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InspIratIon UP IN THE CLOUDS Texture and clean lines define this Cape Town house perched on a clifftop DESIGN DETAILS Style inspiration from our modern South African home THE PERFECT SUMMER LUNCH Easy-going recipes and decoration for relaxed entertaining LIGHT FANTASTIC Fresh interiors and sensitive modern extensions transform a Victorian townhouse ISLAND LIFE Rustic simplicity in a holiday home on the Mallorcan coast OASIS OF CALM A serene riverside apartment designed by Tricia Guild ARCADIAN IDYLL A traditional Cotswold property updated by design studio Sims Hilditch AT HOME IN THE LANDSCAPE Plants from the southern hemisphere thrive on the shores of a Scottish loch.

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I am about to head off on my first-ever British summer holiday.

We’re packing our toddler and teeny car and motoring down to Penzance, via Somerset one way and Devon the other. I’m excited about fish and chips in brown paper, buckets and spades, scones with clotted cream, blustery walks, salt in my hair – the complete antidote to my urban day-to-day existence and a truly English escape. I won’t even mind if it rains.

On the subject of seasonal escapism, there is plenty in this month’s H&G. A highlight for me is our entertaining feature, which shows the gloriousness of a summer lunch with friends (page 41). Photographer F OL L OW US ON

Emma Lee shot it in the beautiful greenhouse at Petersham

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writer Marina Filippelli and tabletop inspiration by stylist Ali Brown. Striking the same hosting-at-home note, you’ ll find beautiful ideas for alfresco dining and chill-out spaces from a more practical perspective in the design section (page 140).

Finally, take a moment to gaze at our dreamy gardens. The wild haven on Little Loch Broom blends seamlessly into a dramatic landscape, an abundance of hydrangeas outside a London home shows the impact of statement planting, while

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our natural pools feature highlights wildlife-friendly swimming holes. Now, I’m off to find my jellies and mac. I do hope you too find the chance to enjoy some lazy, hazy days this summer. sarah spiteri, eDitOriaL DireCtOr

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(Clockwise, from top left) Bon tray Ryoka, H1.2xDia32cm, £155, Native & Co Lobster cushion in Mustard, 49x49cm, £135, Luke Edward Hall for The Rug Company Le Cirque tablecloth in Mint Green, H250xW165cm, £250, Summerill & Bishop Lily cocktail tables with Venetian glass, H60xDia23cm, £910 each, Tom Faulkner Stormy Blue pot, H20xDia17cm, £90, House of Waltham Retro webbing bench, H74xW121xD45cm, €495, HKliving at Living and Company Rattan wrapped taper candleholder, H30xDia19cm, £69, West Elm

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n E WS cabIN fEvEr It’s not just ex-Prime Ministers who crave the retreat of a shepherd’s hut, so it is fortunate that the handcrafted and sustainable designs from the new Houtt Cabin Co are as tranquil to be in as they are beautiful to the eye. The Rolling Cabin (pictured) can be moved around easily and takes its design cues from Suffolk fishing huts, with its solid wood frame mounted on a blacksmith-crafted metal base.

Prices start at £15,995 for a 12x7ft hut, which can be customised to suit. Peace at last.

SHOW TIME Our love of plants is as strong as ever, so it’s timely to hear that the Milanese trade fair Homi is launching a brand new gardening show. Dedicated to beautifying your green spaces, Homi Outdoor, 13-16 September in Milan, will showcase a grand selection of furniture and accessories from exhibitors including Present Time, pictured here.

ON THE TILES

Instag ram inspiration With her innate flair for mixing rich hues and layering bold patterned textiles, Brisbane-based interior designer Anna Spiro gives us a window into her creative life @annaspiro.

How would you describe your Instagram account?

Vibrant, colourful, layered – a look into the many facets of my creative world.

Who would you recommend we follow and why?

Designer Matilda Goad @matildagoad for her sense of colour and creativity, and dressmaker Marta Ferri @martaferrimartaferri because I’m so inspired by her fashion creations made using interior fabrics.

We’ve fallen for the whimsical creations of illustrator Laura Carlin and are delighted to hear that she has enlisted the imaginative flair of her friend Jo Briggs to launch Such Stories, a design studio that can make bespoke tile commissions and murals, with prices starting from £80 for a four-tile mural of an existing design.

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SHORE THING Inspired by growing up on Ireland’s west coast, textile designer Tori Murphy has created a new nautical stripe called Fastnet. It features in her collaboration with lighting specialist Pooky, whose modern bases provide the perfect contrast to her more classic interpretation.

Claude table lamp, £110; Fastnet shade, £130.

WEAVE SOME MAGIC Pink may be known as the navy blue of India, but these rugs made in Jaipur are anything but dull.

They’ve been given a fresh contemporary twist with patterns courtesy of Zara Bolingbroke-Kent, whose company Bombay Sprout has also just launched five new fabrics that are all woven and coloured by hand, using eco-friendly dyes on fine cotton. Prices start at £145 for the cotton rugs, with fabrics from £85m.

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HOT TROPICS Taking the current trend for verdant greens and turning it into a rich and riotous print, Colefax and Fowler’s latest linen, Callista, is a new take on a pattern found on a French antique textile. Butterflies flit between swaying fern fronds, while foliage and florals look delicately sweet. From £89m.

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Sisters Emily and Victoria Ceraudo have added their own designs to the mix of antique and contemporary finds already sold by their eponymous brand Ceraudo.

The Livia bedside cabinet, £400, sits alongside lacquered chairs, coffee tables and upholstered accessories.

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Riding high from last year’s success of opening its first gallery and design space in Kensington, 8 Holland Street is continuing to expand with a new store in Bath.

Set in a historic three-storey listed building bedecked with original Victorian vitrines, gilded glass lettering and mahogany counters, you’ll find a curated collection of homeware, artwork and furniture from Europe’s most sought-after designers and makers. It is well worth a visit to take a look at the ever-changing pop-up programme and the rotating exhibition of modern contemporary British arts and crafts in the wraparound first-floor gallery.

■ 8 Margaret’s Buildings, Bath BA1 2LP, 8hollandstreet.com.

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PrinT PaTTern archive, ManchesTer A treasure trove of over 50,000 antique fabric swatches and wallpaper books from the 1800s to 1980s has arrived in Manchester.

Originally housed in New York’s fashion district, this historical resource has been turned into the Print Pattern Archive, a labour of love taking four years for the curator Cheryl O’Meara. Formerly a secret resource for British fashion houses, the archive is now available to interiors clients thanks to Cheryl’s Print Studio and Bespoke Wallpaper and Fabric Service. And you can also shop online for new antique-inspired wallpapers.

■ Studio 201, Islington Mill, 1 James Street, Salford M3 5HW, printpatternarchive.com.

Kelling Townhouse, london There’s a real sense of ebullience in the work of Emma Deterding.

The interior designer and retailer specialises in zingy prints, lampshades in fluoro ikat and headboards in floral prints, a masterclass in modernity seen through an Arts and Crafts lens.

Now Emma has opened the doors to the Kelling Townhouse, bringing together her showroom, workplace and design studio across three floors on Chelsea’s Langton Street.

Her furniture, accessories and lighting collection KDLoves is on show and the riot of colour and pattern may well inspire you to be bolder and more adventurous in your interiors style.

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Finding ways to translate garden vegetables, insects and flowers into real-looking objects using paper and paint has become one of Ann’s passions

O n e t O WA t c H S el f-t aug ht , M i n ne apol i s-ba se d c r a f t s p e r s o n A n n Wo o d c r e a t e s bot a n ica l a r t . Here she revea ls her inspirat ion and how she replicates nat ure so ef fectively

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Tell us a little bit about your background.

I studied commercial photography at a technical college for two years, then fine art at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design before graduating in the mid-Eighties.

My mum was very supportive and encouraged me to follow my dreams of being an artist. She was always setting the stage for me to do something creative – in my early →

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l ifes t yle teens she painted my bedroom white and I was allowed to draw whatever I wanted on all the walls.

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When did you first begin making things from paper?

My background includes embroidery,

woodcarving and painting. My husband Dean and I have had a business making mechanical cards and games here in the US for 20 years. I started sharing our art on Instagram, but at that time my father was at the end of his life and it felt a little bit hollow. He was a farmer, so growing things was a big part of our life, and before he passed, he commented on how beautiful certain plants were outside. I couldn’t get his words out of my head, so I decided to use my experience to give making paper flowers a try.

paper objects?

I use small, sharp embroidery scissors, as well as wire and handmade papers, which I paint and form into 3D parts. When I started I tried referencing pictures, but I couldn’t see all of the details so I now work from real plants and flowers.

It’s the only way I can understand exactly how they’re formed, and I often dissect a plant to work out the various shapes. I then use paint and pencils to add colour and pattern.

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Where do you find your inspiration?

I came to nature as a subject because it’s universal; we pause to look at a flower, pick up a feather, or touch a leaf. I love the idea of finding special beauty in common flowers. I used to grow all kinds of roses, then dahlias and last year I looked at every type of geranium and marigold I could find.

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A rainbow of colours on Ann’s work table, The studio is in a 100-yearold warehouse in the arts district of northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota

“I came to nature as a subject because It’s unIversal; I love the Idea of fIndIng specIal beauty In common flowers”

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Seed Company, but now it’s home to over 200 art studios. Previously my space was used for welding and it was covered in grease, so I cleaned and painted every inch and now it really feels like my creative home.

from the insects, which are larger) and I plan to expand this to over 200 throughout the next year.

My hope in the future is to exhibit the whole wall as an installation. & ■ woodlucker.com

Tell us about your studio.

I currently work in a 100-year-old warehouse, which is in the arts district of northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota. Once upon a time it housed the Northrup-King

What’s next?

The past year has been filled with creating flowers, food and insects for a botanical wall, which is all created out of paper. Currently there are 130 life-sized objects (apart

feature Laura Vinden and CLaudia BaiLLie photographs ann Wood

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In the hands of its design-savvy owner, an uninviting Sixties Cape Town house is now a light-filled space defined by mountain and ocean Words Kerryn Fischer styling Luanne Toms PhotograPhy eLsa young / aLL FranK FeaTures

tErraCE White plaster walls and quartz floors are set off by a traditional rietdak ceiling, woven from reeds. interior designer tara Bean designed the oak front door using brass handles found in an antiques shop. daybed, Pezula Interiors.

Cushions, Anthropologie

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LIVING AREA Built-in seating, a bespoke sofa and antique armchairs form a relaxing spot, with fabulous views of the ocean.

An ottoman recovered in leather and a vintage Berber add texture and character.

Navy sofa, Tara Bean. Wooden armchairs, PiĂŠr Rabe Antiques.

Cushion covers made by Tara with vintage cloth from Ghana

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KITCHEN A new window opens onto boulders outside, bringing a natural, elemental feel into the space, while teal cabinetry echoes the colour of the ocean.

Island tiles, Noblesse at Tabarka Studio. Vintage bar stools, PiĂŠr Rabe Antiques.

Ondulato marble worktops, designed by Tara Bean

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York-based Kearnon O’Molony, his cliff-top eyrie overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at Bantry Bay, Cape Town, is both a holiday home and a physical anchor to his country of birth. Set on a large plot amid a generous scattering of granite boulders, Kearnon’s spectacular home hugs the contour of a cliff some 35 metres above street level. It’s a position that is nothing short

genius that adds both a sculptural and grounded element to the south-facing rooms, while the west of the house was opened up to capture magnificent vistas of the ocean and reserve.

‘Doing this house with Kearnon was the opportunity of a lifetime,’ says Tara. Another of Kearnon’s friends, architect Antonio Zaninovic, was instrumental in helping them to overcome some of the site’s more challenging conundrums. In answer

of a spectacular, with a never-ending sashay of sea, sky and nature reserve views from every window.

‘Initially I was drawn more to the topography than

to Kearnon’s need for generous spaces that would allow him to entertain large groups of people, the property is laid out over four levels with the main

the property,’ says Kearnon. ‘And in particular the gigantic boulders which informed much of the redesign of the house.’ But then Kearnon, who owns an investment company that finances fashion and lifestyle brands, clearly has an eye for detail. ‘When I bought the property 12 years ago, the house was an old, kooky space orientated entirely the wrong way.

house occupying the upper two levels. On the top floor are two en-suite bedrooms, both with balconies, while the central living space (kitchen, dining, sitting area) are on the lower level with access to an outdoor dining and braai area. A guest suite sits below the main house, while the fourth level is home to the pool and another guest suite.

There was not one window or door to the west and south, where all the views and privacy lay,’ he says.

‘The internal flow was also off, with small rooms, poor light and awkward spaces.’

Luckily, his initial plans to demolish and rebuild anew were thwarted by the economic realities of the steep site and a sense of discontent at the ‘charmless’ new builds that defined the neighbourhood. ‘With time I became more comfortable with the quirky soul of the original Sixties house,’ says Kearnon.

‘I like mid-century design but I’m not a purist.

A home must look good and it must live well too.’

So, with the help of his close friend and interior designer Tara Bean, a fellow South African, he decided to work with what he had. ‘I realised that by extending the footprint of the house to where the original terrace was, and adding an expanse of windows to the south, we’d reveal the massive

Tara credits Kearnon’s attention to detail with solving some of the site’s more tricky challenges, racking up many hours on Skype as he was based in New York. The first was how to negotiate an eight-metre drop from the living area to the pool – solved by adding two new terraces – and another was how to get people up to the house. ‘For six months we accessed the house via scaffolding,’ says Tara. In the end, Kearnon’s idea of commissioning local craftsman Rob McKenzie to create a passageway through the rocks was inspired. Now, walking up to the house offers a good cardio workout and encourages you to leave any preconceptions at the door as you find yourself dwarfed by two massive boulders as you make your way up into the clouds. & Interior design by Tara Bean, lovebean.squarespace.com. Architecture by

granite boulders behind the house.’ It’s a stroke of

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GUEST BATHROOM Bold patterned tiles define the shower area.

Dandelion tiles in Fjord/ Milk, Marrakech Design.

Brass fittings, similar from Waterworks

GUEST BEDROOM Rustic terrace walls in the garden beyond are the perfect backdrop for the contemporary-cool mood of this inviting space.

Cane chairs, similar from Cox & Cox. Rug, Anthropologie

EN-SUITE BATHROOM As the house is not overlooked, there is no need for curtains. Brass fittings and a woven mat bring textural qualities to the pristine clean lines.

Bath, DADOquartz.

Vintage bath filler, John Brass Taps & Fittings

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i ns pir at ion MASTER BEDROOM Rich earthy tones mix beautifully with blues in the seating space of Kearnon’s bedroom which, being on the top floor, has panoramic views of the sea and mountains.

Bench, Chairish. Chest of drawers, Mandy’s On Main. Nama 1 rattan pendant light, Ay Illuminate

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EXTERIOR A series of terraces link the upper level of the steep site to the floors below, creating plenty of spaces for greenery at the same time. Tara Bean designed the breeze-block wall to ensure the privacy of the guest suite behind it.

Breeze-block wall, Stonecast

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POOL In its spectacular postion below the house, the pool is designed to feel as though you are floating above the sea while you’re swimming.

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DESIGN DETAILS S t y l e i n s p i r a t i o n f r o m K e a r n o n’s C a p e To w n h o u s e

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While clever use of colour, pattern and detail abound in Kearnon’s kitchen, it’s nevertheless a contemporary incarnation with clean lines and a calming palette that work to echo the ocean and sky that lie beyond it. The textured Noblesse tiles on the base of the kitchen island are by Tabarka Studio, a tile company in the US.

Rather than play to the sleekness of the room’s architectural lines, this bedroom is a playful space, with a colourful African-inspired rug by Anthropologie paired with an earthy, grounded wooden cupboard found at Piér Rabe Antiques.

All of which is offset perfectly by the wooden floor that has been painted in a high-gloss white.

WHERE TO SOURCE FACETED SURFACES Choosing white tiles with an uneven finish will add an extra dimension to an otherwise plain wall or island unit.

WHERE TO SOURCE COLOURFUL BERBER RUGS Wonderfully soft underfoot, one of these deep-pile rugs will make a vibrant addition to your scheme.

Tokyo tile, 12x12cm, £240sq m, Heliot & Co

by Giles Miller Studio

Vintage Azilal pile rug, 103x215cm, £792, Larusi

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3D Kite white matt tile, 50x110cm, £84sq m, Minoli

Ustril Berber-style rug, 160x230cm, £179, La Redoute

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INSIDEr INSIGhT Interior designer Tara Bean shares her tips SECRET addRESS Piér Rabe Antiques in Stellenbosch. It has the widest range of furniture styles, from Cape vernacular to mid-century modern. John Brass in Salt River is the best place for sourcing vintage taps and fixtures.

GO-TO COlOUR Teal, indigo blue and earthy rich tones. I love mixing these colours, but using the variance in the textures of different fabric patterns and weaves to create that additional layer.

SpaCE-plannInG TIp Think less rather than more when creating your layout, then add rugs, ceramics and cushions.

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ElEmEnTS OF SURpRISE Because Kearnon’s house is on a clifftop, there are boulders coming out of the floors and walls in the bathroom. Another unusual touch is the fun tile pattern we added to the bedroom terraces.

(Clockwise, from top left) Mamba black woven rattan pendant, H60xW48xD48cm, £175, Maisons du Monde Yuka footstool, H50xW80xD46cm, £420, Caravane Optic Line cushion cover in Jade and Coral, H30xW50cm, £69, The Conran Shop The Saddle Up chair, H68xW82xD61cm, £2,640, Stuart Scott Yurt table lamp, H27xDia25cm, with drum shade in Taupe, Dia30cm, £120.60, Där Lighting Tenanted bowls in olive and ash, small: H5xDia13.5cm, £145; large: H9xDia14cm, £195, both Max Bainbridge at Forest + Found Jaspette pull handle in satin brass, H2xW11xD1.9cm, £25.02, Armac Martin

USE OF TExTURE It’s key to adding warmth and layers to a room – from the patina of old wood or leather mixed with a variety of fabric weaves and colours that complement each other. This mix subtly makes a space.

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Lemongrass Lemonade A panelled screen serves to mark out a dining area, while a drinks table is adorned with potted herbs and a lantern for atmospheric lighting when dusk comes.

Upholstered three-panel screen with chrome studs, H150xW44cm per panel, £330 plus fabric, The Dormy House; covered in Verdure fabric in Tapestry Green, £92m, Zoffany at Style Library. Small bistro table, £225, Petersham Nurseries. Sardal serving bowl, £20, Habitat. Rochelle wine glasses, £14 each, The Conran Shop. Moroccan glasses, £29 for six, Toast. Oceana lantern, £19.95; rustic pillar candle in light grey, £3.95, both Grand Illusions. Scallop jug, £315, The Shop Floor Project. Vintage glass jug, £80; Maguelone Alchemilla small bowl, £14; Emerald splash dish, £13, all Designers Guild. Prosecco, £13.50 for 75cl, Daylesford.

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Dining tables, plants and pots, from a selection; metal bistro chairs, £95 each, all Petersham Nurseries. Tiller tablecloth in Stone, £115, Daylesford. Stripe kitchen towels in Turquoise, £10 each, Volga Linen. Nona dinner plates, £10 each, Habitat. Ziki wine glasses, £6.95 each; Ista cutlery in black, £150 for 16 pieces, all Nkuku.

Vintage glass jug, £80; Officina candlesticks, £106 each, all Designers Guild. Tapered candles, £2.35 each, Cloudberry Living. British seedling pots made with paper pot makers, £12.99 for three sizes, Burgon & Ball.

Hand-thrown white table jug, £18, Nom Living. Bubbles tumblers in Malachite Green; Apple, £7 each, British Colour Standard at Heal’s. Recycled glass jug, £22, David Mellor. Seat pads in Lindos China Blue; Pondicherry Olive; Fiji Indigo, £19.95 each, Grand Illusions. Similar warm white connectable festoon light bundle, £160 for 25m, Lights4fun. Seagrass rug in Panama Natural, 650x235cm, £17sq m, Sisal & Seagrass

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Courgette, fennel and pea salad with cracked wheat and chilli dressing ■

Tomato salad with honey, smoked salt and lavender ■

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Samphire with pickled radishes and cucumbers

Poached peaches, raspberries and thyme shortbread ■

Lemon and basil sorbet with strawberries

Lemongrass Lemonade This herb brings a deliciously floral note to the lemonade. For anyone preferring an alcoholic cocktail, simply add a dash of gin or vodka to the glass before pouring in the lemonade.

ServeS 6 5 lemons 5 limes 2 lemongrass stalks 100g granulated sugar 1 lemon leaf (optional) Sparkling water ¼ tsp salt

Peel large strips of zest from 1 lemon and 1 lime.

Whizz the zests in a food processor with the lemongrass, sugar and, if you have one, the lemon leaf. Once well combined, spoon half the sugar into a little serving dish and tip the remainder into a large jug.

■ Squeeze the juice of 4 lemons and 4 limes into the jug with the sugar and stir well to encourage the sugar to dissolve. Slice the remaining (zested) lemon and lime and add them to the juice, then add a good handful of ice cubes and sparkling water to taste.

Stir the salt into the reserved zesty sugar.

■ Just before serving the lemonade, dip the rim of your glasses in water, then into the sugar.

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Crab pLaTTer wiTh shiso aioLi As centrepieces go, nothing could be easier than this vibrant crab platter. Buy ready-cooked crabs from your fishmonger and serve on a large platter, with some hammers to break into them. We’ve suggested three dressings. Make them all, or stick to a favourite.

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ServeS 6 3 cooked whole crabs, about 1-1.25kg each For the shiso aioli 2 egg yolks 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 garlic cloves, crushed Juice of ½ lemon 350ml groundnut oil 6 shiso leaves, finely chopped For the tarragon and lemon dressing 15g tarragon, leaves only 25g spinach leaves Juice and grated zest of ½ lemon 2 tsp Dijon mustard 150g crème fraiche 4 tbsp olive oil For the chilli and dill dressing Juice of 2 limes 2 tbsp sriracha, or other hot chilli sauce 1 tbsp honey 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 tbsp groundnut oil 2 tbsp water 20g dill, chopped Lemon wedges and herb sprigs, to serve

To make the aioli, place the egg yolks, mustard and garlic in the bowl of a small blender. Whisk in the lemon juice. With the motor still running, slowly add the oil, a little at a time, until you have a mayonnaise consistency. Fold through the chopped shiso then season with salt and black pepper to taste.

■ For the tarragon and lemon dressing, blend everything together. Season with salt and pepper.

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To make the chilli and dill dressing, mix all the ingredients except for the dill in a bowl. Just before serving, stir through the dill.

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Seedlings grown in handmade paper pots make charming place settings – and great gifts for guests.

Offer edible seedlings from your garden to theirs…

Stripe kitchen towel in Turquoise, £10, Volga Linen. Nona dinner plate, £10, Habitat. Ista cutlery in black, £150 for 16 pieces, Nkuku. British seedling pots made with paper pot makers, £12.99 for three sizes; copper tag, £5.49 for 10, all Burgon & Ball

Crab platter with ShiSo aioli For a pretty table menu idea, search out a handful of cloth-covered vintage hardbacks and write your courses onto a plain page.

Calligraphy, around £108 per book, Quill London. Vintage single reeded pewter charger plate, £400, Lassco. Crab mallet, £10, Willow Tree Wood Turning at eBay. Bubbles tumblers in Malachite Green; Apple, £7 each, British Colour Standard at Heal’s. Small Japanese bowl (at back), £15; mini pinch dish, £6; hand-moulded mini pinch bowl, £6.50, all Nom Living

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CourgeTTe, fennel and pea salad wiTh CraCked wheaT and Chilli dressing samphire wiTh piCkled radishes and CuCumbers

TomaTo salad wiTh honey, smoked salT and lavender

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A green garden salad to beat all others and a dream for anyone with their own veg patch or allotment.

ServeS 6 100g cracked or bulgur wheat 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Juice of ½ large lemon ½ green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 2 large courgettes 1 large fennel 200g peas in their pods, podded (or about 70g ready-shelled raw peas) 60g mixed green leaves, we used a mixed bag with plenty of pea shoots A handful of small mint leaves

Cook the cracked or bulgur wheat according to packet instructions. Refresh, drain, then place into

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a large bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice and chilli, season with salt and pepper and toss through. Thinly slice the courgettes and fennel and toss these into the bowl then cover and keep chilled.

■ Just before serving, toss in the raw peas, salad leaves and mint and adjust the seasoning to taste.

TomaTo salad wiTh honey, smoked salT and lavender This simple salad is proof that a dish doesn’t need to be complicated to deliver unexpectedly interesting flavours. The colourful varieties of tomatoes are not only beautiful but add different textures. Seasoning them with the smoked salt in advance gives the flavour a chance to develop, before the flowers and honey dressing are added.

ServeS 6 1kg ripe tomatoes (look out for different shapes, colours and sizes in farmers’ markets, greengrocers and supermarkets) A large pinch of flaky smoked sea salt A few lavender flowers 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tsp good-quality honey (we used a wildflower set honey) 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Slice the tomatoes and place them on a large platter. Season with smoked sea salt and chill for 15 minutes. Scatter with the lavender flowers, breaking the flowers slightly between your fingers.

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samphire wiTh piCkled radishes and CuCumbers Inspired by the Japanese recipe for ‘impatient pickle’, the radishes and cucumber will be ready in no time at all and can be eaten on the day you make them.

MakeS 1 large jar of each pickle 400g cucumbers, ideally small pickling cucumbers, cut into chunks 400g radishes, halved, larger ones quartered 3 tbsp Maldon sea salt 250g rice vinegar 250ml water 100g caster sugar 1 tbsp mustard seeds 200g samphire

Place the cucumber and radishes in separate bowls.

Scatter 1∏ tbsp salt over each bowl then toss with your hands, rubbing the salt onto them. Cover and chill in the fridge for 2 hours, stirring the vegetables

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■ Meanwhile, place the rice vinegar, water and sugar in a saucepan and heat, stirring, until the sugar has melted. Leave to cool completely.

■ Transfer the cucumber and radishes into two separate jars and stir the mustard seeds in with the radishes. Divide the cooled pickling liquid between the two jars. The vegetables need to be submerged, so top up with equal quantities of rice vinegar and water, if needed (no need to add extra sugar). Cover and keep in the fridge for 3 hours before using. The pickle will keep for 1 week in the fridge.

■ To serve, cook the samphire in boiling water for 1 minute, until just cooked. Drain and refresh in cold running water then dress with 2 tbsp pickling liquid from one of the jars. Divide the samphire between 3 dishes, with some of the pickled vegetables. If you have any shiso leaves left over from making the aioli for the crab, add those, too.

■ The leftover pickles are delicious with seafood and fish generally and their pickling liquid is great tossed into dressings or stirred through rice. →

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Poached Peaches, rasPberries and thyme shortbread

Lemon and basiL sorbet with strawberries

How well thyme works in biscuits and desserts is a revelation for anyone who has never tried it before.

It’s delicious with most poached or roasted stone fruits, as well as in pastry and biscuits.

Sharp and refreshing, this pudding marks a great

ServeS 6 For the shortbread 200g plain flour 100g unsalted butter, softened 50g caster sugar, plus 1 tbsp extra for sprinkling 1 tsp thyme leaves, plus a few extra sprigs (and flowers, if you have them) For the peaches 450ml rosé wine 150ml water 130g granulated sugar 2 strips pared orange zest 6 peaches, not too ripe, halved and stoned 100g raspberries

For the shortbread, preheat oven to 170°C/150°C fan/Gas Mark 3. Put the flour, butter, sugar and thyme leaves in a large bowl. Use your fingers to combine, until the mixture looks like rough breadcrumbs. Line a tin, around 38x25cm, with baking parchment. (Tin size doesn’t need to be

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exact.) Tip the mixture into the tin and press down with your fingers to make a compact, even layer.

■ Chill for 20 minutes then bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden. Sprinkle immediately with 1 tbsp sugar and the thyme leaves. Use a sharp knife to cut into triangles or diamonds. Set aside to cool on a wire rack.

■ For the peaches, place the rosé wine, water, sugar and zest in a wide shallow pan, where the fruit can be poached in a single layer. Slowly bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.

Add the peaches and simmer for 15-20 minutes, turning them every so often, so they cook evenly. The cooking time will depend on how ripe the peaches are – you’ll know they’re ready once the tip of a sharp knife can pierce the flesh with little resistance.

■ Use a slotted spoon to lift the peaches onto a wide dish, pulling off their skins once they’re cool enough to handle. Bring the liquid in the pan to the boil and reduce it to a syrup. Add the raspberries to the peaches then pour over the syrup. Leave to cool before serving with the shortbread.

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end to a meal. You can serve it instead of the peaches, or as a welcome cooler later in the afternoon. Strawberries are always delicious with lemon – we used white ones, or try aromatic wild strawberries or standard British strawberries.

ServeS 6 600ml water 300g granulated sugar Pared zest of 3 unwaxed lemons, very finely chopped (or coarsely grated) 50g bunch of basil, plus 5 large leaves 350ml lemon juice Strawberries, to serve

Place the water in a saucepan and stir in the sugar and lemon zest. Heat gently, stirring, until the sugar

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has dissolved, then remove from the heat. Leave the syrup for 10 minutes to cool down a little, then add the bunch of basil and stir to submerge it. Cover and set aside for at least 1 hour.

■ Use a slotted spoon to remove the basil, then stir in the lemon juice. Taste the mixture and, if it’s too sour, add a little more water, but be careful not to dilute it too much as the flavour will mellow naturally once frozen.

■ Chop 5 basil leaves and stir through the mixture.

Churn in an ice-cream machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Alternatively, freeze in a rigid container until half-frozen then whizz in a food processor until smooth. You can then freeze it again until set enough to scoop, or like we did, serve it softer, almost like a smooth granita.

Serve with strawberries.

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Inky blues and lush greens freshened up with minty tones and moon white perfectly complement the potted plants and foliage.

Seat pads in Pondicherry Olive; Fiji Indigo, £19.95 each, Grand Illusions. Tiller tablecloth in Stone, £115, Daylesford. Officina candlestick, £106, Designers Guild.

Tapered candle, £2.35, Cloudberry Living. Recycled glass jug, £22, David Mellor

Cook’s tip Accentuate the citrus flavour from the syrup by adding the grated zest of half an orange to the shortbread mix before baking.

poAChed peAChes, rAspberries And thyme shortbreAd Simple, elegant tableware in a pastel palette offers the perfect canvas for a seasonal dessert.

Ziki wine glass, £6.95, Nkuku. Bistro carafe, £5, Garden Trading. Wabi small plates in green, £35 each, Petersham Nurseries. Tiller tablecloth in Stone, £115, Daylesford

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Lemon And bAsiL sorbet with strAwberries Relax the rules and serve dessert in wine glasses for a deliciously refreshing twist on the last course.

Ziki wine glasses, £6.95 each, Nkuku. Vintage single reeded pewter charger plate, £400, Lassco.

Stonewashed coffee spoons, £9 each, The Conran Shop

With thanks to Petersham Nurseries, 020 8940 5230, petershamnurseries.com

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A match made in curatorial heaven,

Thirty minutes from Edinburgh,

Jennifer Lee – the acclaimed British ceramicist and winner of the Loewe Craft Prize 2018 – will be staging her first UK solo exhibition in 25 years at Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge’s most beguiling gallery spot. The Potter’s Space, running from 9 July until 22 September, will present a considered collection of vessels from the past 40 years of the artist’s career, showcasing the best of her organic, smooth, stoneware forms. While you’re there, it’s also well worth a look around the rest of the historic home-turned-public art house, which is full of 20th-century British cultural treasures, kettlesyard.co.uk.

Tom Kitchin’s new restaurant with rooms, The Bonnie Badger, has just opened in Gullane, a picturesque town in East Lothian. It’s the latest to join the chef ’s stable of popular dining spots, which also includes gastropub The Scran & Scallie and Michelin-starred The Kitchin.

Occupying a building dating back to 1836, the new space conjures charming images of 19th-century coaching inns with its flagstone walls, low beams and roaring fireplaces. Expect a menu of updated Scottish classics, including fish pie and haggis, neeps and tatties, and comfy beds to retire to upstairs, bonniebadger.com.

Don’ t miss: hands-on classes at the Dusty Knuckle bakery in Dalston. there are workshops in everything from fermentation to pastry making. multiple dates available, thedustyknuckle.com. homesanDgarDens.com

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W E LOV E Villa La Coste: a contemporar y retreat in the hills of a Provençal sculpt ure park and v ineyard Striking hill-top villages and rolling vineyards characterise the treasured landscape of France’s sun-drenched Luberon region in Provence. it’s also the setting for Château La Coste, a winery and celebrated art park in the countryside near Aix-en-Provence. irish developer Paddy Mckillen – the man who revamped Claridge’s and saw its return to eminence –

FeAture Patrick Hamilton courtney photogrAphs ricHard HaugHton

bought the château in 2002, and since then has been on a mission to reinvent the domain as a legacy-building culture haven. the latest addition to the site is Villa La Coste, a chic hotel tucked away on a hilly bank beyond the grapevines. A lesson in pared-back Southern French style, the villa contrasts its rustic white linens and wooden furniture with a generous smattering of modern art; at which other hotel would you find a tracey Emin painting hanging above the bed? Food aims to reflect local produce, with Le restaurant serving simple dishes, such as truffle risotto and rotisserie chicken, washed down with the estate’s own wine in dining rooms dotted with art and sculpture. nEEd to know ■ Prices start from £580 per night.

■ if visiting in high summer, try booking a Pool Villa Suite. the beautiful private plunge pools are perfect for cooling off.

■ the château’s artistic coffee-table book is a stylish keepsake to take home from your trip.

AT THE CHATEAU: SPOTS TO EXPLORE FrAncis MAllMAnn The famed Argentinian celebrity chef has an outpost on the estate, providing his signature Patagonian cuisine. Think slow-roasted suckling pig and scallops a la plancha.

Winery

Art tours

Around 700,000 bottles of superlative quality wine are produced here each year.

Free tastings and visits to the winery are offered to all guests, with a nearby gift shop offering the château’s own wines and oils.

Beginning at the Tadao Ando-designed welcome pavilion, guided walks of the grounds explain each of the sculptural installations. Take in works

by Louise Bourgeois, Sean Scully and Richard Serra.

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Feature Zia allaway

(Clockwise, from this picture) Fennel, Ula’s favourite plant, sings out against a dark timber backdrop; Ula’s winning garden, ‘Studio Inspired’; feathery fennel makes an exciting contrast with blue sea holly; Ula visits the Barbican Conservatory for inspiration; a Mediterranean-style courtyard design

MY GARDEN LIFE W i n n e r o f t h e R H S Yo u n g D e s i g n e r a w a r d , U l a M a r i a put s her success dow n to her idyl lic upbr ing ing in the L ithua n ia n cou nt r yside. She t el ls u s what spa rked her career and how to use plants to promote wellbeing 68 H o M e S a n D g a R D e n S . c o M

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Tell us about growing up in Lithuania.

I’m from a rural area in Lithuania, and spent my childhood swimming in local rivers and climbing trees

with my brothers. When I was 15, my family moved to Northampton, which was a bit of shock, but it made me realise how lucky I had been to grow up surrounded by nature. I now live in East Dulwich in London, where I currently don’t have a garden, but we do have some lovely parks and green spaces nearby.

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What inspired you

to take up landscape and garden design?

Ever since I can remember I said I wanted to be an architect, but I’m not really sure where that idea came from. My grandmother

has a beautiful garden in Lithuania and together we would visit flower shows looking for interesting plants, so I suppose gardening is also in my blood. But it wasn’t until I came to England that I found out about landscape architecture as a profession, which seemed like the perfect way to combine both my interests.

“My winning Show garden, Studio unwired, waS inSpired by the pine-covered duneS along the baltic coaSt, which i’d viSited aS a child”

‘Studio Unwired’, was inspired by the pine-covered dunes along the Baltic coast, which I’d visited as a child, and everyone loved it… much to my surprise.

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What are your plans for this year’s RHS Hampton

Court Palace Garden Festival?

The great thing about winning the Young Designer competition is that it opens doors, and this year the RHS invited me to create their exhibition garden at the Hampton Court show, which will offer planting and design ideas for visitors to take home. The theme is ‘Sanctuary’ and my design will show how plants and gardens can increase feelings of wellbeing.

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You were crowned the 2017 RHS Young Designer – how did that come about?

After graduating with a BA and MA from Birmingham City University, I worked for a number of landscape

Where did the ideas for this design come from?

I’m really inspired by the mental and physical benefits that plants and gardens offer. In my ‘Sanctuary’ design, the main focus is a hortus conclusus or ‘enclosed garden’ and, historically, these green spaces were protected from intruders and allowed people to feel safe while immersed in nature. I’m also using medicinal herbs, such as angelica

architect firms and in 2017 my colleagues sent me the application they had received from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). So I decided to give it a go, never dreaming I would win. My design,

and tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) – both of which have been used to treat digestive problems for centuries – while also showing how being surrounded by nature makes us feel relaxed and less stressed.

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What city excites you in terms of landscape architecture?

Girona in Catalonia is my all-time favourite city. The medieval city centre feels on a human scale, built for people rather than cars, with tiny cobbled streets and colourful buildings along the River Onyar made from refined and high-quality materials. It’s a real hidden gem.

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Let us in on your latest obsession…

I’ve become obsessed with antique

bookshops, ever since I stumbled into one in London on a rainy afternoon and came across an old tree guide with real dried leaves pressed between the pages, obviously put there by its former owner. Now I’m always on the lookout for these treasures wherever I go.

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What’s your all-time favourite plant?

I’m more interested in leaves than flowers, and my favourite at the moment is fennel. I just love its tall elegant shape, scented feathery foliage and flat heads of tiny yellow flowers.

Ula Maria Landscape and Garden Design, 07454 727963, ulamaria. com. The RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival show takes place from 2-7 July 2019. Visit rhs.org.uk/hamptoncourt for details.

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WORK OF A RT modern Artist Louise deAr expLAins the process behind her muLtiLAyered coLLection, now AvAiLAbLe to buy At runwAy GALLery Your originals are multilayered – how do you capture that in a print?

Louise Dear’s work is always in demand.

Decorated with gold leaf, glitter and swarovski crystals, her glamorous paintings exude a sensual eroticism.

Louise began her career as a sculptor before moving into painting and the skills she built up during those early years underpin her current work, creating colourful, multilayered, textural works on aluminium panels.

i work closely with a master printer to reproduce them on luxurious paper, which is then embellished with different finishes such as gold leaf and high-gloss varnish. i then personally hand-finish a select few, creating more layers by adding gloss paints, glitters, sequins, stickers and crystals, making each individual piece a unique, and highly sort after, work of art.

colours, glitters and crystals that shimmer and sparkle. People do get addicted. i have clients who start

What’s your working process? i sand the aluminium, sprinkle it with water, then throw paint at it in vibrant, clashing colours. the result is wonderfully chaotic! once it is dry, i measure and mask the panel, before rubbing in oil pigments and gilt creams, creating stripes to order the chaos.

buying prints, then hand-finished prints, before moving up to originals.

Finally, i’ll choose an image to project onto the panel and render it in enamels.

How do people react to your work? happily, people love it. it is created with passion and i think that shows. it is full of joie de vivre, with vibrant

Next moNth Find out more about new Zealand-born Grazie, one of runway Gallery’s newest members, whose colourful pop art is inspired by cartoons, childhood memories and emojis.

Owning a piece of art is as easy as clicking a button with new online venture Runway Gallery. Showcasing contemporary, fashion-focused works, runway-gallery.com enables you to snap up original prints for your home.

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Artwork I LOVE YOU MADLY, £795; YUM YUM, £1,750, BOTH LOUISE DEAR AT RUNWAY GALLERY

With commissions from the likes of sir Elton John and Rick stein, artist

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Feature Laura Vinden PhotograPhs (The FLower Garden) Sabina rüber; (PeonieS) GeorGianna Lane; (roSeS) nTi/andrew buTLer

Ne w f lor a l b o ok s for budd i ng hor t ic u lt u r i s t s lo ok i ng t o pic k up pr a c t ic a l t ip s , or s i mpl y t o r e ve l i n t he b e a ut y of a s i ng le s t em

The Flower Garden: How to Grow Flowers from Seed

by Clare Foster and Sabina

Roses and Rose Gardens

by Claire Masset, £14.99 (National Trust Books)

Peonies: Beautiful Varieties for Home and Garden by Jane Eastoe, £25 (Pavilion)

Rüber, £19.99 (Laurence King Publishing) What started as a project to grow as many annual flowers

The ancient Greeks and Romans associated their goddesses of love with roses and Cleopatra was said to have covered her bedroom

Loved for their delicate palette, sweet perfume and pretty buds, it’s no wonder peonies are the most Instagrammed flowers to

as possible from a small pack of seeds turned into an immensely satisfying sowing love affair for Clare Foster and Sabina Rüber.

In this practical guide, they share their knowledge and offer tips on how to reverse the decline of bees and other beneficial insects in our gardens.

floor with petals to seduce Mark Antony. These and other nuggets of flower-rich history are explored in Claire Masset’s new book, which is a celebration of the bloom. She also takes a look at the enduring appeal of Britain’s finest rose gardens, from Mottisfont to the White Garden at Sissinghurst.

date. Try your hand at growing your own with Jane Eastoe’s invaluable knowledge by your side. Full of incredibly practical tips, she’ll also teach you how to identify your Krinkled White from your Bowl of Cream and some very nice modern varieties in between.

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Antiques specialist Puckhaber WORDS EMMA J PAGE PHOTOGRAPHY DAMIAN RUSSELL

Jackie and Martyn, the mother-and-son team behind the brand, in their showroom

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Naive portrait of a lady resting on a 19th-century shepherd’s table. A pair of mid-20th century still lifes (left) makes a bold backdrop for an array of antique French pottery

Aromatic products from Frama’s St Pauls Apothecary collection are sold alongside antique furnishings in the Rye shop (right)

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A collection of landscape paintings gathered from across Europe

W

hen Jackie Harris picked up an unremarkable china chalice inscribed

with ‘Mrs Puckhaber 1876’ while treasure hunting many years ago, little did she realise that one day this distinctive moniker would inspire the name of her antiques brand.

Puckhaber’s journey is as compelling as its name.

A seeker of the beautiful and unusual, Jackie had bought at jumble sales and boot fairs for years, often with her sons Martyn and Simon in tow. Later, she met her partner, antiques dealer Brad Newman, and they opened a business in Lewes, specialising in 19th-century French painted furniture and

Jackie and Martyn discuss pricing at a 19th-century French counter

mirrors. Eventually, they took a store in London’s Lillie Road and Martyn, lured away from a career in photographic retail, joined them on buying trips.

Fate took a tragic twist, however, when Brad died in a car accident eight years ago. ‘It was a huge shock,’ says Martyn. ‘Over time, my mother and I decided that we should run the business together.’

Today, mother and son play to their strengths, filling their London store and new shop in Rye with pieces from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. ‘We’ve become more eclectic in our choices,’ says Jackie. ‘I have a soft spot for naive 19th-century portraits and Swedish furniture, while Martyn is drawn to rustic country seating, folk art pieces and modernist portraits.’

Together, the duo haunt trade fairs in France and Belgium and markets closer to home, returning with a haul that might include an Italian pharmacy cabinet, a French chinoiserie opium bed or a set of antique skittles. ‘The best part of the job is sourcing one-off pieces,’ says Martyn. ‘Generally, our tastes complement each other and that has helped us to hone an aesthetic that seems to be well received.’

Unsurprisingly, parting with some treasures can be difficult, but simply unearthing distinctive pieces makes it all worthwhile. ‘The most alluring aspect of this profession is the thrill of the unknown,’ says Martyn. ‘It’s what keeps our passion alive.’

Puckhaber, 281 Lillie Road, London SW6 7LL, 020 3304 7327; 1 High Street, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7JE, 01797 458182, puckhaberdecorativeantiques.com.

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Puckhaber specialises in one-off 18th, 19th and 20th-century pieces

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Light fantastic Thanks to a sensitive restoration and the addition of bright, modern extensions, this Victorian townhouse in London is ready for 21st-century living Words Juliet Benning PhotograPhY DaviDe lovatti

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LIVINg rooM Pale walls and flooring act as a foil for the green velvet sofas. the same fireplace has been used in all the reception rooms to create a sense of continuity.

P17 Sant’Ambrogio sofas and velvet and brass pouffe, both designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and made

by Azucena

DINING ROOM The elegantly carved fireplace is counterbalanced by a modern chandelier, which was designed by developer Gabriel’s father David Chipperfield for Viabizzuno.

Wishbone chairs, available at Skandium. Marble door artwork by Ai Weiwei, from Blain Southern Gallery

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nce the home of an Italian countess, the Grade II-listed Belgravia house that Gabriel Chipperfield and Lawrence Salem secured as their debut development project proved to be a significant undertaking. ‘We bit off more than we could chew, but it taught us a lot,’ says Gabriel. Eager to carve out a career in architectural restoration, Gabriel had reunited with Lawrence, a

ready to be fitted but we stood back and looked at the rooms and realised they were smarter without it,’ says Gabriel. By contrast, in the new areas, shadow gaps finesse the junction between floors and walls.

Another difference between the new and old parts of the house is in the floor treatments. ‘One of the constraints we had to overcome was the need to protect and preserve the original floorboards,’ says Gabriel. ‘The quality of the pine back in the 1850s

friend from school and business finance specialist who was willing to invest.

With clear ideas on how to make the confused and

was far superior to what it is today, as the way new pine is farmed makes it a lot softer.’ Accordingly, the project team took up all the floorboards to engineer,

many-roomed layout of the house more suitable for family living, Gabriel took up the reins as project manager. ‘I think when you can visualise more than the next person might see for a property, you have the makings of a wonderful project,’ he says. Having been deteriorating for many years, the building, which dates from the 1850s, needed a comprehensive

splice and paint them white, before re-laying them over an underfloor heating system. Meanwhile, the new sections of the house feature Pietra Serena limestone tiles softened with fine silk rugs.

When it came to fittings and furnishings, an Italian influence can be seen, particularly in the ceiling lights that David Chipperfield designed for

overhaul. When they took it on, it had intercoms, fire extinguishers, locked doors and window guards, indicating it might have been used for multioccupancy and presenting the redesign with further complications. ‘It looked like it had been sub-divided into as many rooms and flats as it could fit, so we reduced the seven bedrooms to four,’ says Gabriel.

As well as restoring the building, the pair added several modern extensions, in addition to a sizeable basement. The principal design of the more substantial architectural additions was overseen by Gabriel’s father, the architect David Chipperfield.

The lower-level kitchen and dining area is amply lit through lightwells, providing views and a connection between the floors. ‘We didn’t want the kitchen to feel like an underground bunker,’ says Gabriel. The new skylights and double-height spaces combine with the crisp lines of the plasterwork to give the

Viabizzuno. ‘We wanted each space to be purposeful and feature the most noble materials,’ says Gabriel.

Each room also has its own unique character. ‘We think that the answer to modern design is white, but the further back in time you go, the more you see that architects used colour to distinguish between rooms.

No Victorian house would have been painted white, and they would have had highly pigmented paint – we haven’t gone that far but we did choose a palette for each room,’ says Gabriel. The startling red of the kitchen wall units was a bold choice that Gabriel describes as a ‘no risk, no reward’ decision. Sofas in rich emerald velvet give the sitting room its strong identity, while in the master bedroom, cupboards upholstered in natural leather add refined luxury.

As they intended, Gabriel and Lawrence’s project is a lesson in sensitive, chic restoration, and the dynamism the pair have injected into this house is

house an airy, contemporary feel. ‘The cornicing was

bound to delight its new owners.

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Worktops and island in Carrara marble. Appliances, all Gaggenau

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ATRIUM Connecting the old and new parts of the building, this area is filled with light thanks to the large skylight.

From the study/dining area you can look down over the balcony into the kitchen directly below

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InsIder InsIght Developer Gabriel Chipperfield shares his style tips

SeCret aDDreSS GMr interiors, Chelsea Harbour, for chic design-led furnishings.

BIGGeSt InDulGenCe the carved marble bathtubs. It takes people a moment to notice, but when they do they can’t work out how they got in or even how the house holds something of that weight.

Go-to Colour a pastel tone – anything harder and it could be ruinous, anything lighter and there is no risk.

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ATRIUM Gabriel, left, and Lawrence.

With the floor-to-ceiling glass doors open, the atrium, leading seamlessly into the courtyard, becomes one continuous space. The choice of crisp, formal lines and the use of white eases this transition.

Elisa armchairs, designed

by Enzo Mari for Italian brand Driade. Table, bespoke design

MASTER BEDROOM Leather-fronted cupboards double up as a luxurious fullheight headboard.

Leather and bedside table, BuchholzBerlin.

Bedside light, Azucena

GUEST BEDROOM A bed placed laterally below the window makes a comfortable retreat for a single guest.

Side table by Philipp Mainzer, combining the HABIBI tray with the CM06 base, both made by e15.

Manzoni chair designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and made by Azucena

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BATHROOM Gabriel and Lawrence decided to clad the wet rooms entirely in Carrara marble. ‘The baths are one-and-a-half tonnes each, helping to set the tone of quality in the house,’ says Gabriel.

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Tucked away in a lush garden on the coast of Mallorca, this holiday home is a celebration of pared-back living WoRds NoreeN JohNsoN/Bureaux sTyling Tille Del Negro PRoduCTion sveN alBerDiNg/Bureaux PhoTogRAPhy greg Cox/Bureaux

TERRACE With its built-in bench and vintage drinks table, this area is the perfect spot for friends to gather and take in the spectacular views of the Mediterranean.

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implicity is the ultimate sophistication’ is a phrase often attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, but for those leading busy 21st-century lives in a city, simplifying one’s existence can seem like a utopian dream rather than a genuine possibility. Which is probably why the owners of this recently renovated holiday home in Deià, on the west coast of the Balearic island of

still being light-filled and laid-back. Wood, natural stone, wrought iron and glass – complemented by locally sourced textiles and accessories such as vintage glassware and traditional woven-palm pieces – are used throughout. Every element has been carefully selected, with the emphasis on subtle layering without any sense of clutter or confusion.

A sheltered, comfortably furnished veranda and

Mallorca, decided to buy this particular property – and why they asked Deià-based design firm Moredesign to work on its renovation with them.

numerous glass doors lead out onto the lush garden.

The garden brief was to respect the mature trees in the wild forest on the lower part of the property,

The homeowner – who is the creator of more than one fashion label – and her partner, a musician, were instantly attracted by the extensive spread of land that surrounds the house and its magnificent exposure to the wild coastline. ‘The site is well known as the old orchards of Son Bleda farm,’ explains Oro del Negro of Moredesign, and the

and to create a traditional Mallorcan patio with plenty of greenery close to the house. The planting was carefully designed by Katerina Christensson of The Garden Company.

As Katerina says: ‘Here, given the perfect situation surrounded by wind-protecting dry-stone walls, we could plant a tropical, evergreen courtyard with

property included ‘a typical cottage built in the Seventies: open plan, very basic and rudimentary, but honest’. That was the upside. The downside was that the home’s layout was compartmentalised into small areas, and that the building hadn’t been very well constructed. So, says Oro, although the project was technically ‘a renovation, it rapidly became a full-blown new build, albeit one that respected the original footprint and volume’ of the existing house.

From the beginning, Moredesign felt that the most important aspect of the renovation would be ‘to keep it simple’, says Oro. The completed home includes three bedrooms and three bathrooms, as well as open-plan living, dining and kitchen spaces. Neither the private nor the public areas are especially large – indeed, the house has the feel of a country cottage rather than a rambling holiday villa – but the use of built-in furniture and a restrained interior design

typically cold-sensitive plants that might ordinarily be difficult to grow in Mallorca. These include banana trees and fragrant red frangipani as well as a lime tree and a passion fruit vine. Rounding off the planting are some gorgeous ferns, with the Philodendron selloum’s deeply lobed foliage combining with sago palms and slender lady palms to give the garden ‘the ultimate tropical look’.

Both inside and out, a tranquil atmosphere has been created. As Oro says, the most satisfying effect of how the project has turned out is the way ‘it appears rustic and simple yet preserves all the comforts life has to offer’. Whether its occupants are spending a relaxing afternoon reading on the veranda, gathered at the kitchen island preparing a meal together or sat around the interior fireplace to chat while enjoying a glass of wine on a cool autumn evening, the house enlarges and enriches these pastimes.

scheme that prioritises natural textures and colours combine to make it seem cosy and contained while

This pared-back and considered home is proof that Leonardo da Vinci was most definitely correct. &

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LIVING AREA Concrete beams from the old porch were reused here and finished with a simple lime wash.

Sofa reupholstered in linen fabric by TapicĂŠria Tomas Riera. Wooden stools, similar from Lombok

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KITCHEN The curvaceous extractor hood and lime-plastered walls add a traditional feel.

Worktop and sink, made by artisan Juan Camposol.

Taps, Barber Wilsons & Co. Pendant lights designed

by Senaia Studio; made by local ceramicist Dora Good.

Cooker and hob, Lacanche

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DINING AREA Seventies Mallorcan stools made from leather and wood are the only furnishings that remain from the original house.

Wall lights, Moredesign.

Terracotta jugs, Dora Good. Glasses, Gordiola

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MASTER BEDROOM The built-in bed and wall niches help to make this small room feel more spacious.

Sheepskin rug, Ikea.

Bedspread, More Decor.

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GARDEN A large rock found while excavating the foundations of the house forms the basis of this teak-topped table.

Table and benches, made by Mallorcan artisan Pedro Casanovas

InsIder InsIght Interior designer Oro del Negro shares his style tips

Secret addreSS La Pecera in Palma, which sells furniture, lamps and accessories handmade by Mallorcan artisans in a sustainable way, and made using local materials.

BIggeSt SucceSS the inclusion of all the landscape as part of the living experience.

gO-tO cOLOur Moredesign’s trademark colour is Ivory Off White – it’s a fine balance between elegance, warmth and flow because it is complementary to all Mediterranean colours.

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oasis of calm This riverside apartment makes the most of its leafy surroundings thanks to the design flair of Tricia Guild WoRdS PiP McCorMaC PhotoGRAPhY Paul raeside StYLING Mary Weaver

LIVING AREA A pale grey palette and touches of greenery create a peaceful feel.

Sofa from Montis; covered in Ashbee fabric; curtains in Saraille in Celadon; walls in Polished Cement No 21, all Designers Guild

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Sofa in Kelso in Pebble; cushion in Pugin in Ocean, both Designers Guild

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nce a year the Oxford and Cambridge boat race zips past the windows of this large three-bedroom apartment, but for the rest of the time it’s a quiet, dreamy space, surrounded by nature and river views. On the banks of the Thames in Barnes, southwest London, a short walk from Hammersmith Bridge, the home is on the first floor of what was once a furniture warehouse

wonderful eau de Nil it can be when it’s at its best,’ she says. ‘I knew the space needed to be sociable, and the large dining table and piano the owner already had were signs of the great conviviality they were going to imbue their home with, so then I had to bring light, joy and texture to the rest of the home.’ She began with the Ashbee fabric from Designers Guild, used to cover the vast sofa in the middle of the living space, a weave of greens and blues with a hint of blush

built around the time of the First World War and used as storage by Harrods. It was converted into flats in 2000 and, more recently, redecorated and

rose that became the palette for the whole home.

‘Once you get one thing right like that fabric, you have a base to use when decorating the rest of the project,’

redesigned in 2017 by Tricia Guild of the lifestyle brand Designers Guild, for an old friend of hers to live in. ‘We wanted to make a home that felt very positive,’ says Tricia. ‘Somewhere open and contemporary but with a warm atmosphere.’

It was, says the owner, a ‘weird layout’. The kitchen was in the middle of the open-plan apartment, the

says Tricia. Green is the overriding colour, seen on the curtains, furniture and walls, and Tricia says she chose the patterns here because ‘they’re all quite subtle. I love print, of course, but it’s a balancing act if you want them to stimulate rather than overpower.’

Consisting mostly of one open-plan space, Tricia created separate zones, including a library area at

walls had been covered with plasterboard and the windows, built for an industrial setting, were higher than residential panes, meaning the view was obscured as soon as you sat down. ‘The first thing we did was raise the floor,’ says Tricia, ‘which allowed the landscape to flood into the room’. The kitchen was moved to the far side of the apartment and the walls were stripped back to bare bricks. ‘I wanted to take it back to the great beauty of its origins,’ says the owner, of their decision to expose the concrete beams and return the window frames to the green they once were.

Tricia’s job was then to introduce delicate colours, blowsy patterns and a sense of the outdoors. ‘I was so taken by the light in the summer, this explosion of green from the outside, and felt it was like living in a park,’ adds the owner. ‘I wanted to keep that sense of prettiness and use every green in the book.’

Tricia’s starting point was the river. ‘I chose colours

one end with an entire wall of books and a large oak table, which becomes a place to read at when not being used for entertaining. The sofa in the centre is the room’s focal point for relaxing and looking at the river, then a Tulip table by Eero Saarinen with a marble top leads into a modern kitchen. There’s a soothing flow of airiness and space, enhanced by the blush pinks in the master bedroom and the unobtrusive lighting, chosen by specialist Sally Storey.

It’s hard to believe you’re in the middle of the capital. ‘Barnes is a hybrid of London and the country with its own green, common and village pond,’ says the owner. ‘I grew up in the countryside, and wanted something that reminded me of my childhood.’ One look at the verdant trees outside, the reassuring greens inside and the comforting floral patterns and anyone would feel right at home. &

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LIBRARY AREA Shelves made from an industrial mix of wood and metal are a nod to the building’s heritage.

Armchair, Aram. Dining chairs covered in Kelso in Aqua (front) and Murrine in Celadon (back), both Designers Guild

KITCHEN The cupboards were all kept low so as not to obstruct the light that comes in through the windows and the door onto the terrace.

Units and worktop, Daulby and Tickle. Wall in The Vert No 108, Designers Guild

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TERRACE This outdoor space, which wraps around the back of the apartment, is a good place to enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

Outdoor furniture by Hay from Designers Guild

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MASTER BEDROOM The green-meets-blushpink colour theme was chosen for its soothing, sleep-inducing qualities.

Cielo in Jade wallpaper; curtains in Floreale Grande in Zinc, both Designers Guild. Table lamp, William Yeoward

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Mural, Bisazza. Bath and tap, Dornbracht

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Design practice Sims Hilditch helped the owners of this Cotswold farm give their home a stylish update on a traditional English interior Words Juliet Benning PhotograPhy Paul Massey styling Mary Weaver

EXtErior the grade ii-listed farmhouse was built in 1706 and sits in 30 acres of pasture and organic farmland

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liBrary Bespoke joinery gives this space an elegant, organised feel.

Wall and woodwork in Stony Ground by Farrow & Ball. Coffee table, Neptune. armchair upholstered in Tain fabric in Duck Egg from Johnstons of Elgin

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KITCHEN The layout was designed so that the cook can chat to those at the breakfast bar opposite.

Pendant light, Phillips & Wood. Seat cushions made by Sims Hilditch using Dalton Stripe fabric in Indigo/Teal by Mulberry Home at GP&J Baker

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heir deep connection to nature was one of the many reasons this German family swapped Stuttgart for the idyllic Cotswolds countryside. Owners Christian and Tabitha, along with their four children, had become familiar with the region when visiting relatives of Tabitha’s near Bath. ‘We fell in love with the area,’ says Christian.

‘It had everything that suited our outdoor lifestyles,

of the house were added, and was eventually

from horse riding to cycling and growing organic vegetables.’ Having fallen for the mellow Cotswold stone architecture, the couple had a clear vision for

sheep to maintain the land,’ says Christian.

Inside the main house, the family inherited pieces of furniture from the previous owner suited to the

their new life in England and set about looking for the perfect farmhouse. ‘We expected that we would have to rent for some time, but very quickly we saw an advert for the Grade II-listed farm and a week later we were there looking around,’ he recalls.

The couple saw plenty of opportunity in the farm’s layout and outlying land, envisioning space for an

scale of the rooms with their window nooks and low ceilings. These items were reupholstered by Sims Hilditch using traditional fabrics from a variety of long-established British brands. A soft beige paint colour has been used throughout the ground floor to work in harmony with the sandstone and bring an underlying warmth to the scheme. Classic yet simple

office, plenty of room for guests and their six horses, who would make the journey from Germany by road.

Another favourable attribute was the property’s orientation. ‘There is a lot of light coming in, which gives the farm an almost Provençal feel,’ says Christian. The family were also fortunate that the farm’s previous owner not only had a similar taste and style to their own, but had also maintained the house and gardens to a high standard.

In 2016, they were able to move in, yet were eager to put their own stamp on the place, making some small changes to the main barn as well as renovating the middle stable block and the ‘tall barn’ across the formal gardens. Both Christian and Tabitha had strong ideas for the way their home should look, and approached Sims Hilditch after reading about the company in the press. ‘We wanted a firm that would have an instinct for a traditional Cotswolds feeling

English-style furnishings have been given a fresh, contemporary update by Sims Hilditch and complement the pieces the family brought with them from Germany. Elsewhere, wallpaper prints that reflect the trees and shrubs outside the windows bring nature inside. To add additional warmth, the family swapped the local flagstones for wooden floors with hard-wearing sisal rugs that give an updated and functional feel to the downstairs rooms.

Christian describes the only challenge of living in such a house as the bugs and insects that occasionally appear on windowsills and emerge out of the old beams, but even this detail he sees the positive in: ‘Spiders are a good thing for a house as they show it has a favourable climate,’ he says. The insects are merely an addition to the dogs, horses, sheep and descending family that make this farm so lively. ‘We always intended the farm to be a place that received

with plenty of English fabrics and furniture, yet would be able to bring a fresh and modern twist,’ says Christian. ‘We loved Sims Hilditch’s style and realised they were five minutes down the road.’

Originally intended as a small project of just a few rooms, the commission became larger as more parts

lots of visitors,’ says Christian. Attracting friends and family from both home and abroad, it’s easy to see why this charming farmhouse has beguiled all who set foot over the threshold. &

concluded nine months later with the complete renovation of the ‘tall barn’. This addition to the living space was graciously delayed somewhat by the need to respect the nesting bats’ breeding season.

With the house set in 30 acres, the family have made use of the farmland by dividing up half for grazing and half for organic land. ‘There we have encouraged long grasses for the bees and insects and organic

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FAMILY BATHROOM An all-white scheme enhances the beams and wooden unit.

Edinburgh washstand, Neptune. Vanity basin from Lefroy Brooks.

GUEST BATHROOM The sole focus of this space is the luxurious freestanding tub.

Blind by Sims Hilditch using Emerson fabric

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SITTING ROOM Muted pastel tones give this scheme a calm, restful mood.

Armchair in Islay fabric in Stone

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MASTER BEDROOM A four-poster bed was chosen to ensure that the high ceilings did not make the room seem too cavernous.

Wardley bed, Neptune.

Armchairs upholstered in Saturnia in Gardenia fabric from C&C Milano.

Lampshade (left), Fermoie

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GUEST BEDROOM The plain, elegant furniture allows the spectacular roof beams to stand out.

Aldwych side tables, Neptune. Bespoke blind in Feathers in Indigo fabric

by Rapture & Wright

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DAUGHTER’S BEDROOM Wallpaper in a subtle leaf and bird print adds a classic yet fun touch.

Eleonora wallpaper, Zoffany. Larsson bedside table, Neptune. Bespoke chair by Sims Hilditch upholstered in Cordoba Madder fabric in Pink

by Rapture & Wright

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Beinn ghobhlach provides a majestic backdrop for a richly textured patchwork of grasses, flowering plants and shrubs

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At home in the lAndscApe On Little Loch Broom in the far northwest of Scotland, Will Soos and Sue Pomeroy have made a sensational garden packed with plants from the southern hemisphere Words and photography Carole Drake

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This vibrant border includes clumps of sedum, euphorbia and hardy geraniums, with feathery grasses, spiky blue eryngiums and verbascums adding height

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urrounded by magnificent mountains, peaty moorland and the dark waters

as we have nearly two metres of rain a year, so we installed lots of stone-lined ditches to channel excess

of the North Atlantic, the garden at 2 Durnamuck on the southern shore of Little Loch Broom in the Scottish Highlands is not what you might expect. Through the summer, this majestic landscape frames a display of brilliantly coloured plants from South Africa, Chile and New Zealand that seem remarkably at home.

water down towards the loch. A lot of our South African plants are in a raised bed that runs along the side of the house. It was backfilled with rubble and poor soil, so the drainage is excellent. No compost was added and we top-dress with sand, so it stays very low in nutrients, too.’ This approach discourages the plants from producing the soft, sappy growth

Will Soos and Sue Pomeroy met while working at Inverewe, the famous coastal garden 20 miles to the south. It boasts a huge collection of plants

that is vulnerable to wind damage.

In June and July, this bed flashes with colour as flame-red Gladiolus cardinalis, carmine dieramas,

from around the world and, like 2 Durnamuck, benefits from the warming effects of the Gulf Stream.

It was here that Sue, in her role as propagator, developed a passion for South African plants.

‘I love the intensity of the flower colours and their strap-like leaves, and I really enjoyed the challenge of growing these plants in this place.

orange watsonias and Kniphofia ‘Sunningdale Yellow’ flower among tussocky clumps of grass-like restios including Elegia tectorum. Among the dieramas are hybrids that Sue bred at Inverewe.

Commonly known as angel’s fishing rods, they have delicate, arching stems that dance in the wind.

‘While predominantly from the southwest,

The Drakensberg mountains in South Africa are similar to the west coast of Scotland with their poor soils, high rainfall and cold winds. If you can transpose plants from that region, it brings an amazing horticultural exuberance here.’

When it came to making a home together, Will and Sue were looking for a site where plants from the southern hemisphere would thrive. They found 2 Durnamuck, a neglected croft, in 2009 and, although ‘it was just bog, heather and bracken’, it fitted the bill exactly. ‘The priorities were aspect, soil and view, in that order,’ recalls Sue. ‘Our garden runs southeasterly from the house, the soil is a glacial moraine, which is fertile and boggy but quite free-draining because of all the stone in it, and of course the views are stunning.’

the wind can come from any direction,’ says Sue, ‘so around the boundary we’ve planted tough, mostly evergreen shrubs, such as griselinia, olearia and drimys, to filter it. Even then, the wind can damage the plants. In spring, the new growth can get wind scorch, although it usually recovers.’

Below the house, leading down the garden, are two curving herbaceous borders packed with flowering plants and grasses including Stipa gigantea, Chionochloa conspicua, stachys, heleniums and prickly blue eryngiums. They frame the lawn and meadows dotted with wildflowers and nodding pink dieramas. Adjacent are orderly raised beds as well as polytunnels for growing vegetables, a small orchard and a pond. In this brilliant fusion of north and south, not a single square inch is wasted. &

After building their house on the highest point of the croft, Will and Sue began shaping the garden, creating terraces and using the stone on site to build walls and raised beds. ‘Drainage is very important,

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The wooden house sits among stonelined gravel paths, lawn and carefully considered planting

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Special featureS collection of plants from the southern hemisphere, meadow and vegetable garden, all framed by spectacular views.

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Sussex hedgerow screens the vegetable from the ornamental garden in July, with a border of lavender in the foreground

Compact ferns and sedums grow happily along the top of a dry-stone wall

A delicate pink dierama hybrid thrives in the well-drained soil

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The flower heads of Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ start lime green, turn fresh white and dry to russet brown

Keep to the white

Garden designer James Aldridge used a restrained palette to create a tranquil outside space at this elegant London home WORDS JODIE JONES PHOTOGRAPHY MARIANNE MAJERUS

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Domes of clipped yew create structure in the main border, underplanted with white bacopa and flanked by elegant boxhead hornbeams

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ith its stucco façade and imposing windows, this South Kensington home looks remarkably similar to its elegant neighbours in one of London’s most expensive streets. Step inside the glossy black front door, however, and you are transported to a world of high glamour. Until 2012 the house was the home of a fashion designer, famous for his sleek tailoring and monochrome palette and the current owners gladly retained their predecessor’s interior decoration. The design of the outdoor spaces was another story. It needed remodelling to their taste.

They called in garden designer James Aldridge, who has built a reputation for creating high-end gardens with a clean aesthetic and a strong

designed with a minimalist aesthetic that complemented the interior of the house, with white limestone steps leading down to a terrace of polished black granite. The planting was predominantly green, with ribbons of lawn and clipped sweet bay cut into low hedges near the house and higher hedges around the boundary. Unfortunately, they had not been well maintained over the years so we really had to take stock and start again.’

The owners were clear that they wanted to keep a similarly pared-back feel, with a low-maintenance planting scheme that would offer them a calm retreat from the bustle of the city and look good →

architectural layout. ‘The owners had been impressed with a rather minimalist design I created for friends of theirs and asked me to come up with some ideas for their own garden,’ says James, who discovered here a plot of modest size that wrapped around three sides of the house. ‘It had been

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A terrace, which conceals part of the basement extension, is a secluded spot for relaxation

throughout the year. For James, the best approach for achieving this style was to keep the palette of plants and materials simple. ‘i replaced the

hornbeams underplanted with pretty white-flowered Ophiopogon planiscapus. two specimen lime trees (Tilia mongolica) and four massive yew domes fill

high-maintenance lawn and terrace with beautiful portuguese white marble cobbles. these are cheap to buy, but expensive to lay because each one is set in position by hand to build up a pattern that

the main border, backed by a wall of fragrant star jasmine, Trachelospermum jasminoides, and underplanted with a carpet of white bacopa. the only other ornamentation comes from four

is subtle but highly decorative.’

Set against this pale backdrop, James devised a strong architectural planting scheme based on impressive pieces of green topiary. ‘First we cut the sweet bay hedges hard back to regenerate them and

green glazed urns, which the owners found in the South of France. they are now filled with Choisya x dewitteana ‘aztec pearl’ and provide exactly the right restrained finishing touch that epitomises the ideal of horticultural haute couture. &

gave them a good feed to get them growing strongly again. then we introduced bold swathes of single plants for an appropriately striking effect.’ a mass of the reliable white Hydrangea arborescens ‘annabelle’ replaced the low bay hedges around the house, underplanted with white hellebores and spring bulbs. the sunny south-facing deck was framed by a simple hedge of white-flowered Camellia japonica ‘purity’. at the other end of the house, on the broad but shady terrace outside the drawing room, James put in six impressive boxhead

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Soil type Freshly laid topsoil.

Special FeatureS topiary and portuguese cobbles. garden deSign James aldridge, jamesaldridgedesign.com.

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Sweet bay hedges, revived by hard pruning, surround the property

Stone steps lead down from the drawing room, flanked by urns of Choisya x dewitteana ‘Aztec Pearl’

Garden designer James Aldridge paved the space with white marble cobbles, traditionally used for pavements and squares in Portugal

A mass of Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ skirts the house

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colour of the month interiors editor emma thomas falls for fired earth’s masilla

A barely-there dusky pink, this irresistible shade is proof that our love for pale plaster hues endures. Masilla – Spanish for ‘putty’ – is a gentle neutral with red undertones for a hint of warmth. Such a delicate, unabashedly feminine hue will happily envelop most rooms, but would undoubtedly feel perfect in a bedroom or bathroom.

Wall and peg board in masilla matt emulsion, £42 for 2.5l, fired earth

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DREA M ROOM Paris-basEd HautE CouturiEr rabiH Kayrouz sHarEs His sECrEts to CrEating tHis sErEnE suitE nEar bordEaux

Champignon dining table, €3,850; Colonnes side tables, from €1,050, all Liwan Lifestyle.

Embroidered cushions and copper accessories, from a selection, L’artisan du Liban. Find vintage Hans Wegner chairs and Holophane lamps at 1stdibs

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Rabih’s Parisian fashion house is known for chic tailoring; Here’s how that translates to the home 1.

L’ILe aux OIseaux is the signature suite at Les sources de Caudalie, a boutique hotel near Bordeaux.

The suite itself is a log cabin positioned on the edge of a lake. I approached it in the same way I would dress a woman, by taking everything away and starting from scratch. From the outset, I was obsessed with having the bed in the middle, to enjoy the views. I positioned the bathroom behind it, adding a low partition wall so that the bath is hidden and the bed is cocooned.

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I was heavily influenced by the sculpted interiors of the French artist Valentine Schlegel, hence the white plasterwork that creates the bathing area and encases the built-in bed and sofa. Everything is finished by hand to create beautifully soft, tactile edges that reveal the craftsmanship of the structure.

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I use a LOT OF COLOur in my fashion designs, but for interiors I prefer to live with a neutral palette.

The plasterwork, the walls and the ceilings are all chalk white and I have introduced colour with accessories, art and pieces of furniture, including the beautiful Danish Hans Wegner chairs that were found in a flea market.

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My Lebanese heritage is evident throughout this space. My friend Lina Audi of concept store Liwan Lifestyle supplied the tinted copper tables and

feature rachel leedham PHOtOGraPH r Valerio

I sourced embroidered cushions from L’artisan du Liban. I’ve never been afraid to mix gold and silver accents: in this instance, the whitened copper nicely complements the gold tones.

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THe OLD HOLOpHane Lamps above the bed and the table date to the early 20th century. They emit a soft glow, making this room magical at night.

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DREAM KITCHEN Solid Stone meetS Soft velvet in thiS Striking Space that caterS for low-key dining and high-Scale entertaining

DESIGNER gary Singer, eggersmann design, 020 7731 4466, eggersmanndesign.com.

THE PROPERTY a five-bedroom, detached self-build in south london.

DESIGN BRIEF the owners wanted a clean-lined, modern kitchen that is quietly impressive. they love to cook and entertain, so also specified easy-clean surfaces, considered storage and hard-working appliances.

DIMENSIONS 8x4.5m

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A discreet entrance off to the side leads to the utility room

The bespoke seating area includes a unit to store books

The house was 10 years old when the owners bought it, and they lived with the kitchen for a decade before it got the better of them. ‘The space was large, light and airy,’ says designer Gary Singer, ‘but an update was long overdue.’ Specific bugbears included a cooker facing the back wall and hard pew-style seating below the beautiful Crittall-style windows. ‘We didn’t change the layout hugely, but we made it more intuitive to use,’ says Gary, who switched the cooking to the island, designed upholstered seating and moved the cooling appliances to a more accessible location.

wreck even the best runners.’ The material is also extremely tough. ‘It’s

for perfectionists, but this matt finish is a dream to keep clean. The owners

harder than granite and doesn’t scratch, making it a good choice for a family kitchen.’ The surface of the other cabinets – a dark pigmented concrete, built up in layers – is equally striking.

‘It changes in the light and brings a softly organic element that contrasts well with the quartzite,’ Gary adds.

also like its subtle industrial look.’

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The island unit, clad entirely in Taj

The same 11mm-thick quartzite tops the island, wrapped onto a 4.3m-long steel frame, with neat mitred joints that create the look of a chunky slab. ‘This approach protects the cupboards and floor from excessive weight, and makes the stone easier to transport and carry,’ Gary says. The

Mahal quartzite, is a testament to Eggersmann Design’s engineering skills. ‘The drawer fronts are cut to just 11mm thick,’ says Gary. ‘It’s no mean feat to cut stone this finely, but any heavier and the weight would

sink run features a hot-rolled steel worktop with two welded sinks and recessed sloping drainers. ‘Its finely textured surface doesn’t show fingerprints or scratches,’ says Gary.

‘Polished stainless steel is a nightmare

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APPLIANCES A key point about the appliances is how unnoticeable they are. The smart Gaggenau ovens are recessed flush with the cabinetry, while capacious Sub-Zero cooling is tucked away behind tall doors, and wine and beer fridges are undercounter. Even the extractor – a bespoke downdraught design that is covered with quartzite and glides out from the worktop – can be seen only when in use.

FURNISHINGS The relaxed banquette area brings colour and curves to the scheme.

Alongside flashes of brass, plum leather and walnut, it softens the kitchen’s hard surfaces. ‘These accent materials connect to the rest of the house – the kitchen should never have a separate identity within a home,’ Gary says. &

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WHERE TO BUY CABINETRY Unique Taj Mahal range, from £150,000, Eggersmann Design. Interior design, Shanade McAllister-Fisher APPLIANCES CX480100 induction hob, £4,696; BO470/111 ovens, £3,970 each; BM455100 micro combi oven, £3,735; BS474101 steam combi oven, £4,862; WS461100 warming drawers, £1,025 each, all Gaggenau.

ICBIC-30RID-RH integrated fridge, £10,740; ICBIC-30FI-RH integrated freezer, £10,500, both Sub-Zero.

U3060WC wine cooler, £4,350; U3060DC drinks fridge, £3,937, both U-Line. Bespoke extractor, £5,700, all supplied by Eggersmann Design SINKS & TAPS Integrated sinks and drainers in hot-rolled steel, included in worktop, Eggersmann Design. Lot two-hole mixer tap, £1,385; hand-held spray, £435; Lot hot and cold water dispenser, £1,132, all Dornbracht SURFACES Taj Mahal quartzite worktop, £4,590 sq m; hot-rolled steel worktop and splashback,£2,520sq m, all Eggersmann Design. Bespoke BrecciaSphere Terrazzo-style resin flooring, £120sq m, Sphere8 ACCESSORIES Masina pendants, £750 each, Bert Frank. Bespoke seating upholstered in Eldorado velvet, £135m, Decortex Firenze at Turnell & Gigon. Bespoke bar stools, Shanade McAllister-Fisher

To ensure a smart finish, the poured resin flooring was embedded with minerals colour-matched to the quartzite on the island

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DeLinea range by Vuesse, from £10,000, Scavolini.

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Finely machined porcelain mimics bookmatched marble in this luxurious kitchen. The faux veining is continued on the outer frame for extra pattern points. New Deco collection, from £35,000, Martin Moore.

Composite quartz isn’t just for worksurfaces – it can also make durable cabinet doors to achieve a coordinated look. Silestone Charcoal Soapstone, from £400sq m, Eternal collection at Cosentino.

4. UTILITY CHIC Dekton is a man-made sintered stone formed at volcanic temperatures to make it one of the most hard-wearing surfaces available. Dekton Orix, from £450sq m, Industrial collection at Dekton.

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The outsized skylight matches the footprint of the shower area below to give the feeling of showering outdoors

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DESIGNERS max de Rosee and claire sa, directors, de Rosee sa, 020 7221 5495, deroseesa.com.

THE PROPERTY a two-bedroom, cedar-clad new build in west london.

DESIGN BRIEF Built on a narrow infill site, strict planning restrictions ruled the property must not exceed the height or footprint of the old shed it was replacing. new windows were also ruled out. While skylights and internal courtyards brought light in from above, the owners’ brief for the interiors, including this guest en suite, was geared towards harnessing all available light and creating a soothing feel.

DIMENSIONS 2.2x3.6m

LAYOUT To achieve a sense of symmetry with the apex of the roof, the vanity unit was positioned centrally with the shower on the left and bath on the right. The WC is on the same wall as the entrance, out of immediate view.

The shower has a drying area, around 80x90cm, at the entrance, which is a practical feature that keeps water fully contained but also provides a luxurious wet-room experience.

The palette in this room is restricted to just two or three materials in similar tones. ‘We didn’t have a massive budget but wanted the space to feel simple, pared back and honest,’ says Max. ‘We invested in natural silver-grey limestone on the vanity top and bath surround because those are the surfaces you touch.’ Savings were made with off-white porcelain tiles for the floor and walls. Selecting large 60x60cm tiles created fewer grout lines for a more seamless finish.

‘The mirror is an integral surface that should be treated as another material in the palette,’ adds Max. ‘It expresses the pitch of the ceiling and spreads the light, making the room feel larger.’

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Positioned to frame a tree next door, the skylight may be the only window but its 140x90cm aperture doesn’t feel like a compromise. ‘The light in this room is so uplifting and adds vigour to the morning ritual,’ says Max. ‘We thought it would be fun to position the shower beneath the

Unusually, there isn’t a key focal point or statement piece in this room. ‘We avoided any highlights in terms of fixtures or fittings as it narrows the focus,’ explains Max. ‘Choosing understated pieces throughout enhances the sense of volume, so that the feeling of space becomes the main feature of the room.’ The drawer-filled vanity unit provides storage, helping to keep surfaces clear, while globular wall lights provide illumination above the basin. ‘Although it looks effortlessly put together, there was a lot of problem-solving behind the scenes,’

skylight, so you feel like you’re under the boughs of the tree.’ The glass is double-glazed to prevent the area from feeling chilly in winter and Max recommended low-iron glass to avoid the greenish tint of regular glass.

says Max. ‘Just getting the holes cut in the mirror was a nail-biting mission.

Often the simplest spaces are the hardest to achieve, but this room is so calm and serene. It’s easy to forget it is in the heart of London.’ &

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WHERE TO BUY FITTINGS kai lever wall-mounted two-hole basin mixer set, £289; kai lever thermostatic shower valve with two-way diverter, £639; Zion showerhead, £299, all crosswater. Vero 60cm washbowl, £248.40, duravit.

Bespoke vanity drawer unit, from £3,000, de Rosee sa.

1x2m 10mm clear toughened, low-iron glass shower screen with clearshield coating, £929 including installation, gH interior glass.

5836 BetteFloor 1400x900mm shower tray, £967.20; starlet double-ended rectangular bath, £728, both Bette. sand 55 wall-hung toilet and soft-close seat, £525.30, gsi ceramica SURFACES For similar wall and floor tiles, try the Hex 60x60cm matt porcelain tiles in milka, £101.18sq m, lavennzza. silver-grey honed limestone 2cm-thick countertops, from £240sq m, stone World ACCESSORIES For similar wall lights, try the classic globe ceramic wall lights, £97 each, Holloways of ludlow

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MateRIal gaInS If you don’t want the hassle or expense of re-designing your garden to include a permanent ‘outdoor room’ area, create a temporary seating zone in which to enjoy warm summer days. Look out for rugs, cushions and shades made from the latest weatherproof fabrics. ‘For me, rugs and textiles are about making garden spaces welcoming, and encouraging people to stay outside longer,’ says Tasha Green, director of outdoor soft furnishing specialist Weaver Green. ‘They give an area a tactile edge and make it feel comfortable. Rugs also allow you to create a design statement in your garden, so you can change the look and feel of your outside space with little fuss.’

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deS Ign ReFReSH to IMPReSS It’s easy to update an existing pergola or veranda: simply add key accessories to your outside dining area for an effortless revamp. Approach the space in the same way you would an indoor room, focusing on lighting and soft furnishings. ‘Attach downlighters to the posts or wrap fairy lights around the rafters and pillars,’ says RHS Gold medal-winning garden designer Rosemary Coldstream.

The Stanway Bluestone rectangular table, £2,370, and Cadiz armchairs, £330 each, are from Neptune. →

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room with a view Beat the unpredictable British weather with a garden room. michael Barnes, md of apropos, which specialises in indoor/outdoor rooms, says, ‘verandas – with or without bifolding doors – and aluminium pergolas to shelter you from sudden rainstorms both offer great options for a stylish hybrid garden space.’

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inside out no space to store outdoor furniture in the winter? you can still enjoy good times alfresco – simply move your indoor dining table and chairs outside temporarily. dress your table with linen runners and napkins, and bring out your china and glassware – it will look lovely twinkling in the light of a hurricane lamp or candelabra. and do as tasha green, director of outdoor soft furnishing specialist Weaver green, does and lay an outdoor rug under your table. ‘it makes the space feel considered and comfortable, and keeps evening chills off your feet,’ she says. When choosing a spot for your table, make sure it’s near enough to the house to make transporting everything a little less onerous. →

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something’s cooking If you have a large enough garden, consider an outdoor kitchen, preferably in a stand-alone building so it can be used all year round. This design is built from reclaimed Canadian barn wood, with steel and glass sliding doors to create that inside-out flow. ‘The doors open all the way in the summer and in the cooler months we keep them closed,’ says homeowner Anouk Gerardu, co-owner of Robuust Maatwerk, a bespoke furniture company. This design features concrete worksurfaces, a sink and a fridge. ‘We barbecue on the Big Green Egg charcoal grill and when the fire is lit, it’s like a second living room. We celebrate our birthdays here and, usually, New Year’s Eve.’

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A pergola (top) is a useful way of demarcating seating or eating areas, plus it brings an attractive architectural element to an outdoor space. ‘They add height and interest to a garden,’ says RHs Chelsea Gold medal-winning garden designer Kate Gould. ‘And are useful for creating shady, secluded seating areas.’ for a comfortable spot such as this in which to kick back and relax, choose low-level seating with plenty of cushions.

Invest in outdoor lighting so you can use your garden well past sundown. ‘The right designs can transform an outdoor space,’ says Tina Mahony, director of contemporary design furniture store Go Modern. ‘And advances in technology have created a much wider choice.’ These gorgeous Monsieur Tricot garden lights, from £770 each, and Natal Alu Garden Meridienne daybeds, £3,000 each, are all by Tribù from Go Modern. →

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“Pergolas, clad with climbing Plants, create sPace, finished off with outdoor heating and garden lighting” charlotte rowe, garden designer, charlotterowe.com

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A city roof terrace has been transformed into a shaded oasis of urban calm. Garden designer Adolfo Harrison chose western red cedar cladding for the built-in benches, planters and bioethanol fuel fire pit, because the wood ‘is lightweight, doesn’t need treating and silvers in the sun beautifully’. Plants are an edited selection of hardy perennials that can cope with this exposed spot, including thyme, ivy and feather reed grass.

There is no simpler way of creating a welcoming spot for alfresco meals than with a generous table and some comfy chairs on a paved area near the house, like this one at interior designer Fiona Crole’s home. ‘Round tables make for an informal, relaxed setting, plus everyone can see and hear each other,’ says Amy Conn, product development season leader at Neptune. A classic parasol ensures you can linger on the hottest summer days.

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attractive to them. grasses are an option, as are evergreen shrubs. and think of the atmosphere you

splashing out on expensive furniture. is eating alfresco your main objective, or is it to create a sunny seating area that doubles up as a spot for sundowners? you can demarcate the chosen area in various ways: ‘use paving or decking, which can be laid in opposing directions to zone different areas,’ says rhs gold medal-winning garden designer rosemary coldstream. ‘Planters can form a screen to

furniture ‘our advice is to choose carefully and always invest in outdoor furniture that will stand the test of time – and our harsh, unpredictable climate!’ says tina mahony, a director at go modern. ‘it is certainly better for the environment.’ it’s also worth

separate an area, or lighting can mark out spaces.’

buying covers to protect your furniture in the winter.

style many of us now view our gardens as an

lighting effective illumination allows you to

extension of our kitchen and living rooms and are styling them accordingly. ‘be bold by integrating interior and exterior colours and style,’ says rhs chelsea gold medal-winning garden designer tony woods of garden club london. ‘if you have a feature wall colour inside, run it outside and along the boundary. or if you have a very light interior, continue

use the garden for longer. in the same way you plan indoor lighting, aim for a variety of sources, from solar-powered lamps to motion-sensitive wall lights. ‘up-light trees and shrubs, and use warm led strip lights below steps and benches for atmospheric light,’ says tony woods. ‘install outdoor sockets so you can add temporary lighting, such as festoon bulb strings.’

it outside.’ then choose furnishings to fit the space. ‘the key with styling an outdoor area is to look at the hard landscaping and work around it, building your theme from that starting point,’ advises tasha green of outdoor soft furnishing specialist weaver green.

and think about the colour of your bulbs: ‘a warm white makes the night-time garden look inviting,’ advises garden designer Kate gould. &

Planting use flowers and shrubs to define the different areas of your garden. for example, plant hardy herbs such as thyme and rosemary near the cooking area or scented plants around the seating. a word of caution from rosemary coldstream: ‘if you are concerned about bees near seating areas, avoid lavender, sedums or other plants that are highly

want to create – dreamy and romantic or ultra-sleek modern? you can then tailor the planting to it.’

“It’s Important wIth small gardens to sImplIfy the materIal and plant palette to create a cohesIve scheme” adolfo harrison, garden designer, adolfoharrison.com

the soUrCeBook: where to find yoUr garden fUrnitUre for classIc good looks Try the timeless designs from brands such as Neptune, oka and Vincent sheppard, or look to the established outdoor range specialists, such as Gaze Burvill or Gloster, which focus on furniture made from hardwoods.

for range and depth you can’t beat John lewis & Partners for its broad variety of well-made garden furniture.

There is something each season to suit most people’s taste and budget, with designs to enhance spaces from urban roof terraces to country-style gardens.

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if you’re after the very best in cutting-edge, high-end style, using innovative materials, head to specialist designer furniture retailers such as Chaplins, sCP, silvera and Go Modern; or online emporia like Nest and Amara.

When your budget is limited or you want a simple, accessible update that ticks all the style boxes, head to ikea. And Habitat and Garden Trading are also great for beautiful, on-trend designs.

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1. wild bathing this natural swimming pond provides the perfect entertaining space for the owner’s family and friends. it is low maintenance as it does not have to be covered in winter, drained and refilled, or chemically treated. though unheated, it reaches 19-25°C in summer.

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an L-shaped deck gives this pond, designed by Jean-Marie and nathalie Goy-Jadin, a sense of formality. sitting within the garden, it is surrounded by the yellow of Lysimachia punctata and bounded by Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’ and Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Umbraculifera’.

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Planting in and around your pool turns it into a magnet for wildlife, attracting birds like kingfishers and insects like dragonflies. Purple Iris sibirica edges the wooden decking that surrounds this sunken garden pool designed by isabelle van Groeningen and Gabriella Pape. &

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All of the superstores do plain white gazebos relatively cheaply but, in my opinion, these temporary structures

mood, I’d take a look at Raj Tent Club for a great selection of pergolas, parasols, sunshades, walkways and canopies that can be bought or rented for the day. Many come with lovely jali-patterned or coloured linings (though I’d steer clear of anything featuring tiny mirrors).

The company also has cushions, lanterns and bunting if you want to go the full Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Otherwise choose a couple of

look rather like they’re concealing a crime scene. You could pick up a couple of plain grey shade sails from B&Q for £12 each, which are less aesthetically offensive. For something that would actually add to the party

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electric cables through my garden?

I’d like something informal, but don’t want anything multicoloured.

passementerie. Think of trimmings for your soft furnishings as you would earrings for an outfit – small but significant finishing touches that can transform the simple into

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lanterns can provide everything you need at table level, but to

the stunning. Subtle (diamond studs, say) can work, but the look now makes more of a statement

open to the elements and under Hereford’s sunny glare, you’ll be surprised how quickly upholstery

create the kind of atmosphere you’re looking for beyond the patio, we’re talking festoon lighting.

(think chandelier danglers).

It has many uses. Trim an oatmeal sofa with a contrastingcoloured oversized tassel (known as bullion) and see how it changes the dynamic of your room. Even if you haven’t the time, patience or

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I, too, understand your reservations regarding traditional cane, which can look a bit too Emmanuelle

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skills to edge your plain, shopbought curtains with wide braid, think about some statement tiebacks – they are a great way to reduce that ‘off the shelf ’ look. And the bigger and bolder, the better.

Your high-street haberdasher will have a range, but take a look at specialist Samuel & Sons, who are past masters at braids, ropes, cords and tiebacks in every palette and permutation imaginable.

(younger readers feel free to Google). Vincent Sheppard has chic outdoor furniture that is designed to work in a light interior space while withstanding the rigours of the elements. I rather like the new Wicked range, which straddles the classic/contemporary divide with a sleek profile and a powder-coated aluminium base in a forest green or charcoal grey.

It also comes with a matching armchair and coffee table, if you wanted to go for the full suite.

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You can hang them from branches or trail them around the topiary.

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Amalfi tassels, fringes and borders, from £22m, Samuel & Sons

Wicked lounge sofa in Dark Green/ Natural, from £1,695, Vincent Sheppard

Solar vintage-style bulb string lights, £30, Cox & Cox

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