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CONTENTS Twelve months ago we published the very first NappyValleyNet Design & Build Guide.

Our aim was to produce an authoritative guide, one with real depth and packed full of genuinely useful information to help create an even better living space for you and your family. We must have done something right as your feedback has been phenomenal and I’m delighted to say that this 2017 version is even bigger and better. On the following 120 pages you will find chic homes, modern spaces, luxury bathrooms, inspirational kitchens, relaxing bedrooms and much, much more; plus those all-important trade contacts to make these spaces your very own reality. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the businesses and individuals who have contributed. Their expertise, advice and support has been invaluable. Finally, thank you to Hamptons International, Marsh & Parsons, Portico and Rampton Baseley who regular followers will recognise as our long term property partners. Their insight and local knowledge has shaped a great number of the following pages.

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26 Design trends: Creating the luxe look

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18 Living in Nappy Valley: Reasons to be cheerful 32 Refurbishing your home: One Victorian home…five design solutions 40 Selling your home: Clinch the sale

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44 Supplier profile: Ayrton Bespoke 48 Supplier profile: Simply Construction Group

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49 Room makeovers: All change! 59 Supplier profile: Kitchen Connections 78 Lighting: Let there be light 88 Gadgets: H-app-y homes 91 Outdoor living: Life under stars 96 Living in Nappy Valley: Keeping it local 101 Sourcing: Source book of top suppliers 116 Resources: Where to find help and information

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LIVING IN NAPPY VALLEY

CHIC IN THE CITY Architects and interior designers are helping the home owners of Nappy Valley to realise their dreams by turning fabulous spaces into glorious homes. Words: Gillian Upton

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A double-height basement and ground floor extension with a twist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The basement, which extends under the garden, was created as a space more reminiscent of an art gallery than a living room, with directional lighting and cool colours creating a good backdrop for paintings,â&#x20AC;? explains interior designer Annelie Orbe of AndArchitects. The double-height joinery provides space for sculpture and integrates a bar and staircase too. Architect Tom Reekie designed a three-storey glass wall that runs up the centre of the staircase to bring light through; handrails are wrapped in green leather with LEDs chased into their underside. Double-height sliding doors and roof lights make the basement the brightest and tallest space in the house. All furniture is bespoke. Photography by Marcus Peel.

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A double-height lower ground floor extension and house remodelling in Earlsfield, resulted ten months (and £400,000) later in this stunning living area and mezzanine level using beautiful natural products, including solid wood floors, bare brick walls of London stocks, double-height Crittal doors, glass balustrades, oversize roof lights and Vitruvius marble for the kitchen. “Because of the way the house flowed, the architect [Ade architecture] was able to turn a fairly standard basement dig into a stunning double-height extension,“ said Ronnie Beacon of project builders, Bygga Construction. “Total space added was 40 square metres plus 12 square metres of mezzanine.”

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Shortlisted for the RIBA House of the Year is Covert House in Clapham, named for its halfburied site. The two-storey house, designed by DSDHA, comprises two interlocked white cubes with chamfered mirror façade to soften the edges and stepped roof line. Conservation Area planning restrictions dictated the semi-underground site had to be shielded from street view and to reduce levels of overlooking from neighbouring gardens. RIBA calls it “an exquisitely crafted home, with every detail and material carefully thought through; a beautiful space that is immediately calming and exciting.” The interior is exposed in-situ concrete.

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Ingenuity and risk-taking by eight neighbours in Clapham Junction combined to turn a Fifties council block in Hafer Road into a contemporary living space, funded by building and selling eight extra flats in the initial phase. Each has its own private outdoor terrace or courtyard, explains Phil Hamilton of Peter Barber Architects. “It’s been probably the most astonishing project in terms of client risk and we couldn’t quite get our heads round it. The client was eight people’s life savings and assets and all had different desires and needs, so their properties on the ground and first floor became very bespoke while the other eight on the upper floors [that were sold off to fund the rest] were more standardized. The ground and basement stretches the full length of the site and wraps around a central courtyard for maximum light. Photographs by Morley von Sternberg.

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Granit Chartered Architects undertook the six-month refurbishment and extension of this house in Wimbledon to create a four-bedroom property that included ground-floor entertainment space, somewhere for the client’s collection of art and antiquities, and to make the most of the garden to connect indoor with outdoor. “The client came armed with a scrap book of ideas to help formulate the brief,” said Andy Bargery of Granit. Granit also extended this new-build town house by adding the glass box extension to the top left-hand side of the property. Clad in untreated western red cedar, it has created room for a master en suite bathroom with wet room area and is bathed in light from the skylight and frosted glass panels on either side. Inside is a concrete vanity top that had to be lifted by crane through the skylight. The extra space in the bedroom has been used as a walk-in wardrobe.

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A 14-month new-build in Wimbledon resulted in this stunning 7,500 square foot house that sits into the side of a hill. The house sits two storeys down at the back of the site, which accommodates the subterranean swimming pool, gym and party room. Each of the six bedrooms have en suite bathrooms. Designed by Quartet Architecture.

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Ensoul Interior Architecture designed this first floor apartment in a Victorian terraced house with a striking red and white kitchen in an open-plan living area, tucking an office space under the cantilevered stairs leading to a bedroom on a mezzanine level with a floor made entirely of glass.

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LIVING IN NAPPY VALLEY

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REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL Anna White, freelance property writer for The Telegraph, tracks the post-Brexit housing market in Nappy Valley and discovers multiple hot spots in house price growth bucking the national trend London’s estate agents, home owners and prospective buyers are entering the 2017 spring selling season - traditionally the industry’s busiest time of the year with interest. After all, George Osborne’s stamp duty overhaul, introduced over two years ago, the disruption of the 2015 general election and uncertainty created before and after the EU referendum, have conspired to cool the family and luxury homes market across the capital, with economists forecasting price stagnation at best and even corrections over the next 12 months. Luke Parle, Sales Manager, Clapham and

Battersea offices, Portico says: “The first few weeks of 2017 have been promising, with the first sale of the year agreed well in excess of the asking price and the vast majority of others being agreed at their asking price.” So it’s remiss to write-off house price growth in south-west London’s popular Nappy Valley, mainly comprising Wandsworth and Lambeth, stretching north to Fulham and south to Wimbledon. Property values in this resilient region have more than doubled over the last decade despite the 2008 global financial crisis and housing market crash. While a dramatic bounce-back was

recorded across much of Greater London following the banking meltdown, impressive price rises have continued unabated over the last 12 months in pockets of Nappy Valley, against a recently sluggish city average. “Mortgages are still incredibly attractive which is still swaying many buyers from London’s high rents, and this coupled with not many new property listings, could see prices rise during the spring and summer,’’ believes Portico’s Parle. The robust nature of the property market in the south-west is down to its appeal to the domestic buyer, explains Alex Philo, Sales Manager of the Marsh & Parsons

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Clapham branch. “We are less reliant on high-net worth foreign buyers [spooked by Brexit and high property taxes] who are the traditional force powering the high-value areas of Knightsbridge and Kensington. We have suffered less in terms of price falls and a drop in sales.” In fact, central London residents are now crossing the river. “Newly-weds who might be selling two flats in Chelsea are pooling their resources to buy a £2 million family home between the commons,” added Patrick Rampton, joint Managing Director of Rampton Baseley.

THE TRADITIONAL HOT SPOTS Following Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, and the stamp duty hike on homes worth more than £1.5 million, London is widely considered to be a buyers’ market. However, for the right property, on the right street, near the right school, in a prime enclave such as Northcote Road (SW11), competition is fierce and asking prices can be achieved or smashed. “We sold a house for £1.6 million in Clapham Old Town a year ago. The new owners are relocating and an offer has just been agreed at £1.8 million. They have done very well in what’s considered to be a slowing market,” says Philo.

DID YOU KNOW… EARLSFIELD AND WIMBLEDON ARE TWO OF THE ZONE 3 LOCATIONS WITH THE FASTEST JOURNEY TIMES INTO CENTRAL LONDON, SAYS A STUDY BY HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL Prices have jumped by 8.5 per cent over the 12 months to December 2016 in SW11, which also encompasses Battersea Park and Clapham Junction. Values in SW12 - from the south of Clapham Common to the tip of Tooting Bec Common - climbed by 12.2 per cent in the year to December 2016, according to new data from Hamptons International. Economic instability and uncertainty have made buyers more discerning and less willing to compromise, he continued, but people still have to move for that extra bedroom, more

outside space and a top class education. “The traditional hot spots of Abbeville Village, Northcote Road, Clapham Old Town and the Nightingale Triangle remain hugely popular with families. There are always lumps and bumps, but prices will continue to go up for those taking a long term view,” Philo adds. Sara Ransom, Managing Director of Stacks London Property Search agrees, “All the agents are commenting that the residential market is bubbling along nicely after a fairly tumultuous 2016 which has resulted in some pent up demand. There is very much a feeling of life going back to normal, and for those who want to move - whether upsizing, downsizing or investing for their children - the market has resumed and there is a strong feeling of ‘back to business’,” says Ransom. So us Brits still want to invest in property. With interest rates at historic lows, a mistrust of equities triggered by the credit crunch and a fear that our children will never get on the property ladder, the bank of mum and dad is driving the sale of flats in areas such as Clapham North, which still offers value for money. Some areas of Nappy Valley, such as the apartment market along Clapham High Street, are quiet, with fewer developments underway and a subdued market, and period conversions currently more popular than new-build flats. But there are some special schemes coming to market. For those after a luxury apartment in the heart of Clapham, just a

few minutes’ stroll from the common and Clapham High Street, Galliard’s Crescent House is a must view. The gated industrial-to-residential conversion, comprising 36 apartments, is set in a Conservation Area. The developer, Galliard, has preserved the main facade, wings, vaulted entrance hall, arched windows and period brickwork of this early 20th century building, which started life in 1937 as the Union for Post Office Workers. The interiors have been designed by Nicola Fontanella, who styled Madonna’s New York and Marylebone pads.

NAPPY VALLEY IS GROWING UP Of course London’s biggest and most high profile development is underway in the south-west. What was a wasteland on the south bank of the Thames is being transformed into a 42-acre miniature town built around the Grade II listed Battersea Power Station, with its Doric chimneys and resident peregrine falcons. By the time it is completed in 2025, the site will provide 4,353 homes. The Chief Executive of the Battersea Power Station Development Company, Rob Tincknell, claims his scheme will extend Nappy Valley to the north and complete Battersea. “Battersea Power Station will truly have a positive impact locally, bringing a new lease of life to the former brownfield site, opening up the riverfront. In addition to homes there

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DID YOU KNOW… A HOUSE IN THE CATCHMENT AREA OF A SOUGHT-AFTER SCHOOL CARRIES A PREMIUM OF £45,000 ON AVERAGE. HOMES NEAR SW17’S GRAVENEY SCHOOL FAR EXCEED THAT THOUGH, WITH THE AVERAGE SW17 HOUSE PRICE AT £702,200, BUT WITHIN THE SCHOOL CATCHMENT AREA IT’S £873,300

micro-London economy.” While an international investor on the hunt for a trophy address may fancy one of the penthouses at the top of the power station expected to come up for sale next year - the savvy buyer should head further south for the best value and greatest capital appreciation. Properties in SW17 - stretching from the south of Balham, through Tooting Bec and down to Tooting Broadway station, including the residential roads around St George’s Hospital - have increased in value by 13.5 per cent over the last 12 months (Hamptons International data). Nearby, young families are settling in Streatham Common (SW16) and enjoyed price rises of 11.3 per cent over the same period. “Rather than simply moving out of Clapham to the likes of Twickenham and Surrey, buyers are now finding large family homes and plots in Streatham or Tooting,” Philo says. “The sale of a one- or twobedroom flat in Clapham will buy a three- or four-bedroom house in Streatham Common.”

will be offices, shops, restaurants, cafés and a village hall [in the former railway arch] - a place for regular ballet classes or after school clubs and children’s birthday parties,” he says. The Battersea Power Station development and wider Nine Elms regeneration is bringing renewed activity to the area, agrees Rampton. “It’s all linked to the news that Apple will open its London headquarters on site in 2021. This, plus the arrival of the new US Embassy, is creating a wave of confidence that will ripple out as new workers buy and rent in the likes of Latchmere Road. We are now in the midst of our own developing

DON’T MOVE, IMPROVE Inevitably, the hike in stamp duty from five per cent on a £1.5 million property to 12 per cent, has deterred some prospective movers. Rather than forking out more tax, many are opting to maximise their current home. Local developer Dermarta has benefited from this shift in the market. “The decision over whether to renovate or move is a lot easier these days,” says founder Dermot Steedman. “Home owners are spending the tax-saving on extending or refurbishing.” This view is echoed by Robert Ditcham, Managing Director of Ayrton Bespoke. “We

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have seen a substantial increase in home improvement investment. The standards home owners set themselves has rocketed,” he says. His business is in doors and windows, not an insubstantial capital outlay. “Home buyers don’t want to see old windows and doors. It’s a cost coming their way soon,” he asserts. Martin Hughes of Hughes Developments has a different take on the ‘improve, don’t move’ trend. “You get to keep your old neighbours, all your favourite coffee shops and hangouts, but with the potential for a transformed property at the end of your project.” There are restrictions to extending the Victorian terraced house, the common housing stock in Nappy Valley. The done thing is to add a side return or single storey extension, but new trends are emerging to increase size and light. (See article on design solutions for a Victorian home on page 32.) “Victorian houses have fantastic potential to be used as modern family homes,” says Hughes. “The beautiful Victorian features that we all love like cornices and fireplaces compliment contemporary design and give these houses a homely finish.” New materials, products and techniques mean almost anything is possible. Glass has been the big step change in home refurbishment over the last few years. Dermarta’s Steedman notes the trend in bifold doors, which are now becoming frameless. “We’ve come a long way from the Velux window,” he says.

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THE SIX GOLDEN RULES Building work can be stressful, but these essential guidelines will help you get the very best out of a project and reach that wonderful moment when the work is done and your home and lifestyle are transformed 1. The Team. It’s a team effort: you, your builder and your architect/designer. Together you plan, and good planning prevents poor performance. How will you use the new space in your home? What would add both practical and financial value? While you are having work done, is it worth perhaps adding a downstairs loo or utility room? 2. Avoid ‘overspec’. It’s easy to be dazzled by technology but it can also be expensive. Will you use this ultra-modern device? Is the Lutron light or KNX necessary? Maybe you’d prefer a good, old-fashioned light switch. 3. Go Local. Often local suppliers are happy to offer a better discount to customers who live nearby as a thank you. We always recommend supporting local businesses, and do play the ‘local card’. 4. Listen. Seek advice, and take advice from your builders with their skills and knowledge. This might be your first project - your builder has probably completed hundreds!

“Large scale sliders are a fantastic option,” adds Hughes. “And you can install aluminium versions with sight lines that are minimal, giving a slick finish to your new extension.” Rory Gordon of Good London Builders advocates using Velux solarpowered windows with rain sensors and solar blinds. “They’re just brilliant,” he says. He also voices a word of caution before embarking on a basement in particular: “Don’t do a basement unless you really know what you want the space for and need it.” And, furthermore, has words of advice on how best to stretch your budget. “Everything is negotiable,” he says. “It doesn’t mean the price will change, but always ask.”

WISE UP TO THE SMART HOME The installation of smart technology is considered a composite part of the renovation project now. Home owners are experimenting with wifi-controlled and remotely-accessed lighting systems and CCTV for pets. You can even boil a kettle from an app on your way home from work. Windows that close and open automatically - depending on the weather - and iPhonecharging bedside tables are becoming the norm as we seek to banish ugly tangled cables from the home (see our gadgets feature on page 88).

5. Be Adaptable. Research and planning are crucial but don’t be afraid to make changes if you are thrown a curve ball. Be prepared to adapt. It is hard to visualize space from a set of plans, so be sure to pick a builder who will allow you to do this without financial penalties. 6. Enjoy! Your house is your home - get involved and have fun! Source: Empire Builders

FOR £1.5 MILLION... BALHAM: A fully renovated, six-bedroom semi-detached house on a leafy road between Balham station and Streatham Hill, covering 3,292 sq ft.

CLAPHAM: A five-bed terraced house between the commons with two large reception rooms. Spread over 1,900 sq ft and recently decorated with a 23 ft decked garden.

WANDSWORTH: A large five-bed terraced house of over 2,000 sq ft, between East Hill, Wandsworth Town station and Earlsfield station. With a high-spec kitchen and a video and alarm system on each floor, it also boasts a cellar.

CLAPHAM COMMON: A double-fronted Victorian terraced house with over 2,000 sq ft, four bedrooms, three receptions and two bathrooms.

FULHAM: Over the river, £1.5m will get you fewer bedrooms. A four-bedroom, two-bathroom period terrace is on the market just off the popular Munster Road. It has a southfacing roof terrace and garden.

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DID YOU KNOW… LIVING NEAR A WAITROSE CAN HELP BOOST THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME BY AN AVERAGE OF £40,000, A LLOYDS BANK STUDY HAS FOUND pollution. These attractive wooden homes have an outer layer of warm brick and the development is considered to be one of the most energy efficient in London. The eco self-build is less common in built-up areas. Igho Tabor of Siproj Architecture says it’s difficult to incorporate eco principles into an extension but easier in a new-build. “What you can do though is install better insulation.” And follow in LendLease’s green footprints using a timber or oak frame. This saves time - a wooden-framed model can be erected when there’s a frost unlike stone or brick. Not only is the build more energy efficient than traditional construction methods, but it will provide better insulation so lower heating bills. Green or living roofs are becoming

Park Life by Johny Midnight at Gallery Midnight

Even if you are not ready to create the ultimate intelligent home, take the opportunity when renovating to lay extra cable throughout the whole of the house. Doing so for a threeor four-bedroom property should only cost £1,000 and gives flexibility when you’re ready to take that next step. Eco-architecture is also becoming more prevalent. Inspiration can be taken from Cobalt Place in Battersea Village, winner of the 2016 Evening Standard’s Eco-Living Award. The developer LendLease built 100 apartments and town houses using an advanced form of timber construction that cuts the amount of energy needed to heat the building by 40 per cent, while improving air quality and reducing noise

“IT’S EASIER TO INCORPORATE ECO BUILDING PRINCIPLES INTO A NEW BUILD RATHER THAN AN EXTENSION, BUT AT THE VERY LEAST, ADD BETTER INSULATION”

CHOOSING A BUILDER Beware of front-loaded payment schedules. Builders may legitimately ask for a deposit to protect their cash flow position, but more than 10% on a large project is excessive. Also payment ‘on commencement’ of items such as electrical installation is dangerous territory. Don’t be drawn in by a cheap planning service - plans which don’t give enough detail from which to build. Consider using an architect to design full plans for the best result. Full plans will help builders tender accurately and will enable you to compare quotes on a like-for-like basis. Make sure you know who is handling your build contract. Some third-party or sub-contracts leave the customer dealing with an unknown builder. Will you see the original sales person again?

WORKING WITH YOUR BUILDER • Plan ahead and agree well in advance at home what is going to be done • Remember that if you are particular about your plans, you need to be particular with the instructions you give to your builder. Consider using an architect or project manager for this role • If you are supplying your own items, make sure your builder receives them on time to prevent delays and extra cost • Meet regularly with your builder to see off problems before they arise Source: Upsher Harrison

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fashionable on the top of single storey extensions. The surface is covered in a waterproofing membrane and then vegetation or possibly a pond. This reduces storm water running off, increases insulation and looks attractive from the bedrooms above. When it comes to refurbishments, families in Nappy Valley are bang on trend and in terms of buying and selling, Luke Parle of Portico believes the slight scent of uncertainty lingering from 2016 has almost vanished. “Most of the activity has been sub £1m, meaning the house and larger flat market is somewhat quieter in comparison, but I expect these transactions to increase over the next few months, as many of our sellers are upsizing.” “In the long term, price appreciation in the area will outweigh stamp duty,” Rampton explains. “Marriage, divorce, birth and death are still powering the market and those who need to move are taking the plunge as long as they feel their job is secure.”

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NAPPY VALLEY PRICES CHART Postcode

Area

2015

2016

YOY

Av. Price Detached

Av. Price Terraced

SW4

Clapham Common

£744,327

£738,991

-1%

£1,368,823

£1,341,485

£568,336

22%

SW6

Fulham

£1,107,994

£1,067,978

-4%

£1,753,560

£1,713,012

£776,360

28%

SW8

Nine Elms

£776,939

£712,569

-9%

£963,694

£915,281

£656,191

11%

SW9

Brixton

£504,624

£520,602

£904,441

£870,980

£465,646

14%

SW11

Battersea

£770,506

£842,224

£1,537,167

£1,230,984

£632,983

27%

SW12

Balham

£711,557

£810,431

12%

£1,470,307

£1,102,866

£532,503

23%

SW15

Putney

£701,251

£741,862

£2,275,963

£959,691

£528,267

12%

SW16

Streatham

£423,735

£477,529

11%

£838,697

£548,758

£351,224

31%

SW17

Tooting

£559,517

£647,121

14%

£1,835,000

£807,470

£441,699

20%

SW18

Earlsfield/Southfields

£685,288

£748,034

£2,180,920

£1,043,148

£531,189

13%

SW19

Wimbledon

£715,527

£755,713

£2,502,905

£828,069

£426,856

12%

Source: Hamptons International

Av. Price Flat

% of buyers from that area

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RESTORED TO HER FORMER GLORY In an exclusive interview with Battersea Power Station, Annabel discovers just what it takes to bring an icon back onto the world stage and what she has in store for us in the coming months Q: Does the river play a part in your new look? Later this year a new River Bus pier will come into service on my riverbank, accessed through a new entrance at Grosvenor Arch, allowing journeys along the Thames.

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Q: It feels like you’ve never been away but … at the same time like it feels like you’ve been away for a very long time. What’s been going on? Since I stopped producing electricity in 1983 there have been many different plans for my future, but it wasn’t until recent times that a viable masterplan, together with the necessary planning approval, supportive Malaysian shareholders and the required infrastructure in the area have come together to make the project possible. Now everyone is firmly committed to executing the development masterplan by Rafael Vinoly. There will be a combination of stunning new homes, new office spaces, things to do and see and exciting destinations for shopping, eating and culture. Q: I’ve seen that the river walkway has been opened for the first time in nearly 100 years and that there’ll be some incredible restaurants and bars coming soon. Can you tell us more?

Handovers of homes are taking place over the coming months to the first residents at Circus West, along the western side of my site. This will also be the location of Circus West Village, opening this summer with all the shops needed to create a functioning neighbourhood as well as some exciting eating and drinking choices, all from new independent brands. It will also have the new Village Hall - a dedicated space for those who live at Battersea Power Station, or locally, to use for birthdays, picnics, comedy nights, get-togethers or other events. Q: And we understand that you’re joining up with the Underground? My new Tube station, Battersea Power Station, will offer 15 minute journey times to the City and West End – it’s an extension of the Northern Line.

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Q: My youngest daughter wants to know if she can get married in BPS as she thinks it’ll give her the biggest wedding, and therefore the most presents, in the world! What shall I tell her? You could certainly have her next birthday party with me. The new Village Hall, set in a former railway arch, will be open at Circus West Village this summer for any occasion: weddings, children’s parties or anything else - the Battersea Power Station Community Choir will be rehearsing there. In coming years, I’ll be able to host events with thousands of people. Maybe that will be big enough for your daughter’s dream wedding! Email info@batterseapowerstation.co.uk to learn more.

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DESIGN TRENDS

CREATING THE LOOK OF LUXE Want to be ahead of the curve? Make sure that your home refurbishment is bristling with these stylish design ideas. Words: Gillian Upton

2. To boldly go... Forget great swathes of plain flooring in neutral shades, go big, bold and bright in jazzy geometrics for flooring, walls and stairs. Run Projects

3. Get nak’d An expanse of bare brick wall warms up otherwise stark-looking industrial kitchens. Don’t use fascia bricks though; you need to splash out on the real thing for the right effect. Handcrafted dining room table of reclaimed wood from a range by architectural designer, John Osborn

4. The grass is always greener

1. Back to the future Mix old and new with a one-off piece of upcycled furniture. “Your house doesn’t need to look like a neatly matched page out of a furnishing catalogue,” says Rosie Caley, Design Director of Oxford & London Building Company. “‘Treasure’ pieces that are interesting or beautiful in their own right have earned their place alongside each other, and bring a much more personal and charming result.”

Black and white Modello tiles on the walls and striking Puzzle Milos tiles in cobalt, black and white on the stairs, both from Domus

Pantone has declared Greenery as Colour of the Year. “We don’t envisage people painting whole rooms in this colour but rather as an inspirational basis for colour palettes,” says Phil Green of Paint The Town Green. “Designers are inspired by natural elements, by plants and minerals and we see they are building their references from flowers, fruit and skies.” Kenelm Cornwall-Legh of Run Projects says, “You’ve got to be very controlled where you put the green; it looks smart on a front door.” Bright green over-mantel mirror from Emma Green Design

Mixing it up: Old and new in a Balham bathroom by Hughes Developments

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5. I can see clearly now

8. Feeling hot, hot, hot!

Cooker hoods that mar your line of vision between open-plan kitchen and dining room are a thing of the past. Small, neat ceiling cooker hoods that sit flush in the ceiling are de rigueur. “Open-plan living is driving the trend as nobody wants an extractor fan in their face,” says Adam Harrison of Luxair.

You can’t beat the glow of a wood-burning stove, plus they’re practical, supplying ample hot water and powering all your radiators. They’re also planet-friendly as a carbon neutral heating solution.

Anzi from Luxair, with slimline motor can fit between joists more easily and has the most powerful motor, RRP £1,350.00

British-built Ludlow Stoves’ SLX45 comes in eight matt colours or matt black, can be inset or free-standing, powers 8-9 radiators, RRP from £1,725

Rustic reclaimed wood kitchen walls in £4m home from Ensoul Interior Architecture

7. Beige praise Warmer colours and different textures are changing the stark look of kitchens. Think honey-coloured cork flooring, textured or patterned surfaces and a mixed colour palette. Thea Ingram, Director of Stanza ID says, “Design is going full circle, with less open white spaces to warmer, darker colours and more interesting textures and finishes.” Anna Sadej of Kitchen Connections adds, “There’s less white now and more beiges and greys.” Anna adds that it’s worth checking “the nature of the surface, its gloss, texture and saturation if you decide to go for lacquered fronts.” Roundhouse Urbo kitchen mixes burnished copper matt metallic wall unit, Carrera marble worktop, splashback in bronze mirror glass and dark units

A part wall divides cooking from seating in this Earlsfield home by Empire Builders

9. Broken - not open Urban Front

6. Make an entrance Achieve real kerb appeal with a contemporary front door and big it up to 1500 x 3000mm if you can. Security elements include 3D concealed hinges, insulated steel reinforcement and security locks. Nobody’s getting in here.

Open-plan has morphed into broken-plan, using dwarf walls, open shelving units, or sliding or folding doors. Depending on the confines of the supporting walls, the look creates interesting pockets of privacy. “The walls are staying up generally,” says Giles Sequeira, MD of Empire Builders. “Pocket doors between the front reception rooms that disappear into bookcases give great flexibility,” adds Thea Ingram, Director of Stanza ID.

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10. Are you sitting comfortably?

Emma Green Design’s rich-coloured cushions and sofa contrast with neutral walls

The formal sitting room at the front of the house collects dust while sofas and chairs are squeezed into the more casual kitchen at the back. “The kitchen is where you live as well as where you cook,” says Giles Sequeira, MD of Empire Builders. “The kitchen is the new living room,” says Roundhouse. “The most demanding room in your house deserves a beautifully functional space.”

12. A view with a room Roof terraces are the thing - the best views and they add glamour to a bedroom. Not for one Wimbledon couple though, who turned their house upside down to increase the natural light and gain a view, “even if it is only a typical London rooftop, Mary Poppinstype panorama,” says Dermot Steedman of Dermarta Construction. Cocktails are passed out from the sliding window of the top floor kitchen/diner. Upside down house in Wimbledon by Dermarta Construction

11. A bold move Aldersey kitchen from Roundhouse

Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue may be THE wall colour right now but it’s only for the adventurous. “Not everyone wants to be brave with colour,” says Claire Burrage of Clara Bee, “but you can use it with soft furnishings rather than the wall colour,” she advises.

Nicky Haslam for Paint The Town Green The Stones: a new environmentally friendly paint collection created by Nicky Haslam. Naturally beautiful colours inspired by gemstones and minerals. T: 020 8871 0531 paintthetowngreen.biz 39a & b Allfarthing Lane, London SW18 2AP

Colour featured: Tiger’s Eye

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16. Always look on the bright side

Designed to order: TV cabinet from Ensoul Interior Architecture

Don’t mar your view of the garden with framed bi-folds; install minimal frame sliding glass doors and maximise the feeling of already sitting in the garden with a cocktail in hand!

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15. Timber! Beautiful warm wood is making a comeback, on floors, walls and exteriors. It helps soften what otherwise could be stark, plain slab elevations front and back, and is part of the Sixties’ revival style in new-builds.

13. Maker’s mark

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Invest in bespoke furniture to make your home stand out from the rest. “Bespoke is massive now,” says Viki Lander of Ensoul Interior Architecture. “Furniture built in or made for your house is always going to look sleeker.” She’s recently commissioned a solid walnut dressing room, a back-lit onyx bar in a part wood-panelled room, a 3.5m-long marble table and a TV cabinet that rotates 360 degrees so the owners can watch TV from either the bed or a chair.

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WHY INVEST IN A BESPOKE KITCHEN? Today’s kitchen is more than the utilitarian space of old. It’s at the heart of the home, a social hub as well as a food factory. So it follows that your kitchen furniture should look as good as it can, as it often extends into - and becomes part of - the general living space. Run Projects

14. Pop a pod You may have already completed a loft extension; now add a roof pod, which is built over the two-storey rear addition, adding another bedroom or study. “Timber-framed and lightweight, they are quick to build and cost around £25,000 to construct,” says Joe Purcell of Revive Renovations.

The old adage that you get what you pay for is still very true. A bespoke kitchen will be of the highest quality build and design, specifically tailored to your requirements, custom-made to fit your lifestyle and should last a lifetime. To use a tailoring analogy; a bespoke kitchen is like a bespoke suit - made to fit each individual size and shape.

With pressure on every inch of space in urban homes, combined with the desire for a large social area where family and friends can convene, open-plan kitchens with a large, practical, multi-functional island are the most popular, but they need to be planned very carefully to maximise the space. Bespoke designers really go the extra mile to understand their clients’ needs and ideas. With an understanding of the client’s lifestyle, they can produce creative work that is not only of the highest quality, but is specifically tailored to their space and requirements. Remember your kitchen is used every day and has to stand up to those rigours, so by spending more you’ll get exactly what you want as well as a kitchen that’s built to last. And if you do ever move, bespoke designs of the highest build and design quality are a very saleable feature. Source: Roundhouse

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BESPOKE PROMOTION

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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR PROPERTY ASSETS Design, insight and project management working together are the hallmarks of one local property design and project management business Clara Bee provides all the creative professional support you would expect of a successful property design and project management business – and much, much more.“We’re not just about helping people to choose colours and wallpaper,” explains co-owner Claire Burrage. “We help our clients to see the potential in their properties – inside and out - then give them the confidence to realise it. “That’s only the beginning of course, and taking big ideas from paper to reality can seem daunting – especially for busy professional people. I think that’s where we really come into our own. Our experience, local knowledge and trusted network of local suppliers all come together to ensure the reality is not just trouble free, but enjoyable.” Judging by the effusive praise rained down on Clara Bee by delighted clients, this Balham success story has substance as well as style. This is a business that delivers. A recent project in Tooting offers a case in point. A rental property, it was in a poor state of repair and, short of time, the client was focused on cosmetic improvement. “It’s totally understandable,” points out coowner and project management specialist, Trevor. “Sometimes we all need a fresh perspective to see value, even when it’s under our noses.” In this case, Clara Bee saw an opportunity to undertake a bigger project, but one that would deliver significant returns - converting the original 2.5 bedroom house to a four-bed, three-bathroom property. The result? Rental income tripled and the overall asset value rose from £430,000 to £950,000 – a far cry from a lick of paint. This eye for opportunity, clever design

and a flair for getting the most out of any space is, however, only part of the story. A streamlined, repeatable process – one that is proven to deliver results time and again – is the true heart of Clara Bee’s success. “Design is my passion, and the creative touches are what often catch the eye, but our clients want to know what they are getting, not rely only on one-off inspiration,” Claire explains. “That’s where the marriage of creative and project management is so important. “It’s the framework on which the creative ideas can grow but which ensures that the client’s needs, objectives and budget remain absolutely front and centre,” Trevor continues. “It’s also the reason all our clients get a recognisable Clara Bee experience, whether we’re managing a side return extension, handling a garden redesign or helping with something simpler,

like a bespoke carpentry project.” With any major capital project, control is of course vital – control of budgets, specifications and timescales. This is again an area where Clara Bee has excelled over the years. The secret to that success, according to Trevor, is disarmingly simple. “The single most important aspect of any project is the time spent preparing. Scoping projects properly gives a real understanding of the funding required prior to kick-off,” he says. This, he points out, is vital to ensuring the agreed budget is used and managed effectively during the build stage, and to minimise the risk of specification change, overspend and delays. Trevor concludes, “Clients may only undertake a sizeable project once every ten years, so it makes absolute sense to bring in people like us who do this month in month out and can help achieve it all faster, more easily and more cost effectively, all based on a structured client-centric process.”

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REFURBISHING YOUR HOME

ONE VICTORIAN HOME... FIVE DESIGN SOLUTIONS Can a Victorian home suit modern living? Many of us are living in bricks and mortar designed well over 100 years ago. Can it still work for families living in the here and now? Here are five distinct layouts that could work for your family. Words: Naomi Jones The majority of housing stock in Nappy Valley is Victorian, homes built between 1837 and 1901. They are well-built and full of character but aren’t equipped for the demands of modern family, so it’s inevitable that some modifications are required to make your hundred year old-plus home work for the 21st century. The original layout of a Victorian house is two reception rooms with a small “closedplan” kitchen beyond. It’s hard to think of a layout less suited to current lifestyles, so many want to do some sort of extension, be it lengthening to a long galley or a side return. A side passage project is generally covered under permitted development so should require no planning permission, but as with almost all building works, you will need to submit plans (best drawn up by an architect), and have regular checks by your local council’s building inspector to ensure it complies with building regulations for correct foundations, levels of insulation, and so on, at the various stages of work. Most good builders can handle this small-scale project without the on-going help of an architect, but as the home owner, it is ultimately your responsibility to ensure you have the correct sign-offs. Visit planningportal. co.uk for more information on building regulations and planning permissions.

As you’re going to all the trouble and expense of extending, it might be worth considering going that bit further. Larger extensions may require planning permission, and of course cost significantly more if you are knocking down walls and reinforcing with steels, but the end result can transform your living space. Some warnings to heed. Think very carefully about just how open-plan you want your space. Can you stand the sounds and smells of your other half cooking while you watch TV? Do you want your children playing in the same space as you, or would you prefer them tucked away in a separate play area? If you have older children, do they need a chill-out space downstairs? Do you really need a formal dining room for entertaining, or would you prefer the more relaxed atmosphere of eating in the kitchen? Sometimes the entire ground floor of a Victorian home is converted into one room. This can work well when you have very small toddlers who go to bed at 7pm but is a totally different proposition with noisy teenagers! Robert Wilson, Architect Director at Granit Chartered Architects, says, “There are lots of permutations, but we generally advise clients to retain some of the original walls for structural integrity and to keep some of the character that they fell in love with.”

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EXTENSIONS TYPICALLY COST BETWEEN £1,260 £1,680 PER SQUARE METRE, UP TO A PLASTERED FINISH, ACCORDING TO RICS. YOU COULD WELL DOUBLE THAT FIGURE FOR A BASEMENT CONVERSION Tip from Instagrammer lisa_loves_vintage “My home works best with its original two reception room layout. I know so many families love openplan living but having defined rooms means we have separate spaces to escape to, especially

important as the children reach their teens.”

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WHY USE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER?

Even if you have a clear vision for your home, a good interior designer can help you bring it to life, taking into consideration all the smallest details to realise the full potential of the space.

A designer’s expertise can: • Help you save time and money, especially if engaged at the start of a project and, importantly, will help you stay on budget • Take the pain out of all the sourcing and bring the products directly to you, cutting out endless hours of searching and visiting showrooms • Help you work out your likes and dislikes • Guide you in the management of the project without taking over, or take on the management if required

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SOLUTION 3: One open-plan living area The most open-plan possible; one large room with cooking, dining and seating areas for the family to hang out together. Viki Lander, Interior Designer and Creative Director at Ensoul Interior Architecture, says, “With this design you can keep an eye on the kids, have more family time, or be enjoying different things while all in the same room.”

Wandsworth Common, SW18: “We wanted bold but elegant use of colour and texture to really personalise our home,” says the owner. “With so much parkland surrounding us, we wanted to bring the outside in and blur the boundary between the two. The vibrant green chairs look amazing set against the grass, and the orange TV unit looks particularly stunning when autumn comes and the leaves on the trees start to turn.”

Ground floor extension to create an openplan living space, with the garage converted into an office. The rear extension delivered additional floor space for a comfortablysized sitting room that opens into the garden. Maximum glazing brought in as much light as possible and uninterrupted views of a 100ft long garden. “The space plan and interior design brief was to achieve a beautiful yet highly practical, open-plan space for a family with a young child,” says Viki Lander. “The best feature of the house is its location; we wanted to create views of the garden and parkland which you can

see wherever you are on the ground floor. Different zones have been created for an office, kitchen, dining and sitting room , which are clearly defined with clever use of furniture, and the office has glass slidin g doors which can be shut for privacy or left open to the rest of the floor. It’s brilliant for both normal day-to-day living and entertaining, with a fantastic flow betw een the spaces.” Design features: Large glass roof light with glass supporting fins, frameless bi-fold doors, freshwater aquarium, glass-enca sed staircase down to a newly created unde rgarden basement, bespoke fitted office , gallery of photographs and decorative items to personalise the space, bespoke TV unit and 3m long ebony dining table in the kitchen island, beautiful lighting design and special light fittings. Kitchen style: Sage gloss lacquer units with matching end panels, island with long deep drawers. Kitchen cabinetry by TM Italia , appliances by Miele. Distinctive materials: Distressed oak floor that is “great for kids as marks just add to the distressed look!” says Viki. Caesarsto ne quartz worktops; bespoke ebony veneered desks, shelves, dining table and back pane l behind TV, all sourced together to get a consistent colour and grain; bespoke gloss lacquer orange TV unit with storage; glass roof light and bi-fold doors.

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SOLUTION 4: Incorporating the garden

property,” explains Adam Hargreaves. “Although the ground floo r had already been extended, the rea r part of the Consider the garden as an pro perty was rebuilt and the extra internal room or an extension to the spaces re-imagined for house. a versatile flow of Connecting even the smalles are as that open up toward t of s the garden.” gardens into your interior will improve De sig n features: Kitchen isla the quality of family life by nd with offering sink and breakfast bar, another living space withou slate flooring t too much fro m seating area out to pat effort or expense. io, wooden fencing running horizo ntally to match Adam Hargreaves, Director int ern al brick wall in orientatio at dRAW n, colour Architecture, says, “Running and height, brick raised the same bed to match flooring from the extension exp ose d wall indoors. to the patio gives the illusion of it being one Kit che n style: Walnut veneer space, as does the use of colo doors set ur, be it with marble worktop and painted render to match inte end panels, rnal walls, des ign ed and supplied by Mark Pla a continuation of brick or sim nt ilarlyKitchen Design. toned wood, or even accent colours in accessories.” Distinctive materials: Ex posed brick, wood flooring and units, Wandsworth, SW18: The brie marble f was worktops, slate floorin “To completely refurbish this g, metal windows terraced and door frames.

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SOLUTION 5: Digging down Consider a basement conversion. If your local council - and your neighbours - are supportive, then you can add all the things you might not want on your ground floor, such as a utility, boiler cupboard, playroom, gym, shower room, cinema, wine cellar, or office. Rosie Caley, Design Director at the Oxford & London Building Company, says, “Many clients enjoy creating a complementary modern architectural space underneath the typical period features of their Victorian house. The most popular facilities in basement conversions are gym rooms and saunas, while swimming pools are becoming increasingly popular.” Wandsworth, SW18: A completely contemporary and stylish basement with a modern and sleek design that makes the most of the space. “The end result is a spectacular cutting-edge basement, flooded with light: inviting, bright and spacious,” says Rosie Caley. “This was a fantastic project as the brief allowed us to create a far more original space than the standard basement layout; the frameless glass really makes it stand out.” The basement design was executed by OLBC’s team, from planning consent for the excavation and floor plans to finishing touches including wallpapers and a mother of pearl tile detail in the hallway. “Our clients required a full footprint basement under their house for additional accommodation for their growing family,” says Rosie. “Their basement comprises a large media room, playroom, utility with secondary kitchen, guest bedroom and separate shower room.” Design features: Full-height frameless glass wall panels allow light to pass through the basement, and a stunning hallway gives the whole floorplan a strong sense of architectural purpose. The glass panels give a glimpse of rooms beyond, mother of pearl tile detail in hallway, textured wallpapers used on walls in media room and bedroom, walk-in heated and extracted airing cupboard in the utility.

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HERITAGE WITH A MODERN TWIST Long established bathroom company Potter Perrin has a perfect design for all customers, whatever their budget, backed by years of experience to ensure the dream will translate to reality Looking at the fresh, on-trend designs on display at the inspiring Potter Perrin showroom on St John’s Hill, it’s reassuring to see how this established, respected business remains relevant and confident in its designs and approach. “We are a 70-year-old, thirdgeneration business and we’re proud of our heritage,” explains Harriet Perrin, MD, whose father (the Chairman) and grandfather were involved in running the company before her. “And being a significant independent, we’re able to respond to new styles and customers’ needs quickly and with flexibility.”

“BEING A SIGNIFICANT INDEPENDENT, WE’RE ABLE TO RESPOND TO NEW STYLES AND CUSTOMERS’ NEEDS QUICKLY AND WITH FLEXIBILITY” Pinterest, magazine cuttings, pictures on your mobile from a hotel bathroom you fell in love with…wherever your ideas come from, Harriet and her team can help you build it. “Initially we’ll have a meeting to discuss your requirements, then we’ll invite you to our main showroom in Streatham to view samples and room sets showing tiles and bathrooms together. We have entry-level bathrooms for first-time buyers or buy-to-let property owners, there’s our mid-range selection for home owners, while the luxury market is well catered for too.” All staff are technically trained and have great design flair, motivated to enable customers to achieve the look they want. “If we feel a scheme will not be successful, we will advise them of that and alter

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plans if needed, but we’ll strive to get it as close to what they want as possible. Our extensive experience of working with architects, contractors and designers means we know what works and what’s practical. So we’re here to hold your hand from start to finish,” assures Harriet. “There’s always someone on the end of the phone and subsequently our sales people have built up great bonds with many of our customers.” Potter Perrin is proud of the different relationships it has nurtured with factories and manufacturers all over the world, giving them the ability to introduce new products quickly to the market and watch how customers respond to them. “We can acquire up-

to-the-minute samples in response to our customers’ requirements quickly, and then source new and exciting products due to our close relationships with manufacturers in Italy, Spain, Germany and the UAE, to mention a few.” Over the years, Potter Perrin has built up strong connections with installers they trust and has produced a recommended installation list to help customers in choosing a reliable team. “It’s of paramount importance that our customers can trust us and we work with them to find a solution for their requirements,” says Harriet. Along with bathrooms and tiles, Potter Perrin Streatham has a trade counter dealing with the plumbing side, plus

POTTER PERRIN TILE TRENDS

1. Large format distressed pattern tiles turn a bathroom into a piece of art, inspired by the old carpets from French chateaux

2. Hexagons are the new shape for 2017. Go for a classic marble for a calming spa bathroom or big and bold for a contemporary statement

3. Encaustic tiles are back but with a modern twist to add class and colour to your bathroom or hallway a department specialising in kitchen sinks and taps. With the flexibility of an independent business combined with the resourcing kudos of an established company, Potter Perrin ticks all the boxes. So next time you’re walking past their St John’s Hill or Streatham showrooms, look out for the constantly updating mood boards and inspirational displays in the windows - packed with tempting design ideas - and start planning your dream bathroom.

4. Simple matt tiles laid in a brick format or herringbone pattern will give your room a fresh, scandi feel

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SELLING YOUR HOME

CLINCH THE SALE If you’ve made the decision to move, you’ll need to make your property work as hard as possible in the current market. Here are ten top tips to help get that offer on the table. Words: Georgina Blaskey

Build a basement Space is at a premium in London’s family homes. Gone are the days of dig-outs producing a bland playroom and noisy extractor fan in the loo. Think differently and it’ll pay off when you move. Consider digging under the garden and using glass panels to let light in, with a stylish garden redesign at the same time, or a back-lit wine cellar behind a glass door, as much of a decorative wow factor as useful storage. Local resident and property guru Phil Spencer says, “I have just had a basement put in at my home. It cost £300 per square foot to dig and fit out, but houses in the street sell for between £700 and £900 per square foot, depending on condition. In theory, it means that for every £1 invested into the house, potentially £3 was added to its value. Also, when I bought the house it was 2,200 square feet and now, with basement and kitchen extension, it’s 4,000 square feet so it has virtually doubled in size. As I say, the real value lies in increasing your living space.”* *Adding Value To Your Home by Phil Spencer (Vermilion £12.99)

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Create a wine storage area Your basement space offers the ideal conditions to store good wines: cool and often dark. A walk-in, air-cooled wine cellar is the top end of the spectrum but a neat shelving unit can also do a sterling job.

Pathway to success Invest in maintaining your path so it sets the right tone for your property. Any chipped or damaged tiles should be replaced; power hose the others to have them all looking as good as new. Give your front gate a lick of paint. No one is going to be impressed with peeling Elephant’s Breath paint. Dermarta Construction

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Paint the house When a buyer approaches, you want your property to stand out as the best on the street. If your painted bricks are peeling, you need to maintain them to seduce a potential buyer. Whether it’s the whole house or a few window frames, a fresh lick of paint will make a fantastic first impression. If a home is well cared for on the outside, it must be well cared for on the inside too, and that could be enough to encourage an offer.

FRESH PAINT

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Create a dressing room Bring the ultimate fashionista luxe to your home. It doesn’t need to be big to be effective (although who wouldn’t want Gatsby’s; remember the shirt-throwing scene?). It’s about creating bespoke storage for your clothes and accessories. A potential buyer with the odd pair of Manolos may have shoe storage in her top five must-haves. Paint The Town Green

Apply for planning permission Securing the council’s approval for future plans is a bonus. You’re sending a clear message that this is a property brimming with potential on which any buyer can make their own mark. It might cost a few thousand pounds in surveys and drawings, but it could turn a viewing into a sale.

FUTURE PLANS

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REFURBISH THE FRONT DOOR YOUR FRONT DOOR IS THE CENTREPIECE OF YOUR KERB APPEAL SO REPAINT IT IN A TASTEFUL COLOUR AND BUY A NEW DOOR HANDLE, HOUSE NUMBER AND LETTERBOX. UPDATE THE OUTSIDE LIGHTS AND PUT POTTED PLANTS BY THE DOOR. MOVE BINS, AND ADD WINDOW SHUTTERS FOR A REAL FACELIFT. “CHOOSE BETWEEN ASH, AMERICAN WHITE OAK, AMERICAN BLACK WALNUT, WESTERN RED CEDAR, AMERICAN CHERRY, MAPLE AND TEAK,” SAYS THE NEW ENGLAND SHUTTER COMPANY.

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KEEP THE WALLS

Freshen-up the kitchen Installing a new kitchen as you look to move may feel counter-intuitive, so updating what you already have can work wonders. Re-facing your kitchen cabinetry or replacing worktops could just swing it with a prospective buyer.

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FACE LIFT

Return each room to its original purpose Defining your space is akin to decluttering - a place for everything and everything in its place. Remove the running machine from the dining room and replace with table and chairs. If family viewings are likely, turn your office/dumping ground into a playroom. This way, buyers can easily imagine themselves living there. Kitchen Connections

11 Revisit your lighting How a space is lit can change the feel of a room. Booking a lighting professional to come and review your room schemes could reveal your home in a…totally new light. According to award-winning lighting designer Sian Baxter, not all LEDs are created equal so opt for more expensive bulbs with a warmer glow.

De-clutter Nobody wants to see a messy house so fill those empty walls with a bespoke unit that perfectly fills the space, then hide everything away and make your home look larger. “My client gave me a photo for this commission in a kitchen extension and I worked it out from there,” says Mirek Herman of MTM Herman.

Emma Green Design highlighted this striking mirror with soft downlights

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GET THE PRICE RIGHT BEGIN BY GETTING THREE LOCAL ESTATE AGENT VALUATIONS AND GO FOR THE AVERAGE. BE AWARE THAT NATIONWIDE AND HALIFAX HOUSE PRICE INDICES BASE AVERAGE PROPERTY VALUES ON MORTGAGE VALUATIONS, WHILE THE LAND REGISTRY RECORDS THE ACTUAL SELLING PRICE OF THE PROPERTY. ALSO CONSIDER THE LOCAL ASPECT - IS YOUR HOUSE ON THE ‘RIGHT’ STREET, AND AT THE ‘BEST’ END? SMALL VARIATIONS CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE, SO BE MARKET-SAVVY AND REALISTIC.

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TOP TEN INTERIOR DESIGN TIPS PERIOD PROPERTY? Retain cornicing, stained glass or tiles in the lounge or hallway to add curiosity, even if you have a very modern extension at the rear of the house. SIZE UP Use large pieces in small spaces, such as an overly large sofa or artwork. Many think small rooms need small furniture, but larger furniture can make a room look much grander. GO ASYMMETRICAL Play around with heights, layers and textures, creating interesting little cameos. THE UNEXPECTED Try not to be too samey. Mix and match textures such as wool, velvet, linen and leather, and also new pieces with vintage finds to add depth, cosiness and luxury, particularly in lounges and bedrooms. PLAN, PLAN, PLAN Planning room layouts, ideas for paint schedules, flooring and any bespoke furniture helps to visualise the project and eradicate delays.

USE COLOUR Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to use colour and bright colour. It can lift a room to another level. GET THE LIGHTING RIGHT Lighting is crucial. Create a lighting scheme and position downlights with what you are actually lighting. Have a wall light, table lamps and even candlelight. Put all your lights on dimmers for different moods. MOVE YOUR FURNITURE AWAY FROM THE WALL This will enhance the flow of the room, add interest and make rooms appear much grander. If space is tight, angle furniture slightly inwards or move forward a few inches with a shelf or console behind. GO DARK Painting a room in a dark colour adds warmth, depth and glamour, and anything put against it will ping! Or simply paint your woodwork darker than your wall for a contemporary update. Source: Emma Green Design

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SUPPLIER PROFILE

INVESTMENT PIECES One local firm believes strongly that replacing beautiful Victorian windows and doors, beautifully, will enhance any home When you enter a house, do you notice the windows and doors? If designed appropriately and installed well, you shouldn’t. They’ll quietly add to the flow and soul of a home - unobtrusive, efficient and inconspicuous. Unlike a fashionable kitchen or a luxe bathroom, windows and doors don’t have the same wow factor, but they are the nuts and bolts of a home and warrant time and investment. “A well-designed, well-fitted product will enhance a property,” explains Robert Ditcham, Managing Director of Ayrton Bespoke. “They’ll keep heat in and noise out, and criminals out too!”

“A WELL-DESIGNED, WELL-FITTED PRODUCT WILL ENHANCE A PROPERTY. THEY’LL KEEP HEAT IN AND NOISE OUT, AND CRIMINALS OUT TOO!” Ayrton Bespoke make and fit replacement timber doors and period windows, offer specialist advice and an in-house fitting service to ensure their product remains the long-lasting investment you signed up for. Part of Robert’s drive to start his company was from experience in the construction industry, witnessing the ad hoc approach commonly used to install off-the-peg, poor quality products. “We were once a building company and felt frustrated with the way chippies and decorators were coming together to do windows and doors. It was a badly managed process. Today our qualified designers work with your ideas to design windows and doors

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for your home, and our fitters install with great care and minimum disruption. Seventy percent of our business is direct to home owners and we are sympathetic in our approach, minimising disruption through a carefully managed installation by our operations team.” “Replacing beautiful windows and doors, beautifully” is Ayrton Bespoke’s mission and celebrating what the Victorians achieved in terms of quality and design is central to that vision. “They had so many ideas in this area – shapes and curves, interesting glazing bars, lead work and stained glass – they had wonderful imagination,” reflects Robert. Working closely with local artisans to

replicate stained glass is just one area in which Ayrton Bespoke celebrate London’s rich architectural history. “If you walk these streets and look up, you’ll notice many different styles of sash and casement windows. There are hundreds of original window designs in the capital.” Deciding to install bespoke windows is a once-in-a-lifetime expense that requires the right supplier. “It’s not a cheap outlay, but I believe we charge the right price for our products, so they are built to last, are good quality and do their job perfectly.” And it may save you money in the long term – most home owners are aware that multiple locks will deter break-ins, but did you know

the cold and damp than pine grown in the UK. We use hardwood for the sill as that’s the area most vulnerable to water damage. It also means we can minimise our use of endangered hardwood. This is how the Victorians made their windows originally, and it remains the best industry practice.” Importantly, glass and paint are carefully selected from the leading manufacturers; glass from Saint-Gobain and Pilkington, paint from Sikkens and Teknos, locks and mechanisms from ERA, GU and Centor, among many others. “You can always find cheaper products,” Robert admits. “But they are not the same: young timber, badly treated; cheap glazing; poor workmanship; and often

that double-glazed windows actually discourage criminals? “Laminated glass is a good deterrent as it’s very hard to break,” he says. All sash windows are sold with restrictor bolts and lockable fitch fasteners, and French and multifold doors all have single lever multilocking bolts. To truly understand the extent and quality of Ayrton Bespoke’s range, it’s worth the short trip to their showroom on Merton Road, where the in-house experts are on hand to answer your questions and design your bespoke windows and doors. “We are a modern British company, based in London, using the best materials and skills from around the world. We source our wood from northern Europe. It’s a slow-growing, engineered redwood from Latvian forests, which means it’s stable, strong and resilient – having grown so close to the Arctic Circle, it’s more resistant to

designs that are an inaccurate version of what you are replacing, potentially devaluing your property.” So sure is Robert of his price point, if you can find the same like-for-like product cheaper, he will match it in price. All Ayrton windows and doors are guaranteed for up to 30 years. “We’re proud of our aftercare service. With over ten teams travelling all around London fitting everyday, should you have a problem we can pop by and rectify it easily,” assures Robert. But with thousands of windows and doors out there – and plenty of satisfied customers to boot – he can safely predict that is unlikely. From carefully replacing an Edwardian bay, to replicating a grand sash bay, or installing stunning multi-fold doors, Robert and his team will meet the challenge with precision, accuracy and with the Ayrton quality guarantee.

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MAXIMISE YOUR SPACE

SMALL SPACE, BIG POTENTIAL City living can often mean exploiting small spaces for maximum benefit. From dual-use rooms to multi-functioning furniture, it’s time to explore every nook and cranny, says Georgina Blaskey

Up, up and away If you can raise the height of a doorway you’ll immediately benefit from the change of proportions. Look up in every room and see what can be achieved. Library-style shelving with a ladder on runners is a fantastic, interesting and quirky design technique to maximise space and storage. Equally take your kitchen cabinetry to the ceiling.

Calm it down Zone out

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If you have a one room or studio set-up, you need to create zones. Think about all the things you do in that space – work, dine, relax – and then create spaces that work for these activities. Through subtle distinctions you can establish ‘rooms’. Play with modular seating arrangements – make use of window seats in a bay window or utilise a wall for a banquette in a compact kitchen. Well-designed lighting can also successfully divide a room.

By using mirrors in narrow hallways, you can bounce light into a small, gloomy space. But don’t stop there. Mirrored splashbacks are bang on trend – antique glass is the current fave – and even mirrored kitchen wall cupboards can create a sense of expansiveness and height. Enhance your garden with an outdoor mirror – it’s a modern way to add interest to bare walls and planting schemes.

All is not what it seems

Curate your collection

Furniture designers are responding to our needs with cleverly designed pieces that fold, stack and collapse easily to save us time and space in our compact homes. Daybeds are a great investment to give you daytime sofa seating and a place for your guests when they stay over. Even better is a fold-down bed that can be hidden away when not in use.

Take time to consider how your furniture will impact your small space and make every piece count. Go for smaller items that can be easily moved around to different zones when needed, such as a pair of side tables rather than one big central table. Replace bedside table lights with individual hanging lights, which are far more stylish and take up less space.

Using the same scheme throughout with subtly varying tones and textures can help a space feel bigger. A good tip is to paint the walls and celling the same colour so there is no break between them. You can even use painted furniture, bed linens and curtains in the same hue to blur all boundaries and help the space seamlessly flow.

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SURVIVING A BUILD Helen Wood of Simply Construction Group shares a dozen best practice tips to ensure success in any build 1. Do NOT go for the cheapest Obtain at least three different quotes and however tempting, do not go for the cheapest. If your budget is less, either wait until budgets allow or de-scope your project to reduce costs. Never find a builder to fit your budget; this often leads to contractors struggling to finish projects and leaving the job halfway through.

2. Always check the references Unless you have had the contractor recommended by family or friends, speak to former clients and try to visit at least one of their completed projects. Be very wary of “Open Days” and references where the contractor insists on being there.

3. Agree scope set against a clear fixed price with a contract Be cautious of any provisional sums. Admittedly, there are some items that no one will know until the work has started. If this is the case, ask the contractor to share how they price these items eg price per square metre, then make a provision within your budget.

4. Choose a Design & Build Contractor Make life a little easier and choose a building contractor with an in-house architect who can manage the design and build process for you.

5. Check insurance & guarantees Appoint a builder with appropriate guarantees and insurance, namely: 1. Employers’ Liability, 2. Public/Products Liability and 3. Contractors’ All Risk (CAR). The first two are typically what builders have when they say they are fully insured but these items only insure against people and items – not your actual house and the physical area they are working on. The third item is the most expensive insurance and is the one you should make sure your builder has. Also ask if they have guarantees in place so that when your project is finished, the work is under warranty.

6. Organise your Party Wall Agreement If your home has a wall that is connected to another property on either side, you will need to arrange an agreement before the work begins. Each neighbour has to be informed of the proposed works using a party wall notice form at least two calendar months before the start of the build, so it pays to be organised! Find out more at: www.planning.gov.uk.

7. Thames Build Over Agreement (extensions only) On most occasions an extension will be built over or near a manhole. If this manhole connects with your neighbour’s then it belongs to Thames Water and you will need permission to connect to it, move it or build over it. Ask your contractor to manage this process for you.

8. Try to move out Call on friends and family to see if you can stay with them or in rented accommodation for a period, at the very least when the heaviest work is being done.

9. Temporary facilities If you are having a kitchen extension built, it is likely that your kitchen will need to be removed. Ask your contractor to price for setting up a temporary kitchen in your project specification.

10. Be safe, not sorry Cover any furniture with dust sheets and shut doors wherever you can to stop the dust from entering. Pack away any items not being used and for extra protection, ask your builder to put up temporary stud partitions. Make as much of a clear passage as you can to the site where the building work is taking place.

11. Keep communication open It’s important to ensure that communication is kept open. If you have a designated Project Manager, arrange weekly meetings to review and track progress.

12. Write a detailed snag list Write a detailed list of any snagging to ensure that a team can be dispatched straight away to correct them, allowing you to enjoy your new space as quickly as possible!

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ROOM MAKEOVERS

ALL CHANGE! Why move when you can renovate? Basements, lofts, side returns â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the scope for transforming a home between the commons is vast. Best of all, you will reap the rewards when you come to sell so invest and enjoy the design process now, knowing your home improvements will help when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to put that For Sale sign up. Words: Georgina Blaskey

A well-planned light well with full floor-to-ceiling glass doors bathes this basement media room in natural light - Oliver Bea

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ROOM MAKEOVERS

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A BUYER’S GUIDE TO SHUTTERS With stylish shutters every room in your home will benefit from an interplay of privacy and light. Choose a design that complements your interior: elegant, traditional, unique, contemporary or architectural. Blades range in shape and size, with larger blades allowing for greater light filtration. Shutters are limitless in their range of colours, finishes and styles. When choosing, it is important to consider their function. ‘Café Style’

covers the lower half of your window, providing privacy whilst allowing in more light. ‘Full height’ covers the whole window offering a clean minimal look with adjustable light filtration. ‘Tier on Tier’ covers the whole window too but is divided into top and bottom panels. The top section can be opened whilst keeping the bottom closed for privacy. Experienced carpenters will advise you on the best option for your shutters, so get creative and work with your shutter installer to design a truly unique solution for your home. Source: The New England Shutter Company

1. Interior walls provide a framed view of the kitchen and garden beyond - Ade Architecture, MattClayton. 2. Expansive full-width side return with two sets of bifold doors from Granit Chartered Architects. 3. A wall of glass and long skylight flood light into this open-plan kitchen augmented by a lighting system by Hugo Light Design.

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4. Here super-sized Crittall-style doors and exposed brick interior walls to capture an industrial theme - Ade Architecture, MattClayton. 5. Clean interior lines and minimalist sliding doors create a restful, contemporary space - Upsher Harrison. 6. The true architectural credentials of this extension are celebrated in this design - The Oxford & London Building Company. 7. A contemporary finish successfully juxtaposes with a classic Victorian property Simply Construction. 8. A classic side return makes a big impact without affecting garden size Simply Construction.

WORKING WITH AN ARCHITECT We have worked with many architects over the years, and many good ones. Where the client can feel let down is when they feel the architect hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t devoted much time to them, especially on jobs with a squeezed budget. My advice is to maximise the time you spend with them at pre-drawing stage and even before that, and to think through clearly what you want prior to your first meeting. If you have time, check out the Wandsworth or Lambeth Council planning pages or just have a really good nose around your local area, looking at what has already been built. It can be very hard, especially with the busy lives that people lead, but it will be well worth the time spent at the end of your successful build. Architects, like all of us, have to prioritise their time and are usually working on a number of projects. The clearer you are with your thoughts the easier it will be for them to turn them into something tangible and exciting on paper. Source: Bygga Construction

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KITCHEN WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS FOR THE HOB AND EXTRACTOR IN A NEW KITCHEN? Induction hobs are rapidly overtaking gas in modern kitchens as they are super-efficient, completely controllable and easy to clean. Even range cookers are now available with induction tops. Much attention is paid to hobs but a key aspect of design frequently overlooked in planning is extraction. Regulations often demand some form of powered extraction from the kitchen to the outside, but with so many side extensions, extraction is a problem in London houses with limited access to an external wall. So what are the options?

• Downdraught extractor in the worktop • Integrated extractor between the hobs The first three options are all used in the capital’s homes depending on personal preference, budget and site conditions. The fourth option is a revolutionary new product that can provide extremely good extraction or re-circulation. They are incredibly efficient, quiet and provide the best extraction.

• Integrated extractor in a cupboard or wall-mounted extractor directly over the hob

BORA invented this system, with several hob configurations and integrated extractors that work so much better than overhead or downdraught versions. There are other brands, but none as efficient as the BORA.

• Ceiling extractor preferably with an external motor

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TIPS FOR CHOOSING GLASS SPLASHBACKS

A good kitchen is all in the planning. Really consider your daily needs as a family (whether homework is done in the kitchen, if you prefer to eat at a breakfast bar or a table, and if you would rather cook or wash-up at the island) and then decide on your style – classic or contemporary? Or how about contemporary Shaker? Either way, you’re spoilt for choice.

Approach a specialist. Glass splashbacks should be their primary business, not a sideline. Their experience will enable them to overcome potential problems with ease. Full ‘Template and Fit’ service. Measuring and/or fitting yourself can be problematic and stressful. Let a specialist handle everything, from initial measurements to finishing touches, to ensure an easy and painless installation.   Be sure it’s toughened glass. Toughened glass is heat, chip and scratch resistant - non-toughened glass can crack in hot areas or on light impact.

2 1. Maximise storage with ingenious door designs - Roundhouse. 2. Give the kids the run of the kitchen with some creative space - Run Projects. 3. Position stools around an island to give a communal feel similar to a dining table - Roundhouse.

Low-iron glass. Glass has a naturally occurring green tint. Low-iron glass has the majority of that ‘greeness’ removed, meaning whichever colour you choose, the appearance will be crisp and true, with very little distortion.   Colour & design choice. Virtually any shade of colour or design print can be produced. Choices are endless and what you choose is dependent on many things, including your personal taste and existing or desired colour scheme. Seek advice and samples. Sealing. Once installed, your glass splashbacks will need sealing around the edges - part and parcel of the work. Cleaning. A major appeal is that glass splashbacks are incredibly easy to clean. Use glass cleaner and a soft, non-abrasive cloth. As glass is non-porous, germs simply can’t stick around! Guarantees. Ensure that you have not only a guarantee on the installation work, but also a guarantee to cover discolouration or fading.   Source: UK Splashbacks

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4. Combine a bold colour with white for a fresh kitchen style - Hub. 5. Embrace different tones and materials to keep a kitchen warm yet contemporary - Roundhouse. 6. Splashes of colour through appliances and art will ping against darker colours - Simply Construction. 7. Extra wide floor tiles reflect the huge proportions of this kitchen - Trinity Interior Design. 8. Pop-up extractor fans give more options for hob positioning Eclectic Interiors. 9. Good lighting appropriate to task is essential in a well-designed kitchen - Clara Bee.

KITCHEN LAYOUT TIPS Open-plan and flexible kitchens allow for a more sociable experience. Flexible features such as sliding doors, hidden sinks and moveable and sliding worktops enable cookware to be hidden and creates a room that works as a kitchen as well as a living space.

Islands and peninsulas give kitchens a natural focal point and allow for greater storage and worktop space as well as an area for entertaining, and they create the perfect triangle for most kitchen layouts. “My top tip for creating a great kitchen is not to be overwhelmed! There are so many materials, colours and finishes out in the market; just pick something you like - a particular wall colour, floor tile or work surface texture - and work from there,” says Daniele Brutto, Co-Founder of Hub Kitchens. “Plan as much as you can before work starts. The general shape of the kitchen design depends very much on the shape of the room and a client’s specifications. If a client enjoys entertaining, has a large rectangular shaped extension but is not a huge cook, then a relatively small prep island would allow more space for dining room furniture and might work better than a large island, which is how most envisage island designs.” Source: Hub Kitchens

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10. Consider unusual materials for handles to make a kitchen unique - Osborn Interiors. 11. Plan bigger cupboards to house unsightly appliances such as microwaves and toasters - Blakes London. 12. Oversize island provides ample storage, walnut breakfast bar, sink and hob over bianco ice blue high gloss lacquer cabinets, from Hub Kitchens.

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THE HEART OF A HOME Kitchen Connections owner Anna Sadej is a driven person. Since acquiring the company three years ago the Garratt Lane, Earlsfield showroom has gone from strength to strength, fitting the stylish German-made kitchens in more and more homes south of the river, from Earlsfield and Tooting to Southfields and Wimbledon

end of the scale are ceramic doors and worktops, as smooth as trendy polished concrete, which raise the bar to the £50,000 mark for a high-end look. “We are positioned between Magnet and Poggenpohl,” Anna explains, citing kitchen prices between £10,000 to £60,000. Last year’s trend has continued away from glossy white kitchens to darker hues, with greys being the dominant colourway, although Anna says that white matt lacquered doors have eclipsed white gloss as you “see less fingerprints and it’s easier to keep clean.” Beiges and light grey are the most popular colour choices, so too handleless cupboards to create a minimalist and ‘non-kitchen’ look. Anna explains: “By combining colours, materials - metal, wood and concrete - and textures such as matt, hewn timbers or stone-effect, the look is complete.” She adds: “Ceramic is going from strength to strength, especially slimline surfaces which are just 12mm thick. And still very popular are light-coloured composite tops, in white or grey, resembling the beautiful veining in marble.”

“THE BEAUTY OF SCHULLER KITCHENS IS THAT THE VAST RANGE OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY”

The beauty of Schuller Kitchens is that the vast range “offers something for everybody,” explains Anna. Bespoke pieces can provide something unique in the heart of your home but either way there is a vast selection of 27 different colours, plus a variety of widths and surface variations. “We design and fit kitchens that provide solutions for different structural conditions, for kitchen users of different heights, for different requirements as regards storage space and for different budgets,” says Anna. A free design service will optimise the space you have, based on the triangle of fridge, hob and sink, to realise the best flow in the kitchen. “It’s not always possible to

achieve that triangle but we create enough space for the aisles so that they are not too close, and will sometimes fit a sink in an island if it’s deep enough. A hob is always better against a wall,” she advises. The design is viewed in 3D to help clients envisage the finished space. Six weeks later your dream kitchen will be sitting in the company’s storage facility in Kent, waiting delivery to the site once the builders have laid the floor. What to choose will probably be the most taxing task as there is so much choice. Those on a tight budget can plump for wood veneer cupboards and easily come in under £15,000 for a fabulous new kitchen. The veneers are categorised in 11 price groups. At the other

Hiding unsightly kitchen equipment is still trending and Kitchen Connections offers a high-end solution – electric shutters that glide over the toasters, kettles, NutriBullets and the like – or more affordable pocket doors that can double up as storage for herbs and spices. “It’s a quick way of tidying the kitchen,” says Anna. Wine fridges, boiling water taps and taps with filters to provide good drinking water are still proving popular elements to any new kitchen design. What hasn’t changed either is the space a modern kitchen occupies; still open– plan and, more often than not, created by building back extensions so that the whole family can sit at a breakfast bar or dining table. With Anna’s design input, Kitchen Connections can help you create a familycentric space that’s both within budget and oozing style.

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1. The mix of stunning materials ensures this vast open-plan space remains interesting - Ade Architecture/House Curious/MattClayton. 2. Keep furniture simple to maximise your open-plan space - Upsher Harrison. 3. Professionally designed lighting creates atmosphere in large spaces - Hugo Light Design. 4. Nice flow from garden to kitchen to sitting room from Ade Architecture.

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BROKEN-PLAN 1. House Curious has fitted Crittal doors to separate rooms on the ground floor. 2. Be architecturally bold and open up a staircase for maximum light - Osborn Interiors. 3. Sectioning a large bedroom with a mirrored panel creates an intimate room beyond - Oliver Bea/Hugo Light Design. 4. Inspired by an orangery, these wooden doors with metal inlay are decorative and add warmth - Interior Desires.

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1. Basement hallways invite bold design elements, such as neon lighting - Ade Architecture/House Curious/ MattClayton. 2. Have fun with blank spaces to create social areas that wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work elsewhere - Architecture/ House Curious/MattClayton. 3. The ultimate basement luxury is your own personal Clapham Picturehouse - Ade Architecture/House Curious/MattClayton 4. Dig under the garden to create an unusual garden feature from above, as well as maximise light - Ensoul Interior Architecture.

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TOP TIPS FOR A PERFECT BASEMENT 1 Size will be decided by your budget, the footprint of your house and garden, and the size or type of accommodation. You can either dig under your house, your garden (front/rear), or both, depending on local planning office guidelines and investigation work eg. geological, boundaries, water table, drains and trees. 2 Basements usually require planning approval, always need building regulations approval, and design guidelines can vary between boroughs. Engage a specialist basement design advisor to produce the surveys, statements and plans to support a winning proposal. 3 There can be significant variations in price between basement contractors. Beware opting for the lowest as basements require experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they are highly complex structures that need an expert structural design and construction methodology. Factor in costs for architectural design, structural engineers, waterproof design, and a party wall surveyor and arboriculturalist. 4 An experienced design partner will make your basement a beautiful space, with the right ceiling height and enough natural light to avoid feeling oppressive or dark. Ensure you get a smart space plan to make every metre work, and with a great flow. 5 Talk about your plans with neighbours both before you make a planning application and during the project. Explain your rationale, timings and, most importantly, answer questions and resolve concerns. Consider thoughtful gestures such as free window cleaning during the build. Source: The London Guide to Basements by Ensoul Interior Architecture. To download the full guide, go to: www.ensoul.co.uk/basementguide

5 5. Cosy sofa, cinema and wine storage in this basement by Good London Builders. 6. Use heavily textured wall tiles to add interest to a wine cellar - Oliver Bea. 7. Create cosy spaces with clever lighting Oxford & London Building Company. 8. Light-filled gym with entire wall of mirror from Ensoul Interior Architecture. 9. Warm back-lit shelving and dimmable spots soften the hard lines of this basement - Sian Baxter Lighting Design.

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LOFTS TOP TIPS FOR APPROACHING A BUILDING PROJECT

1. Stunning loft conversion built by Landmark Lofts, with chic living space, open-plan kitchen, expansive glass doors, and four Velux windows to bathe the room with light. 2. Incorporate a roof terrace if you can to maximise Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incredible city views - Dermarta Construction. 3. A colour palette of cool greys and lemons creates a calming bedroom space - Trinity ID. 4. Use neglected landing space for useful storage in your loft conversion - Run Projects.

1 Assemble a professional team that has the right level of expertise and experience for your project and budget. 2 Develop a clear scope of works for the project and set the budget, remembering to account for professional fees and VAT. 3 Be realistic with project schedules and allow enough time for both the design and construction. You may be keen to minimise the project duration, but pushing this too hard may compromise the quality. 4 Agree a schedule of dates for clientsupplied items and adhere to them. Missing deadlines may impact the project programme and therefore the cost.

5 Be aware of what the potential risks are and apportion contingency values to these to help you manage any surprises along the way. Managing a building project is often a leap into the unknown. Be well-prepared and you should be able to keep a good handle on it from start to finish. Source: Run Projects

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“IF YOU HAVE A SMALL SPACE IN YOUR LOFT CONVERSION TRY AND POSITION THE BATHROOM IN LINE WITH THE STAIRCASE ENTERING THE LOFT. THIS STOPS IT FROM DISTRUPTING THE SPACE AVAILABLE FOR THE BEDROOM” ROB WOOD, SIMPLY CONSTRUCTION GROUP

5. Stylish sitting room in the eaves by Run Projects. 6. Style doesn’t have to be left behind in the first floor bedrooms; loft bedroom from Simply Construction. 7. Painted shutters give a feeling of space to this loft room - New England Shutter Company.

TOP TIPS FOR REFRESHING THE BATHROOM 1. Re-grout wall and floor tiles & re-silicone bath and basin Mouldy silicone is a real eyesore so if a deep clean hasn’t done the trick, renewing it will make a big difference. Get a professional in so the silicone beads are the same width as the grout lines. 2. Re-enamel the bath Many London properties still have the original cast iron baths, but nobody wants to see a battered one, so re-enamelling will make it shine! 3. Re-paint If your bath, basin and loo are all looking a bit tired, then painting the walls, ceiling and woodwork in an ‘on trend’ colour will work wonders.

4. Add a stylish mirror This will draw focus and create an illusion of light and space in any bathroom, big or small. 5. Replace an old extractor fan Some fans make a real racket. A new silent one will cost you £50 and take an electrician under an hour to fit. 6. Replace door handles Very easy to do depending on what furniture you have in the bathroom and, along with a coat of paint, can make all the difference. Source: Hamilton Group

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1. Mirrored furniture and textured wallpaper ooze glamour in this townhouse bedroom - Osborn Interiors. 2. Open wardrobes with a combination of drawers, shelving and hanging space creates luxury storage - Ade Architecture/House Curious/MattClayton. 3. Pattern doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be overpowering, as this subtle wallpaper shows - Emma Green Design. 4. Keep window treatments simple but effective with shutters - The New England Shutter Company. 5. For a fresh, relaxing vibe, combine pattern and texture in similar tones - Osborn Interiors. 6. Illuminate your wardrobes for stylish and practical reasons - Sian Baxter Lighting Design 7. Create a master suite inspired by boutique hotel style - Oliver Bea/Hugo Light Design. 8. A four-poster bed and recessed lights add plenty of interest to this bedroom - Interior Desires.

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1. Group a collection of meaningful objects to create a memorable display - Emma Green Design. 2. These doll house wardrobes make storage stylish - Emma Green Design. 3. The Clever Clogs bunk bed from Loaf also converts to two single beds - Loaf. 4. Choose prints and furnishings that will stand the test of time - Oliver Bea. 5. Make a statement of children’s belongings with dedicated displays - Clara Bee. 6. To guarantee a good night’s sleep, shut out the early dawn sunlight - The New England Shutter Company. 7. If you don’t want them drawing on the walls, how about sticking instead with this magnetic wallpaper? - Sian Zeng. 8. This stylish desk from made.com oozes mid-century design credentials - made.com 9. Liven up a plain playroom wall with a woodland scene - Love Your Home Interiors.

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BATHROOMS Next to kitchens, good bathrooms help sell a house so splash out and create a luxurious retreat where you can linger in complete privacy. Don’t stint on space and choose from 2017s trending marble surfaces, free-standing baths, mood lighting, metallic accents, Crittal shower doors, large format tiles, oversize showerheads (subject to water pressure), cool colours and a generally minimalist look. “Low profile, 25ml shower trays are a good alternative to wet rooms,” advises Richard Everett, Director of BPM Bathrooms. 2

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1. Double vanity unit and double oversize rain showerheads spiced up with burnished iridescent tiles and the same floor tiles throughout for a sleek look, by Hughes Developments. 2. Master en suite with purple mosaic feature wall, his and hers vanity unit, free-standing bath and concrete-effect grey tiles, by Ensoul Interior Architecture. 3. Clean lines in this traditionally-styled monochrome bathroom with step-in shower framed with white wall tiles and Crittal doors, black floor tiles and black-framed mirror, by Hughes Developments. 4. His and her showers in a vast shower cubicle, and colour added with a marble-top double vanity unit, by Good London Builders. 5. Dark wood cupboards and shelving contrast with white double vanity unit and theatrical lighting, by Run Projects. 6. Add some drama in the smallest room in the house, with dark-painted panelling, funky tiled flooring and marble basin, Bygga Construction. 7. Warmth, depth and glamour infuse this darkly tiled toilet, fitted with copper wash hand basin and stunning mirror, by Emma Green Design. 8. Minimalist lines from Trinity Interior Design in this marble-clad loft bathroom.

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9. The bath as the centrepiece: stand-alone bath from West One Bathrooms. 10. Upsher Harrison adds interest with patterned tiling behind the double vanity unit. 11. Calming beige for this light-filled loft bathroom with free-standing bath and oversize tiles, from Simply Construction. 12. This is what you call a bathroom! Dramatically-lit shower, floating shelves to hold double basins and separate toilet cubicle in this spacious and luxurious bathroom. Lighting by John Cullen Lighting.

TOP TIPS FOR BATHROOM PLANNING • Consider your priorities. Is it a family bathroom, just for the children, for your own pampering, or a superefficient, in-and-out shower centre? • Get ideas from specialist magazines, visit showrooms to see the actual products, colours, finishes, sizes, styles (all can appear quite different in real life) and an idea of costs. • When planning your project, draw up a basic scaled outline of the space

available to help ensure that your dream is achievable. • Revisit the showrooms that gave you confidence and ideas. Get them to plan in detail, to suggest and recommend schemes that suit your ambitions and budget. Check on delivery times. • Whenever possible, stick with one supplier. They will have the responsibility to ensure everything is compatible and delivered as required. They may have recommended installers and should be able to liaise with them to help deal with any ‘techy’ stuff.

• Obtain at least two or three installation quotes then meet the team that will be creating your new bathroom. Discuss the suitability of your planned layout. • Consider the décor – tile surfaces are not only practical, but the right supplier can offer fabulous designs and a planning service that will ensure your bath or shower room is unique and personal. • Have fun and don’t forget this is for you — it may become your favourite room for years to come. Source: Potter Perrin

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THE PERFECT FIT Finding the right company to manage your plumbing needs can be a struggle. Not any more, thanks to The Hamilton Group visible connection for leaks and try and spot any potential issues or causes for concern,” explains Brad. “We’ll assess the boiler, hot water cylinder (and immersion heater) and cold water storage tanks in the loft. We’ll also advise on any potential costs associated with having to replace the boiler, if it’s over 10 years old for example.” The survey also includes radiators, heating controls, cold water mains and pressure flow rate, toilets, showers and basin checks, thermostatic controls,

“When I first arrived in London about ten years ago, I met my business partner, Francis McCullagh, who was working at the same company,” explains Brad Kuhlmey, co-founder of The Hamilton Group. Wind forward to 2012 and Brad and Francis’s paths crossed again. By this point they both had their own businesses and knew it was the right time to merge to create The Hamilton Group - experts in plumbing, heating and electrics. Covering installation, maintenance and bathroom renovations, Brad and Francis were later joined by Josh Perkins to form a dream team that also includes four bathroom fitters, five plumbing and heating engineers, one handyman and one electrician. The co-founders are really proud of The Hamilton Group team and have dedicated a lot of time to ensuring their guys are the best in the area. “Anyone can get a plumbing job with NVQ level 2 but we require all employees to have NVQ level 2 and 3, plus five years experience. “We want the highest qualified plumbers and electricians – they are the bedrock of our solid, established team. It’s important that we have continuity and

familiarity for our clients as we are going into their homes, so ideally you’d send the same person when needed as that works best for everyone involved.” Getting to know their client’s homes and requirements is of paramount importance for The Hamilton Group, which is why they started their survey service for local Nappy Valley residents. “We will check everything plumbingrelated, from the stopcock in the pavement up to the cold water tanks in the roof space. We will check every

drains, and plumbing in kitchen and utility rooms. This means that if something needs replacing further down the line, The Hamilton Group will already know which part you need and get it ordered quickly. “It never feels good to charge a customer twice for a job,” says Brad. The Hamilton Group’s ethos of wanting to build longterm relationships with their customers is central to their unique free survey. The bathroom refurbishment side is busy - The Hamilton Group are approved installers for CP Hart – and Brad guarantees their work for two years. They’re also approved installers for Vaillant, Baxi and ATAG boilers. So whether you want a safe pair of hands for your day-to-day plumbing needs or a complete overhaul of a system, The Hamilton Group prides itself on both quality of workmanship and customer relations.

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LIGHTING

LET THERE BE LIGHT “IT’S IMPORTANT TO KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT THE ROOM BEFORE DESIGNING A LIGHTING SCHEME” Tom Dixon

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Getting the lighting right in each room is essential to create the right mood. Read on for our do’s and don’t’s. Words: Georgina Blaskey Creating a good lighting scheme can be difficult without experience because light is affected by its surroundings,” explains Sian Baxter, one of the industry’s leading professionals. Her award-winning consultancy creates schemes for a variety of projects, from a single room to a large hotel. “It’s not like a piece of furniture that will look the same wherever you put

it. The light effect created by a particular light fitting can be very different depending on where it is - which room and even the position within a room.” Interior designer Emma Green agrees. “Lighting is absolutely key to all design schemes. The worst thing a home owner can do is to just have one type of lighting in a room or to have overly bright spotlights and place them in a row.” Ill-thought-out lighting is instantly noticeable, like a clashing colour scheme or a badly-designed kitchen. Good lighting flows and enhances, warms and adds atmosphere. From task-focused spots over a kitchen counter to dimmed night-time sensors on stairs, back-lit wine cellar shelves to illuminated art, one size does not fit all.

“It’s important to know everything about the room before designing a lighting scheme - height of ceilings, the colour of walls, the type of flooring, how the room is used,” says Sian. A good lighting scheme will be flexible and balanced. It should enhance the good qualities and features of a room and detract from any negatives. Rebecca Crawford, Senior Designer at John Cullen Lighting, advises: “Always consider the furniture within the space as well as the decoration. Think about where you might hang artwork as this is always worth lighting, especially for the added bonus of getting the reflected light back into the room, resulting in the space feeling bigger and brighter. Also try to

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avoid direct lights onto the sofa, as they can cause glare and discomfort to anyone sitting beneath them.” All our lighting experts agree that all lights should be on dimmers at the very least - that way you can create different moods and effects, for example, up bright for kitchen-table homework time, dimmed with added candlelight for dinner parties. The future of lighting, like so much home tech, is wireless. “The ever-increasing trend of having everything available at the touch of a button is filtering through to lighting systems,” says Rebecca. “The added bonus of it being wireless means it can be accessed by the user’s mobile phone or tablet. One control system that we use is Rako. It can be as simple or as multi-functional as the

client requires. The keypads can be wireless too, allowing for a simple install in areas that have limited installation options, such as pocket doors.” In terms of trends, gold, brass and copper finishes on pendants, chandeliers and table lamps continue to be fashionable, replacing silver and nickel. “Architectural fittings such as stair lights, uplights and linear lights are becoming more and more popular, but these need very careful positioning to create the right effects,” concludes Sian. If not, you could end up with strange beams at the wrong height, highlighting the wrong space and ruining the scheme completely. So don’t make lighting an after-thought. Plan ahead, ask an expert, and you’ll avoid making expensive mistakes.

10 TOP TIPS FOR THE RIGHT LIGHT 1 Plan around furniture, art and equipment. Direct light where you need it or where you want to draw focus. 2 Consider time of day, mood, use and social occasions. Set up circuits for different scenarios, use dimmers for control. 3 Create pre-programmed lighting scenes at the touch of a button (eg Lutron or Wise). 4 Avoid too many downlighters in the centre of the room. 5 Beams from sidelighters directed to the top of the wall create beautiful arches. Direct sideways to illuminate art. Change the degree of beam from pencil-point focus to diffused. 6 Emphasise architectural features such as fireplaces and cornicing with uplighters. 7 Use directional spots to emphasise and outline. Use standalone floor lights to illuminate little-used areas. 8 LED recessed strips are the designer’s killer trick for fabulous shapes and lines. Recess lights into cornicing or fit in shadow gaps at ceiling/wall junctions. Normally used as accent lighting, the most powerful now provide effective light flow and can be dimmed. 9 Lumens is the measure of LED light flow. For areas requiring ambient lighting allow 100 to 150 Lumens per square metre and 250 to 500 Lumens per square metre for brighter places (kitchen worktop). 10 Kelvin gives temperature and warmth. The lower the K-power the softer and gentler the light hue; 2500K for a candle-like yellow and 5000K for a bright, blue and clinical light. Source: Clara Bee

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SELLING YOUR HOME

DRESSING THE PART Just before you put your house on the market, it’s a great idea to take a tour as if you were viewing it for the first time. Is the bathroom a bit tired, the hallway paint chipped or the garden decking rotting? A few quick fixes could get your property off the ladder more quickly so you can climb higher. Words: Georgina Blaskey

No one is going to be wowed by a limescale-encrusted, worn out tap and the right fittings will, literally, feel solid and reassuring. Changing taps is a quick and cost-effective way to modernise a traditional scheme. We love the Vola Copper Special tap from Roundhouse, which has a rapidly expanding metallic range, including burnished bronze and copper, and patinated silver.

Fence them in Replacing your fences is a quick way to smarten the look of your garden. “Most London-sized gardens can be completely re-fenced in a day,” says Asa Beveridge of The Gorgeous Garden Company. “Why not add some colour to your garden too by having your new fence painted prior to installation, with over 100 colours from which to choose.”

Chic shutters A typical Victorian front bay looks so smart with bespoke shutters and gives the house an instant makeover. The size of slats will depend on the size of window and how much light you want to come in; the larger the slat the more light will flood the room. “Don’t forget you can play with colour too,” says Nina Tileva of The Traditional Shutter Company. “There are so many shades of white. Plus you can decide whether you want a tilt rod or a fully-concealed mechanism which looks more modern.”

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UPDATE YOUR HANDLES “Changing light fittings, taps, cabinet handles and splashbacks are relatively simple ways to refresh and update a tired kitchen; these will instantly change the look of the room without having to revamp the whole space. If the cabinet doors are in good condition, simply updating the handles can change the look of the room. Sleek minimal handles can create a modern look while wooden styles can introduce an element of country charm,” says Daniele Bruto, Hub Kitchens.

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Kitchen splashback

UK Splashbacks

Replace your kitchen splashback with a clean, fresh design. “Any size, shape and colour can be produced, and whether you’re looking to freshen up your existing kitchen or fit a new one, glass splashbacks will create a modern, seamless look,” says Luke Revell of UK Splashbacks.

Smarten up the stairs Don’t be afraid to use bold accents in your home. It works better here than going full throttle on an entire room, which could put off potential buyers. “By adding a colour detail to a staircase you can inject colour with minimal cost impact but maximum visual impact,” says Kate Strong, Run Projects.

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Steam clean “Steam cleaning the wall and floor tiles, and even finishes like natural stone, can make them look like new again, and might save you from having to re-grout. The hard water in London wreaks havoc on natural stone tiles, shower enclosures and bathrooms in general, so a professional cleaner with a bottle of Viakal can work wonders,” says Brad Kuhlmey, The Hamilton Group. The Hamilton Group

ADDING INTEREST WITH PAINT Consider a dark ceiling This can add a feeling of grandeur. If you have a cornice try painting the bed of the ceiling (the flat section facing the floor) a shade darker than the walls, and the cornice in a suitable white to highlight the break between ceiling and wall. Use a dark colour inside a bookshelf A light colour on the front edges will give it a more subtle finish and emphasize the three-dimensional aspect. Colour isn’t just for walls Flip traditional style on its head. Paint walls in a neutral tone and bring colour in through the woodwork, doors, skirting boards and windows or any fitted joinery. Experiment with dark colour Dark colours are popular for larger rooms but to build confidence, start small. Redecorate the downstairs loo with a rich blue like our Fisherman’s Blues. Wipeable or moisture-resistant paint Great for kitchens and bathrooms and their ceilings, where condensation gathers. Wipeable emulsion is good under the dado rail in the hallway if you have small children. Source: Paint The Town Green

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Refurbish your bathroom “If a professional clean isn’t enough to make your bathroom brochure-worthy, consider a minor facelift. Cover old tired tiles with wall panels from Fiora and add a matching tray. Even furniture can revive a plain bathroom, resulting in something stylish and practical,” advises Harriet Perrin of Potter Perrin.

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PAINT A KITCHEN WALL “If you don’t want to repaint your entire kitchen – because dark cabinetry isn’t for you, or it’s too expensive – consider painting just one wall in a bold colour. It’s very effective against light units and bang on trend too,” says Jolanta Harradine, Eclectic Interiors.

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Clean away the mess Alcove shelving is the perfect solution for keeping spaces tidy and ordered. Ensure playrooms, bedrooms and sitting rooms are decluttered and make a feature of the units as Paint The Town Green has done here, painting the inside in Purple Rain, in contrast to the front edges. Dermarta Construction

“Try to give the decking air, so if possible put storage boxes and plants on feet. Ideally you should put oil or specialist preserving paint on the decking twice a year - once in spring and again before the cold sets in,” advises Dermot Steedman of Dermarta. “Make sure you give it a decent clean and brush before you start. You can apply a colour or a clear finish to keep the original timber grain. A good quality hardwood decking is far superior to regular pine.”

‘Style’ your home

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“Add interest and glamour to a forgotten mantlepiece. Don’t worry about symmetry - go asymmetrical by adding items of different textures and heights. It catches and intrigues the eye much more,” says Emma Green.

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ROOM SERVICE Taking the stress out of a major build is the specialism of one young company working increasingly in Nappy Valley

What do the complete restoration of a house on Trinity Road, offices in Regent Street, flats in Marylebone and a house revamp in Ramsden Road have in common? They are some of the current projects being project managed by Stanza Interior Design. What started as an Italian kitchen- and wardrobe-only interior design company just three years ago, has blossomed into a full service company that takes the worry out of undertaking a major revamp or build. Stanza’s charismatic team, Director Thea Ingram, Lou Kelly and Kate Aumonier, effortlessly juggle the planners, structural engineers, architects, builders and endless rounds of suppliers to smooth what can be a daunting process. They pull in the expertise needed to run large projects to budget and keep to timescales. The clients only deal with Stanza. Interior design-only projects still form part of the business, explains Thea.

“People are scared of the term interior designers but they’re not just for the rich and famous. And nor do we dictate design. We can help clients make the decisions, show them mood boards so they can visualise the final look, and take the fear out of the process. Clients have the ideas, we make them work.” Stanza’s USP is ensuring that the design fits the family’s lifestyle and the way they want to use their new home. “It’s a more personal service,” she stresses. Stanza is still loyal to the high-end, beautifully-designed Schiffini and more medium-priced Siloma kitchens and wardrobes that were the nub of her original business. Their extensive range of wood finishes, metal frame and glass, stone or melamine inset doors and sophisticated countertops, suit all budgets and add a sophisticated look to any space, be it kitchen, bedroom or sitting room. The kitchens can be produced in any RAL colour which offers

an almost infinite number of options. Most popular currently are handle-less, matt lacquered kitchens in darker shades than stark white, with an average kitchen in a Victorian house costing £20,000 including worktop, kitchen furniture, appliances and installation. The business has evolved. The design of a family space is not only about the kitchen but the colour palette of the entire ground floor. Warmer, darker colours and more interesting textures and finishes mark the new style of interiors. “It’s less clinical and more homely,” Thea enthuses. Mixing and matching colours and textures in the same space is a particular Stanza ‘look’. “Style is going full circle,” she believes. “We’ve gone from separate rooms to open-plan and now we’re going back to keeping the walls. Pocket doors add flexibility between say, front reception rooms, as they can disappear into bookcases.“ It’s all clever stuff and opens up endless possibilities for any Nappy Valley kitchen extension, loft or general revamp.

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FINANCE

SHOW ME THE MONEY! Preparing for any major home refurbishment should begin with the often lengthy process to secure the funds. Words: Gillian Upton Before you get too carried away with fantastic plans for re-modelling your home, it’s best to start early in securing the money to pay for it. High street lenders, such as banks and building societies, are unlikely to agree to an unsecured loan for more than £50,000 or, if they do, they’ll make you pay dearly for it. Secured loans give you better options if the sums are beyond £50,000 which, let’s face it, they are likely to be. See our typical costs for various refurbishment projects in the box alongside. Increasing your mortgage is the most common form of secured lending and it’s advisable to talk to your existing mortgage provider first. How much they’re prepared to lend will be a function of the loan to value ratio, ie how much equity you have in your home. They will also check affordability for the loan. Equity release is another form of secured lending. It used to be a dirty word in financial circles not so long ago due to the ‘balloon’ payments on the final value, but they exist less and less now. In the last few years the providers have had to become more competitive and it is a viable option. Jenny Tozer, Partner and Investment Manager at LGT Vestra explains: “The perception of equity release has changed. The rates used to be 5-10% but now they’re 3-5%, so they’re still more expensive than a mortgage but then they’re doing you a favour which is why the rate is higher.” Another form of secured loan is available if you have a portfolio of stocks and shares, and once again a provider will look at the loan to value ratio. Tozer believes that since stamp duty and legal fees have increased, banks and building societies have realised that there’s more money to be made out of existing home owners improving their homes as they are adding value.

“INCREASING YOUR MORTGAGE IS THE MOST COMMON FORM OF SECURED LENDING”

WHERE THE TIME AND MONEY GOES CREATING A BASEMENT Average time taken: Allow up to 40 weeks

TIPS TO ENSURE YOUR BUILD RUNS SMOOTHLY AND ON TIME

Average cost: £250,00 - £500,000 + VAT

• Get an independent surveyor working on your Party Wall Agreement as soon as possible.

SIDE RETURN AND REAR EXTENSION

• Get a timescale and schedule of works from your builder when you sign contracts.

Average time taken: Allow 12-16 weeks Average cost: From £100,000 + VAT

LOFT CONVERSION Average time taken: Allow 10 weeks Average cost: From £55,000 upwards + VAT Source: Hughes Developments

DIG DEEP AND MITIGATE FINANCIAL RISK With controversy over problems with some basement digs, it’s wise to speak to a specialist construction insurance broker before you begin a basement project. The insurance will cover you when any damage is caused to your or your neighbours’ property and that damage cannot be attributed to negligence on the part of the contractor, architect or engineer. “It is possible for the home owner to buy

• Get a scrapbook of ideas together on the finished look you want to achieve (Houzz is great online). The earlier you decide on finishes and fittings, the smoother the project will run. • Keep your neighbours aware of how the project is progressing and ensure your builder maintains good communication with them where necessary. • Make sure to have some fun. Creating your own home is an exciting, creative and challenging process - enjoy it!

a policy to insure against this risk,” says Rob Harrison of Upsher Harrison. “This is more commonly known as ‘Non-negligence cover’.” This is essential if there is a party wall. It is also advisable to notify your own household insurance company of the impending works. Aside from non-negligence cover, also check that the contractor has the correct all risks cover and is insured for excavations to the depth they are going. “I would expect a minimum of £5m cover working in London,” advises Helen Wood of Simply Construction.

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GADGETS

H-APP-Y HOMES Switch on lighting, heating and even open doors for deliveries when you’re out. It’s a brave new world out there. Are you tech-ready? You may have read a lot about the “Internet of Things” (IoT) but, like most techie buzzwords, most people aren’t really sure what it means. If you use an app to control your heating, that’s the Internet of Things. If your lights can be turned off via your phone, that’s the Internet of Things. If a ‘thing’, eg heat/light/locks/sex toy (yes, really!) can be controlled via the internet or an app, then that’s the Internet of Things. We already have Nest, the internetconnected high-definition security camera that enables you to see your home, away from home. Then there’s Hive, that allows us to turn the heating on or off well before you put the key in the door. Philips’ Hue gives you control over the level of light and even the colours. You can also sync it with music, TV or games. And just around the corner are even smarter solutions, all brought to you by the IoT.

DID YOU KNOW… that 4K TV – the stage after HD – is here and will give four times the bandwidth?

Home security An iP-enabled video door entry system gives you an instant visual on your phone or tablet to see who’s lurking behind the door. You can talk to the visitor too, which is great if you’re chilling in the garden or upstairs as you can install a unit on each floor, each with a VDU display. Turn your house into Big Brother central with 24/7 security and video surveillance that can be stored for up to a month. Check it all from an app on your desktop or smartphone, even when you’re on holiday. “Pretty much every client we are working on is having them put in; it’s probably the hottest technology right now,” says Viki Lander of

Live footage from IP security camera positioned in garden from Axis

Ensoul Interior Architecture. You can get good quality IP security cameras from Axis Communications UK, www.axis.com. To avoid hundreds of different devices all operating independently, the Canary security system connects your smart tools together. It’s very easy to set up and will monitor your house, watch for intruders and send you video of any irregular activity. It will also check in on the temperature and air quality using a set of built-in sensors. (£133.35 through Amazon) Nest Protect is an intelligent smoke and carbon monoxide detector that will alert you to a problem wherever you are, and can be viewed or silenced from your phone. The app sends a message - “There’s a fire in the basement, get out.” It’s wired to the mains so won’t run out of battery. (£89 from John Lewis, plus the cabling cost)

Remote locks Locks that can be controlled by the IoT are already here. We originally assumed they’d replace keys but there are very few things more convenient than a well-cut piece of

metal in your pocket. Remote locks score big time in granting time-limited access to people you wouldn’t normally want to have a key. Do you want to grant the plumber access between 10am and 3pm next Monday? Or perhaps allow the Amazon delivery person to open the front door to put that parcel in the hall? Remote locks can do just that. In Sweden, there are trials with grocery delivery companies who’ll come in and unpack your shopping, putting your Marmite in your cupboard and your pesto in the fridge. www.gluehome.com

Lighting Touch-control lighting panels to set the mood in each room are pretty cool and Lutron automated lighting systems are the gold standard. Pre-set floor lights in the TV room, over-table lights in the dining room and entrance hall lights for when you arrive home. It does mean that each light fitting needs to be cabled back to the Lutron system, which can also control window blinds and curtain rails; just press a button and the curtains will swish to a close.

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Keeping everyone safe: Nest Protect

Amazon Echo

Music to your ears

If the IoT is the mechanic by which you control your various devices, think of Alexa as a super-efficient PA. It “learns” your voice and soon you’ll be opening doors, switching on the heating and playing tunes without lifting a finger.

Music lovers can have multi-room sound with a system such as Sonos controlled through an app on an iPad, phone or desktop. Just pick the room and the music from your music library (streamlined from Spotify, Apple iTunes or Deezer), and the technology does the rest. Speakers can be fitted in the ceiling or alternatively use portable Sonos speakers.

Home sprinklers We’ve all been there. You’re spending the summer in Nice but can see from your IoT camera system that your lawns in SW18 are a bit yellow. Rachio gives you full control of your “yard” as our American cousins would say, which to you and me means you can turn on your sprinklers in Earlsfield, while sipping your Dirty Martini on the French Riviera. www.rachio.com

Mesh wifi Not strictly the IoT but it will make your connected devices run much more smoothly. Home wifi can be a nightmare. Hot spots, cold spots and different channels are often a huge source of family arguments. If you’ve ever wondered why your office wifi isn’t the same, the reason is Mesh. It’s an approach that turns repeaters into one massive wifi zone and it’s coming this year. It’s expensive but it will transform your home wifi coverage. BT is one of the first to launch in the UK (Jan 2017) with offerings from Google and others on their way.

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Where to start Retro-fitting all these wonderful gadgets is difficult and costly so it’s best to do it when renovating, especially if you’re refurbishing the ground floor and/or basement as these are the areas where you need to lay the cable. If you do, allow space for a cupboard to store a stacking system to for AV/IT/ Sonos/Sky/fuse boxes/AC unit. Make sure it’s child-proof and keep it locked.

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OUTDOOR LIVING

LIFE UNDER STARS The garden is now firmly established as an additional room and with the clever use of mirrors, lighting and seating, it can feel as cosy as your favourite armchair. Words: Gillian Upton “The garden space has become as important as an indoor room of a house,” says Barry Burrows, Managing Director of Bartholomew Landscaping. And it’s not just a question of turning the garden into practical, usable space but something that is visually stunning to view from inside, especially during the bleak winter and autumn months. Gardens are becoming idyllic oases of calm, dramatically lit, with a water feature, textured walls, a firepit, outdoor kitchen, seating that wouldn’t look amiss inside the house and living walls of greenery.

“People are shifting away from white limestone and stark ten-in-arow pleached trees to more rustic materials such as warm reclaimed wood, random York stone, old London stock bricks and reclaimed granite setts, together with timber furniture, herbaceous borders and delphiniums. They’ll have to start gardening again!” Seating is the focal point in any garden and Harrington Porter’s Director Chris Harrington advocates an L-shaped bench. “Then you can drag a table to it and create seating for eight people.” He warns not to build storage underneath as it will never be waterproof.

Above: Bartholomew Landscaping mixes sandstone, timber and a real fire against a backdrop of birch and cherry trees Left: Popular floating benches with bespoke cushions and firepit from Harrington Porter

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Small but perfectly formed The challenge with some Victorian terraced homes is garden size; some can be little more than a courtyard or long and narrow. However, with clever design elements, including uplighters, raised beds, a trio of olive trees, decking and built-in seating, they can truly be transformed into a chic alfresco dining room.

Having it all: Crittal doors from Alco Glass overlooking a well-lit garden and back extension, designed by And Architects

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“People’s lives are so busy now and they’re not doing as much gardening,” says Lowri Allpress, Director of Jo Alexander. “It’s all about parasols and cushions, that whole entertaining and relaxing space to make the outdoors an extension of the home.” One of their most popular lines is the day bed – great big loungers topped by oversized cushions.

Awkward side entrances can be difficult to integrate into the main garden but panels of horizontal slats on top of white painted rendered walls does the trick, together with carefully positioned planters.

Textured feature wall from Norstone

Take the rough with the smooth Day bed from Jo Alexander

“It’s another room now, not a garden,” says Phil Haynes of Norstone. His company’s range of colour cladding is perfect for feature walls, outdoor fireplaces and kitchens, or as a backdrop to dramatic water features.

Horizontal slats and a row of succulents from Osborn Interiors

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Light up, light up Framed, mirrored panels will give the illusion of space, as will uplighters on feature trees, shrubs or pergolas and steps. A lighting plan will give the whole garden an uplift.

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A taste of the exotic John Osborn Design transformed an 8-metre square, little-used end-ofterrace garden in Abbeville Village into a stylish outdoor living and entertaining area reminiscent of the owners’ travels to Ibiza and Thailand. Firepit from The Firepit Company, tiles from Bedrock, grass from Sedum Supply, slatted fence from Contemporary Fencing, sun loungers from Connections At Home. John Osborn Design

Rake’s progress Take convenience one step farther and use artificial or sedum grass; an annual rake is far less labour-intensive than a weekly mow in summer. That way you can just sit back and relax in your outdoor space. Raised flowerbeds, painted slats, artificial grass and uplighters, designed by The Gorgeous Garden Company

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Bottoms down

Water wonder

All-weather furniture - such as concrete tables and built-in seating - metal planters, and striking ferns and succulents will create that versatile indoor-outdoor space for year-round use.

The tinkling of water is a soothing addition to any garden. “Water features have moved on now and they’re more stylish,” says Norstone’s Phil. Running water, whether it’s a fountain or waterfall, adds an eye-catching element to any garden. A plain wall with a slit is a popular design and allows water to cascade down. Norstone’s ochre rock panel with water feature

Roma polished concrete table from Jo Alexander. In-built seating and colourful cushions from The Gorgeous Garden Company

Room to manoeuvre Add another room in the garden for a get-away-from-it-all study, gym, somewhere for teenagers to chill or as a quiet retreat from the bustle of the house. Double-glazed windows, thermal insulation and good security mean they’re cosy and secure for all seasons, whatever use they may perform.

Left: UK-made Smart Garden Offices’ Ultra range kicks off from £8,652 Below: German-made organicshaped OfficePod in powder-coated steel, from £15,000

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LIVING IN NAPPY VALLEY

KEEPING IT LOCAL Don’t you just love it when you buy, eat or drink something original and made in your neighbourhood? Here’s our round-up of local markets and producers you simply have to sample, from beer to honey and cakes to candles, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Words: Georgina Blaskey

BRIXTON MARKET

CLAPHAM

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vennstreetmarket.co.uk

When: Monday 8am-6pm; Tuesday-Sunday 8am-11.30pm

When: Every Saturday 10am-4pm

Where: Brixton Market, Electric Avenue SW9 8JX; Market Row and Village, 10-11 Coldharbour Lane SW9 Who: There are 83 businesses in Brixton Village and 45 in Market Row, of all shapes and sizes. From wigs to pigs’ trotters, 486 types of fish to 300 kinds of African prints, there really is something for everyone. Fresh food, fresh produce, beauty, grooming, jewellery, clothing, household, art and music, the hub and variety of businesses and food spots here is eclectic and unique. It’s been the launch pad of many a famous name – Honest Burgers and Franco Manca both started here – and look out for Senzala Creperie, Cornercopia homestore, Woowoo boutique, Curry Ono and Bukowski’s Charcoal Grill to name a few.

BALHAM

Where: Venn Street, Clapham Common, SW4 What: This local community food market works directly with farmers and small independent producers, enabling customers to meet face-to-face with the growers and makers each week. With a strong ethos of ensuring high quality and fair prices, the market guarantees all goods are locally sourced and seasonal. Ted’s Veg and Perry Court Farm have veg a-plenty, The Portland Scallop Co have boat loads of fish, there’s bread from Olivier’s Bakery, cheese from Borough Cheese Co, Påté Moi from Suffolk, Bad Brownie for chocoholics, and hot food from Flippin’ Nell, Iberico Jack, Kusina Nova and the Livery Cheesesteak Co.

WANDSWORTH

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When: Every Saturday 9am-1pm

When: Every Saturday 10am-3pm

Where: Henry Cavendish Primary School, Hydethorpe Road, Balham, SW12 0JA

Where: Outside Wandsworth Town Station, 332 Old York Rd, SW18 1SS

Who: Balham Farmers’ Market is just a short walk east of Balham High Road. Fruit, juices, vegetables, meat, poultry, eggs, honey, breads and much more are available from suppliers such as Laycroft (voted favourite stall of 2016), Batch Farm Cheesemakers, Ellie’s Dairy, Levain Bakery, The Tomato Stall, Happy Bees and Fiveways Fruit Farm. There are also hot food stalls to keep you satisfied through lunchtime – Mr NVN swears by their hot sausage rolls.

What: On offer is fresh bread, cakes, croissants and pies, Biltong beef, olives, fresh fruit and vegetables and even Ethiopian roses! There’s hot food too with English chicken and beef wraps from the Dorset Market Kitchen, authentic Mexican from Pink Cactus and French food from Laurent’s Kitchen, as well as wood-fired Italian pizza from Due Volcani, sausage and bacon sandwiches for breakfast and the best coffee in London, so the locals say!

Tooting Market

TOOTING tootingmarket.com

When: Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm; FridaySaturday 8am-10:30pm; Sunday 9am-5pm. Where: 21-23 Tooting High Street, SW17 0SN The indoor market on Tooting High Street has enjoyed a revival recently, with new traders taking up residence in stalls and pop-ups. It’s south London’s largest indoor market, but rather than feeling old and tired, it’s now also home to trendy bars, boutiques and restaurants, with frequent live music, craft workshops and performances adding to the lively atmosphere. Popular stalls include Harry’s Chocolate Emporium (harrysemporium.co.uk), Nuff Naturals toiletries (nuffnaturals.com), Unwind wine bar, kitchen and shop (agrapenightin.co.uk), Love Art shop and studio (loveartclasses.com) and Nuvola Bakery (nuvolabakery.com), giving The Hummingbird a run for its money. Nuvola explains the market’s appeal: “I adore Tooting Market. I love the fact that this is still a diverse and varied community both from what’s on offer and from a customer perspective. Having a shop inside the market makes my work much more interesting; there’s never a dull moment.”

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HOMEWARE

Art Place in Print | placeinprint.com

Kids’ art Charlie Made | charlieandthepirates.com

When Ed Povey decided it was time for a change, he had the idea of designing and selling modern illustrations that focus on neighbourhood landmarks. “My friend and I tested the water at a market in south London and the products went down really well, so it turned into a full-time job. Our Brockwell Lido print is one of my favourites, as it was one of the first I designed. We have just started working with a talented designer called Mercedes, who is producing a series of local maps for us. The “Walk Around Clapham” map has been particularly popular. My business is all about helping people to connect with and celebrate their local neighbourhoods.” You can find them at various markets and events during the year, through a number of local stockists, and their website.

Founder Charlotte Seccombe’s eldest daughter loves all things pirate and superhero. “I was fed up with buying thank you cards and prints with pirates on that were aimed solely at boys,” says Charlotte, who lives near Wandsworth Common. “So I decided to design a range that was suitable for everyone and that is how Charlie Made was created. My personal favourite is my parrot print. I have just set up a shop on Etsy (etsy.com/shop/CharlieMadeShop).”

Furniture Chapel Street | chapelstreetlondon.com

Chapel Street is a division of Ben Whistler (founded by two south-west London brothers, Ben and Sebastian de Groot) which mainly deals with designers and architects. They wanted an arm of the business that could offer high-end clients a better price point and shorter lead time by taking some of their best designs and adding them to a ‘ready to buy’ collection. One of their favourites is the Lancaster Armchair (pictured). It’s a classic design and fits in well with both contemporary and traditional interiors.

Stationery Candles Clement & Claude | clementandclaude.com

“I wanted to do something creative outside my full-time corporate job and have always loved candles,” says Joanna Leguen de Lacroix, founder of Earlsfield-based Clement & Claude. Working out of a fully-functioning studio, her personal favourite is Firecracker. “It’s a lovely warm, smoky, peppery smell. You can buy them online and at Two Sisters in Wimbledon – it’s really lovely having a stockist so close by.” Instagram - www.instagram.com/ clementandclaude

Brown Cow | browncow.london

After her husband was struggling to find suitable corporate gifts, Clapham resident Tori Evans and her friend Claire de Groot, researched the market and BrownCow London was born two years ago. “Our bespoke service enables businesses to customise gifts. If you would like a made-toorder notebook in your corporate limegreen, we can do it! On the consumer side, our metallic croc prints were hugely popular this season in rose gold and silver. Most importantly, we’re proud of the fact that we are ‘Made in England’,” explains Tori.

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FOOD/DRINK

Cakes Serendipity Bakes | serendipitybakes.co.uk

“Two years ago I stepped out of the corporate world to spend more time with my children,” says Nicola King. “I couldn’t find a culinary course that worked around school hours, so decided to teach myself and started a blog about it called Serendipity Bakes. The best part for me is seeing the delight on people’s faces when they see their cake. I’m lucky that every request is different, whether they’re celebration cakes or individual themed cupcakes, but I think my favourites are BB-8 and Frankenminion.”

Beer Belleville Brewing Co bellevillebrewing.co.uk

Adrian Thomas started this local brewery because he was bored in the music business and wanted something more challenging. Bearing in mind he used to play keyboards for Tubular Bells rock god, Mike Oldfield (yes, really!), that’s saying something! “I started home brewing after organising a beer festival at Belleville Primary, and some of the other dads showed interest in the idea of a brewery. I love all our beers, especially Commonside Pale Ale – it has a lot of Cascade hops which always make me think of holidays in the US. It’s exciting when locals discover us and visit the brewery in Jaggard Way to see what we do.”

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Desserts

Honey

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With only a credit card to her name in the midst of the recession, Laura Amos had a plan. “I started my business back in 2008 as I saw a gap in the market for a unique, luxury desserts brand that would put quality ingredients and customer service above all else. Our legendary Belgian Chocolate Mousse with Honeycomb is our customers’ all-time favourite at our Saturday stall on Northcote Road. We also have The Dinner Deli there too, which offers delicious, wholesome comfort food such as lasagne, aubergine parmigiana, soups, stews and pies.” Mr NVN swears by pretty much everything she’s ever made.

Inspired by a newspaper article about the decline of bees and how it is possible to keep them in a London garden, Jenny and Marcus Boyle started keeping bees six years ago. “We now have two hives, producing up to 100 litres each summer. The honey is collected twice during the summer and harvested in the kitchen by the family with the help of Barnaby Shaw, a local beekeeper. The flavour of the honey benefits from the sheer variety of plants and flowers kept in the gardens of south-west London, providing a very rich and distinctive taste. Any money raised from selling the honey goes to charity; this year it went to Trinity Hospice.”

Meals Emma’s Kitchen | emmas-kitchen.co.uk

Need a little meal-time inspiration? Turn to Emma Smith, who redesigned her family kitchen to include four ovens, two large hobs and a big island to enable up to ten people to learn to cook. “I also have a meal delivery service. I create a menu (usually a choice of two delicious mains and a pudding) which I publicise and ask people to put their orders in. We then deliver lovingly home-cooked food to the door. It’s for the times you’re craving home-cooked food, but you don’t have the time to produce it.”

Bakery Nuvola | nuvolabakery.com

Boutique bakery Nuvola was started by Nuvola Tivoli following eight years of cooking, exploring and working as a pastry chef, and upon completing her professional pastry and confectionery chef course in Rome. “Baking is my passion, my zen garden and my purpose. By opening my little artisan bakery, I have the chance of fulfilling this dream and sharing it with the wider community. I love making people happy with organic, delicious and healthier treats! My favourite has to be the Guinness and chocolate cake with Baileys and mascarpone filling, but cinnamon buns are my bestsellers.”

Wine Urban Wine | urbanwineco.co.uk

Urban Wine gather grapes from their 100-strong members who live in south-west London and the Home Counties, and blend them at their winery in Staffordshire to create Chateau Tooting. “Our wine is available at Lamberts restaurant in Balham, Tota restaurant in Tooting, Unwined in Tooting Market, Dvine Wine in Clapham, Urban Tea Rooms in Soho and Ben’s House in Fitzrovia. Demand is growing and we have pre-orders for the next batch of Chateau Tooting,” say founders Richard Sharp and Paul Miles. With between 6,000 to 8,000 bottles of rosé made in the last ten years, it’s time to get in line for a local vintage.

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HOW TO MAKE A START Deciding that you want to re-design or extend your home is the easy part, but finding the right supplier to do the job can be a challenge. If you’re not moving out for the build, you need to choose a supplier that you get on with, as well as being competent in the required skillset. The gold standard is to ask friends and neighbours for recommendations, check their body of work, talk to past clients and view actual projects they have completed. It’s advisable to check their credentials, insurances and any accreditations they may have too.

NappyValleyNet runs its own accreditation scheme for suppliers, indicated by a logo (see key opposite). Finally, make the arrangement legal and binding through a contract. This must stipulate completion date, payment schedule and who has responsibility if subcontractors fail to deliver. Remember to agree any changes or additional costs in writing. On the following 15 pages you’ll find an exhaustive list of suppliers categorised by their specialism.

TOP TIPS FOR A HAPPY & SUCCESSFUL PROJECT (WITH A SMILE) 1 Always add two weeks to your builders’ timeline for delivery of project, but DO NOT tell them you have done so 2 Never ask for - or accept - a ballpark cost. It will not be accurate and even though your builder will remind you of that, it is nigh on impossible to forget that original (usually lower) figure 3 Don’t get into a fight with a scaffolder; they are the hardest men in the building, but you should have seen the other guy (not a scratch on him!) 4 You can’t dig a basement quietly - so be nice to the neighbours 5 If you are decent and reasonable with a builder, the job will cost you less. The reverse is also true 6 If you have young children, don’t buy your dream kitchen; when they reach seven, buy the fancy-pants kitchen 7 You can overspend on AV. Don’t. Just get a decent TV and a Sonos system. 8 Wet underfloor heating is brilliant. Just do it. 9 New sash windows cost a lot of money but don’t try and do them after all the work is done. Take the hit and do them during the main build 10 Put air conditioning in your loft - not as expensive as you think and some systems don’t need planning permission 11 Anything is possible - some things just cost a lot 12 All clients are lovely in every way Source: Good London Builders

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ARCHITECTS, DESIGN & PLANNING & PROJECT MGT Ade Architecture T: 020 7993 8542 E: info@ade-architecture.co.uk www.ade-architecture.co.uk And Architects T: 020 7720 5999 E: mail@andarchitects.co.uk www.andarchitects.co.uk Andrew Lett Architects T: 020 7486 6464 E: email@andrewlettarchitects.com www.andrewlettarchitects.com Andrew Paine Architecture T: 020 7207 5898 www.aparchitecture.co.uk ARM Design & Build T: 020 8689 9998 or 07816 587548 E: info@armdb.co.uk www.armdb.co.uk Armstrong Simmonds Architects T: 020 7228 1324 E: info@as-architects.co.uk www.as-architects.co.uk Atelierdb T: 020 3142 7672 E: info@atelierdb.com www.atelierdb.com Clara Bee T: 020 8675 1477 E: info@clarabee.com www.clarabee.com dRAW Architecture T: 020 8874 6749 E: info@draw-architecture.co.uk www.draw-architecture.co.uk Dyer Grimes Architecture T: 020 3733 7710 E: enquiries@dyergrimesarchitects.com www.dyergrimesarchitects.com

Edmund Williams Architects T: 020 8672 6238 E: stewart@edmundwilliams.com www.edmundwilliams.com Emma Green Design T: 020 7738 0637 E: emma@emmagreendesign.com www.emmagreendesign.com Ensoul Interior Architecture T: 020 3637 0700 E: transform@ensoul.co.uk www.ensoul.co.uk Giles Pike Architects T: 020 7924 6257 E: info@gilespike.com www.gilespike.com Goldstein Ween Architects T: 020 7498 2111 E: office@goldsteinween.co.uk www.goldsteinween.com

John Osborn Design T: 07939 586481 E: john@johnosborndesign.com www.johnosborndesign.com Keith Garner Architect T: 020 7585 0421 E: keithwgarner@btinternet.com www.kgarch.co.uk Malone Architecture T: 020 8793 5735 E: malonearchitecture.com www.malonearchitecture.com Mark Jordan Architecture & Design T: 020 7228 2829 E: designs@markjordan.co.uk www.markjordan.co.uk Marks Barfield Architects T: 020 7501 0180 E: info@marksbarfield.com www.marksbarfield.com Masterman Architects T: 020 3700 0517 E: phillip@mastermanarchitects.com www.mastermanarchitects.com MKR Architecture T: 020 8542 7712 or 07778 651904 E: mail@mkrarchitects.co.uk www.mkrarchitects.co.uk

Good London Builders Ltd T: 020 7978 5097 E: info@goodlondonbuilders.com www.goodlondonbuilders.com Granit Chartered Architects T: 020 7924 4555 E: info@granit.co.uk www.granit.co.uk Hart Baskerville Architects T: 020 8458 3433 E: studio@hart-baskerville.co.uk www.hart-baskerville.com Hughes Developments T: 020 8767 9895 E: martin@hughesdevelopments.co.uk www.hughesdevelopments.co.uk

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Double-height rear extension from dRAW Architecture Moxley Architects T: 020 7720 8968 E: info@moxley.co.uk www.moxley.co.uk Niche Architects T: 020 7222 3232 E: mail@nichearchitects.co.uk www.nichearchitects.co.uk Object Architecture T: 020 8682 9300 E: box@objectarchitecture.co.uk www.objectarchitecture.co.uk Oliver Morgan Architects T: 020 7352 9512 E: omorgan@omarchitects.co.uk www.omarchitects.co.uk

Thomas De Cruz Architects & Designers T: 020 8995 8100 E: tdc@thomasdecruz.com www.thomasdecruz.com Trinity Interior Design T: 07788 999727 E: admin@trinityinteriordesign.com www.trinityinteriordesign.com/ Velvet Orange T: 020 7884 0530 E: studio@velvetorange.co.uk www.velvetorange.co.uk Warren Rosing Architects T: 020 7993 8247 E: info@wr-architects.co.uk www.wr-architects.co.uk WMOR Architects T: 020 7819 9281 E: info@wmor.co.uk www.wmor.co.uk

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Digital AV T: 020 8150 7976 E: info@digitalav.co.uk www.digitalav.co.uk

POW Architects T: 020 3176 6620 E: enquiries@pow-architects.com www.pow-architects.com

Finite Solutions T: 020 7371 8761 E: london@finitesolutions.co.uk www.finitesolutions.co.uk

Richard Faulkner Architects T: 020 7622 0876 E: info@richardfaulkner.net www.richardfaulkner.net

Oranges & Lemons T: 020 7924 2040 E: sales@oandlhifi.co.uk www.oandlhifi.co.uk

BATHROOMS Bathrooms At Source T: 020 8870 0066 E: info@bathroomsatsource.co.uk www.bathroomsatsource.co.uk Bathroom Discount Centre T: 020 3697 6401 /020 7385 2330 E: sales@bathdisc.co.uk www.bathdisc.co.uk Bathrooms Plus T: 020 8876 8686 E: bathroomsplus@aol.com www.bathroomsplus-london.co.uk Bathstore www.bathstore.com BPM Bathrooms T: 020 7738 9475 E: bpmbathrooms@btconnect.com www.bpmbathrooms.co.uk Bromley & Ellis T: 020 7738 7323 E: info@bromleyellis.com www.bromleyellis.com Burge & Gunson T: 020 8543 5166 E: info@burgeandgunson.co.uk www.burgeandgunson.co.uk C.P. Hart E: directsales@cphart.co.uk www.cphart.co.uk D Grange & Sons www.dgrangeandsons.co.uk Drummonds T: 020 7376 4499 E: info@drummonds-uk.com www.drummonds-uk.com Eclectic Interiors T: 020 8673 0572 E: info@eclecticinteriors.co.uk www.eclecticinteriors.co.uk Glasstrends T: 020 7223 4017 E: info@glasstrends.co.uk www.glasstrends.co.uk Hamilton Group T: 020 7738 8967 E: enquiries@hamiltongroup.co.uk www.hamiltongroup.co.uk Kelmscott Home Improvement T: 020 8772 8191 E: info@khil.co.uk www.khil.co.uk Linear London T: 020 8675 3605 E: info@linearlondon.com www.linearlondon.com Porcelanosa T: 020 7751 2150 www.porcelanosa.com

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Potter Perrin T: 020 8677 5321 E: enquiries@potterperrin.com www.potterperrin.com

Spacedin T: 020 8772 4565 E: ben@spacedin.co.uk www.spacedin.co.uk

Arundell Carpets T: 020 7733 5494 E: info@arundellcarpets.com www.arundellcarpets.com

Simply Extend T: 0800 917 7571 E: info@simplyextend.co.uk www.simplyextend.co.uk

Supreme Solutions 4 U T: 07511 263406 E: ss4u.contact@gmail.com www.ss-4u.co.uk

Bristow Clean T: 07949 084693 www.bristowclean.co.uk

UK Splashbacks T: 0800 232 1149 E: info@uksplashbacks.com www.uksplashbacks.com

Tablemakers T: 020 7223 2075 E: info@tablemakers.co.uk www.tablemakers.co.uk

West One Bathrooms T: 0333 011 3333 E: sales@westonebathrooms.com

CARPENTERS & JOINERS Artisans Windows T: 020 8947 8549 E: info@artisanscarpentry.com www.artisanscarpentry.com Balham Joinery T: 020 8648 3322 E: workshop@balhamjoinery.co.uk www.balhamjoinery.co.uk Denis Gardiner Carpentry & Joinery T: 020 7244 7946 E: dg@denisgardiner.com www.denisgardiner.com Eclectic Interiors T: 020 8673 0572 E: info@eclecticinteriors.co.uk www.eclecticinteriors.co.uk Iain Parker Carpentry T: 07990 594995 www.iainparkercarpentry.com

The London Alcove Company T: 0800 389 5724 E: sales@londonalcove.com www.londonalcove.com The Wood Panelling Company T: 020 7373 0332 E: enquiries@thewoodpanellingcompany.com www.thewoodpanellingcompany.com West London Carpentry & Decoration T: 07795 411400 E: tim@westlondoncarpentry.com www.westlondoncarpentry.com Woodenyou T: 020 7587 0602 E: markremain@woodenyou.co.uk www.woodenyou.co.uk

CARPETS & FITTERS Admiral Carpets T: 020 7585 1155 E: admiralcarpets@aol.com www.admiralcarpets.com

King & Parcel (Bespoke Carpentry) T: 07814 492755 E: kingandparcel@gmail.com Madefern Joinery T: 020 7737 4450 E: info@madefern.co.uk www.madefern.co.uk MTM Herman T: 07885 551724 E: info@mtm-herman.co.uk www.mtm-herman-joinery.co.uk Nu-Age Interiors T: 020 7118 0605 www.nu-ageinteriors.com RB Joinery T: 07919 076825 E: rbjoinery@yahoo.co.uk www.rbjoinery.co.uk Roy Turner Carpentry T: 020 8337 7143 www.roy-turner.co.uk

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Capitol Carpets T: 020 3641 6200 www.capitolcarpetsbattersea.co.uk Carpet Express T: 0800 181 072 E: info@carpet-express.co.uk www.londoncarpetexpress.co.uk Charlotte Gaskell Oriental Carpets T: 020 8672 3224 E: info@charlottegaskell.com www.charlottegaskell.com Hillside Carpets T: 020 8877 9595 E: info@hillsidecarpets.co.uk www.hillsidecarpets.co.uk Loomah T: 020 7371 9955 E: info@loomah.com www.loomah.com Marlows Carpets T: 020 8871 1169 E: info@marlowscarpets.com www.marlowscarpets.com Mayfair Carpet T: 020 7584 4442 www.mayfaircarpetgallery.co.uk

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South London Carpets & Flooring T: 020 8785 2472 E: ian@slcarpets.com www.slcarpets.com

Bygga Constuction B T: 020 7228 0374 E: info@bygga.co.uk www.bygga.co.uk

SW Carpet Company T: 020 3746 3202 E: office@swcarpetcompany.co.uk www.swcarpetcompany.co.uk

Clara Bee T: 020 8675 1477 E: info@clarabee.com www.clarabee.com

The Carpet Bureau T: 020 7498 0532 E: bryan@thecarpetbureau.co.uk www.thecarpetbureau.co.uk

Dermarta Construction T: 07720 034805 E: email@dermarta.co.uk www.dermarta.co.uk

The Carpet Gallery T: 020 7924 3678 E: thecarpetgallery@talktalk.net www.thecarpetgallerybattersea.com

CONTRACTORS & DEVELOPERS B L

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Advantage Basements B T: 020 8871 3055 E: info@advantagebasements.co.uk www.advantagebasements.co.uk APT Basement Conversions B Apt Renovation Ltd L T: 020 7223 6417 E: info@aptrenovation.co.uk www.basements-cellars.co.uk www.aptrenovation.co.uk Ashville Inc. B T: 020 7736 0355 E: info@ashvilleinc.com www.ashvilleinc.com Basement Force B T: 020 8944 5707 E: info@basementforce.co.uk www.basementsforce.co.uk Battersea Builders B L T: 020 7100 5463 E: sales@batterseabuilders.co.uk www.batterseabuilders.co.uk Bel London B T: 07946 466520 E: bellondon@mail.com www.bellondon.com BH Basements B T: 020 7223 0093 E: info@bhbasements.co.uk www.bhbasements.co.uk

JJ Developments L T: 08006 226025 E: info@jjd-uk.com www.jjd-uk.com Kelmscott Home Improvement T: 020 8772 8191 E: info@khil.co.uk www.khil.co.uk Landmark Lofts L T: 020 3150 0505 E: ofďŹ ce@landmarkgroup.uk.com www.landmark-lofts.com

Doran Bros T: 020 8682 1021 E: info@doranbrosconstruction.co.uk www.doranbrosconstruction.co.uk

Loft 4 You L T: 020 8286 6911 E: office@loft4you.co.uk www.loft4you.co.uk

DPS Ltd L T: 0800 043 2333 E: info@dpsco.co.uk www.dpsco.co.uk

London Basement B T: 020 8847 9449 E: sales@londonbasement.co.uk www.londonbasement.co.uk

Empire Builders T: 020 8150 9567 E: info@empire-build.co.uk www.empire-build.co.uk Estbury Basements B T: 08000 096 644 E: info@estbury.com www.estburybasements.com Ensoul Interior Architecture B L T: 020 3637 0700 E: transform@ensoul.co.uk www.ensoul.co.uk F & K Construction Ltd B T: 020 8769 1176 E: fitz@fkconstruction.co.uk www.fkconstruction.co.uk Good London Builders Ltd B T: 020 7978 5097 E: info@goodlondonbuilders.com www.goodlondonbuilders.com Green Construction London B T: 020 8870 5898 E: info@greenconstructionlondon.com www.greenconstructionlondon.com Homeworks L T: 020 8658 6461 E: admin@allhomeworks.com www.allhomeworks.com Hughes Developments B L T: 020 8767 9895 E: martin@hughesdevelopments.co.uk www.hughesdevelopments.co.uk

London Kitchen Extension Company T: 020 8672 5200 E: info@thelondonkitchenextensions.co.uk www.thelondonkitchenextensions.co.uk Mark Cox Developments T: 07956 935735 E: mark@markcoxdevelopments.co.uk markcoxdevelopments.co.uk Mascot B T: 020 3475 4801 E: enquiries@mascotbespoke.com www.mascotbespoke.com Minale + Mann B T: 020 3176 4499 E: info@minaleandmann.com www.minaleandmann.com M n S Building Services L T: 020 8679 2953 E: marcinwalasiak@yahoo.co.uk www.mnsbuildingservicesltd.co.uk Multiserve Construction & Refurbishment T: 020 8682 7700 E: bookings@multiserve.co.uk www.multiserve.co.uk My London Extensions B T: 020 8355 4404 E: info@mylondonextensions.com www.mylondonextensions.com N-Construction T: 020 7101 4803 E: nick@nconstruction.co.uk www.nconstruction.co.uk

Bj Cullen Builders L T: 07956 234232 www.bjcullenbuilders.com

Hurlingham Developments B T: 07739 174360 E: info@hurlinghamdevelopments.co.uk www.hurlinghamdevelopments.co.uk

Nightingale Design & Build B L T: 07786 268597 E: info@nightingaledesignandbuild.co.uk www.nightingaledesignandbuild.co.uk

Brown Building B T: 020 8696 7701 E: info@brownbuilding.co.uk www.brownbuilding.co.uk

Increase Space T: 020 7738 9307 E: enquiries@increasespace.co.uk www.increasespace.co.uk

Oxford & London Building Company B T: 020 8877 0526 E: enquiries@olbc.co.uk www.olbc.co.uk

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Plus Rooms T: 0800 917 7127 E: plus@plusrooms.co.uk www.plusrooms.co.uk Qualitas Construction B T: 020 8432 1520 E: info@qualitasconstruction.com www.qualitasconstruction.com R & M Lines L T: 02079 787840 E: Info@rmlines.com www.rmlines.com Rhino Construction L T: 020 8405 6445 E: info@rhinoconstruction.co.uk www.rhinoconstruction.co.uk Ridgway Builders T: 020 8540 7528 E: enquiries@ridgwaybuilders.co.uk www.ridgwaybuilders.com Scribe London Lofts L T: 020 8771 6545 E: scribelondonlofts@live.co.uk www.scribelondonlofts.co.uk Simply Basement B T: 0800 917 7571 E: info@simplybasement.co.uk www.simplybasement.co.uk Simply Extend T: 0800 917 7571 E: info@simplyextend.co.uk www.simplyextend.co.uk Simply Extensions T: 020 8392 9505 E: info@simplyextensions.co.uk www.simplyextensions.co.uk Simply Loft L T: 0800 917 7571 E: info@simplyloft.co.uk www.simplyloft.co.uk

Stanza Interior Design T: 07984 491578 E: info@stanza-id.com www.stanza-id.com T & M Star Construction L T: 020 7498 5560 E: mail@tmstarconstruction.co.uk www.tmstarconstruction.co.uk

Atelier Textiles T: 020 7352 7776 E: sales@ateliertextiles.com www.ateliertextiles.com

The Yellow Building Company L T: 020 3362 4364 E: enquiries@theyellowbuildingcompany.com www.theyellowbuildingcompany.co.uk

Camerich T: 020 7751 5936 E: sales@camerich.co.uk www.camerich.co.uk

Thorogood Building T: 07837 735847 E: dthorogood@msn.com www.thorogoodbuilding.com Unbeatable Builders L T: 020 8543 9299 E: info@unbeatablebuilders.com www.unbeatablebuilders.com Underground London B T: 07739 148038 E: lawrence@uglondon.com www.uglondon.com Upsher Harrison B L T: 020 7738 9307 E: info@upsherharrison.com www.upsherharrison.com Urang Group B T: 020 7751 8355 E: info@urang.co.uk www.urang.co.uk Werner & Werner L T: 020 8616 7558 E: info@wernerandwerner.co.uk www.wernerandwerner.co.uk WJC4U L T: 020 8870 8536 www.wjc4ubuilders.co.uk Wynnman T: 020 8715 0922 www.wynnman.co.uk Xtraspace Construction B T: 020 8871 4792 E: enquiries@xtra-space.com www.xtra-space.com Your Space L T: 020 8544 1662 E: office@yourspace-contractors.com www.yourspace-contractors.com

CURTAINS & SOFT FURNISHINGS

Effortless style from Stanza ID

Angelika Gula T: 07961 964916 E: info@agsf.co.uk www.agsf.co.uk

Andrew Martin T: 020 7225 5100 E: showroom@andrewmartin.co.uk www.andrewmartin.co.uk

Cameron Broom T: 020 8875 7910 E: sales@cameronbroom.com www.cameronbroom.com City Cows T: 020 7099 6616 E: sales@citycows.co.uk www.citycows.co.uk Curtains & Soft Furnishings T: 020 8677 4763 E: contact@curtainuk.co.uk www.curtainuk.co.uk Curtain Workshop Balham T: 020 8877 0167 E: curtain.workshop57@gmail.com Deco Upholstery & Soft Furnishings T: 07505 221847 E: info@decoupholstery.com www.decoupholstery.com Dedar T: 020 7351 9939 E: showroomuk@dedar.com www.dedar.com Downers Design T: 020 8877 0886 E: enquiries@downersdesign.co.uk www.downersdesign.co.uk E & A Wates T: 020 8769 2205 E: sales@eawates.com www.eawates.com Fiona Campbell Design T: 020 7731 3681 E: info@fionacampbelldesign.co.uk www.fionacampbelldesign.co.uk Graham & Green T: 020 7243 8908 E: crescent@grahamandgreen.co.uk www.grahamandgreen.co.uk Handcrafted by Harriet T: 07886 227154 E: handcraftedbyharriet@gmail.com www.handcraftedbyharriet.com House Couturier T: 020 7371 9255 E: info@housecouturier.eu www.housecouturier.eu

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Isabel Spencer T: 020 8677 8031 E: isabelspencer@googlemail.com Jorge & Silva Upholstery T: 020 7627 6486 E: info@jandsupholstery.co.uk www.jandsupholsterylondon.co.uk June Perkins T: 020 7228 5181 E: info@juneperkinsinteriors.com www.juneperkinsinteriors.com Kirsty Kissell T: 07809 675259 E: info@kirstykissellfurnishings.com www.kirstykissellfurnishings.com L & M Curtains & Blinds E: sue@landmcurtains.co.uk www.landmcurtains.co.uk Ma Maison T: 07785 338714 E: beatrice.mamasion@gmail.com www.mamaisondesign.co.uk Mint T: 020 7225 2228 E: info@mintshop.co.uk www.mintshop.co.uk Perfect Fit London T: 07432 832855 E: tony@perfectfitlondon.com www.perfectftlondon.co.uk Osborne & Little T: 020 8812 3000 E: oandl@osborneandlittle.com www.osborneandlittle.com Revamp www.revampinteriors.co.uk

Dramatically dark sitting room from Hughes Developments Tissus d’Hélène T: 020 7352 9977 E: sales@tissusdhelene.co.uk www.tissusdhelene.co.uk

JE Carpentry T: 020 8742 3145 E: enquiries@jecarpentryservices.co.uk www.jecarpentryservices.co.uk

Volga Linen T: 020 7736 7756 E: info@volgalinen.co.uk www.volgalinen.co.uk

London Carpentry T: 0800 0858 454 E: londoncarpentry@live.co.uk www.londoncarpentry.co.uk

DOORS Ayrton Bespoke T: 020 8877 8920 E: enquiries@ayrtonbespoke.com www.ayrtonbespoke.com

Marvin Architectural Ltd T: 020 8569 8222 E: sales@marvinUK.com www.marvin-architectural.co.uk MTM Herman T: 07885 551724 E: info@mtm-herman.co.uk www.mtm-herman-joinery.co.uk

Robert Spurway T: 020 7351 6888 E: sales@robertspurway.com www.robertspurway.com

Cedar Bifold Company T: 020 8944 5523 E: sales@cedarbifoldcompany.com www.cedarbifoldcompany.com

Rogers T: 020 8769 1196 E: sidegreen@btinternet.com www.rogerscurtains.com

Cotswood Doors T: 020 8368 1664 E: info@cotswood-doors.co.uk www.cotswood-doors.co.uk

Rowena Maher T: 07734 213766 E: rowena@rowenamaher.com www.rowenamaher.com

Distinguished Façades T: 020 8540 4478 E: brianmeakin@distinguishedfacades.co.uk www.distinguishedfacades.co.uk

The Design Net T: 020 7820 7771 E: studio@thedesignnet.co.uk www.thedesignnet.co.uk

Fortis & Hooke Decorators T: 0800 313 4688 E: info@sash-windowrenovation.co.uk www.sash-windowrenovation.co.uk

SDS London T: 020 7228 1185 E: sales@sdslondon.co.uk www.sdslondon.co.uk

The Upholstery Workshop T: 020 7738 1003 E: jamesuph@btinternet.com www.theupholsteryworkshop.com

Green Double Glazing T: 020 8150 9995 E: info@greendoubleglazing.co.uk www.greendoubleglazing.co.uk

The London Door Company T: 020 7801 0877 E: info@londondoor.co.uk www.londondoor.co.uk

Mr Window T: 0800 917 0083 or 01702 555553 E: enquiries@mrwindow.co.uk www.mrwindow.co.uk Oliver Wild Carpentry and Joiners T: 01142 486907 E: email@oliverwild.com www.oliverwild.com Osborn Glass T: 020 8683 8406 or 07833 438394 E: info@southlondonwindows.co.uk www.southlondonwindows.co.uk

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The New England Shutter Company T: 020 8675 1099 E: enquiries@tnesc.co.uk www.thenewenglandshuttercompany.com Todd Doors www.todd-doors.co.uk Vitrocsa London T: 020 8274 0768 or 020 3355 6082 E: office@vitrocsa.co.uk www.vitrocsa.co.uk Warmlite T: 020 8399 3377 www.warmlite.co.uk

ELECTRICIANS BK Electrical T: 020 8677 1156 E: info@bkelectrical.com www.bkelectrical.com

Casa T: 020 7732 3911 E: care@casaonline.co.uk www.casaonline.co.uk

Stonewoods T: 020 8870 5555 E: info@stonewoods.co.uk www.stonewoods.co.uk

Chesneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s T: 020 7627 1410 E: sales@chesneys.co.uk www.chesneys.co.uk

The Fireplace Shop T: 020 8741 5013 E: thefireplaceshop@yahoo.co.uk www.the-fireplace-shop.co.uk

Chimney Lining London T: 020 3701 1920 E: info@embers.co.uk www.chimney-lining-london.co.uk English Fireplaces E: info@englishfireplaces.co.uk www.englishfireplaces.co.uk Enviro-Flame E: info@enviro-flame.co.uk www.enviro-flame.co.uk

Dan Collier T: 07921 997351 www.dcelectricsuk.com

Fiveways Fires & Stoves T: 020 8127 4747 E: info@fivewaysfires.co.uk www.fivewaysfires.co.uk

Harland Voss T: 020 8451 0345 www.harlandvoss.com

Frazerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Installations E: info@dulwichfires.com www.dulwichfires.com

Kelmscott Home Improvement T: 020 8772 8191 E: info@khil.co.uk www.khil.co.uk

Grate Expectations Fireplace Specialists T: 020 8540 8387 E: info@grateexpectations.com www.grateexpectations.com

Multiserve Construction & Refurbishment T: 020 8682 7700 E: bookings@multiserve.co.uk www.multiserve.co.uk

Hannings T: 020 8677 5795 E: info@hannings.co.uk www.hannings.co.uk

SW Bishop Electrical T: 020 7924 1421 E: steve@swbishop.co.uk www.swbishop.co.uk The Cavalry T: 07789 007848 E: info@wandsworthhandymen.co.uk www.wandsworthhandymen.co.uk The Hamilton Group T: 020 7738 8967 E: enquiries@hamiltongroup.co.uk www.hamiltongroup.co.uk Wynnman T: 020 8715 0922 www.wynnman.co.uk

FIREPLACES

Install My Fireplace T: 0800 211 8627 E: hello@installmyfireplace.co.uk www.installmyfireplace.co.uk

The London Stove Company T: 07853 165447 E: info@thelondonstovecompany.co.uk www.thelondonstovecompany.co.uk Westcombes T: 020 8852 6204 www.westcombes.co.uk

FLOORING Hillside Carpets T: 020 8877 9595 or 0500 700 880 E: info@hillsidecarpets.co.uk www.hillsidecarpets.co.uk MJS Domestic & Commercial Flooring E: info@mjsflooring.co.uk www.mjsflooring.co.uk Mosaicwork T: 020 8690 0569 E: info@mosaicwork.co.uk www.mosaicwork.co.uk One Wood Floors T: 020 8942 5554 E: info@onewoodfloors.co.uk www.onewoodfloors.co.uk Tech Flooring T: 020 8150 7213 www.techflooring.co.uk The Natural Wood Floor Company T: 020 8871 9771 E: sales@naturalwoodfloor.co.uk www.naturalwoodfloor.co.uk

Ironwright T: 020 7228 2727 E: enquiries@ironwright.co.uk www.ironwright.co.uk

The Prestige Flooring Company T: 01932 866087 E: info@theprestigeflooringco.com www.theprestigeflooringco.com

Marmorea T: 020 7924 2010 E: info@marmorealondon.com www.marmorealondon.com

Walls & Floors www.wallsandfloors.co.uk

PJ Wright & Sons T: 020 8771 9708 E: info@fireplacerestoration.co.uk www.fireplacerestoration.co.uk

Waxed Floors T: 020 7738 1620 E: sales@waxedfloors.co.uk www.waxedfloors.co.uk

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AFire T: 020 3286 7060 E: contact@a-fire.com www.a-fireplace.com

Real Flame (London) T: 020 7731 5025 E: sales@realflame.co.uk www.realflame.co.uk

Andrew Martin T: 020 7225 5100 E: showroom@andrewmartin.co.uk www.andrewmartin.co.uk

Blue Mantle Fireplaces & Antiques T: 020 7703 7437 E: syed@bluemantle.co.uk www.bluemantle.co.uk

RPS Fireplaces T: 020 8778 7472 E: info@rpsfireplaces.co.uk www.rpsfireplaces.co.uk

Arthur Brett T: 020 7730 7304 E: enquiries@arthurbrett.com www.arthurbrett.com

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Camerich T: 020 7751 5936 E: sales@camerich.co.uk www.camerich.co.uk

Bartholomew Landscaping T: 020 7931 8685 E: gardens@bartholomewlandscaping.com www.bartholomewlandscaping.com

Case Furniture T: 020 8870 4488 E: info@casefurniture.co.uk www.casefurniture.com

Battersea Flower Station T: 020 7978 4253 E: hello@batterseaflowerstation.co.uk www.batterseaflowerstation.co.uk

Cult Furniture E: info@cultfurniture.com www.cultfurniture.com

Capital Gardens - Nealâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nurseries T: 020 8874 2037 E: cs@capitalgardens.co.uk www.capitalgardens.co.uk

Darlings Of Chelsea T: 020 3376 4224 E: info@darlingsofchelsea.co.uk www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk De Gournay T: 020 7352 9988 E: rachel@degournay.com www.degournay.com Delcor E: sales@delcor.co.uk www.delcor.co.uk Emblem Furniture T: 020 8847 2102 www.emblemfurniture.co.uk Falcon Furnishers T: 020 7585 1809 www.falconfurnishers.co.uk HedgeWright T: 020 8995 6645 E: info@hedgewright.com www.hedgewright.com Julian Chichester T: 020 7622 2928 E: sales@julianchichester.com www.julianchichester.com/uk Kings Furniture Store E: info@kingsfurniturestore.com www.kingsfurniturestore.com Lema T: 020 3761 3290 www.lema-uk.com Loaf T: 0845 468 0698 E: sally@loaf.com www.loaf.com MTM Herman T: 07885 551724 E: info@mtm-herman.co.uk www.mtm-herman-joinery.co.uk Nordic Style Sweden www.nordicstyle.com Sweetpea & Willow T: 0345 257 2627 E: info@sweetpeaandwillow.com www.sweetpeaandwillow.com

Corido T: 020 8655 6242 E: info@corido.co.uk www.corido.co.uk Industrial look from Minale + Mann The Book Case Company T: 020 8870 7707 E: info@thebookcaseco.co.uk www.thebookcaseco.co.uk The Design Net T: 020 7820 7771 E: studio@thedesignnet.co.uk www.thedesignnet.co.uk William Yeoward T: 020 7349 7828 E: enquiries@williamyeoward.com www.williamyeoward.com Wrought Iron & Brass Bed Company T: 01485 542516 E: service@wroughtironandbrassbed.co.uk www.wroughtironandbrassbed.co.uk

GARDENERS & LANDSCAPERS Acer Homes & Gardens T: 020 8671 8404 www.acer-landscapes.co.uk Andy Sturgeon Landscape & Garden Design T: 01273 553336 E: enquiries@andysturgeon.com www.andysturgeon.com Anewgarden T: 020 8395 5764 E: info@anewgarden.co.uk www.anewgarden.co.uk Annaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gardens T: 07958 247517 E: annasgardens@hotmail.co.uk www.annasgardens.com Bamboo Landscaping T: 020 8454 7118 E: info@bamboolandscaping.co.uk www.bamboolandscaping.co.uk Barbed E: info@barbed.co.uk www.barbed.co.uk

Cyan T: 020 8655 6240 E: info@cyan-teak-furniture.com www.cyan-teak-furniture.com Cypress Garden Services T: 020 8330 7787 E: info@cypressgardenservices.co.uk www.cypressgardenservices.co.uk Eden Gardens Group T: 020 8401 7344 or 07848 9028799 Harrington Porter T: 020 7731 3552 E: info@harringtonporter.com www.harringtonporter.com Hibbsy T: 020 8485 7159 E: enquiry@hibbsy.co.uk www.hibbsy.co.uk Home Garden T: 020 3540 7776 E: office@homegarden.org.uk www.homegarden.org.uk London Front Garden Company T: 020 8947 7373 E: info@londonfrontgardencompany.co.uk www.londonfrontgardencompany.co.uk London Gardeners T: 020 8434 7256 E: office@londongardeners.org.uk www.londongardeners.org.uk Looking Glass Gates T: 020 8780 9514 E: lookingglassgates.co.uk www.lookingglassgates.co.uk Muddy Wellies T: 020 8543 2421 E: info@muddy-wellies.com www.muddy-wellies.com Rosie Nottage T: 07958 247517 E: design@rosienottage.com www.rosienottage.com

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Simply Fences T: 020 8772 9079 E: info@itsgorgeous.com www.simplyfences.co.uk Terra Construction & Gardening T: 07553 909077 E: info@terraconstruction.co.uk www.terraconstruction.co.uk The Chelsea Gardener T: 020 7352 5656 E: info@chelseagardener.com www.chelseagardener.com The Gorgeous Garden Company T: 020 8772 9079 E: info@itsgorgeous.com www.gorgeous.london

Joseph John E: info@josephjohncarpentry.co.uk www.josephjohncarpentry.co.uk

Assured Glass T: 020 8241 2040 www.assuredglass.co.uk

Looking Glass Gates T: 020 8780 9514 E: info@lookingglassgates.co.uk www.lookingglassgates.co.uk

Bisazza UK T: 020 7584 8837 E: bisazza.london@bisazza.com www.bisazza.com

Raft Furniture T: 020 3764 1844 www.raftfurniture.co.uk

Blount Stained Glass E: emmablount@yahoo.co.uk www.blountstainedglass.co.uk

Skandium www.skandium.com

Brompton Glass T: 020 7373 3564 www.bromptonglass.co.uk

Summit Furniture T: 020 7795 3311 E: info@summitfurniture.co.uk www.summitfurniture.com

Clarity Glass Repairs T: 0800 772 0194 www.clarityglassrepairs.co.uk

Townhouse Gardens T: 020 7244 0058 E: mike@townhouse-gardens.co.uk www.townhouse-gardens.co.uk

The Chelsea Gardener T: 020 7352 5656 E: info@chelseagardener.com www.chelseagardener.com

Treebox T: 020 8543 4530 E: info@treebox.co.uk www.treebox.co.uk

The Garden Builders www.gardenbuilders.co.uk

GARDEN FURNITURE Awnings & Verandas T: 0800 074 2721 E: sbi.install@btinternet.com www.sbiproducts.co.uk Barbed T: 020 8878 1994 E: info@barbed.co.uk www.barbed.co.uk Buttacup T: 020 8785 2802 E: hello@buttacup.co.uk www.buttacup.co.uk

The Longest Stay T: 020 7349 9057 E: info@thelongeststay.com www.thelongeststay.com

GLASS Ably Glass T: 020 8677 7872 www.ablyglass.co.uk Aspect.co.uk E: enquiries@aspect.co.uk www.aspect.co.uk

Fortis & Hooke Decorators T: 0800 313 4688 Glasstrends T: 020 7223 4017 E: info@glasstrends.co.uk www.glasstrends.co.uk Gordon Chilvers Stained Glass Design T: 020 8672 6055 E: gcglassdesign@aol.com www.stained-glass-design.co.uk Kingseal Windows T: 020 7498 8874 E: info@kingsealwindows.co.uk www.kingsealwindows.co.uk London Stained Glass T: 020 3247 1000 E: stark@londonstainedglass.co.uk www.londonstainedglass.co.uk Prentice Glass T: 020 8944 9001 E: sales@prenticeglass.co.uk www.prenticeglass.co.uk

Go Modern Furniture T: 020 7731 9540 E: sales@gomodern.co.uk www.gomodern.co.uk

Prism Glass www.prismglass.co.uk

Hibbsy T: 020 8485 7159 E: enquiry@hibbsy.co.uk www.hibbsy.co.uk

Putney Glass & Glazing T: 020 8870 0380 www.putneyglass.com

Indian Ocean T: 020 8675 4808 E: balham@indian-ocean.co.uk www.indian-ocean.co.uk

SW Glass T: 020 7751 0011 E: info@sw-glass.co.uk www.sw-glass.co.uk

JC Gardens T: 020 7627 5035 E: julian@jcgardens.com www.jcgardens.com Jo Alexander T: 01954 768 574 E: info@joalexander.co.uk www.joalexander.co.uk

Decorum Est T: 020 7731 5556 E: enquiries@decorumest.co.uk www.decorumest.co.uk

UK Splashbacks T: 0800 232 1149 E: info@uksplashbacks.com www.uksplashbacks.com

Smart front door from Ayrton Bespoke

Wandle Glassworks T: 07763 768738 E: amanda@wandleglassworks.co.uk www.wandleglassworks.co.uk

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INTERIOR DESIGNERS AMH Interiors T: 020 7788 7767 E: info@amhinteriors.com www.amhinteriors.com Balance Design Ltd T: 07961 068243 E: balance.design@btinternet.com www.balancedesign.co Chantel Elshout Design Consultancy T: 020 7720 7859 E: design@chantelelshout.com www.chant6elelshout.com

Striking cobalt blue and white kitchen from Run Projects

HOMEWARES Abbeville Domestic T: 020 3253 0003 E: abbevillerichard@gmail.com www.abbevilledomestics-london.co.uk

Clara Bee T: 020 8675 1477 E: info@clarabee.com www.clarabee.com Clare Elise Interiors T: 07790 521928 E: allaboutinsideout@gmail.com www.clareeliseinteriors.com Clare Gaskin www.claregaskin.com

Alma T: 020 7377 0762 E: info@alma1938.com www.alma1938.com

Cue & Co of London T: 020 7731 4728 E: info@cueandco.com www.cueandco.com

Cooker Solutions T: 020 3478 0883 E: cookersolutions@mail.com www.cookersolutions.com

Decor Buddy T: 0843 886 2424 E: myhome@thedecorcafe.com www.thedecorcafe.com/decorbuddy

Do South Shop T: 020 8771 0500 E: info@dosouthshop.com www.dosouthshop.com

Emma Green Design T: 020 7738 0637 E: emma@emmagreendesign.com www.emmagreendesign.com

Lee Broom T: 020 7820 0742 E: info@leebroom.com www.leebroom.com

Ensoul Interior Architecture T: 020 3637 0700 E: transform@ensoul.co.uk www.ensoul.co.uk

Lords at Home www.lordsathome.com Piaggi Mirrors T: 020 7060 7161 E: store@piaggi.co.uk www.piaggi.co.uk/store

Forrester Roberts Interior Design T: 07958 273647 E: info@forresterroberts.com www.forresterroberts.com Helene Dabrowski Interiors T: 020 8378 1574 www.helenedabrowskiinteriors.co.uk

Rigby & Mac T: 020 8761 1011 E: info@ribyandmac.com www.rigbyandmac.com

Into Interior Design T: 07971 424377 E: info@intointeriordesign.co.uk www.intointeriordesign.co.uk

Squint T: 020 8986 6583 E: mail@squintlimited.com www.squintlimited.com

Keir Townsend T: 020 7746 2442 E: info@keirtownsend.com www.keirtownsend.com

The London Alcove Company T: 0800 389 5724 E: sales@londonalcove.com www.londonalcove.com

Lisette Voute Designs T: 020 7228 5824 E: lisette@lisettevoute.com www.lisettevoute.com

MK Design T: 07553 500896 www.mathildekubisiak.com Nicki Cox Interiors T: 07976 305794 E: nicki@nickicox.co.uk www.nickicoxinteriors.houzz.co.uk Ocean Home Designs T: 020 8012 8140 E: contact@oceanhomedesigns.co.uk www.oceanhomedesigns.co.uk Run Projects T: 020 7384 1160 E: hello@runprojects.co.uk www.runprojects.co.uk Sigmar T: 020 7751 5802 E: info@sigmarlondon.com www.sigmarlondon.com Space Alchemy Interior Design T: 020 7987 1622 E: info@space-alchemy.com www.space-alchemy.com Stanza Interior Design T: 07984 491578 E: info@stanza-id.com www.stanza-id.com The Paint House T: 020 7924 5118 www.thepainthouse.com The New England Shutter Company T: 020 8675 1099 E: enquiries@tnesc.co.uk www.thenewenglandshuttercompany.com Trinity Interior Design T: 020 7498 6116 E: info@trinityinteriordesign.com www.trinityinteriordesign.com Velvet Orange T: 020 7884 0530 E: studio@velvetorange.co.uk www. velvetorange.co.uk WJC4U T: 07411 735290 www.wjc4ubuilders.co.uk

IRONMONGERY Fulham Brass & Ironmongery T: 020 7736 3157 www.fulhambrassonline.com SDS London T: 020 7228 1185 www.sdslondon.co.uk

KITCHENS BPM Kitchens & Bathrooms T: 020 7738 9475 E: info@bpmkitchens.co.uk www.bpmkitchens.co.uk

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Bulthaup T: 020 8785 1960 E: info@kitchenarchitecture.co.uk www.kitchenarchitecture.co.uk Eclectic Interiors T: 020 8673 0572 E: info@eclecticinteriors.co.uk www.eclecticinteriors.co.uk Hub Kitchens T: 020 7924 2285 E: info@hubkitchens.com www.hubkitchens.com Harvey Jones Kitchens T: 020 7228 4454 E: info@ harveyjones.com www.harveyjones.com

UK Splashbacks T: 0800 232 1149 E: info@uksplashbacks.com www.uksplashbacks.com West London Kitchens T: 020 8741 1981 E: info@westlondonkitchens.com www.westlondonkitchens.com

TLC T: 01293 565630 E: sales@tlc-direct.co.uk www.tlc-direct.co.uk

Wharfside E: shoreditch@wharfside.co.uk www.wharfside.co.uk

Wimbledon Lighting & Electrical T: 020 8542 2828 E: sales@wimbledonlighting.co.uk www.wimbledonlighting.co.uk

LIGHTING Andrew Martin T: 020 7225 5100 E: showroom@andrewmartin.co.uk www.andrewmartin.co.uk

Kelmscott Home Improvement T: 020 8772 8191 E: info@khil.co.uk www.khil.co.uk

Baroncelli T: 020 7720 6556 E: ion@baroncelli.com www.baroncelli.com

Kitchen Connections T: 020 8947 6180 E: anna@kitchenconnections.co.uk www.kitchenconnections.co.uk

CDL T: 020 7924 4242 E: marketing@c-d-l.co.uk www.cdlighting.co.uk

Linear London T: 020 8675 3605 E: info@linearlondon.com www.linearlondon.com Ocean Home Designs T: 020 8012 8140 E: contact@oceanhomedesigns.co.uk www.oceanhomedesigns.co.uk Multiserve Construction & Refurbishment T: 020 8682 7700 E: bookings@multiserve.co.uk www.multiserve.co.uk Potter Perrin T: 020 8677 5321 E: enquiries@potterperrin.com www.potterperrin.com www.potterperrintiles.com Puccini Kitchens E: andrew@puccinikitchens.co.uk www.puccinikitchens.co.uk Roundhouse T: 020 7471 8834 E: sales@roundhousedesign.com www.roundhousedesign.com Sola Kitchens T: 020 3004 0898 E: info@solakitchens.com www.solakitchens.com Sublime Property T: 07772 555881 E: office@sublime-property.com www.sublime-property.com

Tindle T: 020 7384 1485 E: sales@tindle-lighting.co.uk www.tindle-lighting.co.uk

Chimera T: 020 8544 2600 www.chimeracontrols.co.uk Christopher Wray www.christopherwray.com Clever & Simple T: 07725 049863 www.cleverandsimple.com CRS Electrical Supplies T: 020 7720 8868 E: sales@crselec.co.uk www.crselec.co.uk Hector Finch T: 020 7731 8886 E: sales@hectorfinch.com www.hectorfinch.com John Cullen Lighting E: design@johncullenlighting.co.uk www.johncullenlighting.co.uk Liminaires Lighting T: 020 8874 4978 E: sales@liminaires.co.uk www.liminaires.co.uk Ryness T: 0845 630 3035 E: websupport@ryness.co.uk www.ryness.co.uk

Wired & Wonderful T: 020 8947 6441 E: info@wiredandwonderful.co.uk www.wiredandwonderful.co.uk Wynnman T: 020 8715 0922 www.wynnman.co.uk

MARBLE, GRANITE & STONE Ama Marble T: 07827 908226 E: contactus@amamarble.co.uk www.amamarble.co.uk Borg & Ranalli T: 020 7627 3962 Britannicus Stone T: 020 7751 5962 E: nina@britannicus-stone.co.uk www.britannicus-stone.co.uk Decorum Est T: 020 7731 5556 E: enquiries@decorumest.co.uk www.decorumest.co.uk DVG Stone T: 020 7235 2996 E: info@DVGStone.com www.dvgstone.com English City Stone T: 020 8673 8785 E: info@englishcitystone.co.uk www.englishcitystone.co.uk European Heritage T: 020 7381 6063 E: onlineorders@europeanheritage.com www.europeanheritage.co.uk Experts in Stone T: 020 8871 1919 E: expertsinstone@btconnect.com www.stoneco.biz

Superlites T: 020 7924 2055 E: info@superlites.co.uk www.superlites.co.uk

Fiorito T: 020 8560 7559 www.fiorito.co.uk

The Lighting Design Studio T: 020 7112 5364 www.thelightingdesignstudio.co.uk

Fulham Stone T: 020 7384 9092 www.fulhamstone.co.uk

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Ready2Paint T: 020 3751 7229 The Invisible Painter www.theinvisiblepainter.co.uk The Little Greene Paint Company T: 0845 880 5855 E: mail@littlegreene.com www.littlegreene.com

PAINTERS & DECORATORS Acer Homes & Gardens T: 020 8671 8404 E: phillip.bacon@acer-landscapes.co.uk www.acer-landscapes.co.uk Augustus Deco T: 07775 655681 www.augustusdeco.com Craftsman Decorator T: 020 8677 8685 or 07973 362642 www.craftsmandecorator.com

Colour from Paint The Town Green and design by Trinity ID

Granite & Marble International T: 020 7498 2742 E: info@stonework.co.uk www.gmistonework.co.uk

The Stone & Ceramic Warehouse T: 020 8993 5545 E: stephena@sacm.co.uk www.sacm.co.uk

Marble City T: 020 8871 1191 E: sales@marble-city.co.uk www.marble-city.co.uk

Trajan Natural Stone T: 07977 107508 E: info@trajanstone.com www.trajannaturalstone.co.uk

Marble Granite Limestone Warehouse T: 020 7720 9944 E: info@mglw.co.uk

Via Arkadia Italian Tiles T: 020 7351 7057 E: mail@via-arkadia.co.uk www.via-arkadia.co.uk

Marble Interiors T: 020 8944 2020 E: sales@marbleinteriors.co.uk www.marbleinteriors.co.uk

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Metalgarde T: 020 3598 5386 E: info@metalgarde.com www.metalgarde.com NatureFusion www.nature-fusion.com Norstone T: 020 3178 2801 E: sales@norstoneuk.com www.norstone.co.uk Paris Ceramics T: 020 7371 7778 E: salesteam@parisceramics.com www.parisceramics.com Stone Productions Contracts T: 020 7228 0707 www.spc-ltd.com

PAINT Farrow & Ball T: 01202 876141 E: Sales@Farrow-Ball.com www.farrow-ball.com Gowallpaper T: 01617 249085 E: enquiries@gowallpaper.co.uk www.gowallpaper.co.uk Oikos T: 07526 305402 E: info@oikos-group.it www.oikos-group.it Paint the Town Green T: 020 8871 0531 E: showroom@paintthetowngreen.biz www.paintthetowngreen.biz

David Pepper T: 07803 584471 E: david.pepper@usa.net www.pepperdecorating.com Distinguished FaĂ§ades T: 020 8540 4478 E: brianmeakin@distinguishedfacades.co.uk www.distinguishedfacades.co.uk Fortis & Hooke T: 0800 313 4688 E: info@fortishooke.co.uk www.fortishooke.co.uk Ian Day Decorators Limited T: 020 8641 3032 E: info@iandaydecorator.co.uk www.iandaydecorator.co.uk Kelmscott Home Improvement T: 020 8772 8191 E: info@khil.co.uk www.khil.co.uk Magic Paintbrush Company T: 07768 094659 E: john.scudamore@me.com M n S Building Services Ltd T: 020 8679 2953 E: marcin@mnsbuildingservicesltd.co.uk www.mnsbuildingservicesltd.co.uk Multiserve Construction & Refurbishment T: 020 8682 7700 E: bookings@multiserve.co.uk www.multiserve.co.uk N-Construction T: 020 7101 4803 www.nconstruction.co.uk Oliver Wild Carpentry T: 01142 486907 E: email@oliverwild.com www.oliverwild.com

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Paint the Town Green T: 020 8871 0531 E: info@paintthetowngreen.biz www.paintthetowngreen.biz Patrick Collins T: 020 8299 1547 E: patrickjcollins@hotmail.co.uk Prodec London T: 07789 863090 E: prodeclondon@yahoo.com www.prodeclondon.com R & M Lines T: 020 7978 7840 E: info@rmlines.com www.rmlines.com Renomark T: 07894 153565 E: tomasz.k@renomark.co.uk www.renomark.co.uk The Invisible Painter T: 020 3797 2094 www.theinvisiblepainter.co.uk T & M Star Construction T: 020 7498 5560 E: mail@tmstarconstruction.co.uk www.tmstarconstruction.co.uk Wimbledon Painters T: 020 7112 8682 www.wimbledonpainters.co.uk Wynnman T: 020 8715 0922 www.wynnman.co.uk

PLASTERERS Advance Plastering T: 020 8669 7293 E: enquiries@southlondonplastering.co.uk www.southlondonplastering.co.uk Claylens T: 0800 689 1981 E: info@claylens.com www.claylenslondon.co.uk Davies Period Plaster Mouldings T: 020 8871 9399 E: peter@daviesplastering.co.uk www.daviesplastering.co.uk Expert Plasterers T: 07535 266183 E: info@expert-plasterers.co.uk www.expert-plasterers.co.uk F & B Decorators T: 07979 892011 E: contacts@fbdecorators.co.uk www.fbdecorators.co.uk G Tomkins Plastering T: 020 8296 0922 E: gregorytomkins@hotmail.co.uk www.gtomkinsplastering.co.uk

Langley Property Services www.langleypropertyservices.co.uk Mac Plastering Team E: contact@macplasteringteam.co.uk www.macplasteringteam.co.uk Martin Sheridan T: 020 8540 7185 E: msheridanplastering@hotmail.co.uk Natural Plastering T: 07877 378344 E: info@naturalplastering.co.uk www.naturalplastering.co.uk Pimlico Plastering E: pimlicoplastering@hotmail.co.uk St James Plastering T: 020 8648 9173 E: jameslawlor_2@msn.com www.stjamesplastering.co.uk Stucco Finishes T: 07918 551890 E: info@stuccofinishes.co.uk www.stuccofinishes.co.uk Wells Interiors T: 020 3637 3176 E: info@wells-interiors.com www.wells-interiors.com

PLUMBERS Carrie Malone T: 07825 148406 Jeremy Dunnill T: 07788 797448 www.jeremyplumber.co.uk Hamilton Group T: 020 7738 8967 E: enquiries@hamiltongroup.co.uk www.hamiltongroup.co.uk

Putney Plumbers T: 020 8789 0999 E: putneyplumbers@btconnect.com www.putneyplumbers.com Southside Plumbers T: 020 8689 5573 E: southsidebuilders04@gmail.com Steve Casey T: 07527 331805 E: stevetheplumber68@hotmail.co.uk T & M Star Construction T: 020 7498 5560 E: mail@tmstarconstruction.co.uk www.tmstarconstruction.co.uk Wiltshire Drainage T: 01793 384024 E: info@wiltshiredrainage.co.uk www.wiltshiredrainage.co.uk Wynnman T: 020 8715 0922 www.wynnman.co.uk

RADIATORS Casa T: 020 7732 3911 E: care@casaonline.co.uk www.casaonline.co.uk Castrads T: 020 3397 7295 E: info@castrads.com www.castrads.com Energy Saving Radiators T: 020 7731 8660 E: enquiries@energysavingradiators.co.uk www.energysavingradiators.co.uk Kudox T: 020 7225 5020 E: info@kudox.com www.kudox.com

LKB Plumbing T: 020 7801 3138 E: enquiries@lkbplumbing.co.uk www.lkbplumbing.co.uk Mark Evans E: markevans270@btinternet.com www.markevansbathrooms.co.uk Multiserve Construction & Refurbishment T: 020 8682 7700 E: bookings@multiserve.co.uk www. multiserve.co.uk N-Construction T: 020 7101 4803 E: nick@nconstruction.co.uk www.nconstruction.co.uk Phoneaplumber T: 020 3322 3939 www.phoneaplumber.co.uk

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Macror Plumbing T: 020 8875 9256 E: info@macrorplumbing.co.uk www.macrorplumbing.co.uk Radflek T: 020 7828 8085 E: info@radflek.com www.radflek.com Rightio T: 020 3394 0206 www.plumberinsouthwestlondon.co.uk The Radiator & Bathroom Gallery T: 020 8944 2001 E: sales@theradiatorgallery.com

REMOVALS Balham Removals T: 020 8746 9601 E: office@balhamremovals.com www.balhamremovals.com Burke & Wills T: 020 8947 9001 E: info@burkeandwills.co.uk www.burkeandwills.co.uk Cavendish & Country T: 020 3544 8060 E: info@cavendishandcountry.com www.cavendishandcountry.com Elephant Removals T: 0845 009 1800 E: info@elephantremovals.co.uk www.elephantremovals.co.uk Gentleman & A Van T: 020 8874 4283 E: info@gentlemanandavan.co.uk www.gentlemanandavan.co.uk The Man T: 020 8746 4410 E: office@theman.org.uk www.theman.org.uk

Wandsworth Man and Van T: 020 3750 0546 E: office@wandsworthmanandvan.org.uk www.wandsworthmanandvan.org.uk

SHUTTERS House of Shutters T: 020 7610 4624 E: info@thehouseofshutters.com www.houseofshutters.com Le Louvre T: 01403 711188 E: enquiries@lelouvre.co.uk www.lelouvreshutters.co.uk Shutters Curtains & Blinds T: 020 8877 0167 E: curtain.workshop57@gmail.com The New England Shutter Company T: 020 8675 1099 E: enquiries@tnesc.co.uk www.thenewenglandshuttercompany.com The Traditional Shutter Company T: 020 8677 2933 E: info@thetraditionalshuttercompany.co.uk www.thetraditionalshuttercompany.co.uk

SURVEYORS & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS Collier Stevenson T: 020 8295 1200 www.collier-stevens.co.uk Cooper Hayes T: 01483 901434 E: enquiries@cooperhayes.co.uk www.cooperhayes.co.uk Ivan Coffey E: ivancoffey@aol.com www.ivancoffey.com Pole Structural Engineers T: 020 8944 9955 E: mail@pole.co.uk www.pole.co.uk Robert Pickett T: 020 8767 2001 www.pickettandco@msn.com

TILES Castelnau Tiles T: 020 8741 2452 E: info@castelnautiles.co.uk www.castelnautiles.co.uk Decorum Est T: 020 7731 5556 E: enquiries@decorumest.co.uk www.decorumest.co.uk

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Domus T: 020 7819 2300 E: service@domusgroup.com www.domustiles.co.uk

European Heritage T: 020 7381 6063 E: onlineorders@europeanheritage.com www.europeanheritage.co.uk Fired Earth T: 020 7924 2359 www.firedearth.com Fulham Stone T: 020 7384 9092 www.fulhamstone.co.uk Linear London T: 020 8675 3605 E: info@linearlondon.com www.linearlondon.com Milagros T: 020 7613 0876 E: info@milagros.co.uk www.milagros.co.uk NatureFusion www.nature-fusion.com Olympus Tiles & Bathrooms T: 020 7511 6210 www.olympustiles.co.uk Porcelanosa T: 020 7751 2150 www.porcelanosa.com Potter Perrin T: 020 7223 1007 E: tiles@potterperrin.com www.potterperrintiles.com www.potterperrin.com Reed Harris Tiles T: 020 7736 7511 E: enquiries@reed-harris.co.uk www.reedharris.co.uk Stone & Ceramic Warehouse T: 020 8993 5545 E: gen@sacw.co.uk www.stoneandceramicwarehouse.co.uk Strata Tiles T: 0800 012 1454 E: info@stratatiles.co.uk www.stratatiles.co.uk The London Tile & Mosaic Company T: 020 7403 3190 E: info@londontileandmosaic.com www.londontileandmosaic.com Tiles & Baths Direct T: 020 8202 2223 E: info@tilesandbathsdirect.co.uk www.tilesandbathsdirect.co.uk Tiles & Tops www.tilessandtops.co.uk UK Splashbacks T: 0800 232 1149 E: info@uksplashbacks.com www.uksplashbacks.com

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Tile Shop London T: 020 8878 4820 E: sales@titleshoplondon.com www.tileshoplondon.com

Select Wallpaper T: 01382 477000 E: helpdesk@selectwallpaper.co.uk www.selectwallpaper.co.uk

Topps Tiles T: 020 7371 7279 E: toppsboutiquefulham@toppstiles.co.uk www.toppstiles.co.uk

Tissus d’Hélène T: 020 7352 9977 E: sales@tissusdhelene.co.uk www.tissusdhelene.co.uk Wallpapered T: 020 7222 4620 www.wallpapered.com

UK Splashbacks T: 0800 232 1149 E: info@uksplashbacks.com www.uksplashbacks.com

Wells Interiors E: info@wells-interiors.com www.wells-interiors.com

Via Arkadia Italian Tiles T: 020 7351 7057 E: mail@via-arkadia.co.uk www.via-arkadia.co.uk

WINDOWS

Walls & Floors T: 020 8788 5900 E: putneysales@wallsandfloors.co.uk www.wallsandfloors.co.uk World’s End Tiles T: 020 7819 2100 www.worldsendtiles.co.uk

TILERS AJ Tiling Specialist T: 07711 266720 E: ajdecorator@btinternet.com www.ajdecorator.co.uk All London Tiling Company T: 020 8769 6187 www.alllondontiling.co.uk Apex Tilers T: 07463 030359 www.apextilers.com Plumb & Level Tiling T: 07814 690718 E: info@plumbandleveltiling.co.uk www.plumbandleveltiling.co.uk

WALLPAPER Andrew Martin E: showroom@andrewmartin.co.uk www.andrewmartin.co.uk Astrid & Rudolf T: 07801 982438 www.astridandrudolf.co.uk Cole & Son T: 020 7376 4628 E:customer.service@cole-and-son.com www.cole-and-son.com Dedar T: 020 7351 9939 E: showroomuk@dedar.com www.dedar.com de Gournay T: 020 7352 9988 E: rachel@degournay.com www.degournay.com

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Fardis T: 020 7731 7300 E: contact@fardis.com www.fardis.com Farrow & Ball T: 01202 876141 E: sales@farrow-ball.com www.farrow-ball.com Fiona Campbell Design T: 020 7731 3681 E: info@fionacampbelldesign.co.uk www.fionacampbelldesign.co.uk Gowallpaper T: 0161 724 9085 E: enquiries@gowallpaper.co.uk www.gowallpaper.co.uk House Couturier T: 020 7371 9255 www.housecouturier.eu London Wallpaper Company T: 020 7622 9966 www.londonwallpapercompany.com Off The Wall T: 07989 176993 www.offthewall-paper.com On The Wall T: 07944 465383 E: adamtudor@live.com www.onthewalluk.wordpress.com Osborne & Little T: 020 8812 3123 E: showroom@osborneandlittle.com www.osborneandlittle.com Sanderson T: 0844 543 9500 www.sanderson-uk.com

Albion Windows T: 0500 344 028 E: info@albionwindows.uk.com www.albionwindows.co.uk Amodus Timber Windows T: 020 8286 9279 E: info@amodus.co.uk www.amodus.co.uk Artisans Windows T: 020 8947 8549 E: info@artisanscarpentry.com www.artisanscarpentry.com Ayrton Bespoke T: 020 8877 8920 E: enquiries@ayrtonbespoke.com www.ayrtonbespoke.com Cedar Bifold Company T: 020 8944 5523 E: sales@cedarbifoldcompany.com www.cedarbifoldcompany.com Chapel Lane Sash Windows T: 0800 044 5987 www.chapellanesashwindows.co.uk MTM Herman T: 07885 551724 E: info@mtm-herman.co.uk www.mtm-herman-joinery.co.uk The New England Shutter Company T: 020 8675 1099 E: enquiries@tnesc.co.uk www.thenewenglandshuttercompany.com Paxton Restoration T: 020 8778 1100 E: info@paxtonrestoration.co.uk www.paxtonrestoration.co.uk Steel Window Association T: 020 8543 2841 E: info@steel-window-association.co.uk www.steel-window-association.co.uk Vitrocsa London T: 020 8274 0768 or 020 3355 6082 E: office@vitrocsa.co.uk www.vitrocsa.co.uk

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RESOURCES

WHERE TO FIND HELP AND INFORMATION Associations RIBA – Royal Institute of British Architects www.architecture.com The site has a ‘find an architect’ database of more than 3,000 UK RIBA chartered practices by name, location, area of expertise and services offered. It also provides a ‘Plan of work 2013’, which identifies the eight stages of a project, from preparation and brief to the handover. RICS - Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors www.rics.org RICS accredits 118,000 professionals, both individuals and firms. Members holding RICS qualifications can use the letters MRICS, FRICS and AssocRICS after their name. Its website has a ‘Find a surveying firm’ function, by location.

Borough planning offices Wandsworth Borough Council 020 8871 7620; email planning@wandsworth.gov.uk Building control buildingcontrol@wandsworth.gov.uk www.wandsworth.gov.uk/info/200074/ planning/1052/planning_contacts

Ideal Home Show www.idealhomeshow.co.uk March 24th-April 9th 2017 at Olympia, London. Find kitchens, bathrooms, basements, flooring, garden rooms, gadgets, fixtures and fittings, live demos and show homes, all under one roof. Grand Designs Live London www.granddesignslive.com April 29th-May 7th 2017 at ExCeL. The nineday show, hosted by TV’s Kevin McCloud, is neatly divided into seven sections – interiors, technology, kitchens, bathrooms, gardens, village and build – to make your visit easier to plan. RHS Chelsea Flower Show www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelseaflower-show May 23rd-27th 2017. The grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea are packed with amazing plant displays and the best cutting-edge garden designs. The Show Gardens and the Great Pavilion, featuring over 100 specialist plant breeders, are the big show stoppers.

100%design www.100percentdesign.co.uk September 20th-23rd 2017 at Olympia. Showcases the largest number of interior designers and architects in the UK.

Reading material Remodelista: A Manual for the Considered Home by Julie Carlson (hardcover RRP £25.99). Claims to be the undisputed authority for home-design enthusiasts, remodellers, architects and designers. It includes in-depth tours and lessons from 12 enviable homes and 100 of the best everyday household objects. Style and Substance: The Best of Elle Décor by Margaret Russell (hardcover RRP from £49). The 240 pages of striking images culled from the archives of the magazine feature hundreds of dazzling rooms from around the world. Choosing Colours by Kevin McCloud (hardcover RRP from £30; paperback RRP from £13). Provides 60 tried-and-tested palettes that will transform your home.

The council has a search facility of planning applications at https://planning1.wandsworth. gov.uk/Northgate/Planning Explorer/ GeneralSearch.aspx

Grand Designs Handbook: The blueprint for building your dream home by Kevin McCloud (paperback RRP £16.99). TV’s architecture and design guru shares his passion and expertise in this guide, which is split into three sections: thinking, dreaming and doing.

Lambeth Borough Council 0207 926 9558; email: planning@lambeth.gov.uk View the current planning applications database online for a list of applications received and decided upon at www.lambeth.gov.uk/planningand-building-control/planning-applications-andpolicies/viewing-current-planning.

Lighting by Design by Sally Storey (paperback RRP £10). Provides inspiration for outdoor and indoor lighting, creating everything from calm softness to theatrical drama.

Events Affordable Art Fair www.affordableartfair.com Over 1,000 affordable artists’ work to view, buy and take away in Battersea Park at Battersea Evolution in the spring (March 9th-12th 2017) and autumn (October 18th-22nd 2017). Exhibitors include painters, sculptors, printers and photographers. Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour www.dcch.co.uk Dubbed the design world’s Mecca, its 105 showrooms and over 600 international interior brands under two massive domes showcase everything from carpets, rugs and fabrics to furniture, paint, tiles and wallcoverings.

Stunning bi-level garden with water feature in a new-build in Wimbledon by Quartet Architecture London Design Festival www.londondesignfestival.com September 16th-24th 2017. This is the umbrella name for various pop-up events across the city including talks, workshops, installations and exhibitions but at time of going to press no further details were available. It’s a good way to find new designers and manufacturers. Check the website at a later date.

The Interior Design Reference and Specification Book: Everything interior designers need to know every day by Linda O’Shea, Chris Grimley & Mimi Love (paperback RRP £16.99). An essential guide to planning and executing interior projects. George Clarke’s More Amazing Spaces (hardback RRP £20). A collection of extraordinary small builds and unlikely conversions from all over the UK and beyond. Manage a homebuild and renovation project by Leonard Sales ACIOB (RRP £9.99). Includes proven and simple-to-use management techniques that would suit projects up to £1m. The book is associated with a How To website, www.howto.co.uk, where you can engage with the author.