Fsdxxcdgf by Primaveradea3

MARCH 2021

BRIGHTEN every room with the latest paint shades

MODERN LIVING / AFFORDABLE STYLE

From dull to dazzling AMAZING KITCHEN MAKEOVER

CLEVER TRICKS TO MAKE A BATHROOM LOOK BIGGER

FIND YOUR PERFECT SOFA

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON ‘A HOME SHOULD INSPIRE JOY!’

SUPER-EASY FEELGOOD FOOD

BEST BLOOMS TO CHEER UP YOUR GARDEN

03 9 770955 353377 housebeautiful.com/uk

£4.75

FROM THE EDITOR This month

AND ON THE SUBJECT OF A HOME REFRESH…

PHOTOGRAPH MATTHEW MONFREDI

’ve always loved this time of year. After months of living by the mantra ‘appreciate the small stuff ’, I’m savouring all those signs of spring that lift the spirits and turn our thoughts to giving our homes a refresh. It’s such a joy to fling open the doors and windows – and while those welcome bursts of early spring sunshine might highlight the dusty corners and tired paintwork, there’s a sense of renewed energy and optimism in the air that has me reaching for my colour charts and fabric samples. All of a sudden, I’m itching to get on with those decorating projects I’ve been planning all winter. This month, I’m particularly inspired by The Colour Trends feature, page 19, which includes advice from some of the UK’s top interiors experts on how to use the new paint shades. Someone else who knows a thing or two about colour is Charlotte Gueniau, founder of Danish interiors brand Rice. Her gorgeous home on page 50 is a confident mix of bold colours and vibrant accessories that seem like they shouldn’t work together, but combine beautifully in her skilled hands. ‘Just be playful,’ she says. ‘If you don’t like the colour of a wall, repaint it. A can of paint costs the same as a nice bottle of wine.’ That sentiment has definitely encouraged me to be a bit more adventurous and experimental with my colour schemes – how about you? Above all, though, it’s clear how much enjoyment Charlotte and her family get from their home. That’s the key to everything really – no matter what colour your walls – and the HB team is here to bring you all the very best ways to do just that. Enjoy the issue and see you next month.

…the kitchen is often the first area we tackle when we want to give our home an update. Our brand new range, created in partnership with Homebase, includes four new kitchens that are perfect for modern homes. See page 156 for a look at three of the latest brilliant designs and visit homebase.co.uk to see the full House Beautiful at Homebase Collection.

SAVE 2 0% O N S TAT I O N E R Y AND STORAGE If you’re looking to make your home working space a lovelier place to be, we’ve bagged HB readers an exclusive 20 per cent discount on stationery and storage, including the Kraft range (above) at Paperchase online. See more at paperchase.com. Get your discount code, at housebeautiful.com/uk/offersmar21 T&CS Online offer valid 5 February to 4 March 2021 on full-price items only. It can’t be used in conjunction with other offers or promotions and excludes personalised items, non-Paperchase branded products, sale or e-gift vouchers. The discount code can only be used once per person. No cash alternative. UK mainland only. Paperchase reserves the right to withdraw the offer at any time.

LOUISE PEARCE Editor-in-chief House Beautiful MARCH 2021 3

Stylish Inspiration For Modern Living

SUBSCRIBE NOW ON THE APPLE NEWSSTAND

Subscribe to the digital edition of House Beautiful magazine for instant access to real-life inspiration and stunning ideas for your home, including interior style, property renovation and redecoration garden transformations and home-based projects and businesses.

GO digital O O O O

Carry your whole library in your pocket Easy searchable content Bookmark your favourite features Great savings by subscribing!

Now on EVEN more devices!

CONTENTS THE MARCH EDIT 11 The latest news, shopping and inspiration, including window treatments for brighter days, original tile designs, footstools from the high street and a brilliant weekend update. Plus, bring some gorgeous yellow velvet into your life, and meet textile designer Jessica Osborne 44 FIND THE BEST… sofa to suit your home

DESIGN MY SPACE THE COLOUR TRENDS 20 CINNAMON AND INDIGO A masterclass in how to create beautiful rooms by balancing spicy tones with cool blues 28 GREEN APPEAL From rustic moss and rich juniper to soothing olive, these verdant hues bring a new lease of life 36 BERRY SHADES Enjoy the rich beauty of soft pinks and dark purples and everything in between 6 housebeautiful.com/uk

MARCH 2021

INSPIRING HOMES & GARDENS 50 THE PATTERN OF LIFE Vibrant colour, quirky design and statement pieces bring character to this Danish home 62 MODERN REMIX Georgian grandeur and contemporary styling are a smart match in this ground floor apartment in Bristol 70 AGAINST THE CLOCK One couple work to a deadline for their basement extension, new kitchen and loft reconfiguration 76 HOUSE OF COLOUR The owners of a top floor flat have transformed it with bold shades and an east-meets-west vibe 86 A BARN REBORN Antique furniture and vintage finds take centre stage in a renovated Norfolk brick-and-flint home 95 PROPERTY TREND Going underground – when there’s no space to extend out, could digging downward be the solution? 135 BLOOMING LOVELY As the season changes, light up your garden with blossom trees, magnificent magnolias and heavenly hellebores

135 69

125 SPACE SOLUTIONS 98 ‘WE’RE SEEING OUR KITCHEN IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT’ An awkward dark room is now a sociable family-oriented hub 104 ‘WE WANTED OUR BATHROOM TO LOOK BIGGER’ A mirrored wall and painted ceiling create the illusion of space 111 KITCHENS & BATHROOMS The latest trends and shopping 116 GO CRAZY FOR COLOUR! And opt for joyful spaces

FOOD, LIVING & WELLNESS 125 133 142 170

EAT WELL, FEEL FANTASTIC Wholesome everyday recipes TIME TO FEAST Giovanna Ryan on cooking with rhubarb A SENSE OF PLACE Why it’s good to shop small and buy local MY STYLE INSPIRATIONS Designer Matthew Williamson

HB OFFERS, EXCLUSIVES & MORE 4 9 148 149

SUBSCRIBE Get fantastic savings and free delivery CONNECT WITH US Be a part of the conversation HOLIDAY OFFER Discover France with James Martin MODERN LIVING COLLECTIONS Take a look at our designs with our partners DFS, Carpetright, Dreams and Homebase 164 HOLIDAY OFFERS Italy, royal palaces and the Scilly Isles 168 WHERE TO BUY Stockist details

COVER STORIES 49 INSPIRATIONAL REAL-LIFE HOMES 19 & 116 BRIGHTEN EVERY ROOM with the latest paint shades 108 CLEVER TRICKS to make a small bathroom look bigger 170 MATTHEW WILLIAMSON ‘A home should inspire joy’ 98 FROM DULL TO DAZZLING Amazing kitchen makeover 44 FIND YOUR PERFECT SOFA 125 SUPER-EASY FEELGOOD FOOD 135 BEST BLOOMS TO CHEER UP YOUR GARDEN

COVER Cover photograph Camera Press/Zuhause Wohnen/Jalag House Beautiful is available as a digital edition. Visit hearstmagazines. co.uk/house-beautifulmagazine-digital-subscription. Or order the latest issue from magsdirect.co.uk/housebeautiful for free next day delivery.

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 7

DIR ECTOR OF CONTENT/EDITOR LOUISE PEARCE Group Editorial PA Sandra Tear sandra.tear@hearst.co.uk

big ﬂorals are back

HOMES & FEATUR ES Style & Interiors Director Sarah Keady Homes & Gardens Director Carolyn Bailey Features Editor Liz Murphy Deputy Style & Interiors Editor Amy Neason Deputy Homes & Interiors Editor James Cunningham Lifestyle & Homes Writer Alicia Ford Homes & Style Assistant Daisy Bendall Homes Intern Tilly Nathan Special Projects Editor Elaine Griffiths Digital Editor Olivia Heath Digital Writer Lisa Walden GROUP EDITOR IAL PRODUCTION Workflow Director Carly Levy Group Managing Editor Ingrid Eames Group Chief Sub-Editor Michele Jameson Chief Sub-Editor Helen Bonthrone Deputy Chief Sub-Editor Julie Pannell-Rae Sub-Editor Kate Woodcock ART & PICTUR ES Creative Director Barbora Hajek Group Art Editor Roger Browning Art Editor Linsey Cannon Designer Laura Sheppard Design Intern Leo Terry Picture Director Patricia Taylor Picture Researcher Charlie Hedges GROUP EDITORIAL DIRECTOR GABY HUDDART CHIEF BRAND OFFICER, LIFESTYLE & HOMES SHARON DOUGLAS PA to Sharon Helen Hart Brand Development Director, Lifestyle & Homes Alistair Wood CLIENT DIVISION Managing Director, Fashion & Luxury Jacqueline Euwe Director of Endorsements & Licensing Laura Cohen Licensing Coordinator Chelsea Ellis Director of Travel Denise Degroot Director of Motors Jim Chaudry Client Director, Personal Finance Pete Cammidge Client Direct Director, Fashion & Beauty Emma Barnes ADVERTISING DIVISION Chief Agency Officer Jane Wolfson Executive Assistant Tanya Stewart tanya.stewart@hearst.co.uk Lifestyle Group Agency Director Matt Downs Lifestyle Group Regional Director Lisa Bhatti Head of Media Planning Lucy Porter lucy.porter@hearst.co.uk Client Director Homes & Lifestyle Natasha Bailey Senior Media Planning Manager Wendy Meekings wendy.meekings@hearst.co.uk Senior Client Executive Keaton Baynes keaton.baynes@hearst.co.uk Head of Classified Lee Rimmer lee.rimmer@hearst.co.uk SHOWS & EVENTS Shows Director Lauren Hubbard 0743 626 0947 Shows Manager Jonny Watts 0771 483 0302 Sales Managers Louise Duckett 0743 575 1517 Nikki Mellody 0745 801 3960 CONSUMER SALES & M AR KETING Marketing & Circulation Director Reid Holland Head of Consumer Sales & Marketing James Hill Head of Promotions Marketing Aoibheann Foley Head of Subscriptions Marketing Justine Boucher Digital Marketing Director Seema Kumari COMMUNICATIONS Director of PR & Communications Effie Kanyua PR Manager Clare Fenny Journalist enquiries pressenquiries@hearst.co.uk PRODUCTION Production Manager Greta Croaker Senior Advertisement Production Controller Paul Lockett paul.lockett@hearst.co.uk HEARST EUROPE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JAMES WILDMAN Chief Financial, Operations & Data Officer Claire Blunt Chief Operating Officer Giacomo Moletto Chief People Officer Surinder Simmons Chief Content Development Officer Betsy Fast Chief Strategy Officer Robert Ffitch HEARST INTER NATIONAL Senior Vice President/CFO & General Manager Simon Horne Senior Vice President/Editorial & Brand Director Kim St Clair Bodden

Published by Hearst Magazines UK, a trading name of The National Magazine Company Limited (Registered in England number 112955) whose registered offices are at House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, London SW1Y 4AJ

MARCH 2021 ISSUE PUBLISHED 5 FEBRUARY 2021

wallpaperdirect.com designerpaint.com Make your home your own.

SUBSCRIPTIONS Already a subscriber? Visit hearstmagazines.co.uk/ managemyaccount to update your contact details, renew your subscription and find out when your next issue is due to be delivered. Contact us at hearstmagazines.co.uk/ contact-us. Call us on 01858 438440*. Lines open weekdays, 8am-9.30pm; Saturdays, 8am-4pm. You can also contact us regarding back issues and special editions. Write to House Beautiful, Hearst Magazines UK, Tower House, Sovereign Park, Lathkill Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 9EF. Please quote your subscription number in all correspondence. For new and renewal orders, call 01858 438440* or visit hearstmagazines.co.uk. Phonelines are open weekdays, 8am-9.30pm; Saturdays, 8am-4pm. DATA POLICY Sources, uses and disclosures of personal data held by Hearst Magazines UK are described in the official Data Protection Register. Hearst Magazines UK observes the Mailing Preference Service ISSN 0955 3533, Hearst Magazines UK, Reg No 112955 England.

*CALLS ARE CHARGED AT YOUR STANDARD NETWORK RATE. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR NETWORK PROVIDER FOR MORE DETAILS

NEXT ISSUE ON SALE 5 MARCH 2021 SUBSCRIPTIONS TEL 01858 438440*

CONNECT WITH US We’re here to help and inspire you ith spring around the corner, thoughts turn to the various ways we can brighten up our homes. This can often be something as simple as going for a new paint colour or rethinking a room to take advantage of the natural light. Every issue of House Beautiful is packed with ideas and inspiration for home lovers - whether you’ve a speciﬁc project in mind, or simply want to relax and enjoy taking a peep inside our stunning real-life homes. Don’t forget, we also have lots of other ways to entertain you online – on Instagram and Facebook @housebeautifuluk and, of course, on our website, housebeautiful.com/uk.

Joi n th e conversa ti on

GIVE YOURSELF A TREAT

PHOTOGRAPH (TOP) PERNILLA BERGDAHL *CALLS ARE CHARGED AT YOUR STANDARD NETWORK RATE. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR NETWORK PROVIDER FOR MORE DETAILS

If you’re not already part of the House Beautiful family, there’s never been a better time to subscribe. See page 4 for our special offer, visit hearstmagazines.co.uk/ hb-magazine or call 01858 438440 and quote 1HB12146*. You can also order the latest issue from magsdirect.co.uk/ housebeautiful for free next-day delivery.

BRING ON SPRING Nothing lifts the spirits more than watching the garden come to life. This issue celebrates the ﬁrst signs of spring by showcasing three of the season’s most cheering sights: blossom, hellebores and magnolias. See page 135 for an instant mood boost. Meanwhile, Digital Editor Olivia Heath has been busy ﬁlling our online platforms with great ideas for giving your home a refresh for spring. Do share your beautiful homes with us on Instagram – we love to see them. Just search for #loveyourspace and join in the conversation.

E NJOY NE WS AND OFFE RS Take a look at our House Beautiful kitchens at Homebase

TWEET US and catch news on our twitter @HB

We’re so proud of our partnerships with some of the UK’s best-loved brands, including DFS, Carpetright, Hillarys, Dreams, Splashback – and our latest partner, Homebase. See more about our partners and their fantastic products – including our new range of House Beautiful kitchens at Homebase – in our Modern Living Collections on page 149.

FOLLOW our boards on pinterest. com/house_beautiful

LIKE AND SHARE our photos and videos on Instagram @housebeautifulUK

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 9

N E W S / I D E A S / S H O P P I N G / I N S P I R AT I O N

This month we're looki ng towa rds… BRIGHTER DAYS As the clocks are set to go forward, we’re embracing lighter window treatments to make the most of the longer days. The new House Beautiful roller blind collection at Hillarys is inspired by a Scandi-neutral palette of soft earthy tones – perfect for creating a serene space. Pendulum Demerara print made-to-measure blackout roller blind, House Beautiful Collection at Hillarys

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 11

TRENDING NOW

YELLOW VELVETS Nothing says spring quite like joyful sunshine shades, and combined with the timeless appeal of velvet, this look offers the perfect balance of uplifting colour and tactile luxe. Embrace the trend with accessories, or make a real statement with a gorgeous piece of furniture or a bedspread.

Psst...! BE THE FIRST TO K NOW Tiling trailblazers Fired Earth and Bert & May have joined forces to create a beautiful collection championing quality materials and craftsmanship. It’s debuting with the elegant Bolonia range (above), which is inspired by original designs from the Bert & May archive. Find this and future collections online at both brands’ websites, and in Fired Earth stores. Bert & May at Fired Earth Bolonia tiles in Blush, £175/sq metre

Velvet Zhurie Bee embroidered cushion, £34, Oliver Bonas. Claude chair in Butterscotch cotton matt velvet, £740, Sofa.com. Bloomingville Golden Yellow velvet wall mirror, £62, Made in Design. Hannah table lamp, £129, Beaumonde. Velvet bedspread, £99, La Redoute

winningatstyle Make a feature of forgotten surfaces, such as above kitchen cabinets and on top of wardrobes, with a pretty display. A collection of vases or smart baskets will instantly give a fresh new look to these spaces

FOOTSTOOLS Add extra comfort to your living room with these compact beauties 12 housebeautiful.com/uk

Pouffe in Black and Natural Jute, £80, Next

Layla storage footstool, £269, House Beautiful Collection at DFS

Pillow footstool in Topaz Pink, £199, John Lewis & Partners

Hetherington pouffe in Midnight corduroy velvet, £89, Made

NOW’S THE T I M E T 0 … U P D AT E YOUR KITCHEN To properly unleash your culinary creativity, your kitchen needs to be tip-top. Take the guesswork out of renovating with a design by House Beautiful in a new collaboration with Homebase. There are four styles to choose from so visit homebase.co.uk to see the full range and book a consultation today!

MEET THE MAKER JESSICA OSBORNE

Feel good With a focus on strong, rich and uplifting colours, Jessica Osborne’s fabrics and wallpapers are designed to delight. Beginning life as ink drawings, her sketches become vivid patterns through digital development – reﬁned and perfected until they’re just right, while retaining their charming hand-drawn effect.

Bermondsey handleless kitchen in Soft Ivory, House Beautiful at Homebase

Making it work With a love of printing and textiles from an early age, Jessica always dreamed of having her own business. After studying Textile Design for Interiors, she worked in interior styling before taking the plunge in 2018 to set up shop. ‘My favourite aspect of designing for interiors is when someone chooses my fabric or wallpaper for their home – it’s such a personal decision, which makes it so rewarding for me.’ Creative process Jessica seeks inspiration everywhere; her phone is ﬁlled with snaps taken while she is out and about, which might spark an idea for a pattern. A new collection inspired by geometrics is imminent, so watch this space! jessicaosborne.com

Genius! You may be familiar with Bisley – its furniture has kitted out offices nationwide for over 80 years – but the new collection may surprise you! In response to the homeworking revolution, the Belong range has been designed with small spaces in mind to help you create a clutter-free sanctuary where you can work in comfort. Remarkably, between an in-house design team and its factory in Wales, Bisley has launched the collection in just six months and it’s available to buy from its website now. bisley.com/shop House Beautiful MARCH 2021 13

1 4

Available in five colours 3

10 OF THE BEST

FOR MAKING AN IMPACT

Go classic with bold stripes, then jazz them up with captivating curves 5

1 The Bowler side table’s quirky handle not only makes it flexible and easy to move around, but also adds a sculptural twist. It’s £198 by Hay at Kin 2 Stripes and curves combine beautifully on the Block Bordeaux and Coral cushion, £58 at Spicer & Wood 3 Matilda Goad’s Scallop planter, £36, is the perfect new home for your favourite plant 4 In a scheme with strong lines and striking pattern, create contrast by including elements with an organic touch, like the shapely base of the Hebe medium lamp, £270, Ferm Living at Utility 5 Partner plain or neutral sofas with a statement armchair, such as Melimeli’s Vivi Yin/Yang chair, £1,145. We love its elegant shape and timeless upholstery 6 Don’t neglect the floor – designed by 2LG Studio, the Portal rug in Pink, £585/sq m from Floor Story, is such a fun piece and will instantly transform the feel of any room 7 Create interest with texture – slatted oak doors provide the Tambo sideboard, £599 from Made, with graphic detailing, while its unusual curved edges are stylish and elegant 8 Give your sideboard a refresh with the gorgeous Toppu pot, £57 from Oyoy Living Design 9 Tap into this trend simply and easily with the lovely Forn Studio print Rainbow on White, £45 from Rose & Grey 10 The Waisted One lampshade pendant, from £390 at Matchimatchi, offers a variation on the striped motif in the form of colour blocking 14 housebeautiful.com/uk

1 IN & OUT ARTS & CRAFTS

WEEKEND UPDATE The rooms in our homes have become increasingly multifunctional, so it can make sense to zone them into separate areas. The Alara room divider range, just launched at B&Q, is a clever way to split a space without the expense or effort of installing permanent walls. The modular dividers can be painted and customised with windows and shelving depending on their use. They come ﬂat-packed and are remarkably easy to install, with push-ﬁt connections and online how-to videos that explain every step. From £37.50 for one divider panel

Insider guide to... A L L - N E W

1 Creative subscription service Makebox & Co offers an array of crafting kits, from lino printing to paper craft and more, suitable for all skill levels. Choose from a monthly, bi-monthly or more flexible subscription, or simply buy a one-off box to embrace your crafty side. We love the English Meadow Embroidered Clock, featuring a delicate flower design. A monthly subscription costs from £24.99. makebox.co

SHOP SMALL 2 Textile designer Nicky Willis opened Willis & Co, her lifestyle and homeware emporium in the village of Cuckfield,

West Sussex, at the end of 2016. The inky-blue sandstone building houses new and vintage pieces to suit all budgets, with more to be discovered online. willisandco.co.uk

BOOK CLUB 3 Swedish blogger and interior design consultant Frida Ramstedt has compiled all her years of experience into The Interior Design Handbook (£20, Particular Books). Don’t expect glossy pictures – this is a practical guide to creating aesthetically pleasing spaces, with advice on everything from how to hang curtains, to applying the golden ratio.

2 3 FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

PA I N T R A N G E S

Check these out for something a little different… Best for sampling

Ecofriendly

Curated colourways

Pickleson provides handpainted sample cards so you can see exactly what the colour you’ve chosen will look like on your walls.

Containing very low levels of harmful VOCs, Claybrook’s vegan-friendly paint colours are as beautiful as the shades found in their tiles.

With only 16 shades, this edited collection of neutrals, blues and greys is inspired by the elegant colours of the Cox & Cox furniture collection.

16 housebeautiful.com/uk

COMPILED BY ALICIA FORD, AMY NEASON AND JAMES CUNNINGHAM

Things to try, do and see this month

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 19

TREND ONE

Cinnamon and indigo Beautiful rooms are all about balance, and these schemes are a masterclass in how to partner warm spicy tones with cool blues

PHOTOGRAPH TIM YOUNG STYLING LORRAINE DAWKINS

Wall painted in Book Room Red estate emulsion (left), £47.95/2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Antoinette chalk paint (right), £21.95/1L, Annie Sloan. Slaked Lime absolute emulsion (bottom), £47/2.5L, Little Greene. Blue Jug Eared vase, £65, Sophie Alda. Luster Graphic vase by Pols Potten, £33, Amara. Toulouse serving bowl, £250, The Conran Shop

S T Y L E I N S P I R AT I O N

Stylist tip When decorating with bold colours, include tonal shades to achieve a relaxed feel. Layering cushions in cinnamon, caramel and pecan helps to soften the contrast and gives a more lived-in look.

SHADES OF EARTH AND SKY It may be bold, but this pairing is classic and timeless – and it’s perfect for bringing the beneﬁts of the great outdoors into your home. O Brown and terracotta pigments create an incredibly grounding and stabilising decorating scheme. They help us reconnect with nature, bringing us back down to earth when we’re craving stability. O It’s no surprise that beautiful blue hues remind us of clear skies, brimming with positivity and calm. In our homes, they instil a sense of peace and serenity that’s ideal for the spaces where we want to relax. Pairing them with earthy tones replicates the relationship

between land and sky for a look that’s balanced and harmonious. O Textures are important too for bringing a scheme to life. Ceramics made from earthy terracotta clays contrast beautifully with ethereal blue glassware that catches the light. Slubby linens and luxe velvets really show off the wonderful depth of these colours. Above Wodge modular corner sofa, from £3,720; Easy knit throw, £135; scatter cushions in Clever Velvet, from £50 each; Pinnacle and Waterfall canvas prints, £375 each; Little Cheese footstool, from £195; Casbah rug, from £245; all Loaf House Beautiful MARCH 2021 21

S T Y L E I N S P I R AT I O N

TURN UP THE HEAT With undertones of red and brown, cinnamon is an incredibly warming shade, making it ideal for balancing industrial-style interiors and cosying up cold spaces. Monza extending dining table, £1,095; Como chair (left), £310; Monza dining chair, £275; Monza bench, £425; Monza shelving unit, £795; all Ercol

This beautiful COLOUR COMBINATION is both GROUNDING and UPLIFTING

Elliott armchair, £485; Ercol Lugo open display unit, £709; Zadana green rug, from £159; all Barker & Stonehouse

DOWN TO EARTH Textiles are a wonderful way to experiment with tones and textures. Relaxed linens are simply stunning in earthy shades and feel beautifully cocooning in a bedroom. Layer with cushions and throws that offer a spectrum of indigo shades – this will help add depth to the look. A gorgeous woollen bedspread brings it all together. Marlow four-poster king-size bed, £2,499; Painterly cushion, £49; Dash cushion, £49; Washed linen pillow cases in Cinnamon, £28 each; Washed linen duvet cover in Cinnamon, £169; Bergstaden throw, £199; all Heal’s

S T Y L E I N S P I R AT I O N

Grey Pin bowl, £25; Terracotta Pin bowl, £30; Blue Pin bowl, £35; all designed by Jonas Wagell for From The Bay

THE PAINTS A mix of warm and cool

Tuscan Red absolute matt emulsion, £47/2.5L, Little Greene

Uniform Blue matt emulsion, £45/2.5L, Claybrook

EXPERT GUIDE FIND THE BEST EARTH AND SKY SHADES ‘Blues paired with terracotta shades is a big new trend for 2021,’ muses Robert Whitaker, creative and product director at Claybrook. ‘This was a popular look in the 1980s and, as with fashion, it’s coming back in a big way.’ Robert offers the following advice for taking the plunge… 1 Mother Nature always knows best, which is why sandy, earthy tones pair so beautifully with sky blues and oceanic shades. They work well in rooms where we crave a connection with nature – bedrooms and bathrooms especially will benefit from an elemental boost of colour. 2 When building a colour scheme, start with one or two key shades – in this instance, these will be rich sienna tones. Any more than this and you risk hues disappearing into each other. Next, bring in a colour counterpoint – this is a brighter, crisper hue that will help to keep your space fresh.

Emanuella chalky emulsion, £37/2.5L, Rockett St George

Belgravia marble matt emulsion, £51/2.5L, Mylands

Kate Blush matt emulsion, £45/2L, Claybrook

3 Darker colours can absorb light, but embrace the look by using it in rooms where you’re aiming to create a mood and add depth. However, if you want to introduce an airy feel into this palette, changing your floor to a paler shade will enhance the sense of space and light. 4 With bold colour choices, it’s even more important to sample a range of paint. Use painted swatches – these can be pinned up in different light zones and spaces and will give you the clearest idea as to how the colour will interact in your room at different times of the day.

Vast Lake flat matt emulsion, £29.16/2.5L, Dulux

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 25

S T Y L E I N S P I R AT I O N

CINNAMON AND INDIGO WISHLIST These gorgeous shades deserve tactile materials and eyecatching shapes 1 Rillo Natural Short side table, £215, Rose & Grey 2 Tauves Blue terracotta tray by Bloomingville, £35, Maison en Vogue 3 Sol double bed, £450, Habitat 4 Terracotta clay bottle vase, £34, Spicer & Wood 5 Vista cushion, £75, Ferm Living 6 Elina washed linen ﬂat sheet in Pecan, £70, La Redoute 7 Strom bowl in Blue by Raawii, £76, Heal’s 8 A Typical print, from £35 (unframed), Laurie Maun 9 Flowerpot VP3 table lamp by &Tradition, £276, Nordic Nest HB

FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

26 housebeautiful.com/uk

COMPILED BY AMY NEASON WORDS AMY NEASON PHOTOGRAPHS GETTY; STUDIO 33

TREND TWO

Green appeal There’s a new neutral in town – from rustic moss and rich juniper to soothing olive, these verdant tones will give your home a new lease of life

Campden armchair in Avocado leather, £995; Isaac rug, £995; small Fleet side table in green marble, £225; large Fleet side table in white marble, £295; Havana tumbler, £40/four; all Soho Home

ST Y L E I N S P I R AT I O N

E X PA N D Y O U R H O R I Z O N S It’s no secret that, used in the right way, neutrals are anything but boring – and as there are so many greens to play around with, we’re pleased to give this trend a big welcome. O Green is incredibly versatile and easy to work into an existing neutral scheme. Consider paler shades, such as pistachio or soft sage as a fresher alternative to off-whites and taupes. O For the past few years, houseplants have become something of a staple ingredient in many of our interiors, not least for the all-important hit of mood-boosting green they provide. Now,

we’re seeing this translate across every area of our homes – from accessories to paint colours and everything in between – as now, more than ever, we seek a deeper connection with nature. O Darker shades of forest and khaki can be used in place of charcoal or black as an accent to bring drama to a scheme of rustic neutrals.

Above Antonia napkins in Olive, £44/six; Handsworth cutlery set in Olive, £80/24 pieces; Olney walnut serving platter, from £25; Lowther bowl, £18; all Neptune House Beautiful MARCH 2021 29

ST Y L E I N S P I R AT I O N

SUBTLE TOUCH You don’t need swathes of green to tap into its beauty – this perfectly peaceful bedroom is a great example of how seamlessly green accents can layer into a neutral scheme. Whether it’s a simple scatter cushion, a piece of artwork or a vase, even a small dose will lift a serene collection of soft dove greys, taupes and natural pebble hues. This page Ercol Salina bed, £815, Furniture Village Opposite Chawton sideboard in Olive, from £1,187; Ashford marble bookends, £130; Castleford clear bottle, £35; Castleford Forest tall bottle, £49; Castleford clear bud bottle, £24; all Neptune

TIMELESS and QUIETLY CONFIDENT, olive green is a reassuring NEUTRAL

Stylist tip When decorating with a single flat colour, lift the whole look with accessories in varied heights and mixed materials. Glass is great for reflecting the light, while marble and stone shapes help to ground a display.

TAKE THE PLUNGE No matter how much we love a bold colour, the idea of using it on large items can be daunting. However, verdant hues are proven classics and whether you opt for them on a sofa or a sideboard, their ability to blend within a neutral palette means they always look great and never go out of style. Using them in surrounding accessories in natural materials makes leafy shades feel right at home. Bronwyn four-seater sofa, £1,399; Nordic coffee table, £299; both Furniture Village

32 housebeautiful.com/uk

ST Y L E I N S P I R AT I O N

Walls painted in (l-r) Wattle II; Hornblende; Wattle III; all £50/2.5L pure flat emulsion, Paint & Paper Library

THE PAINTS Timeless neutrals

Westmoreland marble matt emulsion, £51/2.5L, Mylands

Bancha estate emulsion, £47.95/2.5L, Farrow & Ball

EXPERT GUIDE FIND THE BEST TONE OF GREEN ‘With the enduring focus on staying home, we ﬁnd ourselves craving colours that make us feel closer to the natural world,’ muses Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene. ‘Neither too warm nor too cool, green is a hugely versatile shade that is fast becoming a new neutral.’ Ruth gives us her top tips for welcoming it into your home…

Greige 01 matt emulsion, £38/2.5L, Li ck

Invisible Green absolute matt emulsion, £47/2.5L, Little Greene

1 The trick to successfully combining green with neutrals is to select shades that contain subtle, yet similar undertones of green. This will ensure you create a tonal and harmonious scheme. 2 Olive green is ideal for east-facing rooms – the cool light picks up both the blue and yellow undertones that make the colour read so beautifully. South-facing rooms receive much warmer light, so be mindful that rich greens may be too intense in these spaces. 3 Expand the possibilities – use paint to highlight architectural features, such as ceiling roses and cornices, or add colour above or below a dado rail. Painting the ceiling in a soothing green hue is a brilliant way to create a serene atmosphere, as well as drawing the eye upwards and giving the illusion of additional height. 4 Greens and neutrals work so well because we’re used to seeing this combination in nature – so play to this relationship by using in spaces that look out onto a garden. It’ll extend the feeling of nature into your room for a calming, yet airy feel.

Jewel Beetle absolute matt emulsion, £47/2.5L, Little Greene

Half Mouse Grey matt emulsion, £51/2.5L, Ateli er Ellis

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 33

ST Y L E I N S P I R AT I O N

GREEN APPEAL WISHLIST For a sophisticated and inviting look, pair bold olive greens with rustic accessories

1 Stoneware lamp base in Charcoal, £108; Hexagonal lampshade, £49; both HK Living at Nunido 2 Extra large Jungle wall chart, £69, Folk Interiors 3 Model 01 velvet two-seater sofa, £895, Swyft 4 Mohair throw in Moss, £80, James & May 5 Round clay jar, £32, Design Vintage 6 Tapis rug by Hay, £199, Selfridges 7 Blid stripe cushion in Green, £24, Nordic Nest 8 Sicamor Suar wood side table, £299, La Redoute 9 Green ribbed glass vase, £42, Spicer & Wood HB

FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

34 housebeautiful.com/uk

COMPILED BY AMY NEASON PHOTOGRAPHS GETTY

TREND THREE

Berry shades Uplifting and vibrant, these versatile tones range from the sweetest pinks to dramatic dark purples, so there’s something for every interior

PHOTOGRAPHY POLLY WREFORD STYLING JEN HASLAM

Shoreditch Saxony carpet in Red, £24.99/ sq m, House Beautiful Collection at Carpetright

ST Y L E I N S P I R AT I O N

R I C H A N D FA B U L O U S These gorgeous hues bring a grown-up feel. O As with many of the ﬁner things in life, these colours are often best enjoyed in moderation. Think about how to introduce them in areas that won’t overwhelm, but will still pack a punch. However, if you want to go to town, it’s hard to beat a carpet or wall in a fabulous statement colour. O Think about balancing the impact of these colours by highlighting architectural details or separate areas, such as above a shelf.

If you want to steer clear of sugary tones, look for colours with brown pigments and stick to a more reﬁned, earthy palette. O And don’t forget that the less impactful shades, such as soft raspberry, will work brilliantly as warm neutrals. Team with darker greys and charcoals for a sophisticated ﬁnish. O

Above For a similar paint colour, try Ashes of Roses absolute matt emulsion, £47/2.5L, Little Greene. Hendrix Moss porcelain tiles, from £46.80/sq m, Mandarin Stone House Beautiful MARCH 2021 37

ST Y L E I N S P I R AT I O N

A TWIST ON TRADITION Period details can provide a stunning canvas for regal crimsons and mulberries, or you can get a little historical charm by including classic pieces of furniture painted in heritage shades. This page Sunbury occasional sideboard in Juniper, £1,300, Neptune Opposite Upper wall painted in Baked Cherry absolute matt emulsion (top) £47/2.5L; lower wall in Invisible Green absolute matt emulsion, £47/2.5L; both Little Greene

Stylist tip

WORDS NAME SURNAME PHOTOGRAPHS NAME SURNAME

Look to nature for ideas when choosing colour combinations in this palette. It’s no surprise that earthier hues are natural companions to berry tones while fresher shades of mint and teal offer contrast and lightness.

CHARACTER BUILDING For an altogether more modern feel, consider a plaster-effect wall mural. In these majestic tones, this one would bring a sense of faded grandeur to even the most contemporary of spaces. Opt for furniture in warm oak and luxurious marble to enhance the opulent feel. Walls in Red Grunge Watercolour Paint wallpaper mural, £37/sq m, Murals Wallpaper

ST Y L E I N S P I R AT I O N

Bring together a medley of raspberry, mulberry and blackcurrant shades for a chic and cosy scheme

THE PAINTS Warm and neutral tones

Burgundy chalk paint, £21.95/1L, Anni e Sloan

Pearl Colour absolute matt emulsion, £47/2.5L, Little Greene.

PHOTOGRAPHY RACHEL WHITING STYLING HANNAH DEACON; TAVERNE AGENCY/CORNELIA WEBER

EXPERT GUIDE FIND THE BEST BERRY SHADES ‘Purple tones help boost creativity and problemsolving, while the colour red is thought to stimulate energy and conﬁdence – so these warm berry shades are the perfect choice for creating a space of comfort and positivity,’ explains Abby Hesketh, paint and colour specialist at Graham & Brown. Here, she shares some ideas of how to introduce these delicious hues into your home:

Rubus matt emulsion, £51/2.5L, Ateli er Ellis

Dorian Gray matt emulsion, £38/2.5L, Graham & Brown.

1 In a small and cosy snug, these rich tones will absorb any available light to create a cocooning effect that’s both soothing and uplifting. Alternatively, the strength of these shades also means they’re perfect for bringing definition and interest to well-lit, vast or open-plan spaces. 2 Consider the light your room receives – north- and east-facing rooms will make reds appear deeper and more plum-like, whereas in southand west-facing rooms they will read a lot more vibrant and pink. 3 For a sophisticated scheme with a softer impact, go tonal. Introduce paler shades of pink throughout the room to gently lift even the deepest of burgundies, alongside soft neutrals such as taupe and greyed off-whites that have similar warm red undertones.

Merlot matt emulsion, £38/2.5L, Graham & Brown

Bell Pink matt emulsion, £51/2.5L, Ateli er Ellis

4 On the other hand, if you’re looking to accentuate and freshen up this palette, it’s all about contrast. Pair with pure white, adding in glacial shades of teal to create a scheme that feels opulent and temptingly luxurious.

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 41

ST Y L E I N S P I R AT I O N

BERRY SHADES WISHLIST For a contemporary take on these tones, choose modern silhouettes and bold pattern 1 Red Eucalyptus Nicholii bouquet with vase, £71.99, Dowsing & Reynolds 2 Metal Triangle pendant lamp in Purple by HK Living, £86, Nunido 3 Stitchy Roses rug by Bold Monkey, £269, Cuckooland 4 Ankhara double wardrobe, £799, Made 5 &Tradition Collect Indigo cushion, £78.95, Finnish Design Shop 6 Fox Club chair, £870, Lime Lace 7 Foem jar by House Doctor, £82, Amara 8 Bisha black metal side table, £88, Maisons du Monde 9 Totto stripe throw, £245, Tori Murphy HB

FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

42 housebeautiful.com/uk

COMPILED BY AMY NEASON BACKGROUND PHOTOGRAPH GETTY

FIND THE BEST...

SOFA FOR YOUR SPACE It’s where we long to be after a hard day, and the cornerstone in any living room, so choosing a sofa is a big deal. Our edit will help you ﬁnd the ideal one 1

Perfect for small spaces

1 One of our own – the Layla three-seater chaise, £999, House Beautiful Collection at DFS, is practical and stylish 2 Feather scatter cushions add comfort to the Teddy in brushed linen cotton, £1,620, Sofa.com 3 The plump proportions of the Rest Studio sofa, £2,495, Muuto at Twentytwentyone, make it irresistibly inviting 4 For a classic design at an amazing price, the velvet three-seater Chesterﬁeld from Argos ticks all the boxes at just £500 5 Perfect for small-space living, the two-seater Libby is compact without compromising on comfort. It’s £879 from the House Beautiful Collection at DFS 6 Cocoon into the sweeping shape of the two-seater Rico in Brushed Sand, £2,459, Ferm Living at Really Well Made 7 Ever imagined how it feels to lounge on a 44 housebeautiful.com/uk

Easy to clean

cloud? The three-seater Dion, £999 from Made, comes pretty close! 8 Go for the full wow-factor with the Matera corner sofa in Nobilis velvet Rust, from £5,499, Heal’s 9 For a touch of laid-back luxury, the Isaac, £1,840 from Sofa.com, can’t be beaten. Shown here in Cirrus smart slubby cotton, it has super-practical loose covers 10 Maisons du Monde’s Slate Grey Duke, £540, has cool Scandi lines 11 Upholstered in smart velvet, the curvy two-seater Layla, £1,500 at Habitat, can be simply wiped clean 12 The three-seater Richmond, £2,379 from Heal’s, has gracefully sloping arms for a design that feels both contemporary and classic 13 Loaf’s Slim Jim in Clean Green brushed cotton, £1,625, has narrow arms to maximise sitting space House Beautiful MARCH 2021 45

Design to suit your space

1 The sumptuous Mags costs from £2,633 at Hay 2 Swyft sofas are delivered in 48 hours in boxes guaranteed to fit through your door – its modular Model 03 can be built to your exact needs. This three-seater is £1,860 3 Straight out of a boutique hotel, the Belgravia, £799 at Cult Furniture, will add an elegant touch of luxe 4 Wide arms and a deep seat provide optimal comfort on the Julien, £795 at Habitat 5 Rose & Grey offers a curated collection of made-to-order designs in lustworthy fabrics. The Dulwich in Mustard velvet is £1,595 6 Treat your living room to year-round sunshine with the velvet Rupert, £639, Dunelm 7 For something with a little mid-century charm, try the linen Model 02 in Seaglass, £1,095 from Swyft 8 With velvet upholstery, 46 housebeautiful.com/uk

FIND THE BEST

COMPILED BY AMY NEASON

Timeless choi ce

14 14 13

the Caswell, £649 from Made, has gorgeous curves 9 Clean lines and a minimal design give the Modena, £699 from Dwell, a smart look 10 Sofology sofas come with a 20-year structural guarantee, so you can rest assured the Cricket, £899, will stand the test of time 11 Love Your Home has added a memory foam layer to the seat cushions of the Harper chaise corner sofa in Studio soft linen cotton, £2,659 12 For a timeless look that nods to tradition but feels modern too, look no further than Neptune’s Charlie, £1,920 13 Designed by Ercol, the Bellaria chaise, £2,940 at Furniture Village, has a slim silhouette offering surprisingly roomy seats 14 Habitat’s modular Askem, £3,150, is a beauty in blue velvet FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE House Beautiful MARCH 2021 47

HOMES Fabulous properties with style ideas to steal

70 50

THE PATTERN OF LIFE A quirky Danish home reﬂects the exuberance of its owner

MODERN REMIX Contemporary design meets Georgian grandeur in Bristol

AGAINST THE CLOCK In London, one couple’s renovation was on a very tight schedule!

HOUSE OF COLOUR The update of a period ﬂat was all about bold shades and lots of light

A BARN REBORN Neutral tones are a calm backdrop to one family’s life in Norfolk House Beautiful MARCH 2021 49

INSPIRING HOMES

THE PATTERN In a period property in Denmark, vibrant colour, quirky design and statement pieces all reﬂect the character of the owner, who has created an exuberant family home WORDS AND STYLING SARA BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY DAN DUCHARS

50 housebeautiful.com/uk

HOME PROFILE WHO LIVES HERE

Charlotte Gueniau, founder and CEO of interiors brand Rice, her husband Philippe, co CEO of Rice, their two children Max and Selma, and their Labrador Stella THE PROPERTY

A three-bedroom detached house in Odense, Denmark, built about 1912

LIVING ROOM Charlotte’s design principle of balancing calmer elements with livelier pieces can be seen in the white walls and floors, against which the furniture and accessories sing. These include the Rice II Two Eijffinger wallpaper at Jane Clayton & Company, and upholstered chairs, sofa cushions, artworks and rug from Rice. The quilt is a vintage piece bought on her travels

‘ Just be playful. If you don’t like the colour of a wall, repaint it. A can of paint costs the same as a nice bottle of wine’

INSPIRING HOMES

ith an interiors career steeped in colour, fun and seasonal updates, Charlotte Gueniau, founder and CEO of Rice, was never going to have a lacklustre family home. And for her husband Philippe, and children Max and Selma there’s never a dull moment in this space, which Charlotte has filled with bold, bright colours, statement features and, most recently, a beautiful array of her own-designed contemporary wallpapers. ‘We originally moved here for very sensible and practical reasons – it was in the perfect location for the children to be able to get to school easily and hang out with friends as they grew up,’ says Charlotte. ‘We found the house via a real estate friend – it has high ceilings and plenty of space and that suited our needs at the time.’ Charlotte quickly filled the house with painted backdrops and functional and fun

homeware from her collection. As the children grew and their needs changed, the house adapted, and in the same way the family’s shifts impacted on their home, Charlotte explains how her own style has developed as the children grew into their teens – and beyond. ‘When the children were young I was a big believer in using colour and paint as an easy way to update an interior, and when we first moved in, we did everything at once,’ explains Charlotte. ‘Now as we have all grown, my style is more curated – I’ve collected pieces over the years when travelling and I’m drawn to using more patterns to illustrate how I feel about an interior. I’ve really embraced using wallpaper as an instant feature idea in a room and work with the intricate designs to create interest or lift a dull space.’ Having loved the English country home look for a long time, Charlotte has always used her collections from Rice to great

DRAWING ROOM Charlotte (top) has created a beautiful scheme, with her vibrant Rice II One wallpaper working perfectly with the room’s period details, adding drama without dominating. The Lady Grey sofa is from The French Bedroom Company, the sari cushion is a vintage find and the Monet rocking chair came from Sika Design

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 53

INSPIRING HOMES

KITCHEN Rattan pendants with purple edges are pretty highlights in this colourful space. Painted bar stools offer a spot to relax, while practical shelving acts as the perfect display for Charlotte’s collection of Rice kitchenware

54 housebeautiful.com/uk

DINING AREA One of the family’s favourite places to spend time, this space is a mix of the practical and the fun, including comfy button-backed chairs – with pink-painted legs – and a long glossy table, above which hangs a selection of giant paper and glittery shades

DINING ROOM With an informal feel, this space doubles as an extra work and study area when needed. The chairs are from Cane Line, while lively pieces from Rice include the standout disco ball lampshade and plant pots

INSPIRING HOMES

HALLWAY White woodwork and parquet flooring are the understated backdrop to this elegant space. Its period lines are emphasised by the pretty floral Rice II Seven wallpaper, beautiful chest and the mirror, which was bought on a trip to Paris, all finished off with a glossy green painted handrail

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 57

INSPIRING HOMES

58 housebeautiful.com/uk

to fit together. ‘I can throw all kinds of styles and shades into the mix here, and there’s enough light and space in the house for it to all work cohesively. There’s also a balance in every room. I’ve been careful to make sure to include some plain areas or textures so, despite there being so much to take in, it all blends together rather than fights.’ The fact that the family feel their home is still fresh and inspiring to live in after 10 years is very much down to Charlotte’s own style vibe. And having provided a such a lovely backdrop against which they have grown and blossomed, she is ready to take this on to the next stage. ‘I’ve loved every part of being in our home and am now embracing the “we are in the no toys, more party glasses” phase. We get so much enjoyment from sharing our home with each other, our friends and our family, and I think you get a sense of this as soon as you come in.’ HB See the Rice collection at ricebyrice.com

LANDING Plenty of colour and pattern and a bold artwork ensure this is not a space just for passing through

MAIN BEDROOM Stained-glass panels, inherited from Charlotte’s mother, filter the light in this cosy space under the eaves. A rug from Rice sits on floorboards painted a soft watery blue gloss, while the stunning artwork is by Thai artist Attasit Pokpong FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

FEATURE GAP INTERIORS/THE CONTENTED NEST

effect in the house, marrying humour with homeliness, but it was her foray into wallpaper design with the Netherlands based textile and wallpaper company Eijffinger, which allowed her to bring more of her own creations to the walls. ‘I’ve always loved a maximalist, Bohemian clash of designs and patterns and find it fun to mix vintage florals with retro furnishings or intricate artwork with quirky motifs. My first wallpaper collection was small and featured understated designs with some fun elements, folk art themes and illustrations. By the time I launched the second collection I had really found my design feet and there are dots, spots, glitter and scatters of floral and petal patterns, which I love to include around my home.’ And, in fact, what is really striking about Charlotte’s home is that despite how much colour there is – and as the palette shifts depending on the season – everything seems

Get the look Charlotte and Philippe’s home is a riot of vibrant colours and quirky accessories 1

10 3

5 4

7 6 1 Kumana wallpaper, £45/roll, Scion at Style Library 2 Mustard velvet beaded Shell cushion, £58, Audenza 3 Pink and Blue Dalmatian poster, from £8.95 (unframed), Desenio 4 &Klevering Lemon twig carafe, £24.95, Coffee & Cloth 5 Maestro Chevron Teal rug, from £29.99, Carpetright 6 Ovie ceramic Bird lamp, £45, Oliver Bonas 7 Dixie sofa in Pollen Clever Deep Velvet, from £1,345, Loaf 8 Boloh stool, £69.99, Sklum 9 Wrappling table lamp and shade, £222, Pooky 10 Brass two-tier trolley, £200, Amara FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

COMPILED BY DAISY BENDALL

S T Y L E I T FA S T F O R U N D E R £ 3 0

Pom Pom basket, £20, George Home

Candy Stripe platter, £9, Rice DK at Smallable

Tiger jug, £29, Quail Ceramics

Love cushion, £29.50, Oliver Bonas

Mojave vase, £6.50, Sass & Belle House Beautiful MARCH 2021 61

INSPIRING HOMES

MODERN Georgian grandeur and contemporary styling partner perfectly in this stylish home WORDS JO LEEVERS PHOTOGRAPHY KASIA FISZER

KITCHEN Owner Kathryn and daughter Ida at the table in this airy space, where a vibrant Smeg fridge adds zing against dark kitchen fronts and concrete worktops. Open shelving is made from reclaimed wood, as is the table, which was once a church door

INSPIRING HOMES

illed with creative decorating ideas and interesting finds, this home is very different now to the characterless property Kathryn Bristow and Rob Law originally saw. ‘It was so plain, Rob actually thought there was nobody living in it, but they were just very tidy people who weren’t that interested in interiors,’ remembers Kathryn. However, the blank walls and unadorned spaces made an easy starting point for the couple to knock through rooms, add a small extension and start over in their own style. Kathryn’s go-to look is crisp, clean monochromes: ‘The more pared-back a space is, the more relaxing I find it,’ she says. However, she has warmed up grey backdrops with reclaimed textures, a few well-judged shots of citrus colour and vintage finds. In fact, Kathryn jokes that in another life she would have made a pretty good detective. ‘I love a bit of investigating,’ she says. ‘I can spend hours online, trying to track down a particular vintage light or item of furniture. And if I can’t I find what I want, I’ve been known to make it myself.’ Kathryn used her sleuth-like skills to unearth the set of retro Bertoia dining chairs in the kitchen, while the modern chandelier above demonstrates her knack for clever improvisation – it was welded from metal piping to her design, and wired up by an electrician. As for the dining table, Kathryn had very clear picture of what she wanted, but couldn’t find it. Her solution? She sourced a reclaimed church door that was just the right size and shape and then commissioned a local forge to make a set of steel

LIVING/DINING SPACE The open-plan layout makes the most of the grand proportions of this Georgian home, with its high ceilings and expansive windows. A two-sided modular sofa by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani acts as a subtle divider and adds warm tones to 64 housebeautiful.com/uk

the space, as does the herringbone parquet, which runs throughout

FIREPLACE An Eames RAR Rocker chair, gold-plated wall clock by Karlsson and vintage metal letters spelling out ‘Oui’ all stand out strongly against dark walls painted in Down Pipe by Farrow & Ball

HOME PROFILE WHO LIVES HERE

Kathryn Bristow, a psychologist, her partner Rob Law, CEO of Trunki, a children’s luggage company, and Ida, six, Rafe, four and Kip, one THE PROPERTY

A three-bedroom extended Georgian ground-floor flat in Bristol PRICE

£392,000 MONEY SPENT

£100,000 WHAT IT’S WORTH NOW

£750,000

MASTER SUITE A steel staircase leads up to Kathryn and Rob’s mezzanine sleeping space – part of a new two-storey extension. In the bathroom below, a marble shelf holds a Victoria & Albert basin, and a pair of NUD Collection lights give a flattering glow MAIN BEDROOM Dark walls in Basalt by Little Greene bring a cosy feel, while a vibrant yellow Numero 74 throw from Molly Meg is a vibrant highlight against grey-toned bedding from Merci. The lamp is a vintage Anglepoise DRESSING AREA String shelving and a Muuto hook keep storage chic and simple HALLWAY Painted in Lime silk emulsion by B&Q Colours, the front door opens into the hallway hung with Helmut Newton photographs

Even with grey walls and metal structures, the mood never feels cold, thanks to myriad creative flourishes

INSPIRING HOMES

legs for it. Similarly, the kitchen cabinets are Ikea carcasses customised with more imaginative ply doors and concrete worktops. And as the man who invented Trunki children’s luggage, Rob is no slouch either, when it comes to thinking up clever, creative ideas. Kathryn and Rob moved here nine years ago, but spotted the apartment almost by accident. ‘We weren’t even thinking of moving because we hadn’t really finished doing up the place we were living in, which was also in Bristol,’ Kathryn says. ‘But I idly picked up the local property paper and saw a half-page ad for this flat. All it showed was the view from the back garden, but I immediately wanted to see more. I knew it would be good.’ Aside from redecorating and adding their own style, the couple also improved the bones of this Georgian home. Herringbone parquet has replaced the previous mish-mash of flooring, which included carpet and old concrete. They also knocked through from the living room to the kitchen and added a master suite in a two-storey extension. This was built into what had been an enclosed, high-walled courtyard at the back of their apartment and now houses a large bathroom, a dressing area and a mezzanine-level sleeping area above. A metal staircase with slim vertical balustrades keeps the look sharp. ‘I wanted it to feel like a grown-up space, away from the chaos of family life,’ says Kathryn. But even with grey walls and metal structures, the mood in this home never feels cold, thanks to myriad creative flourishes in all the rooms. The acidic lime shade of the Smeg fridge is matched by the paint on the inside

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 67

INSPIRING HOMES

of the front door. Open shelving in the kitchen is made from reclaimed timbers and, in the hallway, a message in decal lettering greets visitors as they hang up their coats. Entitled Le Mur du Couloir (the corridor wall), the paragraph carefully itemises the qualities, uses and exact colour of the wall and was inspired by the work of French design studio Be-Poles. ‘They created a set of everyday objects such as paper bags and boxes of matches and listed the “ingredients” of each in beautiful typography on the outside,’ explains Kathryn. ‘It’s my not-so-serious tribute to that clever idea.’ In this cool family-friendly environment, design is important, but never takes itself too seriously. ‘I love everything in our home, including the pricier pieces such as the sofa, but nothing is off limits,’ explains Kathryn. Which is just as well because their children love the sofa for different reasons. ‘During lockdown, it came into its own as their very own indoor soft play area,’ she smiles. HB

RAFE’S BEDROOM Above right A near-monochrome scheme features walls up to dado height painted in Inchyra Blue by Farrow & Ball. The Be-Poles Kraft paper bag is from Merci. Ikea sells a similar bed

IDA’S BEDROOM Below right Prints by

68 housebeautiful.com/uk

Mrs Mighetto hang above String shelving from Really Well Made, which houses a colourful collection of toys and books

LETTERING A bespoke decal features on the wall in the hallway FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

Get the look Citrussy shades bring some zing to Kathryn and Rob’s industrial-style apartment 2

4 10 9 5

7 6

1 Eames-style rocking chair, £69, Hemming & Wills 2 Saffron Marais throw, £140, Loom & Last 3 Gotland cushion cover, £45, Urbanara 4 String Pocket shelf, £126, Nordic Nest 5 Acacia Block engineered board ﬂooring, £79.74/sq m, Havwoods 6 Faux Monstera with pot, £40, Next 7 Sophia leather sofa, £1,699, House Beautiful at DFS 8 Gold velvet cushion, £25, John Lewis & Partners 9 Linen duvet cover set in Secret Grey, from £159, Chalk Pink Linen Company 10 Lime ﬂoor lamp, £169, The Forest & Co FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

COMPILED BY DAISY BENDALL

S T Y L E I T FA S T F O R U N D E R £ 3 0

Meru Star, £24.95, Nkuku

Bloomingville brass pot, £25, Nordic Nest

Faux succulent planter, £28, House of Flora

Colour Pop candlestick, £25, Audenza

Rani Circle Markers DIY Clock, £29, made.com House Beautiful MARCH 2021 69

INSPIRING HOMES

KITCHEN DINER Smart units by Blakes of London are painted a soft grey shade that works beautifully with the patterned tiles from Topps Tiles. Habitat chairs have been teamed with antique wooden ones from Quirky Dovetail, reupholstered in a co-ordinating floral fabric

70 housebeautiful.com/uk

AGAINST With a baby on the way, one couple’s renovation work had to be kept to a very tight deadline! WORDS ALIX BATEMAN PHOTOGRAPHY RACHAEL SMITH House Beautiful MARCH 2021 71

Having separate rooms rather than an open-plan layout suited the family’s lifestyle

HOME PROFILE WHO LIVES HERE

Caitriona Roy, a PR consultant, husband Shaun, a commercial property agent, and Finn, six, Jonty, five and Monty the cockapoo THE PROPERTY

A late-Victorian terraced house in Wandsworth, south London

72 housebeautiful.com/uk

INSPIRING HOMES

iving in a small flat in south London but looking to start a family, Caitriona and Shaun Roy set out to find a home that would suit them better. More space was obviously a key goal, but the couple were less clear on the area they should move to. ‘We searched as far afield as Hampshire and the Cotswolds,’ recalls Caitriona. But it was the family-friendly neighbourhood just a stone’s throw away from where they were living, with streets of period houses and an abundance of parks for their cockapoo Monty, that turned out to be ideal. ‘Shaun is an experienced property agent, so we felt confident in our choice,’ states Caitriona. The house itself has excellent bones, but the interior was outdated, so Caitriona transformed the uniformly white walls with shades of muted cream, blue and green. Within a year of moving in, baby Finn arrived, so Shaun and Caitriona put their renovation dreams on hold. Once life had settled down and after much thought, the couple decided the time was right to go ahead with the long-anticipated work on the house, including a basement extension, a new kitchen and the reconfiguration of the loft to make it a more usable space. Shortly after they had signed on the dotted line with their builder, Caitriona discovered they were expecting their second child. As the builders arrived in June, the couple implored them to try to stick to their promised six-month timescale and have the house ready for Caitriona’s due date in mid December. A small staircase led down to a cellar housing washing machines and lots of junk. The couple decided to dig out half the footprint of the house and installed a light well at the front, creating a utility room and a media room/playroom for the children, as well as a guest bedroom and shower room. In the loft, there was a small bedroom and ensuite. Originally, the plan was to make this floor into a space for the children, so they extended into the eaves and created a second bedroom with a bathroom. However, having noted the striking sunsets over south London, the couple decided to use it themselves as the master suite. ‘We’re using the second bedroom as a walk-in wardrobe now,’ Caitriona explains. Owning a rental property next door meant the family were able to stay there while keeping an eye on the building work. ‘It was easy to pop back and forth with Finn,’ says Caitriona. The new perspective also gave them the idea of turning the back end of the next door garden into parking for the main house. They kept their existing garden simple, with raised planters and Astroturf – perfect for the children’s football matches. Caitriona replaced the kitchen, as the one they’d inherited was a little dated and they wanted to make the room feel brighter. The new design incorporates an island with wraparound Carrara marble and units painted in a soft grey hue. They toyed with the idea of making the downstairs open plan, but in the end Caitriona felt the original layout worked well, and it suited their lifestyle to have the kitchen, family room and living room as three separate zones. ‘The bonus was that I was then able to have the fun of decorating three rooms, rather than just one!’ exclaims Caitriona. Although Caitriona has now returned to her job as a food and drinks PR, at the time of the renovation she was working as an interiors PR for companies such as Salvesen Graham and Olivine Life. This

FAMILY ROOM Leading from the dining area, this is a cosy space, with a sofa from sofa.com, a rug from Ikea and colourful patterned cushions from Oka. The lamp is by Ralph Lauren

SITTING ROOM A black burnished fire surround creates a focal point, while

classic furniture, such as the Bluebell sofa from sofa.com and the coffee table and armchair from Made, complement the antiques inherited from Shaun’s family home. Full-length curtains in Marden fabric by Fermoie and green Checker lampshades by Rosi de Ruig are elegant finishing touches House Beautiful MARCH 2021 73

INSPIRING HOMES

experience influenced her approach to decorating, particularly her decisions regarding colour and texture. ‘Working alongside professionals has definitely made me braver with colour; I no longer hide behind neutrals,’ she states. Caitriona has introduced layers of textures – linen, velvet and wool – to the living room with highlights of green, orange and yellow with cushions, light shades and lamp bases. Miraculously the builders did keep their promise and the work finished on time, with baby Jonty greeting the world the following day. ‘He was just waiting to see which bedroom he’d be having, then he arrived,’ jokes Caitriona. When the family moved back in, they were able to transport everything over the fence from next door, including the sofa. But what followed was at least six months with the builders still in and out. ‘There was snagging – and things settling – that then needed fixing,’ recalls Caitriona. But the result is a spacious, bright and stylish family home. ‘We couldn’t be happier with the end result.’ HB

BATHROOM A white and grey palette has been livened up with a yellow blind from Helen Turkington, while the bath looks smart in Farrow & Ball’s Mole’s Breath

MAIN BEDROOM Top right Walls in Farrow & Ball’s Pavilion Blue paint and Samphire paper create a soft background to decorative French pieces and the Feather

74 housebeautiful.com/uk

& Black bed. The colour of the Zara Home throw is highlighted in the Coral Silk lamp shade from Pooky

GUEST ROOM With the wardrobe and drawers from John Lewis & Partners, this space is an exercise in Scandi chic. The throw on the bed is from M&S FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

Get the look Recreate Caitriona and Shaun’s look with lively hues and statement pieces 3 1 2

1 Natural Ticking linen bedding bundle, from £215, Chalk Pink Linen Co 2 Sandhurst clock, £98, Hudson Home 3 Tiger Lily cushion, £25, Ragged Rose 4 Lisa lamp base painted in Little Greene’s Jewel Beetle, from £69; Empire Ikat Shade In Teal Heraldic, £63; both Pooky 5 Bloomingville floral fringed throw, £63, Amara 6 Green and gold leopard print cushion, £65, Audenza 7 Teddy loveseat in Graphite Smart Cotton, £1,620, Sofa.com 8 Carnival organic jute rug, from £39, The Braided Rug Company 9 The Otegha bouquet, £48, Bloom & Wild 10 Murphy side table, £249.99, My Furniture FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

COMPILED BY TILLY NATHAN

S T Y L E I T FA S T F O R U N D E R £ 3 0

Ceramic pot with lid, £24, Cuckooland

Abstract Tulips cushion, £17.50, Gisela Graham

Old Gold medium wooden candlestick, £15.95, Ad&i

HK Living jug, £14.99, Coffee & Cloth

Artificial Sago Palm with pot, £24.99, Homescapes House Beautiful MARCH 2021 75

INSPIRING HOMES

HOUSE OF By adding a loft conversion and using bold shades throughout, one couple have turned an unmodernised apartment into a light and airy family home WORDS AND STYLING JACKY PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY GAP INTERIORS/BILL KINGSTON 76 housebeautiful.com/uk

DINING AREA A large Habitat table is surrounded by a set of Danish mid-century dining chairs that came from Ebay. Above hang a trio of pretty, vintage glass pendants bought at Retrouvius

KITCHEN Vibrant blue patterned tiles from the Andalucia range at Fired Earth are a dynamic

HOME PROFILE WHO LIVES HERE

Jen Taylor, designer and founder of Hokolo, Hari Phillips, architect and founder of Bell Phillips Architects, and their son Dylan THE PROPERTY

A three-bedroom purpose-built top-floor flat in a former Peabody Estate in southeast London

focal point amid the more understated features in the space, including simple white units from Ikea, walls painted in Tideway by Dulux and the pale grey Walton Uni flooring by Forbo. The oven and hob are from Neff, while a bright pink tea towel from Hokolo and a yellow stool from Ikea provide cheerful splashes of colour

INSPIRING HOMES

ith their son Dylan growing up fast and an extended family overseas, Jen Taylor, a designer, and her husband Hari, an architect, knew they would have to move to gain the extra bedroom they needed. Keen to stay in the area of south London where they were living in a former Peabody housing block of flats, they emailed their neighbours to see if anyone was interested in selling their property. ‘These are good quality purpose-built flats, the rooms all have great proportions with period features, and there’s a lovely communal garden, so we really wanted to remain here if possible,’ explains Jen. Luckily for the couple, a sale had just fallen through on a top-floor property. ‘We were next door but on the ground floor,’ says Jen. ‘We wanted a do-er upper and this place hadn’t been touched for decades. Then we saw the height of the loft and that sealed the deal, as we knew we would be able to extend into that space.’ And not only that, buying privately, rather than through an estate agent saved them money. With such good architectural credentials at stake, the main challenge was going to be where to site the staircase to the loft, which was to become the main bedroom and ensuite bathroom. ‘It was 78 housebeautiful.com/uk

going to be a bedroom and we couldn’t justify the cost of a dormer,’ explains Jen. ‘We knew we would have to install Velux windows instead and strengthen the joists.’ Once the couple had established where the drain would have to be positioned to connect to the existing services, they were able to plan the new layout. Keen to create a bright hallway and working to a tight budget, Jen and Hari decided to capitalise on the existing structure with a double-height space and a spectacular staircase that Hari would design. ‘We wanted to make a feature of the stairs,’ he says. ‘A solid balustrade would have blocked the light that ﬂoods in, and neither of us fancied glass; plywood offered a cost-effective yet elegant solution. The staircase also makes it feel more like a maisonette and there is plenty of storage underneath.’ While they were still living in their former home, Jen and Hari were able to submit their planning application, and once it was granted, they oversaw the four-month project through daily site visits. ‘Things crop up all the time that need answering straight away,’ says Jen. ‘So we would pop in before work to see if the builders had any questions and give them a list to check against. One of the main advantages though was that the builder’s son is a quantity surveyor. We knew each other professionally, so we knew he could read

EXTERIOR The apartment sits within a block built by the Peabody Trust. The founder’s aim was to provide safe and affordable housing for the working poor of Victorian London

HALLWAY Within the double-height space, Jen’s husband Hari has designed this wow-factor staircase in plywood. The couple spotted the unusual ceramics by Myung Nam An at The Affordable Art Fair

FIREPLACE Original Victorian features include blue and white tiling surrounding the hearth

‘I like the mix of old and new, and East and West – it means our home reﬂects all the things we love’

LIVING ROOM Using a neutral palette, Jen has created a calm, relaxed feel. The Danish sofa was an Ebay find and she bought the Sputnik side table from mid-century antiques dealer, Mar-den. A turquoise throw from Hokolo, a vintage vase and an array of artworks reflecting architecture around the world are colourful highlights. The swivel chair (right) is from Ligne Roset

HALLWAY The couple are delighted with the staircase, which

Hari designed. They went for Flint by Dulux on the walls, a darker shade than they’ve used elsewhere. The little antique Chinese stool is a nod to Jen’s Hong Kong heritage

STUDY Jen’s geometric designs hang on the noticeboard above her desk

DYLAN’S BEDROOM Yellow walls and a green Modena carpet from Vorwerk Carpets, bring a fun feel. Dylan loves the Gami Titouan Hi-bunk bed from Kids Beds Online, with its desk space beneath

INSPIRING HOMES

the plans and they would do a good job.’ Along the hallway, overlooking the communal garden at the back of the property, the kitchen was turned into an open sociable space by knocking down the adjoining wall to the dining room. ‘The kitchen in our previous place was small so I’d be cooking while everyone else was in the living room,’ says Jen. ‘I wanted to make this one as big and airy as possible, so it would be the heart of the home. Everything happens here now. Dylan can do his homework, or when we entertain, friends can sit and chat while we cook.’ Although two heads are often better than one – particularly when one is an architect and the other a designer – when the project is a home renovation, it can easily become a battleground. However Jen and Hari managed to successfully unite their different ideas. Before switching careers to set up her homeware brand, Hokolo, Jen was the project architect for The Adria, a luxury boutique hotel in South Kensington. ‘It was the ﬁrst project where I’d worked closely with a team of interior designers,’ she says. ‘The decor was very sumptuous and I loved the richness of colour, pattern and texture.’ Wanting to inject some character into her own home, Jen opted for a stylish grey palette in the main bedroom, hallway and kitchen. In the kitchen she created a striking patchwork splashback with blue Moorish-style tiles. ‘It’s the opposite of a typical 82 housebeautiful.com/uk

architect’s home with bare white surfaces everywhere,’ she laughs. ‘My husband took a lot of convincing. Even the builders were tutting as they painted the walls grey, but when it was finished everyone loved it. We’re on the top floor so the flat is filled with light and can take darker shades.’ For the flooring, Jen and Hari went for a pale grey Marmoleum not traditionally used in residential developments. ‘We wanted a seamless feel without any joins between the rooms,’ says Jen. ‘It’s used a lot in commercial developments as it looks like resin but is less expensive. The cost is in the installation as it needs a specialist, but it’s easy to clean and things don’t break if they get dropped.’ The flat is peppered throughout with vintage mid-century furniture, which Jen, a keen Ebayer, has bought at affordable prices. A close attention to detail is apparent in the carefully sourced Berker rotary light switches. ‘We both studied the great masters of Modernism and love that design ethos,’ explains Jen. ‘The clean lines, honest materials and workmanship really appeal.’ Jen has also introduced Chinese antiques to reflect her Hong Kong heritage and some quirky touches, with the unusual ceramic artwork that decorates the hallway. ‘I’ve injected warmth with bold colours,’ she says. I also like the mix of old and new, and East and West – it means our home reflects all the things we love.’ HB

MAIN BEDROOM A cosy den-like feel in this top room is enhanced by the Woods wallpaper by Cole & Son. A Scandinavian-style rosewood console bought on Ebay looks stylish against moody grey walls painted in Tideway by Dulux. The soft grey throw is from Hokolo FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

Get the look Jen and Hari’s love of pattern and colour has resulted in an exuberant and unique home 2

6 10

1 Tapestry Blue ceramic tiles, £27.60/sq m, Porcelain Superstore 2 Papilio Ulysses framed butterﬂy, £125, Les Couilles du Chien at Liberty 3 Blush Line and Block tray, £30, Donna Wilson 4 Easy Knit throw in Teal, £135, Loaf 5 Sundown Ombre cushion, £32, French Connection 6 Pink mini orchid in pot, £20, The Little Botanical 7 Lars sofa bed, £699, made.com 8 Ruched Waves Teal Boudoir cushion, £34, The French Bedroom Company 9 Boden wooden tripod side table, £69, Cult Furniture 10 Aluro pouffe, £299, Eva Sonaike FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

COMPILED BY DAISY BENDALL *UNFRAMED

S T Y L E I T FA S T F O R U N D E R £ 3 0

Wave Indigo pencil pot, £13.50, Cambridge Imprint

Block Print cushion cover, £18, Good Things

Sydney Opera House print*, £15, Abstract House

Placemat, £24/two, Prints & Press

Mid-century embossed jug, £10, Habitat

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 85

INSPIRING HOMES

A BARN Updating a brick-and-ﬂint barn in Norfolk became a labour of love for its owners, who created a neutral backdrop against which antique furniture and vintage ﬁnds take centre stage WORDS NATALIE FLAUM PHOTOGRAPHY PENNY WINCER PRODUCTION BEN KENDRICK

SITTING ROOM Behind the relaxed, loosecovered sofa, sits a handsome Dutch sideboard, a secondhand buy from a local antiques shop. Reclaimed Suffolk white bricks sourced from a local reclamation yard have been used to create a rustic hearth in front of the woodburner

EXTERIOR Part of a series of mid-19thcentury red-brick-and-flint farm buildings, the barn would once have served as a byre for cattle. Today, solar panels have been installed on the large expanse of roof that faces south, and a vegetable patch yields lettuces, tomatoes and peas

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 87

INSPIRING HOMES

ome houses have a real sense of sanctuary – a quiet calm that makes you feel instantly at peace. Cara Bale’s is one of those. Calm thanks to its simplicity of colour palette, where uncluttered curated interiors meet carefully edited vignettes in every corner. ‘We moved here from a small two-up two-down cottage in a very pretty, more sought-after Broads village,’ says Cara, a lifestyle photographer and Instagram influencer, who shares her home with her partner Ben Mullard and their daughters Maisy and Mathilda. ‘Catfield is a working village, known for its boatbuilding firms and agriculture. Sacrificing location is something I’d never normally do, but the barn’s easy single-storey layout and large room proportions gave us the growing space we needed. We moved in when Mathilda was six months old and not having stairs – especially when she began toddling – was a joy.’ Cara’s three-bedroom, three-bathroom barn is one of a series of previously converted mid-19th-century red-brick-and-flint farm buildings. Full of original features, such as the sitting room’s high-beamed ceilings with hooks that once held hay bags or animal feed, it also has old planked doors and a small loft hatch accessed by a wooden ladder in the kitchen. ‘When we moved in, the house was quite dated. Most of the rooms had magnolia walls and brown threadbare carpets, and there was old lino on the kitchen floor,’ says Cara. ‘We tackled a room at a time. As each one is fairly large with wide doorways, we were able to move beds and furniture from room to room as we went. For me, the biggest thing to get right was the flooring. I love painted floorboards. We sourced planks from a builders’ merchant and hired a brilliant local tradesman from mybuilder.com to fit them. They’re inexpensive and practical – and the unavoidable scuff marks they get over time simply add more character.’ Incorporating a mix of Parisian and Scandinavian influences, Cara and Ben designed an L-shaped kitchen, replacing the previous dark, wooden units with Shaker-style cabinets and white composite worktops. ‘As the kitchen has really high ceilings, I kept the walls free of eye-level cupboards so the dining space would be the main focus.’ The kitchen is the heart of Cara’s home, where the farmhouse table often takes centre stage at family gatherings. ‘We hosted a barbecue here for Ben’s 50th birthday, as well as birthday parties for the girls,’ says Cara. Her most recent project was to transform the family bathroom. She cleverly disguised pipework with floor planks in blush pink sourced from a local builders’ merchant and added traditional elements, such as an enamel bucket sink and rolltop bath, which work beautifully with floral prints and vintage accessories. ‘Hats off to the fantastic female decorating team I met at the girls’ ballet lessons: Michelle Stephens Decorating is a team of mums

KITCHEN Cara and Mathilda at the sink in this calm, pared-back space, which features a simple scheme of white composite worktops, white painted floorboards and Shaker-style cabinets in Welcome by Little Greene. Wooden accessories and soft metallic finishes add warmth, while antique pieces, such as the large pine larder decorated with a handmade twig wreath, work well to add 88 housebeautiful.com/uk

character alongside textured basketry, vintage glassware and an urn filled with colourful flowers. An ornate chandelier hangs from a beam, illuminating the generous farmhouse-style table, around which the family have enjoyed many gatherings for adults and children alike. A wide doorway leads through to a utility room, while a wooden ladder that was inherited with the barn gives access to a loft space

INSPIRING HOMES

90 housebeautiful.com/uk

who work around school hours – they did an amazing job, hanging off the scaffolding tower to paint the beams during school time!’ says Cara. ‘A great tip I learned from a friend, is to paint walls and woodwork in the same colour to create a calm feel – and it means there’s no cutting in, which makes life much easier!’ Outside, Cara enjoys growing flowers and vegetables in raised beds, and the exterior also enabled Ben to fulfil a long-term goal. ‘I’m a big fan of renewable energy, so one of the barn’s selling points for me was the huge expanse of roof that faces directly south – perfect for solar panels, which have made a huge difference to our bills,’ he says. ‘As the walls are super-thick, the barn stays cosy all year long.’ This area of the Norfolk Broads has lots to offer - including blissful summer days drenched in sunshine. ‘I love paddleboarding and the girls are into canoeing,’ says Cara. ‘We also like to go camping at Hickling Campsite (hicklingcampsite.co.uk), where our friends, the owners Jo and Tom, have crafted beautifully made shepherd huts, and there’s a coffee hut stocked with delicious pastries and locally sourced meats to cook on fire pits.’ For the barn’s furnishings, Cara spent time treasure-hunting in Norfolk’s reclamation yards, charity shops and independent sellers for vintage and thrifty buys. ‘I love antique pine. Most items I buy for my home have a practical use. The copper tap, dish rack and ladder stand out – I don’t feel the kitchen needs much more than that.’ Cara and Ben have spent four years restoring the barn to suit 21st-century modern country living while respecting the building’s past life. As Cara reflects: ‘The barn is a practical, easy, accessible space and it works perfectly for our family lifestyle.’ HB

BATHROOM Paying homage to the rustic feel of the barn, scaffold planks have been used to disguise the pipework. Painted in a blush pink, they contrast beautifully with the navy rolltop bath. The enamel sink is from Alape

MAIN BEDROOM With its pitched ceiling and white-painted walls and floor, this is an airy, relaxed space. On one side of the bed sits

a trestle table from Ikea, balanced on the other side by an antique cupboard. The tripod table lamp and angled floor lamp are both from Iconic Lights

GIRLS’ BEDROOM Pine beds have been painted a pretty pink to match the walls, with bedlinen chosen in similarly soft shades FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

PROMOTION FOR DFS

Get the look

STYLE INSIDERS Interior designer Andrew Grifﬁths and House Beautiful’s Style & Interiors Director Sarah Keady share their tips on the latest trends. This month, how to add low-maintenance luxury

Natural ﬁnishes and cool patterns decorate Cara and Ben’s home 3 1 2

VERSATILE VELVET ‘When it comes to furnishings, velvet is a gorgeous fabric. It’s tactile, inviting and looks just as chic in dark, moody settings as it does in a bright, fresh space,’ says Andrew. ‘Some people are still wary of using it, though, put off by the perception that velvet is lovely to look at but lacking in practicality. With the new hard-wearing, stain-resistant velvets, you can eliminate that worry and pick out a sofa or armchair that is stylish, comfortable and can withstand the demands of a busy home.’

Add a touch of easy-care luxury to your living room with the Huggle velvet sofa from DFS 92 housebeautiful.com/uk

1 Tuberose & White Flowers scented candle, £19.50, Oliver Bonas 2 Paris Classic pendant light, £65, Garden Trading 3 Ferm Living cushion, £69, Someday Designs 4 Carrie tripod table lamp, £129, Sofology 5 Magnolia, Eucalyptus & Hydrangea faux ﬂowers, £130, Oka 6 Distressed Ivory jug, £32, Marquis & Dawe 7 Gainsborough two-seater sofa, £999, Oak Furnitureland 8 Garland silk cushion, £62, Clarissa Hulse FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

S T Y L E I T FA S T F O R U N D E R £ 3 0

Lilac bud vase, £28/ three, Mint & May

Pip Studio Blushing Birds plate, £10, Daisy Park

Clemence tumbler, £10, Anthropologie

COMPILED BY TILLY NATHAN

‘Aside from wanting it to look smart, comfort and easy care are the two main factors to consider when choosing a family sofa,’ says Sarah. ‘Opt for deep, generous-sized seats that you can sink into, and a design that’s low to the floor so everyone can easily clamber onto it. A velvet that’s designed to be durable makes luxury an option for even a high-traffic household.’ The DFS Huggle sofa ticks all the style boxes – there’s even a matching footstool for handy additional storage.

EXCLUSIVE READER OFFER

DOWNLOAD YOUR SPECIAL EDITION MAGAZINE FROM HOUSE BEAUTIFUL

FREE FOR EVERY READER

Download the House Beautiful HB Project Gardens special edition magazine today. Simply visit the web address below and enter your details and it will be available to download instantly

DOWNLOAD NOW

housebeautiful.com/uk/gardens20 TERMS & CONDITIONS The House Beautiful ‘HB Project Gardens’ download can only be redeemed online by visiting the above web address. Only one free digital download per person for the duration of this offer. The free special is available to download digitally only and is not for redistribution or resale

PROPERTY TREND GOING UNDERGROUND When there’s no space to extend outwards, digging downwards might be a great option

Moving a staircase turned an existing dark basement with no link to the garden into a light-filled open-plan room that connects with outside. Design by Neil Dusheiko Architects

f you’re looking to add more day-to-day living space rather than a bedroom, then extending underneath the house or garden can add chill-out zones, an extra living room, a kitchen/ diner or even a home cinema. Basements may not be the easiest renovation to undertake, but they offer a whole range of beneﬁts. Here are six key points to bear in mind if you decide to extend your home underground…

1 I S T H E E X T R A S PA C E WORTH THE COST? Cost, construction time and finished result all depend on how much excavation work is needed. If a house already has a basement, then it may just be a case of lowering the floor to allow for sufficient head height. Where houses don’t have an existing basement, space can be dug out below the building, but it’s a huge job so the amount of

work and disruption shouldn’t be under-estimated. ‘Creating a new basement beneath an existing property is highly specialist work, often requiring temporary support for the structure above as well as good access to dig and remove the soil safely,’ explains Emily Bonner, structural engineer from London-based organisation, the Basement Information Centre. ‘The size of basement and property are critical factors, as are the ground conditions under the property. It’s clearly much more challenging to remove rock than earth, for example.’

2 DO YOU NEED A RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT? Looking to the future, it’s also worth deciding if you’re going to get a return on your investment when you sell the property. Architect Neil Dusheiko, whose renovated basement is pictured above, says: ‘The cost of excavating a basement is huge and it can be very House Beautiful MARCH 2021 95

PROPERTY TREND

A strip of glass flooring allows light to flood from a secluded terrace (see below) into the basement, which houses a cinema and playroom. Design by Neil Dusheiko Architects

expensive to get insurance for the work,’ he says. ‘Your project would need to be minimum of 40 square metres to get any kind of decent return on your investment. So work out whether you’re going to be in that house long enough to recoup the money spent, and how valuable the space is to your lifestyle.’

3 H O W W I L L Y O U U S E T H E S PA C E ? ‘The perimeter walls will be doing most of the work so you can create a lovely open-plan space, similar to a loft,’ says Neil Dusheiko. ‘You get very little noise in a basement, which means they’re calm and peaceful spaces, and if there are no restrictions in terms of height, they can have quite high ceilings.’ Deciding early on how you’re going to use that space, and whether you’re going to separate it into rooms or leave it open plan, is essential, says Emily from the Basement Information Centre. ‘Those plans affect the Building Regulations that apply, as well as the waterproofing system and crucially, and often overlooked, the type of ventilation required. It’s better to install a system with the highest performance you’re likely to need, rather than upgrade later; for instance, if you change it from a store room to a bedroom.’ Making sure basements are watertight is a key consideration, and as Emily says, good ventilation is particularly important if you’re including a high-humidity area, such as a shower or bathroom.

4 W H AT P E R M I S S I O N S A R E N E E D E D ? Building Regulations approval will always be needed and planning permission may also be required. You’re very likely to need to issue a Party Wall Notice to your neighbours, and it’s key that the requirements for fire safety and other important issues are considered as part of the early designs. Get all the permissions early, as that way, says Emily, ‘you’ll know if there are any limitations set by your local authority that will impact on design.’

5 A N D W H AT I F Y O U D I D W A N T T O HAVE YOUR OWN HOME CINEMA? Then you wouldn’t be alone! Home cinemas are one of the biggest interiors trends right now. But it’s important to bear in mind that installing electrics in a basement isn’t a straightforward job and has to involve a qualified electrician – which your builder should organise.

6 A N A LT E R N A T I V E O P T I O N If digging beneath your home isn’t feasible, consider the garden. ‘Excavating under a garden is a possibility,’ says Emily. ‘It can be an excellent way of providing more space for your home while still having a usable garden or terrace above. It’s likely to be far less expensive to build a basement under a garden than below an existing property but you’ll need to establish whether you need planning permission. And one of the first things to think about is how you’re going to access it easily, or safely escape from it in the event of fire, as your options might be limited by the existing arrangement of the property.’ HB

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N

The basement of this Victorian terrace now houses a bedroom, shower room, utility and playroom, all linked to the street level kitchen by a staircase enclosed in a glazed extension. Design by Studio Octopi

For expert information The Basement Information Centre basements.org.uk For advice on electrics National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) niceic.com

WORDS LIZ MURPHY

For inspiration See the basement extension in Neil’s own house and others at Neil Dusheiko Architects neildusheiko.com

SPACE SOLUTIONS Make the most of every inch in your home…

TUCKED IN A neat, well-ordered bedroom is essential for a restful night’s sleep. Clever storage and pale, neutral colours will help create a tidy and calm sanctuary. Bedding, from £17.99; lamp, £69.99; storage baskets, from £6.99 each; all H&M Home. A similar bed frame is the Platsa, £250, Ikea

104

111

116

A glass roof and a new layout have transformed a dark space into a welcoming family hub

Clever decorating tricks help create the illusion of space in this stylish bathroom update

Beautiful buys and ﬁnishing touches to help create your dream kitchen or bathroom

Bring on the zing and create beautifully colourful interiors bursting with personality

KITCHEN

BATHROOM

SHOPPING

SMALL SPACES

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 97

‘WE’RE SEEING OUR KITCHEN IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT’ A dark unsociable space has been transformed into a family-oriented hub

CUPBOARDS Understated white units with integrated handles work well with the colourful patterned tiles

ME AND MY KITCHEN

W H AT I T C O S T Units £23,000 Worktops and splashbacks £5,000 Sink and taps £2,250 Oak timber flooring £1,700 Lighting £850 Appliances £4,600 TOTAL

£37,400

Financial analyst Cyril Fournier and his wife Laure, a strategy consultant, live in a five-bedroom period home in west London with their children, Elise, Lucie and Francois Tell us about the original kitchen There were a number of aspects that just didn’t work for us. We’d always had a problem with the lack of natural light – it’s south facing, but even on a bright day in the middle of summer, you would find yourself having to turn on the lights. As a result, we spent as little time as possible in there – it was just a place where we cooked. Most importantly, our children were growing and with them, our need for more space. We wanted somewhere that could be a social hub, a place where we could enjoy doing things together – talking, eating and helping with homework. But also a space for entertaining and socialising when family and friends came round.

OPEN VISTA Tall glass doors at the back provide a wonderful view of the garden

When did you start the process? Laure and I had been living here happily for 12 years, but we’d often wondered how a glass extension could work. Two years ago, the time seemed right to take action and we began looking everywhere for inspiration. As well as checking out Pinterest for ideas, we took note of what our neighbours had done with their homes. I also downloaded all the planning permission documents for houses on our street to see how others approached it and found that while all the properties are the same, no two kitchens are alike. What were the next steps? As well as the kitchen, we wanted to make structural changes to the basement, living room and roof, which made it a sizeable project. Instead of employing a separate architect and builder, Laure and I decided to use a local company that provided a complete service, including everything from drawing and planning to the actual construction. This helped to keep costs down and also to streamline the process. The first stage was to sit down with the architect to discuss what was possible, and through a combination of our ideas and theirs, we came up with a plan for extending the kitchen, which included a glazed side return and near-full-length glass doors at the rear. House Beautiful MARCH 2021 99

LIGHTING Low hanging pendants lend an industrial edge and create an ambient glow, perfect for entertaining

GLASS ROOF With natural light flooding in, the kitchen has been transformed from the previously dark space

ISLAND At the centre of the room, this is large enough for the whole family to sit together at meal times

Did you make any unplanned changes along the way? We’d originally intended to live with the existing Victorian floorboards, which weren’t in great condition. However, it soon became clear that leaving the floor as it was wouldn’t do our brand-new kitchen justice. Instead, we chose an oak floor supplied and fitted by Broadleaf Timber – as soon as it was laid, we both knew we’d made the right choice. Were there any unforeseen problems? Halfway through the process, we discovered we needed fire-rated glass for the roof, but tracking down a company that could provide this proved extremely difficult. Eventually I found Slimline, who sourced and fitted glazing that met with the regulations. Was the project ﬁnished on time? The kitchen on its own took around three months. It was slightly longer than we’d hoped, but in retrospect delays were inevitable: we could only measure up for the glazing once the openings were completed and the glass then took a month to be made and delivered, so during that time, nothing else could happen. How did you decide on cabinetry? We felt it was vital to use a kitchen company that understood our requirements, so we called in Elan Kitchens, which installs 100 housebeautiful.com/uk

bespoke Leicht cabinetry – and this turned out to be the most enjoyable part of the project. After a consultation at their studio, they created a design for us that looked stylish and worked perfectly, giving us lots of storage and ample worktop space. There’s even an ingeniously placed cosy seating nook. Most importantly, at the heart of the kitchen, there is now an island that allows all five of us to sit round and talk face to face, rather than us being in a long line. Ergonomically it functions perfectly. Who did the interior styling? Where I took the lead on the building work, Laure was in charge of creating a look for the room. Together with the designer Gwendoline Porte, she came up with a scheme that’s vibrant as well as practical. Using the floor tiles in the cooking area as inspiration, they created a colour scheme with a sense of unity that really comes to life with the additional natural light. Are you happy with the result? Yes, very much so. The new kitchen has definitely met all of our objectives – amazing cabinetry, increased light and a sociable space for the family to be together. Considering it was once a dull place used only for cooking, we’re now glad to be seeing our kitchen in a whole new light!

ME AND MY KITCHEN

DETAIL

FLOORING Wonderfully practical in the cooking area, encaustic tiles add a vibrant contrast to traditional oak timber

KITCHEN BASICS UNITS AND SURFACES Leicht Classic FS cabinetry, £23,000; Caesarstone worktops, £5,000; supplied and fitted by Elan Kitchens

SINKS & TAPS Blanco Subline Silgranit two-bowl sink, £600; Quooker tap with Yardley bespoke vitruvius brass finish, £1,648; all Elan Kitchens

FLOORING Strata Oak flooring, £85.31/ sq m, Broadleaf Timber. Barcelona 284 encaustic tiles, £79/sq m, Encaustic Tiles UK

ALCOVE The children especially enjoy kicking back in the cosy chillout corner

MAKING PLANS A glazed roof and garden-facing doors were essential in improving natural light. White Leicht cabinetry down one wall is offset by vibrant patterned tiles

WORDS SEAN O’CONNELL PHOTOGRAPHY VERONICA RODRIGUEZ PLAN NERYHS KWAK

LIGHTING Pendant lights: Groa wooden cage pendants, £85 each, Lampsy, are similar. Eno Studio Plus wall lights, £175 each, Lamp Twist

‘Occupying the heart of the kitchen, the island allows the five of us to sit round and talk face to face’

WALLS Painted in Railings estate emulsion, £47.95/2.5L, Farrow & Ball

GLAZING

BEFORE

CYRIL’S TIPS

Design Deta i ls Don’t expect everything to be perfect – accept that there will be compromise O If there’s building work involved, be sure to take expert advice – for the additional cost involved, it’s more than worth it O Be open-minded about the use of space as well as colour schemes. We took some risks and definitely don’t regret it O

Overhead glazing and rear aluminium doors, price on request, Slimline Glazing

FURNITURE Stoker bar stools, £169 each, Vaunt Design. Rail 550 side tables, from £990 each, Gwendoline Porte. Juno modular seat is similar, £299, Made HB FOR STOCKISTS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 101

IN DE TAIL Inspired by Cyril and Laure’s family-friendly kitchen design? Find more great ideas below

MULTI-PURPOSE KITCHENS

1 2 3

Cyril and Laure transformed their dark, gloomy kitchen into a multifunctional hub where the family are able to relax and socialise with friends. A glass extension fills the space with light, but it’s the smaller details such as the generous island and cosseting reading nook that creates a laid-back environment where everyone loves to spend time throughout the day. • This kitchen from Blakes (A) shows you don’t have to use an island for extra seating. Here, it divides the space and offers a spot for a chair or sofa – the perfect place for friends and family to relax while you’re chopping (or vice versa!). Kitchens start at £45,000. • While we may think a sociable kitchen would include an island, this layout from Plain English (B) proves otherwise. Cabinets along two walls provide ample work surface, with hung storage above to keep things tidy. A circular table feels casual, so is ideal for busy family mornings, while a low-hanging light brings a feeling of intimacy for evenings. Kitchens start at £50,000. • A built-in seating nook is a brilliant addition to a family kitchen; a space for children to tuck away and read or do homework while parents prepare meals. Somerton kitchen in Fjord Green & Brushed Brass (C), from £15,000, Kitchen Makers. A

7 6 4

Shop the look

1 Lost Lake matt emulsion, £27.56/2.5L, Dulux 2 Noa cushion, £65, Soho Home 3 Opal Flush wall light, £84, Spark & Bell 4 Artificial birch tree, £129.99, Charlton Island 5 Speckle pot, £125, Nordic Nest 6 Mustard metal table, £115, Graham & Green 7 Wood and metal bar stool, £225, Cox & Cox 8 Oxford Mix ﬂoor tiles, £14.99/sq m, Tile Mountain

4 OF THE BEST

MODERN PENDANTS

Clockwise from top left Makiko pendant, £249, Heal’s. Chino pendant from £44.95, Enamel Shades. Bow pendant light, £49, Made. Flowerpot pendant light, £204, &Tradition FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

102 housebeautiful.com/uk

WORDS CAROLYN BAILEY AND DAISY BENDALL

NEW ISSUE ON SALE NOW

Create the new country look

PRODUCTS

HOUSES £12.99

ISSUE #19

ARTISANS

Inspiring interiors, innovative designers and makers, plus stylish pieces for the contemporary country home

Order at hearstmagazines.co.uk/cl-specials or purchase your copy in selected retailers

M E A N D M Y B AT H R O O M

‘WE WANTED OUR BATHROOM TO LOOK BIGGER’ A mirrored wall and a painted ceiling are just two of the decorating tricks that have been used to create an illusion of space in this compact room

BATH AND SHOWER Due to the modest size of the room, the shower is fitted over the bath rather than being a separate unit. The Crittal frame suits the room’s monochrome scheme 104 housebeautiful.com/uk

INDUSTRIAL STYLE Wire wall storage is ideal for everyday essentials and holiday finds

W H AT I T C O S T

STREAMLINED A wall-mounted tap in brushed brass keeps things neat, and provides a warm highlight

Leanne Baud, an emergency medical technician and husband Ash, a plumber and gas engineer, updated the bathroom of their 1930s home in west Yorkshire as part of a whole-house renovation Describe what your old bathroom was like? There were dull grey tiles that went all the way to the ceiling and the basic suite was a budget one. The most annoying thing was the bath, which had a big rounded end that stuck out into the room. What was your biggest challenge? The bathroom is just 2.4m x 1.8m, so the main aim was to make it feel larger. My idea was to put a huge mirror on one wall to create a feeling of space – however when we were installing it, we had a really nerve-wracking time trying to swing the bespoke glass around

Bath Shower Shower screen Basin WC Floor tiles Wall tiles Wall paint Bespoke mirror Fittings Heated towel rail

£150 £305 £200 £150 £115 £120 £200 £50 £1,100 £525 £75

TOTAL

£2,990

at the top of the staircase! We had to cut out a bannister and newel post, which sounds drastic, but we knew we’d be replacing the stairs. I was convinced there was enough room, but had to prove that to the installers by trialling it with a piece of MDF cut to size. Now in place, it’s the perfect fit, running pretty much the length of the bath and up to the ceiling. How did you want your new bathroom to look? I’d seen the star floor tiles on Instagram a year before and loved their aged look, which I knew would work well with the charcoal grey paintwork and Crittall shower screen. Brushed brass fittings look good against dark walls and I chose a mottled finish for the mirror to go with the overall vintage, industrial feel. You decided to paint the walls and ceiling one colour… Yes, I’d already fallen in love with Farrow & Ball’s Down Pipe and got braver with each room I decorated. I kept seeing Instagram pictures with streamlined ceilings and walls and was surprised at how it made small rooms look larger – so I decided to go for it. Was keeping the layout important to you? We considered putting the bath beneath the window, but that didn’t leave enough space for a separate shower – and the window House Beautiful MARCH 2021 105

TOWEL RADIATOR In a matt black finish, this modern rail blends in well with the other industrial-style elements

WINDOW To ensure they blended in with the walls, the uPVC frames have been treated with a primer and painted charcoal grey

FLOOR TILES Leanne loved the pattern and aged finish, which add a vintage feel

prevented us going for a shower over the bath in that position, as it wouldn’t have allowed for privacy. A big walk-in shower on its own was another option we looked at, but in the end we felt this might devalue the house as a family home in the future. Where did you spend and where did you save? I had to convince Ash about the mirror because it wasn’t a cheap option, but then he wanted the Crosswater taps – as a plumber, he has seen that cheap brands don’t last. Although he gets a trade discount, I still managed to source branded sanitaryware for less than he could, through Ebay. We used up existing paint and a box of Metro wall tiles that were left over from other rooms we’d renovated. By the time we started, we only had to pay for the plasterer and the electrician. You and Ash did most of the work yourselves – how did it go? We’ve always said this is like the house that Jack built. When we started to chip off the old tiles, we discovered the previous owners 106 housebeautiful.com/uk

had tiled on top of tiles and the plasterboard began to break away. Then we found the ceiling had been overboarded many times and we’d lost a few inches of head height. In the end, we took everything back to the brickwork and rafters, which created lots of awful black lime dust and rubbish that filled two skips! What’s your top tip for anyone renovating a bathroom? If you’re going for wall-mounted fittings, make sure you invest in a good quality brand that will last. Cheap fittings are more likely to need repairs, which means the plumber will have to break out the tiles to access the pipes. Don’t compromise, but wait and save up to buy exactly what you want. A new bathroom is a long-term investment that should last for years. Are you happy with the result? Yes, very – I wouldn’t change a thing! The bathroom is both practical and pretty, and gives the impression of being a lot bigger than it is, which is exactly what we wanted to achieve.

M E A N D M Y B AT H R O O M

DETAIL

MAKING PLANS

BATHROOM BASICS

Replacing the existing p-shaped bath was essential to increasing floor space and Leanne installed a huge mirror on one wall to maximise light. Spotted on Instagram, statement floor tiles inspired the choice of Crittal shower screen and charcoal paint used on walls, ceiling and the uPVC window frame. Open shelves were chosen to maintain an airy feel.

WORDS JANE CRITTENDEN PHOTOGRAPHY JAMES FRENCH STYLING MARISHA TAYLOR PLAN NERYHS KWAK

LEANNE’S TIPS

Renova ti on a dvi ce O When you settle on a product, be sure to shop around to check you’re buying at the best possible price O Keeping the layout the same will save on labour costs and give you more in your budget to invest in quality fittings O Do your research on good quality brands, then see if you can find the same for less on Ebay. Some sellers offer seconds or ex-display products at knock-down prices

Double-ended square gloss bath, £149.99, Plumbworld UK on Ebay. Duravit basin, £149.99, Atlas Bathrooms. Close-coupled white toilet back-to-wall pan, £115, Tapshop321 on Ebay. Arezzo matt black grid hinged bath/shower screen, £199.95, Victorian Plumbing. Crosswater MPRO shower kit, £304.50; wall-mounted basin tap two-hole set, £220; thermostatic twin outlet shower valve, £384; all in brushed brass, Sanctuary Bathrooms

TILES AND PAINT

SHOWER SCREEN The Crittall glass was a fortunate sale find, and helps to maintain the feeling of openness

SANITARYWARE

‘Although we couldn’t change the layout because of the window, the mirrored wall and neater bath have really opened up the room’ BEFORE

Scintilla Black Star floor tiles (450 x 450mm), £19.95/sq m; Metro White Chapel white gloss wall tiles (150 x 75mm), £22.95/ sq m; both Walls & Floors. Walls painted in Down Pipe estate emulsion, £47.95/2.5L, Farrow & Ball

MIRROR, STORAGE AND TOWEL RAIL Mirrored wall in Gold Antiqued glass, £1,100, A Touch of Glass. Open wire cube shelf unit is similar, £65, Cox & Cox. Naturalgrey baskets, £48/three, La Redoute. Bath board, £21, Amazon. Towel rail, £75, House of Enki HB FOR STOCKISTS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 107

IN DE TAIL Looking to create a stylish bathroom in a modest space? Here are some of Leanne’s clever ideas

SMALL BATHROOMS

Leanne employs a host of smart decorating tricks to make the most of a small space, without detracting from her own personal style. An antiqued mirror above the bath is in keeping with the rustic tiles underfoot, while creating the illusion of more space. Floating shelves and a bold colour continued up onto the ceiling help give the impression of height. Don’t be afraid to experiment in smaller rooms – they offer the perfect opportunity to get creative! • Mirrors, as Leanne shows, are a great way to make a room feel bigger. In this bathroom from Drummonds (A), the mirror over the basin blends seamlessly into the tiling, creating an open, airy feel. Mull Classic three-hole basin mixer in brass, from £1,170. • As Leanne’s bathroom proves, limited space doesn’t always mean having to sacrifice a bath. Available from Albion Bath Company (B), the Tubby Tub, from £1,756, is stylish and practical, and at just 1200mm, ideal for compact spots. • Every inch of square footage is put to use in this bathroom from CP Hart (C), where a corner with sloping ceiling has been given a vibrant dose of colour. Samuel Heath Landmark Pure mixer in Urban Brass, £1,408; Duravit Vero handbasin, £194; both CP Hart. Lampas Marine tiles, £72/sq m, Topps Tiles.

4 5 6

7 3

Shop the look 1 Glassworks Antique mirror tiles, £299/sq m, Original Style 2 Wall-mounted basin mixer tap, £275, Lusso Stone 3 Gerona basin, £240, Crosswater 4 Recycled glass soap dispenser, £10, Dunelm 5 Jute basket, £35, Marquis & Dawe 6 Locker room shelf, £60, Nkuku 7 Devil’s ivy, £25, Grace & Thorn

4 OF THE BEST

From top to bottom Southbourne bath bridge, £35, Garden Trading. Calypso bath bridge, £25, Made. Bath bridge in dark oak, £58, Dyke & Dean. Bamboo extendable bath rack, £25, Dunelm FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

108 housebeautiful.com/uk

WORDS CAROLYN BAILEY AND DAISY BENDALL PHOTOGRAPH B KHOOLLECT

BATH BRIDGES

.com/uk Find more expert advice and inspiration online

Get weekly updates on interiors, gardens, property, food and wellbeing, plus news about special offers

Sign up for House Beautiful’s free weekly e-newsletter at housebeautiful.com/uk/emails EMAIL house.beautiful@hearst.co.uk

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at facebook.com/HouseBeautifulUK

PIN AT pinterest.com/ house_beautiful

WRITE TO US at House Beautiful, Hearst UK, House of Hearst, 30 Panton Street, London SW1Y 4AJ

Printed and bound by Walstead Group, Walstead Roche, Victoria Business Park, Roche, St Austell, Cornwall PL26 8LX. Distributed by Frontline Ltd, Peterborough Tel: 01733 555161. House Beautiful ISSN no. 0955-3533 is published monthly (11 times a year except January) by Hearst Magazines UK c/o USA/CAN Media Corp at 123A Distribution Way, Building H-1, Suite 104, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Periodicals postage paid at Plattsburgh, NY. POSTMASTER: Send North American address changes to House Beautiful, c/o Express Mag, PO Box 2769, Plattsburgh, NY 12901-0239.

110 housebeautiful.com/uk

The latest news and shopping to m ake life easi er and more bea utiful

NATURALLY CALM A tranquil palette of gentle greens feels fresh for spring. Wall painted in Salvia Architects’ Satinwood, £75/2.5L; tiles and shelf primed with Architects’ ASP, £41/2.5L, and painted in Glass II Architects’ Satinwood, £75/2.5L; cabinets painted in Deep Water Green and Clean White Architects’ Satinwood, both £75/2.5L; all Paint & Paper Library. The Shaws Bowland 600 White Belfast ceramic sink, £631 at Taps UK, is similar

KITCHENS BATHROOMS

TREND ALERT 1

Th e d a rk si de

2 3

DESIGN DETAILS Get smart with modern accessories and handleless cabinetry 1 Nordlux Grant Semi Flush ceiling light, £94.95, Lampsy 2 Howard plant, £35, Patch 3 Surface cast-iron pot by Serax, £155, Nordic Nest 4 Tinkisso kitchen tap, £89.99, Dowsing & Reynolds 5 T&G wooden chopping board, £19.99, Robert Dyas 6 Walnut slab door, £172.80, Naked Doors 112 housebeautiful.com/uk

Moody shades are proving popular in our kitchens right now and we love the richness that can be added with browns, greys and bold blacks. A quartet of quartz worktops from Caesarstone showcases these sultry shades, inspired by the dark slate, stone and wood seen in dramatic interior schemes. Introduce them as an accent detail to pack a punch, or as a base for a totally dramatic look. Black Tempal, £550/sq m, Caesarstone

KITCHEN PAINTS 1 Blush Pink easycare kitchen+, £33.32/2.5L, Dulux 2 Spice Rack kitchen paint, £20.50/2.5L, Crown Paints 3 Lemon Kisses eggshell, £32/1L, Graham & Brown 4 Dark Lead Colour intelligent eggshell, £66/2.5L, Little Greene 5 Nighttime Blue kitchen matt paint, £16/2.5L, Homebase

4 5

‘Shades of palest pink, sherbet lemon and mint green look modern when combined with tones of grey and hard materials like concrete and metal’ JUDY SMITH, COLOUR CONSULTANT AT CROWN PAINTS

URBAN UNDERFOOT Amtico’s new Modernist collection of luxury vinyl tiles pays homage to the Brutalist architecture of the brand’s base in Coventry, and offers a range of versatile shades taken from the urban landscape. The Scape laying pattern, seen here, features the soft grey Modernist Frame colourway, with rich plums and soft pinks and greys bringing a contemporary look. Amtico Designers’ Choice The Scape, from £70/sq m

TRIED & TESTED

Slow cookers VALUE A great first slow cooker to try at home, the playful chalkboard design has a stylish matt black finish that offers a creative way of letting the family know what’s for dinner. Chalkboard slow cooker, £24.99, Russell Hobbs

ALL-ROUNDER Large enough to feed up to six, with a removable inner pot that’s dishwasher-safe, as well as an integrated timer to keep meals warm once ready. Crock-Pot SCCPRC507B slow

cooker, £79.99, Currys

OUTSIDE IN The Still Life wallpaper collection from Villa Nova is inspired by the foliage and shapes found in kitchen gardens. Linedrawn scenes incorporate delicate ﬂora and household objects, highlighting the beauty in everyday, ordinary things. Tabletop Wallcovering in Cinder, £59.50/roll

INVESTMENT With a handy hinged lid, this premium cooker offers a range of preset options, allowing food to be cooked at different pressures and temperatures to ensure optimum results. Inbuilt memory even allows you to store personalised settings. Sage Fast slow cooker Pro, £199, John Lewis & Partners

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 113

BATHROOMS KITCHENS

BLACK MAGIC Inspired by the darker hues we’re seeing across our interiors, Triton has launched its Aspirante shower kit in a sophisticated matt black finish, from £275

SUSTAINABLE SWAPS Ecofriendly alternatives to everyday essentials 1 Refillable Rosemary, Lemon and Juniper Berry bathroom cleaner, £12, A Little Find 2 Mintasy shampoo bar by Ethique, £12.99, Holland & Barrett 3 Reusable Tabitha Eve Make Up Pads, £4.95, Kempii

B AT H R O O M T R E N D S

Placing lights either side of a mirror gives a ﬂattering effect. We love the industrial style of the Well Glass wall lights, from £335 each, Davey Lighting. Find a similar basin at Aston Matthews. Trumpet intelligent matt emulsion, £26/1L, Little Greene, is a similar paint shade. 114 housebeautiful.com/uk

PATTERN PLAY Floor-to-ceiling tiles are a great solution for a shower room. Not only do they look good but they’re super practical too. For a really streamlined look, continue the same tiles on the floor and around the basin. These designs, handmade in Spain, are also suitable for outdoor use. Bolonia tiles, £7 each, Bert & May for Fired Earth FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

COMPILED BY CAROLYN BAILEY, DAISY BENDALL AND ALICIA FORD

SOFT GLOW

COMING NEXT MONTH

FABULOUS READER HOMES AND gorgeous gardens… SMALL-SPACE INSPIRATION INDOORS AND OUT THE BENEFITS OF PLANTS AND FLOWERS – AND A GOOD SPRING CLEAN!

FREE 32-PAGE MAGAZINE

DESIGN MY SPACE

PHOTOGRAPH CAROLYN BARBER

Plan the KITCHEN of your DREAMS

APRIL ISSUE ON SALE 5 MARCH House Beautiful MARCH 2021 115

GO CRAZY FOR COLOUR! Gone are the days when we instinctively reached for the white paint or grey accessories. Now, it’s all about making it personal… Most of us have spent far more time at home during the past 12 months than we would have ever thought possible, which has meant a lot of time looking at the same four – often white – walls. This has

led to an upsurge in our appreciation of colour and now we’re seeking out brighter and bolder shades to lift our homes, and our spirits. Here are 10 fantastic ideas for bringing a little more zing into our lives.

BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL

Don’t be afraid to try unexpected combinations – there really are no rules when it comes to mixing and matching. Here, a strong blue sings out against a softer terracotta, while toning accessories tie the whole scheme together. Patrick sofa in Bahama cotton matt velvet, £2,440; Dahlia footstool in Bahama cotton matt velvet, £490; both Sofa.com

L I T T L E S PAC ES I N S PI R I N G PL AC E S

CHOOSE YOUR MOMENT

PHOTOGRAPH CAROLYN BARBER STYLING MARISA DALEY/AMY NEASON

If you’re not quite ready to take the plunge with vibrant walls, brilliant white is a great option for ensuring colourful furniture and accessories take centre stage. Find a similar armchair at Rose & Grey, and a similar pendant at Lampsy

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 117

ON THE UP

Introduce a little pop of colour to your stairs. This citrussy shade is just enough to pep up a stairwell without being overwhelming, and is sure to put a skip in your step. You can emphasise the look further by adding a piece of furniture nearby in a similar or deeper shade. Lemon Pie matt emulsion, £29.16/2.5L, Dulux

SWEET AS CANDY

PRETTY IN PINK

A monochrome scheme is always a versatile choice and looks fantastic brought to life with hits of vibrant colour – here, pastel accessories bring a fun, fresh feel with a retro vibe. Find similar wall storage at Garden Trading

Update a secondhand cabinet with a lick of paint – soft shades can be completely transformative on traditional pieces. Add plants and greenery as a way to build up more colour. Try Ebay and Etsy for super-affordable secondhand furniture 118 housebeautiful.com/uk

PHOTOGRAPHS HOUSE OF PICTURES/SUSANNE KINGS/ STYLING ANNA MARD; COLIN POOLE

L I T T L E S PAC ES I N S PI R I N G PL AC E S

THE COVER UP

Reupholstering cushions, sofas and chairs is a smart way to refresh an interior without breaking the bank. Here, the soft shades on the seat fabric, understated lines of the furniture and complementary accessories all add up to a harmonious and stylish scheme. Bench upholstered in Untitled Natural linen, £200/m, Christopher Farr Cloth. Find similar chairs at West Elm

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 119

L I T T L E S PAC ES I N S PI R I N G PL AC E S

Play around with cushions – add depth with a mix that tones with your scheme – or bring a room to life with just one in a contrasting vibrant shade

COSY RETREAT

Use colour to zone off part of a room so you can create a snug sanctuary – be it a place to curl up with a good book or just enjoy your morning coffee. Blue is a soothing shade that pays homage to sunny skies and gentle waves; make use of textures and tones to create a super-relaxed comfy corner. Find similar cushions and throws at Heal’s 120 housebeautiful.com/uk

TWIN PERSONALITIES

Painting the alcoves around a bunk bed is a great way to ensure each space has its own identity – you can create a beautifully subtle pod perfect for sleeping or, as it’s such a small area, go all out for a more dynamic look. Choosing a vibrant shade for the ceiling means you can have a strong dose of colour without having to look at it all the time! Walls painted in Windmill Wings (top) and Blue Danube regal select matte, both £23/0.94L, Benjamin Moore

WORDS DAISY BENDALL PHOTOGRAPHS CAROLYN BARBER/ STYLING LORRAINE DAWKINS; HOUSE OF PICTURES/EMELIE OTTERBECK/STYLING LINDA DANVINN

BATHING BEAUTY

Marble brings an indulgent feel to a bathroom, and here its luxe look is bolstered by colourful accessories and finishes. Copper hardware provides an industrial-style contrast, but it’s the navy blue cabinet that makes this whole scheme sing. Find a similar cabinet at Swoon

NATURAL FINISH

A stock of beautiful linens means you can change your colours depending on the seasons – or even just your mood. Plus it’s enormously pleasing seeing them piled high on open shelving, making a decorative feature on their own. Try Loom & Last for similar blankets and cushion covers HB FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 121

N Ehousebeautiful.com/uk/ffnewsletter W S L E T T E R SIGN UP FOR YOUR FORTNIGHTLY FIX

% Money-saving hacks % Need-to-know news % Brilliant tips and more

PHOTOGRAPHY: CHRISTINE KREISELMAIER

TAKE CONTROL

FOOD & LIVING Inspiring ideas for making the most of the season

BRIGHTER DAYS AHEAD

PHOTOGRAPH LIVING4MEDIA/HOUSE OF PICTURES/LENE SAMSØ

As the days grow longer and bulbs come into bloom, now is the ideal time to embrace that renewed energy with pretty pastels and fresh flowers. Just be sure to find a sunny corner to soak it up from...

125

133

135

142

Nutritious recipes to leave you feeling happier and healthier

Giovanna Ryan on the complex ﬂavours of rhubarb

A cloud of blossom and plants guaranteed to lift the heart

How shopping locally is an investment in our communities

EAT WELL, FEEL FANTASTIC

TIME TO FEAST

BLOOMING LOVELY

A SENSE OF PLACE

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 123

Buy direct from the publisher and get the best prices and deals on magazine subscriptions, special editions, beauty boxes and much more. Whatever your interests, we have something you’ll love. Treat yourself or a friend today…

FOR THE HOME LOVER

FOR THE TRENDSETTER

Home is where the heart is, and nothing beats sitting down with a cuppa and taking some time out with our inspiring home and lifestyle tips

Our fabulous style guides and fashion features are perfect for anyone who like to keep up to date, plus our limited-edition beauty boxes

FOR THE FITNESS FANATIC

FOR THE OUTDOORSY TYPE

Workout ideas from top personal trainers, delicious meals and nutrition tips to help get you motivated to achieve your health and fitness goals

A brilliant selection of magazines for anyone who loves being outdoors, from gardeners and wildlife enthusiasts to runners – whether beginners or experts

VISIT OUR OFFICIAL HEARST MAGAZINES STORE

HEARSTMAGAZINES.CO.UK TERMS & CONDITIONS Stock is available at the time of press. For our data policy, visit hearst.co.uk/privacy-notice

F O O D I N S P I R AT I O N

Eat well, feel fantastic Give your mind and body a nutritious boost with these healthy and wholesome recipes

Chicken curry Turn the page for the recipe

F O O D I N S P I R AT I O N

‘Through the power of nutrition, we have the ability to ﬁght infections, balance overactive immune systems and reduce our risk of allergies,’ says nutritionist and author Kate LlewellynWaters. ‘My aim is to help you make informed choices as to how to eat and live, so that you can achieve optimal gut health and a healthy, balanced immunity.’ Follow these tempting everyday recipes from The Immunity Cookbook to enjoy delicious meals that will help to leave you feeling happier and healthier. Chicken curry Dark chicken meat is higher in vitamins A and D than the white meat. These vitamins play an important role in supporting gut health and immune function, which is why I tend to make this recipe with chicken thighs. SERVES 4 2tbsp olive oil 500g skinless and boneless chicken thighs, chopped into large chunks 1 white onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1tbsp medium curry powder 1tsp ground turmeric 1tsp ground cardamom 1tbsp tomato purée 200ml coconut yogurt or organic Greek yogurt 200ml chicken stock Handful of raisins 126 housebeautiful.com/uk

Choice of rice, to serve Freshly ground black pepper 1 Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the chopped chicken and cook until lightly browned all over, then remove to a plate and set aside. 2 Add the chopped onion, garlic and curry powder to the same pan and sweat for 5min until the onion starts to soften. Stir in the turmeric and cardamom and cook for a further 4-5min, then add the chicken back to the pan along with the tomato purée. 3 Add the yogurt and stock to the pan, stirring well, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30min, stirring occasionally and adding more water if it starts to look dry. Add the raisins and continue to simmer for a further 15min. 4 Meanwhile, prepare your choice of rice according to the packet instructions. Season the curry to taste with freshly ground black pepper and serve with the rice.

Zingy teriyaki salmon salad Salmon is a fatty fish loaded with healthy Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, which play an extremely important role in supporting our immune systems. However, not all salmon is created equal – farmed salmon contains up to three times more saturated fat than wild salmon. Additionally, wild salmon is higher in vitamin D and minerals such as iron, zinc and potassium, so do opt for wild salmon over farmed salmon, if possible. SERVES 2 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3tsp soy sauce Zest and juice of 1 lime

2cm piece of fresh root ginger, grated Small handful of fresh coriander, ﬁnely chopped 2 wild salmon ﬁllets 1 red pepper, halved and deseeded 10 mixed cherry tomatoes Salad leaves of your choice, to serve 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/ 180°C fan/gas mark 6 and line a baking sheet with baking paper or foil. 2 In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, soy sauce, lime zest and juice, grated ginger and finely chopped coriander. Place the salmon fillets in the marinade and set the bowl aside for 15min. 3 Place the marinated salmon fillets, pepper halves and cherry tomatoes on the lined baking sheet and cook in the oven for 15min. 4 Once cooked, remove from the oven and serve on a bed of salad leaves.

COOK’S NOTE

For a vegan option, replace the salmon with firm tofu cut into chunks. And if you don’t have fresh coriander to hand, use 1tsp ground coriander instead.

Artichoke and mushroom spelt

SERVES 4

20 cherry tomatoes, halved Large handful of olives of your choice 3tbsp olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 150g mushrooms, sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed Mixed green salad, to serve

200g dried spelt 300g artichokes preserved in oil, drained and halved 3 carrots, grated

1 Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and cook the dried spelt according to the packet instructions.

Spelt, a grain, is a good source of fibre and contains vitamins and minerals. It’s related to wheat, but is higher in protein and zinc.

128 housebeautiful.com/uk

2 Drain the spelt and transfer to a mixing bowl, then add the halved artichokes, grated carrots, halved cherry tomatoes, olives and 2tbsp of the olive oil. Stir to coat the vegetables with the oil and season with black pepper. 3 In a separate pan, gently heat the remaining 1tbsp olive oil over a low heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and crushed garlic and fry until the mushrooms are softened, then stir into the spelt mixture. Serve with a mixed green salad.

F O O D I N S P I R AT I O N

COOK’S NOTE

For a vegan option, replace the lamb with the same weight of dried or canned lentils, use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock and serve with coconut or soy yogurt.

Fruity lamb tagine This is a nutritious tagine that’s ultra-easy to make. It’s loaded with spices that taste fantastic and also benefit health. Cumin is naturally rich in iron and research suggests that it may play a role in weight loss too. SERVES 4 400g stewing lamb, diced 3tbsp olive oil 2 red onions, diced 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and diced 1 red pepper, deseeded and diced 2 garlic cloves, ﬁnely chopped 1tsp ground cumin 1tsp ground ginger 1tsp ground cinnamon

100g dried apricots, quartered 500ml chicken stock, or more as needed 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes 1 small butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into 1cm cubes Freshly ground black pepper TO SERVE Handful of pine nuts, toasted 100ml organic Greek yogurt 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/ 160 fan°C/gas mark 4. Combine all the ingredients (except black pepper, pine nuts and yogurt) in a large casserole dish and cover with the lid. 2 Cook in the oven for 1½hr, removing the lid and stirring after 1hr. Check occasionally and add more stock during cooking, if required. 3 Remove from the oven and season to taste with freshly ground pepper. Serve sprinkled with the toasted pine nuts, and a dollop of Greek yogurt.

COOK’S NOTE

For the coleslaw, combine the cabbage, carrots and spring onions in a large bowl and stir in the avocado oil, mustard, mayonnaise and yogurt. Scatter over the sunflower seeds and season with salt and black pepper.

130 housebeautiful.com/uk

Recipes taken from The Immunity Cookbook by Kate Llewellyn-Waters (£20, Quadrille). Photography by Steven Joyce

F O O D I N S P I R AT I O N

Turkey burgers Rich in protein, turkey is also an excellent source of numerous vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins and selenium, zinc and phosphorus, which are essential to health. SERVES 4 FOR THE BURGERS 1 white onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2tsp dried mixed herbs Large handful of fresh coriander Zest of 1 lime ½tsp sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 4tbsp olive oil 400g minced turkey FOR THE CRUNCHY COLESLAW (See cook’s note for method) ½ white cabbage, finely sliced ½ red cabbage, finely sliced 2 carrots, grated 4 spring onions, trimmed and chopped 2tsp avocado oil 1tsp wholegrain mustard 2tbsp avocado mayonnaise 2tbsp natural yogurt 2tbsp sunflower seeds, toasted Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper FOR THE SWEET POTATO WEDGES 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges 4tbsp olive oil 1tsp paprika 1tsp cayenne pepper 1tsp sea salt 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/ 180°C fan/gas mark 6. Place the onion, garlic, mixed herbs, coriander, lime zest, salt, some pepper and 1tbsp of the oil into a blender or food processor and blitz to combine. 2 Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl, add the turkey and mix well (you may find this easiest using your hands). Shape the mixture into 6-8 patties and place in the fridge for 25min to firm up. 3 Meanwhile, spread the sweet

potato wedges over a baking sheet and sprinkle with the olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper and sea salt. Place in the oven for an initial 20min. 4 After 20min, remove from the oven and gently shake the tray to turn the wedges, then return to the oven and cook for a further 10-20min until golden and crispy. 5 Heat the remaining 3tbsp oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the burgers and cook for 6-8min on each side, turning once, until they are browned and cooked through in the middle. 6 Serve with the coleslaw and sweet potato wedges.

Fruit ’n’ nut quinoa crumble I use quinoa in this crumble as it’s a great protein source – as are nuts, which

are also rich in vitamin E, magnesium and selenium. I particularly like to use Brazil nuts, as they’re incredibly nutritious and are the richest food source of selenium available. This important mineral plays a vital role in supporting your immune system and promotes immunity by lowering oxidative stress in your body. Nuts also contain anti-inflammatory properties and are high in fibre, which helps you to feel satiated, reduces calorie absorption and promotes gut health. SERVES 4 140g cooked quinoa 50g Brazil nuts, roughly chopped 50g pecans, roughly chopped

50g walnuts, roughly chopped 30g desiccated coconut 4tbsp maple syrup 3tbsp coconut oil, melted 150g frozen raspberries 150g frozen blueberries 100g frozen blackberries Coconut yogurt, to serve 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/ 160°C fan/gas mark 4. Put the cooked quinoa, roughly chopped nuts and desiccated coconut into a food processor and lightly pulse 2-3 times to combine. 2 Mix the maple syrup and melted coconut oil in a bowl, then stir in the nutty quinoa mixture. 3 Scatter all the frozen berries over a baking dish, cover with the crumble mix and bake in the oven for 25min. Serve with coconut yogurt. HB House Beautiful MARCH 2021 131

JOIN THE RESEARCH PANEL Fancy testing products for us and getting the chance to have your say? Then we want to hear from you…

THE HOUSE BEAUTIFUL RESEARCH PANEL YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

Take part in product tests Give your opinions and views PLUS you’ll be entered into prize draws

HEAD TO hearst-panel.co.uk TO SIGN UP TODAY!

TIME TO FEAST Seasonal ideas from our food writer Giovanna Ryan

ON MY KITCHEN BOOKSHELF I’ve been referring to Felicity Cloake’s Guardian column for years. From Bakewell tart to Irish stew, she hasn’t yet failed me, with her rigorous testing methods culminating in her ‘perfect’ recipe. Completely Perfect (£12.99, Fig Tree), is a collection of the best of these tried and tested dishes.

THIS MONTH I’M LOVING…

PHOTOGRAPHS ALICE BOAGEY; STOCKFOOD/MIKKEL ADSBØL ILLUSTRATION ALEESHA NANDHRA

RHUBARB

3 W A Y S T O U S E U P. . .

KIMCHI This fermented pickle is most commonly associated with cabbage, although it can be made with pretty much any vegetable. As the base of a salad dressing Blend a couple of spoons of kimchi with a slug of sesame oil, 1tbsp miso, a handful of coriander and a splash of water to loosen. Use to dress a chicken, chopped vegetable and peanut salad. To ﬂavour a stew Add a spoon of chopped kimchi to any tomato-based stew to give it an extra kick. As a sauce for noodles Roughly chop and fry in butter until caramelised. Pour in some of the kimchi liquor or some of the noodle water to emulsify and use to coat cooked noodles for a super-quick, delicious supper.

Rhubarb is one of those heroes that, in the depths of a sparse season for home-grown produce, brings a welcome excitement to British allotments and grocers. The forced variety is ready from January and the vibrant pink and green field-grown stalks from late March. The ‘rhubarb triangle’, a nine-squaremile area in Yorkshire, is famous for its early forced rhubarb. It’s grown in sheds, which inhibits chlorophyll production, resulting in beautiful bright pink ombre stalks. My mother, along with many other gardeners, achieves this effect by growing rhubarb underneath upturned plastic plant pots. Rhubarb has a polarising tartness, but its flavours are more complex than it’s given credit for. Once cooked in quantities of sugar, it is gloriously fragrant, with notes of sweet strawberries and tart apple. Its extreme acidity lends itself to pairings with rich or fatty ingredients, both sweet and savoury. Rhubarb and custard is a classic example, whether that be gently poached stems in a blanket of vanilla custard, a buttery crumble topped with a rich, egg-heavy ice cream, or a crème brûlée with rhubarb compote hiding in the base. While gooseberries are the classic pairing for oily fish such as mackerel, the similar

tartness of rhubarb makes it an equally successful partner. It works well, either gently stewed or pickled in a sweet liquor. Fatty meats like pork belly will also benefit from a sharp injection of a rhubarb pickle. Cooking rhubarb can be frustrating. It turns from crunchy to mush in seconds and I certainly enjoy it a lot more with a bit of bite. Catching that very small window of perfection requires slow, careful cooking: gently simmer in water sweetened with sugar or honey to your taste for 5min until it just starts to soften. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool. The rhubarb will continue to cook slowly and will absorb the sweetness and any aromatic flavours from the poaching liquid. If you think it’s getting too soft too quickly, transfer to a bowl or tub and place in the fridge to slow it down. I like to add other ingredients to the poaching liquid. Flavours such as bay, rose, ginger and rosemary work particularly well. Once you’ve got your perfect result, you can use it to top porridge or yogurt for breakfast, fold into sweetened whipped cream to make a fool, or use as the fruit and jelly element in a trifle. For Giovanna’s supper clubs and butchery company, see cookandfeast.co.uk House Beautiful MARCH 2021 133

Download the app today Find out how you could shop smarter at ASDA.com/scan-and-go

Selected stores. Subject to availability. Mobile data may be required.

G A R D E N I N S P I R AT I O N

BLOOMING LOVELY Blossom trees, magnolias and hellebores all offer brilliant ways to light up your garden at the start of the new season

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 135

G A R D E N I N S P I R AT I O N

BEAUTIFUL BLOSSOM Bursting into life at this time of year, blossom trees such as crab apple and flowering cherries, with their clouds of pink and white petals, are among the most inspiring sights of the changing season. Look for those small enough to grow in modest-sized gardens, or even in pots.

The versatile crab apple At the start the year, crab apple tree boughs are heavy with frothy, candy-coloured blooms, and then when the fruit comes, many varieties provide a fabulous display of colour that will continue from autumn into winter. Thanks to its beautiful, delicate pink buds that open to fragrant white flowers, Malus ‘Evereste’ is a go-to tree for lots of garden designers. It can grow to 26ft so needs a fair-sized garden and should thrive in moderately fertile soil, tolerating partial shade. For small- to medium-sized spaces or for containers, ‘Adirondak’, which has waxy white flowers, is a good choice.

Ornamental selection Flowering cherries are very easy to grow and produce wonderful blossom. For smaller spaces, two vase-shaped trees, Prunus ‘Snowgoose’ and ‘Sunset Boulevard’, are ideal. On the first, which will grow well in a moist, chalky soil, the large flowers are almost grey-white. On the second, which is well-suited to moderately fertile soil in full sun, the dark buds open to reveal white flowers edged with pink. A third smaller tree is Prunus ‘The Bride’ (pictured right), which enjoys similar growing conditions and will produce a froth of large single white flowers with a vibrant deep red centre. 136 housebeautiful.com/uk

CITY SUN Top A haze of dreamy white cherry blossom brings a delicate beauty to the front of this west London home CHERRY PICKING Above In March and April, the pale pink buds of Prunus incisa ‘The Bride’ open to

single white flowers featuring bright red anthers Right Offering spectacular spring displays of blossom that will lift the heart, many cherry trees are perfect for smaller gardens. Opt for a variety with stunning autumn colour for extra impact

Nothing says spring is here quite like the arrival of clouds of cherry blossom

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 137

G A R D E N I N S P I R AT I O N

Once you awaken to the charms of hellebores, they’re hard to resist

138 housebeautiful.com/uk

HEAVENLY HELLEBORES Seemingly unperturbed by anything the weather may throw at them, hellebores unfurl from their deeply divided evergreen leaves in shades that range from purest white, through yellows, pinks and reds, to dramatic dark purple and black.

Take your pick These perennial plants are also varied in other ways, coming in single colours, bi-colours, spotted and freckled as well as single, double and semi-double blooms. Your choice really comes down to the kind of soil and garden you have, and how you want the display to look.

Floral extravaganza The white and yellow flowers are the most visible when planted in shade; large, bi-coloured doubles create an extravagant show; while doubles derived from Helleborus torquatus are ideal for windy, exposed positions as they tend to be short. Green hellebores will help to blend and unite a mix of brighter colours.

PERFECT PARTNERS Opposite Pots of Helleborus ‘Eric Smith’ and Tiarella ‘Cygnet’, with its foamy spikes of soft pink flowers, look beautiful together in the garden, against the Japanese holly, Ilex crenata ‘Glory Gem’ in the background

TWICE AS NICE Above A terracotta pot containing a Helleborus x hybridus Hillier hybrid with double pink flowers BORDER FORCE Top right A mix of colourful hellebores brightens up the edge of a lawn in spring

HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL WITH HELLEBORES IN THE GARDEN Hellebores prefer deep soil, moist but not waterlogged; they also do very well in clay. Improve light soils with garden compost and leaf mould. O They thrive in a cool, semi-shaded position provided by a house or garden wall, or when shaded by shrubs and small trees. O Remove all the old foliage around Christmas time – the leaves can look tatty beyond a certain point and any black spot may be passed on to new foliage – but you can leave a few healthy leaves to frame the ﬂowers. O

IN POTS Hellebores develop an extensive root system, and require a large pot to allow for growth as well as space for any additional plants you might want to put with them – ivy, grasses or spring bulbs, for instance. O Plant the hellebores in a gritty soil-based compost and mulch with gravel. Move pots into prime position close to the house when they’re in flower. O Don’t neglect them once they’ve finished flowering. If you tuck them away, remember that they’ll need regular water and liquid feed through the summer if they’re to continue to thrive. O Consider positioning – stand your potted hellebores in dappled shade when they’re not on display. O

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 139

G A R D E N I N S P I R AT I O N

MAGNIFICENT MAGNOLIAS A magnolia shrub in full bloom is one of the glories of spring, whether it’s a mature tree festooned with large cup-shaped flowers or a compact shrub smothered in starry blossom. At a time when the rest of the garden is stirring into life with emerging spring flowers, bulbs and perennials, the magnolia is putting on a stunning display in colours that range from purest white through creams and yellows to every shade of pink, rich reds and purples. Magnolias are among our most ancient plants, with fossil records dating back a hundred million years. Because they predate the arrival of bees and other flying insects, they’re pollinated by beetles and are generally untroubled by pests – although it’s said they were once grazed by dinosaurs!

Deciduous options The majority of spring-flowering magnolias are deciduous. Most frequently planted are the spreading soulangeanas and the bushy stellata varieties. Soulangeana comes in many different flower colours and grows well in most urban environments and soil types, but it can outgrow smaller spaces. For compact gardens, the more petite and delicate Japanese Magnolia stellata is perfect, and can also be grown in containers. If you want something a bit different, then ‘Pinkie’ is medium-sized with rosy pink flowers, while ‘Margaret Helen’ is a large upright shrub with deep-rose-pink flowers.

There are also now a number of spring-flowering evergreens that provide more cheery colour throughout the year, and are particularly good for wall-training.The Fairy range is one example and these are perfect for growing in pots. In really cold winters, they may shed their leaves.

HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL WITH MAGNOLIAS Take your time when choosing your magnolia – these trees can live for a hundred years, so you want to be sure the one you pick is the right size and colour. Buy from specialist growers for the best quality and widest choice. O Most magnolias will flower prolifically when placed in a sunny position, but be prepared for late frosts that can turn flowers brown overnight. O Magnolias are shallow-rooted and will grow well in small beds and close to houses where their roots won’t damage foundations, but avoid planting them where the ground is regularly cultivated, as their fleshy roots don’t like to be disturbed. O It’s good to plant in the autumn while the soil temperature is high, although magnolias can be planted throughout the spring. O

GARDEN STAR Left Perfect for small gardens and containers, Japanese Magnolia stellata produces showy white flowers in spring that resemble a star. It is also slightly fragrant 140 housebeautiful.com/uk

SPRINGTIME BEAUTY Top left and opposite There is a magnolia for every space, from compact bushy varieties perfect for small gardens, to stunning trees that will be the talk of the neighbourhood!

PHOTOGRAPHS HOUSE OF PICTURES/PERNILLA BERGDAHLL; ALAMY; HOME EXPOSURE/ARNAUD MORTIMER/DESIGNER ALEXANDRA NOBLE; GAP GARDENS; GAP PHOTOS/LEE AVISON; THE GARDEN COLLECTION/FP/SABRINA ROTHE; GETTY; GETTY /ISTOCKPHOTO

Evergreen choice

Magnolias are perfect for bringing a spectacular hit of colour to city gardens

A SENSE OF PLACE

COMMUNITY ACTION

High streets are at the very heart and soul of our towns and villages, and we all feel the beneﬁts when they thrive – so shopping small and buying locally is a worthwhile investment in our communities 142 housebeautiful.com/uk

PHOTOGRAPH SEARCH & RESCUE

Find gorgeous items for your home and support your local area

WELLNESS SHOP SMALL

ur local high streets are the lifeblood of our communities and are key in forming the identity of the places we call home. Whether it’s popping into an independently run café for a morning cuppa or picking up a bouquet from the florist, a stroll around our town or village centre connects us to where we live. It does good, too – every time we spend money in local businesses, the majority of it will go back into the community and help support people, producers and makers in our neighbourhood. While the past year of lockdowns has been difficult for small businesses, independent retailers are determined to strive on and keep the spirit of their local areas alive.

ART OF CRAFT ‘The high street is the centre of a community,’ says Sophie Rees, the owner of The Bristol Artisan (thebristolartisan.com), a shop that specialises in contemporary design and craft. ‘Small independent retailers play a key role in the local area and offer character and uniqueness to every town.’ When we’re out and about visiting shops on the high street, it’s clear that we get a very different experience from going to a department store or shopping online. Sophie’s store stocks products from more than 60 independent makers from Bristol and beyond, and she believes it’s this that offers customers a valuable experience. ‘We often sell short runs of items that can’t be found elsewhere,’ says Sophie, ‘and have the time for added personal touches. Smaller shops can provide a more individual approach to customers.’ The Bristol Artisan’s stock means that ‘every purchase supports the creative industry,’ says Sophie, ‘and gives money back to the local economy. All in all, we’re helping to create a town we all want to live in.’ House Beautiful MARCH 2021 143

BACK TO BASICS Left When you buy local, you’re more likely to discover the real provenance of a piece

OLD AND NEW ‘Bricks and mortar stores are precious,’ says Jenny Wingfield who, along with her business partner Lauren Wallace, runs the interiors boutique Search & Rescue (searchandrescuelondon.co.uk) in London’s Stoke Newington. ‘They bring a combination of knowledge, curation and atmosphere that you get from being face-to-face with the small business owner,’ she explains. ‘We know a lot of the people behind the brands we stock, and many of our makers hand-deliver their orders to us. We tell customers their stories so they feel part of the experience and become invested in the success of these young brands.’ Jenny’s regular customers appreciate the eclectic mix of vintage furniture and cult favourites from a few international brands that sit alongside the pieces handmade by local artisans. ‘We stock over a hundred brands,’ she says, ‘but the curation process is instinctive. Our loyal customers continue to shop with us because they know there’s always something new and intriguing to spot, and that’s what the local high street can offer — the experience is all about discovery!’

INDIVIDUAL STYLE It’s the unique, personal pieces – often to be found in independent stores – that help make a house a home

A JOY TO SEE A host of pieces from independent UK-based designer makers is on offer at The Bristol Artisan (above and right). Owner Sophie Rees is proud of the friendly shopping experience the store offers and how supporting the local economy helps engender a sense of community spirit: ‘We’re helping to create a town we all want to live in.’

144 housebeautiful.com/uk

WELLNESS SHOP SMALL

A stroll around our town or village centre connects us with where we live

CAREFULLY CURATED At London’s Stoke Newington Search & Rescue store, you’ll find a well-chosen selection from local makers

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 145

WELLNESS SHOP SMALL

TAKE ROOT Many businesses on the high street also offer a platform for other activities. In Somerset, the interiors and lifestyle shop Caro (carosomerset.com) stocks pieces ranging from kitchenware and lighting to jewellery and skincare, and has become a destination for design lovers. The retailer has expanded its offering on Bruton High Street to include a separate studio space, which can be hired for workshops, exhibitions or even photo-shoots, as well as a bed-and-breakfast for overnight stays. Other independent retailers around the country have embarked on similar projects, from hosting supper clubs to teaching calligraphy, showing the value that these spaces bring to local communities beyond simple retail outlets. The more we engage with small businesses, the more we can all experience the joys they bring.

LOCAL TREASURES

With its store, studio space, interior design service and B&B, Caro has made itself a true part of the community

The more we engage with small businesses, the more we can experience the joys they bring to the community

MADE WITH LOVE Individually crafted items feel more precious than mass-produced factory goods

146 housebeautiful.com/uk

SHOP WISELY Visiting local shops offers a more sociable experience than simply adding items to an online shopping basket

WORDS JAMES CUNNINGHAM PHOTOGRAPHS ATELIER ELLIS/KALINA KRAWCZYK; NARRATIVES/EMMA LEWIS; LIVING4MEDIA/CECILIA MOLLER; LIVING4MEDIA/SEASONS AGENCY/JALAG/OLAF SZCZEPANIAK; CAMERA PRESS/DDP/ PICTURE PRESS/KRAUTKOPF; HOUSE OF PICTURES/KIRA BRANDT/STYLING TRINE FROLICH

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED

Shopping from independent retailers on your local high street is a rewarding experience, and each time you support a small business you’re taking part in the circular economy that sustains a network of individuals who are passionate about their craft. Compare the pleasure of owning a painting by a local artist, for example, or a cushion made with textiles from a nearby mill to that of their mass-produced alternatives. Even if it’s just a few pieces that hold a special place in your heart, there’s a value in understanding where the things we buy come from. And there’s real delight in knowing they’ve been designed, made and sold locally. HB

WELLNESS Earthenware, slipware and stoneware vessels by individual studio potters, Tinsmiths

SHOP SMALL

Beautiful ﬁnds from independent stores across the country

Lime Tree ceramic tumbler, £18, Form

Placemats, £9.95 each, The Grey Works

Green ticking frill cushion, £79.50, Tinsmiths British lambswool herringbone blanket, £90, Freight HHG Vase, from £25, Glosters

Scented candle, £25.95, Search & Rescue

Sycamore vases, £42 for small, No 56

Patchouli and Sandalwood soap, £6, Moonko

COMPILED BY DAISY BENDALL

Mini boards, £14 each, Edinburgh Mercantile Splash bowl by Duncan Browning, £14, Black Bough

FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 147

HOUSE PROMOTION See the beautiful scenery and chateaux of the Médoc

EXCLUSIVE CRUISE BESTSELLING FOODIE BREAK

This trip should be on every wine lover’s travel bucket list

with James Martin Explore French wine country with the popular TV chef, along with wine expert Susy Atkins MEET OUR EXPERTS JAMES MARTIN has presented many popular TV food shows, including Saturday Kitchen. SUSY ATKINS regularly appears on Saturday Kitchen and is a wine writer, broadcaster and newspaper columnist.

f you love your food and wine, there are few better places to visit than south-west France. Even better, you’ll do it in luxury and in the company of one of Britain’s best-loved chefs. James Martin discovered his love of food as a trainee in the Bordeaux region at the Michelin-starred Hostellerie de Plaisance, Saint-Émilion. He’ll share his experiences during a private talk, you’ll join him at an oyster tasting, and you will learn how to cook French classics and enjoy a dinner designed by James himself. Wine expert Susy Atkins will be on hand to share her knowledge during

tastings. Your itinerary also includes a trip to a farmers’ market, guided tours and a yoga session at Blaye’s fortress.

Reasons to book TRAVEL IN LUXURY You’ll enjoy industry-leading service while journeying through the countryside. Onboard an amazing Uniworld ship, you’ll ﬁnd Savoir beds, a plunge pool, a choice of restaurants and a spa.

EXCLUSIVE EVENTS WITH JAMES AND SUSY Join James for oyster and wine tasting at Cussac-Fort-Médoc, a cooking demonstration, and a gala dinner prepared by James. Susy will accompany you for wine tastings in stunning wineries.

PEACE OF MIND Uniworld is ABTA-bonded and your trip is ATOL-protected, so you can book with conﬁdence, as it is 100% protected.

OUR TRAVEL PARTNER Travel with Uniworld, is consistently ranked as the best river cruise line in the world. It offers itineraries in spectacular destinations throughout Europe, Russia, Egypt and Asia. Its European ﬂeet features luxurious ships with the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river cruise industry.

DAY 1 Bordeaux DAY 2 Blaye and Bourg DAY 3 Fort Médoc and Pauillac DAY 4 Cadillac and Libourne DAY 5 Saint-Émilion DAY 6 Libourne DAYS 7-8 Bordeaux YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO... z Fly from UK airports, get the Eurostar or self-drive to/from Bordeaux z Stay for seven nights in a Classic Stateroom z Explore three UNESCO World Heritage Sites z Visit the region’s most spectacular chateaux and wineries z Join James Martin for exclusive events and a gala dinner z Enjoy wine tastings with Susy Atkins z Dine on ﬁve-star cuisine with unlimited drinks ALSO INCLUDED Transfers, Wi-Fi, entertainment, talks, excursions, tips

HOW TO BOOK PRICE £2,249pp* DEPOSIT 15%** DATES 31 October to 7 November 2021

TO BOOK, CALL 0808 239 9402, quoting HB JAMES MARTIN VISIT goodhousekeeping.com/ uk/hbjames for more details and to see the full itinerary

DISCOVER MORE ﬁnancially protected trips at goodhousekeepingholidays.com 148 housebeautiful.com/uk

*PRICE BASED ON TWO PEOPLE SHARING A CABIN. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT APPLIES. **FOR FULL DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION INFO, VISIT UNIWORLD.COM/UK/ TERMS-AND-CONDITIONS. UNIWORLD IS ATOL- (10975) AND ABTA-PROTECTED (Y6200). HOLIDAYS ARE OPERATED BY AND SUBJECT TO THE BOOKING CONDITIONS OF UNIWORLD, A COMPANY WHOLLY INDEPENDENT OF HEARST UK. THIS OFFER IS EXCLUSIVE TO A SELECT GROUP OF MEDIA BRANDS, INCLUDING HEARST UK BRANDS. ALWAYS CHECK THE FCO TRAVEL ADVICE, AS IT INCLUDES THE VERY LATEST INFORMATION ON SAFETY, SECURITY, TRAVEL WARNINGS AND HEALTH. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT GOV.UK/FOREIGN-TRAVEL-ADVICE.

DISCOVER THE FLAVOURS OF FRANCE

YOUR ITINERARY

LIVING LOOKING TO REFRESH YOUR HOME FOR SPRING? WE’VE GOT IDEAS FOR EVERY ROOM

ST YL IS H BE DF RA M ES BY DR EA M S

At House Beautiful, we’re all about modern living and affordable style, and this month we have some fabulous ideas, created in tandem with our partners, to help you transform your home for the season ahead. So whether you’re after a super-comfy yet practical bed, a stylish sofa on which to kick back, a state-of-theart kitchen guaranteed to impress, or a super-soft carpet to up the opulence in your bedroom, we’ve got you covered.

STUNNING SOFAS FROM DFS

PLU SH CAR PET S FRO M CAR PET RIG HT

WOW KITCHENS BY HOMEBASE

House Beautiful MARCH 2021 149

GOOD L A N IO IT D A R T L IB B Y – W H E R E O RT F M O C N R E D O M LOOKS MEET With its tapered brushed-chrome legs that channel classic mid-century styling, luxurious yet hardwearing Italian fabric upholstery, foam-ﬁlled, ﬁbre-wrapped cushions and gently sloping arms designed for maximum support, Libby is the perfect combination of elegance, comfort and style. Whatever size your space, there’s a Libby to suit, as the range includes two-, three- and four-seater sofas, corner sofas, modular units, patterned and plain cuddlers (including one with a power footrest) and an armchair. And like every sofa in the House Beautiful Collection, Libby has a 15-year spring and frame guarantee for total peace of mind. House Beautiful Libby is available in seven colours and a variety of styles. Check out the full range at dfs.co.uk/libby

Libby comes in seven contemporary colour combinations to suit any scheme, including Silver, Duck Egg, Rose, Navy and Charcoal (shown)

150 housebeautiful.com/uk

DFS SOFAS

Two free accent and bolster cushions make Sophia even more enticing (if that’s at all possible!)

US STYLE O U T P M U S IN K K IC K B A C L S O P H IA U F E C A R G E H T W IT H Sophia from the House Beautiful Collection at DFS is the sort of sofa that looks perfectly at home in any setting. Upholstered in hardwearing fabric that can withstand anything modern life can throw at it, Sophia comes in a range of contemporary shades, from delicate Pearl (shown here) and soft Stone, to pale Purple and mellow Mulberry. With deep-ﬁlled seat cushions you can comfortably curl up on and super-soft back cushions, Sophia tempts you to sit down, lie back and relax. The low, chunky feet are bang on trend and come in a choice of light wood, dark wood or chrome ﬁnishes. And as with all House Beautiful sofas, Sophia has been tested to British Standard for strength and durability, so you can rest assured your new sofa will stand the test of time.

PHOTOGRAPH RACHEL WHITING

House Beautiful Sophia is available in nine colours and a variety of styles. See the full range at dfs.co.uk/sophia

This comfy patterned footstool can also double as a handy coffee table. Sophia footstool, £299

FIND MORE BEAUTIFUL DESIGN IDEAS AND INSPIRATION AT dfs.co.uk House Beautiful MARCH 2021 151

U R L IF E O Y O T E X U L E M ADD SO M ID N IG H T IN E IM L B U S R E W IT H S U P Is there anything more indulgent than the luxurious feel of a super-soft, ultra-warm carpet under your toes when you step out of bed in the morning? The House Beautiful Super Sublime Saxony range, (shown here in Midnight), has a thick, densely woven pile with a velvet-like appearance that, although silky underfoot, is incredibly durable. The super-ﬁne yarns used to make this carpet are crafted from 100 per cent polyamide, which offers extreme colourfastness alongside fabulous stainresistance, making it the perfect ﬂoor covering for both the bedroom and higher-traffic areas around the home. House Beautiful Super Sublime Saxony is available in 11 shades, £38.99/sq m

Super Sublime Saxony can be ordered in 4m and 5m widths to help avoid joins in larger rooms

152 housebeautiful.co.uk

CARPETRIGHT SA XONY RANGE

W IT H X A L E R O T Y D A GET RE LUSH B IN H C A E B R U HARBO When it comes to home decorating, soothing, restorative colours such as pink are deﬁnitely having a moment, injecting warmth and comfort into that most restful of spaces, the bedroom. House Beautiful Harbour Beach Saxony in Blush (shown here), not only looks gorgeous, it feels fabulous too, thanks to its super-soft, deep, tufted pile crafted from 100 per cent polyamide. This hardwearing synthetic ﬁbre shrugs off spills and stains, and needs nothing more than a quick vacuum to keep it looking, and feeling, stunning. House Beautiful Harbour Beach Saxony in Blush, available in 4m and 5m widths, £39.99/sq m

Harbour Beach Saxony carpet not only feels opulent underfoot, it’s also incredibly colourfast, making it perfect for areas such as the hallway or lounge as well as the bedroom

TO SEE THE FULL RANGE OF HOUSE BEAUTIFUL CARPETS, VISIT US ONLINE carpetright.co.uk/brands/house-beautiful House Beautiful MARCH 2021 153

Maisy’s end-opening ottoman storage compartment beneath the bed (with discreet ‘shadow’ fabric) makes it the perfect option for smaller rooms or those where storage is limited. It’s the ideal place to keep bulky duvets, pillows, throws and bedlinens

154 housebeautiful.com/uk

DREAMS BEDS

A wood ﬁnish on furniture is a key decorating trend, pairing beautifully with a neutral palette of greys and browns

FLORENCE D N A Y IS A M G IN T R O D U C IN SETS S A N E D ID H H IT MES W S T Y L IS H B E D F R A The House Beautiful Collection of bedframes and accessories, exclusive to Dreams, has been specially designed to add a touch of style and glamour to your home without compromising on night-time comfort – and we’re sure you’ll agree that the two new additions to our range certainly deliver on these aims. Maisy (shown left) features a Hollywood-esque fluted headboard upholstered in a plush pink material with a velvet-like finish which, combined with the light wood-effect base and legs, will make a strong style statement in any bedroom. Florence (above), in a luxurious grey velvet-feel fabric, is equally striking, with a squared-off headboard with an elegant horizontal line detail coupled with a dark wood-effect base and legs. And as if their gorgeous good looks aren’t enough, both of these bedframes come with end-opening ‘shadow’ ottoman storage compartments underneath (constructed from black material that’s designed to blend in and not be seen from eye-level) meaning you can discreetly hide away spare bedding and other items without sacrificing style or space. House Beautiful Maisy, from £599, and House Beautiful Florence, from £599, are both available in double, king, and super king sizes.

The neat, angled legs on Maisy lift the bed elegantly from the ﬂoor, creating a feeling of airiness

FOR MORE BEDROOM INSPIRATION, VISIT US AT dreams.co.uk/housebeautiful House Beautiful MARCH 2021 155

TY LE A N D S ES IN B M O C EY S D N O M B ER ED LI V IN G X A EL R Y, S EA R FO TY LI A P R A C TI C Every kitchen in the brand-new House Beautiful at Homebase range has been impeccably designed to help you create a stunning contemporary space with added wow factor. Bermondsey (seen here in Ash) certainly ticks every style box, with its integrated cupboard and drawer handles giving a sleek, modern appearance, and its soft, neutral palette of ﬁve on-trend, relaxed shades in a smart high-gloss ﬁnish. Delivered pre-assembled for ultimate ease of installation, Bermondsey comes with a 20-year guarantee, so you know your new kitchen will stand the test of time. To see the full House Beautiful Bermondsey kitchen collection, visit homebase.co.uk

156 housebeautiful.com/uk

All our House Beautiful at Homebase kitchens are handmade here in the UK by skilled craftspeople using FSC-certiﬁed, sustainably sourced materials

The sleek handle-free door of the Islington larder cupboard conceals a huge storage space

HOMEBASE KITCHENS

Gloriously glossy, House Beautiful Camberwell not only looks amazing, but its high-sheen ﬁnish means it’s robust enough to cope easily with modern life, needing nothing more than a quick wipe down to keep it looking gorgeous. Available in six shades, including Oyster (right), there’s a Camberwell to suit every style. Add your own stamp with a choice of stylish handles, countertops and smart integrated appliances for a multifunctional space that’s perfect for both entertaining and everyday family living. For more information and to see the full House Beautiful Camberwell collection, visit homebase.co.uk

Camberwell also comes in a textured option, Driftwood, so you can mix and match matt with gloss for an on-trend ﬁnish

DRIFTWOOD

Suiting everwhere from smaller urban kitchens to larger Scandi-inspired rooms, versatile House Beautiful Islington certainly brings the drama. Its handle-free doors create a modern, uncluttered look and it’s packed with storage solutions to help you make the most of your space. In nine shades including Cocoa and Gunmetal (shown below), Islington is as much about style as it is about cooking! For more information and to see the full House Beautiful Islington kitchen collection, visit homebase.co.uk

TO SEE THE NEW HOUSE BEAUTIFUL RANGE OF KITCHENS AND MORE, VISIT homebase.co.uk House Beautiful MARCH 2021 157

A DV E R T I S E M E N T F E AT U R E

STYLISH LIVING For you and your home CLEAN UP FOR THE PINK RIBBON FOUNDATION

NEW FROM EUROSTOVE - THE M43 WOOD BURNING STOVE COMBINES ECO CREDENTIALS WITH MODERN DESIGN A new model for 2020, the freestanding Nestor Martin M43 wood burner is an Ecodesign Ready stove, which is A+ rated for energy efficiency and combines contemporary styling with a high quality, robust cast iron exterior. The powerful, high heat output 8kW stove has a large glass front for a full view of the flicking flames and radiant heat inside, a sturdy cast iron back and optional remote control. The M43 also comes with patented Woodbox® combustion technology, an airwash system and ashpan. The stove also comes with an environmentally-friendly catalytic converter. Eurostove Ltd. Tel: 01934 750 500 www.eurostove.co.uk

SEBO is proud to be supporting the amazing Pink Ribbon Foundation with another beautiful floral design; the Felix Peony. 25% of profit on each vacuum sold goes direct to the charity supporting those affected by breast cancer. Attractive and high quality, this German made machine is part of the award-winning Felix range of upright vacuum cleaners. Five-year parts and labour guarantee. British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval. For further details and stockists visit www.sebo.co.uk pinkribbonfoundation.org.uk

MODERN DINING SET AT A GREAT PRICE!

CLASSIC LUXURY WITH QUINTESSENTIAL DANISH DESIGN – £150 OFF!

This contemporary dining set is both stylish and practical, with a glass table top and contrasting wood-effect legs. Co-ordinated chairs are available in crisp white or grey resin. Normally £179, it is now available with £20 off when you quote code HBFEB21A Delivery excluded. Go to outandout.com or call 02037 728 752 by 05.03.21.

The Guarda sofa is handmade on a solid frame and upholstered with an on-trend herringbone design. Available in grey or mint shade. See website for sizes. Three-seater £499, two-seater £399 now £150 off each when you quote HBFEB21 Delivery excluded. Go to outandout.com or call 02037 728 752 by 05.03.21.

158 housebeautiful.co.uk

HOME DIRECTORY

Great British Sofas Direct from the manufacturer

www.sofasofa.co.uk

sofasofa

01495244226

Home Déco Objects, Kitchen & Dining for your Home Interior Guaranteed French Design & Brands

www.littlefrenchcorner.com info@littlefrenchcorner.com

www.theheadboardworkshop.co.uk or call us on 01291 628216

Headboards & Beds | Ottomans & Stools | Sofa Beds & Chairs

FOR DETAILS OF CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING PLEASE TELEPHONE 020 3728 6260 OR VISIT WWW.HEARSTMAGAZINESDIRECT.CO.UK

HOME DIRECTORY

Experts in steel windows. We design, manufacture and install bespoke frames throughout the world.

Visit us at: www.fabcosanctuary.com

01903 718808 enquiries@fabcosanctuary.com

FOR DETAILS OF CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING PLEASE TELEPHONE 020 3728 6260 OR VISIT WWW.HEARSTMAGAZINESDIRECT.CO.UK

HOME DIRECTORY

William Wood Mirrors www.williamwoodmirrors.co.uk FOR DETAILS OF CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING PLEASE TELEPHONE 020 3728 6260 OR VISIT WWW.HEARSTMAGAZINESDIRECT.CO.UK

HOME DIRECTORY ^ ^ E KE

Why have a stairlift when you can have a real lift? A Stiltz Homelift will help you continue living in the home you love. ^d /Z>/&d͍ EK d, E<^͊ A Stiltz Homelift is an ideal and affordable alternative to a stairlift. You can now safely travel between the floors in your home while keeping your stairs the way they have always been. E d Θ /^ Z d A Stiltz Homelift can be installed into almost any room in your home. A Stiltz is uniquely compact with the smallest model taking up just over half a square metre – now that IS discreet. The homelift plugs directly into a standard domestic socket and uses less power than boiling a kettle. The homelifts run on selfsupporting rails so there is no need to drill into walls and the

motor is fully self-contained within the lift car. Neat. zKhZ &KZ s Z ,KD While some Stiltz customers have an immediate need for a homelift, others are looking to future-proof their existing home for when the stairs do eventually become a challenge: “We’ve had our lift for 2 years and were so impressed with how it was fitted from our hallway to our landing in what at first appeared to be an impossible space. And in such a short time.” Mr. Eames Don’t go through the unnecessary expense and emotional upheaval of moving house or the disruption of adapting your home for

downstairs living. Save money instead; live comfortably and independently in the home you love for as long as you want, with a Stiltz Homelift. W K& D/E Stiltz are proud to hold the highly-regarded Which? Trusted Trader status meaning they are a reputable, established and trustworthy company. Stiltz customers love them too, rating them ‘Great’ on Trustpilot. “Excellent product installed by polite and very competent tradesmen. Fits perfectly into my home. Made a huge difference to my ability to live independently”. Mark via Trustpilot They use their own teams of expert installers, so you

can choose a Stiltz Homelift with complete peace of mind, knowing you and your home are in a safe pair of hands. d ^d Z/s ,KD >/&d When you’re ready, a Stiltz Homelifts consultant will conduct a FREE, no obligation survey in your home. There may also be the opportunity to meet with an existing Stiltz customer local to where you live to see a homelift and ‘test drive’ it for yourself!

^Ž͕ ǁŚǇ ŶŽƚ ŐŝǀĞ ǇŽƵƌ ůŝĨĞƐƚǇůĞ Ă ůŝŌ ǁŝƚŚ ^Ɵůƚǌ͘ Ăůů &Z ƚŽĚĂǇ͘

Trusted trader

Call FREE on 0808 296 6951

Rated ‘Great’

ůĞŐĂŶƚ͕ ƉƌĂĐƟĐĂů ĂŶĚ ĚŝƐĐƌĞĞƚ͘ ^Ɵůƚǌ ,ŽŵĞůŝŌ ǁŝůů ƚƌĂŶƐĨŽƌŵ ǇŽƵƌ ŚŽŵĞ ĂŶĚ ǇŽƵƌ ůŝĨĞ͘

dŚĞ h<͛Ɛ EƵŵďĞƌ ϭ ,ŽŵĞůŝŌ • Urgent install service ͻ ZĞĂĚǇ ƚŽ ƚĂŬĞ ǇŽƵƌ call now • ŽƐƚͲĞīĞĐƟǀĞ • &ƌĞĞƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ ĚĞƐŝŐŶ Ͳ ŶŽ ǁĂůů ŶĞĞĚĞĚ

• ^ŵĂůů ĨŽŽƚƉƌŝŶƚ • tŚĞĞůĐŚĂŝƌ ŵŽĚĞů available • DĂŶƵĨĂĐƚƵƌĞĚ͕ ŝŶƐƚĂůůĞĚ ĂŶĚ ĨƵůůǇ ŐƵĂƌĂŶƚĞĞĚ ďǇ ^Ɵůƚǌ • ϯͲŇŽŽƌ ƚƌĂǀĞů ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ

&Žƌ Ă &Z ďƌŽĐŚƵƌĞ Žƌ ŶŽ ŽďůŝŐĂƟŽŶ survey or visit ǁǁǁ͘ƐƟůƚǌ͘ĐŽ͘ƵŬ

GREAT BRITISH HANDMADE LEATHER SOFAS DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER

Grand &KHVWHUƓ HOG 3 seater sofa £1499

;-28)6 7%0) - ENDS SOON Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Co. Hand made in Norfolk. Guaranteed to last a lifetime.

% ½ VWX ERH WIGSRH KIRIVEXMSR JEQMP] GSQTER] %PP SYV FIHW EVI PSZMRKP] LERH GVEJXIH XS SVHIV SR XLI 7ERHVMRKLEQ )WXEXI ERH GSQI [MXL E KYEVERXII XS PEWX E PMJIXMQI

Call now for a brochure or visit

01443 771222 www.thomaslloyd.com

01485 542516 view our full range at

www.wroughtironandbrassbed.co.uk

FOR DETAILS OF CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING PLEASE TELEPHONE 020 3728 6260 OR VISIT WWW.HEARSTMAGAZINESDIRECT.CO.UK

HOME DIRECTORY

A style guide to the

outside

Industr y exper t and founder of Out and Out Original, Daniel Fairburn, brings you this season’s best deals on designer furniture.

Chesterton - Corner Rattan Set The luxurious Chesterton corner sofa and matching glasstopped coffee table set is perfect for entertaining outdoors. Generously proportioned with deep, comfortable cushions you can seat 5 people with ease. It’s so easy to look after – the seat, back and side cushions all feature removeable covers (see website). With a maintenance-free construction of thick polyrattan and a galvanised steel frame, the set can even be left out all-year round, making it the ideal addition to your outdoor space this year. Normally £599, now available at an amazing £499*, but only when you quote your £100 discount code HBFEB21B at checkout.

Contactless Delivery Available

B 20 UY 20 N PR OW IC A ES T !

Visit www.outandout.com or call 02037 728 752 for more exciting deals and discounts.

BUY NOW AT 2020 PRICES!

SAVE

£100

B 20 UY 20 N PR OW IC A ES T !

Marbella - 5-Seater Corner Lounge Set

SAVE

Murcia - 5 Seater Lounge Set This chic garden lounge set is made from high UYEPMX] EVXM½ GMEP VIWMR [LMGL QEOIW MX ZMVXYEPP] maintenance free. Comfortable and stylish made easy, the Murcia includes a 3-seater sofa, 2 armchairs all with seat and back cushions and a GSJJII XEFPI ½ RMWLIH SJJ [MXL E GPIEV XIQTIVIH glass top creating a functional centrepiece, perfect for drinks and snacks in the garden. Includes a 12 month warranty. Was £699, it’s now just £599* for readers when you quote your £100 discount code HBFEB21B at checkout.

B 20 UY 20 N PR OW IC A ES T !

£100

The ideal addition to your outdoor space, this stunning outdoor lounge set offers comfort and style at an affordable price. Normally £599, it’s now available for just £499* when you quote your £100 discount code HBFEB21B. Bang on trend in gorgeous shades of grey, this set is designed with a contemporary feel. It’s hardwearing, woven in strong polyrattan on a galvanised steel frame. The comfy cushion covers can be removed and hand washed with care. The sofa and armchair seats 5 easily, and includes a tempered, glass-topped coffee table so you can entertain outside with ease. Virtually maintenance-free.

SAVE

£100

HURRY! PRICES WILL INCREASE FROM 1ST MARCH 2021 To receive your £100 discount on any of these products quote code HBFEB21B at checkout at www.outandout.com or call 02037 728 752 before 28.02.2021. *Excludes delivery. Prices correct at time of going to press. FOR DETAILS OF CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING PLEASE TELEPHONE 020 3728 6260 OR VISIT WWW.HEARSTMAGAZINESDIRECT.CO.UK

HOUSE PROMOTION

COMBINE A LUXURIOUS CRUISE WITH AN ICONIC TRAIN JOURNEY

EXCLUSIVE TRIP

ENJOY A GRAND TOUR OF ITALY Join the designer and TV presenter on a luxurious river cruise before staying in Lake Garda and returning on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

MEET OUR SPECIAL GUEST Kevin McCloud MBE is a British designer, writer and television presenter. He has presented Channel 4’s Grand Designs since its debut in April 1999 and has also fronted Grand Designs Abroad, Kevin McCloud: Slumming It, Kevin McCloud’s Man Made Home and Kevin McCloud’s Escape To The Wild. He is also the author of several books on design.

ith its glorious palaces and romantic canals, Venice has enchanted visitors for centuries. You will get to explore the city and the islands of the Venetian Lagoon on an exclusive seven-night all-inclusive cruise of Northern Italy aboard Uniworld’s SS La Venezia. You will spend two nights on Lake Garda, before travelling back to London aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. To make the trip even more special, you’ll be joined by Kevin McCloud, who’ll give a talk about design and architecture. He will also be on hand during your tour of Venice’s famous Rialto Bridge and Fondaco dei Tedeschi. Gourmet meals on board and unlimited drinks are included, as well as six days of excursions, such

as a private and exclusive after-hours visit to Saint Mark’s Basilica when the crowds have departed. Soak up Italian culture amid the stunning natural beauty of Lake Garda

OUR TRAVEL PARTNER Uniworld is consistently ranked as the best river cruise line in the world. It offers itineraries in spectacular destinations throughout Europe, Russia, Egypt and Asia, and its European ﬂeet features luxurious ships with the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river cruise industry.

DISCOVER MORE ﬁnancially protected trips at goodhousekeepingholidays.com 164 housebeautiful.com/uk

*PRICE BASED ON TWO SHARING. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT AVAILABLE. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. **FOR FULL DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION INFORMATION, VISIT UNIWORLD.COM/TERMS-AND-CONDITIONS. EXACT ORDER OF ITINERARY MAY VARY ACCORDING TO LOCAL CONDITIONS AND AT THE TOUR MANAGER’S DISCRETION. OFFER SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. HOLIDAYS ARE OPERATED BY AND SUBJECT TO THE BOOKING CONDITIONS OF UNIWORLD, A COMPANY WHOLLY INDEPENDENT OF HEARST UK.

with Kevin McCloud

Enjoy the iconic train’s magniﬁcent cabins

Expect exemplary service on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

YOUR ITINERARY

Marvel at the beauty of Venice from the water

DAY 1 Arrive in Venice and board SS La Venezia DAY 2 Explore Venice and after-hours tour of Saint Mark’s Basilica DAY 3 Chioggia or Padua DAY 4 Polesella (Bologna or Ferrara) DAY 5 Porto Viro, Chioggia and Burano DAY 6 Venice islands and Kevin McCloud talk and Q&A session DAY 7 Venice with Kevin and farewell gala dinner DAY 8 Disembark and transfer to Lake Garda DAY 9 Lake Garda DAY 10 Lake Garda DAY 11 Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for your return to the UK DAY 12 Arrive in London YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO…

Reasons to book THIS OFFER IS EXCLUSIVE TO HEARST UK AND MAY BE PROMOTED BY OTHER HEARST BRANDS. ALWAYS CHECK THE FCO TRAVEL ADVICE, AS IT INCLUDES THE VERY LATEST INFORMATION ON SAFETY, SECURITY, TRAVEL WARNINGS AND HEALTH. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT GOV.UK/FOREIGN-TRAVEL-ADVICE

EXPLORE WITH KEVIN McCLOUD Kevin will give a talk, then answer questions in a Q&A session. The next day, he’ll board a water taxi with you on the Grand Canal to the Rialto Bridge and Fondaco dei Tedeschi. Venice will take your breath away. Join a tour of spots that are usually reserved for locals, visit the Doge’s Palace and enjoy the basilica after hours.

SAIL WITH UNIWORLD Uniworld is one of the world’s most awarded luxury river cruise lines. You’ll be sailing on SS La Venezia, with its three dining venues, spa, library, lounge and bar, where you can enjoy unlimited premium drinks.

THE VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS Board the iconic train and step back in time. You’ll enjoy a three-course lunch and four-course dinner in the restaurant cars.

PEACE OF MIND Uniworld is ABTA-bonded and your trip is ATOL-protected, so you can book with conﬁdence, as it is 100% protected.

z Take part in an exclusive talk and Q&A session with Kevin McCloud z Go on a private tour of the Rialto Bridge and Fondaco dei Tedeschi with Kevin z Spend seven nights in a Riverview Stateroom on SS La Venezia z Enjoy gourmet cuisine and unlimited drinks on board, including ﬁne wine, beer and premium spirits z Stay in Lake Garda for three nights in a premium hotel

z Spend one night on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, plus enjoy lunch, dinner, breakfast, brunch and afternoon tea with sparkling wine on board z Choose from a wide range of exclusive excursions, including an after-hours visit to Saint Mark’s Basilica z Take an optional day trip to Bologna, Padua or Ferrara ALSO INCLUDED Flights, transfers and gratuities

HOW TO BOOK PRICE From £4,999pp* Deposit: 20%** DATES 29 August to 9 September 2021 TO BOOK, CALL 0808 239 6320, quoting HB KEVIN MCCLOUD VISIT goodhousekeeping.com/uk/hbkevin for more details and to see the full itinerary

DISCOVER MORE ﬁnancially protected trips at goodhousekeepingholidays.com House Beautiful MARCH 2021 165

HOUSE PROMOTION

Travel back to Tudor times at Hampton Court Palace

EXCLUSIVE TOUR

STEP INSIDE ROYAL PALACES & TOUR HAMPTON COURT with Dr Suzannah Lipscomb Enjoy trips to Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and Banqueting House

hroughout British history, London has been at the centre of the romance, decadence and intrigue that deﬁnes the story of the royals. From marriages and affairs to betrayals and beheadings, the castles and palaces in and around London have witnessed events that have shaped the country. On this exclusive three-day trip, you’ll be joined by historian and Tudor expert Dr Suzannah Lipscomb for a private tour of Hampton Court Palace, as well as a talk and Q&A session, where you will be able to pose questions to her. Follow in the footsteps of British royalty on a tour of Windsor Castle

Reasons to book MEET DR SUZANNAH LIPSCOMB Suzannah is an academic, writer and broadcaster famous for her work on the Tudor period. She’s been a research curator at Hampton Court Palace, is a reader in early modern history at the University of Roehampton, London, and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

WINDSOR CASTLE TOUR You’ll see the Royal Collection and enjoy a tour of the oldest and largest still-occupied castle in the world, which was built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century.

DISCOVER HAMPTON COURT Suzannah will accompany you on a visit to Hampton Court Palace, where you’ll see its famous maze and lavish rooms. OUR TRAVEL PARTNER TS Tours specialises in bespoke tours and is working in partnership with Travel Editions, which operates escorted tours. TS Tours Ltd is acting as an agent for Travel Editions.

YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Check in at Talbot Ripley Hotel and visit Windsor Castle DAY 2 Westminster Abbey, Banqueting House and Buckingham Palace DAY 3 Tower of London and Hampton Court Palace with Suzannah YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO… z Spend two nights at the four-star Talbot Ripley Hotel on a B&B basis z Enjoy two dinners at the hotel restaurant z Take part in a talk and Hampton Court Palace tour with Suzannah ALSO INCLUDED All guided tours, admission, coach transfers and the services of a tour manager

HOW TO BOOK PRICE From £699pp* Low deposit: secure your place for £50pp** DATES 25-27 August and 9-11 September 2021

TO BOOK, CALL 020 8131 8831, quoting HB LIPSCOMB MAR21 VISIT goodhousekeeping.com/ uk/hbpalaces for more details and to see the full itinerary

DISCOVER MORE ﬁnancially protected trips at goodhousekeepingholidays.com 166 housebeautiful.com/uk

*Price based on two sharing. Subject to availability. Single supplement, £90. Travel to the hotel is not included. **Trip is offered for sale by TS Tours acting as an agent for Travel Editions (ABTA V3120, ATOL 3525). Deposit applies to new bookings only. Full balance payable at 8 weeks. Cancel up to 42 days prior to departure and just lose your deposit; see Travel Editions’ booking conditions for full details. Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and at the tour manager’s discretion. Holidays are operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Travel Editions, a company wholly independent of Hearst UK. This offer is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands

POPULAR ROYAL BREAK FOR HISTORY BUFFS. LOW DEPOSIT: JUST £50pp**

Enjoy the incredible landscapes

If you’re a wildlife enthusiast, this trip will get your seal of approval

EXCLUSIVE TOUR

SEE THE STUNNING ISLES OF SCILLY *Price based on two sharing a room. Single supplement £250. It is also possible to ﬂy to St Mary’s at a supplement. Timings of Will’s events subject to change and there may be slight alterations to the itinerary due to operational restrictions. **Trip is ATOL-protected and Travel Editions is ABTA-bonded (V2715). Deposit applies to new bookings only. Prestige Holidays is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Prestige, a company wholly independent of Hearst. Cancellation terms and conditions can be found at prestigeholidays.co.uk. This trip is exclusive to Hearst UK and may be promoted by other Hearst brands

with Will Wagstaff Step back in time on the unspoilt islands and discover incredible wildlife and scenery with the nature expert MEET OUR SPECIAL GUEST

Reasons to book

Will Wagstaff, the EXPLORE ST MARY’S The largest of the Isles of Scilly, St leading authority on Mary’s has just nine miles of road, yet birds, flowers and more than 30 miles of walking and butterflies on the cycling trails. You’ll have time to explore islands, has led tours its main settlement, Hugh Town. from the Isles of Scilly all the way to the Falkland MEET WILL WAGSTAFF Islands. He’s also the local TAKE A Nature expert Will Wagstaff will expert for BBC’s Wild JOURNEY be your expert guide on the Britain, Three Men In A Boat and This Morning. BACK IN TIME. Isles of Scilly, the place he calls LOW DEPOSIT: home. As well as knowing all he Isles of Scilly JUST £150pp** there is to know about the are a short ferry wildlife, Will can educate you ride from the Cornish about aspects of island life. coast, yet they feel a WONDERFUL WILDLIFE million miles away. Five of the islands Many of the species on the Isles of Scilly are inhabited by 2,200 people, most can’t be seen anywhere else in the UK. of whom live on St Mary’s, where you’ll They have more than 450 species of be based on this tour. Thanks to the seabirds, waders and migrants. island’s unique geography, there’s an array of flora and fauna to see. You’ll INCLUDED EXCURSIONS visit in spring or autumn (great times You’ll visit Tresco’s Abbey Garden, which for wildlife spotting) and be joined by is described as ‘a perennial Kew without Will Wagstaff, who’s been guiding tours the glass’ and is home to more than here for over 25 years. Don’t miss this 20,000 plants. You’ll also enjoy boat chance to experience the magic at one tours and guided walks with Will. of the best times of the year to go!

OUR TRAVEL PARTNER Prestige Holidays has been arranging escorted tours to fabulous destinations for more than 30 years, providing guests with authentic local experiences.

YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Arrive in St Mary’s and afternoon at leisure DAY 2 Tresco, Abbey Garden with Will Wagstaff and talk DAY 3 Seabird boat trip and guided walk on St Mary’s with Will DAY 4 Bryher island with Will DAY 5 Eastern Isles cruise and St Martin’s DAY 6 Morning at leisure and return to the UK mainland YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO… z Spend five nights at St Mary’s Hall Hotel, with breakfasts and dinners z Listen to a talk and introduction to the Isles of Scilly by Will Wagstaff z Visit Tresco and the stunning Abbey Garden with Will z Enjoy a full-day excursion to Bryher z Embark on an Eastern Isles boat trip to look for grey seal colonies z Go on a boat excursion to spot seabirds, including puffins, with Will z See some of the world’s finest (and most unspoilt) beaches at St Martin’s ALSO INCLUDED Return ferry from Penzance on the Scillonian III (flights available at a supplement), transport and transfers on the Isles of Scilly, and the services of a tour manager

HOW TO BOOK PRICE From £1,499pp* Low deposit: £150pp** DATES 14-19 May and 17-22 September 2021

TO BOOK, CALL 01425 384932, quoting HB WAGSTAFF VISIT goodhousekeeping. com/uk/hbscillies for more details and to see the full itinerary

DISCOVER MORE ﬁnancially protected trips at goodhousekeepingholidays.com House Beautiful MARCH 2021 167

WHERE TO BUY A

Little Find alittlefind.com A Touch of Glass 01924 666922; atouchofglassuk.com Abstract House abstracthouse.com Ad&i adandishop.co.uk Alape alape.com Albion Bath Company (The) 01255 831605; albionbathco.com Amara 0800 587 7645; amara.com Amtico 0121 745 0800; amtico.co.uk &Tradition andtradition.com Annie Sloan 01865 803168; anniesloan.com Anthropologie anthropologie.com Argos Home 0345 640 3030; argos.co.uk Atelier Ellis atelierellis.co.uk Atlas Bathrooms atlasbathrooms.co.uk Audenza audenza.com &Q 0333 014 3098; diy.com Barker & Stonehouse 0333 355 9397; barkerandstonehouse.co.uk Beaumonde 01202 707770; beaumonde.co.uk Benjamin Moore 01753 575756; benjaminmoorepaint.co.uk Bert & May 020 3744 0776; bertandmay.com Black Bough blackbough.co.uk Blakes London 020 3409 0661; blakeslondon.com Bloom & Wild bloomandwild.com

Braided Rug Company (The) 01654 767248; braided-rug.co.uk Broadleaf 01269 851910; broadleaftimber.com aesarstone 01706 863600; caesarstone.co.uk Cambridge Imprint 0797 440 4977; cambridgeimprint.co.uk Cane Line cane-line.co.uk Carpetright 0330 333 3444; carpetright.co.uk Chalk Pink Linen Company 01872 492192; chalkpinklinencompany.co.uk Charlton Island charltonisland.com Clarissa Hulse 020 7226 7055; clarissahulse.com Claybrook 020 7052 1555; claybrookstudio.co.uk Coffee & Cloth coffeeandcloth.co.uk Cole & Son 020 7376 4628; cole-and-son.com Cox & Cox 0330 333 2123; coxandcox.co.uk CP Hart 0345 873 1121; cphart.co.uk Crosswater 0345 873 8840; crosswater.co.uk Crown 0330 024 0281; crownpaints.co.uk Cuckooland 01305 231231; cuckooland.com Cult Furniture 020 8185 6960; cultfurniture.com

44 Currys 0344 561 0000; currys.co.uk aisy Park 01769 579077; daisypark.co.uk Davey Lighting at Original BTC 01993 882251; originalbtc.com Desenio desenio.co.uk Design Vintage 01273 558675; designvintage.co.uk DFS 0808 149 3637; dfs.co.uk Dobbies 0131 561 6406; dobbies.com Donna Wilson 020 7749 0768; donnawilson.com Dowsing & Reynolds 0113 819 9985; dowsingandreynolds.com Drummonds 020 7376 4499; drummonds-uk.com Dulux 0333 222 7171; dulux.co.uk Dunelm 0191 378 3151; dunelm.com Dwell 0345 675 9090; dwell.co.uk Dyke & Dean 01424 429202; dykeanddean.com bay ebay.co.uk Edinburgh Mercantile edinburghmercantile.com Elan Kitchens 020 7384 0511; elankitchens.co.uk Emery & Cie emeryetcie.com Enamel Shades enamelshades.co.uk Encaustic Tiles 020 3514 8570; encaustictiles.net Ercol ercol.com/uk arrow & Ball 01202 876141; farrow-ball.com Feather & Black 01243 380600; featherandblack.com Ferm Living fermliving.com Finnish Design Shop finnishdesignshop.com Fired Earth 01295 814396; firedearth.com Floor Story 020 7871 3013; floorstory.co.uk Folk Interiors 0797 009 6672; folkinteriors.co.uk Forbo 01773 744121; forbo.com Forest & Co (The) theforestandco.com Form form-shop.com Freight HHG 01273 526123; freightstore.co.uk French Bedroom Company (The) 01444 415430; frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk French Connection 0333 400 3285; frenchconnection.com From the Bay fromthebay.com Furniture Village 0800 804 8879; furniturevillage.co.uk

arden Trading 01993 847334; gardentrading.co.uk George Home 0800 952 3003; george.com Gisela Graham 020 7708 4956; giselagraham.co.uk Glosters glosters.co.uk Good Things goodthingsgifts.co.uk Grace & Thorn 020 7739 1521; graceandthorn.com Graham & Brown 0808 168 3795; grahambrown.com/uk Graham & Green 01225 418200; grahamandgreen.co.uk Grey Works (The) thegreyworks.com &M Home 0344 736 9000; hm.com/gb Habitat 0344 499 1111; habitat.co.uk Havwoods 01524 737000; havwoods.co.uk Heal’s 0333 212 1915; heals.com Helen Turkington helenturkington.com Hemming & Wills 0330 133 1233; hemmingandwills.co.uk Hillarys 0800 916 6524; hillarys.co.uk Hokolo 0771 169 8689; hokolo.com Holland & Barrett 0370 606 6606; hollandandbarrett.com Homebase 0333 003 7084; homebase.co.uk Homescapes 0121 3680 0051; homescapesonline.com House of Enki houseofenki.com House of Flora 0333 303 4295; house-of-flora.com Hudson Home hudsonhome.co.uk conic Lights iconiclights.co.uk Ikea 020 3645 0000; ikea.co.uk Iroka iroka.co.uk ames & May 01787 207572; jamesandmay.co.uk Jane Clayton 01761 404505; janeclayton.co.uk John Lewis & Partners 0345 604 9049; johnlewis.com empii kempii.co.uk Kids Beds Online 01484 666443; kidsbedsonline.co.uk Kin kinhomeco Kitchen Makers 024 7667 1600; burbidgekitchenmakers.co.uk a Redoute laredoute.co.uk Lamp Twist lamptwist.com Lampsy 0333 577 2200; lampsy.com Laurie Maun lauriemaun.com Les Sardines 020 7738 8499; lessardines.co.uk

I J

K L

Liberty 020 7734 1234; libertylondon.com Lick lickhome.com Ligne Roset 020 7323 1248; ligne-roset-westend.co.uk Lime Lace 01423 900522; limelace.co.uk Little Greene 020 7935 8844; littlegreene.com Loaf 020 3141 8300; loaf.com Loom & Last 01394 775670; loomandlast.com Love Your Home 01483 410007; love-your-home.co.uk Lusso Stone 020 3370 4057; lussostone.com ade 0344 257 1888; made.com Made In Design 020 7692 4001; madeindesign.co.uk Maison en Vogue maisonenvogue.co.uk Maisons du Monde 0808 234 2172; maisonsdumonde.com MakeBox & Co makebox.co Mandarin Stone 01600 715444; mandarinstone.com Mar-den 0794 076 2885; mar-den.co.uk Marquis & Dawe 01925 767611; marquisanddawe.co.uk Matchimatchi matchimatchi.com Matilda Goad matildagoad.com Melimeli melimelihome.com Mint & May 020 3637 7969; mintandmay.co.uk Moonko moonko.co.uk Murals Wallpaper 0151 708 5400; muralswallpaper.co.uk My Furniture 0800 092 1636; my-furniture.co.uk MyBuilder.com mybuilder.com Mylands 020 8670 9161; mylands.co.uk

Myung Nam An myungnaman.co.uk aked Doors 01328 838854; nakeddoors.com Neff 0344 892 8989; neff.co.uk Neptune 01793 427450; neptune.com Next 0333 777 8000; next.co.uk Nkuku 0333 240 0155; nkuku.com No 56 01736 366293; no-56.com Nordic Nest nordicnest.com Nunido 020 8068 8769; nunido.co.uk ak Furnitureland 0800 440 2254; oakfurnitureland.co.uk Oka 0333 004 2042; oka.com Oliver Bonas 020 8974 0110; oliverbonas.com Olivine Life 020 3409 0600; olivinelife.com Original Style 01392 473000; originalstyle.com Oyoy 020 8194 8427; oyoylivingdesign.co.uk aint & Paper Library 020 7823 7755; paintandpaperlibrary.com Patch patchplants.com Pickleson picklesonpaint.com Plain English 020 7486 2674; plainenglishdesign.co.uk Plumbworld ebaystores.co.uk/ PlumbworldUK Pooky 020 7351 3003; pooky.com Porcelain Superstore 0330 094 0304; porcelainsuperstore.co.uk Prints & Press printsandpress.co.uk uail Ceramics 01304 379911; quailceramics.co.uk Quirky Dovetail 020 8682 2522; quirkydovetail.co.uk agged Rose raggedrose.com Ralph Lauren ralphlauren.co.uk Retrouvius 020 8960 6060; retrouvius.com

Q R

20 Robert Dyas 0800 707 6677; robertdyas.co.uk Rockett St George 01444 253391; rockettstgeorge.co.uk Rose & Grey 0161 926 8763; roseandgrey.co.uk Russell Hobbs uk.russellhobbs.com alvesen Graham 020 7967 7777; salvesengraham.com Sanctuary Bathrooms 0113 244 4400; sanctuary-bathrooms.co.uk Sass & Belle 020 7346 0117; sassandbelle.co.uk Search & Rescue 020 3302 8658; searchandrescuelondon.co.uk Selfridges 0800 123 400; selfridges.com Sika Design sika-design.com Sklum 020 3769 2694; sklum.com Smallable en.smallable.com Sofa.com 0345 400 2222 Sofology 0800 140 4040; sofology.co.uk Soho Home 020 3819 8199; sohohome.com Someday Designs 020 8305 7265; somedaydesigns.co.uk Spark & Bell sparkandbell.com Spicer & Wood spicerandwood.co.uk

Style Library 020 3457 5862; stylelibrary.com Swoon 020 3319 6332; swooneditions.com Swyft swyfthome.com apshop321 ebaystores.co.uk/ tapshop321 Tile Mountain 01782 223822; tilemountain.co.uk Tinsmiths tinsmiths.co.uk Topps Tiles 0800 783 6262; toppstiles.co.uk Tori Murphy 0115 960 8472; torimurphy.com Triton 024 7634 4441; tritonshowers.co.uk Twentytwentyone 020 7837 1900; twentytwentyone.com rbanara 0800 779 7527; urbanara.co.uk Utility 0151 708 4192; utilitydesign.co.uk ictorian Plumbing 0345 862 2878; victorianplumbing.co.uk Villa Nova 01623 756699; villanova.co.uk Vorwerk Carpets vorwerk-carpets.com illis & Co 01444 443994; willisandco.co.uk ara Home 0800 030 4238; zarahome.com

U V

W Z

IMPORTANT NOTE While we make every effort to quote correct prices of all merchandise, it’s possible prices may have changed since we went to press. We do our best to ensure firms and organisations mentioned are reputable, but the Editor cannot guarantee that they will fulfil obligations in all circumstances. Readers must therefore deal with them at their own risk. We regret free gifts, supplements, books and other items included with the magazine when sold in the UK are not available outside the UK. House Beautiful MARCH 2021 169

My style inspirations MATTHEW WILLIAMSON The fashion, interior and lifestyle designer on pattern, colour and his new collaboration with lighting brand Pooky

Above Matthew in Deià Left Classic Leopard Love shade, £103; Teal Ikat shade, £36; both Matthew Williamson at Pooky

I began my career in design as a print designer, so colour and pattern organically find their way into everything I do. Designing patterns and choosing the elements, colours and repeats is such an exciting and stimulating process for me. I think it would have been next to impossible for me to become a minimalist in my approach to interior design. I understand and respect minimalist principles, but I could never part with colour, pattern and an eclectic mish-mash of furniture in favour of clean lines and clear surfaces.

ARTISTIC EYE Being studio-based, both in London and in Mallorca, I really relish my alone time to dive into a project – sketching, painting and moodboarding to bring an idea into the world in physical form. Depending on the project, my creative process can be collaborative or entirely individual. The decision to work with Pooky stems from a longstanding admiration of the brand’s artful steer on eclecticism and quality craftsmanship. Bringing the quintessential Matthew Williamson look to the classic Pooky shades allowed both parties to play to their strengths to create this diverse collection.

WELL DRESSED Clockwise from above Deià old town in Mallorca. Matthew’s bold prints feature on the runway. Straight Empire shade in Blue Paisley, £70, Matthew Williamson at Pooky 170 housebeautiful.com/uk

My career in fashion has been incredibly informative and useful for my move into interiors. The elemental principles of proportion, colour, materials and functionality are absolutely transferable. In many ways, dressing a room can be likened

to dressing a person. I love any excuse for maximum impact with pattern and colour, so it’s a similar approach! As well as working with Pooky, other favourite projects have been my wallpaper collection with Osborne & Little and my online shop – it’s such a pleasure to curate an edit of larger items alongside accessories such as lighting, candles and stationery.

CREATIVE COLLECTOR I feel very lucky to be able to divide my time between two aesthetically inspiring places: London and Deià in Mallorca. I think that your home should reflect who you are, so if you love maximalist patterns, antique finds, artful clutter and quirky lamps, let this come across in your home. Each room in both my London townhouse and the finca in Mallorca are truly elevated by my collection of candlesticks, which I’ve been acquiring for years. Friends often buy me one for Christmas and birthdays, so my collection is growing! I also collect antiques and enjoy the chase of finding gems among the bric-a-brac at fairs, markets, auctions and online.

MIX AND MATCH Bold colour choices, heavy patterning and a sense of rustic decadence define my style. The look is about being optimistic and playful, with my main rule being that there are no rules! It’s my belief that your home should inspire optimism, positivity and joy in every room. HB See Matthew’s collection of lamps at pooky.com

WORDS JAMES CUNNINGHAM PHOTOGRAPHS MATTHEW WILLIAMSON; ALAMY STOCKPHOTO; GETTY IMAGES/STOCKPHOTO

PRINCE OF PRINTS