Stylista Homes June 2012

STYLISTA

HOMES

Published by Haywood Media

June 2012

INTERIORS

JUBILEE Start the

Penthouse Living page 32

Celebrations

LIFE IN NETTLEBED

SPANISH INFLUENCES

FATHER’S DAY

From tiles to interiors

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Welcome to

STYLISTA HOMES

This magazine is dedicated to all those home and aspiring home owners who love creating their own individual space. This magazine is for you. What do you like, what do you want to read about, what can we find for you?

2012 promises to be an exciting year and with so many interior and furniture trade shows at the start of the year we want you to set us a challenge... Tell us what you are looking for, is it an amazing purple corner sofa, perhaps you want that clever bed that comes out of the wall... whatever your desire please share it with us at editorial@stylistahomes.co.uk

Summer celebrations

Rachel Branson PUBLISHER / EDITOR Summer and celebrations are on their way and with so many wonderful and stylish Jubilee and London inspired products it is easy to get yourself into the mood with a few Union Jack designs. We have enjoyed choosing a selection of individual products that we feel will stand the test of time and look good even when the celebrations are over. Enjoy & be inspired.

Victoria Branson FEATURES EDITOR With the forthcoming month full of events and celebrations we’ve really enjoyed creating this Jubilee issue and now feel ready to Party! We kickstart the month with BBQ week, then roll out the red carpet and wave that Union Jack for the Queens Diamond Jubilee celebrations and then on the 17th it’s time to celebrate our father’s on Father’s Day! We hope you all have as much fun as the we will during the historic celebrations!

Zoe Branson-Chant YOUNG STYLISTA FEATURES

JACK LIFESTYLE Muted tone Union Jack cushion made using our exclusively woven linen mix fabrics with duck feather pad. Warm grey and whites. 65 x 45cm £70 chiamaria.com

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6 STAMP OF APPROVAL 8 LONDON CALLING

12 SIZZLING SUMMER 16 LIFE IN NETTLEBED 19 SPANISH INFLUENCE

32 PENTHOUSE LIVING 36 FATHER”S DAY

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JACK LIFESTYLE Muted tone Union Jack cushion made using our exclusively woven linen mix fabrics with duck feather pad. Warm grey and whites. 65 x 45cm ÂŁ70 chiamaria.com

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UNION JACK DINING CHAIR (below) A fabulous vintage & French style Union Jack chair with the ‘WOW Factor’. A beautifully made statement chair using luxury Union Jack fabric and studs with a solid frame and antique silver finish. Perfect as feature dining room chairs or a statement chair for a stylish room. Also ideal as a wedding throne for the top table and perfect as a gift for the couple who has everything £250 madewithlovedesigns.co.uk

UNION JACK TUB CHAIR Tesco Union Jack tub chair, £129 tesco.com

APOLLO BLINDS (right) Limited Edition Diamond Jubilee Blind is now available in Apollo Blinds Great British Blind Sale now available from just £600 for a 600mm x 600mm hand-made Roman blind featuring diamante crystals apollo-blinds.co.uk

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Stamp of

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ROYAL MAIL ‘PENNY BLACK’ VELVET CUSHION All designs in the Royal Mail collection are ‘state of the art’ digitally printed onto 100% cotton upholstery velvet. The Colour Union are the only design company in the world that has been given a licence to create with the famous ‘Penny black’ stamp image. This is a truly sumptuous, unique and iconic cushion with a black upholstery velvet back and premium duck feather filled cushion pad, zipped and hand-made by a master seamstress and sprayed with a dirt retardant. 45cm x 45cm £68 thecolourunion.com

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QUEEN ELIZABETH WILDING STAMP RUG Rug-Maker has been granted a licence to produce a Limited Edition Royal Mail Jubilee Stamp Rug. The Queen’s head is embossed on these unique Postage Stamp Rugs which are skillfully hand woven from 100% New Zealand wool in the Kathmandu valley, Nepal.

Featuring scalloped edges which mimic the perforations on Royal Mail Postage Stamps each rug is individually hand carved to create a stunning 3D effect. The Four symbolic flowers of each country of the United Kingdom were also depicted, imitating one of the definitive stamp designs of King George VI’s reign. Used as a conventional rug or hung on a wall for an alternative look, the Wilding Diamond Jubilee Stamp Rug is the ultimate majestic design statement.

Restricted to 600 pieces. From £765 stamprugs.com

ROYAL MAIL VELVET THROW & CUSHION. An iconic and luxurious digitally printed upholstery velvet throw has simply been draped over a ‘Louis’ chair with matching cushion. Instant style and colour cannot be easier than this. All The Colour Union’s products include a ‘wow factor’ free of charge. Pure ‘living history’ thecolourunion.com

ROYAL MAIL STAMP PRINT CHAIR A classical piece of furniture lovingly upholstered from top to toe by a master craftsman in London. Front, back and sides are covered in a colourful digitally printed 100% cotton velvet upholstery fabric.

H94cm D66cm W70cm. A solid oak frame is lacqered by hand to achieve an even silver finish. All edges are tacked in silver tacks to add to the contemporary style. This Louis style chair has been covered with a dirt retardant to maintain that just purchased look £1,800 shoponyourdoorstep.com

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BIG BEN WALL CLOCK What a way to celebrate Big Ben’s 150th anniversary, but with this fabulous, contemporary time-keeping piece! This Big Ben wall sticker clock is 2 metres tall and is supplied as a single large wall sticker with all windows cut out too, so it enables your wall colour to show through.

The face of the clock is metal and features black metal hands and an ultra quite ‘ticking’ Quartz movement which makes it ideal for bedroom or living room use. The clock attaches to the wall sticker, no drilling is required. The battery is even included! £120 babatude.com

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LONDON TAXI CUSHION This is is handmade 40cm square cushion. Features the iconic black taxi with yellow taxi light and red brake light.

Reverse is plain cotton. Matching lampshade available £20 hunkydoryhome.co.uk

EROS & WHEEL POSTER With red detail this is part of the Urban London Collection designed by Annette Taylor-Anderson and Adrienne Chinn. Mesuring 59.4cm high x 42cm wide (A2). It is a high quality print on tactile embossed fabric based vinyl wallpaper with linen effect. The poster is made to order and is sold unframed. £45 adriennechinn.co.uk

RIVER SERIES MUGS AND PLATES

deplates and 8cm mugs designed by Snowden Flood and otteries, Stoke on Trent, UK. Featuring 6 different London andmarks and Thamesside views. Mugs £11, plates £20 hirstandhirst.co.uk

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LONDON CALLING WALL MURAL London Calling Wall mural by award winning designer, Javier Valasco £220 wallpapered.com/javier-velasco

HUSKY LONDON MINI FRIDGE There’s always a party going on so ensure you’re well stocked up on food and drink with the Husky London Refrigerator. Featuring some of London’s most iconic scenes, including Big Ben, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, a red telephone box and a black cab, this fridge is perfect for anyone with a patriotic side. Ideal for living rooms, games rooms, bedrooms, home bars and offices, this cooler offers a low energy rating and is finished with a solid reversible door £139.99 drinkstuff.com

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JUBILEE Tesco Queens Jubilee Cushion, £8. Stamp Cushion, £8.

London Bus & Soldier Cushion, £8 tesco.com

LOVE LONDON ERCOL SOFA Barbara Chandlers Love London Ercol Sofa. Printed fabrics from £35 fabric and other products vailable from digetexhome.com

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Sizzling

SUMMER With all this glorious weather we’ve had recently I expect many of you have already had the coals burning and enjoying the smokey alfresco dining us Brits long for during our cold winter months. The 16th National BBQ week started this week, perfect timing for you to brush up on your BBQ skills in the run up to the forthcoming Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. It is estimated 3 million BBQ’s will be lit through the National BBQ week and this is expexcted to rise to a staggering 12 million during the Jubilee celebrations. Here is what has caught the eye of the Stylista Homes team and some mouthwatering recipies to wow your guests with!

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SIGMAFOCUS This wall barbecue consists of a steel firebowl that folds up, so that when it is closed it takes up limited space. Attractive in both its open and closed positions, the barbecue is also practical, offering a range of cooking heights. It is easy to mount on any wall. The generous firebowl allows the barbecue to be used a number of times without having to empty out the ash. The wall plate protects the wall from the smoke from £853 focus-creation.com

LEISUREGROW BBQ RANGE (main image left and right) LeisureGrow Grillstream offers a head turning range of charcoal and gas fired barbecues.

The collection is ideal for anyone looking for a good quality and ‘statement’ barbecue for their patio, balcony or garden. Priced from £109.99 leisuregrow.com/bbqs.

THE VACU VIN’S BBQ COOLER TRAY Perfect for outdoor entertaining - it keeps food cool and covered and looks stylish too.The Cooler consists of a base with a cooling element, a transparent cover and stainless steel plate. Simply keep the cooling element in the freezer and place under the stainless steel plate before use! £29.95 amazon.co.uk

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Jubilee Barbecue Chicken with Spicy Potato Salad This dish is a twist on a recipe issued by Buckingham Palace at the time of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee.

INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breast fillets Salt Freshly ground black pepper Freshly grated nutmeg 2 tbsp olive oil Bunch flat leaf parsley 1 lime quartered MARINADE Half lime, juiced and zest grated 3cm fresh root ginger, peeled & grated 1 clove crushed garlic 1 shallot, finely chopped 2 tbsp olive oil SPICY POTATO SALAD 8oz Jersey Royal potatoes 3fl oz (100ml) creme fraiche 6 tbsp mayonnaise Half lime, juice and zest grated 2in (5cm) piece fresh root ginger

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METHOD 1. Boil potatoes for 20 minutes or until tender and leave to cool. Once cold dice and leave in a decorative bowl. Next, place creme fraiche, mayonnaise, lime juice and zest in a bowl. Peel and grate the ginger, then press through a sieve to extract the juice. Add 2 tsp of the juice to the dressing. Mix dressing over chilled diced potatoes and leave covered in fridge until ready to serve.

2. Mix the marinade ingredients together in a shallow dish. Add the chicken and turn to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

3. Remove chicken from the fridge and season with stard Dip salt, pepper and nutmeg, and place on a dish.

Drizzle with olive oil.

4. Prepare barbecue and place chicken on heat turning occasionally for 15-20 minutes. Dress chicken with chopped parsley and lime wedges and serve with spicy potato salad.

Southern Mediterranean Grilled Prawns INGREDIENTS 16 raw king prawns 2 tsp. harissa paste tbsp. extra virgin olive oil FOR THE TOMATO SALSA RELISH 2 large diced tomatoes 5oz shallots 1 large diced Spanish onion 2 tsp. chopped coriander 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tbsp. chopped garlic 1 tbsp. chopped capers 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1 pinch of sugar METHOD Combine the harissa paste, olive oil, lemon juice and baste the prawns. To make the relish, combine the ingredients in a bowl and toss lightly. Leave to marinade for 20 minutes.

Grill the prawns directly overthe heat source until the prawns are pink all the way through. Serve with a salad as a starter, or serve with chunks of olive bread to make a light healthy meal.

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Life in

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ife has never been so good in the village of Nettlebed in Henleyon-Thames, with the opening of a gorgeous vintage and interiors shop called Life, housed in a beautiful converted Church Hall. Life is owned and run by local vintage furniture and interior design specialists Sue Beales and Karen D’Arcy. The Life shop leads on to the excellent Field Kitchen café and delicatessen, the local Post Office and the village shop.

All are conveniently housed under one roof, making a visit to Life @ Nettlebed a unique shopping experience. Located on the borders of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire - here you can spend a great day out shopping and enjoying lunch with friends.

The Life shop offers an eclectic mix of vintage and contemporary pieces for the home, the likes of which are rarely found in one place. Sue and Karen source their products directly from specialists all over Europe and make sure that everything they sell is a distinctive piece in its own right. Sue Beales says: “Why buy something from the High Street that you see time

and time again when you can own something original and beautiful for the same price – or even less!”

knowledgeable design team are always available to advise clients on their homes.

At Life you will find everything from scented candles to large armoires and much in between including candle holders, vases, tableware, mirrors, lamps, chandeliers, cow hides & reindeer skins, cushions, fabrics, paints, flowers and more. Furniture includes bleached oak and original painted pieces and beautiful, original, vintage French chairs.

There is always a regularly changing supply of tables, chairs, chests of drawers, sofas, bedsteads and garden statuary available.

Says Karen D’Arcy: “We offer approachable interior design advice, from a simple mood board or paint consultation to a full ‘concept to completion’ design service, to suit each client’s needs.”

The Life team works within the individual client’s budget to help them achieve the look and style they require whist utilising their existing furniture and soft furnishings wherever possible.

Sue and Karen’s interior design studio is also based at Life. Their successful full service interior design business includes projects throughout the UK (see Barn Conversion in Berkshire below right), ranging from private houses to commercial schemes. As such, the shop stocks a comprehensive range of fabrics and wallpapers from leading names such as Casamance and Mark Alexander, plus paints from Farrow & Ball and Annie Sloan. Sue, Karen and their

Sue Beales continues: “Our inspirational pieces have been used to enhance properties for sale, dress shop windows and showrooms, or to add a sense of style and occasion to special events. If a client wants something unusual we work with carefully selected professional craftsmen who produce bespoke pieces including handmade sofas and footstools, oak tables and fitted cabinetry.”

Life sells many exclusive brands that are hard to get hold of anywhere else such as the stylish, handmade Mateus ceramics from

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Sweden. New Mateus designs and colours are a regular feature at the shop, where you can buy individual pieces as gifts or complete dinner services.

The Life team offers a number of additional services including: Wish Lists for wedding and gift buying, Window Treatments, Upholstery, Personal Shopping, Furniture Hire, Event Styling, Shop Window Styling, Property Staging, Furniture Sourcing and Gift Vouchers. In addition, Life sells fresh bouquets from Wicked Lily, who is also based in Henley and specialises in events and weddings with clients from a wide area from Oxfordshire to London. www.lifeatnettlebed.co.uk

HANDMADE SWEDISH CERAMICS Cup & Saucer, £30.50; Fruit Stand, £143.90; Dinner Plate, £20.50 (lots more designs & colours available for nationwide delivery) lifeatnettlebed.co.uk

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Spanish INFLUENCES

After a recent trip to Marbella where I stayed in the heart of Puerto Banus I was inspired by the beauty and style of this cultural yet stylish and incredibly luxurious region of Spain.

The white properties stand proud overlooking the harbour, the paradise blue of the sea and the sky reinforcing the Mediterranean feel and the natural tones of corals, oranges and browns of the tiles which adorn the floors, roofs and walls everywhere! Here are two companies which retail in the UK supplying original and manufactured Spanish tiles to add a little Mediterranean feel to your home and we take a look at the contemporary influences of Spain.

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ooking for original hydraulico tiles from a Spanish monastery or wooden doors from a traditional finca entrance hall? You can find these unique products and more at The Spanish Yard (www. thespanishyard.com) ñ a newly launched company which essentially acts as an online reclamation yard specialising in products from Spain and set up by two enterprising British hoteliers who base themselves between Andalucia and Yorkshire.

This new service allows you to easily source wonderful reclaimed materials, check out samples and then have your purchases delivered directly to you. The company also features a bespoke sourcing service for those with specific requirements.

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The Spanish Yard has been set up by enterprising duo Lee and Amelia Thornley, who renovated and opened their boutique hotel, Casa La Siesta, in Andalucia in 2009.

The project to create this haciendainspired rural retreat involved years of sourcing and collecting handcrafted materials ñ from reclaimed wrought iron balustrades and decorative stone arches, to red stone flagging from Cordoba.

Having worked on this and one other major building projects in Spain, they soon realised they could provide a unique sourcing service for others keen to buy their own slice of Spanish heritage.

Initially the company will specialise in reclaimed flooring and doors, but will also offer an

expanding range of other products including lighting,ëgarden salvageí (such as large handcrafted clay pots), furniture, beams, stone work, stone wells and ironmongery.

Tiles in more detail

The Tiles include beautiful hydraulico painted tiles that were originally used by Spanish families as an indication of their wealth.

Available in many different designs and colourways they cost from approx £90 per square metre. The Hydraulico Ceres is a particularly stunning example, for £190 per square metre. Another popular floor covering is the reclaimed

‘clay brick’ tiles - a very traditional flooring in rural Spain that cost from £80 per square metre as well as Terracotta bricks. These decorative tiles are extremely versatile design pieces and can be used as flooring or inlaid into furniture and as design features on walls.

Bespoke Sourcing

Aware that often people have very specific requirements, The Spanish Yard also offers a bespoke sourcing service. This is a hassle free way to source materials, using specialists who guide you through the scope of Spanish reclaimed materials currently available on the market and provide you with a tailor made package to suit your individual project. This personalised luxury service not only removes the time

and stress associated with procuring your desired materials, but it also allows you to communicate directly with the buyers.

Lee comments: “We wanted Casa La Siesta to incorporate all the architectural aspects of the old Spanish buildings we love, which meant a huge amount of time spent sourcing reclaimed materials. We learnt a lot along the way and our passion for these materials eventually led us to open The Spanish Yard, allowing others to benefit from our expertise.

Everything we source is genuinely old and unique and as far as we know there is no one else in the UK offering this service. Due to the age of the materials and the fact that they are often one offs, our stock is

ever changing, which I think makes things really exciting.”

The online reclamation yard is constantly updated as stock changes. Much of the materials are shipped back to Yorkshire on a monthly basis, so they can be easily distributed around the UK. As the reclamation yard is ‘virtual’ there are no geographical constraints, opening it up to customers worldwide. The service could be of particular use to Brits undertaking their own building projects in Spain. thespanishyard.com

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panish luxury kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture manufacturer DOCA has announced plans to open a brand new trade centre and showroom in London on 5 and 6 July.

The 1500 square foot facility, which will mirror the state of the art showroom at the company’s European headquarters near Barcelona, is scheduled to open off Portobello Road, West London in June. It will reflect DOCA’s commitment to combining cutting edge design with high quality raw materials and outstanding production values to produce ergonomic, functional and innovative furniture.

The London showroom will feature three fully equipped DOCA kitchens, two of which will be functioning. The first will incorporate high quality oak units and an island demonstration area with black granite worktops; the second will be in a white lacquer finish with wood panelling; the third will be in walnut veneer with tall units in a distinctive tactile gum lacquer.

The centrepiece of the showroom, which will be open to architects, interior designers, developers and DOCA dealers to use with their clients, will be a solid seven metre long walnut boardroom table with its own raised, granite work surface. A plasma screen over will be used for dealer tutorials.

DOCA Angon Moocca Veneer Handleless Units With Shark Nose Edge Detail

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“The new London showroom is a major investment in providing UK specifiers and end users with a place where they can engage with DOCA in an appropriately high quality environment,” explains DOCA UK’s Steve Holgate. “They will be able to see close up not only the distinctive style and high level of design that goes into every piece of DOCA furniture, but also the precision engineering and commitment to product quality that is devoted to bringing that design to fruition.”

In addition to the kitchens, there will be two wardrobe systems presented in the London centre: the first will feature a fully dressed wardrobe with a coplanar sliding door system, incorporating smoked mirrored doors within a flush black frame, and the second will incorporate a stunning reflective glass door wardrobe, once again, fully dressed.

The bathroom area will feature reflective glass cabinets and a high gloss veneer bathroom unit, which can be wall or plinth mounted, with negative detail handles.

Further information is available at www.docauk. com or by following DOCA UK on Twitter @ docauk.

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‘RAYUELA’ TESSELLATING STOOLS.

The “Rayuela” seating solution is based on the concept of a stool. The hexagonal shape fills the space and delivers an optical effect of “hanging from the ground”. Entirely made in various colours of DuPont™ Corian®, design Alvro Catalan de Ocon. Inspired by traditional Spanish mosaic floors. catalandeocon.com

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TRENDS FROM SPAIN

Bring the spirit of Spanish style, skill and innovation home by opting for the latest generation of Spanish tiles. Intriguing aesthetic effects and technical advances make Spanish tiles the elegant and sustainable solution to a wide range of applications. Here is a roundup of some of the most inspiring tile trends from Spain.

SURFACE SCULPTURE

Decorative finishes take on a durable new life, courtesy of the Spanish tile industryĂ­s pioneering expertise in manufacture. Ideal for adding intrigue to feature walls, these appealing 3D effects offer an enhanced textural palette to design. To add a sense of Mediterranean creativity to any interior, go for the inspiring new textural tile collections

by Spanish brands such as Grespania, Colorker, Peronda, Pamesa, Apavisa, Saloni, Aparici, Rosa Gres and Unicer.

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THE NATURAL CHOICE

Spanish tile manufactures are on the forefront of the growing trend of stone and wood effect tiles, which bring together the best of both worlds 単 the aesthetics of the natural world with the easy-clean durability of ceramics, plus the added benefit of compatibility with under floor heating. To explore the full versatility of wood effect tiles, check out the current collections from the Spanish brands such as Aparici, Inalco, Peronda, Pamesa, Ceracasa, Vives, Tau and Saloni.

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AUTHENTIC FEEL

The attraction of authentic, artisan-inspired products represents a return to cultural roots, focusing on the traditions of Spanish craftsmanship while also offering beauty and functionality. A lot of Spanish tile manufactures like Vives, Natucer, Tau, Grespania, Cevica, Pamesa and Inalco now offer affordable contemporary ceramic products recreating the aesthetic nuances of traditional craft by the latest technologies.

From tiles imitating mosaic effects, to vintage patterns over low maintenance ceramics to subtle texture imperfections and traces of ‘the human touch’.

For UK supplier info, contact: Tile of Spain 020 746 72385 spaintiles.info

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LIVING

Luxury penthouse living reaches new heights in Malta Set in the Portomaso area of St. Julian’s, considered to be Malta’s most exclusive residential address, this singular penthouse oozes timeless elegance and exquisite, grandiose style.

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Ultra-luxurious interiors, cool white tones, an abundance of glass and incredible vistas are all hallmarks of this luxe penthouse.

Encompassing 1,000m2 of ßberstylish living space, the palatial home boasts expansive seafront terraces, complete with views of St. Julian’s Bay and the magnificent yacht marina. Designed and built to the exacting specification, where four penthouses and apartments have been joined together, the sky residence is a complete reflection of exemplary good taste and very grand, lavish style.

Grandly proportioned, the home offers formal living and dining

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as well as beautiful casual living flowing to the outdoor. The interior decoration is primarily based on a monochrome white palette which extends to the exquisite furniture and finishing. The lavish living room features large, comfortable white leather sofas and oversized sliding glass doors opening out to one of several terraces facing the mesmerizing Mediterranean Sea. The four imposing bedrooms are

complemented by large dressing rooms and the kitchen is every chef’s dream, offering top-of-therange stainless steel appliances including a built-in espresso machine and full-height wine cooler. The black marble worktop and breakfast bar are masterfully contrasted by the white marble floor and exquisite lacquered wooden cabinets.

The impressive fully-equipped professional media and cinema centre stands out from the serene white decoration through its decadent and artfully well-balanced pink and gold colour scheme.

The sumptuous, traditional library, decorated with dark wood panels that flaunt master craftsmanship and great class, contrasts beautifully to the pristine modernity of the penthouse.

The exquisite library features dark old-style leather sofas and a handsome staircase that leads up to the mezzanine level with

beautiful custom floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.

There is also his and hers office areas with their own terraces, a large games room with pool table and video games, gym, sauna and steam rooms, plus maid’s quarters and lift. In addition there is space to park four cars.

This penthouse apartment opens new doors of splendid luxury and a host of amenities to create a great living and gala entertaining environment. The property is without doubt one of the most spectacular penthouses on the island of Malta – and in the entire Mediterranean region.

Price: €10.8 million.

This Malta penthouse for sale is available from Leading Luxury Real Estate www.leadingluxuryrealestate.com info@leadingluxuryrealestate.com, +44 (0)20 7095 8703

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R1 DAB/FM RADIO - LIMITED EDITION ORANGE LACQUER This Ruark Audio R1 radio is in a limited edition bright orange lacquer and created to celebrate Ruark’s partnership with the charity Nordoff Robbins. A great cause, 5% will be donated to helping this charity who use music therapy and other music services to help a range of people with different challenges from autism, dementia & mental health problems to terminal illnesses. All of the people they help have one uniting factor, music dramatically improves their quality of life £179.99 amara.co.uk

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DAY THE CISOR (left) Launched at The Gadget Show earlier this month to rave reviews, this powerful portable Bluetooth speaker is the first 360 degree wireless surround-sound speaker on the market. The Cisor BT5 uses the latest Incisor Diffusion Technology and delivers a deep rich sound like no other speaker its size. Simply place the Cisor BT5 Speaker onto any surface that carries sound - a book, coffee table, bedside cupboard, even a window (using the mounting bracket) - its sound resonates, turning the entire surface into a giant loud speaker. £79.99 amazon.com

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EYESCOPE FOR IPHONE 4 A zoom lens for iPhone 4 reaching 8x optical zoom £35 sciencemuseum.co.uk

DIGITAL VIDEO FRIDGE MAGNET For the Dad that has everything. Record your own message and show your dad how much you care £25 sciencemuseum.co.uk

THE VILLAN CHAIR This is possibly the most evil chair that money can buy! With one of these in your study (or your underground lair) you’ll soon be running the world and cackling maniacally as you plot your next devilish plan. Of course, you could just have a sit down and enjoy just how decadent and detailed this amazing bit of design is. Lavishly decked out in leather and finished with chrome, steel and aluminium, this is a seriously cool item for your home. £3299.99 iwantoneofthose.com

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LOVES

This month the Stylista Team test the latest cleaning gadgets on the market. The AirRAM™ is this month’s firm favourite as it is is lightweight, very easy to manouver under and around furniture, gets right up to the skirting boards and offers a powerful clean which we didn’t expect because of it’s size. We love that it can be carried up stairs easily, can go from room to room without triping over cables or having to unplug and recharges really quickly making it an efficient and cost effective way to clean the house.

NO CYCLONE, NO BAG, NO DUST CLOUDS, NO CORD British design specialist, Gtech launched AirRAM™, its first cordless vacuum cleaner utilising ground breaking technology that heralds the biggest evolution in vacuum development during the last 20 years. Despite banishing cyclones, bags, dust clouds, cords and using only 100 Watts of electricity, AirRAM™ outperforms the UK’s leading mains powered and cordless vacuums and launched exclusively in John Lewis stores nationwide priced £229.00.

Unlike other cordless products, AirRAM™ has all the performance (and more) of its mains powered predecessors yet uses less than one twentieth of the electricity of a 2000W mains vacuum. Using only 100 watts of electricity to deliver this performance, AirRAM™ can save up to an astounding £252 in electricity bills over a five year period. Its lightweight and ergonomic design coupled with cordless feature also means you can easily take AirRAM™ upstairs and downstairs reaching into every corner of your home.

Available from John Lewis stores nationwide exclusively £229 or visit gtechairram.com or gtechonline.co.uk.

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THE FUTURE OF WINDOW CLEANING IS CRYSTAL CLEAR Achieve professional results in a fraction of the time with the innovative Window Vac from Kärcher Kärcher – the world’s leading cleaning specialist launched their latest innovation, the Window Vac. The first of its kind, this brand new product sucks surfaces bone dry, streak free and makes it easier than ever to achieve crystal clear windows in an instant. It’s also perfect for removing liquid from mirrors, shower screens, tiles, condensation from windows and even spills from floors and worktops.

This versatile product is handheld, easy to use and achieves an expert finish with one satisfying swipe.

Available from £59.99. karcher.co.uk.

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Table Barbecue by Cole Henley Family, friends and food. These are some of the most cherished ingredients of our lives. The times that combine these are often amongst our most treasured. Its this idea that’s behind the Cole Henley table barbecue.The table has a full length gas-fired grill running down the centre,allowing everyone to sit and cook their food to their tastes. Everyone cooking, eating and talking. Prices start from £2,099 for a 4 seater colehenley.com