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SHOPPING OBJECTS OF DESIRE New design must-haves, from furniture to lighting SHINE ON Embrace the lacquer look with these gorgeously glossy designs POSH SEATS Smart dining chairs in wonderfully soft fabrics HEIGHT OF STYLE Statement floor lights to create a focal point ON REFLECTION Shapely mirrors that are pretty as a picture GATHER ROUND Beautifully crafted fire pits for autumn evenings in the garden

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INSPIRATION NATURAL FLAIR A neutral backdrop ensures a warm, serene mood in Chrissie Rucker’s London home DESIGN DETAILS Style inspiration from Chrissie’s townhouse THE NEW SEASON Celebrating the latest wallpaper and fabric collections MODERN CLASSIC Interior designer Paolo Moschino styled this penthouse full of contrasts TIME TRAVELLER Antiques and curiosities create theatrical style in John Derian’s New York apartment PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT A clever reworking of a bungalow into a modern farmhouse-style home near Melbourne UNITED FRONT When two London mews houses become one surprising and distinctive family home ON A ROLL Prairie-style planting that blends into the Kent countryside SECRET GARDEN Working with a challenging space, Charlotte Rowe created this peaceful enclave in the city

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We’ve named October ‘the design issue’. I wanted to champion the talents that appear in its pages.

To create this month’s edit, we have collaborated with some of today’s most exciting names. The houses include retail guru Chrissie Rucker’s serene London home by Rose Uniacke (page 32), a city penthouse by Paolo Moschino and artist John Derian’s fabulously moody NYC apartment. And in the back section, we further our celebration of high style by asking seven industry leaders to share the secrets behind a space that they have created (page 151). The scheme I adore is Veere Grenney’s dreamy bedroom in the Hamptons.

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October is also the time we reveal this season’s fabrics and wallpapers. To bring this story together, the team focused on a dichotomy they noticed in the latest books: nature/nurture.

Hero patterns either celebrated organic beauty or reflected creative crafts such as mark-making and tapestry (page 47).

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OBJECTS OF DESIRE Shopping ed itor Laura Vinden pick s her key pieces for this month (Clockwise, from top left) Paloma pedestal bowl, H24.5xDia25cm, £250, Karin Hossack Cinchona fabric in Espresso, £190m, George Spencer Designs Collages I in oak frame, H59xW49cm, £418.80 each, Charlotte Morgan at Trowbridge Gallery Lampe Ceramique base, H62xDia18cm, £816, Victoria Stainow Marlie embroidered cushion cover in Ochre, 45cm sq, £75, The Conran Shop Kaishu table in Black, H75xW250xD100cm, £3,250, Oka →

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(Clockwise, from top left) Kora cocktail table in Antique Bronze, H63.5xW42xD40.5cm, £950, William Yeoward Shoulder vase in Teal, H11xW16xD5cm, £45, Lucia Fraser at Heal’s Code vessel, H26.5xDia22cm, £695, Jessica Coates at Studio MC Pomegranate fabric in Tuscan Pink and Huntsman Green, £125m, Zoffany at Style Library Sungaya table lamp in Mustard Yellow, H61xDia28cm, £1,188, Ochre Dilection rug, 145x207cm, from £5,475, Christian Bérard for La Manufacture Cogolin The Simple daybed, H70xW198xD82cm, from £1,995 plus 10m fabric, Atelier Ellis

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SHAPE UP On stepping into Pinch’s new shop on Ebury Street, London, admirers will be greeted by a host of new designs, in celebration of their 15th anniversary.

Embracing the brand’s ethos of poetic, enduring design, they’ve crafted this shapely bed, Christo from £6,850, as well as introducing new colours on popular pieces like the Joyce cabinet in a pale grey Freud lacquer, and there’s a new dining table, Rodan in Oak. True to form, all new additions exude the studio’s expert craftsmanship.

UP THE WALL Custodians of a vast archive of block prints, the design studio at Cole & Son delved into the past for The Pearwood Collection, named after the fruit wood block originally used by their founder, John Perry. Ten new wallpapers, from £90 a roll, pay homage to Cole’s artistic heritage, alongside designs refreshed form the archive. Still as popular as ever, they’re also celebrating the 60th anniversary of their iconic and much-loved silver birch Woods wallpaper.

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FLOWER POWER In honour of their 25th year, Summerill & Bishop have collaborated with long-time friends Astier de Villatte to create an exclusive collection. Featuring two new vases and Astier’s first-ever napkin rings, it is all adorned with co-founder Bernadette Bishop’s classic falling flower motif that she drew on notes and letters.

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Instag ram inspiration TAKE A SEAT Fabrics are top of the bill at Love Your Home. They’ve been working on clever stain resistant cloth to adorn their latest furniture collection, launching this autumn.

There are neat sofas and new takes on Chesterfields, buttons have been replaced by fluting, and we love the oversized piping on the Byron sofa, from £1,830, seen here in Artisan Weave. Pair with the sleek curves of the Noah armchair for a tailored look.

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Art director and design aficionado Twig Hutchinson’s feed @minford_journal will appeal to the style conscious – her beautiful pared-back aesthetic is full of fashion and interior must-haves.

How would you describe your Instagram account?

It’s one big mood board, ranging from pictures of my own home and personal style, to objects and interiors that inspire me. The general tone tends to be soft and muted.

Who would you recommend we follow and why?

I always love looking at Norwegian architect @daniellesiggerud account, and I also follow lots of florists, one of my favourites is @fridakim_london.

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Rug designer Amy Kent’s ethically handmade designs have continued her theme of art on rugs for this new collection.

Calling on the intricate doodlings of photographer and designer Eddie Wrey, the series has four motifs based on his textile collection, including Geo inspired by Japanese art, from £750sq m. Each one is hand knotted using a Nepalese weaving technique from wool and silk.

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D ECOR EX From 6-9 October, Decorex International debuts at Olympia London, hosting a wealth of design launches, curated exhibitions and a stellar line-up of talks

ON THE LIST Look out for new names at this year’s event. Rose Uniacke will be showcasing her fabric collection of sumptuous velvets, smart corduroys and textural linens (below), Daniel Fosbery of Kent lighting brand Fosbery Studio (left) will be proving his commitment to long-lasting UK design, while Spanish design atelier Jover+Valls will launch its curated furniture (bottom).

RAISING THE BAR Take time out from the show for a chat around the Decorex Bar. Designed by Fran Hickman and made from building by-products, her concept prompts us to think about the nature of waste. As well as considering how the materials were used in the past, she looks to the future when the bar can be reimagined again.

H&G EVENTS Join us at Decorex to find out how to use colour to create a home that makes you happy. The event is hosted by Homes & Gardens Executive Editor, Pip McCormac, who will be asking a panel of experts for their mood-boosting tips and tricks, going beyond how a room looks to how it can make you feel. You’re guaranteed to leave brimming with positivity.

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SHINE ON (Clockwise, from top left) Candle plate in Blue Mirage, H2.5xDia27.5cm, £51.50, Broste Copenhagen Lyford 11 mirror in Knockout Orange, H86xW66cm, £2,164, oomph at Nina Campbell Uma side table, H45xDia40cm, £962, Arteriors Daisy brush pots, H10.5xDia8cm, £40 each, Bridie Hall at Pentreath & Hall Chiara dining chair in Mustard, H91xW42xD41cm, £390 for two, Ceraudo Rainbow spectrum place mat, Dia22cm, £110, Matilda Goad for Matchesfashion.com Riviera wall lamp in Red, Dia25cm, €320, Maison Sarah Lavoine

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(Clockwise, from this picture) Edward with his Flight shelving; chopping boards made from ebonised oak; stools from the Three Oaks collection; The Broad freestanding kitchen unit; Portion desk

O N E T O WA T C H From build ing his f irst cabin at seven years old to st udy ing at ar t c o l l e g e , E d w a r d C o l l i n s o n ’s b r o a d range of creat ive ex per iences all feed into his elegant woodwork

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I was making paintings from a young age, but originally planned to study architecture. After school I worked for an architectural practice, drafting plans, which was a skill I learned from my mum who was also an architect. Working there put me off a bit as it seemed as though there was zero creativity, which isn’t true but it bored me stiff. So I enrolled on an →

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art course instead. I studied fine art in Newcastle, then I did an MA in fine art at Central Saint Martins.

The Note table from the Three Oaks range has a solid coopered base, inspired by traditional barrel-making, and is triple fumed to enhance the natural colour and grain

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Were you always creative?

Yes. I grew up on a farm and my parents were quite practical, so my dad would get frustrated by my unusual furrow patterns when I was ploughing, or how long it would take me to decide what colour to paint a gate, but these things mattered to me.

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Were you always interested in furniture design?

house we lived in, which my dad built, to the agricultural equipment and all the farm buildings. One of the first woodworking techniques I learned was cold bending. We made bent head walking sticks in that way.

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What did you do before you set up your business?

I made drawings and installation art, a lot of which were constructed from earth and sand. Interestingly, all of my work was temporary in nature.

My furniture on the other hand is designed to last a long time. I also built wooden cabins, agricultural

“I TRY TO BUILD FURNITURE THAT CAN BE TREASURED BUT THAT ISN’T PRECIOUS; THINGS THAT CAN BE LIVED WITH AND USED”

inspiration. I’m also influenced by North Yorkshire, where I grew up.

buildings and did house renovations.

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What inspires you?

Before setting up the business I lived in Georgia for a year. It’s unique, magical in fact. Architectural styles are quite unchanged since the 14th century, so I found a lot of

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I try to build furniture that can be treasured but that isn’t precious; things that can be lived with and used. I see my customers as anybody who appreciates individualism and wants something that will last.

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Tell us about your new range.

The Three Oaks collection is made from trees from my home in North Yorkshire, so it represents our studio’s belief in mindful, responsible production. We replenished the site with 21 saplings, which we will care for so they survive into adulthood.

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SITTING ROOM A sisal rug softens the wooden floorboards while the roughly hewn edges of a wooden table act as a natural foil to the more formal upholstered furniture.

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I NS PIR AT ION KITCHEN The Shaker-style cabinets were made and fitted by the builder. ‘The shallow recesses in the cupboard doors make it feel softer,’ says Chrissie.

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GARDEN The rear terrace was designed by Charlotte Harris of Harris Bugg Studio.‘We painted the high walls white and Charlotte added lots of shade-loving greenery and ferns, which make it feel protected and cosy,’ says Chrissie

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hrissie Rucker’s Georgian Notting Hill house, as seen in her beautiful new book For the Love of White, perches at the top of a flight of steps surrounded by lush shade-loving foliage. Twenty-two years ago, it was this front garden that first beguiled Chrissie and her husband, Nicholas Wheeler. ‘The house is on a

the beauty of white, and to enhance it.’ The entire interior, including skirting boards and ceilings, are painted in the same colour, Paint & Paper Library’s Slate I. ‘The house needed a calm canvas and Slate I is actually a very warm white,’ says Chrissie.

In the basement, Rose added more windows and a light well, making it a space that Chrissie’s children

big main road, but this clever garden meant it was actually amazingly quiet inside,’ says Chrissie. ‘We also loved how the trees and steps gave it a softer, almost country feel.’ The couple moved in a week after their first child, Tom, was born and settled in before making improvements. ‘I’m a big believer in living in a house for a year to get to know it before making changes,’ she says. A modest renovation saw the back

now enjoy using with their friends. At the back of the house Rose extended the kitchen into the terrace space and opened up the wall into the drawing room.

‘There is now a lovely circular flow to the ground floor that is quite unusual for London houses,’ says Chrissie. The simplicity of the kitchen, designed by Rose, lends itself both to style and practicality. ‘I don’t like kitchens with lots of drawers,’ says Chrissie.

of the house opened up, and many of the smaller rooms and the ‘always freezing’ conservatory in the middle of the house made into a more fluid, practical space. Yet it was not long before Ella, India and Bea joined the family, prompting a move to the country.

Fifteen years later, with the children old enough to

‘Big cupboards make it easier to find everything.’

Either side of the built-in kitchen are two generous freestanding cupboards, one is a larder and the other a breakfast bar complete with a hot tap and toaster.

Dotted around the house are large indoor trees.

‘I love having trees in a home,’ says Chrissie. ‘They

enjoy the many facets of London life, the family have returned. ‘Having had tenants all those years, the house was in need of a refresh and this new iteration of the house came into being,’ says Chrissie. Working with her interior designer friend Rose Uniacke, the renovation involved an extension and development of the basement. ‘I love working with Rose. She sees space so cleverly and always knows how to open it up and reorganise it,’ explains Chrissie.

As the owner of The White Company and a lover of the colour itself, Chrissie asked Rose to stick to a

always add a special bit of life and bring the outside in, making the house feel peaceful.’ This sense of tranquillity continues to the master bedroom where The White Company bedding is showcased to its best advantage on a large, sumptuous bed. ‘As I’ve got older, I’ve become a passionate advocate of sleeping well, so a comfortable bed and great linen is essential.

Linen curtains using as narrow a rod as possible with a simple, hand-gathered heading are a signature of Rose’s. ‘The linens, cottons and sheer layers add depth and softness, but also an ethereal quality,’ says Rose.

palette of white and pale grey, which she embraced heartily. ‘The challenge was to create a balance that would make the space feel warm and welcoming, keeping a peaceful white focus that wasn’t remotely cool,’ says Rose. ‘I wanted to feel a very real sense of

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CHILDREN’S BEDROOM A pair of vintage beds were painted white to make them blend in with the rest of the room’s neutral scheme.

Bedding and soft toys, The White Company

BASEMENT Rose added windows here. ‘The black-painted wooden floorboards reflect the light brilliantly,’ says Chrissie.

Wishbone chair by Hans J Wegner at Skandium.

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BATHROOM Chrissie loves to come here at the end of each day to unwind. A marble shelf alongside the deep tub is perfect for keeping bath treats and candles close to hand.

Humber bath, Drummonds. Curtains designed by Rose Uniacke

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HALLWAY An aesthetic that combines old and new gives antiques pride of place. The warm white wall provides a cohesive and calm backdrop.

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MASTER BEDROOM Creating a comfortable space was key, so Chrissie chose a deep bed with high-count cotton bedlinen and plenty of cushions for a luxurious feel. Antique wooden woven chairs add texture and warmth

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PRACTICAL KITCHEN STORAGE

RAW-EDGE TABLES

As it is relatively easy to include power points and a hot water tap inside a bespoke unit, breakfast cupboards, like this one designed for Chrissie by Rose Uniacke, have become very popular. There’s space for a coffee machine and toaster too, with everything kept neatly behind closed doors.

Chrissie chose a raw or ‘live’ edge wooden table for her dining area, inspired by the trend that began in restaurants and bars. It acts as a natural foil to her pared-back interior, creating a relaxed family space.

WHERE TO SOURCE BESPOKE KITCHEN CABINETRY Free up main work surfaces with a breakfast cupboard with storage for small kitchen appliances, china and food.

WHERE TO SOURCE NATURAL-LOOK TABLES Create an organic feel with tactile wood surfaces, complete with charming knots and imperfections.

Kenta in Oak, H76xW200xD96cm, £2,695, Lombok

Bespoke kitchen, from £40,000, Humphrey Munson

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Bespoke kitchen cabinetry, from £20,000, Tom Howley

Bespoke Altar table in French Oak, H76xW220xD100cm, from £4,000, Heerenhuis

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INSIDER INSIGHT Homeowner Chrissie Rucker shares her tips SECRET ADDRESS Rose Uniacke and Hilary Batstone are two of my favourite sources for antiques in London.

LASSCO is also great for rescued vintage finds and relics.

BIGGEST INDULGENCE Some of the antiques and art that we have collected over the years. I love mixing old and new, and am trying to learn more about art. I particularly like Korean art.

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SMALL CHANGE, BIG IMPACT Painting the entire house one colour, including the skirting boards, ceilings and walls. It created this very beautiful, calm canvas, which could then be built on gradually over time.

DESIGN HERO I love the classic, original handwriting of Coco Chanel, which is as relevant today as ever. She mastered the art of pared-back all those years ago. She summed it up perfectly when she said, ‘Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance’.

Chrissie Rucker’s book, For the Love of White: The White & Neutral Home (£30, Mitchell Beazley) is out now.

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(Clockwise, from top left) Hanbury wall light, H68xW25xD14cm, £4,728, Cox London Jean-Luke distressed bench, H59xW135xD40cm, £418, Sweetpea & Willow Wishbone chair in Black Oak, H76xW21.6xD51cm, £442, Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son at Aram Clowes plank flooring, £64.74sq m, Ted Todd Villandry console table, H81xW160xD41cm, £1,595, India Jane Bowl with Gold lustre 3, H14xW25cm, £420, Abigail Schama at Maud & Mabel

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We showcase the AW2019 fabric and wallpaper collections, which celebrate raw materials, organic textures, natural scenes and crafts such as mark making and weaving

AHEAD OF THE CURVE Sweeping lines, tactile surfaces and deep tones of copper and red combine to create a deliciously warm and cocooning interior, with contrasting textures and a touch of glamour.

Audrey sofa in Velvet in Orange, £7,383, Massimo Castagna at Gallotti & Radice. Johan side table in Puce, £459.50, Broste Copenhagen. Hole coffee table in Walnut, £1,195, The Conran Shop. Curtain in Burlington Velvet in Blush, £120m, Fox Linton. Shino Copper wall mural PDG1118/01, £170 a roll, Designers Guild.

Lucid 300 lamp in Alabaster with bronzed-brass base, £1,905, CTO Lighting. Rocky rug 1093304, £2,386; Sunset cushion cover, £180, Elitis at Abbott & Boyd. Love Handles vase, £340, The Conran Shop →

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JUST PEACHY Reminiscent of a late-summer garden, this hand-painted watercolour mural in shades of warm peach and spice creates a relaxed and expressive backdrop for pared-back modern pieces.

Curtain in Takao 4287 03 10, £60.70m, Camengo. Amami wall mural in Harissa W607/02, £175 a roll, Villa Nova. Barrel bench, £2,200, Philippe Malouin for SCP. Bottle vase in Dark Green, £275; Fide vase in Yellow, £457; Fide vase in Rose, £390, all Paola Paronetto at SCP. Linen throw in Rose, £124, Loom & Last.

Faiyum lamp base with 18-in tapered drum linen-union shade in White, £1,050, Paolo Moschino at Nicholas Haslam.

Vasa linen chair, £695; Fractal Leaf cushion cover in Elephant Grey, £60, both Oka →

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RAW WEAVES With pronounced warps and wefts, these slubby fabrics in rustic checks and bouclés resemble cloth cut from an artisan weaver’s loom.

1. Yves in Autumn, £50m, Clarke & Clarke. 2. Parmélie 4309 05 68, £113.50m, Casamance. 3. Lapaz in Nero outdoor fabric, £145m, Perennials at Christopher Farr Cloth. 4. Chloe in Woodland, £296m, Clarence House at Turnell & Gigon. 5. Sherpa 4239 01 30, £139.90m, Casamance.

6. Pigment in Eggshell, £26.40m, Prestigious Textiles. 7. Vis à Vis 10819/266, £183m; 8. Pilgrim 10827/986, £87m, both Zimmer + Rohde. Background, Quinton in Natural, £149 m, Colefax and Fowler

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THE ARTIST’S MARK Loose brushstrokes, playful daubs and block prints on fabrics in a strong monochrome palette bring sophistication and simplicity to interiors.

Fabrics (from left), Laberinto in Charcoal, £69m, Baker Lifestyle at GP&J Baker. Typhonic in Onyx, £55m, Harlequin at Style Library. Rain Water in Black, £117m, Thibaut. Aria in Charcoal, £20m, Studio G at Clarke & Clarke.

Fabric (on floor), Hartigan in Black, £122.10m, S Harris at Turnell & Gignon. Modernist steel-framed table with mosaic top, £1,800, Howe London. Ovo stools in ebonised oak and leather, £730 each, Foster & Partners at Benchmark. Clayman Bottled Up vessel, £150, The Conran Shop.

Yu Kobayashi Bird No 9 object, £250, The Shop Floor Project →

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WILD FLOWERS Celebrate exuberant floral prints in lush colour combinations.

Top panel in Symbole Les Coquecigrues in 001 Multicolour, £208.80m, Pierre Frey. Centre panel in Desert Flower II in Crimson/Teal, £79m, Zoffany at Style Library. Bottom panel in Mandi in Bloom, £75m, Linwood.

Lily glass cocktail tables in Blue, £970; Orange, £1,060; Green, £910, all Tom Faulkner.

Sasso Fiorito sculpture No 6 (yellow flower), £200; Sasso Fiorito sculpture No 1 (grey flower), £200; Bloomen sculpture, £535, all Zanellazine at Artemest →

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INSPIRATION

MELLOW YELLOW Muted earthy yellow ochre – a pigment used since prehistoric times – contrasts beautifully with neutral charcoals and greys, and works with blond wood for an alluring mid-century vibe.

Panel in Drum in Lemon, £110m, Neisha Crosland at Christopher Farr Cloth. (On bench, from left) cushions in Suzani Archive Embroidery in Antique Gold/Ink, £125m, Zoffany at Style Library. Ziba in Charcoal/Ochre, £40m, Clarke & Clarke. Cloisters in Ochre/Tobacco/Ivory, £68m, Nina Campbell at Osborne & Little. Esta in Red/Forest, £89m, Colefax and Fowler. (On floor, from left) cushions in Darter in Yarrow, £49m, Sanderson at Style Library.

Pansea in Yellow/Gold, £120m, Jim Thompson. Siam Diamond in Sumac/Grey, £59m, Sanderson at Style Library.

Tassels in Quince & Co Puffin wool in Honey, £13.40 each, Loop. Ovo bench in oak and leather, £2,250, Benchmark.

Avery stool in Oak, £410, Pinch. Conrad lamp base in Plaster White, £798; bespoke Bongo shade, £304, both Porta Romana. Popsycle rug, £1,529, Heal’s. Achillea dried flowers, £12 a bunch, The Conran Shop →

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THE LUXURY OF TOUCH We can’t keep our hands off these tactile finishes in a sophisticated palette of chalky, elemental tones 1. Onyx fringe, L50cm, £77m, Houlès.

2. Charleston in Blue, £75m, James Hare. 3. Everest wool flooring in WE905, £97sq m, Crucial Trading.

4. Crillon in Gazelle, £99.50m, Zinc Textile. 5. Hambledon Gardens tile in Primrose Lattice, 10x20cm, £15 each, Fired Earth. 6. Lundy in Ivory, £149m, Colefax and Fowler. 7. Arizona leather in Root; 8. Zaragoza leather in Aragon, both £1,025 a hide, Whistler Leather.

9. Athenee in Tungsten, £95m, Zinc Textile. 10. Kassaro in Tusk, £40m, Ashley Wilde. 11. Dodo Pavone MO2091 wall covering, £249m, Arte.

12. Bamboozle wall covering in White, £86 a roll, Donghia. 13. Tarantella border in Parchment, £52m, Samuel & Sons. 14. Seagram 21244/990, £110m, Zimmer + Rohde. Background, Niva in Mouse, Eggshell and Feather Grey; all £43.90m, Linwood

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DREAM WEAVER Abstract motifs and designs resembling misty landscapes, plus sumptuous textures and soothing sunset tones create a slightly surreal mood for a relaxing interior.

Panel in Solace in Pink/Grey, £98 a roll, Jane Churchill at Colefax and Fowler. Curtain in Melumbo 4317 01 07, £91.50m, Casamance. Continuous armchair, £2,090 plus 4m of fabric, Faudet-Harrison for SCP. Chair in Cloak in Pastel, £110m, Kirkby Design. Pressed table No 4, £1,665, Floris Wubben at SCP. Lustre vessel No 1, £600, Jochen Holz at The New Craftsmen. Burlesque Nepalese wool and Chinese silk rug, £4,314.60, Deirdre Dyson →

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RICH TAPESTRIES Idyllic pastoral scenes and stylised flora and fauna designs bring an established, traditional edge to interiors, and a dreamy reflection of the natural world.

Fabrics (from left) Richmond Park velvet in Evergreen, £129m, Zoffany at Style Library.

Birds of Paradise velvet panel in Morello Chalk, £720 for a 300x127cm panel, Watts of Westminster.

Melsetter in Indigo, £75m, Morris & Co at Style Library. Pastoral Scene 1 wallpaper in Sky, £195 a roll, John Derian for Designers Guild. Backdrop painted in Aubusson Blue Chalk Paint, £19.95 for 1L, Annie Sloan &

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HOUSE TOURS

Don’t miss our exclusive London event, which gives you a fantastic opportunity to look around some of the capital’s most beautiful and inspiring homes WE are delighted to be hosting our first-ever

will learn some practical tips from one of our

Homes & Gardens House Tours. For this special event, six homeowners will be throwing open their doors and inviting you inside. Their houses

experts on how to brighten up your home. Held on both days at the House Tours Hub, the workshops cost just £5 each.

Homes & Gardens House Tours have been

have been hand-picked by our editorial team, as they offer the perfect mix of elegance and inspiration and will have you brimming with ideas from the moment you step through the door.

Homes & Gardens House Tours will take place over two days, Thursday 10 and Friday 11 October 2019, in Fulham, southwest London.

specifically tailored to keep travel between the properties to a minimum (most of the houses are within easy reach of one another). Once you have your ticket, you’ll receive information including local transport links and your starting address.

On arrival, you’ll be given a map for the tour and

Once inside the houses, you will be able to explore them at your leisure, picking up plenty of design and decorating tips along the way. For further inspiration, you’ll also have the chance to book a place on one of our workshops, where you

details of each property, as well as tips to help recreate their more notable features for yourself.

Homes & Gardens House Tours tickets are strictly limited and will be selling fast, so book your place now for a fabulous day out for you and your friends.

PHOTOGRAPHS (KITCHEN) PAUL MASSEY; (LIVING ROOM) JODY STEWART; (HALL) ALEXANDER JAMES. *TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY. TICKETS ARE LIMITED AND NON-REFUNDABLE. APOLOGIES, BUT THERE IS NO WHEELCHAIR ACCESS. TRANSPORT WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 18 OR OVER. NO CHILDREN, PUSHCHAIRS OR PETS ALLOWED

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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Homes & Gardens House Tours takes place in Fulham, London, on 10 and 11 October, 10am-4pm.

TICKETS Early bird tickets cost £39 each and are available for a limited time only. Standard tickets cost £50 each.* SUBSCRIBE & SAVE £46.65 Subscription tickets cost £65 and include a 12-month Homes & Gardens subscription for only £15 (the rate is usually £61.65).

WORKSHOPS Practical workshops cost £5 each and are available on a first come, first served basis. Spaces are limited.

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DISCOVER: TURNER PRIZE 2019 AT TURNER CONTEMPORARY, MARGATE Characterful Margate has been having a major moment for the past five years or so, and is now one of the country’s hippest spots for a laid-back weekender. This autumn, modern art competition the Turner Prize will be held at Margate’s Turner Contemporary for the first time, so you can brush up on your cultural kudos while kicking back with a box of fish and chips on the seafront.

See works by this year’s four nominees: Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Helen Cammock, Oscar Murillo and Tai Shani, turnercontemporary.org.

STAY: THE TALBOT, MALTON

SHOP: FRANCIS GALLERY, BATH

The market town Malton is well

Rosa Park, co-founder of lifestyle

known as Yorkshire’s foodie capital.

Home to bakeries, breweries, butchers and more, it attracts budding gourmands and those who appreciate top-quality produce. At the heart of the town’s culinary scene is The Talbot, a quintessentially British coaching inn and the beneficiary of a full renovation earlier this year. The result is a cosy hideaway of open fires, wingback

bible Cereal magazine, will be officially opening the doors to her emporium of art and design objects, Francis Gallery, at the end of September, which until now has been in a soft launch over the summer. The airy gallery occupies a set of rooms at the corner of a smart Georgian terrace and exhibits a selection of works by a roster of international

chairs and excellent gastropub grub.

Try well-executed classics such as crab with home-made mayonnaise, and a moreish Cheddar soufflé – dishes you can learn to whip up

artists and craftspeople, curated with Korean design aesthetics in mind. The inaugural show runs from 22 September until the end of the month and will display

yourself at the lovely on-site cookery school, talbotmalton.co.uk.

works by Spencer Fung and Mari-Ruth Oda, francisgallery.co.

DON’ T MISS: Sarah Raven’s courses at Perch Hill, on everything from cookery to flower cutting. Our pick? Jasper Conran discussing a life in interior design on 9 October, sarahraven.com.

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W E LOV E The New t: a mod i sh new cou nt r y hot el where the gardens ta ke centre stage THOSE familiar with the much-loved Cape Winelands retreat Babylonstoren will already know what a treat it is that owner Karen Roos has opened a sister property here in England. Having launched the restaurant and grounds earlier this summer, the meticulously restored country pile Hadspen House opened its doors at the end of August, completing the line-up at The Newt, an ecological enclave in Somerset, named after the great crested amphibians residing nearby.

The hotel features 23 elegant bedrooms across the main house and stables, alongside a restaurant, The Botanical Rooms, offering plant-focused dishes sourced from the estate and its neighbours. The main attraction, however, is The Newt’s pastoral setting. Resplendent formal gardens that were once tended to by famed horticulturist Penelope Hobhouse have been reworked by French architect Patrice Taravella, and now incorporate newly planted fruit orchards, a working cider press, baroque Victorian maze, and an array of vegetable and herb patches.

These gardens are open to the public and will make for an enchanting weekend jaunt.

Prices start from £300 per night.

■ The estate features two further eateries: Horns & Pigtails, specialising in communal dining, and the Garden Café, open to visitors of the gardens.

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Explore this nearby market town for a hit of quintessentially British charm. There are delightful inns for lazy pub lunches, quaint art galleries and second-hand bookshops to pick up a page-turner to read back in the serenity of The Newt’s gardens.

This uber chic lifestyle boutique on Bruton High Street stocks a curated selection of products for both life and the house.

Find leather goods, beauty products and a range of homeware by brands such as Hay, HKliving and Papier Tigre.

Minutes away in Bruton is the countryside outpost of this famed international contemporary art gallery.

The space includes a converted barn, exhibition rooms and sculpture gardens. Head over for free exhibitions by world-leading artists.

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As summer draws to a close, the capital is gearing up for an exhilarating design season. From 14-22 September, the London Design Festival will be in full swing, with an inspiring programme of events, shows, talks and installations featuring the biggest names and most exciting emerging talents from the UK and all around the world. With events at venues, shops, streets and squares in every corner of the city, even the hardiest among us will struggle to see it all, so we have picked out a few favourite highlights, breaking them into districts and zones to help you plan a spectacular route.

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Focus/19 at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, 15-20 September, is the place to see the latest fabrics and wallpapers. Cole & Son is showing its Pearwood collection, a homage to its archive of woodblocks.

At Christopher Farr, see

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Head to the Style Library showroom, Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, to meet the creative forces behind some of its iconic brands. Among them, the incredibly knowledgeable Peter Gomez of Zoffany delves into the archives

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POP INTO A POP-UP

Renowned interior designer Nina Campbell has two events at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour – a pop-up showroom dedicated to her new outdoor furniture collection for Oomph and an apartment space

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SHOP AFTER HOURS

Take this opportunity to spend an evening touring the stores of Brompton Design District. On Thursday 19 September, venues including Cassina, B&B Italia and The Conran Shop will stay open late,

rugs by Collett-Zarzycki and Studio Shamshiri plus hand embroideries from Afghanistan, while Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen is unveiling

to illuminate its new Antiquary range, while Rebecca Craig shares fascinating insights about how trade routes inspired Sanderson’s new Caspian

featuring new fabrics and wallpapers. And don’t miss the Morris & Co pop-up displaying four collections including Melsetter, a tribute to

serving cocktails and canapés to sustain you on your way. For eclectic homewares and vintage furniture, stop in at 8 Holland Street – it has

his outdoor furniture with US brand Perrenials.

Visit dcch.co.uk.

collection. For details of session times, visit stylelibrary.com/events.

William Morris’ artistembroiderer daughter May. Visit dcch.co.uk.

an exhibition of antique Japanese boro textiles until mid-October.

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SHOP King’s Road is always worth a visit and sure to catch the eye is a fantastic exhibition in the gallery space of Anthropologie. The World of Kaffe Fassett will be a riot of colour and pattern featuring new pieces and past treasures from the master of patchwork, knitting and needlepoint.

5 September to 13 October.

EAT Chelsea favourite Daphne’s – now 55 years old – serves some of the best Italian food in town. For a sophisticated sugar fix, Maître Choux’s pastry chef has added flair to the humble eclair.

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DINE IN WILD STYLE

We are hugely excited about this year’s Oka supper club. The Chelsea store is hosting a dinner with food critic William Sitwell, where guests can admire the brand’s new collection and indulge in a five-course menu of dishes made from wild ingredients by chef Mike Robinson of The Woodsman.

19 September, 7-10.30pm, 155/167 Fulham Road, London SW3 6SN; reserve at oka.com/blog/ events-at-oka/.

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EMBRACE ECO DESIGN

Mint is featuring work by 60 craftspeople who seek to minimise the impact of design on the planet.

2 North Terrace, London SW3 2BA, mintshop.co.uk.

Meanwhile Bernie de Le Cuona will be joined at her Pimlico store by Maria Speake of Retrouvius and design expert Oliver Heath for a talk on how style and sustainability work together. 18 September, 4-5.30pm, 44 Pimlico Road, London SW1W 8LP, delecuona.com. Free; book at eventbrite.com.

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Editorial Director Sarah Spiteri hosts Conversations in Design: Thoughtful Design And Curated Spaces, with Flora Soames, Suzy Hoodless and Susie Atkinson. The renowned panellists will discuss the the role of art, trend for bespoke and significance of architectural history in design concepts. Sunday 15 September, 11.30am12.30pm, Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. Tickets for H&G readers, £7.50 (usually £10); book at dcch.co.uk, quote HGN.

WHILE LOCAL...

Modern furniture fans will enjoy i-MADE at the Saatchi Gallery. Curated

by Italian design guru Giulio Cappellini, this exhibition is dedicated to the best in Italian design, with pieces from brands including Molteni & C, Moroso and Living Divani. There will also be a selection of Cappellini archive classics.

Over at Designers Guild’s King’s Road store, the new Scenes and Murals wallpaper collection features painterly floral studies, landscapes and geometrics that will make a statement in any scheme, while SCP’s Pimlico Road store is showcasing dramatic designs including the latest lighting from US brand Roll & Hill and Bethan Laura Wood’s colour-block Tongue ceramics for Rosenthal.

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CENTRAL LONDON W it h a focu s on moder n de sig n, here you’ l l f i nd a g re at mi x of established names and r ising stars

Designjunction is this district’s headline event.

All the latest product

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PEEK AT THE PENTHOUSE

Get an exclusive look inside the amazing duplex created by fashion

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UNCOVER NEW ART

Start on the ground floor of Heal’s on Tottenham Court Road where you

launches are on display in Cubitt House – look out for Danish brand Verpan, which has reissued lighting from designer

designer Roksanda Ilincic in the Grade II-listed Gasholders London in King’s Cross. Filled with art and design

will find a display of works by students from the Slade School of Fine Art. Next, head to the Walala Lounge on South

Verner Panton’s archive, and Australian label Didier’s indoor-outdoor furniture. Then check out the Canopy Market, where 70 indie boutiques are gathered – highlights include Harriet Caslin’s beautifully simple vessels.

19-22 September, designjunction.com.

classics by Charlotte Perriand, Lina Bo Bardi and Caroline Denervaud, it showcases Ilincic’s flawless sense of colour and proportion. Expect an enticing mix of elegant swirls and exceptional craftwork.

18-22 September. Free; book at Eventbrite.com.

Molton Street. This installation by Camille Walala will consist of a suite of striking street furniture in oversized proportions, designed to be sat on, turning this bustling corner of central London into an open-air living room. Both events, 14-22 September.

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EAT Enjoying lunch in the calming Rochelle Canteen at the ICA is an ideal way to combine a gallery viewing with Margot Henderson’s delicious seasonal food.

DON’T MISS Artist Liz West’s Iri-Descent will be hung in the central atrium of Fortnum & Mason’s Piccadilly store.

Made from cubes clad in dichromatic film, it appears to change from blue to pink as you walk around and casts luminous reflections through the space. In King’s Cross, avant-garde designer Martino Gamper puts his stamp on Coal Drops Yard with an installation made from recycled materials.

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FIND YOUR CRAFTY SIDE

Held at the Old Truman Brewery in Brick Lane, this year’s London Design

for an exhibition at the V&A Museum of ‘legacy’ pieces, each intended to be passed down through future generations.

presents the latest high-end furniture, lighting fabrics and wallcoverings by niche international brands. Of

Fair puts the spotlight on global craft. Among the 550 exhibitors from 40 countries, you’ll see lighting by Kauppi

Star attractions include V&A director Tristram Hunt’s project with Jasper Morrison, and ballerina Tamara Rojo’s with Martino Gamper.

While you’re there, see the Tim Walker photography exhibition, which opens on 21 September, vam.ac.uk.

particular note is Kirkby Design’s Underground II velvet fabrics displayed in a 1967 tube carriage, while the fascinating programme of talks includes a discussion on wellness with Dulux’s Marianne Shillingford.

18-21 September, 100percentdesign.co.uk.

& Kauppi for Ifö Electric at the Swedish Design Pavilion, colourful acrylic accessories by Seoul design studio Hattern, and the Made in Mallorca exhibition, where terrazzo tableware is among the dynamic launches on show. 19-22 September, londondesignfair.co.uk.

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IN THE AREA...

EAT Centre Point has turned its ground level into a food hall with stalls from some of the city’s most exciting eateries.

The croissants at Pophams are pure flaky perfection.

DON’T MISS At 62 Wood Lane, new art space Elephant West is staging Welcome Home, with installations including the dining room of the future, fantasy bedrooms and a healing salt cave; visit the website elephant.art.

And Patternity takes over Westminster Cathedral Piazza in Victoria with Life Labyrinth, a geometric maze planted with wildflowers and grasses, patternity.org. &

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OFF THE SHELF Immerse yourself in the polished world of desig n pr a c t ic e C ol le t t-Z a r z yck i t h r oug h t he pa ge s of it s f i r s t b o ok

WITH a lustrous career spanning more than 30 years, Collett-Zarzycki’s portfolio reads like a lesson in good design. The design practice’s impressive body of work, from elegant townhouses to rustic Tuscan retreats, is celebrated in The Tailored Home

by Dominic Bradbury. Be introduced to the names to know behind this company: Zambian-born Anthony Collett, who honed his skills studying for a master’s in environmental design at the Royal College of Art, and his creative partner, engineer Andrzej Zarzycki, along with their team of architects, designers and artisans.

Their style is a joy to pore over as they move effortlessly between genres, always letting the character of the building direct the look. Highlights include a veneered oak-panelled home in Hampshire, built in an area of natural beauty with a construction process that sought to reduce the project’s carbon footprint, and a swoon-worthy pool house in France, built from local stone and bedecked with an integrated fireplace for when the cool night air draws in. And take a sneak peek at Anthony Collett’s illustration of the much-anticipated, soon-to-be-unveiled project, The Glebe, a series of individually designed homes in a former Edwardian school building in Chelsea, London.

Collett-Zarzycki used bespoke furnishings in this master bedroom suite, but the chairs are an André Arbus design

The Tailored Home by Dominic Bradbury, £40 (Lund Humphries)

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This pool area, also in the restored Alpes-Maritimes villa (right), has a lounge space made using local stone and reclaimed roof tiles

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The master bathroom of an Alpes-Maritimes villa, with a Japanesestyle teak bath, a Freddie Timms artwork above it and a kinetic mobile

by Manuel Marin

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(Clockwise, from this picture) The flower room at Wardington; Bridget (left) and Henrietta (right); chrysanthemum‘Allouise Pink’; their soil is teeming with beneficial microorganisms; their favourite dahlias

OUR GARDEN LIFE Br idget E lwor thy a nd Hen r iet t a Cour tauld of The Land Gardeners have top L ondon f lor ists v y ing for their bucolic and romantic blooms

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Tell us a little bit about your backgrounds?

Bridget: I grew up in New Zealand and trained as a lawyer before working in magazines and design in New York for a few years. But when my husband and I moved to London when our children were small, I decided to follow my heart and retrain in garden design and horticulture.

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horticulture. Bridget and I shared a passion for flowers and nature, so it was no surprise that we became great friends after our children attended the same school in London. In 2012, we decided to pool our knowledge and resources and set up The Land Gardeners together – and we’ve never looked back.

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How have you revived the gardens at Wardington Manor?

Bridget: When my family and I came

here in 2008, the gardens were immaculate, and while I loved the structure of the hedges and topiary, the soil was quite tired. Henrietta and I brought the soil back to life with home-made compost, and replanted the borders with cutting flowers, which we had decided to grow and sell, alongside our design work.

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What is your design ethos?

Henrietta: We specialise in productive gardens, from which our clients can harvest all sorts of

wonderful flowers, fruits, herbs and vegetables. Our aim is to create playful, wild spaces, led by nature – we believe that gardens are as much for the birds and wildlife as they are for people.

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How did you develop your signature romantic blooms?

Henrietta: We mix up flowers in bud with others that are more open and mature, adding in stems from shrubs and trees to create our full, blowsy look.

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What catches your eye in the

cutting garden in autumn?

Bridget: Our favourites at this time of year are dahlias, especially ‘Santa Claus’ and ‘Otto’s Thrill’, and the

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daisy-like blooms of Cosmos ‘Purity’ and ‘Dazzler’. The blue flowers of bog sage (Salvia uliginosa) continue blooming well in autumn, too.

exuberant planting, but we’re also inspired by designers of the past, including Vita Sackville-West, Gertrude Jekyll and Russell Page.

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What have you been experimenting with?

Henrietta: We trialled some chrysanthemums last year, which were a great success, and planted more this spring. The variety ‘Allouise Pink’ is really catching our eye at the moment.

Bridget: We’re also launching our Climate Compost – a microbial-rich compost – which is very exciting.

What place do you like to visit near you?

Bridget: One of our favourite places is Rousham Garden in Oxfordshire.

Designed in the 18th century by William Kent, it’s a great example of an English landscape garden,

with ponds, cascades, temples and herbaceous borders. We never tire of it.

The Land Gardeners, theland gardeners.com. The Land Gardeners: Cut Flowers by Bridget Elworthy & Henrietta Courtauld (£39.95, Thames & Hudson) is on sale 10 October.

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Which gardener designers do you most admire?

Henrietta: Julian and Isabel Bannerman create wonderful

“WE LOVE WORKING TOGETHER AND SHARING THE JOURNEY – IT MAKES THE HIGHS HIGHER AND THE LOWS NOT SO BAD” HENRIETTA COURTAULD

Wardington Manor’s walled garden in summer, with poppies mingling with broad beans and black salsify

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COOK ERY M ASTERCL ASS DISCOVER PROFESSIONAL SECRETS OF RESTAURATEUR BILL GRANGER AND KITCHEN DESIGN INSIGHTS FROM MARTIN MOORE, PLUS ENJOY A DELICIOUS LUNCH

and the acclaimed restaurateur Bill Granger for a cookery masterclass at the Martin Moore kitchen showroom in London’s Notting Hill. This is an exciting

Seoul, Bill has made a momentous contribution to the global dining scene.

This inspirational cookery masterclass will be followed by a delicious informal two-course lunch served with wine.

opportunity to watch the Australian restaurateur, famed for introducing avocado toast to the UK, cook his signature dishes using state-of-the-art Sub-Zero &

Afterwards you will have the opportunity to meet with the Martin Moore team, who will be on hand to answer questions on all aspects of kitchen design.

Wolf appliances, followed by a lunch served

by Bill’s team from Granger & Co. Bill is known for a relaxed approach to dining after opening his first restaurant in the Darlinghurst area of Sydney. He became famous for serving the best breakfasts in town at now much-copied communal tables.

With 19 restaurants worldwide, across Sydney, London, Japan, Hawaii and

Founded in 1975 as one of the first handmade-kitchen companies, Martin Moore’s hallmark is classic English style with a refined contemporary look. Our Homes & Gardens event at the showroom is the perfect opportunity to be inspired for your next kitchen project, as well as picking up skills from – and having lunch prepared by – a world-class restaurateur.

FIND OUT MORE WHEN Wednesday 16 October 2019; 10.30am to 1pm.

WHERE The Martin Moore showroom, 176 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2RW.

TIMETABLE 10.30am Arrival and coffee.

11am Cookery masterclass with Bill Granger.

12pm Two-course lunch with wine, served by the Granger & Co team.

1pm Guests leave with a goody bag containing a gift, Bill Granger’s recipes and a copy of Homes & Gardens magazine.

Tickets cost £25 each and include morning coffee, a two-course lunch with wine and a gift bag. To secure your place, visit bill-granger-cookery-masterclass.eventbrite.co.uk (please note, places are strictly limited).

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EATS SHOOTS A N D L E AV E S INSPIRED BY THE TURNING SEASONS, CATHERINE PHIPPS’ RECIPES CELEBRATE THE VIBRANT FLAVOUR OF GREENERY IN ALL ITS FORMS PHOTOGRAPHY MOWIE KAY

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GRILLED CHICKEN AND LITTLE GEM SALAD The joy of a salad like this is that every mouthful will be different SERVES 4 2 tsp dried oregano 2 tbsp olive oil 2 skin-on chicken breasts, butterflied 1 bunch of spring onions, trimmed 2 little gem lettuces, cut into wedges A few tomatillos, cherry tomatoes or physalis, roughly chopped A selection of salad leaves 75g cooked quinoa Leaves from a few small bunches of herbs, eg basil, coriander, mint, chives A few pumpkin seeds, lightly toasted FOR THE DRESSING 1 small bunch of tarragon, leaves only 1 small bunch of parsley, leaves only A few sprigs of coriander and basil 1 green chilli, deseeded and chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp yogurt 1 tsp each red wine vinegar and honey 4 tbsp olive oil

Mix the oregano with the olive oil, sea salt and freshly ground pepper and rub over the chicken. Grill on a hot griddle until char lines appear, any skin is crisp and it is cooked through. Set aside to rest for a few minutes, then tear into strips.

■ Griddle the spring onions and little ■

gems until lightly charred and softened, turning regularly.

■ To make the dressing, blitz the herbs, chilli and garlic with lime juice. Whisk in the yogurt, vinegar, honey and oil.

Thin with water if needed; season well.

To assemble, toss the chicken, tomatillos, baby leaves and quinoa together, drizzle with dressing and garnish with herbs and pumpkin seeds.

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FIG LEAF PILAF This savoury pilaf is fragranced by the earthy, milky-sweet fig leaf SERVES 4 1 large fig leaf 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tsp each cumin seeds, peppercorns, coriander seeds and cardamom pods 3 cloves A few shards from a cinnamon stick 1 piece pared lemon zest 300g basmati rice, rinsed several times and drained thoroughly 450ml hot vegetable or chicken stock or freshly boiled water Sliced green chillies and coriander leaves, to garnish Raita, to serve

Set a pan over a medium heat, add the fig leaf and toast on each side for a few minutes until the stem turns a saffron yellow. Remove from the heat.

■ Set a heavy pan over a medium heat, add the olive oil and butter and when it starts to foam, add the onion and fry until soft and translucent (around 10 minutes). Turn up the heat and add the garlic, spices and lemon zest. Cook for a minute or two until you can smell the toasting spices, then stir in the rice.

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COOK’S TIP Once the rice has absorbed all the stock or water, it should look dry and slightly translucent but will continue to cook in its own steam with the lid on.

Pour in the stock or water and season with sea salt. Place the fig leaf on top. Bring to the boil, then turn down and cover, putting a tea towel or a few sheets of kitchen towel

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between pot and lid. Simmer until the rice has absorbed all the liquid.

Turn off heat and leave to steam for another 10 minutes. Serve scattered with green chillies and coriander leaves, and raita on the side. →

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SPICED LAMB WITH SPINACH This has a rich, oleaginous gravy and goes well with rice or the Fig Leaf Pilaf SERVES 4 1 tbsp olive oil 1kg lamb neck fillet, cut into 5cm chunks 2 onions, thickly sliced 20 curry leaves ½ garlic bulb, cloves finely chopped 25g ginger, peeled and grated Zest and juice of 1 lime 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp each ground cinnamon, coriander, fenugreek, turmeric, cayenne pepper 1 tbsp tomato purée 1 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) 4 kaffir lime leaves A few laksa leaves A large bunch of coriander, stems removed from leaves, both finely chopped 250ml chicken or lamb stock 500g frozen spinach A few coriander and laksa leaves and sliced green chillies, to garnish Flatbreads or rice, to serve

Heat the oil in a large casserole dish and brown the lamb over a medium heat, a few pieces at a time.

■ Remove the lamb from the casserole

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and cook the onions and curry leaves until they start to soften, then return the lamb to the casserole. Add the garlic, ginger, lime zest, spices and tomato purée and stir to coat the lamb.

■ Add the kecap manis, lime leaves, laksa leaves, coriander stems and stock and enough water to cover the lamb.

Season, then cover and simmer for 1½-2 hours until the lamb is tender.

■ Add spinach, coriander leaves and lime juice. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Garnish with coriander, laksa and chillies. Serve with rice or flatbreads.

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WARM BROAD BEAN TOPS SALAD Broad bean tops are not normally available in the shops, but if you grow your own or know somebody who does, give this punchy salad a try SERVES 4 6 apricots or loquats, halved Honey, for brushing 400g broad bean tops and leaves 1 bunch of radishes, with their leaves, sliced into rounds 30g hazelnuts, lightly toasted FOR THE DRESSING 2 tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, very finely diced 30g ’nduja 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 1 tsp honey ■

First, make the dressing. Heat the oil

in a small pan and cook the shallot over a medium heat until very soft and translucent (around 5 minutes).

Remove from the heat and stir in the ’nduja until it has melted into the oil.

Whisk in the sherry vinegar and honey, and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Thin out with a very small amount of water if necessary.

■ Brush the apricots with honey and

COOK’S TIP If you want to use a substitute for the broad bean tops, you can use any salad leaves, but make sure you include something tart or peppery – rocket is a good choice.

grill quickly on a very hot griddle – you don’t want to cook them through, just get char lines on the cut edges.

■ Wash the broad bean tops, reserving any really delicate leaves to garnish.

Put the rest into a large colander. Boil a kettle and pour the contents over the leaves – they will wilt but keep their shape. Drain thoroughly.

■ Arrange the cooked and raw leaves on a plate with any nice radish leaves, the radishes, apricots or loquats and the hazelnuts. Drizzle over the salad dressing and serve immediately. →

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PINTO BEANS AND GREENS WITH TOMATILLO SALSA If you prefer, you can just finely chop the salsa ingredients instead of roasting SERVES 4 2 tbsp olive oil 2 red onions, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tsp cumin seeds A pinch of ground cinnamon 400g greens, kale or chard, shredded 250g cooked pinto beans, from a tin 2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped FOR THE SALSA 300g tomatillos, dehusked 2 green chillies 2 garlic cloves 4 spring onions, trimmed Juice of 1 lime A few coriander leaves, roughly chopped A few mint leaves, roughly torn Tortillas, to serve

First make the salsa: put the tomatillos, chillies, garlic and spring

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onions in a frying pan. Cook over a medium-high heat for around 15 minutes, shaking the pan, until everything is lightly charred.

■ Remove from the heat. When cool chop finely. Add sea salt and the lime juice. Stir through the coriander.

■ To make the beans, heat the oil in a large lidded pan and cook the onions until soft and slightly charred. Add the garlic, cumin and cinnamon, and cook for a few more minutes. Add the greens and 100ml water. Press down into the pan, cover and cook until just wilted. Stir in the beans and tomatoes and heat until piping hot.

■ Stir the mint leaves through the salsa and serve with tortillas.

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PUNTARELLE SALAD You use the centre stems of the puntarelle (a type of chicory) for this salad. The outer leaves are much more bitter, but you can finely chop them and add them to the salad if you like SERVES 4 1 head of puntarelle 50g Parmesan or similar hard cheese, shaved (optional) FOR THE DRESSING 2 garlic cloves Juice of 1 lemon 4 anchovy fillets, finely chopped 4 tbsp olive oil

Strip away the looser, outer leaves of the puntarelle. Pull apart the

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hollow stems in the centre of the head – these will provide the bulk of your salad. Trim away any stray leaves and set aside with the outer leaves.

Take each stem and slice it very thinly. Put in iced water and leave for 1 hour – they will curl up pleasingly during this time.

■ While the puntarelle is soaking, start the dressing. Crush the garlic and add it to the lemon juice. Leave to stand until the puntarelle is ready.

Then you can either strain it or leave the garlic in – it is up to you how strong you want it. Mash the anchovies and mix with the lemon juice, then whisk in the olive oil. Taste

Recipes taken from LEAF: LETTUCE, GREENS, HERBS, WEEDS by Catherine Phipps, photographs

by Mowie Kay (£25, Hardie Grant).

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Paolo Moschino has turned a city penthouse into a smart, stylish home filled with antique treasures WORDS PIP McCORMAC STYLING MARY WEAVER PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL MASSEY

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DINING AREA ‘I didn’t want to spread the artwork around; it’s more impactful when it is grouped,’ says Paolo.

Dining table, chairs, floor lamp and curtain, all Paolo Moschino for Nicholas Haslam. Art, owners’ collection

HALLWAY The mellow caramel tones of this space were chosen as a counterpoint to the developer’s original dazzling white.

Haruki wallpaper in Oatmeal, Schumacher.

French grosgrain ribbon trim, Samuel & Sons.

Chair, Alfonso Marina.

Rug, Tim Page Carpets

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ou should never judge a book by its cover, and the same goes for penthouses.

When viewed from the outside, this three-bedroom apartment near the Thames in London is all glass and concrete, and gives the impression of being a beacon of modernity. But inside, there is a country-house vibe, with heirloom furniture, distressed woods and classic soft

sofa,” which I thought was funny because he’d just bought an open-plan penthouse.’

The apartment is almost entirely made of glass all round, with natural light shining into one large room, with three bedrooms branching off. ‘We didn’t want to build any partitions as that would obstruct the beauty and light of the space, so instead I used screens to zone the main room into three areas: a

furnishings. ‘The owners wanted it to feel like a holiday home,’ explains Paolo Moschino, head of interior design brand Nicholas Haslam, who was commissioned to decorate the apartment. ‘They also have a house in the country and wanted to turn this city property into a home away from home, with an aesthetic that was similarly smart but relaxed.’

Paolo’s work on the project, which he undertook

living area, a kitchen and dining space, and a section that can be used as a study.’

The principal space is south-facing, so to soften the brightness that pours in Paolo used plenty of sheer linen at the windows, ‘which makes everything seem a little less sharp’. His use of colour was intuitive.

‘When you see a house, it will tell you what to do with it,’ he says beguilingly. ‘Depending on how the

with his assistant Naomi Hall, took about eight months, and was completed earlier this year. It’s fair to say that the apartment is a pretty good summation of his style, which he describes as ‘classic with a European twist’. ‘I love to mix and match; I like contrast,’ he says. ‘For me, contrast in interiors is very

light falls into it, you’ll know.’

The property developer who originally built the apartment had covered it in bright white paint, for which ‘you needed sunglasses as soon as you entered’, says Paolo. ‘So the caramel colour on the walls in the hall was a compromise; warm but not dazzling.’

important – it’s fun, provides humour, makes a room not too serious or boring.’ When pushed to define what ‘European’ means in relation to decor, he says his look is ‘very maximalist, with lots of traditional chintz and hand-painted pieces’.

Since buying interiors brand Nicholas Haslam in 1995 – where he had already been working for seven years – Paolo has overseen its expansion to three showrooms, a design studio and numerous fabric and furniture collections. Clients live in places as varied as the Dominican Republic and Portofino.

The master bedroom is a favourite with the designer, who says he would ‘happily move into it tomorrow, with its big terrace and nice bright bathroom’. Neutrals are a key theme throughout, although there are moments of pattern and colour, such as the vivid cerulean in the study area (which doubles as a guest bedroom). ‘There is a traditional fabric on the daybed that has this blue in it, and I thought it would be fun to paint the walls the same shade, to convince the owner to try new things,’ Paolo says. ‘Design is about adding layers to an

‘We’re a one-stop shop for interiors,’ he says.

Being all things to all people means Paolo is used to strange requests, not least from the owners of this apartment. ‘The husband said to me, “I don’t like to see the kitchen when I’m sitting on the

interior, mixing the unexpected – pairing a polished table with rattan, for example, or emerald side tables with dark brown furniture. Combinations of layers are what stops a place looking like a development.

Layers are what makes it a home.’ &

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INS PI RATI O N

INSIDER INSIGHT Designer Paolo Moschino shares his style inspiration

SECRET ADDRESS Lee Wright Antiques, which sources incredible pieces from all over Europe.

FAVOURITE BUILDING The Amalienburg, a hunting lodge in the grounds of Nymphenburg Palace in Munich.

It’s a source of endless inspiration.

LAST EXHIBITION VISITED Picasso: Blue and Rose, the artist’s works from 1900 to 1906 at Musée d’Orsay, Paris.

ON MY COFFEE TABLE...

A copy of Signature Spaces, Well Travelled Interiors, the book I wrote with Philip Vergeylen, a plate by Jean Cocteau and a bronze sculpture by Igor Mitoraj.

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LIVING AREA The mirrored fireplace reflects the light flooding through the apartment.

Sofa, coffee table, lamps and footstools, all Paolo Moschino for Nicholas Haslam STUDY Paolo chose the wall colour for this space, which doubles as a guest room, to match the daybed fabric.

Rug, Tim Page Carpets.

Paint on wall, 7/085 high gloss, Papers and Paints

KITCHEN Rattan stools bring a playful, airy contrast to heavier pieces elsewhere.

Island unit, Caesarstone.

Stools and lights, both Paolo Moschino for Nicholas Haslam.

Paint on units, Not Totally White satin matt lacquer, Papers and Paints

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MASTER BEDROOM Paolo used soothing shades of blue and subtly patterned fabrics to soften this bright space.

Blue chest of drawers, Paris flea market.

Headboard and lamp, both Paolo Moschino for Nicholas Haslam.

Bed, Vispring

BATHROOM This sleek and modern space, with its bespoke basin unit in polished quartz and ash, is lit by a skylight above the bath.

Tiles, Roma Marble.

Taps, Lefroy Brooks.

Art, owners’ collection

GUEST BEDROOM A classic combination of pattern, plains and stripes creates a country-house mood in this inviting space.

Wallpaper, headboards, cushions and lamp base (converted from a ceramic jar); all Paolo Moschino for Nicholas Haslam

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Matki-ONE Slider Contemporary style, technical innovation. Beautifully engineered in the UK

Shower Controls and Deluge supplied by Swadling Brassware

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KITCHEN A 19th-century shop counter acts as an island unit, with unsealed brass fittings chosen for the way they will patina with age. The ship diorama was bought in Antwerp.

Taps, Barber Wilsons

TIME TRAVELLER Designer John Derian’s New York apartment is a multifaceted theatrical wonderland where nothing is quite what it seems WORDS JULIET BENNING PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHEN KENT JOHNSON/OTTO

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SITTING AREA John bought a collection of 26 paintings from a dealer called James Bakker and had them stretched and fixed. The painting of the seated man is by Marion Pooke and dates from her time in Paris around 1915.

The clouds painting is by an artist from the Boston School

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KITCHEN SEATING AREA This space opposite the functional part of the kitchen is dominated by a 19th-century sofa in worn pale yellow velvet that John used for inspiration for his collection with Cisco Brothers.

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KITCHEN SEATING AREA John’s custom-built shelves are filled with samples from his work with Parisian brand Astier de Villatte.

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wenty years ago, New York’s Bowery District was considered so grungy that a character in a US sitcom quipped the only reason she would go there was to visit John Derian’s shop. Having anchored himself to this vibrant corner of the East Village, the area has since evolved around him into a much safer and more pleasant neighbourhood.

‘When I opened my first store in 1995, the Bowery

of the antique furnishings, found in French flea markets, have provided the inspiration for John’s collection with Cisco Brothers. Walls in Farrow & Ball’s atmospheric, rustic palette are heaving with paintings jostling for attention. The ceiling of multiple square panels is original to the factory building. ‘The moulding is of painted tin, which was popular in the early 20th century and was a cheaper alternative to plasterwork,’ John explains, ever in

was considered a little bit sketchy with a bad reputation. Gradually that changed, especially when The Bowery Hotel opened. Its proprietors are customers of my shop,’ John reveals.

Many of the buildings in the neighbourhood are brownstones built in the latter part of the 19th century, but John’s shop is located in an old factory. ‘I think it made shrouds,’ he says,

tune with the history behind every detail in his home. Its previous occupants were the Ramones, though perhaps being from such recent history they fail to pique John’s interest as he only mentions them in passing, revealing that there was a stage in one corner of the apartment when he arrived.

Much of the apartment’s sense of vaudeville comes from a pastel blue panelled 18th-century Swedish

unperturbed by the morbid connotations. One gets the impression that when it comes to the theatrical or macabre side of life, John has a strong stomach.

‘As a child, I was always making things or constructing environments, whether they were in trees or porches or buildings,’ says John. ‘I was

wall John bought many years ago in Antwerp. ‘My friend Robert Ogden stored it in his warehouse for ages because I couldn’t find the right place for it.

Then, in this apartment, it seemed magically fit for the place,’ he says. A faux fire adds to the illusion of a Swedish drawing room from several hundred years

constantly rearranging things. There was also an element of play-acting to it. I did a lot of theatre as a kid, and as a result I love things that are touched with a little bit of make-believe.’

Staying in college for only a semester, John dropped out to immerse himself in the antiques dealers found abundantly in Massachusetts’ North Shore region. ‘It was like a crash course,’ he says of his early career in the industry. Still creating in the background, it was a reproduced plate that led John on the pathway to his shop and brand. Tricia Guild

ago. Remarkably, there is virtually no sign of modern life in the apartment. John restricts his electronics to a phone and a laptop, so the television is absent.

Virtually the only contemporary touch is a plug-in acrylic star light on top of John’s 18th-century armoire, and even this he refers to as a ‘weird modern thing’, almost perplexed by his fondness to it.

With several pockets of intimately grouped seating arrangements, it’s clear John is a dedicated host and nights unfold from kitchen to dining area, to the nook by the window where the view is of a tree John

was one of his first customers and later introduced the UK to John’s work through Designers Guild.

His apartment is a multifaceted wonderland of furniture and curiosities that have accumulated with each passing decade – each with its own story. Many

himself planted down on the street 24 years ago.

‘I am not fussy, so my home can’t be precious. I like to live with and use my things,’ he adds. ‘I value comfort and beauty, but somehow I want to live a life in another century,’ he says of his interior aesthetic. &

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SITTING ROOM Sofas designed

by John for Cisco Brothers make up the social seating arrangement. A nine-foot bench, also available from John’s collection in a six-foot version, is a great way to divide the space.

Throws by Jeanette Farrier

INSIDER INSIGHT John Derian shares his style vision

GO-TO COLOUR Any shade of plaster. I like how colours pop on the opaque quality of plaster.

SECRET ADDRESS Paula Rubenstein Antiques is an artist in her collecting – I always find something beautiful to take away.

BIGGEST INDULGENCE The Swedish wall that I bought in Antwerp.

FAVOURITE BUILDING LaGrange Terrace (or Colonnade Row) in New York’s NoHo). It’s fascinating because it’s a row of buildings that was chopped off at each end – they’re tall and columned and dark and mysterious.

MY STYLE IN THREE WORDS Relaxed, 18th century, modern.

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SEATING NOOK The space looks out to a tree that John planted 24 years ago and is a favourite spot for late-night card games.

The side table is 18th century Swedish. The early-20th century pendant is from John’s shop

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DINING AREA The blue Swedish wall dates from the 18th century. ‘When it came to fitting it in the apartment, we took only an inch off the top and added one to the left because it fitted almost perfectly, as if it was made for the space,’ says John

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LANDING A doorway is framed with pieces from John’s extensive art collection.

Walls in Shaded White by Farrow & Ball

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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

Kate Walker changed her plans many times until she found the right formula for reviving a tired bungalow WORDS EMMA J PAGE PHOTOGRAPHY ARMELLE HABIB

EXTERIOR Kate’s monochrome palette has replaced the house’s uninspiring yellow brick veneer, creating a smart look.

Door frames in Black Caviar by Dulux. Doors, 3D Windows & Doors.

Klismos classic sofas, Restoration Hardware

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SWIMMING POOL A raised wooden deck overlooks the pool. ‘The aim is to introduce vines across the roof for plenty of shade,’ says Kate.

Carmel Chaise loungers, Restoration Hardware; upholstered in Paul Bangay’s Farmhouse Stripe in Pepper fabric, Elliott Clarke

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or seasoned interior designer Kate Walker, renovating her own home was a timely reminder that simplicity and restraint often produce the most uplifting results. When she first saw her Eighties bungalow in Mount Martha, a seaside suburb an hour southeast from Melbourne, the temptation was

I wanted the kitchen to function and so we reworked it at least 12 times. I used to advise clients not to have a sink in the island, but I’m a convert – I love being able to chat to the children while I’m at the sink.’

The renovation also unveiled some surprises such as the additional roof space in the hall, which now accommodates a first-floor study. ‘We didn’t know it

to virtually tear down the yellow brick-veneered ‘ugly duckling’ and start again. But she thought better of it.

‘The first round of plans was very grand, pushing out walls, increasing floor space and creating a double storey, but it quickly became evident that town planning would be involved and that the cost was outside my comfort zone,’ says Kate. ‘Instead, I chose to work within the confines of the building’s footprint, playing with the space. I knew that clever

existed,’ says Kate. ‘It was only when the ceiling was demolished that we realised we could create that height, and we added panelling to make a feature of the space.’

When it came to texture and colour, Kate turned to nature for her inspiration. ‘I designed the garden before the interiors because the generous plot with its rural aesthetic was an integral reason for buying the house,’ says Kate. ‘The building faces north and I knew that every room would have a sunny view of

design could prompt a total metamorphosis.’

Gone are the cream brick-finish, wind-out awning windows and narrow door frames. In their place are full-height windows framed in striking charcoal, an altered roof line and painted and bagged brickwork.

‘I wanted a modern farmhouse style that was light and

the garden. So, with simple monochrome acting as an anchor, I’ve paid homage to Mother Nature via shades of green, grey, white and terracotta.’

Kate favours a ‘perfectly imperfect look’ so aged finishes were the order of the day. Every detail has been considered, from the sisal carpet in the bedrooms

airy but also utilised every inch of space,’ says Kate.

‘That meant being clever with elements that I left out, which resulted in some of my best design decisions.’

Previously home to an elderly woman and her carer, the building had featured two kitchens. Kate knocked out one of them, turning the space into a bedroom and en suite for her daughter Jemima, 12, while her son Charlie, 14, has an adjacent bedroom. ‘Reworking the space was intuitive,’ reflects Kate. ‘One side of the house accommodates the children’s rooms, the middle caters to living and eating, and my suite is at

and the terracotta tiles in Kate’s bathroom, to the grain of the olive-hued timber-veneered kitchen cabinetry and the hand-aged door hardware. Texture plays a leading role, including shiplap panelling in Charlie’s room, pattern-laden headboards in bedrooms and smart stripe and check fabrics in the living area.

‘This was a new aesthetic for me, but one that suits the building,’ says Kate. ‘When I approach the house after a long day at work, I feel that “ahhhh” moment.

As a family, we sit around the island, chatting and watching the silver birches in the garden change from

the other end of the building. There’s a sense of flow.’

Unsurprisingly, given her profession, Kate was exacting when it came to the renovation. ‘A build of this nature might usually take six months, but we did it in 12 weeks,’ she says. ‘I had a bee in my bonnet about how

soft green to vibrant orange and yellow in the autumn.

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ENTRANCE HALL Renovation work revealed a pitched ceiling, which Kate has decorated with elegant wall panelling.

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SITTING ROOM A trio of framed convex mirrors creates a bold contemporary feature.

Pisces mirrors and classic glass and bronze column lamps, both Cromwell. French panel media console in black oak drifted, Restoration Hardware

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SITTING ROOM Kate used black and white as an anchor, adding notes of burnt orange for a colour pop.

Sofas, Sorrento Furniture for KWD. Armchairs in Askew in Ivory/Onyx

by Kelly Wearstler for Groundworks. Bespoke rug, KWD. Charcoal artwork, John Bokor

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KITCHEN Timber units in a soft green finish were inspired by the silver birch trees in the garden.

Cabinetry in Currency Creek by Dulux. Darlana lantern pendant light, The Montauk Lighting Co. Joe counter stools, Vincent Sheppard at Classic with a Twist

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ENTRANCE HALL Enhanced by a simple balustrade, the stairs lead to the building’s only first-floor room, a tranquil study.

Diver sculpture, Cromwell. Walls in Dulux’s Snowy Mountains, mixed to quarter strength

GUEST BEDROOM ‘My previous home had a blue-and-white scheme, but this place demanded a softer palette,’ says Kate.

Headboard in Achillea Foliage Large in Slate, Madder Cutch & Co. Brass wall light, Portobello Home

BATHROOM A skylight illuminates the chequerboard flooring, which adds flair to this otherwise simple space.

Floor tiles in Charcoal Concrete, Grey and Dove Grey, all Earp Bros.

Wall tiles in Aria Sage, National Tiles

CHARLIE’S BEDROOM Shiplap boarding in a deep-grey tone creates a cocooning feel.

Panelling in Dulux’s Oolong. Tan leather headboard, Portobello Home. Pyper table lamp and Morgan sideboard in Black, both Provincial Home Living

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KATE’S BEDROOM A mix of fabrics is unified by a palette of soft neutrals. The four-poster bed and shutters add a graphic contrast.

Rug, Cadrys. French iron canopy bed, Restoration Hardware. Bobbin bedside chest; Adelboden lamp in Rust and Fiona chair in Chesterton Taupe, all Cromwell

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UNITED FRONT Wendi Wolf Lewitt purchased two adjacent mews houses and redesigned the interior to create a light-filled, tailor-made home for her family WORDS VIVIENNE AYERS STYLING MARY WEAVER PHOTOGRAPHY JAMES MERRELL

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DRAWING ROOM Pink accents add warmth to this neutral scheme. The Danish mid-century sofa was found at an antiques fair and reupholstered.

Coffee table, Julian Chichester. Artwork

by Claude Venard. Walls in Slate IV by Paint & Paper Library. Carpet, Luke Irwin, chosen by Wolf Lewitt Interiors

KITCHEN Grey-blue units inject a burst of colour.

Cabinets, designed by Wolf Lewitt Interiors and made by a local joiner; painted in Down Pipe by Farrow & Ball

LANDING A skylight above the staircase illuminates an abstract painting, which creates a bold contrast against the traditional decorative floor tiles.

Encaustic tiles, Bert & May

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etter together is definitely true when it comes to interior designer Wendi Wolf Lewitt’s west London home. Two adjacent mews houses, combined but never properly integrated, came on the market five years ago, and proved irresistible for Wendi and her husband Paul.

‘We’ve lived in the area for years and we didn’t even realise the mews existed – the property is in a quiet

position at the end of a cul-de-sac,’ explains Wendi.

‘We love the neighbourhood’s buzzy atmosphere, so the house was too good an opportunity to miss. The interior is unusual as it has windows on three sides, providing lots of light and the potential for great lateral space. We knew it could be a stunning home.’

Located in a conservation area, the mews house has the appearance of a period property, but was actually rebuilt after the Second World War using old stock yellow bricks, so Wendi wasn’t tied by the constraints that come with a listed property. The only requirement was to keep the front elevation. The interior remained laid out as two houses and had been virtually untouched since the Fifties, so a

living spaces,’ says Wendi. Practicality defines the basement too, which houses a media room, study, gym, laundry room, lots of storage and a wine cellar.

complete rethink of the space was essential.

As it was the only property in the street without a second storey, Wendi doubled the space by adding a mansard to the top of the house, and then digging a basement. The family lived in the house for six months to determine how to best use the interior. ‘My goal was to have no dead or wasted space,’ says Wendi.

Wendi chose an unorthodox approach to the layout and located most of the living space on the upper two floors. ‘We have fantastic light at the top of the house and can see greenery, including many old large

Wendi has complemented the functional layout with a timeless yet elegant interior that incorporates sophisticated colours and texture. ‘I love wool, velvet, silk, natural stone and timber,’ she says. To inject further atmosphere, Wendi installed two fireplaces.

Art is an inherent part of the house’s personality.

‘Artworks from around the world, auctions and family heirlooms add lots of colour,’ says Wendi. ‘My taste is eclectic. I love mid-century pieces from a design point of view. I also have Victorian and Edwardian chairs. I’m attracted to beautiful shapes and well-proportioned

trees,’ she says. ‘It feels like we’re on top of the world.’

In addition, three skylights in the kitchen, sitting area and over the stairs, plus two French doors leading to the front terrace, welcome in extra light.

In a nod to functionality, the bedrooms are largely on the ground floor. ‘We feel that bedrooms are for sleeping and when the children are home, we want

pieces rather than a particular period.’

Wendi’s hands-on approach has ensured that the house is tailor-made for the family. ‘It’s a happy home,’ she says. Behind the original exterior, which has two doors (albeit one false) and different door numbers, an unexpected surprise awaits visitors. & &

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“THIS HOUSE NEEDED SOMEONE TO START OVER. I KNEW I COULD RECONFIGURE THE SPACE TO CREATE A BESPOKE HOME”

SITTING ROOM Behind the panelling are hidden cupboards, providing cleverly concealed storage.

Woodwork in Slate II by Paint & Paper Library.

Artwork by Claude Venard. Mid-century French chairs reupholstered in coarse natural linen fabric

by The Cloth Shop

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SEATING AREA The chimney breast has been clad in the same marble used for the kitchen worktop, creating a striking feature.

Side table, Julian Chichester. Ottoman upholstered in velvet fabric by Lizzo. Rug, Tim Page Carpets

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INSIDER INSIGHT Wendi Wolf Lewitt shares her style tips

GO-TO COLOUR Paint & Paper Library’s Slate range. They work so well in London interiors, whether traditional or contemporary, and can be paired with lively shades as well as a more muted palette.

SECRET ADDRESS The Cloth Shop on Portobello Road in Notting Hill. It has a great range of linen and fun striped cotton fabrics, as well as vintage accessories.

PRIZED POSSESSION I have been collecting antique American and Welsh quilts, textiles from all over the world and British samplers for almost 30 years. I admire the skill and the hours of dedication that went into handcrafting each beautiful piece. Every item is unique and adds a personal touch to any room.

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DAUGHTER’S BEDROOM Old and new combine beautifully in a feminine pink scheme.

Antique chair covered in Tissus d’Hélène fabric.

Cushion on chair; fabric on wall, both Fermoie.

Cushions on bed, made to order using Tissus d’Hélène and Fermoie fabrics.

Antique chest of drawers, Lots Road Auctions

MASTER BEDROOM Upholstered wardrobes provide a sleek, tailored look and add to the room’s serene feel.

Curtain fabric, Osborne & Little. Rug, Tim Page Carpets

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Layers of autumn colour around the seating terrace near the house enable the garden to blend in beautifully with the landscape around it

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ON A ROLL Sitting in the undulating Kent countryside, this naturalistic garden provides glorious vistas all year round, whichever way you turn, thanks to carefully planned planting and clever design WORDS STEPHANIE MAHON PHOTOGRAPHY MARIANNE MAJERUS

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hen Lisa and Peter Blacklock relocated to the UK from California several years ago, they began to look for a property in the gentle rolling landscape of east Kent where they could relax away from their careers as university professors. And Orchard Barn, in its beautiful setting surrounded by

placed slatted panels. Here, a bespoke reflecting pool lined with corten steel and with a steel water spout references the agricultural setting of the garden, a theme which Ian thought of when he first saw the house’s metal sign.

The terrace has space for a large oak dining table and an outdoor sofa, behind which rise banks of woodland and prairie-style planting. Ian chose

apple orchards, was an instant attraction. ‘The house required further conversion, to a more contemporary design,’ Lisa explains, ‘but we saw its potential.’

The garden was mostly laid to lawn, and the couple initially created a kitchen garden, but when it came to the more formal area closer to the house, they decided to get some help. They called in garden designers Debbie Roberts and Ian Smith of Acres

ornamental grasses, such as calamagrostis, molinia and miscanthus, and the late-flowering perennials echinacea, sedum and veronicastrum, all good performers that bring colour and structure through autumn and into winter.

From here, the geometry changes from straight lines and angles to a series of curves rippling out from the lawn. Ian explains that this was planned to

Wild, who are known for country gardens that blend seamlessly with the surrounding countryside. ‘We liked the fluidity of their designs, and the fact that they plant with autumn and winter in mind, with seedheads left for structure,’ says Lisa. ‘We admired the wild grasses of the Pacific Northwest while

take advantage of the scenery. ‘We wanted to focus the view off to the southwest,’ he says. ‘There are some lovely pine trees further out, which is why we went for curving lines to draw the eye and allow it to wander in that direction.’

Past the lawn and the swooping long border is

we were in America, so we wanted to recreate something a bit like a prairie, but for a British climate and landscape.’

The brief, says Ian, was to make a garden that was ‘contemporary in character, but still natural and of its place, respecting its rural location’. During his first visit he could not help but notice the large old barn directly in front of the house. ‘Lisa and Peter were talking about keeping it,’ says Ian, ‘but once we had agreed to remove it, that really helped open up the view.’ And it was the views that formed

the large pond – a smooth bend of water, where water lilies flower in summer. The old barn may have been removed, but in memory of it there is now a freestanding wall where Lisa and Peter grow espaliered apricots and peaches, and a raised seating area where they like to watch the sun go down. Beyond the pond, the lawn has been left to grow long, and the boundary where the garden ends and farmland begins is blurred – exactly the effect that Ian was hoping for.

Lisa loves the muted colours and pretty seedheads

the basis of his design for the garden.

The first thing Ian addressed was the open approach to the house, creating more privacy with a reconfigured front path and by screening the new seating terrace beside the house with some cleverly

that autumn brings, and even when it is too cold to sit out there is still so much to enjoy in the garden.

‘When the west wind blows gently across the garden,’ she says, ‘I love to look out from the house and watch how it moves the grasses. It’s so beautiful.’ &

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An avenue of Himalayan birch (Betula utilis) leads away from the large pond, where water lilies bloom during the summer

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“WE LOVE THE RAISED DECKING AREA BY THE LARGE POND. THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING IS RATHER LOVELY, AND WE CAN SIT THERE WITH A GLASS OF WINE, LOOK WEST AND CONTEMPLATE” LISA BLACKLOCK garden owner

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Soft waving grasses combine with dried hydrangea heads and deep-pink sedum Hylotelephium ‘Matrona’ around the Cane-line sofa

Stepping stones set into the lawn connect the barn and the terrace to the other side of the garden

A raised deck sheltered by a wall for espaliered fruit overlooks the large pond, which gently follows the curve of the landscape

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The white flowers of Allium nigrum and Libertia grandiflora are set against a green backdrop of Pittosporum tobira ‘Nanum’ and Euphorbia mellifera

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Designer Charlotte Rowe filled this secluded London plot with rilled pathways and lush planting WORDS JACKY HOBBS PHOTOGRAPHY MARIANNE MAJERUS

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A mimosa tree pins the pathway to the furthest edge of the triangular plot, which is outlined in designer Charlotte Rowe’s signature limestone and gravel

“WE LOVE THE SENSE OF PRIVACY AND CALM IN THIS GARDEN, WHICH WRAPS AROUND US AND IS HIDDEN FROM THE WORLD”

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Mature trees and climbers, including Trachelospermum jasminoides, engulf this contemporary seating area, creating a secluded feel

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t’s impossible to imagine that this elegant garden, cushioned in lush green planting, occupies the leanest of plots – a triangle between two streets in west London. The garden ‘frames’ the 19th-century Arts and Crafts property, pinned off-centre, creating a triangular wedge. Clean-cut walkways, among verdant planting,

existing bay arch to one side, the principal pathway was realigned to create a dramatic, uninterrupted, straight-line promenade the breadth of the garden.

Offset gravel and limestone rills, interspersed with bands of soleirolia (mind-your-own-business), Erigeron karvinskianus and Thymus serpyllum, add rhythm to the elongated perspective they help create.

extend along each of the triangle’s vertices, irresistibly tempting exploration and wanderings.

The owners, returning from overseas, were drawn back to the area where they had previously lived, their former contemporary garden also designed by

The main seating area is an amplified echo of the pathways, with larger stone and gravel rectangles that ‘square-off ’ the tip of the triangle. The garden’s strong structure is reinforced by the similarly bold, clean-cut tables of yew, which help define the seating

Charlotte Rowe. They were confident she could transform this traditional plot and create a serene space. ‘We wanted a peaceful haven, somewhere we could relax and unwind’, say the owners.

Charlotte worked with the garden’s challenging geometry, capitalising on the triangle’s lengthy sides, to create elongated vistas, sleek perimeter walkways, intercepted by peaceful open spaces. By moving the

space. Cushions of evergreen Pittosporum tobira ‘Nanum’, Alchemilla mollis and mounds of herbs ‘spontaneously’ break through the gravel containments.

Overall the footprint is bold, it sweeps around the house revealing unexpected spaces as corners are turned. Luxuriant repeat-plantings help to create textural green tapestries made up of the fern Dryopteris wallichiana, acid-lime Euphorbia →

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Stepping stones with foaming rills of Erigeron karvinskianus lead from a side pathway back onto the main seating area

characias subsp. characias ‘Humpty Dumpty’, Euphorbia mellifera and fans of Rodgersia aesculifolia. Collectively they create a sense of enclosure and privacy. Two years after planting, the balance between landscaping and plants has been achieved. ‘Crucially there was an essential dynamic between the designer’s ambition for sleek landscape design and our passion for abundant, rich planting,’ say the owners. ‘The structural bones are embedded and the planting just gets better with time.’

A profusion of largely foliage and shade-tolerant plants is punctuated by a succession of seasonal florals ‘in muted tones of white, purple and blue with tiny highlights of pink and yellow,’ the owners describe. ‘As we wander around the garden we enjoy spring-flowering trees and climbers as well as floriferous border plants: mimosa, amelanchier, quince blossom, hellebores, camellias, fritillaria, narcissi, leucojum, tulips and alliums. In summer, white astrantia, euphorbia, lady’s mantle and

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(From top, L-R) Beata Heuman repeats elegant curves in her sitting room; Kevin Dumais picks a moody palette for a cosy family space; Kate Earle brings a beach vibe to a London apartment; Anna Spiro celebrates colour and pattern in a dining room; Ebba Thott keeps it chic with leather and brass; Veere Grenney opts for a pared-back look in the Hamptons; Henriette von Stockhausen evokes intimacy in a grand guest room

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Wave Longue chaise, £10,800 plus 9m fabric; Lire cabinets, £3,000 each; bespoke ottoman, all Beata Heuman. Venus rattan chair, from £6,200, Soane Britain. Chaise in Mirakel, €240m, Josef Frank at Svenskt Tenn. Antique banner, Jonathan Hope Tribal Art & Antiques at The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair. Vintage Berber rug, Emily’s House

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SENSE OF A DV E N T U RE Beata Heuman reveals how her animated style brings energy to her own Victorian sitting room 1.

THE BEAUTY OF DESIGNING for yourself, rather than a client, is that your approach can be more organic. When we moved to this Victorian house three years ago, the only piece we had for this sitting room was the upholstered ottoman. I had the sofa made so that we had somewhere to sit, then added to the room slowly.

2.

I love weird creatures, such as the one on this royal banner from the former African Kingdom of Dahomey. I found the two vases in a junk shop then had them made into lamps, wiring them to display different sides so they don’t perfectly match.

3.

LIKE THE OTTOMAN, the chaise – my Wave Longue design – stands on slim legs so that light passes beneath, which is key to creating a sense of space in a small room. The rattan chair also sits lightly here. I chose it for its sculptural lines that look great from all angles – important, as its back is viewed from the dining room.

4.

I like playing with shapes to create a sense of movement in a room. Here, the chaise and scallop-edged chair are wonderfully curvaceous, as are the lyre motifs on the cabinets with their scroll elements echoed in the fire screen.

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I THOUGHT LONG AND HARD about the cushions, and the two stripe patterns in pillar-box red really pull the room together. The rug, with shades of red, purple and pink, is also brilliant for tying everything in, while softening the space. The fabric on the chaise is a favourite by Frank Josef, one of my greatest inspirations.

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TURNING A CORNER With a modern eye for moody hues, Kevin Dumais has created an intimate sitting room in this apartment in a former warehouse in New York City

1 . FOR MUCH OF THIS APARTMENT , we favoured pale colour schemes, but we wanted a cosier ambience in this family space. As it is a corner room with indirect light, it lent itself to a moodier palette.

2 . THE STARTING POINT

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was the wall treatment: panels of aniline grey leather framed with golden cerused oak. As the ceiling is so high, it needed to be visually lowered with a dark hue and this oxblood red worked perfectly.

3 . A GIANT U-SHAPED SOFA was the best way to

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maximise seating in this square space. We used two fabrics to break up its size: a wool flannel for the frame, with seat and back cushions in a chenille with a subtle sheen. I was keen to have salmon pink somewhere in the apartment, so I snuck in these floor cushions. The artwork was sourced last and it brilliantly ties in all the colours – the turquoise stripe was exactly what was needed to complete the room.

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BEYOND THE SE A With natural materials and aqua and sandy tones, Kate Earle has imbued a south-west London home with a secluded beach feel

1 . HIDDEN BEHIND A STREET in Battersea in an extensive secret garden, this house was designed and built in collaboration with BLDA Consultancy. The client loves the ocean and wanted a beach house in the city. We used natural textures such as polished plaster

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walls, pale oak shelves and a jute rug in a sea-blue hue.

2 . The full-height shelves draw the eye up, so you barely notice the solid slab of the mezzanine.

They are made from the same brushed timber as the flooring, which was given a weathered effect – we didn’t want any shiny surfaces.

3 . YOU CAN HAVE TOO MUCH LIGHT

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with floor-to-ceiling windows, and the interior can get too hot, so we designed louvred shutters for the top half. When it is rainy you need to feel cocooned, so we added curtains in a neutral print that sits quietly in the space.

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Broby dining table in Cloudy Oak, £4,950, William Yeoward.

Dining chairs in Flamestitch in Olive, £374.40m, Raoul Textiles at Turnell & Gigon. Wing chair in Marigold Solid in Yellow, £149.60m, Anna Spiro Textiles at The Fabric Collective.

Blinds in Decowaves in Jade, £57m, Kravet at GP&J Baker.

Calais 34in chandelier, £3,360, Visual Comfort & Co. Bespoke rugs, Anna Spiro at The Rug Establishment

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CREATIVE SPIRIT Anna Spiro has used exuberant colour and pattern to bring verve and happiness to this home 1.

THE PROJECT IS an old Queenslander (detached timber-built house) that was extended and completely renovated. This open-plan area leads off the kitchen and includes a formal dining room and relaxed sitting areas – a wonderful collection of spaces in which the clients can unwind, entertain and spend time with their family.

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The clients’ Aboriginal art was the starting point for these rooms. I layered lots of colour and pattern to create contradiction, but I’ve unified the scheme by linking the colours and also by using a mix of pattern types and scales.

3.

CREATING A FABRIC SCHEME is rather like doing a big jigsaw puzzle and piecing together all the different layers. Once I have selected the designs, I photograph them and arrange them on a mood board, then bring in the furniture styles, rugs and accessories, pulling the colours from the key fabrics.

4.

Every room should have a touch of yellow to bring vibrancy and happiness. I used it here with one of my own fabric designs on the wing chairs (left); the colour is picked up in the rugs and carried through to the cushions in the sitting area.

5.

THE DINING TABLE is a beautiful piece by

PHOTOGRAPH TIM SALISBURY

William Yeoward, and the dining chairs were custom made and upholstered in a wonderful zigzag pattern.

It was a brave choice but I love how that fabric links with the artwork and the other patterns in the adjoining spaces. I chose the wonderful chandelier for the texture and luxury it brings to the room.

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PERF ECT LY FOR MED Every element has been meticulously considered to maximise the space and style of this small open-plan dining area by Ebba Thott

1 . FLEXIBILITY IS KEY to this area, which needed to accommodate both intimate dinners and stand-up cocktail parties. The joinery includes a built-in bench, which allowed us to set the table to the side leaving plenty of walk-through space, as well as a drinks cabinet, coat cupboard and storage in the bench seat.

2 . We used a palette of smoothly transitional greys, which enhance the natural light. Chic notes of brass were added with pendants, handles and the pole from which the back cushions are hung.

3 . IN A SMALL SPACE,

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everything has to be beautiful and tactile. The saddle leather used for the cushions will only improve with age, while the handles feel wonderful. We sourced a pair of vintage chairs to go with the client’s table: the timbers play off each other to elevate each piece. The elegant pendants provide essential light without blocking views from the sitting area to the garden.

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EASY LIVING Veere Grenney exercised the art of restraint in this sophisticated beach house in the Hamptons 1.

THIS LONG ISLAND BEACH HOUSE was designed by Leroy Street Studio, who referenced the local vernacular with a barn-like structure. Although the house is new, we have included details that recall an earlier age, such as the boarding on the wall, which lends a casual air.

2.

I wanted the bedroom to resemble an elegant living space, so cupboards are concealed behind the wall and the key feature is the fireplace, with a surround made from pale fired bricks. The Fifties armchair, table and floor lamp, all by Gio Ponti, enhance the living room feel.

3.

FOR ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST, we designed an alcove for the bed, which allows access to the bathroom from either side. The headboard is made from walnut and the alcove is upholstered in off-white linen.

I love fabric walls in bedrooms, as they improve the room acoustically while adding another sumptuous layer. The bespoke rug is equally luxurious, made of white linen with a cut pile featuring a subtle geometric pattern.

4.

The knocked-back palette is very soothing, with the main relief provided by the rich chocolate and off-white printed fabric on the armchair. The only other colour comes in the form of the green glass of the beautiful Forties Italian lantern.

I HUNG THE CURTAINS from simple black poles positioned full height to further lift the high ceiling. I find this much less fussy than poles hung just above the windows, which can cut into the room. The curtains are made from the same off-white linen used for the alcove and we added a blanket stitch trim in chocolate brown. â–

Veere Grenney, 020 7351 7170, veeregrenney.com

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Bespoke four-poster bed, VSP Interiors. Triomphe side table, £525, Oka. Gourd Vase table lamps in Apple Green, £468 each; Carlisle lampshades in Lily linen, £132 each, both Vaughan.

Antique suzani, Joss Graham.

Curtains in Woodville in Pebble, £77m, Zoffany

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IN THE GRAND SCHEME Henriette von Stockhausen reveals five secrets to creating this guest bedroom in a historic country home 1.

THIS GRADE I-LISTED Chilterns house has been beautifully restored by the owners in conjunction with ourselves and Donald Insall Associates. This bedroom is vast, with windows on three sides, so the key challenge was to create comfort and intimacy in such a large space.

2.

I like to use four-poster beds to create a ‘room within a room’. This mirrored design has an antiqued finish that gives a gentler, mottled reflection. To further soften the effect, I fully upholstered the back of the bed with a decorative antique suzani, which is the focus of the room.

3.

IF YOU HAVE AN ANTIQUE textile you love, there are ways of making it fit into your space. For this suzani, I added a border of dark green velvet, using the same velvet for cushions and to trim the blinds. I chose a calmer design for the curtains and blinds and a kilim in muted colours, so they don’t vie with the headboard.

4.

The bedside tables feature mirrored glass, while the bench and antique armchairs are covered in neutral linens that sit

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quietly in the room. We wanted the bed and the view of the gardens to be the shining features, so the other main pieces have been kept relatively simple.

5.

THE ACCESSORIES add an element of fun to this grand room. Picking out the bright colours from the suzani, the lamps are a rich apple green, while the cushions in shades of pink and green have different hues on the reverse, allowing the client to easily change the look.

Henriette von Stockhausen, VSP Interiors, 01305 265892, vspinteriors.com &

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TODAY’S CURTAIN AND BLIND TRENDS LOOK TO SUBTLY ENHANCE A SCHEME AND, AS EVER, THESE DRESSINGS HELP CREATE A REFINED AND FINISHED ROOM

ROOM WITH A VIEW Generous curtains with tiebacks and window seats are classic trademarks of English country-house style.

To recreate this but maintain a relaxed, informal finish, take inspiration from the Wiltshire bedroom of the decorator Emily Todhunter, co-founder of Todhunter Earle. She has chosen curtains that are self-lined in organic linen, meaning that they fall naturally rather than being stiffened by lining fabric. To add to this, she has used organic rope tiebacks, selected to maximise the looser look and echo the drape of the curtains.

‘The headings are the opposite of the stiff French pleat,’ says Emily. ‘They are in a style we call “floppy heading”.’ Continuing the relaxed theme, the window seating is also covered in organic linen. →

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If you want to add a decorative element without using a patterned fabric for the whole curtain, try running a border along the leading edge (top). In his book, Perspective (Rizzoli, £50), decorator Steven Gambrel of SR Gambrel showcases this approach using an eye-catching appliqué design by Holland & Sherry.

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A pelmet sets an elegant tone in this bathroom (above left). Interior design company Veere Grenney Associates used colour as well as a scallop detail here, repeated on the leading edge and bottom of the curtains, to tie the scheme together. This kind of border also keeps the curtains from pooling on the floor and getting wet.

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For a smart look, pair a set of curtains with blinds (above right).

It stops windows from looking bare when the curtains are open, as well as adding control over how much light enters the room. This approach also gives an opportunity to play with patterns and plains, as demonstrated in this scheme by Thomas Sanderson.

PHOTOGRAPHS (ON THE EDGE) ERIC PIASECKI; (WATERPROOF) SIMON UPTON; (ROUND THE BEND) CATHERINE GRATWICKE

ROUND THE BEND In this Arts and Crafts-style Edwardian house, the interior designer Ben Pentreath has hung curtains in a formal pinch pleat – it’s a very popular type of curtain heading but be aware that it requires more fabric than others (at least two-and-a-quarter times the amount to allow for the proper fullness).

To continue the tailored theme, he has hung them on a simple exposed metal pole suspended from the ceiling. It serves to emphasise the strong architectural lines of the glazing bars in the doors and windows. Cleverly, the pole then curves around the bay of the window, meaning that when the curtains are open, the fabric doesn’t obscure the glass. →

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rests on the couture details – those handcrafted furnishings that are a mark of quality. Bespoke shutters, blinds and curtains from Thomas Sanderson will take on this special role in your home’s decorating scheme.

For privacy without compromising on light, select premium, handcrafted shutters. Made to exact specifications in the finest sustainable hardwood, plantation, tier-on-tier or café shutters are suitable for even the most complex window shapes.

Chic, practical, smart blinds offer innumerable shading options as light changes during the day.

With Thomas Sanderson’s PowerView® system, their position can be scheduled in advance and single or multiple blinds can be raised or lowered by voice command, at the touch of a button on your mobile, or by remote control – invaluable for hard to reach windows in extended living spaces or conservatories.

Custom-made curtains are the most luxurious

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window-dressing option. Cut from rich chenilles, soft velvets, delicate embroideries or contemporary plains hand-finished with headings to suit the style of your window, they will also be steamed when dressed to coax their fullness into elegant folds.

During a home visit, a Thomas Sanderson design consultant will advise on the best window treatments.

Then, once your shutters, blinds or curtains are ready, a specialist installer will custom-fit them for you.

Visit thomas-sanderson.co.uk or call 0800 470 1593 for more inspirational ideas and to book a personal design consultation. @thomassandersonltd

FEATURE CAROLINE RODRIGUES

MUCH of the success of a serene, elegant space

“WELL-MADE CURTAINS – EVEN IN A BATHROOM CONTEXT – INTRODUCE A LOVELY FEELING OF LUXURY INTO A HOUSE”

PHOTOGRAPHS (ALL IN THE DETAIL AND SOMETHING EXTRA) SIMON BROWN

VEERE GRENNEY, founder, Veere Grenney Associates, veeregrenney.com

ALL IN THE DETAIL

A bespoke pelmet can elevate a window from something ordinary to looking like a fairytale. Here (top), interior designer Beata Heuman took a Miles Redd design and hemmed it with white piping for a touch of playful grandeur. ‘To soften the pelmet, we hung a delicate sheer in Celia Birtwell’s Beasties fabric,’ she says.

MOUNT PLEASANT

If there’s a sufficient recess within the window frame, it’s satisfying on the eye to mount a blind inside of it (above left). Watch out for this tactic in bedrooms, as it’s likely that some light might creep out. Here, the grey from the Rabisco Raven blinds by Thomas Sanderson has been picked out in the paint on the architrave.

SOMETHING EXTRA

A fabric-covered track (also known as a lath and fascia) is ideal in a bedroom because the curtains will hang flush against the window and block out the light. In this room at The Whitby Hotel in New York (above right), interior designer Kit Kemp used her own Travelling Light fabric for Christopher Farr Cloth to frame the windows. →

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Lucy Bathurst of Nest Design had a vast window to play with here and so she experimented with different tones using varying depths of a hand-dyed fabric. ‘It gives it an almost stained-glass effect when closed,’ she says.

INSIDER INSIGHT TOP TIPS FOR CHOOSING CURTAINS AND BLINDS TO PELMET OR NOT Pelmets developed a bit of a fusty reputation but they can provide a fun way to frame a window, believes interior designer Beata Heuman. When selecting a colour for your pelmet, don’t be afraid to pick a contrasting shade that stands out against the palette of the rest of the room: a more contemporary, vibrant fabric can bring this detail into a modern context. ‘I’m not a fan of tassels or frilly finishes but a contrasting hem in a grosgrain ribbon is another option to finish the pelmet in an interesting way,’ adds Beata.

CURTAIN HEADINGS From popular pinch (or French) pleats and the more informal rod-gathered to decorative goblet headings and economical eyelets, there are a myriad of choices when it comes to curtains. ‘For country bedrooms, go with a triple French pleat, whereas in a formal room, with a good ceiling height, a dress curtain – such as an Italian strung – with a blind behind looks elegant,’ says Henriette von Stockhausen of VSP Interiors. ‘In a house with lower ceilings, the best approach is to use tracked curtains, which take up less space,’ she adds.

PAIRING CURTAINS AND BLINDS

practical level. ‘I always have white Holland roller blinds with hemmed borders behind curtains – it just adds another edge of tailoring to the look, as well as being practical for privacy in a bedroom or a bathroom,’ says interior designer Veere Grenney. ‘Layering curtains over wooden blinds or shutters is a great way to elevate larger windows and make a real statement,’ agrees Laura O’Connell of Thomas Sanderson.

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PHOTOGRAPH CHLOE HALL

Blinds are better suited to kitchens and bathrooms – as well as hard-to-reach areas like roof lanterns. However, dressing a window with a blind and a curtain acts on both a decorative and

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BOLD, BRIGHT COLOUR Jonathan Snow’s Show Garden, featuring a bright-red walkway inspired by one he saw in Chile, reflects the growing trend for strong colour. Blocks of orange and purple were much in evidence, too. ‘I could have played it safe, but instead decided to do something deliberately contrasting,’ he says. If you don’t feel brave enough to paint a whole wall or structure with a hot hue, you can add eye-catching accents with garden furniture and accessories instead. →

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SCULPTURE We are bringing back a sense of wonder to our outdoor spaces with three-dimensional art.

Garden designer Andrew Duff worked with artist David Harber for his Show Garden’s sculpture, which represents something man-made emerging from serene nature. The tall, slender, leaf-like piece is reflected in the pool while, breaking the surface of the water around it, fluttering stainless-steel petals create little waves and ripples of light. ‘Sometimes the beauty of a garden is in the experience, the mystery and surprise,’ says Andrew.

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CHARRED WOOD Best Show Garden winner Andy Sturgeon made the backbone of his natural woodland garden design from large burnt-oak timber sculptures.

This technique of preserving wood by charring the outer layers is known in its native Japan as yakisugi. It is extremely popular with designers and architects here in the UK, where it’s known as Shou Sugi Ban, with the black creating a striking contrast to rich green foliage.

TREE HOUSES The RHS Back To Nature garden, co-designed by the Duchess of Cambridge, was all about children connecting with nature, and featured another big recent trend – the tree house. This amazing structure, fashioned to look like a bird’s nest, was created by Touchwood, who specialise in designing bespoke children’s play areas. Other highlights included dens, campfire areas and hollow logs. →

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WABI SABI Aligning with the new awareness of the old Japanese philosophy of wabi sabi (or beauty and wisdom in imperfection), designer Chris Beardshaw made a dramatic statement in his Show Garden. The most captivating feature, in our opinion, was the wonderfully wonky pine tree, leaning on its own crutch. Its unconventional shape meant it was rejected by other gardeners, but it was exactly this unusual form which made the designer want to use it.

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FEATURE STEPHANIE MAHON PHOTOGRAPHS MARIANNE MAJERUS AND BENNET SMITH

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CURVES We’ve moved on from the straight lines and hard angles of contemporary gardens to favour rounded edges, gentle arcs and softened loops. Designer Michelle Brown worked with students from Kingston Maurward College in Dorset to create this Artisan Garden celebrating 70 years of land-based education. The design comprised a series of curves, which are excellent at drawing the eye and softening a space – a device which works well in smaller gardens. &

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teenagers). Firstly, start by identifying a different focal point. It could be a fireplace, an amazing view or even an empty wall where you can hang your favourite piece of artwork and arrange your seating around it. Then,

Gaby, Herefordshire

in a different corner, you can either commission a purpose-built cupboard

With the BBC series Line of Duty due to return at some point, I can see

in which to hide the TV, recess it into a bookshelf the same size as the screen, or place it against a dark backdrop so that it blends with the decor. Here, the surrounding shelves are painted

why you’d want to keep hold of your TV. But I can also see why you want to disguise it – as screens have gotten ever larger they have become big black vacuums, sucking life from the space like they do from the eyes of every teenager I know. There is a way to hide them, however (the TV sets, not the

in a rich olive green, colour-matched to the Damask wallpaper in Peridot

by Zoffany on the neighbouring wall, creating a seamless design that almost totally masks the box. →

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been taken over by wheelie bins and – forget my glossy teal front door – they’re now all I can see. What can I do to bring the focus back to my design choices?

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My daughter has become a vegan and I want to support her as much as I can. As she heads to university I need to get her some new bedding, but feather is now off the menu. What do you suggest?

Inspired by the pages of this magazine, I’m upgrading my coffee table from a functional piece of furniture to something I can use to display favourite pieces.

Any ideas for what to buy? And

Marta, online

FIRSTLY, let me commend you on the front door painted with gloss – a modern nod to design that is durable and an ideal choice for outdoor fittings. Secondly, let me aid you with some recycling container concealment. If you’re

JUST like in the food world, design is waking up to the idea of going animal-free and substitutes are getting stronger than ever before.

(I’m partial to oat milk in my morning Americano – so creamy, so rich, so much better for the

handy, then constructing a shelter with a seeded roof will help them blend into the garden. Set to work as if designing a wooden cupboard.

Once made, paint it in some more external gloss paint – perhaps the same the colour as the door – and

environment). Non-natural bedding has always been trickier – less heat sensitive – than down fillings, but that is about to change. The filling in The Fine Bedding Company’s Smartdown collection, from £100, is made from recycled plastic bottles,

you will. So you might have a short stack of books on one side (largest on the bottom), then a magazine set a good distance apart, then a candle or vase on the other side.

Allowing that room to breathe means the items will look curated, rather than like you’ve simply left

create a lipped roof with a depth of 10cm. It’ll be heavy when filled with soil and plants, so ensure it’s well supported with upright posts, joists and cross-beams.

Alternatively, Garden Trading’s Spruce bin cover, £280 (or £175 for a single version), comes ready made and is an instant way to bury your boxes in their surroundings.

yet feels as fluffy and light as if freshly plucked from the softest of geese. It’s also hypoallergenic and easier to wash than animal-sourced stuffings, which may fit better into her student lifestyle. Similarly, Tielle Love Luxury’s Jacquard microfibre pillow, £20, is like a marshmallow under your head. Despite being filled with polyester, it’s as soft as a cloud.

Quite literally, the vegan’s dream.

them behind. I’m also fond of a two-tier coffee table, meaning you can stack the bottom shelf with reading material and leave the top relatively clear for a decorative piece or two. Ceraudo’s new line designed by the founders includes rattan dual-level coffee tables in zingy yellow, moody red, olive or black, £640 each, while Sofa.com’s pleasingly blocky Hepburn table, £290, comes with a black frame and glass top, a minimalist backdrop to your wares. &

Spruce double wheelie bin cover, £280, Garden Trading

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Smartdown bedding, from £100, The Fine Bedding Company

Gaia coffee table in Mustard, £640, Ceraudo

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SELF-DISCIPLINE is the key here. That and creative space.

Everything on the table has to have a good corridor of air around it, enough to run a duster through if

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C o n t i n u i n g h e r s e r i e s , C e l i a R u f e y r e c a l l s h o w Fa r r o w & B a l l raised the prest ige of paint w ith a pig ment-r ich pa let te CHEMIST John Farrow and engineer Richard Ball founded a paint company in 1946 based on their shared interest in formulating paint from the finest ingredients. The product was excellent but its influence seldom strayed beyond Dorset. The

period houses. Choice of shades was not so large as to confuse and they caught the spirit of the moment as well as of the past. ‘People hadn’t thought much about quality,’ Joa adds, ‘but Farrow & Ball paint became an aspirational product.’

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shade card, the evocative names continue. How about a room in one of this month’s new colours, Imperial Purple or Skimmed Milk? &

ST Y L E L A N DM A R K S F ROM T H E DECA DE 1990 Peter Bowles was designing cutlery and clocks before he turned to lighting and founded Original BTC. He was first to add bone china, made in his own Stoke factory, to metal and glass.

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INSPIRING NEW LOOKS 7 DARK DRAMA Deep tones that are still easy to live with

8 ASH BACK Newly popular, this wood allows the beauty of the grain to shine

11 STONE AGE Pick marbling, the busier the better

12 COLOUR POP Be bold, go bright, with unexpected paint partners

14 DOUBLE ISLANDS Paired units make cooking twice as much fun

IN THE KNOW 17 The latest launches, from sinks and seating to cabinetry and crockery

CASE STUDIES 24 CALM & COMPOSED How to achieve a contemporary yet timeless look

28 LUXE FOR LIFE Scandinavian style in a statement space

32 JEWEL IN THE CROWN Marbling and metallics – a magnificent mix

40 SMOOTH CONNECTIONS Soft greys and polished surfaces enhance the light

45 SHAKER UPDATE Fresh finishes breathe new life into a classic design

SHOPPING 27 GLASS PENDANTS 31 MODERN HOBS 37 SPLASHBACK TILES 43 KITCHEN TAPS 49 NEW MANMADE WORKTOPS

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The Metallics Collection 4b Ledbury Mews North Notting Hill London W11 2AF 020 7566 6794 ledburystudio.com

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Inspiring new looks From cool colours to cabinetry, these latest kitchen designs are all ahead of the curve

DA RK DR A M A Bla ck becomes livable, lu xe and inv it ing, w ith tex t ured woods add ing r ust ic, homely charm Suffolk kitchen, from £12,000, in Walnut eggshell, £54 for 2.5L; walls in Walnut matt emulsion, £38 for 2.5L, all Neptune, neptune.com

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ASH BACK Use subt le -g ra i ned a sh, pa ler t ha n oa k or wa l nut , to pick out the warm tones in manmade stone

4043 Primordia engineered quartz island, from £550sq m, Caesarstone, caesarstone.co.uk.For similar ash doors, try Nebraska, kitchens from £10,000, Schmidt, homedesign.schmidt

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ABOVE LEFT Artisan kitchen with Terra Bianca granite, from £25,000, John Lewis of Hungerford, john-lewis.co.uk

ABOVE Bespoke kitchen featuring Paonazzo marble, around £115,000, Blakes London, blakeslondon.com

LEFT Bespoke kitchen featuring Arabescato and Bardiglio marbles, designed by David Collins Studio, davidcollins.studio, for Sky Residence at the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Bangkok. For similar, try Eggersmann Design, kitchens from £80,000, eggersmanndesign.com

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COLOUR POP Throw the r u lebook out of the w indow in favour of unex pected paint-colour pair ings

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LEFT Bespoke kitchen, from £35,000, Martin Moore, martinmoore.com.

Similar paint, Spanish Olive and Fiesta Orange aura eggshell, £86.50 for 3.79L, both Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore paint.co.uk

ABOVE Cupboards, British Standard, britishstandard cupboards.co.uk (kitchens from £8,000). Painted in HC14 Deep Egyptian Green; walls in HC33 Pale Powder Blue, both intelligent eggshell, £66 for 2.5L, Papers and Paints, papersandpaints.co.uk

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TOP Bespoke in-frame Classic Shaker kitchen painted in Scree (227) intelligent eggshell, Little Greene. Kitchens from £40,000, Higham Furniture, higham.co.uk

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ABOVE The bespoke Macassar kitchen starts from £80,000, Smallbone of Devizes, smallbone.co.uk

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A pair of island units ha s become the la st word in l u x u r y, a n e x p a n s i v e a d d i t i o n f o r w h e n s p a c e i s n o o b j e c t

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IN THE K NOW The latest look s and products to create your d ream cook ing and enter taining space

TOP SEAT The Munna Olympia counter stool in Emerald Green velvet with brushed brass circlet introduces a note of glamour.

Measuring H90x W58xD55cm, it costs £1,325, from Houseology, houseology.com.

PARQUET PASSION For the parquet look without wear and tear worries, consider Sherwood durable panel porcelain tiles, which can be used with underfloor heating with no warping.

They measure 80x80cm, £110sq m from Fired Earth, firedearth.com.

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NORDIC STYLE

Now that taps are available in a wide choice of colours and finishes, sinks are following, too.

This striking K700 undermounted stainless-steel sink in Brushed Cool Sunrise, costs £1,017 from Grohe, grohe.co.uk.

Produced near the Swedish city of Gothenburg, each kitchen by Nordiska Kök is custom made and imbued with timeless Scandinavian style.

This linear framed design is made from dark oak with terrazzo worktops: similar wooden kitchens cost from €12,500 to €16,000 depending on size, and are normally delivered within five to seven weeks, nordiskakok.se.

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CUPBOARD LOVE There is a certain satisfaction in a well-stocked larder, even more so if it’s eye-catching, like this design, painted in Charlotte’s Locks

by Farrow & Ball.

Shaker Pantry Larder, H209.5x W100xD70cm, £5,638, from Harvey Jones, harveyjones.com.

MODERN CLASSIC Kitchen Makers is the new luxury brand from Burbidge. Each kitchen is made to order in the UK using sustainable timber and available in 16 colours or can be colour-matched. Kitchens from £15,000, Kitchen Makers, burbidgekitchenmakers.co.uk.

NEW GENERATION Said to be the largest launch in the 120-year history of premium appliance brand Miele, Generation 7000 comprises more than 350 new models. These include the new design VitroLine Graphite Grey all-glass front DGC 7845 steam combination oven, £4,299, with sleek M Touch controls, wireless food probe for precision results and DualSteam for high-pressure steam and faster heating times. Shown here with matching H 7840 BM microwave combination oven, £3,099; CVA 7845 coffee machine, £3,599; ESW 7010 warming drawers, £1,099 each; EVS 7010 sous-vide vacuum sealing drawer, £2,259, all Miele, miele.co.uk.

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PARADISE FOUND The Sultan’s Garden range, inspired by tropical gardens, includes this oval platter, L35.5cm, £88, from William Edwards Home, williamedwardshome.co.uk.

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CH A RLIE SM A L L BON E When he founded Smallbone of Devizes 40 years ago, Charlie Smallbone made his name in kitchen design. He is no longer involved with that company, but his passion for the subject remains undimmed, and he continues to work in the field. His new creations showcase the warmth that metallic finishes can bring, and as he opens his bespoke furniture showroom, Ledbury Studio, he talks about what keeps his kitchen designs fresh.

Can you tell us about the Studio’s latest work?

The Metallics Collection kitchen blends traditional details, such as Georgian-style cockbeading on the door fronts, with contemporary sheet metal elements.

Is it all about metal?

Not at all. We are working with artisans to develop other finishes, from verre églomisé to solid oak carved to create a three-dimensional effect. We also have an artist developing hand-painted panels, building up layer upon layer of colour to create a complex finish. Being able to choose something personal, executed perfectly and seamlessly in a functional design – that is luxury.

What continues to drive you?

I enjoy the process of design. When it looks good and it works – there’s a lot of satisfaction in that.

THE RISE OF WALNUT Its rich, dark colour, fine grain and natural warmth are prized by makers for its feeling of instant luxury Top Bespoke all-walnut kitchen design by Charles Yorke, charlesyorke.com, from £25,000.

Middle Floor-to-ceiling walnut cabinets contrast with painted furniture in this bespoke design by Chamber Furniture,

chamberfurniture.co.uk, from £40,000.

Bottom American black walnut worktops and cabinets contrast with marble, painted and metal mesh, by Naked Kitchens, nakedkitchens.com, from £20,000, cabinetry only.

Metallics Collection kitchen, designed by Charlie Smallbone. Doors shown in aged copper with marble worktops and black-stained ash cabinets. Kitchens from £50,000, Ledbury Studio, ledburystudio.com

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LIGHT CHOICE

A fabric shade makes for an unexpected kitchen pendant, and this pretty gathered design adds an alluring touch. Heraldic linen ikat straight empire pendant shade, Dia16cm, with classic pendant kit in bronze, £49, Pooky, pooky.com.

HIDDEN POWER

Designed for a cooktop of similar width, the Wolf Downdraft features powerful internal and remote blowers with Boost mode. When not in use, press the button and the unit slides down into the worktop out of sight. Wolf ICBDD36, H356xW914 xD51mm, £2,220, from Wolf, subzero-wolf.co.uk.

METALLIC SURFACES

FEATURE AMELIA THORPE

Gleaming brass accents bring warmth and depth, in keeping with the move towards mixing materials

DEEP SHADE

Bold-coloured, hand-painted cabinetry is full of flair.

The rich aubergine of Farrow & Ball’s Brinjal is offset

by Pippy Oak units and a granite worktop, by Lewis Alderson, lewisalderson.com; kitchens from £35,000.

TOP Add a glow and pick up the warm tones of the wood with a metallic splashback, echoed in the lighting fixtures. Country Ermine units in Blueberry Matt, £3,374; brass splashback with mirrored finish, 300x70cm, £500, both Wren Kitchens, wrenkitchens.com.

ABOVE Team a gleaming drawer unit with cool marble-effect surfaces.

5151 Empira White quartz surface island, from £550sq m, Caesarstone, caesarstone.co.uk. Similar drawer unit, £2,100, from Bespoke Kitchens by Broadway, bespoke kitchensbybroadway.co.uk.

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CALM & COMPOSED CAREFULLY CURATED FURNITURE AND A SOOTHING COLOUR SCHEME LEND THIS EXPANSIVE EXTENSION A CONTEMPORARY YET TIMELESS AIR

DESIGN DIRECTOR Richard Moore of Martin Moore, martinmoore.com.

THE PROPERTY Five-bedroom, semi-detached Victorian house in Fulham, west London.

DIMENSIONS 7.5x6.5m.

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FURNITURE

Part of a space-boosting project orchestrated by Dyer Grimes Architects (dyergrimesarchitects.com), this kitchen sits

Martin Moore’s Modernist Collection was chosen for its modern-classic design that aids a smooth transition between the new

in a large extension, which, along with a new basement, has doubled the living space for the young family who live here.

Encompassing dining and relaxing areas, the new L-shaped room is showered with light from above and from the glass doors to the garden. The kitchen was positioned to afford the chef panoramic views, without obstructing moving between zones within the room or the thoroughfares to the rest of the house. Rather than cramming the kitchen

extension and the original period house.

Modernist Collection kitchen, in Pale Grey and Storm Cloud (island) flat matt paint from Martin Moore’s own paint range.

Kitchens from £35,000, Martin Moore, martinmoore.com.

area with fitted units, Martin Moore divided it into three areas, cooking, storage and prepping, creating beautiful pieces of furniture for each. ‘Emulating the standalone style of living-room furniture is a more

zone. The glass splashback feels more contemporary than a tiled area, and provides a restrained colour hit.

Worktops in Anthracite Polished Granite (cooking elevation) and Bianca Eclipsia

relaxed approach in an open-plan space,’ says design director Richard Moore. The storage zone, which resembles a panelled wall when closed, is a particular triumph and conceals two large fridge freezers plus a spacious larder and appliance cupboard.

natural quartzite (island), both £480sq m; splashback in toughened glass in Mushroom, £420sq m, all Martin Moore, martinmoore.com. Walls in Chalk Mark vinyl matt emulsion, £31 for 2.5L, Dulux, dulux.co.uk. Plank flooring in 265 Gainsboro,

SURFACES A combination of dark granite on the cooking elevation and pale natural quartzite on the island helps to define each

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‘OUR MODERNIST COLLECTION TAKES ITS NAME FROM THE DESIGN MOVEMENT OF THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY. THE STYLE IS CONTEMPORARY, BUT CONTAINS REFERENCES TO THE PAST’

APPLIANCES Custom designed and made for Martin Moore’s Modernist collection, the sleek steel extractor fan echoes the curve of the island unit.

MCY1082DFLQ 1082 dual-fuel range

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SINKS & TAPS Installed in the island unit, the sink area is small but perfectly formed. The boiling water tap features a handy pull-out hose.

6584-0 Iron/Tones undermounted ceramic sink in white, £506, Kohler, kohler.co.uk.

Pro3 Flex tap in polished chrome, £1,150, Quooker, quooker.co.uk.

LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES

cooker in Liquorice, £4,145, Mercury, mercuryappliances.co.uk. Bespoke curved stainless-steel canopy extractor by Westin for Martin Moore, as before. CT636LES6 compact coffee machine, £2,061;

While a trio of glass pendants adds decoration, the task lighting is recessed flush with the ceiling – in single spotlights and LED strips around the skylights – so that

BE634LGS1B compact microwave, £749; SN658D00MG dishwasher, £829, all Siemens, siemens-home.bsh-group.com.

KFN 37692 iDE fridge freezer with ice maker, £2,649; KFN 37232 iD fridge freezer, £1,249, both Miele, miele.co.uk.

they disappear when not in use.

Joe counter stools in black Lloyd Loom with matt black sled base, £400 each, Vincent Sheppard, vincentsheppard.com. For similar pendants, try Lansdown in nickel, £320 each, Jim Lawrence, jim-lawrence.co.uk.

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hard wax oil finish, £80sq m, Cheville Parquet, cheville.co.uk.

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STRIKING CLEAR OR COLOURFUL FITTINGS TO LIGHT UP YOUR ISLAND 1. Textured pendant shade in Grey, £79, Bloomingville at Amara, amara.com 2. Eider pendant light in recycled green glass, £65, Pooky, pooky.com 3. Beach Pebble single pendant, £1,620, Ochre, ochre.net 4. Belle Black pendant, £90, Habitat, habitat.co.uk 5. Large Paola pendant in bronze, £738, Hector Finch, hectorfinch.com 6. Lovell pendant in antiqued brass, £144, Jim Lawrence, jim-lawrence.co.uk 7. Conical prismatic pendant with aged brass fittings, £99, The French House, thefrenchhouse.net 8. Oversized frosted glass and brass pendant, £250, Cox & Cox, coxandcox.co.uk 9. Small Grace pendant in Forest Green with Black fittings, £159, Heal’s, heals.com

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LUXE FOR LIFE A RESTRAINED APPROACH TO METALLICS AND TEXTURE ENSURES THIS STATEMENT SPACE IS LIVEABLE AND FAMILY FRIENDLY

‘BRUSHED OAK AND VELVETY SOFT MARBLE INJECTS A TEXTURAL DIMENSION THAT BRINGS THIS KITCHEN’S SLEEK, CLEAN LINES TO LIFE’

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DESIGNERS Alex Beaugeard, design director, and Bernd Radaschitz, CEO, Lanserring, lanserring.com.

THE PROPERTY A six-bedroom, terraced townhouse in west London.

DIMENSIONS 4.9x3.7m.

BRIEF The owners of this kitchen coveted a subtle Scandinavian influence with metallic touches. Practical requests for this home to a busy young family included robust finishes that could handle the scuff of trainers and accidental spillages.

FURNITURE By building the wall out above the tall units and windows, the cabinetry appears to recede.

Bespoke solid-wood cabinetry in Stained Oak veneer with Chevron Pattern, painted in Grey Sky, and brushed brass. Lanserring kitchens, from £65,000, lanserring.com.

SURFACES The grey worktops are tonally similar to the custom-dyed oak door fronts and splashback.

Pietra Grey Marble worktops, £400sq m, Lanserring, as before. Black Soho Limestone splashback tiles, £100sq m, Floors of Stone, floorsofstone.com. Douglas fir flooring, from £65sq m, Dinesen, dinesen.com.

APPLIANCES Handle-less and built-in means a sleek look.

Gaggenau 400 series gas cooktop, £3,410, Lanserring, as before. Stratus Blade in-ceiling extractor, £2,187, Westin, westin.co.uk. .

SINKS & TAPS Polished brass Quooker taps deliver boiling, cold and hot water at two well-spaced sinks.

Flex Pro3 tap, £1,150, Quooker, quooker.

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co.uk. Custom finishes, from £720, Yardley Bespoke, yardleybespoke.co.uk. KBX 110 70 sink, £504, Franke, franke.com.

LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES ‘Plants bring a hint of nature and, with a pale floor, add that subtle Scandi air,’ says Alex.

Anour Copenhagen Anour I cordless pendant, from £1,499, Darklight Design, darklightdesign.com. Space Copenhagen high stools, £621 each, Mater, materdesign.co.uk.

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HAIKU. POWERFUL, ELEGANT, QUIET. The range of Haiku extractor hoods guarantees maximum silence, even at the highest speed, thus allowing you to completely enjoy the serenity of your own home. The exclusive depth regulation system guarantees perfect alignment with your kitchen cabinets and the broad range of sizes and finishes makes this line perfect for all design solutions.

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INDUCTION OR GAS, THERE IS A HARD-WORKING COOKTOP TO SUIT EVERY KITCHEN 1. Ultra low-profile gas hob in stainless steel, with five burners. Linea PX7502 hob, H10.2xW74xD51cm, £799, Smeg, smeguk.com 2. Induction cooktop with wireless food probe to identify and adjust temperature. SensePro IAE64881FB hob, H4.4xW56xD49cm, £1,299, AEG, aeg.co.uk 3. Gas on glass five-burner hob including 3kW triple ring burner for wok cooking. C871GBK hob, H10xW68xD50cm, £367, Caple, caple.co.uk 4. Combined induction cooktop and extractor, with air inlet nozzle available in six colours. Pure extractor hob, H19.9xW76xD51.5cm, from £2,028, Bora, bora.com 5. Affordable four-burner gas hob. NA64H3110AS hob, H9.5xW60xD51cm, £199.99, Samsung, samsung.com 6. Black tempered-glass gas hob with nine precisely defined power levels. PPS9A6B90 hob, H4.5xW91.5xD52cm, £689, Bosch, bosch-home.co.uk 7. Five-zone induction hob with SmartZone to link cooking zones for large pans. CI905DTB3 hob, H4.9xW90xD53cm, £1,329, Fisher & Paykel, fisherpaykel.com 8. Twenty power levels for optimum heating precision. De Dietrich DPI7670G induction hob in Grey, H6xW56xD49cm, £649, John Lewis, johnlewis.com 9. Five dual-stacked sealed gas burners with patented design for precision control. ICBCG365P/S hob, H10.2xW91.4xD53.3cm, £3,600, Wolf, subzero-wolf.co.uk

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JEW EL IN THE CROW N LUSTROUS MARBLING AND GLINTING METALLICS CREATE A GLEAMING SENSE OF MOVEMENT IN THIS ARTFULLY EXTENDED PERIOD HOME

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DESIGNER Jane Powell, senior designer, Roundhouse, 020 8744 9993, roundhousedesign.com.

THE PROPERTY A six-bedroom, detached, 19th-century house on the outskirts of Bath, Somerset.

DIMENSIONS 6.8x4.5m.

BRIEF The success of this sleek, uncluttered space is largely down to what’s behind the scenes. To prevent the kitchen from dominating the new extension, the owners wanted a pantry that led into a scullery and wine store. ‘We’re

FURNITURE Roundhouse’s slab-fronted Urbo range provides a streamlined profile; only the fridge-freezer has protruding handles.

Urbo and Metro matt lacquer kitchen in Squid Ink, Paint & Paper Library, £68 for 2.5L, and matt sanded copper. Kitchens from £35,000, Roundhouse, roundhousedesign.com.

SURFACES The white polished sintered stone worktops and splashback lift the dark paint and flooring, and is resilient enough for family life.

Neolith 12mm sintered stone worktops and

seeing this back-kitchen idea more within open-plan settings,’ says designer Jane Powell. ‘It frees up space in the main kitchen, for interesting materials and display, without sacrificing functionality.’ The layout ‘front of house’ focuses on a 4.2m-wide island unit, topped by two book-matched marble-look composite slabs. ‘The island is a soft division

splashbacks in Calacatta, £23,970 as shown, Roundhouse, as before. Espresso Finished Bristol Tectonic Oak flooring, £211sq m, Chaunceys, chauncey.co.uk.

between the cooking and living areas. The 2.4m-wide drawers are used to stash the kids’ toys and help keep everything tidy – it’s now the owner’s favourite feature,’ adds Jane.

appliances. The chunky gas hob fits flush in the worktop to play down its presence.

Wolf ICBSRT484CG Range Top with chargrill and griddle, £9,900; Wolf

APPLIANCES With plenty of entertaining planned, the owners chose robust, high-capacity

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‘IT’S EASY TO GET CARRIED AWAY WITH STATEMENT MATERIALS, BUT SOMETIMES IT CAN BE FAR MORE EFFECTIVE TO PULL BACK – JUST A HINT OF COPPER BRINGS THIS KITCHEN TO LIFE’

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DD60DHI9 integrated dishwasher, £1,199, Fisher & Paykel, fisherpaykel.com. G6060 SCVi Jubilee integrated dishwasher, £1,199, Miele, miele.co.uk. Stratus Air extractor fan in White, £1,215, Westin, westin.co.uk.

LEDs were recessed above and below the copper cabinets, washing the wall behind in a softly diffused light. The coppery tones are subtly echoed in the bar stools.

HAY About A Stool AAS 38 in Brick, £199

‘Using brushed chrome for the main sink area helps it fade into the background, leaving the polished brass tap on the island to act like a jewel in the worktop,’ says Jane.

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Subline 400-U Silgranit sink in White, £386; Subline 700-U Silgranit sink in White, £429, both Blanco, blanco-germany.com.

Nordic Square Twintaps PRO3 in brushed chrome, £1,310, Quooker, quooker.co.uk. Tara Classic Single-lever mixer tap in Cyprum, £1,063, Dornbracht, dornbracht.com.

each, Papillon Interiors, papilloninteriors. co.uk. Aissa medium corner sofa with Mahogany legs in Alabaster brushed linen cotton, £3,390, Sofa.com. Similar pendants, Bolha in Amber/Petrol, £349 each, Heal’s, heals.co.uk.

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ICBCSO30CM/B/TH M Series Contemporary Convection steam oven, £3,180; Wolf ICBDO30CM/B M Series Contemporary double oven, £10,680; Sub-Zero ICBIC36RID-LH refrigerator, £11,400; Sub-Zero ICBIW-18-LH 457mm Column Wine Storage, £8,160, all Sub-Zero & Wolf, subzero-wolf. co.uk. SIGN3576 integrated freezer, £1,529, Liebherr, liebherr.com. DishDrawer

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A TOUCH OF PATTERN ADDS PERSONALITY TO EVEN THE MOST STREAMLINED SPACE 1. Moroccan One Andalucia encaustic cement tile, 20.3x20.3cm, from US$156sq m, Clé Tile, cletile.com 2. Formentera Trellis Blue glazed porcelain tiles, 20x20cm, £45sq m, Tile Giant, tilegiant.co.uk 3. Arch pressed cement tiles, 30.48x20.32cm, £238sq m, Popham Design at Day True, daytrue.com 4. Cannes Bella hand-glazed, hand-decorated terracotta tiles, 15.2x15.2cm, £580sq m, Claybrook, claybrookstudio.co.uk 5. Coral Oriental Fairy hand-painted glazed ceramic tile, 20x20cm, £336sq m, Otto Tiles, ottotiles.co.uk 6. Diarama glazed porcelain tiles, 18.7x9.4cm, £305sq m, Domus, domusgroup.com 7. Neisha Crosland Matchstick Azul encaustic tiles, 20x20cm, £180sq m, Fired Earth, firedearth.com 8. Banana Leaf B stoneware ceramic tiles, 20.3x20.3cm, from £1,074sq m, Made by Ann Sacks at West One Bathrooms, annsacks.com 9. Minton Hollins Baroque Green ceramic tile, 15x15cm, £229sq m, Topps Tiles, toppstiles.co.uk

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DESIGNER Brenda Gibson, senior designer, Tom Howley, tomhowley.co.uk.

THE PROPERTY Five-bedroom, double-fronted Victorian home in Dulwich, southeast London.

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BRIEF Blessed with dramatic, double-height windows in their new basement extension, the owners knew it made sense to move their existing kitchen down a level to where it would be flooded with natural light and create easy garden access. With three young children and a dog in residence, they anticipated spending much of their day in this sunny new space.

‘The owners asked for a classic-style kitchen with a practical, high-quality finish, incorporating robust appliances to match their love of cooking,’ explains designer Brenda Gibson. ‘Above all, they requested the largest island we could fit into the space while maintaining good proportions and flow. We made the most of it by including the sink, dishwasher and six deep pan drawers, plus pull-out bins on both sides.’

FURNITURE A timeless Shaker-style, in-frame design, the Hartford range features traditional details such as corner pilasters and carved cornices. The soft-grey painted finish adds a delicate touch.

Tom Howley’s Hartford range, painted in Lovage with smoked oak interiors, starts from £35,000, tomhowley.co.uk.

SURFACES The worksurfaces are Silestone’s Calacatta Gold, a composite quartz designed to imitate marble. The same material was used behind the range cooker, which is clad on three sides for a smart ‘pocket’ effect that’s easy to clean.

Calacatta Gold composite quartz, from £400sq m, Silestone by Cosentino, cosentino. com. Bologna Blanc 40x80cm porcelain floor tiles, £72sq m, Pure Stone, pure-stone.co.uk.

APPLIANCES With frequent entertaining on the cards for the owners, the appliances are high capacity and high tech, with features

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including steam and sous-vide cooking.

ESW 6229X warming drawer, £1,325; EVS 6114 vacuum drawer, £2,099; CVA 6805 coffee machine, £3,805; G6860 SCVi fully integrated dishwasher, £1,599; DGM 6805 steam combi-oven, £1,999, all Miele, miele.co.uk. ICBDF484CG dual-fuel range cooker, £21,000; ICBIC-36RID-RH refrigerator, £11,400; ICBIC-24FI freezer, £10,020; ICBIW-18-RH 457 column wine storage, £8,160, all Sub-Zero & Wolf, subzero-wolf.co.uk.

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steel sink with accessories, £2,632; 3339-NA Icerock round undermounted stainless steel sink (in breakfast cupboard), £332, both Kohler, kohler.co.uk. Tara Ultra Profi single-lever mixer, £1,241, Dornbracht, dornbracht.com. Pro3 Fusion Square boiling water and mixer tap (in breakfast cupboard), £1,150, Quooker, quooker.co.uk.

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While the kitchen may be classically styled, the double-height dining area is a showcase for contemporary design like Arne Jacobsen’s iconic Grand Prix chairs and

The main sink and tap sport pro-chef features. The former comes with prep bowls, cutting boards and utensil trays that fit snugly on the rim, while the latter has a powerful spray hose.

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Mauro Lipparini’s Odessa dining table.

Odessa dining table, from £3,710, Ligne Roset, ligne-roset.com. Grand Prix chairs, from £373 each, Fritz Hansen, fritzhansen. com. Giogali SP 80 pendant, £3,993, TwentyTwentyOne, twentytwentyone.com.

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EYE-CATCHING FAUCETS IN THE MOST GLEAMING OF FINISHES 1. Livia tap in brushed brass, H36x reach 20.8cm, £550, Blanco, blanco-germany.com 2. Orta single-lever tap in copper with Black hose, H47.9x reach 23cm, £199, Smeg, smeguk.com 3. Hex single-lever tap with pull-out hose in brushed nickel/Black, H37.8x reach 22-52cm, £399, Abode, abodedesigns.co.uk 4. Vital Semi-Pro hot, cold and filtered water tap in Matt Black and Silk Steel, H55x reach 23.5cm, £849, Franke, franke.com 5. 3N1 L-Shape cold, hot and filtered steaming hot water tap in Brushed Gold, H30x reach 20cm, £1,000, InSinkErator, insinkerator.co.uk 6. Phoenician 4360 tap with porcelain levers in Gold, H37x reach 22.5cm, £578, Perrin & Rowe, perrinandrowe.co.uk 7. Sync single-lever mixer with pull-down spray in Dark Bronze matt, H50x reach 24cm plus hose, £1,110, Dornbracht, dornbracht.com 8. Karbon articulating tap in Brushed Bronze, H22.7 (to first joint) x reach 33.7cm, £2,488, Kohler, kohler.co.uk 9. Avel tap in Blackened Copper, H33.9x reach 21.3cm, £151, Caple, caple.co.uk

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DESIGNER Graham Leach, kitchen designer, Harvey Jones, harveyjones.com.

THE PROPERTY A five-bedroom, detached neo-classical home in rural Hampshire.

DIMENSIONS 9x6.1m (including dining).

BRIEF This property may be brand new and, outside, the landscaping is ongoing, but the use of period paint colours and Georgian architectural references has already established a sense of history. The owners, who have grown-up children living in London, wanted the kitchen to feel similarly grounded. ‘The overall look had to resonate with the traditionally inspired architecture – from the high ceilings to the sash windows,’ says kitchen designer Graham Leach.

tactile. The owners chose each slab from Levantina’s Stone Centre in Basingstoke.

Belvedere Naturamia quartzite worktops in vintage finish, £810sq m, Levantina, levantina.com. Walls painted in Bone modern emulsion, £46.50 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball, as before. For similar flooring try Wide Plank Engineered Oak Wood in Scorched Bracken finish, from £93sq m, Naked Floors, nakedfloors.com.

APPLIANCES Only the range cooker, a generous five-oven Aga with induction, is on show. ‘Concealing modern appliances is a simple but effective way to achieve a classic look,’ says Graham.

Five-oven Aga Total Control in Black, from £13,825, Aga, agaliving.com. KFN 37692

However, the layout was to be much more modern and embrace the ‘broken plan’ trend, which involves flexible areas that can be shut off as required. ‘Open-plan living is very sociable but leaves nowhere to go when you need peace. By dividing the room with Crittall-style glazing, the owners can enjoy a cosy area to relax in, without losing the sense of space and togetherness that has made open-plan kitchens so

iDE fridge freezer with ice maker, £2,649; K 37222 iD fridge, £1,199; KWT 6322 UG built-under wine conditioning unit, £2,899; G 4268 SCVi XXL Active dishwasher, £949, all Miele, miele.co.uk.

popular,’ explains Graham.

Andano 700-u undermount sink in stainless steel, £355, Blanco, blanco.co.uk.

Cea Design MIL201 tap in satin stainless steel, £974, Goslett, johngoslett.co.uk.

FURNITURE Embracing the dark, intense colour trend, the main cabinetry is painted in deepest black. ‘Keeping the black below eye-level makes it feel dynamic but not overpowering,’ adds Graham.

Shaker kitchen in walnut and customcoloured oil-based eggshell. Farrow & Ball’s Pitch Black is similar, £69 for 2.5L, farrow-ball.com. Kitchens from £18,000, Harvey Jones, harveyjones.com.

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SINKS & TAPS The simple monobloc tap has a satin steel finish that complements the industrial-style cabinet handles.

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The sculptural curves of Norman Cherner’s moulded plywood stools and Tom Raffield’s steam-bent oak pendant lights help to soften the space.

Cherner bar stool in walnut, £816, The Conran Shop, conranshop.co.uk. No. 1 Giant Pendants, £875, Tom Raffield, tomraffield. com. T-bar and D-bar cabinet handles from the Sparkbrook collection in Satin Antique

Imbued with swirls of white, bronze and amber veining, the exotic quartzite surfaces

Lacquered finish, from £49, Armac Martin, armacmartin.co.uk.

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NATURAL STONE FOR KITCHEN WORK SURFACES Crafted by nature 300 million years ago, LUNDHS Real Stone is one of the hardest natural materials, making your worktop withstand heat, stains and scratches from daily wear and tear. The complex blend of beautiful feldspar crystals differs from one slab of rock to another, creating subtle distinctions that make every surface unique. Each LUNDHS Real Stone is delivered with a certificate of authenticity stating the origin of the stone – your own unique piece of Norway.

Discover the beauty and diversity of LUNDHS Real Stone and find your nearest showroom at lundhsrealstone.com

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SURFACES THAT SCORE ON DURABILITY, IN BEAUTIFULLY NATURAL STONE EFFECTS Top row Ferro Vecchio ceramic surface, from £350sq m, Ceralsio, ceralsio.co.uk Dawn Solid Surface, from £350sq m, Staron, staron.com Eternal Emperador quartz surface, from £400sq m, Silestone, silestone.co.uk Middle row Noble Mirama Bronze quartz surface, from £280sq m, Radianz, radianzquartzeurope.com Calacatta quartz surface, from £250sq m, CRL Stone, crlstone.co.uk Mar Del Plata sintered stone surface, priced to order, Neolith, neolith.com Bottom row Jade Onyx solid surface, from £735lin m, Corian, cdukltd.co.uk/corian Trilium sintered stone surface, from £450sq m, Dekton, dekton.co.uk Primordia 4043 quartz surface, from £550m sq, Caesarstone, caesarstone.co.uk.

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INSPIRING NEW LOOKS 4 MINIMALIST MOOD Simple needn’t equal stark

7 LUXE LIGHTING Unashamedly glamorous is the way to go

8 BOTANICAL WALLS Embracing florals in your smallest room

IN THE KNOW 11 The latest launches, from basins and

CASE STUDIES 16 IN THE RIGHT VEIN Bold-patterned stone draws the eye

20 REDEFINING NEUTRALS Take your bathroom to a new level of tranquillity

25 WELL CONNECTED Strong blues and striking pattern restore order

30 MODERN CLASSIC Futureproof your scheme with marble in a more colourful finish

baths to tiling and lighting

SHOPPING 18 DECORATIVE BASINS 23 COLOURED BATHS 29 STATEMENT SHOWER HEADS 33 TOWEL RADIATORS

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Inspiring new looks From peaceful to punchy, the latest styles lead the way in modern bathroom design

MINIMALIST MOOD Fa r r e m o v e d f r o m t h e s t a r k n e s s o f t h e p a s t , t o d a y ’s pared-back bathrooms equal rela xed, not ster ile

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OPPOSITE Mirrors, £1,697 each; monobloc taps, £368.40 each; basins, £453.40 each; vanity unit, £4,186.80; wall unit, £2,346, all Duravit Happy D.2 Plus at Bathwaters, bathwaters.com

THIS PAGE Portman bath painted in Slate V by Paint & Paper Library, with honed Carrara marble top, from £4,740; Hepworth tap set in polished brass, £1,056, all Porter Bathroom, porterbathroom.com

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Happy D.2 Plus. Shape, colour and comfort.

Current trends uniďŹ ed in one new bathroom series: an iconic design of harmonious rounded corners. Anthracite Matt sophisticatedly combined or expressively contrasting. Light or dark wood tones, satin matt ďŹ nishes, gently sliding handleless pull-out compartments with self-closing and interior lighting. Design by sieger design. Duravit London, open now.

For more information visit www.duravit.co.uk

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LUXE LIGHTING Statement lig ht ing is hav ing a moment. Outsized or cr ystal, all-out g lamour is the way to go

ABOVE Hampshire bath, £1,595, Victoria + Albert Baths, vandabaths.com.

Similar bespoke light, £285, Spark & Bell, sparkandbell.com. Interior design by Miriam Barrio, miriambarrio.com

RIGHT Bateau bath in weathered copper and nickel, from £6,600, Catchpole & Rye, catchpoleandrye.com.

Amsterdam chandelier, from £1,658, Holloways of Ludlow, hollowaysofludlow. com, is similar

ABOVE RIGHT Bute bath, from £5,982; Chessleton basin mixer, £1,350; Chessleton lights, from £510 each, all in unlacquered brass, all Drummonds, drummondsuk.com. Interior design

by Barlow & Barlow, barlowandbarlow.com

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ABOVE Double Locky vanity unit with Verde Guatemala top, frame in unlacquered brass, from £7,526, Drummonds,

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drummonds-uk.com. Décor Chinois hand-block-printed wallcovering in Fond Vert, £1,000 for H390xW53.5cm panel, Zuber, zuber.fr

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Embrace blooms and foliage in your smallest room for the big gest, boldest and br ig htest impact

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THIS PAGE Bayswater unit in Stiffkey Blue, basin, top and taps, £3,175; Clifford radiator, £641, all Bayswater Bathrooms, bayswaterbathrooms. co.uk. Nocturnal Faunacation wallcovering, £140 a roll, Divine Savages, divinesavages.com

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NEW DESIGNS The latest products and innovations to update your bathing space

BOLD NOTE

The cross-head design and scuffed brass finish give a contemporary edge to the Axis concealed thermostatic shower valve, £727, and concealed wall valve, £160, both Aston Matthews, astonmatthews.co.uk.

ON BALANCE

Designed and made in Italy, the asymmetric O_O freestanding basin is made from Nero Marquinia marble, and finished with a protective Acid Shield treatment, to enhance the natural beauty of the stone. It costs £10,478, with tap, £708, and Hammam mirror, £707, all by Rexa from Day True, daytrue.com.

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BATHING BEAUTY

In twin-skinned acrylic, this is a scratch-resistant take on a vintage design. The Mode Hale freestanding bath, H600x W800xL1675mm, £999, Victoria Plum, victoriaplum.com.

Equal is a new bathroom collection from Vitra, created in collaboration with Italian architect and designer Claudio Bellini. Minimalist design and a focus on precise shapes are complemented by the sleek, suspended black metal towel rail of the asymmetric washbasin unit, £846, and fine metal legs of the lower unit, £1,223, both shown here in patterned black oak, both Vitra, vitra.co.uk.

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LOOKING GOOD

As practical as it is streamlined, the Exos 60cm-wide mirrored cabinet conceals integrated charging sockets and USB points for electric toothbrushes and shavers, de-misting doors, lighting around its frame and ambient lighting below. It costs £749 from HiB, hib.co.uk.

SEA GREEN Inspired by the colours of the ocean and with a crackle-glaze iridescent finish, these Ca’ Pietra Atlantis porcelain scallop tiles will add fresh impact to any showering space. They measure 29.3x27.4cm and cost £135sq m, from Ripples, ripplesbathrooms.com.

FINISHING TOUCH

AHEAD OF THE CURVE

Aqata is bringing curves into the bathroom with its new DS506 shower screen, the latest addition to its luxury collection. Available in clear or grey glass and 2000mm high, it is suitable for both shower trays and wet rooms and is built to order by skilled craftspeople at the company’s factory in Leicestershire. Add a personal touch with fitted bars in finishes which include Gold, Polished Nickel and Matt Black. DS506 Curved Shower Screen, from £1,434, Aqata, aqata.co.uk.

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Twenty-five years after Starck 1, his first collection with Duravit, Philippe Starck has a new line of accessories named after the letter shape that it features. Starck T Black Matt soap dispenser, H17.6xDia6cm plus spout, £190, Duravit, duravit.co.uk.

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NEW LIGHT Bert Frank, the lighting specialist, has opened a showroom at 67 Farringdon Road, London EC1M 3JB, offering an opportunity to see its latest designs including this Rift pendant light in lacquered brass with bronze highlights and opal glass, H36xW12.5x D12.5cm, £370, which is IP44 rated and suitable for bathroom use, bertfrank.co.uk.

DRESSED TO IMPRESS bathroom, Italian manufacturer Oasis has a new range of luxury basin units in sizes from 74x54cm up to 244x54cm. Choose from nine colours, 18 wood veneers and 22 leathers, plus 38 gloss, matt and metallic lacquers. Dresscode, shown here in Fenix Green, £7,382, excluding tap, Oasis, oasisgroup.it.

MAKING HISTORY Having produced fireclay kitchen sinks for over 120 years, Shaws of Darwen has turned its hand to basins. Belfast basin, £363, Shaws of Darwen, shawsofdarwen.com, with Country 3791 mixer set in nickel, £420, Perrin & Rowe, perrinandrowe.co.uk.

TEST OF TIME Shower specialist Matki has developed a new matt black finish for its shower doors and panels, as an alternative to powder coating. The Illusion hinged door and side panel also features a minimalist frame design, for easier cleaning and maintenance. Illusion hinged door and side panel, £2,009, Matki, matki.co.uk.

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COLOUR CODE The fresh hues of Meta Slim basin taps – Yellow, Pastel Green, Light Rose – will enliven the simplest scheme. H13.4x reach 12.5cm, £616 each, Dornbracht, dornbracht.com.

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DESIGNER Kate Moore, director, Darling Associates, darlingassociates.net.

THE PROPERTY A four-bedroom, newly developed townhouse in west London.

DIMENSIONS 6.9x4.3m.

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ALLURING ZEBRA STONE DRAWS YOU INTO THIS VAST MASTER SUITE THAT’S THOUGHTFULLY PLANNED FOR AN INTIMATE FEEL

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BRIEF Part of a Sixties office-block redevelopment, this townhouse boasts a master bathroom that would be large by country-home standards.

Leading from an equally big master bedroom, via a dressing room, it lacked a window, so architectural practices Darling Associates and Dixon Jones (dixonjones.co.uk) were asked to install a central atrium with retractable glass roof. ‘The master suite faces onto it, so an open-plan layout allows light to flow through the bedroom into the bathroom,’ explains Kate Moore, in charge of interior spatial planning and finishes, with interior designer Sophie Paterson (sophiepatersoninteriors.com).

FURNITURE The vanity unit has doors veneered in Tabu sycamore to echo the look of the wardrobes.

Bespoke vanity unit with Bianco Neve white marble countertop, from £10,000, Ruddy Joinery, ruddy.co.uk.

SURFACES The feature wall was crafted from six slabs of Italian zebra stone craned into the building.

Cipollino Boreale marble feature wall; Bianco Neve marble on vanity tops; flooring and vanity surround in Anthracite sandstone, all bespoke, supplied by Darling Associates.

FIT TINGS ‘The Kurv, a substantial oval bath that uses less water from BC Designs, helped us meet water-use regulations,’ explains Kate.

Wall-mounted basin taps, from £1,226; bath filler spout, £826; bath mixer taps, £595; shower head, £1,488; two-way shower mixer and controls, £2,478; MEM hand shower, £547, all Dornbracht CL1 range; BC Designs Kurv bath, £3,600, all CP Hart, cphart.co.uk.

LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES Sophie Paterson created a lighting scheme that is both decorative and functional, and harnesses the light-bouncing power of infinity mirrored glass.

Hart Square profile double-ended towel rails, £341.72 each, CP Hart, cphart.co.uk.

Bespoke Pentagon Rectangular chandelier, £9,840, Bella Figura, bella-figura.com.

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DECORATIVE BASINS 1. Nabhi Bowl No2 in Green, £2,231, Kreoo at West One Bathrooms, westonebathrooms.com 2. Blue Layla basin, £900, London Basin Company, londonbasincompany.com 3. Doppio Zero basin, £256, Flaminia at Davroc, davroc.co.uk 4. Calacatta Viola Polished Marble Pluto basin, £474, Mandarin Stone, mandarinstone.com 5. Otto basin in Duck Egg, £1,908, Kast Concrete Basins, kastconcretebasins.com 6. Venice washbowl, £920, Glass Design at CP Hart, cphart.co.uk 7. Botanical Study Conical Bell vessel basin, £2,031, Kohler, kohler.co.uk 8. Unik stone washbasin, £286, Tikamoon, tikamoon.co.uk 9. Moroccan SW507 ceramic washbasin, £148, Essence of Morocco, esofmo.com

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ADD A SPLASH OF EMBELLISHMENT TO YOUR BATHROOM

REDEFINING NEUTRALS WARM METAL FINISHES LIFT THIS LOOK TO A NEW LEVEL OF LUXURY, RESHAPING THE CONCEPT OF A PARED-BACK PALETTE

‘LARGE MARBLE SLABS CAN FEEL CLAUSTROPHOBIC AND COLD; USING THEM ON A FEW KEY AREAS WILL PROVE MUCH MORE INTERESTING AND INVITING’

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Harriet Hughes, director, Harriet Hughes Interior Design

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BRIEF This Georgian-inspired new-build was all about grand proportions and bringing in light.

For the master bathroom, designer Harriet Hughes was asked to channel the classic elegance of a luxury country hotel. ‘My challenge was to incorporate luxurious materials and statement fittings without it looking overdone,’ recalls Harriet.

FURNITURE The bespoke vanity has been lifted above the floor for a more modern, open feel.

Bespoke vanity unit designed by Harriet Hughes Interior Design for Bespoke Interiors, bespoke-cheshire.co.uk.

SURFACES The same delicately veined marble slab was used for the floor tiles, countertop, basins and herringbone tiles inside the shower.

Bianco Carrara marble, from £15,000, The Thomas Group, thethomasgroup.co.uk.

Walls in Skimming Stone; panelling and vanity in All White, both estate eggshell, £62 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball, farrow-ball.com.

FIT TINGS Drummonds is Harriet’s favourite supplier.

‘I love the classic look and the quality. Here, the large-scale bath and brassware counteract the delicacy of the marble,’ she says.

Usk bath in burnished copper, from £10,140; Leawood floorstanding bath and shower mixer, from £2,934; Leawood three-hole

DESIGNER Harriet Hughes, director, Harriet Hughes Interior Design, harriethughes.co.uk.

THE PROPERTY A red-brick, five-bedroom new-build in Mobberley, Cheshire.

DIMENSIONS 4x5m.

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wall-mounted basin mixers, from £1,278 each, all Drummonds, drummonds-uk.com.

LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES Harriet had the fluted glass wall sconces cut down to better fit the vanity area. The windows were dressed with plain blinds.

Luxxu Tycho sconces in gold-plated brass with crystal glass flutes, £1,350 each, 1st Dibs, 1stdibs.co.uk. Blinds in Uma Rice Paper linen in 7607/01, £82m, Romo, romo.com.

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INJECT SOME PERSONALITY WITH THESE BOLD AND BRILLIANT TUBS 1. Versailles bath in Oak Apple, from £1,975, Fired Earth, firedearth.com 2. Projekt Esseta bath in Satin Rose, £2,657, BC Designs, bcdesigns.co.uk 3. Bute freestanding bath, £5,982, Drummonds, drummonds-uk.com 4. Le Bain de Bateau in Mustard, £6,000, Catchpole and Rye, catchpoleandrye.com 5. Epoca cast-iron bath, from £2,926, Aston Matthews, astonmatthews.co.uk 6. Winchester bath, from £1,751, CP Hart, cphart.co.uk

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WELL CONNECTED PETROL BLUES AND RETRO PATTERN BRING THIS WHOLE BATHROOM TOGETHER TO CREATE A BOLD BUT ORDERLY EN SUITE

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BRIEF Working off-plan for a family of four moving from London to the country, designer Caz Myers was tasked to create a bathroom with flair. ‘They didn’t want it to feel too “country”,’ recalls Caz. ‘I wanted it to feel bold, and for the walls to set off the tiles and fittings.’

FURNITURE The blue vanity unit with moss-green strips in the recesses holds its own amid the statement tiles. ‘The glass front creates a glossy contrast against the matt black walls,’ adds Caz. Artelinea Monolite 18 vanity unit in Notte and Erba, and basin top, from £2,038, CP Hart, cphart.co.uk.

SURFACES ‘We were looking for something striking and different – these tiles score on both,’ says Caz.

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Puzzle tiles by Barber & Osgerby for Mutina, £177sq m, Domus, domusgroup.com. Walls painted in Off-Black estate emulsion, £46.50 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball, farrow-ball.com.

FIT TINGS Selected for its architectural detail, the framed bath allows the flooring to flow beneath to achieve a wider expanse of pattern.

BetteLux Shape bath, £2,942, Bette, bette. de/en. V7K17-2LF three-hole wall-mounted basin filler, £1,013; V7K47-1LF three-hole wall-mounted bath filler, £994; Thermostatic shower combination with handheld spray and shower, £3,107, all in chrome, Landmark Pure at Samuel Heath, samuel-heath.com.

LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES The outsized wall lights add a fun touch and, along with the lozenge-shape mirror cabinet, gels with this scheme’s subtle retro air.

Modo two-globe wall lights, £786 each, SCP, scp.co.uk. I Catini Oval Box mirror cabinet, from £975, Ceramica Cielo, ceramicacielo.it.

Roman blinds in Mangrove woven polyester in Caramel, £67.50m, Lelièvre, lelievreparis.com.

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DESIGNER Caz Myers, director, Caz Myers Design, cazmyers.com.

THE PROPERTY Five-bedroom, Georgianstyle new-build in Pangbourne, Berkshire.

DIMENSIONS 3.5x2.8m.

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GRAND DESIGNS TO ENSURE YOUR BATHROOM HAS THE PERFECT FLOW

1. MGS Rectangular wall-mounted shower head in stainless steel, H120xW340xD556mm, £1,598, CP Hart, cphart.co.uk 2. Union round shower head in brushed brass, H8xDia250mm, £349, Crosswater, crosswater.co.uk 3. Brooklyn Deluge shower head in Pewter, H8xDia220mm, £1,388, The Watermark Collection, thewatermarkcollection.eu 4. Traditional 5205 8in shower rose in Gold, H85xDia203mm, £245, Perrin & Rowe, perrinandrowe.co.uk 5. Harbour Status fixed ceiling-mounted shower head in Matt Black, H7.5xW200xD200mm, £70, Drench, drench.co.uk 6. BagnoSpa Modular Water Column shower head in chrome, H38xDia300mm, £604, BagnoDesign, bagnodesignlondon.com 7. Rainfinity overhead shower 250 3jet (with wall connector) in Matt White, H38xDia250mm, £1,267, Hansgrohe, hansgrohe.co.uk 8. Grand shower rose (and wall-mounted arm in brass), H117xDia300mm, £1,068, Drummonds, drummonds-uk.com 9. ShowerSolutions overhead shower 300 1jet (with arm) in chrome, H15xW300xD300mm, £1,530, Axor, axor-design.com

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WITH MORE-COLOURFUL MARBLE MAKING AN APPEARANCE, THESE GREEN SWIRLS ARE DELICATELY LUXE

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DESIGNER Clare Gaskin, director, Clare Gaskin Interiors, claregaskin.com.

THE PROPERTY Four-bedroom, Grade II listed Georgian home in Islington, north London.

DIMENSIONS 3x3.3m.

BRIEF The owners wanted to reformulate the space, with a new emphasis placed on the bath. ‘The existing small shower room was turned into a dressing room and the existing dressing room became this more spacious master en suite,’ explains designer Clare Gaskin. The owners wanted to achieve a luxurious private sanctuary, decorated with reference to a grand hotel bathroom they’d stayed in while travelling in Italy.

‘This is a fun, family home so there was also an element of playfulness from the start – the Pink Floyd artwork had to have a prominent spot,’ adds Clare.

FURNITURE Clare worked with Joel Fry at West One Bathrooms to create a double vanity unit with classical references, such as in-frame doors and an ogee-edge profile on the marble countertop.

Custom-made Knightsbridge double vanity painted in Chaste 103 by Paint & Paper Library, from £5,000, West One Bathrooms, westonebathrooms.com.

SURFACES Suitably Italianate in both colour and pattern, Alba Chiara marble informed the creamy paint finish on the remaining

walls. Cut from slabs, each connecting tile was carefully plotted to stop the overall effect from feeling too busy.

Alba Chiara marble on walls and floor, from £486sq m, Stone Age, stone-age.co.uk.

Walls painted in Stock (37) intelligent matt emulsion, £50 for 2.5L, Little Greene, littlegreene.com.

FIT TINGS With its elegant Belle Époque styling, the bath was an inspired find. Heated towel rails in the former fireplace behind the bath ensure a supply of warm towels, while the golden tones of the polished-brass taps and shower controls bring visual warmth.

Fairfield shower head and controls, £3,162; Antique bath shower mixer taps, £2,856; Fairfield three-hole basin mixer taps, £1,534, all Samuel Heath, samuel-heath.com. Albany bath, £3,999, West One Bathrooms, as before. Stourton single heated towel rails in unlacquered polished brass, £589 each, The Sterlingham Company, sterlingham.co.uk.

Europium shower enclosure with gold fittings, from £1,640, The Shower Lab, theshowerlab.com.

LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES An antique filigree frame adds a classical twist to the colourful print hung above the bath. ‘The space is modestly dressed to steer the classical elements in a more modern direction,’ adds Clare.

For a similar print, try Pink Floyd (Back Catalogue) by Celebrity Image, 45x65cm print, £20, King & McGaw, kingandmcgaw.com.

‘SOFTLY CURVED FITTINGS – LIKE THIS SCULPTURAL SHELL-LIKE BATH – SERVE TO SOFTEN THE HARDNESS OF LARGE VOLUMES OF STONE, CREATING A BATHROOM THAT’S MADE FOR LINGERING’

Clare Gaskin, director, Clare Gaskin Interiors

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CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY DESIGNS TO LEAVE YOU HIGH AND DRY 1. Dulwich traditional heated towel rail in Black, H952xW659xD235mm, £269, The Bath Co. at Victoria Plum, victoriaplum.com 2. Buckingham towel radiator in polished brass, H750xW500xD120mm, £1,621, Bisque, bisque.co.uk 3. Wedge towel warmer in Metallic Black Matt, H1096xW500xD70mm, £299, Crosswater, crosswater.co.uk 4. The Mercantile arched ladder towel rail in Silver Nickel, H1175xW675xD275mm, £4,680, Catchpole & Rye, catchpoleandrye.com 5. Swale heated towel rail in Metallic Black, H1244xW465xD32mm, £815, Frontline Bathrooms, frontlinebathrooms.co.uk 6. Suiteart seven-rail towel warmer in Polished Chrome, H980xW685xD162mm, £1,800, The Sterlingham Co, sterlingham.co.uk 7. Float towel rail in Satin Brass Lacquered, H1800xW525xD96mm, £1,889, West One Bathrooms, westonebathrooms.com 8. Trendy towel warmer in Quartz finish, H1494xW600xD100mm, £869, Aestus, aestus.co.uk 9. Cygnus Harmonique chrome and white towel rail, H1200xW500xD159-174mm, £752, Vogue UK, vogueuk.co.uk

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