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EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT How our friends across the pond are influencing everything from chic hotels to our new spin class THE CATWALK LOOK Hit the sweet spot with a fresh take on candy stripes NEWS We’re in awe of iconic Italian brand Flexform, saying yes please to alcohol-free aperitifs, and hanging onto the holiday vibe with gorgeous ceramic lighting from Portugal THE EDITED CHOICE Bijou bedroom? These diminutive dressing tables have you covered THE EDITED CHOICE Rip up the (dance) floor with a Persian-inspired kilim rug LIFE.STYLE.ETC Charlotte Salisbury of Artist Residence reveals the lucky breaks (and sacrifices) that helped build her boutique-hotel brand

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fabulous spaces ROOM OF THE MONTH Jonathan Adler’s NYC living room is a masterclass in American glamour TASMANIAN COTTAGE All-round creative Sarah Andrews worked wonders when turning a shack into a super-chic retreat BARCELONA APARTMENT Vintage pieces and curves in all the right places give architect Andrea Serboli’s home a unique look LONDON MAISONETTE Emma Oldham’s schemes look effortless, but their success is down to attention to detail and diligent planning IBIZAN VILLA Designer Sumari Krige brought her flair for creating flow between inside and out to a fabulous finca built with the vistas and colours of its stunning location in mind PARISIAN HOME Interior architects François Mille and Véronique Cotrel gave a 19th-century apartment a modern makeover with a ver y generous dose of Gallic charm

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hit refresh There is something energising about September. It feels like a fresh start. In my view, it is a far better time for resolutions than cold, soggy January, when nights are dark and you have all those tempting leftover Christmas goodies teasing you from the cupboards. Right now I am focusing on ‘living life well’. And I am not alone. The wellness movement is absolutely massive. At the time of w riting, London has just hosted Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop summit. The sell was ‘join us for a mind, body, soul reset’. Turmeric lattes, sound baths and £1,000 tickets may not be for you (or me!), but I do think that anything that makes you feel a bit calmer in this crazy world is well worth a look.

We’re hoping to offer a bit of a reset moment with this month’s issue. Turn off your phone, give yourself a break from everything the day is throwing at you, and take some time to enjoy the wealth of creativity on our pages. From the laid-back, modern rustic mood of our waterfront Tasmanian cottage to the bijou Barcelona flat with cool curved features, this month’s homes are brimming with inspiration and dream schemes. We are showcasing projects from all over the world, big and small, proving that very good ideas

don’t necessarily need to come in classic London terrace packages.

For the decorating feature this month, we put the focus on paint. The idea started in the planning meeting as quick and easy decorating wins, but soon morphed into impactful ways to add drama and personality. This just felt more Livingetc. My fave idea? Interior designer Turner Pocock’s striped ceiling – it is perfect for a kid’s bedroom so has gone straight onto my moodboard.

We’ve covered the colour spectrum, from moody darks to all-out brights. Which is your style tribe?

I’m spending my downtime this month with my nose in James Rich’s recently launched cookbook, Apple: Recipes from the Orchard. No one would say that I am the street’s best cook, but I’m trying.

With both updated versions of old classics and exciting modern f lavours, it chimes with all my foodie buzzwords – seasonal, achievable and all about family… (naturally, the photography is beaut, too). For me, cooking is all about the whole entertaining package and the good vibes. Check out our St Tropez-inspired recipes feature for bags of vibes. Then take some time to host friends and family before the weather turns. That’s the real key to living life well.

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TELEVISIONS AS FURNITURE Prepare for the box to become less boxy. Panasonic Design and Vitra have launched the Vitrine (pictured), a wood frame and glass panel that converts to an OLED screen. And LG now sells the world’s first 8K model.

The future is here.

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Route 66 Americana is the go-to vibe at the hottest hotels, with Soho House’s Mollie’s Motel & Diner bringing Fifties cool to the, erm, A420 between Swindon and Oxford. In the USA, Santa Fe’s El Rey Court (pictured) is an ode to the great Southwest on the highway’s original footing.

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FEATURE MAUDIE MANTON PHOTOGRAPHS (2) JAY CARROLL; (5) CORYNYC/STOCKIMO/ALAMY

BLOCK PRINT

Cole & Son’s new Pearwood collection takes its name from the wood blocks that were the tool of choice for founder John Perry. Expect a visual romp through the English countryside in a look we’re calling millennial Arts & Crafts meets Gothic Revival.

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It’s natural, has that covetable chalky finish and is done so well

by Aussie brand Bauwerk. Swing by shop-come-design-studio Design & That, Hackney Road’s latest emporium of cool, to see its pretty pigments splashed wall to wall for the first time in the UK.

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S O U L C YC L E The cult US spinning phenomenon has arrived in London, bringing its ultra-sweaty and holistic mantra-focussed fitness fad to Great Marlborough Street. Fragranced by its own-brand grapefruitscented candles, all you need to do is pedal for your life for 45 minutes at a studio that’s within arm’s reach of Liberty and Selfridges.

What’s not to love?

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Metropolitan Collection 4043 / Primordia

Effortless luxury for modern living Caesarstone surfaces are a beautiful combination of form and function, matching high strength, stain resistant engineered quartz with the refined shades and subtle details of natural stone or hand cast concrete.

Designed and manufactured by the original quartz brand applying 30 years of expertise.

www.caesarstone.co.uk 0800 – 158 – 8088 info@caesarstone.co.uk

the catwalk look Chantilly multicoloured, hanging lamp, £195, Moustache at Smallable

Riviera 20” trolley case in Citrus Yellow/ Ivory Stripe, £1,570, Globe-Trotter

Striped vase in Pink, £29.95, &Klevering at The Gifted Few

Stripesol parasol in Blush Pink, £379, Fatboy at Made in Design Models at Xiao Li wore laid-back lemon yellow

Minty fresh gingham and stripes (with a twist) worked like a dream at Thom Browne

Spoon armchair in Striped Linen, £1,800, Soho Home

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Popsycle rug in Mint, £1,529, Helena Rohner for Heal’s

Toppu tray in Caramel, £55, OYOY Living Design at Couverture & the Garbstore

candy stripes Pick ’n’m i x pret t y pastel-hued l i nes for a look that ’s sweet as suga r

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T H E P OW E R C O U P L E

copy that Want a little slice of Kelly Wearstler in your home? The uber-designer’s latest drop for The Rug Company introduces her first-ever line of Tibetan-wool floor runners, with Bravado Graphite (pictured) modelled on the very design that lines the stairway in her own Beverly Hills home. Imitation is the biggest form of flattery after all.

From £2,946 (therugcompany.com)

THE QUICK CLICK

best of british

FEATURE MAUDIE MANTON

Swerve an afternoon in a soggy deckchair and instead enjoy the best of summer’s scents indoors. Matthew Williamson’s English Garden candle mixes notes of blackcurrant, rose, bergamot and orange blossom with a dash of Ceylon tea for a quintessentially British-smelling affair. Beautiful. £49 (amara.com)

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sweet dreams The Clam from Ligne Roset is a sofabed as you’ve never seen one before. Gone are the pesky cumbersome poles, the hideaway mattress and the bulky body. They’ve been replaced with a sleek silhouette that folds up and down (like a – you guessed it – clam) into a double daybed. And all with just one click of a button. Clam sofabed, designed by Léo Dubreil and Baptiste Pilato, from £3,692 (ligne-roset.com)

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THE BOLD TOUCH

pipe dream The possibilities are endless for Balineum’s Hanley Tube-Lined tiles. Bold colours are highlighted with thin lines of clay on more than 60 variations of zigzags, stripes and scallops. Piece together your own design in any number of Deco-esque ways.

From £7.20 a tile or £57.60sq m (balineum.co.uk)

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What a Viu

Welcome to the bathroom of tomorrow.

The idea: Soft, organic inner forms meet geometric, precise outer contours. A fusion of different materials – ceramics, wood, metal, glass. The purpose: Perfection from every angle, technology for maximum comfort. The result: Viu. Design by sieger design, realised

by Duravit. What a Viu! Duravit London, open now. For more bathroom design visit www.duravit.co.uk

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Whitley Bay dressing table with drawer, £507.60, Houseology Liana dressing table, £379, Made.com

Sten dressing table, £349, Swoon

Tray desk, £3,300, Neri&Hu at De La Espada Bow dressing table, £299, John Lewis & Partners

Pebble vanity, from €4,809.60, Lanzavecchia + Wai for Living Divani at Cavigioli

Salina dressing table, £630, Ercol

Ren dressing table, £5,448, Neri&Hu for Poltrona Frau at Nest

Chapeau dressing table, £2,540, Alivar at UBER Interiors

FEATURE MAUDIE MANTON

dressing tables Compact but perfectly formed vanities for when every inch counts (hello bijou bedrooms)

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feeling shady Ty p e 8 0 – legend a r y de sig ner S i r K en neth G r a ng e’s l at e st l i ne for A ng lep oi s e – s e e s t he c on ic a l sh a de i nt r o duc e d t o t he br a nd for t he f i r st t i me.

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Ty p e 8 0 de sk l a mp, £19 9, f r om S eptemb er (a ng lep oi s e.c om)

THE WE E KE N D B U Y

Alcohol abstinence is on the up, and with these offerings the trend looks as good as it feels. Æcorn – the new sister line from Seedlip – is serving alcohol-free aperitifs in dry, bitter and aromatic flavours with notes of chamomile and clary sage, honeycomb and oak, and cherrywood and vanilla. Call us fickle, but we’re in it just for the gorgeous glass bottles. £19.99 for a 500ml bottle (selfridges.com)

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THE IN B R AND

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domus

With asymmetric tassels and chic monochrome designs, Ferm Living’s Way collection is a surefire hit. Dig a bit deeper and you’ll find surfaces woven from recycled plastic bottles, adding eco-credentials and the opportunity to take the party outside. Way cushion, £85 (heals.com)

There is no place for beige and boring surfaces at Domus, where only the most design-forward tiling hits the shelves. Recent additions include the Lane collection by Barber & Osgerby for Mutina – a glazed porcelain ode to the streets of London in palettes that reference Marylebone, the Barbican and Victorian Westminster (pictured). We also love the geometric 3D Rilievi tiles by Zaven for Cedit. Lane, from £226sq m; Rilievi, from £109sq m (domusgroup.com)

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FEATURE MAUDIE MANTON PHOTOGRAPHS (DOMUS) ANNA STATHAKI; (FEELING SHADY) JAKE CURTIS, STYLING DESPINA CURTIS

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L DESIGN

living legend A 60th anniversary might suggest it’s time to take a step back and enter life in the slow lane, yet this certainly isn’t the case at Flexform – the iconic, family-run business. As the queues that formed around the block at the brand’s Salone del Mobile stand in Milan might suggest, business is booming for the stalwart of sleek, understated and quintessentially Italian furniture design. New launches for 2019 are in keeping with the brand’s unique category of ‘inconspicuous luxury’ and ‘discreet elegance’, with Antonio Citterio’s Romeo – a seating system as charming as its name might suggest – featuring delicate grosgrain piping, ‘couture’ tailoring and a generously padded body that are at once standout and easy to sink into.

Yet Flexform is no one trick pony, and while sofas are its bread and butter, a recent outdoor pursuit proves its designs really do have legs.

Reissued classics, including Mario Asnago and Claudio Vender’s Moka table and chair from 1939, have been reimagined in weather-resistant materials, enjoying a new lease of life in their alfresco-appropriate guises. Here’s to at least another 60 years of life in the fast lane.

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FEATURE MAUDIE MANTON PHOTOGRAPH (FAMILY PORTRAIT) LEONARDO SCOTTI

(Clockwise from top) Dafne chairs come with woven seats and backs; the second and third generation Galimberti clan prove Flexform is a family affair; armrests upholstered in cowhide bring new life to the A.B.C armchair, launched in 1996

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the edited choice Vintage Moroccan rug, £535, Yonder.living

Karim recycled cotton rug, £89, Graham and Green

Attaleia rug, £195, Oka

Wyatt braided white rug, £69, Urban Outfitters

Chimara jute rug, £299, Linie Design at Heal’s

Medium Poppy Field rug in Blue, £125, French Connection Home

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Sparkly kilim rug, £650, Raj Tent Club

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Nikolai Persian Qashqai kilim, £600, Lilla Rugs

INTRODUCING

The first chair made with recycled fishing nets. Each Smart Ocean incorporates almost 1 kilogram of recycled fishing net material.

from ocean to office

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Reform T h i s D a n i sh br a nd h a d u s at hel lo w hen it bur st ont o t he s c ene i n 2 014, l au nch i ng de sig n -le d, pr ic e - c on s c iou s cupb o a rd f r ont s for Ik e a k it chen un it s . Five ye a r s on a nd t he I k e a ‘h a ck’ h a s ne v er lo oke d s o g o o d: che ck out ne w l i ne s b y D a v id T hu l str up, Not e D e sig n St ud io a nd Mul ler Va n S e v er en , w ho s e Te ch n ic olor- st y le f r ont s (pict ur e d) c a n b e m i x e d a nd m at che d t o s uit . Fr om €10 6 for a 2 9 x4 0 cm c over pa nel (r efor mc ph .c om /en)

THE CRAFTED PIECE

holiday romance Online platform Lusophile is a onestop destination for all things Portuguese. Founded by languages graduate Emily Hedges after a semester in Lisbon, the focus is on independent businesses. We love these ceramic pendant lights by Lisbonite Patricia Lobo, shown glazed in Flamingo, Olive and Mint.

A m o r ! P e n d a n t s , f ro m £ 9 5 (lusophile.co.uk)

THE HIGH-STREET HERO

factor y setting Swoon’s Engle range goes industrial, taking its cue from urban construction and featuring sleek steel frameworks. Yet it has a touch of luxe, too – clock the slab of marble on the coffee table that can be positioned here, there or somewhere in-between.

Engle coffee table, £399 (swooneditions.com)

THE FUTURE CLASSIC

Another day, another sleek new addition to the Carl Hansen & Søn collection, this time somewhat softer and more sculptural than you might expect from the Danish powerhouse. A relaunched Børge Mogensen piece from 1949, you’ve got form-pressed veneer to thank for the curved backrest and sloping seat on the aptly named Contour chair. Contour in oak, from £1,518 (carlhansen.com/en)

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Easy garden ideas for an urban space oasis

Staycation: high-summer updates for a holiday feel at home

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life.style.etc Charlotte Salisbury, co-founder of Artist Residence, on braving Grade 1-listed buildings and how appearing on fly-on-the-wall TV paid off

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ha rlot te Sa lisbu r y wa s at university when her boyfriend (now husband) was unexpectedly handed the reins of a run-down hotel in Brighton.

With little budget, he encouraged local artists to decorate rooms for board, and Artist Residence was born. Without a shred of hospitality experience between them, their chaotic efforts ended up on the TV series The Hotel Inspector. But 10 years on, the couple own four acclaimed boutique hotels, which cleverly mix vintage design and contemporary art. Charlotte lives in west London with Justin and their son Blake, three, plus dog Bob and cat Oscar.

Sum up your business in five words…

Arty, friendly, eclectic and homely.

What was your light-bulb moment?

When we did The Hotel Inspector. Alex [Polizzi, the host and hotelier] was so good at giving us advice that for the first time we thought, ‘Maybe we can actually do this’.

What’s the greatest sacrifice you’ve made for your business? Moving to Cornwall with Justin in 2010. I was fresh out of Leeds university and left my friends and social life. I ended up living in a derelict building with no heating or hot water, but it eventually became our second hotel.

And the biggest risk you’ve taken?

That would be our Grade I-listed building in Bristol. There have been many hoops to jump through, but we should be open this autumn.

What’s your proudest achievement?

Having the Artist Residence in London featured in Livingetc when it opened!

Who do you turn to for professional advice? My dad and Justin’s mum. My dad is a car designer and very good with architecture, and Justin’s mum used to be in property development. So they both have an eye for design and we trust them implicitly.

What’s your biggest business regret?

It can be easy to over-design things. We haven’t always managed a balance between keeping things natural and homely, and that affects ambience. But we learn from our mistakes.

And extravagance? Art! Over the years, we’ve made friends with lots of artists and always have a sizeable budget for artwork.

We love Andy Doig’s neon pieces and always try to squeeze one in somewhere.

Name three stores you couldn’t live without… Anthropologie, Original House, which is full of interesting and amazing antique finds, and Ines Cole.

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Describe your interiors style. Eclectic, rustic, bohemian and fun. With lots of art.

The last thing you bought on your debit card? A Deliveroo, last night. I had a Leon Hot Box. I’d been working late and it just had to be done!

What life advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Be more of an active listener. When you’re younger, you think you know more than you do.

Your top business tip… Don’t be scared of making mistakes.

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PHOTOGRAPHS (THIS PAGE) JAMES MERRELL; (OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP AND MIDDLE) PAUL MASSEY; (OPPOSITE PAGE, BOTTOM) JAKE CURTIS

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Vintage screen, Fornasetti.

Sofa, Vladimir Kagan; reupholstered in bouclé.

Coffee table; side table; cushions; sconce; rug, all Jonathan Adler. Pink artwork, Cary Leibowitz

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We adore how Jonathan Adler has amped up the living room in his

New York apartment. ‘My buzzwords for the refurb were glamorous, bold

and memorable,’ he says. What’s not to love about a sexy bouclé sofa set on a chequerboard rug with a vintage screen surveying the scene?

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waterfront retreat Cool creative Sarah Andrews has used the colours and textures of nature to turn an old shack into a chic cottage that’s as beautiful as its surroundings PHOTOGRAPHY Marnie Hawson X

STYLING Sarah Andrews WORDS Ali Heath

LIVING AREA Everything about Sarah’s converted shack is about simplicity – from the pared-back lighting to the unframed pieces of art. This allows the stunning Tasmanian landscape outside to provide all the drama.

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eing a risk-taker by nature and hankering after solitude, Australian designer, stylist and all-round creative Sarah Andrews bought a heritage shack on Tasmania’s west coast sight unseen. ‘I spotted an ad for the run-down cottage and was drawn to its isolated charm and views across Lettes Bay, remote mountains and rainforest,’ she says.

The house was built in the late 1890s for mining workers and although beguiling, once she owned it Sarah discovered it was falling to bits and had no running water or electricity.

An eight-hour drive to the nearest hardware store, the restoration was a dedicated labour of love. ‘I had intended it to be a slow, rural bolthole project, but my personal circumstances changed and it quickly became a full-time renovation that needed to earn an income,’ she says.

The space, fresh air and supportive local community confirmed that despite the initial mishaps, purchasing the property was the right decision. ‘I worked on developing plans to transform the cottage, aptly named “Captains Rest”, into a cosy home for me and an escape for paying guests,’ she says.

Determined to create a space for modern living while retaining the cottage’s soul, Sarah transformed a warren of smaller rooms into a stunning open-plan living/kitchen/dining area with a separate bedroom and bathroom (complete with claw-foot bath and view of the

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bay.) ‘I spent a lot of time imagining where I would cook, sit by the fire, watch the stars, curl up with a book, bathe and rest,’ she says.

The design captures the raw beauty of its surroundings and celebrates a slower pace, where simple pleasures are enjoyed and the ever-changing landscape is welcomed in.

Clad in painted corrugated iron, with a skillion (flat with a slope) roof and timberlined porch, Sarah worked closely with Heritage Tasmania to restore the shack with original materials and affordable Gumtree finds. Existing Tasmanian oak floors were sanded and polished; and pine tongue-andgroove boards were whitewashed. The striking windows to the front – a serendipitous salvage find – restored the views across the bay, and the old antique glass adds a distorted, time-worn and galley-like charm.

‘The weather here is extreme. When wet and freezing, you’ll find me curled up on the window seat, woodburner lit, reading, watching old movies, contemplating my next adventure; in summer, rowing my dinghy around the bay, fishing or foraging for dried plants, nut and twigs. The colours, shapes and textures of nature always appeal.’

Creating beauty out of nothing is one of Sarah’s talents and throughout the cottage her trademark style abounds – antique portraits displayed alongside seascapes; vintage furniture dressed with unique treasures; a bench seat made by Sarah’s parents and a collection of ropes, flags, baskets and all manner of rustic finds that add patina,

authenticity and a sense of her personality.

Linens and rich velvets in warm shades of brown, green, ochre and blue honour the earthy outside palette and weathered woods echo the boat-making heritage of the bay.

Nautical it may be, but cliché it is not.

Sarah recognises the true value of a safe harbour and peaceful waters to call home.

Twelve years ago, she left behind her previous career as a spatial scientist to travel the world solo. When she ran out of places to visit, she swapped dry land for the sea – restoring, decorating and living on an old Seventies sailing boat. Crossing the Pacific in the dead of night, a devastating storm caused her boat to sink, leaving Sarah shipwrecked, 40 kilometres out to sea. After four terrifying hours, she was rescued by the Mexican navy and adopted by local villagers, who helped her recover. ‘I am well known for my love of storytelling, but this is one I could never have made up,’ she laughs.

Now Captains Rest has given Sarah a platform to launch herself into the world of styling, visual storytelling and photography.

More recently, she has launched an Airbnb masterclass that is enabling other like-minded souls to learn her trade secrets. ‘Captains Rest restored my spirit, reinvigorated my wanderlust and provides a constant sanctuary when I return from my travels,’ she says. ‘It has a magic like nowhere else.’

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houses home profile THE OWNER Sarah Andrews, an interior designer, stylist, photographer and writer.

THE PROPERTY A converted, one-level listed cottage in Lettes Bay, Strahan, Tasmania. There is an open-plan kitchen, dining and living room, plus a bedroom, bathroom and a private jetty.

DINING AREA Whitewashed tongue-andgroove boards run horizontally around this open-plan space and are offset by the warm tones of the original Tasmanian oak floor.

Similar flooring, Retrouvius.

Woodburner, Nectre. Table, Gumtree. Similar stools, Swoon.

Lifeguard ring and flag, Etsy

LIVING AREA Sarah’s parents helped build the window seat and it’s her favourite spot in the house. Antique portraits and foraged dried flowers add warmth and patina to this corner of the cottage.

Sofa and rug, Ikea. Side table, Gumtree. Light fittings, Duckfat.

Similar artwork, Doe & Hope

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JETTY Located a few metres from the house, the jetty is ideal for taking in the views of the bay and surrounding mountains and rainforests. This slice of Tasmania is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Area. ‘Everyone who stays here immediately breathes out, slows down, switches off and rebalances,’ says Sarah.

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S T U DY S PAC E The built-in desk in the openplan living area was created from reclaimed wood. The window is also a serendipitous salvage find that suits the 19th-century cottage perfectly. Sarah loves its time-worn feel.

Decorative finds, @albert andgrace_shop

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Even the design of the cook space captures the raw beauty of the cottage’s surroundings and also Sarah’s desire to celebrate a slower way of life. ‘The renovation gave me permission to live the way that suits me,’ she says.

Units and worktops, Sibella Court.

Handmade plates, Erin Malloy

home truths READING LIST? Consolations of the Forest by Sylvain Tesson and A Field Guide to Getting Lost by Rebecca Solnit.

SCIENTIFIC OR S PI R ITUAL? 50/50. Ha ha, that’s a very scientific answer isn’t it?

IPHONE OR CAM E R A? Camera. I used to have a collection of film cameras I loved, but they sank when my boat did. I should get around to replacing them.

D I N N E R PA R T Y G U E S T S ?

Heavy drinkers with no reason to go home.

YO U R A P P ROACH TO DESIGN? Authenticity and a life lived beautifully.

TOP FILM? Café de Flore.

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B AT H R O O M Sarah installed the long, vertical window to capture the waterside views, while antique fittings, including the restored claw-foot bath, were chosen to bring an air of decadence to the space.

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Similar claw-foot bath, LASSCO. Flag, Sibella Court

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BEDROOM This cosy space, which is located in what was a former boat hut, is dressed in layers of linen. Sarah made the distinctive headboard from two former cot bedheads.

Bedlinen, House of Baltic Linen

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Vice Versa cushion, £131, Maison de Vacances at Made in Design

Sufa pendant, £89.95, Nkuku

Hobbit multifuel stove, £564, Salamander Stoves at Fireplace Products

Theatre double seat, £440, Pib Home

Toledo clock, £30, Newgate at Soho Home

Giant basket in rattan, £120, Garden Trading

Carisbrooke reclaimed wood box coffee table, £389, Barker and Stonehouse

Angus Stripe fabric in Navy, £47.50m, Ian Mankin

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Crafted and vintage pieces make Sarah’s cottage one of a kind

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houses KITCHEN AREA The open-plan design of the apartment’s cooking, dining and living space makes entertaining friends a pleasure. The bathroom is hidden behind the porthole window above the worktop.

Lacquered kitchen cabinets and island unit, designed

by CaSA and installed by Rec Disseny. Sink, Teka.

Microscoop spotlights, TAL

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home profile THE OWNER Andrea Serboli, an architect and interior designer. He lives here with his partner, Antonio, a doctor.

THE PROPERTY A renovated apartment in a 1914 Catalan Art Nouveau building in Barcelona. There is an open-plan living/kitchen/dining room leading to a small terrace, two bedrooms with balconies, and a specially designed concealed bathroom.

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LIVING AREA A simple aesthetic is created with a modular sofa and pared-back modern-classic accessories. The painting is by Andrea’s father, who inspired him.

Sofa, Hay. Zigzag pouf, Kettal Object by Emiliana Design Studio at Kettal. Painting, Piero Serboli

t first glance, this apartment is striking, compact and bursting with character. But, look beyond the obvious, and there is a tantalising secret. The owner, Andrea Serboli, an architect and interior designer, bought his home two years ago when it was in a state of neglect and partitioned into six tiny rooms. But its high ceilings and incredible location, near the famous Sagrada Familia basilica, were alluring. ‘I wanted an old property with a story,’ he says, ‘but I also wanted something that I could renovate to my taste. And I had a clear idea of my design within five minutes of walking through the door.’

Andrea knew he had to first ‘empty the space’ so most of the partitions had to go. The original floor tiles in the two bedrooms were in good condition, so Andrea left them intact, but the main living space and the bathroom had suffered the onslaught of time and there was little to be rescued.

‘This section had to be completely gutted,’ he explains. ‘But this gave me scope for my exciting concept: to create a hidden bathroom in the centre of the space.’ Andrea describes this inner chamber as a wooden-clad blue-lacquered box. But it’s much more than that. It’s an anomaly, its entrance concealed between cupboard doors. Inside, the walls are in warm-pink micro cement which creates an ethereal glow and, because there is only one small circular window on to the living area, there is a deep sense of being immersed in peace. Andrea calls it his ‘sancta sanctorum, a place where I can go to relax in an intimate environment’.

As an architect, Andrea modifies his own design ethos to suit his client’s brief. But, with his own apartment, he can experiment and let his choices run free. ‘I am inspired by so many elements,’ he reveals. ‘My love of illustration, comics and video games, my travels, my passion for classicism, Art Deco and postmodernism.

All of it excites me.’ And while the colour choices seem somewhat spartan, there is a thread linking the design in a systematic way.

‘I opted for neutral shades for the shell,’ says Andrea, ‘but that means the blue-lacquered panels for the bathroom door and the kitchen units stand out. The coral shade on the beams is the same colour as the bathroom cabinet, plus it mirrors the terracotta tiles on the terrace. There are matching themes everywhere.’

The idea was to create ‘a feel of affordable luxury’. Not in an ostentatious way, but in the detail. Andrea opted for eye-catching gorgeousness with Portobello marble worktops, while skirting boards are edged in brass. Vintage pieces mix with contemporary iconic styles and more traditional local items. ‘Of course, I love beautiful design,’ laughs Andrea, ‘and that doesn’t exclude Ikea.’

Ask Andrea which is his favourite part of the apartment, and it’s hard to pin him down. ‘Of course, I love my bathroom. But I also love being in the kitchen cooking for friends while looking out to the terrace. I often stop and think how lucky I am.’

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DINING AREA ‘On a summer evening with the windows open, this is an incredible place,’ says Andrea.

Globe Fold sconce lamp, CaSA. Trestle table, Ikea. Artwork on wall, Ricardo Cavalo.

The stools are vintage

T E R R AC E Woodwork in coral paint picks up on the terracotta tiles in this outside space.

Side table, Kettal Object by Kettal Studio; Club armchairs, Kettal Village by Jasper Morrison, both at Kettal

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home truths BEST THING ABOUT THE S PA N I S H S U M M E R ?

I prefer the Spanish spring or autumn.

Fewer tourists, good weather and you can live in the city with greater intimacy.

YO U R FAVO U R I T E ICONIC DESIGN? The Dormitio armchair by Gio Ponti.

H OW D O YO U CH I LL? I love being in the open air, lying in the sun and listening to music or reading.

D R E A M D E S T I N AT I O N ?

Africa. I’d love to go back to Mozambique.

As soon as I step on the soil I feel at home.

L AST DARING THING YO U D I D? I just returned from a rafting weekend. Wild.

D I D YO U D R E A M LAST NIGHT? I don’t remember! But I do have surreal dreams – I am in an apocalypse with giant stuffed animals, that kind of thing.

BEDROOM Traditional floor tiles in a subtle palette bring a decorative touch to this contemporary space.

Pictures and prints, Sigrid Calon and Hey Studio. Find vintage film posters at Art of the Movies or Etsy

B AT H R O O M At the heart of the apartment is this innovative and sensory space. ‘When it’s illuminated through the circular window it feels like a Turkish hammam,’ says Andrea.

Cabinet designed by CaSA and made by Rec Disseny. Grey tiles, Ceramica Vogue. Green 42 hand basin, Catalano. Taps, Bruma

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Wire coffee table, £134, Amara

Baariq vase, £43.96, Made in Design

Nyx three-head metal floor lamp, £190, Habitat

Stretch scatter cushion, £20, Loaf

Três stool, £120, Galula Studio

C17 Baltic Sea flat eggshell, £24 for 2.5L, Eicó

Opal disk wall light, £40, House of Fraser

Exclusif asymmetrical sofa, from £3,374, Ligne Roset

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Striking shapes and hits of rich colour fill Andrea’s city pad

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Emma Oldham’s creative talents shine through her exquisitely tailored apartment where beautiful materials and luxe fabrics mix with classic pieces PHOTOGRAPHY Davide Lovatti X

PRODUCTION Mary Weaver WORDS Judith Wilson

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DINING AREA Emma loves entertaining so this generously sized table sees a lot of use. ‘The living room is so big, I zoned it using large pieces,’ she says. The high ceiling is balanced with a monochrome abstract, from Lots Road Auctions.

Saarinen Oval dining table, Knoll at Liberty. Italian Forties chairs, 1stdibs; covered in Frivole cotton, Sonia Rykiel Maison at Lelièvre

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home profile THE OWNER Emma Oldham is an interior designer based in London and Suffolk.

THE PROPERTY A maisonette conversion over two floors within a large, terraced mid-Victorian house in west London. On the lower floor is a living room with a dining area, plus a kitchen, pantry and cloakroom. The upper floor has a master bedroom with en-suite shower room and dressing room, plus a guest bedroom and bathroom.

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e LIVING ROOM ‘When it comes to art, my style is more collective than coordinated,’ says Emma; the gold-leaf and lacquer picture was a present from her mother and the pastel portrait was painted by her nine-year-old niece. By the fireplace, chunky velvet seating creates a ‘party vibe’ and Emma designed the tall mirror on the mantelpiece.

Sideboard, Lema at Forza.

Landscape painting, Alice Sheppard Fidler. Framed photograph, Anthony McCall.

Sixties tub chair, Talisman. Highwire chandelier, Apparatus Studio. Wall lights, Delta Light. Rug, Zara Home

mma Oldham’s passion for elegant, understated style is evident from the moment you step into her restored period home. From the hall, a sweep of chic pink stair carpet takes your eye upwards, while straight ahead the living room is a celebration of unusual art, modern and mid-20th century furniture and sophisticated colour. ‘I always prefer tones not to perfectly match,’ says Emma. ‘I think they’re better a little off-key.’

With its four-metre high living room ceiling and oak parquet flooring, the apartment looks true to its Victorian roots. But when Emma bought it three years ago, it was an ugly, boxy 1980s conversion, totally lacking features apart from, oddly, a Gothic-style staircase.

Seeing its potential, Emma wasn’t put off. She removed the false ceiling and swapped the banister for a traditional style, then reinstated the original mouldings, skirtings and window shutters in the living room and sourced the flooring. ‘I put back the pretty bones the property deserved,’ says Emma, who studied fashion and later switched to interior design.

Emma’s design ethos – ‘personal, eclectic homes, fusing style with a speedy approach’ – was impressively applied here. Within nine months the property was gutted, reconfigured and fitted (notwithstanding a four-month wait for listed building consent). The lower-floor footprint of living room, kitchen and cloakroom was retained, but two sets of double doors leading off the hall were made taller to echo the height of the living room . Upstairs the wall between the master bedroom and bathroom was demolished to create a large bedroom with bath in situ, plus a walk-through wardrobe/vanity area and shower room behind a stud wall.

While the structural alterations are stunning, the fittings and furnishings really steal the show. Having worked as a magazine interiors stylist, Emma has a sharp eye for colour

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home truths SUMMER OR WINTER? I’m a summer girl. I love the optimism of the light, the warm air and the light-heartedness that prevails.

I D E A L B R E A K FA S T I N B E D? Toasted sourdough with butter and marmalade, served on bone china with a blowsy rose on the tray.

FAVO U R I T E G A L L E R Y ?

The V&A. I was recently bowled over by the cameo medallion, gifted by Elizabeth I to Sir Francis Drake.

B E S T- D R E S S E D TA B L E ?

Simple glassware filled with soft blooms, creating a sense of modest abundance, and crisp white napkins.

INSPIRING FILM? The Italian film I Am Love portrays a life my alter ego is drawn to and has a certain architectural aloofness.

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KITCHEN The 4.3m-high ceiling called for proportional features, so Emma designed this statement brass cooker hood, while the dramatic contemporary pendant light draws the eye up to the glorious decorative mouldings.

Smoked-oak cabinet fascias, K&I Kitchens. Made to order cooker hood, London Metalworks.

Calacatta Oro marble splashbacks and worktops, Marble City. Orb pendant, CTO Lighting

and pattern and is a wizard at finding unusual suppliers. Ask for any detail and the answer is instant, as if her little black book is perpetually open. ‘In the kitchen, I didn’t want a one-size-fits-all design,’ Emma says. The bronze cooker hood was made to order by a metalworker and the cabinet carcasses are from a German company. ‘I spent ages considering how I like to cook,’ she adds. ‘A home must look beautiful but work effectively, too.’

Upstairs, for the bathroom flooring Emma sourced a Sixties geometric pattern online, then had Via Arkadia make the tiles in Italy. The silk embroidered artwork on the stairs was custom-made, too. ‘I’ve always loved the illustrator John Rombola,’ says Emma. She had one of his drawings scaled to three metres, then found a specialist in China to embroider the design. ‘Going bespoke needn’t always be costly,’ she adds.

Emma also has a knack for reinventing items, such as the B&B Italia sofa that came from her old flat. ‘It was fuchsia pink and looked brash here,’ she says. ‘So I reupholstered it in teal velvet to match the backdrop of leafy plane trees outside.’ She has owned the Saarinen dining table for years, but has now teamed it with Forties chairs to suit the elegant space.

‘It’s my favourite spot for working or to dish up easy Italian food for friends.’

As with any creative work, the effortless-looking schemes were painstakingly planned.

Although Emma insists she ‘goes with the flow’ when designing, even the tiniest details in her home have been meticulously evaluated. She sifted through scores of sofa fabrics and more than 50 bedroom curtain samples: ‘The correct choices matter!’ she says.

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‘I love a bath after a taxing day,’ says Emma, who opted to place the bath in the bedroom framed by elegant panelling, with an en-suite shower room tucked beyond the new stud wall. ‘The soft pink colourway is a good counterbalance to the simple, functional aspects of the room.’

The Tamar bath in polished finish, Drummonds. Taps, Catchpole & Rye. Curtains in Silk Wool Pink Champagne, Fox Linton. Quilt, designed by Emma. Lamp, Porta Romana. Drum shade made to order in Emotion Poudre cotton silk, Lelièvre. Edel bed, Lema at Forza

“I tend to feel happier in less-cluttered spaces but I also like a soulful retreat�

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Hex bedside drawers, £229, Atkin and Thyme

Boyd white glass and brass metal five-arm chandelier, £95, Habitat

Harrison standing mirror, £390, Perch & Parrow

Stockholm pouffe, £195, Ikea

Victor Pasmore Blue Movement and Green 1980 print, from £25, Tate Shop

Florence marble mosaic tiles, £295.20sq m, Ca’ Pietra

Bradford sofa in Port Blue Velvet, £1,299, West Elm

Raw cotton herringbone hardwood flooring, £86.34sq m, Ted Todd

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Modern elegance reigns in Emma’s Victorian apartment

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PHOTOGRAPHY Elsa Young/ Bureaux WORDS Jo Leevers

The owners and their guests have their pick of a few outdoor areas, moving from one space to the next to shelter from – or soak up – the Ibizan sun. There’s even an alfresco kitchen so all entertaining can be done in the great outdoors.

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his is a home with a dazzling international cast. It’s owned by a Dutch couple, was built by a Canadianborn architect and its interiors were created by South African Sumari Krige. The house is hidden away in the rural hinterland of Ibiza, which is part of the property’s melting-pot character, too. So how did this mix of styles come about? Interior designer Sumari Krige takes up the story. ‘The owners, Emile and Eva Kuenen, had been looking for an old finca on the island for a long time, but couldn’t find what they wanted. Then they discovered that architect Rolf Blakstad had a reputation for building houses that draw on Ibiza’s old farmhouse style, but embrace contemporary features.’

Traditional Ibizan homes tend to have small windows and rooms set low into the landscape, features geared towards keeping the interiors cool in summer, but today people yearn for views and indoor-outdoor spaces that make the most of the climate. ‘Luckily, Rolf is an expert at designing minimal, rustic homes that don’t look out of place in the setting, but work for modern life,’ Sumari says.

W hen the house was at the earliest stage – all earthmovers, mud and men in hi-vis jackets - Emile and Eva made the wise decision to escape the building site and take a holiday. They headed to South Africa, which is where Sumari, co-founder of La Grange Interiors, came into the picture. After leafing through lots of interiors magazines, Emile and Eva kept noticing projects by La Grange, so when they spotted Sumari’s Cape Town studio and store, they did a THE INTERIOR swift U-turn. Although the house DESIGNER barely had its foundations in the Sumari Krige, co-founder of ground, Sumari began to put together La Grange Interiors. some ideas. As time progressed, her THE PROPERTY designs would gradually dovetail A newly constructed home in more consciously with the textures Ibiza. On the ground floor there is and structure of the building, but her an open-plan living/dining room, initial inspiration lay closer to home, kitchen, master suite, nursery, in the South-African aesthetic she’s four guest suites and a bathroom. known for and that had tempted the

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seating/dining areas, an alfresco kitchen and a pool. A home cinema and laundry are on the lower ground floor.

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homeowners through her doors. ‘Emile and Eva already loved our take on raw, tactile surfaces, so I looked for texture in everything – from fabrics to stone sculptures.’

Sumari was also comfortable with creating a flow between the inside and outside spaces. ‘The South African climate means we have a strong indoor-outdoor lifestyle,’ she says. And once she arrived at this house, Sumari discovered just how much the architecture was centred around the setting. ‘You tend to move from one space to the next as the day progresses to benefit from shade at lunchtime or to watch the sunset from the courtyard.’

That sense of being in tune with the elements is reinforced by the building’s materials, which include bleached timber beams, gently curved walls and textured flooring. Those natural textures are then subtly reinforced by Sumari’s choice of fabrics and objects. ‘I very seldom use a plain fabric,’ she says. ‘A throw or rug might look neutral from a distance, but as you get closer you’ll notice a richness of texture. I’ll always opt for a more thickly woven linen or a raised pattern.’

The colours Sumari chose also reflect the setting, with deep greens, ochres and an almost plummy brown.

‘Although this home is in Ibiza, it was never going to be a typically all-white style. It’s in the centre of the island so those classic beach-house references weren’t part of the picture.’ The bedrooms show how Sumari’s colour palette works in a way that is soft but strong. ‘Each room has a key colour, be it a muted green inspired by the nearby olive groves, a rusty brown like the stonework or a yellow that I found in the meadow flowers,’ she says. But these colours always remain easy on the eye. ‘They are almost muddy, dirty versions of the colours – saturated but not loud,’ she adds. Sumari’s style suits the mood of this home, which is rooted in a traditional vernacular, but adapted to take in the vistas, scents and colours of the island. ‘It’s a country house that combines old and new,’ says Sumari. ‘That’s what makes it really relaxing.’

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The architect is Blakstad at blakstadibiza.com

OUTDOOR LIVING AREA In this ‘room with a view’ the architect included an integrated fire so the space can be used all night long. Oversized rattan pendants provide lighting.

Similar outdoor rattan lampshades, Nkuku. Similar outdoor tables and seating, Go Modern

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A picture window provides uninterrupted views. There’s also a central rooflight, which makes the space feel open to the elements from all sides.

Despite its modern faҫade, the new house sits well in the landscape as it was based on the local finca architecture. And while classic Ibizan homes tend to have small windows, the architect’s remit was to have big openings to blur the boundaries between inside and out.

With pale timber beams on the ceiling, the kitchen feels well established. Doors lead out into a sheltered courtyard. Sumari chose characteristically ‘wonky’ South African ceramics and containers to add texture and character to the neutral space.

Owners Emile and Eva relaxing in a seating area just outside the kitchen. Everything Sumari has done to the interior they love – including its simplicity and use of natural materials. ‘The setting provided an amazing palette to work from,’ says Sumari.

Similar ceramics, Dassie Artisan.

Bespoke units, Blakstad

Similar lanterns, Nordic House.

Try Maarten Baas’ clay stool

Similar ottomans, Heal’s. Pols Potten’s Singapore chairs in black rattan at Made in Design are similar. The Yoruba coffee tables at Dassie Artisan are similar

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Architect, Blakstad

DINING AREA This zone straddles the kitchen and the living room, creating a sociable flow between the three spaces.

Sumari chose supersized pendants to suit the scale of the space. ‘A lot of the houses I design in South Africa are on the large side, so I’m never afraid of scaling up,’ she says.

Industville’s metal pendants are similar. The Adam Court dining chairs at West Elm are similar

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MASTER BEDROOM ‘The mood is understated, liveable luxury,’ says Sumari, who designed this sleep space around the deep stormy blue velvet upholstery of the armchair. The graphic pattern on the rug lifts the scheme.

See Poliform’s range for a similar bed. Designers Guild does ombre cushions. Similar armchair, Graham and Green

houses home truths SUMMER DRINK? I love a botanical G&T with a twist of orange peel or pomegranate seeds.

FAVO U R I T E M OV I E ?

Amélie is still quirky and fresh after all these years.

H O L I D AY R E A D ?

The Gift of Rain by Tan Twan Eng is a favourite that never disappoints and Tara Westover’s memoir Educated is fascinating.

H E E L S O R F L AT S ?

I’m usually in sneakers or pumps. I can’t visit factories or carry furniture in heels – they are strictly for partying!

FAVO U R I T E B R E A K FA S T ?

Poached egg, spinach and heaps of avocado on fresh sourdough, with a flat white.

T I M E T R AV E L : W H E R E WO U LD YO U G O? Paris in the Twenties and Thirties. I’m fascinated

by Art Deco and would love to lose myself in the shapes and colours of the period.

MASTER EN SUITE This calming bathing space exemplifies Sumari’s approach to textures, with accessories in natural materials and a river stone bath imported from Indonesia bringing depth to the room.

Similar stone bath, Indigenous. Try The Mint List for an antique mirror.

Dwell does a similar coat stand

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OUTDOOR S E AT I N G A R E A This wraparound sofa was created by the architect and is roomy enough to fit a crowd. The house has so many courtyards and terraces that the outside spaces are as well used as those inside.

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Bespoke sofa, Blakstad. Similar outdoor fabrics, Sunbrella

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Dash and fade cushion, £30, Amara

Brigantia lantern, £575, Oka

Eden leaning mirror, £379, Heal’s

Linea rug, £75, French Connection Home

Wood and rope lanterns, from £49 each, West Elm

Darwin Celeste Blue tile, £40.80sq m, Mandarin Stone

Costes three-seater sofa, £2,875, Ethimo at Houseology

Soho oak side table, £250, Lombok

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KITCHEN A bespoke kitchen was designed as part of a fluid live-and-eat-in family space, with banquette seating (also see previous page) creating a natural divide between cooking and eating areas.

Joinery in Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball. Tap, CEA. Floor tiles, Trellis

by Kronos Ceramiche. Moooi Heracleum light, twentytwentyone

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home prof i le THE PROPERTY A top (fifth) floor flat with an attic conversion in a 19th-century apartment building in the centre of Paris.

There is an open-plan living/dining/kitchen area, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a walk-in wardrobe, WC and utility, plus, in the attic, an office that doubles as a spare room for guests.

THE DESIGNERS Interior architects François Mille and VÊronique Cotrel have created a family-friendly home for surgeon Henri Galliard, his wife Aurore and their son, Leo.

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The elegantly proportioned space was revived using authentic mouldings and a restored fireplace.

Pink Modern Line sofa, Gubi.

Dining table, Pion by Sancal.

Grey Gentry sofa; Mathilda chairs, both by Patricia Urquiola, Moroso. Vertigo light (over sofa), Petite Friture

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ith golden parquet floors, marble fireplaces and French doors that open on to balconies just wide enough to enjoy a coffee or a glass of wine while perching on a bistro chair, this two-bedroom apartment has everything that we have come to associate with Parisian chic. It occupies the fifth floor and attic of a handsome stone building designed by the great French architect Georges-Eugène Haussmann.

Like many 19th-century apartments, however, this one wasn’t without issues, says François Mille of interior architecture practice Véronique Cotrel, which specialises in Haussmann architecture. ‘The focus of these interiors is always the main sitting room, while the kitchen is usually small, dark, and far away from the family areas,’ says François, who, along with his interior a rchitect wife Véronique (af ter whom the practice is named), was commissioned to redesign the apartment by surgeon Henri Galliard and his wife Aurore, who have a young son, Leo. ‘We worked with the family before on their previous home in Paris, so we were involved from the start and helped them to find this place,’ says François. ‘So much was right about it: the windows and the light, for instance, and the price was sensible enough to justify a complete overhaul of the layout, which was tired.’

Rare for Paris, the flat also had the potential to expand into an attic previously used for storage, and which, further back in the 1800s, would have been where the servants slumbered under the eaves. ‘The first thing we had to consider was how to connect the flat to the attic,’ says François. A few conversations later and a solution was found. From the hallway, you now step into a new walk-in wardrobe to reach an oak staircase that swirls up to the attic, now an office that doubles as a guest room. The entrance to the walk-in wardrobe is screened by a sliding door which, when closed, adds to the illusion of a long, elegant hallway.

The previous owners’ legacy was grubby white walls and a state of disrepair: catnip for François and Véronique who are known for their even-handed refurbishments. ‘We like to

restore original details, but bring the layouts – and decoration – up to date,’ says François. Starting from scratch, almost all the walls were removed and the long, thin space reconfigured to suit the needs of a busy young family. In the sitting room, a segment of space was stolen to install the new kitchen, where deep-blue joinery ‘disappears’ into the setting and a bronze splashback glows like a golden moon by night. Like almost everything in the apartment, the curvaceous table and chairs are new, with a bespoke banquette dividing the cooking and eating areas. Underfoot, the asymmetrical tiles of the kitchen melt gently into the new parquet floor. ‘That’s the kind of small but different type of detail we like,’ says François.

They used other clever devices to add light and make the most of the 120 square metre space. An elliptical internal window in the family bathroom brings light into the internal utility room. In the master bathroom – formerly part of the master bedroom – the existing French doors were incorporated into the room to become a striking glazed wall.

Arriving on the top floor, what looks like a large mirror opens to reveal plentiful storage for Henri and Aurore’s colourful collection of shoes.

Exotic footwear aside, Henri and Aurore came to the project with ‘almost no furniture’ but w ith a strong sense of ‘what they do and don’t like,wh ich ca n be su m med up as colour, bold contrasts and a scattering of glitter’, says François. The restored fireplace and reinstated cornicing in the sitting room evoke the Haussmannian spirit but against the classical backdrop there is fun, too. In the hallway, one wall is painted a deep blue with a go-faster stripe of yellow wallpaper providing graphic contrast. A forest-scene wallpaper adorns the master bedroom like a modern-day mural. There are gentle curves in the powder-pink bathroom and forget-me-not blue in the joinery in the child’s bedroom. This is Haussmann, but just not as you know it.

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Small mirror, Petite Friture. Large mirror by Véronique Cotrel. Light, Atelier Areti

James Blake’s latest album is top of

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This space contains the new spiral staircase, which was designed to connect the main part of the apartment to the renovated attic space.

B E S T T H I N G YO U ’ V E B O U G H T ?

Our apartment, which also doubles as our office for 14 colleagues; it’s transformed our lives.

S E C R E T C O R N E R O F PA R I S ?

The gardens of the Quai Branly Museum; it’s a great place to walk and have a drink looking on to the Eiffel Tower, hearing nothing but the birds.

W H E R E D O YO U R E C H A R G E ?

Le Touquet, where we were both born. Our families still live there and we try to go twice a month.

W H AT ’ S I N YO U R F R I D G E ?

Cheese and eggs; we’ve got lots of great food shops nearby so we tend to buy what we need on a daily basis.

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The bold, graphic contrasts seen throughout the apartment reflect owners Henri and Aurore’s love of colour and ‘playfulness’.

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Similar yellow stool, the Varnish at Tolix. Wallpaper, Jungle in Encre, Petite Friture

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MASTER BEDROOM New storage is tucked neatly behind the bed adding to the streamlined feel, while the wallpaper features Henri and Aurore’s favourite colours.

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Wallpaper, El Palmar, Maison Lévy.

Similar pendant lights, Metal Saucer pendants, Cox & Cox

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Kooper accent chair in Sapphire Blue Velvet, £399, Made.com

Gask pendant, £305, Holloways of Ludlow

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Exotic Damier vinyl wallpaper, £100sq m, Wall&decò

Carlo petrol sideboard, £550, Habitat

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Dorchester Pink Mid (286) absolute matt emulsion paint, £45 for 2.5L, Little Greene

FEATURE JESSE HARRIS

François and Véronique’s project nails a new kind of Parisian chic

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Art attack Tap into your inner artist with a fabulous wall mural. ‘Take your inspiration from a favourite design in the room – it could be a print, ornament or cushion – and use the colour picking tool in the free Dulux Visualizer app, which lets you see colours on the wall and explore shades in your motif,’ says Dulux creative director Marianne Shillingford.

‘For a striking geometric design, all you need is masking tape and a small foam roller.’

PROJECT DETAILS A focal point in fashion designer Alice Temperley’s house, this large-scale floral motif not only adds a burst of colour and pattern but also leads the eye upwards, drawing attention to the room’s impressive double height.

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Dynamic duo Splitting a wall with two tones looks modern and sharp. ‘A light hue above a darker one makes a room seem larger,’ says Charlotte Crosby, head of creative at Farrow & Ball. A dado or picture rail makes a good divider, but where you draw the line will depend on the room’s features and where the light falls.

PROJECT DETAILS This room’s low dado rail makes a natural split.

For a similar paint shade, try Fresco Blue 1829 chalky emulsion, £35 for 2.5L, Craig & Rose

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Gloss over For a standout scheme, a gloss or lacquered wall creates an alluring shine. ‘When we do lacquered finishes, we tend to go for jewel tones and darker shades as they feel so rich and enticing,’ says interior designer Lucy Barlow of Barlow & Barlow. ‘A gloss finish is ideal for smaller rooms, such as a cloakroom, or spaces used for entertaining at night, as it will bounce the light around beautifully – especially when you do the ceiling as well. If your budget won’t stretch to lacquering, you can use gloss paint on woodwork such as skirting, doors or cabinets for a similar effect,’ Lucy adds.

PROJECT DETAILS Painted in a luminous shade of green, the walls of this study (below), including the section of brickwork, have been given the gloss treatment. A gold-leaf ceiling and charred parquet flooring crank up the luxe factor, making for a most glamorous workspace. For a similar green, try Buckingham paint mixing gloss, £41.90 for 2.5L, Dulux. For similar flooring, try Karndean

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Dark and moody If it’s maximum drama you’re after, it pays to be brave. Using a single colour for your entire scheme, ceiling and all, will pack a punch and instantly enhance the mood. ‘For a sumptuous effect, choose a rich, deep shade to envelop the room in saturated hue,’ says Peter Gomez, head of design at Zoffany. Dark tones such as emerald green, inky grey or midnight blue will also create a warm, cocooning feel. ‘For extra impact, carry the colour through to soft furnishings with plush textures such as velvets,’ Peter adds.

You could also add an accent colour as a streak of contrast on woodwork or architectural details for definition.

PROJECT DETAILS This living room scheme (above) features a sea of deep greens and rich textures to create a dramatic yet harmonious feel. Flashes of metallics and a dash of contrasting colour in the accessories heighten the glamour. Walls are painted in Huntsman Green elite emulsion, £49 for 2.5L; woodwork in Taylors Grey acrylic eggshell, £34 for 1L; sofa in Quartz Velvet in Teal, £117m, all Zoffany

In the zone Colour is a great way to break up open-plan spaces and create zones that mark the difference between where you cook, say, and where you relax. Choose shades that work with the function of each area and the ambience you want to create there. ‘Instead of painting the whole wall, which slips into feature wall territory, I think it works really well when you take the paint over woodwork and up onto the ceiling, almost creating a cube shape in the corner of a room,’ says interior designer Sophie Robinson.

‘Also, creating a frame around a feature such as a collection of artwork or library nook is a striking way to set it apart.’

PROJECT DETAILS Bubblegum pink frames the lounge area in this open-plan space (below), while the hallway beyond sports a dramatic fire-engine red, which is ideal for making an entrance.

The wall is painted in Nancy’s Blushes and the panelling in Charlotte’s Locks, both estate emulsion, £43.50 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Planter in Scallion pure flat emulsion, £49.50 for 2.5L, Paint & Paper Library

Bold accents Highlight elements of your schemes you might otherwise overlook – window frames or shelves just need a splash of colour to stand out. ‘Don’t be afraid to experiment – look for the least obvious tone in accessories, fabrics or wallpaper and choose paint in a similar hue for your accent,’ says David Mottershead, managing director of Little Greene. ‘Using contrasting or even clashing colours is very powerful, but harmonising shades in the same tone can be equally effective – it’s really a question of personal taste.

Remember to sample colours first, though – that’s one of the most important rules of decorating,’ David adds.

PROJECT DETAILS In this bathroom (above), the window frame and ceiling have been accentuated with dashes of sunny orange and ultramarine, giving the period space a contemporary feel. Walls are painted in Flint, ceiling in Deep Space Blue and window frame in Marigold, all from £22.50 for 1L absolute matt emulsion, Little Greene

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Feel-good factor ‘Colour can have a big influence on how we feel,’ says Judy Smith, Crown colour consultant. ‘As a guide, warm tones such as red and yellow are stimulating, while cool colours such as blue and green tend to be more restful.

This differs from person to person, so if bright yellow in a bedroom makes you feel rested, go for it.’

PROJECT DETAILS Designed by Studio Ashby, this bedroom features a surprisingly bright shade of yellow and eye-catching pattern for a sunny start to every day.

English Yellow chalk paint, £19.95 for 1L, Annie Sloan, is a similar shade.

The headboard is upholstered in Le Temps Du Reve, Pierre Frey

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Looking up The trend for using the ceiling as a canvas for creativity is on the up. As it’s a peripheral area in a room, the ceiling offers an opportunity to be a bit wild.

‘A pattern such as stripes or stars brings life and fun to a space,’ says interior designer Emma Pocock. ‘This idea works particularly well in a small room, such as a bathroom, with a high ceiling.’

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PROJECT DETAILS This child’s bedroom by Turner Pocock channels the fun of the circus with big-top stripes, while below the dado rail the room’s restful decor strikes a balance. For a similar red, try Riding Hood claypaint, £40 for 2.5L, Earthborn

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Create an energising vibe with impact by painting the walls and woodwork in the same shade.

Punctuate the intensity with black accents to ground the look and add a sophisticated finish.

Walls painted in Heat 2994, Jotun. For stockist information, go to jotun.com

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‘Terracotta works beautifully with soft pinks to add warmth to concrete or Brutalist lines,’ says Russell Whitehead of 2LG Studio. ‘It’s a natural clay, so works with other organic shades, such as sage green. If you’re feeling bold, terracotta looks incredible paired with Yves Klein Blue, which is having a moment.’

‘Use darker shades of terracotta in north-facing interiors and more watered-down versions for south-facing rooms where the light has a chance to reflect back,’ advises Irene Gunter of Gunter & Co Interiors. ‘It’s best to embrace the darkness in northfacing rooms to create cosy, inviting spaces.’

‘Terracotta can be paired with warm metals to add an extra layer of sophistication, or with pale marbles for a crisp contemporary look,’ says Roselind Wilson of Roselind Wilson Design.

‘These striking finishes showcase the versatility of terracotta, adding a sense of depth as well as warmth and character to a space.’

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‘The palette has moved on from the stippled paint-effect Tuscany style of the Nineties,’ says Tor Vivian of Tor Interiors.

‘Update it with muted colours, such as dove grey, or stronger colours like teal, black and white to create a warm space with graphic accents.’

‘Whites work well with this colour, creating a glamorous, Sixties vibe – especially if you use white walls with a terracottacoloured f loor,’ suggests paint and colour expert Annie Sloan.

‘I also love teaming blue-grey with terracotta; the colours contrast beautifully to create a delicious, juicy contrast.’

‘In nature, we often see terracotta boldly contrasting with vibrant greens,’ says Jane Rockett, co-founder of Rockett St George. ‘Do this with accents such as houseplants, Tamegroute pottery or a green jute rug – or you could paint your doors and frames in a silky woodland-green tone. The contrast is spectacular and reminds me of the painted buildings in the busy souks of Marrakech.’

‘For me, terracotta transcends the lifestyle of the Mediterranean,’ says Thomas Griem of TG Studio. ‘If teamed with pastels, I would use a dark terracotta to create a strong base.

When using it with bold colours, a very light shade can become the mortar, patching the colours like tiles in a mosaic.’

Translated from Italian as ‘baked earth’, terracotta has a warm, organic aura

the edit BEST FOR creating a warm, restful scheme.

Terracotta Warrior matt emulsion, £42 for 2.5L, Fired Earth

BEST FOR small spaces.

Spicy Paprika flat matt emulsion, £29.16 for 2.5L, Dulux

BEST FOR co-ordinating with other shades of terracotta.

Emanuella matt emulsion, £35 for 2.5L, Rockett St George Exclusive Paint Collection

BEST FOR an authentic Mediterranean feel.

Flower Pot claypaint, from £43 for 2.5L, Earthborn

BEST FOR using with a natural stone fireplace.

Beetlenut pure flat emulsion, £49.50 for 2.5L, Paint and Paper Library

BEST FOR lifting a shady room.

Heat absolute matt emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Little Greene

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Green A new collection of authentic National Trust colours including original shades from the homes of Winston Churchill, George Bernard Shaw and Beatrix Potter. Available now. littlegreene.com 0161 230 0880

Order your free colourcard, or find your nearest stockist at littlegreene.com

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This energetic print captures a fiesta spirit.

Mexican Wave in Multicolour, £79m, Baker Lifestyle at GP&J Baker

Gorgeous fragments of rich tones make a striking statement.

Shikhara Berry, £69m, Designers Guild

A beautiful homage to the early-20th-century Futurism art movement.

Russolo, £165m, Osborne & Little

Museum-worthy brushstrokes ensure this one is a star.

Colourist, £85m, Bluebellgray

After something more structured? Fall in love with these strong lines.

Trapeze in Vert Anglais, £131.10m, Casamance

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STYLE FILE

Four hip looks for home offices

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ABOVE Enigma wallpaper, £101 per roll, Farrow & Ball

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1 It’s time for a retro revival.

Box office wall clock in Cave Black, £100, Newgate at John Lewis & Partners

2 A utilitarian form that will light up your life.

Halogen Banker’s lamp in black bronze, £1,057.35, Besselink & Jones

3 Add a punch of pop art.

Keep It Simple Circle print, from £15, Inaluxe at King & McGaw

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4 This super-smart table is topped with black vellum.

Toby desk, £2,195, Julian Chichester

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6 Retro-shaped rims make for statement spectacles.

Men’s Elements frame in Loch B, £149, Banton Frameworks

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7 Take a spin in a marvellous mid-century Danish design.

Little Giraffe chair in Walnut Grace leather, £2,540, Arne Jacobsen at Fritz Hansen

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5 Get organised with beautifully balanced storage.

Blackbird rack in oak with black metal legs, £1,789, Ethnicraft

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organic forms ABOVE Shelter desk with steel back screen, £1,244, Nest

1 A mix of woods and whites for a slightly Scandi feel.

Study desk lamp, £99, Zuiver

2 The perfect backdrop for

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Paw Print eco claypaint, £43 for 2.5L, Earthborn

3 Channel positive vibes with bright expressions.

Full of Love framed poster, from €66.50, Loulou Avenue at Paper Collective

4 Get ready to brainstorm!

Textile pencil case, £22.50; pencils, £11.50 for three, all Design Letters 5 Calming wood tones will put

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Norman Cherner chair in Natural, from £1.377, Aram Store

6 A soundproof cocoon to help you get stuff done.

Rewrite desk, from £2,252, GamFratesi at Ligne Roset 7 Reminiscent of doodles on a notepad – an aesthetic any creative will be familiar with.

Kong fabric, £261.60m, Boussac at Pierre Frey

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fabric-covered seat.

Slope upholstered office chair, £299, West Elm

2 A small but mighty assistant with all the answers.

Google Home Mini smart speakers, £49 each, Google Store

3 Keep your feet on the ground even if you’re a high-flying dealmaker.

Originals Stan Smith trainers, £74.95, Adidas

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QuickStand Eco sit/stand desk, £425, Humanscale

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5 Breathe in clean air.

Air purifier, £295, Muji 6 Time for a tea break?

Green tea cup and saucer, £40, Hend Krichen 7 As sharp as a circle has any right to be.

‘O’ light, £804, Artemide

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1 Dress a wall with beautiful blooms. It’s even better than the real thing.

L’Hôtel Julie wall mural, £468, Sandberg

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2 This bronzed beauty will bounce the light around your workspace.

Ajax accent mirror, £135, Perch & Parrow

3 Another way to add a little hint of glamour to your working day.

Kasbah chandelier, £835, Eichholtz at Houseology

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4 An investment piece with timeless Twenties styling.

The Park Avenue desk, from £12,800, Soane Britain 5 Curate your own cabinet of curiosities.

Wall cabinet in brass, £365, House Doctor at Made In Design 6 Strokeable textures will also make the working day just a little bit more luxe.

Margot office chair in Blush Pink Velvet, £199, Matt Arquette at Made.com

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bathroom trend: considered pattern A B O L D LY M O N O C H R O M AT I C W O O D L A N D WA L L PA P E R E L E VAT E S T H E C L A S S I C A L F I T T I N G S I N T H I S S T R I K I N G B AT H R O O M

Zoffany has recently revived this archive Richmond Park wallpaper in three new colours

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THE PROPERTY A three-bedroom Regency apartment in Cheltenham.

DESIGNER The homeowner, Linda Pratt.

KEY FEATURES Bette Ocean low-line bath, £706.50; Regency

The shower space measures 120x90cm and features a grey tray that matches the slate-look flooring

heated towel rail in unlacquered brass, £1,500; Matki EauZone Plus hinged door with hinge panel for recess, £2,122.80; Landmark overhead shower in Urban Brass, £720; Landmark handshower in Urban Brass, £355; Continental

shower tray, £480, all CP Hart.

Richmond Park wallpaper, £109 for a 10m roll, Zoffany. Calacatta tumbled marble wall tiles, from £47.70sq m; similar floor tiles, Industry porcelain in Lead, from £26.40sq m, both Mandarin Stone

Having first used Zoffany’s Richmond Park wallpaper 40 years ago, it’s a safe bet that Linda Pratt won’t tire of it any time soon. In fact, she purchased the paper used here before she and her husband Geoff had even bought their home. ‘I heard Zoffany was discontinuing this particular colour and snapped up the last five rolls without knowing what I’d use them for,’ she says. ‘I had the same design in our first home and just love the way it makes you feel like you’re inside a woodland clearing.’

While Linda likes modern interiors, she felt her Grade II-listed apartment called out for fittings with heritage style. ‘I prefer to respect architecture rather than compete against it and CP Hart’s London range is classic without being too fussy,’ she says.

The on-trend unlacquered brass finish of the taps and hardware was selected for its more masculine, industrial look. ‘Some wallpaper patterns can come across as romantic, but the robust looking brassware and the monochrome palette help make this design feel more impactful,’ she adds.

Too much pattern in a bathroom can overpower and prevent you from achieving a tranquil atmosphere. Here, restricting the wallpaper to between the dado height and picture rail stops the motif from dominating.

Including muted sections above and below gave Linda the confidence to carry the wallpaper across all four walls, so the pattern would encircle. ‘Feature walls can make a room feel disconnected and in a bathroom it’s far nicer to feel cocooned,’ she says.

If you’re worried about the practicalities of using wallpaper to introduce pattern in a moisture-prone room, Linda assures that modern ventilation offers adequate protection. ‘To protect the paper from direct water splashes, go for a decent span of tile around the basin and bath,’ she says.

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t’s not hard to see why f urniture, lighting and accessories designer Lee Broom – with his shock of platinum-blond hair and Fifties Rat Pack style – is seen as one of the great showmen of the design world. Having launched into interiors in 2007 with a collection of neon-lit chairs, he has since showcased a grandfather clock handcrafted from marble and designed a gravity-defying hanging chair made with just two metal hoops. Stepping into Lee’s world feels a little like being Alice falling through the rabbit hole to Wonderland.

‘Doing a show means I can create a story around the pieces,’ he explains. ‘You wouldn’t display them like this in your home, but it gives me an opportunity to create a narrative to frame each collection, weaving an ongoing thread through my work.’ One year his show room , Electra House i n Shored itch, was transformed into a flower shop with thousands of fresh flowers surrounding new pieces displayed in glass cases and on marble plinths. And in Milan for his tenth anniversary in 2017, the all-white Time Machine collection was contrasted within a dank, derelict vault in the central train station.

Birmingham-born Lee’s sense of the dramatic owes much to his childhood spent treading the boards as a budding young actor (he was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company at seven) before he won a fashion design competition aged 17, which led to him to intern for Vivienne Westwood. He went on to enrol at London’s prestigious art college Central Saint Martins.

‘Fashion taught me form, silhouette and process, which I soon realised could be the same for making a dress as a lamp,’ Lee says. ‘It also taught me to design from a very emotional place – so a silhouette and the materials, rather than practicality and functionality, are always at the forefront of my mind when I first think about an idea,’ he explains. ‘That way, I end up with something a little more sculptural and unusual.’

Longevity is also key. It is why he tends to evolve ex isti ng col lections w ith d i f ferent colou rs or

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MAIN PICTURE Lee with his Lens Flair collection – a wall light will be added at September’s London Design Festival LEFT Classics Glass on Brass glasses RIGHT Eclipse chandelier BELOW Lee’s innovative Tube light in Carrara marble

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material finishes rather than launching new products seasona l ly. For the London Desig n Festiva l in September, Lee is presenting a new installation, Kaleidoscopia, and unveiling a lighting piece, Little Lens Flair Wall Light, a surface globe light with a cross-cut lens that also functions as a ceiling light.

It’s the latest addition to the acclaimed Lens Flair collection, which launched in New York earlier this year. ‘It’s a great responsibility designing things people will potentially own for the rest of their lives and even pass down to the next generation,’ he says.

Lee garnered huge plaudits for his Tube light, a handcrafted twist on the traditional fluorescent tube milled from a single piece of Carrara marble with the ends finished with brushed brass. It’s this innovative approach to lighting that has best forged Lee’s reputation. ‘It’s one of the most important items you’ll buy for your home,’ he enthuses. It illuminates and sets the mood of a room, but ‘it’s also the only thing hanging from the ceiling, so it’s the one way you can create either something incredibly eye-catching and extravagant or something very simple,’ he says.

‘A light fixture says a lot of about who you are.’ And in our book, if it’s something by Lee Broom, it says you’re someone with a whole lot of flair.

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ant to shake up that all-white kitchen and bathroom look? Give your surfaces a new lease of life by introducing some tactile metallics from Topps Tiles. You can even see how they would look in your own home before ordering by using the Topps Tiles Room Visualiser.

P I C K YO U R D E S I G N We’ve always loved working metallics into interior schemes, whether using them to glam up a room or to play homage to industrial chic. But recently the taste for smooth chrome and high-beam shine has faded in the face of more subtle finishes. This season, Topps Tiles has introduced Orbitale, a metal-effect porcelain tile with a cool, semi-polished finish. Mix with a modern honed matt Carrara tile for an ultra-luxe look. If less is more for your home’s style, check out the brass tile trim (below left) in the Topps Tiles Foundry range to give just a subtle nod to the metallics trend.

For more information, visit one of the 360+ Topps Tiles stores across the UK or browse and buy from the full range of tiles and accessories at toppstiles.co.uk.

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FROM TOP Orbitale Brass tiles, £79.78sq m; Carrara Honed Marble tiles, £89.90sq m; Lato Circle Mosaic tiles, £82.29sq m; Matrix Alaska White tiles, £17.78sq m; Foundry Box Raw trim, £59.99 for 2m

T RY B E F O R E YO U B U Y Imagining how your tiles will come together isn’t the easiest thing to do, which is why we’re excited about the Topps Tiles Room Visualiser. It’s easy to use, too – simply head to toppstiles.co.uk and select the room you want to decorate, then choose the layout that best represents your home. Next, pick your tiles and decide how to lay them.

You can even add personalised touches, such as coloured grouting, to get the full effect. Once you’re happy with your design, add your chosen tiles to your basket with just the click of a button and before you know it you’ll have that dream room. There’s no need to be tentative about adding wow tiles to your home any longer – go for it.

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Beautiful pieces and launches we love HANGING OUT

Book smart Bookish never means boring and the Weld is a (book)case in point.

New from Sebastian Cox, note its jewel-like yellow paint shade, applied lightly enough to reveal the English ash beneath and a cheery match for the spines of brightly coloured tomes. £3,175 (sebastiancox.co.uk)

The team at Hemghar know that finding the right rug for your living room is a big deal. The answer? A no-obligation service that lets you road-test designs at home for a week following a style consultation. We’d advise avoiding red wine for those seven days. On orders from approximately £1,000 (hemghar.co.uk) 116

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Curating a gallery wall can be tricky. Lucky then that Soho Home Editions has launched eight limitededition artworks by artists including Paul Davies (Built on Spec, below top), Danny Augustine (Hockney Copy ii, centre) and Alice Browne – catch their work on the walls at White City House and Soho Farmhouse. Our money’s on Alice’s BTWXT (far below) for a covetable, conversation-starting piece.

Limited-edition prints, from £250 (sohohome.com)

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Tall order Marcel Wanders has updated the classic wingback, softening its curves for this Gentleman Reserved armchair for Poliform.

Its rich burnt-orange hue is understatedly sophisticated, with more than a touch of the Mad Men-era smoking room to it.

Price on application (poliform.it)

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The Nanoleaf Canvas is the smart home lighting system that’ll set the scene for any occasion thanks to 60,000 customisable colour combinations. Check out the date- or movie-night settings for ambience at the touch of a button.

From £179.99 (nanoleaf.me)

Glam rock Searching for a radiator that doesn’t look like a radiator? Livingstone is the name to know. Gransasso takes its cue from the Gran Sasso mountains – Italy’s tallest outside of the Alps – with its crumpled surface suggesting a coarse rock face. Gransasso 02, £1,302, Livingstone at The Radiator Centre (theradiatorcentre.com)

Online emporium Ceraudo stocks fab vintage and one-off designs, with its sister-act founders, Emily and Victoria, able to source special pieces for you.

Now there’s an in-house line, Pome!, to drool over.

Pome! Gaia coffee table, £640 (ceraudo.com)

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Newly enhanced easy-clean a nd stain-resista nt fabrics are the secret to keeping your upholstery in tip-top condition.

Whether you’ve got little ones precariously balancing orange juice on the arm of your sofa, or you’re partial to a robust red on movie night, the worry of a spill on your favourite chair can ruin what should be fun and relaxed times. The difference between easy clean and stain re si st a nt? Houd i n i velvet easy-clean fabrics (from £28m, Andrew Martin) ‘are woven with pre-treated yarns that are impregnated with stain-proof technology, so spills can be easily wiped and scrubbed out with mild soft detergents, ’ explains David Harris, design director at Andrew Martin. ‘Whereas sta in-resista nt fabrics a re t reat ed a f t er t he weav i ng process w it h a n i nv isible, protective coating. This allows for small spills to be simply dabbed with a paper towel.’

Most of us will dim the lights for a cosy evening and lean towards brighter lamps when reading, but that’s about as far as adjusting the lights dependent on activity goes. But the right type of light matters hugely to bot h ou r wellbei ng a nd task performance. ‘Experts advise minimising blue light exposure closer to bedtime,’ says Dr Karen Dawe, senior research engineer at Dyson.

‘As it suppresses melatonin, a hormone produced by the body to promote sleep.’ Getting older must also be factored in. ‘As you age, the lenses in your eyes get more opaque, so more light is recommended for activities like reading,’ says Karen. The D yson L ig htc ycle (a rou nd £449.99) makes it possible to have just one light for every task – it is designed to continually adjust its colour temperature and brightness in relation to daylight, and can be adjusted to take in your age and activity.

If you don’t have space for a designated home cinema (we don’t), get a slice of the cinematic ex per ience by i nteg rat i ng a projector into your living area. ‘W hen setting up your projector, try to keep it at a right angle to the wall to reduce rainbow effects caused by DLP technolog y, and ensure the room is as dark as possible for a fully immersive experience,’ says Ha n na h Ca mpbell, electronics store manager at Amazon UK. ‘If you don’t want the projector to dominate your space, choose a retractable screen – eit her ma nua l or electrical – or simply project onto a plain white wall. If space is really tight, consider buying an ultra-short throw projector, which works from just 30cm away.’ A nd pick a projector with high-quality speakers to prevent the need for a separate sound system. We like the BenQ W1720 Tr ue 4K projector, (around £1,098.99, Amazon).

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Timeless (and roomy) designs for lounging in style

FROM TOP Exclusif modular sofa in Astrid fabric, £8,782, Didier Gomez for Ligne Roset. Landau right-corner sofa in Bordeaux Easy Velvet, £2,099, Swoon. Lune threeseat sofa with chaise longue in Linara Indigo fabric with aluminium legs, £5,764, Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hansen at Aram Store. Luna large corner sofa in Marylebone Velvet in Mint, from £7,199, Heal’s. Slim Jim corner sofa in Old Orange Clever Deep Velvet, £3,665, Loaf.

New York two-seater sofa with chaise in Pink Caledio Cotton Linen Blend, £2,725, Graham and Green.

Shiki corner sofa, £4,287, Damian Williamson for Zanotta at Chaplins

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT New Order shelving in Charcoal, from £415, Stefan Diez for HAY. Pocket shelving in Mustard, from £122, String. Musa shelf, £1,200 (as shown), Alessandro D’Angeli for Mogg at Go Modern. Aria bookshelf, from £4,800, Porada at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour.

Dice wall-mounted unit in Oak and Grey, £150, John Lewis & Partners. Bend display module in Peppermint, €1,266, Peter Lassen for Montana. Como bookcase in Charcoal Grey, from £519, BoConcept.

Brooklyn bookcase, from £456 for two small shelves, Calligaris

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NATURAL STONE FOR KITCHEN WORK SURFACES Crafted by nature 300 million years ago, LUNDHS Real Stone is one of the hardest natural materials, making your worktop withstand heat, stains and scratches from daily wear and tear. The complex blend of beautiful feldspar crystals differs from one slab of rock to another, creating subtle distinctions that make every surface unique. Each LUNDHS Real Stone is delivered with a certificate of authenticity stating the origin of the stone – your own unique piece of Norway.

Discover the beauty and diversity of LUNDHS Real Stone and find your nearest showroom at lundhsrealstone.com

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Light fantastic Set a dramatic tone for your home with a decadent statement light – a central piece that you can arrange the furniture around. Head bump-saving tip: remember to factor in clearance room so people can walk beneath the pendant – allow 2.13m from the bottom of the fixture to the floor.

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GET THE LOOK Chandelier, sofa and chairs, all Talisman.

Milo Baughman swivel chairs, reupholstered in a fabric by Robert Allen

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For a showstopping piece of furniture to make its mark, it shouldn’t be upstaged. As they say: if everything is important, then nothing is. Paint the walls plain white to allow the item to be the centre of attention and then anchor it with a striking rug to ramp up the wow factor.

GET THE LOOK Daybed, White Arrow. Multi-Lite pendant in White, £523, Gubi at Made in Design.

Rug, Ferm Living

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Playing with scale – and lots of it – is the secret to mixing pattern in your decor. One size doesn’t suit all: a combo of large and small motifs will lend a sense of ebb and flow to your space. Start by picking a prominent design – here, it’s the tropical leaf wallpaper – then add more layers of smaller-scale pattern, such as these accent cushions.

GET THE LOOK Similar wallpaper, West Palm, £264 a roll, Thibaut at Fashion Wallpaper. Similar sofa, Verano in Zinnia, £1,799, Swoon

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A new leaf Tired of the humble houseplant? Dial up the drama with an indoor tree, the logical and maximalist next step. When choosing your tree, check that it will live happily indoors and consider its care. How much water and natural light does it need? How large will it grow – and how high is your ceiling?

GET THE LOOK Interior design, White Arrow.

Coffee table, Yves Klein.

Carpet Frank Nr 1 rug, £14,450, Josef Frank at Svenskt Tenn

Mirror image Take inspiration from the balanced beauty of this living room, where generously sized mirrors hung either side of the fireplace bounce the light around. This symmetrical approach – carried through to the matching chairs and table lamps – can’t fail to create a harmonious feel.

GET THE LOOK Interior design, bespoke armchairs and bespoke patinated iron-framed mirrors, all De Rosee Sa. Woodburner, Barbas Bellfires

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Curtain call Curtains complete a living room – and a modern approach is to pair them tonally with the walls. The trick is to go with fabric just a couple of shades darker than the paint, creating a layered and sumptuous look. Every so often, matchy-matchy works.

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GET THE LOOK Similar paint, Sulking Room Pink estate emulsion, £46.50 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball

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Eventually, everything comes back in style – now it’s the turn of the sunken living room. Perhaps it’s our obsession with all things mid-century or the trend for broken-plan living that’s fuelling the revival. Whatever the reason, a sunken living room is a practical way to zone a large space without erecting walls, as this design proves.

GET THE LOOK Design, EMR Architecture. Rug, Designers Guild

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Wonder wall Move over wallpaper – murals look fabulous in living rooms.

Be guided by architectural details – walls with fireplaces or mantelpieces make fine canvases. Just bear in mind that your mural design must tie in with the rest of the scheme. Here, gold accents enhance the honey tones of the wooden floor and the richness of the leather chair.

GET THE LOOK Mural, Fromental. Simplified Crillon chair, Soane Britain. Bespoke bookcase, Carden Cunietti

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Instead of open plan, go broken plan. This offers all the benefits of its predecessor – a sense of light, space and sociability – but with greater emphasis on separation.

Split levels, backless shelves and internal windows are all savvy ways to zone a large space. In this Victorian home, Crittall-style screens preserve the flow of light while providing a feeling of seclusion.

GET THE LOOK Interior design, built-in storage and rug, all Turner Pocock. Similar paint, Slate IV pure flat emulsion, £49.50 for 2.5L, Paint & Paper Library

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Art gallery This clustered configuration is a fantastic fit for a mix of ornate frames. For maximum impact, ensure the images have a unifying element – florals are the theme here – and try to keep an even gap between the frames for a balanced look.

GET THE LOOK Pangolin rug, from £599, Roddy Murray at Boxer Rugs. Eero Saarinen Tulip side table, £1,056, Knoll at The Conran Shop. Floral paintings, James Stuart Park

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The key to maximising a living room is selecting furniture that f its the space. Before splashing out, make a note of measurements. Then mark out which pieces go where using tape. Your mission is to make sure you can navigate around the room easily.

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Find the focal point of your room— it could be a fireplace, an amazing view or even an empty wall where you can hang your favourite artwork. If you have a big piece of art that you want to display, I would start with that when planning your scheme. I really love colourf ul a r t, so I a lways choose cushions or fabrics in corresponding shades.

Once you have identified your focal point , you know where to arrange your seating. Whatever you do, don’t m a ke you r TV the main feature of the room; the trick is to make it as inconspicuous as possible.

Perhap s c om m i s sion a p u r p o s e - b u i lt c u p b o a r d in which to hide the TV, or place it against a dark backdrop so that it blends with the decor.

When it comes to seating, I like to mix things up. It’s a lot more personal when you source pieces one by one, ideally at a vintage market or an antiques shop. My preference is for a sofa and two armchairs — they don’t have to match, but shop for a similar style.

A small living room challenges you to think slightly differently. Free up space by replacing a sofa with two larger armchairs and always choose furniture that serves multiple functions. Placing

a wooden tray on top of a pouffe can turn it from a footstool into a handy extra side table.

Customising cushions with fringes or trims is a fabulous way to create a little contrast or add a touch of personality. They don’t need to be symmetrical – three or four cushions are sufficient for a sofa. If you have armchairs, put one cushion on each.

Low-level lighting is great for drawing the eye to different areas of the room, making it feel bigger and look more interesting. Never underestimate the number of f loor and table lamps you need and make sure you put them on a dimmer.

This allows for flexibility depending on the time of day or your mood. Place a small lamp next to the TV at eye level. Apparently, a low glow while watching TV is better for your eyesight.

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I love displaying books on my coffee table — they’re like pieces of art in their own right.

The mistake people often make is over-cluttering. Function should always come first. Make sure you leave enough space to be able to actually use your coffee table.

I’m a hoarder, so my mantel is home to pieces that make me happy like wedding invitations or birthday cards. I also have a couple of beautiful mid-century vases, which I found at a vintage market.

Style your mantelpiece with items that are personal to you and tell a story of your life and your travels.

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‘Start by choosing furniture that matches the use of the space,’ says interior designer Joa n na Wood . ‘ If you’re c at er i ng to a fa mily, consider fabrics that ca n be throw n in the washing machine.’ T he position of f u rnit u re is a lso key a nd even in small rooms it’s crucial to create flow between pieces.

‘Don’t push furniture up against walls,’ says Jessica Pownall of Artisanna London. ‘Placing furniture a few inches away from the sides makes the room feel bigger.’

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‘Designers often prefer to hide tech in the most discreet way, but it is part of our daily lives so practical storage is essential,’ says Ebba Thott of Sigmar London. ‘In this case (pictured), we framed the TV and decluttered at the same time by hiding the storage within the wallpaper-panel design.’

Think about how to use wallpaper. ‘All-over coverage can harmonise a space and bring a large or segmented room together,’ says Rebecca Drury of MissPrint. This works well with a vast mural or a design with a giant repeat – by spreading it across the walls, it can bring a sense of cohesion.

Prefer paint to paper? Splashing the same colour as the walls across skirting boards and window frames is a simple but stylish touch. ‘Not only does this create a contemporary look, but it also gives the illusion of bigger walls, making the room appear more spacious,’ says Judy Smith, colour consultant, Crown.

Do you want your flooring to blend in or stand out? Take note from Roger Hemmings of Hav woods, who says, ‘light oak and washed wood floors are still hugely popular, but darker tones definitely offer an opportunity for underfoot surfaces to become the focal point of a space, rather than being used as a canvas for the rest of the decor.’

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If you are a carpet person, Lorna Haigh, head of creative at Alternative Flooring, recommends wool: ‘It’s easy to clean and will keep its appearance as it has the bounce-back factor,’ she says. Think about colours. ‘If you have bold furniture or fabrics, stick to a minimalist style,’ says Jemma Dayman, buyer at Carpetright. ‘But a neutral approach to decor can be brightened with a vivid pattern.’

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Get ting the lig hting rig ht is crucial to creating atmosphere. Start with a pendant for everyday tasks. Then make sure there is a light at every height, from coffee table to over the top of a reading chair to shelf, highlighting the things on display. As, says Agnieszka Wojcik, interior design manager, Ikea, ‘this will create various directions of light , giving you better control of the room’s mood.’

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C L E V E R WAYS W I T H CO LO U R Unexpected combinations are key this season, from pastel pinks alongside honey yellow tones to blues and greens, which have gone from ‘never be seen’ to perfect palette partners. Being bold pays dividends, whether you’re making a focal point of a modern Seattle corner sofa in Emerald or introducing the mid-century-style three-seater Berlin in Rose to your living room.

If you’re cautious about using darker tones, especially in smaller spaces, sofas are an inspired way to do it. By keeping statement shades below eye level, they’re less likely to overwhelm a room. Plus, a deep, colour-saturated sofa is ideal for adding an instantly cosy feel. Tivoli, Porto or Munich sofas in Ink or Kingfisher velvet tick two trend boxes in one – combining rich hues and a continued love affair with this plush fabric. Clean lines, tapered legs and attention to detail make them designs to obsess over.

Rather than sticking to one theme when styling a room, unleash your inner interior designer. With Swoon’s bespoke sofas and chairs, it ’s simple to create a customised look that’s stylish, chic and, above all, as individual as you are.

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Tell us about your famous faceless paintings. I like the idea that what I depict can be recognised regardless of the fact there’s no personality on show. In reality, we don’t really know the celebrities I feature, as iconic as they are.

Favourite colour? Electric blue.

Inspiration? I look to fashion, music and pop culture, as well as childhood memories and other artists.

Artists you love? Andy Warhol heavily influences my work. I’m also inspired by David LaChapelle, Keith Haring and Julian Opie.

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WHAT… The second branch of art and homeware gallery 8 Holland Street.

WHERE… 8 Margaret’s Buildings in the beautiful city of Bath.

WHY… Since opening their Kensington store a year and a half ago, Tobias Vernon and Rowena Morgan-Cox’s antique, vintage, and mid-century interiors emporium has been the go-to address for a curated collection of design treasure. Their gorgeous new space brings this expertly sourced selection, including textiles by Catarina Riccabona and the eclectic ceramics of Georgia Loizou, to a wider audience.

discover WHAT… Country lifestyle mecca Thyme and its new home store The Piggery.

WHERE… The picture-perfect Cotswolds village of Southrop.

WHY… Thyme comprises just about everything your dream rural escape would have. A cosy boutique hotel, kitchen garden, village pub, endless gardens and, now, a boutique crammed with covetable handcrafted products.

Think printed table linens, stylish ceramics, blankets, basket bags and a soon-to-launch clothing line – all inspired by Thyme’s land-loving ethos.

drink WHAT… Double Standard, a buzzy bar just opened in King’s Cross.

WHERE… The Standard hotel, a New York native imported to London.

WHY… The bars at the various Standards in the US are known for being cool and the formula ought to work in London, too.

The Shawn Hausman-designed space will offer classic cocktails and, unusually for a luxury hotel, draft beers. The adjacent British-inspired restaurant Isla features an impressive wine list and outdoor terrace for dinner alfresco.

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cook THIS ST TROPEZ-INSPIRED FEAST GIVES A WHOLE SERVING OF SUNSHINE

Lie back and relax. Summer afternoons are as long as the drink in your hand

W h ite w i ne sa ng ria SERVES 6-8 Swapping red wine for crisp white makes a refreshing twist on this summer favourite

6 apricots, chopped and stoned 100g golden caster sugar 2 lemons Crushed ice 1 lime 2 ripe peaches 1 bottle crisp white wine, such as RECIPES EMILY EZEKIEL PHOTOGRAPHS EMMA LEE STYLING (NON-FOOD IMAGES) EMMA THOMAS AND ALI BROWN; (RECIPES) ALI BROWN

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Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.

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Roast root sa lad w ith crispy red rice SERVES 6-8 Look out for candy beetroot, a sweet variety with appealing pink and white stripes 150g red rice 1 bunch baby carrots 1tbsp honey ½tsp cumin Sea salt Zest and juice of 1 lemon 2tbsp olive oil, plus extra to drizzle 3 candy beetroots, peeled ½ kohlrabi, peeled 1 fennel bulb 1tbsp tahini 4tbsp yogurt 1tsp sumac Handful of pea shoots Small bunch of mint leaves, chopped

Preheat the oven to 200ºC/Fan 180ºC/ Gas 6. Cook the red rice according to the instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water. Spread out on kitchen paper to dry. Scrub the carrots and trim, leaving a short stalk, then spread out on a baking tray.

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Mix the honey, cumin, salt and lemon zest with 2tbsp oil. Toss through the carrots, then bake for 30 minutes, turning every 10 minutes, until they are golden and slightly crisp. Leave the oven on.

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Fill a large bowl with iced water. Finely slice the beetroots, kohlrabi and fennel, adding them to the bowl. Set aside. Scatter the rice over two large baking trays and drizzle with oil. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until crispy and crackling. Leave to cool.

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Ba ked ricot ta w ith honey & f igs SERVES 6-8 Simple and delicious, this is always a crowd-pleaser

3 whole ricottas, 250g each 8 figs Salt and ground black pepper Medium bunch oregano 2tbsp runny honey 3 garlic cloves, peeled 100ml olive oil, plus extra to drizzle 100g toasted hazelnuts 1 loaf sourdough bread, sliced

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Meri ng ue w ith cherry & apricot compote SERVES 6-8 You can make this dessert with whatever fruit is in season

5 large free-range egg whites 200g golden caster sugar 50g soft brown sugar Salt FOR THE COMPOTE 300g cherries, stoned 4 figs, quartered 4 apricots, halved and stoned Zest and juice of 1 lemon 2tsp honey FOR THE WHIPPED YOGURT 250g Greek yogurt 1tsp vanilla bean paste 60ml maple syrup 200g crème fraîche 1 punnet of edible flowers, to decorate

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Scatter with the fruit, drizzling over the juices, then decorate with edible flowers.

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Remember the days when you used to take a roll of film down to the chemist for the family photograph album? Seems like another lifetime to us now that Instagram dominates our visual records. Bringing back a dose of analogue magic is Artifact Uprising, a nifty little app that lets you turn your snaps into super-stylish hardback coffee-table books or framed pictures for the wall.

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Despite all our ways of staying connected, we’re in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. Op-eds discuss it, mental-health campaigners warn of it and it’s related to the difficulty of cultivating meaningful relationships in a fast-paced world. In journalist Kate Leaver’s first book The Friendship Cure (£9.99), the role of social contact is examined as a solution to modern malaise. It’s a thought-provoking work that looks at how friendship might be the cure for – rather than just a distraction from – the stresses of life.

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Earlier in the year, everyone’s favourite Scottish time traveller launched David Tennant Does a Podcast With… talking all things entertainment and life with stars from the worlds of TV, movies and comedy.

From Oscar winners Olivia Colman and Whoopi Goldberg to living legends Ian McKellen and Tina Fey, it’s a stellar list of guests. Available on Spotify, Apple and Acast.

Will & Grace producer Gary Janetti @garyjanetti comically imagines the innermost thoughts of a petulant Prince George – everything from the Trump state visit to his father’s lack of hair is covered in humorous vitriol.

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The column takes a look at the weekly spending habits of a new anonymous woman each week. Those featured come from all walks of life with varying priorities, and their spending journals make for addictive reading.

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Best place for a lazy Sunday brunch?

I still love brunch on the terrace of La Société (restaurantlasociete.com), designed by Christian Liaigre for Jean-Louis Costes. It’s in front of the church of Saint-Germain-desPrés – I always feel like I’m on holiday there.

ne of the world’s most talented and in-demand designers, India Mahdavi is the queen of joyful colour and sophisticated femininity.

Her instantly recognisable aesthetic has turned restaurants, such as the Gallery at Sketch, into iconic cultural touchstones. We caught up with the design maven to talk all things Paris – a city of chic design and even chicer living.

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First things first. Where should we stay? Hôtel Thoumieux (thoumieux.com) – a lovely hotel in the 7th arrondissement that I designed a few years ago.

The coolest gallery in town? I like the charming Giacometti Institute (fondationgiacometti.fr) next to the Fondation Cartier (fondationcartier.com). It’s nice to do both together, but make sure to book tickets online.

Where can we soak up some café culture? Now and always, Café de Flore – a Parisian institution (cafedeflore.fr).

Shop like a Parisian at? Boutique Stouls on rue du Mont Thabor sells leather clothing like a second skin (stouls.paris).

Nearby is W hite Bird, a jewellery shop with fantastic pieces by Charlotte Chesnais (whitebirdjewellery.com).

The tourist attraction worth the queue? Château de Versailles. My advice is to take a room at the Trianon Palace (trianonpalace.fr) with a view of MarieAntoinette’s farm, have dinner at the Gordon Ramsay restaurant (Au Trianon) and the next morning visit the château’s park on bicycle after breakfast.

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Best place to find a vintage treasure?

Explore Marché Paul Bert Serpette at SaintOuen, the world’s largest antiques market (paulbert-serpette.com).

Quench our thirst after all that shopping a t? A cocktail at the Bar Hemingway at the Ritz Paris (ritzparis.com), prepared by head bartender Colin Field.

The table to book for the perfect French dinner? L’Affable on rue de Saint Simon (laffable-restaurant.fr). It’s quiet, romantic and delicious.

The restaurant with Insta-worthy interiors? Le Grand Véfour by Guy Martin (grand-vefour.com). The interiors are as beautiful as the gardens of the Palais Royal and the food is equally good.

Picturesque spot for a quiet moment?

Definitely the sculpture garden of the Musée Rodin (musee-rodin.fr).

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Trip out of town? Le Corbusier’s modernist Villa Savoye (villa-savoye.fr) in Poissy, or for something more classical try Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte (vaux-levicomte.com), the inspiration for Versailles.

Don’t leave without visiting? Rue Las Cases, an interior-design hotspot and where my store is located (india-mahdavi.com).

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The incredible pool is the standout feature of this small, family-owned hotel.

It meanders around the building and you can jump into it from the door of your room – though a dry entrance is available

Hotel Punta Caliza, Mexico

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efinitely one of the most photogenic hotels we’ve seen this year, you won’t be able to resist the urge to spam your ’gram with snaps of this design-lover’s paradise.

Punta Caliza occupies a peaceful spot backed by wild mangroves on Isla Holbox, an idyllic, car-free island north of the Yucatán Peninsula. The property’s pièce de résistance is a pale turquoise pool that winds and weaves its way around the hotel, creating private nooks that ripple right up to the bedroom entrances.

The sleek, modern aesthetic belies the efforts of the hotel’s architects to incorporate Mayan building techniques into the design: bark and lime-juice plaster, thatched roofs and sustainably sourced red cedar wood all nod to traditional Mexican heritage.

IN THE KNOW Drink an expertly prepared mezcal cocktail by the pool.

Experience the island’s world-class kiteboarding scene – it is noted for its safe conditions and so ideal for beginners. If you can drag yourself away from the hotel, that is.

Book it Double rooms from £190 a night (puntacaliza.com).

Less than an hour from Paris, Le Barn combines the bucolic charms of a French country home with the design aesthetic of a boutique hotel – there are activities aplenty or you can just chill out

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op in a car in central Paris, head southwest and in under an hour you’ll find yourself approaching the Rambouillet forest, a deeply wooded region home to deer, wild boar and, curiously, wallabies. It’s also the setting for Le Barn, a rambling countryside estate and France’s answer to Soho Farmhouse, which since opening last summer has been charming urbane Parisians into giving the whole welly boots thing a go. Guests flock to the rustic retreat for its experiential activities. Go riding in the woods, take guided cycling expeditions, indulge in the outdoor Nordic baths, or even try your hand at a spot of horse whispering. Once the family’s fully worn out, head back to one of the smart barn-conversion bedrooms to relax.

IN THE KNOW Pack the kids’ sports kit! There are fields to run through, balls to kick and bikes to ride.

Explore the local commune for medieval fortresses, fairy-tale castles and the cobbled streets of a quintessentially French town.

Book it Double rooms from £140 a night (lebarnhotel.com).

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Gillham Vineyard, Cyprus

O Surrounded by carefully cultivated vines, Gillham is a wine-lover’s dream, with vineyard tours and guided tastings alongside the Israeli-Cypriot restaurant, outdoor pool and holistic spa

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enophiles rejoice, for this is a hotel that takes the boozy vineyard holiday to the next level. Surrounded by acres of cultivated vines deep in North Cyprus’s wine country, this pared-back resort is all about the grapes. There’s a state-of-the-art wine centre offering guided tours of the grounds and free tastings, a gourmet restaurant that pairs the estate’s own vintages with Israeli-influenced Cypriot cooking, and even a ‘wine spa’ offering grape-infused treatments, such as the alluringly indulgent vino-therapy wine bath and a pip-and-pulp facial. Once fed, watered and suitably pampered, crash out in the linen-draped, pale-white bedrooms or down by the sunny outdoor pool and gaze over the hilly Cypriot landscape beyond.

IN THE KNOW Pack a copy of Colin Thubron’s Journey into Cyprus, a travelogue documenting time spent exploring the island in the Seventies.

Indulge in a glass of wine – or two! – and a round of tapas at Gillham’s impressive rotunda bar.

Book it Double rooms from £110 a night (gillhamvineyard.com).

Head to La Neta on the ground floor for all-day dining, while the discreet basement bar – so discreet it doesn’t have a name – serves inventive cocktails and late-night bites

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olding all but a monopoly on the hipster-luxe hotel concept, the uber-cool folk at Hoxton are sweeping across America’s coolest cities. The recent opening in millennial Mecca Portland sits alongside properties in Chicago and Williamsburg, and a soon-to-be new location in downtown LA The brand’s signature mid-century look has been executed with particular success at the Oregon outpost, with public areas including a snug, a jewel-toned lobby, a white-tiled rooftop taqueria and La Neta, the hotel’s Mexican restaurant. These spaces are punctuated with Danish chairs, indoor plants and curated art. Check out the nameless basement bar for American cocktails and Chinese bites – pork belly buns anyone?

IN THE KNOW Discover the Old Town Chinatown neighbourhood, right on the hotel’s doorstep, home to the exquisite Lan Su Chinese Garden.

Eat a Maple Bacon Bar at Voodoo Doughnut, a sweet-toothed Portland institution.

Book it Double rooms from £160 a night (thehoxton.com).

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I stumbled across the front gate by chance, mere weeks after it opened. I had just got back from India and was drawn in by all the lovely and unusual, yet familiar-to-me, finds. You might call it a garden centre, but it’s so much more – plants displayed in a bucolic, rambling way, rustic homeware and pots aplenty. I’ve since visited more than a hundred times, shopping for Christmas decorations, meandering around the gardens and indulging in way too much cake. I’d happily live there if they’d have me.

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