA, makes the central feature of this inviting courtyard.

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DREAM SCREEN This elegant Parterre screen by Stark & Greensmith has been designed in collaboration with the RHS and features a laser-cut pattern, which references engravings from 17th-century book The English Gardener by Leonard Meager. H17.8xW11.9m, £1,900 for three, starkandgreensmith.com.

A LASTING LEGACY Renowned rosarian David Austin recently passed away at the age of 92. His name is synonymous with English roses and a new selection that he had been working on for many years is now available. The collection includes ‘Emily Brontë’, a bushy shrub rose with a beautiful neat bloom in soft pink and an apricot centre, scented with lemon and grapefruit. From £19.50 for a bare-root rose, davidaustinroses.co.uk.

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Choose st ylish pieces w ith tex t ured ex teriors Adoette large ﬂower pot, H63xDia62cm, £360, Lene Bjerre at Sweetpea & Willow, sweetpeaandwillow.com. Melville riveted cauldron planter in Copper Bronze, H56xDia66cm, £1,188, Bronzino, bronzino.co.uk. Extra large Bell Jar planter in Beaten Copper, H62xDia85cm, £696, The Worm that Turned, worm.co.uk. Weston planter, H42xDia38cm, £75 for two, Habitat, habitat.co.uk. Archi terracotta planter, H80xDia80cm, £895, Italian Terrace, italianterrace.co.uk.

Wr it e on

This year’s Garden Museum Literary Festival will celebrate the best in garden writing at the new venue of Houghton Hall & Gardens in Norfolk. On 21-22 June, visitors can enjoy talks by top garden designers including Arne Maynard, Tom Stuart-Smith, Sir Roy Strong and naturalist Richard Mabey. Houghton Hall was built in the 1720s for Britain’s ﬁrst Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. Its lauded grounds include an award-winning ﬁve-acre walled garden and an exceptional sculpture collection. Tickets from £110, gardenmuseum.org.uk.

FEEL THE BURN

Charred wood has been gaining popularity as a material for cladding and decking, as well as garden boundaries and features. Based on yakisugi, a Japanese technique of preserving wood through burning the surface, it is more ﬁre-resistant and insect-proof than many other varieties. Karl Harrison adapted the practice here in the UK, mass-producing what is created by hand in Japan. He’s coined the term ‘Shou Sugi Ban’ for the products his company produces in many ﬁnishes and textures from a variety of woods such as larch and oak. shousugiban.co.uk.

OU T D O OR S OFA S The latest desig ns w ith legs of fer comfor t and a lit tle ex tra lif t (Clockwise, from top left) Soho two-seater, H65xW175xD84cm, £2,050, Talenti at Viva Lagoon, vivalagoon.com. Chesapeake three-seater, H94.5xW180.5xD94.5cm, £2,105, Barlow Tyrie at The Chelsea Gardener, chelseagardener.com. Wicked three-seater in Dark Green/Natural, H69xW200xD84cm, from £1,695, Vincent Sheppard at Nordic Mood, nordicmood.co.uk. Southpointe two-seater in Papaya, H80xW162xD69cm, £1,995, Soho Home, sohohome.com. Blenheim two-seater, H80xW157xD73cm, £1,895, Indian Ocean, indian-ocean.co.uk. Ray four-seater, H65xW322xD101cm, from £8,410, Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia at Chaplins, chaplins.co.uk. Burford garden woven two-seater, H74xW133xD74cm, £419, Croft Collection at John Lewis & Partners, johnlewis.com.

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Libbi enamel plates and bowls are ideal for picnics and outdoor parties, and have great eco credentials, being made from natural recyclable materials by artisans in Turkey. Their handcrafted nature means no two patterns are the same. From ÂŁ14 for a bowl, rowenandwren.co.uk.

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Oka has turned up the heat on its outdoor furniture this season with some new, inspiring on-trend pieces. The natural, crafted look is apparent in its new Terrazzin range, comprising a modular corner sofa (£1,750), an armless chair (£1,595), and ottoman (£1,195), all offset by the earthy colours of plain velvet cushion covers in Crimson, Burnt Orange and Truffle (£54 each). Another ‘now’ material is bamboo, which is used to make these charming lanterns (from £55 each) that complete the relaxed feel of this outdoor space, oka.com.

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Refresh your morning cuppa in the garden with this sweet Ocean Drive coffee table by American brand Oomph. Part of an outdoor lounge furniture collection available for Nina Campbell, it comes in six fruity shades of powder-coated aluminium. H41x107cm sq, £1,932, ninacampbell.com.

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CONIFERS

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They have been out of fashion in the garden world for decades, but conifers are making a comeback thanks to support from the next generation of movers and shakers. Matthew Pottage, curator of RHS Wisley (the youngest person to ever hold the job), is a noted devotee, and designers including Matt Keightley (garden pictured), Emily Erlam and Tony Woods are turning to dwarf pines and clipped yew as an alternative to box. Find top specimens at specialist nursery Lime Cross in East Sussex, limecross.co.uk.

BE A N OUTSIDER Outdoor textiles are designed to be robust, waterproof and easy to maintain, but luxury linens brand Mark Alexander has launched Sierra, a palette of outdoor fabrics offering a higher level of comfort and softness. The material is created by weaving pure linen with specially-treated yarns followed by a ﬁnishing process to render pieces suitable for outdoor use. Choose from plain, striped and tailored designs. From £110m, markalexander.com.

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