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MAY 2019 82 30

COVER STORIES Our cover stories are highlighted by a spot. Cover photography: Jon Day

News & Views

Shopping

15 NEWS This month, we’re lighting up our

27 TREND All white

outside spaces, loving the latest names in wallpapers and relaxing in Scandi-style rockers

The fairest of shades is making a big impact this season – on the catwalk and in our homes

these lovely lights in birch, bamboo, oak…

65 LIVINGETC DISCOVERS Feldspar Cath and Jeremy Brown on their

28 TREND Go with the grain

60 EDITED CHOICE Bedding sets

Textured timber that’s a celebration of character and class

Sweet dreams guaranteed

timeless ‘objects for life’ handcrafted in Devon

149 DESIGN PROFILE The awardwinning duo behind Pinch reveal their understated style and love of craftsmanship

55 EDITED CHOICE Shelving units Clear the clutter with storage-solving freestanding designs

174 ONE LAST THING The Hepworth Contemporary art and design

56 EDITED CHOICE Kitchen chairs Finely made wooden seats that

fill this groundbreaking gallery in Wakefield

combine comfort and style

59 EDITED CHOICE Wood pendants You’ve struck it lucky with

63 EDITED CHOICE Patterned plates Delectable dishes for dining in 141 EDITED CHOICE Globe pendants Spherical styles 147 EDITED CHOICE White baths The coolest models for a soothing soak livingetc.com / May 2019 7

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Modern Homes

Design Ideas

30 COOL, CALM, COUNTRY

45 DECO Pure style Work the

Australian designer Collette Dinnigan’s simple design ethos reflects the stunning surroundings of her hilltop farmhouse

‘less is more’ Scandi aesthetic with bleached neutral hues and just a hint of soft green

82 WHITE WASH Sticking to this light-enhancing scheme brings a laid-back vibe to Virgine and Scott’s Sydney beach house 92 PASTEL PALETTE Stylist Rikke’s Oslo home is filled with pretty, smile-inducing ice-cream colours and brilliant, nature-inspired patterns 103 SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL Jewellery designer Ivona Bruun chose clean, understated schemes for her Copenhagen apartment, allowing her vintage treasures to shine 112 STARTING OVER A radical overhaul gave Natasha and Keren’s classic English home an unexpectedly contemporary feel 8 May 2019 / livingetc.com

69 PAINTBOX White Find just the right

143 BATHROOM CASE STUDY Dressed to impress A dramatic bedroom-turned-bathing space

Lifestyle

shade to bring warmth and elegance to every room

72 STYLE STORY #staircases Making a grand entrance

75 DECO The jungle look Go wild with some fabulous foliage

153 ALFRESCO FEASTING Perfect recipes for outdoor entertaining

161 THE HOT LIST From the Indian Ocean to the Venice Grand Canal, we round up some beautiful must-visit hotels

123 DESIGN NEWS Sleek larders, creative cabinetry and robot vacuuming

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127 PROJECT INSPIRATION Home works Chic offices

42 LIVINGETC HOUSE TOURS

137 KITCHEN CASE STUDY In the details Carefully considered finishes add a soft touch to this open-plan space

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My new guilty pleasure is the podcast Table Manners with Jessie Ware. It launched in 2017, so we are now well into the second year, but I only recently discovered it and ploughing through the archive is now the soundtrack to my downtime. In case you haven’t tuned in, the premise is simple: Jessie and her mum cook dinner for a celebrity and have a good old natter. It’s warm, funny and charming, and a reminder of the beauty of conversation. I’m a truly mediocre cook, but I still love having people over for a relaxed meal and the quality time that comes with it. If you’re similarly all about hosting, be sure to feast your eyes on our alfresco entertaining feature; it sings of sunny afternoons sharing plates and stories with friends. As you may have spotted on the cover, this entire issue is themed around the colour white. This concept used to be a firm fixture on the Livingetc calendar, something we’d do every year in May, and it was always hugely successful. Until it wasn’t. So after a couple of years in retirement, we’ve come back to the idea and refreshed it for 2019. To do this, we’ve loosened it up to encompass Scandi-inspired style, new neutral hues and natural textures... it is the new white. Our incredible houses editor Mary Weaver took this brief and ran with it, and has sourced the best homes out there. We all particularly adore Aussie Collette Dinnigan’s country pad. You’ll also find lovely ideas in stylist Jo Bailey’s elegant interpretation of the theme. And some breaking news! House Tours is back. It is now our seventh year hosting this award-winning event, and I believe it gets stronger every time. On 6 and 7 June we are opening up six homes in the Peckham and Camberwell area. My favourite on the route is a slim Georgian townhouse that has been transformed into a low-carbon, space-efficient family home. You’ll find all the details on page 42. A word to the wise – book quickly to take advantage of an early-bird ticket rate and ensure you get a place – we sold out last year in a matter of days. I hope to meet some of you there. One final thing for this month. In the next issue we launch our Shiny New Look. Check it out: I think you’re going to love it! Sarah Spiteri, EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

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SLOWING DOWN If Scandinavian design has its own mood, character and palette (cosy, cool and neutral), then it’s fair to say that it has a distinct pace too (hint: laid-back). Slow, the latest collection from Danish emporium Tine K Home, hones in on this Scandi inclination towards calm and considered construction, championing handmade pieces created for a more laid-back way of life. Think slouchy linen sofas and bamboo sunloungers underpinned by honest materials and workable colours. And when pared back in other areas, there’s more room to play with scale. Note the whopping 60cm diameter on the brand’s raffia Moroccan lampshade; we’d call that slow design that’s bang up to speed. Moroccan lampshade, £288 (tinekhome.com); (designvintage.co.uk)

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GOOD SHOW Kettal is our go-to brand for outdoor furniture that’s anything but boring. And don’t you just adore these little numbers by Swiss designer Michel Charlot? Pretty by day, thanks to simple wire structures wrapped in textile sleeves (available in no fewer than 85 fabrics, with some from Doshi Levien’s Parallels line), the real party starts at sundown when each design casts its own colourful shadow display. Fila lamps, from €625 each, the Kettal showroom, London (kettal.com)

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SCANDI ROCKERS As curvy as they are contemporary, these chairs in solid oak, woven rattan and ash are minimal but mighty

Grönadal rocking chair, £150 (ikea.com)

Rocker, from £1,694, Shawn Place for Mater (do-shop.com)

DIFFERENT STROKES

It’s not just the palette of pretty pinks that brings variety to Cristina Celestino’s Envolée rug for cc-tapis – each ‘daub’ is made from a different material, including cotton weave, Himalayan wool and linen, woven at different pile-heights for a little squish underfoot. £6,952 for the 170x240cm size (silveraltd.co.uk)

Rattan rocking chair, £598, (anthropologie.co.uk)

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PA PER PA RT Y Cole & Son’s ongoing collaboration with Fornasetti continues to deliver wallpapers that are equal parts weird and wonderful. Senza Tempo, the fourth collection, features four new designs; Arance, Libreria, Cocktails and Bastoni, championing both iconic Fornasetti motifs (think leather-bound books and antique walking canes) alongside a bold hit of Mediterranean citrus fruits. Another 15 designs have been revisited in new palettes, with Acquario (pictured) arriving in Soot. Any reason to redecorate the guest bathroom…

BIG IN JAPAN

Acquario in Soot, £180 for a 10m roll, Fornasetti Senza Tempo collection (cole-and-son.com)

Ever wondered how chopsticks are made? Eager to nail the precise art of the Japanese tea ceremony? Better hotfoot it to Heal’s, then, for the return of its annual craft market, promising this year to bring Japanese Zen to, erm, busy Tottenham Court Road. Alongside workshops, showcased pieces will celebrate industries from the central Gifu Prefecture region, spanning traditional washi printing, woodwork furniture and Japanese knife-making. Heal’s x Gifu Japanese Craft Market, 30 April–19 May 2019 (heals.co.uk)

OLD SOUL Debuting at Milan’s Salone del Mobile and designed by Dainellistudio, Lema declares its Alma armchair to have both ‘vintage soul’ and a ‘sophisticated, sartorial attitude’. We’re inclined to agree; clock its low-slung, Forties-feel frame; brass plaque feet and upholstery in fashion-forward ochre (available in further colours and leather). Price on request. Pre-order at the Lema King’s Road showroom (lemamobili.com)

[ Neu idea ] The wellbeing industry is well and truly booming, with new aromatherapy brand Neu Oil turning its attention to the parent and baby dynamic. Suitable for young skin, its range promises to sooth tummies and aid sleep for babies, with a parent line that helps to unwind. We all need a little TLC from to time… £17 for 20ml(neuoil.com)

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JOLI E GOOD You can’t accuse the team at Gallotti&Radice of cutting corners. The Jolie, a new hanging lamp designed by Federica Biasi, was developed alongside master glassmakers in Venice to achieve its whopping (and generally unprecedented) 60cm diameter. A tricky mouth-blowing process was involved. Worth the hassle, no? Price on request, available from the Gallotti&Radice showroom at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour (gallottiradice.it)

HEAVY METAL From Dead Salmon to Down Pipe, Farrow & Ball paint names are a second language to decorators-inthe-know. Shifting attention to its wallpapers, it’s time to add Lotus, Tessella and Gable to your lexicon – just some of the 25 iconic prints set to relaunch this month in metallic colourways, each punctuated with burnished coppers, silvery sheens and lustrous gold accents.

[ Collab alert ] Cowshed has teamed up with Scamp & Dude - the kids clothing brand with a mission to make youngsters feel less alone – to create a cool candle collection. It features signature scents (Grumpy Cow and Wild Cow) from the former, wrapped up in the latter’s go-to leopard print. Superpower Infused candle, £36 (cowshed.com)

Lotus in Sulking Room Pink (available from18 April 2019), £130 a roll (farrow-ball.com)

CLASS ACT

There’s as much to be said for a timeless piece of furniture that will slot seamlessly into any room as there is for those shouty, statement pieces. Like a versatile wardrobe staple that makes its way into every outfit, Poliform’s Bellport sofa has been designed by Jean-Marie Massaud specifically to harmonise with the rest of the brand’s living room collection, with a fuss-free silhouette and pared-back hue to thank. £7,410 (poliform.it) l i v i n g e t c . c o m / M a y 2 0 1 9 21

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[ Swing time ] If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, and so the latest additions to the Swing collection by Patrick Norguet for Ethimo feature the same bent metal and teak slats that made the initial line so popular. The 2019 update? A hit of fiery red, seen on this Swing armchair, which deserves a prime spot. Price on request (houseology.com)

ARM CANDY

Milan-based print emporium La DoubleJ understands that clunky, heavy bags doth not a carefree night out make. Enter its oversized nylon pochettes, roomy enough for phones and must-have makeup and small enough to slot into your tote by day. The bird-print Flying Colombo incarnation has us feeling aflutter. £150 (ladoublej.com)

HIGH TEA L’objet’s new collection is a series of otherworldly creatures dreamt up in collaboration with LA-based artists the Haas Brothers (think horned ‘monster’ vessels with more than a touch of Where The Wild Things Are about them). For more mundane moments – say, having a cuppa – there’s also a line of white porcelain tableware, made fancy with decorative bobble finishes. Haas Mojave espresso cup and saucer, £35 (l-objet.com)

W E’R E FOLLOW I NG: TED TODD @Ted_todd_floors #WE’RE TOASTING Ted Todd’s 25 years in the wood flooring biz, marking a quarter-century since founder Robert Walsh first restored a pile of old floorboards discarded by his builder dad. #WE’RE WISHING floors could talk: recent introductions to its Rare Finds collection feature

planks reclaimed from London’s War Office, likely privy to Churchill’s private conversations; Australian jarrah wood salvaged from warehouses in King’s Cross and teak hailing from Dutch colonial-era buildings in Indonesia. How’s that for a slice of history in the home? #WE’RE SURROUNDED Look down and you’ll discover floors by Studio Ted Todd, the brand’s interior and architectural design office, at cult country pile Babington House, Clerkenwell’s The Zetter Hotel and the New Bond Street Dior flagship. Heigh-ho to Harrods and a Ted Todd-designed woodwork yellow brick road will you lead you across its toy department. #WE’RE CLADDING in every direction. New from the Bold Surfaces collection at luxury arm Woodworks by Ted Todd, reclaimed pine panels made for walls promise an instant Scandi look and the feeling of a cosy, faraway log cabin.

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE Strada Bernini plank flooring, £98.34sq m; and Parquetry Sapphire Geometric panel flooring, £355.14sq m, both Ted Todd; Thread reclaimed pine wall cladding, £100.74sq m, Woodworks by Ted Todd (tedtodd.co.uk); (woodworksbytedtodd.com)

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Is there any material more elegant than marble? First launched in concrete, cork, terracotta and steel, the latest guise of the Black Sheep Edition Material pendant from Copenhagenbased New Works fuses a white, 13cm marble shade with black PVC cord, doing the minimal and monochrome look with typical Scandinavian ease. Pint-sized but perfect. €269 (newworks.dk)

DECO DELIGHTS Wall&Deco isn’t one to follow trends, side stepping ‘themed’ collections and instead offering wallpaper lines with something to suit all tastes. With its 2019 collection spanning 72 murals, you’d be hard-pressed not to find something to make the heart sing. We’re talking striking Bauhaus prints saddling up to Japanese landscapes; giant jellyfish swimming alongside sharks; optical illusions, pixelated prints, brushstroke effects and even a few Twenties golf players. Ardea, £100sq m, designed by Elisa Vendramin for Wall&Decò (wallanddeco.com)

[ Investment buy ] Doing exactly what it says on the tin, Soho Home’s First Home collection is geared towards those with their first step on the property ladder – think multifunctional and space-saving pieces suited to city life. The Parky Rocky Boy armchair zigs where other armchairs zag, with an offbeat design destined to be a hit with baby boomers and Gen Z alike. £1,795 (sohohome.com)

ROLL THE DICE As an antidote to screen-soaked modern life, we’re predicting a renewed interest in the humble board game this year. Yet there’s nothing old fashioned about today’s offerings; Christian Lacroix’s backgammon beauty is decorated with a harlequin print and ombre-effect colours, bringing new life to one of the oldest games. Backgammon set, £46 (galison.com); (christian-lacroix.com) l i v i n g e t c . c o m / M a y 2 0 1 9 25

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GO WITH THE GRAIN Time to get rough-hewn and ready. From walnut and teak to the more unusual olive, textured woods have landed at the top of the trend pile. Gravitate towards raw edges and natural knots for one-off pieces with heaps of character. The Lobb table at &Bespoke, with its burr elm top, is a cut above. Over at Swoon, a fresh fell of storage designs celebrate timber in all its forms, including textured rosewood, mango wood marquetry and reclaimed pine in parquet patterns. How to take the look from just-sawn to sartorial? Consult Roberto Cavalli’s SS19 show and go for knock-out stripes, waves and flecks.

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WORDS AND RESEARCH ⁄ Maudie Manton

Designer Collette Dinnigan swapped city lights for Australian country cool in her simply styled farmhouse that echoes its stunning surroundings Photography/Felix Forest/LivingInside Styling/Victoria Collison Words/Fiona McCarthy

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HAIR AND MAKE-UP ALISON BOYLE

COOL, CALM COUNTRY

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HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Fashion and interior designer Collette Dinnigan, her technology and travel consultant husband Bradley Cocks, their children, Estella, 14, and Hunter, six, plus dogs, Louis, Sooty and Luca. THE PROPERTY The house comprises three adjoining buildings. In the barn-like structure, there is a bedroom, entertaining kitchen, large living/dining space, TV room and bathroom on the ground floor, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor. The sandstone cottage has a kitchen, dining and family room. In the main house, there are three bedrooms and bathrooms, a TV room and study, as well as a master bedroom.

EXTER IOR

After a year spent enjoying an urban lifestyle in Rome, Collette and her family were ready to return to the Australian bush, and couldn’t resist the breathtaking views from this hilltop house.

LI V ING A R E A

All-white simplicity provides the perfect backdrop for Collette’s favourite pieces. Get the look The ironwork sconces with candles and antique chair, are all from Dirty Janes.

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GUEST COTTAGE

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I immediately knew I could turn the garage into a wonderful place for friends to stay,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says Collette. Get the look The sofas are by Ondene. The stool is from Conley & Co. The wooden seagrass chair is from Lunatiques. The coffee table is from MCM House. The painting (left) was a flea-market find. On the right are Walking Past Trees #4 (top) and Walking Past Trees #2, both by Antonia Mrljak at Becker Minty.

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K ITCHEN

The reclaimed wood of the beams and bench lend a warm, rustic feel to the house’s cosy, chic main kitchen. Get the look The ceramic vases were found in Calabria. Pamono sells similar vintage Danish stools. The still-life painting was found at a flea market in Paris. An old judge’s bench, left on the property, serves as the kitchen worktop. For similar reclaimed wooden tops and beams, try English Salvage.

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Collette sits alongside Guy Maestri’s Tasmanian Devil from Jan Murphy Gallery. The chair is from Lydie du Bray Antiques.

Two years ago, after returning from a year-long family sabbatical living la dolce vita in the heart of Rome, Australian fashion designer Collette Dinnigan was immediately drawn to the contrast of big skies and rolling hills of the Southern Highlands town of Avoca, about a two-hour drive southwest of Sydney. The move meant her daughter, Estella, a keen equestrian, could go to school nearby without having to board and, along with her husband, Bradley, and their son, Hunter, family life could centre around the calm of the New South Wales countryside rather than the bright lights of the city. In search of a place where they could live, work and entertain, as well as keep dogs, horses and chickens, Collette immediately spotted the potential of this particular old farmhouse as she ventured up its half-kilometre drive, lined with blossoming pear trees. ‘It had the most incredible views, surrounded by beautiful bush, native animals such as kangaroos and wombats, a lake and stables,’ she says. ‘It had almost everything we wanted except for the style I like,’ says the designer, who closed her fashion business in 2013 in favour of interior projects, such as designing the penthouse suites for Bannisters by the Sea, a coastal hotel south of Sydney, and her own properties including a new masseria (country house) in Puglia. ‘The house had great bones, but I knew I could take it all apart and put the soul back in,’ she says. While they lived in one half of the house, Collette began renovating the other; once done, they swapped sides. ‘I spent hours walking through the house, working out where people would feel most comfortable,’ she says. ‘I think it’s important to live in a place first, to work out where the light falls, and how best to use the space,’ she says. Collette has spread bedrooms around the house, rather than lumping them together. ‘I never locate them above kitchens or

living areas,’ she says, so no one disturbs anyone else if they’re up early or late. She clad walls and ceilings with white tongueand-groove boards to ‘lend texture and consistency because parts of the house are all different ages’, she says. Floors were replaced with reclaimed timbers, including boards originally used as shelves in a Dutch cheese factory and grainy ‘black butt’, an Australian native eucalyptus hardwood. ‘I like feeling the warmth of wood under my feet, even on a hot day,’ she enthuses. This created a backdrop for pieces Collette has lovingly collected from favourite local antiques stores, as well as from three decades of travel, from her early days of showing her readyto-wear collections in Paris to their recent forays throughout Italy. ‘A lot of my life working in fashion was filled with colour and fabrics, ideas and inspirations, so I want home to feel more minimal,’ she reflects. So here, it wasn’t so much about decluttering but paring down the look and focusing on special pieces. Layers of warmth instead come from her use of natural textures, such as leather, sheer and heavy linens, hand-knotted rugs and handcrafted furniture, which subtly contrast with a mix of paintings found in flea markets or by favourite Australian artists. Antique chandeliers and wall sconces, plus plenty of candlelight at night, lend to the rustic, romantic mood. With Collette’s love of entertaining, the farmhouse comes into its own at weekends. ‘Most friends come away feeling as if they’ve been in the country for a week even if it was just a night,’ she says. ‘It’s a place to engage with nature in the most special way. At sunset, when the kookaburras strike up and a symphony of Australian birdsong kicks in, it’s pure magic,’ she beams. See Collette’s work at collettedinnigan.com. l i v i n g e t c . c o m / M a y 2 0 1 9 35

H A LLWAY

Light and air flow happily through the house thanks to generous hallways such as this one. Get the look The round table is from Dirty Janes. The still-life photographs are by Hugh Stewart. The antique chairs are by Lydie du Bray Antiques.

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EXTER IOR

Surrounded by a stunning landscape, Collette’s house enjoys a commanding position. ‘Because we’re so high up, even if a storm rolls in, it sometimes feels like you can almost touch the clouds,’ she says.

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‘This house was about creating a generous welcome and a feeling of being somewhere different. It’s a place to let your guard down and engage with nature’

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BEDROOM

Collette converted a former dining room into this striking bedroom, complete with its own sitting room. ‘This room is perfectly positioned between the two houses – It feels warm in winter and cool in summer,’ she says. Get the look The map of Paris printed on canvas is by Schumacher. The Murano glass and brass bedside lamp is from Conley & Co. The chandelier is from Lydie du Bray Antiques.

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HOME TRUTHS What was the last thing you Instagrammed? The amazing reflections of the buildings lining the River Arno. Best dinner party dish? Roasted spatchcocked chicken with leeks, capers, olives and cherry tomatoes. When are you happiest? First thing in the morning, after taking the dogs for a long walk. Heels or flat? Heels for a cocktail, otherwise I’m rarely out of my Bensimon tennis shoes. Most treasured possessions? My mother’s handmade doll (made for her by an African Zulu tribe), and the tables and lamps my Dad made. Perfect day in Sydney? Coffee at Paddington Alimentari, lunch at Sean’s Panaroma, a walk and swim at Watson’s Bay, sunset drinks at Icebergs overlooking Bondi beach and then dinner at home.

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IDEAS TO STEAL

Capture Collette’s relaxed rustic style with these key pieces HOMES ⁄ ETC

COOL, CALM COUNTRY

EXTER IOR

After a year spent enjoying an urban lifestyle in Rome, Collette and her family were ready to return to the Australian bush, and couldn’t resist the breathtaking views from this hilltop house.

HAIR AND MAKE-UP ALISON BOYLE

LI V ING A R E A

All white simplicity provides the perfect backdrop for Collette’s favourite pieces. GET THE LOOK The ironwork sconces with candles and antique chair, are both from Dirty Janes.

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FROM TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT Lara cotton-mix in White, £21m, Jim Lawrence; King George European mountain oak flooring, from £138sq m, The New & Reclaimed Flooring Company; English plaster plaque cast from a Victorian original by D. Brucciani & Co, £55, Lassco Three Pigeons; Saqqara linen in Chalk, £185m, Walter G at The Fabric Collective; and Tirreni glazed terracotta wall tiles, £2.20 each, Claybrook

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Large framed Swedish landscape oil painting, £465, Knut Norman at Pedlars; Starback wall light, from £864, Hector Finch; Kelston log holder, £145, Garden Trading; wooden chandelier, £325, Cox & Cox; faux laurel leaves stem, £16, Oka; washed linen plain pillowcase, from £22, La Redoute; Loet dining bench, £99, Wayfair; and Thisted cane armchair, £280, Pib 40 M a y 2 0 1 9 / l i v i n g e t c . c o m

RESEARCH ⁄ Maudie Manton

JOI N US FOR LI V I NGETC HOUSE TOU R S PHOTOGRAPHY (THIS PAGE, FROM TOP) PAUL MASSEY; JAMES MERRELL (OPPOSITE PAGE, FROM TOP LEFT) REI MOON; PAUL MASSEY (INSET SHOTS) KAREN HATCH

Your chance to step inside our pick of the coolest London homes

e are delighted to announce the seventh year of Livingetc House Tours, the premium event that offers you the opportunity to step into the pages of Livingetc and experience some of the homes featured in the magazine for yourself. With the homes featured all displaying a variety of modern styles, you’ll be free to wander around and admire them in all their stylish glory, while meeting the inspiring design talent behind them. Due to demand for tickets, this year’s Livingetc House Tours event will be taking place on two days – on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 June 2019. A ticket on either day will grant you exclusive access to six beautiful homes located in

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south London, all hand-picked from the pages of Livingetc. Once inside the houses, you’ll be able to explore them at your leisure, picking up plenty of inspiration and insider design tips while you’re there. Livingetc House Tours is tailored specifically to keep travel between the properties as simple as possible (most of the houses are within walking distance of each other). Once you’ve booked your ticket for the tour, you’ll receive information including a transport guide to and from the area and an overview of the day’s event. On arrival, you’ll be given details of each property and tips to help recreate their more notable features for yourself. Tickets for Livingetc House Tours are strictly limited and in high demand, so book your place now for an inspiring day.

HOUSE TOURS

* TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY. TICKETS ARE LIMITED AND NON-REFUNDABLE. APOLOGIES, BUT THERE IS NO WHEELCHAIR ACCESS. TRANSPORT WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 18 OR OVER. NO CHILDREN OR PETS ALLOWED.

On your self-guided tour of the six properties, you’re free to move between the rooms, see how the light falls, examine pieces from every angle, share opinions with other visitors and – of course – pick up tips for your own home

[ Essential details ] WHEN: Thursday 6 or Friday 7 June 2019, from 10am-4pm. Ticket includes access to six homes. WHERE: Southeast London. A map of the tour will be available upon arrival at the event. HOW MUCH: For a limited period, early bird tickets cost £39.* HOW TO BOOK: Go to livingetc.com/ housetours2019

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STYLE

Layer bleached neutral hues with pops of green and pale woods for a fresh take on the pared-back Scandi vibe Photography / Jon Day

Styling / Jo Bailey

T h i s retro , l ove s e a ts t yl e s of a s te a l s th e s h ow th a n k s to it s e l e g a nt s i m p l i c it y. FURNITURE Lennox sofa, £2,768, Gordon Guillaumier for Lema. Tower shelving system, £867; and Birdy floor lamp, £349, Northern, both at Heal’s. DETAILS Vita oversized objet, on the shelving system, £40, Habitat. Wooden toy gymnastic hoop, £17.99, Erzi at Amazon. Mono blanket, £65, Hay at Nest.co.uk. Loha rug in grey, £350, Kangan Arora for Floor_Story. l i v i n g e t c . c o m / M a y 2 0 1 9 45

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B ri n g d e pth to a m i n i m a lis t e ntra n ce w ith a s c ul ptu r a l co at s t a n d in a n atu ra l wo o d . FURNITURE Pendean settle in English ash, £1,085, Sebastian Cox. DETAILS Original 1227 mini lamp with wall bracket in Linen White, £185, Anglepoise. aHead Bluetooth headphones, £95, KreaFunk; and travel tumbler, £32, Kinto, both at The Conran Shop. Cotton twill jacket in Dark Olive, £175; and twill plimsolls in Ecru, £75, Spring Court, both at Toast. Tote bag in Ivory, £119, Iittala x Issey Miyake at Iittala. Camden large rug, £249, Made.com.

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W ith it s d e e p se at , chunky arms and l ow b a c k , th i s s of a n a i l s th e re l a xe d co nte m p o ra r y l o o k . FURNITURE Kim sofa in light grey 27703, £3,785, Ludovica & Roberto Palomba for Zanotta at Aram. Day Bed Four with mattress and bolster cushion, £3,485, Another Country. Rodan coffee table in European oak, £1,075, Pinch. DETAILS Artworks, from left: Oblique No.5 A1 framed; and Interface 10 A1 framed, both £325, Formworks Studio; and Green and Black Shape Composition, £395, Lyubov Popova at 55Max. On the sofa, from left: Icelandic sheepskin short-haired rug, £130, The Organic Sheep; and mini vases, on the coffee table, £30 each, Yuta Segawa, all at Heal’s; and Mirage cushion in Gate, £59, Ferm Living at Hoos. On the day bed, from left: Button circular cushion, £40, OYOY at Someday Designs; and Kiowa throw, £225, Somée at A New Tribe. On the coffee table, from left: Axis vase with ash base, £52, LSA International; 60piece wooden cubes set, £9.99, Kurtzy at Amazon; and medium Ball vase in Misty Grey, £15, Anita Le Grelle for Serax at The Conran Shop. Plain cream kilim rug, £715, Emily’s House.

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S a g e g re e n with b l e a c h e d wo o d e p ito m i s e s th e Scandi scheme. FURNITURE Hebden dining table in oak, £1,085, Neptune. DETAILS Corner II artwork, £240, Emily Forgot. On the dining table, from left: Buddy table lamp, £195, Mads Sætter-Lassen for Northern Lighting at The Conran Shop; natural wood HB pencils, £6.99 for 36, Fat Belly Fish; and wood round ball, £9.99 for three, Chougui, both at Amazon; Nomad letter tray, £65, Skagerak at Amara; Bauhaus wooden construction game, £80, Cinqpoints at Tate Shop; and recycled papers, from a selection, Paperchase.

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T h e a r ti s tr y i n th i s o a k t a b l e ’s t a p e re d l e g s a n d co ntra s tin g d owe l s s h ows b oth fo r m a n d f u n c ti o n . FURNITURE Moose dining table in oak, from £3,360, Julian Chichester. Hangar open bookcase, £980, Gino Carollo/Studio 28 for Calligaris. Stool 60 in clear lacquered birch with green linoleum seat, £202; and Stool 60 in grey lacquered birch with olive linoleum seat, £214, both Alvar Aalto for Artek at The Conran Shop. Stool 60 in Stone White lacquered birch with blue linoleum seat, £213, Alvar Aalto for Artek at Aram. Theatre chairs in oak, £1,980 each, Rose Uniacke. DETAILS Vertigo small pendant, £785, Constance Guisset for Petite Friture. Dali vase, on the bookcase, £30; and Javi terrazzo serving board, on the dining table, £25, both Habitat. Plates, in the bookcase, from £2 for a side plate, Ikea 365+ for Ikea. On the dining table, from left: glass bottles in white, £15 each, Serax at The Conran Shop; Pale Samphire handled jug, £115, Arjan Van Dal at The New Craftsmen; and Alza bowl, £109, Ferm Living.

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S i m p l e , f u n c ti o n a l ite m s g ro u p e d o n a si d e b o a rd of f e r a l a i d - b a c k a p p ro a c h to d i s p l ay. FURNITURE Feliz sideboard, £995; and Hurley rug in Tan leather and jute, £120, both Habitat. DETAILS Symphony in 3 Movements mobile in Nature, £81.50, Flensted from Object & Line at Trouva. On the sideboard, from left: white-coated metal ring, £2.19, Crafty Capers; and large galvanised zinc dolly tub plant pot, in the background, £105.94, Giftwarez, both at Amazon; Muses Clio vase, £75; and Muses Era vase, £99, both Ferm Living; Jesmonite candlestick in Chalk, £45; and Stem vase, £900, both Malgorzata Bany at The New Craftsmen; large turquoise porcelain container, £270; and large tall blue porcelain container, £250, both Derek Wilson at Maud & Mabel; and Solar System Matryoshka ornament, £125 for a set, Aamu Song & Johan Olin for Company Helsinki; and Skånegård wooden farm tree ornament, £300 for a set, Acne JR, both at The Conran Shop.

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Wo r k th e ‘ l e s s i s m o re ’ a e s th eti c to p e r fe c ti o n with s u btl e tex tu re s a n d h i nt s of f re s h g re e n . FURNITURE A’Dammer Twist sideboard, £1,400, Aldo van den Nieuwelaar for Pastoe at Viaduct Furniture. Leda armchair with natural ash in Lady 1443, £3,578, Antonio Citterio for Flexform. DETAILS On the sideboard, from left: round oak mirror, £275, Cox & Cox; large Marquee box in Golden Khaki, £42, Tivoli at Amara; Luna vase, £54; and Viva vase in green, £95, both BoConcept; and Maggy box, £45, Federica Bubani at Nisi Living. Rectangular jute rug, from £189.99, Zara Home. Large galvanised zinc dolly tub plant pot, as before.

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S h a d e s of c re a m , wa l n u t a n d s a g e co m b i n e , s co r i n g serious style points.

STYLING ASSISTANTS AREESHA RICHARDS; ISABELLA CHARLESWORTH; ALEX DALLISON

WINDOW Curtain in Chelsea linen in Sage, £65m, Kirkby Design. FURNITURE Moreau bed in Fanello by Sahco, £4,100, Pinch. Barker side table, £1,850, Sebastian Cox. Flamingo clothes stand in matt lacquered Argilla, £2,076, Gino Carollo for Porada. Play pouffe in woven nabuk leather, £1,742, Poliform. DETAILS Array Twin opal wall light, £590, CTO Lighting. On bed: Rem pillowcase in Agave, £115 for two; Saten bed sheet in Tisana, £370; and Rem fitted sheet in Marmo, £299, all Society Limonta; linen pillowcases in Melange, £23.50 each, Oggetto; and Button circular cushion, as before. On the bedside table, from left: Moon mirror, £90, Erdem Akan for Nude Glass; and Lehmusto tree ornaments, £300 for a set of eight, Company at The Conran Shop. Tallulah rug, £300, Habitat.

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SHELVING UNITS

Restore order with these fab freestanding designs

Yoko shelving unit in dark oak, £699, John Lewis & Partners

New order shelving unit, £1,316, Stefan Diez at HAY

Austin oak 5 shelf bookcase, £495, Matt Long at Habitat

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ESU storage unit, £2,410, Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra at Clippings

Trellis shelving single unit set, £1,910, John Eadon at Heal’s

Compile configuration 7 shelving unit, £1,645, Cecilie Manz for Muuto at Finnish Design Shop

Oak large ladder shelf, £395, The White Company

Stick system shelving unit, £699, Menu at Utility

Originals room divider, £1,580, Ercol

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KITCHEN CHAIRS

Timeless seats that positively ooze class

Mollie’s in black-stained solid beech, £595 for two, Soho Home

Emma in Canaletta walnut, £1,618, Porada at Chaplins

Tenta in solid oak, £605, Koji Katsuragi for Sitting Firm Chairmakers

Olsen in mango wood, £249, Swoon

Beech Stickback, £295, Baileys

Oaki in smoked oak, £436, Northern at Holloways of Ludlow

C-Chair in oak, £769, Marcel Gascoin for Gubi at Nest.co.uk

Bird in light ash, £234, Michael Marriott for VG&P

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Taino in teak, £195, Oka

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WOOD PENDANTS

Let these striking fixtures light the way

Bamboo dome basket, £55, Abode

Noma in walnut, £805, Tala

Bau in Natural, £150, Vibeke Fonnesberg Schmidt for Normann Copenhagen

Scots in walnut, £505, Tom Raffield

Ginger 32 in oak, £473, Joan Gaspar for Marset at Finnish Design Shop

Leaf in birch, £546, Holloways of Ludlow

Industriell in bamboo, £25, Ikea

Morom in bamboo, £299, Out & Out Original

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Puncto 4203 in walnut, £530, Secto Design at Skandium

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BEDDING SETS

Rest easy with the season’s softest styles

Hanako cotton two pillowcases and double duvet cover in Thunder Blue, £139, Camomile London

Shimi Geometric cotton two Oxford pillowcases and double duvet cover, £119, Murmur at House of Fraser

Jungle Leaf cotton two pillowcases and double duvet cover, £145, Elizabeth Scarlett

Parisian Blue linen two Oxford pillowcases, double duvet cover and fitted sheet, £395, Linen Works

Usva linen two pillowcases and single duvet cover in Grey, €298, Lapuan Kankurit

Fil à fil linen two pillowcases and double duvet cover in Original, €452, Caravane

Biella linen two pillowcases, double duvet cover and fitted sheet in Thyme and Olive, £335, Designers Guild

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Santorini linen two Oxford pillowcases, double duvet cover and fitted sheet, £375, The White Company

Ochre linen two housewife pillowcases, double duvet cover and flat sheet, £395, The Conran Shop

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PATTERNED PLATES Dishy designs for fine dining

White Ravens and Nocturnal Herbs, £80, Chiara Terraneo at Artemest

Striped, £18, Casa Cubista at Selfridges

Oasis, £18.95, Anna + Nina

Katerina, £44 for four, Anthropologie

Oppio, £80 for a set of two, La DoubleJ

Assiette Cube, £85, Astier de Villatte at Liberty

Pomegranate, £19, Nicola Fasano at The Conran Shop

Satori, £76, Royal Crown Derby at Amara

Rose Hip, £24, Alice Peto

RESEARCH ⁄ Maudie Manton and Laura Vinden

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FELDSPAR Cath and Jeremy Brown’s Devon lifestyle studio produces superlative yet simple homeware

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Designers Cath and Jeremy Brown in their studio; Cobalt bone china teapot, £135; bone china awaits painting; the couple’s classic thatched cottage; Charcoal Moor blanket, £540, with an abstract design inspired by walks on Dartmoor

So what exactly is Feldspar? A design studio that produces simple, timeless and beautifully made objects for both the traditional and modern home. Tell me about the brand ethos? Feldspar’s philosophy is to create ‘objects for life’ – items that can be used everyday and cherished for decades. There’s a belief in local sourcing and sustainability, with everything handcrafted and made from the best materials available near the couple’s workspace in Devon. What inspired Cath and Jeremy to start the brand? The couple’s move from inner-city life in Hackney to rural Devon helped ignite the beginnings of the brand. Wanting to start a design practice, they took inspiration from objects around them, including those belonging to their grandparents. They were impressed that pieces from centuries ago – tiny 400-year-old mugs, for example – still looked fresh and relevant to today’s aesthetics. The couple knew from the start that they had to create objects to last, not wanting to add to the overwhelming amount of ‘stuff’ in the modern world. Why the move to Devon? Leaving London behind gave the couple’s creativity room to breathe. After moving from a tiny flat to a rambling farmhouse, they were able to properly think about the things they wanted for their own space. The first thing they did was buy a wheel from a local potter and, without the distraction of the internet, television or phone signal for the first few months, by Christmas they had made all the crockery they needed to host a big family gathering. From there they began making more for themselves, which became a wellspring of ideas for Feldspar. What is their design process? Both are trained designers; Cath studied architecture and Jeremy furniture design. Their creative eyes are thus WORDS AND RESEARCH / Patrick Hamilton Courtney

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slightly different, one preferring to sketch, the other a fan of modelling, but the creative process is always a deeply collaborative one. Two minds are better than one!

Any must-have pieces? Cath loves the pasta bowls from Feldspar’s new tableware collection. They have elegant hand-painted cobalt banding, and are wide and shallow with dimples to allow them to sit snugly in the hands. Another special product is the 7oz coffee mug, the first product the couple ever made and so a long-standing favourite. The Livingetc team covets the Moor blankets, which are made from superfine Geelong lamb’s wool and depict an abstracted landscape inspired by the surrounding countryside. The brand’s home fragrances are also on our wish list. Scented candles come in irregular ceramic pots, and handmade soaps made with coconut and olive oils use natural extracts inspired by the Devon coast, such as kelp, green clay and ash. Where can I get my hands on these goodies? Established stores such as The Conran Shop, Fortnum & Mason and twentytwentyone sell the brand’s wares, as do a number of off-the-beaten-track lifestyle emporiums, including A lex Eagle Studio, 8 Holland Street and Caro Somerset. You can also shop the full collection on Feldspar’s own sleek website. What’s next for Feldspar? The couple continue to be inspired by things they need or would like for their own home. With two young children around, expect to see a line of children’s toys on the way. Ceramics remain an important part of the studio’s development and we hear on the grapevine a line of wafer-thin ceramic lampshades is on the horizon. Watch this space. feldspar.studio

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Moor, Ash and Kelp soaps, £12.50 each, and scented candles, £45 each; Cobalt bone china vase with handles, £135; gently dimpled Gold bone china, from £30 for a tea bowl; Indigo Moor blanket, £540; Bone china is smoothed with a damp sponge

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WHITE Far from clinical, the right shade of white will provide the perfect backdrop for a statement scheme

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surfaces in a space, it has no visual perspective and can look boring,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says Donna Taylor, principal technical colour consultant at Johnstoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;To create a dramatic impact when using white on its own,introduce contrasting textures and VXUIDFH Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHV VXFK DV matt, mid-sheen, glossy, rough, smooth and metallic.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Best for south-facing spaces School House White estate emulsion, ÂŁ46.50 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball

Best for making rooms look brighter and larger Old White chalk paint, ÂŁ19.95 for 1L, Annie Sloan

* â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I love the pale and

interesting look, where

you use lots of white to create a Scandinavian feel,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says interior designer Laura Butler-Madden. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Add interest with textures, such as sheepskins, pale woods, wool and linens. Alternatively, you can use white to contrast with another much stronger colour to create a striking look. Go for dark blue or black with white to create a dramatic scheme.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

WORK OF ART A warm white can have a caressing, cocooning effect. Chalky White emulsion, ÂŁ35 for 2.5L, Craig & Rose

PHOTOGRAPH ROCKETT ST GEORGE

he master of transcending trends and time, white is the colour that designers seek out when they want to introduce a sense of calm. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s practical, too: the most light-reflecting colour on the spectrum, white makes small spaces look and feel bigger than they are. Considering its popularity, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surprising that white is not easy to get right. When used in large quantities, for example, it can look cold. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more, picking the perfect white isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;There is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;rightâ&#x20AC;? white for each space; you just have to find the one that works best for your interior,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says Helen Shaw, marketing director at Benjamin Moore. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Get a sample, paint it on the wall and look at it at three different times of day to see how your room changes.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cooler whites tend to work in sunny, south-facing rooms, while warm whites suit north-facing spaces. White falls into the achromatic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; meaning free from colour â&#x20AC;&#x201C; family, so

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Best for kitchens Timeless easycare kitchen matt emulsion, ÂŁ27.56 for 2.5L, Dulux

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itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great blank canvas to start the base of any design scheme. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Make white the backdrop and bring in some graphic statements, such as bold, colourful artwork or key pieces of furniture like a bright velvet sofa,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; suggests interior designer Natalia Miyar. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;White will never look cold or boring when used in direct contrast to bright colour.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Not a fan of bold colour but still want to make a statement? Create drama by splashing white across walls and the ceiling. Then select white furniture and soft furnishings to layer in texture. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This will certainly create a one-of-a-kind space,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says Natalia. For those who subscribe to the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;less is moreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; school of thought, Donna Taylor, principal technical colour consultant for Johnstoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, suggests a sprinkling of white. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Using dark colours on larger walls while picture framing these with crisp white woodwork works a treat,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; she says. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Think white doors and window frames or skirting. This is popular in historical and traditional design.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

white allows you to mix it with anything â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from bold colours to neutral shades or even create a luxurious feel by mixing it with silver,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says Vanessa Brady, founder and CEO of the SBID Colour Council. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Going into 2020, colours are becoming more subdued. The favourites of the season are forecast to be dusty greens and blues.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

* â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;White holds

everything together,

directs the eye and showcases other colours and textures in a space beautifully,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says Helen Shaw, marketing director at Benjamin Moore. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not trendy or dated. It can be layered to create a soft, comforting effect, or can be used in stark contrasts to create a more contemporary and slick feel.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;In small spaces with little natural light, try not WR Ă&#x20AC;JKW QDWXUH Âˇ VD\V -HQQ\ Weiss, co-founder of Hill House Interiors. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Instead, embrace the darkness and create a dramatic and cocooning interior. Little Greeneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Slaked Lime 105 introduces depth with its warm and restful white tone, bringing a sense of intimacy in a dark space.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Best for a light, tranquil scheme Chalky White matt emulsion, ÂŁ14 for 2.5L, Crown

Best for a fresh look Clean White pure flat emulsion, ÂŁ48.50 for 2.5L, Paint and Paper Library

Best for a warm undertone Belgravia marble matt emulsion, ÂŁ46 for 2.5L, Mylands

Best for a contemporary look Shirting absolute matt emulsion, ÂŁ43.50 for 2.5L, Little Greene

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THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT The Vitra Design Museum’s swirling wooden staircase is an impressive architectural feature at this important cultural space; wrought-iron bars and curving wood make for a stylish centrepiece in the courtyard of The Hoxton Paris; statue-filled cornices give endless grandeur to the stone steps at Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum; an ultra contemporary, angular black staircase contrasts sharply with the heritage architecture at the Mamilla Hotel in Jerusalem; fantastical wallpaper and tile-effect carpeting are a perfect match for the elegant balustrade-lined staircase at the Saint James Paris hotel. 72 M a y 2 0 1 9 / l i v i n g e t c . c o m

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THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT A staircase becomes sculpture in the living area of this private home; a spiral staircase with a blackened finish delivers industrial chic to Soho House Berlin; opulence is the serving of the day at the Rosewood London, where the early 20th-century architecture steals the show; the sleek white steps in this apartment by JAC studios create a minimal futuristic vibe; baskets, benches and earthenware ceramics pair with the staircaseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thick wooden blocks to give this foyer a modern rustic look; the twisting, undulating form of the staircase at Hide restaurant in London brings an organic feel to the space; the original staircase at this Antwerp townhouse is a study in domestic elegance; a Patrick Caulfield print at the top of multicoloured carpeting gives this historic wood-panelled space a contemporary edge. l i v i n g e t c . c o m / M a y 2 0 1 9 73

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THE JUNGLE LOOK Get your nature fix with a display of indoor foliage

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Eve n th e s m a ll e s t s p a ce c a n wo r k a s a g a rd e n ro o m . M a ke s u re th e re ’s e n o u g h l i g ht a n d i n s u l a ti o n to ke e p p l a nt s wa r m i n th e c o o l e r m o nth s , a n d m ix h a n g i n g b a s ke t s , s h e lve d p l a nt s a n d p ot te d fo li a g e to a m p u p th e ju n g le ef fe c t . The glazing is a Tekne design made by Global Steel Fabrications. Floor tiles, price on request, Emery & Cie. Vintage armchairs upholstered in a Josef Frank fabric – try Svenskt Tenn for similar. The Ambient Blue artwork is by Mustafa Hulusi.

O n e s u c cu l e nt i s r a re l y e n o u g h – b o os t yo u r s t y l e cre d s by cre ati n g a m i niatu re cit y of c a c ti . Sin ce th ey co m e in a ll sh a p e s a n d size s , it ’s e a s y to b u i l d a n e cl e c ti c yet co h e sive disp lay. Th e big g e s t p l us is th ey ’re f a m o u s l y e a s y to c a re fo r – m a x i m p a c t , m i n i m a l o n g o i n g e f fo r t . The W56 Big Tooth plant holder, £39.95, Mirabilis Design, is similar to the wall-mounted planter on the left.

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SERIAL PLANT KILLER? BRING PICS OF YOUR SPACE TO A FLORIST TO LEARN WHAT WILL THRIVE EVEN WITHOUT A GREEN THUMB I f yo u h ave a p i e ce of f u r n itu re yo u c a n ’ t g et e n o u g h of, m a ke it s h i n e by a d d i n g co - o rd i n ati n g co l o u re d to u c h e s a ro u n d it . T h e u s e of f rothy fo l i a g e h e re b r i n g s o ut th e d e pth s of th e o l i ve - h u e d a r m c h a i r, w h i l e th e p e n d a nt lig ht s a n d th e p l a nt s o n th e f l o o r e n su re th e th e m e is co ntin u e d wh e reve r yo u r eye wa n d e r s .

Livin g wa lls a re th e d re a m of m a ny, b ut re q u i re s e r i o u s i nve s tm e n t a n d o n g o in g m a inte n a n ce . Pla nt s t ylis t a n d a uth o r H ilto n C a r te r fo u n d a way a ro u n d th i s by t u r n i n g h i s s p i c e r a c k s i nto p ro p a g ati o n ve s s e ls . T h e s l i c k to u c h of th e n e o n s i g n t a ke s th e l eve l of th e d i s p l ay to s e r i o u s l y o n - tre n d . Find a similar custom-made neon sign, price on request, NeonArtShop; find similar spice racks, from £20 each, TheLittleVintageLamp, all Etsy.

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Virgine and Scott’s Aussie beach house takes pale and interesting to another level

Stylist Rikke’s Oslo apartment is pretty in pink, white and other soft shades

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white wash Virgine and Scott have brought a French shabby chic sensibility to their beach house in Sydney, where layered textiles and nature from outside ensure their home has depth and personality Photography / Maree Homer / Bauer Media / Camera Press

Words / Jo Leevers

HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Virgine Batterson, who runs the boutique Mamapapa, her husband Scott, who works in IT, and their children, Kenyon, 20, Ella, 15, and Liam, 11. THE PROPERTY A Seventies beach house north of Sydney, Australia. There is a living room, kitchen-diner, reading room, utility room and two bathrooms downstairs. A sitting room, ďŹ ve bedrooms, a dressing room and bathroom are spread across two mezzanines upstairs.

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The textures of delicate dried flowers and twigs have an irresistible sculptural quality. Virgine suspended a branch, found on a walk, as a permanent feature. Get the look The Brownbuilt lockers are vintage â&#x20AC;&#x201C; try La Redoute for similar. 82 M a y 2 0 1 9 / l i v i n g e t c . c o m

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Virgineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection of handmade ceramics includes plenty of wobbly-rimmed vessels with character. Get the look The portrait of Kenyon is by Michele Aboud. Find similar ceramics at Astier de Villatte.

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The mood in this house is never too earnest. Stencilled numerals run up these stair risers, at the top of which a swan made of gauzy white cotton awaits. Get the look The stencils are from The Society Inc by Sibella Court. Find Tamar Mogendorffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decorative swan at Smallable.

Calico and chalk. Milky and opaline… Virgine loves every version of white under the blazing sun of her Australian home. There is depth in her whitewashed aesthetic, added using varying weights and weaves of fabric and textures such as scratched-up metal and weathered timber. And then there’s the constant presence of nature, which has made its way indoors from the beach and nearby hedgerows. The stark beauty of dried branches and crisp leaves, foraged on long walks, stand out brilliantly against Virgine’s pale backdrops. ‘I love how the passing of time adds texture,’ says Virgine. ‘That can mean paint peeling or metal flaking away. Things that could be perceived as imperfections become significant, creating character.’ The effects of water, wind and sand are all part and parcel of the beach life that Virgine has embraced since moving to Australia from France 18 years ago. After starting out in Sydney, Virgine, her husband Scott and their children, Kenyon, 20, Ella, 15, and Liam, 11, have now settled near the town of Avalon, in the Northern Beaches region. Their Seventies house, originally built as an architect’s home, has proved to be the most natural setting for Virgine’s white-on-white style. But her affinity for the antique linens, vintage furniture and raddled textures essential to her look started long ago. Although her children have been raised on an all-Australian diet of surfing, swimming and generally chilling, Virgine grew up in Lille, one of France’s antiques meccas. ‘The streets of Lille seem very far away now – but I have never lost touch with my roots and French heritage,’ she says. ‘I have always loved brocantes and whenever we go back to Paris, I have to visit Les Puces. But any shop or market that sells vintage clothes or old books is bound to attract my attention, wherever I am.’ This house’s layout seemed particularly well suited to Virgine’s collections, with a mixture of open-plan, high-ceilinged spaces and then plenty of smaller nooks and crannies, including two mezzanines, which present the perfect spots for her objets trouvés. But before she could begin adding these layers of interest, Virgine and Scott took the house back to basics by painting all the walls pure white. Milkier, starker and more variegated versions were added in the form of cotton seat covers, chunky knits and luxuriantly kinked fleeces. Dark-stained timbers, metal lockers with flaking enamel, storage in a grid of wire mesh and concrete flooring in the utility room and kitchen add rougher elements. With three children, plus running clothing and accessories boutique Mamapapa, Virgine tries to keep

the mood at home laid back, the emphasis on enjoying meals together as a family. The personal thread that runs through Virgine’s spaces goes beyond her beach finds and trinkets. For example, striking dual portraits of her sons, taken by Australian photographer Michele Aboud for her Still series, preside over the reading room; one reason why it’s Virgine’s favourite place to hang out. ‘Family is everything to me,’ she says. Finding a balance within a pale scheme sums up Virgine’s nature-infused style approach – so much so that, on occasion, she has felt the need to restore monochrome order to spaces that feel unnaturally garish to her, such as hotel rooms. ‘I’ve been known to do a quick whizz-round when I arrive, hiding all the bad, bright cushions in the wardrobe,’ says Virgine. And then, as at home, calm, balanced order is restored. Check out Mamapapa at mamapapa.com.au

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Virgine keeps her displays spare and uncrowded, so that objets trouvés have space to breathe. Get the look The Farthing has similar wire shelving. Find Vitra’s Eames RAR armchair at The Conran Shop.

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Liam relaxes on an antique daybed outside. The Seventies house was clad in previously dark timber, which Virgine and Scott had painted in a diluted wash of white. Get the look Find rustic garden furniture at The Hoarde.

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‘White is my favourite palette and it extends to almost everything in my home, even my wardrobe’

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Virgine likes to serve up traditional French meals at the family’s long trestle table. Open shelving with a makeshift linen curtain creates utilitarian but chic kitchen storage. Get the look Chloe Jonason Interiors makes bespoke dining chair covers.

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The couple got through countless litres of white paint, coating walls, ceilings and the brick fireplace surround. Plain cotton covers a central ottoman to soften the look. Get the look This is the Ghost sofa by Paola Navone for Gervasoni. Chloe Jonason Interiors makes bespoke slip covers. Lovely & Co has similar rustic wooden stools. l i v i n g e t c . c o m / M a y 2 0 1 9 89

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Virgine’s laundry room is where whites get whiter. Get the look English Salvage sells vintage butler sinks. Fabulous Vintage Finds has a similar French wire basket.

DR ESSING ROOM

Family photos taken by Kenyon and printed in black and white make a cohesive personal display. Get the look The chest of drawers is a vintage find.

HOME TRUTHS Describe your perfect weekend. Breakfast at our boathouse and then the beach with family and friends for a barbecue as the sun goes down. What’s your motto for life? ‘Etre heureux en rendant heureux.’ Find happiness through creating happiness. What skill do you wish you had? I love ceramics, so I want to take a pottery class and fill our home with my own wobbly creations. First major item you bought for your home? An old postal trolley, which I treasure to this day. Book you would give to a friend? Wabi Inspirations by interior designer Axel Vervoordt, which is all about celebrating the Japanese aesthetic. Any Australian culture shocks? The strangest thing is opposite seasons: skiing in August and spending Christmas Day on the beach! Also, I still don’t get all the Aussie slang, which gives my children a good laugh.

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A vintage crib provides useful storage, adding interest with a chippy metallic surface. Further textures come from seagrass baskets and chunky wool cushions. Get the look This is Paola Navone’s Ghost bed for Gervasoni. Nkuku’s Locker Room magazine rack is a match. Find Ay Illuminate’s Z1 pendant at Holloways of Ludlow.

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PA STE L PA LE T TE Stylist Rikke Bye-Sondresen has shaken up the classic Scandi look in her Oslo apartment with soft shades and floral prints mixed in with timeless design pieces Photography / Filippa Tredal / House of Pictures

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Styling / Rikke Bye-Sondresen

Words / Serena Fokschaner

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HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Rikke Bye-Sondresen, an interior designer and stylist, and her husband Torkel, an IT consultant and project manager. THE PROPERTY An apartment in the centre of Oslo, built in 1904. It has an open-plan kitchen/living area, with a balcony overlooking a communal garden, two bedrooms – one of which doubles as an office – and a bathroom.

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‘The apartment has evolved slowly,’ says Rikke. ‘With pieces by favourite Scandinavian designers gathered over the years.’ Get the look The big tray, flowerpot and Bless This House trivet are from Svenskt Tenn. The green marble is by Muuto. The little cup and white marble tray are from Hay. The chopping board is from Ikea.

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At the heart of the flat, Rikke added a traditional Swedish woodburning stove. Get the look This is the Fat-Fat table by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia. The CH445 Wing chair and CH446 footstool are by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn. The EJ 220 sofa is by Erik Jørgensen. The Five pouffe is by Anderssen & Voll for Muuto. Find the Nelson Saucer Bubble pendant by George Nelson for Herman Miller at Nest.co.uk. The floral Lude No 11 artwork is by Isabelle Menin.

Reflecting her leaning towards fresh, painterly hues, Rikke has brought colour and life to her home with an edited collection of decorative objets. Get the look The glass display dome and coasters are from Eske Interiør. The decorative pots and candleholder are from Bond Street Essentials – a shop in Oslo.

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pringtime in Oslo is here. The days are lengthening and the tall trees outside the windows of Rikke Bye-Sondresen’s city apartment are bright with shiny green shoots. ‘We Norwegians are very connected to nature, you know,’ says Rikke. Even in the depths of winter, she tells me, when street lights fade at 9am and dusk falls around 4pm, city dwellers will seize any opportunity to grab skis or snowboards to jump on a bus or a train and hit the slopes, 10 minutes outside the capital city. ‘We just love being outside,’ she says. There’s also an air of the great outdoors to Rikke’s third-floor apartment in the centre of town. ‘Nature is very important to me,’ says Rikke. ‘It’s where I get most of my inspiration; it might be a pink sky at night or an autumnal leaf.’ A palette of hyacinth blues, rose-petal pinks and leaf greens contrast with icing sugar-white cornicing. No two rooms are alike and yet, thanks to the tall, early18th-century ceilings and windows, the two-bedroom flat has an easy flow. For Rikke, an interior designer and stylist who enjoys encouraging her clients to trade the safety of neutrals for colour, it’s a scheme that has evolved over years of tester-pot experimentation. ‘The previous owner was a bachelor; he’d put in a black kitchen and grey tiles,’ says Rikke. ‘All the walls were white. One of the first things I did was to paint the place. Over the years, it has changed. I’ve tried lots of different colours to see what I like the most; the bedroom used to be dark grey, but that didn’t work. So no more grey. I think I’ve now arrived at a palette that feels more me.’ R ik ke, who originally studied set design, bought the place in 2003, lured by its size and setting. From the front, there are views of the nearby park and boutique-lined streets. At the back, a pretty balcony overlooks the communal garden. The floor plan of the apartment, which Rikke now shares with her husband Torkel, needed a clever rethink, though. ‘Over the years, previous owners had subdivided the interior with partition walls to make smaller, darker spaces,’ says Rikke. ‘We’ve taken those down to open up the rooms

and reintroduce the original feeling of light – and height,’ she says. ‘When we’re not communing with nature, Norwegians love to spend time at home with friends. We invest a lot of time and thought into making our homes cosy and sociable.’ Which is one of the reasons why she removed the doors between the kitchen and living room to create a friendly, open-plan living area. ‘It’s transformed the way we use the apartment, for entertaining or just evenings on our own,’ says Rikke. The starting point for the kitchen cabinetry layout was the white wall lamps, designed by Poul Henningsen, which glow above the eight-metre long marble worktops. ‘I was determined to have these lights, which meant there was no space for overhead cupboards,’ says Rikke. The kitchen carcasses are Ikea, but souped up with mint-green doors by Swedish company Superfront. ‘We’ve used their doors throughout the flat, on wardrobes and cupboards, just to make things look a bit different.’ In the living area, Rikke added the ceiling rose and cornicing, made from original moulds. She also installed a traditional Swedish ceramic log burner, which was built ‘brick by brick’ on-site and replaced a dark-green fireplace. Furnishings gathered over the years are by a pick of Rikke’s favourite Scandinavian designers. ‘When I first moved here, I made do with flea-market finds, which I used to paint up,’ she says. ‘Now we can indulge in more expensive pieces… Norwegians have lots of Swedish and Danish design in our homes – but not vice versa,’ Rikke adds with a laugh. A Hans J Wegner Wing chair sits near a Muuto pouffe. There are chairs by Carl Hansen & Søn and vases by House Doctor, and the natural materials and soft colours are offset by the pale flooring, which replaced dark, cherry planks. Rikke has also rolled up her sleeves and perched on a ladder to redecorate the hall several times. Now visitors are greeted by the new Pierre Frey wallpaper, which contrasts with powder-blue walls. Featuring a painterly design of palm trees and pastels, this latest DIY addition is a distillation of everything Rikke loves best: colour, pattern – and nature. See Rikke’s work at rikkesroom.blogg.no

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While the front door is painted in the property’s original turn-of-the-century colour, Rikke added the panelling in the hall – where a feature wallpaper captures her love of nature. Get the look The feature wall is papered in Alexandrie wallpaper in Begonia by Pierre Frey.

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Doors between the living room and kitchen were removed to open up this space. Get the look This is Gubiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Semi pendant. The wall light is by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen. Studio Tolvanen designed the Base table for Muuto. The CH24 Wishbone chairs are by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & SĂ¸n.

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‘ I ’ve a lways b e e n inspire d by th e g re at S c a n din avia n d e sig n e rs . I like th e way th ey co m b in e d sim p l e sh a p e s a n d p at te r ns with j oy f ul co l o u r s’

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In one corner of the kitchen sits an antique table, a family heirloom, positioned to contrast with Andy Warhol’s screen-print. Get the look The cabinet doors are by Superfront.

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Rikke used large-scale tiles for the shower enclosure to create a feeling of space. Get the look The basin unit is by JKE Design.

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An old office space was turned in to the master bedroomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walk-in closet, where high-street wardrobe carcasses were given a new look with bespoke mirrored doors. Get the look This is the Tribeca Franklin chandelier by Menu.

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A partition wall was removed to create this bright bedroom. Get the look The bedside lamp is by Gubi. This button-back headboard is by Ikea.

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HOME TRUTHS Rikke, what is your favourite local shop? I love browsing through the latest finds at Eske Interiør in Oslo. What are you watching at the moment? There are too many shows to choose from, but I’m currently gripped by Ozark on Netflix. Favourite souvenir? I’m so happy with the beautiful ceramics I found at Ahoy Trader on a recent trip to Australia. What’s your idea of a perfect meal? At a local place called Café Laundromat in Oslo; I always order the eggs Benedict. Any plans for a spring getaway? We spent three weeks in Australia earlier this year – the Gold Coast, Byron Bay and Sydney – which was fantastic. Otherwise, I wouldn’t say no to a break in Bali or Marbella. Your go-to paint colour? Green is so calming and fresh and I love all its varying shades. But I also love pink…

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Rikke’s office offers plenty of inspiration. Get the look Find the Lisabo desk at Ikea. The Lektor table light is by Rubn.

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The home office also serves as a cosy guest room for friends and family, complete with its own basin. Get the look The walls are painted in Soft Skin by Jotun. This is Ikea’s Stockholm mirror. The basin is by Duravit.

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simply beautiful

Jewellery designer Ivona Bruun’s Copenhagen apartment has comfort and family life at its core – but it’s still a serene space, full of designer classics and vintage finds Photography ⁄ Line Klein/Living Inside

Words ⁄ Jenny Tucker

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It takes an expert eye to collate vintage furniture with offbeat accessories. Get the look The table is from a flea market. The wooden acorns are from Oliver Gustav Studio. The stool is from Space Copenhagen.

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are stylish and beautiful. Others make you feel like you want to pull up a chair and stay forever. But the real magic occurs when a combination of these factors hits just the right note to create a space that truly embodies the word ‘home’. Jewellery designer Ivona Bruun prides herself on being the instigator of such alchemy. ‘My family is the core of everything to me,’ she admits. ‘Get that right and everything else fits into place. That’s why the home is so important. I want it to be a place where we all feel happy, comfortable and enjoy living. But, of course, it also needs to look amazing.’ She laughs when considering the commitment she feels to her four walls. ‘I love my home so much, it’s often hard to get me out of it. I can spend hours moving furniture around, experimenting with accessories, adding flowers and art. Building a lovely, welcoming home is my absolute passion.’ Ivona has pulled off a stellar job. This Danish apartment oozes charm and personality with its stunning traditional features and enormous rooms, each one adorned with carefully chosen items of beauty. Ivona’s starting point is always a neutral palette, and so it was fortuitous that, when the family moved here four years ago, the apartment had been painted white from end to end. ‘It was the perfect backdrop – lots of space and a blank canvas,’ she says. ‘It didn’t need any major renovations, just our own stamp put on it. I love simplicity and I’ll always prefer a minimalistic style, even in the way I dress. My typical colours of choice are white, black, grey and beige. I’d never opt for brights like yellow, red or orange. My husband is obsessed with art and there are times when I will concede on colour because he wants to introduce something different. He recently bought an amazing turquoise print, which is magnificent.’ It’s Ivona’s ability to merge beautiful period features (the ornate dining room ceiling and herringbone wooden f looring) with vintage accessories, designer classics and contemporary trinkets that adds up to a sense of A* style. Each element has been carefully selected to blend together in a seamless flow of gorgeousness. ‘When I shop for the home,’ she says, ‘I look and I look and then I look some more. If I see something I like, it takes me two days to consider it – I need to really picture in my head how it will work in the room. I’m not what you’d call an “impulse shopper”!’ Ivona loves to scout around markets, keeping an eye out for unusual one-offs, and she raves about the excellence of Copenhagen’s interiors stores. ‘I used to live in New York, and design is great there, but Denmark is the place for really innovative styles.’ When it comes to choosing her favourite spot in the apartment, Ivona returns again to her family values. Although originally from Slovakia, she embraces the Danish penchant for entertaining at home, and it’s not unusual for her to have up to 30 guests around that big dining table. ‘I love to cook from scratch, especially Italian food,’ she says. ‘We invite our friends, and there are always lots of children gathered here. Now that spring has arrived and the days are longer, we might move out to the terrace for drinks. But you’ll generally find me in the kitchen, cooking big pots of food. I am happiest there, preparing the meals and then moving into the dining room to socialise.’ As the weather improves and thoughts turn towards holidays, Ivona and her husband, Ulrich, have a Moroccan road trip planned. ‘There is nothing he enjoys more than driving,’ says Ivona. ‘He is happiest behind the wheel and I am content to be a passenger and enjoy the passing scenery. But, even so, the best part of going away is when it’s time to come back home.’ See Ivona’s jewellery at imjewel.com

HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Ivona Bruun, a jewellery designer and owner of I’m Jewel, her husband, Ulrich Wiwel, an exclusive car dealer, and their two children: Finn, 17, and Sienna, 14. THE PROPERTY An apartment in a traditional building in the Østerbro area of Copenhagen. The property comprises a living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. It also has an outside terrace.

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‘I keep the palette simple and clean to allow the beautiful furnishings to speak for themselves,’ says Ivona. Get the look The brown leather sofa is by Arne Jacobsen. The PK22 chairs, in leather and in wicker, are both by Poul Kjaerholm. The rug is from The Rug Company.

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‘I love to be surrounded by unique design… to create a beautiful and very special environment’

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The stunning period ceiling, huge centrestage dining table, distinctive lighting and head-turning artwork make this a beautiful place for guests to congregate and enjoy Ivona’s home cooking. Even the drinks are served stylishly. Get the look The dining table and chairs are from Space Copenhagen. The glass lamps are from the Neverending Glory Collection at The Conran Shop. The black Egg chair is by Arne Jacobsen. The trolley and mirror are both antique. Try Parlane for a similar pot.

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The choice of colours reflects Ivona’s minimalist style, and evokes a restful space. Get the look LinenMe is a good source for washed linen bedding. The Jieldé Signal table lamp, from Made in Design, is similar.

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The bed, with its gold fabric headboard, was shipped from Ivona’s previous apartment in New York. Get the look For similar bedlinen, try Rockett St George. The side table is from an antiques shop.

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‘I can spend hours styling my home, moving furniture around, experimenting. It brings me a certain level of peace’

HOME TRUTHS What puts a spring in your step? Fresh spring flowers, open balconies and time on our terrace. Your go-to relaxation method? When I go into my head to create my own jewellery designs. Where would you like to be right now? Somewhere with turquoise waters, white sand, no phone connection, fresh fish on the menu and endless conversations in the moonlight. Heels or trainers? I’ll usually choose flats. Trainers are only for when I am going training! Favourite online shop? I don’t generally buy online. I like to see what I buy, feel it, understand it. Then I can imagine if it will work in my home. Your favourite breakfast? Just coffee for me first thing: too many years living in Paris and eating late at night.

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The family love socialising outdoors with friends here. Ivona added vintage furniture, comfy cushions and potted plants to create a welcoming spot. Get the look The metal chairs are from an antiques shop. For similar plant pots, try John Lewis & Partners. For classic cushions, try Toast.

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HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Interior designer Natasha Freeman and her husband Keren Mitchell, a property developer, who jointly run design and build studio Freeman & Whitehouse, and their children, Taisie, six, Zachary, four, and six-month-old Clementine. THE PROPERTY A late-19th-century terraced house in west London, comprising a living room, kitchen-diner, utility room and courtyard garden on the ground floor. There is a double-aspect children’s bedroom/playroom and adjoining bathroom on the first floor, and a master suite above, with access to a roof terrace.

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‘Although the house wasn’t in a terrible state, the renovations were about making the most of the space and light,’ says Natasha. ‘In this room, we lowered the floor in order to add to the ceiling height.’ Get the look The vintage chairs are by Finn Juhl – try Skandium for similar. This is a Designers Guild sofa. For matching wood ﬂooring, visit The New & Reclaimed Flooring Company. Go to Freeman & Whitehouse for a bespoke bookcase like this.

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nly two walls in the house were untouched by a hammer,’ says Natasha Freeman, referring to the exhilarating sweep of open-plan spaces that greet the eye when entering her remodelled home. ‘We like taking down walls!’ Hidden behind the period façade of a west London terrace, interlinking rooms dressed in soft tonal palettes, tactile textures and smart mid-century pieces are highly individualistic yet wonderfully complementary, giving this quintessential English setting more than a hint of embracing Scandi hygge. But to achieve it all, Natasha and her husband, Keren Mitchell, had to rip the house apart, almost from top to bottom. ‘It wasn’t in a terrible state, but the rooms were pokey, with low ceilings and an unattractive extension located at the rear,’ Natasha recalls. ‘We also had a growing family to consider and we wanted to create as much space as possible for the children to be able to run around and play.’ Expertise was key, with Natasha and Keren drawing on a wealth of knowledge in property and interior design. ‘Both of our parents are in the property industry, so we’d been on sites since we were knee-high,’ says Natasha. ‘Plus, my mother has the best eye of anyone I know and an amazing flair for design.’ In addition, Natasha and Keren are extremely entrepreneurial: their first joint foray into business was with a stall at Portobello Road Market selling scarves and jewellery, which they had designed in India while still students. After graduating, they co-founded an online recruitment company, with Natasha handling all the branding and marketing. She subsequently got into property development, buying, renovating and then moving on. Having sold the recruitment business, Natasha and Keren set up in interior design and property development together and have been growing both the client and private sides of the establishment ever since. With a skilled team of craftspeople in place, the couple turned their attention to reconfiguring their own house. ‘I love space

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planning and reconfiguring rooms, so I got stuck into that while Keren managed the builders,’ says Natasha. ‘We consulted with our architect and structural engineer on the planning and kitchen extension build before designing all of the fitted furniture, from the storage through to the kitchen.’ As an example of Natasha’s meticulous approach, one need look no further than the stylish bookcase in the living room, that runs a length of seven metres. ‘I must have drawn this bookshelf more than 100 times before I was finally happy with it,’ she says. ‘It was designed around objects I love and have collected over the years; some bought in auctions, others found online and many brought back from our travels. There’s the beautiful singing birdcage that was left to me by my grandmother; the Ettore Sottsass vases; the Tracey Emin Birds poster; the surf-inspired collages made by close friend Thibault Sandret…’ Such bespoke touches abound throughout this family home, from the gorgeous kitchen cabinetry to the gable-topped model houses in the children’s bedroom, which artfully conceal indiv idual wardrobes. ‘ We’re going to have to get a new one made for Clementine at some point,’ says Natasha. ‘I’m thinking of painting that one a soft green.’ One or two ideas, though, have had to be reworked. ‘The master bathroom’s double shower was originally conceived as a wet room,’ says Natasha, ‘but with the kids, we ended up having water everywhere! In due course, we decided to add the shower screen to prevent any slipping children.’ So, what’s next for this clever and industrious couple? ‘We plan to install a small kitchen up on the roof terrace, for when we entertain in the summer,’ says Natasha. ‘In the meantime, we’re finishing a stunning apartment in Notting Hill that will come to market shortly, starting work on a flat in Knightsbridge, completing the design and build of a Grade II-listed house in Camden and redesigning a jeweller y store on Sloane Street. Busy times ahead!’ To see more of Natasha and Keren’s interior design and property development portfolio, visit freemanandwhitehouse.com

Custom-built to contain her collectables, Natasha’s bookcase exemplifies her eye for detail. Get the look Go to Freeman & Whitehouse for similar bespoke cabinetry. Tracey Emin’s Birds print was commissioned for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Find Adam Bridgland’s Darling This Holiday Will Solve All Our Problems artwork at Rise Art. For ceramics like these, try The Conran Shop.

HOME TRUTHS Natasha, if you could time-travel, where would you go? The late Fifties, not only for the mid-century furniture design, but I am fascinated by those integral years that ultimately kicked off the tumultuous Sixties. Favourite movie to rewatch? Anything by Wes Anderson. Your desert island would need…? Maybe a surfboard, so I could get better at surfing. But I think I would go mad without paper and pens. What can’t you live without? My family and my oldest friends, who make me laugh and keep me sane! What do you do the moment you wake up? Our three little ones usually make their way into our bed before the mad rush to school and work begins. It’s my favourite time of day; we laugh a lot and everyone starts the day happy. Who would you love to hang out with? I’d love to go to one of Andy Warhol’s parties in the Sixties.

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‘We carved out the courtyard when we replaced the original extension,’ says Natasha. ‘It’s only a very small space, but the blackboard is fun for the kids and in the summer, we hang a hammock out there too.’ Get the look For a similar tiled blackboard wall, go to Freeman & Whitehouse.

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‘I’ve been collecting the spoons in the frame for 15 years,’ says Natasha. ‘Then the kids and I dipped them in paint – mostly in my favourite Farrow & Ball hues.’ Floating shelves located above the worktop help accentuate the height of the new extension. Get the look The kitchen extension was designed and built by Natasha and Keren. The cabinetry is painted in BTWN Dog & Wolf architects eggshell, by Paint & Paper Library. Find Adam Bridgland’s This City is Pretty When Leaving on a Plane artwork at Rise Art.

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‘Because the neighbouring property overlooks our house, we had to change the plans for the extension quite a few times, which was fair enough,’ says Natasha, ‘but we’re delighted with the result.’ Get the look The walls are painted in Farrow & Ball’s Strong White estate emulsion. For similar ﬂooring, try The New & Reclaimed Flooring Company. Pamono has vintage dining tables like this.

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A light, delicate palette is perked up by pretty pastel shades. Get the look Visit The Linen Works for comparable bedding.

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Smart storage and a creative use of space are key components of Natashaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interior style. Get the look The Corian basin is by Freeman & Whitehouse. The bath, shower ďŹ ttings and brassware are all from Edwins Bathrooms. The Chanel mirror is from Portobello Road.

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‘When we moved in, we didn’t have the baby, but I wanted all the children to be in one big room eventually, so that they learn to share,’ says Natasha. Get the look This is the Stars wallpaper by Cole & Son. The house children’s wardrobe was made by Freeman & Whitehouse. Find a similar bed at Ikea. The floorboards are painted in Cornforth White modern emulsion by Farrow & Ball.

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LOUNGE AROUND With 150 years of trading under its belt, luxury British upholstery brand Parker Knoll knows a thing or two about heritage style… CLOCKWISE FROM THIS PICTURE Add a pop of soft colour with the Hoxton Grand sofa in Bracklyn Blush, from £1,826, and the Shoreditch chair in Bracklyn Blush and Charlotte Blush, from £972; to celebrate its 150th birthday, Parker Knoll has taken to the archives

hances are you know at least one person who owns a Parker Knoll sofa or armchair. They’re likely to have had it for years, too, thanks to the expertise that goes into each and every design, ensuring that the sofas and chairs not only look great and feel sumptuous, but stand the all-important test of time. Having been taught the trade by his father, Frederick Parker founded the company in 1869. He set up shop in London, where he produced well-crafted, quality designs with elegant proportions and supreme luxury at the fore – founding principles that remain at the heart of Parker Knoll today. A family man through and through, Frederick passed his skills on to his two sons, who went on to meet and collaborate with Willi Knoll in the 1920s. Knoll’s coiled-wire spring revolutionised comfort and is still the technique

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used in designs to this day. All of the sofas and armchairs are now handmade in Nottinghamshire. Alongside traditional furniture-making methods, the team has developed innovative construction techniques to deliver unprecedented levels of comfort and support, as well as stylish aesthetics. The brand’s core ranges combine classic heritage style with refined contemporary twists: the Maison collection offers a mix of bold floral prints and geometric waves on deep-seated sofas, while the Lifestyle collection boasts sleek modern shapes, and the Classic collection offers a sophisticated spin on traditional country style. Parker Knoll’s latest range, Collection 150, shown above and launched in celebration of its 150th birthday, was inspired by the recently restored Frederick Parker archive and takes influences from the 1920s and 1930s for a chic Art Deco feel. Check it out in stores and at parkerknoll.co.uk.

To browse the full collection of sofas, chairs and footstools available at Parker Knoll and to find your local retailer, visit parkerknoll. co.uk. Find inspiration on Instagram @parkerknoll.

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Pretty pastels, satin-finish brass and asymmetric shapes mean Ex.t’s Nouveau collection is endlessly easy on the eye. Yet that’s not to say practicality has been forgotten – check out the generously sized shelf areas on the vanities for stashing beauty products, while the slim metal elements double as towel rails. Blush pink basin, £858; cabinet with marble side shelf, £1,597; mirror with brass shelf, £963; brass wall-mounted tap, £896, all Bernhardt & Vella for Ex.t (westonebathrooms.com)

[Small surprises ] These colourful little numbers by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez for Italian firm Fantini are new at CP Hart’s expansive Waterloo showroom. We think they’d make gorgeous paperweights, but they are actually mixer tap handles designed to sit alongside sculptured chrome spouts. NICE mixer tap handles, £139 each (fantini.it; cphart.co.uk)

KEEP IT PROFESSIONAL A good craftsperson never blames their tools, yet a home-cooked meal is unlikely to rival anything whipped up in a restaurant. Invest in the Mia kitchen range from Scavolini and things could be different. Designed with Italian chef Carlo Cracco, it has kit worthy of any top cook, from keep-warm lamps to pull-out units with integrated chopping boards and cut-outs for peelings. Ergonomic design at its best. Mia kitchen, from £15,000, Scavolini (scavolini.com)

ORDERLY FORM If you thought larders were the stuff of county piles and always came in neutral-hued Shaker styles, take a look at Poliform’s Phoenix kitchen. The tall larder units feature retractable doors, shelves in embossed lacquered carbone and black elm back panels – and they’re completely devoid of handles to bring a contemporary update to kitchen storage. Phoenix kitchen, from £38,000 (poliformuk.com) WORDS AND RESEARCH ⁄ Maudie Manton

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[ Clean sweep ] Expecting guests on Saturday but loathe spending Friday tidying up? The Kobold VR300 vacuum is the next step in robot-tech, promising floor cleaning controlled via an app. Just programme its route, outline no-go zones and watch as it automatically heads back to its dock for charging. £949, Vorwerk (kobold.vorwerk.co.uk)

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Wooden floors might be the default for high-end interiors, yet attach a big-star name like Michele De Lucchi (founding member of the Memphis group) and suddenly your parquet is a cut above. The standout feature of his Medoc design for Listone Giordano is an unusual laying pattern created with trapezoidal-shaped planks, each made using sustainable Fontaines oak. Medoc (Natural Genius collection by Listone Giordano), price on application, Michele De Lucchi for Listone Giordano at Tutto Parquet (tuttoparquet.co.uk)

SCREEN TIME Could a rise in smart screens herald the end of the traditional TV-in-the-corner concept? If you are streaming through Amazon Prime Video or other media apps, just place Lenovo’s latest tablet, with 10-inch full-HD screen and ultraclear audio, in its included dock to enter ‘show mode’. Lenovo Smart Tab P10, £249.99 (lenovo.com)

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Creative cabinetry can be the unsung hero of a room (those media units don’t disguise themselves, you know), and we consider the joinery offered by Charlotte Crosland Interiors some of the best in the biz. Whip out your little black book, then, at the newsthe firm now has a bespoke joinery service – it’s available in London only, with larger projects considered nationwide.(croslandbespoke.com)

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HOME WORKS Working from home should be a stylish affair – whether you’re doing admin in an alcove or creating from a dedicated study

HIDE AND SEEK Transforming a recess into a usable workspace is a great and relatively easy way to use dead space. To blend the desk and shelving into the background, stick to the same colour used on the walls. Then choose trays, pen pots and organisers that complement the aesthetic of your space. Avoid the obvious fast-fashion stationery: ‘Generic office accessories can be uninspiring and clash with home decor,’ says Paul Fishpool of Rigby & Rigby.

Project details A bold hit of blue from the Film, Television & Theatre collection by Mylands brings a surprising twist to this kitchendiner belonging to Jordan Cluroe and Russell Whitehead of 2LG Studio. The outside of the cupboards has been painted in Threadneedle, a subtle pink (also from Mylands) that helps heighten the impact of the blue. ‘We love a “reveal moment” in our interiors — surprise keeps a space alive and exciting,’ says Jordan. ‘Opening the doors to our home office provides a little moment of joy at the beginning of every working day. A home office should be a place that fills you with good energy and inspires you at work.’ A similar office with concealed doors and storage costs between £3,000 and £5,000.

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DECORATIVE DISPLAY Adding art to the walls of your home office doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to cost a fortune â&#x20AC;&#x201C; auction houses and even boot sales can be an excellent source of bargains. Throw these into the mix with more expensive pieces and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll create a fabulous gallery feel. Using colour, a theme or even the style of your frames will then help to tie the works of art together.

Project details Art puts a playful spin on the walls of this home office belonging to interior designer Tiffany Duggan of Studio Duggan. Balance and symmetry are the secret to creating a similarly successful gallery wall. Start by cutting newspaper to the size of each piece of art, then use masking tape to stick the newspaper cuttings to the wall, before moving them around until you achieve the look you want. Everything in this room works hard for its owner, providing a practical creative space as well as storage. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The form and function of furniture is essential when planning your home office,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says Roselind Wilson of Roselind Wilson Design. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;From a functional point of view, consider the desk size, shape, material and how much integrated storage it has. The same applies when choosing an office chair. Think about the design and layout of the space â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for example, castors on wood floors or carpets, swivel capability and the space to do so.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tiffany sourced the Onegin desk from Julian Chichester and the vintage desk chair from Jensen & Ballantine. The articulated wall light is from Felix Lighting Specialists.

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LIGHT IT UP ‘Good lighting is essential to achieving productivity in a home office and sets the tone and mood of the room,’ says Rosalind Wilson of Roselind Wilson Design. ‘The primary level of light (ambient lighting) should provide a comfortable level of brightness depending on the size of the room and should take into account natural light from windows and doors. To ensure a good distribution of light use a central pendant or spotlights, making sure they provide excellent illumination and no glare.’

Project details The monocled cat that hangs above the desk leaves little doubt that this studio belongs to artist Rory Dobner. The core palette of jet black and crisp white makes a great background for dabs of colour (cue the Union Jack flag draped casually in the corner). A desk lamp – or two! – is an absolute must, mounted on the wall to maximise desk space. Find the Jielde Signal two-arm adjustable wall light at Holloways of Ludlow from £205.

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HALLWAY HERO The dream home office has ample storage, a desk tailored to our needs and space on the walls for whatever inspires us. Sadly, the reality is that plenty of us don’t have room for a separate office at all. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to squeeze a small office into a busy home. ‘You can fit a desk and chair in the smallest of nooks, such as under the staircase, in an alcove or on a landing. You can even re-purpose the garden shed as an office,’ says Holly Canham of Canham & Hart. ‘Another option is to buy a bureau that can double up as storage.’

Project details What this home office lacks in space it makes up for in style. Eero Saarinen’s iconic Tulip chair is the star, holding its own against brooding green walls (try Farrow & Ball’s Studio Green estate emulsion, £46.50 for 2.5L). If an average-sized desk doesn’t fit, copy these homeowners and commission a slim design, or use a console table. ‘Lighting is extremely important because we tend to work later into the evening if we have a home office,’ says Kia Stamford of Kia Designs. ‘You may want to think about a lamp that can dim, slowly adjusting the lighting within the office space.’ For a similar table lamp, try the Kaiser Idell by Republic of Fritz Hansen (£460 at Clippings).

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UP ON THE WALL Wallpaper can make a wonderful backdrop for a working space. First, decide what sort of mood you want to create, then stick large samples of your favourite options to the wall to see how they look at different times of the day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; morning, noon and night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; when light levels will differ.

Project details A masterclass in bold colour, HermÃ¨s Afternoon wallpaper, Â£870 a panel, was chosen to do the talking in this striking home office. White woodwork would have muted the impact of the wallpaper, but here the owner decided to dial up the drama with a thick band of Cobalt 50 perfect water-based eggshell, Â£59 for 2.5L, Designers Guild. In another interesting twist on a straightforward paint job, the door has been painted a lighter shade of blue that takes its cue from a colour in the wallpaper (Delft Tile 53 perfect water-based eggshell, Â£59 for 2.5L, Designers Guild). BoConceptâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cupertino desk, Â£1,499, could easily be overlooked in favour of the riot of colour, but Blu Dotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Real Good chair in Black helps to give it presence, Â£179, Healâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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MIX AND MATCH Focus the mind with a less-is-more approach to your home office. Think neutral colours, honest materials and a clutter-free floor. Finally – to stop the space feeling cold and impersonal – add a dash of personality. ‘Perhaps there’s room for a lovely reading chair (whether a battered leather antique or fabric-covered occasional design), a flower-filled vase, a rug, interesting objects and artwork,’ suggests Clare Gaskin of Clare Gaskin Interiors. ‘Don’t only use office-related items; think outside the box.’

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Project details Custom-grooved MDF painted in Farrow & Ball’s Setting Plaster blends seamlessly with the raw plaster on the walls of this home office by Imperfect Interiors to make it feel bigger. Polished concrete has been chosen for the floor, while a vintage canvas and leather Ikea lounge chair encourages impromptu breaks. ‘Propping rather than hanging mood boards and art allows you to rearrange them according to what you’re working on without damaging walls,’ says Beth Dadswell of Imperfect Interiors. Expect to spend from £2,000 for something similar.

SLIDE ON IN Master the art of discretion with a sleek sliding door that hides your home office when the working day is done. What’s more, the door won’t swing out into the room when open, which scores well in the space-saving stakes.

Project details Take inspiration from these homeowners and choose a desk that incorporates storage alongside smart boxes to stash stuff you don’t want on show. If you can’t find one to fit your space, consider going bespoke. Given the amount of time you’ll spend sitting in your office chair, find one that delivers on comfort as well as good looks. ‘I prefer a chair upholstered in a tactile fabric as opposed to leather,’ says interior designer Natalia Miyar. This one is covered in Perluna 759/13, £119m at Fifi de Lyon. The desk and sliding door were designed by Roselind Wilson. l i v i n g e t c . c o m / M a y 2 0 1 9 131

STACK ’EM HIGH Fortunately, the sky (or rather the ceiling) is the limit when it comes to squeezing in storage. ‘People often don’t use wall space to its full potential,’ says Kia Stamford of Kia Designs. Floor-to-ceiling shelving is the solution here; just be sure to invest in a ladder to use the full height. ‘A ladder also adds a unique design feature,’ says Roselind Wilson of Roselind Wilson Design.

Project details These floor-to-ceiling shelves, which belong to chef Yotam Ottolenghi, are packed full of favourite reads. They’re also home to an old typewriter, which adds a dash of playful charm, while an animal-skin rug counteracts the crisp white walls and floorboards. (Try the brown and white cowhide rug, £265, from Graham and Green.) ‘A good office chair still falls

under “ugly design” for me,’ says Lisa Mettis of Born + Bred Studio. ‘If you don’t have specific ergonomic requirements, just treat yourself to a chair you love. After all, you’re going to sit on it every day and create your best work – right?’ Steal Yotam’s style with West Elm’s Cooper tan leather office chair, which has a similar mid-century feel to the one here, £599 at John Lewis.

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FITTING IN A useful option if you have children to keep an eye on, an office alcove can be created in any room by fitting a pillar. This also lets you mentally leave your work in one corner by blocking it slightly from view when you’re relaxing.

Project details Wood up the style stakes in this home office, which sits snugly in a corner of a family living room; wall panelling (try Havwoods for similar) with

a strong vertical grain helps make the small space look bigger. A lighter wood for the floor laid in a chevron pattern proves to be the perfect companion as the two shades don’t visually fight each other. To make every square inch count, a series of shelves has been built into the workspace alcove. Home to a carefully curated arrangement of books (cue a mix of horizontal and vertical lines), they also house a handful of houseplants pepped up by bronze pots.

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BRIGHT AND LIGHT Make sure everything on your desk has a function, or within a few months it’ll just feel like clutter. ‘We all love something beautiful, but if you’re not using it then it doesn’t belong on your desk,’ adds Kia Stamford of Kia Designs.

Project details The white wooden cladding in this snug workspace creates a strong Scandinavian vibe. The built-in desk and shelf are also white, so they blend in seamlessly. An insect print (try Graham and Green) is one of the few concessions to colour. Positioned by the window, the desk not only catches the best of the day’s light, but it also provides inspiring views. ‘If the outlook is a little distracting, I often use a soft sheer blind that allows the daylight in without giving any glare,’ says Claire Gaskin of Clare Gaskin Interiors. ‘I then dress the window with a Roman blind or even curtains to bring in colour and pattern.’ Want to create a more architectural look? Shutters look smart from inside as well as outside. Contact Boldline Construction for similar carpentry.

COLOUR BLOCK If your find colour overwhelming, then a home office is the ideal place to start building confidence. It’s smaller and more personal than the kitchen or living room, so you can afford to push your creative boundaries here. As a good rule of thumb for editing your shade choices down, note that north-facing rooms get less sunlight, so your best bet is a warm tone to counteract the cool light. In south-facing rooms that bask in sun for most of the day you can get away with cooler shades.

Project details Removing the doors from this cupboard and painting the interior in Farrow & Ball’s St Giles Blue estate eggshell (£62 for 2.5L) zones the new study area within this open-plan space. Taking the ceiling colour down onto the cupboards makes the lofty ceiling feel lower and creates a cosier environment. ‘If you’re using colour for the first time, start small and try introducing it in areas such as the interior of a cupboard, the recess of a window or the back of a door – this is an easy way to create impact without investing on every wall,’ advises Charlotte Cosby, head of creative at Farrow & Ball. ‘Once your confidence grows, it’ll feel more natural to start using more colour in larger areas,’ she continues. ‘When using several colours at once, start with no more than three choices and put the most prominent one in the area you want the eye to be drawn to.’ Here, the cupboard doors are painted in Farrow & Ball’s Brassica estate eggshell (£62 for 2.5L). 134 M a y 2 0 1 9 / l i v i n g e t c . c o m

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SPACE SAVVY Often a dumping ground for household paraphernalia, the area under the stairs can be a snug spot to get paperwork done. To make the most of the space, ask a carpenter to create a desk tailored to your needs.

Project details The office in this Brooklyn home sits neatly under the stairs and doubles as a place for guests to crash (a futon

mattress lives in the cabinet below the desktop). The desk, in walnut and maple, is integrated into the walnut vertical supports. Its worktop also acts as a space to drop keys as you enter the apartment. ‘We chose to use a lot of wood to bring more warmth to this modern space,’ explains Sarah Zames of General Assembly. Black Oak Builders can create similar in solid timber for around £3,500, including fitting.

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IN THE DETAILS Parquet ï¬&#x201A;ooring and marble, copper and wood accents soften the strong lines of this open-plan layout Photography / Darren Chung

Words / Linda Clayton

Room with a view: the wall of glazing blurs the division between inside and out

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INSIDE STORY THE PROPERTY A detached Thirties house in Barnes, southwest London. THE PROJECT Owners Jacey and Jules Topham bought the house with a view to extending as they wanted to create a relaxed, open-plan kitchen-diner/living space for family life with their four young daughters. THE DESIGNER Amy Chan at Kitchen Architecture. KITCHEN SIZE 5.8x5.8m. DESIGN BRIEF ‘Jacey had thought a lot about the finishes and overall feel of the space before starting the project,’ says Amy. ‘Her ideas ran along the lines of industrial, although she wanted the pared-back space to also feel homely. The flooring was a major influence – Jacey chose it before she met us and wanted to bring oak into the cabinetry to create a link. We were mindful of the view as you enter the room, from opposite the island unit and from the kitchen and breakfast bar to the dining area and garden beyond,’ Amy adds. FURNITURE The island worktop is 10mm-thick graphite laminate, which gives a modern modular look, enhanced by drawers that run to the floor at the front of the island in favour of a more traditional plinth base. Setting the bar at an angle helps to break the flat runs of cabinetry and creates a natural division between the cooking and dining spaces. SURFACES As Jacey wanted a marble-effect surface rather than real stone in the same matt finish as the cabinetry, Amy opted for a Neolith Estatuario sintered porcelain worktop. This material is virtually bulletproof, so is a good choice with four children in the house. ‘As it comes in wide slabs, we were able to slice one piece lengthways and run it up the wall, so the veining follows through neatly,’ says Amy. APPLIANCES ‘We chose appliances by Miele and Gaggenau, which are great quality and have the right modern look for the space,’ says Amy. ‘For A rear extension created room for a three metre-long island unit offset by an oak breakfast bar

the integrated appliances, we opted for Siemens, another very good brand that will last. People can get a bit obsessed about hiding the extraction above island units, but a simple steel hood such as this one does a great job and is barely noticeable. We install island hoods 180cm off the floor so that they won’t obstruct the view.’ STYLE TAKEAWAY Accents of copper create pockets of warmth and character. ‘The copper taps we came across were very expensive, so we sent a chrome tap to our specialist finish company to be plated for a fraction of the price,’ says Amy. Metallic tones are also picked up in the pendant lights and accessories. ‘We’re beginning to think of the marble, grey, copper look as a timeless style rather than a fleeting trend,’ says Amy. ‘This kitchen isn’t going to date any time soon.’

This simple tap by Blanco has been given a specialist copper finish to add warmth

[ Where to buy ] B3 kitchen *inFurniture Kaolin and Graphite, from £35,000, Bulthaup at Kitchen Architecture. Slide dining table in Oak Mist, £2,300, Odesi. DSW chairs, £370 each, Charles and Ray Eames at The Conran Shop. Weathered oak counter stools, £180 each, Cox & Cox.

Appliances H6260BP *single oven; H6200BM combination microwave, both £1,499; and ESW6214 warming drawer, £899, all Miele; integrated dishwasher, £549; and induction hob, £669, both Siemens, all at John Lewis & Partners. LF98BC540B island hood, £923.79, Siemens at Ruislip Appliances.

Sinks & taps Kubus KBX *110-55 sink, on the island, £448, Franke. The Ghroe single-bowl undermounted sink, £210, Wayfair, is similar to the one on the counter. Linus-S copperplated tap, against the wall, £665, Blanco at Kitchen Architecture. Fusion Square boiling water tap, on the island unit, from £1,240, Quooker.

Surfaces Graphite *10mm-thick laminate island worktop, from £500sq m, Kitchen Architecture. Neolith Estatuario 12mmthick sintered porcelain worktop and splashback, from £710sq m, TheSize. Walls painted in Wevet estate emulsion, £46.50 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. /DUJH KHUULQJERQH ÁRRULQJ in Blonde Oak, £66sq m, Stone & Wood Gallery.

Accessories Satori *pendant light, above the dining table, £522, Odesi. Wilma ceiling lights, £65 each, Habitat, are similar to those above the island.

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GLOBE PENDANTS

Orb-shaped beauties to bring sparkle to kitchen islands

Rift, £370, Bert Frank

Pelote, £227, Patrick Zulauf at Ligne Roset

Electrum Kinetic, £1,095, Jonathan Adler

Vintage Czechoslovakian, £390, Skinflint

Emerson, £70, Debenhams

Fulbourn in Dusky Pink, £147, Jim Lawrence

Umbra in Smoke Grey with Blue disc, £936, Hector Finch

Large oval in Grey, £155, Cox & Cox

Celestial, £1,072, Arteriors

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CASE STUDY / BATHROOM

DRESSED TO IMPRESS This bedroom-turned-bathroom makes a grand style statement, but also has relaxation sussed Photography / Simon Herrema

Words / Linda Clayton

Luxurious fittings and Art Deco-inspired lighting met the owners’ request for ‘vintage Hollywood-style glamour’

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DE SIGN / PROJECT The precise width of the shower was determined by the two beautifully bookmatched Arabescato Corchia marble panels BELOW A traditional marble-lined vanity unit and elegant accessories strike a glamorous note

INSIDE STORY THE PROPERTY A seven-bedroom Grade I-listed Georgian hall house in Lancashire. THE PROJECT A bedroom was transformed into a showpiece master bathroom without permanently altering any original features. BATHROOM SIZE 5x5m. THE DESIGNER Kim Warburton of KW Interiors. DESIGN BRIEF The owners of this historic stately home wanted a timeless and elegant bathroom to suit the property’s Georgian proportions. They had patiently waited several years for the house to come back on the market, after losing a previous attempt to buy it. ‘By the time they got the keys, the property had fallen into disrepair,’ says interior designer Kim Warburton, who worked alongside Mason Gillibrand Architects on the three-year restoration. ‘English Heritage stipulates that all alterations should be totally reversible, with minimal damage to the existing fabric of the building. In this bathroom, extra care was needed to protect the delicate plastered ceiling of the room below.’ LAYOUT In transforming this space from bedroom to bathroom, the bath and shower were positioned together nearest the windows that offered the best views. This also confined the new plumbing to one area and reduced disruption. An island unit with a combination of painted and walnut finishes was put in to separate the dressing and bathing zones. Storage is split to house towels and toiletries on one side, with drawers for clothing on the other. SURFACES Arabescato Corchia marble was chosen for its timeless elegance and the availability of large-format slabs that minimise the number of fixings to the wall. The bathing area was raised to conceal the plumbing and also a steel support that helps protect the ceiling

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below from the weight of the stone and fittings. ‘The owners like the softness of carpet in bathrooms, but is was also used here as it responds to the “total reversibility” edict. Carpet is much easier to remove than tiles,’ says Kim. FITTINGS ‘We chose a range of fittings from Drummonds as they are slightly oversized, so work particularly well with the grand proportions of the space,’ say Kim. ACCESSORIES Bold accent colours, supplied by framed prints of emerald-green succulents, were introduced to lift the otherwise pale palette. ‘Pillar wall lights lend an Art-Deco touch that suits the ambience of the room,’ says Kim. STYLE TAKEAWAY An original ﬁreplace and a redundant doorway were concealed behind false panelling. ‘It wasn’t an easy decision to hide these, but paring back provided a calmer space and left more room for the built-in dressing area that the clients requested,’ explains Kim.

[ Where to buy ] Fittings The Tamar cast-iron * bath, from £3,510; The Mull Classic bath taps and H stand, £2,664; single Lowther vanity basin, £4,020; The Coll basin mixer, £1,170; Carron shower with wall arm and rose, £3,024; 4-bar wall-mounted towel rail, from £2382, is similar; all Drummonds.

Surfaces Arabescato Corchia * marble, price on application, The

Surface Collection. Panelling in Pearl Colour Mid 168 eggshell, £64 for 2.5L, Little Greene. Natural Weave hexagon carpet, £101sq m, Jacaranda Carpets.

Accessories Oval tilt mirror, £828, Drummonds. Succulents framed prints, £563 each, Trowbridge Gallery. Narrow pillar wall lights, £469 each, Original BTC.

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WHITE BATHS

Sleek and simple equals bathing bliss

Vasca Vieques with teak shelf and backrest, £7,095, Agape at Tanini Home

Luxe, £1,595, Lusso Stone

Beck, £1,519, Bathstore

Mistley, £1,204, Ripples

Niederbronn, £7,200, Catchpole & Rye

Ribbon, £5,520, Ex.t at West One Bathrooms

Beaumont, £599, The Bath Co at Victoria Plum

Portman with marble or limestone top, from £4,740, Porter Bathroom

Stand, £6,645.24, Ex.t at CP Hart

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Works in progress in the Pinch studio; Emil dresser, £7,250; Russell and Oona outside their London shop, which opened in 2017

PINCH

The couple behind the award-winning design studio on pared-back style and their love of craftsmanship

PHOTOGRAPHY (STUDIO) STACEY HATFIELD; (EMIL DRESSER AND PORTRAIT) JENNY LEWIS

ith their renowned eye for simple and beautifully crafted furniture, it’s fitting that Russell Pinch and Oona Bannon, the creative forces behind Pinch, launched their business 15 years ago from around their kitchen table. Today, Pinch is celebrated for its pared-back pieces – from tables and chairs to sideboards and lighting – that ooze understated elegance and showcase the pair’s passion for craft. The studio now has stockists from Sydney to San Francisco, an exclusive collaboration with Heal’s and its own store, opened two years ago, near London’s smart Pimlico Road design destination. Here, Russell and Oona discuss their inspirations and creating furniture that will stand the test of time...

WORDS ⁄ Fiona McCarthy

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What drew you to working in design? R: I worked as Sir Terence Conran’s design assistant after graduating from Ravensbourne College of Design. It was a baptism of fire, learning to transform sketches into final pieces. O: I’d worked in TV production before joining The Nest, a brand design agency Russell co-founded in 1999, before we decided to launch on our own. How did Pinch come about? R: I wanted to return to designing furniture, so we sat down and mapped out how we could balance work and home life so both felt fulfilled, happy and meaningful. We wanted to be our own boss and work with people whose skills we respected. O: After launching, our home became a workshop, studio and showroom. We were designing for ourselves according to how we wanted to live. Explain the Pinch ethos… O: Each piece must meet three criteria: to be a simple but strong, definable shape; have a beautiful materiality; and be expertly made. We want each piece to feel poised and elegant but comfortable and effortless to use. What is your design process? R: I design everything with my hands first, sculpting and fashioning pieces out of balsa wood into miniature models, before we work with the makers on refining it back just enough to allow for our handwriting but without it feeling too sleek. O: With no money when we first started to mass

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produce, each piece was made to order by great craftspeople. It formed the way we still work today.

What are your greatest inspirations? R: The pared-back, architectural rigour in our designs echoes the clean, simple lines of American Shaker and Scandi modernism, a Britishness in proportion and quiet timelessness, a warmth and humanity inspired by Arts and Crafts and a colour palette inspired by the changing seasons. Why is handcraftsmanship so important to you? O: It gives each piece a sense of the designer’s eye and the maker’s hand – we love working with people who are nuts about what they do and invest that emotional connection into what they make. R: It’s how we’ve ended up working with the tree surgeon who makes our Twig side tables and the milliner who makes our Anders pendant light (its shape is inspired by a 1950s Lanvin dress). Do you have a favourite material? O: Wood is core – favourites include oak, walnut, Douglas fir and cherry. We also love beautifully textured velvet, soft leather and ceramics, like our Flare bone-china collection for 1882 Ltd. R: Our Nim coffee table, first sculpted in clay, is cast from Jesmonite; recently we also produced it coated in bronze. What makes a great piece of furniture? O: Something made to last – something you, and hopefully your children, will have all your lives –

PHOTOGRAPHY JAMES MERRELL

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE Nim table in hand-finished cast Jesmonite, £7,750, and Anders banana-fibre lampshade, £1,295; Imo bench, from £955, Clyde side table, from £695, Avery armchair, from £680, and Achilles dining table, from £4,250; Goddard sofa, £4,220 without fabric; colour ideas at play in the Pinch studio; Lana dressing table in walnut, £5,775; Float table, £795

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but even though it’s a classic piece, it can be finished in something fun like a raspberry gloss.

What makes a Pinch piece special? O: We’ve coined our collection ‘concrete to country’ because each piece changes personality depending on its use. For example, one of our wooden cabinets might help a Bauhaus-style apartment feel warmer, or the fine lines of our Avery table and chairs work as easily in a modern space as a Tudor cottage. Do you have a favourite colour palette? O: We’re inspired by compound colours of nature, like ochres, burnt oranges and tobacco browns. We mixed ‘Puddleduck’, one of our painted finishes, to be neither a purple, brown or grey. It’s all three. How has the collection evolved? R: We’re currently working on a new house in Devon, where I’ve been experimenting with furniture as architecture – for example, the back of a Joyce cabinet has become the balustrade separating the staircase and kitchen. O: We only add pieces we’ve tried, tested and love. What’s new? R: New pieces include the Elan armoire and Moreau bed. We’re also collaborating on a scented candle with Perfumer H’s Lyn Harris, and another bed, a table lamp, side tables, a round dining table, a new stool and an upholstered bench for the end of a bed are all in the pipeline. pinchdesign.com

Desert island dish of choice? O: Spaghetti alle vongole with extra chilli. R: Fresh cooked whole crab, home-made mayo. Favourite cocktail? O: Eduardino, vodka, Campari, lemon and soda. R: Negroni. Letter, text or email? O: Postcard (those received are never thrown away, always slipped in as random bookmarks). R: Letter. Best present? O: 20,000 pieces of reclaimed oak parquet from a convent in Ireland for our house in France. R: A flying lesson. Favourite chillout music? O: Lady Divine by Alela Diane. R: Rusty Nails by Moderat.

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ALFRESCO FEASTING

Your early summer entertaining is sorted â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the ďŹ repit is optional

PHOTOGRAPHY TI-MEDIACONTENT.COM/EMMA LEE

Recipes / Alice Hart

FOR THE SALAD 120g wild rocket * leaves Handful mixed, soft * summer herbs, such as fennel, parsley, chives and basil * 5 fat asparagus stalks, trimmed and shaved into long strips Handful of edible * Ă RZHUV VXFK DV WLQ\ YLROD Ă RZHUV RU FKLYH Ă RZHUV RSWLRQDO

seeds, * 50g pumpkin toasted FOR THE BUTTERMILK DRESSING 200ml buttermilk *100ml extra * olive oilvirgin Dijon mustard * 1tsp 1tsp caster sugar *Â˝ lemon, juice only * WEVS Ă&#x20AC;QHO\ * chopped chives * Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Herb salad with pumpkin seeds and buttermilk dressing Serves 8 Toss all the salad ingredients together just before needed. To make the dressing, whisk all the ingredients together with a tablespoon of water and season to taste. Spoon over the salad to serve.

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Gin and rosemary fizz

Black quinoa and bean salad with roast baby beetroot

Makes 400ml syrup

Serves 8

FOR THE SYRUP 300g caster sugar * 1 lemon, pared * zest only 4 sprigs rosemary, *plus extra sprigs to serve 150ml lemon juice *FOR EACH SERVING 25ml gin * and Lemon * wedges lime * Sparkling water

Put the caster sugar in a saucepan with the lemon zest, rosemary and 300ml water. Gently heat through, stirring, to dissolve the sugar. Bring to the boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Set aside to cool, then strain and stir in the lemon juice. (The syrup will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks.) To make up each drink, pour the gin and 20ml syrup into tall glasses or tumblers with plenty of ice, lemon and lime wedges and a couple of rosemary sprigs. Top up with sparkling water.

* 20 baby beetroot, scrubbed, trimmed and halved or quartered if on the large side * 2tbsp olive oil 3 sprigs thyme, plus * extra leaves, to serve * Salt and freshly ground black pepper butter * 30g 4tbsp very * good-quality balsamic vinegar 175g black quinoa *250g runner * trimmedbeans, 200g podded *broad beans 2tbsp extra * olive oilvirgin *

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Preheat the oven to 190°C/Fan 170°/Gas 5. Put the beetroot in a roasting tin with the olive oil, thyme and plenty of seasoning. Cover with foil and roast for 30 minutes, until almost tender. Remove foil, stir in the butter and 2tbsp balsamic vinegar. Return to the oven for 10-15 minutes, until starting to brown. Meanwhile, put the quinoa in a saucepan with 500ml water. Bring to the boil, bubbling briskly for a couple of minutes, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until the water has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, but ‘crunchy’. Slice the runner beans very finely on the diagonal so that they look almost shredded. Blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes then drain, refresh under cool water and drain again. Blanch the broad beans for 2 minutes, then refresh and slip each one out of its pale green outer skin. Fold all the ingredients together (including any liquid in the beetroot roasting tin), adding a pinch of extra thyme leaves, the remaining balsamic and the extra virgin olive oil. Serve at room temperature.

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Mung bean houmous Serves 8 generously 300g mung beans *garlic, 3 cloves peeled and chopped * 2tbsp light tahini well-stirred *100ml extra virgin,olive oil, plus * extra for drizzling juice only, plus extra if needed * 1 lemon, Salt and ground black pepper * Handful freshly mung bean sprouts, to serve * ½tsp paprika, to serve *

* The day before you want to serve the houmous, cover the mung beans with cold water in a large bowl and soak for at least 8 hours or overnight in a cool, dark place. Drain, rinse well and cover with fresh, cold water in a large saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer for about 45 minutes until the beans are tender, but still just holding their shape. The cooking time will vary slightly depending on the age of the mung beans. Drain well. Blend the drained beans with the garlic, tahini, extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice until smooth. Do this in two batches if necessary. Season generously, adding more lemon juice if desired. Serve, drizzled with extra olive oil and scattered with mung bean sprouts and paprika. Warm flatbreads or baby vegetables make the perfect accompaniment.

Simple rosemary flatbreads Makes about 16 yeast or 30g * 15g dried fresh yeast honey * 1tbsp just-warm water * 620ml VWURQJ ZKLWH ÁRXU * NJ WEVS VHD VDOW ÁDNHV *1tbsp rosemary leaves, * YHU\ ÀQHO\ FKRSSHG * 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to shape and serve

Put the dried or fresh yeast in a jug with the honey and 200ml just-warm water. Leave in a warm place for 10 minutes to froth up. Put the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre and gradually add the yeast mixture and remaining warm water, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add the rosemary and olive oil and knead for 10 minutes until the dough is silky smooth and elastic. If it sticks, oil your hands and the worksurface with olive oil rather than adding flour. If using a stand mixer with a dough hook, knead for 5 minutes at low speed. Cover the bowl with a damp tea

towel and leave the dough to rise in a warm place for 45 minutes. Punch the risen dough back down and divide into 16-20 small pieces. With oiled hands, roll each piece thinly (or stretch with your fingers) into a rough teardrop shape, about the size of a large pitta. Working in small batches, lie each flatbread on the bars of a pre-lit barbecue or a hot griddle. Cook for a couple of minutes on each side, until puffed-up and slightly charred. Repeat with remaining flatbreads and wrap in a tea towel once cooked. Serve warm, drizzled with extra olive oil.

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Polenta chips with almond zaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;atar salt

Toasted couscous and charred vegetable salad with basil dressing

Serves 8

FOR THE POLENTA CHIPS vegetable * 900ml stock * 250g coarse, quick-cook polenta Ă&#x20AC;QHO\ * J 3DUPHVDQ grated Â˝tsp salt *IUHVKO\ WVS JURXQG * black pepper * 2tbsp olive oil FOR THE ALMOND ZAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ATAR SALT 100g roasted and *salted almonds, URXJKO\ FUXVKHG seeds, * 25g sesame toasted dried oregano * 4tsp 4tsp sumac * 4tspground cumin seeds, * WRDVWHG DQG URXJKO\ crushed VHD VDOW Ă DNHV * WEVS 4tbsp fresh oregano * leaves, chopped

Line a 20x30cm baking tin with cling film and set aside. Put the vegetable stock in a medium saucepan and bring up to the boil. Stirring constantly, add the polenta in a steady stream and continue to stir and cook until the mixture thickens. This should take about 2 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan, salt and black pepper. Pour into the lined tin, level the surface and set aside to cool completely for at least 3 hours. This step can be done up to 2 days in advance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; keep the polenta covered in the fridge until needed. To make the almond zaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;atar salt, combine the crushed almonds with the remaining ingredients, except the fresh oregano, and mix well. This mixture can be kept in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Preheat the oven to 200Â°C/Fan 180Â°C/ Gas 6. Cut the polenta into slim â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;chipsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and carefully toss with the olive oil. Spread out on two lined baking sheets and bake for 25 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp. Add the fresh oregano leaves to the zaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;atar and serve alongside the hot chips, ready to be scattered over them.

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3tbsp olive oil *150g *giantwholewheat couscous * Salt or bell 3 red Romano *peppers, deseeded and sliced into thick strips 2 courgettes, * sliced or pared into YHU\ WKLQ VWULSV lengthwise EDE\ DXEHUJLQHV *sliced lengthwise pine nuts, * 3tbsp toasted FOR THE BASIL DRESSING 3 large handfuls * basil leaves extra virgin * 120ml olive oil of lemon * Squeeze juice * 6DOW DQG IUHVKO\ ground black pepper

If using an oven rather than a barbecue or firepit, preheat it to 220Â°C/Fan 200Â°C/Gas 7. Heat 1Â˝ tbsp of the olive oil in a frying pan. Add the couscous and toast over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring, until golden brown and fragrant. Add enough water to just cover. Throw in a large pinch of salt, bring to the boil, partially cover with a lid and simmer for 6 minutes or so until just tender, but not mushy. Set aside to cool. Toss the peppers, courgettes and aubergines with the remaining 1Â˝ tbsp olive oil. Spread out on a baking sheet and roast for about 35 minutes, stirring halfway, until soft and beginning to char. Alternatively, cook the oiled vegetables straight on the finely spaced bars of a barbecue or firepit, over white-hot coals, turning often for 10-15 minutes, until charred in places. To make the dressing, blitz 2 handfuls of the basil, oil and lemon juice together in a blender or small food processor with a good pinch of salt and pepper to taste. The dressing should still retain a bit of texture so stop before it is completely smooth. Combine the cooked vegetables, couscous, remaining basil leaves and pine nuts with a few tablespoons of the basil dressing, serving the rest alongside.

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Whole firepit salmon with preserved lemon relish Serves 8 generously FOR THE LEMON RELISH lemons, drained and quartered * 3 preserved +DQGIXO SDUVOH\ FKRSSHG *70g greenĂ DW OHDI olives, stoned and chopped * 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil * FOR THE SALMON sliced into rounds * 1 lemon, 1 bunch chopped * wholedill, 2.4kg salmon, gutted *DQG IUHVKO\ JURXQG EODFN 6DOW SHSSHU * * To make the relish, combine all the ingredients in a small dish â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you only need a little as the flavours are strong. Set aside until needed. Stuff the lemon slices and dill into the salmon cavity, seasoning well. Lay out a large sheet of baking paper and put the salmon on top. Wrap up tightly, twisting the ends like a Christmas cracker. This is where it is sensible to move outside, near to a hose or outdoor tap. Take 12 sheets of brown paper or 12 double broadsheet newspaper pages, arrange them into layers of 2 or 3 sheets/pages and thoroughly soak with water. Wrap each damp layer around the salmon, finishing with a further slosh of water. Then wrap the whole lot in a sheet of wet hessian, tying into a neat parcel with string. The fire or barbecue embers should be white and ashen and glowing in places, with no hint of flame remaining. Carefully place one small, wet log on the coals and cover with the metal grate. Lay the salmon parcel on this and cover with the barbecue lid (or a metal dustbin lid if cooking on a firepit). Leave to cook for 50 minutes-1 hour, depending on the size of the fish, until the salmon flesh is just cooked. Alternatively, wrap the stuffed fish in one layer of non-stick baking paper and one layer of foil, then bake in an oven preheated to 180Â°C/Fan 160Â°C/Gas 4 for 50 minutes, or until the fish just flakes when pressed. Unwrap carefully and transfer to a platter, ready to serve at the table with the relish.

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FOR THE MERINGUE LAYERS egg whites * 10 Pinch salt * light of 120g brown sugar * 180g caster sugar * 275g icing sugar * 2tsp cornflour * 1 vanilla pod, seeds * only or 2tsp vanilla bean paste/vanilla extract white wine vinegar * 2tsp FOR THE FILLING double cream * 900ml 2tbsp icing sugar *1 vanilla pod, seeds * only or 2tsp vanilla bean paste/vanilla extract * 700g mixed summer berries, hulled or halved as needed 50g nibbed (or chopped) * pistachios * 30g dark chocolate

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Brown sugar meringue stack with summer berries and vanilla cream Serves 16 Start with the meringue layers. Preheat the oven to 140°C/Fan 120°C/Gas 1. Line two large baking sheets with non-stick baking parchment. Using a freestanding mixer that has a balloon whisk attached or an electric whisk and a very large mixing bowl, whip the egg whites, salt, brown sugar and caster sugar together until the mixture holds stiff peaks. Sift over the icing sugar and cornflour and continue to whisk for 3–4 minutes, until the mixture is very stiff and has a shine to it. Whisk in the vanilla and vinegar to finish. Spoon a third of the meringue mixture onto one lined baking tray to make a swirled, 5-6cm high disc about 25cm in diameter. Use the remaining mixture to make one 12-15cm diameter disc and two 20cm diameter discs. Spoon tiny meringues around the discs with any leftover mixture. Bake for about 1 hour until the meringue is set and crisp on the outside, but hardly coloured. Switch

the oven off, prop the door ajar and leave the meringues to cool for 30 minutes or so. Remove from the oven and cool completely. Store for up to 48 hours in airtight containers. To assemble the stack, lightly whip the cream with the icing sugar and vanilla. Be careful not to over-whip – the consistency should be billowing and soft. Put the largest meringue disc on a serving platter (don’t worry about cracks or crumbles). Top with a layer of cream and a single layer of summer berries. Put a medium-sized meringue disc on top and repeat the cream/ berry layer. Top with the second medium-sized disc, add cream and berries as before then repeat with the final, smallest meringue disc, piling the berries and cream up more generously. Shower the entire stack with pistachios and finish by finely grating the dark chocolate over. Serve any baby meringues alongside.

LIVINGETC ⁄ PARTNERSHIP

STAR GAZING SYRETT, the artist behind online Runway Gallery, tells us about his line-up of creatives, plans for the gallery and why beauty in art is key

STAR DEUTSCHLAND, £895, BY SYRETT AT RUNWAY GALLERY

Where did the impulse for the creation of Runway Gallery come from? I come from the fashion industry originally and that was inf luential when I was developing the Runway Gallery site. There’s been a big discussion in the art world about whether fashion should be within the arts. It sounds ridiculous, because it should be. Creating a fashionfocused gallery seemed like a natural thing to do and I knew it would stand out from everything else out there. The fashion aspect is because it is something I love. It’s been a big part of my life and my career – and it also seemed like an interesting new way to whittle out the right artists. How do you find the artists for the gallery? Instagram is very instrumental in my search; I utilised it a lot in the beginning – and I still use it now. Some of the artists don’t use fashion in their work, but they come from that industry. We’ve got a new artist coming on board who has been a fashion designer for years – Chinakwe. About a third of the artists on the site are people that I already knew – photographers I’ve worked with, for example, or friends of mine who are artists.

What do you look for in the work? The prerequisite of Runway Gallery art is beauty. Beauty has become a bit of a dirty word in the art world. You’ve got the gritty aesthetic of street art and then you go into galleries and it’s about concepts, and it’s not necessarily about what is visually pleasing. So, the first thing is beauty. The next is what I call the extraordinary. I’ve got Martha Haversham coming onto the site, for example. She goes for walks and finds detritus and rubbish, and turns it into prints for her Found Fashion collection. They’re just so simple and clever. Finally, it comes down to quality: the standard of the work on the site. Everybody on Runway Gallery is of an exceptionally high standard. Which artists are proving the early favourites? We’ve had success with Louise Dear; Olly Howe has also done really well. The whole concept of Runway Gallery has been much more successful than I had anticipated. We’ve had major interest from interior designers, too, which I certainly didn’t expect to happen at this stage. We’ve had talks about doing all the artwork for a hotel. We’re also looking to provide the artwork for a private club. And we’ve had interest

from an interior designer for three pieces by Bruce Atherton to go to Miami.

Can you tell us what will be the highlights for Runway Gallery in 2019? I’m planning an extensive exhibition that’s happening in my hometown of Leeds this autumn. I’ve been invited by Black Box, who have teamed up with Land Securities and the Trinity Centre in Leeds, to exhibit my work, and I’ve extended this to the Runway Gallery artists. I’m thinking of calling it Salon Noir, after the cave in the south of France, which has Palaeolithic drawings. The Runway Gallery artists are all doing new work and creating what I call ‘museum’ pieces, so they’re not necessarily things to go into people’s homes. I’m also looking to get a space in London, which I can use as a permanent gallery. Do you think it’s important to have a physical space for the work? Yes, I think so – people are prepared to spend a lot of money on the internet for the art, but they also want to see it. Buy contemporary and affordable art from SYRETT and all the artists mentioned above and more at runway-gallery.com.

COMING NEXT MONTH Her passions include art and dance; her experience is creating make-up styles for some of the world’s top designers, such as Vivienne Westwood and Kansai Yamamoto. Bethany Perry’s work is bold and energetic, and displays an eye for the physical form.

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Louise Dear YUM YUM - £1750

SYRETT Alexander - £595

Alexandra Gallagher Flamingo Flowers - £250

Olly Howe Mother Nature - £185

Original Art & Limited Edition Prints w w w . r u n w a y - g a l l e r y. c o m in association with

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THE HOT LIST Livingetc’s guide to the design hotels tempting us to take a little trip Words / Patrick Hamilton Courtney

DÁ LICENÇA

PHOTOGRAPHY (THIS PAGE) FRANCISCO NOGUEIRA

Alentejo, Portugal

FROM TOP Breathtaking views of the Serra d’Ossa forest; granite floors and whitewashed walls create the backdrop for the hotel’s art displays; former farm buildings are now stylishly appointed rooms and suites

The lowdown An olive grove farm turned art-filled retreat in rural Portugal. Best for Isolation with a cultural edge. Portugal is having a travel renaissance, with globetrotters rediscovering the artistic and foodie delights of capital Lisbon. But it’s in the more remote areas where the real cultural marvels are hiding. Dá Licença is a new design hotel and art haven in the Alentejo region, best known for its olive grove savannahs and hilltop towns. Victor Borges, the former director of textiles and silk at Hermès, and Parisian gallerist Franck Laigneau conceived the project, remodelling a series of neglected farm buildings into a monastic, limewashed oasis. The property’s interiors were clearly a passion project, and many of the artfully styled guest rooms have sun-drenched private terraces for admiring the surrounding countryside. Dá Licença’s pièce de résistance, however, is its world-class gallery, housed in the estate’s original olive press. The space displays historical works from Scandinavia’s Arts and Crafts movement, including sculpture and furniture from Norway and Finland that wouldn’t be out of place in the world’s best museums. Book it Double rooms from £260 per night (dalicenca.pt/en).

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Three kitchens prepare dishes with inspirations as broad as Asia, Italy and the Levant. Eat in the restaurant, or enjoy yellowfin tuna and kobe beef on the beach or up in the tree tops. Finish off at Lajoie, the artisanal chocolate and ice-cream parlour.

JOALI Maldives

The lowdown The Maldives’ first art and design-led resort. Best for Couples who don’t want to lift a finger. Places like the Maldives are probably the closest thing we have to a heaven on earth. Honeymooners and couples head to these scattered islands in the Indian Ocean for turquoise seas, tranquil isolation and the indefatigable thrill of an over-water villa. But so far, most tropical resorts have been quite cookie-cutter, one more or less indistinguishable from the next. Joali, a new property built on the previously deserted island of Muravandhoo, is stepping up to fill that void. Unusually for a Maldivian hotel, design, art and architecture have been given the central focus; the place is strewn with contemporary works by a host of international names, including South African artist Porky Hefer (known for his collaborations with the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation) who has designed the Manta Ray tree house where you can have dinner. Spacious villas feature a covetable mix of modern furniture and traditional Maldivian objects, and all with infinity pools, electric curtains, printed silk kimonos, and even a juicer for that feel-good morning vitamin fix. Book it Beach Villa with pool from £1,450 per night (joali.com). FROM TOP Sunset Luxury Water Villa with pool and deck; revel in the splendour of the stylish villa living spaces; sleep soundly in a linen-draped bed and wake-up to the blissful tranquillity of the Indian Ocean

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AMAN VENICE Italy

FROM TOP Venetian refinement meets modern chic in the Piano Noble room; this beautiful palazzo has an enviable location on the Grand Canal; sumptuous marble and ornate carvings adorn the hotel’s grand staircase

The lowdown Impossibly chic Aman hospitality in Italy’s most romantic city. Best for Venetian romance with a contemporary twist. Early pioneers of the trend for architecturally driven destination hotels, the Aman group helped usher in a new breed of ultraluxurious, minimalist resorts that celebrate sustainability, modern design and local culture. You might not think of Aman’s clean Asian style as a natural fit with the eccentric glamour of Italy’s floating city, but the style clash works. Situated in the San Polo district, the 19th-century palazzo retains its heritage period features – think frescoes, chequered marble floors and a near endless supply of gilt moulding – but partners them with contemporary Italian furniture and a subtle design ethos. Bedrooms are linen-draped refuges with huge bathrooms, riotous in their liberal use of marble and huge tubs. Downstairs, the Yellow dining room conjures up fantasies of the city’s merchant port past, with Rubelli silk wallcoverings and dazzling Grand Canal views. Book it Double rooms from £935 per night (aman.com/resorts/aman-venice).

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NOBIS COPENHAGEN

[ Culture vulture ]

Denmark

Nobis is perfectly placed for Copenhagen’s many museums and galleries. We recommend the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, with its array of sculpture and painting from the collection of Carl Jacobsen, art enthusiast and Danish brewing magnate.

FROM TOP The Nobis Suite exudes contemporary flair; in contrast to the pared-back rooms, the marble and wrought-iron staircase creates an opulent centrepiece; minimalist rooms focus on custom-made modern furnishings

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The lowdown Contemporary cool in a Copenhagen landmark. Best for Exploring the city’s cultural district from the hotel’s front door. Once occupied by the Royal Danish Academy of Music, the building now home to Nobis Copenhagen was prime fodder for rebirth as a hotel. The transformation has been a sympathetic one, with original features preserved and incorporated into the contemporary Scandinavian design. You’ll ﬁnd all the grand architectural trappings of a former conservatoire, while a series of striking design elements, including a concrete block reception desk and simple black wooden four-poster beds, lend the property an air of hipster-chic. Chef Fredrik Sandberg leads the kitchen at impressive in-house restaurant NOI where dishes such as artichoke dumplings and mallard with blueberries make the most of Scandinavia’s exceptional produce. To ﬁnish off the evening, enjoy a nightcap in the eco-minded Marble Bar, which continues the hotel’s hipster vibe with its choice of cold infusion liquors, homemade artisan syrups and 100 per cent biodegradable cocktail straws. Book it Double rooms from £200 per night (nobishotel.dk).

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THE HEPWORTH

David Chipperfield’s masterpiece of a gallery, The Hepworth Wakefield, is on our radar practically every month. Who could forget such groundbreaking exhibitions as fashion designer JW Anderson’s 2017 show Disobedient Bodies, a critically-acclaimed study of the human form in art, fashion, and craft? This spring it has something equally special: Magdalene Odundo, the internationally celebrated Kenyan-born British studio potter, is the subject of The Journey of Things, a major exhibition running until 2 June, devoted to her work and artistic process. Alongside more than 50 of her vessels, Odundo has curated a group of objects that inspire her, including pots from ancient Greece and Egypt, ritual objects from the African continent, and sculptures by luminaries such as Auguste Rodin and Barbara Hepworth herself. The gallery has also started work on a new Tom Stuart-Smith-designed public garden in its grounds, continuing an ethos of providing accessible cultural spaces for the local community. hepworthwakefield.org

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WORDS AND RESEARCH ⁄ Patrick Hamilton Courtney

PHOTOGRAPHY IWAN BAAN

This Wakeﬁeld gallery is a powerhouse of cutting-edge contemporary art and design