Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom May 2020

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Essential editor’s letter MAY 2020

Welcome In uncertain times our home becomes our refuge more than ever, a place of safety and comfort to retreat to and be grateful for. In the current situation, while our movements are restricted and we withdraw into our private spaces, projects might have to go on hold, but what we don’t lose is the chance to let our imaginations run free.

The thing I have always loved about magazines is their ability to transport us into another world: how looking at their beautiful pages and reading the stories of other people’s challenges and triumphs can inspire us in our own lives and give us new ideas of things to try. I can’t think of anything more helpful in pepping us up at the moment than a bit of escapism and a space in which to look at lovely things and think happy thoughts. And who knows, while spending more time at home, maybe we’ll have a chance to get some decorating done.

This month’s issue is filled with interiors to feed your imagination and provide a tonic against bad news. Starting on page 26 with Best Room in the House, we bring you 57 pages of the most gorgeous real-life, professionally-designed kitchens around, including this wonderful story of how a barn was turned into a dream kitchen with views out to the coast.

To learn about the new trend for kitchens designed with freestanding rather than fitted units, turn to page 85 for Easy Does It, while from page 93 we introduce you to the cleverest technology in Think Smart.

Our indulgent bathrooms section, beginning on page 99, and our beautiful bedrooms section, from page 123, are packed with beautiful things to covert and ideas for upgrades and improvements.

And while we’re on the subject of flights of fancy, don’t miss Dressed to Impress on page 131, where you’ll discover that a dressing room isn’t as outlandish an idea as you may may h have thought.

Stay well dear readers.

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KITCHEN EDIT

Discover the latest kitchen trends, including artistic and figurative forms and new patterns. We also chat to Abigail Ahern about her new collaboration with Herringbone Kitchens

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BEST ROOM IN THE HOUSE

This engine workshop turned family kitchen makes a statement with a bold blue island and exposed timber framing

38 ON THE COVER Spending quality time together as a family was the mission behind this modern open-plan kitchen design by Harvey Jones.

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PICTURE Darren Chung

CALM AND COLLECTED

An extensive renovation project on a London home transforms a once awkward space into a large elegant kitchen

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BUILT TO LAST

A timeless kitchen designed with a cook in mind is full of character, thanks to having everything on display

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DESIGNER KITCHEN

A super-size entertaining space with tall textured dark units was the brief for this kitchen designed by Diane Berry

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EASY DOES IT

Take a relaxed approach to your kitchen design by creating a mix-and-match aesthetic with freestanding furniture

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THINK SMART

Find out all you need to know about the latest smart appliances for kitchens

The owners of this Guildford home created a relaxed open-plan kitchen-living-dining space for spending quality time together and for entertaining guests EKBB MAY 2020 15

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Fresh design ideas, colourful baths and the latest take on mid-century modern style

Springtime schemes, clever technology and three of the best striped linen sets

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131 DRESSED TO IMPRESS

This Art Deco inspired guest bathroom is characterised by its timeless monochrome colour palette and gold accessories

Always dreamed of having a dressing room? Follow our expert tips for turning awkward corners and dead space into walk-in storage

115 WATER FEATURE We share out top tips on finding the right shower for your bathroom space and what you should consider before taking the plunge

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143 STOCKISTS AND CONTACTS

We chat to the award-winning Kiwi chef about his culinary inspirations from childhood and his love of travelling

The handy directory where you can find contact details of all designers, shops and manufacturers featured in this issue

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146 PLACE TO BE

Catch up with the print designer and discover her latest spring summer collection of Californiainspired designs

This boutique hotel in Lisbon blends modern comforts with intricate Moorish design to restore the decadent luxury of the past

141 COMPETITION TIME One lucky reader has the chance to win a Liberty shower enclosure with an anti-slip tray from Roman

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HOMES Homeowners Janette and Duncan Pittock transformed their former garage into a family kitchen space with stunning views.

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Turn the page for the latest real world kitchen design inspiration: 38 Classic-style cabinetry is complemented with a calm palette in this North London home 50 A large extension enabled the Hillier family to create an open-plan living area 62 This sociable kitchen space has been given a modern refresh 74 Light floods through this sophisticated designer kitchen EKBB MAY 2020 19

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Seen traditionally as more 3 functional spaces, there’s a growing trend for artistic and figurative forms in kitchens. Classic inspiration is winning out – accessorise with rich oil paintings and place an emphasis on furniture influenced by Palladian-style ornament.

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INSPIRATIONS 1 Real Shaker kitchen in New York showroom, prices from £15,000, deVOL 2 Kitchen in the home of Luke Edward Hall, prices from £12,000, British Standard by Plain English 3 18th-century Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse apartment restored by architects Red Deer 4 Table painted in Annie Sloan’s Firle, Tilton and Rodmell, all priced at £21.95 per 1L 5 Somerton kitchen in Baltic Green, prices from £15,000, Kitchen Makers

SHOP P THE LOOK Rachael Cocker small flower plates, £75 each, The New Craftsmen

Up to Code planter, £POA, Yo2

Love Handles vase by Anissa Kermiche, £340, The Conran Shop

Ferm Living shell pot, £69, Nordic Nest

Blue Virginia Woolf portrait by Michaela Gall print, £110, The Shop Floor Project

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PROFILE

Abigail Ahern

TELL US ABOUT THE ABIGAIL AHERN X HERRINGBONE KITCHENS RANGE… Think beautifully designed cabinetry that

The queen of dark interiors has teamed up with Herringbone Kitchens for a new collaboration

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is a modern take on the traditional English Shaker kitchen: flat-front units with fuss-free lines, and the option to paint it in any colour, which you would not normally get at this price point. The cabinetry is made in Herringbone Kitchens’ workshop in Canterbury and comes fully assembled, so any kitchen installer can fit it for you. It was hugely important for me to partner with a company where craftsmanship is key, that considers its materials (all woods are from sustainably managed forests and a tree is planted for every kitchen sold), and excels in quality and design.

The more open storage you have, the better, as the eye is automatically more interested and intrigued” WHAT DID YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE WITH YOUR NEW KITCHEN? I wanted it to seamlessly and

beautifully integrate with the rest of my space. Often in open-plan areas the kitchen does not gel. This kitchen, however, totally integrates – I’ve echoed the colour palette, materials and lines with the rest of my space so when you transition through from living to dining to kitchen nothing jars, everything flows.

TELL US ABOUT THE COLOUR THAT YOU CHOSE TO PAINT THE CABINETRY? The colour I’ve used

is Pickle from my own range. It’s soft, earthy and warm, a burnt caramelised, toffee hue which looks so beautiful in kitchens, especially when partnered with black. It elevates everything it touches and I’ve done my signature ‘carry it onto the walls and ceilings’ trick so it feels super luxurious.

WHAT WAS THE SPACE LIKE BEFORE? I had wall-mounted cabinets, which I’ve replaced

with a beautiful long shelf. I’ve extended the island and added a pantry, and this has made the biggest difference. Now I want to linger longer, from having a quick cup of coffee in the space in the morning to conjuring up more adventurous dishes.

WHAT WAS IMPORTANT FOR YOU IN TERMS OF STORAGE? The more open storage you have,

the better, as the eye is more interested and intrigued. However, I still needed to hide all the ‘ugly stuff’ like blenders, mixers etc, so more cabinetry on the island and a pantry was my saviour.

Kitchens start from £7,500

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TAKE TO THE FLOOR With a decorative pattern inspired by Delft design comes Belmont, part of the latest range of vinyl from Lifestyle Floors. Available in a choice of widths and finishes, the Lincoln range is priced at £15.49 per sq. m.

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If you’re a fan of Smeg’s iconic FAB fridge freezers, the brand has released a new size, making it easier than ever to incorporate into a range of kitchens. At 70cm wide, the FAB38 sits nicely between the FAB32 and FAB50 and retails from £1,899.

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GENERATION GAP 2020 is a year of firsts for heritage pottery brand Burleigh. Not only is it launching its first-ever multi-design collection and its Pollen pattern (the first new one in a generation), the company is also pioneering a new twist on an old manufacturing method. The bees and honeycomb patterns featured are created using offset tissue transfer machines, which ensure that every piece of pottery has a unique layout. Prices start from £27 for a mug, £29 for a bowl.

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Concrete watch wall clock

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For a new take on hexagonal tiles, forget graphic, geometric patterns – these Path tiles from Marrakech Design, designed

by Charlotte von der Lancken, create an infinite line drawing across your floor or splashback.

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RESCUE MISSION TOP IT OFF Supreme Concerto solid surface, £350 per sq. m, Staron

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An elegant and classic design for a more traditional kitchen scheme, the stainless-steel Frampton tap has proved a popular choice since its release. Now, Caple is launching an Antique Brass version. Priced from £257, it’s great for a kitchen looking to make a statement with its brassware.

British Standard by Plain English has collaborated with re-use and recycle experts Elvis & Kresse to create a range of intriguing kitchen hardware. These cupboard pulls may look like leather, but they’re actually made from discarded hoses from the London Fire Brigade that would otherwise end up in landfill. Fifty per cent of profits made from the recycled material are then donated to the Fire Fighters Charity.

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MODERN EPIC Follow the white rabbit

A showcase of the beauty of carved travertine, GUBI’s new Epic dining table is one part rough and raw; one part refined luxe. Available in both richly veined white and red stone, prices start from £3,728 at Chaplins.

Created by architectural studio Gundry + Ducker, the goal of the White Rabbit House in Islington was to add something special to an otherwise standard 1970s dwelling. A bold extension, where green-framed aluminium doors and windows meet white brick and white terrazzo, holds an equally showstopping kitchen that continues the look. The project has been crowned with Most Unique Character at the Don’t Move, Improve Awards 2020.

SUSTAINABLE STYLE Based in Portugal, Granorte are producers of eco-friendly products made using cork waste from the wine industry.

As well as offering a sustainable alternative, the likes of the Naturals range in Champagner Sand (pictured, from £61.60 per sq. m), brings a new and exciting texture to your kitchen flooring.

Paired perfectly here with striking black kitchen cabinetry.

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GLAM ROCK While these Meta ochre pendant lights (£400 each, Holloways of Ludlow) carry an on-trend earthy colour story through their materials, the combination of naturally textured Travertino rock and elegant brushed copper strikes a beautiful balance, too.

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It took a bit of persuasion, but Janette Pittock finally achieved her dream of turning her husband’s workshop into a statement family kitchen with glorious sea views PHOTOS Darren Chung

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ADRENALINE RUSH Left The built-in Miele coffee machine is a luxury that Janette says she couldn’t do without

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Middle left Janette had her old Aga re-enamelled in navy to co-ordinate with the blue, grey, brass, stone and wood palette for a classic finish

Janette found the steel bar stools, with their tractor-style seats, at a local garden centre

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ntil June last year, every time Janette Pittock stepped into the garage of her family’s home near Colchester in Essex, she felt a sense of frustration.

The room where her engineer husband Duncan worked on his classic traction engines was a 16th-century timber-frame barn with stunning views of the countryside and the sea beyond. With a pair of barn doors that opened the space up to the garden, it was clearly the best room in the house and it would, Janette knew, make a great kitchen.

‘We were in our twenties when we bought the cottage and the barn,’ she explains, ‘and they were in a state of collapse after the great storm of 1987. We did them up, but it took ten years of me moaning at Duncan before he agreed we could move the kitchen into the barn.’

Having identified Davonport’s Shaker-style Tillingham as the design of her dreams, Janette invited Richard Davonport to help them transform the barn. ‘By fully glazing the gable wall, we could enjoy the views from our bedroom as well as in the kitchen,’ she says. And in place of the concrete floor, Janette sourced stone flags at a local reclamation yard. ‘I love the look, but if we were to spill anything, the stone would stain so we take care not to.’

While a carpenter worked on the gable end, Richard tailored the Tillingham to fit Janette and Duncan’s brief. ‘My old Aga had to be at the heart of the design, and I also wanted a coffee machine and a plate drawer,’ says Janette. ‘Duncan and our interior architect daughter Faith suggested putting sockets inside the chopping block unit. Faith also helped us to choose the colour and material palettes, as well as designing the lighting scheme. If it had been left to me, I’d have simply installed loads of spotlights.’

Although problems with the argon glass for the gable wall meant the project ran over both time and budget, the combination of family and kitchen designer worked well, says Janette. ‘We managed everything ourselves. The delays and living on site were awful, especially over Christmas, but this is our forever home, so we didn’t skimp and everything looks so beautiful now. It was all worth it.’ EKBB

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LINK DOOR The Pittocks have made the kitchen a TV-free zone, forcing them to make use of the snug and the sitting room beyond this door

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT Daughter Faith, an interior architect, designed a bespoke lighting scheme for the room, supplementing the pendant lights with an impressive array of dimmers, shadow gap and spotlights hidden behind the dropped ceiling

ON THE HOOF The distinctive stools provide a comfortable perch when grabbing a quick snack

Q&A RICHARD DAVONPORT DIRECTOR, DAVONPORT How did you decide on the layout? Our greatest challenge was working out where the kitchen was going to go and that all depended on how we adjusted the internal structure of the barn. Janette and Duncan wanted to make the most of the sea view at the gable end and, in the end, it all worked out very naturally. While Duncan worked with the carpenter to glaze the gable wall, we carefully sealed one of the two large barn doors that were set into the side walls, creating a blank L-shape in one corner where the barn joins the main house to locate the kitchen.

How did you adapt the kitchen design to work in the space? We scaled the Tillingham to fit both the corner and the height of the room, and replaced the other large barn door with a glazed bi-fold so

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that when you stand behind the island, you have a 180-degree view through the bi-fold and the gable wall to the garden and the sea. Finally, to draw the eye and encourage the family into the main house, we used the old timber door from the gable wall as the door into the snug, adding another talking point to the scheme.

What are you particularly pleased with? The kitchen has completely changed the room and it still gives me a buzz – the proportions of the island, the mantel and the dresser are all exactly right for this particular space. Instead of using a mathematical equation, we used 3D renders of the room to help us decide by how much we needed to increase the height of each element so that the kitchen wouldn’t look squat beneath the 4.5m-high ceiling.

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FOR THE CHOP Pull-out chopping boards are recessed into the circular unit

THE BREAKFAST CLUB As well as storing dry goods, the statement pantry can be used as a glamorous breakfast bar, complete with toaster and phone-charging point

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A Shaker-style kitchen with grand proportions tempered by paredback detailing, pollarded burr oak and burnished brass is brought together with a classic colour palette of navy and grey.

ALL TO HAND Janette uses the pair of small cupboards and drawers on either side of the Aga to store herbs and spices

TOP DRAWER The plate drawer was high on Janette’s list of must-haves for her new kitchen

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PERFECT POSITION A second barn door was carefully sealed and covered, creating a large expanse of solid wall against which Janette’s re-enamelled Aga stands

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‘This is our forever home, so we didn’t skimp and everything looks so beautiful now. It was all worth it’

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Above A new veranda was added to the 16th-century barn so that the family can enjoy cooking and eating outside all year round

Right Uninterrupted views of the fields and sea beyond are forever on show thanks to the new, fully glazed green oak frame, which Duncan had made for the barn’s gable end

PROJECT DETAILS DESIGN Davonport. Kitchens start from £40,000.

APPLIANCES Integrated Dynamic Cooling refrigerator, ref K37222 iD, £1,299; PureLine Microwave Combination oven, from £1,749 for H 7140 BM Compact microwave combination oven; ContorLine warming drawer, from £320 for EGW 6210 10cm crockery warming drawer; built-in Bean-to-Cup coffee machine in Clean Steel, from £1,096 for CVA 6401 built-in coffee machine, all Miele, all supplied by Davonport. Flex-induction Domino touch-control hob, £729 for iQ700 Flex induction cooktop 30 cm EX375FXB1E, Siemens. Undercounter wine cabinet, Caple. Pro3 Fusion Boiling water tap in stainless steel, £1,150, Quooker.

FIXTURES AND FURNISHINGS Bespoke Tillingham beaded frame cabinetry with internal oak drawers painted in Davonport’s own low-emission, environmentally friendly, scratch-resistant and durable paint.

For similar colours, try Pointing and Hague Blue, £27 for 75cl, Estate Eggshell, both Farrow & Ball. Burnished brass knob and cup hand les, White Fantasy Granite worksurface and splashback, and circular chopping block unit in pollarded burr oak, all Davonport. Reclaimed stone flags, Paul Burrows Reclamation. Glass pendant lights, for similar, try Croft Collection Selsey Glass Ceiling Light, £115 each, John Lewis. Tractor bar stools, No. 24, £85 each, Ford Barns. Bi-fold doors, from £4,128, Softview. Oak frame, from £35,000, Topworks Bespoke Joinery. Walls painted in Ammonite and Manor House Grey paint, £47.94 for 2.5l, Estate Emiulsion, both Farrow & Ball.

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HOME COMFORTS Plenty of natural light, combined with the warmth of the AGA cooker creates an inviting space

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LIGHT FANTASTIC The antiqued mirror splashback serves to bounce light back into the room, while allowing Emily to keep an eye on the children at the bar stools when she’s cooking

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earching for a larger home, close to where they were living in North London, Emily and Richard Stuart found an ideal project. ‘We bought the house two years ago and began a full refurbishment, including digging down to create a new basement for a big playroom,’ says Emily, an interior designer and mum to the couple’s two children.

As part of the project, Emily and Richard, who works in fashion, reconfigured the layout of the Edwardian terraced house to create a super-spacious family home, now with five bedrooms spread over four floors. The kitchen stayed where it was, complete with its existing side return extension with sloping glass ceiling, but now with an added atrium next to the dining area and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors out to the garden. Moving the utility room to the new basement and the cloakroom to under the stairs, the kitchen space is now larger. ‘The space felt awkward before, without a comfortable area for a dining table,’ says Emily.

‘It now has a much more successful layout with spaces for eating, cooking, socialising and relaxing, while the atrium allows lots of natural light into the rear of the room, which previously felt gloomy.’

Emily and Richard chose Humphrey Munson to design the kitchen. ‘I’d lived with a creaky, collapsing old kitchen in our previous home for seven years,’ she says. ‘This time I wanted something made of real wood that would last for ages. I looked at lots of kitchens that felt too modern and cold, and others that were so trendy I felt they would date too quickly. The Humphrey Munson designs were smart, timeless and beautiful, but still homely and warm.

‘I wanted the kitchen to feel calm and peaceful, with loads of storage, because life with children can be so hectic with stuff that seems to spread everywhere.’ A palette of soft grey and white tones was chosen for the room, with depth added by the navy blue colour of the island. The Aga cooker is central to the success of the space, Emily explains. ‘My aunt had an Aga when I was a child and I loved the way it made the kitchen feel so cosy and welcoming. That has always been the goal for our project.’ EKBB

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‘I wanted the kitchen to feel calm and peaceful because life with children can be so hectic’

FLOOR STORY Herringbone parquet flooring is made of oak with a soft grey stain, adding the natural warmth of timber to the room

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Bespoke Nickleby cabinetry is finished with Berkeley Oak interiors and painted in Tailored Grey with an island in Brolly Blue – both from the Humphrey Munson paint collection. Quilp polished nickel knobs, hardwearing Knightsbridge marble-effect worktops and an antiqued mirror splashback complete the smart yet practical design.

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OPEN HOUSE The layout and colour scheme accentuate the spacious feel of the room and its tranquil atmosphere

SHELF LIFE A cook’s pantry, fridge freezer and crockery cupboard make good use of the taller side of the room

Q&A LOUISA EGGLESTON CREATIVE DIRECTOR, HUMPHREY MUNSON How did you create the layout of the space? Entering from the hall, the kitchen opens out in front of you. The island sits centrally in the room and is designed as the main prep area with a large integrated sink and boiling water tap, plus seating on the ‘non-working’ side that’s ideal for the clients’ children to have breakfast or for friends to gather for pre-dinner drinks.

The Aga cooker is framed by a contemporary panelled canopy and flanked by large countertop cupboards with bi-fold doors for small appliances and storage. The main storage run is on the opposite wall, complete with pantry, fridge freezer and tall crockery cupboard. It’s a very efficient layout, but one that also looks smart and leaves a clear walkway through the room, with dining table at one end and soft seating at the other.

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Can you tell us about the cabinetry?

Our Nickleby range is a classic design, based on Shaker-style doors with recessed panels. To add a subtle touch of refinement, quirk beading has been set within the frame around the doors and drawers. The kitchen cabinetry is painted in a soft, warm grey, with the island in navy blue to add definition and anchor it within the room.

And the dining, desk and soft seating areas? Our bespoke table and dining chairs, finished in Berkeley Oak to match the cabinetry interiors, are positioned by the atrium, which floods this area with natural light. The TV cabinetry is designed to be flexible with both open shelving for displays and cupboards for storage. The desk area was an essential addition to provide a convenient space for a laptop and diaries.

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‘My aunt had an Aga when I was a child and I loved the way it made the kitchen feel so cosy and welcoming’ MULTI-TASKER The electric Aga cooker features five cast-iron ovens for roasting, baking, simmering, slow cooking and warming, plus two independently controlled hot plates for boiling and simmering, and a warming plate

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Top right A neat desk area also features a shelving unit, painted to match the kitchen cabinets

Middle right The Fisher & Paykel stainless-steel fridge freezer, with built-in ice and water dispenser, fits flush with the cabinetry

Bottom right A folding door opens to reveal a built-in, bean-tocup coffee machine with serving trays on both sides

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SOFT PINK SITTING COMFORTABLY

Above Emily added touches of soft pink with the sofa fabric and cushions, echoing the colours of the paintings by Nick Jensen on the far wall

Bespoke Berkeley Oak dining chairs are upholstered in comfortable and hardwearing leather

NATURAL LIGHT Right Sliding glass doors open onto a glass-floored atrium. which floods every level of the house, including the basement, with daylight

PROJECT DETAILS DESIGN Humphrey Munson. Kitchen prices start from £40,000 excluding appliances.

ARCHITECT Selencky Parsons APPLIANCES Aga R7 150 Electric cooker with warming plate in White, £13,955, Aga. B57CR22N0B oven, £1,049; N23TA29N0 domino gas hob, £549; C17KS61H0 coffee machine, £2,061; K4316X7GB built-in larder fridge, £498, all Neff. Cache 800 built-in extractor, £822, Westin. RS90AU1 integrated French door fridge, £3,339, Fisher & Paykel. G 4263 SCVi Active fully integrated dishwasher, £849, Miele.

FIXTURES AND FURNISHINGS Athenian tap in Nickel, £443; Parthian instant hot tap in Nickel, £814; both Perrin & Rowe.

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Iron Tones 6625-0 double sink, from £1,022, Kohler. Knightsbridge quartz worktops, priced to order, CRL Quartz Surfaces. Bespoke antique effect mirror splashback, priced to order; Lexington dining table, £4,900; Havisham dining chairs, £795 each; Havisham counter stools, £995 each; Bainbridge coffee table, medium, £1,440; all Humphrey Munson. Glass bell pendant light, £180 each, Hector Finch.

Berlin globe pendant, from £1,750, Holloways of Ludlow. Sachs Grey Oak herringbone flooring, £204 sq. m, Element 7. Stratford sofa, from £3,795, Kingcome Sofas. Velatura fabric, £140 per m, Osborne & Little. Aburi cushion, £69, Eva Sonaike Artwork, Nick Jensen. Glazing and doors, priced to order, ID Systems. For stockists and contacts, see page 143

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ROOM TO MOVE Extending the footprint of their house enabled the Hilliers to create a large open-plan kitchen with plenty of storage and work space

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HOSTING SKILLS Paul and Juliet wanted to create a relaxed open-plan living space they could spend quality time in entertaining family and friends

‘The new kitchen offers plenty of surface space on which Juliet and Paul can prepare dinner for all the family’

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ay-to-day family life was what inspired the Hilliers to embark upon an entire renovation of their house in Guildford. Juliet, a general practitioner, and her management accountant husband Paul live in this five-bedroom 1930s property with their children Frank, nine, and Chloe, seven, and had been living there for four years before work began.

‘We decided to add a two-storey rear extension and undergo an overall update,’ explains Paul. ‘The whole project took around nine months, so we lived off-site for most of that.’

While the existing kitchen had been in a good condition, the layout consisted of separate rooms, making it difficult to spend quality time together as a family. ‘As we have young children, we planned to combine the kitchen, dining and living space,’ says Paul. ‘We also wanted to better open the room to our large rear south-west-facing garden.’

The couple worked with an architect, who helped come up with an initial layout – including the wide, multifunctional island the family could socialise around. Having spent time researching kitchens online and in magazines, Juliet and Paul had a clear idea as to how the space should look and work.

‘We wanted a smart but informal café-like feel to it.’

After discovering a Harvey Jones showroom within walking distance of their home – conveniently located, as they needed to visit several times – Juliet and Paul opted for one of the company’s kitchens. The team there were on hand to refine the couple’s initial design. ‘Being tall, I felt the recommended addition of drawers instead of cupboards beneath the work surface was worthwhile,’ says Paul, ‘and Juliet loves the easy access to cooking equipment.’

In the kitchen zone, contemporary patterned tiles help to distinguish the area from the rest of the space. ‘The benefit of a busy pattern is it hides the by-products of a busy kitchen,’ explains Paul. ‘The flecks of yellow brighten things up a little and the tiles gave us the opportunity to echo the colours throughout the space, pulling the whole scheme together.’

Open wooden shelving, coupled with underlighting, and a wood profile on the island help to bring warmth into the kitchen. And there’s plenty of surface space on which Juliet and Paul can prepare dinner while the children sit at the breakfast bar. ‘We even have an office area at the end of the kitchen,’ says Paul. ‘It’s out of the way, but close enough to be able to do things like research recipes, holidays or general admin while cooking – or, if someone else is cooking, you can still chat.’ The result is a functional and stylish kitchen-livingdiner that the whole family can enjoy together. EKBB

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‘The couple wanted a smart but informal café-like feel to the functional space’

NEAT AND TIDY A mix of open shelving, cupboards and drawers throughout the kitchen offers plenty of storage and adds interest to the design

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Above Patterned tiles help to distinguish the kitchen area from the rest of the space and bring the colour scheme together

Below Cookery books are on display within the island, while the wooden shelving matches the profile of the breakfast bar

Q&A MELISSA KLINK HEAD OF DESIGN, HARVEY JONES Can you tell us about the design of the furniture? Linear Edge is a sleek and contemporary style of cabinetry and is a handle-less version of our Linear range.

It is great for those seeking a modern, minimalist kitchen aesthetic. As with all of our ranges, this cabinetry comes in a primed finish, which allows our customers to choose from an endless selection of paint colours to find the shade that's perfect for their room. The wooden oak breakfast bar, wall shelves and interiors of the open shelving help bring warmth into the space and work in harmony with the blue cabinetry.

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they envisaged for the kitchen. Open shelving and somewhere to showcase the cookbooks, jugs and vases was a must, along with a pantry larder and wine fridge. A seating area that was separate from the cooking area was also important, so that family and visiting guests could be in the space without interfering with the chef.

What is the most important aspect of designing a kitchen? Quite simply, ensuring the design works for the homeowner. We can advise and give recommendations on the dos and don’ts of overall design layout, but the finished result needs to work for the homeowners.

After all, they are the ones who will be living in the space.

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STORE AND ORDER A large larder cupboard provides plenty of storage for cereals, jams and cooking ingredients

Harvey Jones Linear Edge kitchen cabinetry is handpainted in Valspar Evening Coat blue and paired with Spekva Royal Oak and Carrara quartz worktops in an open-plan family kitchenliving space.

ON THE SLIDE Deep drawers were preferred to less accessible under-thecounter cupboards

COLOUR CONTRAST Cabinets are painted in Valspar’s Evening Coat and paired with concrete slab flooring and pops of yellow

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PROJECT DETAILS DESIGN Harvey Jones. Linear Edge range starts from £20,000.

ARCHITECTURE MVL Architects.

APPLIANCES B57CR22N0B Slide & Hide ovens, £1,049; C17UR02N0B built-in microwave, £819; similar C88FT38N0B built-in steam oven, £1,699; similar N53TD40N0 Flex induction hob, £729; similar I90CL46N0 N70 100cm stainless steel ceiling cooker hood, £1,609, all Neff. Similar RF522ADX4 American-style fridge freezer, £1,849, Fisher & Paykel. FWC603SS undercounter wine cooler, £499, CDA.

FIXTURES AND FURNISHINGS Linear Edge cabinetry painted in Valspar Evening Coat, Spekva oak royal worktops, both supplied by Harvey Jones. SG Carrara quartz worktops, Surrey Marble and Granite. Saltram tiles, £92.95 per sq. m, Original Style. Similar Mythos MYX 210-70 stainless steel sink, £609, Franke. Similar blue pure 31299001 mixer tap, £795, Grohe. Designed by You Sorrento dining table, £1,749, Heal’s. Consec metal bar stools in yellow and black, £79 each; DSW Style dining chairs, £59 each, both Cult Furniture. Custom pendant light, £POA, Dowsing & Reynolds For stockists and contacts, see page 143

CAFÉ STYLE Above A wooden profile distinguishes the breakfast bar from the rest of the island, creating a relaxed space to sit at

VIEW POINT Left The dining table in the new extension looks out onto the large rear south-westfacing garden

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THE KEY ITEMS 1 Christalle pendant light, £64.99, Dowsing & Reynolds 2 Love birds round tin set, £24.95, Rex London 3 Consec metal and solid elm wood barstool, £69, Cult Furniture 4 Kahler hammershoi vase in indigo blue, £20, Cloudberry Living 5 Reclaimed wood dining table, from £1,195, Farmhouse Table Company 6 Escher cubic rug, £249, Pepper Sq 7 Retro floral coral cushion, £17, Annabel James 8 Medium mango salad bowl, £25, John Lewis & Partners 9 Girl and dog framed print, £18, Gisela Graham For stockists and contacts, see page 143 EKBB MAY 2020 61

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Essential kitchens STYLISH SOLUTION Bar stools and lighting from Wayfair were chosen for the island area. Finished in charcoal, they echo the Crittall-style windows, which lead on to the leafy garden

W EVENING GLOW One of the original Roundhouse glass cabinets houses Charlotte’s collection of Murano glassware, which is beautifully lit up at night

hen Roundhouse first came on board to create the new kitchen in Charlotte Gaynor’s West London home, they were delighted to find one of their own vintage kitchens in situ. ‘I inherited the 20-year-old kitchen cupboards when I moved in, along with a wonderful old LaCanche cooker and a larder that was still in perfect condition,’ says Charlotte. ‘The existing island was too big, however, so I got Roundhouse to come and suggest an alternative design. Weirdly enough, they realised that they had designed the cupboards here in 1998!’

As an interior designer herself, Charlotte had a clear idea of what she wanted and worked with Craig Matson at Roundhouse to rework the kitchen design. Before this could be done, however, the space needed a few structural changes. ‘There was a PVC lean-to ceiling down the side of the kitchen, which also went round into the conservatory, and the RSJs came down to give the kitchen many different ceiling heights, which made the kitchen dark in some areas,’ explains Charlotte. ‘Working with Ariel Klein at Ask Renovations, we lifted parts of the ceiling up into the floor above and put in lantern-style roof lights to give the ceiling one height.’

Craig and Charlotte decided to rebuild the mantel above the cooker and add niche storage either side. A new island was then designed to house the wine cooler, dishwasher and the sink. All the old cupboards had their runners changed to make them function better and two new larder cupboards were built to mimic the existing design. A Caesarstone worktop was chosen to complement the shades of grey paint used on the island and units and an existing cupboard with glass doors was kept and repainted.

This now houses Charlotte’s beautiful collection of Murano glasses, which are lit like a piece of artwork. ‘This is a really ambient space to enjoy at night as the uplighting from the top of the cupboards and mantel and lit glass cabinet really make it come alive,’ says Charlotte. ‘But what I love most about this kitchen is that all the tools you need for preparing meals are close to hand and it’s a cook’s kitchen first and foremost.’ EKBB EKBB MAY 2020 65

CAREFUL PLANNING The new cupboard at the back of the kitchen provides useful storage for Charlotte’s range of kitchenalia including crockery, tupperware and pots and pans

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Above Charlotte loved the look of the existing Lacanche cooker, so she had it professionally cleaned by Ovenu. To enhance the luxurious finish, Charlotte chose Caesarstone worktops

Below The dresser was an existing piece Charlotte had made many years ago. She updated it to fit into the new scheme by painting it in the same pale grey used throughout the kitchen

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The Roundhouse Studio Classic range was chosen to complement existing Roundhouse Classic bespoke furniture.

An island in Dust Grey matt lacquer and cabinetry in Light Grey matt lacquer add to the harmonious look, completed with a Caesarstone worktop for a contemporary finish.

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‘When prepping food at the island, the cook can take advantage of garden views and enjoy the natural light from the long ceiling skylight’

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‘Lighting is key to the space, and the mood at night is really glamorous’

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Above The island provides muchneeded worktop space and is ergonomically designed so that the sink and prep area are within easy reach of the stove

Above right The dining table was found by Charlotte in an antiques store in London, while the chairs were bought from Heal’s many years ago

Q&A CRAIG MATSON MANAGING DIRECTOR, ROUNDHOUSE

STATEMENT PIECE Charlotte’s cooking equipment is stored on the rail above the cooker and in the newly appointed niches. Charlotte considers the antique mirror splashback with its mottling as a piece of artwork in itself

What was the brief here? Charlotte wanted to complement the existing kitchen – which was originally the long run where the stove is – with a new island, plenty of storage and a place to sit and eat. She didn’t want to hide anything away, but wanted it to feel like a friendly, usable space. She has all her kitchen equipment hanging above the stove in front of an antique mirror splashback and there is an original Roundhouse glazed cabinet, which Charlotte uses to showcase her glassware.

I added storage for books on the end of the island, and together all these details allow her personality to shine through.

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kitchen that was at least 20 years old, it was a fantastic example of how Roundhouse make kitchens to last – it was as solid as it would have been when first built. A side extension and a rear extension to one side had been added to the original kitchen, providing enough space to add in an island with seating and further storage.

What inspired the design? The Classic framed design of the original kitchen still felt current and Charlotte loved it, so we took this style through to the other storage and kept the island simple and contemporary to give the overall design a refresh. We added a new up-lit mantel above the existing range and new polished-nickel cup and knob handles.

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SMOOTH OPERATOR Above Charlotte had the existing conservatory doors replaced with Crittall-style ones from Maxlight. ‘The previous doors were warped and I kept cutting my fingers when I opened them,’ says Charlotte. ‘Now they glide open.’

PROJECT DETAILS KITCHEN DESIGN Roundhouse.

Roundhouse studio furniture starts at £25,000.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT Ariel Klein at Ask Renovations Ltd.

INTERIOR DESIGN Charlotte Gaynor at Charlotte Hatherley Interiors.

APPLIANCES RF540ADUX4 fridge freezer, £2,299, Fisher & Paykel. WI3123 Undercounter classic wine fridge, £377, Caple. SMV50C10GB dishwasher, £509, Bosch. Cache slim extractor, £686, Westin. SIPHON2 plumbing kit 1.5, £25.15, Franke. Subline 430/270-U sink bowl, £626, Blanco.

FIXTURES AND FURNISHINGS Studio Classic cabinetry supplied by Roundhouse.

Hamlin 70cm bar stool, £135 for two; Handon pendant lighting, from £37.99, both Wayfair.

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DESIGNER PROFILE

DIANE BERRY CREATIVE DIRECTOR, DIANE BERRY KITCHENS

With three decades of experience in the kitchen design industry and 18 years of running her own design studio, Diane Berry also specialises in spatial and lighting design to ensure every angle is covered.

HANGING TOGETHER While adding atmosphere after dark, the pendant lights are a striking feature in themselves during daylight hours

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Designer kitchen DIANE BERRY MARRIED TWO VERY DIFFERENT INTERIOR STYLES TO CREATE ONE COUPLE'S DREAM KITCHEN-LIVING SPACE PHOTOS Geoff Watson

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hen clients walk into a kitchen showroom carrying a stack of interiors magazines, pages neatly turned at the corners, it’s usually a sign they’ve got a specific style in mind. However, when this particular couple visited Diane Berry Kitchens, their individual inspiration sat at opposite ends of the style spectrum. ‘They were such a mix,’ remembers designer Diane Berry. ‘He loves ornamental glamour and gold, while she’s more Italian – smooth, sleek and neutral in her styling. The challenge was to come up with a little nod to each of their styles and find a balance that they both loved.’

To achieve this, Diane designed a kitchen with tall, textured dark Eggersmann units and a matte Dekton worktop, contrasted with glossy champagne island cabinetry and rich wallcoverings. She also chose bespoke pieces of furniture to tie in with the kitchen and to define the different zones in the open-plan space.

Because Diane began her design at the drawings stage for the large extension to the couple’s period home, she could tweak the layout to work best for a couple, who love to entertain, and their sons, (aged 19 and 21) to enjoy together.

‘We wanted to ensure there was space for

The glossy champagne metallic on the island offers the perfect balance between a rich gold and a more neutral hue. ‘This material has a lovely lustre up close,' says Diane

everyone, with different ways of sitting within the same room,’ explains Diane, ‘whether they’re perched at the bar together having drinks and nibbles, enjoying a relaxed meal at the dining table or settling in the snug.

‘We were originally going to separate the snug with sliding doors, but instead we suggested a unit at the back of the sofa, and a drinks cabinet and wine fridge recessed into the wall to the side. These pieces define the living area while connecting it to the kitchen at the same time.’

The kitchen’s main run of cabinetry conceals a giant fridge and freezer, along with several ovens – which can be revealed when in use, then hidden away – with a hob and sink on the island facing out to the garden. ‘Hiding the ovens in the tall units stops it feeling too much like a kitchen, creating a luxurious bar feel to the space,’ says Diane. ‘We’ve also incorporated a break in the tall run with black glass shelves with LED lighting, which softens the space and allows them to personalise it too.’

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'When you have a couple with very different tastes, the challenge is creating something they both love'

SHINY STYLE An extra worktop and open shelving break up the tall run of cabinetry, creating a space for small counter-top appliances and an illuminated focal point for the couple to display their treasures 76 EKBBMAGAZINE.CO.UK

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PROJECT DETAILS DESIGN Diane Berry Kitchens APPLIANCES H7890BP 90mm wide oven, £6,999; H7860BP 60mm wide oven, £3,649; KMDA7633FL induction hob, £3,199; ESW 7020 warming drawer, £1,249; K1801vi MasterCool fridge, £7,499; F1811vi MasterCool freezer, £7,999; Similar G 4263 SCVi fully integrated dishwasher, £849; KWT6722IGS Built-in wine conditioning unit, £4,199, all Miele supplied by Diane Berry Kitchens.

FIXTURES AND FURNISHINGS Eggersmann’s Trondheim 842 dark oak rough sawn with matching handle recess and plinth cabinetry; Calgary Acrylux TopX gloss kubanit metallic with matching

handle recess and plinth cabinetry, £46,995 for both; 50mm Dekton radium worktop, £9,721 including installation, all Diane Berry Kitchens. Double sided socket box pop-up socket with remote control, from £401, Socket Box UK. 500-U Silgranit undermounted bowl, £415, Blanco. Flex Pro3 tap in polished black, £1,490, Quooker. Similar hooked 6.0 nude and brass pendants, £775 for six, Buster + Punch, supplied by Diane Berry Kitchens. Ethan bar stool, £165 each, Design Décor at Next. Carlo oak chair in beige fabric, from £69.99, Atlantic Shopping. Similar agnesa dining table, £2,035, Barker and Stonehouse. Omexco antares wallpaper in printed cork, £75 per m, TM Interiors.

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‘We wanted to ensure there was space for everyone, with different ways of sitting within the same room’

LIGHT SOURCE Daylight floods into the space, imbuing the kitchen with a different personality to its evening feel

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WHAT WERE THE MUST-HAVES IN THIS KITCHEN? Super-size,

high-functioning appliances for a family who love to cook and entertain; a sociable breakfast bar where they could sit and chat with a coffee or use their laptops; and a large wine fridge. The wine fridge is recessed into the wall and I suggested the black glass display unit to match it in height. We have picture-framed the whole unit in the same material as the kitchen and it has colour-tuned LED lighting depending on the time of day, creating both a functional feature and something with wow factor.

WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE ON A SEPARATE BREAKFAST BAR?

Sometimes an island becomes so big it feels like you’re running a marathon to get around it! Here they had enough space for an independent breakfast bar, which means they sit and face each other, so it's actually very sociable. It’s also less likely to become a dumping ground; plus, if you’re on your laptop or reading the paper, you’re away from the island, which is a busy place with the sink and hob.

HOW DID YOU DECIDE ON THE MATERIALS? The worksurface is

Dekton, which is completely heat- and scratch-proof with a lovely finish so you’re not dealing with streaks. The tall units are strong and robust, as well as being textured, so good at hiding fingerprints. Then you’ve got the shiny island, which helps reflect light and gives contrast to the tall units. I love how a shiny kitchen changes colour all the time. During the day, it looks lighter, reflecting bright sunlight, but in the evening it takes on a darker tone.

TALL, DARK AND HANDSOME Above The couple’s multiple ovens are discreetly set into the dark Eggersmann cabinetry, making the space appear distinctly less ‘kitchen’

ON DISPLAY Right Diane designed the bespoke gin unit with a wine fridge built into the wall, surrounded by black glass shelving, colour-tune LED lighting and picture-framed in the same cabinetry as the kitchen

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RIGHT TONE Right Colour-tuned lighting in the gin unit can either take on a bright white for daytime or a warm glow for evening, creating a relaxed atmosphere for the living area nearby

BEST OF BOTH Below The couple originally wanted to include sliding doors to separate the snug, but it retains its own cosy corner in the open-plan design while staying connected to the hub of the kitchen

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‘I love the gin unit and wine fridge.

It’s both fully functional and a really interesting, bespoke piece’

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CHEF PROFILE

Peter Gordon THE ACCOMPLISHED NEW ZEALAND CHEF TALKS ABOUT HIS CHILDHOOD, CULINARY INSPIRATIONS AND WHAT HE LOVES TO COOK AT HOME PORTRAITS Corey Schweikert

What led you to this career? I have cooked ever since I can remember. I made my first cookbook aged four – my mum wishes she’d kept it! I was also one of only two boys at Whanganui High School who took cooking as a subject. My father was a structural engineer, so I was capable in welding and woodwork, but it was cooking that had me transfixed.

How has your upbringing influenced your cooking? Growing up in New Zealand in the ’60s and ’70s, food was nothing like it is now. We grew most of our vegetables, had lemon trees, a rhubarb patch and bantam chickens for eggs. In summer, my father and his friends would also lay set-nets off the beach before sunset and, at sunrise, we’d go down and help with the catch. Before school, we’d head home with incredibly fresh fish that we’d dust with flour and fry in butter. Great, fresh produce has always been my mantra.

Favourite part of your job? Creativity and working with really skilled staff. I enjoy training staff in the style I like to cook. I love being in Auckland with my teams at The Sugar Club and Bellota – the former sits on the 53rd floor of the incredible Sky Tower looking over the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea, while Bellota is a casual Spanish-inspired tapas bar.

What’s your cooking style? Fusion is my specialty. Essentially, it’s looking at ingredients that I love to eat myself, rather than a style I’ve inherited from my ancestors (who are Maori and Scottish) or from the region I’ve grown up in.

What’s your signature dish? Grilled scallops with sweet chilli sauce and crème fraîche. I love the aromas and flavours of my South-East Asiainspired sauce – lime leaves, lemongrass, chillies and ginger – combined with a European accent of crème fraiche.

You’re known as ‘the godfather of fusion cooking’, but if you could only eat one region’s fare for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Kyoto in Japan. Japanese food is so regional and precise, but I’ve had incredible dishes there.

If you weren’t a chef you’d be… A potter.

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If you’re not working, you will be… I learned to ski when I was 50, so in winter I’ll likely be skiing the Italian Dolomites. In summer, I’m a fan of Hydra in Greece. Otherwise I’m a keen gardener and I love cycling around Hackney, as well as cooking at home.

Where’s on your list for an inspiring foodie break this year? Galicia in Spain.

Who cooks at home? My partner Al cooks many delicious things. We work alongside each other well, but when guests arrive we’re generally still prepping and cooking as time runs away with us.

We have a blackboard in the kitchen for menus and shopping lists.

What’s your favourite thing to cook at home?

That depends on the season, of course, but I really love five-hour cooked lamb shoulder and any fish dishes.

Your favourite vegetarian dish to make? I always serve lots of veggie dishes at a meal. I love freekeh and aubergine salad.

Any food you can’t stand to eat? I still struggle with Brussels sprouts, but every year I make an effort to do something good with them.

Guilty food pleasure? Toast. Lots of it.

What’s your kitchen like at home? It’s a Roundhouse kitchen with wooden and stainlesssteel worktops, and an island in the middle so that I can talk to friends when they come over for dinner. I only use appliances by Fisher & Paykel – it’s the brand found in most New Zealand kitchens and the one I grew up using. I have four gas hobs and two induction hobs. I also have a great big wall-mounted 90cm oven – I hate having to bend down to take food out of the oven.

What’s been your best buy? My Fisher & Paykel induction hobs. They are just so easy to use and very precise.

What’s on your kitchen wishlist? More space!

However, I do live in an 1890 terrace house in Hackney, so I need to remain realistic.

Dream project? To work alongside Maori and Pasifika people to celebrate their cuisines and to use food as a medicinal remedy to encourage healthy eating. EKBB peter-gordon.com

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enowned for his award-winning fusion cooking, Kiwi chef Peter Gordon completed his training in Melbourne before travelling through Asia, where his eclectic culinary philosophy was developed. He made his name as head chef of the original The Sugar Club restaurant in Wellington before moving to establish the two London branches in 1989. Last year, Peter closed his famed Marylebone restaurant, The Providores and Tapa Room, but still runs his New Zealand eateries Bellota and The Sugar Club, as well as being co-founder of London artisan doughnut company, Crosstown Doughnuts. Most recently, Peter has partnered with New Zealand-based appliance brand Fisher & Paykel to create new recipes and inspiring dishes.

Peter lives in East London with his partner Alastair, has written eight cookbooks and appears regularly on TV.

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‘Fusion is my speciality – looking at ingredients I love to eat myself ’

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Fusion cooking, says Peter, is born of his love of travel and of being open to as many ingredients, techniques and textures as possible. He says his approach is about gathering the most vibrant ingredients and combining them in thrilling new ways.

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COLD SNAP Add a pop of upbeat colour with John Lewis of Hungerford’s quirky Cool Refrigerator cupboard in Easy Pink, from £2,355.99. The framed Shaker-style kitchen, painted in Pearl, is priced from £20,000

‘Trends are moving away from the uber-polished towards a more relaxed approach’ Jacinta Pratt, senior kitchen designer, John Lewis of Hungerford

MIX AND MATCH The freestanding island, larder and range cooker in Harvey Jones’s Arbor kitchen combine to lend a laidback feel that's in keeping with this informal industrial space.

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OPPOSITES ATTRACT The freestanding pieces in Mowlem & Co’s bespoke American black walnut kitchen, priced from £30,000, add colour, character and balance to this period room

itted cabinetry has been a popular choice in our kitchens since the 1950s, but there’s now a growing trend for a more easy-going mix-and-match aesthetic, one which weaves in freestanding elements such as larders and dressers. ‘High-quality pieces that can be moved around or repurposed are becoming increasingly attractive,’ says Jacinta Pratt, senior kitchen designer at John Lewis of Hungerford. ‘In part, it’s due to concerns for the environment, but also trends are moving away from the uber-polished to a more relaxed approach.’

Jane Stewart, design director at Mowlem & Co, agrees. ‘There’s a movement towards honesty of material and design. Mixing things up with the odd heirloom piece feels more handpicked and gives a home character.’ While customers still rely on wall-to-wall units with a continuous worktop for practicality, ‘a fitted kitchen wrapped around a room can be overpowering,’ says Neil Stafferton, design manager at British Standard. ‘Freestanding items help break this up and add scale, texture and grit.’

Stand-alone elements bring practical benefits too, as Richard Moore, design director at Martin Moore explains. ‘Freestanding pieces work well in period houses with awkward architectural features. They can be made to fit around odd angles and features like fireplaces and alcoves. And they’re versatile – a cook’s table can be shifted around when the kitchen needs to be rearranged.’

Freestanding pieces you might want to consider are a butcher’s block for ad-hoc workspace, a larder to hide everything from appliances to spice jars, and a timeless dresser to display treasured china and glassware. It’s worth remembering, though, that the heavier the piece, the less flexible it will be.

And what is the key to blending freestanding with fitted pieces?

‘Play around with older items to help ground the space,’ says Neil.

‘Balance materials and proportions – but don’t overdo it.’ EKBB

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Left Break up a simple white scheme by adding in standalone pieces painted in contrasting tones, as shown here in the Eclectic kitchen, priced from £25,000, Life Kitchens

Above When space allows, opt for an island and a moveable cook’s table to provide a flexible work zone, as in Martin Moore’s Modernist kitchen, priced from £35,000

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BERRY CRUSH Create a mix-and-match scheme by picking out a freestanding table island and larder unit in a bold colour. A range cooker and a tiled ‘rug’ effect finish the look. Marlborough kitchen painted in Scots Grey and Mulberry, priced from £12,000, Masterclass Kitchens

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Right If you’re looking for adaptable kitchen storage, Neptune’s bespoke Chawton in Snow, priced from £1,897, can be added to over time, or broken down into multiple pieces when you move home

Above In this bespoke design by Sustainable Kitchens, a moveable butcher’s block was designed to fit flush on the edge of a peninsular, while a statement glazed dresser filled with china adds character to the space.

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THE ART OF DARK A rescued table, bench and floor-standing shelving add interest to the dramatic cupboards in this understated scheme. British Standard by Plain English kitchens, priced from £8,000

‘A fitted kitchen wrapped around a room can be overpowering.

Freestanding items break this up and add scale and texture’ Neil Stafferton, design manager, British Standard

COUNTRY CHARM For that attractive modern rustic feel, Brookmans by Smallbone’s K1 Kitchen blends fitted cabinetry with a spacious larder and freestanding island.

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MATERIAL BOY To achieve a vintage industrial look, designer Tom used a mix of materials, including solid French pippy oak for the doors and worktops, and unfinished angle iron and box steel for the framework

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CO-FOUNDER AND DESIGN DIRECTOR, BATH BESPOKE KITCHENS What did the client outline in their brief ? They wanted a functional family kitchen for cooking and entertaining. The initial brief was for the furniture to look as if it had been found in a skip in Paris! The focus was on practicality with plenty of storage and freestanding units, including a flexible rolling island that would adjust to the family’s needs. We aimed to bring together form and function along with a distinctive rustic character in keeping with the Victorian property.

Were there any challenges along the way? In order to achieve the desired weathered look, the oak had to be antiqued to just the right point to achieve a rustic patina. It was an intricate process to ensure consistency throughout.

The design included 65mm oak worktops, which had to be carefully installed to ensure the levels remained true once the oak had settled into its surroundings.

What is the key to achieving a beautiful and practical look? Freestanding pieces offer the opportunity to break up the space and for the use of different materials to bring character and a distinctive identity. Consider the context and function of the room and think about why a freestanding design may be better. Do you need flexibility? Are you looking to break up the area? Will it bring the look you want more effectively? Design authenticity is crucial in period properties to keep the aesthetic narrative consistent.

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WHEELS OF FORTUNE Right To fulfill the client’s brief for a flexible working space, designer Tom created a ‘trolley island’ on vintage castor wheels with brakes so that it could easily be rolled around the room

FLEXIBLE FRIEND Below A dresser unit with shelves and tea drawers provides extra storage and prep space.

Positioned between the architraves, it also brings balance to the room

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Think SMART NEW APPLIANCES WITH ADDED CONNECTIVITY ARE COMING OUT ALL THE TIME, BUT WHICH ARE THE MUST-HAVE INNOVATIONS AND HIGH-TECH FUNCTIONS THAT REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE? WORDS Emma Hedges

REMOTE CONTROL Don’t let distance be an issue ever again. The Miele@mobile app allows you to control the cooking process for their DGC 7845 steam combination oven from afar, with dinner ready just as you arrive home.

PRICE £4,299

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JOINED-UP THINKING Smeg’s Linea collection can be controlled by the SmegConnect app, which features a Personal Assistant to answer all of your cooking queries, and a Food & Wine section with tips to match the perfect wine with the dish you’re creating. PRICES FROM £1,699

‘Miele's new ovens have a 'Food View' camera so you can keep an eye on your food via your smartphone' Neil Pooley, category manager for Miele GB

SMART IDEA The Bosch Serie 8 HRG6769S6B built-in oven with added steam has an A energy rating and offers 15 heating methods. It gives you access to an extensive recipe collection via the Home Connect app, which also lets you control and monitor your oven remotely.

PRICE £1,579

FREE SPIRIT The Siemens Studioline EZ977KZY1E iQ700 lets you control the extractor directly from the hob, while freeInduction Plus tech allows up to six pans to move anywhere on the surface. The Home Connect app gives remote control via your phone. PRICE £3,999

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Expert COMMENT LAURA JONES, ACTING HEAD OF PRODUCTS FOR SMEG

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Most people looking for a smart appliance will be looking for something that makes life easier, but the ability to remotely turn your oven on or off, and preheat or begin cooking before you get home, is the function that stands out most. Other nice features are in-built recipes and programmes for cooking your favourite dishes.

Typically, smart appliances have been restricted to cooking products, but the latest innovations in this category include wine coolers and dishwashers, and at Smeg, we recently debuted a connected hob-and-hood combo for faster, more efficient cooking than ever before. An intelligent infrared signal detects when the hob is in use, and the hood kicks into action accordingly – a real lifesaver!

Smeg’s smart product ranges have been developed to be as straightforward as possible. Everything can be controlled via the SmegConnect app, so anyone familiar with a smartphone can use our range with ease. And if you have various Smeg-connected appliances, you can operate them all with the same app, for a far more streamlined experience.

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‘Think about how many times you’ve needed to make an adjustment to your oven while your hands are covered in food – voice control is a simple solution to that problem' Peter Wadsworth, innovations manager at BSH Home Appliances

PERFECT VISION With a 19-inch touchscreen, Hoover’s WiFiconnected 33701860 Vision oven lets you watch cooking tutorials, create a recipe library and access selected websites. You can even check cooking remotely via the Wizard app and the internal oven camera.

PRICE £1,499

SMART COOKING There’s great news for keen cooks out there, and even those who are less enthusiastic when it comes to getting busy in the kitchen – you have technology on your side. This means that if you haven’t already embraced smart appliances, now’s the time to start shopping. 'Look for products that will make everyday life easier,' advises Neil Pooley, category manager for Miele GB. 'For example, Miele’s smart ovens provide a status report through an app so you can check the progress of your dishes, and turn the oven off remotely while you take care of other things. Our new top-of-the-range ovens even have a ‘Food View’ camera so you can keep an eye on your food via your smartphone while you’re sitting on your sofa, or getting ready for a dinner party.'

DOUBLE UP Above Connected via WiFi, the Neff N90 T59TS5RN0 induction cooktop allows you to control the hood from the hob – a particular bonus with high, ceiling-mounted extractors. Added benefits include 17-stage power settings for each of the five zones.

PRICE £1,589

SPLIT PERSONALITY Right Samsung’s NV75N7647RS Dual Cook Flex oven lets you cook at two temperatures at the same time. WiFi connectivity means you can programme settings remotely via an app so it’s easy to whip up two dishes simultaneously PRICE £949

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FAMILY TIME The Samsung RF56M9540SR Family Hub fridge freezer has interactive touch display, which connects to the SmartThings platform so you can listen to music, watch TV and write shopping lists. Cameras inside keep you up-to-date with the contents of your fridge. PRICE £3,599

CLEVER COOLING A fridge freezer is now capable of so much more than just being somewhere to store food, with many models letting you check supplies and keep on top of food waste with internal cameras that you can access via your phone. The Samsung Family Hub has taken refrigeration to the next level and evolved into a kind of tech centre for the whole household – you can leave messages for the kids when you want to give them reminders or find inspiration with the Meal Planner when you’re running out of ideas. 'Additionally, we’ve seen that voice assistants have become increasingly popular,' says Dan Harvie, vice president of Samsung UK home appliances. 'So voice interaction is now also offered through the Family Hub, adding an extra layer of functionality and flexibility to an already unique product.'

CHILL FACTOR Fisher & Paykel’s new quad-door fridge freezer offers four compartments and features ActiveSmart – a control system that senses environmental conditions and monitors how you use your fridge, so it can adjust temperature, airflow and humidity.

PRICE £2,599

MASTER KEY Miele’s MasterCool KF2801 fridge freezer features a touch-display control panel and MasterFresh technology, which keeps food fresh for up to five times longer. It can blend seamlessly into your kitchen design for a sleek look. PRICE £8,449

‘People want a combination of intelligent technology and simple mechanics. Design should enhance a person’s life both aesthetically and functionally, but not be over-complicated and create technical challenges’ Helen Haider, head of marketing for Fisher & Paykel

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‘Smart appliances should offer ease of operation as standard – with Bora the extraction rate is automatically adjusted, which requires no input from the user thanks to the intelligence of the appliance’

The Bora Professional 2.0 cooktop and extractor intelligently communicate with each other so that the extractor's power level automatically adjusts according to cooking conditions, effectively removing vapours at source.

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ISLAND MAGIC Left The brand-new Mood 7555 island hood from Novy can be remotely controlled via an app to adjust mood lighting from cold to warm tones, as well as power levels, from your tablet or smartphone. It has a maximum noise-level rating of 68dB at level 4. PRICE £2,649

DESIGN STATEMENT Right Perfect over an island hob, Sirius’ Halo SLT 973 ceiling extractor is operated via remote control, and changes colour to indicate its speed setting. It has a maximum noise-level rating of 62dB, and extraction rate of 700m3/h. PRICE £1,299

INTELLIGENT EXTRACTION When it comes to extraction, the latest models can be controlled remotely, with the most advanced ones also offering the ability to connect with a hob, which takes out some of the guesswork. 'Many of Novy’s induction hobs come with InTouch technology so that the Novy extractor that sits above, whether a wall-mounted, canopy, island or ceiling hood, can be easily adjusted using touch controls on the hob,' says Owain Harrison, country manager for Novy UK. 'We’ve also recently introduced our Novy Connect app, so you can control the speed of any of our cooker hoods and adjust the lighting from cold to warm tones, all from your smartphone or tablet,' he explains. The brand's next plan is to add voice control.

GET CONNECTED Miele’s Conn@ctivity technology means the DA 7198 Triple cooker hood can link up with the hob beneath it to select the correct extraction setting. You can also use the Miele app to control lighting and power remotely. PRICE £1,699 EKBB MAY 2020 97

Cloud black Discrete lines with optimum functionality

The Novy ‘plug & play’ recirculation cooker hood Cloud creates an open space without disturbing elements. The discreet lines and the clean design not only ensure a seamless shape, but also guarantee an optimal and whisper-quiet operation without exhaust to the outside.

A kitchen should be cosy and Cloud creates the necessary atmosphere here thanks to a subtly integrated LED strip that can be adapted to the mood of the moment. This creates the right atmosphere, during and after cooking. novy.co.uk

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INTERIORS A grand backdrop and moody hues create drama around this elegant white suite from Laufen’s ‘New Classic’ range – designed

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The New Classic wall-hung WC, from £520; ceramic mirror, from £838; washbasin bowl, from £664; drawer element, from £1,474, all Laufen.

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SHOP THE LOOK Hoxton shower head and arm, £229, Britton

Small white marble shelf with gold brackets, £45, Audenza

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1 C.P. Hart x Peter Mikic Matki Classica in Urban City Bronze with Fluted Glass toilet door, from £7,500; Domus Harbourfront Reclaimed Wood in Natural Oil flooring, from £235 per sq. m, C.P. Hart 2 Formoso bath, £2,199, Clearwater; Hoxton floorstanding Mono bath/ shower mixer in brushed brass, £699, Britton 3 Bide wall light, from £510, Bert Frank 4 Bespoke Crittall-style doors designed by Gunter & Co for a project in Hampstead, £POA, Gunter & Co 5 Ex.t Nouveau Bath in White, £4,985, West One Bathrooms

Gio Line container and cork stopper, £36, LSA International

Single Chessleton light with fluted shade in brass, £465, Drummonds

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The pattern repeats every five metres and prices start from £375.

SOFTEN UP Wellness is an important factor to consider when designing your new bathroom, and what better way to achieve a zen zone than to emulate a spa-like space? These linen-mix waffle bath towels, from £64 at Nordic House, will do just the trick.

Dazzling design Introducing the Spillo Tech range from C.P. Hart, available in a choice of polished and hand-brushed finishes, including 24-carat gold, black, white, chrome and nickel. Each design in the industrialinspired collection has a different textured handle, and is priced from £419.

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Eye for detail Capturing oriental influences, the Azriel basin (£750, from London Basin Company) is an ideal addition to the bathroom for those wanting to create a decorative statement.

The handpainted floral motifs and ancient Chinese scenes offer insight into Eastern culture, complete with threads of gold to bring the style together.

CROSS REFERENCE Citterio three-hole, wall-mounted basin mixer in Brushed Black Chrome or Polished Black Chrome, £688, Axor

RISE UP Lusso Elegance exposed thermostatic bar shower with riser in Matte Black, £495, Lusso Stone

WORK OF ART Showerwall has added 26 brand-new designs to its bathroom wall-panelling range, making a total choice of 84 design options. Pictured is Emerald Subway from the Custom digital print collection (other colours include Navy and Blush). The easy-maintenance panels are ideal for use in shower enclosures, around and behind baths, or to create impressive feature walls. Priced from £400.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT IN THE MIX PRO416FM MPRO bath shower mixer, £849, Crosswater

The adjustable Lambeth pendant light by Elvis & Kresse, £412 from West One Bathrooms, is not only sustainably made using off-cuts of leather from designer brands such as Burberry, but is also IP65-rated, making it suitable for use in a bathroom.

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1 Orange bathroom design inspiration by Ripples 2 Agraria Bitter orange perfumed tassel, £44.95, Harrods 3 Navajo Fox encaustic tile, £96 per sq. m, Ca’ Pietra 4 Daria orange glaze vase, £25, Habitat 5 Rockwell wall-mounted basin taps with cast spout, from £647, The Water Monopoly 6 Prism towels in Orangeade, from £9 for a hand towel, Christy

TRUE COLOURS Why not splash out on a freestanding bath? The Albion Bath Company designs can be painted in a wide array of shades, including your choice from Farrow & Ball’s latest ‘Colour By Nature’ collection. Shown is the Neptune Advance bath in Farrow & Ball’s Deep Reddish Brown, from £1,959, and Tubby Torre Duo bath in Farrow & Ball’s Imperial Purple, £2,894.

Golden touch Merlyn has recently launched the Colour collection of shower enclosures, offering luxurious and on-trend alternatives to everyday chrome. Available in Matte Black, Stainless Steel and, our favourite, Brushed Brass, they fit to the Arysto Ten Hinge shower enclosure. Prices start from £1,514.

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Roots Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms, Faversham

Pure Bathrooms, Cambridge

Atlas Heating Supplies, Warrington

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Town Heating and Plumbing Supplies, Tonbridge

CGL Design Ltd, Snape

B Morland & Co Ltd, Leeds

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Edwins Plumbing & Heating Supplies, London

P & R Interiors, Bedford

W Halmshaws, Beverley

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Upfields Complete Bathroom Ltd, Eastbourne

QP Interiors, Bedford

Ripon Interiors, Ripon

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Cuckfield Bathrooms, Cuckfield

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Kitchen, Tile & Bathroom Gallery, Alcester

Smart Bathrooms Ltd, Warrington

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Ware Bathroom Centre, Ware

White Hall Tiles and Bathrooms, Hereford

Purely Bathrooms, Lancaster

Prestige Bathrooms Ltd, Perivale

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Junction 2 Interiors, Warley

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Walter Tipper, Lichfield

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Harry Bates Ltd, Stockport www.harrybates.co.uk

Draw a Bath Ltd, Wirral www.drawabath.co.uk

IRELAND Waterloo Bathrooms, Dun Laoghaire www.waterloo.ie

SCOTLAND Laings, Inverurie www.laings.com

SOUTH WEST Montpellier Interior Classics, Cheltenham www.classicbathrooms.com

Redbrook Kitchens, Winchcombe www.redbrookkitchens.com

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DARK DETAILS The black border tiles frame the basin area beautifully and create the feeling of more height in the room

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oldness and calm were the watchwords for Laura and James Parker’s new guest suite.

Raising two young children, running a recruitment firm, and caring for two energetic golden retrievers are all immensely rewarding, but often highly draining tasks. So when the opportunity arose to develop their garage into a guest bedroom and bathroom, they decided to deviate from the farmhouse style of their Essex converted barn and go all out on creating their dream art deco design, as Laura explains. ‘As it wasn’t going to be invaded by dogs and kids, it could be completely indulgent!’

James was adamant he wanted a wet room with no visible shower tray, while Laura was thinking style and shapes. ‘I fell in love with the Crittall-style shower screen as soon as I saw it,’ she says. They came up with a brief for a suite ‘harking back to the glamour and overall aesthetic of the art-deco era’ and appointed senior designer Billie Towers at Ripples to come up with a plan. ‘Billie delivered a fantastic design and layout, I didn’t feel the need to change a thing.’

A monochrome palette was the obvious choice for getting across the opulence and timelessness of the art deco style. ‘Originally I felt white metro tiles were a bit overdone, but I’m really glad we used them,’ says Laura. The diminutive size of the black and white marble mosaic tiles used on the floor meant the installation process was slightly slowed down, but given their importance to the end result, the Parkers were willing to wait. ‘They were pivotal in achieving the look we wanted’, confirms Laura.

Previous attempts to renovate bathrooms themselves had never resulted in an entirely satisfactory outcome. ‘Having a designer and excellent fitters made such a difference,’ says Laura, who sees her new bathroom as a portal to the high-glamour days of the ’20s and ’30s. ‘We love that it feels like a holiday in Manhattan when you step in here,’ she says, ‘and even though it’s mostly for guests, we still see it as our escape!’

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Above The placement of the ladder towel radiator means there’s no need to step away from the warmth of the shower to dry

Right For years to come, this bathroom will look classical and elegant.

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A monochrome palette and linear forms, such as the shower screen, geometric tiles and black ladder radiator, ensure this wet room oozes art deco-inspired luxury.

Opulent elements, such as the brushed nickel brassware and gold accessories, bring warmth and soften the hard elements of the room.

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SCREEN TEST The Crittall screen performs a crucial function, dividing the room into clear zones while avoiding the space becoming claustrophobic

PROJECT DETAILS DESIGN Ripples, £13,000 FIXTURES AND FURNISHINGS Deep countertop basin in white, £200; bespoke polished granite surface in absolute black, £733, both Bagno Design. Crittall-style walk-in shower panel, £651, Drench Showers. Rimless wall-hung WC and cistern, £685; dual white flush plate, £49, both Laufen.

Ladder towel radiator in white, £219, Bisque. Wall-mounted, crosshead three-hole basin mixer in brushed nickel, £756; thermostatic shower control and crosshead brassware in brushed nickel, £1,023; traditional overhead shower in brushed nickel, £761, all Axor. Radcliffe single wall light, £181; Hampton large mirror, £326; Plaza black dado tile, £7.50 each, all Imperial. Paris marble mosaic tiles, £264.23 sq. m, Ca’ Pietra.

Bevelled white metro tile, £43 per box (90pcs per box), Dune. All available at Ripples. For stockists and contact details, see page 143

Q&A BILLIE TOWERS SENIOR DESIGNER, RIPPLES

FLOORING TWENTIES As well as offering an additional retro vibe, the striking floor tiles help to visually expand the space

How did you plan the layout? I started with the main zones, such as the vanity, shower and WC area, and kept them all distinct from one another. I used a false wall to serve a dual purpose – firstly, to incorporate a much-needed recess into the shower area for storage, and, secondly, as a support for the floating granite worktops used in the basin area.

The Crittall screen really completes things. I love the divide it creates between zones and whereas a standard screen tries to pretend it’s not there, this is eye-catching and on trend.

What was important to consider when designing this guest bathroom?

The couple loved the feel of a hotel they had stayed in, but it needed toning down for this bathroom as they wanted

something more timeless. We opted for white as a base and added glamorous touches, while avoiding an overtly feminine finish. The strong contrast of black and white is softened with brushed nickel brassware, adding some valuable warmth. The hotel acted as a source of inspiration for storage. Since it wasn’t going to be a room that’s used that heavily, I created lots of open storage spaces to display towels and soaps.

What was the biggest challenge?

The WC area needed to look neat and unobtrusive, as we couldn’t put the cistern into the wall itself. This is why I designed the chamfered edge for the boxing of the WC, so it looks as though it runs into the wall. Not many people will notice this – exactly as it should be.

Product shown – Fusaro 80cm basin | Turano basin mixer | Fusaro basin unit, matt anthracite | Fusaro back-to-wall WC | Crostolo 170cm freestanding bath | Turano freestanding bath shower mixer

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Water FEATURE FROM WALK-IN WET ROOMS TO COMPACT ENCLOSURES AND OVER-BATH SOLUTIONS, CHOOSING THE RIGHT SHOWER WILL GET YOUR DAY OFF TO THE BEST START FEATURE Hayley Gilbert

TEST THE WATER Made from solid brass and in a classicmeets-contemporary design, the Le Grand Thermo concealed shower from Catchpole & Rye features a large overhead shower rose, as well as a hand shower set, so you get the best of both worlds in your shower.

Priced around £2,640.

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OPEN ENDED Left A completely open wet room is a practical choice for a compact en suite, as it doesn’t take up much room.

Just make sure it’s professionally tanked or waterproofed.

Hemsby shower in rose gold, £1,000; Wynwood wallmounted basin, £245; Hemsby taps in rose gold, £195; Wynwood WC and cistern, £420, all Heritage Bathrooms

SMART THINKING Below Combine a smart shower with a walk-in wet room.

Mira Mode digital shower with remote control and app operation, from £690; Mira Ascend 8mm hydrophobic coated glass enclosure, from £189, both Mira Showers

TAKE A SEAT Relax and soothe aching muscles after a hard day with a wet room that includes a Steam Head in a smart nickel finish, priced £1,615; The Formwork ceiling-mounted recessed square showerhead is priced from £2,730, both at Waterworks

‘A future-proofing benefit of a wet room is that it creates easy access to the shower with nothing to step over or into’ Dena Kirby, senior designer at Ripples Harpenden

Wet rooms The benefit of a walk-in shower area is it allows you to future-proof the bathroom, because a low-level or seamless shower tray or flooring is easy to access for all ages and abilities.

Wet rooms tend to be spacious and not as confining as a cubicle, as well as offering an ultra-contemporary look that can be personalised with colourful or patterned tiles and on-trend brassware. The drawback is time, upheaval and money, as they will require tanking (waterproofing), which will incur additional costs and disruption. Your installer can advise you on plumbing with regard to the correct gradient for the waste. ‘A true wet room means the shower area is flush with the floor level, and the drain is fitted into the tiled floor,’ explains Yousef Mansuri, head of retail design at C.P. Hart. ‘Originally, this would have been completely open without any glass, but for practicality in an everyday bathroom, a simple fixed glass panel to create a ‘walk-in’ shower area has become the go-to.’

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TILE STYLE Choose a mix of floor and wall tiles to make your wet room totally unique. In this design by Ripples, the floor tiles are Ca’ Pietra’s patisserie encaustic tiles, priced £3.94 each. The walls are tiled with Dune Exa hexagonals, £105 per box, and Saloni Menhir natural tiles, £82 per box. The bespoke shower tray with ShowerLab fixed minimal screen costs £2,512 and the Axor citterio E shower mixer with raindance fixed head and hand shower in brushed brass, £1,638

EMERALD CHARM As part of a project by Cuschieri Architects in Malta, an Art Nouveau apartment was completely renovated and now includes a stunning wet room inspired by Moroccan hammams. It features brushed brass Grand Floor Standing Shower Pipes, from £1,372 each; hand shower and wall bracket, £515; Chessleton thermostatic valve with china lever handles, £774; on/off controls, £785 and shower rose, £541, all from Drummonds

Expert ADVICE YVONNE ORGILL MANAGING DIRECTOR AT THE UNIFIED WATER LABEL GIVES SOME HELPFUL HINTS ON HOW TO SAVE WATER

DELUXE DRENCH Do away with the bath if you hardly use it and install an oversize walk-in wet room instead, complete with seating ledge, fancy steam function and seamless shower tray. Glass screen and interior design

by EMR Architects; Helo steam generator, £4,287; Gessi Rettangolo thermostatic shower, £1,793; matching hand shower, £444; Hansgrohe Raindance recessed ceiling showerhead, £783, all Alternative Bathrooms

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It is easier than most people think to be environmentally conscious when choosing a new shower. Look for the Unified Water Label (UWL) when choosing, which gives clear information on how much water a product uses.

Choose an electric eco shower or mixer eco shower.

Manufacturers offer options that are designed to limit water consumption and reduce your water bill, without compromising on the showering experience.

Check your water pressure and the efficiency of your boiler. Your shower is only as efficient as your whole water system.

Look at your product to see if a shower flow regulator is included. Some manufacturers incorporate them in the valve and some in the showerhead. Use a professional installer who can advise on which products will match your water pressure.

Time yourself and reduce the amount of time you spend in the shower. It is estimated that if everyone in Europe cut their shower time by just one minute, we could save 7% of all the water used in Europe.

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Choosing the right SHOWER SYSTEM Take time to assess the type of shower you need – electric, which takes hot water on demand from the mains cold supply; mixer showers that use hot and cold water supplies, thermostatic to prevent the risk of scalding, eco electric or mixer showers with limited water flow, and digital with remote and even voice control. Showerhead configuration is also something to consider. There are concealed and exposed designs, fixed, handheld and recessed ceiling mounted, amongst others. By planning each element carefully, you’ll soon have the perfect shower set-up to suit all your needs.

CLEAR CUT Made from 8mm toughened glass, the reversible curved showerwall from Merlyn’s Series 8 collection deflects water spray and is available in three widths. Priced from £1,193 for the 900mm size

Shower cubicles An enclosed area with a tray and glass surround is a more straightforward solution and this is generally installed in addition to a bath. The drawback is that it will take up more space, so it is best suited to larger family bathrooms – you can get the children bathed and hair washed while you have a quick shower, keeping everyone happy. Installation is a lot less complex than a wet room, which makes it less expensive and less hassle, and you can still create a walk-in effect by choosing a single sheet of frameless toughened glass and low-level surface solution. This also helps contain the water spray. For smaller areas, choose a bi-fold, quadrant or curved screen and consider building into alcoves, airing cupboards or unused box rooms adjacent to the bathroom. ‘Customers are often unaware that they can purchase a shower enclosure with a roof,’ says Lorna Wainwright of Alchemy Design Award. ‘This presents many advantages, not only in terms of providing a cosy draft-free showering environment, but also steam containment and increased functionality.’

SMALL WONDER Above FitBox is a hammam cube from Effegibi at CP Hart, priced from £1,420. Designed to fit into smaller spaces, it combines an aluminium frame with 8mm glass that seals in the steam produced by the Effe generator. It can be fitted to traditional-style shower trays or flush with the floor and comes in two sizes, as well as a made-to-measure option

Left Available in white, black or cloud grey, Host is Triton’s digital mixer shower that allows you to enjoy a unique experience with three customisable pre-sets for flow and temperature. With digital display, it also has a warm-up feature and a start/stop control that can be located outside the bathroom.

Prices start from £580

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PRINTS CHARMING This monochrome bathroom scheme by Day True features wow factor tiling and a sleek white tub with arched overhead shower arm. Similar designs start from £8,000

STATEMENT LOOK A lot of baths are now available with the same footprint as a typical shower enclosure for those who don’t have space for separates. BC Designs’ Tin Bateau bath is made using 18th century techniques and features curved ends to support head and shoulders. Prices start from £4,032. Axbridge 3 outlet exposed shower column in chrome, £1,595, Booth & Co

For your chance to win a Roman Liberty shower enclosure with anti-slip tray worth £2,845 turn to page 141

Over-bath showers A great space-saving solution for smaller bathrooms, installing a shower over the bath suits those who enjoy a long soak as well as those who want a quick hair wash or a blast in a hot shower. Busy households may find that everyone wants to use it at the same time, so it’s not ideal if you are all sharing one bathroom. Consider either a P or L-shaped shower bath complete with curved or straight-lined bath screen, or go for something more eclectic.

‘At Day True, we tend not to select a complete bathroom suite,’ reveals Hayley Robson, creative director. ‘All the items are individual, which for me is what makes bathrooms so exciting.

I also think there is a tendency to ensure everything matches, whereas I think it is much more interesting if they don’t all match.’

‘Those with diverse family needs may want a dual function shower with versatile hand-held option over their bath to ensure universal ease of use’ Michael Sammon, sales and marketing director for Frontline Bathrooms

GET IN CHARACTER Left A shower over the bath saves space in a smaller bathroom. Team a traditional roll-top tub with a classic-style shower rose. Hampton bath, from £748; bath screen with access panel, £549; Edwardian basin with chrome washstand, £508 and Standard high-level WC, £1,027, all Burlington Bathrooms

BRITISH MADE Right Take inspiration from boutique hotels and combine a roll-top bath with a sophisticated floor-mounted bath filler. 3120 Deco bath-shower mixer with handshower and lever handles in chrome, £2,550, Perrin & Rowe

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Espinillo bed linen in Turmeric: duvet cover from £45; pillowcase, £15; throw, £75, all Clarissa Hulse

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INSPIRATIONS 1 Asian Scenery wallpaper, from around £148 for three rolls, Mindthegap 2 Sandridge bed in House Velvet Mallard, from £995, Willow & Hall 3 Grandma Blue velvet tassel stool, £115, Beaumonde 4 Lunar Blue cushion, £48; Large Indigo Mist rug, £220; Sea Storm denim and leather rug, £125; Terrazzo candles, from £19, French Connection Home 5 Colonsay headboard in Plain Blue Wool, £POA, The Headboard Workshop

SHOP THE LOOK Verona pouffe in blue, £345, Sweetpea & Willow

Downpour Blue (2063-20) Aura paint, £28 per 0.94L, Benjamin Moore

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Alvar Aalto vase, £83, Iittala

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PARALLEL LINES Natural Ticking Linen bedding bundle, £210 for a double, Chalk Pink Linen Company

Spring awakening Laura Ashley’s SS20 bed linen is a bright and modern take for the traditional British brand. Pops of colour shown here include the Skye footstool in Alberta Copper, £125; Pompom blanket in Sunshine, £50; Arya throw in Red Clay, £50; and cushions in Arya Steel, Velvet Beeswax and Red Clay, £22 each.

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SOFT SPOT Warm, earthy tones are a popular choice in interiors right now, helping to create a connection between indoors and nature outdoors. BoConcept’s SS20 collection encompasses this growing trend, including the Bermuda footstool shown here in cotton velvet, priced from £544.

Sophie Stripe Dazzling Blue bed linen, from £14 for a standard pillowcase, Secret Linen Store

Sound wave Bang & Olufsen’s Beosound speaker comes with Google Assistant, so you can listen to your favourite tunes, plus the latest news and weather reports, by using voice control. Shown is the Beosound 1 in Anthracite, from £1,350, and Beosound 2 in limitededition Natural Brush, from £1,650.

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KD Loves x Bethie Tricks Emma Deterding, founder and creative director of KDLoves, chats to us from behind the scenes of her latest collaboration with designer Bethie Tricks

HOW DID YOU THIS COLLABORATION COME ABOUT?We

wanted to work with a designer who could run with our KDLoves collaboration motto of giving an extra ‘edge’ to an already beautiful idea. We were keen to find someone up-and-coming, and wanted to make a collection that felt really original.

After trawling through swatches from various fabric designers and searching all over, we came across Bethie Tricks and her gorgeous fabrics on Instagram.

WHAT INTERESTED YOU ABOUT BETHIE TRICKS?

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She has a very individual style and uses great colours. Her designs are really

We were keen to find and work with someone up-and-coming, and wanted to make a collection that felt really original” eye-catching, while her fabrics are made from 100% sustainable Belgian flax linen, which is something that our company feels very strongly about promoting.

TELL US ABOUT THE PROCESS… Bethie came in to see us and we discussed our ideas. We chose a few of her existing designs for our new range and then played around with colours in her newer unseen designs to create our own collaborative fabrics. She then left us to our own devices to create products that showcased her stunning fabric designs.

WHICH PIECE STANDS OUT MOST TO YOU? They all do! They are

all such uplifting pieces. Just one product from this new range makes such a difference to a room. But we do love the Webster chair as it is inspired by Moroccan furniture design and has been handcrafted in the UK. It’s a really beautiful piece that takes inspiration from near and far.

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WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE With a smart induction coil to boil water, a mini milk fridge and a stay-fresh coffee drawer, the Barisieur alarm clock will wake you up at the appointed hour with a steaming hot cuppa that helps you tackle the new morning. Available from Joy Resolve, from £345.

This season, Habitat has brought focus to layering textures, patterns and materials in the bedroom to create an even more relaxed and informal space. Shown is the Derwent oiled-oak bedside table, £180; Lucinda rattan easy-fit shade, £100; Derwent oiled oak four-poster double bed, £1,200; Fil-à-Fil blue pillowcases, £30 a pair; and Gibbins rug, £395, all Habitat.

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Going green Gerald Culliford’s Jurassic Green natural quartzite is a distinctive surface that can be used anywhere in the home, but featuring it as an oversized headboard makes for an inventive and striking statement. Prices start from £990 per sq. m.

THROUGH THE KEYHOLE Delve into Cath Kidston’s manor house renovation journey in her new book A Place Called Home. Through the lens of renowned interiors photographer Christopher Simon Sykes, learn how the print designer brought each room back to life, in the process immersing yourself in her remarkable life of design.

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Sew bespoke Newly renovated and designed by Virgile + Partners, the third floor of Harrods in London has been named ‘Harrods Interiors’ and is now a dedicated space for home furnishings. Discover the in-house interior design studio, as well as the Bespoke Linens studio where you can get customdesigned bedlinens personalised using the monogramming service.

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Best known for his vivid patterns, fashion designer Duro Olowu has teamed up with Soane Britain on four new fabrics and wallpapers that combine tradition with modernity, taking inspiration from both his Nigerian heritage and his international lifestyle.

Pricing starts from £140 per metre.

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SLIDING DOORS Mirrored sliding doors make the best use of – and exude – space. Here Spaceslide’s Classic doors in Grey Mirror and Walnut with a Walnut frame, starting from £390, turn an alcove into a luxurious dressing area

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SHAPE SHIFTER Left Create a tale of two stories by dividing up a large master bedroom with modular walk-in storage. Pictured here is Go Modern’s Ben wardrobe by Novamobili, £POA. A whole range of accessories including back-lighting, pull-out trouser rails, shoe cupboards, shelves, drawers, tie racks and LED lighting creates the intimacy of a dressing room, but with no building work necessary

HIDDEN DEPTH Below A wall of fitted wardrobe storage, with a secret opening through to a luxurious dressing room, keeps all the clutter behind the scenes. Here the Manhattan range in Walnut, £POA from Sharps, creates a warm yet minimalistic vibe

'Open shelving in a bedroom might look a bit cluttered, but in a dedicated dressing-room it works because you can see everything you’ve got at a glance' Tina Mahony, Go Modern

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BEST ON SHOW High ceilings and sloping walls are brought into line in this bespoke contemporary bronze high-gloss dressing room, where storage is hidden away and shelving reserved for boutique bags and hat boxes. Made-tomeasure wardrobe design starts from £15,000 at Concept Virtual Design

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Above Make a statement with the glamorous Set-Up Island chest of drawers, designed by Rodolfo Dordoni. Ardesia mat lacquer and a combination of fumè glass 3050 and techno leather 05 latte makes for tactile storage, £POA, wardrobes from £2,000, all Poliform

Below Eaves can create characterful angles, with bespoke furniture becoming part of the fabric of the building. Here John Lewis of Hungerford’s Artisan-style dressing room – priced from £10,000 – puts quirky corners to excellent use

ressing rooms have gone from being a Stateside dream – Sex And The City’s Carrie Bradshaw planted the seed – to poll position on our interiors wishlist, and for good reason. For starters, our lives are getting busier by the second, so having a designated space for clothing and accessories means our bedrooms can remain calm and clear. Then there’s the growing number of versatile and savvy storage solutions available, making it easier to turn eaves, uneven walls and quirky corners into something much more useful and luxurious – meaning we don’t need American-style space to bring them into our homes.

‘The popularity of dressing rooms is definitely growing and I think this is because of the increase in flexibility and features of modern wardrobe design,’ agrees Tina Mahony, director of Go Modern. ‘For example, awkward L-shaped bedrooms with potentially dead space are ideal for creating a dressing-room area. Another idea is to use a modular wardrobe to partially divide a large bedroom and create a dressing-room area behind it, with a doorway within the run of wardrobe doors. This space can then be fitted out to exact requirements, using panels, modular shelving, mirrors, pull-out or down storage options and lighting.’

Before planning your dressing area, carry out an inventory of all your possessions including clothes, shoes and accessories, and seasonal items, too. ‘This will provide a much clearer picture of the storage options required,’ advises Andy Briggs, interior designer at Spaceslide. ‘If you don’t have a spare room for your dressing room, consider making use of the empty space along a wall in your bedroom or an alcove.

Mirrored sliding doors can partition off the space, doubling up as a full-length mirror and reflecting light around the room.’

You might find yourself re-considering an en suite in favour of a dressing room – the dream scenario being both, in close proximity to each other. ‘While bigger is better, dressing rooms can start from 1.2m deep so you might not need to forego your en suite,’ adds Andy. ‘If your household often has a queue for the bathroom, an en suite would be the more practical option; a dressing room is more suited to those who want to maximise any extra space whilst adding value to their home.’ EKBB EKBB MAY 2020 133

ON THE SHELF Make the most of keeping storage open, displaying clothes and accessories, without worrying about cluttering your sleeping space. Here the dark wood of the wall-mounted Cabina Naked wardrobes by Jesse Spa, POA, creates pared-back sophistication. Available at Chaplins

Expert ADVICE DENIS BARCLAY THE MODULAR FURNITURE SPECIALIST AT CHAPLINS SHARES HIS DRESSING ROOM DOS AND DON'TS

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Do consider access and proximity to the bedroom. The most successful dressing room I’ve planned was between the bedroom and the bathroom.

Don't presume your current wardrobes are making efficient use of space. I always look at my clients’ existing cupboards, then I plan short hanging to maximise storage for most clothes. Next it’s long hanging, then shelves, drawers and other pull-out specialist fittings such as display shelves, trouser presses and shoe rails.

Do make use of a box room; we can work with anything from two square metres in size. Seek advice from a professional to make the most of the space – for instance, smaller rooms might need sliding rather than pull-out doors.

Don’t be afraid to maximise storage right up to the ceiling.

Where practical and aesthetically pleasing, I always build up as this also seals off any dust-collecting areas. However, unless it is for long-term storage, creating storage space above 2.4m is difficult to access, and it’s more cost-effective to infill or leave open.

Do consider using wardrobes to section off a spacious bedroom. Often designers have difficulty planning larger rooms because there might be a big floor area but not much wall space. Using wardrobes as room dividers can be a cost-effective way of creating more storage space.

Don’t include an island unless you have the space to walk freely around it, especially if it contains drawers adjacent to opening wardrobe doors. If you do have space it will create additional storage and you could experiment with counter stools. A comfortable armchair that can be tucked away underneath a vanity section also works well.

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Above Make use of low and angled ceilings by fitting bespoke storage into every nook.

Here Varenna Grey oak furniture – this set-up cost around £15,000 by Daval – has high and low hanging rails and drawers, and an area of display shelving

Below Neatsmith’s Shadow Oak dressing room, from £1,000 per linear metre, features organised displays for items you want to see, while Luna hinged doors in Mink, from £2,200 per linear metre, provides stylish cover for those you don’t

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SITTING PRETTY Right The New England dressing room painted in soft white – £POA at Strachan – pairs period features with traditional design, while window seating and a chandelier add to its timeless appeal

WARM GLOW Below Choose a colourway you would happily feature on a wall. Here the TEXT wardrobe’s matt lacquered terracotta coplanar doors can be pulled back to reveal drawers, display cases for trousers and accessories, shelves and hanging rails with built-in lights, and sumptuous materials. £POA, Officinadesign at Lema

'Organise storage into work and leisure. If you plan what you are wearing in advance you won't have any last-minute scrambling to get ready and everything can remain in its proper place' Denis Barclay, Chaplins

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'Consider incorporating the glamour of a hanging pendant in the centre of the space or task lighting around a vanity mirror' Andy Briggs, Spaceslide

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Left Choose calming tones in clean lines for your bedroom furniture. Here the Zeluso collection - prices start from £500 at Crown Imperial - has mirrored shelving to allow your most beautiful items to shine out, with a combination of storage options for your own personal dressing zone

Above A partition wall can separate your bedroom from your dressing area, bringing light into both spaces. Pictured here, the Sistema 7 mechanism on Molteni&C’s Gliss Master wardrobe means doors can fold horizontally, sitting flush to open up corner spaces. £POA, available at Chaplins

OPEN DOOR POLICY By sectioning off your dressing room with fold-away doors you’ll create a flexible space that can either be opened up or closed away, depending on the time of day. Here the Langton fitted wardrobes show symmetrical storage at its best. Bedrooms start from £2,500 at Hammonds 136 EKBBMAGAZINE.CO.UK

PROFILE

Catherine Nice THE KITTY MCCALL PRINT DESIGNER REVEALS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND HER LATEST COLLECTION OF COLOURFUL HOMEWARES FEATURE Sally Narraway

‘Kitty McCall was my grandmother’s name.

She always encouraged my creativity’

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Essential designer Catherine Nice has collaborated with the likes of Accor Hotels, Häagen Dazs, Estée Lauder, the Poetry Society of America, Simon & Schuster, Arlo & Jacob, Izzy Wheels and Wild in Art. Her latest work includes two prints for Koa’s innovative easy-change duvet covers, as well as a new spring/summer collection of California-inspired designs.

CATHERINE NICE

HOME I was born in Milton Keynes, lived in Nigeria until I was seven and now live in Folkestone with my husband and two children.

EDUCATION Textile Design at Birmingham City University.

COLOURS FOR 2020 Still loving coral pink, pops of scarlet and mint green.

Where did the name Kitty McCall come from? It was my grandmother’s name. She always encouraged my creativity and loved all the homemade cards and paintings I made her on birthdays and special occasions. Even as a young child, she saw something in me that I didn’t then see. To her, I am grateful. I now love that people call me Kitty because it makes my connection to her even stronger.

Tell us about your latest collection Palm Springs is inspired by my travels to California last year. I wanted to create a feeling of summer on fabric, and colour inspiration came from the beautiful sun-saturated landscapes. The collection encompasses three new fabric designs available on cushions, pouffes and wash bags, and four new limited-edition art prints, all printed and made in the UK. I’m also adding two of my favourite woven throws into the range.

Describe your style Contemporary and eclectic. I collect a diverse range of furniture, art and found objects and I love to mix colour, scale and texture. Through Kitty McCall, I try to work in a powerful and bold style. My collections and design compositions reflect my interest in abstraction, asymmetry and nature. I find when designs aren’t regimented, your eye is drawn in and you see something different each time you look at one of my pieces.

Tell us about your design process I’m always looking for new ideas and inspiration – whenever I find an interesting palette or image, I pin it to my mood board. I’m currently obsessing over natural landscapes and botanical plant imagery. I mostly draw in ink and then use my computer to add colour and texture.

How did you get into design? The impulse to draw has been there for as long as I can remember. I have always just followed my inclination and heart through school and university, developing my talent without any idea where it was taking me but unable to consider doing anything else. After graduating I worked successfully

for a commercial studio designing prints for fashion and interiors.

My proudest moment was seeing a print I designed for a dress

by Takoon worn by Michelle Obama. I set up Kitty McCall in 2011.

What’s been your favourite project to date? Häagen-Dazs’ ice cream tub designs and graphics. It was a whole new way of working; prints had to be at a much smaller scale.

Your all-time favourite design you’ve done? I find that the newest thing I’m working on is always my favourite. However, if I had to choose, it would be the landscape design – an abstract patchwork of colour and pattern that really helped me get noticed and cemented my style of work.

Proudest career moment? Opening my shop in my hometown of Folkestone.

What’s your own home like? Our home is a Victorian semi-detatched property. It’s a contemporary, colourful and eclectic family home that we feel is both functional and cosy.

Favourite room? The living room – it’s where we switch off from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and it feels like a cosy nook. I love the colours and layers, and it always gets such lovely sunlight. I just feel it’s the one room where everything just works.

What has been your best home buy? The Sweet Savage artwork by Bonnie and Clyde that hangs in our dining room.

What’s going to be your next home purchase?

New Buster + Punch lights for our hallway renovation.

What do you collect? Lovely ceramic bowls and serving dishes; I love nothing better than cooking for family and friends and I love to serve my food in eclectic colourful patterned bowls.

What would be your dream design project? A Kitty McCallinspired hotel would be amazing.

What’s next for you? The launch of my collaboration with innovative bedding brand Koa. It was such a lovely project to work on as they valued my input on designs and colour palette. I think the result looks very sophisticated. EKBB kittymccall.com

‘When designs aren’t regimented, your eye is drawn in. You see something different each time you look’

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pietra solid surface worktops

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Palácio Príncipe Real BLENDING MODERN TRENDS WITH INHERITED FEATURES CREATES A THEATRICAL AND ELEGANT STYLE THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING AND ON TO THE TERRACE WORDS Bethan Owen

his 19th-century palácio with its scenic gardens is an oasis located in the heart of Lisbon’s trendy Príncipe Real neighbourhood. This boutique hotel captures the essence of intricate Moorish design with thoughtfully sourced bespoke furniture. The original features of this former family home have been restored to recreate the decadent luxury of the past and combine them with the comforts of modern life. Geometric pattern tiles accentuate the romanticism throughout, while a creative blend of period motifs and trendy modern quirks give each of the spacious 28 bedrooms their unique character.

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1 Tangier patterned floor tiles, £39.95 per sq. m, Walls & Floors 2 Cabana polished brass palm tree lamp, £199, Artisanti 3 Lily side table with a grey marble top, £189, Atkin & Thyme 4 Gatsby three-drawer chest, £845, Feather & Black 5 Rose-pink glass pendant light, £85, The French Bedroom Company 6 Scalloped velvet dining chair, £350, Rose & Grey For stockists, see page 143

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