PeriodLiving BRITAIN’S BEST-SELLING PERIOD HOMES MAGAZINE
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pages of enchanting period homes and gardens that celebrate the sunshine
Garden
updates Beautiful investment buys, from gazebos to accessories
add an oak frame extension or garden room
plus... shopping trends electrics water features bbq recipes
Colours of the sea
Decorate with rich blues and rustic textures for a coastal look
Recreate Georgian style with antiques
Illustration Sarah Overs Photograph David Lloyd
Editor’s Letter
othing makes me happier at this time of year than relaxing in the garden, enjoying lunch alfresco, drinking in the summer warmth and scents, and admiring the rich profusion of flowers in our borders. There are a few of gaps to fill, and for the biggest I have set my sights on David Austin’s Emily Brontë rose, which was introduced at the Chelsea Flower Show earlier this year to mark 200 years since the novelist’s birth. I am always eyeing something for the garden, whether a plant, a pot or a new piece of furniture – as the seasons change, so too do my ideas. This month, we pick out the most stylish updates to transform your own outdoor space, from landscaping to accessories (page 121), and take an in-depth look at how to add a water feature to your garden (page 127). Not only an attractive focal point, a fountain can introduce an extra layer of sound and movement, while a still pond creates a sense of calm and tranquillity, is a draw for wildlife and can host stunning plants, such as water lilies. The dream for many people – myself included – is to blur the boundaries between house and garden, so that when the sun is shining you can still feel connected to nature even when inside, enjoying the view through patio doors, or perhaps from a sheltered outside area. One of the best ways to achieve this kind of space for a period home is to extend – and what better, more natural material to do it with than oak? From page 103, we reveal how to create a charming oak frame addition for a period property. You can’t beat the soft honeyed tones of exposed beams in an orangery, or an impressive vaulted ceiling in an open, light-filled kitchen-diner. If you’re not convinced extending is the right option for your house, but still crave more space, we also explore how adding an oak frame garden building is an increasingly popular alternative. From summerhouses and outdoor kitchens to home offices and workshops, the options for their use are limited only by your imagination. Elsewhere in this issue, we celebrate British design – both current and from the past. First, we visit the studio of wallpaper and fabric producer Rapture & Wright (page 28). Opting for more unique prints can elevate a home from the ordinary to the extraordinary, and we follow the fascinating process of how the team creates and hand prints each design. Meanwhile, Marc Allum looks back at the 18th century and reveals how the events of the time shaped interior styles, and looks at the key antiques in which to invest (page 92). Finally, last month’s fantastic subscription offer to receive a set of two beautiful Emma Bridgewater mugs, worth £39.95, has been so popular that we’ve decided to extend it for one more month. Turn to page 90 for details, and don’t miss out. Enjoy! Melanie Griffiths Editor, Period Living Period Living 3
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August journal We round up the latest interiors offerings, news and exhibitions ON THE COVER
Viva la fiesta Throw a summer party Mexican style, with cactus motifs and colourful party pieces Woven wonders Embrace wicker and rattan for a rustic yet contemporary look
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Earn your stripes Give your home a new direction with the latest striped homeware ON THE COVER Ocean blues From serene to striking, use the myriad blues of the ocean to inspire a beautiful watery scheme
Summer loving Refresh your garden room with these pretty vintage-style buys
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Modern vintage Mix retro floral prints and bright colours for a chintz revival
Features Made in Britain We visit the Rapture and Wright team at their Cotswold studio to see handprinted fabrics and wallpapers come to life ON THE COVER
The 18th-century interior Antiques Roadshow expert Marc Allum describes the defining features of the period ON THE COVER Recipes Use your grill to rustle up dishes fit for an alfresco feast
British piers An iconic feature of many a seaside town, the British pier has an intriguing history...
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ON THE COVER Inspired decision The Preston-Hunts gave their former vicarage a new lease of life with glamorous interiors
Escape to the country A Victorian cottage in Dorset makes the perfect holiday home for the Booth family Broad horizons In pursuit of a slow pace of life, Helle and Neville Kilkenny updated a 1940s cottage in the East Lothian countryside
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Bright and beautiful Ben and Mark Hamilton Anderson filled their Dorchester cottage with colour and vintage pieces
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A change of pace Derelict for 50 years, this French home has been lovingly restored and boasts classic, calm interiors
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Advice & inspiration
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House journal New products and expert advice for updating a period property ON THE COVER
Heart of oak Add space and value with an oak frame extension or garden room ON THE COVER
Home health check Property expert Roger Hunt advises on electrical systems
The reclaimer Paul Johnson from Ribble Reclamation gives tips on buying salvaged cobbled paving
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Garden journal A round-up of the latest products for your garden Garden shopping Spruce up your potting shed this summer with these garden buys
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ON THE COVER 12 of the best garden updates From fire bowls to fountains, we round up the latest ideas ON THE COVER Garden advice Gardens expert Leigh Clapp advises on what a water feature can bring to an outdoor space ON THE COVER A romantic vision The 18th-century gardens at Houghton Lodge make a beautiful setting for a Grade II*-listed house
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The latest interiors offerings for a period home, from vibrant summer prints and new homeware designs, to collectable antiques
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Celebrate all your hard work in the garden with an alfresco dinner party. Susie Watson Designs’ new-season collection has everything you need to create a magical setting, from traditional furniture to table linens and accessories covered in pretty country prints.
COLLECTABLE COLOURS Fans of the iconic Calico design from British pottery Burleigh, will be excited to learn that it will be available in four new colourways across its range of Osborne mugs this summer. Launching to mark 50 years of the design, the new hues, (from left) Burgess Blue, Burnt Orange, Moss Green and Teal, take inspiration from pop art palettes of the 1960s. The mugs cost £18 each.
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IN BLOOM Handmade wrought-iron garden bench, £650, and chair, £325; teak-top table, £1,250; Cambridge Stripe table cloth in Summer Green, from £42; handmade cushions, from £35; Shetland wool throws, from £86; handpainted pottery, from £18.50
Bring summer cheer to the morning 'to do' list with a beautiful floral notebook. Covered in hand-picked old fabrics from the likes of Sanderson, these designs from Phillips & Cheers make great gifts for vintage lovers. Priced from £17.50. Period Living 9
antique of the month In her collectibles column, antiques expert Judith Miller charts the evolution of the pocket watch
During the 19th century the two main types of escapement were the cylinder and the lever. Toward the end of the century, however, a variety of special features were added to more standard watches, including repeating mechanisms that sounded the hours, quarter hours, and sometimes also the minutes, calendar work, chronograph (stopwatch) mechanisms, and moonphases. Such watches typify the high-quality Swiss work of the 19th century and are highly collectable.
summer prints Bring the outside in with these bright and blousy Miriam accessories from The Highgrove Shop. Using the blooming borders of the Highgrove gardens for inspiration, former Liberty print designer Sally Kelly has created a vibrant painterly print available across everything from lavender bags, £8.95, to tote wash bags, £24.95. 10 Period Living
From top: A Gold repoussé pair cased repeating verge pocket watch, signed John Ellicott, London, circa 1750; a French gold and enamel open-face pocket watch, by Le Roy, Paris, with verge fusee movement, circa 1790, £2,500– 3,000; an 18 carat pocket
watch by Swiss watchmaker Breguet, circa 1790. It features a self-winding à toc quarter repeating lever watch with sectoral equation of time, day and calendar month. Sold in 2016 by Christie's for £3,245,000 Swiss Francs.
Reader offer PL readers can purchase Judith Miller’s Antiques Encyclopedia (£45, Mitchell Beazley) for the special price of £30, plus free UK P&P. To order your copy, please call 01903 828503 quoting Encyclopedia MB688.*
Images (Christopher Gould and Le Roy watches) courtesy of Miller’s Antiques Handbook & Price Guide 2018-2019, Lawrences of Crewekerne and Dreweatts & Bloomsbury. (Daniel Quare) courtesy of Tennants (Breguet) courtesy of Christie's Auction House.
From top: A late 17th-century gold cased pocket watch, by Christopher Gould, the movement signed ‘Chr. Gould, London’, glass missing, £2,000–2,500; a rare gold repeating verge pocket watch, signed Daniel Quare, London, circa 1710.
Fine examples of craftsmanship and engineering, pocket watches were as much symbols of taste and wealth as portable timepieces, and were passed down through families. The first pocket watches, made during the second half of the 16th century, were powered by a three-wheel train, a fusee, and a verge escapement. By the beginning of the 1600s, the familiar four-wheel train was introduced. Watches of this early date have only one hand – this was typical until the late 17th century. British mid-17thcentury watches are usually either plain or decorated with simple engraving, while Continental watches often had beautifully painted enamel cases. By the late 17th century, Britain was producing the finest and most innovative watches. A feature before c.1720 is the champlevé dial, made of metal inlaid with black wax; later, enamelled dials became popular. In this era, watches were the preserve of the wealthy, but during the second half of the 18th century they became more accessible. The general construction of the watch did not change until the start of the 19th century, when makers in Europe began to produce slimmer designs. Decorative, enamelled cases are often a feature of watches of c.1800; some had novelty cases in the shape of violins, beetles, pistols, and snuff-boxes. During the mid-19th century the keyless pocket watch with winding as an inbuilt mechanism was introduced, and by the 1870s most were keyless. Watches became slimmer and different types were introduced, the most common being open-faced, half-hunting-cased, and hunting-cased.
News play with pattern The long summer days are the perfect opportunity for a spot of upcycling. Why not breathe new life into an outdoor dining space by stencilling the top of a tired table? This trick-of-the-eye tile design was created using Annie Sloan’s new Tallulah stencil, £4.45, and Chalk paint, from £5.95 for 120ml.
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Introducing the Elisir collection from Galerie Wallcoverings, which takes inspiration from the iconic boho style and creative confidence of the 1970s. A combination of illustrative florals and chic geometric designs, the eclectic collection is designed to bring a touch of nostalgia to interiors. PL loves this Giardino mural, which fuses on-trend moody botanicals with retro whimsy for a fresh take on vintage style, £299.95 per H212x W300cm panel.
Glass act Celebrating the iconic work of French glassmaker René Lalique, the British Museum has unveiled a new collection of Lalique crystal at its Grenville room shop. Famed for his elegant natureinspired figurines, vases, perfume bottles and car mascots, and noted as a key influence on the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements, Lalique was also dubbed ‘the Rodin of transparencies’, so the collection is aptly timed to coincide with the Rodin and the art of ancient Greece exhibition. Left to right: Covered in water nymphs with an Art Nouveau silhouette, this Naiades Vase is £3,500; a fine example of Lalique’s skill for capturing movement, this majestic Kazak Horse is £375; originally created in 1931, this design of the Chrysis, symbolic of legendary beauty in Greek mythology, is a Lalique classic, £599 Period Living 11
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