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Two things guaranteed to lift your life as summer draws to a close? A smoother running home and a splash of colour.

Professional organiser Vicky Silverthorn shares some war stories about the impact of clutter and disorganisation on her clients’ lives on page 120. She also shares the solutions she lives by, from storage buys to game-changing life habits.

And as for colour, we can help there, too: we’ve teamed up with Dulux to make picking the right shade simple. Go to idealhome.co.uk to browse for ideas, click on the Dulux badge, then on any colour that catches your eye in the room photos to see the paint name. I can feel a newseason makeover coming on…

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20 Walking on sunshine

9 The style editor

43 Nature in the city

An organised autumn

All the news from our favourite shops

11 Design edit

High-end looks on a high-street budget

12 The shortlist

Outdoor lanterns

14 The wallpaper edit Geometric patterns

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Classy cabinets

19 Ideal vs great deal

Mid-century shapes and soft blush shades

97 Project news

Kitchen and bathroom update

An open-plan Aussie home Penthouse beauty

58 Neutral ground

A cosy, Scottish terrace

76 Creative industry

Gin distillery-turned-home

Style & décor 34 Simple, but sophisticated

Hand made meets minimalist

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120 Interior design advice Secrets of a professional organiser

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Simple pleasures 132 Dinner at dusk

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Late summer delights 139 What’s for dinner?

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If your end-of-summer urge to declutter and reorganise is strong, perhaps you’ll appreciate a use-it-anywhere piece like this, which lets you hide the ugly stuff but show off the bits that make you happy, while making a rather special design statement. Sorted!

WHERE TO BUY Fern cabinet, £2,398, Anthropologie. For similar throws, try Next Home. The ethnic cotton rug, from £59.99, Very, would work here. The handmade laundry basket, £24.99, H&M Home is a match. For similar yellow cushion, try the Grove, £25, Made

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THE NUELA CORNER SOFA BY DFS This beauty, with its slender legs and sleek, low-profile silhouette, exudes laid-back Parisian glamour. It’s available in a range of sumptuous leather in a variety of tones; here, the caramel tan finish warms up a neutral scheme a treat. We love it paired with the contrasting chic black velvet accent chair and footstool, too.

Nuela corner sofa, £1,599 in Fall Leaves; Enchanted chair, £299 in Black velvet, both DFS

The STYLE EDITOR Michela Colling, Ideal Home’s tastemaker-in-chief, shares her top news from the high street

Spode’s new generation collectibles To celebrate 250 years of fine craftsmanship, Spode has swapped traditional pastoral scenes for a tropical landscape. This exclusive collaboration with John Lewis & Partners has resulted in the Zoological Gardens collection, Houseof may be a relative newbie but it’s proving to be our ‘go-to’ when it comes a modern melding of heritage designs with a fresh colour twist – just add tea to affordable, design-led lighting. The latest additions are all about new-wave and a big wedge of cake. glam with surprising colour finishes and striking sculptural shapes. Don’t miss the Opal Ball chandelier that turns the traditional on its head and the Zoological Gardens large plate, £18; Opal Ball Flush ceiling light that’ll make a statement over a dining table.

Tea For One teapot and cup set, £85,

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Opal Ball Flush ceiling light, £220; Opal Ball chandelier, £300; both Houseof

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WHAT’S NEW FRESH DESIGN Bath mat runner, £39, Urban Outfitters BABY BERBER Fez bath mat, £15, Made

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These bath mats are perfect mini decorative floor fillers

Create a lush, green statement inside or out with this smart living wall planting kit.

The terracotta pods slot into the frame and can be easily lifted out for repotting, while the plants are watered where they sit through a grid of holes. Coming soon: pods with a light, speaker and a humidifier.

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BOHO BEAUTY Raja tasseled patterned bath mat, £44, Anthropologie

RETRO SPIN Harlequin bath mat, £65, Antipodream

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WHERE TO BUY 1 Pressed seaweed A4 print, £19, Molesworth & Bird 2 Ivane rectangular cushion, £12, La Redoute 3 Contemporary bamboo tray table, £94, Dibor 4 Boga 12 piece reactive glaze dinner set, £119, Made 5 Sahara candle, £12, Argos 6 Monochrome spattered jug, £35, Cox & Cox 7 Verios towel, from £16 for a hand towel, Urbanara IDEALHOME.CO.UK | SEPTEMBER 2020

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LANTERNS Make your garden glow right through to the last balmy evenings of summer with a collection of lanterns dotted around your outdoor space, filled with flickering candles or battery-operated lights

« Pop in a cluster of candles for a brighter glow

LIGHT THE WAY Large pyramid lantern, £50; Fusion large oval iron lantern, £60; large square candleholder, £80; large cage lantern, £55; medium pyramid lantern, £35; cube candleholders, £10 each, all John Lewis & Partners

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HANDWOVEN IN INDIA Drake natural cane lantern, £15, Habitat

DANISH DESIGN Ceramic rose garden lantern, £73, Beaumonde

BEAUTIFUL BRASS Filigree pear lantern, £55, Ella James

MOROCCAN MOOD French blossom ornate lantern, £15, Joe Browns

TABLETOP READY Green glass lantern with faux leather handle, £26, Cult Furniture

TEXTURAL TOUCH Wire knitted lantern in Gold, £34, Curious Egg

FESTIVAL FEEL Torello lantern in Foliage Green, £45, Garden Trading

DIFFUSED GLOW Cane and wood lantern, £50, Next Home

AMBIENT LIGHT Short beaded lantern, £25, Amara

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WHAT’S NEW

The Wallpaper Edit

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Add a splash of colour with a linear diamond design in sunshine yellow on a neutral background.

Radial in Mineral/ Zest, £64 a roll, Harlequin at Style Library

Bring a touch of luxe to a scheme with an elegant prism repeat featuring golden line work on midnight blue.

Prism in Navy/Gold, £50 a roll, Graham & Brown

This fine interlocking stripe pattern is a great way to add depth and texture to walls with geometrics.

Revelin in Black, £49 a roll, Elizabeth Ockford at Wallpaper Direct

Inspired by mosaic tiles found in Seville, this octagonal print creates a versatile monochromatic backdrop.

Alicatado in Soot on Snow, £110 a roll, Cole & Son

Take inspiration from Mediterranean architecture with graphic arches depicted in warm shades.

Soller in Coral, £75 a roll, Coordonne at Wallpaper Direct

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Create a snappy scheme with versatile prints featuring simple graphic shapes and dynamic abstract repeats

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CLASSY CABINETS Who wants functional but forgettable? These hero pieces command attention with strong sculptural shapes, bold colour, glamorous brass finishes or a new spin on natural materials

Remi large sideboard, £3,299, Heal’s

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Create a contemporary living room look by combining strong mid-century shapes with black accents and soft blush shades PLAIN REVERSE Apricity pink cushion, £34, The French Bedroom Company

ABSTRACT FLORAL Aura cushion, £40, John Lewis & Partners

CHALKY GLAZE Libra vase, £25, Habitat

TEXTURE AND SHINE Large blush pink vase, £10, M&Co

ELEGANT LINES Abstract face wall art, £20 framed, Matalan

MODERN SHAPES Soft pastel illustration art print, £46 framed, Abstract House CLASSIC COMFORT Elmore three-seater sofa in Woven Grey, £899, Cult Furniture

SLEEK STYLE Hyde three-seater sofa in Acor Grey, £595, Habitat

NATURAL CANE Eichholtz Aristide dining chair, £670, Sweetpea & Willow

DESIGN ICON Capitol Complex office chair, £2,094, Chaplins

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SPINDLE LEGS Blake oval coffee table, £249, M&S

HANDWOVEN Caldo wool rug, £360, Nordic Nest

MANGO WOOD Tabak coffee table, £199, Swoon

CHUNKY KNIT Yarn medium rug, £275, Loaf

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Walking on sunshine Tammy and Jonathan Kanat redesigned their 1930s home in Melbourne, Australia, to create bigger, light-flooded spaces indoors and out that flow seamlessly together

REAL HOME

Open-plan living space The lobby leads into one big space with a seating area, central dining space and a kitchen beyond. ‘We wanted fewer, larger rooms rather than more smaller rooms,’ says Tammy.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Aurora three-seater sofa in Slate, £1,499, Swoon, is similar. Try the Prince square marble coffee table, £3,890, Amode, for a similar look

AREA RUG Visually separates the different parts of the space

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Welcome to my home

THE PROPERTY A five-bedroom detached house in Melbourne, Australia, built in 1931.

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Light is important to us, so when we found this house tucked away down a leafy street, it was its sunny aspect that we found really appealing

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aving outgrown their Melbourne townhouse in 2000, Tammy and Jonathan Kanat wanted more space before their third child was born. They fell for this characterful house straight away. ‘Unfortunately, it was run-down and the space was used very inefficiently,’ says Tammy.

The couple decided to completely reinvent the property and the renovation took place in two stages, with the first phase of construction taking a year to plan and another year to carry out. ‘We kept the front and side façades of the house, as it was heritage listed, then rebuilt the rest as a new two-storey home with four bedrooms,’ says Tammy. Nine years later, the ground floor was extended to include a main bedroom suite off the main living space, with a walk-in wardrobe, en-suite bathroom, and a library which doubles as Tammy’s studio. This meant the former main bedroom upstairs could became a teenage hang-out zone. ‘We have ample communal areas, but it also gives everyone the personal space they need. The kids have their upstairs zone and we have our downstairs zone.’

Tammy’s favourite room is the studio where she weaves. ‘It is a beautiful, peaceful, light-filled space.’

She collaborates with rug and furniture brands, but also hosts workshops and sells her creations through her Instagram account (@tammykanat).

Décor-wise, Tammy’s style has evolved over time.

‘I like to bring the outdoors in – it creates such a calm home.’ Although the couple may downsize when the children leave home, they have no plans to move anytime soon. ‘At the end of a day, we love gathering as a family around the outdoor dining table here and watching the sun dip down over the trees.’

REAL HOME

Living area Tammy mixes contemporary basics like the grey fabric sofas with style surprises: ‘I add artisan objects that I can connect with, like this landscape artwork by Valerie Sparks.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Try Macramé tassel cushion, £22, Next Home. Nordal boho cushion, £18, Bell and Blue, is similar

OAK FRAME The contrast stops the white mount blending into the wall

REAL HOME SUPERSIZE PENDANT Large-scale pieces create drama

Dining area ‘Jonathan designed the oversized dining table where I sometimes hold weaving workshops. It’s a very special piece of furniture as it has so many memories.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Bramante extending dining table in walnut, £479, Made, has a similar look to this one. Wishbone chairs in Black, £126.75 each, Mobelaris, are a good alternative

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Kitchen ‘I love the way our house wraps around the garden. We love spending time outdoors and our home is all about creating this seamless flow between the inside and outside.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES For a similar wood-look indoor/outdoor flooring option, try Vero in Natural, price on request, Marazzi

INDOOR/OUTDOOR FLOORING Creates a seamless look on both sides of the patio doors

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The open-plan kitchen and living space was planned to maximise its sunny orientation

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Kitchen-diner ‘I kept the kitchen joinery simple and seamless, creating a sense of calm using a subtle white palette,’ says Tammy.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Nico bar stools with leather upholstered seats, £99 each, Cult Furniture, are this style. Large Affiti clay pot, £16.95, Nkuku, has a similar look.

Try stovetop kettle, £39, ProCook

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Main bedroom

COLOURFUL RUNNER Leads the eye to the lovely view

‘We’ve created a restful and calm space with sage green bed linen and art in colours that reflect the surrounding landscape,’ says Tammy.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Linen duvet cover, £198 for a double, Cultiver. Tufted Mila throw blanket, £59, Anthropologie, is similar. J83B bench in oak, £544, Finnish Design Shop, is this style.

Trocadero vintage chest, £432, Maisons du Monde, would work here

En suite ‘The windows in here look out to the garden. The L-shaped layout of the house means that all the rooms overlook the garden and pool.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Inox basin mixer tap, £244.99, Drench, is this style.

Similar hammam towels, from £23 each, Tolly McRae at Notonthehighstreet.com.

For a runner in this style, try Homescapes

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LOW-HANGING LIGHT Saves on bedside table space

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Layering bed linen in different colours gives the bed a sumptuous and inviting look

En suite ‘We’ve used natural floor and wall timbers to add warmth and texture in here, which contrast with white marble. The bath has a beautiful organic shape, which adds a calming element to the room.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Picasso stone resin free-standing bath, £1,295, Lusso Stone, is similar. Marno round jute rug, £66, Maisons du Monde, is comparable

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WALL HANGING Gives a room instant texture and colour

Home office

Studio The comfortable corner sofa is somewhere Tammy can rest while she plans her next weaving project.

The room is dotted with plant holders: ‘Plants, cut flowers and terrariums are simple and affordable ways to lift to a space,’ she says.

BUY THE KEY PIECES For a similar look, try Slim Jim corner sofa, £3,195, Sofa.com. Janne woven rattan and bamboo planter, £44, Maisons du Monde, has this feel. To create your own trio of side tables, try Perch & Parrow

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WHAT I’VE LEARNED

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You can future-proof your home by imagining how you’ll want to live in it in the years to come. As the family grew up we were able to extend a few rooms to create a separate parents’ retreat and a teenagers’ hang-out zone so we all have our own space

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Plain white walls keep the room calm, while bold artwork gives it a creative vibe: ‘It’s filled with treasured possessions like the picture by Charles Blackman above the armchair and my dad Tim Blashki’s artwork behind the desk,’ says Tammy.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Aquarius writing desk, £239.99, Hashtag Home at Wayfair, is similar. Flos 265 wall light, £775, Made in Design, would also work here. Hugo velvet armchair, £789, Pepper Sq, is an alternative

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Make it work for you TAMMY’S STYLE: MODERN ARTISAN

A fresh palette and minimalist lines combined with rustic materials and handmade accents creates a relaxed vibe

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DREAM WEAVER Woven wall hanging, £95, Woven in Wiltshire at Etsy

DEEP TEXTURE Lara Multicoloured wall hanging, £49.50, Oliver Bonas

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COOL FINISH Fela Architectural concrete pendant, £46, Horsfall & Wright

WITH ADDED BLING Soprano pendant light, £63, Pooky

SOFT MONOCHROME Grey chevron pouffe, £145, Cox & Cox HONEST OAK Ellipse bedside table, £159.99, Oak Furnitureland

GRAPHIC PRINT Yana zigzag pouffe, £73.99, Hashtag Home at Wayfair SCULPTED DESIGN Malu vintage bedside table, £110, La Redoute

FINE STRIPE Bergpalm double duvet set, £22, Ikea

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RESTFUL SHADE Samares double duvet bedding, £65, Urbanara

A GOOD YARN J83B bench, £518, Mobler at Connox

MULTIFUNCTIONAL FIND Cove woven oak bench, £175, Venoor

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SIMPLE, BUT SOPHISTICATED

Folksy charm meets minimalism in this modern mix of traditional and contemporary elements that brings together sleek furniture design and hand-crafted character in one space

Add a block print Simple prints are key to this style, and an artisan design with a hand-printed look will add personality to a white kitchen.

NATURAL OAK Choose raw, oiled or limed finishes over varnished for a modern look

Bone chairs, £1,075 each, Spencer Fung Architects. Harry Sisal flooring in Aluminium, £90sq m, Crucial Trading.

Kartell Fly pendant, £629, Made in Design. Chopping board, from a selection, Twentytwentyone

STYLE & DECOR Rosehip wallpaper, £53 a roll, Morris & Co. Fintorp rail, £7, Ikea

COPPER ACCENT Get an authentic rustic look with burnished copper or brass

Elevate the everyday The folk aesthetic celebrates the functional, so put pretty pans, utensils and tea towels on show with a simple hanging rail.

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STYLE & DECOR

Add artisan touches Ceramics that look hand-thrown are key. Look for mismatched matt glazes, ombre effects and small imperfections, to get the look.

BEHIND DOORS A glass-fronted unit turns storage into display

Daphne jug, £35.90; Aura teapot, £31.50; strainer, £16.90; stoneware mug, £12.90; porcelain mug, £10.50, all Bloomingville

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ABSTRACT ARTWORK Match colours to your fabric patterns for a bold, cohesive effect

Eden sofa, from £1,325, Sofa Workshop. Longwave chair, £2,193, Chaplins. Rodan coffee table, £1,115, Pinch. Curtain in Bellevale, £122m, Colefax & Fowler. Retro brass floor light, £145, French Connection Home

Layer earthy colours Mix a span of neutrals, from charcoal and navy to beige and reddish tans, using folk patterns to add the deeper colours on soft furnishings. It’s the combination of those patterns with very sleek, contemporary furniture that makes this room interesting.

STYLE & DECOR

Think like a minimalist

Wing shelving unit, from £980, Gabriel Tan at The Conran Shop.

Elba tan leather chair, £395, is similar; Kudu seagrass rug, £155, both French Connection Home

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HEADBOARD Turn a basic design into something special with a gorgeous fabric

Headboard upholstered in Alphonse Ochre, £70m, Designers Guild

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BUDGETFRIENDLY TIP If you want velvet fabric, try a curtain panel as a cheaper option

Simple upholstery Detach the headboard from the bed frame.

If it’s wooden, first wrap it with wadding, covering the edges and securing at the back using a staple gun. Then cover with fabric - fold the short edges first, hold tightly in place at the back of the headboard with either staples or tacks, then fold the top edge neatly over and staple or tack in position.

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Nature in the city Søren and Mette Rose renovated a penthouse flat in Copenhagen, choosing authentic, natural materials to create a stress-free retreat in an urban setting

Living area GLASS TABLE Doesn’t interrupt sightlines for an open feel

‘I used natural materials throughout,’ says Søren.

‘As an increasingly indoor generation, our interiors need to maintain our relationship with the natural world.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Fiam Italia Ponte coffee table, £729, Glass Domain, is comparable

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Welcome to my home Søren Rose, a product and furniture designer and his wife Mette, a psychologist and journalist, live here with children Frida, 13, Mila, nine, and Silas, seven.

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three-storey 1920s house in Hellerup, Copenhagen, bought in 2000.

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When we first started, it was just one big open space – a gloomy, dark attic with just four windows

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fter travelling for work and living in nine places over 12 years, Søren and Mette Rose and their three children returned to their 1920s house in Hellerup, Copenhagen, and saw it with fresh eyes. Finding it dark and dated, they decided to radically renovate, starting with the top floor.

By converting the 120sq m space into a flat, they can live in it while they tackle the rest.

‘We wanted to create a beautiful, honest space that would outlive us,’ says Søren, founder of furniture design house Søren Rose Studio (sorenrose.com). ‘We wanted to enhance the light, and each time I stood on the scaffolding I discovered a new view to the sea, the park and over beautiful gardens. So, we ended up removing the entire roof and installing 23 double-height Velux windows, which have given the whole floor a completely different, more spacious feeling.’

Previously one large space, the beams were raised and a wall built to split it into a kitchen-diner and seating area, plus sleeping space and bathroom. ‘The only hiccup was when the carpenter found rot in four of the structural beams,’ says Søren. ‘But we were lucky, as the insurance covered the cost.’ The finish includes underfloor heating beneath bleached oak flooring, Sonos speakers in the ceilings and a lighting scheme. The renovation took six months rather than the expected three, since the roof terrace wasn’t planned from the start. ‘If you spot an opportunity, you can adapt things as you go along to make it work without changing the overall brushstrokes,’ says Søren.

Inside, the backdrop is simple – plain white walls and exposed brick – with impact from designer furniture and stand-out artwork and lamps. ‘In most countries functionality is valued higher than aesthetics, but here in Denmark both need to hang together,’ says Søren.

‘I like original interiors with designs that are minimal, well crafted, raw but refined. When the rest of the house is finished, this floor could be an amazing master suite, studio or home cinema. We’ve had 12 years of moving around, so it’ll be great to have the next 12 in one place.’

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Living area A supersized rug in a subtle, abstract pattern effectively defines this seating zone within the open-plan living space. The propped picture acts as a focal point instead of a fireplace.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Mabel daybed in satchel vintage leather, £1,479, Sofa.com, would work well here. Fenner four-seater chase velvet sofa, £1,680, Made, is a good alternative

TALL LAMP Emphasises the lofty ceiling height

I like to make unusual pairings, “ such as the velvet chaise sofa teamed with the leather daybed ”

SEE-THROUGH SHADE Softens the hard-wood surfaces

Dining area ‘By installing 5m-high statement roof windows, we’ve created a space that’s so light and open. The knitted pendant is an unusual feature as it combines traditional craft with modern design.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Windows, from £870 each, Velux. Dining table in solid fumed oak, from £5,420, KBH Shop. Knit-Wit pendant light, £515, Made by Hand at Skandium

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PENDANT LIGHTS Throw task light onto the food prep surface

Kitchen ‘The kitchen is basically two wooden free-standing units, which fit seamlessly with the décor. I like the flexibility as, in future, they could be moved to the ground floor. Organised and functional are my keywords!’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Studio kitchen unit B, £12,407, Frama. For similar pendants, try Menu Cast No3 in Black, £87 each, Royal Design

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Living area

Kitchen

‘We treated the original bricks with a natural whitewash to cover their yellow colour.

The artwork by Karl Troels Sandegård looks more relaxed propped against the wall rather than hung on it.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Try Astep Model 548 table lamp in Grey, £1,020, Gino Sarfatti at Skandium

‘I love the industrial look of the powder-coated metal frame of the kitchen units. It works well with the black tap.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES HanBlack Tenshi cast-iron teapot, £34, The Exotic Teapot at Notonthehighstreet.com, is similar.

Indoor/outdoor planters, £67.50 for set of three, Grace & Glory, would work here

Living area ‘The round windows are the only design features remaining from the original house.

They’ve been restored to ensure they meet modern standards.

I made the bench and planter to match the Douglas fir flooring.’

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BUY THE KEY PIECES Handmade glass vase, from £1,395, Alexa Lixfeld. Find similar bowls, from £46.48, by Frama at Made in Design

Dining space ‘It’s quite a long space, but it doesn’t feel narrow at all,’ says Søren. ‘There’s enough space around the dining table that it doesn’t feel claustrophobic.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES CH24 wishbone chairs, £443 each, Hans J Wegner at The Conran Shop. Similar lamp, from £2,535, Cathrine Raben Davidsen

BOX STEP Leads out to a roof terrace

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There are layers of lighting, including wall lights, ceiling pendants and tracks with directional beams and uplighters hidden on the beams

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WHITE PAINTED BEAMS Keep the space feeling light and bright

Main bedroom ‘The Velux roof windows we added have a sensor system, so if it gets too hot or humid they open automatically, and they all have automated built-in blinds.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Grey French linen duvet cover, £140, Loom & Last, has this look. Ton armchair 30 in cane/natural beech, £349, Finnish Design Shop, is similar.

Diamond table, from £2,622, FOS at Etage Projects

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Bathroom ‘The vanity unit is a prototype I built for a project 10 years ago and put into storage. I realised it would look great here.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Baynor three-hole basin mixer wall-mounted crosshead taps in burnished brass, £290.50, The Cast Iron Bath Co, have a similar look. KBH small mirror, £480, KBH Shop. Menu Androgyne side table, £290, Nest, is similar

TEXTURED RUGS Add luxury to this plain and simple space

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Attic staircase

Bathroom

‘The penthouse is accessed through the main house, and we’ve renovated the landing and staircase with Douglas fir flooring to match the flat,’ says Søren.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Gubi Beetle dining chair in brass/ Grey, £725, Cimmermann

‘As it’s such a beautiful space, I didn’t want any noisy elements in it,’ says Søren.

‘So I’ve gone for classic, natural, earthy colours in here.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Lava Stone tiles, £585sq m, File Under Pop. Try Havasu thermostatic shower in Satin Gold, £509.99, Dowsing & Reynolds

AGED BRASS FINISH Warm and characterful against white walls

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

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If you’re only buying new stuff, it’s difficult to get any personality into a space, so it’s good to incorporate a few older pieces and items you already have, too

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FEATURE KAREN WILSON PHOTOGRAPHS LINE KLEIN PLANS AGENCY SERVICE

A floating, wall-hung unit keeps the room feeling spacious

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Make it work for you SØREN’S STYLE: LIGHT AND SHADE

Clean profiles and subtle shades allow the building’s striking structure and wood grain floor to shine

MY GO-TO STORES… LIVING DIVANI Beautiful upholstered furniture from a family-run Italian design house.

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SUBTLE CENTREPIECE Cocoon pendant, £249, Heal’s

Soothing pastels soften the look

MENU Has been making classic, functional Danish furniture, lighting and accessories since 1976.

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ALEXA LIXFELD I met this designer and fell in love with her handmade glassware.

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BOLD BLOOMS Antique Blue giant hydrangea, £8, The Contemporary Home

WARM BREW Columbine mug, £14, Sunday Living PUNCTUATE THE SPACE Leaf Black table lamp, £125, John Lewis & Partners

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GO WITH THE GRAIN Wheatland sideboard, £244.99, Wayfair

STYLIST’S NOTE

Choose either floating furniture or pieces with slim legs to create an open visual flow across the floor MICHELA COLLING, STYLE EDITOR

” NATURAL TONES Hansen Wishbone chair, £125, Sweetpea & Willow

TIMELESS DESIGN Le’Xpress cast iron infuser teapot, £32.99, Lakeland

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THE COLOUR EDIT

WARM OCHRE This month, our colour consultants give their views on this delicious shade and how best to use it for a more beautiful home

If ochre seems overpowering, ground it by teaming it with accents of black for a sophisticated look that will appeal to classicists and mid-century modernists alike.

Yellow-Pink absolute matt emulsion, ÂŁ47 for 2.5ltr; Lamp Black intelligent eggshell, ÂŁ66 for 2.5ltr, both Little Greene

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WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY...

From top: Cherished Gold; Sun Dust 1 and Lucky Penny, all £29.16 for 2.5ltr paint mixing matt, Dulux

Designers and stylists share their views ■ ‘Ochre adds a happy glow to any room and is perfect for hallways or north-facing rooms that need to bring their own sunshine. Team with rich reds and brown tones to create a beautiful colour palette that changes throughout the day as different light reflects on it,’ says Lucy St George, co-founder of Rockett St George.

■ ‘It’s a colour that is warming and inviting and therefore works especially well in entrances and halls. It’s brilliant as a feature wall in bedrooms and kitchens too,’ says Paula Taylor, colour & trends specialist at Graham & Brown.

■ Try out ochre in functional rooms, such as the bathroom and kitchen. ‘It can work really well by introducing an unexpected splash of colour,’ says Dominic Myland, CEO of Mylands paint. ‘It also pairs well with dark blues, which are a popular choice for kitchen cabinets, as the warm yellow balances out the cooler blue.’

■ Combining ochre with other colours is not as tricky as it might first seem, according to Annie Sloan: ‘For drama, pair it with strong greens in a tropical botanical setting; to dial it back, use with whites and for something between the two, team ochre with a soft black – it’s dramatic and interesting but still very liveable.’

■ ‘Because this colour can be used as a neutral, it works well with any wood tones, oak through to mahogany, and also mixes brilliantly with warm metallics, including gold, bronze or copper,’ says Nicky Phillips, Decorating Editor at Ideal Home.

■ ‘As an earthy, grounding tone; enhance the feeling of relaxation and calm in your home by pairing with rattan chairs, woven cane side tables, bamboo furniture, wicker baskets and handmade pottery,’ says Lucy St George, co-founder of Rockett St George.

■ ‘For accent colours that ping, try raspberry or olive green, but avoid zesty lemon or lime. For a softer look, pair with earthy neutrals or warm pinks,’ says Nicky Phillips, Decorating Editor at Ideal Home.

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Use uplifting shades of ochre for a yearround sunshine feel in your home. Vibrant ochre has sunny, warm, happy associations, so it’s no surprise that it works both as an eye-catching accent colour, and a way to brighten up a dingy room

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NICKY PHILLIPS, DECORATING EDITOR

FEATURE KARA O’REILLY

THE EDIT: PERFECT OCHRES

BEST STATEMENT Ochre Mountain premium blend V700 walls and ceilings, £29 for 2.5ltr, Valspar at B&Q

BEST FOR WARMING UP A DARK SPACE French Ochre emulsion, £37 for 2.5ltr, Rockett St George

BEST FOR A DRAMATIC ENTRANCE Gamboge pure flat emulsion, £50 for 2.5ltr, Paint & Paper Library

BEST FOR A LIVEABLE LOOK Humpty Dumpty claypaint, £45 for 2.5ltr, Earthborn

BEST OCHRE ‘NEUTRAL’ Jarosite chalky emulsion, £37 for 2.5ltr, Craig & Rose

BEST FOR A RETRO VIBE Goldsmith select matt, from £23 for 0.94ltr, Benjamin Moore

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DISPLAY YOUR...

EMBROIDERY HOOPS Create a feature by using them as round frames for special fabrics

Frame fabrics

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Separate the hoops.

Lay your fabric on top of the inner hoop, cover with the outer hoop. Push down so the fabric is taut.

Tighten the screw.

Hand-sew a running stitch around the excess at the back and pull up to gather.

PERFECT MATCH Create a co-ordinated look by framing leftover fabric from curtains or upholstery

Wooden embroidery hoops, from £2.65 each, Hobbycraft

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PAINTED STAIR RUNNER The right look without the cost of carpet

Neutral ground Siobhan and Rory McFadden breathed new life and authentic character into a run-down Victorian terrace with a brightening pale palette and warm, natural textures that create a comfortable and lived-in feel

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Hallway and porch ‘We painstakingly stripped the stairs back to the beautiful wood, which we treated. In the porch, the Victorian tiles were uncovered and the glazed partition reinstated.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Willow Boughs wallpaper, £60 a roll, William Morris at Wallpaper Direct. Insectum print, £50, The Dybdahl Co

BESPOKE BENCH Great for storage and seating

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Welcome to my home THE PROPERTY A four-bedroom, late-Victorian terrace in Edinburgh, bought in August 2017.

THE VALUE Similar properties in the area sell for £575,000.

Siobhan McFadden, a colour consultant for Farrow & Ball, lives here with her husband Rory, a civil engineer, and their daughters, Una, four and Nora, one.

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BEDROOM

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BATHROOM

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PORCH

UTILITY LIVING ROOM

KITCHEN-DINER

GROUND FLOOR

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The property was so run-down, no other buyers showed any interest. But that didn’t put us off!

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iobhan and Rory McFadden took jobs in Edinburgh nine years ago, relocating there from Ireland. They found a two-bedroom flat on the west side of the city and settled in… until the arrival of their first child changed everything.

‘When Una was born in 2017, we needed more space.

The only way we could afford our preferred location was to take on a property that needed a lot of work and we fell in love with this one’s quirks immediately.

‘The kitchen was the priority: with an old tin sink and virtually no cupboards or appliances, it was unusable.

The dining room next door was small and both rooms were north-facing, so felt cold and dark. We knocked down the dividing wall and came up with a new layout.

It was tough living on a building site with a toddler and we had to work hard to get it done, but three months in we had a beautiful, fully functioning kitchen.

‘Although many of the period features had been stripped away, it still retained a few and restoring the house to its former glory was important to us. We preserved character with the cornices, picture rails and architraves. We also stripped back the original flooring, reinstated the mantelpieces in the bedrooms and uncovered boarded-up fireplaces. We spent a lot on salvaged cast-iron radiators for an authentic look.

‘When it comes to decor, I love colour but prefer a neutral backdrop. It isn’t a big house, so we kept to whites, adding colour with soft furnishings and painted furniture. We worked in the evenings and at weekends, and at times it felt like slow progress, but it has been rewarding. I documented it all on Instagram (@home_stead). We have lovingly restored our little Victorian terrace, pouring so much love and energy into it, and our hard work has paid off. It’s unrecognisable!’

Kitchen ‘We knocked down the wall here to turn this and the small, dark dining room into one inviting space. We decided on Shaker-style cabinets, which had a vintage look and felt sympathetic to the house.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Kitchen units, £10,000, Howdens. Antique brass cup drawer pulls, £5 each, John Lewis & Partners

STRIPPED FLOORBOARDS Treated to take out the yellow tone, then oiled

Dining area ‘We painted the picture rail, cornicing and ceiling white to make the space feel bigger, and used a darker shade on the woodwork for contrast.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Similar chapel chairs, £58 each, Etsy. Woodwork in Shadow White estate eggshell, £64 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball

DARK WOOD PIECE Adds drama to the soft colour palette

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GLASSFRONTED CABINET For storage and dust-free displays

Living room

Living room

‘The south-facing living room is the lightest area in the house, which has allowed me to be bolder with my colour choices and textiles.’

Warm grey paint on the walls makes the ornate cornicing and window panelling stand out beautifully. The teepee gives Una a dedicated play space and keeps her toys contained.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Nobodinoz Nevada teepee in Natural, £159, Scandiborn is a good match

BUY THE KEY PIECES Walls in Hardwick White estate emulsion, £47.95 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball. Similar sofa, £1,099, Sofology. Kolong rug, £399, Urbanara, is a match

I am a fan of Scandinavian “style and have incorporated that thinking into this space, keeping it free from clutter, with simple decor and warm textiles

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TRIO OF FRAMES Hung to the width of the bed for visual balance

Landing

Guest bedroom

A vintage linen cabinet was painted grey-blue to add soft colour to this space. Painted floorboards with a simple sisal runner further add to the rustic look.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Lohal natural woven rug, £30, Ikea. Small Hoolie pendant light and fittings, £107, Pooky

‘Our traditional look continues in the guest bedroom, with the wrought iron bed and antique illustrations. It’s a sanctuary for family and friends when they visit from Ireland.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Pyjama Stripe bed linen, from £19 for a pillowcase, Toast. Throw, £245, Pendleton Woollen Mills

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

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You don’t always need to buy new for a period property. I enjoy scouring local charity shops and salvage yards for vintage finds and they make our home look and feel more lived-in

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Nora’s room The combination of pale walls and green and pink painted furniture has a calming effect in Nora’s nursery.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Gulliver cot, £65, Ikea; painted in Pink Ground dead flat, £64 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball

PAINTED FIREPLACE Cover black iron to lighten a small room

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DON’T MISS THE DETAILS...

FEATURE AND STYLING MARISHA TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHS JAMES FRENCH PLANS AGENCY SERVICE

The original Edinburgh press in the dining area has been converted into a cupboard with a dark-painted interior to give it visual depth; a Shaker-style peg rail on the kitchen wall turns pretty utility kit into a display; the dining area mantel holds vintage treasures; pretty floral wallpaper gives Una’s bedroom a country feel.

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Make it work for you SIOBHAN’S STYLE: CLASSIC VINTAGE MY GO-TO STORES… ●

OBJECT STORY Sells unique and stylish homeware accessories that have been curated wonderfully.

Reclaimed furniture paired with the house’s original features make this a cosy family home Pre-loved items create a feeling of homeliness

HAND BLOWN White Hay Coolie pendant, £185, Fritz Fryer

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LA REDOUTE Offering quality bedding in a range of great colours and patterns.

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DRUM FARM ANTIQUES This salvage yard is a great place to hunt for old trinkets and furniture.

INSPIRING IMAGINATION Leckford doll’s house, £100, John Lewis & Partners EFFORTLESS STYLE Breton woven stripe cushion, £48, The French Bedroom Company

SOFT STYLE Fluffy faux Mongolian rug in Ivory, £39, Housecosy

VICTORIAN INSPIRED Cosy bed in Bronze, £1,695, Soho Home

WILDFLOWER WALLPAPER Uppark wallpaper in Calamine, £105 a roll, Farrow & Ball

FEATURE HOLLY WALSH

STYLIST’S NOTE

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SLIM STORAGE Grand Popinjay wardrobe, £1,095, Loaf

Going for a more muted colour palette in a child’s bedroom could mean they will like it for longer. As they get older, just add some colourful bedding HOLLY WALSH, FEATURES EDITOR

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TACKLE TOYS Savanna Velvet toy bag, £54.95, Bobby Rabbit

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GET CREATIVE WITH PAINT From feature walls and focal points to upcycling ideas, a pot of paint provides beautiful possibilities for an original look…

Blend to white to tie the ceiling into the scheme

Soft focus Create an artistic ombre effect. Work with shades from the same colour card – blend the lines between them to create a graduated effect.

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Old to new Upcycle vintage finds or furniture that has become tatty or tired.

Aim for a surface free of dust, dirt or grease and paint using a good quality wood paint.

Make it last – protect the painted surface with a matt varnish or furniture wax

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Beautiful backdrop Unite shades from the same colour palette with tonal stripes painted on the wall between shelves or on the back surface of a dresser or shelving unit.

Colours that sit next to each other in the colour wheel create a calm feel

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Fake architrave by painting a wide stripe of paint around a door

In the detail Draw attention to a period doorway by painting the frame and door in a darker tone than the wall, or use an accent colour to make it a stand-out statement.

Paint coving in the same colour as the ceiling for added impact

Ceiling appeal Reimagine your room with five walls rather than four, and use colour on the ceiling, for an unexpected room feature.

STYLE & DECOR

Half in half Paint just one half of panelled walls for an interesting, modern twist on a classic room scheme.

FEATURE NICKY PHILLIPS PHOTOGRAPHS TI-MEDIACONTENT.COM/HOUSE OF PICTURES

A lighter hue above a darker one can make a room feel larger

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Revamp wood or laminate Remove the doors and any hardware.

Wash with soapy water, then apply two coats of chalk paint.

When dry, apply three layers of chalk paint wax for a protective finish. Buff with a cotton cloth.

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KITCHEN CABINETS

Bored of neutrals? Just add chalk paint and switch over to the dark side

FOR A SMOOTH FINISH Apply paint using a flat brush, then feather over the paint with the same brush to remove heavy brush marks Cupboard doors painted in Athenian Black chalk paint, £21.95 for 1ltr, and chalk paint wax from £4.95 for 120ml; wall effect painted in Original and Graphite wall paint, £41.95 for 2.5ltr, and Chicago Grey and Athenian Black chalk paint, £21.95 for 1ltr, all Annie Sloan

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EXPOSED RAFTERS Gives extra height and architectural detail

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Open-plan living space ‘The industrial palette with off-black steel beams, redwood pine rafters and concrete is lifted with pops of colour on the furniture and rugs,’ says Leo. BUY THE KEY PIECES Ferm Living large Kelim rug, £215, Nordic Nest. Polished concrete floor, from £130sq m, Steyson Concrete Floors

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LEO’S STYLE? Turn to page 85 to shop the look

Creative industry Rupert Scott and Leo Wood transformed a dark, grimy industrial building – at one time a gin distillery – into a light and spacious home that functions efficiently for their family life

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Welcome to my home THE PROPERTY A two-bed converted gin distillery in east London.

THE VALUE Bought in 2013 for £310,000 and renovated for £450,000; now worth around £1.2m.

Leo Wood, an interior designer, lives here with her husband Rupert Scott, an architect, and their children Evie, seven, and Frankie, four.

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LIVING AREA

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We essentially built a new house within the old walls, supported by a new steel frame

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hile house-hunting, Leo Wood and Rupert Scott discovered an empty warehouse for sale across the road from their Georgian cottage. Built in 1880, it had been a gin distillery, social club and a storage facility. ‘Since it was advertised as a commercial building, it dropped below the radar,’ says architect Rupert (openpracticearchitecture.com). ‘Its wedgeshaped plot, which is smaller at the front with two sides butting onto warehouses, put other buyers off.’

It took six months to buy, then two years to get planning permission. Rupert redesigned it with assistance from Morizzo Architects and the build was funded by the sale of Leo’s old flat; they stayed in their cottage while the work was carried out.

‘Working with an existing structure is one of the most eco-friendly things you can do,’ says Rupert. Inside, splitting the space into thirds unlocked its potential.

The kitchen-diner is in the middle, the living area at the front, while the rear two-thirds pops out of the back.

‘There’s planning permission in place for a basement conversion, too, but we ran out of money,’ he says.

For outside space, there’s a first-floor roof terrace, a west-facing front yard for barbecues and a side passage with artificial grass. ‘I love the relationship between the inside and outside,’ says Leo. ‘There’s green everywhere you look, which softens the space and connects it to nature even though we don’t have a garden as such.

The way the light shifts as the sun moves round the building is the most successful part of the project.’

Leo used the experience as a springboard to a career as an interior designer (kinderdesign.co.uk). ‘We’ve achieved the simple, unfussy finish we wanted,’ says Rupert. ‘But Leo made it feel really homely.’

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Seating area ‘I’d describe my style as eclectic minimal,’ says Leo. ‘We don’t have loads of stuff but what we do have has been consciously chosen and has a clear purpose.

I like to mix designer stuff with high street, vintage and car-boot sale pieces.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Walls in Slaked Lime 105, £47 for 2.5ltr, Little Greene. Aaden armchair by George Oliver, £223, Wayfair, has a similar look

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Finding the right shade of white held us up, but we eventually chose one that’s warm but not too yellowy

PANBETON PANELS This lightweight concrete cladding is easy to cut and fit

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HANDLELESS CABINETS Ideal for an uncluttered look in a multifunctional, open-plan living space

Kitchen and seating area ‘I love how the kitchen is right at the heart of the whole space. The stainless-steel worktops and splashbacks suit the industrial character of the building.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Handleless kitchen in SuperMatt White, from £4,143, Wren Kitchens, is similar

Dining area ‘Some of the dark wooden furniture from our old cottage contrasts nicely in these contemporary spaces – like the console table here,’ says Leo. BUY THE KEY PIECES Switch table, from £326.10, rform, is similar. Hay J77 dining chairs, £165 each, Nest

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Kitchen ‘Our joiner designed the kitchen like a piece of cabinetry and kept it simple with oak carcasses, Corian doors and painted timber shelves. At £18,000 the cost was between an off-the-shelf kitchen and a high-end design.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Try Barazza Lab 1PLB3T gas hob, £1,505, Arreda Tutto. Jean mid-century armchair, £360, Perch & Parrow, is similar

LONG HOB Fits the proportions of the island better than a square design

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Evie and Frankie’s room ‘I kept moving the beds around on the plans as they never quite worked,’ says Rupert.

‘Eventually our joiner created a built-in bed using Ikea slats, which consists of two single beds end to end.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Bespoke mattress, £506, The Odd Company.

Chest in Teresa’s Green estate eggshell, £64 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball

FULL-WIDTH STORAGE Closed for lesser-used toys; open for favourite things

I love the relationship “between the inside and outside. There’s green through every window

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PINCHED EDGE Gives a contemporary, tailored finish

Main bedroom An upholstered headboard adds softness to this simple space, especially in the absence of window dressings. ‘Our windows have black-out shutters, which have more of a warehouse feel than curtains,’ says Rupert.

BUY THE KEY PIECES Rosco double headboard, £125, Next Home, is similar

Landing

Open treads allow light to flood down the staircase and into the rear part of the ground floor

‘I solved the problem of getting light into the rear of the property by building a terrace onto the back left corner, which opens it up and brings light down the stairs,’ says Rupert.

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SHUTTERS Useful for internal windows, too

Landing

‘The reclaimed bath was a good find on eBay,’ says Leo. ‘It’s a rare, extra-long design with integrated soap dishes. We had it restored by a specialist company.’

BUY THE KEY PIECES Try the Millbrook cast-iron bath, £832, The Cast Iron Bath Company. Jessie ladder shelves, £110, Habitat

Sliding doors at the top of the stairs lead to a decked roof terrace. ‘It’s nice seeing a pocket of greenery and being able to open the doors to get air flowing through the first floor,’ says Leo. BUY THE KEY PIECES Aluminium sliding doors, £4,500, Fine Line

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DOWNLIGHTER Gives a wall a soft wash of light

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Make it work for you LEO’S STYLE: LAID-BACK SCANDI MY GO-TO STORES… ●

VINTERIOR A curated resource for finding great vintage furniture.

Earthy neutrals contrast with sleek silhouettes and smart black details for a cosy, contemporary feel ADJUSTABLE SHADE Galore floor lamp, £210, Pooky

A wooden ceiling brings a cocooning feel to the white space

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NATURAL TONES Tan brown suede cushion, £14.49, Homescapes

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MAISONS DU MONDE Being a French company, it’s pretty stylish, while also being reasonably priced.

GLAM TOUCH Aero bar trolley in brass, £199, Swoon

FAUX GREENERY Aspidistra plant, £99.99, Dowsing & Reynolds

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Make an open-plan scheme feel inviting using textural fabrics, warm woods and gold accents SOLID OAK Lars accent armchair in Salcombe Beige, £399, Made

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MARBLE TOP Leona tripod side table, £89, Cult Furniture

LOG STORAGE Vertex round basket, £17, Very

SOFT WEAVE Grey frills rug, £385, Rose & Grey

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From best buys to clever tricks… this is our roundup of the simplest, quickest storage solutions to make your home more beautiful now

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1 DECLUTTER YOUR DINING SPACE If space doesn’t allow for a sideboard in your

dining room, this designer-look table with its two disguised drawers cleverly built in, will provide the perfect place to keep plates, cutlery and table linen, ready for a quick set-up.

Bronx storage dining table, £375, Next Home

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3 STORE SPARE LINEN IN A CABINET In lieu of a built-in airing or linen closet, a free-standing armoire or cabinet will provide an easily accessible space to keep extra bedding, blankets and towels, so guests can help themselves.

4 UTILISE EVERY INCH OF BEDROOM SPACE Build a storage headboard by fixing Ikea’s Trones shoe cabinets, £22 for two, to the wall behind your bed – great for storing bedding and PJs.

Cascade solid oak cabinet, £459.99, Oak Furnitureland

2 UPGRADE TO A SMARTER LAUNDRY BASKET

Scallop edge seagrass basket, £100, Amara

This seagrass basket would make a great replacement for a tired, pop-up laundry basket that might be starting to look a little sad.

Alternatively, use it to store accessories.

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5 GIVE YOUR FOOTWEAR AN ELEGANT HOME Position this smart wooden unit in a bedroom, dressing room or hallway to keep all of your favourite shoes neatly organised and in one place.

6 HIDE THE REMOTES IN A CHIC COFFEE TABLE

Camille three-drawer shoe storage unit, £120, Noa & Nani

This beautiful design has a top that swivels open to reveal a generous space to house not only remotes, but chargers and notebooks, too.

Arc coffee table in natural oak, £599, Woud at Heal’s

Wall-mounted storage system, £25, Argos

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BY HANGING KITCHEN ESSENTIALS FROM THE WALL

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If your kitchen worktop is looking a little cluttered, this clever wall-mounted storage system will not only keep utensils, spices and kitchen roll off your surface, but it also has space for a couple of cookbooks, too.

8 MAKE ALCOVES WORK HARDER Lay a narrow bookcase on its side to create a

bench that can be used for both seating and storage. Pop a basket or storage box into each section of the shelving, filling the space entirely.

Cover the top with cushions and throws.

9 CHOOSE A MODULAR STORAGE UNIT Create a wall of storage in your living room to

house books, accessories and even the TV, by lining up a few ‘off-the-peg’ shelf units, and painting them all the same colour as your walls.

This DIY approach will save you some cash.

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10 GIVE EVERYTHING ITS OWN SPACE Shelves rigged up in an alcove and some lovely baskets are all it takes to create a home for spare bedding and towels. Fix the bottom shelf high enough to house laundry baskets underneath.

11 SQUEEZE IN A KITCHEN TROLLEY Make the most of awkward gaps or spaces between kitchen units with a slimline trolley, which can be wheeled around your kitchen whenever you need the items stored on it.

Vesken trolley, £9, Ikea

12 CURB THE CLUTTER WITH OVER-DOOR STORAGE Ideal in a kid’s room, hallway or even the bathroom, hang this storage frame over the back of a door to keep toys, stationery, post or toiletries in, keeping surfaces clear. The open baskets will mean you can clearly see what’s inside so things don’t get lost or misplaced.

Over door storage frame, £12, Sainsbury’s Home

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Chockablock shelves, £445 each, Loaf

14 STYLE YOUR OWN STORAGE The dovetail joints on this clever set of drawers allow you to configure them exactly the way you want.

15 GO FOR MULTI-USE PIECES A built-in banquette in your kitchen-diner will provide not only seating, but handy storage, too.

Bamboo storage drawers, £65, Next Home

13 KEEP TOILETRIES ORGANISED IN MOULD-RESISTANT DRAWERS Traditionally, wood doesn’t fair well in the humidity of steamy bathrooms. These bamboo drawers have been treated with an anti-bacterial technology, which prevents the growth of bacteria and mould by up to 99 per cent.

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Bunk white pine storage bench, £409; cabinet, £569, both Woood at Cuckooland

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16 CHOOSE A BED WITH BUILT-IN STORAGE Where storage is limited or there’s no space for bedside tables, a storage bed is a great solution for keeping bedtime necessities close by.

Bronx double storage bed, £599, Next Home

17 CHOOSE A HARD-WORKING WARDROBE Ensure it has plenty of hanging space, plus

lots of shelving to store folded items neatly.

A shoe rack at the bottom of the wardrobe, as well as a few baskets for your delicates, will help give everything a home, making it easy to keep tidy.

Vacuum clothes and duvet storage bags, from ÂŁ12.99 each, Lakeland

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The Skinny lockers in Olive, £229 each, Mustard

KEEP YOUR OFFICE SPACE CLUTTER-FREE Having a dedicated space to tidy away your work at the end of the day will help promote a calmer work environment, plus with these lockers, you can safely lock away important documents.

19 FREE UP FLOOR SPACE IN A NARROW HALLWAY Each ‘pocket’ of this cabinet opens outwards and can hold at least two pairs of shoes, so you can easily keep hallway floors clear and give each family member their own spot.

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Stall shoe cabinets, £85 each, Ikea

Mila ottoman storage bench, £199, M&S

20 TIDY AWAY CUSHIONS If you like everything in its place, then an

ottoman or trunk will help you close the lid on clutter. Place this elegant storage bench at the end of the bed to make the nightly ritual of undressing the bed a whole lot tidier.

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Hand-painted Potager cupboard, from £2,800, deVOL

Those clever clogs at deVOL are at it again with two new paint shades, Bakehouse Green and Refectory Red. Order them for all its pieces, including this gorgeous Potager cupboard, with its handpainted backboard inspired by French kitchen gardens.

Eco style

The Lambeth pendant, just landed at West One Bathrooms, not only boasts a cool design but has top-notch eco credentials, too. It’s a collaboration between Mullan Lighting and Elvis & Kresse, the pioneers of ethical luxury who manufacture leather goods from rescued fire hoses and offcuts from high-end brands such as Burberry.

Featuring a distinctive cone-shaped shade suspended from a strap in reused rubber, the Lambeth comes in a great choice of finishes.

Lambeth pendant light IP65, £411.84, West One Bathrooms

CANDY CRUSH Bring cool East Coast style to your kitchen with the limited-edition Miami Colour Pop collection from Dowsing & Reynolds. The striking taps, in pastel pink, soft white and fresh mint, have a matt finish and work with a variety of surfaces.

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Tinkisso mixer tap in Neo Mint, £99.99, Dowsing & Reynolds

On our wishlist...

Abigail Ahern has hooked up with Herringbone Kitchens for a new, affordable range.

Prices start from £5,000.

MINI MARVEL Want to make a design statement in your tiny bathroom?

Enter the new Elm Mini by Kast Concrete Basins. With its pinstripe pattern and integrated splashback, it comes in a staggering 28 colours – from white to Ember, shown here, H45xW32xD45cm, from £2,160, Alternative Bathrooms IDEALHOME.CO.UK | SEPTEMBER 2020

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‘We opened up our small, dark kitchen’ An extension and windows on three sides gave the Putmans a light-filled kitchen with panoramic views of the garden

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BEFORE

‘We turned a small space into a family-sized kitchendiner with a practical L-shaped layout. The handleless units keep the look simple and streamlined.’

Knoxhult kitchen units, from £60 for a base cabinet with drawers, Ikea. Boston Light Grey porcelain floor tiles, £28.56sq m, Mandarin Stone

Welcome to my home Louise Putman lives here with her husband Phil and their daughter Rachel, eight.

THE PROPERTY A 1980s split-level detached house in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

WHAT IT COST Kitchen units........£3,800 Oven and hood...£2,000 Sink and tap.............£510 Boiling-water tap....£700 Worktops..............£3,200 Flooring................£3,300 Lighting.................£1,500 Wall tiles...................£270 TOTAL................£15,280

LARGE FORMAT FLOOR TILES Make the space seem bigger

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It’s cosy in here, and so light with windows all around – so it’s not surprising that we use this room the most

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HOW LOUISE AND PHIL DID IT ‘The final phase of our house refurbishment was to update the kitchen and replace a uPVC conservatory with an extension.

Phil is a surveyor and I’m an architectural designer (recreateinteriors.co.uk) so we designed, costed and projectmanaged it ourselves, using builders on agreed day rates within our £40,000 budget.

We agreed on a simple grey and white scheme, choosing Ikea

SUPER-WIDE MIRROR Hung opposite the patio doors to reflect the view of the garden

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units, but splashed out on quartz worktops and a boilingwater tap, which I couldn’t be without now! The lighting was crucial, so there are pendants and downlighters on dimmers, so we can get it right for any occasion. It’s a space we all use, now. We love cooking and everything’s close at hand. And when Rachel comes home from school, we can chat while I cook and she does her homework.’

BELOW ‘This area provides ample space for dining with friends. It’s perfect in summer with the doors open. I’ve mixed new and old accessories here to add colour and a sense of fun.’

Drio extending table, £750, Habitat, is similar. Series 7 dining chairs, £345 each, Fritz Hansen. Aspen sideboard, £795, Habitat.

Melodi pendant, £12, Ikea

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GLOBE PENDANT Adds curves to all the straight lines in this space

ABOVE ‘I used a butcher’s block trolley to create extra storage and prep space.

When it came to choosing the main focal point – the range cooker – red was the natural choice to pop against the grey and white.’

Richmond SE1100 induction range oven, £1,799, Stoves.

Stenstorp trolley, £100, Ikea, is similar. Alzira red globe pendant, £78, Dusk Lighting

RIGHT Caesarstone composite worksurfaces are a low-maintenance option in a busy kitchen.

‘Practicality was a big factor for us, which is why we’ve gone for matt surfaces as they don’t show fingermarks – always a bonus when you have children.’

Caesarstone Quartz worktops in Raw Concrete, £395, Bespoke Surfaces

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

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Avoid major building work over Christmas!

Holidays, freezing temperatures and illness can affect its progress. In hindsight, we would have waited for a springtime slot with our builder

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For a deep and thorough clean, grab a pack of these clever cloths from Marigold or many of us, keeping our home clean and germ-free has become more important than ever over the past few months. Luckily, help is at hand with Marigold’s ingenious Let It Shine! microfibre cloths, £2.99 for a pack of four. From making kitchen and bathroom surfaces sparkle, to wiping down high contact areas, such as door handles, taps and light switches, these clever cloths will help you to keep your home beautifully clean and safe.

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DEEP CLEANING Allergic to chemical-based cleaning products? No problem! Marigold’s microfibre cloths will clean a surface thoroughly, just with water. What’s more, they’re machine washable, too, so you can wipe up messy spills quickly, then bung the cloths in the wash to get them like new again ready for their next cleaning job.

CLEVER COLOUR CODING Just like restaurants colour code their chopping boards for hygiene reasons, Marigold’s Let It Shine! microfibre cloths come in a pack of four different colours to help avoid cross contamination while cleaning. In simpler terms, just pick one colour per job – use the green cloth for cleaning your kitchen, the orange cloth for your bathroom, the pink one for the loo and then save the blue one for cleaning and dusting your living room.

Marigold Let It Shine! microfibre cloths… ● Remove

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KEEPING IT CLEAN

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KITCHEN PROJECT

Make it work for you LOUISE’S CHOICE: A KITCHEN ISLAND If a custom-built unit is beyond your budget, consider an off-the-peg buy to boost storage

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FLEXIBLE FRIEND A compact cupboard on castors, with two slimline cutlery drawers and a towel rack.

Leeton kitchen island in Black, £146.99, Wayfair

IN ZINC The drop leaf worktop at the back creates a breakfast bar; two stools are included.

Newport kitchen island in White with zinc worktop, £590.50, Maisons du Monde

MOVEABLE FEAST Smart, tough rubberwood block on top, and lockable wheels for safe positioning.

Croft Collection wood butcher’s trolley, £249, John Lewis & Partners

Choose a “ standout colour or

FEATURE LISA FAZZANI

SIMPLY CHIC Unfussy matt black metal with slatted wooden shelves and a luxe white marble top.

Darby butcher’s block in marble and Black metal, £399, Made

OODLES OF SPACE With a heat resistant granite inlay top, plus cupboard doors that open both sides.

Westcote Blue large island with wine rack, £250, The Cotswold Company

contrast finish rather than trying to match an island or trolley to kitchen cabinets

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RUSTIC FARE Small but sturdy, this classic design is made of solid spruce with a zinc top.

Aldsworth butcher’s block, £290, Garden Trading

INDUSTRIAL EDGE Black metal and dark wood with two drawers, shelves and lift out baskets.

Metal and wood kitchen trolley, £100, Argos

CLASSIC COUNTRY An oak top and painted finish, with shelves one side and space for stools on the other for a handy breakfast bar.

Tornviken kitchen island, £250, Ikea

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‘I moved my whole kitchen down to the basement’ Emma Collins took over a guest room and unused space to gain a big kitchen-diner with room to get together with family and friends

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EMMA’S STYLE? Turn to page 109 to shop the look

STACKED SURFACES A clever way to add storage and display space

Welcome to my home Emma Collins lives here.

THE PROPERTY A four-bedroom house built in 1785 in Southsea, Portsmouth.

WHAT IT COST

‘Switching rooms around sounds dramatic, but the old kitchen was too small.

The basement was under-used and I wanted to use the house better.’

Bespoke units in Black Fenix and reclaimed European oak, from £1,020 for a 300mm base unit, Wood Works Brighton

Kitchen...............£24,300 Appliances.............£1,173 Worktop and upstand................£2,700 Furniture..............£2,077 Flooring..............£899.70 Sink and tap....£1,349.99 Lighting..................£1,178 TOTAL..........£33,677.69

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Now there’s space to sit in the kitchen, I spend an extraordinary amount of time in here. There’s room to cook, entertain and read

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CEILING EXTRACTOR Won’t block sightlines like a chimney style

ABOVE Emma’s units are a mixture of wood and matt black laminate. ‘I wanted strong blocks of colour and lots of wood, so my new room would look contemporary but warm and earthy.’

Anglepoise wall light, £98, Heal’s

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HOW EMMA DID IT ‘After living with a small kitchen for 10 years, it was time for a big change. From what I knew of neighbours’ houses, I thought the basement might be bigger than it seemed. Builders found a rubble-filled space behind a wall, which gave me a dining area, and putting in French doors filled it with light. When I found

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Wood Works Brighton the ethos of their designs resonated with me. I bought “seconds” appliances, shopped around online and bought second-hand to save money. The project took 10 months as part of a whole house refurb and building work and fitting cost £80k. I love how it blends seamlessly into my period home.’

KITCHEN PROJECT CLEAR GLASS LIGHTS Don’t visually clutter this small space

ABOVE The shelving has an angled upper level designed to draw eyes to Emma’s ceramics and glassware.

Flex all-in-one tap, £1,150, Quooker. Franke undercounter sink, £199.99, Sinks.co.uk

ABOVE The table was built by the kitchen maker to match the kitchen cabinetry.

Bespoke six person dining table, £1,302, Wood Works Brighton. Fucsia 3 pendant light by Flos, £540, Made In Design

RIGHT Deep drawers provide space-efficient storage for dry goods in the tall larder cupboard.

For similar oven, try Neff oven B1ACE4HN0B, £479, Currys.

Engineered oak flooring, £29.99sq m, UK Flooring Direct

FEATURE AND STYLING MAXINE BRADY. PHOTOGRAPHS DAVID WOOLLEY

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Try and listen to your extractor before buying. Mine is great for the space, but sounds like a plane taking off so you can’t have a conversation when it’s on

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Pavilion AV1 chair, £265, Viaduct

Marny Black chair, £87, Maisons du Monde

WHERE TO BUY 1 Flos Fucsia suspension light, £235, Nest 2 Anglepoise Original 1227 mini wall light, £98, Amara 3 Quick Step Palazzo Cinnamon Oak flooring, £59.99sq m, Carpetright 4 Midford serving bowl, £32, Garden Trading 5 Cooke & Lewis Zanthe chrome effect kitchen tap, £70, B&Q 6 Terracotta tapered plant pots, £13.50 set of three, Scaramanga 7 Calia dining table, £599, John Lewis & Partners IDEALHOME.CO.UK | SEPTEMBER 2020

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‘It’s like a luxury hotel suite’ Sali Lewis and Graeme Maude took the shell of a converted loft and turned it into something really special – a decadent suite of rooms they love to retreat to

WRAPAROUND HEADBOARD Cocooning and cosy for an enclosed feel

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LOFT PROJECT

BEFORE

Welcome to my home Sali Lewis lives here with her husband Graeme Maude and their children Anna, 22 and Alexandra, 19.

THE PROPERTY A six-bed detached Edwardian house in West London.

WHAT IT COST

‘We wanted a tranquil space that had both feminine and masculine touches,’ says Sali.

‘The patio doors and Juliet balcony were already in place, but our new seating area makes the most of the view. I love coming up here to read or listen to music.’

Bespoke Provence super king-size bed, £3,950; bench, £2,014, both The Sofa & Chair Company

Wardrobes..........£11,620 Dressing room...£10,000 Bathroom...............£9,741 Desk ....................£2,232 Dressing table.....£2,370 Flooring................£7,500 Furniture and soft furnishings........£36,000 TOTAL................£79,463

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‘I initially chose a bench seat as I wanted somewhere to put the bed cushions at night, other than the floor,’ says Sali. ‘I love the way it ties the colours and textures together.’

‘I’ve never had a proper dressing table to do my make up so that was top of my wish list,’ says Sali.

Finch Art Deco triptych mirror, £366.10, Soho Home

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WALL LAMPS Give a soft, flattering light fitted either side of a mirror

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The pink elements in the space aren’t overtly feminine because the navy blue accents offset them

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‘The large shower area and vanity unit make the room feel bigger than it really is,’ says Sali.

NICHE SHELVES Provide storage and symmetry

‘The sloping ceilings and width of the room were limiting,’ says Sali, ‘so we kept everything in the same place, which also saved on plumbing costs. Not having the shower screen reach the ceiling allows air to circulate.’

Neutra Whitish unglazed porcelain floor tiles, £49.95sq m, Claybrook. Alsace honed herringbone mosaic wall tiles, £137.56sq m, Mandarin Stone.

Marble top vanity unit with twin basins, £2,351; bespoke shower screen, £1,540, both Porter Bathroom

HOW SALI AND GRAEME DID ITÉ ‘Our top floor bedroom suite hadn’t been touched for 10 years, as we’d prioritised the children’s bedrooms and communal areas. Although it was a big space, it was blank and unloved. There was a bed plonked in the middle of the bedroom behind a high partition, so you couldn’t see who was coming up the stairs, and it lacked storage.

The bathroom had basic beige tiles and was definitely due a refresh, too. There was a dressing space that was tatty and untidy, with a hanging rail and a few drawers. At first I thought we’d keep the layout as it was and ask a professional to help me choose paint colours and soft furnishings. I’d spotted the work of interior designer Anna Hewitson in a magazine (annahewitsondesign.com), IDEALHOME.CO.UK | SEPTEMBER 2020

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LOFT PROJECT and felt she’d be a good fit. I loved her classic-with-acontemporary-twist style. On Anna’s advice, we did some structural work. As the ceiling slopes down to waist level, there was limited head height, so Anna suggested full-height wardrobes on the back wall, and had the old partition wall removed, so we could flip the bed around to face the stairs.

She also designed my dream built-in dressing table and a home-office area for Graeme, and transformed the dressing room with drawers and storage

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for shoes and bags. Another extra was air-conditioning, as it gets pretty hot up here in the summer. It was worth spending the extra to get it right. I chose a calm, neutral base colour with accents that can be changed in the future.

One of the most enjoyable parts of the revamp was adding the finishing touches, which made the whole project come to life.

The work took four months and cost around £50,000. The end result really took my breath away! It was even better than we’d imagined.’

BELOW ‘We couldn’t have full-height wardrobes in here due to the sloping walls,’ says Sali. ‘Instead we have open shelving for shoes and bags on the left, and a bank of drawers on the right. There are also a couple of built-in cupboards which hide practical things such as the underfloor heating controls.’

Bespoke dressing-room cabinetry, £10,000, Wellington Joinery. Stool upholstered in Manuel Canovas Rivoli Rose Buvard fabric, £286.20, Colefax & Fowler. Roman blind made in Belgravia fabric, £77.94m, Stereo Interiors

ABOVE ‘I love that the chest of drawers is the same design as the bedside tables but, with its different colour and size, this is not obvious,’ says Sali.

Chest of drawers in Putty, £1,398, Chelsea Textiles.

Amelia Midnight table lamp and shade, £648.90, Heathfield

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LEFT ‘Having the huge bank of wardrobes behind the bed with a little corridor in between works really well,’ says Sali.

Chromatic Monochrome 3329 wallpaper, £44.40m, Phillip Jeffries. Leebank satin brass lacquered handles, £61.06 each, Armac Martin

ABOVE ‘We used to have a freestanding desk in here, but I wanted something that doesn’t look like a work space but would feel more integrated into the room,’ says Sali.

Arundel chair in Ben Whistler Ghost Tree Cove faux leather fabric, £861.54, David Seyfried

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

WALLPAPERED PANELS Give wardrobes a personalised twist

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An interior designer will come up with ideas you’d never have thought of, and know the limits of what’s possible. Having one to liaise with tradespeople takes away all the stress

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Make it work for you

SALI’S CHOICE: A SEPARATE DRESSING ROOM Always dreamed of a dedicated dressing space? Discover how to make your closet fantasies a reality whatever your budget If you have the extra space, consider knocking through to a box room, erecting a partition wall if your bedroom is large enough, or using a slice of the landing.

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Where do I begin?

You’ll need a space of at least 2m wide for a simple galley-style walk-in wardrobe.

Assess how much storage you need by measuring your existing hanging rails (and factoring in future purchases) and ensure you have a good mixture of rails, shelves and drawers.

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What’s the best way to use the space?

Floor-to-ceiling fitted furniture can increase storage space by 30 per cent. For awkwardly shaped rooms, bespoke wardrobes are best, or try Zebedee for hanging rails designed to fit sloping ceilings.

Ikea’s Pax system or Spacepro at B&Q is ideal if you’re on a budget. Ask a joiner to customise off-the-peg carcasses with low-cost plywood or oriented strand board (OBS)

doors, that can be left bare or given a colour wash. Break up a run of storage with a built-in dressing table with plug points.

Store Add a dressing table for a touch of luxury

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How can I organise my clothes better?

A place for everything is key.

Double rails should be hung between a metre and 2m from the floor. Include pull-out tie and belt racks, dividers to organise underwear drawers and a laundry bin. Store shoes in stackable clear plastic storage.

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Screen off a section of your bedroom with floor-to-ceiling curtains using a ceiling track and roller curtain hooks to a dressing area. Use three or four curtains sewn together or make your own from lightweight fabric.

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Ensure you have adequate lighting – perhaps LEDs inside cupboards – and leave space for a full-length mirror and an area to stand back from it ANNA HEWITSON, INTERIOR DESIGNER

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IDEAL HOME LOVES… DRESSING TABLES

MID-CENTURY LOOK Choose mango wood and brass details for vintage elegance.

Fresco dressing table, £319, Swoon

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MAKE A STATEMENT Go for a striking colour pop and modern curved corners.

Tandy dressing table in Coral Pink, £449, Made

RUSTIC STYLE Stow all your make up and more in these three ample drawers.

Detroit dressing table, £399.99, Oak Furniture Land

MAXIMISING HANGING SPACE Magic clothes hangers (£3.37 each, Wish), allow you to hang up to eight items on one rack which can also be used vertically.

MOTION-SENSOR LIGHTING To illuminate inside wardrobes, try a rechargeable wireless motion sensor LED strip light (£14.99 from Auraglow).

ACCESSING TOP CUPBOARDS The Library Ladder Company provides rolling ladder kits, from £570, perfect for reaching items stored up high.

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‘We updated a period terrace with a modern extension’ A contemporary, twostorey addition doubled the footprint of Will and Romy’s cramped Victorian cottage

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The house had a shabby, lean-to extension that housed a kitchen and bathroom

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ouse sitting for friends led to a big change for Will and Romy. ‘We loved the area and realised we could afford a house here for the same price as our flat in northwest London,’ says Will. The couple bought this terrace in 2014.

COMPLETE OVERHAUL The original footprint didn’t give the couple space for the kitchen-diner they were after, plus they were keen for the boys to have rooms of their own as well as wanting an office space for themselves. ‘There was an old extension with a kitchen and a bathroom, but it didn’t work for us.’

GETTING TO WORK ‘We knocked the old extension down and put a temporary kitchen in the second reception room. We worked in two phases: first we stripped everything out of the house and redid the electrics and plumbing; second, we worked on the extension to create the kitchen-diner.’

COMING TOGETHER Learning how buildings work, lead times, and how to position lighting were all challenges, but once the kitchen was in, things fell into place. ‘We now have a spacious kitchen-diner/living area, with sun shining through the roof light. It’s a fantastic space to be.’

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A Siberian-larch-clad two-storey extension gives the family a spacious new kitchen-diner, as well as a home office room upstairs

Welcome to our home THE PROPERTY A four-bedroom, three-storey Victorian terraced house in south London.

THE VALUE Bought Will Hulse and Romy Jakavicius live here with their sons, Rupert, seven and Maurice, nine. Will is a technology consultant and Romy is a business analyst.

for £780,000 in 2014; now worth £1.3m.

WHAT IT COST Construction ........................£100,000 Builders’, engineer’s and architect’s fees .........................£20,000

Fixtures and fittings...............£18,000 Kitchen..............£14,000 Flooring............£14,000 Windows...........£12,000 Appliances.........£4,500 TOTAL...........£182,500

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BEFORE & AFTER Bespoke fronts on Ikea carcasses gives a high-end look on a budget

5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT...

Two-storey extensions Architect Sam Selencky from Selencky Parsons has the lowdown

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THEY USE SPACE WELL You can play with height and space in a more interesting way by creating double-height or mezzanine spaces, which can add real drama and wow factor.

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THEY’RE NOT AS EXPENSIVE AS YOU MIGHT THINK They can be a cost-effective way to add space to your house as you only need to build half the roof and half the amount of foundations for the same area gains, compared to a single-storey extension.

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GOOD DESIGN IS KEY They’re likely to be a prominent feature, so the design needs to be carefully considered to work with the existing property in a coherent way.

A picture window makes the small upstairs office feel light and airy

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SECURING PLANNING PERMISSION IS TRICKY… Planning permission can be hard to get as two-storey extensions can have a greater impact on neighbouring properties than single-storey ones, so position and size need to be carefully considered.

A bifold window opens up to reveal an integrated external window seat

…BUT YOU MAY NOT NEED IT You can take advantage of permitted development rights to build one without needing planning permission, but we’d always recommend you get a certificate of lawfulness before building to show that your design conforms to the rules.

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Think about the project both inside and out. We were so focused on spending on the interiors that we didn’t really budget for landscaping, which we regret

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SECRETS OF A PROFESSIONAL ORGANISER

If you feel like the clutter is getting out of control, or could do with some tips to keep your home forever tidy, we’ve assembled a crack team of experts to help bring some order to your life…

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GOOD LOOKS ‘Functional storage can be stylish, too,’ says Matt Thomas, buyer, John Lewis & Partners.

Estate sideboard in Natural, £999, John Lewis & Partners

STYLE & DECOR FAMILY ESSENTIALS ‘Put storage in prime, practical locations, such as the hallway,’ says professional organiser Vicky Silverthorn

BESPOKE DESIGN Measure up first, then build your own storage wall. String System in Walnut, from £72, String Furniture at Utility Design

MY WHOLE HOUSE IS A MESS. WHERE DO I START? ‘With something small and manageable,’ says Matt Thomas, buyer at John Lewis & Partners.

‘I always start with my wardrobe.’

Simon Glanville, MD at A Place for Everything, sets a timer for 20 minutes, tackling one drawer at a time. Professional organiser Vicky Silverthorn believes you need to change your approach and mindset to declutter successfully.

‘You may feel that the “house” is such a huge task to fix, while even

one “room” feels too big, so go smaller. It doesn’t matter how long it takes as long as it is progress.’

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INDUSTRIAL STYLE Solve shoe clutter with an easy-to-access open rack. Mish-Mesh storage unit, £395, Loaf

‘Having an organised, tidy home will reduce time spent cleaning, help lower anxiety as you’ll know where everything is, increase productivity, improve head space and allow you to enjoy your surroundings more,’ says Vicky. ‘I’ve seen cases where a client’s home is dramatically and negatively affecting their mental health. They’ve had no choice but to do something about it. I’m not even talking hoarding, but “life”, which has escalated over the years.’

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oo much stuff? Or not the right type of storage? Messy household or time-poor family members?

Whatever your reason for wanting to declutter and create a well-organised and streamlined home, our interiors experts can help.

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A bargain is only a bargain if you need it in the first place

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON STORAGE MISTAKES YOU SEE? ‘When people go out and buy lots of storage baskets and tubs with no plan in place. They end up walking

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SPACE SAVER ‘Door storage is a must,’ says Simon Glanville of A Place for Everything.

Elfa rack, £95, A Place for Everything

around the house wondering how they can use them. Declutter first, then measure up, working out what storage you need to get yourself organised,’ says Vicky.

ONCE YOUR HOME IS ORGANISED, HOW DO YOU KEEP IT THAT WAY? ‘I try to limit what comes into my home,’ says Vicky, ‘and I’m a very conscious shopper. Try to separate what you want and need. I also like everything to have a home as I hate not being able to find things.’

HOW DO YOU PERSUADE YOUR CLIENTS TO GET RID OF STUFF? ‘I never actually persuade them to as such. If I’m asked, then I give my honest opinion, but it should be an organic process,’ says Vicky. ‘I believe in gut feelings. On day one, we work on a rough edit of their space, with culling following naturally.’

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WHAT ABOUT WHEN ONE PARTNER IS A MINIMALIST AND THE OTHER A BORDERLINE HOARDER? ‘Communication is a must,’ says Vicky. ‘Guidelines have to be set with effort from both sides.

I’ve seen couples break up because their habits have been so different that they believe they are simply incompatible. Some clients have described us as “saving a relationship”.’

HOW CAN I SET UP MY HOME SO MESS DOESN’T HAPPEN? ‘Focus on simple systems,’ says Vicky. ‘Use the spaces that are “prime locations” (most easily accessible) for day-to-day things, with those you use less in harder-to-reach places.’ Simon agrees: ‘We are only human, and our homes are where life happens every day, so they are

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I’d love to see more sustainable storage in homes; non-plastic or recycled options may be a little more expensive, but they are far more sustainable and often much more attractive

DREAM UTILITY ‘Work out what storage you need before you shop,’ says Vicky. Chesil basket, £40 for two; Portland wash-up tidy, £10, all Garden Trading

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never going to be pristine. Just remember, little and often – nobody wants to face the mammoth task of tidying their entire home once a month for hours on end.’

Matt adds, ‘If you can’t bear to throw something away then box it up, clearly label it and store it.’

WHAT’S YOUR ADVICE FOR PARENTS WHO ARE TIRED OF SHOUTING ‘TIDY YOUR ROOM!’?

‘A large G and T,’ laughs Matt. ‘I have three teenagers myself! It’s about providing the kits: a bin, a laundry basket, wardrobe organisation, such as slimline hangers, and boxes for small

items. When the kids were little, I used soft baskets with handles to tidy up toys quickly.’ Simon says that storage needs to be fun: ‘Make tidying into a game. For teens, think ahead and let them choose storage that works for them.’ Vicky says: ‘Be pleased when they achieve less than your initial hopes. Teach them good methods and remember that the more possessions they have, the more lengthy – and challenging – the task will be.’

WHAT ARE YOUR BEST SELLERS? ‘We’ve seen a real increase in kitchen storage,’ says Simon, ‘as our shopping habits have changed

ON THE SHELF Avoid the temptation to over-stack plates and dishes, and have a good edit regularly.

Open storage needs to look stylish too

STACK UP ‘The Home Edit range by iDesign has proved really popular,’ says Matt.

Storage drawers, £28 each; turntable storage containers, £22 each, all John Lewis & Partners

KID FRIENDLY ‘Ask the children to tidy one small area, drawer or surface to start with,’ says Vicky.

Trofast storage combination with boxes, from £29 each, Ikea

ON THE WALL ‘Our customers love these storage spheres,’ says Simon. ‘They can used for all sorts of things.’

Toy storage globes, £25 set of two, A Place for Everything

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3 OF THE BEST… VERSATILE SOLUTIONS

3 OF THE BEST… PROFESSIONALS’ FAVES ON FILE Vicky Silverthorn: 29 Series MultiDrawer cabinet in Cardinal Red, £169, Bisley

NEAT IDEA Matt Thomas: Like-It slim shoe holder, £6 set of two, John Lewis & Partners

CLEAR WINNERS Simon Glanville: Clear kitchen storage canisters, £40 set of seven, A Place for Everything

and we’re more inclined to do a “big food shop”. People have recognised the importance of getting the kitchen organised with fridge boxes and canisters.’

For Matt, The Home Edit collaboration with John Lewis & Partners has been really popular, while the store’s Croft Collection shoe rack is always a big seller.

CAN FUNCTIONAL STORAGE BE STYLISH? ‘Yes, of course,’ says Simon. ‘People often think of plastic boxes or unattractive cabinets, but there are lots of beautiful options. I’m a firm believer that storage you enjoy aesthetically makes you far more inclined to use it.’ Matt says to look at materials: ‘Go natural in a modern country-style home or choose colourful lacquered pieces in a contemporary space. Check out Kvell for ottomans and cubes in stylish colours and materials.’

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ANY GENIUS STORAGE PRODUCTS WE HAVEN’T SEEN BEFORE? ‘The Like-It shoe holder,’ says Matt. ‘It is incredible, basically doubling your shoe storage. People have said they are life changing!’

Simon picks his wall-hung toy storage globes, which work all around the home. ‘Just because something is marketed as storage for toys or for the kitchen doesn’t mean you can’t use it in the study or living area – get creative!’

WHAT’S THE ONE THING YOU CAN DO TO MAKE YOUR HOME TIDIER NOW? ‘Get a bag, start in one room and look at it with fresh eyes. Fill the bag with all of the things you just know you never use or don’t want,’ challenges Vicky. ‘You can even hang a bag on the door handle for each room. Just keep going – you might even find it fun!’

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DREAM WARDROBE Declutter then plan a new storage system so you only keep what you need.

Signature mirrored doors, from £810, Spaceslide

ORGANISED ESSENTIALS ‘Simple systems are key,’ says Vicky.

Bedroom shelving system in Grey, £1,173, Nest

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It’s important that wherever you declutter, you make a noticeable impact – you’ll then want to do more MATT THOMAS, JOHNLEWIS.COM

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MEET THE PROFESSIONALS… MATT THOMAS (JOHNLEWIS.COM) Matt

has worked for John Lewis & Partners for over 30 years. For the past five years, he’s been a buyer for homeware and storage.

VICKY SILVERTHORN (YOUNEEDAVICKY.COM)

While working as a PA, Vicky discovered there

was a gap in the market for a professional decluttering service. She’s written a book, Start with your sock drawer (£12.99, Sphere), and has created an online course, How to Become a Professional Organiser, in which you learn what it takes to run a home organising business. Visit Vicky’s website for details.

SIMON GLANVILLE (APLACEFOREVERYTHING. CO.UK) Simon is managing

director at A Place for Everything, which offers unique storage products, and is a member of APDO (Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers). He has over 15 years’ experience in the home storage market.

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HANDY BUY ‘I’m a big fan of Like It; it has storage solutions for every room,’ says Matt.

Like-It shoe grid, £35; stacking drawers, from £20, both John Lewis & Partners

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Genius problem solvers FOR A SMOOTH-RUNNING LIFE Store &

Our pick of the latest storage solutions that you never knew you needed…

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NEAT FLOOR LAMPS WITH SHELVING

COLOUR CODE This lamp is also available with a shade in Emerald Green or Navy Blue.

Shelf floor lamp, £195, Habitat

NATURAL BEAUTY The rattan and fabric shade on this design casts a soft diffused glow.

Nara floor lamp, £160, Next Home

Maximise your storage with bespoke cabinetry If you can’t find ready-made storage, then try a made-to-measure design. Yes, it is undeniably pricier but you can tailor it to the things you need to store (or display).

Dining Room Library bespoke fitted furniture range, from £3,600, Neville Johnson

SIDE ORDER This smart and sturdy lamp features three easy-access open shelves.

Get an instant living room stash Sofa.com’s new Ringo storage drum (from £260) is a handy spot to pop your cuppa, and doubles as a home for the remote controls (so you never lose them again).

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Tired of knocking everything over every time you grab something from the back of your cupboard? Oxo’s genius turntable keeps everything in easy reach with a simple spin.

OXO Good Grips Not-So-Lazy Susan turntable, £15, Lakeland

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Kenneth metal and fir floor lamp, £165, Maisons du Monde

Tidy bits and bobs These natural silicone pouches come in different sizes and are dishwasher and microwave safe – great for fresh food or anything you want to keep tidy.

Stasher sandwich bag in Clear, £12.99, A Little Find. Stasher bag in Aqua, £9.99, Art of Living

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS ORGANISE YOUR FRIDGE WITH COOL CONTAINERS

Corral your clutter Available in a variety of sizes, these smart 100% recycled baskets will bring instant order to any cupboard, shelf or corner in your home – perfect for your utility or craft room.

Pop the smart bamboo lid on and you can stack the boxes on top of each other to save even more space.

Orthex SmartStore Baskets in White, from £4; Bamboo lids, £5 each, all John Lewis & Partners

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Lavari hideaway bath panel, £80, Argos

3 1 Large fridge storage box, £15, M&S 2 Ham & Cheese slices three-tier fridge storage container, £6.99, Lakeland 3 Kilner fresh glass storage box, 750ml, £13.50, Amazon

Keep your hallway clear Ikea’s neat Kornsjo storage cabinet, £150, has a handy mirror for dash-out-the-door face checks.

Max your cupboard space If storage in your kitchen or utility room is lacking, Lakeland’s under-shelf pull-out drawers are easily installed and make great use of the wasted space below a cupboard shelf.

They come in three sizes: wide and shallow, deep, and narrow.

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Add-a-Drawer in Deep, £14.99 each, Lakeland

Store your logs (and more) for winter If you plan to switch to a woodburning stove this year, it’s worth investing in some storage to keep your fuel in tip-top condition. Garden Trading’s Chelwood log store features a shingled roof and raised feet to keep wood dry and it also has a matching bin store that you can add on either side.

Chelwood modular log store, £280; bin store, £300, both Garden Trading

Clear your countertop If you have a small kitchen or your worktop is packed, try this neat unit. It sits against your splashback and features a tray on the base, three hooks and two mini shelves – all of which are repositionable.

Austin countertop kitchen tidy, £39, Store

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SIMPLE SOLUTIONS Pro kitchen extras Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL, £749.99, John Lewis & Partners With its built-in scales, touch screen design and powerful Quiet Mark certified 1400w motor, Kenwood’s latest mixer is a powerhouse. Storage is made all the easier thanks to the 5ltr and 7ltr bowls that neatly nest together.

THE BEST BIT The heated element on the base will gently prove dough, soften butter or melt chocolate.

Great value option Grey stand mixer, £60, Wilko If you’re more of a fair weather baker yet still want a stand mixer, you may not be inclined to fork out hundred of pounds so Wilko’s affordable version is a great start.

It features a 1000w motor, six speed settings and three attachments.

STAND MIXERS FOR SHOWSTOPPING BAKES

THE BEST BIT The extra large 5ltr stainless steel bowl is larger than other pricier models offer.

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Bake Off regular 5KSM185PS 4.8ltr Artisan tilt-head stand mixer in Kyoto Glow, £599, KitchenAid Making possibly more appearances on GBBO than Prue Leith, no stand mixer round-up is complete without KitchenAid’s Artisan model. This iconic beauty has a 300w direct drive motor, a five-year warranty and comes with two bowls (4.8ltr and 3ltr).

THE BEST BIT There is a wide array of attachments available to buy that will transform the mixer into another appliance, from a food processor or sausage stuffer to various pasta makers and juicers.

If you want to go from occasional to keen baker, a stand mixer is an essential piece of kit to add to your arsenal. The latest models feature built-in scales and heated elements, helping you create bakes deserving of a Hollywood handshake

Glamour fixture SMF13WHUK stand mixer, £449.95, Smeg Powered by an 800w motor, this pretty mixer is more than just its good looks.

It features 10 mixing speeds, a bowl cover to stop the contents from splashing out and the 4.8ltr dishwasher safe glass bowl features handy measurement markings, too.

THE BEST BIT This timeless white finish is guaranteed never to date.

Sturdy design The Bakery Boss in brushed aluminium, £399.95, Sage The LED display, 12 speed settings and 1200w motor make this mid-priced model worth the spend. The planetary mixing action ensures the beater or whisk reach every inch of contents.

THE BEST BIT It comes with a 4.7ltr glass bowl and a 3.8ltr stainless steel bowl for the ultimate in convenience.

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The one-stop edit of the best modern style inspiration and design ideas

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS Self-cleaning hero C2402SS Sense Steel pyrolytic oven, £884, Caple Anyone who has ever manually cleaned an oven will happily welcome this fan combi oven’s pyrolytic cleaning function (it heats the oven up to 475°C, turning any baked-on dirt or grease into ash). The 67ltr capacity, and the defrost and turbo eco grill functions are handy, too.

THE BEST BIT It comes with a free Meater+ smart wireless thermometer (normally £99, meater.com) so you can cook joints to perfection.

Smart functionality Dolce Stil Novo with VIVOMax screen SFP6606WSPNR oven, £1,999, Smeg Launching this month, Smeg has updated its range of built-in ovens with new Wi-Fi connection touch screens. This 70ltr oven features five steam-assisted cooking programs, as well as keep warm and proving options.

MAKE MEALS EASIER WITH A SMART COOKER

THE BEST BIT Use the app to set it to preheat, ready for when you get home.

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Small but mighty AEG KME861000M CombiQuick built-in compact oven in Stainless Steel, £999, John Lewis & Partners Packing in a fan oven, a 1000W microwave and a grill, this 43ltr combi model delivers hot air via a convection system, ensuring even cooking throughout. Security features include an auto safety switch off and a handy child lock, too.

THE BEST BIT While it’s shorter than a regular integrated oven, the width is still standard size so there’s plenty of space to rustle up a roast.

The latest built-ins are packed with functions to help you get the very best results. Designed to make your life easier, think features that let you preheat the oven remotely and make cleaning a complete breeze

Affordable all-rounder Zanussi ZOHNA7X1 built-in electric single oven, £399, AO.com This A+ rated, roomy 72ltr model features a Fast Heat function that gets the oven to temperature in 40% less time than similar sized models.

THE BEST BIT The AirFry function promises extra crunchy chips.

Split steam machine Infinite NQ50T9939BD/EU Steam Combi oven in Graphite Grey Satin, £1,599.99, Samsung Sleek and minimal in design, this A+ rated combi steam oven features 35 Auto Cook functions that take the guesswork out of cooking.

THE BEST BIT The hinged, flexible door lets you access the full oven or split the cavity in two to operate at different temperatures simultaneously.

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TIME TO COOK

Dinner AT DUSK Make the most of the last summer evenings and enjoy a special dinner under the stars

Salmon en papillote See page 137 for recipe

SIMPLE PLEASURES

IDEAL HOME TIP Pop under the grill before serving for an extra-crisp topping

Charred chicken on creamed corn with giant olives See page 137 for recipe

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SIMPLE PLEASURES

IDEAL HOME TIP You can oven-roast the pumpkin seeds if you prefer

Recipe from SICILIAN CHEF EMILIA STRAZZANTI

Carrot, broccoli and lime salad See page 137 for recipe

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Raspberry tarts with ginger crust and pistachio brittle MAKES 6 READY IN 50 mins, plus chilling FOR THE GINGER PASTRY ● 250g plain flour ● 125g unsalted butter ● 1tbsp soft brown sugar ● 1tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated ● ½tsp dried ginger FOR THE BRITTLE ● 75g caster sugar ● 4g salted butter ● 50g pistachio kernels, chopped ● 400g raspberries ● 250ml natural yogurt ● 300ml custard YOU WILL NEED ● 6 x 10cm fluted tartlet cases ● Mini star cutters ● Baking beans

1 For the ginger pastry, blitz all the ingredients together in a food processor with ½tsp sea salt. Once it forms a breadcrumb texture add 2tbsp water and blitz until the dough comes together. Wrap in cling film and chill for 20 mins.

2 On a lightly floured work surface,

roll out the pastry to 3mm thick, cut out circles and line the cases. Using the remaining dough, cut out mini stars and arrange them on a lined baking tray. Chill for 20 mins.

3 Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5.

Line the tartlets with parchment and fill with baking beans. Place on a separate tray to the stars and bake.

After 15 mins remove the stars, bake the tartlets for 5 mins more.

4 Remove the beans and paper,

then return to the oven for 5 mins until lightly golden. Leave to cool.

5 For the pistachio brittle, line a

baking tray with parchment. Heat

the sugar in a small pan. When it turns caramel in colour remove from the heat and stir in the butter and 40g of the chopped pistachios.

6 Pour onto the baking parchment,

place another piece of parchment on top and use a rolling pin to spread out, being extremely careful not to touch the hot caramel. Leave to cool before breaking into shards.

7 For the filling, blitz 30g raspberries in a food processor. Mix together the yogurt, custard and raspberry purée.

8 Arrange tartlets on a plate. Divide

the raspberry filling between them, top with raspberries, pistachio brittle, mini stars and extra pistachios.

IDEAL HOME TIP Avoid over-mixing the chocolate so you don’t lose the marble effect

Starry Night Biscuits See opposite for recipe

INGREDIENTS WE’VE USED AND LOVED Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, £24.50, 70cl

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Vanilla Custard, £2.15, 500g

Lee Kum Kee Soy Sauce, £1.25, 150ml

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Salmon en papillote SERVES 4 READY IN 40 mins INGREDIENTS ● 4 purple potatoes ● 1 bulb fennel ● 4 salmon fillets, skin on ● 1tsp sea salt flakes ● 1tsp coarse black pepper ● 1tbsp olive oil ● 1 large red onion, chopped ● 20g unsalted butter ● 4 garlic cloves, crushed ● 2 small wine glasses of rum ● 1 lemon, quartered YOU WILL NEED ● 4 x A5-sized pieces of greaseproof paper

1 Heat the oven to 250C/Gas

9. Boil the potatoes for 15 mins, drain and, when cool, slice into rounds 2cm thick.

Slice the fennel into 5mm rounds. Reserve a few fronds.

2 Score the skin of each fillet

and pack with salt and pepper.

Brush the skin with oil and fry for 1 min skin-side down in a hot pan to crisp the skin.

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3 Lay out each piece of paper,

folded over once. On one side of the fold line, add the vegetables, butter and garlic. Pour equal parts of rum on to each and place the salmon on top. Fold the paper over the filling and, starting at one corner, twist the paper round at its edges until you have a tightly sealed Cornish pasty shape.

4 Roast on a rack with a tray

underneath for 12 mins for pink, or 20 mins for well-done.

Serve with lemon wedges.

Charred chicken on creamed corn with giant olives SERVES 6 READY IN 55 mins INGREDIENTS ● 1tbsp olive oil ● 1tsp vegetable oil ● 8 chicken thighs and drumsticks ● 8 small shallots, peeled ● 8 corn on the cobs ● 2 garlic cloves, chopped ● 100ml double cream ● 2tbsp unsalted butter ● 400ml chicken stock ● 100g grated Parmesan ● 1tsp turmeric ● 1 jar giant green olives, drained and stoned ● Small bunch flat-leaf parsley, to garnish

1 Preheat the oven to 180C/

Gas 4. Heat the oils in a heavy-bottomed pan and shallow-fry the chicken until the skin is charred.

2 Set the chicken aside in an oven dish. In the same hot oil, brown the shallots, corn and garlic then set aside.

3 Once the corn is cool, slice

the kernels into a food processor and add the cream, butter and stock. Reserve some corn to decorate. Blitz the corn mixture so it still has texture. Add the Parmesan and turmeric, and season.

4 Pour the creamed corn

around the chicken, add the shallots and olives, and bake for 30 mins or until the chicken is crispy and cooked through. Top with corn and chopped herbs.

Carrot, broccoli and lime salad

Starry night biscuits

SERVES 6 READY IN 15 mins

MAKES 20 READY IN 30 mins, plus chilling

INGREDIENTS ● 1 whole broccoli head, cut into florets ● 5 carrots, peeled and sliced into ribbons ● 50g pumpkin seeds ● 1 courgette, cut into thin rounds ● 1 iceberg lettuce, washed ● Small bunch mint ● Zest of 1 lime FOR THE DRESSING ● Juice of 2 limes ● 1tsp clear honey ● 1tsp Dijon mustard ● ½tsp soy sauce ● 4tbsp olive oil

INGREDIENTS ● 250g unsalted butter, softened ● 150g caster sugar ● 350g plain flour ● ½tsp turmeric powder FOR THE DECORATION ● 200g dark chocolate ● 100g white chocolate ● Zest of 2 oranges ● Gold shimmer spray YOU WILL NEED ● Star cookie cutters

1 Blanch the broccoli in

1 Preheat the oven to 190C/

2 Meanwhile, use a

2 Roll out the dough to 3mm

boiling salted water for 4 mins, then rinse straight under a cold tap or plunge into iced water. Once cool, drain and dry thoroughly.

mandolin or vegetable peeler to slice the carrots into long, thin ribbons.

3 In a hot dry pan, lightly toast the pumpkin seeds until starting to brown.

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to cool. Mix the salad dressing ingredients together in a bowl and throw in the toasted pumpkin seeds. Just before serving, add the broccoli, carrots, courgette, lettuce and mint, and toss everything until coated in the dressing.

Arrange prettily in a serving dish and sprinkle lime zest over the salad.

Gas 5. Cream the butter and sugar until pale and light.

Mix in the flour and turmeric, wrap in cling film and chill for 20 mins.

thick on a lightly floured surface and stamp out stars.

Bake on a lined baking tray for 8 mins. Cool on the tray.

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Finish by spraying the biscuits with gold glitter.

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SIMPLE PLEASURES

WHAT’S FOR DINNER

Crème fraiche chicken with steamed greens

FEATURE SAMUEL GOLDSMITH RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPH TI-MEDIACONTENT.COM

Just the thing for a busy weekday, this simple dish could become your new go-to

SERVES 4 READY IN 50 MINS 3tbsp olive oil 2tbsp wholegrain mustard 350g new potatoes, big ones halved 4 skin-on chicken legs 2 large leeks 1tbsp plain flour 50ml chicken stock 200g crème fraiche 2tbsp freshly chopped parsley Steamed greens, to serve (we used kale)

1

Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. Heat 2tbsp of the oil and the mustard in an ovenproof dish. Add the potatoes, toss to coat and cook for 20 mins.

2 Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil

in a frying pan and cook the chicken for 5 mins on each side until golden brown.

Remove from the pan and set aside.

3 In the same pan, fry the leeks until

soft. Add the flour, pour in the stock then mix in the crème fraiche.

4 Pour the leek mixture into the

ovenproof dish with the potatoes and mix. Place the chicken legs skin-side up on top of the potatoes and leeks, and cook for 20 mins or until cooked through.

5 Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with steamed greens.

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IT WAS THE COLOUR OF BUTTERFLIES THAT DREW ME TO THEM. I wanted to capture their beauty in a way that had never been done before. I start by taking hundreds of highly magnified images of small sections of the wings, moving the camera a miniscule amount each time. Once my editing programme has stacked all of the images into a single image, I begin working with the

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Division; Four Seasons; Mask, all Jake Mosher at Runway Gallery

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SIMPLE PLEASURES

WEEKEND BAKE

Blackberry olive oil bizcocho

FEATURE SAMUEL GOLDSMITH RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPH TI-MEDIACONTENT.COM

Put that punnet of berries to good use with this twist on a traditional Spanish sponge cake

SERVES 10 TAKES 30 MINS, PLUS 55 MINS IN THE OVEN AND 15 MINS COOLING INGREDIENTS ● 125g natural yogurt ● 150ml extra virgin olive oil (we used Picualia) ● 275g caster sugar ● 3 eggs ● Zest of 1 orange and 2tbsp orange juice ● 375g plain flour ● 1tbsp baking powder ● 175g blackberries ● Icing sugar, to decorate (optional) YOU WILL NEED ● 23cm loosebottomed cake tin, greased and lined with baking parchment

1 Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Mix

the yogurt, oil, sugar, eggs, and orange zest and juice. Beat for 10 mins using an electric whisk. Sift in the flour and

baking powder, and stir gently until smooth. Gently fold in the blackberries, then tip the mix into the cake tin.

2 Bake for 50-55 mins or until a

skewer inserted into the centre comes

out clean. Cool the cake in the tin for 15 mins before running a knife along the sides and removing from the tin.

Leave to cool on a wire rack. Dust the cake with icing sugar – we used a stencil to create a striking pattern.

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SIMPLE PLEASURES CLOCKWISE, FROM THIS IMAGE Spend a day sunbathing and swimming; discover a world of military history; meander around Tresco Abbey Gardens

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Island hopping is popular, and every

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THEN… AND NOW

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Every issue in our centenary year, we’re dipping into our archive to find an inspiring image and put a modern spin on the look

FEATURE MICHELA COLLING

THE ORIGINAL The 1980s may have been about excess – bold colour, patterns galore and remember those big curtain swags? But in the 1990s there was a move towards minimalism. Here, subtle stripes on the wall are repeated on the sofa, which are teamed with light furniture and a two-tone colour scheme to keep the look fresh, yet understated.

THE UPDATE We’ve decided to up the ante a little, with a move away from the calm and collected colour scheme. We’ve picked pattern clashes, elevated finishes – such as velvet for the cushion and glam, tinted glass – and a strong palette of black and green to create a bigger impact.

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