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COVER STORIES Our cover stories are highlighted by a spot. Cover photography: Jon Day
Shopping 18 INTRODUCING OWNABLE Shop this magazine with a great new app
49 EDITED CHOICE Decorating fabrics Punchy patterns to up the style stakes
News & Views
37 TREND Olive green From Scandi design to catwalk style, this hue is big news
50 EDITED CHOICE New-season wallpapers Brighten walls with fresh motifs
21 NEWS This month, we’re all
39 EDITED CHOICE New-season sofas Sleek, sophisticated, sumptuous…
53 DESIGN CLASSIC
Sitting pretty has never been so stylish
Comfort, superior design and Modernist style – Antonio Citterio’s A.B.C. armchair has it all
43 EDITED CHOICE Nests of tables Striking modern updates on this
69 SCHEME OF THE MONTH Dark florals Live large and embrace the
practical design idea
blossoming trend for dramatic blooms.
designer Nina Campbell reveals key tricks on how to create an inspiring space
44 EDITED CHOICE Decorative mirrors Reflective glory statement pieces
97 STYLE STORY #Byzantine This
210 ONE LAST THING
46 EDITED CHOICE Fringed lighting No-hassle tassels adorn this
179 EDITED CHOICE Patterned bathroom tiles Say hello to bold design
season’s coolest shades
with these decorative beauties
about cool furniture/fashion collabs, immersive wallcoverings for children’s bedrooms and heaven-scent candles from fave British designer Matthew Williamson
161 DESIGN PROFILE Legendary
Head to the V&A Dundee for design inspiration, both inside and out
historic aesthetic is enjoying a rich revival
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44 39 73 Lifestyle 181 A NEW BEET
Modern Homes
Design Ideas
54 WANDER LUST Maja and Lars’
73 TREND New neutrals Update a
travel memorabilia brings international style to their Copenhagen apartment
classic palette with pops of autumnal orange
110 WHAT LIES BENEATH Beth and Andrew transformed a dilapidated dairy into a Parisian-inspired sanctuary
geometrics, luxe materials and vibrant colours lead the way
120 NATURE INSPIRED Perched on
Livingetc’s guide to the looks that were on show at Milan’s Salone del Mobile
the slopes of Table Mountain, Russell and Tracy’s family home epitomises mid-century cool
132 MODERN ECO Harriet and Warren’s energy-efficient inner-city house is high on style
142 A FINE LINE Kathryn and Rob’s pared-back Georgian apartment is full of clever and creative touches 12 O c t o b e r 2 0 1 8 / l i v i n g e t c . c o m
84 DECO The Jazz age Let vivid 101 THE TREND REPORT 157 DESIGN NEWS Kitchen kit and hi-tech solutions for an instant update
165 PROJECT INSPIRATION Kitchen craft Novel ideas to inject new cool into the heart of your home
Use this autumn favourite to make richly coloured beetroot recipes
187 PRIME DESIGN Five top hotels, each offering one-of-a-kind, design-led luxury
196 SPOTLIGHT ON Battersea – industrial cool meets chic urban living
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adore books. Coffee table hardbacks, autobiographies, anthologies of short stories, you name it. But my true favourite is the epic novel: doorstop tomes that transport you to the Belgian Congo, Second World War London, Partition India… My husband recently bought me ‘A Year in Books’ from my local bookshop Lutyens & Rubinstein. Every month I am sent a paperback, chosen by them based on a questionnaire he’s filled in. Allowing myself the time to enjoy these novels seems the ultimate luxury – opening each book means pausing to escape into my imagination, even if only for 10 or 20 minutes at a time. It’s this very quality of books that led me to a passion for print. Just like a book, a good magazine encourages you to step back and slow down, and this is the indulgence that we hope to offer you with these pages; the chance to dream of your perfect interior, to develop your sense of style and discover interesting places, spaces and people. But I come to my first issue as Editor at a time of seismic change in the print-media world. The word ‘transformation’ has never been so loaded as we move forward to create multi-platform magazine brands that engage our treasured readers in many more ways than just via the printed page. I find it incredibly exciting, especially as I realise the scope that innovative technology brings. I’m delighted that this issue launches our partnership with smartphone app Ownable, a new and brilliant way to shop from magazines. When you see a product you love, you simply open the app on your phone, enter the page number and with no more than a couple of clicks you can have bought directly from our favourite brands and retailers. Not just that, prices are also checked against major high-street names to ensure you get the best deal. Inspired by our New Neutrals shoot to add more texture to my pared-back home, I Ownabled (yes, I am hoping this becomes a verb) the vase on page 73 before this issue had even hit the news stand. This was super-exciting as a consumer (so easy) but also as an editor – whereas before we could offer you that interiors inspiration moment, now we can also give you a shopping high. This might just be indulgence 2.0. Sarah Spiteri, EDITOR
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very month our editorial team scours the world of design and interiors to bring you the most inspiring, creative and (if we might be so bold) downright stylish ideas for your home. But we know that inspiration is only the start. Translating these ideas into your home takes effort. You need more than a keen eye for detail – you need time. Searching for products online isn’t always as straightforward as it should be, and every in-store experience requires a significant investment of time.
MEET OWNABLE – A NEW SERVICE FOR OUR READERS Livingetc has teamed up with Ownable to bring you a new service that connects you directly to the source of those ideas and products that we present in our features. This means you can buy directly off the page and get straight back to enjoying the magazine. Whereas Livingetc is designed to inspire, Ownable is here to make it yours – in the simplest, most seamless way. When you’re reading a feature and a particular product catches your eye, you can now buy it straight off the page by using the new Ownable app. In fact, the app is specifically designed to complement your reading experience. You locate products from one of our features by selecting the corresponding page number in the app. If you need more product details or want to see more photos before you buy, then you can review them in the app.
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Bluebell Hyacinthoides non-scripta 115/3009 in Sage, Mint and Lilac on Charcoal, £105 a roll (cole-and-son.com)
PER EN N I A L ST Y LE Take the rolling meadows, clipped garden rows and dense woodlands of the English landscape as your design inspiration and it’s easy to slip into twee territory. Not with Cole & Son. Its Botanical Botanica collection stamps flora and fauna across 15 handcrafted wallpapers, each in colourways that reflect the seasons. While head of design Carley Bean describes it as an ‘ode to nature, depicting its innate beauty and the magical allure of its transformation through the year’, it’s a rock ’n’ roll take on wisteria, sweet pea, fern and maidenhair to us. Highlights include Topiary, a watercoloured geometric featuring ornate parterres, and the Art Nouveau-style Bluebell, above.
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W ELL H E A LED The autumn/winter collection by Heal’s is awash with eye-catching pieces from the cream of the design crop. Joining the likes of some heavyweight names such as Russell Pinch, Matthew Hilton and Tom Raffield, Milan-based Marc Krusin has created the Clay dining table, pictured, hand-finished with lava from Mount Etna. London’s Magnus Long joins the line-up with Massimo, a curvaceous sofa and armchair combo with a hint of Bauhaus style. And commanding centre-of-the-room attention, the upholstered Matera corner sofa combines St Moritz wool in bangon-trend cobalt blue. A fine lesson in high-design on the high street.
STRIKE A CORD
What’s made from leather-like cable, inspired by the London landscape and at the top of our lighting wish list? Interior designer Annick Petersen’s new creations for her Alp Design label. Nailing the whole dark-and-mysterious look without being gloomy, the geometric shapes on each shade were inspired by the patterns of bricks, translated into a woven cage full of knots, twists and turns. All wonderfully inventive if you ask us… Black Woven 310 lights, from £150 each (alp-design.co.uk)
Clay dining table, £5,845, Marc Krusin for Desalto; Laclasica armchairs in Black Stained Ash, £509 each, Jesus Gasca for Stua; Balance pendant light, £199; and Fine Edge mirror, from £399 (heals.com)
PHOTOGRAPHY (ALP DESIGN) YESHEN VENEMA
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ALL ABUZZ
Show solidarity with the Save the Bees movement by sporting these single-stud earrings by Brit jewellery designer Alex Monroe. Part of The Beekeeper collection, each piece is handcrafted from 18-carat yellow gold in micro proportions to reflect the ever-shrinking bee population. From £135 each (alex monroe.com)
Underfoot statements don’t come better or brighter than Patricia Urquiola’s latest rug collection for cc-tapis. Not to be confused with the plastic children’s toy, each Slinkie design features graduating bands of colour spiralled across a blend of silk and wool. Triple Slinkie rug, from £8,992 (silveraltd.co.uk)
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PUCKER UP
Wardrobes lacking je ne sais quoi in these tricky, in-between-the-seasons months would do well to check out the latest collection from British fashion darling Lulu Guinness. Strictly for those with ‘attitude, poise and plenty of personality’, accessories feature Sixties op art stripes, bold reds and playful silhouettes, all of which make for pieces sure to elicit double takes during your morning commute. Val backpack, £325 (luluguinness.com)
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Busy Buzzy wall mural, £175; Tepee in Duck Pond, £29.50m; Buzzing Around cushion, £70; Busy Buzzy cushions, £50 each; and Dotty tufted rug in Sorbet, £500 (villanova.co.uk)
This autumn’s niche trend? Fluffy chairs. Livingetc has spotted them all over town in every shape and size, but we’re crowning this beauty by Danish brand Getama. Originally designed by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel in 1958, The Conran Shop’s exclusive edition features a shaggy wool bouclette finish, courtesy of Pierre Frey. And if that wasn’t cosy enough, its curved, cocoon-shaped arms will scoop you into a hug. Ring chair, from £2,295 (conran shop.co.uk)
GOING PLATINUM
Task the team at Tom Dixon with designing jugs and tumblers and you’ll get ‘tabletop architecture’. Fancy, eh? Just see the Tank collection’s latest additions for proof. Featuring sculptural shapes that take their cue straight from the science lab, each glass piece is hand-finished with platinum decals, set to cast dramatic shadows on your table come cocktail hour. Tank jug set in Platinum Stripe, £225 (tomdixon.net)
PICT U R E TH IS Immersive experiences are all the rage and now kids can enjoy their favourite bedtime stories in a room covered floor-to-ceiling in the whimsical illustrations inspired by their pages. Picturebook, a childfocused collection of fabrics, wallpapers, murals, rugs and trimmings by Villa Nova, features three ‘chapters’ designed in collaboration with leading children’s illustrators. Check out Christopher Corr’s portrayals of bustling cityscapes; Frann Preston-Gannon’s digital collages of nature and its four-legged friends; and intricate drawings of bugs and bees by Yuval Zommer, above. The stylish way to bring fairy tales to life. l i v i n g e t c . c o m / O c t o b e r 2 0 1 8 25
R ETRO STR I PES Looking to add a little Seventies feel to your interiors? Go for slim stripes in a palette of classic shades. Crucial Trading has perfected the look with its 100-percent wool Spirit collection, featuring allflattering, room-lengthening carpets with design names every bit as evocative. Choose from Red Passion, Amber Glow and Black Coffee, pictured.
MOON WALK
Spirit carpet in Black Coffee, £59sq m (crucial-trading.com)
If you like your home accessories to have an out-of-this-world vibe to them, then you’ve come to the right place. Hang up Blackbird London’s Luna mirror, from its Let There Be Light collection, and prepare to be mesmerised by its convex surface, smooth circular shape and distressed white-bronze finish, evoking the striking presence of the moon in the comfort of your living room. Can’t get enough of the brand? Catch the team bringing more stellar style to this year’s Decorex International fair at Syon Park. Luna mirror, £9,800 (blackbirdlondon.com)
COLLAB ALERT KARTELL X LA DOUBLEJ Livingetc HQ is always excited to hear word of a fashion-meets-furniture collaboration, especially when the partnership is one we wouldn’t have seen coming. Step forward JJ Martin, creative director of Milan-based lifestyle brand La DoubleJ, and Italian furniture maker Kartell. Proving to be one of the most talked-about collections from this year’s Salone del Mobile furniture fair, the furniture maker’s partnership with the esteemed brand sees some of its most recognisable pieces reimagined in the vintage prints that line JJ’s evening dresses, silk shirts and swimwear. Take the Componibili cabinet, for example – a desk-side staple given a distinctly out-of-office feel thanks to Seventies-inspired prints and Twenties, Art Deco-esque geometrics. Our verdict? A double thumbs up. 26 O c t o b e r 2 0 1 8 / l i v i n g e t c . c o m
FROM LEFT Componibili cabinets in Galletti, Ninfea and Geometrico, £149 each, La DoubleJ for Kartell (chaplins.co.uk)
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Nature in print needn’t mean wishy-washy seascapes and spring flowers in bloom. Sarah Fortescue takes a more daring approach with her latest collection, inspired by the designer’s South African roots. Expect big beasts, jewel-like hues and psychedelic prints. Giraffe Blossom cushion, £110 (sarahfortescue.com)
Hector Finch’s Tiber flush mount light can be placed on a wall or hung as a pendant, providing ample opportunity to admire both its ultra-shiny swirled glass interior and pretty pastel-blue exterior. What’s more, metalheads can choose between finishes in Antique Brass, Bronze, Chrome or Nickel Polished. £612 (hector finch.com)
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Super matt finishes and bang-on-the-mark shades make Bristol Paint a firm favourite among theatre, TV and film set designers. Its water-based colours also look picture-perfect in the home, forming an offering handily divided into palettes spanning primary colours, earth tones, glitter finishes and fluorescents. The ultimate draw? Ultramarine, a near perfect match for the iconic yet patented and hard-to-nail Majorelle Blue.
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The beauty of the Calligaris Circles shelving unit lies not just in its up-to-date blush pink tone, but also in its multiple display options. Want delicate goods out of reach from the kids? Simply pop them up top. Need to charge your smartphone close to the wall socket? Go low. Talk about being good-looking and reliable… £397 (calligaris.com)
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T R EN D I N G CLASSICAL ARCHITECTURE
Time to brush up on your knowledge of architraves, entablatures and the Doric order: classical architecture is this season’s motif du jour. Perhaps better known for its romantic florals and watered-down botanicals, Sandberg Wallpaper is leading the troupe with Marie, a graphic paper dotted with rows of 3D-look arches and undoubtedly the standout design from its recent L’Hotel collection. Putting the Classical order top of the agenda, Swoon Editions’ Phaenna pendant stacks layers of marble in the Doric style, while Doiy’s food stand offers a playful take on the Ionic column. Head to Chisel & Mouse for the real deal – sort of. Its latest collection of to-scale plaster models are replicas of designs in Sir John Soane’s Museum. One to watch? Keep an eye out for architect Malaika Carr’s sculptural jewellery designs referencing cityscapes and iconic buildings. The secret of good design? Perfect proportions.
CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE Temple of Artemis the Huntress, Monument Palmyra and Monument Mylasa sculptures, all £720 each (chiselandmouse.com); Phaenna pendant, £119 (swooneditions.com); Horizontal bangle, £300, Malaika Carr (thechalkhouse.com); Marie wallpaper, £89 a roll (sandbergwallpaper.com); and Hestia Column food stand, £35.67 (doiydesign.com)
PL AY IT COOL ‘Understated luxury’ is a design mantra widely aspired to but rarely mastered. Collins & Hayes looks set to change that. The Nottinghamshire-based brand takes an old-school approach that puts the emphasis firmly on craft (sofas, chairs and footstools are all handmade in its rural workshops) and materials (expect goose feather back cushions and strictly natural fibre fabrics). The ‘understated’ part is delivered by classic shapes and a subtle chalky palette, while hand-stitched detailing and the option to upholster in 360 shades from Romo’s Linara linen range adds luxe appeal.
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Fun fact about Finnish brand Marimekko: its now iconic poppy print, Unikko, was created in 1964 after founder Armi Ratia swore never to produce a floral pattern. If it was a fear of looking too girlie that motivated Armi, she needn’t have worried. Reworked in an off-white monochrome with hints of pale pink, the print gets an edgier update this season, as seen on the Sarpio jacket. Not for the fainthearted… £195.93 (marimekko.com)
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Harkness curtains in Gasoline, from £194; Cadillac cushion, on the seat, in Noir, from £27; Wolfe cushion in Smoulder, from £26; and Harkness cushion in Gasoline, from £28, all Abigail Ahern X Hillarys (hillarys.co.uk)
[ Heavy metal ] When not otherwise engaged balancing a martini, Andrew Martin’s Flume occasional table is busy rocking three major trends at once: its hammered-metal finish ticks the industrial box; its funky shape nods to strong, sculptural furniture; and handcrafted in India, it gives good east-meets-west vibes too! £275 (andrew martin.co.uk)
STR EET CR ED It’s fair to say that curtains and blinds have a bad reputation for being a decorating afterthought. To change the game, Abigail Ahern has teamed up with Hillarys to launch a capsule collection of window dressings and accessories, splashing her trademark anarchistic style across curtain fabrics, Roman blinds and cushion covers. Expect tribal prints, heavy tweeds and faux leathers in a typical Ahern palette of black, brown and plum. Why shouldn’t your home look fabulous from the outside too? Hang Abigail’s curtains and their colourful linings are sure to attract ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ from passers-by on the pavement. Launches 2 October.
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Line up candles by British designer Matthew Williamson on your mantelpiece and you’ll travel from an English country garden to Jaipur via Palm Springs and Mediterranean coastal towns. Not a bad way to get more bang for your travelling buck, right? Fragrances feature notes of patchouli and cedar wood, whispers of juniper and cinnamon, and accents of Ceylon tea, all housed in beautiful jars with intricate prints inspired by their aromas. From £49 each (amara.com) 32 O c t o b e r 2 0 1 8 / l i v i n g e t c . c o m
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TV presenter Emma Willis has taken her skills from the small screen to interiors with a new collection for Dunelm. The inky polka dot Klio duvet set sits alongside stylish bedding in pale-pink leopard prints. That’s what we’d call star quality. From £45 for a single duvet set (dunelm.com)
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NEW-SEASON SOFAS
Sculptural or sumptuous, sit pretty on these stylish pieces SLEEK AND SOPHISTICATED
Eden in Pacific dusky velvet, £1,629, Sofa Workshop. Buy now with Ownable
Hepburn in Avocado velvet, £1,940, The Conran Shop. Buy now with Ownable
Matera in Treacle daino leather, £2,799, Heal’s. Buy now with Ownable
New Life in Notte Sé velvet, £9,876, Sé. Buy now with Ownable
Stay in Canvas 254 wool-mix, £5,499, Gubi at Clippings. Buy now with Ownable
Zeus in Elegance 953 wool-mix, from £4,415, Flexform
Carlton in Dark Blue Napoli fabric, from £1,769, BoConcept. Buy now with Ownable
Bellini in Black velvet, £389.99, My Furniture. Buy now with Ownable
Metropolitan in Ferro viscose-mix, £5,358, Poliform
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BUTTON BACK
Harper in Beige velvet, £1,809, Houseology. Buy now with Ownable
Gladstone in Sky pure stain resistant linen, £2,751, Love your Home. Buy now with Ownable
Talay in Smoking Room velvet, £6,714, Amy Somerville. Buy now with Ownable
Gibson in Dante 15 velvet, £3,060.96 plus cost of 13.65m fabric, The Sofa and Chair Company. Buy now with Ownable
Vincent in Rouge deep velvet, £1,599, Swoon. Buy now with Ownable
Wild Card London in Butterscotch jacquard, £7,074, House of Hackney. Buy now with Ownable
Slipper sofa bed in Seafoam Blue velvet, £349, Made.com. Buy now with Ownable
Wendy in 153 wool, £3,063, Porada
Amabile Maxi in Plush Royal Rose fabric, £1,249, Barker & Stonehouse. Buy now with Ownable
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NESTS OF TABLES
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Hexagon, £220, Oliver Bonas. Buy now with Ownable
DOC, £781, Evangelos Vasileiou at Ligne Roset
Rogers, £1149.60, C Ballabio at Porada
Streep, £279, Swoon. Buy now with Ownable
Galet, £374, Maisons du Monde. Buy now with Ownable
Celestial, £748, Anthropologie. Buy now with Ownable
Originals, £675, Ercol at Heal’s. Buy now with Ownable
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Zen, from £570, Cattelan Italia.
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DECORATIVE MIRRORS
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Large Oban, £235, Oka. Buy now with Ownable
M Nuance bevelled, £213, Smallable. Buy now with Ownable
Black&White Beat, from £10,560, Pietro Russo at Gallotti&Radice
Garcia, £2,580, Julian Chichester. Buy now with Ownable
Gleam, £150, Next Home. Buy now with Ownable
My Moon My Mirror, £672, Diesel with Moroso at Nest.co.uk
Large gold butterfly, £295, Graham & Green. Buy now with Ownable
Stockholm, £75, Ikea. Buy now with Ownable
Elliot, £125, Perch & Parrow. Buy now with Ownable
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FRINGED LIGHTING
Shake that sass – pendant designs to thrill
Fringed hanging lamp in Gold and Green, £175, Out There Interiors. Buy now with Ownable Opia Tilia lampshade in Old Rose, £375, House of Hackney. Buy now with Ownable
Eco drum velvet tassel pendant, £55, Oliver Bonas. Buy now with Ownable
Fela tasselled chandelier, £228, Anthropologie. Buy now with Ownable Pascha pendant in Yellow, £115, FrauMaier at Nunido. Buy now with Ownable
DecoFabulous lampshade in Green and Orange Palm print, £295, Anna Hayman Designs at Rockett St George. Buy now with Ownable
Coco feather fringe lampshade, £275, Curious Egg. Buy now with Ownable Vintage light, £440, Rothschild & Bickers. Buy now with Ownable
Black metallic floral crown shade, £165, Abigail Hardie Home. Buy now with Ownable
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DECORATING FABRICS
Punchy patterns to up the style stakes on hero pieces
La Fuente F7248-01 in Navy/Turqouise/Cerise, cotton-mix, £175m, Matthew Williamson at Osborne & Little. Buy now with Ownable
Cassandra F4650-04 in Navy, 100% linen, £79m, Colefax and Fowler. Buy now with Ownable
Macallan 30260 in Rosso 04, 100% cotton, £173m, Rubelli Venezia at Rubelli
Cranmore in Rose, 100% cotton, £20m, Ashley Wilde. Buy now with Ownable
Rêve 5 in Nude, viscose-mix, £66m, Camengo. Buy now with Ownable
Aviary T2027/01 in Festival, 100% high UV polyester, £174m, Weitzner at Altfield. Buy now with Ownable
Margaritas T18052_00, polyurethane coated canvas, £124.50m, Dedar
Orton 7856/05 in Henna, viscose-mix, £80m, Romo. Buy now with Ownable
Birch in Light Indigo, 100% linen, £274m, Galbraith & Paul at Tissus d’Hélène. Buy now with Ownable
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NEW-SEASON WALLPAPERS Liven up your walls with these bursting-with-pattern designs
Forest Silva in Forest Greens, £325 a roll, Cole & Son. Buy now with Ownable
Jules in Black on Flax, £90 a roll, Anna French at Thibaut. Buy now with Ownable
Coban vinyl in Celadon, £144 a roll, Pierre Frey. Buy now with Ownable
Richmond Park in Evergreen, £109 a roll, Zoffany at Style Library. Buy now with Ownable
Yasuni in Midnight, £50 a roll, Graham & Brown. Buy now with Ownable
Kienze in Marine/Zest, £79m, Harlequin at Style Library. Buy now with Ownable
IPANEMA vinyl in Carbone, £353.80 per panel, Casamance. Buy now with Ownable
Indian Sunflower in Graphite, £195 a roll, Designers Guild. Buy now with Ownable
Sagan in Night Blue, £115.29sq m, Maison C at George Spencer Designs. Buy now with Ownable
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A.B.C. ARMCHAIR
PHOTOGRAPHY SIMON BEVAN STYLING REBECCA DE BOEHMLER RESEARCH AND PROPS SOPHIE BROWN DETAILS BUMP TEAPOT, £110; AND BUMP TEA CUPS, £80 FOR TWO, TOM DIXON. FOR A SIMILAR RUG, TRY THE BENNI, FROM £330, ROCKETT ST GEORGE
Designer Antonio Citterio, 1996. Details Metal and fabric armchair with leather-wrapped arms, £4,472, Flexform. Background Surfing the trend for superior design with a radical edge, Citterio’s A.B.C. armchair is a signature piece of Modernist style, updating the tubular metal constructions of pioneers such as Marcel Breuer and Mies van der Rohe. Like his predecessors, Antonio Citterio is an architect by profession and product designer by inclination, teaming the two disciplines to create aesthetically pleasing furniture that is as swoon-inducing as it is sleekly structural. The A.B.C. is a prime example, introducing patented technology that allows the backrest and seat cushion to extend backwards and forwards, so maximising comfort, while keeping the mechanics hidden from view. Being Italian, of course, the finishes are to die for, with the metal frame available stained, in chrome or burnished (as pictured here), and upholstery ranging from tactile cashmere and nubock leather to cool cotton, linen and velvet. But the secret of the A.B.C.’s success isn’t just down to its Latin good looks – Citterio’s products have an idealistic ethos, too. ‘I make things for myself,’ he says. ‘If I can’t surround myself with pieces that please me, I don’t make them – it’s that simple.’ Designed for easy living, the A.B.C. follows its creator’s maxims to the letter.
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THE OWNERS Maja Thylander, an interior designer and former model, her husband Lars, who works in property and finance, and their 19-year-old son Kristian. THE PROPERTY A single-storey apartment in Copenhagen, built in 1906. The centre of the property comprises a living room, TV room, kitchen-diner, dining room, oice and bathroom. The main suite and dressing room are in a tower at one end of the apartment, with a sitting room, bedroom, bathroom and music room in the opposite tower.
H A LL ‘These mirrored panels were reclaimed from a Paris nightclub,’ says Maja. ‘When I saw them, I wondered about the experiences they would have reflected. I love pieces with a story.’ Get the look The chair and desk were brought back from a trip to Bali. For a similar light, try the Mega Junction chandelier, Heal’s. l i v i n g e t c . c o m / O c t o b e r 2 0 1 8 55
China, Africa and Europe,’ says Maja Thylander. ‘Whenever I visit a country, I always bring home a treasure in my suitcase. When I look at a jar I bought in Italy, or a figure from Namibia, it reminds me of my trip as much as any photograph could.’ The Danish former model has spent much of her life travelling – she began sailing with her parents at the age of 14 and as a model in her twenties, lived in London for five years, which is when she first began buying and renovating properties. While she still has itchy feet, home today for Maja, her husband Lars, and their son Kristian is a landmark building in Frederiksstaden, Copenhagen. Close to the city’s citadel and old harbour, their apartment offers stunning views across the bay to Sweden. ‘We’d been living in the suburbs, but bought this property three years ago,’ says Maja. ‘It’s the perfect location. I can wear high heels and head in one direction for restaurants and shops, or put on my trainers and walk to the park. But really, we came here for our son – he was 17 when we moved in and wanted to be closer to the city.’ For any parent wondering how to combine the needs of a teenager with their own adult life, this is the dream. The spacious apartment has a large central living space, which is flanked by two towers. ‘One end had five bedrooms, so I had walls knocked down to create a suite for Lars and myself, including an en-suite bathroom and dressing room, as well as Kristian’s bedroom,’ says Maja. ‘At the other end of the property, Kristian has his own living space, plus a music room in the second tower.’ When the family aren’t in there jamming – quite the three-piece on drums and guitar – this soundproofed space is where Kristian and his friends hang out before hitting the town on a Saturday night. ‘There are often lots of teenagers staying here at the weekends,’ says Maja, laughing. ‘Fortunately, the space is big enough for everyone.’ At 600 square metres, the apartment could seem cold and unwieldy. But Maja is proud that every room is used and loved. ‘I work in the office, although I’m more likely to spread tear sheets out on the floor than my desk. And when we have company, I’ll often serve drinks here before we move into the dining room or living room,’ she says. ‘The living room is for talking and reading, but the TV room is where we go to feel cosy. Every space has its own atmosphere.’ Maja has carefully curated a welcoming interior that creates a sense of warmth. ‘I wanted it to feel as if the rooms embrace you when you walk in,’ she says. ‘I chose rich tones of grey, navy and dusky pink for walls and furnishings. Walls, windows and woodwork are painted in the same colours, so there’s nothing to distract the eye and take the focus away from our travel finds.’ The result is strong and dramatic: an industrial zinc and copper wall in the dining room contrasts with luxe brass fittings in the bathroom; a Chinese lacquered desk is complemented with mirrored panels from a Paris nightclub; animal heads from Africa gaze over Balinese furniture. ‘When we moved in, it was important to me that I brought pieces from our old house to mix in with new items, because I wanted to imprint our identity onto the space,’ says Maja. ‘I feel every piece has a narrative and I’m the storyteller.’ A true traveller’s tale. For info about Maja’s interior design projects, visit lutzau.dk/ maja-thylander-interioer-design 56 O c t o b e r 2 0 1 8 / l i v i n g e t c . c o m
LI V ING ROOM Situated between the office and TV room, this space is used for entertaining friends and family. Maja’s trademark colour scheme is given a lighter treatment. Get the look The sofas are by Studio Oliver Gustav. For a Chinese lacquered side table like this one, try Shimu.
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DINING AREA The metal wall is made from a mix of copper and zinc, which complements the vintage Copenhagen street lamps above the table. ‘They give us a real connection to the city,’ says Maja. Get the look These are Ghost 23 dining chairs by Paola Navone for Gervasoni. The artwork is by Charlotte Ritto. This is oak parquet flooring – try Havwoods for similar.
HOME TRUTHS
If you were an animal, what would you be? One of my King Charles spaniels – they’re very happy, full of life and well looked after. What’s your favourite scent? Linden trees as I race by them on my bike. And the last book you read? The Secret Race by Daniel Coyle and Tyler Hamilton. It’s all about cycling, which I love. Best holiday destination? Botswana or Namibia. What item do you take everywhere? On a family holiday in Mexico, we each got a jade amulet. I always have mine on me. Top three Copenhagen hangouts? Store Strandstræde is the capital’s most charming street, with lots of cafés and boutiques; for food shopping, Torvehallerne market has amazing tapas; and jump into the harbour for a good swim – it gives city life another dimension.
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K ITCHEN Smoked oak cabinets, a glazed iron dresser and metal bar stools lend a tough glamour to this space. ‘As the kitchen is in the centre of the apartment, I wanted to make it look like a piece of furniture rather than a workspace,’ says Maja. ‘When you close the cabinet doors, all you see is wood panelling.’ Get the look The cabinets were made bespoke by KBH Københavns Møbelsnedkeri. These are Petit Dossier Varnish stools by Tolix.
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OFFICE ‘I have a huge desk, but I’m more likely to spread my work out on the floor,’ says Maja. She designed the bookshelves and cabinets, which were then built by a carpenter. Get the look Maja uses a Chinese lacquered table as a desk. The T Model lamp is by Anour.
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BATHROOM A twin shower is concealed behind the brass-edged vanity unit, which Maja designed. ‘The wall tiles are handmade in Morocco – rustic, unfussy and charming,’ she says. Get the look Try West Elm for a wall mirror like this one. These are Orbit sconces by Workstead. The taps are by Danish brand Toni Armatur. Olif’s Alveus Monarch Form 30 inset sink is like this basin. London 217 tiles from Encaustic Tiles have a similar style.
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The couple’s bedroom combines Maja’s favourite grey and dusky pink tones for a chic, understated look. Get the look The walls are painted in Skin Powder by Pure & Original. Vispring’s Atlas headboard from Heal’s is similar to this one. The bench and bedside tables are Chinese – Shimu sells similar furniture.
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Create Maja’s curated look with these eclectic, on-trend pieces.
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Jadis Bell Krater, £145, Oka; Madam Stoltz candlestick, £25, Carnill & Company at Trouva; Jute & Leather rug, £160, French Connection; Industville Brooklyn Vintage Dome pendant light, £69, Naken Interiors; Angelina three-seater sofa in Blossom velvet, £2,079, Love Your Home; Halla earthenware vase, £25 medium, £35 large, Made.com; Jagger coffee table, £344, Maisons du Monde; faux crane flower, £129, West Elm
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RESEARCH ⁄ Patrick Hamilton Courtney
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ABOVE, FROM TOP LEFT TO RIGHT Houdini velvet by Andrew Martin, £28m, Jane Clayton & Company; Cashmere Chevron flooring, £98.28sq m, Ted Todd; Circle black matt tiles, £39.99sq m, British Ceramic Tile at Victoria Plum; intelligent matt emulsion in Blush, £48.50 for 2.5L, Little Greene; Oxidise wallpaper by Zoffany, £116 a roll, Wallpaper Direct
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Dark Angelica mural by Michael Angove, from £65sq m, Surface View; The Floral Chic Collection wallpaper, £49.95 a roll, Galerie Wallcoverings; dial up the drama with a black floral motif wallpaper and display a big, colourful bouquet in front for impact; Shocking Pink coloured emulsion, £18 for 2.5L, Crown; Adventurer Absolute matt emulsion, £43.50 for 2.5L, Little Greene; Green Smoke estate emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball; Statement floral square cushion, £22.50, Marks & Spencer; an adventurous mash-up of dark florals kept in check by shades of grey prevents the riotous pattern in this living room from overwhelming the space
his season’s flower fixation is anything but common or garden variety. Right now, it’s all about dark, dramatic florals in full, blowsy bloom. ‘Spring brought fresh sprigs, bouquets and painterly blooms, which then moved into greenery and all things botanical,’ says Karen Thomas, head of design home at Marks & Spencer. ‘For autumn, this mood has intensified into bold statement florals – layered, clashing and eclectic.’ To dabble in this blossoming trend, Ellie Cashman of Ellie Cashman Design suggests starting small. ‘Pick out a fabric and upholster a chair, make some accent pillows or stretch it over picture frames.’ Resist the temptation to play it safe by painting accompanying walls in a light colour as this will lessen the impact. Instead, find a mid or dark tone within the pattern and match that. Be bold and splash the colour across woodwork and even the ceiling. ‘This creates a cohesive scheme with ample wow factor,’ insists Alissa Sequeira, marketing executive at Surface View. If wallpaper is your starting point, a feature wall will add depth to your space without much
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AGE NDA / ST YLE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Farrow & Ballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Railings floor paint sets a dramatic stage for the top-to-toe painterly blooms that envelop this space, while glints of copper and gold add an opulent touch; Ottilie four-seater sofa upholstered in Botanical Print velvet and available in Peppermint, Petal or Nightshade (shown), ÂŁ2,528, Love Your Home; Venetian Floral mural, ÂŁ150 a roll, Graham & Brown; Vintage pink and cream dark floral mural, ÂŁ36sq m, Murals Wallpaper
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T i e - b a c k d et a i l s a n d a t a n f i n i s h s e c u re th i s c h a i r ’s s t a r s t a t u s . C o m b i n e w ith a cce s s o r i e s i n m o n o c h ro m e p at te r n s fo r a s t a n d o ut n e utra l sch e m e . Wing shelving unit, £850, Gabriel Tan at The Conran Shop. Sling leather chair, £595, Raft. Apollo floor light, £125, Debenhams. Kudu seagrass rug, £155, French Connection. Black Over White artwork, on the wall, £200, David Hardy. On the shelving unit, from top left: Rhombic large object, £450, William Yeoward. Varia stripe vase, £118, Aram Designs for Aram. Junto cup, £11, Normann Copenhagen at Ross & Brown. El-Mo marble pyramid, £80, Elementary. On The Line artwork, £280, David Hardy. Bright Light candleholder, £32, Wirth at Skandivis. Full Black Acid Etched cube, £350, Living Divani at Silvera. Kana pot, £57.50, Oyoy at Someday Designs. Etch vase, £39, The Conran Shop. Spring Court high-top trainers, £85, Toast.
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T h e e cl e c ti c b l e n d of n at u r a l m ate ria l s , raw tex tu re s a n d n a ive p at te r n s o n th e s e b owls m a ke fo r a s tr i k i n g tri b a l - i n s p i re d d i s p l ay. Ashanti sideboard, £699, Atkin and Thyme. On the sideboard, from top left: Air plant, stylist’s own. Nera bowls, from £79 each, Monica Förster at Nina’s House. Hold Me Tight leather vase, £85, Strups Denmark at Skandivis. Dominoes, £15.16, Store Indya at Amazon. With You artwork, £320, David Hardy. Circular trivet, £110 for four, Muller Van Severen for Valérie Objects at Silvera. Cylindrical jug, from £40, Made+Good.
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A s c u l ptu ra l wo o d e n t a b l e b a s e te a m e d w ith e l e g a nt l e a th e r d i n i n g c h a i r s d e l i ve r s a m a s te rc l a s s i n p a re d - b a c k p e r fe c ti o n . Barnabas dining table, £1,825, Benchmark. Keyko dining chairs, £1,479 each, Gallotti&Radice at Harrods. Spade chair, £431, Faye Toogood for Please Wait to be Seated at Twentytwentyone. Northcote shelving unit, £785, MannMade. Lloyd leather pendant lights, £185 each, Puik. On the shelving unit, from top left: Handmade Moroccan Black and White tableware, also on the floor, from £10 for a bowl; Blind Faith head ornament, £85; Faria dinner plates, £14 each, all Rockett St George. On the dining table, from left: Green & Black’s organic ginger dark chocolate, £2, Waitrose. Light Water tumblers, £19 each; Tequila Sunrise jug, £79, all The Conran Shop.
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C re ati n g i n te re s t i n a n e u tr a l s c h e m e i s a ll a b o u t l aye r i n g . T h i s p a l et te i s s i m p l e , b u t p o p s of to u c h - m e tex tu re b u ild a ro u n d a t a n - l e ath e r s t ate m e nt sof a . Curtains made in Meltemi cotton-mix, £125m, Osborne & Little. Vista rug, from £2,758, Perennials at The Rug Company. William sofa, £11,628, Damian Williamson for Zanotta at Aram. Von armchair, £2,210, Hlynur Atlason for Ercol. Skirt coffee table, £595, Lombok. Alamo side table, £195, Habitat. Anders pendant light, £1,295, Pinch Design. Camel & Black (Composition III) 2018 artwork, £3,200, Liza Giles. On the sofa, from left: linen herringbone throw in Ochre, £119, Heal’s. Josephine cushion, £65; Banks Loop cushion, £55, both Habitat. On the coffee table, from left: Toppu stripe potted plant, £58, Oyoy at Someday Designs. Mid Line bowl, £45, Myer Halliday at Heal’s. Round leather coasters, £16 for four, Amara. Espresso cups, also on the side table, £32 each, Made+Good. On the side table, from left: Barro Pot 2 (includes plant), from £150, Sebastian Herkner for Ames at Twentytwentyone. Rhombic small object, £295, William Yeoward. Vegan slippers, £24, Yonder Living. Sculture Domestiche resin ornament, £840, Imperfettolab at Silvera.
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A wo o d wove n d e s k b r i n g s tex tu r a l i nte re s t to a n u n d e r s t ate d s c h e m e , w h i c h i s l i f te d by wa r m a n d we l co m e co p p e r a cce nt s . Medley rug, £748, Calligaris. Bayleaf desk in English ash, £2,725, Sebastian Cox. Cover chair, £519, Muuto at Silvera. Milo stool in Chloe Ash, £315, Neptune. On the desk, from left: metal trivets, £110 for four, Muller Van Severen for Valérie Objects at Silvera. El-Mo marble objects, from £58 for a small semi-cone, Elementary. EVNEED woodless pencils, £26.99 for 12, Amazon. Tip lamp in Copper Brown, £245, Muuto at Someday Designs. Wooden doorstop, £85, The Conran Shop.
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P o s iti o n i n g th i s s tu n n i n g h a n g i n g c h a i r i n a m i n i m a l i s t c o r n e r s h ows it of f i n a ll it s c r a f te d g l o r y. Curtain made in Huari cotton-mix in Chalk, £35m, Villa Nova. Isadore rug, £350, Habitat. Amble hanging seat, £1,450, Tom Raffield. Objects pouffe, £340, Cecilie Manz for Fritz Hansen at Heal’s. On the hanging seat, from left: shearling sheepskin rug in Caramel, £95, Rockett St George. Crinkle blanket, £89, Hay at Monologue London. Natural sheepskin, £60, Twentytwentyone. On the pouffe: Neo purse in Cognac, £135, M.Hulot. Kylie 13 glasses, £99, Kylie Minogue for Specsavers. Lines vase, £58, Day Birger Et Mikkelsen at Amara.
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L u xe l e a th e r h a n d l e s o n th i s c h e s t of d r awe r s g i ve a p a l e a n d i n te re s ti n g t wi s t , w h i l e a r a t t a n s c re e n i n tro d u c e s a m o d e r n r u s ti c v i b e . Rattan screen, £495, French Connection. Björksnäs chest, £235, Ikea. Burnt Orange pouffe, £65, Rockett St George. On the chest, from left: Solid table lamp, £295, Terence Woodgate at Twentytwentyone. Sabene mirror, £285, MannMade. Sterling Silver and White wood curb linked bracelet, £57; Sterling Silver and Rosewood capped open cuff, £60; Gold-plated Sterling Silver and Rosewood capped open cuff, £70, all Branch Jewellery. Wooden hand decorations, from £15 each, Hay at Amara. On the decorations, from left: Gold plate and White wood studded bangle; Gold plate and Rosewood studded bangle, both £55; and White wood curb linked long necklace, £130, all Branch Jewellery. On the screen, from left: leopard-print scarf, £22, Oliver Bonas. Arau satchel, £320, M.Hulot. On the pouffe, from top: Stripe Vesu bag, £170, M.Hulot. Boy tee, £45, Toast. Shoeboxes, £29.99 for 25, Amazon.
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N e u tr a l s t a ke o n a n u n exp e c te d r i c h n e s s i n th i s s u m ptu o u s l e ath e r b e d , co m p l e m e nte d by r u s s et to n e s a n d l aye r s of tex tu re . Matera super king-size bed in Daino leather Treacle, £3,999, Heal’s. Little Groover bedside table, £245, Loaf. Notch pouffe, £1,605, Lema. Rattan screen, as before. Maggie Bunzl rug, £745, Aram. Black Charcoal Overlap framed artwork, £1,425, 55Max. On the bedside table: Como Short Circuit-style desk lamp, £195, Rockett St George. Spots mug, £24, Heal’s. On the bed: Chalk and Rust pillowcases, from £40 each; king-size flat sheet in Russet, £132.50; king-size duvet cover in Sand, £247.50, all Larusi. Zigzag cushion; wool cushion, on the pouffe, both £60, Rockett St George. Crinkle throw, £75, Habitat. Ochre throw, £115, Debenhams. Abstract floral silk scarf, on the screen, £155, Toast.
STYLING ASSISTANTS ISABELLA CHARLESWORTH; RIVER GIBBS; AREESHA RICHARDS
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Vivid geometrics, luxe materials and vibrant colour celebrate the bold side of Art Deco design
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L e t b o l d g e o p ri n t s i n l a r g e - s c a l e d e s i g n s l e a d th e way w ith th i s l o o k . Fin i sh with cl e a n - lin e d f u rn itu re in f u n k y jewe l to n e s fo r a d d e d inte re s t . WALL Papered in Conway Poison 312745 wallpaper, £80 a roll, Zoffany at Style Library. WOODWORK Painted in Poison acrylic eggshell, from £33 for 2.5L, Zoffany at Style Library. FLOOR Cashmere Herringbone oak flooring, £82.56sq m, Ted Todd; fitted by FPS Flooring. FURNITURE Porto three-seater sofa in Kingfisher, £1,199, Swoon. Round ottoman, £395, plus 4m fabric and 4m trim, Clock House Furniture; covered in Post Velvet in Aegean GWF 3721.535 cotton velvet, £85m, Kelly Wearstler for Lee Jofa at GP & J Baker; trimmed in Chevallerie brush fringe in Petale, £60m, Samuel & Sons. Diamond side table, £269, Bo Concept. DETAILS Soft cushion in Pink, £150, Tom Dixon. Deltille rug, £1,987, Trine Kielland at The Rug Company. Haze tray, £69, The Conran shop. Bump jug, £95; Bump tea cups, £80 each; Bump teapot, £110, all Tom Dixon. Antinulous print by Luke Edward Hall, £95, Jonathan Adler.
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Com bin e Ar t D e co pat te rns for a n op ule nt vib e a nd gro un d th e sch e m e with painte d woo dwork for a chic b ut inviting hallway. WALL Covered in Bonnelles wallpaper NCW4352-06, £65 a roll, Nina Campbell at Osborne & Little. Room beyond in Purbeck Stone estate emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. WOODWORK Painted in Off-Black estate eggshell, £60 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. FLOOR Painted in All White modern eggshell floor paint, £67 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Modernist Green Mondrian flatweave runner, £1,715, by Adam Bray and Christine Van Der Hurd at Vanderhurd. FURNITURE Shamsian chest of drawers, £9,000, Bethan Gray at Harrods. DETAILS Canaan marble table lamp (seen without shade), £525; Op Art lacquer tray, £295, both Jonathan Adler. Velvet Pearl lampshade, from £350, Rockett St George. Wring backpack, £805, Issey Miyake at The Conran Shop. Classic leather wallet, £110, Comme des Garçons at Dover Street Market. Lou velvet pouf, £1,118, Gallotti&Radice. Smiley print by Carl Cashman, £195, Aria.
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A n i n d u l g e nt p a l et te of b l a c k a n d g o l d d ef i n e s th i s tre n d – te a m e d w ith a s tr i k i n g p at te r n i n th e s a m e c o l o u r way f o r a s o p h i s ti c ate d f e e l . WALLS Painted in New Black; stripe in Rufus architects matt, both £53.50 for 2.5L, Paint & Paper Library. WOODWORK Painted in New Black architects eggshell, £66.50 for 2.5L, Paint & Paper Library. WINDOW Curtain in Zardozi in Charcoal polyester-mix, £75m, Designers Guild. FLOOR Cashmere Herringbone flooring, as before. FURNITURE Clay dining table, £5,845, Desalto at Heal’s. Series 430 chairs in Cognac leather, £799 each, Verner Panton at Aram Store. Tall Art Deco curio shelves, £2,695, I & JL Brown. DETAILS Design Project No160 planter, £55, John Lewis. Stacking plates, £720 for three, Nicholas Collins at William & Sons. Brass Atlas box, £695, Jonathan Adler at Amara. Oberon tieback, £380, Samuel & Sons. Black Minimal art print by Rica Belna, £359, 55 Max. Newport decanter, £198, Jonathan Adler. Theo vases, from £25.30 each, all Broste Copenhagen. Whisky glasses, £6 each, Curious Egg. Greta cake stand, £25, Habitat.
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A m o d e r n t a ke o n A r t D e c o l i g hti n g a n d c l a s s i c u p h o l s te re d s c re e n o oze o p u l e n c e w h e n s e t a g a i n s t a s l e e k l e a th e r d e s k . WALL Covered in Down New Roads WDDN1802 wallpaper, £100sq m, Draga Obradovic + Aurel K Basedow at Wall&Deco. SKIRTING Painted in French Grey intelligent eggshell, £62 for 2.5L, Little Greene. FURNITURE Curved three-panel screen, £350 plus 6m fabric, The Dormy House; upholstered in Hermoso 39470231 viscose-mix, £73.90m, Casamance. Mood desk in Olive, £7,185, Flexform at Harrods. Gebrüder Thonet Vienna N.O chair, £892, Silvera. DETAILS Lens Flair lamp in Matte Black, £985, Lee Broom. Artek folding rule, £12; Artek spirit level, £22.80; Blackwing pencils, £29.90 for 12, all The Hamilton Pen Company. Century Hotel model; Fagus Factory model, £195 each, Chisel & Mouse. Books, stylist’s own.
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G rown - u p pin k o n th e wa lls a n d ce ilin g u ps th e d ra m a of th is sc a l e d - u p A rgyl e ch e ck , wh il e m et a llic p o ps wo rk th e G at sby vib e . WALL Covered in Down New Roads WDDN1802 wallpaper, £100sq m, Draga Obradovic + Aurel K Basedow at Wall&Deco. PICTURE RAIL, WALL ABOVE AND CEILING in Hellebore absolute matt emulsion, £42.50 for 2.5L, Little Greene. WINDOW Curtains made in Coco 2784-02 mohair-mix, £173.80m, SAHCO. FLOOR Cashmere Herringbone flooring, as before. Abrash rug in Aqua, £4,626.72, Knots Rugs. FURNITURE Ilsa sofa in Mohair velvet, £9,765, Ilse Crawford for George Smith. Joint coffee table with glass top, £2,538; Joint side table with marble top, £1,781, both Porada at Chaplins. Mulberry Gold Leaf lounger, £295, Graham & Green. Millefeuille wall shelf mirror, £923, Jennifer Hardel at Ligne Roset. DETAILS Cushions (from left to right) made in Nagano TE024 silk-mix, £280m, Rubelli; and made in Kiki Seaglass 7831/03 trevira, £98m, Romo. On mirror shelves: Malachite octagon vase, £118, Jonathan Adler; Meissen horse, £849, William & Son; and postcard, stylist’s own. Bruton A4 envelope in Green, on the sofa, £520, William & Son. Lind sunglasses, £165, Carla Colour. Pop Art notebook, £16 for three, The Conran Shop. Balance floor lamp, £269; Ferm Living antique mirror trays, £44 and £64, all Heal’s. Half Cut crystal champagne coupes, £75 each, Lee Broom at Silvera. Doris glass vase, £20; Adelie velvet cushion, £65, both Habitat. Rose large jewel vase by Louise Roe, £95, Heal’s.
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C l a s s i c d a r k p a n e l l i n g i s g i ve n a n o h - s o s u ave u p d ate w ith s m a ll - sc a l e p at te rn e d wa llp a p e r th at p a ck s a p u n ch . WALL Painted in New Black architects matt, £53.50 for 2.5L, Paint & Paper Library; and covered in Theodora wallpaper in Ravenna WP5001, £56m, Holland & Sherry. FURNITURE Débourgeoisée console in Black Gloss with gold detail, £1,372, Desjeux Delaye at Ligne Roset. Series 430 chair, as before. DETAILS Black and Bronze table lamp, £35, Rockett St George. Contrepoids candlesticks, £395 each, Alexander Lamont at Miles. Hand-dipped taper candles in Yellow Mustard and Nude, each colour £16 for six, Curious Egg. Pink marble paperweight, £50, Amara.
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This vibrant e m e rald print is a vivacio us backdrop to a da pp e r-looking b e droom sch e m e . J et black acce nt s up th e elega nce . WALL Painted in Maugham White; panels painted in Chambers Gate, trimmed in Sinner marble matt emulsion, each £46 for 2.5L, all Mylands. WINDOW Curtains made in Manifesto Futurista in Smeraldo polyester-mix, £279m, Dedar. Sheers made in Adagio French Grey wool, £145m, Mark Alexander. FLOOR True Velvet woven Wilton carpet in Jet EV159, £59.99sq m, Brintons. FURNITURE Lucy double bed, from £855 plus 7m plain fabric, Sofa.com; bed covered in Loom Powder M502/09 linen, £145m, Mark Alexander. Harewood double mattress, £490, Sofa.com. Herve bedside table with Nero Marquina and Charcoal Black barn wood, €2,512, Barn in The City. DETAILS Bedspread made in Tempest in Onyx/Ivory GWF-3111.801 linen-mix, £172m, Kelly Wearstler for Lee Jofa at GP & J Baker. Alia wall lights in Brass polished lacquer, from £900 each, Hector Finch. Triomphe pillowcases in Silver, £75 each; double flat sheet in Silver. £199; double duvet cover in Silver, £259, all Yves Delorme. Bed bolster in Nash Platinum KNASHPL, polyester-mix, £49.50m, Kai at Ashley Wilde. Varese velvet cushions in silver, £55 each, Designers Guild. Kreafunk aHead headphones in Dusty Pink, £90, Silvera. Op Art lacquer box, £98, Jonathan Adler. Nona dinner plate, £10, Habitat. Similar glass from Ikea. Watch, stylist’s own. Gold wire basket, £28, Biba at House of Fraser.
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All- o ut wow tiles with vivid ge om etric designs are wh e re this look shin es – b a l a n ce o u t th e s tro n g l i n e s w ith b r a s s p i e ce s a n d r i c h s h a d e s . WALL Painted in Poison elite emulsion, £46 for 2.5L, Zoffany at Style Library. FLOOR AND WALL Brixton tiles, £81.53sq m, Topps Tiles. FURNITURE Ex.t stand console with oval basin, from £1,222.80; MGS wall-mounted single-lever tap in Black steel, £1,350, both C.P Hart. Raffia Scallop slipper chair, £1,581, Nina Campbell. Tokki side table, £250, Habitat. DETAILS Seat cushion made in Grosgrain in Black cotton-mix, £45m, Kate Spade for Kravet at GP & J Baker. Aura brass mirror, £225, Cox & Cox. Mini globe wall lights, £259 each, Original BTC. Bath towel in Peacock, £79.95, Yves Delorme. Compagnie de Provence soap, £21.50, Aria. Black Lava pumice stone, £5, Curious Egg. Marble tumbler, £17; marble soap dish, £15, both Luxury Hotel Collection at House of Fraser. Pink toothbrushes, from £4 each, HAY. Metro mug, £7, French Connection Home. Make-up brush, stylist’s own.
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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT The elaborate domes of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul are a captivating sight for the city’s visitors; this vintage-style Trifari collar channels the opulence of the empire – £295, V&A Shop; a detail from the bronze door of Saint Mark’s Basilica, Venice, one of the finest examples of Byzantine architecture in Italy; Neisha Crosland’s Atlas collection for Fired Earth uses glimmering gold and rich jewel tones for an ornate, embellished feel – Pine Flower Nile tiles, £1,362sq m; and exquisite detailing and intricate construction define Guo Pei’s showstopping gowns. RESEARCH ⁄ Patrick Hamilton Courtney
PHOTOGRAPHY (BLUE MOSQUE) TIM GRAHAM/ALAMY; (TRIFARI COLLAR) THIERRY CARO; (SAINT MARK’S BASILICA) WIESLAW JAREK/ALAMY; (GUO PEI) DOMINIQUE MAITRE
From jewellery and couture to lighting and textiles, this historic style note is enjoying a rich revival
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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Gold thread on deep ruby velvet gives this Eichholtz cushion its sumptuous look – Pillow Bataille, £365, Sweetpea & Willow; mosaic patterns, such as this motif at the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia in Ravenna, are a common component of Byzantine buildings; the grand lobby at Venice’s Hotel Danieli echoes the city’s illustrious architecture; Osborne & Little’s Lyrebird wallcovering by Matthew Williamson, £74 a roll, features swirling patterns of flora and fauna; this Kashir pendant will illuminate your home with subtle sparkle – £149, Swoon; Lombok’s Keras side table, £305, is made with a traditional hammer technique and covered in deeply embossed metal; the theme gets an update with a modern but decorative touch in Versace’s Byzantine Dreams limited-edition plate, £87, Amara; and brushed brass candlesticks offer a rough-luxe aesthetic for a medieval touch – from £16.95 each, Grace & Glory Home.
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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE Mercedes Salazar’s delicate jewellery designs are finished in gold-plated brass and vivid coloured dyed threads – Volador Azul petit earrings, £204, Moda Operandi; Beaumont & Fletcher’s exquisite fabrics are decadently embroidered with fine gold threads, semi-precious stones and freshwater pearls – Salome Couture silk, £6,300m; Soho House’s Istanbul outpost takes inspiration from the local Ottoman and Byzantine architecture; a detailed mosaic adorns this Byzantine Tile wallpaper by MindTheGap, £133 for three rolls; an architectural capital displays the floral carving typical of the style; West Elm’s gold electroplate cutlery set, £34, offers a contemporary take on decorative metals with its sleek, minimal lines; the Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul is a fine example of the wonder of Byzantine design; and Hermès weaves a complex pattern in its collection of silk twill scarves – Le Pegase D’Hermès Au Bloc scarf 140, £640. l i v i n g e t c . c o m / O c t o b e r 2 0 1 8 99
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Livingetc reveals the coolest trends heading to British shores from Milan’s Salone del Mobile, the biggest event on the design calendar Gandia Blasco achieved a zen-like feel on its stand with its DNA Teak collection, inspired by Mediterranean– style timber shutters
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While 2017 saw modern oriental make its mark as one of the fair’s key trends, this year, the look crystallised into a trend for straight, slatted lines, giving a hint of eastern elegance to beautiful new designs. Gallotti&Radice used corrugated, hand-turned, lacquered wood to add soft pleats to its Nori coffee table, while its east-meets-west Ki screen featured vertical and horizontal lines fused with satin brass panels. Styling on the stands followed suit, with Gandia Blasco creating a supersized pergola, while Giorgetti and Fiam paid tribute with repeating strips in canaletto walnut and glass.
Giancarlo Bosio and Centro Ricerche’s simple design for Giorgetti fuses eastern and western elegance. Fit bench, price on request
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Big Waves dining table, £4,450, Roberto and Ludovica Palomba for Fiam at Chaplins
Studio G&R’s Nori coffee table, from £1,596, Gallotti&Radice
Ki screen, price on request, Silvia Fanticelli for Gallotti&Radice
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Hung and illuminated like stars in the sky, these lights feature opaque and solid spheres. Orion Tube and Globe lights, £850 each, Lee Broom
SPACE ODYSSEY
Designers looked to outer space for cosmic-inspired escapism at this year’s show, with furniture transitioning from minimal to galaxy-esque. Leading the force, designs in Paola Navone’s Moon collection for Gervasoni featured circular aluminium-cast tabletops and blue ceramic bases that recalled the shape and surface of the cratered orb. Lema and Arketipo offered up dining and side tables with finishes reminiscent of the night sky. Lee Broom offered celestial-inspired lighting with designs that can be hung horizontally or vertically to form bespoke constellations. And Bohinc Studio wowed crowds with a chair line modelled on planets in orbit.
Rounded armand backrests represent the curved trajectory of planets. Lunar chair, £2,868, Lara Bohinc and Matter of Stuff for Bohinc Studio
Arabesque marble depicts a vision of the Milky Way on Arketipo’s Moon Invaders coffee table, from £2,435, at Chaplins
Brass shavings sparkle on the Blu Lapislazzuli top of this Alamo table, by David Lopez Quincoces for Lema, price on request
Simmering surfaces and circular shapes reference the moon in Paola Navone’s collection for Gervasoni. Moon 36 table, around £4,016.13
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Torii stool, from £1,450, Gino Carollo for Porada at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour
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Canaletto walnut has long been the timber of choice for Milan’s big furniture names. But when leading devotee Porada shifts its attention, you know it’s time to make room for the new woods on the, er, block. Its 2018 collection debuted ash in Stained Moka and Caffè finishes for a fresh and different feel. Flexform followed suit, but stained its ash in a darker finish, while over at Poliform, Charcoal oak rubbed shoulders with Hickory walnut and Black elm. Get ready to go against the grain…
Josef table, from £5,930.28, Samuel Accoceberry for Flexform
The Nara side tables by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poliform span Hickory walnut and Black elm. From £2,700 each
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Xi suspension lamps, from £3,375 each, Neri&Hu at Poltrona Frau
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Two tribes battled it out in Milan: those looking to experiment with colour, and those favouring the enduring chic of all-black design. So-dark-you-almost-couldn’t-seethem stands provided much-needed shade from the Italian heat and presented everything from black furniture to flooring. Known for its edgy, masculine aesthetic, Diesel Living’s ongoing partnership with Iris Ceramica saw Rebel Black become the go-to colourway for concreteclad interiors. At Republic of Fritz Hansen and Cattelan Italia, classic marble pieces got a reboot in shades of Charcoal and Ardesia. And Saba Italia opted for matt-black woven rope in its lounge furniture. Think it all feels too serious? Lema’s Bulè table comes with an optional lazy Susan, proving black needn’t mean boring.
Danish designer Thomas Bentzen weighs in on the trend with the Oak/Dusty Green Enfold sideboard, £1,549, for Muuto
Asymmetrical shapes and block colour triumph in Calligaris’ CoDe collection. Tubini vase, £199.50
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Move over forest green – the softer, slightly greyer and, dare we say, more sophisticated tones of sage and eucalyptus are having a moment. Italian firm Alivar aimed for pure elegance, pairing the hue with clean-cut shapes and soft leather; Shanghai-based duo Neri&Hu worked the colour on to statement lighting for Poltrona Frau; while Calligaris and Muuto splashed the shade on matt surfaces. Not sure how to nail the tone? Grab your nearest Farrow & Ball colour card and aim for Card Room Green or Lichen.
Step over to the dark side with floor-toceiling Grunge concrete, £123sq m, Diesel Living for Iris Ceramica
Sitar chair, £1,560; and footstool, from £1,020, both Enzo Berti for Saba Italia at Go Modern Dark and handsome finishes on Cattelan Italia’s Europa Keramik sideboard now include Ardesia matt ceramic. From £5,340 at Chaplins
Giuseppe Bavuso’s Margot Relax armchair for Alivar features soft leather in a chic, silvery-green. From £3,480.20 Generous forms bring big drama to the Bulè table, from £6,047, Chiara Andreatti for Lema
Republic of Fritz Hansen relaunched Paul McCobb’s Fifties Planner coffee tables, from £954, at Clippings
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AGE NDA / DESIGN A Seventies vibe and cool cocktails provided a haven away from the crowds at Studiopepe’s Club Unseen
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Bontempi Casa reimagines the Fifties drinks trolley with sleek brass accents. Chic, price on request
The hottest tickets in Milan this year? Retro-feel hangouts harking back to bygone eras. Flooding Instagram feeds, design agency Studiopepe transformed a late-19th-century warehouse into a secret membersonly venue, capturing the essence of Seventies nightclubs with vintage furniture and a yesteryear palette of muted pinks and greens. US designer David Rockwell decked out a railway arch with candy-coloured booths in an ode to the all-American Fifties diner that was every bit as photogenic. Check out Bontempi Casa’s mid-century-style drinks trolley; Martini tables by Sé; and Gufram’s disco-era collection.
Designed by David Rockwell, The Diner served up classic American snacks and film-worthy sets at the Ventura Centrale exhibition. #MilkshakesInMilan
Ini Archibong’s collection for Sé features sculptural tables perfectly sized for a cocktail and little else… Eos table in Glossy Tea Pink, £5,225
Have a boogie on your own Dance Floor rug, £6,125, GGSV for Gufram at Jane Richards Interiors
Grand Life lounge chair, £2,236.38, Christophe Pillet for Ethimo
CUTTING SHAPES
Square corners? So passé. This year, it was all about obtuse angles jutting out from table edges, armrests and bedheads. Make like Ethimo and opt for exaggerated forms anywhere between 90˚ and 180˚.
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Sharp angles bring high drama to the Kenobi bed, £3,320, Mauro Lipparini for Bonaldo at Go Modern The glass top on Mauro Lipparini’s Final Cut side table for Arketipo can be rotated to form jagged shapes. £4,505 at Chaplins
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Beth and Andrew have created a hiddenfrom-view Parisian-inspired sanctuary out of what was once a dilapidated dairy Photography ⁄ Rachael Smith
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THE OWNERS Beth Dadswell, an interior designer and former fashion stylist, her partner Andrew Wilbourne, a graphic designer, and their son Louis, 12. THE PROPERTY A Victorian former dairy in East Dulwich. On the ground floor there is an open-plan living room and kitchen-diner, snug, oice/guest bathroom. On the first floor is the master suite, Louis’ bedroom and a shower room.
LI V ING ROOM DETA IL A combination of ceramics, framed prints and family mementoes make a pleasing tableau. Get the look Beth picked up the encased butterflies and beetles while in New York. The framed photograph is by Alan Scrymgeour. The cabinetry is painted in Farrow & Ball’s Mole’s Breath estate emulsion.
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COURTYARD GA R DEN ‘The courtyard is very private and a complete oasis,’ says Beth. The original dairy doors make a chic partition between the garden and the forecourt. Get the look The table was made from leftover scaffolding boards and vintage metal table bases.
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and a large dose of courage to imagine living in a gritty urban space that was once, rather incongruously, occupied by cows. But for serial renovators Beth and Andrew, this unlikely back story only added to the appeal. Sandwiched between a row of south London terraces, their chic home was formerly an unprepossessing dairy, then an ice-cream store, and latterly a down-at-heel workshop. Nothing indicates to the casual passer-by that beyond a modest metal shuttered frontage lies a jewel of a courtyard inspired by the gardens tucked away behind austere doorways all over central Paris. ‘If there’s an opportunity to take a peek through a gap in a gate, I can’t resist,’ says Beth of her first glimpse of the unusual home she shares with partner Andrew, a graphic designer, and their son Louis, 12. The fashion stylist turned interior designer was on her way home from a shoot when the site caught her eye. ‘I peeked through the gates and saw a derelict courtyard and a crumbling building beyond. I knew we had to take a look.’ The sight that greeted them would have deterred many, but Beth knew exactly how it could be transformed. The faded grandeur of the front yard would be turned into a verdant garden, hidden from the street; the ground floor would be extended out to accommodate flexible living space, while the first floor, with its unique gambrel roof, would be tweaked to house two bedrooms and two shower rooms. ‘The most obvious choice was a double-height extension, but we were determined to preserve the raw beauty of the place and so our approach was less radical,’ says Beth. That softly industrial aesthetic is evident throughout, from the cracked concrete flooring in the courtyard to the rusty fittings repurposed to train plants up the walls. The building’s former rear refrigeration area has been turned into a multi-functional snug, with Beth’s office beyond, looking over another, smaller courtyard. With less square footage to play with than their previous home, Beth has been clever with her ideas, creating bespoke storage in the living space, installing sliding doors and ensuring that the snug serves variously as a TV room, crash pad for guests and music space for Louis. The wow factor undoubtedly comes in the form of generous steel framed, tall glass doors that draw the eye from front to back, bringing the evergreen garden into focus throughout the year. ‘Our aesthetic is simple; we like graphic shapes and styles, mid-century furniture and muted colours so that patina and texture stands out,’ says Beth. Trusted vintage Robin Day chairs and a sofa have travelled with the family from house to house for nearly two decades, slotting effortlessly here. ‘Moving here encouraged us to get rid of superfluous possessions and concentrate instead only on the pieces we love,’ says Beth. ‘Coming downstairs in the morning and seeing that huge expanse of glass never fails to connect me to nature. I could so easily have walked past this diamond in the rough and never known it was here; I guess the lesson is to take time to stop and look. You never know what you might unearth.’ Find out more about Beth’s work at imperfectinteriors.co.uk
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K ITCHEN ‘We would have liked to have created space for a separate utility room but that wasn’t possible,’ says Beth. Instead she hid appliances behind bespoke cabinetry. Get the look The Zellige wall tiles are by Mosaic del Sur. The black cast iron stove is by Everhot. The bespoke kitchen is made from MDF, designed by Imperfect Interiors and painted in Farrow & Ball’s Mole’s Breath. The jute runner is from Dunelm.
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SITTING ROOM A vintage Robin Day sofa and chair provides a natural focus in this space. ‘We enjoy a relaxed look,’ says Beth. Get the look The jute rug is from Dunelm. The floor lamp is by French Connection Home.
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Favourite getaway? The village of Lourmarin in the Luberon – it is crumbly and incredibly chic. The possession that says most about you? Undoubtedly, Louis’ artwork and ceramics. We are building up quite a collection… Guilty pleasure? Watching rubbish TV in bed. Favourite place to eat out? The Thai Corner Cafe just off Lordship Lane is a family favourite. Best London hangout? We try to make the most of the galleries in London, and can often be found on the South Bank. If you weren’t an interior designer, what would you be? I would love to be a perfumer in another life.
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‘When I work from home, I can hear nothing but birdsong even though we live in a busy part of London’
BETH’S OFFICE A rooflight and glazing offer a view of the Parisian-style rear courtyard garden. ‘I designed my office as a multi-functional space should we ever want to turn it into an additional bedroom,’ says Beth. Get the look The canvas and leather sling chair is by Ikea. The floor is by the Polished Concrete Co. The glazing is by Fabco. The wall lights are vintage Tom Dixon.
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EXTER IOR Beth and Andrew extended outwards, but retained a large portion of the old yard, which they cultivated as a verdant courtyard garden complete with steel roof trusses and lights made from repurposed fittings from the former dairy.
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EN SUITE Beth opted for a generous shower, bespoke storage and Moroccan tiles for a softly chic effect. Get the look The Limestone floor tiles are by Topps Tiles. The unlacquered brass taps are by Bert & May. The towels are by Rowen & Wren. The Zellige wall tiles are by Mosaic del Sur.
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M A STER BEDROOM Beth and Andrew kept the furnishings simple in this room and let the features speak for themselves. Get the look The bespoke linen covered bed is from Sofa.com. The throw and cushions are from H&M. The aged oak parquet flooring is from The Natural Wood Floor Company. The brass bedside lamp is by Pooky.
HOME PROFILE
THE OWNERS Russell Boltman, an entrepreneur and co-founder of Devil’s Peak Brewing Company, his wife Tracy, a lawyer, and their three children – Anabella, 15, and twins River and Sofia, seven. Plus two dogs and a cat. THE PROPERTY A new-build home on the slopes of Table Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is a wine cellar on the ground floor. The first floor has a master suite with his and hers bathrooms, plus four en-suite bedrooms and a play room. A living, dining and kitchen space occupy the second floor, along with a study, TV room, scullery, laundry and WC. There’s also a rooftop garden.
EXTER IOR The clever use of bold architectural lines, modern engineering and stone and concrete has ensured that the house fits naturally into the landscape, complementing the mountain backdrop. Get the look The stone walls were matched to the old stone walls on Cape Town’s Buitengracht Street by builder Arnold Meiring. The outdoor dining table is by James Mudge. The seating is by B&B Italia.
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he real joy of this house is that amidst our busy lives it allows us to reconnect as a family,’ says Tracy Boltman, of the sleek home on the slopes of Table Mountain that she shares with her husband Russell and their three children. Set on the last row of residential homes that border the pristine Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town, it’s an enviable design in an absolutely stellar location. ‘I know this may sound trite as it’s just bricks and mortar – or wood and stone for that matter – but building this home forced us to reflect on the contradictory nature of those things we hold most dear to us, namely: being together as a family and entertaining with loved ones versus a real need for solitude and being in nature.’ That they have managed to create both a family home and an urban mountain retreat, is an extraordinary triumph of their will and a savvy sense of design. Russell and Tracy bought the plot four years ago when they were looking for a home that could accommodate their growing brood of children and pets. ‘We’d outgrown our previous home nearby and were looking for a property with a garden level with the living areas,’ explains Russell. ‘We knew it was a nigh impossible task given the steep typography of the area and the demand for city homes with this kind of space, but Tracy and I are nothing if not single-minded so we set ourselves the task of finding something that we could create to suit our needs.’ Although they spend their days in corporate environments and courtrooms, Russell and Tracy are both creatives as well, and take pleasure in gardening, cooking, decorating and designing spaces. And so, when this site in a prime, wind-free pocket of land became available they saw the possibility to create something spectacular. ‘The original house was situated at the back of the then largely terraced site, so there was little to no garden to speak of,’ says Russell. ‘Our Eureka moment was when we realised that by building a new house to the front or street side of the plot, we could level the back garden entirely to become an extension of Table Mountain National Park.’ They entrusted Adrian Mallitte of architectural firm Salt + Pepper Design who solved the complexities of the site while perfecting the relationship of the house to the mountain. To this end, the 750m sq house is laid out on three levels. You enter via a steep driveway, which leads into a generous entrance hall with access to the garage and Russell’s wine cellar. From there you ascend up to the bedroom level comprising five en-suite bedrooms and a playroom. ‘The bedroom level is quiet, cosy and sheltered,’ says Tracy. ‘As we entertain a lot, I like that it feels private and detached from the rest of the house. And
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with our three kids plus a constant troupe of their friends here most days, it’s important to have a space in which they or we can escape.’ In contrast, the top floor is where all life happens, with the living, dining and kitchen areas, family TV room and Russell and Tracy’s study all looking out onto views of the garden, mountain and city by way of large, black-framed, floor-to-ceiling doors and windows. ‘A sense of space was really important in the living areas, and wherever possible we did away with walls to open things up,’ says Russell. This was as much a nod to their love for the luxury of space, as to the needs of the children. It had to be hard-working, able to accommodate the varying needs of their family, from a soundproof study where Tracy and Russell can work to room for the kids to ride their scooters and skateboards inside if they need to. ‘We’re not precious about walls and floors,’ says Tracy. ‘The house is not a showroom but instead a canvas for our life.’ W ith b oth Russell a nd Tr ac y pa ssionate entertainers, the design and layout of the kitchen space was a sacrosanct process, too. ‘We’re both territorial cooks, so the design needed to accommodate the different ways in which we like to occupy the space,’ says Russell with a grin. ‘While some couples negotiate around separate beds and duvets, ours was around separate ovens,’ quips Tracy, in reference to Russell’s penchant for roasting meat in the oven for up to eight hours. Both voracious cookbook readers, too, the couple admit to most weekends feeling like the set of MasterChef as they cook up a variety of dishes. Other considerations were a large scullery (‘Russell’s use of beer and wine glasses for a normal Sunday lunch could put a wedding to shame’), three fridges (two for wine and beer and one for fresh produce) and an extra-large pantry to accommodate their store cupboard staples. The way they like to live is what gives their home gravitas, not to mention their incredible collection of art, objets, furniture and personal treasures that succeed in complementing rather than competing with the monumental spaces of the architecture and the magnificent natural setting. Tracy credits her friend and interior designer Lynne Whitfield as the alchemist who brought their disparate tastes and personalities together. ‘Lynne’s a master of relaxed living,’ says Tracy. ‘Everything she does is about making the moment more enjoyable and, so in terms of planning the decor, we worked together to pre-empt the ways in which we wanted to inhabit our home.’ With this kind of scrutiny, it’s no wonder the house is the relaxed, organised and creative haven they craved. Check out the couple’s architect at saltandpepper.co.za. Find their interior designer at lynne@fielddesign.studio. For more info about the builder, call Arnold Meiring Projects on 021 422 1118.
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LI V ING ROOM The living room is Tracy’s favourite part of the house as it has views of Lion’s Head, the city, the garden and Table Mountain. Get the look The Under The Bell pendant lamp is by Muuto. The sofas and armchairs are from Tonic. The coffee table is from Pezula. The coco de mer on the coffee table was given to Tracy’s parents when they lived in the Seychelles. The rug is from Herringbone Rugs.
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K ITCHEN Tracy wanted to avoid large expanses of white walls in the kitchen, so she cleverly concealed the coffee and pantry area behind slatted wooden doors in a chevron design. Get the look The kitchen was designed and fitted by Assirelli. The Chouchin 2 pendant lights by Foscarini are from Créma. The small round table is from Pierre Cronje, while the high-backed chairs by Ercol are from Tonic. The double oven is by Smeg. The large custom-made windows throughout the house were made by Dix Aluminium and Glass.
What defines a good night out? Russell: Beer, wine and good food with friends – and lots of laughter. Tracy: A night at home with friends. And your idea of comfort food? Russell: Stews. Tracy: Curry. How about essential pantry staples that you never ever run out of? Russell: Firelighters Tracy: Maldon salt, red wine, vinegar, oregano and almonds. What is the best podcast/audio book you’ve listened to? Russell: Eckhart Tolle’s Findhorn Retreat: Stillness Amidst the World. Tracy: Eckhart Tolle – I listen to it over and over. And your favourite read of the year so far? Russell: Noble Rot magazine issue 16. Tracy: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. Current favourite music? Russell: Fela Kuti’s album Expensive S**t. Tracy: Khalid’s American Teen. l i v i n g e t c . c o m / O c t o b e r 2 0 1 8 125
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STUDY A cluster of artwork on the walnut walls adds interest to the space. ‘While we both do the buying of art, Russell is responsible for where all the art in the house is placed,’ says Tracy. Get the look The burnt Sienna sofa and ribbed metallic stool are from Tonic. Russell and Tracy’s metal top desks are by local designer James Mudge. The Aluminium Group Management chairs are by Charles and Ray Eames. The walnut panelled walls and built-in bookshelves are by Assirelli. l i v i n g e t c . c o m / O c t o b e r 2 0 1 8 127
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M A IN BEDROOM Tracy loved this wallpaper as soon as she saw it on Instagram, but couldn’t find a supplier for it anywhere. Luckily, Lynne managed to track it down in Liverpool. Get the look The wall mural is from Murals Wallpaper. The Chouchin 2 pendant lights by Foscarini are from Créma. The bedside tables and bed are from Tonic, while the rug is from Tirmah. The artwork over the bedside table and on the left is by Sarah Biggs.
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Natural wood ties River’s bathroom to the house’s natural surroundings, while Crittall-style glazing adds a modern touch. Get the look The glazing was by Dix Aluminium and Glass. Drench supplies similar showerheads.
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‘I love a calm bathroom space with plenty of natural light,’ says Tracy, who kept it simple by using just a few materials – Carrara marble walls, a simple oval bath and a black-framed shower to match the windows throughout. Get the look The wicker and metal chair is from Weylandts.
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CREATIVE COUPLE HARRIET AND WARREN HAVE DESIGNED AN INNER-CITY ECO HOUSE THAT'S HIGH ON STYLE AND BIG ON FAMILY LIFE
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THE OWNERS Harriet Paterson, interior designer and style director, her partner Warren Bramley, a creative director, and their daughter Willa, 20 months. THE PROPERTY A Georgian house with a contemporary interior. The ground floor has a reception room, kitchen-diner area, living area, plus a guest bedroom/playroom and shower room with WC. On the first floor is an oice and the bathroom, while the master bedroom and Willa’s nursery are on the top floor.
STA IRW ELL Harriet worked with the architect to redesign the staircase in oak, replacing what had been an area for a lift with a glazed light well, hung with new lighting. Get the look The architect is John Eger of Eger Architects. The pendant lighting was designed by Harriet using components from Urban Cottage Industries.
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considered and completed – well, for now anyway...’ That’s how interior designer and style director Harriet Paterson describes the eco-conscious home she has created for herself, her partner Warren Bramley and their daughter Willa. Right from its deceptively formal Georgian façade, this is a house with hidden depths and cool, contemporary design. The ground floor consists of sociable but separable living spaces, with light flowing through rooflights and a circular stairwell. Textures are natural and – even with toddler Willa weaving her way around her blond-timbered play spaces – there’s an air of serenity. ‘The first thing everyone notices about this house is that it feels calm, but don’t let that fool you that it was easily won,’ jokes Warren. ‘It took Harriet’s meticulous hard work to get to this point.’ All that behind-the-scenes planning began five years ago when Harriet and Warren found this slim townhouse in south London, which had already been partially converted. ‘Seeing the way that modernity had been inserted into a Georgian frame was inspiring,’ says Harriet, who was style director at Livingetc before setting up her own design practice. Part of her vision was to make the house as ‘passive’ as possible. It already came with solid
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eco credentials – underfloor heating is fed by an air-source heat pump and a rainwater tank supplies the dishwasher, washing machine and WCs. But Harriet wanted to take that low-waste ethos a step further and dovetail it with her family’s lifestyle. Before they moved in, the couple decided in advance where each and every book, ornament or artwork would live. ‘The idea is that everything has a place,’ says Harriet. ‘Nothing is superfluous and it’s the absence of clutter that keeps a sense of peace.’ To that end, Harriet created a ‘spine of storage’ – bespoke built-in oak cupboards that run from the ground floor to the top of the house. And Willa’s toys are stored in woven baskets that hang on wall hooks. ‘That way everything is easy to find,’ says Harriet. Willa’s dreamy nursery is at the top of the house along with the master bedroom, part of the mansard extension the couple added. Spaces on the ground floor were also reworked, creating a guest room in what was formerly a garden room, and the open-plan first floor was made into two separate rooms. To achieve this, Harriet and Warren brought back architect John Eger of Eger Architects, who masterminded the first stage of this house’s conversion. An important part of Harriet’s vision was to work small display areas into the open-plan spaces – here a surface for ceramics, there a shelf for plants. ‘We feel completely at home in this house because everything is here for a reason,’ she says. See more of Harriet’s work at harrietpaterson.com. View her home as part of Open House London, 22-23 Sept: openhouselondon.org.uk. Eger Architects, egerarchitects.com.
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K ITCHEN-DIN ER ‘We wanted to surround ourselves with natural textures,’ says Harriet. Kitchen cabinets conceal fold-out larder storage and the appliances. Get the look The dining table is bespoke from Another Country. The bench with built-in drawers is by John Eger. The chairs are Longworth from Garden Trading. This is the Sebastian Cox kitchen by DeVOL.
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GA R DEN The visual flow continues into the garden. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;It functions as an extra room,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; says Warren. Get the look The garden was designed by Harriet and Warren in conjunction with Andy Stedman Landscape and Garden Design and was built by Belsize Gardens.
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LI V ING A R E A ‘This home is designed with a flow of sociable spaces downstairs,’ says Harriet. To keep things uncluttered, the TV is recessed within a wall of built-in storage. A curtain divides the seating area from the kitchen-diner for a more intimate space. Get the look The Mags soft sofa is by Hay. The Lampe de Marseille wall light is by Le Corbusier from Nemo Lighting. The pouffes are from Ikea.
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M A STER BEDROOM Harriet used three shades of the same colour, gradating from the lightest, French Grey Pale, on the ground floor to French Grey mid and then French Grey for this top-floor sleep zone. Get the look The paint is French Grey from Little Greene. The bed is the Store bed from Loaf. The loose linen cover is designed by Harriet.
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Current bedside reading? Barbara Hepworth: Writings and Conversations – always inspiring. Currently watching? First Dates is my secret addiction. Most memorable holiday? A road trip around Iceland. Most often used app? Day to day I use Hoop to find out about family activities and at work I use Site Audit Pro. Dream design project? I’d love to adapt one of the small derelict fisherman’s huts in Port Mulgrave, North Yorkshire. What would we never find in your home? A garlic crusher.
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BATHROOM ‘This room is effectively another space for relaxing in,’ says Harriet. Plants keep the mood feeling natural. Get the look The bath is from Duravit with Vola brassware. The natural resin wall is from Sphere 8. The bench is a vintage eBay find.
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K ITCHEN Handmade and reclaimed textures, such as the table made from an old church door complete with letterbox hole, are worked into a scheme that still feels crisp and clean lined. A lime-coloured fridge adds zing. Get the look The table top door is from Rose Green Tiles & Reclamation, with legs designed by Kathryn and made at Colston Forge. The chairs are vintage Bertoia. West Elmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mobile chandelier is similar.
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athryn Bristow says that in another life she would have made a pretty good detective. ‘I love a bit of investigating,’ she says – although she’s usually in pursuit of good design rather than master criminals. ‘I can spend hours online, tracking down a particular vintage light or an item of furniture. And if I can’t I find what I want, I’ve been known to make it myself!’ This ground-floor apartment in Bristol, which Kathryn shares with her partner Rob Law and their children, Ida, four, and Rafe, two, has certainly benefitted from her sleuthing skills. Special pieces include vintage Bertoia dining chairs and a Lissoni sofa that spreads out on an epic, luxe scale. Meanwhile, a simpler coffee table and a sculptural modern chandelier demonstrate Kathryn’s knack for improvisation – the latter was fashioned from welded metal piping and light bulbs. Even the dining table is the result of Kathryn ‘having a very clear picture of what I wanted in my head but not being able to find it’. The solution? She found a reclaimed church door that was exactly the right size and shape and then got a local forge to make steel legs for it. This creative approach is evident throughout the flat, which Kathryn and Rob bought seven years ago. ‘We weren’t looking to move because we hadn’t really finished doing up our last place,’ she says. ‘But I idly picked up the local property paper and there was a half-page ad for this flat. All it showed was the view from the back garden – but I immediately wanted to see more. I knew it would be good.’ The flat’s previous style was a ‘conveniently blank canvas,’ says Kathryn. ‘In fact, it was so plain that Rob actually thought there was nobody living in it. In reality, they were just very tidy people who weren’t particularly into interiors.’ However, all that blandness meant the couple felt no compunction in ripping out the bathroom and kitchen and making an impact with their own style. Herringbone parquet replaced the existing flooring, which was largely carpet over concrete (‘but the bog standard version, not cool concrete’). The couple also knocked through from the living room to the kitchen and, most recently, added a master suite in a two-storey extension. This sleek addition was built into what had been an enclosed, high-walled courtyard and has a large bathroom, a dressing area and the bed up on a mezzanine level. ‘I wanted it to feel like a grown-up space,’ says Kathryn. Skinny steel balustrades and a metal staircase keep the look sharp in both the bathroom and the bedroom above. ‘For me, the more pared back a space is, the more restful it feels,’ she says. But even with its grey walls and metal elements, the mood in this home never veers into feeling too cold, with flourishes of creativity dotted around. The Smeg fridge comes in an acidic lime shade, matched by the paint on the front door. A wall clock tick-tocks away without the need for conventional numerals, and a message in decal lettering greets visitors as they hang up their coats. Entitled Le mur du couloir (the corridor wall), the paragraph itemises the qualities, uses and exact colour of said wall. ‘I loved it when Studio Be-Poles created everyday objects such as paper bags and boxes of matches and listed the “ingredients” in beautiful typography on the outside,’ explains Kathryn. ‘This is my not-so serious tribute to that clever idea.’ Ultimately, this is a home that doesn’t take design too seriously. ‘I love our investment pieces, like the sofa, but nothing in this house is off limits,’ explains Kathryn. Which is just as well because Ida and Rafe also love the sofa, but for different reasons. ‘In their eyes, we’ve bought them their very own soft-play area – and they can’t believe their luck.’
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THE OWNERS Kathryn Bristow, who ran an online company before having a family, her partner Rob Law, CEO of Trunki children’s luggage, and their children Ida, four, and Rafe, two. THE PROPERTY An extended Georgian ground-floor flat in Bristol. There is a living room, kitchen, a master suite with a mezzanine level and a dressing area, two further bedrooms and a shower room with WC.
LI V ING ROOM The knocked-through layout suits the grand scale of the Georgian windows, while the sink-into sofa acts as a room-zoning device. Get the look This is the Extrasoft modular sofa by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani at Chaplins. The vintage Photax photography light is an eBay find. Kathryn made the black coffee table from ply. Walls are painted in Farrow & Ball’s Down Pipe estate emulsion.
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LI V ING ROOM Rich-toned parquet flooring in a herringbone pattern runs through the main living spaces and into the hallway, replacing building-site style concrete. Get the look Eames RAR rocker is from The Conran Shop. The Little Big Time wall clock is by Karlsson. Trainspotters sells a similar wall light. The flooring is from Hicraft. The rusted metal lettering is from Cachette.
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MASTER SUITE A steel staircase with slimline railings leads up to Kathryn and Robâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleeping space, part of a two-storey extension that was originally an exterior courtyard. Below the bedroom is a bathroom and dressing area. Get the look The Carrara marble shelf is from Avon Marble Co. The dressing area lights are from NUD Collection. The micro screed flooring is from Floored Genius. Lovely & Co sells vintage benches. The Charles Ghost stool by Kartell is from Amara. The extension is by S2 Architects.
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Favourite thing about autumn? The leaf piles! We live on a hill and the leaves all tend to accumulate at the bottom. You can easily lose a toddler in there... Phrase used most frequently every day? ‘Get dressed first!’ Frustratingly, my kids would happily spend their days without clothes. Design icon you’d love to own? The Potence wall light by Jean Prouvé. First piece of furniture you ever bought? A solid teak bed. It was such a big investment that I had to visit the shop four times before I was completely sure. Last big thing that went onto the credit card? The MOT payment for my old Triumph GT6. Still wincing! Coffee or tea person? Coffee, every time. Best things about living in Bristol? The creativity, the variety and the mix of green spaces and urban life. Interiors pet hate? Plug sockets – I absolutely hate seeing them and try to cover them up. It’s a bit annoying for Rob when he needs one!
BEDROOM There’s a chic mood going on in Kathryn and Rob’s sleep space, which is set on a mezzanine over the master en suite. Get the look The bedding is from Merci. The lamp is an Anglepoise. The throw is by Numero 74 at Molly Meg. The walls are in Little Greene’s Basalt matt emulsion.
IDA’S BEDROOM A classic storage system in plain white makes light work of tidying. Get the look This is the String shelving system, bought from Really Well Made. Pamono sells vintage originals of Bertoia’s children’s chair for Knoll. The prints are by Mrs Mighetto. l i v i n g e t c . c o m / O c t o b e r 2 0 1 8 151
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R A FE’S BEDROOM A monochrome scheme creates a sense of order – even if it all descends into toddler chaos as the day goes on. Get the look For a similar toddler bed try Ikea. The feature paint shade is Farrow & Ball’s Inchyra Blue estate emulsion. The Studio Be-Poles Kraft paper bag is from Merci.
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For unique artisan homeware that is beautifully made with sustainability in mind, look no further than Nkuku
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ny avid traveller knows the joy of discovering an artisan piece – and the heartbreak of not being able to bring it home. Step forward Nkuku, the lifestyle brand founded by two ardent globetrotters, working with makers in Asia in order to bring stunning pieces to an audience back home. Nkuku was founded on the belief that ethical business is good business, an ethos that is evident in its constantly evolving collections ranging from tableware and lighting to furniture and accessories, all of which are created authentically using traditional methods and materials. Transparency is key to creating collections where each item, whether made from mango wood, jute or recycled glass, has inherent character and tells its own story. If in Devon, pop into the Nkuku Lifestyle Store and Café to see for yourself. Located in a restored barn, this rustic space is filled with reclaimed materials and makes the perfect backdrop for Nkuku’s curated selection of Indian antiques and restored furniture. Simply count the number of spots on an Indigo Drop mug or run a hand across the smooth organic shape of handblown glassware and you can feel the love that’s gone into creating each piece. Nkuku’s new autumn/winter collection is strong on striking furniture, textured soft furnishings and eye-catching tableware. Plus, there’s a stunning Christmas line of decorations and gifts on its way, so watch this space… Whether you’re looking for a special present or a statement piece to bring focus to your home, Nkuku has just what you need.
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T W ICE AS N ICE Bring together two veterans of British kitchen design and it’s a cert that you’ll end up with something worth talking about. The brainchild of Charlie Smallbone and deVOL, the Elemental kitchen combines (yep, you guessed it) wood, metal and stone for a contemporary design with wow factor by the kitchen-sink load. Proving deVOL can do glitzy and glam as well as pared-back and traditional, expect standout copper door panels with verdigris patinas paired with black stained ash and aged brass pivot hinges. From £50,000 (charliesmallbone.com)
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A bulky extractor fan can ruin the look of a super-sleek, minimalist kitchen. Hurrah then for Falmec’s barely there Alba design. Its glass frame sits almost flush to the ceiling and is LED backlit. £1,800, Valerio Sommella and Alberto Saggia for Falmec (euroline.co.uk) WORDS AND RESEARCH ⁄ Maudie Manton
Blend US designer David Rockwell’s masculine aesthetic with the smooth lines of Italian manufacturer Gessi and the result is the Inciso brassware range. Delve in for solid brass industrial-style taps in finishes such as black, nickel and bronze. Basin mixer, POA (cp hart.co.uk)
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Despite the name, Naked Kitchens is all about injecting colour, not going bare. Its Hampton Court kitchen combines Shaker-style drawers and cabinets in dusty pinks and turquoise, offset with dazzling copper hand-aged splashbacks. So that’s something to gaze at while you do the washing-up… From £20,000 for cabinetry (nakedkitchens.com)
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SPI N CL A SS Nabbing a fireside spot shouldn’t be a problem with Nestor Martin’s gas-burning stove. How so? The slim design has a realistic wood-fire effect, can rotate 360 degrees and features glass panels on the front and back, meaning there’s room for all the family to warm up and watch the flames flicker from every angle. We reckon there’s something more than a little James Bond about it too… THS 15 360° doublesided rotating gas stove, from £3,495, Nestor Martin at Eurostove (eurostove.co.uk)
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As part of our collective love affair with all things industrial, exposed bulbs are having a moment in the, er, spotlight. And why should shades and bases get all the lighting glory? Scandi brand Broste Copenhagen is bringing much-needed pizzazz to the humble bulb, adorning it with playful gold and grey stripes set to cast cool shadows. LED Stripe bulbs, from £42.90 in stores only (brostecopenhagen. com)
Swedish brand Marie Wolt is on a quest to banish unsightly wires and cables with wireless charging pads in stylish, marbleeffect finishes. Good looks are backed by efficiency; charging speed is up to 1.4 times faster. £52.95 (selfridges.com)
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We’re big fans of state-of-theart tech with vintage looks. Inside the PR/01 Speaker’s wood veneer finish and brass detailing, there’s Active Pression Reflex technology (optimal sound quality to you and me), wireless charging, wi-fi and Bluetooth, and a concealed drawer with charging points. We’re sold. By Native Union with La Boite Concept, £699 (conranshop.co.uk)
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[ At home ] A missed-delivery note is a modern-day wind-up, but now you can answer the door remotely with one tap of your smartphone and the Video Doorbell 2. Designed by Ring, its crystal-clear 1080HD video lets you see, speak and grant access to visitors. And with sensors that alert you to movement, you can report suspicious activity too. £179 (amazon.co.uk)
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Here’s your chance to get the inside track on the latest style trends before enjoying some private shopping in an iconic store. What’s not to like? Suzani four-poster bed, £2,798; Morova ottoman, £298, Naylei pillow, £88, all Anthropologie
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Jimena chairs, £998 each; Feather Collection rug, from £598; Boutonniere table, £298; Mathilde vase, £62, all Anthropologie
ivingetc has joined forces with Anthropologie to offer you the chance to enjoy a special evening discovering – and shopping – the latest interior style trends. Held at the Regent Street store, join a discussion between author, interiors stylist and founder of the blog Life Unstyled, Emily Henson, and Livingetc’s brand lead Neil McLennan. Together, they’ll offer an in-depth masterclass on how to bring the season’s key style trends seamlessly into your home. Attendees will be greeted with a delicious Seedlip cocktail – the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit – or a complimentary glass of prosecco. You’ll also get an exclusive first look at Emily’s new book, Be Bold: Interiors for the Brave of Heart, and have the opportunity to buy a signed copy. With the activities finished, put your new trend knowledge to work with an on-the-night and in-store-only discount of 15% off full-price home products.*
EVENT DETAILS When: Wednesday 3 October 2018, 6-8pm Where: Anthropologie 158 Regent St, London W1B 5SW Book: Tickets are free and available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Please RSVP to community@anthropologie.eu
Follow @anthropologieeu on Instagram to keep up with the latest trends and artist collaborations and share your purchases using #anthrohome. *TERMS AND CONDITIONS 15% off full-price home products, including furniture. Valid for attendees of the Livingetc and Anthropologie event from 6-8pm, 3 October 2018 at the Regent Street store. Not valid on sale purchases. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. There is no cash alternative.
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Shimmering metallics, textural weaves and subtle shades add luxurious, contemporary style for the new season few simple changes can totally transform the look of any room. Now, thanks to the new KAI Autumn/ Winter 18 Fabric Collection at Ashley Wilde, adding luxury and comfort to your living space has never been easier. The collection reflects KAI’s name, which refers to the elements of nature. The exceptional designs take inspiration from ‘earth’, ‘sea’ and ‘tree’, with added influences of geometry and architecture. The designs can be make a great statement as an accent, on a cushion, for example, or when combined harmoniously as part of a complete room scheme.
THE EDIT Adding texture to your home is the perfect way to add visual impact – and these understated collections look set to become classics. The new KAI Fabric Collections include four distinct, yet complementary design concepts. L etino II is a collection of sophisticated velvets, perfect for upholstery and window treatments. Sumptuous and timeless, the range features rich tones and soft neutrals with a lustrous shine. Farah is a stunning combination of elegant weaves and embroideries highlighted with shimmering metallic thread on plush velvets. Graceful painterly effects and luxe marble prints contrast with metallics and coordinating small-scale patterns, which come in colour combinations including truffle and praline, pearl and ink, flint and quartz and sea green and turmeric. The jacquard weaves in the Lazuli collection are the perfect way to acquire a highly sophisticated look. Influenced by organic forms, these complex fabrics offer subtle texture and shine and are perfect for creating contrast or complementing each other on upholstery or luxurious window treatments. Lazuli is available in beautiful metallic tones including pearl, pewter, silver and platinum. If you prefer to decorate with slightly plainer fabrics, Ravello is the range for you. This sumptuous brushed-cotton-mix collection comes in stunning classic neutrals as well a bold shades. Perhaps the most versatile in the collection, these subtle designs give free rein for freedom of expression. Plus, all fabrics are tested to ensure high durability to ensure years of long-lasting style.
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Sofa, footstool and curtains in sumptuous Farah weaves, £53 per m; plush rich-toned Letino II velvets (below), £40 per m; beautiful jacquards in the Lazuli range, from £40 per m, all KAI A/W18 Collection
Browse the new KAI fabric collections at kaifabrics.com and find a stockist near you.
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PHOTOGRAPHY (NEW YORK HALLWAY) JOSHUA MCHUGH; (PORTRAIT) SIMON BROWN
CLOCKWISE FROM THIS IMAGE Nina gives this New York hallway the exotic treatment with Cole & Son’s Gondola wallpaper, £150 a roll, Designer Wallpapers, and Allan Knight’s Brandolini Branch chandelier, price on request; Collioure wallpaper, £76 a roll, and Beau Rivage cotton, £62m, both Nina Campbell for Osborne & Little; Nina’s Collioure urn lamp, £685, is hand painted by Zoe Crook based on the fabric; Bonnelles wallpaper in Aqua, £65 a roll, Nina Campbell for Osborne & Little; and Nina uses pieces such as the Arthur side table, £2,336, Nina Campbell, to add impact
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The legendary designer on her tricks for creating harmonious homes and the key to an inspiring space ina Campbell is one of the UK’s greatest design doyennes, in business for more than five decades and still going strong. Her projects span from decorating family homes in the Swiss Alps to the East Coast of the United States; from updating London’s Draycott Hotel to the 19th-century Schlosshotel Kronberg in Germany; from finding chic and sometimes quirky accessories for her eponymous shop on Walton Street to creating annual fabric and wallpaper collections for Osborne & Little. Here, she shares her design secrets… What drew you in to interiors? My parents moved around Belgravia constantly and I was Words ⁄ Fiona McCarthy
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always lucky enough to choose the wallpaper for my bedrooms – a Cole & Son toile de Jouy of ladies playing tennis was a favourite. It was post-Second World War, so no one had much, but life was very jolly and fun. From an early age, it taught me the power of creating convivial spaces that exuded style, but never at the expense of warmth. How did you get your first break? After school, I studied at the Inchbald School of Design and then landed a job working for John Fowler of Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler. He was so generous with his knowledge. A few years later, I went out on my own, working with Mark Birley on Mark’s Club and Annabel’s. Describe your style? I design rooms to feel welcoming and cheerful, harmoniously colourful, but also practical. There’s nothing more irritating than when you go into a room and you can’t work out how to make the lights work, or there’s nowhere to put the soap in a shower. My scope is broad – I could be designing a nice country house for a young couple in the country one moment and an apartment for a prince in London the next. The thread is always in the detail. Where do you look for inspiration? Travelling through India collecting textiles always provides ideas for my Osborne & Little collections. I’ve just launched Les Indiennes, inspired by special finds such as the cloths that go under a camel’s saddle. Ideally, three people should be able to work different schemes from anything I design. Do you have any style rules? Rooms are meant to be lived in – life is stressful enough without living in a showroom. So if one piece of furniture works with another, but they’re not from the same period, what pleases is what counts. Creating happy, relaxed, inviting spaces for entertaining is also really important. So always ensure there is enough room for at least six to eight
guests to sit, and have enough side tables for them to put things like drinks and snacks on. What’s your design process? Take my house as an example – it was simply hideous when I bought it, with low ceilings, dark red quarry tiles and Gothic cornices that made no sense. I took everything out and laid a ground floor that flowed from front to back, with the same feel of materials inside and out, so it looked seamless. How do you get the mix of furniture and accessories right? I always pay great attention to floor plans – they provide a good understanding of scale and proportion. It’s easy to overor underestimate the proportions of a sofa or table. Floor plans help guide practical decisions, such as where you put all your electrical sockets. How do you make a room feel brighter? I use a lot of mirrors – for instance, around a fireplace – and I lacquer low ceilings to help bounce light around and create the illusion of a bigger space. What key items are worth investing in? A good bed and a comfortable sofa are worth an investment, because you will use them a lot. I also like little funny chairs, like my Alice chair, which you can tuck in by the fireplace and pull out for extra seating when people come over. Light switches should be as subtle as possible, so the transparent acrylic designs by Forbes & Lomax are great. You can tuck them into the corner of a dado so they disappear. And where can you save? I once had a house where the sofa was covered in a wonderful fabric, but the curtains were made from lining fabric to cut costs. Add a velvet border to eke them out a little more. And if you love a particular fabric, you could use it to reupholster the seat and back of a small chair. How do you work with colour? In a dark and dingy room, it’s better to opt for rich, jewel-like
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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Nina’s Colbert fabric for Osborne & Little in Aqua/Ochre, £64m; Nina played with soothing white and blue hues in this Manhattan living room, including Travertine wallpaper in Thethys – price on request, Fromental – and a hand-tufted rug by Tai Ping; Colbert viscose-mix in Coral/ Aqua, £64m; and Nina adds sparkle to table settings with her Jewel champagne flutes, £24 each
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[ P.S ] Who are your dream dinner party guests? Ian Hislop, for his irreverence, and my father, Colonel John Archibald Campbell. What’s the first thing you bought for your current home? A coffee machine, to keep the construction team going. What would you take if you had to leave your home in a rush? My dog and passport. What is your favourite hotel? The Crosby Street Hotel in New York. What’s the last book you read? A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.
tones to make it feel vibrant. Sunny yellow, coral and turquoise are going to be big. Whites work when light is flooding in, as it looks crisp and clean, but I always add a tint of raw umber or pink into the paint used on my ceilings, otherwise they can start to look grey. I’ve just discovered Argile paints – so rich and deep. What about fabrics and wallpapers? I often go with a large-scale pattern on walls and then the same motif in a smaller scale on upholstery or lampshades. Help to separate them slightly by using plain, complementary colours elsewhere and interesting trims around cushions and curtain edges. When choosing patterns, bring home as large a sample as possible to get a better idea of the scale of a print and finish of a fabric. Don’t ever feel like your current furniture should dictate your colour scheme. How do you usually approach the design of a dining room? I like to use the dining room as a library, as it can be a bit of a dead zone. It’s the perfect place to spread out your work, read the papers, display all your favourite books. It makes the room work a bit harder. What’s your one indulgence? Lining bedroom walls with fabric – it gives a wonderful cosseting feeling when you walk into the room and shut the door. A dining room with linen on the wall also helps to quieten it, especially if you have wooden floors. What have you been working on lately? I’ve just finished a big family home in Maine – complete with a pool, bowling alley and tennis pavilion – and four boxes at Ascot Racecourse. We’ve also just launched the Oomph furniture collection and a fabulous outdoor fabric line for Summit Furniture. And I’m about to start a European and American tour promoting my new book. It’s going to be busy! Nina Campbell Interior Decoration: Elegance and Ease by Giles Kime (Rizzoli, £40). For more info, check out ninacampbell.com
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Alice chair, £1,756; Nina’s living room with curtains and cushions in her Cathay Parade fabric; the designer used Schumacher’s Le Castellet in this Wiltshire house; Fitzgerald drinks cabinet, £8,257, Nina Campbell; and Arles cotton-mix, £64m, Nina Campell for Osborne & Little
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Westfield London (Shepherd’s Bush) has expanded into a homeware haven
Andes section sofa, from £2,497; Crescent swivel chair in Horseradish, £599, and Tiered coffee table, £599, all West Elm
he recent £600 million expansion of Westfield London has led to a gamechanging new homeware offering. An unmatched combination of inspiring brands in an upscale environment has created an even more exciting shopping experience. The 50th John Lewis store, the largest in the UK, leads the way with amazing quality, tastefully curated furniture, fabrics and accessories. Other established British brands joining John Lewis are Habitat and Heal’s, plus contemporary Danish brand BoConcept, which offers a comprehensive interior design service. West Elm showcases its signature Williamsburg Loft look, and also offers Williams-Sonoma’s design consultation programme, Design Crew, pairing customers with interior design experts. There are also NASA-developed mattresses and pillows from Tempur, and sustainably sourced furniture and accessories from Raft. But it’s not all sofas and sideboards – anyone after a quick lifestyle fix can also head to The White Company, home to gorgeous bedlinen, accessories, clothing, and fragrances. With such a diverse mix of home brands having opened their doors alongside existing retailers such as Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, Laura A shley, House of Fraser and Zara Home, there’s really no reason to go any further than Westfield London – the ultimate destination for homeware.
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Clockwise from left, Nona tapas bowls, £24 for a set of three, Habitat; Clay table, £5,845, Desalto for Heal’s; Tibetan sheepskin stool, £275, The White Company
WESTFIELD LONDON Find new stores such as Habitat, Heal’s, BoConcept and West Elm in the new and expanded Westfield London (Shepherd’s Bush)
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Clever cabinetry, on-trend colours and contrasting materials inject new cool into the wooden mainstay. Time to turn up the heat Words and research ⁄ Sophie Baylis
HEART OF STONE Of all the stones in all the world, marble is arguably the most stunning. But juxtaposing it with solid wood can take the style stakes up a notch. As with all natural materials, there are pros and cons to using marble, so do some research before splashing out. It is delicate, so you’ll need to reseal it regularly. It’s also much softer than other stones and susceptible to scratching. However, if you’re happy to find beauty in imperfection, marble will bring you many years of viewing pleasure. Project details Named after the Manhattan street, the Mulberry kitchen by Smallbone of Devizes oozes New York cool, combining clean lines with an eclectic mix of materials. Cabinets are crafted in European oak and fitted with Georgian wired glass. Calacatta Oro marble tops add wow factor and are book-matched so that two slabs of stone are set together to look like a single piece. This is no minor undertaking, but never fails to impress. Kitchens from £50,000.
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Project details Walls take their cue from Life Kitchens’ Hartforth Blue Shaker-style cabinetry to zone this open-plan kitchen. A quartz worktop and splashback slice through the blue, introducing contrast and the look of marble without the associated maintenance. A smattering of brass adds glamour – try Abode’s Ludlow monobloc tap in Antique Bronze, £229, John Lewis, to get this look. Kitchens from £25,000.
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Project details Well-considered design decisions and skilful use of colour make this Virtuoso kitchen by Mowlem & Co both practical and stylish. Timeless Shaker-style units are hand-painted in Farrow & Ball’s Railings eggshell, creating a striking contrast to the super-luxe Carrara Gioia marble splashbacks. Lofty ceilings have allowed the designer to go large on storage, with extra-height wall units featuring glass rather than solid inserts to make the space feel more airy. An industrial quality is introduced via the Raw Concrete Caesarstone worktop and chocolate bronze metal handles that are recessed into the cabinet doors. Original BTC’s Titan pendant, £249, Heal’s, makes for a fine finishing touch. A similar Mowlem & Co kitchen starts from around £35,000.
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Dive in at the dark deep end with a rich blue to add drama and a feeling of cosiness into your kitchen. Don’t stress if the space is small or lacks natural light – a dark colour can detract from its shortcomings and focus attention on the fabulous hue instead. Equally, don’t specify all-over blue if it feels like a big commitment. Instead, restrict it to walls or an island unit to create a contrast with paler cabinets. Blue sits beautifully with white and grey, so you’ll have plenty of options.
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ROUGH LUXE Weathered wood, cool concrete and burnished metals are some of the essential ingredients of a rough-luxe aesthetic. It helps to have existing architectural elements to play with, such as exposed brick walls, timber beams and metal-framed windows. Suspend industrialstyle lighting over a reclaimed wood table with some Tolix chairs for that loft-apartment look. Then swap out traditional wall units for wooden shelves and opt for a polished concrete worksurface. Project details This Sebastian Cox kitchen by deVOL is made predominantly from English beech, an abundant but underused native timber. Here, it has been passed through a bandsaw for an artfully rough texture. Find similar shelves at Nkuku, from ÂŁ140 each. A deVOL kitchen like this one is priced from ÂŁ15,000.
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DELICIOUSLY DARK A dramatic line-up of dark hues and timbers with a smattering of metallics are essential for an atmospheric kitchen. Add pale woods to ease the intensity while keeping the look fresh. Ditch a few wall units in favour of shelves, which will open up the space. And why not work a splash of white into your scheme? Nothing makes a strong visual impact like the contrast between light and dark. Project details Blend Scandinavian style with a charcoal hue to give your space instant visual appeal. In this kitchen by Neptune, industrial-style Tennyson pendants, £98 each, anchor the large island, which is topped in pale oak and served by Shoreditch high-back bar stools in Hugo Spelt, £345 each. Opening up storage with a pair of Buckland floating shelves, £470 each, creates a feeling of added space. Team these with Limehouse cabinets built to the ceiling to create ample storage for unsightly essentials. This kitchen costs £29,861.
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[ DESIGN ADVICE ] Melissa Klink, head of design at Harvey Jones, offers planning tips
* Be realistic about how much you want to spend on the project before getting things started. Make sure you’re fully aware of the typical costs of kitchens from the suppliers you’re looking at. Most importantly, make your budget clear to your chosen designer before making any commitments. * Note that worktops, appliances and accessories vary greatly in price. Your designer should be able to advise you about the best options within your price range. * Specialist magazines and the internet are a great place to start for inspiration, as well as receiving recommendations from friends. But there’s nothing quite like visiting showrooms to see the SURGXFWV \RX·UH LQWHUHVWHG LQ ÀUVW KDQG * Shop around and speak to a range of designers to get a feel for their products and how they work EHIRUH PDNLQJ DQ\ ÀQDO GHFLVLRQV 6XSSOLHUV WKDW build your kitchen to order will be better equipped to respond to your individual requests if you have a particular look you would like to achieve. * When choosing a kitchen company, WKH ÀUVW considerations should include whether you like the look of the furniture as well as its build quality. From there, determine if it comes with a guarantee, whether the company can work within your desired timescale, and if the designer really understands what your requirements are.
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WHITE & WOOD Nothing spells out a perfect partnership like white and wood, which work effortlessly together to bring their strengths to the table. White makes rooms look lighter, brighter and more airy, allowing other design elements to take centre stage. Wood brings an abundance of warmth, character and texture, taking the cool edge off an all-white palette. Together, this pairing strikes a restrained contrast, resulting in a modern scheme with a long shelf life. Project details Valcucine strikes the perfect balance between wood and white in its Forma Mentis kitchen, where rich walnut wrapped around white cabinets creates a cocooning effect. Wood is also practical and provides a warm backdrop. The less-is-more effect of handleless cabinets creates a clean, finish. Valcucine kitchen from ÂŁ30,000.
Project details Full-grained American black walnut adds a shot of warmth to this scheme by Smallbone of Devizes, and emphasises the low-level open storage, which introduces a less formal note. This design typifies the trend for combining two types of worksurfaces: quartz for practicality, and natural stone for the splashback and bar areas. This is the Original Hand Painted kitchen, from ÂŁ50,000.
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Wood has many charms. It can add warmth to a pale scheme, introduce texture to smooth surfaces, or dial down the drama of brightcoloured cabinetry. It can even set the tone of a space: whitewashed woods have long been associated with Scandi sensibilities, while richer, darker timbers are the backbone of a dramatic scheme. The current trend is for exposed grain, which adds instant texture to a kitchen. The more pronounced the grain, the better. Project details The owners of this Roundhouse kitchen chose the deeply textured grain of river-washed black walnut ply to complement the exposed brickwork and original timber structure. A smooth concrete worktop introduces a textural shift still very much in keeping with the aesthetic, while a blackboard splashback adds a playful touch. Swapping out cabinetry for shelves made from scaffold boards keeps cooking essentials close to hand. Utensils and cafetières are hung from hooks to keep worktops clear, creating a casual café vibe. Bespoke kitchens from £35,000. Project details Get the natural wood look for less with laminate, available in many guises including Schmidt’s Murphy wood-effect door fronts. Using a single material or colour for cabinets was once de rigueur, but rules have relaxed and mixing and matching has become the norm. Schmidt nails the look by offsetting Murphy’s prominent grain with an oh-so-sleek Nano Black finish. Schmidt’s Expando table with a matching Murphy tabletop, £1,096.45, and Daytona chairs, £511.55 for two, complete the look. Schmidt kitchens priced from £10,000.
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TWO TONES White remains the fail-safe choice for kitchen cabinetry, but colour is creeping into the conversation, with two (or more) door shades as the talking point. Coveted combinations include blue and a more neutral hue, or two shades of the same colour â&#x20AC;&#x201C; grey gets our vote. Use a darker tone on base units and reserve the lighter shade for wall cabinets to stop your kitchen looking top heavy. Alternatively, make a statement of your island by painting it a different colour from the rest of the kitchen. Project details Farrow & Ballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Down Pipe packs a seriously stylish punch in this Mowlem & Co kitchen, where tall, dark and handsome units stretch to the ceiling to maximise storage. A low ceiling could have been an issue, had it not been for a healthy dose of Stony Ground paint (also Farrow & Ball) to lighten the visual load. What it lacks in height, this kitchen more than makes up for in space. A trio of pendants emphasises the generous 4004 Raw Concrete worktop, from around £300sq m, Caesarstone. A Mowlem & Co kitchen starts from £30,000.
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EVERGREEN Is there anything more evocative than dark green? We don’t think so. This kitchen brilliantly demonstrates how a traditional hue can be used to create a contemporary cooking space with the power to calm and rejuvenate. If you don’t want to go green all over, work with white to brighten things up. Perhaps your kitchen just needs a refresh? Tiles allow you to flirt with the trend without overcommitting.
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Project details Neutral may be the norm when it comes to cabinetry, but this Edinburgh kitchen just goes to show that a dose of deep, delicious green goes a long way to infusing a scheme with a luxurious vibe. Bespoke cabinetry by Sculleries of Stockbridge is painted a lush shade befitting of the listed property and its Georgian roots. Try Little Greene’s Mid Azure Green flat oil eggshell, £65 for 2.5L. Building open shelving into the splashback creates a flexible storage solution that keeps everything to hand and makes use of otherwise wasted space.
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GRACEFUL GREY Why go white when you can go gracefully grey? It will add depth to more subtle colours and let bold brights be the centre of attention. The right shade can have a big impact on the mood of a room, so don’t assume they’re all the same. For instance, some shades have yellow or beige undertones that make for a warmer grey, while others are blue toned and a lot cooler. Review your space and the amount of natural light carefully and take your cue from there. Project details A carefully curated edit of classic white tableware and simple but stylish glassware brings a co-ordinated look to these open shelves by Tom Howley. Painted in a soft grey to harmonise with the base units, snowy white walls and Silestone worktops let the colour gently punctuate without overpowering the space. Spotlights offer task lighting, while Original BTC’s Phane pendant, £199, Clippings, makes a modern statement. Tom Howley kitchens from £60,000.
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Preheat the oven to 200°C/ Fan 180°C/Gas 6. Wrap each beetroot in foil and place in a roasting tin. Slice the fennel and toss with a little oil in a separate roasting tin and season. Put both tins in the oven and roast for 40 minutes, until the fennel is softened and the beetroot tender when touched with the tip of a knife.
Once the beetroot are cool, peel them and put into a food processor with the roasted fennel, chickpeas, garlic, fennel seeds, tahini and lemon juice. Whizz to form a smooth paste, drizzling in the extra virgin olive oil as you go. Loosen with a little cold water if it is too thick. Garnish with fennel fronds and fennel seeds.
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Meatball wraps with griddled chicory and spring onions Serves 4 pork mince * 400gbeetroot, 2 cooked peeled * and coarsely grated handful of soft herbs, such as * Large Ă DW OHDI SDUVOH\ GLOO EDVLO DOO Ă&#x20AC;QHO\ FKRSSHG beaten * 1 egg, 60g fresh white breadcrumbs * 1 fat clove of garlic, peeled * and crushed and freshly ground * Saltblack pepper 1 bunch of spring onions, trimmed * 2 red chicory, cut into wedges * Olive oil for frying *Squeeze of lemon juice * 200ml soured cream * Ă DWEUHDGV *
For the meatballs, mix the mince with the beetroot, half the herbs, the egg, breadcrumbs and garlic. Season and mould together with your hands, then shape into 16 even-sized balls. Chill for 10 minutes. Toss the spring onions and chicory with a little oil. Heat a griddle or heavy-based frying pan over a high heat and cook in batches until charred and softened. Squeeze over some lemon juice, then set aside while you cook the meatballs. Heat a little more oil in a non-stick heavy-based frying pan and fry the meatballs over a medium heat, in batches if necessary, for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Mix the soured cream with the rest of the herbs and season. Warm the flatbreads. Divide the vegetables between the breads, top each with four meatballs, then add a dollop of soured cream to serve.
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The lowdown A lavishly designed hipsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hideout. Best for Chillinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with a cocktail on the rooftop lounge. With most of San Franciscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hotels clustered around the Financial District or up on top of the hills, the Proper has staked out its own turf in Mid-Market, a once down-at-heel â&#x20AC;&#x2122;hood now rapidly regenerating. Kelly Wearstlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interiors are heavily influenced by the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bohemian roots. The public spaces are littered with art and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;foundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; furniture, while the bedrooms are dazzlingly dressed in geometric prints. The entry-level Bunk Rooms are exactly as stated, but the furnishings get increasingly impressive the more you pay. The Villon restaurant offers shareable dishes full of oceanic flavours, the cocktail list is mind-bogglingly brilliant, while Charmaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, the roof-top lounge, attracts queues around the block. Guests get priority access, so be sure to pick a spot beside one of the firepits â&#x20AC;&#x201C; youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be cosy and warm even when the Bay-area fog rolls in. Book it Double rooms from approx ÂŁ230 (properhotel.com/hotels/san-francisco).
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[Beach baby] After a morning riding the waves, a pit stop at the resort’s fabulously alfresco COMO Beach Club is essential. It takes post-surf drinking and eating to stylish new heights, with tropical cocktails and simple dishes made from fresh, regional ingredients.
COMO UMA CANGGU Bali, Indonesia The lowdown A new beachfront resort in an idyllic setting. Best for Surfers, spa-lovers and star-struck couples. This sleek, contemporary retreat showcases the best in modern Asian architecture, with über-chic interiors to match. Edged on one side by rice paddies and on the other by some of Bali’s best surf breaks, Uma Canggu makes the most of its unique position, with the bedrooms, suites, one- and two-bedroom residences and threebedroom duplex penthouses all enjoying jaw-dropping views. Two of design’s most illustrious names – Italian superstar Paola Navone and Singapore-based Koichiro Ikebuchi – were involved in the aesthetic vision. Meanwhile, UK landscape architect Trevor Hillier has added his own expertise with some immaculate-meetswild gardens and integrated indoor-outdoor spaces. Once you’ve taken in the awesome surroundings, you can ride the waves courtesy of COMO’s collab with expert Tropicsurf or enjoy some epic pampering at Shambhala Retreat, a wellness centre including a world-class spa, yoga and Pilates studios and treatment rooms. The food on offer matches the seriously high standards this resort is increasingly known for, with locally sourced ingredients served in modern fusion style. Oh, and do find the time to explore some of the local villages and Hindu temples. Book it Double rooms from approx £190 (comohotels.com/umacanggu).
FROM TOP The COMO duplex penthouses have their own rooftop pools, with stunning views over the Indian Ocean; and a luxurious penthouse bedroom with steps leading up to the poolside deck
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Cambridge, UK The lowdown A Regency hotel given a regal refresh. Best for Literary types and plugged-in creatives. The University Arms serves up a glorious mix of studied elegance and sleek facilities, making it a must-visit for out-of-towners and Cambridge locals alike. Reopened after an £80 million makeover, the hotel – originally built in 1834 – has been stunningly reimagined, from its classical façade (renovated by architect John Simpson – his portfolio also includes projects at Buckingham and Kensington Palaces) to the sumptuous interiors crafted by Martin Brudnizki, whose modernist take on timeless good looks – deep sofas, tassel-trimmed lamps and statement chandeliers – is perfectly in tune with the Regency setting. Comprising 192 rooms and suites, the accommodation ranges from the uncluttered Cosy rooms to the premium Suites, which include their own individually curated libraries. Dishes at the adjoining Parker’s Tavern restaurant (also open to the public) feature head chef Tristan Welch’s whimsical interpretation of Victorian delicacies, such as fidget pie, a pork pie baked with apples and mustard, and, while rounding off the evening in the glamorous bar, we started to imagine our wit and intelligence expanding by the hour… A place to broaden the mind, then, as well as relaxing the body. Book it Double rooms from £208 (universityarms.com).
FROM TOP A spacious suite at the University Arms, where traditional styling comes with a modernist twist; the bar at Parker’s Tavern; and the hotel lobby has been restored to its original, Regency elegance
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HOTEL SANDERS Copenhagen, Denmark The lowdown Two townhouses recast as a city bolthole. Best for Anyone with an eye for art and the theatrical. Owned and run by former ballet star Alexander Kølpin, these revamped Neoclassical buildings lie close to the city’s Royal Danish Theatre (though calmly located on a side street), where Kølpin was principal dancer, and his affection for detail is evident from the moment you step inside. Commissioning London-based design duo Pernille Lind and Richy Almond to craft the interiors (referencing many of the looks the pair introduced for the Soho House group and Anouska Hempel among others), Kølpin’s idea was to draw in audiences from the theatre to mingle with guests at the bar, and allow locals to enjoy the hospitality of its restaurant without disturbing the ambience of the hotel itself (Sanders Kitchen – the in-house restaurant – has its own entrance via the street). And he has achieved his ambitions with panache. A roaring log fire meets visitors on arrival, before you are guided to one of the 52 rooms, each dressed in a homely, yet sumptuous fashion – think bespoke velvet chairs and flamboyant printed fabrics. Artwork sourced through UK consultancy Dais Contemporary dots the walls, and subtle, stylish details, such as the tuxedo-attired bar staff, add to the exclusive atmosphere, without ever putting you ill at ease. Book it Double rooms from approx £315 (hotelsanders.com). FROM TOP The welcoming entrance to the Sanders on a quiet side street; some of the rooms come with a sumptous lounge; and contrasting textures of wicker, glass and wood feature in the homely bedrooms
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KIMPTON DE WITT Amsterdam, The Netherlands The lowdown A neo-American outpost in old Amsterdam. Best for Sightseers and shoppers who enjoy city strolling. As you thumb through a copy of The New York Times after a breakfast of beef brisket hash, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d woken up in Manhattan rather than the home of Rembrandt and Anne Frank. But the De Witt is the first major outpost of the US hotel chain Kimpton in Europe and its Yankee take on all things Dutch makes for an intriguing combo. And once you’ve added in some UK design – leading architectural practice Michaelis Boyd worked with Kimpton’s creative director Ave Bradley to refurbish the place – then intriguing turns into something exceptional. It helps if you have some 17th-century buildings to use as a starting point, but the bulk of the hotel dates from the Eighties, and it’s here where the vision of golden age Amsterdam reworked in modern fashion really takes shape. So, for example, you might walk across graphic blue and white encaustic floor tiles, inspired by trad Delft designs, see sleek, industrial-style light fittings teamed with playful Pols Potten ceramics or spot a neon artwork on a living green wall. With its central location within easy access to everything the Dutch capital has to offer, this place is hard to beat. Book it Double rooms from approx £250 (kimptondewitthotel.com).
FROM TOP Contemporary blue and white floor tiles hint at traditional influences in the Kimpton De Witt lobby; the sixth-floor Penthouse terrace; and Dutch art and fresh, modern lines in one of the luxe bedrooms
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A modern blend of industrial cool and chic riverside living, this district has plenty to write home about
What’s the scoop? This south-west London neighbourhood was once famed for its fruit and vegetable gardens. Industry arrived in the 19th century with the power station and gasworks transforming the landscape. These days, a mixture of creatives, artisans, professionals and families occupy smart Victorian terraces, parkside apartments and new builds on the banks of the Thames. Is this south-west London’s answer to Notting Hill? Battersea Park, some industrial housing stock and proximity to the river make this area unique, though you will find a smattering of pastel-coloured homes and some artfully renovated Victorian cottages on the Shaftesbury Estate. Can I tube it? The district is served by three train stations: Clapham Junction, Battersea Park and Queenstown Road. But look out for Battersea tube station, a proposed Northern Line extension set to open in 2020. What about schools? Near the park, Newton Prep and Thomas’s Battersea are popular private options, while the highly regarded Belleville Primary and Honeywell Primary state schools are off Northcote Road. The Harris Academy on Battersea Park Road has recently been recognised as Outstanding by OFSTED.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP The iconic Battersea Power Station has been newly renovated; the beautiful Overstrand Mansions on Prince of Wales Drive, which overlooks Battersea Park; and Albert Bridge, linking Chelsea and Battersea
PROPERTY If I want to go traditional, where do I start? ‘Prince of Wales Drive and Albert Bridge Road offer upscale, lateral mansion flats overlooking the park,’ says John D Wood’s Fred Ponsonby. ‘The terraced homes of a small enclave called Little India are a popular choice for families due to their proximity to Clapham Junction and Battersea Park Road.’ And if I want to be a city slicker? There’s no shortage of cool, urban riverside developments here, not least the apartments, restaurants and shops on offer at the newly renovated Battersea Power Station. Going east, a new district has mushroomed in Nine Elms, particularly following the relocation of the US Embassy. For something a little more low-key, look out for the upcoming residential conversion of the former Royal Academy of Dance close to Battersea Square, while its new home, Coda at Avanton, promises a number of new-build luxury apartments. How much cash must I splash? It varies from street to street. You can snap up a two-bed flat on Sheepcote Lane and Battersea Park Road for under £500,000, but expect to spend northwards of £1,000,000 for an apartment overlooking the park. Prices for a four-bed house start at around £900,000.
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LIFESTYLE I need a hipster coffee. That wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a problem. The â&#x20AC;&#x2122;hood is heaving with artisan coffee makers. Flour to the People! offers excellent sourdough along with a morning injection of caffeine, while Social Pantry CafĂŠ provides hit-the-spot brunches. And for a side of green, head to Pear Tree CafĂŠ in the middle of Battersea Park. And eating out? Queenswood on Battersea Square is a laid-back neighbourhood spot where the tables spill outside â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ideal for casual dining, sharing plates and late-evening cocktails. On vibrant Battersea Park Road, The Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mistress serves colourful, nutrient-balanced dishes, while close to the river at Ransomeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dock, the brothers behind Chelseaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rabbit have opened Nutbourne, whose menus are populated with ingredients from the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sussex farm. Homeware, please! Head to Queenstown Road for under-theradar offerings such as Angie Pinkneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Decara Home, which sells elegant furniture and accessories, or unearth antiques, textiles and French-inspired pieces at Les Sardines. On Battersea Park Road, Circa is great for original mid-century pieces. And the park itself hosts a thrice-yearly Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair. After all that shopping, where can I let my hair down? It might not be party-central, but the area still has a hip vibe. Check out tongue-in-cheek pizzeria, bar and late-night karaoke haunt Bunga Bunga, a stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throw away from the Royal College of Art on Battersea Bridge Road.
tamed wilderness carved out of an unused space beside the rail tracks. Great for gardening essentials and Sunday browsing. I also love Rocco Flowers, run by Ăźber-creative Becky Taylor. * Pump House Gallery, next to the lake in Battersea Park, is a beautiful Victorian building that is home to a contemporary visual arts space, which runs a year-round programme of events. * Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the weekly Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market at Ransomeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dock every Saturday, laden with free-range poultry, RUJDQLF HJJV FKHHVH KHUEV Ă RZHUV DQG MDPV * Battersea Yoga is a great independent studio tucked away in a mews on the corner of Battersea Park, offering a host of restorative classes and retreats.
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INSET Otto dinnerware, from £8; and Ridet dinnerware, from £6, both Habitat. MAIN Manford dining table, £595; and dining benches, £295 each; Oregan dining chairs, £160 each; and Quartet kilim rug, £350, all Habitat
f you’re after unique and stylish homeware that’s cleverly crafted and affordably priced, then look no further. Habitat’s autumn/winter 2018 collection translates the creative energy of its Design Studio into a range of eclectic pieces for the modern home. And Livingetc readers can make the most of an exclusive 20 per cent discount* on the range, from 6 September to 4 October. The new season is the perfect time for an interior update and there are plenty of ways to get your Habitat fix. Shop the full collection of more than 5,000 products online, or try Habitat’s Click & Collect service for added convenience, with some 2,000 collection points nationwide. For those who prefer to browse in-store, check out the flagship sites in London, visit Habitat Leeds, or pop into a Mini store near you. And watch this space, as Habitat will open two new stores this autumn: Westfield London on 12 September and Habitat Brighton at the end of October. Baskets at the ready!
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If Dundee hasn't hitherto been on your cultural radar, this autumn is the perfect time to make amends. The Victoria & Albert, London’s Holy Grail for creativity, is setting up a new outpost in the Scottish city. The only V&A to open outside the capital, it's also Scotland’s first dedicated design centre, promising to serve as a transformative hub of innovation, inspiration and ingenuity. Its inaugural exhibition, Ocean Liners: Speed and Style, will explore the golden age of seafaring travel, from opulent Art Deco interiors to stylish period fashions. Permanent galleries will showcase contemporary talent and installation art, and an area dedicated to Scottish design reflects the museum’s geographical routes. While the collections alone warrant a look, we're most excited about the building itself which is rather magnificent. Conceived by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the monumental structure forms part of a £1 billion redevelopment of the city’s docklands. Kuma’s vision was to create a space that would connect the river and city. The result is a building perfectly in tune with its surrounds, sitting harmoniously between water and land. We think it’s time to plan a trip…
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