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What’s your definition of a dream home? You may love the idea of a charming cottage, or minimalist and modern may be the mood that soothes your soul. Most people would

agree, however, that the ideal escape involves a place out of town. With this in mind, for the 14th edition of ELLE Decoration Country, we’ve gathered together 12 of the most glorious retreats all guaranteed to inspire whatever your style. From

a hilltop castle to architectural villas and even a vintage caravan decorated entirely in fabulous Fornasetti prints, these are homes

to make your imagination run wild. Also inside is an uplifting tale of craft revival in rural France, plus an edit of covetable products chosen to bring a touch of contemporary country

elegance to your home this summer. Relax and enjoy…

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16 COUNTRY HEROES MADE IN PROVENCE Discover how Benoît Rauzy and Anthony Watson’s home in rural France inspired them to revive the traditional craft of wickerwork

27 CHAPTER 1 ARCHITECTURAL Brutalist homes and a John Lautnerinspired villa celebrate the beauty of clean lines, while a treehouse chalet adds drama to the South African bush +92

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95 CHAPTER 2 CLASSIC From a reimagined vintage caravan to stunning castles and a grand château, these homes redeﬁne heritage style for a new generation +15 8

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161 CHAPTER 3 RUSTIC Captivating traditional buildings, from Puglia to the Indonesian coastline, all lovingly updated with the lightest of touches +22 0

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contents 12 6 223 CHAPTER 4 FI N E D E TAI LS An essential directory of manufacturers and shops, from kitchen to bathroom and beyond – plus, where to buy key pieces from all of our homes

232 THE WORLD OF ELLE D ECO R ATIO N Be inspired by the world’s most beautiful interiors every month with a subscription to ELLE Decoration

242 LAST WORD Dreaming of relaxing by the pool in one of these countryside retreats? Follow Victorian author John Lubbock’s mantra for enjoying lazy summer afternoons

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THE COVER See more of our cover house, with its accentuated sea views on p74. Photography and styling by Michael De Pasquale and Martina Maffini

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Benoît Rauzy and Anthony Watson had no plans to design their own wickerwork, but inspired by the history of their countryside home, they have revived this traditional craft Wo r d s C L AU D I A B A I L L I E Photography JOANNA M ACLENNAN

ith its sun-bleached buildings, narrow streets and afternoon games of pétanque, Vallabrègues may seem similar to any number of the pretty villages found dotted throughout Provence. What sets it apart, however, is the abundance of rattan that grows freely in the area, thanks to the river Rhône upon whose bank it sits. It’s here that Benoît Rauzy and Anthony Watson chose to settle, and where they have used its natural resources to bring a local craft back to life. Having bought and renovated a house in the village in 2007, Benoît, a Parisian-born environmental consultant, and Anthony, a stylist whose family have lived in Provence for many years, were looking to find a new home – not necessarily bigger, but with a garden. ‘We heard about this place and it was absolutely not what we were looking for,’ says Anthony. ‘It was huge, like nothing we had planned, but we had, as we say, a coup de coeur.’ In other words, it was love at first sight. Originally built in 1730, the three-storey property had just two owners before it was abandoned in the 1980s, but despite more than 30 years having passed, it remained perfectly preserved. Within the patinated walls, and among the original fireplaces and faded paintings, Benoît and Anthony found clues to its industrious past. Old baskets, rattan furniture and drawings revealed the building had once been a thriving wicker workshop and it was this remarkable discovery that inspired the pair – already keen collectors of vintage wicker – to launch Atelier Vime. Together with their friend Raphaëlle Hanley, a former designer of luxury leather goods, they developed a collection of contemporary pieces, including furniture and lighting, and employed Provençale craftspeople to bring their ideas to life. Three years later, their burgeoning range includes vintage wicker, as well as new designs made using leather and marble. ‘Wicker can be very simple, but also very sophisticated,’ says Benoît. ‘We use these materials together in a classic, refined way.’ Demand for their elegant wares and a new interior design service mean that they now travel a lot, but Atelier Vime’s roots remain firmly planted in the village. ‘The idea was, and always will be, to stay in Provence,’ says Benoît. Our studio is at the top of the house and it’s where the ideas grow. The village is where the metalwork is done, but it’s not just that – the simple way of life, the architecture and the landscape here are something really special. For many people, including Anthony and myself, it’s a tiny piece of heaven.’ ateliervime.com/en

Opposite and top left A former wicker workshop and hotel, the 18th-century property was restored by its new owners, Anthony and Benoît Clockwise from top right Rattan ‘Medicis’ pedestal and vase, and wicker table. ‘Edith’ khaki metal and wicker table lamp. A wicker beehive from the house archive sits next to bundles of wicker, which is grown in the area

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‘he simple way of life, the architecture and the landscape here are something really special. It’s a tiny piece of heaven’

Above, clockwise from top left Atelier Vime employs artisans who weave the products by hand. ‘The 20’ rattan and leather lamp. 1960s wood and rattan screen. 1940s wicker and metal chair, 1950s Audoux-Minet rope lamp and a wicker headboard Opposite Wicker ‘Gabriel’ light shade, rattan ‘The Eye’ placemats and vintage Audoux-Minet rattan chairs

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‘he idea was, and always will be, to stay in Provence. Our studio is at the top of the house, and it’s where the ideas grow’

Above A wicker basket from the house archives and a rattan ‘Medicis’ vase Opposite Rattan ‘Medicis’ pedestal and vase

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28 HIGHER GROUND This Brutalist property sits far above the Spanish countryside 42 MODERNIST OUTLOOK A John Lautner-inspired clifftop villa thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as spectacular as its ocean views 58 ABOVE THE CANOPY Treehouse chalets offering a unique perspective on the South African bush 74 THE LONG VIEW Vast windows frame the sea and sky in this Minimalist concrete home

HIGHER GROUND Raised above the landscape, this Brutalist house creates a magical disconnection from everyday life below

Wo r d s K A R E N M CC A R T N E Y Photography RICHARD POWERS

rama is very much part of the arrival at Casa Peso, a Brutalist structure balanced high on a hill near Cretas in the northeast Spanish province of Teruel. No fewer than 197 steps lead up to a pair of identical entrances, which open up to a holiday home like no other. A budget and a 50-hectare site were the only things presented to Chilean architects Pezo von Ellrichshausen by French developer Christian Bourdais, after which they were given carte blanche to create their own brief. The result is an imposing, perfectly symmetrical concrete house with a breathtaking 360-degree aspect, where, in the midst of the vast, untouched landscape, one feels magically disconnected from everyday life. ‘This is a house that should be occupied in an informal manner,’ says architect Sofia von Ellrichshausen. ‘It is intended for those days that break your routine, that allow you to dress differently, to eat differently, to truly enjoy the small details and be detached from what you consider to be responsibilities.’ A spiral staircase within the central column leads up to a courtyard and the perfectly proportioned pool. Lined with white ceramic tiles, the surfaces create a counterpoint to the bare concrete throughout the rest of the building. Around the perimeter are four rooms: two bedrooms, a kitchen/dining room and a living area, each blessed with incredible views that change as the sunlight moves throughout the day. Floor-to-ceiling glazing slides back to allow each room to be transformed into a terrace, and an open balcony frames every corner. Raised two storeys above ground, the entire structure appears to float over the landscape. Functional demands, such as wardrobes, bathrooms, the kitchen and fireplace, are discreetly housed in ‘inhabited walls’, allowing for an absence of visual clutter, while select pieces of furniture have been carefully designed by the architects to complement the simplicity of the build. In this home, there is no room for excess, visual or otherwise, and the result is a rare stillness that relaxes body and mind. solo-houses.com

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GL A ZING SLIDES BACK, A L LOWI N G E ACH RO O M TO BE TR ANSFORMED I N TO A T ER R ACE

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ROOM ARE BLESSED WITH VIEWS T H AT C H A N G E AS THE SUN MOVES THROUGHOUT T H E D AY

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‘THIS IS A HOUSE TO B E O CCU PI ED IN AN INFORMAL M ANNER. IT IS F O R T H O S E D AY S T H AT B R E A K YO U R RO U T I N E’

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CER A M IC TILES PROVIDE A CO U N T ER P O I N T TO THE CONCRETE THROUGHOUT THE REST OF THIS HOME

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IN THE MIDST O F T H I S V A S T, U N TO U CH ED L A N DS C A PE, O N E FEEL S M AG I C A L LY DISCONNECTED F R O M T H E E V E R Y D AY

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It’s hard to decide what’s more spectacular about this clifftop home – the sweeping sandstone architecture or the breathtaking location, surrounded by granite peaks, umbrella pines and views of the South Atlantic Ocean. The owners gave their architect, Francois Hugo of Cape Town practice Peerutin, a very specific brief: they wanted the design to evoke the work of American Modernist John Lautner, famous for the space-age villas he designed in California in the 1960s. Characterised by organic shapes that suggest boomerangs and flying saucers, his concrete creations are worthy of a Bond villain; you can imagine one living here, too. The house is made up of ribbon-like forms that hug the curves of the mountain terrain, gracefully blurring the boundaries between inside and out, and maximising the 75 metres of unobstructed sea vistas. It also boasts a sinuous infinity pool, that winds around the edge of the building. ‘This recalls Lautner’s signature “sky moat” – a series of interlinking pools, whose transparency mirrors the landscape and dissolves the margins between sea, sky and space,’ explains Francois. The building is split over four levels; the bottom two housing parking and services, with the living spaces and seven bedrooms occupying the top tiers. Outside, there is a disc-shaped pool pavilion with a decadent sunken bar clad in marble. Above the garage are two further guest bedrooms, which the owners’ three grown-up children use when they visit. Johannesburg-based interior designers Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens chose colours and materials to complement the architecture. ‘There’s cast concrete, stone and wood, plus copper and mirror details in the kitchen that catch the light,’ says Silvio. ‘The pale grey and aqua carpets echo the colours of the beach below.’ Carefully selected pieces of furniture, such as Warren Platner’s 1960s chairs for Knoll, echo the house’s retro-futuristic feel, while Sebastian Herkner’s glass tables and lamps glisten in the South African sun. With the dramatic views and architecture creating such a powerful dialogue, these classic, elegant pieces are all this space requires. peerutin.co.za; silviorechlesleycarstens.co.za

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INSPIRED BY THE WORK OF

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THIS CLIFFTOP VILLA TAKES

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Above the canopy From its vantage point among the uppermost branches of the bushwillow trees, this South African home surveys the vast Marakele National Park

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P r o d u c t i o n S V E N A L B E R D I N G, G I N A WA L D M A N

‘Buildings a r e n’t meant to be l o o k e d a t, but to be looked out from,’ says Pretoria-based architect Johan Wentzel. It’s an unusual statement in an era of grand designs and show-stopping skyscrapers, but when surveying the acres of sub-tropical woodland, or bushveld, that surround the Waterberg mountain range in South Africa, it becomes easier to understand his sentiment. Johan, together with his team at W Design Architecture Studio, have created a property made up of three thatched-roofed and glass-gabled chalets, all designed to maximise the spectacular views across Marakele National Park. One chalet contains the living area, with a bedroom in each of the other two, and all are connected by a series of uncovered paths. ‘With thatched-roofed homes, the bigger they get, the higher and wider they become,’ says Johan. ‘Separating out the rooms means each gable imposes less on the landscape and breaks up the horizon as little as possible.’ Built onto concrete platforms and pillars camouflaged by red bushwillows, the chalets appear to float among the indigenous trees that surround them. Decking is made from sustainably grown balau wood and the rock walls – remnants from the bygone tin mining industry – are the same russet hue as the tree trunks. The pine roof melts into its surroundings and the odd flash of green on the interior doors and fire-pit casing was chosen to blend in with the leaves that flutter around the windows and terraces. The swimming pool is set on a lower level to the living areas, but, just like the rest of the house, it has breathtaking vistas. ‘I always dreamed of building homes that “do not exist”, of creating places and spaces that aren’t focused on what they look like but rather what they do, and what they cause the person using them to perceive and experience,’ explains Johan. ‘More than anything, though, this house is a platform, a viewing deck in the bush.’ wdas.co.za

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‘M o r e t h a n a n y t h i n g , this house is a p l a t f o r m, a v i e w i n g deck in the bush’

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The chalets appear to float among the indigenous trees that surround them

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The outlook is always arresting at this streamlined property, where the Mediterranean scenery takes centre stage Wo r d s A L I M O R R I S

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et on a clifftop overlooking a perfect curve of the azure Mediterranean, this Brutalist villa’s linear windows cleverly frame panoramic views of the rugged Valencian coastline. The spectacular design is the result of an 18-month renovation project by Belgian architect Sébastien Caporusso, which saw the property stripped back to its shell. The villa’s owners, who split their time between Belgium and Spain, gave Sébastien a brief to enhance the connection between inside and out, and create a stronger link to the home’s coastal setting. ‘Each space was designed to be open to the landscape; to enjoy an extraordinary view of the sea or wilderness,’ says Sébastien. ‘No matter which room you occupy, the scenery is breathtaking. This intense communion between architecture and nature provides an incredible sense of the inﬁnite.’ Generously laid out across four ﬂoors and three large terraces, this six-bedroom property centres around a glass-lined atrium that funnels light down through the building. Sébastien was given free rein to select the home’s artworks and furnishings, which took around a year to source. He also designed many of the pieces himself, including the tan leather daybed in the living room, the luxurious marble and brass dining table and the terrazzo nightstands. ‘I like the tactile aspect of these materials‚’ says Sébastien, of his quest to strike a perfect design balance. ‘It was important to be able to enjoy the house during the summer, but to also have the right furniture for relaxed winter evenings.’ caporussose.com

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ARCHITECTURAL A hand-picked collection of statement pieces to bring minimalist style to your home

1 ’ TA N K ’ J U G , T O M D I X O N Made from mouth-blown glass and ﬁnished with hand-painted copper detailing, this jug is ideal for water or even something stronger. Matching glasses and Champagne ﬂutes are also available.

2 ‘ARGUTO’ RUG BY LINIE D E S I G N , H E A L’ S Committed to providing sustainable goods, Linie Design is part of a scheme that supports weavers in India and funds a school, enabling 350 pupils to attend each day.

3 ‘ P L AT N E R ’ L O U N G E C H A I R BY KNOLL, CHAPLINS In 1966, Warren Platner’s collection captured the graceful shapes that were inﬁltrating the modern design world. This iconic lounge chair is both beautiful and comfortable.

£110, tomdixon.net

£519, heals.com

£4,584, chaplins.co.uk

4 ‘ B E O P L AY A 9 ’ , B A N G & OLUFSEN Designed and crafted like a piece of ﬁne furniture, this wireless speaker can be ﬂoorstanding or wall hung. Choose from a selection of smart fabrics and timber legs.

5 ‘BELLHOP’ LAMP BY FLOS, SCP This portable table light designed by Barber & Osgerby can be used like a regular lamp, but when fully charged it stays lit for 24 hours. Made from injectionmoulded plastic, it’s also ideal for outdoors.

6 ‘ F R E E ’ S H E LV I N G B Y M O N TA N A , A R A M Created by Danish designer Jakob Wagner, this easy-to-assemble shelving system is a classic in the making. The optional fabric panels are available in eight colours.

£2,099, bang-olufsen.com

£175, scp.co.uk

£1,830, aram.co.uk

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7 V E S S E L S B Y F O R T S TA N D A R D , WA L L PA P E R S T O R E A simple and neat way to store dry goods, Fort Standard’s thin glass vessels are sealed with a large cork topped with striking handles carved from white oak.

8 ‘LENS FLAIR’ PENDANTS BY LEE BROOM, THE CONRAN SHOP Inspired by telescopic lenses and the art of refraction, the ‘Lens Flair’ light is just one of the elegant pieces in the extensive range by award-winning designer Lee Broom.

9 ‘ E N O K I ’ S I D E TA B L E B Y E15, VIADUCT Philipp Mainzer’s playful design allows you to choose from a selection of marble tops and powder-coated bases to create a slick side table that suits your home’s interior.

£70 each, store.wallpaper.com

£850 each, conranshop.co.uk

£775, viaduct.co.uk

10 GLASS BOWL, H&M This amber-hued bowl is just one piece in a brilliant and inexpensive collection of glassware from high-street favourite H&M. Also worth checking out is its washed linen bedding and textural baskets.

11 ‘TILE’ CUSHIONS BY MUUTO, SKANDIUM Woven using pure wool by the craftspeople of Norwegian textile mill Gudbrandsdalens Uldvarefabrik, these textural cushions have a contemporary, graphic design.

1 2 ‘ B R I D E ’ S V E I L’ B A R S T O O L , PHASE DESIGN Shown here in a smoked brass ﬁnish, this sophisticated bar stool is also available in chrome-plated steel or burnt copper, and with or without a back rest.

£8.99, hm.com

£109 each, skandium.com

£1,130, phasedesignonline.com

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96 BEYOND THE BARRICADES Crumbling walls meet modern design in this reimagined masterpiece 11 2 FREE REIN This characterful vintage caravan gets a playful new look 12 6 ENCHANTED KINGDOM A colour-rich castle hidden deep in the Dordogne 142 FA R FRO M T H E O R D I N A RY Tiny but beautiful, this house is full of trinkets and treasures

Ancient meets modern within this daring restoration, where imperfection and crumbling walls become a thing of beauty

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ew buildings walk the tightrope of pleasing both the architectural profession and the public, yet with 800 years of history expertly interwoven with a striking contemporary structure, Astley Castle manages to do just that. Not only is this Landmark Trust property booked up in advance, but it also won the 2013 RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture. Atop a ridge with views across the Warwickshire countryside, it’s more of a moated, medieval manor than a castle, but the history of the Grade II-listed building gives it significance beyond its size. Dating from the 13th century and home to royalty in both the 15th and 16th centuries, it had a number of transformations before it was damaged by fire in 1978. When The Landmark Trust ran a competition to renovate it in 2006, it was practically a ruin. London-based architectural firm Witherford Watson Mann won the project with a scheme that combines a respectful approach with a healthy lack of sentimentality. A 19th-century section was removed, distilling the building to a more compact footprint. Then, embracing the imperfect structure, they created a masonry framework to buttress the existing shell. ‘When you build in a ruin, you have to forget about perfection,’ says William Mann, director at the practice. ‘We allowed the building itself to inform us as we worked within it.’ Entering the property, soaring arches lead to a great hall that’s been left open to the sky, while inside the crumbling shell, a modern two-storey residence, designed by the architects, squats within the building’s chunky sandstone walls. The new stabilises the old, both with large precast concrete lintels and finer brickwork subtly stitched to the original walls. The junctions where ancient meets contemporary are carefully thought through. Housing four bedrooms and three bathrooms, the ground floor is a comfortable and inviting space while the hallway showcases a sculptural and determinedly modern timber staircase that leads to the first floor. Here, a lofty living, dining and kitchen space with four-metre-high ceilings is remarkably accommodating. Neither fully restored building nor broken relic, this romantic destination is now fortified for future generations. landmarktrust.org.uk

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Shared only with a troop of polo ponies, this serene spot is home to a caravan that celebrates the freedom of living off-grid

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was to create a place to play,’ says Paola Moretti of the compact, vintage caravan that she and her teenage son, Orso, and golden retriever, Bel Ami, have so often escaped to over the past six years. The interior design consultant and stylist, who’s known for her work with brands such as Dimore Studio, has holidayed in southern Tuscany’s Maremma since childhood. So, it felt entirely natural that here, on the estate of retired polo player Marco Semprini, is where she should park her precious camper. Paola’s carefully chosen spot is a hidden cove lapped by the Tyrrhenian Sea – the perfect rural retreat, which is shared with Semprini’s former steeds. ‘It’s a wild place,’ she says. ‘Everyone, including us, goes riding and you still see the Tuscan cowboys or butteri.’ The little 1960s ‘Roller Super 3’ had been destined for the scrapheap when it was given to them by a family friend. But for the Morettis, it was love at first sight. They spent the summer sprucing it up: first painting the aluminium exterior a shade of deep green that blends harmoniously with the nearby pine trees, before sourcing missing drawers and shelves for the kitchenette. It’s a process Paola likens to ‘playing a decorative game’. Much of the décor comes from decades spent working in the world of interiors. But it was Orso who selected the ethereal wallpaper patterns and curtain fabric: Cole & Son’s renderings of Fornasetti’s clouds and owl designs, which vividly evoke being en plein air. Without electricity (after dark, it’s lit by solar lanterns) or running water (they wash with the horses’ hose), and a mere 2m x 3.5m, the caravan is made for one, but comfortably accommodates three. Days here are spent swimming, riding, cooking on an open fire, or napping in the hammock. ‘It’s a free and simple life,’ says Paola. ‘You realise that you don’t need much to live. The greatest luxury is the feeling that the outdoors belongs only to you.’ Now that her son is older, though, Paola is looking to pass on the caravan’s special magic, so that others, too, can create their own campfire memories under the bright Tuscan stars. paolamoretti.eu

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Steeped in centuries of family history, this fairy tale-like castle has been reimagined for future generations

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glimpse of La Bourlie through the forests of the fabled Périgord Noir region of France’s Dordogne valley calls to mind dragons, knights, and damsels in distress. Rising majestically from the hillside, this sprawling château, with its golden stone walls and ancient shuttered windows is the stuff of fairy tales. A delightful jumble of architectural styles, it’s topped by steeply-pitched russet roofs, with a turret and spire thrown in for good measure. ‘La Bourlie has been in my family for 800 years,’ explains artist Cyril de Commarque, who lived here until the age of nine and now shares the expansive home with his Italian novelist wife Ortensia Visconti di Modrone and their eight-year-old daughter. ‘Every generation has renovated, built and modernised. The centuries touch each other.’ Having acquired the property in 2010, Cyril embarked on his own three-year restoration project. Keen to mix periods and continue the dialogue between past and present, he invited his friend, Paris-based architect and co-founder of Rev Architecture, Cristiano Benzoni, to assist. ‘A fresh eye was needed to confront my memories,’ explains Cyril. ‘Someone who didn’t know the château, and so had a different vision to mine.’ Its transformation into a nine-bedroom family home was, he says, ‘a six-handed collaboration’, with Cyril and Cristiano focusing on architectural spaces and details, and Ortensia providing ‘extravagance’ in the form of sculptural furniture and a flamboyant colour scheme. Family heirlooms and design classics sit next to antiques won at auction or found at the Parisian market Les Puces, while Ortensia, who hails from the Visconti film directing dynasty, has inherited a number of significant artworks. However, it’s the unexpected juxtaposition of historic architecture and bold colour – vivid turquoise, rich Yves Klein blue and brilliant green flecked with gold leaf – that generates this home’s modern exuberance. Dubbed by Cyril as ‘contemporary baroque’, it’s a fitting description for this enchanting abode, reinvented for the 21st century. chateaudelabourlie.com/en

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THE ORDINARY The sun-scorched walls of this tiny home may speak to tradition, but inside itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s filled with memories and personal treasures

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FA BERGÉ EGG, tiny but precious’ is how Angelo Sensini describes his home. That wasn’t the case five years ago when it was little more than a ruin, but among the rocks and dust he saw the chance to create a jewel. Hidden deep in the arid hills of Pantelleria, an Italian island between Sicily and Tunisia known locally as the black pearl of the Mediterranean, the property is in many ways typical of the region. It is a dammuso, or peasant house, the Arabic-inspired roofs of which can be seen dotted across the landscape. Measuring just 27 square metres, it is very different to the luxurious holiday retreats owned by some of Angelo’s famous neighbours, but that was a large part of its charm for the PR firm founder. Naming the house Dammuso del Leoncino after his beloved Bichon Maltese, Angelo chose to respect its heritage while still making it his own. The original wool store was transformed into a bedroom, and the animal feeder became a fireplace. Charmingly traditional, the kitchen is filled with memories of his mother and grandmother, who passed on their passion for cooking. There and throughout the rest of the house each corner is decorated with collections and treasures, including colourful butterflies, iridescent beetles and intricate shells, that create intriguing vignettes at every turn. ‘I’m a maximalist,’ Angelo laughs, ‘fleeing minimalism at all costs.’ Souvenirs, trinkets and vintage finds from flea markets all over the world have their place, and there is even a small marine garden carefully arranged in one of the windows – a nod to his love of diving. When friends visit, Angelo likes to relax in the garden, sharing the peace and quiet, and drinking in the sunsets, which are subtly different every day. ‘It is like owning 365 paintings by Turner,’ he says. ‘The blue sky blends with the blue of the sea, and it feels like a window on the infinite.’

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CLASSIC Artisanal products, timeless designs and vintage finds for an eclectic, characterful home

1 CANDLESTICKS BY CABANA, M AT C H E S FA S H I O N . C O M Cabana magazine has teamed up with the online luxury retailer to create a capsule collection of homewares, which includes these covetable candlesticks.

2 ‘BRUNELLESCHI’ LANTERN, JAMB This large reproduction, patinated hanging lantern is shown here in distressed gilt, but also comes in a wide range of other ﬁnishes, including antiqued brass, verdigris, brown bronze, copper and nickel.

3 ‘SOLE’ STOOL BY FORNASETTI, YOOX Piero Fornasetti was often inspired by graphic themes found in calendars, almanacs and zodiac charts. This stool features his ‘Sole Raggiante’ design.

£335 for two, matchesfashion.com

£7,800, jamb.co.uk

£848, yoox.com

4 1 9 5 6 V I N TA G E A R M C H A I R BY ERTON, 1ST DIBS An online marketplace for high-end antiques dealers and galleries, 1st Dibs counts Tom Ford, Kelly Wearstler and Diane von Furstenberg among its fans.

5 ‘TREE OF LIFE’ CUSHION, LIBERTY LONDON Inspired by Brighton’s Royal Pavilion, Liberty’s ‘Pavilion Ball’ collection includes this oversized fringed cushion made from sumptuous velvet, expertly printed in Italy.

6 C U T L E R Y S E T B Y VA L E R I E OBJECTS, MONOLOGUE The octagonal stems of this four-piece, brass cutlery set are based on the shape of Japanese designer Koichi Futatsumata’s favourite technical pencil.

£3,935, 1stdibs.com

£195, libertylondon.com

£196, monologuelondon.com

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7 K I L I M , T H E R U G C O M PA N Y As well as its vast collection of contemporary rugs, including designer collaborations, The Rug Company stocks a good range of vintage pieces such as this beautiful ﬂatweave Kashgai kilim.

8 ‘ C H I AVA R I ’ C H A I R B Y G U C C I , WA L L PA P E R S T O R E Alessandro Michele’s ready-to-wear collections for Gucci were the inspiration behind this chair, which features velvet upholstery and a needlepoint tiger’s head.

9 ‘ R E T R O ’ P E N D A N T L I G H T, CURIOUSA & CURIOUSA Hand-blown and handmade to order in the UK, this glass pendant is available in 23 different colours. Choose from five fitting finishes and ten types of flex.

£880, therugcompany.com

£2,010, store.wallpaper.com

£450, curiousa.co.uk

1 0 ‘STOOL BARTH MARBLE’ B Y L E B E R R E V E VA U D , T H E INVISIBLE COLLECTION Sculpted from solid Carrara marble, this stool is also available in black Marquina and brown Emperador stones.

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1 2 ‘ S O F I A’ F O O T S T O O L , SOHO HOME Inspired by the footstools found in the club spaces and bedrooms at Soho House properties, this pumpkin-like pouf makes ideal extra seating for unexpected guests.

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162 POETIC LICENCE Steeped in literary history, this castle is ready for its next chapter 178 BLUE SKY THINKING A stone and concrete holiday home near the sweeping Moroccan coast 194 OCEAN BREEZE Mediterranean style meets tropical cool at this airy Balinese villa 208 CHARMED LIFE A traditional Puglian trullo sits at the heart of this delightful retreat

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It was love at first sight for the owner of this ninth-century Italian castle, which has its foundations in literary history Wo r d s C L AU D I A B A I L L I E Photography GAELLE LE BOULICAUT

or Arnaud Massenet, his love affair with Italy began many years ago. First with vacations to Ponza, Capri, Positano and Puglia, then roused once more by a chance meeting that led to this historyrich pocket of Tuscany. ‘It was 2010 and I was visiting Milan,’ he explains. ‘The volcanic ash cloud from Iceland meant I was unable to return home for several days, but it was then that I was introduced to Vina.’ Together with her business partner Anne Herzog, Vina Matos of Matos-Herzog is skilled in renovating ancient properties. ‘I said she should let me know if she found something in this area,’ says Arnaud. ‘Four years later, I received a call.’ Originally built in the ninth century, Castello di Uglione has a remarkable back story. Just half an hour from Florence and surrounded by medieval villages, it was once home to Italian poet Dante and appears within the pages of his Divine Comedy. Centuries later, left to ruin by a bankrupt property developer, Matos-Herzog brought what was a shell of a building to Arnaud’s attention. Despite its sorry state – there was no water, electricity or windows, and a leaking roof – it was love at first sight. The renovation took a swift two years, and now Arnaud, an independent investor and former co-founder of fashion retailer Net-A-Porter, and his wife Caroline Sciamma-Massenet, a stylist and owner of luxury leather brand Skiim, relish visits to their Tuscan home with their four children. Inside the eight-bedroom house, the décor is deliberately pared-back. ‘We wanted light colours and simple furniture,’ says Arnaud. ‘Nothing is too precious, which makes it easy to live in as a family.’ Antiques sourced in Florence and Parisian flea market Les Puces are paired with contemporary pieces, including a low-slung sofa and a tree trunk table shipped from Bali. The hearth, with its broad chimney breast, is home to a nightly fire, and much of the activity in this home centres around the kitchen, which Arnaud’s friend, Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens, helped to design. ‘He visits in the summer and we cook a lot here,’ says Arnaud. Al fresco dining is enhanced by incredible views across the Tuscan countryside towards the sometimes snow-capped mountains and neighbouring castle Santa Maria Novella, while a shimmering pool and raised deck are where everyone gathers to enjoy the sun. ‘There’s a great sound system, and the kids play while the adults relax and have drinks,’ says Arnaud. ‘What we love is welcoming friends and family – there’s nearly always a full house.’ uglione.com

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and beyond the turquoise pool a rocky landscape stretches out towards the Atlantic coast. This is the idyllic view that Willem Smit, a Dutch hotel manager and former theatre director, enjoys from his Moroccan holiday home, just a short distance inland from the ancient city of Essaouira. Laid out in a U shape to shelter the central courtyard from the winds that sweep this part of the country for several months of the year, this three-bedroom, single-storey house is a thoughtful combination of traditional and modern. Just a couple of abandoned walls stood on the plot before Willem began the three-year build in 2014. Now, an angular stone structure is framed by thick concrete beams, while Crittall-style windows outline the patchwork of dunes that disappear towards the horizon. ‘I knew I wanted concrete and stone,’ says Willem, who used local limestone to construct the building. ‘To reinforce the walls a concrete “cap” is poured at the top, but I really like the contrast between the two.’ To one side of the courtyard is the main bedroom, with an ensuite, while the other side is given over to a pair of bedrooms for guests. Central to both is the spacious living area, which is furnished with inviting, low-level seating and a generous dining table that encourages relaxed entertaining. During the build, Willem began gathering Moroccan furniture to add to his collection of pieces picked up in Holland, Belgium and France. These include a brown leather lounge chair found at an Amsterdam flea market, as well as an original ‘DCW’ chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. ‘I’ve been collecting for years, but I’m not motivated by names. I’m drawn by what catches my eye,’ he says. ‘Marrakech has a reputation of being a bargain hunters’ paradise but, as with everywhere, it’s become a level playing field and a deal is hard to come by.’ Climb up on to the sunny roof terrace and the view across the hills and out to the ocean is even more impressive, while the evenings, with their warm breezes and inky skies, are just as remarkable. ‘On a still, starry night,’ reflects Willem, ‘there really is nowhere better.’ willem-smit.com

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Left open to the elements, this beachfront villa brings Mediterranean style to a small Indonesian island

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with curious conical roofs. These are trulli – southern Italy’s equivalent of the shepherd’s hut – once used by farmers as modest shelters and stores. When Monica De Sario, director of a Roman art gallery, and her lawyer husband Jacopo found the perfect plot on which to build their dream holiday home, there was a trullo at its centre. As symbols of Puglia’s heritage the structures are protected, so the couple faced the challenge of having to accommodate it within their plans. Fortunately, it was a prospect they welcomed. ‘In fact, the trullo was one of the reasons we bought the land,’ says Monica. ‘We wanted to acknowledge its historical importance.’ Monica and Jacopo – who have a five-year-old daughter, Greta, and strong family ties to the region – wanted a house with plenty of guest space so they could spend summers here relaxing with their friends. Other requirements included a pool, an outdoor kitchen and, crucially, architecture that respected the environment. ‘Our idea was that the house shouldn’t be an invasion on the landscape, but more like living in an olive grove,’ explains Monica. The architect who realised their vision, Bologna-based Luca Zanaroli, had already completed several projects in the area. ‘We were very struck by his ability to create a harmonious dialogue between old and new,’ says Monica. ‘He’s brilliant at balancing manmade structures with nature.’ Luca’s concept turns the trullo into a guest bedroom, with a new L-shaped stone house opposite and an infinity pool at the front overlooking the valley. Indoors, the intense Puglian light is softened by a muted colour palette and shady spaces are punctuated by small windows and skylights. Walls have been left bare and a vintage leather lounge suite, together with daybeds, tables and lighting designed by Zanaroli, is pretty much all the furniture there is. ‘Our house has the comforts we need, but without feeling too full,’ reflects Monica. ‘When we come here, we just want space.’ lucazanaroli.com

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RUSTIC Handmade pieces and natural materials to make your home feel unique

1 ‘ W I N D O W PA N E ’ N A P K I N A N D WOODEN SPOON, TOAST Pre-washed for softness, this napkin is made from linen woven in Lithuania. The spoon is part of a set of three, carved from recycled Indonesian and Burmese teak.

2 ‘TIM’ PENDANT LIGHTS B Y B O M M A , H O L L O WAY S OF LUDLOW Bomma combines mouth-blown glass with automated crystal cutting methods to make individual pieces on an incredible scale.

3 ‘FIELDING’ ARMOIRE, PINCH The internal components of this simple cupboard are designed without metal ﬁxings, which means they can be easily adjusted for wardrobe use or general storage. The handles are copper plated.

Napkin, £10; spoon, £18 for three, both toa.st

From £1,284, hollowaysoﬂudlow.com

4 TA B L E A N D C H A I R S , 8 HOLLAND STREET Gallery and design store 8 Holland Street showcases carefully selected European artwork, furniture, pottery and textiles. This carved elm Swiss set dates from the 1960s.

5 ‘ T I T I C A’ R U G , A R U M F E L L O W This London-based studio works with skilled artisans in India to make ﬂatweave wool rugs, which are woven on a loom rather than knotted. Bespoke sizes and colours are available to order.

6 BOWLS BY ALICE BLOGG, THE GARNERED Dorset-based maker Alice Blogg creates elegant, functional and tactile objects from British hardwoods. These hand-turned bowls are sealed with a food-safe oil.

£2,300, 8hollandstreet.com

£325, arumfellow.com

£180 for six, thegarnered.com

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7 E N A M E L C U P B Y H AY, C A R O With its distinctive speckled design, Hay’s enamel collection comprises an extensive range of everyday plates, dishes and kitchenware, including this useful cup.

8 WOODEN BOARDS, FREIGHT These boards are made using fallen wood from around the UK, much of which is taken from London plane trees. Each piece is unique and will age well over time.

9 CUSHION, ANTHROPOLOGIE Since its launch in 1992, Anthropologie has become renowned for its global-inspired textiles. This cushion is part of a collection by Indian fashion designer Vineet Bahl.

£13, carosomerset.com

From £45 each, freightstore.co.uk

£88, anthropologie.com/en-gb

1 0 ‘ L I P E ’ T O W E L S E T, S O C I E T Y L I M O N TA Naturally hypoallergenic, these 100 per cent linen towels are woven using a traditional waffle technique that increases their absorbency and feels pleasant on the skin.

1 1 T E A P O T B Y I VA P O L A C H O VA , THE NEW CRAFTSMEN Individually handmade using coiled clay, this charming, narrow-necked teapot is ﬁnished with a matt white glaze, as used by renowned 20th-century potter Lucie Rie.

1 2 ‘ ( P E R F E C T LY ) I M P E R F E C T ’ S T O O L , G A LV I N B R O T H E R S An unconventional interpretation of traditional wood turning, the Galvin Brothers’ playful stool is available in oak and walnut, as well as black or white ash.

£124 for two, societylimonta.com

£250, thenewcraftsmen.com

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224 DIRECTORY The best shops, manufacturers and specialist suppliers 235 SOURCEBOOK Where to buy key pieces from these stunning country homes

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RIPPLES This family-owned business opened its ﬁrst showroom in Bath 31 years ago. Since then, the award-winning bathroom supplier and design studio has opened a further 13 outlets across the country.

AGAPE This forward-thinking Italian manufacturer collaborates with some of the world’s most renowned product designers. The 2008 ‘Vieques’ bathtub by Patricia Urquiola is already a modern design classic.

ripplesbathrooms.com

S A L VAT O R I Salvatori stocks a wide range of high-end stones in a wealth of textural ﬁnishes, which are available as basins, baths and shower trays. Louis Vuitton and Armani are among this brand’s list of prestigious clients.

agapedesign.it

BAGNO DESIGN Selling everything from simple robe hooks to complete steam rooms, walk-in rain showers and the ﬁnest Italian tiles, this bathroom brand has 15 showrooms across the UK.

salvatori.it

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S A M U E L H E AT H A quintessentially English company that offers high-quality taps, showers, accessories and architectural hardware in both classic and contemporary styles.

C AT C H P O L E & R Y E High-quality, British-made sanitaryware, brassware and towel rails, including cast-iron bathtubs poured using age-old techniques. Emblems, logos and coats of arms can be cast into baths and cisterns.

samuel-heath.co.uk ‘Ninfa’ basin from the ‘Fontane Bianche’ collection by Elisa Ossino for Salvatori

catchpoleandrye.com

CP HART Established in 1937, CP Hart has 15 showrooms around the country displaying collections by some of the world’s most talented and innovative bathroom designers, as well as its own comprehensive range.

FIRED EARTH Best known for its wide range of glazed and decorative tiles, this British company also offers a good selection of bathroom furniture, paint and wallpaper.

cphart.co.uk

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KANTH Championing British design and engineering, this brand sells contemporary shower systems and taps.

VITRA Unique ideas and sustainable design is the ethos behind this long-established Turkish brand, which exports its contemporary bathroom furniture and extensive range of tiles to more than 75 countries. vitra.co.uk

kanth.london

DRUMMONDS Drummonds produces an exclusive range of classic-style freestanding baths, showers, basins and luxury brassware, including timeless designs by Christopher Jenner.

LEFROY BROOKS Classic British bathroom manufacturer, with products referencing historical designs. It sells sanitaryware, baths and marble consoles, as well as hand-cast taps.

PORTER Using stone, wood, metal and a craft-led design process, Porter creates timeless pieces that are hewn, hammered, planed and polished in a way that celebrates the beauty and strength of natural materials.

drummonds-uk.com

uk.lefroybrooks.com

porterbathroom.com

BEDS AND BEDDING

andsotobed.co.uk

AND SO TO BED A vast selection of traditional and modern beds, plus quality mattresses, elegant furniture and luxury bedding.

THE LIST F E AT H E R & B L A C K As well as off-the-shelf options, the ‘Design your Bed’ service allows you to mix and match bed size, base, headboard style and fabric options, from textured weaves to plush velvets.

DEDAR Dedar is a family-run fabric company that brings together cutting-edge design with today’s most talented ﬁbre technologists and textile specialists. The Italian brand also produces a sumptuous collection with French luxury fashion house Hermès.

featherandblack.com

HÄSTENS This Swedish specialist has been handcrafting beds since 1852. Each product is made from ethically sourced natural materials, including pure ﬂax, wool, hypoallergenic horsehair and cotton.

dedar.com

DE LE CUONA Artisan techniques underpin each new fabric in this brand’s collection. The company has led the way with stonewashed and embossed linens, as well as its signature wool and cotton paisleys, which are recognised worldwide.

hastens.com

MAGNIFLEX An Italian company with almost 60 years’ experience, Magniﬂex offers high-quality mattresses in a whole host of materials, including super-soft ﬁbre and ‘Memoform’, which reacts to the body’s weight.

delecuona.com

‘Nuvole’ wallpaper from the ‘Fornasetti Senza Tempo’ collection by Cole & Son

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S AV O I R B E D S Savoir Beds made its ﬁrst bespoke bed for London’s Savoy Hotel in 1905. Slept in by the likes of Winston Churchill, the designs have since become legendary for their cloud-like softness.

FA B R I C S, PA I N T S A N D WA L L PA P E R S

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COLE & SON Cole & Son has been making ﬁne printed wallpapers since 1875. The range of more than 1,800 block-printed designs includes both archive patterns and modern styles. The ‘Botanical Botanica’ collection captures nature’s transformation throughout the seasons, and includes the verdant ‘Forest’ design.

S O C I E T Y L I M O N TA This Italian company produces beautifully tactile plain and patterned bedlinen collections in seasonal colour palettes, which are great for mixing and matching.

ARTE This Belgian company’s in-house team creates sophisticated wallcoverings, which are made using environmentally friendly processes. It has recently collaborated with Dutch furniture and lighting company Moooi and Belgian interior design label Flamant.

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YVES DELORME The ﬁnest luxury home linens from France, including printed, embroidered, damask and plain bedding, as well as super-soft duvets, pillows, towels and robes.

CLARKE & CLARKE Founded by husband-and-wife team Lee and Emma Clarke, this British fabric and wallcoverings house sells statement designs, pretty prints and useful plains.

C O L E FA X A N D F O W L E R Admired globally for its classic elegance, this London-based fabric and wallpaper company was one of the ﬁrst to champion the English country style of the 1930s and 40s. It also stocks an extensive collection of fabric accessories, including fringes, braids and tiebacks.

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DESIGNERS GUILD Tricia Guild’s lifestyle company offers an extensive range of interior furnishings, including quality fabrics, printed and plain wallpapers, stylish accessories and more than 150 mixed-to-order paint colours.

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FA R R O W & B A L L Founded in 1946 by chemist John Farrow and engineer Richard Ball, this British brand produces 132 shades inspired by historic colour palettes, as well as handcrafted wallpapers based on its design archive. farrow-ball.com

GP & J BAKER This heritage company has held the Royal Warrant since 1982. Its related brands include Threads, Baker Lifestyle, Kravet, Lee Jofa and Mulberry Home. gpjbaker.com

KAI Kai and its sister brand, Ashley Wilde, offer a collection of sophisticated soft furnishings created by in-house designers. kaifabrics.com

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K VA D R AT Founded in 1968, this Danish brand produces contemporary, high-quality textiles beloved by artists, designers and architects. Its designs have graced MoMA, the Guangzhou Opera House in China and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.

CHESNEYS Beautiful original and replica antique ﬁreplaces, modern architectural surrounds and a good selection of screens, ﬁre baskets and tool sets. chesneys.co.uk

JAMB An elite supplier of antique and reproduction marble and carved-stone fireplaces, fine-polished steel firedogs, fire irons and register grates.

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LITTLE GREENE Little Greene is committed to the environmentally and socially responsible production of high-quality paints and wallpapers. Its paints contain over 40 per cent more pigment than any other brand, and therefore have an exceptional depth of colour.

jamb.co.uk

MORSØ Made in Denmark, these woodburning and multi-fuel stoves are complemented by a range of log stores, tools and the ‘Simplica’ humidiﬁer.

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MYLANDS Britain’s oldest family-run paint manufacturer, Mylands was established in 1884 and is the last remaining paint producer to be based in the capital. The company, which received the Royal Warrant in 1985, creates beautiful, durable paints in a Londoninspired colour palette. mylands.com

OSBORNE & LITTLE Established in the 1960s on London’s King’s Road, Osborne & Little has a collection that spans fabrics, wallpapers and trimmings. It includes lines created in partnership with designers such as Matthew Williamson and Nina Campbell.

FLOORING Walls painted in ‘Treron’ paint by Farrow & Ball

ROMO The Nottingham-based, ﬁfth-generation family-run fabric and wallpaper company also offers a stylish rug collection with Louis de Poortere. Romo encompasses a large portfolio of outstanding brands, including Villa Nova, Black Edition, Kirkby Design, Zinc Textile and Mark Alexander.

Z O F FA N Y Zoffany is the proud custodian of a remarkable archive, including fabrics and wallcoverings that date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The international fabric and wallpaper house also offers its own range of paints, furniture, rugs and lighting.

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FIREPL ACES, STOVES AND R A D I ATO RS

DINESEN This Danish company specialises in the finest quality floorboards with extra-large, statement dimensions in oak as well as Douglas fir.

CHARNWOOD Classic and contemporary stoves are the focus of this British family-run ﬁrm. Designs incorporate ‘cleanburn’ and ‘air-wash’ technology to achieve optimum efficiency.

DOMUS Browse innovative and extensive collections of ceramic, porcelain and stone, plus wood, laminate and vinyl, at this ﬁrm’s awardwinning Clerkenwell showroom.

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PA I N T & PA P E R L I B R A R Y This brand’s 180 shades include ‘Architectural Colours’, a range designed to bring depth to neutral schemes, and ‘Original Colours’, which is inspired by historical and contemporary interiors.

SANDERSON Dating back to 1860s Islington, where Arthur Sanderson ﬁrst began importing French wallpapers, this is one of England’s oldest soft furnishing brands. Designs combine classic, hand-drawn patterns with vibrant colours that are elegant and easy to live with.

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stylelibrary.com/sanderson

osborneandlittle.com

C L AY B R O O K Find wood ﬂooring alongside a carefully curated tile collection featuring reclaimed terracotta and hand-painted designs.

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DEIRDRE DYSON Dyson’s ethical rug company creates gallery-worthy bespoke rugs and carpets, many of which are beautifully displayed at her King’s Road showroom. deirdredyson.com

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THE LIST FRONT The Mayfair showroom is the ﬁrst in the UK to exclusively present the work of multiaward-winning rug designers Jan Kath, Zoë Luyendijk and Michaela Schleypen.

CARL HANSEN & SØN True design classics, such as Hans J Wegner’s ‘Wishbone’ and ‘Elbow’ chairs, make up the impressive collection by this iconic Danish company, which boasts more than 100 years of experience.

frontrugs.com

LAPICIDA Founded in 1984, Lapicida is a world-class stone specialist. Its stylish products combine traditional stonemasonry with high-tech carving capabilities.

carlhansen.com

HOUSE OF FINN JUHL The architect, interior and industrial designer was a leading ﬁgure in the Danish design movement of the 1940s. His products have now been relaunched under the House of Finn Juhl brand, with more than 40 classic pieces on offer, from sofas and sideboards to wall panel systems.

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MANDARIN STONE Marble, slate, granite, limestone and travertine are just some of the options available from this stone giant. It also offers mosaics and durable porcelain tiles.

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MARRAKECH DESIGN This Swedish tile brand works with designers such as Monica Förster and Claesson Koivisto Rune, whose ‘Dandelion’ pattern has become a design classic. Traditional French and Arabic patterns are given an update in Scandinavian colourways. marrakechdesign.se

TUFENKIAN A must-visit showroom in London’s Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. This ﬁrm sells handcrafted Tibetan and Armenian rugs, which sit alongside the highest-quality contemporary creations.

Dinesen offers six types of plank ﬂooring, from oak to ash

ANTHROPOLOGIE Global-inspired furniture, including a collaboration with British designer Bethan Gray, plus custom sofas and chairs. anthropologie.com/en-gb

ARLO & JACOB Sofas handcrafted by a team of specialists in Long Eaton, the home of British upholstery. Made the old-fashioned way, all of the frames are glued, screwed and dowelled on a one-man, one-job basis.

BEAUMONT & FLETCHER This British company combines traditional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail to make stunning textiles, classic furniture, ornate wall lights, mirrors and cushions. beaumontandﬂetcher.com

ANOTHER COUNTRY Taking its cue from British, Scandinavian and Japanese woodwork, this company’s pieces are made from sustainably harvested timbers.

BAXTER For 25 years, Baxter has celebrated the art of the master craftsman. Based in Como, Italy, the family-run business is internationally lauded for its superior leather.

BENCHMARK An alliance between furniture maker Sean Sutcliffe and Sir Terence Conran, Benchmark produces beautifully handcrafted pieces with an emphasis on sustainability. Recent collaborations include the ‘OVO’ collection with Foster + Partners, which won the ELLE Decoration 2019 Furniture Design Award.

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FLEXFORM This third-generation familyrun Italian brand excels in luxury design-led furniture, from sectional sofas, armchairs and ottomans to tables and cabinets. It has a long history of working with the very best designers, including Sergio Asti and Joe Colombo. ﬂexform.it

GRAHAM & GREEN Synonymous with west London style, this treasure trove of playful furniture, accessories and lighting was founded by Antonia Graham in the 1970s and is still run by the Graham family. grahamandgreen.co.uk

MERIDIANI Founded in 1996, Italian brand Meridiani creates modern, sophisticated furniture for both interior and outdoor spaces. Its pieces are crafted from luxurious materials and unite artisan skill with the latest technological advancements. meridiani.it

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NEPTUNE This brand’s ﬁrst product was a hammock. 20 years later, Neptune’s collection of furniture includes classic, contemporary and Shaker styles crafted from sustainable timber, as well as smart kitchens and stylish lighting, accessories and textiles.

K E T TA L This Spanish brand specialises in contemporary outdoor furniture that is as beautifully conceived as any indoor collection. It collaborates with designers such as Jasper Morrison and Doshi Levien. kettal.com

SUTHERLAND Elegance, craftsmanship and comfort are the deﬁning features of this American brand’s outdoor furniture, with pieces by designers such as Christophe Delcourt.

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POLTRONA FRAU With a history that dates back to 1912, this Italian furniture maker is a master of modern craftsmanship. Collaborations with some of the world’s greatest designers, from Cini Boeri and Andrée Putman to Gio Ponti and Piero Lissoni, make for a truly timeless collection.

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H O M E WA R E BEARDMORE Established more than 150 years ago as a humble ironmongery in London’s Fitzrovia, this brand’s collection has evolved into a timeless range of handcrafted hardware ﬁttings and door furniture made in its foundry on the southeast coast.

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PORADA Established in 1968 by Luigi Allievi, this luxury Italian design house has its London base at the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. A passion for wood is at the heart of all of Porada’s designs, and the brand collaborates with renowned creatives including Stefano Bigi and Tarcisio Colzani. porada.it

R I VA 1 9 2 0 This Italian company creates high-quality environmentally friendly pieces. Founded in a small artisanal workshop in 1920, the brand now works with more than 100 renowned designers to create its solidwood furniture collection. riva1920.it

‘Suffolk’ larder and ‘Suffolk’ table and chairs by Neptune

S O FA W O R K S H O P Flying the ﬂag for British manufacturing, Sofa Workshop has 32 stores across the UK. It sells more than 60 styles, many of which can be customised. sofaworkshop.com

TIMOTHY OULTON Named after its founder and creative director, this British furniture, lighting and accessories producer balances smart tradition with playful modernity. timothyoulton.com

ROCHE BOBOIS Working with both established designers and emerging talent, Roche Bobois offers a wide range of highly functional yet beautiful designs that celebrate the best of French style and Art de Vivre.

VISIONNAIRE Known for its unique, modern style, this brand’s luxurious collections include pieces for the living room, bedroom, office, kitchen and bathroom, all of which are made in Italy.

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GARDEN DEDON Inspired by weaving traditions of the Philippines, Dedon was the ﬁrst outdoor brand to use cutting-edge technology and combine it with traditional crafting techniques. dedon.de

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DESIGNCONSORT This British brand is an offshoot of Moorcroft, one of England’s ﬁnest art potteries. Created in Staffordshire, its pieces are decorated with original designs, outlined by hand with liquid clay before painting. moorcroft.com/dc

ETHIMO Sophisticated outdoor furniture for lovers of modern design. This brand’s style channels a relaxed Italian aesthetic and pieces are made with comfort and practicality in mind. INDIAN OCEAN Inspirational outdoor furniture, from sofa sets and sun loungers to electric shades and kitchens.

J I M L AW R E N C E The eponymous lighting and homeware company was set up in 1993, when Lawrence started making bespoke candlesticks for friends in his farm’s forge. It has since expanded to offer a comprehensive range of ﬁnishing touches for the home, from switches, sockets, door handles and letterboxes to coat racks, hooks and hanging rails.

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THE LIST KITCHENS

SMALLBONE OF DEVIZES Bespoke kitchen cabinetry crafted from the ﬁnest materials, including sustainable European oak, rosewood, mahogany, American walnut and maple.

AGA This ﬁrm’s cast-iron range cooker, invented in 1922, remains a kitchen classic today thanks to updates that include remote-controlled features, new compact sizes and contemporary ﬁnishes. The collection also includes taps, cookware and cooker hoods and splashbacks.

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TOM HOWLEY Beautifully crafted classic and contemporary designs in a range of high-quality paints and veneers. Each kitchen is crafted speciﬁcally to the individual client’s brief.

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CAESARSTONE Texture, luxurious ﬁnishes and radical new designs are the focus of this pioneering surface brand, which was founded in 1987. Its scratch- and stain-resistant premium quartz can be used anywhere, including on countertops, ﬂoors, vanities and as wall cladding.

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K I TC H E N WA R E THE CONRAN SHOP Find everything from a timeless white dinner service to the most cutting-edge lighting, plus a full quota of design classics at the UK’s most iconic homeware store.

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DEVOL Founded in 1989 by two design graduates, it offers ‘Classic’ and ‘Shaker’ cabinetry in modern colour palettes, as well as innovative designs such as Sebastian Cox’s kitchen, which is made from sustainable British wood and features sawn timber, beech-woven panels and minimal handles. All of this brand’s kitchens are designed and built in Leicestershire, and its showroom is in a mill on the banks of the River Soar. devolkitchens.co.uk

HOWDENS Once a trade secret, this British joinery ﬁrm, founded in 1995, now offers around 70 designs, from traditional Shaker-style to handleless gloss units, all at affordable prices. Create your perfect kitchen using the interactive visualiser tool, then order via veriﬁed tradespeople. howdens.com

‘Sebastian Cox ’ kitchen by Devol

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D AV I D M E L L O R Operating on the principle that well-designed everyday tools can improve your life, David Mellor is particularly famous for its cutlery, which has won numerous awards.

JOHN LEWIS OF HUNGERFORD Classic and contemporary painted kitchens, as well as ‘Crème de la Crème’, a design based on English Rose units often found in 1950s kitchens.

POGGENPOHL This German stalwart, synonymous with quality, has been making kitchens since 1892. Its contemporary, madeto-measure units are available in seven standard colours.

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MARTIN MOORE Quintessentially English hand-painted timber kitchens that are perfectly suited to Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian homes.

ROUNDHOUSE Roundhouse creates innovative and functional kitchens and furniture with a contemporary aesthetic and an understated signature style.

DIVERTIMENTI Divertimenti has been a chefs’ favourite since the 1960s, and stocks more than 4,500 items of professional-quality cook and tableware, including many hand-decorated pieces.

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PLAIN ENGLISH Visit the company’s showroom in London to source traditional joinery based on 18th- and 19th-century designs, ﬁnished in the brand’s own heritageinspired paint palette.

S I E M AT I C The creator of the ﬁrst handleless kitchen in 1960, SieMatic has led the way in innovative design. Its ‘Urban’, ‘Pure’ and ‘Classic’ collections are available in 1,950 individual matt and gloss hues.

NETHERTON FOUNDRY A family-owned business making traditional cast- and spun-iron cookware and handcrafted copper pans. Its hero slow cooker is pre-seasoned with ﬂax oil for easy cleaning.

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THE LIST SUMMERILL & BISHOP Find serveware, vintage glassware and centrepiece vases, as well as the company’s own line of exquisite handpainted linen tablecloths.

AUGUSTUS BRANDT This impressive Petworth showroom displays antique furniture, lighting, artworks and textiles collected from around the globe. There are also rare 20th-century designs, and a room dedicated to jewellery and silver.

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LIGHTING

LASSCO Past stock at this grand reclamation gem includes an English pine and cast-iron factory trolley, a Regency mahogany scroll-end sofa, a Japanese boro blanket and a neon optician’s sign.

BOCCI Founded in 2005 by Randy Bishop and Omer Arbel, this Canadian brand has bases in both Vancouver and Berlin, and specialises in sculptural lighting as well as large light installations.

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LAURIE LEIGH ANTIQUES Specialising in ﬁne English and Irish table glass, such as claret jugs and sherry glasses, this brand stocks pieces from the early 18th century to the 1930s.

C H A R L E S E D WA R D S This traditional lighting company stocks more than 400 examples of 19th- and 20th-century-inspired English, French and American designs, from gatepost lanterns to decorative wall sconces.

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COLLIER WEBB Designing and making the highest-quality metalwork, lighting and furniture, this brand combines traditional craft skills with cutting-edge manufacturing techniques. collierwebb.com

LOUIS POULSEN Founded in 1874, this Danish manufacturer has produced some of the most iconic lighting designs of the modern era, including Poul Henningsen’s ‘PH Artichoke’ pendant and Verner Panton’s ‘Panthella’ lamp.

SKINFLINT With a focus on lighting manufactured between 1920 to 1970, Skinflint scours locations across the world to source and restore unique and historic vintage lights. The company’s collection ranges from salvaged prismatic bulkheads and suspended fluorescent rods to 1960s metal desk lamps and mid-century angled ceiling pendants. skinflintdesign.com

OCHRE British designers Joanna Bibby and Harriet Maxwell Macdonald founded Ochre in 1996, making contemporary chandeliers as well as elegant furniture.

VA U G H A N Established by artist-designer duo Michael and Lucy Vaughan, the company’s expertly crafted lights are made using the ﬁnest materials. Created in-house, their designs encompass a range of styles and eras, from the 17th century to Modernism.

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WIRED CUSTOM LIGHTING Lighting meets theatre in the luxurious custom creations of this illumination specialist. Its dramatic and decadent pieces can be tailored for scale and impact, and are made using the ﬁnest materials, such as Murano glass. wired-designs.com

V I N TAG E A N D ANTIQUES

REGINALD BALLUM Charming timeworn furniture, such as rustic wooden workbenches, reclaimed theatre seating and original Chesterﬁeld sofas, can be found in this eclectic antiques shop. reginaldballum.co.uk

RETROUVIUS A reclamation furniture and architectural salvage company with its own design project team. The stock spans Victorian cast-iron shelving, mid-century cupboards and an array of ornamental doors. retrouvius.com

ALFIES ANTIQUE MARKET For more than 40 years, this world-famous indoor market has been home to almost 100 specialist dealers, offering antiques, vintage collectables and 20th-century designs.

ROSE UNIACKE Interior designer and antiques dealer Uniacke also creates her own elegant seating, storage, lighting, ceramics, glassware and desk objects, as well as a capsule collection of more than 185 fabrics.

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