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t seems like years – not weeks – since I was writing my letter for the May issue of House Beautiful. Back then, the world felt like a very different place to the one we find ourselves in today. As a team, we’re privileged to be able to work from home, and on our daily video conference calls, we talk about how much we appreciate those on the frontline who are tirelessly striving to save lives and keep our society functioning. We also discuss how we now find ourselves in a place where our homes have suddenly taken centre stage, and how we’re all busying ourselves with previously overlooked DIY tasks and gardening jobs. Getting up close with your home in a way you don’t when your life is busy with other ‘stuff ’ gives you time to really think about the space around you. So many of you have been in touch via our social channels to let us know that you don’t only want information on practical tasks, you also want some light relief, inspiration and much needed escapism – a place to go in your imagination where everything feels familiar again. That’s why in this issue, as ever, we have focused on gorgeous homes and gardens to dream about and brilliant decorating and design ideas to steal. As well as all this, you’ll find easy ways to bring a soothing sense of calm to your home – something that’s so important for us all right now.

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CONTENTS STYLE FILE 10 STYLE MAKER Meet furniture creator Soroush of Lozi Designs 12 NEWS The latest trends and looks, including lovely tableware, 17 19 21 22

African crafts and nature-inspired design GROW YOUR OWN Our pick of the best gardening kit SHOP OF THE MONTH Discover the family-run household goods emporium Freight HHG, based in East Sussex 5 MINUTES WITH… Lyndsey Goodger from Rose & Grey FIND THE BEST… Statement seating: armchairs and daybeds

STYLE & DECORATING 26 SIMPLY SERENE Combining the clean lines of Japanese design with Scandi style, ‘Japandi’ will create a calm retreat 34 THE GREAT OUTDOORS How to make the most of your garden, patio or balcony during the warmer season 40 COLOUR BLOCK Transform a room with a joyful hue 6 housebeautiful.com/uk

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INSPIRING HOMES & GARDENS 50 DESIGNER LIGHT An extended Victorian property has been transformed into a bright and spacious family home 62 STILL WATERS Living on a boat… a love of outdoor adventure persuaded a ﬁlm-maker to explore a new lifestyle 70 WINNING COMBINATION A talented typographer applies her favourite colour palette to her art and her home 76 RESTORING THE PAST Updating a 15th-century rural cottage became an engrossing project for its owners 86 EASTERN PROMISE Inspired by their travels, one couple turned two neglected ﬂats back into a characterful family home

SPACE SOLUTIONS 92 ‘I WANTED BRIGHT COLOUR AND A BETTER LAYOUT’ Daring hues and custom-made ﬁttings have resulted in a stunning kitchen renovation

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110 98 ‘PERIOD FEATURES INSPIRED OUR NEW LOOK’ An oversized, old-fashioned bathroom is now two chic spaces 105 KITCHENS/BATHROOMS The latest trends and shopping

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JAPAN-EASY Japanese cuisine made simple MORE JAPANESE PLEASE Cookbook inspiration A FEELING OF ZEN Bring Eastern-style serenity into your space THE ART OF CALM Enchanting Japanese garden style HEALTHY HOME Oliver Heath on creating a relaxing bathroom ANOTHER LEVEL Clever use of compact outdoor space TIME TO ESCAPE Our pick of the best UK walking routes TIME TO FEAST Giovanna Ryan on the delights of strawberries I LIVE LIKE THIS… multigenerational home sharing

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STYLE MAKER

EVERYTHING CONSIDERED Beautifully simple and seamlessly functional, the furniture made by Soroush Pourhashemi of Lozi Designs is perfect for everyday living

hen Soroush Pourhashemi was a young boy, his family had a chalet in the Iranian mountains. When it was cold, they would sit round a korsi, a low coffee table covered by a thick blanket and with a heater underneath. ‘Everyone would drink coffee, warm their feet and talk – there was always a story to be told. I still dream of making something like it, but now I would want to design the table for urban living.’ Souroush, who studied industrial and engineering design at Brunel University London, has already realised his big dream: eight years ago, spurred on by interest in his woodwork and design skills from family and friends, he established his own furniture business. He called it Lozi – ‘which means “rhombus” in English furnituremaking and “simple” in Zambian, so the perfect word!’ – and it’s based in London’s happening Hackney. The collaborative creative buzz and hum of the Lozi team makes for a joyful working week, says Soroush, an admirer of Alvar Aalto, the minimal Finnish designer and architect who worked imaginatively and inventively with bent plywood. ‘He really pushed the material in the 1930s, and I have tried to pick up from where he left off, but using digital design. So mixing traditional skills with technology.’ Lozi furniture’s gorgeous form and line – ‘the combination of a right angle with a curve is our signature’ – springs out of the love Soroush has for aesthetic design and the challenges of space-conscious urban living. The chair we sit on every day or the tiny kitchen we cook in every night needs, he says, to be both beautiful and practical, but it should also make us happy. ‘You might have a small living area that you want to be fully functional, but by making it personal, it will live longer,’ says Soroush, who invites customers to visit his space to see how the furniture is made and have a say in the design

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‘ There is som ething deep insi de every hum an being that likes m aking things’ and individual detail. Near Columbia Road Flower Market in London, it functions as both a workshop and shop. Take a look at the pieces Lozi makes (you can buy online or choose bespoke) and one concept stands out: well-crafted furniture needn’t cost the earth. Digital production methods enable precise planning, so each piece of soundly sourced wood goes a long way, and waste is shaved to a bare minimum, or put to good use. ‘Our £9.99 range is a collection of small pieces, such as coasters, candleholders and plant pots, repurposed from small offcuts from our production,’ says Soroush. ‘We see the bigger consequences in the world, we see climate change, so we’re careful. Any material we use, we treat as gold; we’re not letting it go before it becomes something useful or part of the furniture. And we know what we make might get handed down a generation.’ Whether you fall in love with the Wave table or the ingenious U-Shelf, you know it has craft at its heart. ‘There’s something deep inside every human being that likes making things and likes things that are made by hand,’ says Soroush. ‘That doesn’t change.’ Find out more at lozidesigns.com

OPPOSITE Soroush in his workshop in London’s Hackney THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Lozi’s £9.99 collection of small pieces is made from wood offcuts left over from the furniture production. Soroush has a small but dedicated team of skilled makers. Lozi’s signature combination of a curve with a right angle House Beautiful JUNE 2020 11

STYLE Vase, £39.99, Zara Home

FILE Rwandan plate, £55; cup, £35; both Hadeda at Anthropologie

Th e la test sh oppi ng, news a nd trends to look ou t for this month

NEW SEASON BEAUTIES Zara Home’s summer collection has all you need to bring some subtle new-season charm to any room. With a warm, honeyed palette and plenty of tactile materials on offer, the range spans soft furnishings, kitchenware and tableware, lighting and a fantastic array of affordable accessories. Textured terracotta accessories, from £5.99, Zara Home.

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Online homeware store Hadeda sources unique craft pieces from Africa as an alternative to the mass-produced items we see so much of. Inspired by her love of age-old techniques and her upbringing in Africa and the UK, founder Kate curates the work of artisans and co-ops from across the continent. Now, Kate has teamed up with Anthropologie to launch a capsule collection of furniture, wall hangings and ceramics, all available online. 12 housebeautiful.com/uk

Tabl e ser vi ce As our love affair with pink remains steadfast, the new Sahara Skies tableware collection from Sainsbury’s Home pairs the go-to hue with sumptuous shades of blue. Set the scene for the ultimate summertime spread with mix-andmatch tableware and textiles in these key colours, offsetting the scheme with touches of gold and stylish terracotta. Gold cutlery, £25; cereal bowls, £3.75 each; mug, £4; nibble bowl, £3; salad servers, £8; seat cushion, £10; serving bowl, £18; side plates, £3.75 each; coaster, £12; cushion, £16; all Sainsbury’s Home

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EAST TO WEST Taking inspiration from the Silk Road, the Caspian collection from Sanderson uses an opulent palette of emerald, rose, indigo, turmeric and saffron. Comprising wallpapers, fabrics and weaves, the designs are a fusion of cultural styles. Cushions upholstered in (clockwise from top) Mossi, Andhara and Pamir Garden and wallpaper in Hakimi (left) are shown here.

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Cakestand, £6, Matalan

Ceramic pink cakestand, £12.99, Homesense

BOOK CLUB Kastehelmi cakestand by Iittala, £59, Cloudberry Living

Cabbage cakestand by Bordallo Pinheiro, £60, Amara

Living well has a lot more to do with our homes than we might think – something interiors expert Michelle Ogundehin is keen to explore in her debut book Happy Inside (£18.99, Ebury). Using mindfulness techniques and colour psychology, Michelle covers topics such as planning your space and decorating for joy.

SURFACE VALUE British artist Lisa Hardy has united with online emporium edit58 to design a collection of handcrafted tiles. Featuring a delicate painted ﬂoral motif in shades of green, blue and blush pink, each tile is entirely unique. Invest in just a few of these special designs to intersperse with plain tiles to create a beautiful display. From £30, edit58.com.

Brompton cakestand in Chalk, £30, Garden Trading

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GROW YOUR OWN Whether you’re a seasoned expert or a complete novice, it’s time to dust off your gardening gloves and get out into nature

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1 You’ll never regret investing in a quality apron – and this one, £140 from Risdon & Risdon, designed speciﬁcally for gardeners, will withstand even the most strenuous activities in style 2 Give your plants the home they deserve with the 21cm Copenhagen plant pot and saucer, £25 at Amara 3 With organic aloe vera, almond oil and cocoa butter, the Meraki Linen Dew hand lotion will soothe and restore your skin after a hard day’s gardening. It’s £15 at Design Vintage 4 A great all-rounder, the Niwaki Japanese garden shears, £75 from Wood & Meadow, are the perfect combination of form and function 5 Listen to your favourite podcast while you work with the Helsinki speaker by Vifa, £349, The Conran Shop 6 This compact raised balcony bed is super-easy to manoeuvre to achieve prime conditions for your plants. It also features a drainage hole and a handy storage shelf. £168 from Manufactum 7 Update your essential kit with the Horton fork and trowel set. It’s £28, Garden Trading 8 Ergonomically designed to be handle-free, this modern watering can by Hay, £25, is a fun interpretation of an everyday object, available at Huh Store 9 The Blue Ticking Gardener’s Tool Bag, £29.95 by Sophie Conran, features a generous inner compartment as well as eight elasticated outer pockets providing plenty of portable storage FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE House Beautiful JUNE 2020 17

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Along with her mother Helene, Adele Adamczewski sells household goods by talented makers at their shop in East Sussex

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FREIGHT HHG Mother-and-daughter duo Helene and Adele Adamczewski are owners of Lewes-based household goods emporium Freight HHG, where great value, design and quality lie at the heart of their thoughtfully curated store. Helene tells us their story…

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WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO OPEN A BRICKS-ANDMORTAR SHOP TOGETHER? Adele had recently ﬁnished her studies in architecture and wasn’t keen on heading straight into an ofﬁce job, and having previously had a shop called Adamczewski, I was ready to get stuck into another project. A retail space became vacant and we decided it would be the perfect opportunity to start a shop together as a temporary project. However, having found some interesting UK-based manufacturers and suppliers, we decided to launch a much more permanent brand of our own. Freight HHG opened its doors in November 2014. TELL US ABOUT FREIGHT HHG’S ETHOS AND APPROACH TO HOMEWARE… We’ve always looked to source and produce our goods using the best possible materials, methods and makers. Our aim is to provide high quality without the high-end price tag. We ensure we understand the process of production, from the raw materials through to the goods that sit on our shop’s shelves. Working closely with the makers enables us to follow the journey and really get to support them in their craft. In our view, homeware needs to provide a clear purpose to earn space in our homes. It’s all about the can’t-live-without items that tell the story of a kitchen, a relationship, a memory. There are always exceptions to this rule of course, as we still pick up unique items from markets, which, in reality, may well not be quite so useful (think plates with a million holes in or large cracks and chips) but we love them for their shape and history.

The pair source the bulk of the shop’s homeware and clothing within the UK. Ceramic scented candle, £34; brass pepper mill, £65; candle holder, £18

HOW DO YOU CHOOSE TO CURATE YOUR SHOP AND WHY? Our shop is very small, so we’re struggling to fit everything in as we continue to grow. Happily, we’re moving to larger premises soon, which will give us more scope to create the space we want. A lot of our ideas are quite fluid and can be dictated by our sales counter or even a single piece of furniture. The benefits of having an architect to hand is that Adele can draw up plans and layouts ad infinitum! To find out more about Freight HHG, visit freightstore.co.uk House Beautiful JUNE 2020 19

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366 rocking chair, £700; 366 easy chair, £630; Triple Bubble vase, £60; rattan cabinet, £215; Ferm Living Arch lamp, £165; all Rose & Grey Above Lyndsey and Guy

LYNDSEY GOODGER Lyndsey Goodger and husband Guy founded online homeware company Rose & Grey in 2008. Now, over a decade later, the popular design-led firm boasts a flagship store in Manchester. Here, Lyndsey revisits the early days and tells us more about the brand’s evolution… WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO SET UP ROSE & GREY? We developed the idea when we were renovating our home. Having struggled to find stylish but practical furnishings that didn’t cost a fortune, we spotted the opportunity to create our own brand that would do just that. It launched in a recession, at a time when buying furniture online was relatively unheard of. Coupled with the added fun of having two young children, we didn’t make it easy for ourselves!

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HOW HAS THE BRAND EVOLVED SINCE ITS LAUNCH? When we started out, we had a small collection and I did everything from photoshoots and managing the website, to boxing and sending items to customers! Thankfully, as we’ve grown, we’ve managed to bring further expertise and resource into the business, including Guy himself, who was able to leave his job and join the company full-time in 2014. We now have a team of 15 looking after the various departments, so I can focus on my passion for sourcing new products. DESCRIBE YOUR FIRST EXCLUSIVE FURNITURE RANGE... For our initial foray into designing, we’ve gone for a core and classic range, including a sideboard, chest of drawers and alcove cabinet. We wanted to strike the balance between useful pieces that will work hard but still excite our customers. We’ve included brass details and rattan set against pale wood, perfectly in line with the Scandi vibe we love.

HOW HAVE STYLES CHANGED OVER THE LAST DECADE? Interiors can be very trend-led, and while we love making the next ‘in’ thing, we want our customers to feel as though they’ve bought a piece with longevity. Shabby-chic vintage was popular when we launched, and we still stock pieces from that year. Then came the industrial look with its dark woods and metal finishes, before the Scandi style found favour. We introduced sheepskins and lanterns in a nod to hygge five years ago, and are still influenced by it today. Our current collection merges it with the aesthetic of boho interiors for a unique look. It’s my favourite collection to date! But then again, I say that every season... WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR THE FUTURE? To marry a combination of our own designs with ranges from trusted suppliers. We have our first exclusive partnership with 366 Concept, a brand that reissues Józef Chierowski’s beautiful mid-century designs. For a fresh take on the popular armchairs, we’ve introduced a colour palette of muted tones in mustard, beige and cream. AND FINALLY, TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR OWN HOME It’s reflective of the brand, just slightly more chaotic! There’s lots of pale wood, velvet and splashes of colour. We take home an item from each collection, which helps with buying; if there’s something we get excited about, then hopefully our customers will too. Rose & Grey’s in-house furniture collection will launch online and in the Altrincham store later this year; roseandgrey.co.uk House Beautiful JUNE 2020 21

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STATEMENT SEATING We’ve rounded up the best armchairs and daybeds, with everything from retro classics to petite snugglers, to fulﬁl your daily dose of lounging

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SOFA CO MPANI ON 1 Sink into Sofa.com’s sturdy Hector in Armour, £1,040 2 The scalloped pattern across the backrest adds a Deco feel to the Swoon Enville in Honey Velvet, £699, John Lewis & Partners 3 The velvet upholstered Kooper in Nutmeg Orange features a padded, curved backrest for comfort and style, £399, Made 4 A Chesterﬁeld design suits both modern and traditional schemes. Sylvan in Paprika house velvet, £639, Sofa Workshop 5 There’s an Art Deco-inspired vibe on the elegant Vivian in Ink velvet. It’s £149 from Dunelm 6 Rose & Grey offers a mid-century modern addition with its sleek Jozef Chierowski rocking chair in Loft Mustard, £700 7 Combining button and stud detailing – that’s how this design got its name: Such A Stud in Ocean, £467 by Cuckooland at Not on the High Street 8 Diamonds and decorative patterns have been woven using natural wood for a luxe boho ﬁnish. Rattan Lounge chair, £450, Rockett St George 9 Retro designs, such as the Cherner Classic, £1,174 from The Conran Shop, are timeless 22 housebeautiful.com/uk

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10 In true Anthropologie style, the Jimena occasional chair, £998, features quirky bird, plant and ﬂoral patterns and embroidered details 11 Beautifully curved, the Lucy armchair in Duck Egg cotton, £399 from the House Beautiful collection at DFS, would look great in a conservatory, living room or bedroom 12 Broste Copenhagen’s wide Air armchair, £683, makes it easy to slip seamlessly into relaxation 13 Soho Home’s Kimani petal-shaped chair, £995, is a pretty place to perch and would be suitable for both indoor and outdoor use 14 Weave the cane trend into your decor with the Emmeline in beautiful Olive velvet, £449 from Atkin & Thyme 15 This petite pick, handmade in Derbyshire, is portable and would have a place in every room of the home. Sweetspot in Greeny Blue clever deep velvet, £1,095, Loaf 16 Snuggle into the Bingsta, £129 from Ikea, with its interesting and contemporary detailing 17 French Connection’s Elba slingback leather chair, £395, longs to be lounged in House Beautiful JUNE 2020 23

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REA DY TO REC LINE 1 Nordic style at its best, the Air daybed, £1,070 from Broste Copenhagen, is neutral and understated 2 The Suzane, £297 from Maisons du Monde, has both a footboard and a headboard for added comfort 3 Overnight guests will appreciate the quilted foam padding of Xander, £249 from Dunelm. Its bright orange shade will bring cheer too 4 Cushions on Pierre Paulin’s retro daybed, £2,895 from Ligne Roset, can be shufﬂed to change the look and purpose 5 Spend sunny days lounging in the garden on this Bamboo daybed, £1,100 from Design Vintage 6 This three-seater option, £429 from Zara Home, is as inviting to look at as it is to sit on 7 The Mabel in Olive cotton matt velvet is great for adding a rich pop of colour. It’s £1,060 at Sofa.com 8 Simply slide out the oak legs and unfold the squishy cushion to make Kipster, £1,195 from Loaf, sleepover friendly 9 Designed with foam to mould to the body, the Hatton, £549 from John Lewis & Partners, gives a supported night’s sleep 10 Take advantage of Snooze’s click-clack 24 housebeautiful.com/uk

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design, £749 from Calvers & Suvdal, to rapidly transform it from sitting pretty to lying comfortably 11 Upholstered in a peacock pattern and ﬁnished with brass legs, Bold Monkey’s Lazy Daydreamer makes a snazzy statement. It costs £1,175 from Not on the High Street 12 Jonathan Adler’s Maxime, £3,500, features a shiny brass frame cradling a plush cushion 13 Leather straps and solid oak legs give the Assim, £699 from Made, a luxurious ﬁnish 14 Sink into Naoko’s oversized cushions, £795 from Habitat 15 Kick back and relax with the Sole outdoor daybed crafted in eyecatching bamboo, £379 from Amara 16 Graphic, geometrical and modular styling have been combined to make an adjustable piece of furniture in the Grid, £3,400 from Nest 17 Simple forms, such as Carl Hansen’s OW150 daybed, £3,440 from Skandium, are timeless, staple pieces 18 Lie back in the soothing embrace of the Rico Divan by Ferm Living, £2,779, Nest FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE House Beautiful JUNE 2020 25

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SIMPLY SERENE Combining the clean lines of Japanese design with the understated beauty of Scandi style, ‘Japandi’ will turn your home into a calming retreat

Essential elements Surrounding yourself with natural materials is sure to increase a sense of wellbeing in the home. Jute rugs, pale washed woods and even vessels made from paper are all tactile and visually appealing. Arc coffee table in natural oak, £599, Heal’s. Gallery oval side plate, £14, Insidestore. Mats Svensson tea bowl 9, £120, Maud & Mabel. Debbie Wijskamp paper pulp bottle vase, £60, Flow Gallery. Lohals rug, £80, Ikea

Gently does it On-trend materials like marble and polished concrete can feel quite cool, so balance them out with delicate, organic details such as bamboo blinds and rattan furniture. Rattan screen, £275, Cox & Cox. Fine bamboo blinds, from £90, Color & Co. Burnt orange vase, £29, An Artful Life. Wicker side table, £100/two, Amara. Polly Yates Phyllis candleholder, £225; velvet caramel cushion, £45; both Toast. Hoxton sofa, £949, DFS. Luna patterned cushion, £36, Hunter & Co. Maya ivory cushion, £80, Caravane. Alseda banana ﬁbre stool, £25, Ikea. Cezanne coffee table, £799, Heal’s. Soup bowl, £56; Tuscany dip bowl, £24; both Kana. Muses Cali vase, £73, Ferm Living. Teapot, £134; teacup, £31; both Popalini & Jezando at Toast. Pip Hartle chevron jug, £28, Toast. Chopping board, £75; linen mint napkin, £12.50; both The Conran Shop

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Objects of desire Restraint, functionality and craft are all pillars of both Japanese and Scandi design, and there’s no better place to express this ethos than in the kitchen. Walls (left) painted in Dulux 1002Y matt emulsion, £28/2.5L, mixed at Leyland and (right) Rubine Ashes absolute matt emulsion, £47/2.5L, Little Greene. Bau plant pot, £59, Amara. Spade chair, £399, Design & That. Lohals rug, £80, Ikea On shelf (l-r) Nobue Ibaraki pitcher, £120; Shinobu Hashimoto sake cup, £85; both Maud & Mabel. Grey bowls, £7.50 each; white plates, £26 each; Noir plates, £17 each; all Rose & Grey. Ridge vase, £89, Muuto at Nest. Earthenware plate, £44, The Conran Shop. Inge Vincents vessel, £150, Maud & Mabel. Jar, £45, Toast On counter (l-r) Takahashi McGil spoon, £40; jar, £39; both Toast. Nox candleholders, £58, Caravane. Mug, £8.50; Nibble bowl, £28/ four; carafe, £18; splatter bowls, £9.50 each; all Rose & Grey. Skagerak tray, £65, Amara. Linen napkin, £12.50, The Conran Shop. Fuji board, £25, Habitat. Wood board, £110, Design & That. Pot scrub, £8.95, Toast

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If you’re working from home, a muted colour palette is sure to keep you feeling calm. Lisabo desk, £129, Ikea. Hebe lampshade, £100; Hebe lamp base, £119; Noir stoneware side plate, £12; Ally shell side plate, £10; all Rose & Grey. Desk sculpture, £115/four, Design & That. Aria notebook, £10, Toast. Mint Kaweco fountain pen, £20; handmade Japanese archival box, £35; both Choosing Keeping. Glass cup, £25, Kana. Rosa cushion, £25, Habitat. Hiroshima armchair in Walnut, £1,080, Viaduct

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Contrasting dramatic silhouettes and contemporary designs with softer, washed-out tones and painterly motifs ensures a scheme that’s inviting, but still has a modern edge.

For a peaceful night’s sleep, keep things that inspire relaxation close to hand: a silk eye mask, lavender oil and, of course, cosy layers of comfortable linens.

Aura mural, £100; framed Matisse print, £175; cane accent chair, £799; plain wool throw in Burnt Orange, £75; Morning Light cushion, £40; Packington side table, £199; black Strap table lamp, £140; glass tumbler, £8/six; all John Lewis & Partners

Leather double bed, £999; striped pillow from Chelsea double duvet set, £60; Aura double duvet set, £70; linen Oxford pillow case in Blush Pink, £17; linen cushion in Auburn, £30; Design Project No.019 cushion in Plaster, £25; washed cotton bedspread in Plaster, £80; Eames RAR rocking armchair, £515; curtains in Mirren, from £35; Ennis side table, £99; sleep mask, £50; Design Project No.045 wall light, £60; all John Lewis & Partners

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Clockwise from top Bamboo roller blinds, from £90, Color & Co. Debbie Wijskamp paper pulp cup, £30, Flow Gallery. Canezza chenille in Celadon, £67/m, Designers Guild. Gallery oval side plate, £14, Insidestore. Shinobu Hashimoto sake cup, £85, Maud & Mabel. Kauri wallcovering in Stratus, £99/roll, Romo. Ally shell side plate, £10, Rose & Grey. Spoon by Takahashi McGil, £49/two, Toast. Olavi weave in Wild Rose, £79/m, Romo. Blue swatch from Hoxton sofa, £949, DFS. Emulsion paint in (from top) Clove; Chocolate; London Brown; Etruscan Brown; all £49.50/2.5L, Edward Bulmer Natural Paint FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE 32 housebeautiful.com/uk

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It’s all about natural textures, beautiful details and the most delicate of shades in this easy-tolive with Japanese Scandi fusion

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS Make the most of your garden, patio or balcony this summer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether you want to create a cosy corner for an afternoon spent reading a book, or set the table for twilight alfresco dinners with family

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Light me up Opposite If you’d like to use candles to add some ambience to an outdoor meal, but are worried about safety, try some LED versions – they look just as pretty as the real thing. TruGlow LED taper candles with remote control, £24.99/four; TruGlow LED votive candles, £16.99/four; both Lights4fun

Make it magical This page An atmospheric glow is the key to extending evenings in the garden past sundown. Festoon lighting is a pretty option over tables. Core Series warm white LED connectable festoon lights, £36.99/5m (20 lights), Lights4fun. TruGlow LED taper candles, as before

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Treat yourself You don’t need to have a special occasion to luxuriate over a long barbecue lunch. Dress the table with pretty glassware and sophisticated linens for an informal feel. Polperro woven armchair, £432; handwoven kapok striped ﬂoor cushion, £112; blue check linen napkins, £21/two; clear Arlo recycled glass tumbler, £7; rafﬁa woven basket, £6; all Rowen & Wren

Room to relax Settle in for a lazy afternoon outdoors, with plenty of cosy cushions. Woven furniture looks beautiful, and is light enough to be carried around the garden to wherever the sun is at its hottest. Polperro woven bench, £784; handwoven kapok mattress in Tea Rose, £98; [on ﬂoor] handwoven kapok mattress in Coastal Grey Stripe, £98; washed linen cushion cover in Blossom, £28; linen napkins in Honey Yellow, £18/two; all Rowen & Wren. Armchair and striped ﬂoor cushion, as before

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Soak up the sun If you don’t have a garden, make the most of a balcony or terrace with compact outdoor furniture that can easily be folded away when not in use. Even if you don’t have any outside space, rearranging your furniture to position your dining area next to a sunny south-facing window is sure to lift your spirits.

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For similar outdoor furniture, try Argos Home. For similar cushions and accessories, try Nisi Living

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Table for two Make a meal extra special by getting out your best dinnerware. A simple blue and white scheme looks great in the summertime, while a sprig of fresh greenery adds a lovely touch to the tabletop. For similar crockery, try Nkuku. For similar table linen, try La Redoute FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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COLOUR BLOCK There’s nothing more uplifting than walking into a room and being met with a healthy dose of a joyful hue – and there’s no need to redecorate the whole room…

Geometry lesson In the same tonal range, teal and pastel blue are a fantastic combination. Extending the bolder colour over a doorway adds an extra element of interest to the scheme. Powder Blue matt emulsion, from £14/2.5L; Palm Springs feature wall paint, from £14.50/1.25L; both Crown

Optical deﬁnition Vibrant colours and busy designs look fantastic in squared-up patterns – their lines and proportions are easy on the eye and bring a pleasing sense of order. Table in Oxford Navy; stencil detail in Greek Blue; trays in (from top) Florence, Napoleonic Blue, Greek Blue; stencil detail on cloth in Athenian Black; all Chalk Paint, £5.95/120ml; stencils, from £2.95; all Annie Sloan

Living with colour Using different hues to divide up walls is a great way to add interest and help accessories pop. If your space is open plan, it can be a really effective option for zoning separate areas. Lolly Chaise sofa, £1,605; Connection scatter cushions in Soho Buttercup and Soho Lilac, £39 each; Chic scatter cushion in Papaya, £50; Eclipse Spear patterned cushions, £59 each; Soho small footstool, £225; all Furniture Village

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Garden party An outdoor space will often be full of natural colour, but consider complementing organic hues of green with zingy shades of mint and coral. Lounge chair, £225; side chair, £180; table, £598; bench, £375; all from the Eos outdoor range by Case at Heal’s. Kinta serving bowls, £25 each; Detsu handle vase by Natalie J Wood, £65; Medium Trent Raspberry tall vase, £39; Kinta snack bowl, £12; Baverstock throw, £119; Duo cushion, £45; all Heal’s

Rest easy Make a focal point of your bed by painting just above the headboard in a complementary shade. Alternatively, if you don’t have an upholstered bedframe, paint or wallpaper can create the effect of a statement headboard. Calypso ottoman kingsize bed, £1,149; Edna nest of tables, £219/three; Halston hexagonal table, £49; Soho small footstool, £225; all Furniture Village

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An artistic approach A geometric design on the wall will update even the most simple of set-ups – if you paint one yourself, be sure to plan the scale and composition on paper beforehand and then use masking tape to draw out the shapes. Carousel Twist carpet in Antique Rose, £15.99/sq m, Carpetright FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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We’ve been feeling inspired by Furniture Village’s Retro Rainbow trend, encapsulating the summery brights seen on this moodboard, and featuring furniture with a touch of mid-century styling

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HOMES Fabulous properties with style ideas to steal

70 50 DESIGNER LIGHT This Victorian home is a masterclass in sophistication

62 STILL WATERS Adaptable pieces maximise space in this airy houseboat

70 WINNING COMBINATION An artist has decorated in a stylish monochrome and pink palette

76 RESTORING THE PAST Lovingly renovated, this cottage retains its charming original features

86 EASTERN PROMISE Travels abroad inspired the interior of a Victorian villa

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DESIGNER LIGHT Bright and spacious, this extended Victorian terrace has been transformed into a fabulous family home WORDS DOMINIC BRADBURY PHOTOGRAPHY RACHAEL SMITH

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Antony Joseph, designer and co-founder of homeware brand, Joseph Joseph, his wife Amelia and their two children, Isla, 10, and Arthur, eight THE PROPERTY

A four-bedroom house in Wandsworth, south west London

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KITCHEN/DINING AREA Having a space ﬂooded with natural light was a priority for Antony and Amelia, so the ﬂoor-to-ceiling Crittall-style windows were the perfect choice. They chose bespoke units and an industrial-style cooker from Wolf. The dining table from Tollgård Design Group is surrounded by DCM chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra

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ntony Joseph is part of a family full of creativity. His ﬁve brothers and sisters are all either architects or designers. They include his twin brother, Richard, with whom he founded the successful homeware brand Joseph Joseph back in 2003, encouraged by their father and mother, who also happen to be a designer and architect respectively. Antony leads the design team at the company – whose brightly coloured, instantly recognisable chopping boards, bowls and gadgets are department store staples and big sellers abroad – while Richard runs the business side. It’s a structure that clearly works well and the family remains as close as ever, with the two brothers owning family houses on the very same terraced street in Wandsworth. ‘Richard and I have very similar taste in terms of design and furniture,’ says Antony. ‘We both have contemporary and mid-century modern furniture in our homes. Ours does feel a little bit more lived in, it’s very much a family house.’ The brothers grew up in Birmingham, where, in the 1930s, their grandfather set up a business making industrial glass components and mirrors. Their father, Michael Joseph, took over the family business and developed it, so Antony and Richard were always surrounded by various designers and entrepreneurs

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when they were children and earned their pocket money doing odd jobs around the factory. Antony studied product design at Central Saint Martins art school, then worked for a design agency before the brothers decided to launch Joseph Joseph, starting with chopping boards, which remain one of their bestselling product lines. Since then, the range has grown year by year with the business moving into new areas including ‘intelligent waste’, with bins that separate rubbish for recycling and composting. Soon, Antony suggests, they plan to expand from the kitchen and ‘move upstairs’, adding bathroom accessories to their range. ‘To have a product in a store with your name on it is quite romantic in a way,’ says Antony. ‘It’s very exciting to create your own brand and, right from the word go, I was interested in the branding – our logo, packaging, point of sale and all those things that complement the product – which has always been functional and colourful. It’s all about staying true to our ethos, which is problem solving in the home.’ Antony’s own home has a healthy splash of selfdesigned products, especially in the kitchen, which is now very much the heart of the house. Antony’s wife Amelia is another creative – she worked in the fashion industry with Patrick Cox and then Alexander McQueen, helping to develop ranges of accessories, shoes and handbags. The creative duo joined forces when it came to the design of their

PORTRAIT Homeowners Antony Joseph, co-founder of homeware brand Joseph Joseph, and his wife Amelia

EXTERIOR The garden furniture was sourced from Cane-line at Aram Store and the steel-framed windows are from Clement Windows

KITCHEN This large space is now very much the heart of the home, but it was originally located in the basement, without direct access to the garden. The couple chose to move it upstairs, creating a more natural ﬂow through the property. Brass and copper accents complement the dark blue cabinetry, marble worktops and exposed brick wall

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SITTING ROOM Painted in Pigeon estate emulsion by Farrow & Ball, this cosy space features a chaise sofa from Cassina, which is decorated with characterful cushions. A bright splash of colour comes from the red lounge

chair designed by Gaetano Pesce from B&B Italia. The coffee table is Marc Krusin for Knoll and the storage unit is by USM

DETAIL (Right) Colourful tomes topped with a paper globe make a creative display

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‘Our architect’s real skill was understanding what we wanted and giving us lots of options. It was very collaborative that way’

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PLAYROOM/OFFICE (Above left) Bold, colourful objects and artworks line the shelves in this area where the children can sit around the small table to enjoy activities

STAIRCASE The couple decided to keep the house’s original and characterful pieces, such as the beautifully curved bannister

ARTHUR’S ROOM Bespoke storage and a repainted bed from Bump feature here while the rug was from John Lewis & Partners

MAIN BEDROOM Mixing old and new, a contemporary bed from John Lewis & Partners is paired with a vintage bench from Kempton Park Antiques Fair. The side tables from the Le Corbusier collection at Cassina, meanwhile, complement the bedside lights from Niclas Hoﬂin for Rubn from Twentytwentyone

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house. ‘We do overlap on the Venn diagram of design,’ says Amelia. ‘It’s only the tiniest things we get heated about, normally details no-one else would even notice.’ The couple bought the house 10 years ago, at about the same time that Richard set up home just along the street. They loved the terrace and the neighbourhood, yet the original layout of the house wasn’t very familyfriendly. ‘The kitchen was down in the basement where you couldn’t see the garden at all. It was level with the floor above,’ says Amelia. ‘There was no real connection and for us it became all about how we could create some kind of flow between them.’ So they turned to local architect Daniel Adeshile and came up with a plan for a large new kitchen extension on the back of the house. There would also be a stepped profile for the garden, which would link indoors and out, while also creating an outdoor lounge where the two meet. The family were fortunate that the house next door came up for rent just as the work was about to begin, so they were able to decamp for 10 months while the back of the house was rebuilt and extended. ‘Daniel’s real skill was understanding what we wanted and giving us lots of options,’ Antony says. ‘It was very collaborative in that way. The extension was quite a structural challenge because it’s a double-height space with an L-shaped skylight. The biggest thing was finding the pillar that helps support it all. We looked at about

300 from architectural salvage companies and eventually located just the right one, but then building control told us they couldn’t certify a cast-iron pillar, so we had to put a new tensile steel support through the middle of the old one. We now have a pillar within a pillar!’ Exposed brick walls and big, steel-framed windows result in an industrial look for the kitchen. The design of the bespoke cabinetry, island and dresser was partly influenced by the look of the Ett Hem hotel in Stockholm, which Antony’s brother Philip worked on in conjunction with designer Ilse Crawford; Philip now has his own interiors company with their brother Peter. Elsewhere in the house, the work was more cosmetic, with a background of soft greys and muted hues lifted by splashes of brightness from furniture and artwork. The mid-century pieces, collected over many years, include one of Antony’s favourites – the circular marble table by Angelo Mangiarotti in the formal dining room. These 20th- and 21st-century items sit alongside Victorian fireplaces and floors, which have been carefully preserved throughout. It is a winning combination of elements. ‘There are quite a few things that we wanted to keep as they were just so beautifully designed,’ says Antony. ‘We loved the curving shape of the banister on the stairs more than anything. It’s one of those little things that you just fall in love with. It really sold the house to us.’ HB

ENSUITE The couple’s all-marble bathroom, sourced from Marble City, is softened by a Fiona McDonald mirror from the 1950s alongside other vintage-style brass elements. A picture of Kate Moss hangs above the towel rail DOWNSTAIRS WC Dark blue painted panelling creates a cosy, cocooning effect in this small space, while prints and pictures add colour

DINING ROOM The vintage marble table by Angelo Mangiarotti takes centre stage here FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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1 Task ﬂoor lamp in Coral, £120, Houseof 2 Elakoon Elama cushion cover, £45, Amara 3 Linen throw in Saffron, £125, Loom & Last 4 Gold-framed mirror, £78.95, Melody Maison 5 Brass candlestick, £18, The Grey Works 6 Sophie dining chair in Mustard Yellow, £85, Habitat 7 Ball vase, £43, Nordic Nest 8 Hagen small ottoman in Rouge velvet, £189, Swoon 9 Strudel sofa in Leafy Green, £2,045, Loaf 10 Hexagon pinewood table, £28, Barker & Stonehouse FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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Block-design round tray, £30, The Conran Shop

Copenhagen 66 poster, £11.95, Desenio

Hex table lamp, £25, John Lewis & Partners

Abstract Face cushion, £25, Made

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THE BOAT Trees surround the mooring of Sam’s canal boat. ‘My friends ﬁnd it hard to believe they are in London.’ The exterior was repainted in a quiet green from Craftmaster Paints

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A love of outdoor adventure persuaded a documentary film-maker to explore a new way of living WORDS MAGGIE COLVIN PHOTOGRAPHY ROBERT SANDERSON

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ager to live in central London near the BBC, where much of his work is generated, film-maker Sam Farmar was looking for a home with outdoor space. However, getting a flat with a balcony is a tall order in central London, where properties are hugely expensive. A recent job on a remote tropical island, though, led him to consider alternative lifestyles. ‘I was filming the progress of a group of 14 men who were stranded on a remote tropical island with nothing more than the clothes they stood up in. It was a gruelling six weeks in which I had to hunt, forage and starve alongside my fellow castaways as we did our best to survive. I wouldn’t repeat it, but I did learn something about myself; I love living outside.’ That discovery led him to chat to a friend who lived on a canal boat in central London, and her agent helped Sam track down Amaris, a sleek canal boat for sale, moored on Regent’s Canal, just north of London Zoo. ‘It was a hunk of steel, painted white – it looked like a floating fridge,’ was Sam’s immediate impression. ‘But it was nothing that a new coat of paint couldn’t fix. I found a quiet green from a company that specialises in restoring boats, coaches and tractors.’ Sam soon discovered, to his delight, that buying a boat was as easy as buying a car or a lawn mower. ‘No solicitors’ fees, no stamp duty; just a simple transfer arranged by the Canal and River Trust to put the mooring in my name.’ It wasn’t until he moved in that he realised just how superb the position of his mooring was. ‘In other places, such as Little Venice, the canal is very narrow. You live cheek by jowl and end up looking directly into your neighbour’s kitchen or bedroom. In Chelsea, the tides and bitter Thames’ wind threaten to strip away the romance, but Amaris is moored on the widest stretch of the Regent’s Canal, where boats are positioned along a private bank. ‘It’s a 10-minute bike ride to the BBC. Green trees surround the moorings, secure gates keep boats relatively safe and Amaris has plenty of outdoor space; a flat roof and two terraces or open decks as they are called – one at the bow and one at the stern. ‘I grow herbs and vegetables in large pots so I feel the benefits of rural living, and of course, when I take off on trips to the country

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Film-maker, Sam Farmar THE BOAT

One-bedroom canal boat moored in Regent’s Canal in central London

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PORTRAIT Boat-owner Sam Farmar at the wheel of Amaris

LIVING AREA Three skylights ﬁll the space with light, while shutters provide an option for privacy at night. The Bumpster sofa and armchair are both from Loaf

THE BOAT DECK The rooftop deck was laid by Sam with his friend and local carpenter Lance Lawson. Furnished for alfresco meals, the stern deck acts as a terrace with built-in seating. Blue and white cushions come from Pippa Blacker and the striped throw was found at Zara Home

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‘Adaptable pieces are important. I use the long, narrow coffee table as a bench when guests come to dinner’

LIVING/DINING AREA (Above) Sam’s best buy was his oak desk, which opens up into a dining table for eight. For a similar one, try the solid oak Jenson from Made. The table is laid with duck egg blue stoneware dinner plates from Oka. The white bench is similar to the Chittlewag from Loaf

DETAILS FROM NATURE Bright embroidered cushions and sea-themed painted ﬁsh plates from Oka add quirky touches to the boat’s interior

KITCHEN (Opposite) With a double oven, gas hob and Miele dishwasher, the boat is fully equipped for living and entertaining. The kitchen units were made by a local carpenter and painted in Livid by Little Greene. Bar stools from Cox & Cox sit beneath a breakfast bar FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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I can land up moored beside a field of cows,’ explains Sam. ‘I feel enormously fortunate to enjoy the best of two worlds – and I believe this is the best boat in London!’ Originally built to host canal-side drinks and dinner parties, it had been just one large space in which the previous owner entertained clients. Sam took on the challenge of turning it into a proper home, installing a bathroom, bedroom and kitchen to fit snugly within the boat’s quirky dimensions. With the help of Lance Lawson, a professional joiner and friend, they laid new floors; wide oak boards for the living room space and four tons of hardwood and rubber yacht floor to cover the roof. Then new partitions, central heating, double-glazed windows, shutters and plumbing were installed. Every bit of storage was super-organised, with shelves fixed precisely to fit wine glasses and plate drawers sized as deep as a pile of eight plates, and so on. ‘My design format was simple. Paint walls white; make the most of the space – so all the doors are bifold and handles are recessed. Although nothing is particularly ‘boaty’ in style, the quality and finish are as good as in any high-end yacht, or West End apartment for that matter.’ Sam’s best buy was a desk, which folds out lengthwise to seat eight for dinner. ‘Adaptable pieces are important. I use the long, narrow coffee table as a bench when guests come for dinner.’ For the sitting room, he found a comfortable sofa and armchair, cosy intimate lighting with table lamps and built-in storage space for books, suitcases and clothes. Only two regrets faintly bug him. ‘If I could redo the skylights, I would make sure they were open-able and I’d install a better sound system.’ There’s no chance of feeling alone on his boat. Sam points to a group of excited schoolchildren in canoes paddling past the kitchen window. Next, a water bus full of happy waving tourists takes the corner just missing the starboard. Finally, two men on a punt, one strumming the guitar serenading clients and the other handling the long pole, drift past the sitting room windows. Sam, who clearly enjoys this constant pageantry, remarks: ‘I have decided privacy is an over-rated commodity.’ ‘The wonderful plus about a boat is that it’s mobile,’ Sam continues enthusiastically. ‘The other day, a good friend asked if I wanted to meet for a drink in King’s Cross. I said yes, untied the ropes, turned the key and off I went. Admittedly it took three hours to get there, compared to a 25-minute walk, and I did have to battle with five locks. I lacked the oomph to make it back that night so I just tied up, hopped into bed and trickled back the next day.’ When the boat sets out on family trips it is often filled with Sam’s seven godchildren, nephews and nieces and friends. Within one-week’s holiday, he says, they dished up more than 135 meals. Only once did a woman fall off the boat, ‘but we scooped her to safety’. Otherwise, life continues at a peaceful, friendly pace with the occasional swan gliding past and peering through a window, and at times, a duck or two can be found seated on the rear deck sunning themselves. A surprising amount of hanging space is available in the bedroom cupboard, which is tucked next to a good-size wet-room. Sam has managed to incorporate the biggest and best showerhead available in here. The compact kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, ovens and hob. Life on a boat in film-director style is in a sybaritic category all of its own. Who needs a flat? HB

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1 Eli cushion, £19.50, M&S 2 Austen Midnight shade, £30, Laura Ashley 3 Two Tone parasol, £175, Cox & Cox 4 Pinstripe throw, £103, Smallable 5 Barmouth cuddle chair, £550, Argos Home 6 Flared bouquet vase, £27, LSA International 7 Faux sweet pea stems, £4.50 each, Gisela Graham 8 Abingdon reclaimed wood bench, £254, Modish Living 9 Orleans woven blue decorative objet, £35, Habitat 10 Ferguson Farmhouse bar stool, £137, Sweetpea & Willow FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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Green Cabbage jug, £9, The Contemporary Home

Outdoor scatter cushion, £8, Homebase

Red check napkin, £4.95/two, Dibor

Yellow Faïence ﬁsh plate, £16, Maisons du Monde

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WINNING COMBINATION A talented typographer and artist applies her favourite colour palette to her art, her wardrobe and her home… WORDS KATE HILL PHOTOGRAPHY LIZZIE ORME

reelance artist Daisy Emerson specialises in hand-painted lettering and typography, which take the form of original pieces of art, prints, signs and customised products, such as leather jackets or handbags for high-end fashion clients. Unsurprisingly, Daisy’s artistic eye is also evident in her home: ‘I love interior design, as it’s another way for me to express my creativity,’ she says. ‘Being able to let loose on our first house over the past two years has definitely been a fun experience.’ Daisy and Johnny’s first home was a rented two-bedroom warehouse conversion in Whitechapel, east London. ‘It was a great location, but in May 2016, we bought our own home further out in Leytonstone to gain more space and a garden so we could have a dog,’ says Daisy. ‘I also wanted a little studio so I could work from home, as previously I’d been in an open-plan living space with a desk area,’ she explains. When the couple first moved here, most of the house just needed a bit of plastering and decorating, and Daisy used the same palette throughout the rooms. As she says: ‘I think if you like a colour combination, you know it works and you feel joy from it, why force yourself to be different and bold in each room just for the sake of it? Monochrome looks so smart, and using it throughout the house creates a certain kind of unity and flow. I naturally gravitate towards greys, whites and blacks with a pop of colour - and more often than not, it’s pink! And, in

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Daisy Emerson, an artist, Johnny Michaels, a menswear fashion wholesale manager, their 16-month-old son Kasper and Winnie the pug THE PROPERTY

A three-bedroom Victorian house in east London PRICE £650,000 MONEY SPENT £60,000 WHAT IT’S WORTH NOW

£720,000

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fact, I tend to dress in this way, too.’ In each room, Daisy started with a monochrome base and then added something bright. ‘For instance, in the front living room, I knew I wanted our Louis de Poortere rug, which has a beautiful rich magenta running through it,’ she says. ‘It looks good if you have several colour pops in the room, so I colour-matched a magenta wool cushion for an armchair and added some artwork with pink – I often put pink flowers in here too.’ Even though Daisy is quite precise with her colour scheme, she isn’t afraid to mix it up a little, either. ‘I still like to add lots of different materials, and use golds and silvers together, so it’s a bit eccentric and not too uniform,’ she explains. ‘I always say, you shouldn’t be too rigid – if you like something you should have it, as you can always make it work somewhere in your house!’ When it comes to the furnishings, Daisy describes her taste as being a mixture of traditional and modern. ‘I love getting something brand new, but equally like finding really old and quirky pieces that you can then make your own and you know nobody else will have,’ she says. She also enjoys upcycling furniture to create an eclectic look. ‘I often buy things and then give them a lick of paint or re-spray them,’ she says. ‘And I’ll reupholster old chairs in a nice new velvet too.’ Moving things around also keeps the house looking fresh. ‘I like to switch up what I have on shelves and surfaces quite a bit so it feels as though the place is constantly updated,’ explains Daisy.

EXTERIOR An old porch door was removed and a new front door installed, which has been painted in Farrow & Ballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pitch Black

LIVING AREA New sliding doors have

opened up the extended space leading to the garden. Daisyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pride and joy is her blush pink velvet sofa from Love Your Home. It was custommade with extra depth for luxurious lounging

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‘Our first home had to reflect our style and personality as well as being a functional space’

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DINING AREA Daisy and Johnny extended into the garden and fitted a new floor and kitchen. The benches and Henry floatingtop dining table are from John Lewis & Partners, while the Duerr Florence Accent mirror is from Wayfair

ARTWORK Adding life to a room with art is important to Daisy. ‘Of course I love lettering, but I’m also slowly collecting prints in all kinds of styles,’ she says. The wooden armchair is from Rockett St George

KITCHEN In her signature monochrome look, the door, in Farrow & Ball’s Railings, contrasts with the much-loved white Aga Rangemaster. Daisy has decorated it with words in enamel sign-writing paint for durability and gloss. The blackboard is an old frame coated in blackboard paint.

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MAIN BEDROOM Bespoke wardrobes make good use of the alcoves, while a cast-iron ﬁreplace from Ebay creates a traditional focal point. The Coco bed is by Loaf and the Moon print came from Fy!

STUDIO ‘It was a blank space so I painted one wall pink and put up shelves to display my work,’ says Daisy. ‘I’ve mixed a practical Ikea table with a lovely vintage chair that I upcycled.’ The walls are painted in Dulux Flamingo Fun 5

BATHROOM Re-grouting in Anthracite Grey has made the tiles pop and given the room a stylish update. The door is in Rock Candy 6 by Dulux and the Granley Deco basin is from Heritage Bathrooms

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‘I try to do this with my artwork in the studio too, to make sure I stay inspired.’ Prior to moving in, Daisy and Johnny made the momentous decision to have an extension built on the ground floor. ‘Originally, we didn’t intend to change the house structurally,’ explains Daisy. ‘However, after purchasing it, it just felt right both in terms of functionality and in creating the best living space for us. We decided to remodel the downstairs by tucking the cloakroom and utility room out of the way into the footprint of the old kitchen, leaving the rest of the space for an open-plan kitchen, living and dining space.’

The renovation took just over ten months, which was longer than expected, but the couple definitely feel it was worth it because the extension is so well used: ‘I guess you could say it’s the hub of our home,’ says Daisy. ‘It’s where we eat, where we entertain and where we relax. It’s also the main living space for our little pug, Winnie, as it has easy access to the garden through the sliding doors. ‘There’s a lot more I still want to do to the house, but it’s a work in progress. I don’t think there’s ever a time, really, when you really “finish” a place,’ Daisy smiles. HB For Daisy’s artwork, see daisyemerson.com

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1 Pink velvet cushion, £6, Matalan 2 Large drum shade in Black, £10, Argos Home 3 Plant pot, £32, Someday Designs 4 Embassy Accent mirror, £109, Wayfair 5 Arum wall lamp by Ferm Living, £239, Utility 6 Nature silk cushion by Roberto Cavalli, £158, Amara 7 Kew sofa, from £1,550, Rose & Grey 8 Black glass mini vase, £2.99, H&M Home 9 Wool blend knit blanket, £79.99, Zara Home 10 Spindle-back chair in Carbon, £170, Garden Trading 11 Black vase, £32, Amara 12 Antique Purple giant hydrangea stem, £6,The Contemporary Home FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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Quick ﬁxes from the high street and online stores to help you recreate Daisy’s artistic look

Sahara faux succulent, £8, Sainsbury’s Home

Textured metal tray, £19.99, Zara Home

Super typography poster, £19, Rocket Jack

Aniva colour stripe glass tumbler, £29/four, Made

Blush Pink plate, £16, Ella James House Beautiful JUNE 2020 75

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HOME PROFILE WHO LIVES HERE

Laura Davenport, her husband James, twins Monty and Henry, and Spencer, now 18 months old THE PROPERTY

Grade II listed 15th-century cottage with adjoining farmhouse in Harleston, Norfolk PRICE £200,000 MONEY SPENT About £30,000 WHAT IT’S WORTH NOW

£285,000

PORTRAIT Laura and James with their twins Monty and Henry

COTTAGE GARDEN A table and chairs provides a perfect spot from which to relax and enjoy the view of the garden. Laura grows ﬂowers and vegetables from seed in the Victorian greenhouse and harvests damsons, apples, pears and plums from the orchard

RESTORING THE PAST Sympathetically updating an ancient property became an engrossing project for its owners, who included mid-century pieces and contemporary artwork WORDS NATALIE FLAUM PHOTOGRAPHY PENNY WINCER STYLING BEN KENDRICK House Beautiful JUNE 2020 77

aura Davenport has a clear view on the right approach to take when relocating to a new home. ‘I’ve moved around a lot, and this is the 20th property I’ve lived in,’ she says. ‘One of the lessons I’ve learned is to be patient; live in a space ﬁrst and get a feel for it.’ That’s precisely what she and her husband James did when they moved to this Grade II listed 15th-century cottage and adjoining farmhouse in 2016. Although, as Laura was heavily pregnant with twins when they took the keys for their new home, it was perhaps a decision that was made for them. ‘On moving day, I had pregnancy exhaustion,’ she recalls. All I could do was sit and direct everyone as to which rooms to put all the boxes in!’ Ivywood Cottage and Ivywood House, the farmhouse, overlook the unspoilt Waveney Valley on the Norfolk-Suffolk border and were originally part of an 80-acre plot. The medieval cottage contains a

vaulted ceiling of historic significance, with Queen Anne beams in the gallery room upstairs, original flagstone floors and traditional lime mortar and stone walls. The previous owners had undertaken a two-year renovation programme, restoring original features, including the stone floors. But there was still plenty to do. The couple continued where they had left off, repairing leaks, renewing electrics, and sanding and fixing all the window frames, as well as installing a cast-iron radiator upstairs in the gallery room. ‘As the cottage is Grade II listed, any works had to carefully preserve the life of the building,’ Laura explains. ‘We built a flue-lined chimney from reclaimed materials and repaired the stack using traditional lime and mortar. The original fireplace has also been restored, painted and fitted with a new woodburning stove.’ Once the structural work was complete, Laura felt she understood the building well enough to start decorating. ‘My interior design

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DINING AREA In this cosy corner, an old settle is teamed with a metal Tolix chair and a vintage Ercol dining table

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‘As the cottage is Grade II listed, any works had to carefully preserve the life of the building’

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KITCHEN

TROLLEY

PUMP

Next door to Ivywood Cottage is the farmhouse, which the couple are currently renovating. ‘We wanted to raise a family with the space and freedom to run around and play in the countryside,’ says Laura

Bespoke painted Shakerstyle units, commissioned from Earsham Hall Kitchens & Interiors, are teamed with white Metro tiles and tongue-and-groove panelling. The white metal stools are from Cox & Cox

In the living room, a line-up of vintage furniture includes this 1950s console trolley, which is used to display ﬂowers, books and artwork, as well as a mirrored cupboard door from Matthew Higham Antiques

An old water pump is located behind the cottage entrance, while the well runs underneath the farmhouse. The impressive 15th-century church tower next door can be seen beyond the garden wall

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Rooms have a pared-back, uncluttered feel, where mid-century furniture combines with muted Scandinavian tones BEDROOM Wooden panelling painted in Flannel Grey by Autentico creates a calm feel. The bed is from John Lewis & Partners, while the pink and grey bedlinen is from Loaf

GALLERY ROOM This space, which is used as a spare bedroom, features a high vaulted ceiling with original 15th-century beams. Laura’s favourite ﬁnd is a 1950s armchair from

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London’s Aladdin’s Cave, which was re-upholstered in Midnight Blue velvet by the team at Shoreditch Design Rooms

BATHROOM The Aston Matthews rolltop bath has been painted in Farrow & Ball’s Down Pipe. Laura has ﬁtted the striped shower curtain from West Elm with a washable inner curtain liner from Amazon FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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journey began years ago, when I was a ﬂat-broke student who liked shopping in Ikea,’ she explains. ‘Since then, my tastes have evolved. Ivywood Cottage mixes English charm with Scandi chic.’ Rooms have a pared-back, uncluttered feel, where mid-century furniture combines with muted Scandinavian tones. Before leaving London, Laura, who worked as a digital project manager, was learning upholstery. ‘During my pregnancy, my health prevented me from completing the course,’ she says. ‘But the lovely team there ﬁnished my project.’ Today, her upholstered vintage 1950s chair in Midnight Blue velvet is one of her favourite pieces, and has pride of place in the upstairs gallery room. The cottage is full of wonderful original features, such as the small larder cupboard concealed behind a door in the narrow hall, and an old planked door in the sitting room, which hides a staircase leading to the gallery room. Laura also likes to celebrate

the heritage of the cottage’s outdoor space. ‘I spend a lot of time walking, often doing 10 miles a day, rain or shine. I love the fact that so many of the trees that surround us have been here as long as the cottage,’ she says. She enjoys drying seed heads and foliage from her walks and pressing them in glass picture frames. ‘I change the flowers depending on the season.’ For their next chapter, Laura and James have embarked on an 18-month renovation of the farmhouse next door. ‘We want to invest in the house, so it’s important to get the core and the foundations right before making changes to the layout and interiors,’ she says. ‘In my mind’s eye, the boys are learning to ride bikes on country lanes, playing in fields and fishing in the nearby river. This move was the best thing we could have done for our family.’ HB Ivywood Cottage is available to rent. Contact Laura @ivywood_cottage on Instagram or visit ivywoodcottage.co.uk House Beautiful JUNE 2020 83

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1 Blue Virginia Woolf painted portrait by Michaela Gall, £110, The Shop Floor Project 2 Metal dome pendant light, £39, Cult Furniture 3 Zig Zag cushion, £75, Florence Broadhurst 4 Charlie chest of drawers, £800, Sweetpea & Willow 5 Melbourne gold and cream check throw, £85, Annabel James 6 Tolix-style chair in galvanised metal, £79.99, Pash Classics 7 Iggy rug, £65, Next 8 Extending table by Ercol, £899, John Lewis & Partners 9 Stripe cushion, £32, Pillo 10 Bayswater vase, £68, Neptune 11 Willow mirror, £249, The Grey Works FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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Quick ﬁxes from the high street and online stores to help you recreate Laura’s cottage look

Butterﬂy coasters, £12/four, The Contemporary Home

Galvanised-metal tray, £16, Next

Dipped terracotta vase, £20, Cox & Cox

Fuji short paddle in acacia, £25, Habitat

Pressed ﬂower large frame, £14, Paperchase House Beautiful JUNE 2020 85

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EASTERN PROMISE Inspired by their travels, one couple turned two neglected ﬂats back into a large family home ﬁlled with exotic colour, texture and character WORDS LUCY BANWELL PHOTOGRAPHY MARTE LUNDBY REKAA

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EXTERIOR A renovation project added a three-metre extension to the back of the property, and a loft conversion to the top ďŹ&#x201A;oor

OPEN-PLAN SPACE This living-dining-kitchen area opens onto the garden via

large glass doors that extend to the width of the house. Bright cushions made by textile artist Barbeline Lusandu bring the seating area to life. The kitchen was supplied by Vogue Kitchens and features white gloss units with quartz

worktops and a Carrara marble island. Brushed gold pendant lights are from Tom Dixon, while an antique door from Jodhpur in India provides a striking backdrop for the dining area, which features chairs from BoConcept

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hen Syarifah McDonough ﬁrst saw a rather run-down pair of ﬂats in a leafy street in west London, it was about as far removed as it could possibly have been from the dream family home she wanted to create. ‘The place was a mess. There were bugs everywhere and it stank of cigarettes. It was horrible!’ she says. But where others may have seen chaos, Syarifah saw potential. ‘My husband and I were looking for a big project. We’d previously done up three

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properties in the area and were ready for another. But this time, it had to have the potential to create a large, open-plan home with plenty of space for our two young children. As soon as we saw the width of the hallway in this house, we knew we’d found what we were looking for. All the big houses around here have very narrow hallways, so this was a real ﬁnd. Plus, I fell in love with the black front door with its beautiful stained glass!’ The couple embarked on a mission to restore the house to its former Edwardian glory, while introducing a mid-century vibe and adding a three-metre extension at the

rear and a loft conversion to the top floor. Planning issues delayed the build significantly, which meant the whole project took two long years to complete. ‘There was local opposition to the work at first, so we had to revise the plans as we went along,’ explains Syarifah. ‘It was frustrating, but we had our vision for the renovation and wanted to stick to it. In the end, we had to compromise on the ceiling height of the loft conversion for our bedroom and ensuite. That was a shame, because I wanted it to feel really light and airy up there, but we’re delighted with how everything else has turned out.’

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Syarifah McDonough, a portrait photographer, her husband Ian, CEO of a technology company, and their children, Ariana, 10, and Zachary, eight THE PROPERTY

A semi-detached Edwardian villa in west London PRICE £1,550,000 MONEY SPENT £350,000 WHAT IT’S WORTH NOW

£2,500,000

And certainly, the downstairs is a triumph. The large hallway opens onto a vast, open-plan living space that incorporates comfortable seating, a dining area and the kitchen. ‘The builders thought we were crazy, but we insisted on digging out the ﬂoor of the living room to create a step down as you enter,’ says Syarifah. ‘You now get a real sense of airiness as you walk into this room, because the ceiling feels higher than it actually is. ‘Our brief to the architect was to create a large, open-plan space with enormous glass sliding doors ﬁtted across the entire back of the house,’ explains Syarifah. ‘We love that

“outside in” feeling, and in the summer, the kids and I are in and out of the garden all the time. We also do a lot of entertaining, so this is perfect for that. Though my next plan is to install fake grass, because it drives me mad how much mud and grass gets walked into the house!’ When it came to choosing pieces for their new home, the McDonoughs drew inspiration from their travels. Syarifah is from Indonesia, and it was important to her to have items that would remind her of home, as well as of the holidays she’s shared with Ian and the children. The jasmine in the garden and the sandstone

FRONT ROOM Opposite Above the ﬁreplace is a painting by the South African painter Lionel Smit. The bookshelves and bench were made for them by their builder, and the cushions are from Cassius & Coco

LIVING ROOM Top Despite its size, the large, open-plan living space is kept warm thanks to a cast-iron woodburner

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MAIN BEDROOM An ottoman from Oliver Bonas sits at the foot of the custom-made bed by Hypnos. The ceiling light is by Lee Broom, while the bespoke lamps are from Adore My Home. Some of the couple’s travel photos feature on the wall above the sofa, from Sofa.com

BATHROOM A vintage Indian mirror is a delicate contrast to stone-effect tiles from The Stone & Ceramics Warehouse. The bath is from CP Hart and the vanity unit from W4 Bathroom

HALLWAY A yellow sofa from Oliver Bonas adds a vibrant touch against monochrome geometric ﬂoor tiles from Tons of Tiles. The console table was custom-made by Adore My Home

used for the paving are both reminiscent of Syarifah’s homeland, but perhaps the most striking feature of this home is a door the couple had shipped from Jodhpur in India. ‘Jodhpur is known as the Blue City, because most of the buildings there have been painted blue. It’s so beautiful,’ says Syarifah. ‘Ian said: “We must get a blue door because we’re in the Blue City.” So we traipsed around trying to buy one, and I must admit, I wasn’t all that amused at the time! Then it took us six months to get it home because of quarantine and customs. And now there it is, up on the wall in our dining area, and I think it’s great.’ The 90 housebeautiful.com/uk

couple also have a painting hanging above the ﬁreplace in their front room by the South African artist Lionel Smit, who they discovered while touring a vineyard in Cape Town. ‘We saw his work, loved it and set about tracking down one of his paintings,’ says Syarifah. ‘He wasn’t very well known at the time, but he’s since gone on to win a National Portrait Gallery award, so we were pretty chuffed when we found out about that!’ In terms of Syarifah’s approach to interior design, she prefers to allow a space to evolve rather than planning it out too much in advance. ‘I like to feel my way as I go,’ she says.

‘I love Scandinavian design, especially the monochrome look, but when it comes to my own home I’m drawn to pattern and colour. I pick up fabrics on my travels, and love pops of yellow against a grey background. It’s all about trusting your vision and your instincts.’ That vision has resulted in a stylish home that looks set to serve the McDonough family for many years to come. ‘This house feels so welcoming to come back to. I absolutely love it,’ says Syarifah. ‘The other day Ian mentioned buying a plot of land and starting all over again, but I said, “Stop right there!” I’m not doing it again. I’m done!’ HB

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1 Neroli mirror, £358, Pooky 2 Brass bowl ceiling pendant, £200, Hurn & Hurn 3 Abstract 109 art print, £20, Abstract House 4 Astoria armchair in Mustard Yellow velvet, £399, Atkin & Thyme 5 Acacia rug in Blue by Linie Design, from £479, Heal’s 6 Timpa white marble side table, £125, Cuckooland 7 Studio three-seater velvet sofa in Dark Grey, £999, Danetti 8 Gold geometric vase, from £19.95, Audenza 9 Hannah table tamp, £129, Beaumonde 10 Ravello drinks cabinet, £599.99, My Furniture FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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Quick ﬁxes from the high street and online stores to help you recreate Syarifah’s vibrant interiors

Metallic serving bowl, £25, John Lewis & Partners

Printed foil cushion, £15, M&S

Ceramic stripe vase, £20, Next

Rajput Teal throw, £9.99, Homescapes

Twin stem orchid in pot, £21.99, Dobbies House Beautiful JUNE 2020 91

K I TC H E N T R A N S F O R M AT I O N

BACK VIEW Crittall-style doors offer a stylish opening into the garden area

‘I WANTED BRIGHT COLOUR AND A BETTER LAYOUT’ When the need for a downstairs toilet sparked a kitchen renovation, one couple chose to ﬁll the space with daring hues and custom-made ﬁttings

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W H AT I T C O S T Kitchen units Worktops Doors & windows Flooring Paint Tiles Oven Hob Extractor Sink Tap Table Chairs Pendant lights

£13,097 £2,131 £7,500 £266 £50 £142 £859 £379 £451 £155 £245 £1,426 £648 £250

TOTAL £27,599

GREEN PIECES Arranging plantlife on the shelving brings welcome touches of nature into the home

Charlotte Green, a nurse, and her wife Nicki Burgess, a solicitor, live in a Victorian terraced house in Herne Hill, south London with their dog Harvey and 15-month-old son Will. They wanted a vibrant kitchen as well as space for a downstairs loo Tell us about the old kitchen… It was a rather unoriginal Shaker style in navy blue with silver handles and herringbone tiles. There was nothing really wrong with it, but it wasn’t very inspiring and we wanted to inject some colour and personality into the space and create something more to our taste.

What prompted the change? Not only was I pregnant but I had also injured my foot, which needed surgery and took a long time to heal. This made us realise how much we needed a downstairs toilet, so we decided to bite the bullet and renovate the ground ﬂoor, replace the kitchen and install a bathroom. How did you get started? We met with our architect Mark from Unfold Architecture & Design and discussed our thoughts and ideas with him. We explained that we had a limited budget and that our aim was to make the area more user-friendly for all of us. I’m a big fan of bright colours and light spaces, so that was a starting point. Where did you ﬁnd your inspiration? Looking online and at design magazines gave us plenty of ideas. We shared these with Mark and he told us about Pluck, a local kitchen design company. We liked the plywood cabinets and the bold House Beautiful JUNE 2020 93

TILES Classic brick-shaped tiling from unit to cabinet looks striking

HANDLES Clever details such as painted handle slots help tie the whole scheme together

UNITS Punchy and individual mint green units together with wooden accents give the kitchen a fresh look with bags of personality

colour palettes, so we employed them to design our kitchen for us. You changed the layout… Yes, to create room for the loo, we took one metre from the existing kitchen and built a utility cupboard opposite, both accessed from the hallway. The ﬁreplace was removed to give us more space and a steel joist was installed to take the weight of the rooms above. The existing bifold doors were replaced with steel doors from Fabco to bring in more light. Fabco also created a bespoke window and door from the kitchen into the hall. The space went from being a very large rectangle to a smaller rectangle with a larger window at the end. What made you choose the striking scheme? I love bright colours and thought it would be good to have something a bit different. To be honest, I didn’t think it was that dramatic but people have said I was brave to choose the combination! Nicki thought it would look garish and tacky but loves the end result, thank 94 housebeautiful.com/uk

goodness. At the far end of the kitchen, we decided to have built-in bench seating to maximise the space, frame the window and enjoy the garden view. Pluck made the bespoke dining table to fit perfectly in the space and it easily seats eight people. Did the project run smoothly? It did. It was pretty easy really. There was the odd delay, as there always is, but between our architect Mark, and Pluck, they managed to ensure everything arrived on time so there were no hold-ups. From start to finish, the renovation took about six months. And the finished result? We’re delighted with the overall look; the doors and windows were pricey but definitely worth it. Even though the kitchen is smaller, it’s much more effective for us. It’s bright, uplifting and fun. We love being able to get out into the garden more easily and there’s plenty of room for entertaining. And the colour still really pleases me.

WORDS ALISON DAVIDSON PLAN NERYHS KWAK

FLOORING Pale grey wood-effect ﬂoor tiles don’t show the dirt and complement the colourful cabinets

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INDETAIL DETAIL THE BASICS UNITS & WORKTOPS

STORAGE Open shelves are a great way to display accessories and bring in more colour

BESPOKE DESIGN Built-in seating keeps the look neat and compact

MAKING PLANS ‘Making the space smaller has actually given us a much better layout and the downstairs loo we needed. Changing the patio doors means we have better access to the garden and they bring more light in, too. The colour scheme, meanwhile, ensures the space is unique.’

Plywood kitchen units with laminate doors, £620/600mm base unit; Plywood kitchen units with London Plane veneer doors, £790/600mm base unit; both Pluck. Corian worktops in Glacier Cameo White, £440/linear metre, Total Tops

DOORS, WINDOWS, FLOORING & WALLS Patio doors, internal door and window, all £7,500, Fabco. Mora Ash ﬂoor tiles, £26.59/sq m, Topps Tiles. Chalky White Easyclean matt emulsion, £25/2.5L, Crown. Hartley white tiles, £56.67/ sq m, Topps Tiles

APPLIANCES Neff N70 T26DA59N0 58cm Siemens gas hob, £379; L167SA560B 60cm telescopic extractor, £451; both ao.com. Neff B47CR32N0B slide and hide single electric oven, £859, John Lewis & Partners. Smeg Mira single bowl undermount stainlesssteel sink, £155; Smeg single lever mixer tap, £245; both Kitchen Appliances 123

FURNITURE Helix table

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Usin g colour Let bold hues create an individual look – if you think it will be overpowering, go for a neutral shade for the units, with just a few doors picked out in a bold colour.

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with solid oak trim and legs and Lido stretchers, £1,426, Pluck. Bench, custom-made by the builder. Vitra Eames DSR dining chairs, £216 each, Heal’s. Lantern pendant lights, £250 each, Lyngard HB

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SOURCEBOOK Take inspiration from Charlotte and Nicki’s bright and playful kitchen scheme

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GOING FOR BOLD If you have a compact kitchen, don’t feel you have to play it safe – these design tricks will maximise the space you have and enable you to be as daring as you like, says Sallie

DIY AND PROPERTY SALLIE CHATER Founder and director of her own interior design company, Interiors at 58, Sallie believes in creating luxurious, elegant and original schemes at affordable prices

Kitchen furniture Opt for simple, handleless cabinet doors, choose integrated appliances and ensure walls are clear of bulky radiators by fitting underfloor heating. Increasing the amount of visible floor space will always make a room feel larger, so it’s a good idea to choose a kitchen design that has legs rather than a plinth at the base. Use wall shelving to keep favourite pieces on display – however, if you do need cabinets, extend them to the ceiling to draw the eye upwards.

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Layout If you can, open up your kitchen with doors to the garden. A tiled or concrete ﬂoor that ﬂows from inside to out will maximise the cohesion and give the impression of one larger space. Consider whether an island with stools could work better as a dining area than a table and chairs – a lot of the space that would typically be under the table can be used for storage or kitchen essentials. However, if your heart is set on a dining table, make the layout feel less constricted by choosing a glass table, Perspex chairs or benches that can be easily tucked out of the way. Decor Bold colours look great in smaller kitchens, as they bring wow factor and personality. In compact spaces, you can be more adventurous with your choices as you’ll see them in smaller doses. If you have a bold accent wall or cabinets, bring that colour through into other areas of the room to create balance – for example, beautiful navy artwork on the opposite wall to your navy kitchen units will unite the space and make it feel larger. Finally, don’t forget that mirrors and good lighting are essential in any compact room. A mirrored splashback or tiles will create a beautiful focal point to make the room feel more generous. Make sure you plan for a variety of lighting sources, both overhead and at lower levels, to ensure there are no dark corners.

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‘PERIOD FEATURES INSPIRED OUR NEW LOOK’ One couple transformed their old-fashioned bathroom into two separate spaces that celebrate the historic roots of the building

VICTORIAN BATH Alison restored the bath, which saved money and retained a characterful feature of the room

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UNDERSTATED STYLE Pale grey Metro tiles contribute to the simple look Alison was after. The basket was a car boot bargain and is now used to hold towels, while the £5 charity shop pine mirror has been re-painted to tie into the scheme

Alison Stansfield and her husband John, both retired postal workers, live with their sons, Harry 16, and Dan 14, in a four-bedroom house in North Yorkshire. They split a huge space in two, making way for a stylish family bathroom and ensuite Tell us about the old bathroom… It hadn’t been updated for years and still had the old lead pipework. The walls were wallpapered, the floor was carpeted and the fittings were a mish-mash of styles, with a Victorian bath, 1940s sink and a 1980s toilet. It was such a massive room, you felt a bit lost in it. So, as it was already a Jack and Jill bathroom, with doors leading from both the landing and main bedroom, it made sense to split

the space in half and create an ensuite as well as a family bathroom. How did you decide on the style? We wanted to keep the original bath and sink but replace the taps, so that set the tone. The bath was lovely but it was so heavy you could hardly move it, while the basin had ‘1944’ inscribed on it so, as far as I was concerned, that deﬁnitely had to stay. As the house, originally a butchery and glaziers dating back to 1875, has very high ceilings, the low-level toilet looked out of place. Replacing it with a high-level cistern that matches the original bath has really balanced out the room and tied the scheme together. It cost about £600 but, because we weren’t replacing the bath or sink, we felt it was worth it. Did you have to restore the bath? Originally, it was against the wall so one side had been painted many times, while the other side hadn’t been touched at all and was pitted with rust. I used a mouse sander, re-painted it grey and then re-positioned it away from the wall. The gold 1980s mixer tap was replaced with traditional-style globe taps I found online. John took House Beautiful JUNE 2020 99

PANELLING Moisture-resistant MDF has been used to create panelling, which brings a period feel to the room

ON DISPLAY A vintage ladder and a chrome bath bridge give extra space for holding toiletries, candles and favourite trinkets

RADIATOR A chrome towel rail with traditional valves has been ﬁtted in line with the panelling

FLOOR Porcelain tiles that look like aged wood work well with the vintage ladder and stool

‘I love knowing that the bath and sink were here originally as they tell a story. The bathroom now has a clean and simple no-frills design that suits the age of the house’ the original brass washer seal to be rechromed at a local electroplating firm so the new taps fitted well. Upstands were used to hide the pipework underneath. The shutters and panelling give it a lovely period feel too… Our plumber made the shutters from MDF to match the panelling. He’d never done it before but they look great. I didn’t want curtains as they can go soggy and mildewy – these are much more practical. Although the room is north-west facing, it has two windows, so it’s still quite light, and the shutters give us privacy from a neighbour’s house at the back. The shutters, panelling and bath were painted in Farrow & Ball’s Down Pipe. I’ve used it elsewhere in the house and wanted to stick to the same palette. What about the flooring and finishing touches? Floorboards would have suited the age of the house, however we 100 housebeautiful.com/uk

picked ceramic tiles that look almost identical but are more practical, and they tie in well with the grey panelling. I found some old step ladders on Gumtree, which are great for hanging towels. They were really dirty so I sanded them down and discovered a man’s name on the side. I decorated the room with Victorian shaving jars that were once used for razors, and vintage bottles that are family heirlooms. How long did the project take? It was done in two phases. The rewiring, plumbing and stud wall were done ﬁrst, then a few years later the rest of the work was ﬁnished, as other rooms took precedence. Luckily we had a downstairs shower room to use in the meantime. Which bathroom do you use the most? I prefer my ensuite for make up, but use the family bathroom more often – mostly so I don’t have to clean three bathrooms every day!

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MAKING PLANS The original bathroom was larger than the family needed, so they decided to split the space in two with a stud wall, to create a family bathroom and ensuite shower room

INDETAIL DETAIL THE BASICS PAINT Bath, panelling and shutters in Down Pipe modern eggshell, £67/2.5L; walls in Skimming Stone modern emulsion, £45/2.5L; both Farrow & Ball SANITARYWARE Burlington toilet with polished aluminium high-level cistern, £610, Victorian Bathrooms 4 U

SHUTTERS More practical for a bathroom than fabric blinds, these custommade shutters were painted to match the panelling and bath

TAPS AND RADIATOR Bristan 1901 traditional globe bath taps in chrome, £153; Bristan 1901 traditional basin pillar taps, £65; both Victorian Plumbing. Durham towel rail in chrome with traditional valves, £225, Trade Radiator

TILES For a similar splashback, try Metropolitan grey wall tiles, £29.99/sq m, Tons of Tiles. For similar ﬂooring, try Samanea wood effect tiles, £15.95/sq m, Walls & Floors

ACCESSORIES Emily

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Restoring features Mending an old cast-iron bath is really worth the effort. A bath re-enamelling specialist will charge £300-£500, but you can buy a resurfacing kit for about £60. For guidance, ﬁnd expert advice and tutorials on YouTube O

Display pieces that tell a story – look out for apothecary bottles in junk shops, quirky old metal lockers for storage, vintage mirrors and old ladders O

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Bond Oyster Catcher towels, from £3.50; Gray & Willow ribbed soap dispenser and cotton wool jar, £16 each; all House of Fraser. Heritage chrome bath rack, £79.48, Victorian Plumbing. For similar panelling and shutters, try moisture-resistant MDF, £10.92/sq m, Wickes HB FOR STOCKISTS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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SOURCEBOOK Impressed by Alison’s ideas for her new bathroom? There are lots of ways to improve a room without spending a fortune

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SHOESTRING ST YLE Budget is always a constraint on refurb jobs, so using what you already have not only helps to reduce costs, but is also good for the environment, says Jo

INTERIOR DESIGN JO BEHARI A champion for women in DIY and business, as well as an expert on using space and improving properties

MAKEOVER Alison cleverly incorporated the original bath and basin in this refurb by giving them both a facelift. Old-fashioned sanitaryware is often very robust and if it’s cast iron it’s hard to move. So bring new life to it by painting or re-enamelling the surfaces. If this isn’t something you feel you can tackle yourself seek out a professional. Changing the taps on the bath and basin is another great way of reusing them while modernising your bathroom and bringing your own style to it. UPCYCLING You can save money in other areas, such as renovating items from your home to use as accessories in your new space. Wooden ladders are ideal for hanging towels on, and you can add S-hooks to the rungs to suspend buckets for toiletries. Sand down a ladder to remove any sharp or rough edges, and paint it if you want to introduce some colour. Use old baskets or hooks you may have lying around (or pick up secondhand) as storage for the walls. Again, adding an accent colour here will help tie them into a theme. An old picture frame on the wall around the mirror is a fab upcycling project that will bring a bit of quirkiness and individuality to your home without breaking the bank.

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LESS IS MORE Another clever moneysaving tip in a bathroom is to only tile the ‘wet’ areas. Many people get carried away and want the full ﬂoor-to-ceiling look, but this is expensive. Just tiling the sink splashback and around the bath and shower area can save a lot of money. If you aren’t conﬁdent about doing the tiling, get an expert in for these areas and paint the walls yourself.

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NATURAL ELEMENTS A statement black granite worktop creates a bold contrast to the pale painted units. The modern brassware adds an industrial edge. Kitchen from ÂŁ35,000, Martin Moore

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Home 4 Copper Triply saucepan, from £40, Sainsbury’s Home 5 Inya rattan small bowl, £38, Kalinko 6 Pom Pom serving platter, £20, Truly

This Sebastian Cox-designed kitchen, with its soft colour palette and unfussy, contemporary style, belongs to the owners of online shop Ingredients LDN, which sells natural products for the home. It’s the ideal backdrop for the brand’s beautifully curated pieces and encapsulates their thoughtful approach to homemaking. Traditional touches, such as the peg rail and brass tap, look lovely and are in perfect keeping with their period home. Sebastian Cox kitchen, from £15,000, Devol. Natural Shuro Palm trivets, from £34; Tall Simple pitcher, £94; spice jar, £45; Parade plant pots, from £16; all Ingredients LDN

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INSTANT HOT WATER If you haven’t discovered boiling water taps, now is the time – and the Pronteau Prothia is one of the most affordable on the market. Fill pans and make hot drinks straight from the tap, without the need for a kettle taking up space on the worksurface. And as it runs cold water too, you’ll wonder why you didn’t buy one sooner. It comes in ﬁve ﬁnishes: Matt Black (pictured), Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Brushed Brass and Urban Copper. Pronteau Prothia 3IN1 boiling water tap, from £599, Abode

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BAR STOOLS 1 Rattan, £235, Smithers of Stamford 2 Tribeca with backrest in Teal velvet, £129, Cult Furniture 3 Raleigh, £129, Made 4 Dan-Form Flair in Vintage Black, £264, Lagoon 5 Ludo Fabric Gas Lift in Maize, £169, Danetti

DOUBLE OR SINGLE? Such a clever piece of kit, this single oven splits in two using a divider and a hinged door. This means you can bake a cake in one oven and grill bacon in the other with no cross-contamination of

ﬂavours, as the spaces can be controlled independently. But if you want to use the whole 75L space for a turkey, for example, you can. Versatile and easy to use, this oven is perfect for the modern family.

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PASTEL PERFECTION There appears to be a substantial and growing audience for coloured toilets, from black and grey to blue, green and pink – all in neutral or subtle matt shades, rather than the avocado suites of old. This stylish duo in a gorgeous pale green is the Sfera wall-hung toilet, £1,008, from Catalano – a lovely change from plain old white.

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ICE-CREAM SHADES Bring some colour into your life and choose pastels that pop. Team a blush-coloured basin, a pale yellow surface and a soft pink ﬂoor for a truly individual look. It’s such a lovely combination, without being overpowering, and is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Pigment Teal Gloss Ceramic tiles, from £22.71/sq m; Astrid Pink porcelain tiles, £43.13/sq m; all Mandarin Stone THINK PINK

Ad d more colour 1 Bamboo toothbrushes, £18/four, Wearth London 2 Marvis toothpaste, £7.50, Objects of Use 3 Bornn Blush Pink Marble Enamel tumbler, £18; and 4 The Printed Peanut’s Relaxing bath soap, £6; both White Space Home HB

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Inspiring ideas for enjoying the season with friends and family

110 F O OD Make delicious sushi, soups and noodles with chef Kimiko Barber’s latest book Japanese in 7

120 W EL L N ES S Boost health and happiness with our guide to creating a calm space inspired by Zen principles

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JAPAN-EASY Bring fresh inspiration to your midweek meals with these simple recipes using no more than seven ingredients

‘When I ﬁrst arrived in England in the 1970s there were very few Japanese restaurants. Today, there are more than 200 in London alone and sushi is sold next to sandwiches in supermarkets. But, despite the fact that traditional Japanese cuisine is widely recognised as a healthy choice, it’s often also perceived as difficult to prepare,’ says food writer and chef Kimiko Barber. In her

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latest book, Japanese in 7, Kimiko forgoes more intricate dishes and unusual ingredients in order to focus on ‘simple sushi, nourishing soups and comforting bowls of noodles and rice’. These clever recipes, using up to seven ingredients and one or two storecupboard staples, will help you to create mouthwatering Japanese dishes in the comfort of your home in no time at all.

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Tsukimi ‘moon’ udon (see previous page)

1 Cook the dried udon noodles using the instructions on the

packet and portion between two warmed bowls. Keep warm. Preheating the bowls is particularly important for this recipe as you need all the retained heat to semicook the eggs. 2 Meanwhile, heat the noodle sauce (see Cook’s Note on p117) and mirin in a saucepan with 400ml water to just below boiling. Pour half a ladleful of hot broth over each noodle mound and keep the rest on a simmer. 3 If you’re including the kamaboko, arrange 2 slices at the side of the noodles. With the back of a ladle, make a hollowed nest in the centre of the noodles. Crack an egg and gently place the whole egg in the nest, then ladle the remaining broth around it. 4 Immediately cover each bowl with clingﬁlm to ‘poach’ the egg for 1min. The egg white should turn opaque white from the heat of the broth, but if you prefer the egg more cooked, you can microwave the bowl for 10-12sec. 5 Remove the clingﬁlm, garnish with the chopped spring onion and a sprinkle of shichimi-togarashi, if liked, and serve immediately.

layer in a moistened wide, shallow, non-metallic tub. Sprinkle the sushi vinegar over the rice, then, with a moistened rice paddle or a ﬂat spatula, toss the rice using cutting strokes (this separates and coats the grains without bruising or mashing) and at the same time cool it quickly by fanning. This is a bit tricky to do by yourself, so either get someone else to fan the rice or, if you’re on your own, alternate tossing and fanning rather than juggling both. Cover it with a clean, damp cloth and set aside. 5 Next, steam the trimmed asparagus spears for about 3-4min. Rinse them under cold running water to refresh, then drain. Reserve the tips to use for the garnish and chop

the spears into small pieces on the diagonal. 6 Mix the eggs with the sugar, 2tbsp light soy sauce and ½tsp of salt in a small mixing bowl. Heat 1-2tbsp oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and cook, stirring all the time with a whisk. When the egg begins to set, remove from the heat but continue to stir to get a ﬂuffy consistency. 7 Mix the sushi rice with the chopped asparagus and half the scrambled eggs. Transfer to a large serving dish or divide between four bowls. Spread the remaining scrambled eggs over, sprinkle the sesame seeds on top and arrange the reserved asparagus tips in the centre. Scatter over the crumbled nori and serve.

Tsukimi, which literally means ‘moon viewing’ in Japanese, is a genteel pastime in autumn, when the air is clear and the moon is full. Here, the whole yellow egg yolk in the centre of the dish depicts the full moon and is surrounded by semi-cooked egg white and noodles as clouds. Choose the freshest eggs you can find. SERVES 2 200g dried udon noodles 300ml all-purpose noodle sauce (see p117) 2tbsp mirin 4 slices of kamaboko, fish paste cake (optional) 2 very fresh eggs 1 spring onion, finely chopped, to garnish Shichimi-togarashi (sevenspice chilli powder) to serve (optional)

Asparagus and scrambled egg scattered sushi (opposite) SERVES 4 400g short-grain rice 6tbsp sushi vinegar 500g asparagus spears, trimmed 2 eggs, beaten 2tsp white caster or granulated sugar 2tbsp light soy sauce 1-2tbsp vegetable oil 1tbsp toasted white sesame seeds 1 sheet of nori, crumbled

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1 First make the sushi rice. Wash the rice under cold running water, drain and set aside for 30-60min to let it absorb the moisture. 2 Put the washed rice and 440ml water in a heavy-based saucepan and cover with a tight-ﬁtting lid. Wait for 10-15min before turning on the heat. Bring to the boil over a high heat then reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking for 6-7min. Reduce the heat again to low and simmer for 12-15min, or until steam stops escaping from the pan. 3 Turn off the heat and leave it to steam, with a tea towel wrapped around the lid to stop condensation dripping down on the rice, for 10-15min. 4 Spread the hot rice in a thin

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COOK’S NOTE Sushi rice is ready when it has cooled to room temperature and the grains are ﬂuffy and glistening. To keep sushi rice from drying out, cover it with a clean, damp cloth until needed, but use it up on the day it’s prepared.

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Japanese-style duck orange The French classic adapted with Japanese ingredients: sharp yuzu juice and fresh daikon, a giant white radish. SERVES 4 400g daikon 100g rocket 4tbsp sake 2tbsp clear honey 2tbsp yuzu (or lime or satsuma juice) 2tbsp light soy sauce 114 housebeautiful.co.uk

4 x 140-160g duck breasts, skin on Vegetable oil 1 Peel the daikon and cut in half lengthways, then slice very thinly into half moons with a mandoline (or use a steady hand and a sharp knife). Soak in cold water for 10min, then drain. Put the daikon, with the rocket, in the fridge to chill. 2 For the citrus dressing, put the sake in a small saucepan over a high heat for about 2min to burn off the alcohol, then mix in the honey and yuzu (or

lime or satsuma juice), along with 2tbsp of light soy sauce and set aside to cool. 3 Trim off any excess fat from the duck breasts, then with a very sharp knife, lightly score through the skin taking care not to cut into the ﬂesh. Rub 4tsp of salt into the skin. 4 Heat a large, heavy-based frying pan over a medium heat and brush with a scant amount of vegetable oil. Place the duck in the pan, skin-side down, and cook for 6-8min to render the fat, while spooning the fat over the ﬂesh. Turn over to cook

the other side for 3-5min. 5 Remove the duck from the pan and place on a wire rack, skin-side up. Cover loosely with a piece of foil. Leave to rest for about 5min. Don’t wrap the duck tightly otherwise the crispy skin will go limp. 6 Take the daikon and rocket from the fridge and divide among four plates. Place the duck, skin-side down, on a chopping board and cut each breast into 4-6mm slices. Arrange the slices on the top of the vegetables, drizzle the citrus dressing over and serve.

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Sake steamed clams

400g dried soba noodles 2 spring onions, julienned or very ﬁnely chopped

The advantage of steaming clams in sake is that the sake vaporises at a lower temperature than water. This way, it cooks the clams faster as well as erasing any ﬁshy smell.

1 Combine 1tsp salt with 2L cold water in a large, ﬂat-based container. Add the clams, cover tightly with foil and leave to stand for 2hr at room temperature – this will help them spit out any grit and sand. 2 Wash the clams by gently rubbing them together under cold running water and drain. Discard any with damaged shells.

SERVES 4 1.2kg live clams 200ml sake 2tbsp light soy sauce

3 Put the clams in a large saucepan or frying pan with a tight-ﬁtting lid over a medium heat. When hot, pour in 100ml water, the sake and 2tsp light soy sauce and steam with the lid on for 3-5min, until the cooking juices have been slightly reduced. Discard any clams that are not open. 4 Meanwhile, cook and drain the soba noodles using the instructions on the packet, then divide among four serving dishes. Spoon the clams over the noodles, scatter with the spring onions and serve.

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Pan-fried scallops with broccoli Itame-mono is difﬁcult to translate – pan-frying, shallow-frying, sautéeing, or even stir-frying – the method is never listed separately in Japanese cookbooks. This is because in reality, itame-mono dishes are more like a Japanese version of Chinese stir-fry. It’s arguably the easiest and quickest cooking method of all.

SERVES 4 400g shelled scallops, without roe 3tbsp vegetable oil 400g sprouting broccoli, trimmed 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2tbsp plain ﬂour 4tbsp sake 2tbsp light soy sauce Freshly ground black pepper 1 Slice the scallops in half horizontally and sprinkle with ½tsp of salt, then leave to stand for 10-15min. 2 Meanwhile, heat 1tbsp vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok over a high heat, add the broccoli and toss, then add 400ml water. Bring to the boil for 1-2min, then drain and keep the broccoli warm.

3 Wipe the pan clean with kitchen paper. Heat another tbsp vegetable oil over a medium heat and add the eggs. Use a whisk to stir constantly for 3-5min to make scrambled eggs. Remove and keep warm. 4 Spread the scallops over kitchen paper and pat dry. Dust with the ﬂour. Heat another tbsp vegetable oil in the same pan over a high heat and quickly sear the scallops on both sides. Add the broccoli and scrambled eggs to the scallops and toss to mix. Pour in the sake and light soy sauce, stir and bring to the boil for a minute, then adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Divide between four dishes and serve.

COOK’S NOTE You could also try making this recipe with shelled raw tiger prawns in place of the scallops.

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Tuna and rocket on soba This tasty noodle salad couldn’t be easier to make – the only cooking involved is preparing the noodles. The rest is just a simple assembly job. The all-purpose noodle sauce doubles up as a salad dressing. SERVES 2 200g dried soba noodles 250ml noodle pouring sauce (150ml all-purpose noodle sauce – see Cook’s Note

or use a ready-made shop-bought variety – mixed with 100ml water) 1tsp grated fresh ginger 1tsp toasted sesame seeds 2tsp dark soy sauce 1tsp sesame oil 100g rocket 240g can tuna in spring water, drained Shichimi-togarashi (seven spice chilli powder), to serve (optional) 1 Cook the noodles using the instructions on the packet, then drain and divide between two dishes. 2 To make the pouring sauce, put the noodle sauce, ginger

and toasted sesame seeds in a lidded glass jar, along with 2tsp dark soy sauce and 1tsp of sesame oil, and shake well to mix. 3 Place the rocket on top of the soba, then place the drained tuna on top. Pour the sauce over the noodle arrangement. Sprinkle with shichimi-togarashi, if using, and serve. COOK’S NOTE Ready-made noodle sauces are a useful standby and many Japanese home cooks have them. To make your own, put 2 postcard-sized pieces of dried kelp, 3-4 dried shiitake

mushrooms and 1L water in a large glass bowl and leave to stand in the fridge overnight. The next day, add 200ml mirin and 100ml sake in a large saucepan and bring to the boil for 2min. Add the kelp, mushrooms and soaking water to the pan, then add 1½tsp salt and 30g dried bonito ﬂakes. Return to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5-6min. Add 50ml light soy sauce, remove from the heat and strain through a muslinlined sieve. Cool to room temperature and transfer to a sterilised lidded glass jar. The sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 weeks. HB House Beautiful JUNE 2020 117

More Japanese please If Kimiko Barber’s tantalising recipes have left you hungry for more, take to the kitchen with our pick of the best of the region’s cookbooks

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1 Harumi’s Japanese Kitchen by Harumi Kurihara (£18.99, Octopus). For keen home cooks interested in learning specialist techniques 2 Vegan JapanEasy by Tim Anderson (£22, Hardie Grant). Simple vegan recipes from MasterChef winner and Japanese food fanatic Tim Anderson 3 Japan The Cookbook by Nancy Singleton Hachisu (£35, Phaidon). A definitive collection of more than 400 regional recipes 4 Japanese Food Made Easy by Aya Nishimura (£14.99, Murdoch Books). No-nonsense dishes with easy-to-find ingredients 5 The Japanese Table by Sofia Hellsten (£18, Hardie Grant). Authentic and speedy small plates for everyday dining 6 Tokyo Stories by Tim Anderson (£26, Hardie Grant). Discover the hidden back streets and best-kept culinary secrets of Tokyo

FINDING INGREDIENTS ONLINE… Have a look at these excellent websites where you can track down those out-of-the-ordinary items to bring an authentic ﬂourish to your Eastern dishes Japan Centre Browse more than 3,000 food and drink products online or visit the bustling basement food hall near London’s Leicester Square for a unique shopping experience (japancentre.com/en)

Sous Chef A one-stop shop for hard-toﬁnd items. Search the website – there’s a Japanese cuisine section – to ﬁnd specialist ingredients, cookware, easy-to-follow recipes and more (souschef.co.uk)

Sushi Sushi Find everything from sauces and seaweeds to pickles and ponzu, or explore a brilliant bank of online recipes to instruct and inspire passionate cooks (sushisushi.co.uk) House Beautiful JUNE 2020 119

WELLNESS

A FEELING OF ZEN The Japanese have always understood the importance of creating a peaceful home to help its inhabitants feel happy and nurtured. And now is the perfect time to learn from their approach, says Jane Alexander

Zen is tailor-made for our stressful world. There’s something about the simplicity and serenity of a home designed around Japanese principles that makes us breathe deeper and lets our shoulders sink that bit lower. Coming from a school of Buddhism that dates back thousands of years, Zen arrived in Japan from China and elevates simplicity to an art form, making the home as much meditation space as living hub. And it doesn’t just look good; research shows Zen can boost our health and vitality, increasing happiness, energy, concentration and even problem solving. ‘Zen is the perfect tool for modern life,’ says Zen master Julian Daizan Skinner, founder of Zenways (zenways.org). ‘It works with your body, mind and energy to create greater wellbeing, vitality and awareness.’

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LIGHT Zen is all about blurring the lines between inside and out. If you have a lovely view and aren’t overlooked, go nude on your windows. If privacy is an issue, keep everything light and ﬂuid – soft gauze curtains or pale-coloured blinds suit a Zen aesthetic. It isn’t all about bright light though. It also plays with shadow, creating different moods with screens and diffused lighting. Shōji is the traditional paper and bamboo lattice sliding partition that lets light ﬁlter through while separating out large spaces. Natural Living has a range of moveable screens (from £99.95; naturalliving.co.uk). Having plenty of light sources keep things interesting. The Futon Company sells porcelain lights with punched out designs to throw out beguiling shadows (from £25; futoncompany.co.uk).

SLEEP WELL Futons are a classic option and their ﬁrmness means they can be good for bad backs

TEXTURE Floors are traditionally wood or stone, though polished concrete or earthy tiles work well too – they all help you to stay earthed and grounded. ‘Walking mindfully in bare feet (both indoors and out) is a classic Zen practice,’ says Zen meditation teacher Kim Bennett, founder of Serenity Retreat (serenityretreat.co.uk). Explore Etsy or seek out local craft fairs and ﬁnd things that make your hands smile when you hold them. Squeezing pebbles (between ﬁngers or toes) is a form of self-shiatsu. Baskets are both practical and beautiful (Muji has a good selection from £12.55; muji.eu). Basketwork or bamboo also make light-diffusing lightshades if you want to break away from classic Japanese paper ones (try Ikea’s Sinnerlig bamboo pendant lamp, £40; ikea.com).

HEALING TOUCH Handmade items crafted from natural materials can lift the spirits, according to Zen. Everything you touch should feel pleasing, from the top of a table to a coffee mug

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THROWING SHAPES A shade with a cut-out design, such as this one from Tine K Home, will cast patterns on the walls

CREATING A ZEN SPACE (AND NO, IT DOESN’T NEED TO BE PERFECT) The pared-back Zen home originally came about through necessity, but the Japanese swiftly realised that this minimal way of living had beneﬁts way beyond the practical. Full-on Zen spaces can feel a triﬂe too monastic for most of us, but here are some simple tweaks we could all adopt to make our lives and homes more serene.

Simplicity

Traditional Zen spaces are a lesson in minimalism and there’s no doubt that most of us could do with paring down our stuff. One Zen principle is datsuzoku (freedom from worldly attachments). While we don’t need to turn into monks, a clean, clear home is restful. Look at yours with a critical eye or ask a friend to be honest. What do you really love and need? What are you clinging on to because of nostalgia (those boxes of old birthday cards), guilt (your mother gave it to you), or ego (will you re-read those books or are they there to show how smart you are?). Clear out that clutter – it’s clogging up the ki (vital energy) in your home, making you feel muddled. If this sounds suspiciously like feng shui, it’s because it is. ‘Feng shui is alive and well in Japan and has been inﬂuential for hundreds of years,’ says Zen master Julian Daizan.

Colour

If you’re addicted to eye-popping shades, colour clashes and wild pattern, this will all leave you cold. A key aspect of Zen is shizen (naturalness) and its palette takes natural and neutral to a fresh degree. Black and white are the classic combination, but strict monochrome can feel harsh, so soften it up with subtle yet warmer tones – cream, mushroom, calming greys, duck-egg blues and gentle mossy greens look fabulous against natural wood and stone. Earthborn (earthbornpaints.co.uk) has a wide range of paint formulated to strict environmental standards. Think Rothko rather than Rubens for any artwork – one simple striking piece that leads the mind into meditation. The classic Zen brushstroke circle enso, that stands for enlightenment, the universe and mu (the void) would look striking on clear walls. Find examples on Etsy or practise painting it yourself. Calligraphy and mindful art are both great Zen practices for focusing the mind and coming into the moment.

KEEPING IT NATURAL Lantern-style rice paper shades are popular in Japan and rattan always looks good in the bedroom

Scent and sound

Seijaku is the Zen principle of tranquillity, and a key part of Zen lifestyle is the practice of meditation, sitting quietly, focusing on the breath, just being. Finding stillness, solitude and silence can be tough in our frenetic lives, but try switching off distractions for at least part of the day. Do you always have music on? Does your phone constantly ping alerts? Try turning it off and notice how you feel. Tune in to the natural sounds around you – birdsong, the wind in the trees. If outside sounds are just too distracting, explore tracks for Zen meditation on Spotify or YouTube. Bells are a key part of monastic life and their clear chime can help you sink into meditation (Zenergy meditation chime, £16.95; soundtravels.co.uk). Burn some incense to complete the temple feel – the practice dates back to the eighth century in Japan and is believed to calm the mind and focus intention (vectiskarma.co. uk has a good selection of Japanese incense).

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and improving memory. It’s down to the way they trigger the release of the happy-making neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin. Bamboo and dragon trees (dracaena) are both very Zen, but just choose what makes you smile. The Morvah ceiling hanging planter (£195; heals.com) lets you garden vertically and has those clean clear lines you’re after (macramé just won’t cut it). If you’re hopeless with plants, maybe invest in a tabletop Zen garden – raking patterns in sand is supremely soothing (Etsy has a good selection).

Furniture

Traditional Japanese furniture hugs the floor and a low table with cushions for seating is not only sociable but, over time, will strengthen your back and create flexibility in your hips and legs. Too tough? Midcentury furniture has the clean lines Zen loves, while floor cushions and beanbags in sludgy neutral tones are great for low-level lounging. (Try the Zen lounger, from £129; ambientlounge.co.uk). A hanging chair (Bali rattan hanging nest ball chair, £595; cielshopinteriors.com) is perfect for quiet contemplation. Futons are ideal for small spaces or for when you have overnight guests as they can be rolled up during the day. They’re also well-known for easing bad backs as they’re super-firm and don’t sag (The Futon Company has a good selection; futoncompany.co.uk). If you can’t give up your beloved memory foam there’s nothing to stop you plonking a mattress on a futon base (or get creative with pallets and make your own low-level bed or sofa bases).

NEUTRAL ELEMENTS Enjoy the tactile pleasure of wooden utensils and stoneware bowls

WABI-SABI WABI-SABI LIES AT THE HEART OF ZEN PHILOSOPHY It’s all about making the very most of life, accepting that things can never be perfect. Wabi means transient beauty while sabi is the beauty of nature and ageing. Together they teach us not just to accept transience and imperfection, but to honour it. There are seven key principles: kanso – simplicity; fukinsei – asymmetry or irregularity; shibumi – beauty in the understated; shizen – naturalness and unpretentiousness; yugen – subtle grace; datsuzoku – freeness; and seijaku – tranquillity. THOSE CERAMIC BOWLS MENDED WITH GOLD-DUSTED LACQUER (kintsugi) that you see all over Instagram are just the start of wabi-sabi - but they’re a good way to understand the principle. Rather than throwing away something old or broken, you mend it or upcycle it, relishing its new form. It’s the antidote to our modern-day pursuit of perfection. Find wabi-sabi in mismatched china, in visible mending, in faded fabrics and the wonky handmade mug that didn’t quite make the grade. WABI-SABI ISN’T JUST ABOUT PHYSICAL OBJECTS EITHER It’s a total mindset. ‘It’s about ﬁnding beauty in things and people just as they are, not how we wish they might be,’ says Kim Bennett. ‘Above all, it’s about being kind and compassionate to ourselves – not beating ourselves up for our imperfections. It’s a call to slow down, to pause, to be mindful and present in the moment.’ The joy of Zen is that imperfection and asymmetry are built into its philosophy. ‘Zen teaches that mistakes can be beautiful,’ says Kim. ‘It’s a great life lesson.’ HB

Jane Alexander is the author of Spirit of the Home – How to Make Your Home a Sanctuary (HarperCollins) and many other wellbeing titles. Her latest book is The Energy Secret (Kyle Books). Her website is exmoorjane.com and she’s on social media as @exmoorjane 124 housebeautiful.com/uk

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THE ART OF CALM With their exquisite designs and thoughtful planting, Japanese gardens enchant and intrigue. So why not try to bring a little of their artistry into your own spaceâ&#x20AC;¦ WORDS ALEX MITCHELL

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GRAVEL GARDEN In Zen Buddhist tradition, large boulders represent mountains and gravel the sea

MANICURED BEAUTY Cloud pruning, or niwaki, is a Japanese technique of pruning trees and bushes to create stunning effects

CONTEMPORARY COOL From trickling fountains to simple troughs, water is an important element in Japanese gardens. This space, designed by John Davies Landscape, features a small, modern pond

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W A BURST OF COLOUR Above In autumn, Japanese maples burst into ﬁrework hues; the leaves on this Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ turn a spectacular red Above right Bamboo is an easy and budgetfriendly way of setting the tone in your Japanesestyle garden, but it can be invasive – if you go for a type that spreads, be sure to plant it in a container Left Prunus mume ‘Beni-chidori’ or Japanese apricot is a small deciduous tree that ﬂowers in late-winter or early spring, and produces beautiful deep pink blooms

e’ve loved Japanese gardens since 1910, when the Japan-British exhibition brought eight million people to London to thrill at show gardens of miniature Mount Fujis and blazing acer, or maple, trees. In the subsequent craze for Japanese gardens, the English aristocracy shipped boulders, trees and entire buildings from the Far East to ﬁll their acres with tea houses, ornamental bridges and impeccably raked gravel. More than a hundred years on, Japanese gardens continue to enthral us and have never felt more contemporary. Often featuring a simple palette of peaceful greens, rocks, gravel and water with meandering paths and secluded spaces to sit quietly, they are places for calm and contemplation, and an escape from the stresses of modern life. Here are a few easy ideas on how to create your own Zen masterpiece.

Let it breathe In the West, we tend to pack our gardens with plants in every corner, but Japanese gardens see the beauty in restraint. Less is most deﬁnitely more. A single potted maple ‘Sango-kaku’ in full autumn ﬁnery underplanted by Japanese forest grass or placed in an area of gravel makes all the impact you’ll need. Allow space around specimen shrubs and trees to show off their natural form.

Clip top A backdrop of evergreens creates a calm atmosphere year-round. Skimmia, hebes, Japanese holly (Ilex crenata), yew and Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Golf Ball’ are all ideal candidates and can be clipped neatly to create strong shapes. Niwaki hand tools (niwaki.com) are so beautiful that you’ll be searching for something to clip the minute you unwrap them. Cloud-pruned trees, show poodles in tree form, are showstoppers that take many years to train and are expensive as a result. Dwarf pine trees (Pinus sylvestris ‘Watereri’ and Pinus mugo, try paramountplants.co.uk) are much cheaper and can be highly sculptural if you lift the canopy by pruning off the bottom branches. House Beautiful JUNE 2020 129

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All the greens Bamboo creates instant atmosphere against a fence, and yellowand black-stemmed varieties (Phyllostachys aurea and nigra) won’t spread madly either. As for ground cover greens to plant under trees or shrubs, try the waving emerald Japanese forest grass or, for a more formal look, Pachysandra terminalis. Hostas look lush if you can keep the slugs off them, and ferns, with their elegant unfurling fronds, are a must. The hard fern (Blechnum spicant), common polypody (Polypodium vulgare) and stunning silvery Japanese painted fern (Athyrium niponicum) will strike the right note.

Flashes of colour Flowers, when they do feature in Japanese gardens, are often transient and all the more beautiful for it, with bursts of bold colours set against the backdrop of verdant greens. Don’t overdo it though, just one or two flowering shrubs will do the job. It may be a cherry tree in blossom or an azalea, camellia or rhododendron (go for compact Rhododendron yakushimanum for smaller gardens) in bloom. In autumn, when the Japanese maple leaves turn, expect foliage fireworks from red to orange and butter yellow. Particularly beautiful varieties include Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ and ‘Sangokaku’, which adds bright red stems to its repertoire of fiery autumn leaves, so it looks stunning even when the branches are bare.

Make the most of moss Japanese gardens celebrate moss and the soft, aged quality it brings. If you see moss growing on the risers of garden steps, in walls or the cracks in paving, leave it to do its thing. When planting in large pots, place cushion bun moss (try bakker.com) on the surface of the compost to make a beautiful understorey to acer trees. On a larger scale, ground cover plant, mind-your-ownbusiness (pictured right) will quickly soften the edges of paving stones to create a more natural look.

MEANDERING PATH Mind-your-own-business softens the edges of concrete stepping stones to give them a more natural look

Screen in style

Water all around A Japanese-style garden will almost always contain water, whether it’s a still pond ﬁlled with koi carp and water lilies or a small trickling fountain. If you have limited space, a stone trough left to develop lichen and moss, or a simple rusted metal water bowl may be all the water you need. If you want to turn it into a simple water feature place a pump inside (available from any garden centre) so the water can trickle down into the trough.

Be bold with boulders Japanese gardens commonly include large stones often draped with moss or placed in raked gravel. In the Zen Buddhist tradition, in which gardens represent the natural world in a highly stylised way, large stones represent mountains and gravel the sea. Pale grey gravel in secluded seating areas and irregular shaped stepping stones on paths set a Japanese tone to the hard landscaping. See cedstone.co.uk for a selection of natural boulders and stepping stones that will look as though they have been there forever. HB

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3 J A PA N E S E G A R D E N S TO VISIT Tatton Park, Cheshire One of the ﬁnest Japanese gardens in Europe, it includes a Shinto shrine, a miniature Mount Fuji with a ‘snowy’ top of white stones and authentic artefacts (tattonpark.org.uk). O

Japanese Garden, Cornwall Raked gravel and boulders, acers, azaleas and a serene tea house await in this one-acre plot that was built as a meditative garden. A specialist Bonsai and Japanese nursery is next door so you can stock up if you’ve been inspired (japanesegarden.co.uk). O

Kyoto Garden Holland Park, London Tiered waterfalls, a serene pond of koi carp, and peacocks too. (parkgrandkensington.co.uk). O

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Bamboo and reed screening, available from most garden centres, will set the tone and are easy to roll out and attach to your existing fence with cable ties or wire. For a more permanent solution, if budget allows, blackened timber fencing, the modern application of the ancient Japanese art of Shou Sugi Ban, makes a dramatic backdrop (try shousugiban.co.uk).

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THE BATHROOM… As one of the first places we go when we wake, to set us up for the day, and one of the last we visit before getting into bed, winding us down for sleep, the bathroom plays an integral part in our day. So, making one single space serve two quite opposite functions deserves some proper time and thought. When we wake, we go on a sensory journey from our warm, soft, fabric-filled bedrooms to the cooler, harder surfaced bathroom. It’s a space of sensory contrasts in itself: fluffy towels, warm water, tiled surfaces, maybe even underfloor heating. This variation livens and alerts our senses. The air should be fresh, with openable windows and good ventilation. It should also be warmer than the rest of the house – no one likes forcing themselves out the shower into a chilly bathroom, so getting the temperature right is key, and a thermostatic radiator valve can help deliver that. Plants that like moisture and can flourish in low-level light – as natural light is often limited in bathrooms – are excellent choices. Setting ourselves up for the day among lush greenery can go a long way to making us feel good. In small bathrooms, they can be hung from the ceiling or along walls for an

immersive experience. Think air plants, Boston Ferns and English Ivy. Installing dimmable lighting that can be bright when getting ready to head out, or softened for relaxation, is ideal. At bedtime, lights should be dimmed to aid sleep. There is a psychological element to lighting around the mirror as well. Bathrooms are often painted cool watery colours, such as blue and green which, when combined with bright overhead lighting, highlight imperfections and can make us look cold and sickly. Warmer lighting around the edge of a mirror is more flattering and the positioning is far more forgiving. However, if you only have a central ceiling light, consider painting your walls warmer natural colours for healthier looking reflected light. Let’s start the day with confidence! Then to relax in the evenings, introduce calming scents using candles, atomisers or oils. One final thing to think about: we pay for hot water three times; to buy it, to heat it and to get rid of it. So, choosing low-flow loos, taps and showerheads can halve the amount of water we use on a daily basis, which is both good for the planet and our pockets – a double-win for our wellbeing. HB

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ANOTHER LEVEL Thanks to a bit of clever design magic, a compact city plot offers a play area for children, vibrant planting, and a super-smart seating spot for some grown-up relaxing WORDS ALEX MITCHELL PHOTOGRAPHY SARAH CUTTLE

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COLOUR HIT Opposite Geum thrives in a sunny spot and will bloom from early to late summer CHILL-OUT ZONE A sophisticated seating area is framed by a raised border featuring dicentra, alliums, geums, penstemon, hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’ and Betula ‘Grayswood Ghost’

hen a garden is tiny, how can you make it work for two boisterous small boys who love to charge about, and their parents, who want a sophisticated area to sit in during the evening? For garden designer Kate Gould (above), such challenges are all in a day’s work. The RHS Chelsea Gold winner is famous for transforming small urban spaces into vibrant, contemporary outdoor living rooms, but even she was daunted when she ﬁrst saw the property in Brook Green, west London.

‘It was a death trap,’ Kate laughs. ‘It was all on different levels, with slippery decking, rats, you name it.’ But the client, Henrietta, was keen to create a really bold, colourful garden and, for Kate, this was a refreshing change. ‘I work with hundreds of clients,’ she says, ‘and most of them will want either white or pastel shades. Henrietta was completely different. She had a snug at the end of her kitchen bursting with copper hues, oranges and burnished tones, so I took those colours into the planting outside.’ The result is a warm, contemporary space that gave the boys a lawn to play on and, up a couple of steps, a separate, living room-style seating area for the grown-ups. A sleek grey sofa strewn with tangerine cushions is surrounded by architectural foliage, which gives the area a sense of seclusion. In the raised beds, vivid orange, yellow and red ﬂowers jostle with pink and purple to form a riot of colour that is offset by cool white limestone paving and eyecatching oversized rusted planters. It’s a great example of how a small space can be full of textural interest. Here’s how Kate created this dynamic garden…

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OVERSIZED POTS MAKE A FOCAL POINT Two round corten steel-effect planters ﬁlled with succulents make a statement and pick up the orange tones in the planting. In small gardens we often think we should go for small pots, but something oversized brings a real sense of drama. Kate planted them with succulents, which are very easy to look after, needing no watering. ‘The important thing is to add horticultural grit to the compost,’ she says, as succulents are desert plants and don’t like having wet, soggy roots. ‘About a third grit should do it.’ Make sure, too, that the drainage holes are substantial. BE REALISTIC ABOUT YOUR SOIL AND LOCATION ‘All the best design in the world doesn’t matter if the soil isn’t right,’ says Kate. She and her team brought at least 60 bags of soil through the house to improve the London clay, and opting for raised beds

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‘I try to make gardens to be in, rather than look at’’

means Mediterranean plants, such as the olive trees and lavender, can keep their roots out of the clay. The turf on the lower level is artificial and, though Kate would rather not use plastic in the garden, sometimes it’s the best solution in a small urban space. ‘With London clay the lawn just becomes a bog,’ she says. Additionally, artificial turf is much kinder on small boys’ knees than gravel. SECLUDED SEATING When you’re making a seating area in an urban garden, the key is to create a feeling of seclusion, says Kate, ‘because in a city you’re overlooked the whole time’. A tree fern and Grayswood Ghost silver birch trees create dappled shade and a screen from the neighbours, while a star jasmine clothes the wall and an unusual winter-flowering edgeworthia shrub produces pale yellow scented flowers in the depths of winter. Putting the seating area on a higher level than the play area also demarcates it as a separate zone with a different vibe.

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Carex elata ‘Aurea’, really stand out in this simple but impactful scheme PRETTY HIGHLIGHT Above The bells of Penstemon ‘Hidcote Pink’ provide a splash of blush against the sea of green

BE BRAVE WITH COLOUR ‘The age of the wishy-washy pastel garden is coming to an end and we’re all embracing more colour, so don’t be afraid to experiment,’ says Kate, who let loose here with purples, pinks, oranges and reds. There’s full-on orange in Geum ‘Totally Tangerine’, ‘Golden Chimes’ day lilies and Crocosmia ‘Emily McKenzie’, and a subtler, coppery quality to the ferns, succulents, Phormium ‘Maori Sunrise’ and the autumn foliage of the Snow Queen oak-leaved hydrangea. Pinks warm the mix, from bleeding heart to alliums and a pale penstemon. Cool chartreuse Heuchera ‘Key Lime Pie’ and Carex elata ‘Aurea’ provide fresh contrast, especially against the crisp white of the rendered beds, and silvery olive leaves add another metallic hue. ‘It’s a bit of a “Heinz 57” garden,’ laughs Kate. ‘There’s one of everything.’ But it comes together beautifully. ‘I try to make gardens to be in, rather than to look at,’ she says – and it’s true that this colourful, exuberant space has something for all the family. HB For more information, visit kategouldgardens.com

TIME TO ESCAPE We might be staying close to home at the moment, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make plans… And what better way to re-introduce ourselves to our much-missed countryside than with a good long walk, says travel writer Emma Ventura

What the UK lacks in reliable weather, it makes up for with its country and coastal trails – a staggering 240,000km of footpaths, bridlepaths and other public rights of way thrown across these isles like a ﬁshnet. So, once you’re able to get out again, put on some sturdy walking shoes, unfold an Ordnance Survey map, take a deep breath and take some steps.

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THE SOUTHERN BELLE S O U T H D O W N S W AY On a summer’s day, this gentle rollercoaster of a walk shows the pastoral beauty of the English countryside at its best. Stretching from the ancient capital of Winchester all the way to the coast, it runs through the sprawling South Downs National Park, a landscape characterised by undulating scenery, giant figures cut into the chalk hills and villages such as Ditchling, Glynde and Alfriston – as attractive as their names are evocative. There are plenty of appealing pubs for a pit-stop, such as The Three Horseshoes at Elsted, while cultural highlights include Bignor Roman Villa, with its exquisite mosaic floor, and Firle Place, the stately home used as a location by film director Autumn de Wilde for her recent adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma.

T H E B L O O M I N G L O V E LY MUKER MEADOWS, SWALEDALE Spring through early summer sees wildﬂowers emerging across the UK, and at Muker Meadows in Yorkshire, their delicate beauty after a torrid northern winter is particularly poignant. Close to the village of Muker, these traditional hay meadows, divided by the Dales’ signature dry-stone walls, have been designated a Site of

THE ICONIC BEACHY HEAD & THE SEVEN SISTERS The white cliffs of the south coast are emblematic of England itself, and none more so than this spectacular sequence of chalk faces in East Sussex. Featuring rolling grasslands plunging straight down to the sea, this breezy, cliff-top route is part of the England Coast Path and is set to become the longest waymarked coastal path in the world this year. Start your walk in the sleepy town of Seaford and make your way up the broad grassy trail that leads to the quintessential seaside town of Eastbourne, 21.9km away. Several car parks en route mean the hike can be broken up into easy chunks, but if you do opt for the full walk, you’ll be rewarded at the end with cosy tearooms, a cool contemporary art gallery – the Towner – and one of the prettiest Victorian piers in the country.

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satellite town of Milngavie and onwards towards the monumental Highland scenery. Accommodation along the way might be a campsite on the likes of idyllic Inchcailloch island, set in the middle of Loch Lomond, a bunkhouse, bothy or B&B – or a fancier hotel. Wherever you stay, book in advance: with waterfalls, folk museums, whisky distilleries, windswept vistas and iconic trails such as the famous Devil’s Staircase at Glencoe, the route is a popular one.

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1 Stone barns in the wildﬂower meadows near Muker, Swaledale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park 2 The picturesque village of Ditchling, close to the South Downs Way 3 Hikers walking over Rannoch Moor on the West Highland Way 4 A wild boar piglet takes a stroll along a lane in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire 5 View towards the cliffs at Cemaes Head in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park near Cardigan in West Wales

Admire specta cular sea vi ews, rugged cliffs and ri ch greenery along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path Special Scientific Interest. Follow the stone path through a floral abundance that runs from lady’s mantle and melancholy thistle to cat’s ear and pignut. When you’ve finished, fortify yourself with a pint at The Farmer’s Arms in Muker before ending your day with a half-hour walk to the nearby waterfalls of East Gill Force and Kisdon Force.

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THE WOODLAND WANDER FOREST OF DEAN Designated a hunting area for royalty in Saxon times, this area of Gloucestershire is one of the UK’s last remaining chunks of ancient woodland. Home to some 20 million birch, oak, larch, beech, ash and holly trees, its rich biodiversity includes peregrine falcons, deer and wild boar, all of which can be spotted on one of the forest’s many trails or on a ‘safari’ provided by Tudor Farm, an upmarket 16th-century bolthole. At the Cyril Hart Arboretum, a well-maintained path winds through 200 species of trees. Alternatively, you could stroll the 7.2km-long Sculpture Trail, which features artistic interpretations of the landscape, including Cathedral – a giant piece of stained glass hanging from the forest canopy.

THE WILD WEST PEMBROKESHIRE As well as medieval castles, pufﬁn colonies, under-the-radar pubs and pale blue bays, this south-western quadrant of Wales also includes the spectacular 300km-long Pembrokeshire Coast Path. For a taster, try the 9.6km walk from Sandy Haven to Dale. Time it right and you can park on the eastern side of the estuary, near

Herbrandston, crossing the sand via stepping stones and a small bridge before heading off on the path that offers rewarding views of Milford Haven, bobbing boats and the beaches opposite. On arrival at Dale, either take a seat at harbourside pub The Grifﬁn for some fresh-off-the-boat seafood, or extend your walk and properly earn your lunch with a more challenging wander around the headland up towards the 13th-century Dale Castle.

BESIDE THE SEASIDE More coastal walks that will leave you loving our island life Jurassic Coast, Dorset This stunning area offers fossil-laden chalk cliffs, historic Lyme Regis (left) and Lulworth Cove, voted one of Europe’s most beautiful beaches. O Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides With a rugged beauty all of its own, Scotland’s Isle of Skye is where you can hike the dizzy heights of the Quiraing or the Cuillin mountains. O St Michael’s Mount, Cornwall Here, an ancient causeway leads to the medieval castle of St Michael’s Mount, which is cut off from the town of Marazion at high tide. O Bamburgh to Seahouses, Northumberland Hit a huge sweep of Northumberland beach for a 5km stroll that takes you from the imposing castle of Bamburgh to Seahouses, a quaint village famous for smoked ﬁsh. O

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Fleeting and glorious, the UK strawberry season has been sadly diluted by yearround imports. Out-of-season ones are picked early so are firmer and easier to transport long distances and, as they don’t ripen after picking, are usually a poor imitation of our domestic fruit. I recommend growing your own. The excitement of watching each little droplet ripen as we move from spring into summer is one of life’s great pleasures. The plants are tough little things that will survive for three or four years and are equally happy in containers, hanging baskets or beds in a sunny spot. There are many varieties but I adore the tiny little alpines. They may not yield a great deal, but their super-sweet candy flavour makes them worth it. If you lack the time or inclination to grow them yourself, look for smaller, darker fruits, as the larger ones are less sweet and often artificially inflated. They should also be heavily perfumed, their scent wafting down the aisle. It’s no secret that strawberries love dairy. This combination extends further than your classic strawberries and cream, however.

Pair with a sweet, soft cheese on toast and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or, for something less exotic, sandwich between heavily buttered slices of white bread with a sprinkling of sugar. They also team well with heady flavours such as cinnamon, anise and rose. I like to sprinkle a couple of drops of rose syrup along with a squeeze of orange juice on sliced strawberries. Crushed fennel seeds are a great addition to the cream in an Eton mess or in homemade jam. Strawberries are not just for dessert and actually have a similar flavour profile to tomatoes – on the sweeter side of tart. They work well in a salad of peppery rocket and mint leaves, or use them to make a strawberry vinaigrette to dress a green salad. Chop a handful very finely and mix with 2tbsp red wine vinegar, 4tbsp good olive oil and some salt and pepper. Rescue a disappointing punnet by roasting them. The heat intensifies the flavour and, if you add 2tbsp sugar or honey, you get a gorgeous sticky syrup that’s wonderful drizzled over yogurt or ice cream. Follow Giovanna on Instagram @giovannaryan

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hroughout British history, London has been at the centre of the romance, decadence and intrigue that deﬁnes the story of the royals. From marriages and affairs to betrayals and beheadings, the castles and palaces in and around London have witnessed events that have shaped the country. On this exclusive three-day trip, you’ll be joined by historian and Tudor expert Dr Suzannah Lipscomb for a private tour of Hampton Court Palace, as well as a talk and Q&A session, where you will be able to pose your questions to her. Follow in the footsteps of British royalty on a tour of Windsor Castle

Reasons to book MEET DR SUZANNAH LIPSCOMB Suzannah is an academic, writer and broadcaster famous for her work on the Tudor period. She’s been a research curator at Hampton Court Palace, is a reader in early modern history at the University of Roehampton, London and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

WINDSOR CASTLE TOUR You’ll see the Royal Collection and enjoy a tour of the oldest and largest still-occupied castle in the world, which was built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century.

DISCOVER HAMPTON COURT Suzannah will accompany you on a visit to Hampton Court Palace, where you’ll see its famous maze and lavish rooms. OUR TRAVEL PARTNER Travel Editions offers a range of cultural short breaks and extended tours that appeal to ‘travellers’ not ‘tourists’.

YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Check in at Talbot Ripley Hotel and visit Windsor Castle DAY 2 Westminster Abbey, Banqueting House and Buckingham Palace DAY 3 Tower of London and Hampton Court Palace with Suzannah YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO… z Spend two nights at the four-star Talbot Ripley Hotel on a B&B basis z Enjoy two dinners at the hotel restaurant z Take part in a talk and Hampton Court Palace tour with Suzannah ALSO INCLUDED All guided tours, admission, coach transfers and the services of a tour manager

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*Price based on two sharing. Subject to availability. Single supplement applies. **Trip is ATOL-protected (3525) and Travel Editions is ABTA-bonded (V3120). Deposit applies to new bookings only. Full balance payable at 8 weeks. Cancel up to 42 days prior to departure and just lose your deposit; see Travel Editions’ booking conditions for full details. Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and at the tour manager’s discretion. Offer subject to availability. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Travel Editions, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands. Always check the FCO travel advice, as it includes the very latest information on safety, security, travel warnings and health. For more information, visit gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

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Will Wagstaff, the EXPLORE ST MARY’S The largest of the Isles of Scilly, St leading authority on Mary’s has just nine miles of road, yet birds, flowers and more than 30 miles of walking and butterflies on the cycling trails. You’ll have time to explore islands, has led tours its main settlement, Hugh Town. from the Isles of Scilly all the way to the Falkland MEET WILL WAGSTAFF Islands. He’s also the local Nature expert Will Wagstaff will expert for BBC’s Wild FINANCIALLY be your expert guide on the Britain, Three Men In A PROTECTED Isles of Scilly, the place that he Boat and This Morning. TRIP. LOW calls home. As well as knowing DEPOSIT: JUST he Isles of Scilly all there is to know about the £150pp** are a short ferry wildlife, Will can educate you ride off the Cornish about aspects of island life. coast, yet they feel a WONDERFUL WILDLIFE million miles away. Five of the islands are Many of the species on the Isles of Scilly inhabited by 2,200 people, most of whom can’t be seen anywhere else in the UK. live on St Mary’s, where you’ll be based on They have more than 450 species of this tour. Thanks to the unique geography seabirds, waders and migrants. of the islands, there’s an array of flora and fauna to see. You’ll visit in autumn (a great INCLUDED EXCURSIONS time to see migrating wildlife) and will You’ll visit Tresco’s Abbey Garden, which be joined by Will Wagstaff, who’s been is described as ‘a perennial Kew without guiding tours on the islands for more the glass’ and is home to more than than 25 years. So, don’t miss this chance 20,000 plants. You’ll also enjoy boat to experience the magic of the islands at tours and guided walks with Will. one of the best times of the year to go!

OUR TRAVEL PARTNER Prestige Holidays has been arranging escorted tours to fabulous destinations for more than 30 years, providing guests with authentic local experiences.

DAY 1 Arrive in St Mary’s and afternoon at leisure DAY 2 Tresco, Abbey Garden with Will Wagstaff and talk DAY 3 Seabird boat trip and guided walk on St Mary’s with Will DAY 4 Bryher island with Will DAY 5 Eastern Isles cruise and St Martin’s DAY 6 Morning at leisure and return to the UK mainland YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO… z Spend five nights at St Mary’s Hall Hotel, with breakfasts and dinners z Listen to a talk and introduction to the Isles of Scilly by Will Wagstaff z Visit Tresco and the stunning Abbey Garden with Will z Enjoy a full-day excursion to Bryher z Embark on an Eastern Isles boat trip to look for grey seal colonies z Go on a boat excursion to spot seabirds, including puffins, with Will z See some of the world’s finest (and most unspoilt) beaches at St Martin’s ALSO INCLUDED Return ferry from Penzance on the Scillonian III (flights available at a supplement), transport and transfers on the Isles of Scilly, and the services of a tour manager

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Concept chair, £129, Cult Furniture. Hiroshima chair, £1,304, TwentyTwentyOne. Anya table, £1,298, Anthropologie. Hoxton sofa, £949, DFS. Double Moroccan stool, £85, Design Vintage. On table Earthenware deep bowl, £160, The Conran Shop. Burton vase, £35, Hunter & Co. Gati napkins, £48/four; Barro carafe, £60; Thalee woven plate, £18; Hera glasses, £40/four; all Caravane. Sandvig plate, £15, Heal’s. Abstract Rainbow print, £45, Rose & Grey. Poster hanger, £31, Nordic House. Maya cushion in Lichen, £80, Caravane. Linen cushion, £35, Nordic House. Striped velvet

cushion, £32, An Artful Life. Linen mix throw, £79, Heal’s. Soup bowl, £56, Kana. Noir side plate, £12; Chevron jute rug, £295; both Rose & Grey House Beautiful JUNE 2020 153

I LIVE LIKE THIS… with mum and kids

It started as a joke Three years ago, not long after I had moved into a tiny mid-terrace house in Newport on the Isle of Wight (with my son Ewan, then 18, and daughter Lottie, 15), my mum Lyn, who was 70, started joking that she was going to come and live in our garage at the back of our courtyard garden. Mind if I share your shower? Mum, who had been widowed in her twenties, was living five miles away in East Cowes, and although she had plenty of friends, she felt a bit isolated in the evenings. We started to take the idea of sharing seriously and decided to make our second – bright and airy – lounge Mum’s living space with her own downstairs bathroom. She is fit and able, but thinks ahead, so has paid to have a shower put in – and we all tend to use it now as it’s so nice! Will we all get on? At first, I think we were all worried we would get on each other’s nerves, but it hasn’t happened. It was really enjoyable living together, and now Ewan and Lottie are at university so are only home during the holidays. They really appreciate all the things Granny 154 housebeautiful.com/uk

does: she gives them weekly pocket money, does our washing, and when I come home from work, she’s always cleaned up the kitchen! Enjoying it all Mum really makes the most of our town-centre location: she goes to zumba, goes to the shops and hops on a bus to get together with friends. She sold her mortgage-free house, so now has a lump sum and has discovered cruises. Mum pays my mortgage each month as her ‘rent’ (only £200, but very useful), and my partner and I can go away for a holiday and Mum is there for the children and to look after our cat. And on many evenings, we have a game of Scrabble after tea while sharing a bottle of wine! Special bond Multigenerational living gives you the privilege of really getting to know one another. My mum and I have a very close bond, and that has ﬁltered down to her relationship with my partner Richard (who also lives with me) and her grandchildren. I also feel pleased that I can give something back. She’s nearly 74 now and I hope, over the coming years, I will look after her as well as she looked after me. If I had the power to freeze time… I’d choose now, as we’re all so happy together – it sounds cheesy, but it really is a jolly house. And my mother says… After years of running a home, I feel a new freedom. I can go on cruises and enrich my life, and in turn, I look after the house and whoever’s in it when Kate and Richard are away, so I feel useful. My only concern is that as I get older, Kate would have to look after me if I became ill. But I was never concerned about moving in, just excited, and so far, there have been no problems – just fun! HB

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Three years ago, Kate Cranwell’s mother came to live with Kate and her children in a small family home on the Isle of Wight. Changes to the dynamic, yes. Modifications to the house, tick. Happy living solution? Let’s see…

CONTENTS GO GREEN IN FIFTEEN Brighten your rooms with houseplants THE BIOPHILIC MAN Trailblazer Oliver Heath GREEN PEACE Creating uplifting spaces PERFECT POTS Our pick of the best planters BOTTLE IT! Terriﬁc ways with terrariums NATURE NOTES Treats for you and your home IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR Horticulturalist Fran Bailey and her daughters INSIDER GUIDE… to plant shopping LIVING THE LOOK Gorgeous style ideas TURN OVER A NEW LEAF Great gardening books

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This month we’re bringing you our ﬁrst-ever botanical supplement, which celebrates everything to do with all things green. It’s fair to say that our obsession with houseplants is very much here to stay – and it’s not hard to see why. From the smallest spiky succulents to showstopping living walls (p6 & p8), they can totally transform your space. And for those who really want to invest in the trend, we’ll show you how to decorate with a spectrum of verdant shades and the latest leaf-printed wallpaper and fabrics (p24). Don’t just take our word for it – House Beautiful’s favourite design experts are here to share their tips and love for the colour too (p14). On the subject of experts, we have our very own contributor, Oliver Heath, talking about his passion to improve health and wellbeing through biophilic design, in everything from hotels to yoga studios (p12). So whether you want to partner your home with a perfect plant or feel the beneﬁt of living in a greener way, we have it all covered here. Enjoy!

GO GREEN IN FIFTEEN Is your space looking a bit sparse? Worry not. A well-chosen houseplant or two can quickly brighten up any room in your home. Here are 15 fabulous ways with greenery for you to try

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A GREEN GATHERING An eclectic collection of houseplants is a great way to ﬁll an empty space in a room – and any surface can be pressed into use as the base, such as this gorgeous rustic bench. When clustering, go for plants that thrive in similar conditions (shade lovers, sun worshippers, etc) so it’s easier to care for them.

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Aloe vera, areca palms, peace lilies and jasmine are all good bedroom bets

SLEEP TIGHT Having greenery in the bedroom has been shown to help us relax and recharge, boosting our mood and improving creativity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some are even thought to help purify the air, giving a more restful nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleep.

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BETTER TOGETHER Plants love company, so the more the merrier. For a contemporary look to your plant-based shelďŹ e, go for differing heights and shapes with a variety of planters; anything from a shallow bowl to an old jug can make a brilliant plant pot.

BATHING BEAUTIES

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By their very nature, bathrooms are humid environments, making them the perfect place for warmth-loving plants such as orchids, mother-inlawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tongue, ivy and ferns, as well as large leaved and tropical monstera, yucca and palms.

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GO GREEN Living plants aren’t the only way to refresh your room. Add a tropical touch with oversized leaves on textiles such as bedding, cushions and throws.

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SHELF LIFE Perk up a bland kitchen shelf with a few plants. Vary the leaf shapes for maximum impact, and throw in a few that like to trail such as ivy or spider plants – they’ll add drama as they start to cascade, and are incredibly easy to care for too.

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With so many varieties to choose from, cacti and succulents are perfect for grouping into interesting arrangements. Mix shapes, sizes and textures for an organic, thrown-together vibe, and unify the whole ensemble with complementary pots and holders.

MAKE AN IMPACT

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First impressions last so you want your hallway to look its absolute best when visitors come calling. Create a stunning display with a mixture of hanging and trailing plants, offset with monochrome accessories for style supremacy. Remember that these plants will be in draughts when the door opens so go for tougher varieties, such as asparagus ferns, devilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ivy and tradescantia (spiderwort).

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The popularity of living walls is showing no sign of abating, and it’s easy to see why. They make a dramatic focal point, and can be scaled to suit any space, large or small. Once you’ve chosen your plants, the wall will need watering every two to three days to keep it in tip-top condition. 8 housebeautiful.com/uk

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UP THE WALL

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Dracaena, vines, philodendron and ferns are all good options for living walls

STEM THE TIDE Instead of using a whole plant, place single stems or fronds in a selection of glass vases for a simple yet striking display that can be refreshed regularly, even in the depths of winter.

A LIVING CENTREPIECE Plants, either singly or grouped, make wonderful centrepieces for dining tables. Keep to the natural theme with wicker or woven planters.

LONE RANGERS A single giant leafy plant can be a style statement in its own right, adding architectural interest to a bare corner or wall. Rubber trees, monstera, ďŹ ddle leaf ďŹ gs and birds of paradise plants are all amazing attention grabbers. House Beautiful JUNE 2020 9

WILD & WONDERFUL

LITTLE & LARGE Contrast rules in home styling, and this innovative juxtaposition of large and small versions of the same plant is a real eyecatcher.

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Bookshelves or shelving units are the ideal place to show off your green ﬁngers, as frothy trailing ferns and delicate ivy conjure up images of verdant fairy forests and soften the harsh lines of structural furniture.

Macrame plant holders are on trend at the moment, so grab your yarn and start crafting

HANGING AROUND The joy of plants is that they look good absolutely anywhere â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even hanging from a hook in the kitchen. As well as the usual trailing plants, you could also grow edibles such as herbs to pick and add to your dishes. For maximum appeal, group together at different heights so your eye is drawn to the whole display.

THE BIOPHILIC MAN A trailblazer in the design world for more than 25 years, Oliver Heath is globally recognised as an expert in biophilic and interior design. We caught up with him to chat about his passion and commitment to improving health and wellbeing in the built environment

or the past eight years, Oliver has been practising biophilic design, creating spaces that make people happier and improve their mental and physical wellbeing. He explains: ‘Biophilia means love of nature. It focuses on our innate attraction and genetic connection to the natural world. We’ve all got different experiences, cultural, geographic, social… but the one thing that nearly everyone has had is a positive experience of nature. With biophilic design, you’re trying to create a connection between the physical and emotional responses you had to, say, having a picnic in a ﬁeld or sitting next to a babbling brook, and bring those feelings into the space you’re in by using natural materials.’ Oliver ﬁrmly believes that biophilic design has the ability to change lives. ‘It can shift our emotions and our physical and emotional states. There’s a lot of stress in our everyday lives – the Health & Safety Executive cites stress as one of the biggest causes of absenteeism from work – and we’re not good at dealing with it. We’re also guilty of screen overload – there’s a lot of technology around to distract us. We rarely get to just sit down and be. Plus, 90 per cent of the UK is now urbanised, which means there’s an ever greater loss of connection to the natural world. Biophilic design can help to address this.’ So should we all be biophilically designing our homes to boost our personal health and wellbeing? ‘We can certainly improve the spaces we live in so they support us, helping us to recuperate from stress and connect us to the people around us. Introducing plants into our

quality. We specifically chose materials to minimise air pollution, added a ventilation system and colour-changing lights, and we also improved the acoustics. In the main meditation space we added a living wall of plants at one end and an installation of nine Himalayan salt crystal lights at the other, the intention being to create backdrops that would frame the people leading the classes in either lush green or diffused soft pink light. Douglas fir timber was used on walls and flooring for its wide grain to accentuate that sense of naturalness.’

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Biophili a focuses on our inn ate attra ction an d g eneti c connection to th e n atural worl d homes and offices brings both physical and psychological benefits.’ For maximum health and wellbeing advantages, Oliver advises being selective with greenery. ‘Plants can produce oxygen and remove carbon dioxide – some do this at night and these ones are great for bedrooms. Mother-in-law’s tongue, gerbera, English ivy and lavender are good choices. Others are just great for having around your home to help you de-stress – I love big, leafy plants such as monstera (Swiss cheese plant), rubber trees and peace lilies. Plants are also wonderful at adding a dynamic quality to the room, picking up on small movements in the air and moving gently throughout the day, turning a space from static to interesting.’ Oliver recently created a suite at the Leman Locke hotel in London, putting his biophilic design principles into practice in a project for The Joy of Plants (thejoyofplants.co.uk). ‘This suite had a number of different areas where you do different things, so I wanted to design it in such a way that it helped deliver what was needed at any given time, whether that was relaxing, working, connecting and so on. So in the bedroom, we put plants that produce oxygen; in the lounge area we added some that have gentle movement to help guests relax, a bit like looking at a fire or fish tank; and in the kitchen we placed some plants with edible leaves that you could pick and add to your food, such as basil and other herbs.’ Another recent project of Oliver’s was the biophilic redesign of Re:Mind yoga studio in central London. ‘The owners came to us as they wanted to create a space that worked for their clients, both physically and mentally. They’re in Victoria, so there are buses outside, noisy building work going on, and not amazing air

OPPOSITE, ABOVE & RIGHT Oliver sits in the lounge area of the suite he created in London’s Leman Locke hotel. In the bedrooms, guests can breathe a better quality of air thanks to the oxygen-producing plants. Hanging plants feature in the window TOP RIGHT Himalayan salt crystal lights at Re:Mind yoga studio MIDDLE RIGHT A living green wall Oliver’s team designed at the Sleep Show for Interface House Beautiful JUNE 2020 13

GREEN PEACE House Beautiful’s favourite design experts show us how to create naturally uplifting spaces using wonderfully verdant shades and botanical prints

H a p py h u es ‘For an inspiring study space, use green all over. It’s the perfect complement to bold furnishings. Add in layers of bright colours and ﬁnish with lots of natural greenery for a look that’s reminiscent of the outdoors.’ Ruth Mottershead Little Greene

Wall painted in Pall Mall matt emulsion and spindle-back chair painted in Trumpet matt emulsion; both from £45/2.5L, Little Greene. Furniture, from a selection, Fiona McDonald. Rug, from a selection, Jennifer Manners

Roo m wi th a vi ew ‘Zesty green is synonymous with our fresh and playful aesthetic. The colour truly encapsulates optimism, and I love to team it with highlights of citrus and blush for a vibrant and contemporary look.’ Hannah Bowen Scion Parlour Palm wallpaper, £45/roll, Scion

Fro m th e for est ‘Tranquil and harmonious, green is a great choice for the living room. It creates a feeling of sanctuary that lets us take time out to relax and reconnect.’ Zinc cuddler, from £699, French Connection at DFS

Lauren Harris DFS

Seville, Jasmine & Serin Symphony wallpaper, £120/roll, Cole & Son

Na tu r e n o tes ‘From springy tones to earthier shades such as sage and olive, green symbolises renewed energy. The versatility of the

colour makes it simple to create a tranquil interior: we’ve brought this serenity to life with prints inspired by ﬂora and fauna.’

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Cabinetry in Duck Green matt emulsion, £47.50/2.5L, Farrow & Ball

On th e ti l es ‘At the centre of the colour spectrum, green has deep connections to our wellbeing. Known for its calming qualities, it can bring a sense of sanctuary into our homes – much needed in today’s modern world.’

Mo d ern c l assi c ‘I ﬁnd dark greens to be uncomplicated and homely. Our new Duck Green is quiet and subdued – the perfect alternative to charcoal in the contemporary home.’

Louisa Morgan Mandarin Stone

Joa Studholme Farrow & Ball Melrose porcelain tiles in Sage, £43.13/sq m, Mandarin Stone

Sh a d es for sl u m b er ‘The leafy silhouettes in our new collection take inspiration from exotic ﬂora, combining bold green with shades of turquoise and fresh mint for a tonal scheme. They are the perfect colours for a bedroom, where they lend themselves to an ethereal, sophisticated retreat.’ David Mottershead Paint & Paper Library

Folia wallpaper, £199/roll; skirting painted in Deep Water Green matt emulsion, from £50/2.5L; both Paint & Paper Library

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Buttercup sofa, £999 as shown; botanical wall mural, £70; both Next Home

‘Green is my favourite colour, and one I think we all feel at home with, as it evokes nature and things growing. A botanical print is a wonderful way to bring the outside in.’ Jo Lord Next Home

‘The colour connects us to nature and all of its restorative goodness. Style darker, more intense hues with natural woods, brass ﬁnishes and indoor plants for a calming space.’ Karen Thomas M&S 18 housebeautiful.com/uk

Baltimore dining table, £349; velvet chairs, £249/ pair; pendant light, £59; other accessories, from a selection; all M&S

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PERFECT POTS On a wall, hanging from above, or in a stand, we’ve got something for every plant

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1 Made from durable iron, the Tub plant pot with stand, £34 from Cult Furniture, can be used indoors and out 2 Great for adding a subtle touch of green to small spaces, the Ferm Living Speckle wall pocket, £29 from Kin, is easy to fix to any surface 3 This ceiling-mounted design has a textured finish. Isaballa Grey Stoneware hanging flowerpot, £25, Beaumonde 4 With a pink reactive glaze, the Abuo long planter with stand from Oliver Bonas, £45, is ideal for grouping together flowers or herbs 5 The smart concertina design on this Husk Roman planter, £15 from the National Trust Shop, offers something a bit different 6 TV gardening duo The Rich Brothers have collaborated with Habitat to produce this Digby planter, £30 7 Handmade in the UK, Rose & Grey’s Rainbow pot is frostproof and made from ecofriendly, lightweight fibre clay. From £45, Pow Pots 8 Rose & Grey’s Terracotta Face plant pot, £16, has delicate detailing that would look just as good with or without a plant 9 The mid-century curves and rich tone of the Ursula plant pot, £28 from Abode Living, are a perfect match House Beautiful JUNE 2020 19

BOTTLE IT! We love a potted plant, but a terrarium is low effort and looks great, says garden designer Isabelle Palmer First, choose your container Almost any glass one is suitable. Just make sure the plants can be passed through the neck and that it’s deep enough for the roots. Domes, cloches, vases, ﬁsh bowls and bell jars are ideal. The Balcony Gardener (thebalconygardener.com) has excellent ideas for small-space gardening including a tutorial on creating a terrarium, while Wayfair (wayfair.co.uk) is a good source of empty, purposemade terrariums. Wherever you get your container, make sure you clean it thoroughly before use. Make a base Pour a 3cm layer of clay pellets into the bottom of the container. Add a handful of charcoal to keep the ground fresh and then ﬁll the container with 5-7cm of damp peatbased potting mixture. Use a spoon or wooden tongs to spread the mixture and make small holes for the plants. Select your plants Slowgrowing ones that like a humid atmosphere are best. Humidity levels

in terrariums rise quickly so choose ivy, ferns, succulents and cacti, as they ﬂourish in this environment. Plant your greenery Use contrasting shapes and textures for visual impact. Transfer plants from their pots, shaking off any excess potting mixture. Stick a fork into the root ball so you can lower the plant into the soil, cover the roots and ﬁrm it down. Prettify your terrarium Decorate any bare areas with moss and use a paintbrush to move anything that may have got caught on the leaves. Water gently to protect the plants. Aftercare is key If your terrarium is open, you will need to water the plants occasionally (this won't be necessary for airtight ones), while succulents only need to be watered once a month. Keep in a light spot (but out of direct sunlight), mist with water when the soil starts to look dry, and prune with shears to keep the plants healthy. Check out Isabelle’s new book on container gardening on page 30

Plant mister, £8.99; fern mug, £12.99; V&A herb pots, £28/ three; V&A garden fork, £12.99; V&A pruners, £17; greenhouses, from £16.99 each; all Dobbies

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1 Choose slow-growing plants such as ferns. Boston fern, from £3, Patch 2 This mini greenhouse, £85, Anthropologie, is a fun idea 3 Going away? Consider the Glass bobble watering globe, £9.50, Oliver Bonas 4 Open terrarium, £34.95, Graham & Green 5 Prune plants to keep them healthy. Plant scissors, £30, Bloombox Club 6 Prevent wilting with the Haws copper mister, £17.99, The Wonderful Garden Centre 7 Store indoor gardening tools in this pot, £39, The Conran Shop 8 Adjust your potting mixture with these organic bamboo tongs, £3.75, AndKeep

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NATURE’S NOTES Packed with ﬂoral infusions and essential oils, these plant-based products are good for you, your home and the planet

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1 Made using natural rapeseed wax and scented with grapefruit, lavender and geranium essential oils, the Maed (Meadow) scented rapeseed wax candle, £37.50 from Aerende, is individually hand-poured in Wales 2 Lavender, geranium and petitgrain essential oils in the Bramley hand wash, £14, are naturally antibacterial and gentle on skin 3 Fill your space with the regenerative scent of peonies. Velvet Peony diffuser, £40, Urban Apothecary 4 Neom’s synthetic-free fragrances are gentle enough to be spritzed on the skin for a pick-me-up. Jasmine, Bergamot & Orange Peel Natural Wellbeing fragrance, £40 5 Ditch harsh chemical-laden options in favour of this Cotton Fresh natural deodorant cream, £10, Evolve 6 Grown Alchemist’s balancing toner, £25, contains rose, ginseng and camomile to soothe dry skin 7 Apply Anatome’s Recovery and Sleep essential oil, £35, to pulse points to help promote deep sleep 8 Nourish skin with this antioxidant-rich Super body oil, £24.50, BalanceMe 9 Mist your room with the Geodesis Japan Sakura room spray, £25, Sous Chef, and breathe in the heady cherry blossom notes House Beautiful JUNE 2020 21

IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR Horticulturist Fran Bailey and her daughters have a passion for plants that has resulted in a thriving family business in south east London. We asked her all about it Your parents owned a flower farm, you studied horticulture and now you and your daughters run plant shop Forest… Is this green-fingeredness genetic? I guess it must be! Working with my parents at the nursery, caring for plants, cutting and packing flowers influenced me from a young age – what starts as a chore can soon turn into a passion. Originally you were a florist. How did you get into selling plants? Forest is located in an old bakery in Dulwich, which was our floristry workshop to start with. To help pay the rent, I started selling vintage pots, vases, urns and houseplants. Everyone went mad for the plants – they were all over social media and in lifestyle publications. Back then, hardly anyone was selling unusual, quality houseplants… soon they took over and the florists had to move out. What makes Forest so special? We’re a family-run business and we really love getting to know our customers – many are plant fanatics just like us. It’s great swapping plant stories and helping source that elusive houseplant they’ve been searching for. How do you find working with your daughters? It’s a joy and a surprise to me that my

THIS PAGE Fran in her leafy London shop OPPOSITE Daughter Maddie the plant geek (top) and Alice the innovator

daughters work in the family business – they both had other plans after school, but started helping in the holidays and got the horticultural bug. Alice is the innovator. She’s helped push the business forward, sourcing new suppliers and products – she’s great at spotting the next big trend. Maddie studied with the RHS and is the plant geek, the go-to person for plant advice and care. What is it about Dulwich and nearby Deptford that inspires you? Dulwich is a great place to run a small retail business. The vibe is local, friendly, buzzing and the residents love supporting independent businesses. Added to the myriad great quality shops, cafés and restaurants, this means people come here from all over the London area. Our newer site in Deptford has a hybrid of old-school Londoners and hip young students. Many residents live in flats without a proper garden space so they love filling their homes with houseplants. Are there any particular plants we should all have at home? Choose some that will thrive in the given conditions – if you’re lucky enough to have an open, sun-filled room choose some that like the light and heat, such as succulents, cacti and large-leaved tropical plants. Ferns, palms and trailing

philodendrons are more suited to shadier, cooler rooms. Mix heights, leaf shapes and textures and group plants together – they enjoy company and will thrive in the mini microclimate they create. Why are plants are so important for our homes? Having green, living plants indoors helps us to connect with nature in the most direct way – we do seem to have an inherent need to be in close proximity to the world of plants. By bringing plants, such as those from the tropics, into the light and warmth of our homes, we’re inviting the outside in, and not only do they look wonderful but they also beneﬁt us by helping to ﬁlter pollutants from the air and releasing oxygen back into the environment. Not to mention the fact that caring for our plants can help to reduce psychological stresses – simply looking at and touching them is thought to lift our mood. • Find out more about Fran’s business Forest at forest.london • Turn to p30 to see Fran’s book The Healing Power of Plants – The hero houseplants that will love you back

INSIDER GUIDE TO PLANT SHOPPING Where to ﬁnd your perfect plant, from sensational succulents to brilliant budget buys

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BEST FOR… SUCCULENTS Surreal Succulents As succulents are adapted to store water in their leaves and roots, they cope well in drier environments, so are ideal for indoor use. Surreal Succulents, a nursery in Cornwall, offers an astonishing selection, including distinctive hybrids, such as the stunning Aeonium ‘Phoenix Flame’, created on site by grower and owner Daniel Michael. • Find them at Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, Gulval, Penzance TR20 8YL; online at surrealsucculents.co.uk and on Instagram @surreal_succulents

BEST FOR… AIR PLANTS Love Tillys There’s a lot to love about tillandsias, aka air plants – they

thrive in warm indoor conditions, eat dust (well, they absorb nutrients from debris in the air), don’t need any soil, require minimal watering and, with over 600 varieties, there’s bound to be one you like! Run by husbandand-wife team Mark and Amanda Smith, Love Tillys in Hertfordshire offers more than 40 years’ experience growing these beauties. They also have air plant kits to get you started. • Find them at Pioneer Nursery, Baldock Lane, Willian SG6 2AE; online at lovetillys.co.uk and on Instagram @love_tillys

BEST FOR… SOMETHING QUIRKY Spiderplant Shop Located above a vintage clothing store in Brighton’s trendy North Laine, this hidden gem prides itself on selling unusual varieties of houseplants – they’ll even hunt down a particular one for you. Owner Alice Sharville shows off her eclectic selection in

carefully curated displays dotted around the shop, grouping contrasting colours, leaves and shapes together to give you an idea of how the plants could look in your own home. • Find them at 3 Gardner Street, Brighton BN1 1UP; online at spiderplantshop.co.uk and on Instagram @spiderplantshop

BEST FOR… ARCHITECTURAL Hortology You can buy every plant from A to Z – literally, with everything from Aspidistra to Zamioculcas zamiifolia in this superb store. Ranges include Cool & Trendy, Retro & Classic and even Hard to Kill. If you want to create a jungly interior, take a look at its impressive ﬂoorstanding specimens, such as indoor palms, dragon trees, ﬁcus and yucca architectural plants in the Large & Tall section. • Find them at hortology.co.uk and on Instagram @hortology

BEST FOR… BUDGETS Ikea Although the selection isn’t huge, the plants here are great quality and affordable, plus they do some realistic artiﬁcial ones too! • Ikea stores, locations nationwide or online at ikea.com

BEST FOR… FREE! Plant swapping sites If you’re on a tight budget, or your planting has been so successful that your home’s looking like a jungle, you could join a plant swapping group. • Check out HousePlant Swap Club UK on Facebook

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LIVING THE LOOK If you’re ready to go greener, take inspiration from our three gorgeous trends that will do the job in style

Elodie Click Clack sofa, £299; Taza rug, from £55; Ava Pebble cushion, £18; Sanctuary Cheese Plant cushion, £22; Pampas grass stem, £5.50; Pampas grass sprays, £5.50 each; Lari Wicker Weave Easy Fit pendant, £29; all Dunelm

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NATURAL TEXTURES

Scandi simplicity goes hand in hand with greenery to form an oasis of calm. Think muted tones with organic materials 8

12 1 Tribal Stripe linen in Palm, £98.50, Rapture & Wright 2 Grey washed velvet cushion, £36, French Connection 3 Smaller Rockport pendant light, £80, Pooky 4 Ammonite estate emulsion, £47.95/2.5L, Farrow & Ball 5 Jewel Beetle absolute matt emulsion, £47/2.5L, Little Greene 6 Ashleigh leaf cushion, £8, Dunelm 7 Roscoe chaise longue, £329, Made 8 Flower wire rattan bowl, £28, Oliver Bonas 9 Glass vase, £12.50, M&S 10 Banana Palm wallpaper in Chalk Grey, £20.99/roll, Wayfair 11 Heidi wallpaper in Pink, £84/roll, Sandberg 12 Calathea fabric in Eden, £40/m, Villa Nova House Beautiful JUNE 2020 25

RUSTIC CHARM

If you aren’t lucky enough to have the countryside on your doorstep, these buys will create a farmhouse-style kitchen

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1 Stripe tea towel, £11.99, Zara Home 2 Chalk paint in Amsterdam Green, £21.95/1L, Annie Sloan 3 Brera Moda linen in Thyme, £78/m, Designers Guild 4 Frosted ombre glass pendants, £145 each, Cox & Cox 5 Olmo reactive white glaze 12-piece dinnerware set, £95, Habitat 6 Palmira linen union, £110/m, Lindsay Alker 7 Hoja vase, £32, Oliver Bonas 8 Flitter wallpaper, £89/roll, Osborne & Little 9 Originals All Purpose chair, £415, Heal’s 10 Salt II pure ﬂat emulsion, £50/2.5L, Paint & Paper Library 11 Farra Tropical Leaf cushion, £15, M&S 12 Calacatta Grey glass splashback by House Beautiful, £179, Splashback 26 housebeautiful.com/uk

Suffolk kitchen painted in Cactus, from £8,000; Suffolk rectangular dining table in Cactus, from £955; Suffolk dining chairs in Cactus, from £235 each; all Neptune

Green velvet geo cushion, £7; two-tone check cushion, £7; green ribbed cushion, £7; bee cushion, £5; City Jungle bedding, from £10; tripod table lamp, £20; black tealight holder, £3; Fuzzy throw, £20; all George Home

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PATTERN PARTY Ramp up the energy levels in a room by teaming geometrics with bold leafy prints 9

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1 Nala duvet cover set, from £15, JD Williams 2 Enchanted Eden ﬂat matt emulsion, £29.16/2.5L, Dulux 3 Artesia fabric in Eden, £35/m, Villa Nova 4 Black and gold raised iron planter, £45, Amara 5 Burlington Arcade marble matt emulsion, £51/2.5L, Mylands 6 Lorenza wallpaper in Pewter by Harlequin, £55/roll, Style Library 7 Task lamp in Olive, £60, Houseof 8 Felt Tip Emerald wallpaper, £60/roll, Graham & Brown 9 Escher fabric in Lovage, £45/m, Romo 10 Botanical ﬂatweave rug, from £34.99, Very 11 Colour block cushion, £8, Matalan 12 Full-length standing mirror, £209, Cult Furniture House Beautiful JUNE 2020 29

TURN OVER A NEW LEAF Check out the latest how-to botanical bibles

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1 Indoor Jungle (£20, Smith Street Books) Houseplant maximalists rejoice! This go-bigger greenery guide isn’t for the faint-hearted 2 The Inspired Houseplant (£22.99, Sasquatch Books) A beginner-friendly handbook with plant projects, style advice and the essential dos and don’ts 3 Biophilia (£14.99, Octopus) Learn tips for prospering plant life and a harmonious home 4 The Healing Power of Plants (£12.99, Ebury Publishing) A modern guide to indoor plants that will turn your house into a happy, healthy, healing home 5 Wild Interiors (£16.99, Ryland Peters & Small) Find out how to curate the perfect plant shelf and so much more (See opposite for offer) 6 Modern Container Gardening (£16, Hardie Grant) Create a stylish small-space garden anywhere 7 Green (£15, Hardie Grant) Follow this smart guide to transform your balcony or back garden into an urban oasis 8 The New Plant Parent (£17.99, Abrams) For those lacking an outdoor space but with plenty of passion for plants 9 Plant Tribe (£25, Abrams) Learn to promote energy, creativity and wellbeing by using houseplants 30 housebeautiful.com/uk

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WHERE TO BUY Your at-a-glance directory of suppliers featured in this botanical special

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