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news & shopping THE STYLE LIST The 30 people who inspire us most – have them on your radar now THE MEANING OF STYLE Russell Sage on creating a space in which you love to live NEWS From luscious glass lighting in this season’s hue to a cheeky curvaceous candlestick, our edit of the latest designs is sure to raise a smile THE EDITED CHOICE Beautiful cushions by a selection of our favourite independent designers THE CATWALK LOOK This month’s ‘off the runway’ look is all about geometric shapes THE EDITED CHOICE Style up your open-plan space with our pick of decorative screens LIFE.STYLE.ETC Jane Badu, founder of online homeware retailer We Are Nomads, on falling in love with Moroccan crafts and supporting artisans TOP DOGS Meet some beloved pups and their st ylish owners, from Gaspard, a handsome Dalmatian to Ollie, a Jack Russell who lives in Paris and knows everybody in his neighbourhood
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fabulous spaces ROOM OF THE MONTH Kelly Wearstler’s dining space is so classically Hollywood, looking out onto a lush courtyard with regal cypress trees MELBOURNE VILLA Rebecca and Chris Judd have managed to retain their home’s European charm while injecting a sophisticated vibe HAM P TO N S H O M E Apartment Therapy founder Maxwell Ryan’s vision for a barn-like retreat was brought to life by architect John Berg KENT HOUSE White tongue-and-groove wall cladding and natural textures create an intimate and relaxing feel in this remote beachside home AUSTRALIAN ABODE A beach house free from clichés, this family home, designed by Greg Natale, features high-end finishes and metallic accents SYDNEY BOLTHOLE Interior designer Megan Brown found a way to take in her forested bushland surroundings with a contemporary extension BE RLIN APARTME NT Working for Soho House, Chris Glass loves to travel and his home is a reflection of the exciting places he has visited
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design & decorating DETAIL OF THE MONTH Embrace a bolder look in your kitchen with striking colours and clean lines DECORATING Arty abstracts mixed with vivid colours give interiors a fresh new energy SMALL PROJECTS Laura Jackson’s DIY tips STYLE FILE Wise buys to stop you going over budget – from leather armchairs to dining tables PAINTBOX The low-down on accent colours PATTERN BOOK Wanderlust wallpapers DESIGN PROFILE Fernando Laposse is one of the hottest names on the sustainable design scene LOOKBOOK Spectacular staircases that make a big design statement KITCHEN AND BATHROOM NEWS The launches, from a pretty in pink pedestal basin to a stylish angled ceiling light CASE STUDY A modern monochrome kitchen that’s minimalist yet inviting GARDEN GUIDE How to get involved with the rewilding movement
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the lifestyle edit ONE THING THIS MONTH The wild way to get away from it all: an alfresco swim GOING OUT OUT Our pick of the hippest things and places to discover this month ESCAPE TO IK ARIA Meni Valle’s sublime recipes transport you to her favourite Greek isle INTO THE WILD The nature-immersed retreats on our wish list, from a remote hotel in Iceland to an eco resort overlooking the Himalayas GLOBETROTTER Chef Nathan Outlaw lets us in on his Cornwall secrets MY HAPPY PLACE The cool seaside city on the Jersey Shore that holds special memories for group chief sub-editor Jennifer Spaeth
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This month we launch The Style List, our edit of 30 tastemakers to look to for inspiration. In addition to the round-up of established names, members of the Livingetc team each came up with a one to watch, someone they pip to be the next big thing. My pick? Minnie Kemp, who said when I asked for her take on design: ‘Smooth organic shapes with electric bolts of colour – tiger, hibiscus, chartreuse and sapph i re. Et h ic a l ly sou rced mat er ia ls a nd meticulously researched collections. Edward Bulmer natural paint with Katie Stout sculptural lamps celebrating womanhood. Art that functions as furniture. Howe tailored sofas with vibrant Mary Restieaux ikat weaves and zigzag threaded seams.’ I love it. In fact, I found her response so inspiring that I asked her to be our columnist; she will be writing for us from the October issue. Looking at the houses in these pages, it now strikes me that I am as taken by the person behind the design as I am by the space. Apartment Therapy founder Maxwell Ryan lives the dream in the Hamptons; arbiter of cool Chris Glass brings originality and sass to a bijou apartment; while Sydney darling Greg Natale has infused a coastal pad with his trademark glamour. I fell for Marianne
Cotterill and James Merrell’s book about dogs for the same reason. It’s the people (or the pups!) that make a space. That note brings me to my favourite feature in the issue. The Meaning of Style, by interior designer Russell Sage, is an insightful glimpse into his whimsical, wonderful world. Here is one quote: ‘Design is about the desire to bring people together.’ I wholeheartedly agree. This was the impetus behind our virtual event House Tours Open Door, launched to connect our audience with creatives (see page 46). Like a lot of content created during lockdown, the videos are a touch rough around the edges (after all, we’re live from our kitchens/living rooms), but the concept offers a unique chance to see brilliant people at home. I am delighted also to announce the launch of our Home Truths podcast on SoundCloud. Each episode looks at the milestone moments behind great designers’ careers. The first series is in association with Heal’s and features a host of design royalty, from Lee Broom to Linda Boronkay. It’s anecdotes and honesty aplenty. So to sum up this issue? It’s all about good people and strong personality. Because you need both for truly successful style.
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Creative executive of Koi Colour Studio – Norway’s first multidisciplinary colour consultancy – Dagny is one of the world’s foremost colour designers. A driving force for increasing awareness about how colour can be used positively within urban spaces, architecture, product development and graphic design (consult her 2017 book Farger Til Folket! [Colour to the People!] for more), her palette pairings are legendary. Burgundy with red, brown with brights, aubergine and mustard, they all started with her. @farge_dagny
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Ixta Belfrage As one of Yotam Ottolenghi’s right-hand women, you may have eaten Ixta’s food without knowing it. She develops many of the recipes in his column in The Guardian - the sweet and sour sprouts with roasted chestnuts and grapes being a notable hit and is now stepping into the limelight as co-author of his new book, Ottolenghi Flavour, out next month. Influenced by her British, Mexican, Italian and Brazilian heritage, the dishes she serves up on her Insta have changed our weeknight suppers for good. @ixta.belfrage
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Kelly Wearstler Designer to the A-list; high priestess of West-Coast style and the name behind hotels like Santa Monica’s Proper, Kelly brings accessibility to her achingly-cool aesthetic. Recognised for her nods to 20th-century art movements and a never-boring mix of contemporary and vintage designs, Kelly knows how to blend modern shapes with even more modern palettes for a look that is surprisingly soothing. Our top ‘Kelly’ tip? Drape clothes across your space before embarking on a project to discern which colours work in situ. @kellywearstler
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Chan + Eayrs It’s rare one of our features meetings goes past without a reference to this shade of green, the chalky emerald on the walls of Zoe Chan and Merlin Eayrs’ apartment that appeared on our June cover last year. It’s a clever, go-with-everything shade (made from limewash and not available off the rack, sadly). As architectural and interior designers, Zoe and Merlin create spaces that feel both liveable and luxe, a hint of refinement in the patina, a slight glimmer in the fixtures and fittings. With a string of skills under their belts, it feels like they really can do anything. @chanandeayrs
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Romy St Clair & Iona Mathieson As Sage Flowers, Romy and Iona (pictured) make displays for Converse, Fenty and Gucci. And the colours they use – and shapes they create – are exciting, bold and fresh. @sage.flowers Pip McCormac, executive editor
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Emily’s architectural installations are graphic, colourful and fascinating. @emilyforgot Holly Phillips, shopping editor
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Through her online gallery, Partnership Editions, Georgia has created a world where first-time buyers can afford art, where new artists have a platform and where we turn when we need some insight into the decorative world. Stocking works by Venetia Berry, Hester Finch and Julianna Byrne, Georgia has become the most masterful curator of the digital world. @georgiaspray; @partnershipeditions
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Athena Calderone Her house in Brooklyn appeared on the cover of Livingetc in May, and few conversations about style among the team fail to mention her name. For author and interior designer Athena has a way of bringing objets to g eth e r th at lo o k s so effortless, so natural, that it can only be the result of someone with an incredible eye. We’ve tried to dissect her methods – she understands palettes, textures and scale perfectly – but ultimately all of her work includes an extra nearuntenable layer that only she can provide. @eyeswoon
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Duro Olowu Having been clashing pattern on the catwalk for over 15 years, Duro’s womenswear collection is a riot of neon tartans mixed with fluro stripes and metallic florals blended together despite being of different scales, worn by the likes of Michelle Obama. Earlier this year, he collaborated with Soane Britain for a range of fabrics that reminded us how versatile his style truly is – dazzling as an outfit, almost soft and subtle as a sofa covering. @duroolowu
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Hilton Carter We’ve reached that time in the evolution of the zeitgeist where an interior designer who specialises in houseplants seems not just plausible but necessary. Where to place them, how to care for them, what varieties to look out for that you never knew existed. Based in Baltimore, Hilton has more than 300 plants in his apartment, a lush haven of vegetation that you can’t help but want to recreate. His two books, Wild at Home and Wild Interiors, will help you turn over a new leaf yourself. @hiltoncarter
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Beata Heuman The projects she designs are at the forefront of the movement that has seen our own brand aesthetic change in recent years. She still uses those quirky objets that are a Livingetc signature, but she pairs them with antiques instead of modern pieces, with bright colours and vivid pattern, embracing the chequerboard floor. We’re gravitating so much more now towards her decorative approach, where spaces are personalityfilled and vintage shapes make a house feel like a home. In short, she makes us bold in a whole new way. @beataheuman
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Designer Sebastian Cox and his wife B rogan’s pioneering manifesto, Modern Life from Wilder Land, reinforces the brand’s position as one of the leading voices of Britain’s sustainable design scene. The document proposes ideas for change in land and resource use, with chapters focusing on food, fuel and energy and forestr y and carbon sequestration. With their passion and intelligence, they continually remind us to think about the longterm impact of the products we feature. @sebastiancoxltd
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Anna Glover Anna’s distinctively atmospheric wallcoverings blend contemporary design and artistry with a sense of curious nostalgia, giving us a new way to think about decor. She evokes a dreaminess in her florid murals that has taught us that it is possible to be maximalist and create a soothing space at the same time, that displaying pattern can be like a performance of the visual arts. @annagloverinteriors
Sourdough has never been more now and Linda’s neoclassical designs are inspiring a new gen to don their aprons. @lindasofiaring Kate French, executive editor
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Sarah Watson If th e re ’s on e wom a n responsible for bringing the buzz back into bathrooms, it’s Balineum founder and creative director Sarah Watson – the brains behind a series of increasingly covetable pieces more closely akin to design collectables than mere tiles and towel rails. Her secret? Commissioning names like artist Viola Lanari; Brooklynbased firm ASH NYC; interior designer Rachel Chudley and collage wonder-artist Wayne Pate. @sarah_balineum
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Laura Fulmine With an impeccable eye that’s won her clients spanning Heal’s to Harrods, Loewe to Lancôme, Laura’s artfocused approach and ability to assemble clean, curated, almost gallery-like spaces has secured her position as one of the country’s most in-demand interior stylists. This considered, the launch of M.A.H (Modern Art Hire) was a natural progression, offering fellow stylists, set designers and photographers a stress-free route to fine-art hire devoid of the usual copyright issues and hefty price tags. @modern_art_hire
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Feldspar Gutsy duo Jeremy and Cath Brown didn’t just talk the talk but walked the walk by leaving London for the wilds of Dartmoor, Devon, in 2016. Purchasing a pottery wheel, the ethos for their business, Feldspar, was born – a commitment to make ‘objects for life’ in a way that allows us to dream about slowing down and considering ideas more carefully. They make a life filled with birdsong and creativity into a viable choice. @feldsparstudio
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Minnie Kemp The Brit girl that’s going places. Currently working for Firmdale, she’s our new go-to for all that’s cool in the world of style. @minniekemp Sarah Spiteri, editorial director
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Oliver Gustav Danish creative consultant Oliver has turned his hand to many endeavours – interior design, art curation, even a collection of dyed hemp and linen sofas – but there is a signature feeling of romance and peace that runs through the lot. From vaulted ceilings to rococo details, from warm grey stone to burnished wood, he has taken a historical approach to compiling the best of centuries gone by, creating an aesthetic we’re embracing that is both timeless and very now. @studioolivergustav
Take a trip to either of the 8 Holland Street locations (one in London, one in Bath) and be prepared to want to redecorate. So much more than a shop – though it does sell a fabulous collection of vintage furniture, modern ceramics and works from emerging artists – this gallery space is a reference point for wonderfully good taste. And it all stems from the eye of Tobias, who scours the world for pieces so you don’t have to, creating a literal treasure trove. @8hollandstreet
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Lucinda Chambers While 25 years as British Vogue’s fashion director doesn’t count for nothing, it ’s Lucinda’s more recent venture into the lifestyle/ e-commerce sector that’s solidified her status as one of the leading tastemakers of our time. Consider browsing Collagerie – the site cofounded with fellow Vogue alumni Serena Hood – the digital equivalent to dashing into Liberty for a lastminute gift search; you won’t find a piece that isn’t cool or covetable, all from a joyful mix of high-low brands. Her new clothes line, Colville, is like wearable art. @lucindachambers; @collagerie; @colville_official
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Campbell-Rey What we’ve seen from design duo Duncan Campbell and Charlotte Rey feels like only just the beginning of a stellar career. Having partnered with brands such as Zara Home and Christie’s, these two are just getting started. One glance at their Instagram reveals them to have a keen sense of where style is going, bringing together influences as varied as a 1971 canary yellow Lamborghini and a fluted bathroom suite from 1942. Ones to watch – and learn from. @campbellrey
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Joseph Dirand There is a precision in the work of Parisian architect Joseph. His portfolio, which includes the Michelinstarred chef Alain Verzeroli’s Shun and Le Jardinier restaurants in New York and the super-yacht 85 GTS for Otam, can be characterised by a minimalist sleekness, a glittering, hard-edged sort of glamour. What keeps him firmly on our radar is the way th at h e d esigns everything down to the furniture and lamps, tending to every surface and making sure it all gleams together under his watchful eye. josephdirand.com
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Mark Henderson, Catherine Lock and Yelena Ford It would be hard to overstate the role that Mark, Catherine and Yelena’s The New Craftsmen has played in the recent resurgence for things crafted, and if you’ve been pining over a willow-woven log basket you can bet they’ll be the reason why. Pioneering the sale of pieces marked by the hand of the maker, browse online and enjoy. @thenewcraftsmen
You’ll struggle to find more joyful pieces – from ceramics to wall art – than those from this Marrakechbased brand. @lrnce Maudie Manton, news editor
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Mary Lennox
Avoiding the tidier, more restrictive norms of traditional bouquets past, it’s an untamed romanticism and riot of natural materials that make Berlinbased Mary Lennox (named after the protagonist in Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden) a botanical studio to swoon over. Fronted by floral designer Ruby Barber, the firm’s abstract installations and gravity-defying creations have infatuated the fashion world, rejuvenating campaign aesthetic s for empires including Chanel, Gucci and Versace. The pinnacle? A suspended floral scenography created for last year’s Saut Hermès gala dinner at Grand Palais, featuring ove r s c a l e d a n d r i c h l y textured ‘clouds’ of amaranth. @ruby_marylennox
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Sophie Sellu Sophie’s handcrafted brushes, chopping boards and bud vases are as beautiful as they are functional. @grainandknot Busola Evans, associate editor
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Fiona Leahy T h e re wa s p ro b a b ly once upon a time when, come lunch or dinner, you might not have given much thought to tablecloths and candlesticks. Not any more, such is the ‘Fiona effect’ – responsible for the meteoric rise of the ‘tablescape’ and all of its scallop-edged and fine china accoutrements. Yo u n e e d n ’ t b o th e r whispering the phrase ‘hostess with the mostess’ if it isn’t in her honour. @fionaleahydesign
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Charlie Casely-Hayford and Sophie Ashby One part interiors guru, one part menswear major player, Sophie and Charlie are making waves across both the front row and home front. You need only consult their earlier BBC Television Centre home to note a shared design ethos centring on art, collectables and travel, bringing together the best bits of them all in a smart yet friendly way. @studioashby; @caselyhayfordlondon
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the meaning of style A C C L A I M E D I N T E R I O R D E S I G N E R R U S S E L L S A G E TA L K S B R O K E N RULES, SECRET INGREDIENTS AND LOOKING GOOD IN ANY LIGHT
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he Savoy hotel in London once threw a party, just before the First World War. If you’ve ever been to The Savoy you’ll know it glitters, and it did so even more back then. Yet the brilliantly rambunctious organisers paid no heed to the fixtures and fittings, and instead covered the space in rubber, filled it with water and sailed guests around on boats, sipping decorously on champagne. Have you ever heard of anything more fun? Wildly, truly eccentric, a moment of whimsy just for the pure joy of it, breaking the rules of supposed fine taste quite simply so a ruddy good time could be had by all. I think Brits have always broken the decorative rules. Look at our old country houses, bursting with chinoiserie and Italianate marble not because they were authentic to the space, time period or building’s original features, but because the owners were collectors who wanted to make people smile. When Sir John Soane built his house in Holborn, now the Sir John Soane’s Museum, he did so to have a space in which to display his Hogarth collection, so he could host fabulous dinner parties, beam at his guests and say, ‘Can I show you the Egyptian tomb in my basement?’. Imagine the delight he would have seen in their faces. That sense of wonderment, caused by design, is the true definition of style. The pursuit of that feeling is what I base all my work on. At The Fife Arms, the hotel I designed in rural Scotland for Hauser & Wirth, we hung a Picasso pride of place simply because we were excited to show it off. The property houses 16,000 works of art, not so as to pay them stuffy reverence or create a hushed gallery, but because we want people to be able to experience them, to share them with the world. In the garden of my own house in Somerset I have two four-metre Indian vases, while two stuffed giraffes guard the hallway. You’d never find these in any interiors book, but I have them because they bring me joy. You see, style doesn’t have to be about finesse, or hospital corners, or sticking rigidly to a sense of what ought to be
done. My village is far from chocolate-box perfect – against a backdrop of gorgeous cottages you’ll find rusting cars in driveways, the odd plastic bag wrapped around a barbed wire fence and uPVC windows gleaming against old stone, but to me that is part of its appeal. I’d be heartbroken if it was all tidied up. Unlike other tourist spots, where residents have to get their external paint choices signed off by an association (this happens all over Gloucestershire), here anything goes, allowing for true creativity and expression. After everything we have been through this summer, design is about the desire to bring people together. If your home is not a sanctuary then you’re going to be in trouble, and this is where style comes into its own, the secret ingredient that elevates a room from looking good to feeling good, too. I’d suggest the following. Pick a sofa not because it looks nice in a photo, but because it speaks to you personally and makes you want to run to it and jump on it and lie back into it. Use restful colours that help you – specifically you – relax. My hero Karen Beauchamp, a former creative director of Cole & Son, once told me that if a colour is to feel like home then it should have a touch of the earth to it. So instead of going with banana yellow, opt for one with a hint of brown in it; instead of choosing bright white look for softer, more restful pigments. I’m drawn to cognac leather tones right now, palettes that look good in any light. Nothing so bright it smacks you between the eyes when you want to be watching telly. But above all, style means a good representation of you. Agonise over decisions; ponder whether you can live with some furniture or a colour for the next 20 years. Does it suit your lifestyle, does it make you feel comfortable? Do you really love it, and does it make you happy? Be drawn to things – and people – that do. Create a space in which you love to live. For this is where style is found.
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An Indian vase, similar to the one in Russell Sage’s garden
Russell Sage has a similar giraffe in his hallway
Chinoiserie wallcovering, £150sq m, Iksel Decorative Arts
Part of an original rococo motif
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“If a colour is to feel like home it should have a touch of the earth to it” The Picasso at The Fife Arms
Bloomsbury sofa, £1,899, Heal’s
Ginkgo Garden Chinoiserie wallpaper, £80 a roll, Allyson McDermott
A Roman statue at Brodsworth Hall, Yorkshire
Posset clay paint, £45 for 2.5ltr, Earthborn
Stone-Dark-Warm absolute matt emulsion, £47 for 2.5ltr, Little Greene
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go-to print B r e a k i n g a w a y f r om it s tr adem a rk woven fabr ic s, A R u m Fel lo w – a br a nd c elebr ate d for it s wor k w it h a r t i s a n c om mu n itie s – h a s p a r tner e d w ith G e or g e Sp enc er D e sig n s on ne w wo o dblo ck , s c r e en a nd etche d r ot a r y pr i nte d fabr ic s. It s sig n at ur e a e sthet ic i s sti l l on sho w – K a sm a (show n a s cur t a i n s her e) i s i n spi r e d b y t he lo st citie s of C entr a l A mer ic a . K a sm a i n Mulb er r y, £142m , a v a i l a ble f r om S eptemb er ( g e or g e sp enc er.c om)
THE WEEKEND BUY
on fine form It’s not often you come across a design studio run by identical twins. Yet here are Liv & Dom, the Lewesb a se d cre ative siste r s bringing nude ladies (which you might recognise from the promotion for Netflix’s Sex Education series) to o u r m a nte l p i e c e s a n d shelves by way of cheeky earthenware candlesticks and trinket trays. Love! Ceres candlestick, £120 (livanddom.com)
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cur ve appeal The glass really is rose-tinted at Gallotti&Radice. Designed by Milanese firm Studiopepe, the sleek yet shapely Bonfire lamps have a rosy molten glass cover that acts as a diffuser. The result? Lighting that’s on the right side of moody. Price on request (gallottiradice.it)
THE FUTURE CLASSIC
high and low String Furniture might be best known for its modular shelving, yet its big launch for the year is an adjustable side table designed in collaboration with Stockholmbased practice TAF Studio. Named in honour of the reopening of Stockholm’s Nationalmuseum after five years of renovation and launching in September, the Museum table comes in aluminium and a range of colours. £290 (utilitydesign.co.uk)
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Turmeric and white striped Blok cushion, £270, Shepherd England at The New Craftsmen
Antoni cushion, £130, Wallace Sewell
Multicoloured Figurative Otomi cushion, £260, Montes & Clark
AIN cushion, €75, Lrnce
Moroccan stripes cushion, £145, Ottoline
Tuft III cushion, £200, Renee Rossouw at Hadeda
Cymbeline cushion, £375, Tibor
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Pearl cashmere cushion, £405, Saved NY x Fee Greening at Matchesfashion
standout cushions Ripple cushion, £85, Jessica Osborne
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the catwalk look The Concave One pendant, £250, MatchiMatchi
Hanley tube-lined tile, £18.90, Balineum
Rocky rug in Marine, £2,386.40, Élitis at Abbott & Boyd, Design Centre Chelsea Harbour Chiquito glass cups, £44 set of four, &Klevering at Smallable
Directional knitwear? Look to Christian Wijnants’ zigzags for the modern approach Velvet sofa with arms in Alchemilla, £2,574.66, Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini at 1stdibs
At Balmain, graphic patterns referenced 80s and Memphisstyle motifs
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Shapeshifter Dine Out round dining table, £4,608, Rodolfo Dordoni for Cassina at Chaplins Wavy crewel embroidered cushion cover in Green, £80, The Conran Shop
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pitcher perfect We challenge you not to smile at the sight of Ichendorf Milano’s Animal Farm pitchers, born from the wonderful mind of Italian designer Alessandra Baldereschi. Peek inside to find owls, turtles, fish and squirrels, all out for a swim in your squash or sparkling water. £60 each (scp.co.uk)
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With its textured teak body and tiered, almost Christmas tree-shaped b a s e , S o h o H o m e ’s outdoor dining table will bring instant personality to a patio or terrace. And at just under a metre wide, it’s fitting for balconies and more compact spaces. £915 (sohohome.com)
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pipe dream The devil is in the detail at Maison Casamance – the debut accessories line from French fabric house Casamance. Its linen cushions come in easy-to-use colours with monochrome striped trims, blanket-stitch borders and contrast piping for smart pieces with that je ne sais quoi. Cushions, from £53.06 each, Maison Casamance (casamance.com)
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Gamen divider, £475, AM.PM at La Redoute
Decorative panelled divider, £285, The Dormy House
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Nuage divider, £8,614.55, India Mahdavi
Udaipur divider, £220, Maisons du Monde
Colony divider, from £1,010, Skrivo for Miniforms at Go Modern
Gwelsen divider, £3,450, Tom Raffield
decorative screens The cool way to divide and conquer open-plan spaces Hilton 3 divider, £8,984, T Colzani at Porada
Origini divider, £2,833, Amura Lab at Heal’s
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news Chairs in Oxley in Sorbet, £85m, available from September (romo.com)
THE SEASONAL BUY
cool stuff The hottest social activity of summer 2020? Picnicking. Beach brand Business & Pleasure Co – self-described as channelling Coney Island in the 1950s – is one to check out for pretty parasols, striped deckchairs and stylish (hard to find!) cooler bags. The Premium cooler bag, £62 (en.smallable.com)
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hot desk If working from home is the new normal, then smart home-office design is the next big thing. Enter the Stendhal secretaire from Ligne Roset – a discreet, wall-mounted design (available in 16 colours or with fabric covering) that opens into a shelving unit and fold-down desk with optional LED lighting. Unbelievably satisfying to close shut come 6pm. From £2,996, LucidiPevere for Ligne Roset (ligne-roset.com)
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bright sparks John Lewis & Partners is upping its lighting game for AW20, launching sleek floor lamps, directional table lamps and knockout chandeliers to help you get cosy come winter. A good match for kitchen walls and hallways, try the navy wall lights with brass detail for an easy update. House wall lights, £35 each, available from September (johnlewis.com)
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life.style.etc Jane Badu, founder of online homeware retailer We Are Nomads, on how a Moroccan holiday and leap of faith became a business and way of life
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love of travelling and finding beautiful handcrafted pieces on her journeys led interior designer and stylist Jane Badu to set up online store We A re Nomads. The business showcases carefully sourced yet affordable homeware, largely from various African countries. Jane, who previously designed spaces for leading brands such as Selfridges and Hamleys, lives in north London. Sum up your business in five words… Handmade homeware inspired by travel. What was the light-bulb moment t h a t l e d to yo u l a u n c h i n g t h e business? I was on holiday in Marrakech in 2016 and fell in love with the crafts and the beautiful riads. I thought it would be great to have a website to show products that are the essence of the country. I was excited about supporting designers and artisans from various countries in Africa and wanted to showcase how skilled their work was. What inspires your work? The culture, colours and textures of countries I travel to. What’s the greatest sacrifice you’ve made for work? My time. Biggest risk? Buying my first Moroccan collection. I visited some artisans who had minimum orders so I had to order a lot of stock. It was a leap of faith to buy products before I built my website but it paid off. What’s your proudest achievement so far? My first sale! It was a vintage woven blanket, which I spotted in a weavers studio in Fes, Morocco, and brought back in my suitcase. I hand-delivered it to my customer and got a note back saying she loved it. Favourite piece of homeware you have sourced? I travelled around Japan in 2019 and visited Kyoto, which is famous for its vintage ceramics shops. In one, I
spotted a traditional pestle and mortar – it was so beautiful I knew I had to have it. Your most memorable trip abroad? Earlier this year, I visited Ethiopia, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. A standout moment was wild camping in Chobe, Botswana. We could hear animals roaring and moving around all night. Favourite place to visit? Morocco. It’s a short trip from England but feels a world away. It’s a constant source of inspiration, especially the textiles and pottery. Where do you hope to travel to next and why? Ghana – my dad was born there.
I would love to delve deep into the basketry and textile industries – weaving and pattern printing are thriving right now. Describe your interiors style… Modern eclectic but with clean lines. I like natural materials and vintage found objects, rich reclaimed timber, heavy cotton and dyed linen. I think your home should tell a story and convey your personality. What life advice would you give your 20-year-old self? It’s OK to walk away from a wrong decision and follow your gut. X
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LI N DA R O D I N Miniature silver poodle Winks is quite a celebrity since his photograph appeared in the window of Barneys, NYC. An inspiring muse for owner Linda, a fashion stylist, beauty guru and now designer of dog collars and leads.
FA N N Y A N D LY O N CHRISTOPHER SPITZMILLER Different in personalities, Fanny is a confident, sassy Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Lyon is a friendly Labrador, sometimes sheepish, but very handsome. Together they are two of the most sociable, devoted dogs Christopher, a maker of fine furniture and accessories, has ever had.
TUPPY TERENCE AND VICKI CONR AN Welsh terrier Tuppy, along with her sister Gussie, live with the luxury of many acres to chase assorted wildlife at Barton Court in Berkshire, the home of design guru Sir Terence and Lady Vicki Conran and her daughter Hattie.
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OT T O MARK GILBEY AND P O L LY D I C K E N S Otto, a standard Parti poodle – after his black/white markings – lives with furniture designer Mark and Polly, former creative director of Habitat and The Conran Shop, in their Georgian east London home, which has become more black and white since his arrival.
G A S PA R D MICHEL LASSERRE AND HASSAN ABDULLAH Gaspard is a handsome Dalmatian with an immaculate coat. He’s aware of his good looks and stays as still as a statue if a photograph is on the cards. ‘He is the ultimate aristocrat,’ say his owners, the creators of design destination Les Trois Garçons.
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SYBIL AND BETTE MAR K HOM E WOOD AND MICHAEL SHARP Sybil and Bette are two dachshunds from very different backgrounds. Sybil was rescued as a young pup and Bette is from a famous breeder. Together they move between their London home and the Somerset countryside where they live with Mark, a creative force at Designers Guild and Michael, a top costume designer.
Extracted from Dogs at Home by Marianne Cotterill and James Merrell (ÂŁ16.99, Ebury Press), out 13 August, penguin.co.uk
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Puffball pendant light, Faye Toogood. Fractured glass table; Elliott chairs, all Kelly Wearstler. A Louis Durot Spiral chair sits under a Tobia Scarpa Foglio sconce
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The LA home of Kelly Wearstler is a 1920s mansion that was once owned by the Broccoli family of James Bond fame. Kelly gave the dining room star quality with hints of brass and the original floor-to-ceiling doors lead to a lush courtyard that’s worthy of a best-outdoor-space award. Bravo livingetc.com
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LIVING AREA This space has it all – beauty with its statement pieces and practicality with clever designs such as the built-in cabinet that hides away all of the kids’ toys. Wilfred sofa in Luna Sugo, Jardan. Amara coffee table; Amara side table; Tepih Arrow rug; Huxley Curve dining table, all GlobeWest. Sedis chairs by Anaca Studio at Stylecraft. Artwork by Jasmine Mansbridge
“Jean-Pierre of Biasol delivered exactly what I wanted and I was confident of that going in – he completely nailed it” X
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upstairs so daughter Billie could have her own, and open up n her role as television host for Australia’s travel series the kitchen, dining and family rooms below. Postcards, Rebecca Judd has visited her fair share of new The result is a serene and elegant interior – punctuated cafes, restaurants and hotels, and it’s always the interiors with blackened steel frames, layered textures, soft that impress her most. ‘I’m constantly inspired by amazing furnishings and exciting art and objects. Although it has design,’ says Rebecca, who is also a model, fashion blogger grand proportions, it feels relaxed and intimate, with a nd rad io host . ‘ I wou ld a sk t he ow ners who wa s warm corners and pretty vignettes, where the children feel responsible and the same few names kept popping up.’ at home as much as the grown-ups. A more formal living One of those names was Biasol and after seeing the room at the front of the house contrasts with the laid-back Melbourne-based interior design studio’s hospitality vibe of the open-plan main living areas. The cohesive design, work, Rebecca knew she had found who she wanted to with bold artwork, luxe furniture design the home she and husband pieces, sumptuous soft furnishings Chris – a radio host, former AFL and curious objects, is partly thanks (Australian Football League) player T H E O W N E R S to Melbourne-based stylist Bree and co-founder of their JAGGAD Media personality and television Leech. ‘She rocks colour and I knew activewear brand – had purchased. presenter Rebecca Judd, her husband she wouldn’t go crazy, but just include Fortunately, the two-storey Spanish Chris Judd, a radio host and former AFL pops where t hey were needed ,’ C olon ia l-st yle v i l la i n bayside (Australian Football League) player, and says Rebecca. ‘I like pushing the Melbourne had last been refurbished their four children, Oscar, nine, Billie, boundaries to a degree, whether it’s in the 1990s, which made renovating six, and twins Tom and Darcy, three. with what I wear or how I decorate my easier from their point of view. ‘Some home, and I like playing with different of the other homes we looked at had THE PROPERTY shapes, textures and colours.’ been recently refurbished in a way that A Spanish Colonial-style home in a bayside suburb of Melbourne. The As a self-confessed ‘pink girl’, wasn’t our style and I would have felt ground floor has a central open-plan Rebecca can’t walk past the beautiful guilty changing something new,’ says kitchen with family and dining areas, pi n k velvet out door a r mcha i rs Rebecca. ‘But this home’s interiors plus a guest bedroom and bathroom, w i t h o u t s m i l i n g . Je a n -P ie r r e were at least thirty years old and living room, study, laundry and bar. On surprised Rebecca with the study’s we had no qualms about ripping out the first floor is the master suite, three green scheme because it’s not a colour terracotta floor tiles and getting rid children’s bedrooms and two she would normally have chosen. of the entrance staircase’s baroque bathrooms. Outside is a pool and However, now she admits there’s balustrade.’ Rebecca relished the entertainment area. nothing quite like sitting at the desk opportunity to work with Biasol’s with the window open and the sound of the garden pond director Jean-Pierre Biasol to retain the home’s European trickling in the background. character and charm, while injecting it with a decidedly Marble features and customised brass fixtures are the sophisticated Melbourne vibe. finishing touches that bring Rebecca the most pleasure. So the arches, colonnades and courtyards remained, but And although this home is a study in luxe style, it looks Jean-Pierre dramatically transformed the home’s exterior lived-in. ‘We use every room every day and if it feels loved appearance with a heavily textured concrete render and that’s because it is,’ she says. ‘It’s been custom-designed for black architraves. Internally, existing finishes and fixtures our family and I couldn’t think of a more perfect house for us.’ were stripped out and new timber herringbone floors were installed throughout. He didn’t have to reconfigure the X layout to any great extent, except to add a fourth bathroom See more of Biasol’s work at biasol.com.au
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KITCHE N ‘I love it because we can eat at the bench and also use it as a workspace,’ says Rebecca. Joinery, The Melbourne Joiner; painted in Judd Soft Grey by Haymes. Benchtop Super White marble work surface, Signorino. Customised joinery handles in Brass Gold, Sussex Taps. Iva bar stools, Grazia & Co
houses home truths BEST THING ABOUT MELBOURNE IN THE SUMMER? Great weather, relaxed pace, outdoor drinking and dining, the Australian Open and fun parties.
FAV O U R I T E D E S I G N E R S TO WEAR? J’Aton Couture for red carpet, JAGGAD for activewear and Nobody Denim, Dion Lee and Zimmermann for everyday.
DREAM CELEBRITY INTERVIEW? I interviewed Sarah Jessica Parker last year and she was everything and more. Adored her.
W H AT ’ S YO U R G O -T O T I P P L E ? Spicy Margarita enjoyed by the pool.
SWIMMING, SURFING O R WA L K I N G A L O N G TH E B E AC H ? Walking along the beach or tanning.
H OW D O YO U W I N D D OW N ? Burn a Diptyque candle, play music (classics from the 70s, 80s or 90s), bake banana bread and drink a cup of peppermint tea – bliss.
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The structure was updated with sculptural white cladding, marble treads and a black handrail, all of which accentuate its spiral form.
(above right and right) Strong pastel hues, including Rebecca’s favourite pink, pepper this space, which includes a large walk-in dressing area that opens out into the en suite.
Lia round pedestal by Trit House. Timber floors in Nordic Blonde by Kustom Timber
GUEST EN SUITE (above) Natural stone takes on a luxe look with brass finishes. Vanity, The Melbourne Joiner; painted in Judd Soft Grey, Haymes. Vanity top in Emperador Grey marble, Signorino. Scala mixer tap in Brass Gold, Reece. Customised handles in Brass Gold, Sussex Taps. Terrazzo tiles in Flannel Flower, Fibonacci Stone
Bedhead, Heatherly Design. Elle Shelf bedside table, GlobeWest. Artwork by Stephen Baker. Walls in Judd Boudoir Grey, Haymes. Vintage washed linen coverlet in Nude Pink; vintage washed linen pillowcases in Marine; silver quilted bedcover and cushions, all Adairs. Vanity in Super White marble from Signorino. Modern stacking stool in Light Pink Distressed Velvet, West Elm. Eileen Grey E1027 adjustable side table in Matt Black (in en suite), Anibou
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“I’m from Perth originally, but I feel like Melbourne is in my soul” X
CLUB ROOM This is the perfect place to relax and socialise pre and post a friendly game of tennis.
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Lagoon sofa; Lagoon coffee table and Mauritius chair, all GlobeWest. Vintage Cady poster, Vintage Posters. Steel doors, Steel Window Design
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Rebecca and Chris love striking and shapely designs
Luca bed by 2LG Studio, from £1,750, Love Your Home
Signal sconce, £1,245, Workstead at Another Country
Fern cabinet, £2,398, Anthropologie
Kilburn furniture handle, £12; knob, £8, both Corston
Milan II print, £80, Charlotte Taylor
Flora vase, £120, Georg Jensen
Knight Tile Washed Scandi Pine flooring, £36.89 sq m, Karndean Designflooring
Manarola sofa, from £3,333, Ligne Roset
High-back counter stool, £275, Cox & Cox
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pure simplicity Maxwell Ryan’s East Hampton abode is a homage to the natural beauty of Scandi style X
PHOTOGRAPHY Björn Wallander/OTTO WORDS Amy Moorea Wong
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EXTERIOR ‘Inspiration for this house came from a photo I saw of a building – a dramatic black barn that really stood out from its surroundings. It was the coolest thing I’d ever seen,’ Maxwell says. ‘The silhouette of the house is the cleanest, richest shape that I could imagine.’
home profile TH E OWN E RS Maxwell Ryan, founder of Apartment Therapy, his girlfriend Elly Castle, an artist, and Maxwell’s daughter Ursula, 13.
THE PROPERTY A two-storey new build in East Hampton, New York. The ground floor has an entry foyer, living room, open-plan kitchen and dining room, plus a workshop, WC and two bedrooms. The first floor houses two en-suite bedrooms and the study, which overlooks the garden.
LIVING ROOM The slatted screen is Douglas fir cut into thin strips. ‘It’s wonderful to see the light from the front of the house shining in, dappled through the screen,’ says Maxwell. The sideboard was designed by John Berg and made by Jason Gandy in Brooklyn. The Mitch low cabinet by Luca Nichetto is similar
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s the founder of lifestyle and design brand Apartment Therapy, Maxwell Ryan has inspired millions of people to create vibrant, happy homes since its launch in 2001. But having personally outgrown its young, DIY-centric audience, he worked on evolving his style before he felt ready to build a new home of his own. ‘I had to do a lot of sleuthing and collecting of ideas before I was ready to design it,’ he says. ‘I have a Pinterest board that goes back years, full of the pieces that informed this house – places I visited, photographs I took, things I saw online, designers I liked; it all became a stew.’ Maxwell bought the land that now houses his barn-influenced home 15 years ago, using the existing house on the plot as a summer getaway. The area has a strong family tie; Maxwell’s late mother lived in a converted barn next door, and the family spent blissful summers playing in the garden and camping in yurts. The new house may be a weekend and summer retreat from his 16th-floor Brooklyn apartment, but, he says, ‘it’s where my heart is’. Four years ago he took the plunge, bulldozing the creaking 1960s build and replacing it with an avant-garde stacked barn structure, masterminded by his architect and friend of 20 years John Berg of Berg Design Architecture. Taking the plans for a traditional barn-shaped building, John twisted them so that the second storey juts out over the garden and entrance on a dramatic, 90-degree angle. ‘He came in one day and asked if we could rotate the top floor,’ Maxwell laughs. ‘I said “that’s sort of weird!”’. Maxwell also got New York-based interior designer Rebecca Robertson on board to bring her clean and airy aesthetic. ‘It was like we were a band,’ he says. ‘With Rebecca, it became
perfect’. Prior to demolition, the original house was stripped, with Maxwell’s friends rehoming everything that still had life in it – surfaces, doors, windows and furniture – yet Maxwell himself took nothing from his old life into his new. ‘I felt like I had to have discipline and stay true to my original inspiration,’ he explains. ‘Nothing from the old house fitted in.’ If the exterior reflects the historic barns typical to Long Island, inside is almost startlingly Scandinavian. Practically everything, from flooring and furniture to fabrics, is by Danish, Swedish or Finnish designers. ‘Every purchase was considered,’ he explains. ‘I don’t like mixing influences or design languages. When I saw Dinesen flooring for the first time, it stunned me, so I took a picture and kept it for reference,’ he explains. ‘That was in 2005.’ Fifteen years later, wide planks of pale Douglas fir by the renowned Danish flooring company wrap walls and floors throughout the space, creating a cabin-by-a-lake feel. M a x w e l l ’s a p p r o a c h i s meticulous. ‘I’m a constant visual thinker and I’ve been dreaming of what I’d do to this house for years,’ he says. While his friends describe the space as ‘scarily minimal’, there is one deviation from the pure, paredback characteristic of the house – the joyful floral wallpapers in the dining room and guest bedroom – yet even these tie into his purist Scandi vision for the home, as they are heritage designs by iconic Swedish artist Josef Frank. ‘If I were to do another interior it would be totally different but still consistent in style – I’d love to do a traditional solid stone English house. It could be a research project…’ he muses. X
Find John Berg at bergdesignarchitecture.com; see more of Rebecca Robertson’s work at rebeccarobertsoninteriors.com
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KITCHE N Designed as the ‘power centre’ of the house, the cook space is a ‘U’ shape so multiple people can cook and prep at the same time and move around fluidly. Sleek square windows frame the views. Sektion cabinets, Ikea. Door handles, Semihandmade. Linea perch stools, Wesley Walters and Salla Luhtasela for Nikari
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home truths U P S TA I R S HALL ‘I was told that the Douglas fir would get damaged as it’s so soft, but it works. It does take maintenance, but I’m happy to do it; it’s a beautiful, live surface,’ says Maxwell. Douglas fir, Dinesen
W H AT S O U N D S F I L L YO U R H O M E ? Birds – they’re super loud. It’s lovely.
FAV O U R I T E I N S TA G R A M ACCO U NT ? I follow the hashtag #bujoideas, which is about bullet journaling.
W H AT D O E S T H E H O U S E SMELL LIKE? Pinion wood, which we burn in the fireplace – so, a little smoky.
THE MOST INSPIRING CITY YO U ’ V E V I S I T E D ? Los Angeles really fascinates me because each house is its own different fantasy.
H AV E YO U L E A R N E D A N Y N E W S K I L L S R E C E N T LY ? I’ve been building model rockets from kits to launch with my friend’s children. You paint them and decorate them, then shoot them up 700 feet!
H O W D O YO U R E L A X AT T H E E N D O F A L O N G D AY ? I light a candle and pour a glass of wine.
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WO R K S H O P A landscape painter in his pre-Apartment Therapy life, Maxwell wanted to dedicate a space in the house to creativity. ‘It’s my hideaway, a place for artwork and even napping,’ he says. Chairs, Rejuvenation. Railway clock, Mondaine
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GARDEN The building’s striking black exterior is continued here, where there is a hot tub and outdoor shower.
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Karim wool blanket, £355, Maud Interiors
Flowerpot VP7 pendant light, £340, &Tradition
Wardley four-poster bed in Snow, £1,260, Neptune
Elephant dining chair, £499, Norr11 at Skandium
Zip Line Cloud tiles, £34.80sq m, Claybrook
Perch bar stool, £330, Nikari at Finnish Design Shop
Kastehelmi bowl, £14, Iittala at Aria
Reflect sideboard, from £1,795, Søren Rose Studio at Muuto
Unikko teapot, £80, Marimekko at Really Well Made
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FEATURE AMY MOOREA WONG
A Scandi perspective pervades Maxwell’s modern home
cabin fever Inspired by a fisherman’s hut, this cool home relaxes you with its less-is-more approach PHOTOGRAPHY Chris Everard X
STYLING Elkie Brown WORDS Juliet Benning
DINING AREA The view from the long but narrow picture window almost looks like a painting. Keramik dining table by Bruno Fattorini at MDF Italia. Basel chairs by Vitra at Heal’s. A110 pendant lights by Artek at The Conran Shop
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home profile TH E OWN E R Swiss-born philosopher and author Alain de Botton bought the beachside plot to build one of the first of his Living Architecture holiday rental projects in 2008. Mark Robinson became the company director in 2007 and project-managed the build. He lives only 200 metres away.
THE PROPERTY A rebuilt, architecturally designed coastal cabin on the footprint of an old fisherman’s cottage and smokehouse in Dungeness, Kent. Completed in 2010, on the ground floor the house has a lobby, courtyard, living room, kitchen/dining room, two bathrooms, a WC and three bedrooms. Upstairs on the first floor is a mezzanine lounge area and fourth bedroom with en suite.
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LIVING ROOM Black accents break the whiteness of the cladding. The panels are more narrow than usual for a modern look. CH25 lounge chairs by Hans Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn. Lean standing lights, Orsjo at Holloways of Ludlow. Slab coffee table, Tom Dixon
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on site.’ Compelled by planning regulations to build in the same footprint, Mark invited several architects to submit ideas and settled on Alan Pert of the up-and-coming Scottish practice NORD Architecture. The staggered form follows that of the previous buildings, with a kitchen and dining room situated at one end of the ground floor, a courtyard and bathroom in the centre and a double-height living room and bedrooms at the opposite end. On the first floor is a mezzanine lounge area and a bedroom with en suite. Once inside, a bright, functional interior reveals itself, walls covered in white tongueand-groove and featuring mesmerising views on all sides through massive picture windows. ‘One of our greatest challenges was how to make a holiday let inviting and comfortable. The Shingle House isn’t large, but it’s quite Tardis-like. From the outside, it looks small but once you’re inside you find all this space,’ Mark observes. ‘We wanted to place an emphasis on flexibility, with a mixture of communal areas, but we were also inspired by the scale of the rooms in the old f isher ma n’s cot t age, ma k i ng t he bedrooms small to give guests a cocooning feel. It’s practical yet intimate.’ Contributing to its inviting character are the natural textures of chunky knit wool,
fleece and the purpleheart wooden floors recalling the colour of the viper’s bugloss f lower that grows in abundance in the area. Restrained in colour and pattern, the furnishings are spare but functional, with design pieces by Hans Wegner, Tom Dixon and Russell Pinch bringing pockets of charisma. Taking inspiration from the whitewashed interior of a traditional beach home, Mark was eager that the house encourages total relaxation. ‘We wanted guests to feel that they can throw themselves down on the sofa and not worry about the house feeling too precious. Ultimately, we wanted them to treat it as their own home.’ Large bathrooms encourage long, relaxing soaks while enveloped in the spectacular scenery. Open to the landscape in summer, the adaptable design takes on a closeting character in winter with the tall chimney stack and fireplace becoming the focus. An ambassador for modern, functional living, the Shingle House is a totem of Dungeness’ vibrant architectural scene. X
To r e n t t h e S h i n g l e H o u s e , v i s i t living-architecture.co.uk. For the Love of White: The White & Neutral Home by Chrissie Rucker and The White Company (£30, Mitchell Beazley) is out now, thewhitecompany.com; octopusbooks.co.uk.
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“You feel most at home when you’re inspired by design but not intimidated by it” X
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KITCHE N The polished concrete worktops are a nod to the house’s pebble beach surroundings. Cabinetry, custom-made by NORD Architecture. Similar worktops, The Micro Cement Company. Tableware, David Mellor. Stool, The White Company
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Setting the modernist fittings in the wall was a chic space-saving solution. The contemporary taps provide a striking contrast to the more traditional bath.
The cladding and bed tucked under the eaves is reminiscent of being on board a boat. Soft grey linen has a calming quality.
Bathtub, Heritage Bathrooms. Wall-mounted taps, Vola
Bed designed by NORD Architecture. Bedding, The White Company
home truths D O YO U H AV E A M A N T R A ? I’m always telling architects not to ‘overcook’ the design.
W H AT ’ S F O R B R E A K FA S T ? Peanut butter on toast and coffee with hot milk.
B E S T A D V I C E YO U ’ V E B E E N G I V E N ? Not to write an email when angry.
FAV O U R I T E B U I L D I N G ? Palácio da Alvorada, Brasilia, by Oscar Niemeyer.
I D E A L L AT E - S U M M E R D E S T I N AT I O N ? Fränkische Schweiz in southern Germany.
W H AT ’ S O N YO U R P L AY L I S T ? Whatever BBC Radio 6 Music is playing.
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PHOTOGRAPH (CUSHION) TARA FISHER
Mark used rich textures to soften his monochrome scheme
Dokka pendant light, £199, Birger Dahl for Northern Lighting at The Conran Shop
Pedro bench in oak, €669, Bloomingville at Living and Company
Norm oval wall mirror, £340, Menu at Skandium
Mended Tweed cushion in Monochrome IV, £125, Mourne Textiles
Flexi neck swing lamp with wall mount in Black, £168, Spark & Bell
Paloma knitted cotton throw in Grey, £45, Habitat
Industrial basin mono tap in brushed brass, £279, Crosswater
Hardy coffee table in Black, £745, Another Country
Sofia armchair in Athena Putty with light wood legs, £599, Made
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Designer Greg Natale has created an atypical and totally gorgeous beach house – one that makes luxe living relaxed
PHOTOGRAPHY Anson Smart X
STYLING Greg Natale WORDS Kara O’Reilly
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LIVING AREA The pale pinks echo the sunsets the family enjoy, while the blue hues are a nod to the water. ‘The grey wall finish even mimics the fluidity of the water,’ says Greg. Empire coffee table, Boca do Lobo. Onyx rug by Greg Natale at Designer Rugs. Turner sofa, Arteriors. Find vintage Reynolds armchairs by Milo Baughman at 1stdibs. Villiers matt gold and petrified wood side tables, James Said. Melange table lamps by Kelly Wearstler at Visual Comfort
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Perched on a clifftop overlooking one of the many beautiful bays that surround Sydney, this glamorous, grown-up family home is about as far from any traditional coastal clichés as you could get. No jaunty nautical stripes or beachy motifs here – just slick modernism dressed to impress with its uber-luxe interior. ‘This is an atypical beach house,’ agrees its designer Greg Natale. ‘That was the goal from the outset and we did it by not ignoring the location, but embracing it in a way that was perhaps a little unexpected. We are fortunate in Australia to have a lot of ocean-front living and so the design style can tend towards that minimal, Scandiinspired look,’ he says. ‘My clients wanted to have more personality in their interiors, so we steered it towards something we like to think is “coastal glam”.’ Glam it is – with more than a nod to the heyday of Hollywood Regency style in Greg’s use of high-end finishes, mixed metallic accents and a power pastels palette. To be frank, this house actually shows that you can never have too much glamour. While it’s opulent, vibrant and leaning towards ma ximalist, it ’s neither stuff y nor too OTT. All aspects serve to reinforce Greg’s commitment to ‘liveable luxury’ in his work. The four-storey house replaces the former bungalow on site that owners Anna and Giorgio had always intended to upgrade. The plan, however, took some time to come to fruition – around six years in total from the first architect’s drawings. Greg’s input came in the last three years of the project. His attention to detail throughout is jaw-dropping. For example, he rescaled or recolou red ma ny of h is ow n-label r ugs to suit this space; the pa let te of dusk y pin k s a nd muted t u rquoises is further enhanced by the artwork chosen for
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the house, while a chevron motif is subtly repeated throughout. You’ll spot this in various details such as the bathroom wall tiles or the joinery on the study doors. ‘We often adopt a motif in a project and reference it in multiple spaces – it can become a subtle signature for a home,’ he explains. While the family chose to work with Greg on the basis of seeing his work in various publications, the designer shares a few things in common with his clients. ‘They are also from Italian backgrounds and, like my big Italian family, love entertaining friends and extended family,’ he says. Greg very much kept this in mind when creating the space. ‘I know that the gorgeous open-plan area and balcony on the upper level is their hub. It’s a single zone that ties together great views, relaxation and mealtimes.’ With the key open-plan living f loor, numerous outdoor terraces and sink-into seating, this is a home that lures guests in, but it’s also a space that allows the family to relax – in part thanks to that soft, enveloping palette that came about due to the home’s location. ‘We did the grey wall and ceiling finish to mimic the fluidity of the water. It’s hand-polished and has the effect of refracting and diffusing the abundant natural light, too – a bit like the water does,’ says Greg. While the design references might be subtle, the final look is certainly not – and deliberately so. ‘Each member of this family is a real personality. They are larger-than-life people and the home reflects the colourful, approachable, but also elegant, parts of their characters.’ Agreed. X
For details of Greg Natale’s work and to shop his own range, see gregnatale.com
home profile THE DESIGNER Greg Natale (above), of awardwinning Australian design practice, Greg Natale Studio. He created this home for business entrepreneurs Anna and Giorgio Giudice and their two teenage daughters.
THE PROPERTY A four-storey, new build in Sydney, Australia. The ground floor contains a garage, office and WC. On the first floor is a sauna and gym, guest bedroom with en suite, family room/ home cinema, two covered terraces, a pool and an outdoor dining area. The second floor has the living/kitchen/ dining area, a study, a laundry, a cloakroom and an outdoor dining terrace. On the top floor is the master suite, two bedrooms and a bathroom.
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DINING AREA ‘I designed the table from scratch using limed oak and brass and set it on one of my Tibetan wool rug designs,’ says Greg. Lurline dining table, Greg Natale. Wexler chairs, Restoration Hardware. Fragment rug by Greg Natale at Designer Rugs. Avant linear pendant (over table) by Kelly Wearstler
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KITCHE N ‘Our client wanted a minimalist design, which to me says clean expanses of stone and smart, shipshape joinery,’ says Greg. Pietra Grey stone island and oak cabinetry, custom-made by Greg Natale Studio. Painting by Nunzio Miano at Curatorial + Co. Blink bar stools by Yabu Pushelberg at Stellar Works. Utopia pendant by Kelly Wearstler
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MASTER B AT H R O O M Chevron wall tiles continue a motif that had been established in other areas of the house.
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White custom joinery, Greg Natale Studio; try Superfront to create similar. Countertop basins, BagnoDesign. Brass taps, Astra Walker; get similar from The Watermark Collection. Ring brass wall lights, CTO Lighting. Lavastone Snow Herringbone wall tiles, Earp Bros; get similar from The Stone & Tile Company
MASTER BEDROOM The wallpapers on the walls and ceiling are another reference to the home’s coastal setting. Cela shagreen bed; matching bedside tables, all Restoration Hardware. Armato lamps, Kelly Wearstler. Beringer bench, Kate Spade. Vapour rug by Greg Natale at Designer Rugs. Untitled 11 painting by Eduardo Santos at Otomys. Treviso Marble wallpaper (walls), Thibaut; Dama wallpaper (ceiling), Lizzo
houses home truths YO U ’ V E D O N E A ‘ F E R R I S B U E L L E R ’ – H O W A R E YO U S P E N D I N G YO U R D AY O F F ?
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I’d go somewhere fabulous for lunch on the wharf at Woolloomooloo Bay on Sydney Harbour. I’d do a bit of shopping and then maybe a cocktail at night in Potts Point.
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A R E YO U A N A F I C I O N A D O O F T H E FA M O U S A U S S I E B A R B E C U E ? I haven’t had one in years as I live in a high-rise building, but I do love them – especially if seafood is involved.
B E S T G I G YO U ’ V E B E E N T O ? Michael Hutchence from INXS did an intimate, smaller
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venue tour in Sydney in the mid-90s. He was mesmerising. BED ROOM
D I S C O O R D I N N E R PA R T Y ? Disco, Baby! All the way. I have a not-so-secret obsession with Studio 54.
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YO U R S T Y L E I N T H R E E W O R D S ? Clean. Expressive. Current.
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T E R R AC E ‘All the windows and terraces have ocean views. To offset all that blue, we gave each outdoor space pops of colour specific to that area,’ says Greg.
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Dock lounge chairs, Emu. Porcini side tables, Dedon. Cushions, custom-made; try Weaver Green for similar. Get silver travertine marble tiles from Mandarin Stone
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FEATURE AMY MOOREA WONG
Get Greg’s liveable luxe look with glints of gold and pastel hits
Aziza gold console table, £255, Audenza
Wassily cushion cover, £100, Niki Jones
Dot 14 light, from £3,011, Lambert & Fils at Holloways of Ludlow
Boule vase, £104, Skultuna at Nordic Nest
Fandango sideboard, £799, Atkin and Thyme
Jeanie table lamp with drum lampshade in Silver Birch silk, £184, Pooky
Reiti sofa in Ink, £1,199, Swoon
Rosalina herringbone marble mosaic tiles, £140.43sq m, Mandarin Stone
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STYLING Claire Delmar
WORDS Juliet Benning
Interior designer Megan Brown turned a run-down Sydney bungalow into a chilled-out sanctuary
an oasis of cool
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ENTRANCE Fronds of palm leaves give the decking that leads up to the front door a seductive tropical vibe. Stanley wall light by Rakumba at Design Nation
LIVING AREA Housed in the extension that was added to the bungalow, this multifunctional space has skylights that deliver amazing views of the trees in the bushland. Red upholstered 637 Utrecht armchair, 1stdibs. Living Divani Neowall sofa, available at Twentytwentyone
KITCHE N Megan designed the monolithic island to match the scale and grandeur of the high ceiling (above). ‘I gave it a hanging rounded edge so we could sit around it rather than all being on one side,’ she adds. Custom island in Cote D’Azur by CDK Stone at Imperial Marble. &Tradition Pavilion stools, source from Nunido. Apparatus Dyad wall sconce, Criteria Collection
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hen nature is left to its own devices, eventually it will encroach on any man-made structure. Such was the garden of the 1930s bungalow that Megan and Martin Brown bought at auction. ‘The backyard was a jungle. At the sale, the woman next to me said, “who would buy this place?”. We were the only bidders,’ Megan laughs. Yet its position, on the edge of a bushland reserve, gave the house a secluded quality rarely found in the homes so close to Sydney’s Manly Beach. Unperturbed by the fecundity of the plot, the couple saw it as a characterful addition to the house. ‘The garden backed onto a steep escarpment with tall gum and palm trees. It was beautiful to look at and gave us the feeling of being in an urban forest,’ Megan says. The solid double-brick construction also appealed, meaning the house had insulation suited to the Australian climate. ‘There were also lovely original features, such as the high ceilings and elaborate plasterwork,’ says Megan. Left untouched for decades, the last change had been an extension added in the 1980s featuring cedar and slate. Inspired by the transformation that lay ahead, Megan, an interior designer who founded the studio Penman Brown, saw the project as an opportunity to exercise her creative instincts. ‘Planning took a year and a half. You’re so meticulous when it’s your own home. I was trying to achieve a distillation of many years of ideas,’ she says. With the bungalow facing south, Megan was keen to open up access to the northern sky. To maximise daylight, a pavilion with a Dutch gable roof was added to the bungalow. This multifunctional space accommodates the kitchen and utility room, plus the dining and living areas. Sliding doors give an uninterrupted panoramic view of the newly landscaped garden and pool. ‘As you walk into the pavilion you can see the tops of the trees and sky through the skylights – you feel as if you are sat among the trees of the bushland,’ she says. ‘The new addition is contemporary and it’s a lovely experience to move through the classic, more elaborate, features of the bungalow and find yourself in the simplicity of the pavilion,’ Megan notes. To marry the two components and create consistency, she used a colour palette of soft, earthy whites. ‘I wanted a sense of continuity and relied on texture to add interest and depth. We used Marmorino plaster to soften large volumes. It has a lovely waxed texture, so as the light moves through the space the walls glisten and glow,’ says Megan. With their original intention to move to the northern beaches being prompted by the desire to embrace a slower pace of life, Megan and Martin’s home has become a special bolthole. ‘When you walk up the decking to the entrance you feel like you’re coming out of everyday life and crossing over into a completely different experience,’ says Megan. ‘The house is an absolute oasis to be in and there’s a sense of peacefulness and calm we all cherish.’ X
See more of Megan Brown’s design portfolio at penmanbrown.com
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home profile TH E OWN E RS Megan Brown, founder of Penman Brown Interior Design, and her husband, Martin, a cardiologist, together with their children, Piper, 11, Hugh, nine, and Ottilie, five.
THE PROPERTY A Californian-style bungalow near Manly Beach in Sydney. Originally built in the 1930s, the house has four bedrooms, one with an en suite, a bathroom, a family room and a large pavilion-style extension to the rear for the kitchen, utility room, study, dining and living area. On the first floor is a large playroom loft and storeroom.
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DINING AREA Banquette seating has been neatly tucked into the architectural recess. Akari light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi, Vitra. &Tradition In Between table in smoked oak; &Tradition In Between upholstered chairs in smoked oak, source at Nunido. Hotel 2018 artwork by McLean Edwards
GARDEN ‘I wanted to create a balance between the hard-landscaped social areas and grassy terrace above,’ says Megan. The wooden sleepers and natural stone soften the angular elements. SP01 Jeanette chairs, Space Furniture. Wooden table, Tribu
FA M I LY R O O M ‘I love the unexpected modernity of the Pietro Russo light in the more classic setting,’ says Megan. Apollo pendant light by Pietro Russo Design, Criteria Collection. &Tradition Catch lounge chair by Jaime Hayon. Poppy pouffe by Nina Jobs, Fogia. Precision double sconce by Kelly Wearstler
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houses MASTER BEDROOM A few muted, earthy colours lift the serene palette in this space. Curtain in Grande Larger in Blanc; trim in Lin Leger in Pompei, both Dominique Kieffer, available at Rubelli. Custom bed by Penman Brown. Austere floor light, Great Dane. Redondo armchair (just seen), Moroso
MASTER EN SUITE The undulated lip of the bath riffs with the curve of the tap. Yokato bath spout in Statue Bronze, Brodware. Omvivo Latis Oval bath, Bathroom Collective. Source similar Moroccan Zellige tiles from Maison Bahya
home truths A MEMORABLE SCENT? Saltwater baked on to your skin after a day at the beach.
T H E O N E L U X U R Y YO U C A N ’ T LIVE WITHOUT? Art… and the ocean.
M O S T FA S C I N AT I N G P E R S O N YO U ’ V E N E V E R M E T ? Catherine the Great of Russia.
A C L A S S I C A U S T R A L I A N D AY… Sleep in, get up, check the surf, cycle to the beach, jump in the waves, read a book under the umbrella, head home, have a snooze… maybe squeeze in a sunset surf.
FAV O U R I T E C O C K TA I L ? An Italian negroni.
W H AT ’ S O N YO U R P L AY L I S T ? I’m listening to Mara Hoffman’s ‘All the love’ playlist on Spotify.
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Megan’s sharp aesthetic is all about clean, contemporary lines
Reveal light, £476, Silje Nesdal for Northern at Paper Rooms
Insert side table, £505, Mario Tsai for Ferm Living at Nest
Silhouette 02 by Amelie Hegardt poster, £25.77, Paper Collective
Cross leg chair, from £2,350.50, Magnus Long at The Conran Shop
Gallery cotton bouclé cushion, £49.99, Very
Ogilvy light, £59, Made
Mini hex tiles in Ivory, £140sq m, Marrakech Design
Dillon corner sofa in Casual Ruby, from £2,549, Sofa Workshop
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Chris Glass, an inveterate traveller and arbiter of cool, has created a haven to come back to – a home in Berlin that’s brimming with his own unique style
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LIVING ROOM The faux concrete wall contrasts with elegant furniture shapes. Chris’ shelves are full of mementoes and travel books. Vintage Maison Jansen coffee table, try 1stdibs. Similar rug, Luke Irwin. Sofa, Ikea. Similar vintage hanging chair, try Collinge Antiques
home profile TH E OWN E R Chris Glass, Soho House’s head of membership for Cities Without Houses Europe and Africa, and founder of APTM, a shoppable apartment and events venue.
THE PROPERTY A fourth-floor apartment in a 1960s block in the centre of Berlin. There is a living and dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom.
hris Glass has seen more than his fair share of luggage carousels, arrivals halls and hotel lobbies. Working for Soho House, global travel, luxury and adventure are second nature to him, but this also means his own Berlin apartment has an extra significance. ‘My job is about creating a home-from-home feeling for other people, which makes my own home a very personal concept,’ he says. Chris previously rented a place around the corner, but with this blank, high-ceilinged space he could do exactly as he wanted. ‘This is the first place that I have felt is really mine, that reflects me as an individual,’ he adds. The result is a home that is a paradox: both a quiet ‘retreat from the world’ and a reflection of the diverse, exciting places that Chris has visited. There are vintage rugs from Morocco, furniture from Sweden and artwork by artists he’s discovered in Germany, Turkey and the UK. His favourite lamp is a vintage Jean Prouvé design that he spotted – but almost missed – in a shop window on a Berlin side street. ‘I was on my phone when I glanced to the left and stopped in my tracks. I asked the seller if it was genuine, did it work and was the price – a total bargain – correct. Within 10 minutes I was back with a taxi to collect it.’ Galler y walls are hung with photographs, art and mementoes (there’s even a moustache-themed section in the guest bedroom) and shelves are lined with travel, art and photography books. ‘Your home is an opportunity to tell your story,’ Chris says. ‘Some might find so many items over whelming, but I feel immensely calm when I’m surrounded by things that are significant to me.’ The paint shade in his bedroom comes with a whisper of nostalgia, too. Chris has lived in Germany for 19 years but
grew up in suburban Atlanta, Georgia. ‘I have a memory of my mother talking about the colour mauve and it sounded so exotic and feminine, but almost prissy. When I moved here, I wanted to create my own version of it as a twist on what a man’s bedroom should be.’ Chris worked his way through 18 swatches and mixes, traversing the pink-purple spectrum – from lavender to coral – before finding ‘the one’. Other wall treatments in his apartment were inspired by more recent Berlin influences. The green-black shade in the hallway is the same as his friends used in their bar and the concrete wall idea came from another friend’s cafe. Chris’ version looks ever y bit as brutalist as a 1970s underground car park, but was actually created by a set painter who works for the opera. ‘She’s even included some authentically crumbling edges,’ he says. Chris can’t wait to get travelling again. ‘W hen I go somewhere new, I like to lift the corner of the rug and dig a little deeper into the heart of a place,’ he says. He orients himself by locating the main shopping drags. ‘Then I set out to discover what’s really intrinsic to this city – is there a special market, a really cool concept store or a great hotel? Those are my dropped pins on the map and I look for offthe-beaten-path spots in between.’ Wherever he heads next, there’s a good chance that he’ll bring a part of it back –in his carry-on bag or in his imagination – to add into the fabric of this apartment. ‘This space is continually growing and changing as I do,’ he adds, ‘and that’s why it feels like home.’ X
Find out about Chris’ shoppable apartment and events venue at aptm.berlin
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houses DINING AREA The lamp, a lucky find on a Berlin side street, suits the mid-century mood of this corner of the living room. CH24 Wishbone chairs, Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn at The Conran Shop
home truths B E S T P L A C E YO U ’ V E E V E R W O K E N U P ? Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire.
I N E V E R T R AV E L W I T H O U T… dōTERRA essential oils.
G O -T O S U P P E R W I T H F R I E N D S ? Pizza and a bottle of Franciacorta.
G U I LT Y P L E A S U R E ? Design magazines.
MOST USED PHRASE? There is a time and place for everything.
W H AT ’ S O N YO U R P L AY L I S T ? Situationship by Snoh Aalegra is on repeat.
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LIVING ROOM ‘I’m not one to shy away from strong statements,’ says Chris. The painting is by a Berlin artist who has inserted his self-portrait into a classical scene. Artwork, Sebastian Schrader. Vintage Kristian Vedel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik lounge chairs, try 1stdibs
KITCHE N Chris used scaffolding planks for open shelving. ‘I like how the industrial edge contrasts with the crisp black and white,’ he says. Cabinets, Ikea; fronts by Muesiemue. Similar work surface, Ikea. Walls in Railings estate emulsion, Farrow & Ball
BEDROOM Art reflects the places Chris has travelled. ‘Storytelling is central to the spaces I design,’ he says. Purple leaf artwork, Olaf Hajek. Spin plate, Damien Hirst
“This space is continually growing and changing as I do. That’s why it feels like home” X
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Second Skin emulsion, Graham & Brown, is an alternative paint shade. Six-arm ceiling pendant, Serge Mouille. Similar rug, Larusi
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Iconic pieces and splashes of colour make Chris’ apartment chic
Gentle chair, £777, Porro at Aram Store
Arabella silk cushion in Coral, £125, Jennifer Manners
Fuller rug in Heather, £769, Linie Design at Heal’s
Sorrento tile in Black, £99.80sq m, Fired Earth
Hatta coffee table in glass and chrome, £1,875, Oka
Caravaggio Read lamp, from £265, Cecilie Manz for Lightyears at Fritz Hansen
Inglenook claypaint, £45 for 2.5ltr, Earthborn
CH163 sofa, £6,586, Hans J Wegner at Carl Hansen &Søn
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Inspired by the work of 20th-century British artists such as Patrick Heron, we look to designs rocking dynamic pattern and bold colour
(Left) Tatoo FP499003 wallpaper, £158.40 a roll, Pierre Frey. Tall Joyce cabinet, £7,945 (plus £180 for optional custom paint colour, such as the green shown here), Pinch. Drum stool, £390 plus 1.5m fabric, Clock House Furniture; covered in Solaro 10734.65, £131m, Nobilis. Untitled artwork, from a selection, Julian Wakelin. Similar Ronan Bouroullec framed posters, £150 each, Twentytwentyone. For similar vases, bowls and plates, see selection at Habitat, Anthropologie and The Conran Shop, and the Lrnce vases at A New Tribe. For a similar rug, try Floor Story (Right) Psychedelic Pathways wallpaper in Teal & Rust, £129 a roll, 44flavours at Feathr. Loube bench, from £5,725 plus 6.75m fabric and 4m for contrast piping, Paolo Moschino for Nicholas Haslam; covered in Juno in Jade (also used for a bolster), £43.90m, Linwood. Bolster and curtain edge in Juno in Pumpkin; seating piped in Juno in Seaweed; curtain in Juno in Lace, £43.90m, all Linwood. For a similar side table, see selection at Arteriors and Julian Chichester. Fumi table in Black (in background), £425, Aria. Circus pendant light in Black, £315, Innermost. For a similar rug, try Woven or Floor Story
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Clean-lined furnishings and blocks of colour are the perfect companions for detailed abstracts
(Left) Tatoo FP499003 wallpaper, £158.40 a roll, Pierre Frey. JW table with oak top with black legs, from £2,854, Aram Store. Vitra Softshell side chairs, from £660 each, Heal’s. Curtain in Aegeus in Mediterranean, £80m, No.9 Thompson at Fox Linton. &Tradition Formakami JH5 pendant light, £195, SCP. Similar Mervyn Gers bowl, see the selection at Heal’s. Similar white ceramic candlesticks, see Astier de Villatte candlestick, £110, Liberty London, or candlestick, £25, The White Company. Column candles in Tangerine, £3.50 each, The Conran Shop. Pallet of Colour by Charlotte Morgan framed prints, from £418.80 each, Trowbridge Gallery. Tonal Blue Green flatweave hand-dyed woven wool rug, £1,795, Ptolemy Mann (Right) Impasto in Magenta wallpaper, £68 a roll, Designers Guild. (On wall) Around Corners artwork, from a selection, Julian Wakelin. (On shelf, from left) Bailey footed pot in Dusk, £130, Abigail Ahern. White canister by Derek Wilson, from a selection, Flow Gallery. Platter, from a selection, Anthropologie. Vase, from a selection, Lrnce. Pallet of Colour by Charlotte Morgan framed print, from £418.80, Trowbridge Gallery. Hoa ceramic vase, £29 for set of three assorted shapes, Made
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For creative cohesion, echo and enlarge one of the abstract motifs to use in another room
(Left) Painted abstract wall frieze in Light Peachblossom (background); Carmine (top left); Tuscan Red (below left); Lamp Black, all £47 for 2.5ltr intelligent matt emulsion, Little Greene. Bute cast-iron bath tub with steel surround painted in Aquamarine acrylic eggshell by Little Greene, £5,982, Drummonds. Tara freestanding two-hole bath mixer with hand-shower in Matt Black, £4,215.50, Dornbracht. Vent stool, £449, Skagerak. Spa Green washed linen waffle bath towel, £34.99 LinenMe. Akiko Hirai bowl, from a selection, Flow Gallery. Hibberd oak bath mat, £29, Made (Right) Wall and headboard covered in Huari in Tabasco, £37m; headboard piped in Seville in Onyx, £27.25, both Villa Nova. Devon side table, £1,580, Tom Faulkner. Murgi iron and woven cotton chair in Ivory, £365, Caravane. Ruby Tuesday screenprint, from a selection, Mali Morris. Bolster in Miwok in Tutti Frutti, £350.40m, Pierre Frey. King-size duvet cover, £185; king-size fitted sheet, £95; housewife pillowcases, £40 for two, all in Vintage Rose, Cox & Cox. Brahmi bedcover in Aubepine, £390, Caravane. Herbert table lamp in White Marble, £225; 30cm straight empire shade in Black silk, £58, both Pooky
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CREATE ARTWORK I love nothing more than a craft project, and this has to be one of my favourites (above, right). My husband Jon and I headed to Atlantis Art Materials store (atlantisart.co.uk) and for £100 we got three big canvases and lots of acrylic paint to create our own artwork. My advice would be to sketch something out so you have an idea about what you’d like from the end result – ‘modern art’ is probably easier unless you’re really talented. For the base, I laid down three coats of white acrylic, then I planned the colours by painting pieces of paper, which I then held next to each other to make sure they worked together. Although we’re certainly not going to be opening a gallery anytime soon, it was the best fun mixing colours and making something unique, and being able to pick up tones used in the wall paint meant that the art worked perfectly with the rest of our decor.
POT UP YOUR HERBS Herbal Haven (herbalhaven.com) is my favourite grower –the plants arrive already established, which is ideal if you don’t want to wait and start from seed. When it comes to displaying your herbs, have a poke around your attic – mini vintage suitcases, retro mugs and even old trophies can all be filled with compost to make a cool container for your plants. For a more minimalist approach, apply a magnetic strip (try the Stix2 from Hobbycraft) to little glass jars for a display you could add to the fridge or metallic shelving.
PAINT FURNITURE There will be a piece of furniture in your house you like but don’t love and a coat of paint may be all it takes to elevate it. My bedside tables (above, lef t) were custom made by a carpenter from ribbed wood but they were just plain white so I used half a tin of Farrow & Ball’s Bancha full gloss that I had leftover from the front door to add some colour. I learned the hard way that gloss takes a hundred times longer to dry than matt finishes, and you don’t need to use nearly as much paint. I like the fact that it feels a bit 1980s, and gloss also has quite a retro Parisian vibe.
ADD CARPET EDGING Where our jute carpet meets the floorboards there was cheap silver carpet bar, which was pretty unattractive, and I’d been pondering for ages what I could do to make it look better. In the end I bought some tape made out of jute that was just wider than the bar (try heritagecomponents.co.uk) so I could fold it under either side, and I used a glue gun to stick it in place. It looks brilliant and it would work if you have any kind of natural carpet such as sisal, seagrass or coir, as well as jute. Sticking jute tape all around the edge of a room would look really chic, too. I did consider it, but Jon told me not to get carried away! X
Laura is the founder of lifestyle brand Hoste, hostelondon.co.uk
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st yle f ile IT’S ALL ABOUT BANG FOR YOUR BUCK WITH THIS EDIT OF WISE (AND VERY BEAUTIFUL) BUYS
SOFAS UNDER £2,500 FROM UNDERSTATED TO SERIOUSLY SHOWY
Tarma 2-seater sofa in Soft Charcoal, £1,995, Oka
Snowdrop button-back 2.5 seat sofa in Prussian Blue cotton matt velvet, £1,840, Sofa.com
Long Island sofa, from £2,465, Ligne Roset
Rug-printed Anatolia petite sofa, £1,498, Anthropologie
Another sofa, from £1,445, Daniel Schofield at Another Country
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Spoon love seat in Cranberry, £1,995, Soho Home
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SWING ARM LIGHTS UNDER £150
DINING TABLES UNDER £1,000 THESE TIMELESS PIECES DO IT FOR US
DIRECTIONAL DESIGNS THAT CONTROL THE GLOW Round wooden dining table, £545, French Connection
Solid sheesham wood vintage dining table, £540.50, Maisons du Monde
Ogilvy swing arm wall lamp in Green and antique brass, £59, Made
Billund table, from £829, BoConcept Trestle table in Earthy Red, £995, Loaf
Brompton large wall light in nickel, £100, Neptune
Pick wall light, £90, Pooky
Alec oak dining table, £520, Perch & Parrow
Cream table, £661, Calligaris Devi wall lamp in Black and brass, £139, Lillian Daph
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Kigumi round dining table in walnut, £835, Case at Heal’s
Ellis mango wood dining table, £699, Swoon
Evie wall lamp in Pale Grey, £145, Ella James
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LEATHER ARMCHAIRS UNDER £450 SLEEK, SOPHISTICATED AND, YES, SEXY SEATING
Dan leather armchair in Pine Green, £420, Perch & Parrow Woven leather chair in Brown, £399, La Redoute
Elba leather chair in Tan, £395, French Connection Kaoma leather armchair in Brown, £432, Maisons du Monde
Metal lounge chair in Beige/ Black, £199.99, H&M Home
NATURAL-MATERIAL MIRRORS UNDER £100 WHO’S THE PRETTIEST OF THEM ALL?
Kotak rattan mirror, £58, Oliver Bonas
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Cannage ovale wall mirror, £84.47, &Klevering at Made In Design
The Haiti mirror, €99.95, Bazar Bizar
Bamboo mirror, £30, Graham and Green
Round mirror with bamboo frame, £55, Madam Stoltz at Curious Egg
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FLAT-WEAVE RUGS UNDER £400 YOUR FLOOR WILL APPRECIATE ONE OF THESE FASHIONABLE COVERINGS
Mila rug in Black, £270, House Doctor at Smallable
Henrietta handwoven rug, from £199, Hunter & Co
Tate rug, £70, Habitat
Nashua flatwoven rug in Maize, £128, Anthropologie
Rye rug in Sage and Multi, £395, The Conran Shop
Kelim rug in Blue triangles, from €105, Ferm Living
Siesta large rug, £295, Loaf Antique kilim 9113 Rabat rug in Black, £386, Louis De Poortere at Woven
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A dash of incandescent yellow – Trumpet by Little Greene – delivers a burst of energy and links the front living room to the middle sitting room in the home of interior designer Suzy Hoodless
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‘Painting the floor with an accent colour such as Klein Blue brings a huge amount of drama to a space,’ says chalk paint expert Annie Sloan. ‘Keep the rest of the room neutral with soft nude browns such as taupes or fawns to focus attention on the floor. Or go for white walls – but be sure to choose a warm-toned or neutral white rather than one with blue undertones as this could make the space feel stark.’ ‘Orange can look really smart when used together with a deep blue-purple and blue-green,’ says Clare Tilbrook, joint founder and colour consultant at Fenwick & Tilbrook. ‘This colour combination works well in a dining room: think dark inky walls and vibrant orange shelving or furniture. Fabrics in a shade of sea blue-green will soften the contrast between the different hues.’ ‘One colour we’ve been particularly drawn to as an accent shade is maroon,’ says Jody Hudson, stylist at Graham & Brown. ‘It works especially well with taupe and beige for a cosy room. It’s a rich, heavy shade, so if you’re considering a horizontal colour-blocking effect, place the red at the bottom and a sandy beige shade up top.’
A stronger tone can make a subtle impact. Velvet Plum by Crown is similar
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‘Deep terracotta walls accented with soft-pink alcoves is a good pairing,’ says Tash Brady, colour specialist at Lick. ‘The soft tonal change brings a decorative twist without overwhelming the space, creating a stylish feature of the alcoves.’ ‘Upcycle tired furniture with bold accent shades to breathe new life into old pieces,’ says Sue Kim, senior colour designer at Valspar. ‘Bright yellows and rich emerald greens are some of my favourites for invigorating furniture. They’ll complement the popular navy blue and grey neutrals that we’re seeing in many homes.’ ‘Teal is a perfect accent for the inside of an open cupboard filled with white crockery, as it creates a gallery-style backdrop,’ says Colin Roby-Welford, creative director at Fired Earth. ‘Opt for crisp white shelves and surrounding woodwork for a contemporary look.’ ‘Touches of dusky rose pink look exquisite in a room with blue-black walls,’ says Sandy Clare, creative director for Vintro Paint. ‘Adding light grey as a third colour stops the blue-black being too overbearing. Use this colour combination for a comfortable living room, layering with throws and cushions for extra snuggle factor.’
A painted ceiling is also a fabulous way to introduce a bold accent colour Odd chairs united with a hit of blue. Try Farrow & Ball’s Chinese Blue
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The Far East won’t seem so far… Decor Encadrement Japonais, price on request, Zuber
An ode to sun-drenched Sevillian architecture. Alfaro in Ochre/Racing Car Green on Terracotta, £145 a roll, Cole & Son
Discover colourful ceremonial kaftans at the bazaar. Manisa, £172.80 lin m, Pierre Frey
Jungle creatures roam across a lush backdrop. Tiger Grove, £230 for three panels, Matthew Williamson at Osborne & Little
Rich contrasting colours combine in this deep sea adventure. Posidonie in Multi, £121.70 a roll, Casamance
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There’s a proliferation of pink in Mexican-born Fernando Laposse’s east London studio. Long trails of dyed sisal – hung like unicorn tails from drying racks – fill the space like candyfloss. Some of it is being used to create lamps that look like Cousin Itt from The Addams Family. Elsewhere, someone is flat-ironing corn husks out of which they’ll cut hexagonal shapes to create the equivalent of a veneered wallpaper. Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of Fernando’s unique approach to sustainable design. Since graduating in product design from Central Saint Martins in 2011, Fernando has worked on his own projects, transforming ‘humble, natural materials, often considered waste, into refined design,’ he says. The backbone of his work is marr ying natural materials with Mexican craftsmanship. ‘Mexico isn’t like Europe; it’s easier to hire a craftsman than have something industrially made,’ says Fernando, who exhibited at Future Heritage, Decorex’s platform for designer-makers in the UK last year. There, he showed his work using loofah as the padding for a screen, a sisal bench and panels of his ‘Totomoxtle’ veneer, made from flattened Mexican heirloom corn husks, used for wallpaper and tabletops. Fernando’s method is to work with ‘just one material, for at least two or three years, before putting out results’. Working with artisans in Sahcabá, Yucatán, and using sisal – undyed or tinted agave fibres in natural hues such as pink (from cochineal beetles) – Fernando has created an immersive installation for citizenM hotel in Shoreditch and Pink Beasts, a similarly tactile piece at Design Miami/Art Basel. It’s no surprise Fernando was named Eco Designer to Watch in our sister title Homes & Gardens’ Design Awards last year but his work also aims for cultural sustainability. ‘I want to improve a community’s quality of life,’ he says. A designer with big ideas, Fernando was invited to speak at the Davos World Economic Forum in January. ‘I measure the success of my projects in the opportunity to tell the stories of the people we work with,’ he says. X
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PHOTOGRAPHS DAMIAN RUSSELL
design FAR LEFT The Mexican heirloom corn that Fernando uses in his work LEFT Veneer panels made from the corn can be incorporated into large screens or tabletops BELOW Fernando flattens the corn and cuts it into geometric shapes to create his unique veneer panels
ABOVE Fernando in his studio, with cochineal-dyed bunches of sisal drying above him LEFT AND FAR LEFT Fernando’s lamps are made of undyed sisal or he uses dyed fibres to create more colourful designs
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A steely industry Balustrades and banisters can go a long way in giving a certain ‘look’ to your stairs, like the cool vibe of this honeycomb steel. GET THE LOOK Canal Engineering can create bespoke staircases like this. Caged wall lights in x-large, £719; large, £454, both Buster + Punch
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Structural and slender By using slender balusters that gently bend at the beginning of the stairs, this design sings with elegance and offers a lightness further complemented by the natural wood banister. Using a deep first step is another clever touch, as it has the effect of leading upwards, creating a seamless sense of movement and flow. GET THE LOOK Staircase, bespoke design by Studio DB
Orange slice As well as protecting your base material, a stair runner will reduce noise; look to sisal for the most hard-wearing option, or wool if you prefer something softer underfoot. GET THE LOOK Neville Johnson of fers classic staircases. Try Ace Carpet Edging for similar binding. Interior design by Hám Interiors
A twist in the tail This design uses a sweeping staircase to create a feature, and uses the gentle curve of the base of the steps above to add a feeling of continuous space. An integrated banister in sleek wood enhances the curves. GET THE LOOK Staircase, designed by Guy Stansfeld. This is Poul Henningsen’s PH 50 pendant for Louis Poulsen
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Bring the light With no windows at the rear, this mews house needed creative solutions to filter in light. This floating staircase design draws in sunlight from higher floors and skylights through the u se of o p e n t rea d s . Th e choice of blonde tim ber for the steps further lightens the space throughout. GET THE LOOK: This is a bespoke staircase design by Play Associates
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A bold carpet creates an inviting first impression; take note from the home of interior designer Irene Gunter of Gunter & Co, where the runner is paired with an abstract wall for a cool masterclass in clash. A tactile wooden handrail grounds the scheme.
When a staircase forms part o f a l ivi n g s p a ce , a n architectural design acts as a focal point rather than just a practical object. The use of thin balustrades and t h e a d d i t i o n of wh i t e underfoot add a forgiving sense of lightness to the large structure.
GET THE LOOK Richard B urbidge of fers similar staircases. Try Roger Oates f o r a s i m i l a r r u n n e r. Windmill wallpaper, £69 a roll, Erica Wakerly
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GET THE LOOK Try Arc Fabrications for similar metal balustrades. The light is the Series 21 pendant by Omer Arbel for Bocci
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Centre of attention When this Hackney home was being remodelled wit h a two - storey extension, the doubleheight staircase became an instant focal point. Its metal balustrade is created from curved sheet steel, with floating treads stopping it from appearing too heavy. There’s a flush leather handrail, too. GET THE LOOK Bespoke staircase design by Cousins & Cousins
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Leading light DARK MATERIALS Caesarstone has launched a collection of dark surface shades to meet the growing demand for moodier kitchens and bathrooms. The latest additions are durable, scratch and stain-resistant and can be cut to fit any space. Empira Black, £550sq m (caesarstone.co.uk)
Bathroom lighting has upped its game in the last few years but stylish designs can often still burn a hole in the pocket. Until now. Homeware retailer Houseof has launched a new range of IP44 lights that score high on good looks and are at prices that won’t have you dreading your next bank statement. Angled ceiling light, £160 (houseof.com)
Matki-One’s pivot shower enclosure now comes in new 1400 and 1500mm sizes. Prices from £924 (matki.co.uk)
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Take a stand After a mid-century modern look? One piece will deliver it direct to your wash space – the TILE ceramic basin and stand, part of a new collection by Ceramica Globo. Available in different finishes, the washstand has instant appeal with its modern spin. Who k new ha ndwashing c ou ld b e s o st ylish? The TILE collection starts from £1,343.59 (ceramicaglobo.com)
MODERN CLASSIC It’s traditional but not as you know it. Bespoke By Burlington has heralded a new era of bathroom design with a collection that combines classic silhouettes with bolder colours. Basins and WCs come in striking shades of Moon Grey, Alaska Blue and Confetti Pink. Edwardian 56cm 2TH basin with standard pedestal in Confetti Pink, £798, Burlington Bathrooms
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kitchen trend: modern monochrome S L E E K Y E T TAC TI L E , M I N I M A L I S T Y E T I N V I T I N G , T H I S F R E S H TA K E O N C L A S S I C TO N E S I S F I L L E D W I T H WA R M T H A N D T E X T U R E
Commissioned by a couple seeking a striking new home in Melbourne, architects Tecture conceived an imposing property in dark-grey brick and timber slats. Inside, Studio Tate continued the monochrome approach for the kitchen-diner, adding subtle textural finishes to soften the minimalist aesthetic. ‘A key design focus was to ensure a seamless f low with the external architecture and interiors, and so a reduced colour palette of soft grey and black was chosen for the kitchen cabinetry,’ recalls Alex Hopkins of Studio Tate. ‘This monochrome base allowed the soft furnishings, furniture and artwork to provide any colour required.’ Slabs of terrazzo were introduced to bring in delicate pattern. ‘It’s a fabulous material that is durable, easy to maintain a nd rea sonably cost ef fect ive, when compared to a marble for example.’ The slab-like worktops are made from composite quartz in a concrete-like grey that has been colour-matched on the drawer fronts for a modular look. ‘The clients love cooking and didn’t want a material that was too precious; durability was their priority,’ explains Alex. The layout was designed with two dining experiences in mind. A standalone table for relaxed, sit-down meals and stools at the island for informal eating ‘on the go’. The pedestal base at the bar end of the island is a semi-circle of matt-black powder-coated steel. ‘The curve allows for several stools to provide flexible entertaining,’ says Alex. ‘It also creates a nice contrast to the straight lines evident throughout the rest of the architectural interior details.’ Rakumba’s Highline pendant cuts a sleek line above the island. Alongside American oak flooring and timber dining furniture, this slither of brass warms the monochrome scheme for relaxed family living.
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design need to know THE PROPERTY A three-bedroom new-build in Melbourne, Australia. DESIGNER Alex Hopkins, director, principle designer and interior architect, Studio Tate. KEY FEATURES Cabinetry, custom made in Australia. DesignSpace London can supply similar in the UK, kitchens start from £25,000.
Quartz worktops by Essastone; Caesarstone’s 4004 Raw Concrete, £450sq m, is similar. Monte Carlo terrazzo slabs from Signorino in Australia. In the UK, try Venetian Marble porcelain terrazzo tiles, £100sq m, Domus. HB672GBS1B built-in single ovens in stainless steel; EH801FVB1E induction hob
in black, £710; LB79585GB 70cm canopy cooker hood, £569, all Siemens. Andano 500/180-u stainless steel undermounted sink, £469.99, Blanco. Lusso Stone’s Flow matte black single lever mixer tap, £145, is similar. Highline pendant light by Rakumba in satin waxed finish, £2,460, Darklight Design
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The black timber tall units include pocket doors that slide away to reveal additional prep space and small appliances
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garden g uide T H E R E W I L D I N G T R E N D C O U L D M E A N T H AT PAT C H O F L AW N YO U ’ V E M OWN A LL S U M M E R I S A B O U T TO B LO O M
One of the most famous rewilders is Isabella Tree, whose book Wilding charts the transformation of the Knepp estate in West Sussex and became a bestseller when it was published last year. Over t wo decades, Isabella turned her 3,500-acre arable farm into a Mecca for wildlife, including turtle doves and nightingales, 13 species of bat, flocks of purple emperor butterflies, as well as free-roaming cattle. She removed fencing, allowed the vegetation to grow freely, and a richly diverse and wild landscape followed; ‘Sit back and let nature take the driving seat,’ Isabella says. ‘Learn not to be in control; we’ve got to relax and let go.’ Meanwhile at Hawthbush Farm in Sussex, Lisa O’Connor has spent a decade converting arable land to organic grassland, establishing wild-flower meadows. ‘The effects on the numbers of wild birds and insects has been overwhelming; numbers built steadily and quickly over the first five years,’ says Lisa. But, she adds, all these principles can apply on a domestic scale, too. ‘Small wild-flower meadows can be established in a garden area with some careful preparation. They require a cut once a year. If you have a larger garden or a troublesome corner, let it go! Just stop cutting it and watch nature take it over.’ Sometimes a wild patch can be more choreographed. From seeded shed roofs turned into havens for bees and butterflies to curated
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meadow corners of residential gardens, there are ways to rewild in a relatively ordered way. For gardener and writer Arthur Parkinson, it was a barren verge opposite his family home in Nottinghamshire that he has now transformed into a wild meadow with crabapple trees and spindle bushes that provide fruit for birds, while pollinator-friendly roses, buddleia and cardoons are all underplanted with a succession of bulbs from narcissi, tulips and alliums through to gladioli. It’s all beautiful to look at but the focus is on wildlife – annual red millet and teasels are grown for finches, while nettles are tolerated as they are crucial for butterflies to lay their eggs. Arthur suggests reframing how you look at your outdoor space. ‘The ivy we want to take off a wall is more of a nature reserve than we could possibly imagine,’ he says. ‘We need to think more about what we’re planting and what we’re removing. Organic plants and bulbs are the way forward.’ In Wild Your Garden (£14.99, DK), the Butterfly Brothers, aka garden designers Jim and Joel Ashton, take us through the key steps to inviting nature back into a space. Like Arthur, they highlight how layering plants is crucial for wildlife – a mix of trees, shrubs and climbers will, over time, create shelter for animals. And simple changes, such as planting a native hedge rather than a fence, planting swathes of nectar-rich flowers or adding a small pond, can transform a space. ‘A successful wild garden is one that takes its inspiration from natural habitats and offers a home from home for wildlife.’ Provide these things and wildlife will start to inhabit your garden almost right away and, in turn, create a far more soothing and uplifting space for us humans, too. Who doesn’t want to wake up to birdsong, marvel at a busy bumblebee or follow a fluttering butterfly through a rich and wild garden on a summer’s day?
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Gardening is all about control – when to apply it and when to give nature free rein. A constant workload of pruning, mowing, snipping and shearing. But lately the whole concept has exploded as excitingly as an unexpected patch of a clover in a lawn with the idea of rewilding, in which land is returned in varying scales to natural habitats that can provide water, food and shelter to all creatures great and small. And its principles are now being implied to smaller residential spaces, too.
Rewilding is all about allowing plants to lose their manicured neatness without letting them take over
Living walls make the most of your space – perfect for small gardens – and provide habitats for insects
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Swap chemicals (herbicide, f ungicide, pesticide) for orga nic methods; use nematodes to deal with slug issues or introduce predators such as ladybirds if you have problems w ith aphids ( greengardener. co.uk). Swap fertilisers for an organic seaweed feed. Choose f lowering plants that are best for pollinators – a single or semi-double rose with an open shape is far preferable to a densely petalled closed bloom. If you are wilding grassy areas then choose plants that can cope well with competition, such as wild roses, meadow geraniums and poppies. Pl a n t n a t i ve h e d g i n g rather than fencing – it w ill prov ide shelter to birds and if it has f lowers and berries (hawthorn, cotoneaster, blackthorn, holly) all the better. Create cor r idor s – cut holes into fences to allow hedgehogs to roam. Feed your soil – healthy soil will create a biodiverse garden from the ground up. Top borders and bare earth with a deep mulch of organic matter in autumn or spring to increase soil health.
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Display advice? I wouldn’t put my art in a frame; the freedom and flight of the butterfly shouldn’t be boxed in. To buy modern, affordable artwork by Jake Mosher and other Runway Gallery artists, visit runway-gallery.com
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The pretty waters at Pangbourne in Berkshire offer a chance to swim up river in the Thames
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Confined space avoidance is making wild swimming the hottest way to cool off, and you won’t have to travel far to take the plunge. London is full of watering holes, from Stoke Newington’s reservoir to Beckenham Place Park, and for bucolic ideas further afield try wildswimming.co.uk livingetc.com
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WHAT... The reimagined Connaught Grill. WHERE... Mayfair’s elegant Carlos Place. WHY... This popular grill held legendary status before closing its doors some 20 years ago. But the irons are back in the fire under the direction of acclaimed chef JeanGeorges Vongerichten, who also oversees one of the hotel’s other restaurants. Expect a cosseting interior of wood veneer, Bordeauxtoned leather and banquette booths separated by fabric-covered screens – all the better to socially distance with. Look out for star dishes such as Jean-Georges’ Oeuf en Surprise.
stay ma ke WHAT... Contemporary embroidery classes with Richard McVetis. WHERE... Both online and in the studio. WHY... Royal College of Art graduate and Loewe Craft Prize finalist Richard McVetis offers workshops on the technique and ideas behind his beautiful modern embroidery. You’ll find no chintzy florals, but rather minimalist form and a monochrome palette. Details for upcoming classes at Ray Stitch and Kettle’s Yard can be found on Richard’s website, alongside vouchers for online courses.
WHAT... The latest piggy in the sty. WHERE... Harlyn Bay, near Padstow in Cornwall. WHY... Arguably the UK’s most beloved countryside hotels, The Pig is expanding into Cornwall, a move that we’ve been wishing on for a while. The main property is a historic house dating back to the 15th century that will provide a dose of the group’s iconic rustic-chic style. Our interest has also been piqued by the four shepherd’s huts in the gardens, which provide a glamping experience in the utmost of comfort.
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escape to ikaria T H AT S U M M E R H O L I D AY S P I R I T I S O N LY A S P O O N F U L A W A Y , A S M E N I VA L L E ’ S S U N - D R E N C H E D R E CI P E S TR A N S P O R T YO U TO H E R FAVO U R I T E G R E E K I S L E
YO G U R T WITH H O N E Y A N D TA H I N I
serves 1 2 dollops of Greek yogurt 1 tbsp tahini 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp crushed walnuts (optional)
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PA S TA W I T H W I L D GREENS PESTO
serves 4-6 150g roughly chopped wild greens 1 garlic clove 40g pine nuts Kathoura cheese, or feta, to taste 60ml olive oil Squeeze of lemon juice 600g ribbon-shaped pasta, such as tagliatelle
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Add the greens, garlic, pine nuts and cheese to a mortar and combine well with the pestle. You may prefer to use a food processor for this. You may not need to use all the oil, so add the olive oil slowly, a few drops at a time, until it resembles a sauce. Season with some salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice. (You may not need any salt as the cheese is salty enough.) Set aside.
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Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, then drain, keeping a little of the cooking liquid in the saucepan. Add the pesto, toss gently and serve.
SPLIT PEA DIP WITH CARAMELISED ONIONS
serves 4-6 as a side 450g yellow split peas 1 onion, peeled and diced 1 garlic clove, crushed Juice of ½ lemon 20ml olive oil Paprika (optional) FOR THE CARAMELISED ONIONS 60ml olive oil 2 large red onions, thinly sliced ½ tsp sugar (optional)
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Add the garlic, lemon juice and olive oil and mix well until all blended. The mixture should remain fairly chunky. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with paprika, if using.
To make the caramelised onions, warm the olive oil on a medium heat in a deep frying pan and add the onions, coating them well in the oil. Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring while cooking. Slow-cooking the onions will produce a rich colour, and the natural sugars in the onions aid in the caramelisation. If you like, you can add a little sugar and season with some salt.
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Serve the dip topped with the caramelised onions alongside crusty bread, olives and cheese.
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BAKED CHICKPEAS
serves 4-6 500g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained 1 courgette, cut into cubes 2 carrots, peeled and cut into cubes 1 onion, diced 2 tomatoes, grated 2 tbsp finely chopped mint 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley 100ml olive oil, plus extra for drizzling Squeeze of lemon juice, to serve (optional)
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Scatter the prepared vegetables and herbs over the chickpeas. Season well and pour over the olive oil. Mix well to combine. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve with an extra drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon, if you desire.
CALAMARI IN WINE
serves 4-6 60ml olive oil 750g pearl onions or shallots, peeled and left whole, stems removed 1kg calamari, cleaned and sliced 3 tomatoes, grated 10 cloves 1 bay leaf ½ tsp sugar 1 tsp black peppercorns 4 allspice berries 125ml white wine
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Recipes taken from Ikaria: Food and Life in the Blue Zone by Meni Valle (£22, Hardie Grant)
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Lying on Panama’s Pacific coast is the paradisiacal Gulf of Chiriqui, a stretch of water scattered with dozens of islands, most of which are covered in dense, tropical forest. Some of them have now opened up to eco-tourism, including Isla Palenque, a 400-acre isle boasting five miles of virgin tropical shoreline (left). Offering a taste of barefoot luxury in the truest sense of the phrase, Palenque has only eight secluded, beachfront casitas with open-air bathrooms and lounges. Spend your days paddleboarding the warm waters, cooking empanadas with the island chef, setting off on jungle hikes or foraging expeditions along rainforest trails, fishing using artisanal techniques and kayaking to hidden beaches and bat caves. Or simply lounge by the pool. That’s where we’ll be.
If you’re looking for a back-to-nature experience in the most remote of landscapes imaginable, consider Deplar Farm. An 18th-century sheep ranch turned uber-luxury wilderness retreat, the hotel calls Iceland’s wild, rugged Troll Peninsula home. Inside, a combination of striking architecture and cosy furnishings strikes a suitably contemporary Icelandic note. You’ll find comfortable sitting rooms with log-burning fires and knitted blankets, spa areas with flotation tanks and yoga studios, and even an outdoor pool with its own swim-up bar. That’s right, a swim-up bar on the Troll Peninsula. If you come at the right time of year, which starts around September, you might catch the ethereal Northern Lights. And believe us, there’s no where better to see them.
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Explore nearby deserted idylls on an island-hopping boat trip, swim with turtles, then soak up the sun on white sandy beaches. Pack bug spray – no one wants to be itching in paradise. Book it Casitas from £840 a night for two on a full-board basis (islapalenque.com).
Try your hand at kayaking and mountain biking in the summer. Experience extreme sports, such as heli-skiing during the winter months – that’s skiing from places only accessible by helicopter. Book it Double rooms from £2,800 a night for two on a full-board basis (elevenexperience.com).
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The Pavilions Himalayas, Nepal Eco-credentials are as strong as they get at this Nepalese valley resort. Set in the luscious countryside around the city of Pokhara with the Himalayas as its backdrop, The Pavilions is centred on an organic farm that powers the property through solar energy and biogas. The hotel doesn’t just boast its green credentials though, but its social ones too. Its employees come mainly from the local area, and a percentage of its profits are reinvested and donated to community projects. The retreat is split between two areas: luxurious villas at the farm, and tented lodges for a glamping experience down by Phewa Lake. Life here consists of helping out on the farm, lounging by the infinity pool, trekking in the nearby landscape and eating at the farm-to-table restaurant.
IN THE KNOW Visit the quiet streets of Pokhara’s Old Bazaar to see local shrines and buy from handicraft traders. Experience skydiving, if your nerves can take it, over this majestic landscape with one of the area’s adventure sports companies. Book it Rooms from £150 a night (pavilionshotels.com).
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Where to pick up a vintage treasure? Head to Cornish Vintage in Wadebridge. Run by my mate Paul R ipley a nd his partner Carol, it’s a pure trip back in time. Be warned that if you go there you’re bound to come out with something!
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ne of Britain’s brightest culinary stars, Nathan Outlaw held two Michelin stars at his eponymous restaurant in Port Isaac. He’s appeared on Great British Menu and Saturday Kitchen, and more recently is making waves by rebranding his Cornish restaurant as Outlaw’s New Road, a more casual and relaxed space in which to eat. We caught up with him to get the low-down on all things Cornwall. First thing’s first, where should we stay? For me, the place to stay has to be Coombeshead Farm in Lewannick. It’s a working farm set in 66 acres, but also offers high quality accommodation, a restaurant and bakery, too. A true gem of a place tucked away in the Cornish countryside.
Port Isaac Coombeshead Farm
Nathan Outlaw
Where to go for some freshly caught seafood? It has to be Fresh From The Sea in Port Isaac. Owned by local fisherman Calum Greenhalgh and his wife Tracey, it’s a tiny shop where you can order dishes made with the most amazing crab and lobster caught in the bay by Calum. The buzzy table to book in advance? Porthminster Café in St Ives is a fantastic place to eat. It’s right on the beach and is light, airy and welcoming. It offers a mix of A sian and Mediterranean-inf luenced dishes in a lively setting. The best fish supper in the county? The Shore in Penzance – a tiny restaurant single-handedly run by chef Bruce Rennie. If you’re a serious lover of seafood, it’s a must to experience what’s on offer here.
Roughtor Porthminster Café
The Minack Theatre
The cultural hotspot to hit up? Roughtor and Brown Willy on Bodmin Moor. These windswept, wild places are great for a walk to de-stress and blow away some cobwebs, even if it is quite a climb across some tricky landscape to get there. Your favourite Cornish village? It has to be Port Isaac, doesn’t it? A quaint fishing village on the north coast made famous by the television series Doc Martin, there is a steep hill down to the tiny harbour where its small fleet of fisherman can still be seen going out to fish each day. From the top of the cliff you might spot a seal or dolphin on occasion. The village is thriving and has a real community spirit, with good B&Bs, restaurants, galleries and shops to explore. Best beach for some British sun? Trevone, just outside Padstow. It has both sa ndy a nd rock y a reas. Facilities a re minimal, but there’s a small cafe and parking. It’s quite a steep, narrow drive to get there, but well worth it when you do. Don’t leave without visiting? Perhaps the most unique landmark in Cornwall is the open-air Minack Theatre, carved into the cliff at Porthcurno. Both the acoustics and spectacular backdrop are something you’ll never find elsewhere – it’s purely magical.
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