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ON THE COVER DESIGN SPECIAL Who you need to know
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SEPTEMBER 2022 THE HOMES 62 72 82
ON THE COVER BRIGHTEN YOUR HOME WITH
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ON THE COVER BYRON BAY DREAM Serial renovators
have built a luxury holiday villa on the east coast of Australia ON THE COVER GO WITH THE FLOW A London terrace has been opened up to create the ideal family home ON THE COVER ALL IS CALM One couple got stuck into DIY to modernise their Victorian cottage ON THE COVER CAREFULLY CURATED Original features take centre stage in this period property in Leicester ON THE COVER MODERN CLASSIC Contemporary and vintage design work effortlessly together in this charming home ON THE COVER SITTING ROOM MAKEOVER Two rooms have been transformed into the perfect space for entertaining ON THE COVER BATHROOM MAKEOVER Wall panelling and elegant sanitaryware give this room period charm ON THE COVER KITCHEN MAKEOVER Choosing preloved cabinetry has created a truly bespoke look
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BREAKING THE BANK Expert revamp tips to stay on budget GET SMART Clever gadgets to upgrade your life BARGAIN HUNTER? Katie Mulloy’s savviest shopping swaps MAKE YOUR HOME GREENER The latest eco buys KITCHEN & BATHROOM NEWS This month’s trends
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foreign travels, has maximum impact for minimum effort ON THE COVER THE JOY OF VEG A gardener’s love of growing her own and sharing produce with friends and family ON THE COVER SMALL-SPACE GARDENING Ideas and advice from Isabelle Palmer, The Balcony Gardener
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Executive Editor Terry Barbrook HOMES & FEATURES Associate Editor Helen Bonthrone Style & Interiors Director Sarah Keady Homes & Gardens Director Carolyn Bailey Style & Interiors Editors James Cunningham, Jessica Taverner Senior Homes & Style Assistant Daisy Bendall Homes & Style Assistant Cara Laskaris Homes Intern Holly Ransome Executive Digital Editor Olivia Heath Content Editor (Licensing) Rachel Edwards Digital Writer Lisa Joyner GROUP EDITORIAL PRODUCTION Group Managing Editor Ingrid Eames Group Chief Sub-Editor Michele Jameson Deputy Chief Sub-Editor Julie Pannell-Rae Sub-Editor Fiona Surfleet ART & PICTURES Creative Director Barbora Hajek Acting Creative Director Dina Koulla Group Art Editor Roger Browning Art Editor Louisa Edge Designer Laura Sheppard Junior Designer Leo Terry Picture Director Patricia Taylor Picture Researcher Charlie Hedges GROUP EDITORIAL DIRECTOR GABY HUDDART CHIEF BRAND OFFICER, LIFESTYLE, HOMES & WEEKLIES SHARON DOUGLAS
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Find out what’s been going on this month at House Beautiful – and get in touch
The top online reads for September
Interior stylists on what goes with grey housebeautiful.com/uk/greysept
Tap into the monochrome kitchen trend housebeautiful.com/uk/kitchensept
21 soothing sleep sanctuaries you’ll adore housebeautiful.com/uk/bedroomsept
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THIS MONTH’S MOST WA NTE D Retreat ombre rug, from £309, Amara
Lyme grass cushion, £46, Elvang Denmark at Nordic Nest
Twist candles, £16/set of four, Made.com
Dip-dyed bamboo lightshade, £49, House Beautiful Ibiza Collection at Homebase
Ghanaian woven grass wall art, £28, Artisans & Adventurers
Ombre tumblers, £21 each, The Conran Shop
Lemongrass soap, £6, Reste
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Fall in love with this season’s hazy blues and soft golden tones Spirit of Summer print (unframed), from £100, Lucy Laucht at Glassette
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Abstract mug, £28, Liz Vidal at Toast
Glass pitcher, £16.50, Maisons du Monde
Dried craspedia, £24.99, Dowsing & Reynolds
Caramel coloured glass plus palm print equals vacation vibes at home
Coaster, £9, Weez & Merl
Mohair throw, £195, Mantas Ezcaray at Mr Porter
Ceramic vase, £15.99, Zara Home House Beautiful SEPTEMBER 2022 13
THIS MONTH’S MOST WA NTE D Ebony chandelier, £907
Mila wall mirror, £374
Zuri cushion, £45
Reign desk, £935 Rory candle holder, £82
Xandra tray, £96
Siriana bookshelf in silver, £913
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Make your home sparkle with pieces in gold, silver and everything in between
Noreen candle holder, £73
Pimp up simple votives with this triple-gold-ring candle holder Hildy Skeleton clock, £50
Paloma ice bucket, £60
Ivy table lamp, £315
Connie side table, £243
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THE TOP 10 DES IGNE RS YOU NEED TO KNOW Good design should be accessible to everyone, so we’ve rounded up our favourite brands to see what they’re showcasing right now.
OMEXCO Painterly brushstrokes meet luxurious texture in three new wallcovering collections by Belgian-based brand Omexco. The bold designs will be exhibited at the Design Centre in London’s Chelsea Harbour and are a tactile tribute to handmade craft and its importance in interior design. Recycled sari silk fabrics twisted into ribbons are among the creative techniques used to make these environmentally aware and tempting-to-touch designs.
19-23 September; First Floor, North & Centre Domes, inside Lelièvre showroom, Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, London. Find out more at omexco.com House Beautiful SEPTEMBER 2022 17
SPARK & BELL Collaborating with local artisans and responding to customer feedback, Spark & Bell has created a collection of on-trend lighting that features smooth ripples, fluted surfaces and marble-effect finishes. Shining a light on waste materials, the team was tasked with turning locally sourced discarded plastics into beautiful lighting. The finished products resemble a luxe soft-to-touch marble in four colourways. Find them at Stand C51, Magazine London, 21-24 September; designlondon.co.uk / magazine-london
A RUM FELLOW
Oak Cara pendant, from £179; Solas table lamp, from £199
Visit A Rum Fellow at Decorex in London this October (see p21 for details). Find out more at arumfellow.com
This design studio, dedicated to artisan textiles and rugs, will make a return to Decorex with Pepenado, a new handwoven fabric collection featuring two designs in eight colourways. The brand seeks out unusual techniques to create its intricate patterns and this design is no different, with graphic icons being embroidered into the cloth on the loom. ‘We’ve worked with a few select master weavers to adapt a traditional technique for making narrow lengths of fabrics, used for table runners in Guatemala, so they can be woven on our wider looms to create a fabric for use in contemporary interiors,’ says Dylan O’Shea, the brand’s co-founder and director.
ANOTHER COUNTRY There’s been a growing interest in sustainable design, slower living and mindfulness, and for good reason. Ticking all the boxes, Another Country’s contemporary furniture is made using time-honoured craft techniques, modern technology and nature-friendly materials to strike a balance between craft and industry. Its latest Work Series II table has been constructed from fast-growing and quick-to-harvest eucalyptus wood, while other ecofriendly materials in the design include cork and wool. The removable top, created in collaboration with Smile Plastics, is made entirely from discarded yogurt pots, which have been transformed into a terrazzo-style surface. There are plans to showcase new products alongside a selection of existing furniture and accessories at the showroom in Marylebone. Find out more at anothercountry.com
Above Davenport bureau, from £3,353; Syd chair, from £795 Right Work Series II desk, £6,390; Arc chairs, £715 each
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TOM DIXON LIGHTING Left Gigantic Melt dichroic chandelier Below Blow-moulded, vacuum-metalised Mirror Ball light
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6 IMOGEN HEATH Exhibiting for the first time at this year’s Decorex (see opposite page), British textile designer Imogen Heath will showcase an all-new collection of painterly textiles and wallpaper, which includes her first ever range of woven fabrics, embroideries and wallpaper, as well as her signature colourful prints on linen. Titled Sarah’s Garden, it features bold gestural florals and soft colourful geometrics in several multi-coloured combinations. Find out more at imogenheath.com
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SÉ x DEDAR COLLAB Presented in the new Gallery Sé, this collection is the result of a partnership that sees Sé’s signature furniture reimagined and elevated by the prestigious Italian textile house Dedar. Pieces include the Stay dining chair upholstered in Dedar’s strikingly graphic Andirivieni; the Oshun sofa in the sumptuous A Soft Place teddy-like velvet; and the Stardust armchair in the bold and contemporary jacquard, This Must Be The Place. Find it at 175-177 Fulham Road, London
The Oshun sofa (far left) and Stay dining chairs are on display at Gallery Sé on London’s Fulham Road
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SCP Displaying a love of natural materials, craftsmanship and sustainability, British furniture manufacturer SCP returns with a fresh energy for the unique and the decorative. Alongside some of the finest pieces from previous collections there will be new designs, including a refined angular armchair with cotton and leather details that captures a mid-century military camping spirit. The Bruno armchair (above), meanwhile, with one arm lower than the other – designed for the Ways of Sitting collection – has been tweaked in size, proportion and upholstery. Find it at 135 Curtain Road, London; scp.co.uk
Now in its fourth year, this design event in London’s Granary Square aims to reconnect people and spaces with nature. Highlights include a Sleeping in Nature cabin, designed by Out of the Valley and furnished by sustainable British brands. It will be set within an enchanting garden themed on a late-summer meadow that demonstrates how nature can be introduced to cities and built-up areas. 22-26 September; visit planted-community.co.uk
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B R I G H T E N YO U R HOME WITH BOTA NICA LS We’ve all had a love-in with houseplants recently, but there are plenty of other ways to bring fabulous ġora into your home. Take the botanical trend to walls, surfaces and furniture with prints, patterns and colours that create a calming, nurturing space that’s as naturally stylish as you are
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Large wood scallop tray, £32, Accessorize. Camelia breakfast plate, £30, KCHossack at The Conran Shop. Verveine candle, £15.99; Cardamom & Clove Woods room diffuser, £29.99; both Zara Home. Poirot Orb vase, £236, Jonathan Adler
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ADD UNEXPECTED POPS OF COLOUR A soothing palette of greens is the obvious starting point for the botanical trend, but it’s hits of vibrant colour that add a playful twist. Fuchsia cushions tie the look together here. Walls in Cromarty estate emulsion, £52/2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Large Banoffee sofa in Cucumber Sandwich clever velvet, from £1,645; Marmo coffee table, £645; Little Cheese footstool in Beachball clever velvet, from £195; all Loaf. Scalloped jute rug with pink border, £420, Tate & Darby. Grashoppa ġRRU lamp, £699, Heal’s. Grey Sand frilly plant pot, £45, Rose & Grey. Berlin Low bowl, £250, Jonathan Adler. Kaweco Sport fountain pen, £22; notebook, £7; both Present & Correct. Hallway wall in Aula wallcovering in Hummingbird, W445/02, £171/roll, Romo. +HP ĠYH GUDZHU chest, £499, John Lewis & Partners. Palm leaf woven plate, £14, Bohemia. Cushions O U 1RVWHOO 'LDPRQGV cover in Seaweed Green, £60, Oka. Pink velvet square cushion, £45, Heal’s. Rectangular check cushion, £60, Birdie Fortescue. Pink velvet rectangle cushion, £45, Heal’s
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CREATE CURATED CORNERS Complement plants with groups of artworks in soothing nature-inspired colours – choosing an odd number gives the most visually pleasing cluster. Awkward space? A wooden ladder shelf is the ideal home for trailing plants and colourful accessories. Above left: walls in Cromarty estate emulsion, £52/2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Siena sideboard, £1,500, Ercol. Artworks: Green Study 03 60 x 60cm, £340; Composition No 7 A2, £270; Composition No 8 A1, £375; all Formworks. Strom jug large, £94; Strom vase, £46; both Raawii at Heal’s. Walnut wood candlesticks, £29 each, Bohemia. Botanical Style and Natural Living Style books both by Selina Lake & Rachel Whiting, £19.99 each, Waterstones. Flared cereal bowl, £51, Mud Australia. Colton lamp, £98, Graham & Green Above: Southbourne shelf ladder, £250; indoor watering can, £18; both Garden Trading. Hanging philodendron, £25; prayer plant and pot, £18; both Beards & Daisies. Green ribbed glazed vase ś ġXRUR candles, from £3 each; all Graham & Green Left: grey Sand frilly plant pot large, £45, Rose & Grey. Berlin Low bowl, £250, Jonathan Adler
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Wall and chest, as before. Wells bubble vase tall, £42, Garden Trading. Palm leaf woven plate, £14, Bohemia. Large green-stripe storage basket, £115; small green-check storage basket, £45; both The Conran Shop. Bag, stylist’s own House Beautiful SEPTEMBER 2022 27
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Walls in Breakfast Room Green estate emulsion, £52/2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Ash and walnut dining table Two, £2,195, Another Country. Ilse Crawford Edition Ch24 Wishbone chairs, £509 each, Hans J Wegner and Ilse Crawford for Carl Hansen at The Conran Shop. Shake cabinet, £5,995, Sebastian Cox for Benchmark. Stone Washed linen tablecloths, from £44.99 each, LinenMe. Scalloped placemats, £17 each, Birdie Fortescue. Beldi glasses, £23/six, Raj Tent Club. White, Smoke and Green glass jug, £79, The Conran Shop. Oval vase, £107; espresso cup, £18; tall water jug in Milk, £115; all Mud Australia. Dinner plates, £35 each; Frayed check napkins, £60/four; Camelia breakfast plate in pink, £30, by Karin Hossack; all The Conran Shop. Pistachio green footed fruit bowl, £73, Rockett St George. Teardrop glass vase, £35, Garden Trading
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MAKE SPACE FOR YOUR OWN RITUALS Bleached woods, washed linen and matt ceramics add texture and depth to your dining space. Stick to a tight colour palette so you can mix and match plain and patterned china without it looking over the top. No need for a conservatory to enjoy the last of the summer sun – a nifty bistro set and a good view will do it. Establish a morning ritual by making your own teas with fresh herbs and natural ingredients, then savour the moment. Above: Stone Washed linen tablecloths, from £44.99 each, LinenMe. Modella dinner plate in Green Swirl, £45; check napkin, £60/four; all The Conran Shop. Opinel knife, £9, Borough Kitchen. Stonewashed cutlery set, £32, Toast. Sherwood leafy design dinner plate, £95/four; matching side plate, £65/four; all Oka. Walnut wood spice bowl and spoon set, £10, Bohemia. Dinner plate in green, £35; Brights side plate in green, £22; both The Conran Shop Above right: Rive Droite bistro set, £160, Garden Trading. Green glass jug, £27.95, Graham & Green. Casca glass, £19, Ferm Living at Heal’s. Vattenkrasse watering can, £10, Ikea. Sustainable Home book by Christine Liu, £18, Graham & Green. Dinner plate, £35, The Conran Shop. Plants from a selection, Beards & Daisies Right: walls in BN.44 matt emulsion, £35/2.5L, House Beautiful Collection at Homebase. Honey pot, £12; marble chopping board, £28; both Garden Trading. Everyday mugs, £38 each, Emma Lacey. Check napkin, £60/four, The Conran Shop. Pimlico glass teapot with infuser, £30, Whittard House Beautiful SEPTEMBER 2022 29
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Versatil pencils in orange, yellow & green, £7 each; pencil tin, from a selection; Lekki notebooks, £10 each; Kaweco Sport fountain pen, £22; Italian stapler, £24.50; all Present & Correct. Pink pencils, £7.99/12, Love Writing Co. Peperomia Polybotrya plant, £6; pot, £1.50; both Ikea. Seed stripe sketchbook, £18, Toast. Very Useful Elibris trays, £50/three, Oka 30 housebeautiful.com/uk
WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER Earthy sage-green walls paired with rich wood furniture makes for a dramatic and stimulating study space. A clear desktop (whether literal or digital) can make your work day that much easier, so it’s worth keeping clutter to a minimum. Wall in BN.44 matt emulsion, £35/2.5L, House Beautiful Collection at Homebase. Vernon Teal rug, made to order, Roger Oates. Soren narrow desk in walnut, £429, John Lewis & Partners. Novak green chair, £195; Sea Green Bonnet lamp, £65; open terrarium, £24.95; all Graham & Green. Coral and seaweed prints, £495/eight, Oka. Aloe vera plant, £9; Socker 12cm pot, £1.50; both Ikea. Very Useful Elibris trays, £50/three, Oka. Peperomia Polybotrya plant, £6; Socker 12cm pot, £1.50; both Ikea. Notebooks, from £7, Present & Correct. Flower press, £42, Toast. Muggins mug in Jam Sandwich, £14, Loaf House Beautiful SEPTEMBER 2022 31
Cinders round mirror, £195, Pooky. Festive Ribbon Field tiles, £8.94 each, Claybrook. Malibu hammam towels, £42 each, Bohemia. Recycled glass soap dish, £10, Graham & Green. Fragrance, from £45, Diptyque. Aspidistra plant, £35, Beards & Daisies. Gallon table in Ash, £765, Another Country. Peperomia Polybotrya plant, £6, Ikea. Mala terracotta pot, £9, Rowen & Wren. Scissors, £7, Folk Interiors 32 housebeautiful.com/uk
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RELAX & RECHARGE UPSTAIRS Layering up different shades and fabrics in your bedroom, from crisp linens and cottons to mohair and velvet, will keep things tactile and inviting. In the bathroom, reinvigorate your space with beautifully scented soaps, oils, candles and diffusers, choosing clean notes inspired by nature. Walls in BN.38 (top) and BN.42 (bottom) matt emulsion, £35/2.5L, House Beautiful Collection at Homebase. Washed Bed Linen pillowcases in Pinstripe Mint, £15.99 each; duvet cover in Ticking Stripe Mint, £124.99; all LinenMe. Artichoke linen Marais throw, £140, Loom & Last. Velvet cushion, £45; Gubi 9602 ġRRU light, £999; both Heal’s. Patterned cushion, £60, John Lewis & Partners. Siga Siga rug, £330, The Campbell Collection. Terrazzo side table, £325, Rose & Grey. Strom vase, £46, by Raawii; Casca glasses, £19 each, Ferm Living; all Heal’s. Small bottle vases, £25/three, Garden Trading. Green glass tumbler, £4.95, Graham & Green
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Hit the TILES Much like wallpaper and paint, tiles have the ability to transform the look of any space, and with endless shapes, colours, patterns and Ġnishes to choose from, they needn’t be reserved for bathrooms and kitchens. Introduce as much style to other rooms of the home by taking your favourite tiles to the walls, ġoors and furniture. Let’s dive in… FEATURE JESSICA TAVERNER
PLAY WITH COLOUR Go half-height with tiles to protect the lower wall from splashes. A clever ombre effect works best with narrow herringbone tiles, as you can vary the tonal colour easily. Herringbone encaustic cement tiles in Aubergine, Candy, Dirty Pink, Yellow, Birch and Peach, £151.20/sq m, Otto Tiles
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BRING INTO FOCUS DeĠne your home ofĠce space by colour blocking the walls with tiles. Macaron glazed tiles in Pistachio and Grapefruit, £55/sq m, Claybrook
Styling tip Create a corner of interest with walls covered in plain coloured tiles. Accessories in the same shades will marry the two together
BISTRO STYLE For a design statement, go for herringbone in combinations of colour or a half-wall feature. The secret to success here is the clever mix of all three. Metro wall tiles in White, Light Grey, Dark Grey, Aqua and Chalkwell Oatmeal, from £19.50/sq m; ġRRU WLOHV in Boston Light porcelain, £53.94/sq m; all Tile Giant
CLEVER TRICKS Bring pattern into the bedroom with a wall of different-coloured tiles. Opt for a matt Ġnish – rather than high gloss – for a tranquil vibe.
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Tate Sailor’s Delight PXOWLFRORXU WLOHV, about £105/sq m; Hex $UWLFKRNH tiles in Indigo and Slate, about £115/sq m; all Popham Design
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SENSE OF FLOW Open-plan areas provide the perfect opportunity to get creative with ġooring. $n ombre effect helps draw the eye from one area to the next. Technicolor glazed porcelain tiles in Natural 01, 02, 08, 10, all £177/sq m, Domus
EMBRACE IMPERFECTIONS With an irregular glaze and varying tones, these uneven artisan tiles bring a textural counterpoint to a space that might otherwise become a series of sharp edges and straight lines. White Zellige tiles, £153.60/sq m; for similar pink tiles, try Desert Rose Zellige, £153.60/sq m; both Otto Tiles
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NEW HEIGHTS Make chevrons the focal point of your dining room by going vertical with this statement geo. It’s a look that is best matched with luxe coordinated soft furnishings and metallics. Pittorica tile collection by Studiopepe, about £89/sq m, Ceramica Bardelli
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FIREPLACE FACELIFT Tiles needn’t be limited to just the surround or the hearth – extend them across the entire wall to make a bold statement. Hexagonal split tiles in Pearl and Brighton Stone, £7.56 each, Bert & May
CLEVER POSITIONING Frame permanent features such as a kitchen island by creating a rug effect with decorative tiles, keeping the rest of the ġooring plain. Victorian Star Small Edison tiling, from £135/sq m, from the Amtico Décor x National Trust collection at Amtico
STATEMENT PIECE A tiled plinth serves as a stylish side table. Or try your hand at tiling for something more bespoke. Tiled ceramic side table, £131, 8UEDQ 2XWĠWWHUV
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CAPTURE DIFFERENCES For understated style, choose zellige tiles that rely on variations in tone, shine and texture for interest rather than pattern. Walls in North Haven marble, £123.50/sq m; ġRRU in North Haven marble hexagon mosaics, £152.96/sq m; both Fired Earth 40 housebeautiful.com/uk
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MAKE ROOM A striking chevron pattern in tiles Ġts neatly in an alcove and creates character in a conĠned space. Cube Blush SRUFHODLQ WLOHV, £35/sq m, House Beautiful Collection at Homebase
IN HARMONY Ochre Metro tiles, laid horizontally, in the authentic subway style, bring rustic charm in a small kitchen. Pair with a coordinating grout for an understated look. Zellica 2FKUH WLOHV, £89.60/sq m, Topps Tiles +RXVH %HDXWLIXO SEPTEMBER 2022 41
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UNEXPECTED DESIGN For a feature wall that doesn’t overpower, choose neutral tiles that echo the earthy tones of Scandi-style furniture and accessories. Chloe Lozenge Sand matt tiles, £65.70/sq m, The Baked Tile Co
MODERN EDGE With a growing interior trend for ġuted glass and reeded wood, it’s no surprise that you can now get tiles in this 3D structure, too. Use as a backdrop to display favourite pieces. Dulux Colour of the Year Bright Skies Flute Decor reeded tiles, £69.60/sq m, Topps Tiles
PICK & MIX Combine decorative designs and pretty plains for a unique look. Lay out the pattern before the Ġnal Ġxing to ensure you have it just right. Mermaid’s Garden hexagonal tiles, £79.26/sq m, Ca’ Pietra
Styling tip There’s a new wave of tile shapes on the market including the simple but effective hexagon. Tessellate together to create a geo effect
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MAKE A SPLASH No longer reserved for the main rooms, a tiled mural delivers the perfect blend of style and function in a bathroom. Grain Leaves mural, £264 for 120 x 120cm or 36 tiles; ġRRU in Little Italy Dark Green and White, £48.51/sq m; all The Baked Tile Co +RXVH %HDXWLIXO SEPTEMBER 2022 43
How to decorate with WHITE Versatile and impactful, white has so much more to offer than a quick freshen-up although it does that brilliantly too. All whites aren’t created equal; it’s just a case of picking the perfect shade. Here’s why it should be the Ġrst colour on your palette… FEATURE JAMES CUNNINGHAM Buckingham round mirror, from £170; vases, from a selection; all Neptune
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These are the white paints to know about. If you’re stuck, order some tester pots and try them out for yourself. All prices are for a 2.5L tin of standard matt emulsion.
White can play an important role in emphasising the unique aspects of a home. In period properties, for example, elements such as cornicing or ceiling roses tend to look their best in a bright shade of white. The same can be true of furniture: if your aim is a contemporary revamp, consider swapping or painting wooden or darker pieces. Fresh and clean, the classic cabinetry here looks elegant but bang up to date.
Ideal for rooms with lots of natural light. Clay White, £18, Crown
A crisp take on pure brilliant white. Absolute White, £23, Dulux
This hue was designed by the style experts. Mono Tones MT.01, £35, House Beautiful Collection at Homebase
The perfect mid-point between cool and warm. 6LOYHUġDNH, £48, Sanderson
Chawton tall dresser, from £7,650; Charlecote kitchen island, from £1,340; Wardley bar stools, from £450 each; Shaftesbury glass pendant light, from £170; accessories, from a selection; all Neptune
Great for warming up larger spaces. White Tie, £52, Farrow & Ball
HOW TO CREATE CHARACTER USING WHITE George Miller, home designer at Neptune’s store in London’s Fulham, explains how to use white in a way that looks and feels interesting » Avoid the ‘white box’ look by combining multiple shades of white – this keeps the freshness of a white scheme but adds more visual fascination. » Highlight woodwork and any architectural details in traditional interiors by painting them a couple of shades up or down from your walls. » White makes the most amazing backdrop for showing off your collections, be it art, furniture or even crockery. Keeping the background pure means the eye is immediately drawn to whatever you want to display. » White might not seem an obvious choice for a feature wall, but a good way to introduce it is combined with an element of texture. A whitewashed timber VKLSODS ZDOO IRU H[DPSOH RIIHUV D VXUHĠUH ZD\ WR DGG GUDPD WR \RXU LQWHULRU » 'RQłW IRUJHW WKH ġRRU ZKHQ LW FRPHV WR FRORXU FKRLFH 3DLQWHG ZKLWH ġRRUERDUGV ZLOO KHOS WR UHġHFW QDWXUDO OLJKW DURXQG DQ RWKHUZLVH GDUNHU VFKHPH
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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT WHITE PAINT Edward Bulmer’s eponymous paint brand is renowned for its elegant hues and sustainable approach. Here, the colour expert sheds light on how to pick the right white for your walls » When choosing the tonality of your white, consider it in relation to the room’s ‘uncoloured’ components, such as stone or wood. » Think about the ‘weight’ of any white paint you bring into a space. If you use a light white alongside a deep colour, or vice versa, you will have a high contrast, which can be visually jarring. » If your room is lacking in daylight or is north facing, I would strongly recommend choosing a shade with dominant warm pigments. This will help to balance the cool light. » A south-facing room receives the most daylight, so you have a wider choice of whites available to use as you won’t need to FRQVLGHU WKH LPSDFW RI DUWLĠFLDO OLJKW DV PXFK » Warm tints will appear ‘older’ and emphasise the warmth of other colours in your scheme. My favourite whites of all are tinted with earth pigments, such as yellow ochre, red ochre and raw umber, which create soft stony and pink whites. » White can also be coloured with a little black. These whites have warmth and a bit of hue, ranging from yellow to red, through green and grey. Grey whites appear modern and cool down other colours. Learn more from Edward by taking part in his online course with Create Academy. Working with Colour: A Guide to Pigments, Paints & Palettes costs £127 and is available now at createacademy.com
Mix it up If you’re planning an all-white space, don’t feel restricted to just one variation of the colour. Embracing lots of different shades will create visual interest and give your scheme depth – especially on tactile elements such as bedding and soft furnishings. While some people dismiss white upholstery or carpets as too hard to keep pristine, don’t be too quick to reject them – today’s performance fabrics and easy-clean technologies make them a much more practical choice than they once were. Wilmslow bed, from £929; accessories, from a selection; all The Cotswold Company
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BEST BUYS TO ADD TEXTURE TO WHITE 1 Naturalist vase, £14, Habitat 2 Lazy Linen bedding, from £45 for a pair of pillowcases, Loaf 3 Beca pendant light, £65, Laura Ashley Lighting 4 Oli cushion, £47, French Bedroom Company 5 Moon rug, £85, Next Home 6 Fluted side table, £209, West Elm 7 Hebe lamp base, £119, Ferm Living at Rose & Grey 8 Knitted pouffe, £75, John Lewis & Partners 9 Iris vase, £46, House Beautiful Marketplace 10 Von armchair, £2,445, L Ercolani House Beautiful SEPTEMBER 2022 49
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Mostly As? Choose a warm white, which will help to create a cosy feel. These hues tend to work well with other colours. Try Old Chalk, £48/2.5L, Neptune
Mostly Bs? Go for a crisp, cooler white. Brighter, bigger spaces can handle the drop in ‘visual temperature’ and will feel fresher. Try Loft White, £52/2.5L Little Greene
Mostly Cs? Keep it simple with a mid-tone. These true neutrals will work in any space, no matter its size or the amount of light it attracts. Try Dolomit No 130, £53.65/2.5L, Nordfarg
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LILAC lowly but steadily, lilac has been growing in popularity and, like all colour trends, we saw it in fashion first. When Pantone, the global colour trend forecaster, chose its lilac shade ‘Very Peri’ as 2022’s colour of the year, it was only a matter of time before we saw this hue in the most fashionable of homes. Okay, so it may be a hue you associate with Parma Violets or your nan’s crocheted loo roll holder, but I challenge you to see this nostalgic shade in a new light. Lilac 2.0 feels youthful, vibrant and joyful – like an expensive facial for the home, it’ll knock years off a lacklustre interior. To get this colour right, it’s all about hitting that mid-tone pastel. Too pale and you’re in #nancore territory; too dark and it’s basically purple. The shade to pick needs to feel fresh, light and clean in order to appear modern and if it’s pure joy you’re after, it sits happily with its fellow pastel shades of lemon yellow, powder blue and sugary pink. Pair it with white marble, brass and mirror elements for pizzazz or accessorise with black and white to bring some sharpness to its softness. Lilac looks sublime with all shades of grey, balancing the delicate tone with a sophisticated edge. It’s a contemplative colour that’s perfect for restful spaces such as reading rooms, yoga studios and, of course, bedrooms. But then again, I think it will look rock ’n’ roll as a kitchen cabinet colour – it’s all about thinking outside the box. And while it’s been a slow starter, lilac might grow to be a challenger to the ever popular blush pink. Its blueish undertones may make it easier to get anyone with more traditionally masculine tastes onboard.
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FIND THE BEST
SOFAS We ask a lot of our sofas – from providing a comfy spot to relax, to accommodating family, friends and even pets. They have to look great too. Luckily, these hit all the right buttons COMPILED BY DAISY BENDALL
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T WO-SEATERS Neat pieces, ideal for smaller spaces 1 Loha sofa, £895, Oliver Bonas 2 Model 05 sofa, £945, Swyft 3 Tarma sofa, £2,395, Oka 4 Deverill sofa, £1,015, Willow & Hall 5 Bloomsbury loose-cover sofa, from £2,748, Love Your Home 6 Olivia sofa in Linara Flax Blue, £3,250, Neptune 7 Luisa sofa, £1,725, Made.com 8 Madison sofa bed, £475, Freemans 9 Lena sofa, £899, Cult Furniture 10 Kit sofa, £349, Dunelm 54 housebeautiful.com/uk
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DESIGN ICON
WHY EVERY HOME SHOULD HAVE AN… Each month, the HB team pick a design classic we think you’ll love forever – this month, our style and interiors editor James Cunningham starts spritzing citrus
Think big Super fans of the Juicy Salif can shop for a statuesque version at Harrods. Standing at more than six feet tall and costing a whopping £1,000, the XXL version is made from polyethylene and will help you to ‘feel small in a world of huge objects’.
The design icon: Alessi’s ‘Juicy Salif’ lemon squeezer Who designed it: Renowned architect and visionary Philippe Starck, who was born in Paris in 1949 When & how: While on holiday in Italy, Starck was enjoying some calamari when the idea for a new way to dispense lemon juice came to him. The squeezer hit the market in 1990 and has become one of Alessi’s most famous products.
WHY WE LOVE IT When Philippe Starck first envisioned his now-iconic lemon squeezer, he hastily sketched it on a napkin as he sat at a pizzeria on the Italian island of Capraia. The finished drawings, on paper splattered with spills from his meal, were folded up and posted to Starck’s client, design house Alessi. Thus, the Juicy Salif was born and the stained napkin now sits in Alessi’s own design museum. Modelled after a squid (you know, because Starck was eating calamari), the squeezer is a perfect example of creative spontaneity. It helped to change the perception of how everyday objects could look.
WHAT MAKES A DESIGN ICON? For a piece to be truly iconic to the HB editors, it needs to: » Be recognisable homeware that deserves the spotlight. » Illustrate innovative design, whether from the high street or a high-end showroom. » Have longevity and really stand the test of time. » Serve as an object of desire – beautiful, yes, but useful, too.
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In polished cast aluminium, the Juicy Salif stands roughly 30cm tall, with its three spider-like ‘legs’ creating space for a glass to sit neatly underneath. The eyecatching silhouette makes it probably the most conspicuous kitchen utensil to ever sit on a countertop. Alessi president Alberto Alessi describes the piece as ‘one of the most amusing projects I’ve worked on’. As the squeezer celebrated its 25th anniversary, Philippe Starck admitted that he created the piece as much to be a conversation starter as a practical piece of equipment. Browse the whole Alessi range and shop the Juicy Salif, £75, at uk .alessi.com
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A relaxed and contemporary holiday home in an Australian beachside town
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Byron Bay dream
An impulse buy in Byron Bay, New South Wales, was just what this interior designer needed to kickstart a long-held ‘holiday’ project
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HOME PROFILE WHO LIVES HERE Melissa Bonney, an interior designer, her partner Brendon Bott, a builder, and children Bella, Liv and Nixon, plus Louie the French bulldog THE PROPERTY $ ĠYH EHGURRP KROLGD\ rental in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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elissa Bonney knows – as does anyone who’s ever done one – the toll a renovation can take on a family. For Melissa, director of design studio The Designory, it was no different. ‘We’ve dragged our poor children in and out of houses every year – we buy, renovate, flip. It’s awful for them,’ she explains. However, she adds, there’s no better way to try new ideas and iron out mistakes than on your own projects, with no risk to clients. To give her brood a break from cardboard boxes and packing tape, Melissa came up with an alternative plan that just so happened to tie in with her own pipe dream. ‘Years ago, I imagined that one day I’d run a B&B,’ she says. ‘That then evolved into the dream of owning a place in each of my favourite locations on the South West coast of Australia. I pictured renting them out as holiday homes, and then retirement would involve flitting between all my lovely properties around the country, making the occasional breakfast for guests!’ Melissa and her partner Brendon, owner of B2 Construction, were enjoying a family holiday in Byron Bay when the idea began crystallising into a real possibility. Melissa had spotted a cottage for sale on 1,000 square metres with approval for a second house, so they drove to see it en route to the airport. They bought it in October 2017, splitting the property and renovating the cottage
before submitting new plans for a revised second house in April 2018. Approval came in November and they completed the new building in September 2019. However, a closer inspection of the planning application lodged by the previous owners revealed there had been 36 objections. ‘The proposed building was too big and ostentatious for the area,’ says Melissa. ‘When you build, you’re charged with a responsibility. What you do changes the experiences of people walking down that street. I’m not interested in leaving a legacy that isn’t sympathetic to the environment, the neighbours or the heritage.’ Though it lengthened the process, Melissa went back to the drawing board. ‘We reorientated the building for privacy, reduced the size and created setbacks into the ground to lower the house and lessen the impact on the neighbours,’ she says. The result is Barefoot Bay Villa, a beautiful matt-black haven that blends in with its low-profile surroundings – a theme that continues inside. ‘There is nothing shiny in here at all,’ she adds. ‘It feels very earthy.’ Having designed it with her own extended family in mind, Melissa sees the house as the perfect space to slow down and reconnect, with the kitchen very consciously at the centre of it all. ‘I love to cook, but I don’t like being
disconnected from what everyone else is doing,’ she says. ‘I can stand in that kitchen and see everyone in the living room, at the dining table, in the garden and in the pool. Someone can be making drinks, someone else doing dishes, but you’re not on top of each other, and you’re all still part of whatever else is happening,’ continues Melissa. ‘That kind of flow isn’t easy to achieve without starting from scratch, as we did here, and it’s my favourite thing about the house.’ Though still based in Sydney, Melissa and her family head to their coastal escape as often as possible, opening up both properties as holiday rentals in between – complete with all the creature comforts imaginable. ‘For me, luxury on holiday means having everything you need right there – and, seriously, this kitchen is better kitted out than my one at home,’ she says. ‘You don’t want to lug a high chair or a travel cot, or beach towels or surfboards to your accommodation. Here, you don’t have to do any of that. You can literally walk into the property with a bag of clothes and feel completely at home. It took us longer to create this house than we anticipated – planning permission took seven months rather than the expected 12 weeks – but it’s all worth it now.’ For more information on The Designory and Barefoot Escapes, visit the-designory.com.au House Beautiful SEPTEMBER 2022 65
KITCHEN Uniformity in the kitchen is offset by the curves of the island, featuring American oak battens, as well as a custom-made worktop. An inset sink and drainer grooves are built into the top for a seamless look. The standout element is the green and timber combination, carried through the joinery and the base of the island section. The custom-made satin polyurethane FDELQHWU\ LV ĠQLVKHG ZLWK contrasting knobs
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‘I spent time walking around, watching the sun go down, looking at the sheer black cliffs, the terracotta rocks and the sea. We needed to reference that raw coastal palette’ BEDROOMS Above In addition to a bed on the lower level, there are ladders leading to an upper level with two more beds Top right Twin beds create a uniform, chic look in one of the bedrooms while frills on 68 housebeautiful.com/uk
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‘I want to leave a legacy that is sympathetic to the environment, the neighbours and the heritage of the area’ ENSUITE Above Tactile surfaces such as wood and stone bring luxe interest to the bathing area. A hanging plant adds another natural element
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KITCHEN Every effort has been made to bring light into the heart of the home: a skylight was added, and the old back door became a full-height window, while bifold doors from Origin now lead out into the garden. The units are by Pluck and the slender cabinet on the left LV D YLQWDJH ĠQG XSF\FOHG E\ .DWLH SLFWXUHG XVLQJ Plank Hardware and reeded glass-effect vinyl from Glass Films
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GO with the FLOW Rethinking the layout, re-instating walls and repurposing furniture has transformed this Victorian terrace into the ideal family home WORDS ALISON DAVIDSON PHOTOGRAPHY MALCOLM MENZIES
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HOME PROFILE WHO LIVES HERE
Katie Rowe, an interior consultant, her husband Charlie, son Ted, daughter Sophie, Darwin the dog and Paisley the cat THE PROPERTY
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hen my husband Charlie found this house, I definitely had my doubts, mainly because it is in the area where I grew up in south-east London. I said, “No! I don’t want to go back there!”’ laughs Katie Rowe, an interior consultant. ‘But he made me see that it had good bones and ticked a lot of boxes for us. Also, I knew I had the confidence to make it work for us as a family by changing the layout.’ And so they put in a cheeky offer and bought it in 2013. The couple’s previous house in Wimbledon was too small for them and their baby, Ted, but they couldn’t afford anything bigger in that area, which is why they looked further afield. ‘Where we are now has a great village atmosphere with good schools and good transport links into central London, just like we’d had in Wimbledon,’ explains Katie. With six weeks left in their rented house before they moved in, they took the opportunity to have walls removed, leaks repaired, the fuse box moved and new floors laid. When it came to redecorating, the couple weren’t short of ideas, but opted to start with a white blank canvas throughout. ‘I don’t think you should rush things – you should just move in and let the house “breathe”,’ says Katie. One thing they were keen to do, however, was alter the downstairs to make the dining and kitchen space more open plan. ‘This made life easier when our daughter, Sophie, arrived nine months later,’ explains Katie. ‘We then concentrated on overhauling the garden so the children had a decent outdoor space.’ Thanks to her line of work, Katie knew what could be achieved in the dark and badly laid-out house. ‘The previous owners had taken out the wall in the hallway, so effectively you walked straight into the lounge and dining room, which made it draughty and difficult to place furniture,’ she explains. ‘One of the first things we did was to put the wall back, which gave us a proper hallway running from the front door to the kitchen. It transformed the look and feel of the ground floor.’ The staircase in the hall had been boxed in, which made the space seem dark, and it was also in bad repair, so the couple decided to remove it and have a new one rebuilt from scratch, extending it up into the loft for continuity. ‘We actually sold the old staircase,’ says Katie. ‘I think it now leads up to a treehouse somewhere.’ One of the pivotal points of the renovation was when they opened up the kitchen to the garden. For years it had been blocked by a bathroom that ran across the back of the house. ‘It was such a great moment to finally let sunlight flood in, and the bifold doors we added make the garden part of the living space,’ smiles Katie. ‘It’s wonderful!’ Meanwhile, the upstairs was also being renovated. The new main bathroom was a priority, and Katie wanted it to be luxurious. ‘It was once a bedroom and ensuite so it’s a good size,’ she says. ‘Underfloor
KITCHEN/DINER Opposite Above the Pluck units is a splashback from Marble Granite Limestone Warehouse Top ‘The dining space was as important to me as the kitchen,’ says Katie. Vintage chairs sit
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LIVING ROOM Leather covers by Comfort Works have transformed an Ikea sofa. The wall colour is Pink Ground by Farrow & Ball Below The house has been cleverly renovated for modern family living
heating was put in, and I decided on a wet room with a contemporary freestanding bath. However, the design began with the teak sideboard, which used to be in our old dining room. The builders adapted it to incorporate the plumbing and it’s one of my favourite pieces. I also had ornate cornicing installed to soften the look of the room.’ When it came to the kitchen, Katie wanted a minimalist feel, and turned to Pluck Kitchens for help. ‘I have always loved the company’s ethos and passion for design,’ she says. Texture and tones were important to her, and she settled on a combination of white high pressure laminate and London Plane wood. ‘Nothing in the room is shiny,’ she explains. ‘I wanted matt finishes with an aged look, so I had the walls limewashed in Bauwerk paint, the marble splashbacks are honed rather than polished and the floor is reclaimed.’ The ceiling was also raised and a skylight installed. A new loft extension houses the children’s bedrooms and a bathroom. ‘Sophie’s bedroom has large Velux windows so the room is very bright,’ explains Katie. ‘We left the brick chimney exposed to show the origins and craftsmanship of the house. Built-in storage under the eaves futureproofs the room for when she’s a teenager.’ Ted’s bedroom has a statement angled window that follows the eaves of the original roof. The room has a low ceiling, which is why the size and shape of the window is so important. The loft bathroom is one of the hardest-working rooms in the house. Not only is it a shower room, it also contains the utility cupboard with the boiler and tumble dryer. A skylight adds an airy feel, and a wooden vanity unit brings warmth to the otherwise white room. There’s still work to do in the house – including the completion of the main bedroom – but Katie has already achieved a harmonious home with a simple and sustainable approach. ‘We didn’t extend outwards; we found we had enough space after reconfiguring what was already here,’ she says. ‘Also, I only buy what we love and need. For example, I’ve been collecting mid-century furniture for years, and I move it around now and again to see how the pieces look in a different space. It’s like shopping your own home, and it’s very satisfying.’ 76 housebeautiful.com/uk
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BATHROOM The room was designed around this repurposed teak sideboard, which Katie loves. The marble splashback was left over from the kitchen, and the wall colour is Pipe Clay by Craig & Rose
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LIVING ROOM Georgina relaxes on the Patterdale sofa by DFS. The circular mirror is from Perch & Parrow; the rattan side table from The Forest & Co. Panelled walls in Raw Cashmere contrast with a ceiling in Flax Seed, both by Dulux Heritage
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recalls Georgina Smith, who runs the Instagram account @_itstartedwithacushion, which showcases her home’s renovation. Working to a strict budget, Georgina and her husband Joe have transformed the property by undertaking lots of jobs themselves. ‘It was slightly worn and tatty, but it had lots of character, including high ceilings, large windows and original fireplaces, which were all big ticks for us,’ she explains. ‘Plus it didn’t need any structural changes – thankfully, the previous owners had already moved the downstairs bathroom upstairs – so it was just a case of a lot of decorating and modernising.’ A scroll through Georgina’s Instagram posts reveals beautifully styled rooms packed full of inspiring shades and clever ideas, with virtually no traces of the house it had once been. ‘I love colour but I prefer a muted palette over a bright scheme,’ she says. ‘Warm neutrals help me create rooms that are cocooning and comforting, and into those spaces I tend to add a pop or two of something bolder, such as blues and greens. I like to use paint in interesting ways, whether that’s the “colour drench” in our guest room or the statement ceiling in my dressing room. A golden rule in our house is no white skirting: instead, it’s always painted in the same colour as the walls, which makes the rooms feel bigger and more seamless.’ Once the colour scheme was decided, the couple moved on to the more practical elements of the refurbishment, taking a methodical approach. Neither was afraid of getting their hands dirty. ‘We took rooms completely apart and put them back together again, and we tackled the spaces one by one,’ says Georgina. ‘With my job I’m constantly inspired to decorate, so some rooms are even on their second makeover.’ Since moving in, they have managed to revamp all three bedrooms, the kitchen, dining room and most of the garden, with plans to refresh the bathroom already under way. Georgina explains: ‘I set the vision – Joe completely trusts me – but we both get stuck into the DIY. We learn as we go, and are so proud of what we’ve achieved. We’ve called in a few tradespeople for work we couldn’t do, of course – such as the electrics and a new boiler – but other than that we’ve pretty much done everything else.’ First on the list was the living room, as the couple wanted at least one space to escape to while the chaos of decorating unfolded around them. They immediately set to work by installing simple panelling on the walls to add character and giving everything a much-needed lick of paint in Georgina’s signature warm neutrals. Texture and softness in sofas and throws warmed things further, while gold accents added a luxurious edge to boho elements. ‘It’s small but cosy,’ she says. ‘I know open-plan living is a huge trend, but I love having separate rooms for different moods.’ Next was the dining room – the heart of the home and where the couple entertain – which has since been through two style updates. ‘I wanted to embrace the fact that the room is dark, and wrap the
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DINING ROOM A G Plan dining table and matching chairs are design classics Georgina found on Facebook Marketplace for a bargain price. The long side unit is also G Plan, from eBay. The rug and artwork are from Heal’s
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‘I like a muted palette – shades that help me create cocooning, comforting spaces’
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KITCHEN Replacing the previous wall cabinets, an oak shelf houses an eclectic mix of accessories. The rug is H&M Below A homemade curtain cleverly conceals kitchen accessories. The wall light is Spark & Bell
walls in warmth, so I went for a pinky brown, which fills me with joy,’ says Georgina. ‘I love cosying up by the log burner with a glass of red, or setting the table ready for a romantic night in.’ The star of the show is undeniably the G Plan dining table and chairs, around which the couple’s social life revolves. ‘I get so many comments on Instagram about them,’ says Georgina. The home bar adds a glamorous touch for mixing and muddling cocktails – useful during the lockdowns. The galley-style kitchen is through the dining room and, thanks to some clever updates, has been completely transformed. ‘It had good bones, with wooden Shaker cabinets and a classic butler’s sink,’ says Georgina. ‘But it just felt dated and closed-in because of the wall-mounted cabinets. Luckily, my dad is a kitchen fitter, so he came to help us take it all apart and reconfigure it, then I painted the cabinets in Olive Green by Dulux Heritage and added an oak shelf for displaying my favourite things. Finally, we swapped the wooden floor for modern tiles and installed a new worktop. It cost just £3,000 in total, but it looks like a whole new kitchen.’ Upstairs, Georgina and Joe’s bedroom is inspired by boutique hotels they have stayed in. ‘It’s north-facing and quite cool, so I embraced the natural light with the paint colours I’ve chosen, but added bolder pops for warmth,’ she says. ‘I’d like to make over this room again. I’m thinking about going for an oversized velvet headboard surrounded by draped fabric, inspired by a place in Paris I’d like to stay in.’ Across the landing, the guest-room-cum-home-office provides a flexible space for friends who visit, and a desk set up by the window enables Georgina to separate her day job from her home life. ‘I love this room because it’s the sunniest in the house,’ she says. ‘I only use it for working, so it’s easy to close the door and shut off. It has quite a
‘Reconfiguring and painting our cabinets transformed the kitchen’ neutral backdrop, so I’ve filled it with colour using furnishings such as vases, artwork and plants, together with a few personal pictures.’ The third bedroom was quickly transformed into a dressing room for Georgina, with a vanity unit and plenty of clothes storage. The painted ceiling picks out the period detailing of the cornice, and bringing the colour down to the picture rail adds character and somehow makes the smallest bedroom in the house seem bigger. Finally, the bathroom, while beautified by Georgina herself with a handpainted mural of a rainbow behind the tub, is still on the to-do list. ‘We were lucky to have a pretty good bathroom suite already, so we’ll be keeping that, but when we get the chance we’ll update the taps, shower, tiles and lighting. I can’t wait to get planning,’ she explains. But where does Georgina get her endless inspiration from? ‘Mostly Instagram or Pinterest,’ she says, ‘but before we bought the house we used to travel quite a bit, so I was also inspired by the colours and styles I’d see in hotels and restaurants, and on the street. I’d use pictures as a starting point and get to thinking about how I could bring a particular vibe to one of the rooms at home.’ While the couple are the first to admit that the house probably isn’t their forever home – ‘we saw it as a good property to update on a budget,’ says Georgina – they have created a space that’s warm and welcoming without breaking the bank. Clever finds and bargain buys riff on designer looks and high street trends, while warming colours flow harmoniously, and paint has been used in some unexpected ways. In addition, of course, embracing DIY rather than seeking professional help has undoubtedly saved them a fortune. All of which has resulted in a stylish stopover before the couple plan their next big move. ‘We absolutely love our house, but we’re realistic, and know we’ll outgrow it,’ says Georgina. ‘It does have potential to extend, but I can’t deny that my heart is drawn to a Georgian house in the countryside.’ 88 housebeautiful.com/uk
DRESSING ROOM An open wardrobe from Ikea gives Georgina easy access to her clothes in this compact room. A Habitat dresser and Homesense pouffe are similarly economical buys. The blind is homemade, the carpet is from Tapi and the natural cane pendant came from Made.com
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pon stepping inside this Victorian property, it’s hard not to gasp at the grand entranceway. When viewing the house, it was this elegant staircase, winding up two flights of stairs, that captured the imagination of its owner Roxanne Hudson. ‘As soon as I walked through the door, I was blown away by the hallway. It looked like something you’d see in a film,’ she explains. ‘I couldn’t get over the original tiled floor, the 10-foot-tall ceilings and the generous proportions of the rooms. I instantly knew this was the house for me.’ The only downside was the price tag. This five-bedroom house was right at the top end of what Roxanne could afford. ‘The owner was in a rush to sell, so I put in a cheeky offer,’ she explains. ‘When it was accepted, it was totally unexpected!’ As she put every penny she had into purchasing the house, Roxanne had nothing left to spend on expensive renovations. ‘I wanted to replace the bathroom and install shutters, but I had to be realistic about what I could spend,’ she says. ‘My plan to save costs was to do much of the decorating myself, making the house feel homely with a calming colour palette.’ The previous owners had painted the house top-to-bottom in creamy colours. As Roxanne explains: ‘All the period features were lost under litres of beige paint.’ Her idea was to draw attention to these original details with dark tones and soft off-whites, giving her new home a curated look. ‘I wanted all the period features – ceiling roses, cornicing, fireplaces and the deep skirting boards – to take centre stage in my design,’ she says. First, Roxanne focused her attention on making the open-plan living areas feel cosy and inviting. ‘With such a large bay window, I knew this room could handle darker colours comfortably,’ she says. ‘In the snug, I painted the ceilings black, then extended this colour down onto the chimney breast. I wanted the snug and living room to mirror each other so they felt connected but different.’ The result is these generously proportioned rooms now have an intimate feel. Finishing off the look of the room, Roxanne ripped up the carpet and painted the floorboards off-white for a fresh feel. ‘I’ve added natural materials House Beautiful SEPTEMBER 2022 95
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like bamboo, wool, jute and linen for warmth and texture,’ she says. Over the following months, Roxanne chipped away at each room. Her handmade cream kitchen was painted a deep black-blue. She taught herself to tile so she could replace the dated splashback with modern ceramics. The bedrooms were painted in calming tones. And she renovated her ensuite bathroom by making a Crittall-style shower screen using black vinyl tape and reeded glass film. But the biggest job by far was the hallway. She stripped the spindles of white paint and took up the stair carpet. ‘It was a long and fiddly project spread over three floors that took around three months to complete,’ she says. ‘It was a labour of love.’ She painted the risers, treads and spindles black to draw attention to the majestic staircase: ‘I’m so proud of the result and how it now complements the rest of the house.’ Roxanne shared her home’s renovation journey on Instagram and although it started out as a hobby, her account grew to 50,000 followers within a year. ‘When I moved in, I worked in retail, but as my Instagram took off, I made the leap to go full time as a digital content creator,’ she says. In September 2020, she launched an online interiors shop called Hinansho, selling pieces from independent home décor brands. ‘With my love for interiors and a growing audience, it made sense to start my own business,’ she says. ‘Now, I can’t imagine doing anything else.’ Although Roxanne’s interior has a considered look, she admits she’s made some decorating mistakes along the way. ‘At the start, I painted the snug in Farrow & Ball’s Setting Plaster, but the putty colour made the space feel gloomy,’ she says. ‘Over time, I’ve learned to let the house dictate what tones to use for the walls and it varies from room to room.’ When it comes to furnishing her home, Roxanne is a savvy shopper, preferring a mix of vintage and high street buys rather than expensive designer purchases. ‘I’ve never been one to follow trends completely – I take elements from them, which I use in my own way,’ she says. She looks out for retro furniture that complements the proportions of her rooms, hunting in local charity and antiques shops: ‘By buying secondhand, I can afford to make changes in the future without breaking the bank.’ Over the past two years, Roxanne has learned much about interior design. ‘I feel really proud of how far my home has come in such a short time,’ she says. ‘And being able to say that I have done 99 per cent of the work myself gives me a huge sense of achievement.’ Now her home is finished, she is open to taking on a new project. ‘I have a much better understanding of what my home style is, and I’ll carry this theme into my next property,’ she explains. ‘I’ll be forever grateful for what this house has taught me – and how it has helped me hone my style.’
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GUEST ROOM Roxanne removed the doors on a built-in cupboard to create an interesting shelving area in her top bedroom, She uses the space to display ceramics from her online interiors shop @hinansho.uk, as well as pieces picked up from H&M Home, Habitat DQG D IHZ YLQWDJH ĠQGV The paper lampshade is from Ikea and the rattan chair is from B&Q
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MODERN CLASSIC Vintage utility style combines seamlessly with sharp contemporary design in a Victorian cottage hidden in the Surrey Hills WORDS KAY PRESTNEY | PHOTOGRAPHY JEMMA WATTS
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ollow the wiggly garden path to the front door of this Victorian cottage and you’ll find the only clue to its previous incarnation: the small iron dog on the door knocker reveals that it was once a kennels belonging to the local lord of the manor. Today, the manor has been converted into luxury apartments and there are no yapping hounds. Indeed, the only sound is the gentle birdsong and the soft whinny of horses from the paddocks beyond the garden. It’s hard to believe that London is just a few miles away. It was the sleepy location – tucked into the hills where the Wealden Greensand meets the North Downs – that won over Claire and Jamie McFadyen when they first saw this house five years ago. The building itself was in a sorry state of neglect, with damp walls and mice in residence. But hard-won experience gained from restoring their previous period home meant the couple weren’t daunted. Over the next four years, and working with a local architect, they restored as much as possible, repairing the original windows and repointing the red brick chimney stacks. They sorted the cramped layout by removing several internal walls downstairs and, eventually, building a triple-height extension with Crittall-style windows at the back of the house. The extension would accommodate a bright new kitchen and dining space. ‘I was under pressure from the architect to add another bedroom above the kitchen, but I had a vision of a high, vaulted ceiling with dramatic vintage lighting and a feature window through which I could watch the horses graze,’ recalls Claire. The lofty contemporary architecture provides a fitting backdrop for the industrial aesthetic in the kitchen, with its reclaimed factory lighting and old shop fittings repurposed as units. Vintage pieces are woven throughout to soften the contrast between old and new. A salvaged wooden French counter has been given a new lease of life as a kitchen island. A sturdy butcher’s block has been upcycled as a worktop next to a range cooker, and an old House Beautiful SEPTEMBER 2022 103
butler’s sink sits beneath the factory lights, while a three-metre glass chandelier bounces sunbeams into the room. A keen follower of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that celebrates imperfections, Claire has deliberately maintained a rustic feel throughout the house. The stairs have been stripped back to their original wooden risers and left with the raw painted edges and exposed wood. The original floorboards in the entrance hall and sitting rooms have been restored, while elsewhere on the ground floor, large pale flagstones create a farmhouse feel. Vintage furniture and antique gilt mirrors have been left untouched, proudly displaying the patina of age. ‘We love interiors with a sense of history, and are always looking to source pieces that tell a story,’ explains Claire. She and Jamie run an interiors emporium – Louisa Grace Interiors – a few miles up the road. Many of their pieces, sourced from France or on early-morning visits to Ardingly Antiques Fair, move between their shop and home. Each room of the house is a constantly evolving canvas as new finds arrive. ‘When I fall in love with something on one of our sourcing trips, I think about the function it could serve,’ says Claire. ‘I might give a set of pigeonholes a new lease of life as quirky kitchen storage, for example.’ Claire’s flair for upcycled interior design is evident all over the house – from the burnished mustard vintage sofa (one of her favourite finds) to the antique sideboard displaying an old bell jar filled with colourful butterflies. ‘I enjoy putting together collections of things that draw people in and start a conversation,’ she says. Contrasts abound throughout the house – old and new, light and dark, soft and hard. Practical stone flooring and old painted black floorboards are tempered by textures and textiles. ‘I love to layer both my clothing and our home,’ says Claire. ‘I don’t like bright colours, so to create interesting interiors, I use lots of muted shades and materials, building up tactile wools, cottons, linen and sheepskins.’ A view of the countryside outside her home also inspires Claire. The walls in the entrance hall are painted a pale green and plants are everywhere – hanging from the ceiling, sprouting from shelves and springing up from the stone floors. Her elder daughter, Maisy, is clearly drawn to the botanical aesthetic too, draping faux-greenery garlands from the pitched ceiling next to her bed. Claire is now focusing her love of nature on her next project – designing their kitchen courtyard. ‘I’m dreaming of a 300-year-old olive tree, seating made of salvaged beams, and a pizza oven where we can cook under the stars,’ she says. It’s all a far cry from the dilapidated former kennels of just five years ago. For more information, visit louisagrace.co.uk. The house is available as a location via pineapplelocations.com 104 housebeautiful.com/uk
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OFFICE/ KITCHEN Claire works at a table rather than a conventional desk, and sits in a vintage leather chair. The kitchen is unique, thanks to one-off pieces sourced by the couple
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MAISY’S ROOM Left Tumbling lengths of faux ivy give the effect of a botanical wallpaper, and sunny yellow linens on the bed pick up the colour of a slip-glazed ceramic bedside lamp
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LIGHTING The extendable wall light over the sofa makes an eye-catching focal point
WHAT WE’VE LEARNED ‘Careful budgeting and knowing from the start what your end result should look like helps you manage the costs without needing to compromise too much’
SOFA A mix of wool and patterned cushions add depth and texture
RUG Rugs help zone the open-plan space and delineate its two main uses as a sitting room and a study
WHAT WE SPENT PAINT £687 ALUMINIUM DOORS £600 LIGHTING £3,830 RUGS £700 SOFA £2,200 ACCESSORIES £5,500 TOTAL £13,517
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GALLERY WALL Botanical and classic art prints with a monochrome and burgundy palette complement the scheme
PANELLING Burgundy red panels create an elegant, heritage style
WHAT WE’VE LEARNED ‘Taking the ceiling out above the bath was a game changer as it made the room feel so much bigger and brighter. I’d love to do it in every room!’ WHAT WE SPENT
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BATH £600 BASIN £234 TAPS £706 SHOWER £1,110 LOO £130 FLOOR TILES £678 WALL TILES £275 PAINT £250 ACCESSORIES £250 TOTAL £4,233
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‘Secondhand units were a smart, sustainable choice’ A dark and dated kitchen has been transformed with pre-loved cabinetry WORDS CAROLYN BAILEY | PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL CRAIG
ARTWORK A print gives the kitchen a more homely feel
Jennie, a lawyer, and Edward, a teacher, live in a four-bed 1930s semi in St Albans, Hertfordshire, with their two young daughters. The kitchen was the biggest project in this Ġxer-upper home
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Did the process create any challenges? Fitting the kitchen was probably the biggest DIY project we’ve undertaken. One issue was the shape RI WKH VSDFH WKH FRUQHU ZKHUH ZH ZHUH ĠWWLQJ WKH units wasn’t a right-angle, so the installation was WULFN\ DQG WKH ZRUNWRS KDG WR EH WDSHUHG WR ĠW ġXVK against the wall, which took a lot of time in terms of preparation, measuring and levelling. We also experienced a few delays because of shortages of materials, including glass for the windows. Any particular must-haves? A double oven and a kitchen island that all four of us would be able to sit around. We have a large extended family and wanted the kitchen to double as an entertaining space where we could have get-togethers and parties. We even hosted &KULVWPDV IRU WKH ĠUVW WLPH What do you like most about your new kitchen? We limited the number of wall cupboards so we could get as much natural light as possible into the room, and hung a large print to make it feel more like a living space. I love the colour and, as we had the paint specially mixed, it’s totally unique. HB
OUR SOURCEBOOK Secondhand units, usedkitchenexchange.co.uk. Allcoat colour-matched paint, decoratingcentreonline.co.uk. Worktop, rockandco.co.uk. Handles, dowsingandreynolds.com. Pendant lights, industville.co.uk. Sink and tap, both tapwarehouse.com. Cooker hood, Klarstein from wayfair.co.uk
WHAT WE’VE LEARNED ‘Buying a secondhand kitchen isn’t as daunting as it sounds if you go via a specialist company – it saves money and allows you to create something truly bespoke, too. It’s worth investing in good quality worktops and Ġttings as they make a big difference. We also learned that we can Ġt a kitchen ourselves!’
LIGHTING Three glass pendants in a row illuminate the sociable central space
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ISLAND There are no utilities on the central unit, which means it offers lots of storage
UNITS £3,500 HANDLES £570 PAINT £83 WORKTOP £4,608 LIGHTS £147 SINK £220 TAP £130 COOKER HOOD £202 TOTAL £9,460
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The LIVING ROOM » Splash some colour ‘Rather than leaving your unused paint piled high in the shed, get creative and use it across the home to spark joy and add an element of surprise,’ says Emma Bestley, co-founder and creative director of paint brand YesColours. ‘Try adding contrast by using a bold shade just around a feature or EULQJLQJ DQ HQHUJLVLQJ VSODVK RI FRORXU WR \RXU KRPH RIĠFH VSDFH ł » Plant power Fill a sparse corner, shelf or table top by bringing QDWXUH LQWR \RXU VFKHPH 1RW JUHHQ ĠQJHUHG" 1R SUREOHP ŋ DUWLĠFLDO plants look better than ever before, and many are cheaper than their living and breathing alternatives. Just fake it till you make it. » )XUQLVKLQJ Ġ[ )LQLVKLQJ WRXFKHV ŋ ZHłUH WKLQNLQJ UXJV FXVKLRQV DQG PLUURUV ŋ FDQ VZLWFK XS WKH ORRN DQG IHHO RI \RXU VSDFH RQH WKURZ DW D WLPH 7KHVH GRQłW KDYH WR EH SULFH\ WKH EHVW ĠQGV FDQ often be bought from secondhand shops, car-boot sales and charity shops. Just remember to set yourself a budget and stick to it. » Glass glow-ups Reeded glass has taken the interiors world by VWRUP EXW WKH UHDO WKLQJ FDQ FRPH DW D KHIW\ SULFH $ ZLQGRZ ĠOP gives a similar effect for a fraction of the cost, and will let you quickly gain privacy in areas where you’re overlooked. ‘It’s easy to install and you’d never guess the glass wasn’t original,’ says Joanna %DXPDUG FR IRXQGHU RI ZLQGRZ ĠOP FRPSDQ\ 3XUOIURVW 2WKHU options include frosted, decorative and stained-glass effects.
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The KITCHEN » Buy secondhand Planning on updating your kitchen? Consider buying nearly new. Companies such as Used Kitchen Exchange allow you to purchase used or ex-display units for a whole lot less. We’re sold. » Get a handle on it ‘The key is always in the details – small changes can really elevate the kitchen,’ says Al Bruce, founder of Olive & Barr. ‘If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to refresh your existing room, consider swapping out old handles for brass alternatives.’ » Revamp your splashback Sometimes, a little change can have a massive effect. Take changing your splashback, for example. The cost is a fraction of what you’d pay to have your whole kitchen wall retiled, because minimal tiles and time investment are needed, but maximum impact is likely to be had. » Paint cabinets ‘Instead of taking on the ODUJH WDVN RI SDLQWLQJ WKH ZKROH URRP ĠQG smaller areas where you can inject a new seasonal colour, such as your kitchen island,’ says Al. ‘Choose a warming shade that complements the existing cabinets. Dark navy, blush pink or deep green can work well.’ Experiment with colour by painting your kitchen island
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BEST BUDGET BUYS » Start browsing for your dream kitchen for a whole lot less thanks to the award-winning experts at Used Kitchen Exchange. » Already got Ikea units in the kitchen? Stick with the carcasses and refresh the look and feel of the fronts. Plykea is a company that handmakes wood veneer or laminated plywood doors for the Swedish brand’s kitchens. » Overhaul old cabinets with paint (being sure to prepare the surfaces thoroughly) or, for a more SURIHVVLRQDO ĠQLVK JHW D kitchen sprayer to do it.
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out and rearranging stuff before you change it or buy anything new,’ says interior designer Clare Marie of Clare Marie Design. ‘People are often surprised at how different a room can look when it is organised, leaving space for art and objects to be displayed.’ » Paint, please Once you have sorted through your possessions, save on any skip costs or trips to the tip by upcycling what you already have. Whether it’s plain dining URRP FKDLUV RU ZRRGHQ ġRRUERDUGV SDLQW can give them a whole new lease of life. » Swap it ‘Start your own “interiors swap” – like a clothes-swap event but using pieces from your home instead of clothes,’ says Clare. ‘Get together with friends and exchange cushions, lamps, tablecloths, plate sets, art and frames.’ » Art attack Why not get creative and create your own artworks? Whether it’s a canvas, an unused rug that can be carefully hung on a wall, or using anything else you already have, like nice plates that are (almost) too good to eat from but could look stunning LI SXW RQ GLVSOD\ ,WłV D VXUHĠUH ZD\ WR FUHDWH an artistic feature for less. House Beautiful SEPTEMBER 2022 123
» Upcycle Switch up the look and feel of your bedroom with some fresh linen – but instead of buying new, try upcycling what you already have. There’s a huge array of dyes on the market, or you could try your hand at the 1970s-inspired tie-dye trend. » Light it up ‘Lighting in a bedroom is essential to creating the right ambience at night,’ say Jen and Mar, co-founders of Interior Fox. ‘Standard wall lights require wiring; look for plug-in lamps that will give the same effect without the need for costly electricians or plasterers.’ » Fix furnishings Fitted wardrobes can help to make the most of any space
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available. But they do come at a price. Buy ġDWSDFN IXUQLWXUH DQG LQVWHDG RI IRUNLQJ RXW IRU VRPHRQH WR ĠW LW VHW DVLGH D GD\ RU WZR to do it yourself. Nowadays, instructions are super detailed – and if that fails, how-to videos on YouTube usually come up trumps. » Reupholster headboards ‘Creating a focal point by revamping your headboard is easier than you might think and, with plenty of YouTube videos available, the steps are simple to follow,’ say Jen and Mar. ‘Look out for affordable online fabric companies, or think outside the box – a set of curtains or a linen tablecloth can easily be reimagined into your new headboard.’
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a project to life? With prices starting at £2.50 per metre, cheapfabrics.co.uk is always worth a check. » Sell some of your old items and use the money to buy nearly new pieces from eBay, Facebook Marketplace or Shpock. » Stuck on ideas for your space? Download the app Hutch for free and see what your space could ORRN OLNH ,WłV OLNH D ĠOWHU EXW for your furniture.
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Eye-catching towels on high-mounted rails do double duty as wall hangings
The BATHROOM » Spring clean ‘Having a good clear-out and storing bathroom essentials out of sight minimises clutter and creates a calming space where you’ll enjoy spending time,’ says Ruth Welton from Soak & Sleep. Look out for forgotten gems in the process. » Fake it Love a tiled look but don’t want to spend the cash on materials and labour? Save the pennies and pounds and invest in affordable self-adhesive vinyl lookalikes instead. Measure up, clean the area in question, peel and stick your vinyl design, then wonder how you ever lived without it. » Get grouting If you like your existing tiles but they’re in need of some attention, give them a thorough clean, then get busy with a trusty grout pen to bring them up like new. » Soft furnishings ‘Don’t forget your bath linen,’ says Ruth. ‘Soft and sumptuous towels, dressing gowns and bath mats create a spa-like feeling. For added opulence, choose gold or brass accents.’
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colours from white to black and everything in between, grout pens are brilliant at refreshing the space in between tiles, one stroke at a time. Try Rainbow Chalk, £3.50. » Transform your EDWKURRP ġRRULQJ TXLFNO\ and inexpensively with vinyl, from £9.99 per sq/m, Flooring Superstore. » Go for gold by spraying the handles of your bathroom cabinet to create a luxurious look for less. Rust-Oleum Pure Gold Universal Spray Paint, £10.
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HOT STUFF As the nights get cooler, keep toasty when entertaining alfresco with this sleek outdoor heater, £160 from BHS. It clamps discreetly onto any parasol stand to provide warmth for up to 10 metres.
BRIGHT SOUNDS Available in a selection of vibrant shades, the Anyday Solo DAB+ radio, £40 from John Lewis & Partners, looks just as good as it sounds. It’s also lightweight and wireless so is perfect for keeping you company around the house or garden.
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The latest gadgets and devices to upgrade your life
Keep the garden well watered and the plants happy with this handy automatic timer. Other features include rain delay and instant watering. The Select Plus Controller is £74.49 from Hozelock.
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PORTABLE PARTY Ikea’s new Vappeby Bluetooth speaker, £55, is splashproof, portable and USB rechargeable, plus it doubles up as an outdoor lamp. With Spotify Tap, you can stream music at the touch of a button, so it’s the only thing you need to get the party started.
KEEP ALERT FireAngel’s Pro Connected smoke alarm, £49.99, wirelessly links to other smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms in your home, so if one goes off, they all go off, providing the earliest possible warning. All can be managed on the app.
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GARMENT STEAMERS The experts behind House Beautiful Approved put these gadgets through their paces to bring you the best BEST FOR VALUE A compact steamer, this was HDV\ WR ĠOO DQG worked well, but sometimes left fabric a little damp. Beldray Handi Steam Max Pro BEL0932RG, £30, Wilko
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This portable design is great at sanitising and de-creasing fabrics. It comes with four easy-to-use attachments. Tefal Pure Tex DT9530, £104, Currys
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Bargain HUNTER? There’s a time and a place for something that doesn’t break the bank – and Katie Mulloy has come to the conclusion that the time is now and the place is our home
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ans of glossy women’s magazines may remember ‘Hey, it’s OK…’, the back page of one former leading title, which was a sometimes amusing list of its readers’ imagined-yet-relatable embarrassing habits and quirky peccadilloes, compiled and printed to reassure the audience they were, in fact, nothing to be ashamed of. So this piece is a bit like that. Only it’s less about, say, my online dating faux pas and more about those times when I’m a bit cheap with my interior decor choices. For those who are thrifty by nature, it may not seem revelatory. But it’s my experience that the people who love interiors so much they devour magazines like this one tend to innately like a little luxury. And luxury, as we know, can cost. Plus, the growing collective awareness that buying stuff that is quality crafted, locally made and sustainably produced is the ethically correct thing
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our own personalities. I spend a concerning amount of time thinking about a set of dinner plates by Italian homeware brand Cabana. Cost? Oh, £190 a pair. A bold, beautiful, hand-painted floral design, they are grown-up, elegant and fun – everything I want my life to be in ceramic form. But I don’t know if they’d go in the dishwasher and, given that my superhuman power to fall for the most expensive item in any shop is rivalled only by my talent for dropping things, they, along with an Instagrammable tablescape, will likely forever stay a dream. The risk factors for me are just too high. So, yes, given the personal nature of all this, the list of when it’s good to go cheaper could go on and on. I know plenty of people who are happy to stock up on inexpensive scatter cushions, whereas I love a quality cushion so much I’ve taken to making my own to at least save on the labour. As the kids of today say, ‘you do you’. It’s not the case that any of the things I’ve mentioned aren’t worth spending money on if you value them. But ‘Hey, it’s OK…’ to say ‘Yeah, I can’t afford that’ when you need to. Find out more about Katie’s bespoke upholstery at plumpandchop.com
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CANDLES AT IKEA I’d welcome a spenny candle with open arms, but if you’re looking for the votive equivalent of an everyday perfume (as in ‘Oh, I don’t wear that for best’), you ought to consider Ikea’s Sinnlig – it’s simple, no-frills and with a rather delightful vanilla scent. Plus it costs just a quid. ikea.com
GLASSWARE AT MATALAN Affordable can be very stylish, and the glassware at Matalan ticks the looks box just as nicely as the budget box. Have a mooch around to pick up a bargain – these ribbed tumblers are a case in point. A snip at £3.50 each. matalan.co.uk
TABLE LAMPS AT HABITAT There’s lighting for every persuasion and price point at Habitat, though you can’t go wrong with the Rayner table lamp – it’s straightforward and unassuming, but modern and pretty charming. Oh, and it’s less than £30 (actual cost £24). habitat.co.uk
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to do brings with it a new pressure. It can feel less OK to proudly show off a mass-produced bargain. But, you know, thanks to my not-unlimited funds and the soaring costs of living, some morals are there to be compromised. With that in mind, to my little list… Let’s start with a scented candle, an item that can elicit a sharp gasp and ‘How much?!’ from, well, in my experience always my mother, but I’m guessing other people too. Now I love a £50-or-thereabouts candle as much as the next well-heeled pyromaniac, but I do slightly begrudge spending the cost of a nice meal out (minus the alcohol, obviously) on something I’m going to set fire to. And so my candle budget now has a strict upper limit of around £15. A friend of mine who works in the interiors world keeps very quiet about the fact his on-display designer candles see the excitement of a lit match only on very special occasions and, on a daily basis, he in fact wafts around a £3.50 scent of his secret supermarket buys. Other stuff I never spend a lot of money on? Vases and wine glasses. TK Maxx is my go-to for both; a haven for heavily discounted glassware. Essentially, anything that is primarily a vehicle for something else can probably be compromised on. I recently gave up on a long and fruitless eBay search for a pair of side tables not dissimilar to something I’d spied in a Soho House group hotel, and instead bought a simple black pair from, gulp, Amazon, for about £30 each. It was the realisation that their whole purpose was to stage a couple of nice lamps on either side of a sofa that spurred me on to go budget. They were a supporting role at best and you should save your splurges for the main stars. Much of choosing what you do and don’t spend your money on is about knowing yourself. What fills our weird little hearts with joy must be balanced with the practicalities of life and
Whether you’re watching the pennies or just like a good deal, these won’t-break-the-bank purchases are just the thing…
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GREENER Sensible choices for more sustainable living
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In the case of a single Nemo mattress, about 200 recycled plastic bottles – saving them from ODQGĠOO 2IIHULQJ D VXSHU FRPI\ VXVWDLQDEOH alternative to memory foam, each element can be broken down and re-used or recycled at the end of its life. From £499, Millbrook Beds.
British paint brand Yes Colours is on a mission to make packaging more ecofriendly. Its handy recyclable paint pouches, £21/L, are more space efficient and lighter to transport than conventional tins, generating 21 per cent less greenhouse gas. And its feelgood shades are also VOC and microplastic free.
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REFILL & REUSE Make plastic-free shopping a breeze with Kilner’s bulk food bags, from £8. They’re designed with self-serve dried food dispensers in mind – you simply ĠOO WKH EDJ ZHLJK DQG SD\ 7KH ZHLJKW RI WKH EDJ is printed on the outside to ensure accurate price calculations and labels are provided. Just take home, decant the contents and roll up the bag for next time.
Look out for Gardena EcoLine, a range of high quality tools that are great for the garden as well as being kind to the planet. The plastic parts of each product consist of at least 65 per cent recycled material, the beech wood is FSC certiĠed and half the metal is also recycled. Patio weeder, £16,99; trowel, £12.95; sprinkler, £22.99.
TOP POTS Bloom & Wild ticks many eco boxes, from recyclable packaging to British-grown stems and vases sustainably made in Stoke-on-Trent. Now it’s teamed up with Ocean Plastic Pots, which makes plant pots IURP GLVFDUGHG ĠVKLQJ URSH NHHSLQJ VHDV safer for wildlife. Plant and pot, from £46. House Beautiful SEPTEMBER 2022 131
KITCHEN & BATHROOM NEWS The latest trends and best buys to make life easier and more beautiful R E TRO HUES Invoke 1980s nostalgia with Habitat’s new Optimist range of cookware: natural wood and lively shades of tangerine and aquamarine will instantly brighten up your kitchen.
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Metal wall storage units from £30; cabinets from £40; doors from £9.50; storage accessories from £2; all Ikea
SHAKER STYLE REINVENTED Love the classic style of Shaker kitchen units, but want a sleeker look? B&Q’s Artemisia range, £2,262 for an eight-unit kitchen, updates the perennially popular Shaker style with handleless doors that would suit both a contemporary and traditional scheme. TR I E D & TE S TE D
WASHABLE PAINT The House Beautiful Approved team put these buys through their paces to bring you the best BEST INVESTMENT With the largest colour range, this premium paint was touch dry in just over an hour and had a pleasant smell. Marble matt emulsion, £55.50/2.5L, Mylands
BEST VALUE Stains such as felt tip and red wine were easily removed, but the tin had no colour reference and it needed a lot of mixing. &OHDQ ([WUHPH VFUXEEDEOH matt, £34.20/2.5L, Crown
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Chalk wall paint, £42.95/2.5L, Frenchic Paint
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THE AFFORDABLE WAY TO REVAMP YOUR KITCHEN Our top tip to create the look of a new kitchen at a fraction of the cost – and hassle? Chalk paint. It covers almost all surfaces, from laminate to varnished wood, with no need to sand or prep: simply clean and paint over in your desired shade. Wall painted in Carnaby Yellow wall paint, £55.95/2.5L, splashback painted in Carnaby Yellow kitchen satin paint, both £24.95/750ml; units painted in Amsterdam Green and Old Ochre chalk paint, £23.95/1L; all Annie Sloan
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MULTIFUNCTIONAL BATHROOM STORAGE Make bathroom furniture work harder to keep even small spaces feeling calm and clutter free. Next’s Bronx storage stool, £60, hides away products and towels within easy reach, while doubling as a handy post-bath perch or side table.
FINISHING TOUCHES Introduce holiday vibes into your bathroom with accessories. This fun turtle soap holder brings to mind tropical adventures, while the wooden catchall has a beachy driftwood quality. Turtle soap dish, £12.50, Oliver Bonas. Wooden catchall, £12, Habitat
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This nifty under-sink storage is guaranteed to keep clutter under control.
Tap into the Japandi trend with a clean black and white scheme, such as this one featuring minimalist open storage. Light woods, stacks of textiles and pops of greenery add a spa-like serenity. b
Humphrey bathroom under-sink unit, £109; Ripon bathroom wall lights, £38 each; Moroccan wall mirror, £45; Jacobean gold wallpaper, £12/roll; all Dunelm
DRY OFF Give your bathroom a quick and easy update – and a touch of charm – with a set of towels featuring our canine friends. Sausage Dog towels, from £4 to £17.50, M&S 134 housebeautiful.com/uk
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Fiore Eclipse porcelain tiles, £30/sq m, Homebase
Ideas and inspiration to make the most of your outside space
GOLDEN HOUR Savour glowing evening light and balmy sunsets for as long as possible by dining outdoors (beach optional). Take your colour cue from the dusks of late summer and layer XS ġRRU FXVKLRQV DQG WDEOH OLQHQV LQ ZDUP FRUDOV DQG burnt oranges to create a relaxed boho vibe. Seat cushions, £12.99 each; patterned cotton tablecloth, £8.99; large ceramic serving bowl, £19.99; salad servers, £14.99; all H&M Home
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136 AN URBAN OASIS A water feature and Buddha statue instil calm in a Camden Town garden
142 THE JOY OF VEG WORDS CARA LASKARIS
How a greenhouse sparked a lifelong passion for homegrown produce
145 SMALL-SPACE GARDENING The latest news from our columnist Isabelle Palmer
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OASIS A creative collaboration between a designer and the owners of a small city garden has resulted in a fabulous space that’s all about maximum impact for minimum effort
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SOLID CHOICE A bespoke built-in dining area has been made from concrete and wood to stunning effect. Behind the seat is the Japanese maple Acer palmatum Ł VDND]XNLł DQG LQ WKH ġRZHU pot is a blue agapanthus
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atriona and Jamie MacGregor’s garden in London’s Camden Town went through several incarnations before the couple finally achieved what they wanted from it. Their first priority when they bought their rundown four-storey Victorian semi-detached house in 1983 was its restoration. Once this was completed, they were busy with their careers – Catriona’s involving running a design business – so they just laid ‘a couple of patches of lawn’. Grass seldom works well in shady London gardens, so some time later, prompted by the courtyards they had seen on a holiday in Damascus, Syria, they paved the garden and filled it with colourful pots. ‘But it was still a mess,’ says Catriona. The spur to redesign their space was seeing a show garden by Rosemary Coldstream at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show that they admired. They contacted Rosemary, and the result is their sophisticated, peaceful garden that makes the most of the limited area (13.8m long by 7.3m wide). The couple knew they wanted to include a water feature and space for entertaining, but the real focus of the new design was inspired by another holiday: a 700kg Buddha they’d bought in India and had shipped back.
ANOTHER LEVEL There were other considerations too. The garden slopes up and is seen mainly from the first-floor living room windows. ‘The design evolved from that,’ explains Rosemary. She devised a geometrical layout, with a rectangular pool to reflect the Buddha statue, crossed by three square flags, and a semi-circular bench to introduce a softening curve. To 138 housebeautiful.com/uk
make sense of the level change, Rosemary pushed two wide steps (illuminated at night) further into the garden, creating a greater sense of space near the house. Raised side beds disguise the footings of the side wall and help stabilise it. Creamy white porcelain from London Stone was chosen for the paving. Fired to a very high temperature, it’s durable, easy to clean and is frost- and slip-resistant. In an urban setting, it works well, adding here to the garden’s slightly Eastern, Zen feel.
REFINING THE VIEW Another challenge was to distract the eye from a dominating property beyond. Planting tall trees would have taken light from that house, so instead Rosemary trained pleached ornamental pears (Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’) against trellising along the top of the wall, with a camellia (Camellia japonica ‘Nuccio’s Gem’) beneath. This shiny-leafed evergreen provides a foil for the Buddha and adds a Japanese touch, which is further endorsed by a pair of Acer palmatum ‘Inaba-shidare’. Planted symmetrically either side of the statue, they turn a glorious crimson in autumn. Another pair of acers, Acer palmatum ‘Ōsakazuki’, provides fiery orangey-red colour and frames the steps. Little existing planting was retained, apart from a white lilac tree, a hebe, some climbing roses, hostas and agapanthus. The hostas were divided and planted in different beds to provide continuity between them. There are also cannas, a particular passion of Catriona’s and at their best in late summer, which sit in an imposing urn (from a local secondhand shop), half-obscuring the small garden shed. ‘I had to have the urn,’ she says, ‘even though it didn’t fit into Rosemary’s scheme.’ A cool green background against the porcelain is provided by the ground-covering pachysandra and Hakonechloa macra, with hostas,
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PAVE THE WAY Stepping stones across the pond lead to a decorative iron bench that’s tucked away at the end of the garden. Behind it is the ZKLWH ġRZHUHG Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’
POTTED DELIGHTS Catriona found the urn in a local shop and planted it with one of her favourite ġRZHUV Canna indica ‘Corsica’. To its left is Acer palmatum ‘Inaba-shidare’
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Agapanthus ‘Navy Blue’
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Echinacea purpurea ‘Fatal Attraction’
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myrtle (Myrtus communis) and Astelia chathamica ‘Silver Spear’, a New Zealand plant chosen for the designer’s country of origin. For year-round interest, there are evergreen camellias and Osmanthus x burkwoodii, the flowers of the latter filling the garden with scent in late winter. On the sunnier side of the garden is more herbaceous planting and highlights of colour, including pink Lythrum salicaria ‘Blush’, cerise Echinacea purpurea ‘Fatal Attraction’ and blue delphiniums, against climbing roses – the apricot-bloomed ‘Wollerton Old Hall’ and pink ‘Generous Gardener’. Tested by one south-facing yet very damp corner, Rosemary has been successful there with arum lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica ‘Crowborough’), Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Orange Field’ and Iris ensata ‘Variegata’. It has clearly been a creative partnership between client and designer. ‘Rosemary was a pleasure to work with,’ says Catriona. Rosemary, in turn, pays tribute to the couple’s openness to new ideas. One eye-catching addition is the table and its semi-circular bench. ‘I
Ian Gill’s bird bath with Zantedeschia aethiopica ‘Crowborough’
Agastache ‘Blackadder’
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saw a picture of a kitchen worktop that combined concrete and timber, and liked the idea,’ recalls Catriona. The timber was sourced from a company in Somerset and the concrete came from Nottingham firm Warrington & Rose, which made the bench and combined concrete with timber to create the table and the seat. Amid the arum lilies is a forged steel bullrush bird bath by metal sculptor Ian Gill. The garden is mulched once a year by the landscapers, so the only tasks are occasional clipping and sweeping. Catriona enjoys dragging out the pond weed with a net ‘like a child’. Laid out during the very wet November of 2019, the garden established itself during the first lockdown of 2020, and continues to provide a valuable and peaceful haven for Catriona and Jamie. For more information about Rosemary Coldstream Garden Design, visit rosemarycoldstream.com. The garden was laid out by Belderbos Landscapes: belderbos.co.uk.
SMALL GARDENS: FOLIAGE WITH BENEFITS º Using foliage is particularly effective in small, shady town gardens, where every plant has to work hard to earn its place. º Foliage is perfect for adding textural layers and providing a backdrop to other planting, particularly bright summer blooms. º Starting from ground level, plant the low-growing, cushion-forming Soleirolia soleirolii (mind-your-own-business). º Add another, slightly taller layer with a member of the box family, Pachysandra
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terminalis ‘Green Carpet’, which is evergreen and will form a mat of colour. º The low-growing strappy leaves of the Japanese forest grass Hakonechloa macra are good as border edging, softening hard landscaping. The leaves can be left on for winter interest and then cut back in spring. º Camellias, which produce beautiful ġRZHUV LQ ODWH ZLQWHU DQG HDUO\ VSULQJ are valuable all year round for their lovely shiny foliage and graceful shape.
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t’s in the blood,’ says Lesley Stone. ‘My grandfather lived with us when I was a child and bought me a cedarwood greenhouse – he really nurtured my love of growing.’ Today, Lesley still has that greenhouse. It has travelled with her whenever she has moved house – including at the campsite and B&B she now runs in Carmarthenshire with her husband Derek. With a couple of acres of land to play with, Lesley took the opportunity to really get growing, and produces plenty of veg for consumption by friends, family, neighbours and guests. ‘Everything tastes phenomenal if you grow it yourself,’ she says. ‘There are no air miles, and you get such a sense of achievement from nurturing a plant from a seedling.’ She also loves to grow for competitions, and her veg has won prizes at the Royal Welsh Show and the Royal Three Counties Show in Malvern. Winning is not the most important part, however. ‘I have neither the biggest nor the smallest specimens at shows; for me, it’s all about the enjoyment of being part of it,’ she explains. ‘Some people spend a lot of time and money on lights, heat and fans, but I try not to spend too much on the garden.’ Luckily, Derek shares her passion for growing. ‘I couldn’t do without his help,’ she says. ‘He has even knocked up a rocket-shaped tripod support for a heavy cucumber!’ Lesley loves her time at the allotment: ‘I’m at one with myself there. I put my mobile on the worm bin and hope it doesn’t ring. We garden organically and encourage wildlife. It’s so relaxing – except when a rabbit has had the tops out of the runner beans! But I’m not put off when things don’t work out – there’s always next year.’ For details of Lesley and Derek’s B&B, Ty Newydd, visit carmarthenshirestay.co.uk
Lesley takes enormous joy from tending to her vegetables, regardless of what the tape measure says about the end results. Forgoing hi-tech gadgets in favour of traditional methods, she believes anyone can experience the satisfaction of growing their own produce
LESLEY’S TIPS TO SUCCEED AT GROWING YOUR OWN » If you don’t have a garden, you can grow herbs in pots on a windowsill or vegetables in containers by the back door.
» Sow little and often, especially for salad veg such as lettuce, so you have a succession of produce through the summer. » Keep a diary of what you sow where, when you potted on and planted out and what the weather conditions were like. If successful, follow that in future. If not, make notes and adjust. » Try to grow as organically as possible and remember: your veg might not be the prettiest but it will taste great. The very fact you’ve grown it yourself is a thing to treasure.
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may have carried from last season. You don’t want to transfer these to new plants, so thorough cleaning is imperative. Remove dirt that clings to the inside and outside of the containers. Then use a hot, soapy solution and a pot brush to thoroughly scrub them. You could also spray them with a solution of one part bleach/nine parts water to kill off any bacteria. Then rinse and leave them to dry outside. It might not be the most glamorous of tasks, but it’s essential, and once you’ve done it, it means you can get on with the more fun aspects of planning for a fabulous display next year.
» Pleasingly perfect for the job, this Nutscene plant pot brush, from The Hendersons, will help to keep your containers bug and disease free. Nutscene plant pot brush, £13.50, thehendersons shop.co.uk
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Q&A Do I need to water my pots in winter? Winter winds can be very drying, so evergreens in particular will need water once a month. The most important thing to remember, though, is to ensure there are drainage holes in the pot and the roots don’t sit in water. If they do and the water turns to ice, the plant will die. Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’
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Water frequently This means every day in hot weather, but don’t forget your pots in winter. Don’t scrimp on compost And make sure you choose the right one. Fill your containers with a quality moisture-control compost, as this will help to ensure they don’t dry out, and also give plants a good start with all the nutrients they need. Pick healthy plants Discard any with yellowing or brown leaves, or long, leggy growth. Signs to look out for include full, bushy growth with new vibrant leaves.
Match light conditions Find out what levels of light your plants will need – from full sun to deep shade and anything in between – and ensure you can offer them the right location. Stagger your planting Keep planting and sowing seeds throughout the summer season and replace old faded plants to give your display a new lease of life. 5HJXODUO\ UHPRYH IDGHG ġRZHUV This will encourage new blooms. Fertilise regularly Applying tomato feed or Miracle Gro can bring great results.
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GET READY FOR AN AUTUMN REVAMP With a new season almost upon us, it’s time to think about cosying up for the chillier months ahead, and this month we’ve got everything you need to snuggle up stylishly. We’re showcasing our top six family-friendly sofas at DFS, some beautiful bathroom updates from Homebase, on-trend and durable rugs from Carpetright, and, Ġnally, our new sustainable bamboo blinds developed with Hillarys. From upstairs to down, windows to ġoors, there’s something here for every room in your home. Enjoy!
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THE SUPER SIX From family-friendly to full-on fabulous, there’s a sofa in the House Beautiful Collection at DFS we know you’re going to love
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LAYLA The perfect sofa for busy family homes thanks to its durable fabric and no-plump back and seat cushions, Layla comes in a choice of 12 on-trend colours and multiple styles including a chaise-end sofa with hidden storage.
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BATHING BEAUTIES Do up your bathroom in style with the exclusive House Beautiful Collection of furniture and tiles from Bathstore at Homebase
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Dual purpose Thanks to its built-in durability, Ashanti can be used both indoors and out
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YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO… z Spend four nights at the four-star Maids Head Hotel in Norwich z Enjoy a full-day food and wine experience at Delia’s Food and Wine Workshop z Be a part of a special Q&A session with Delia and the team z Visit Blickling Hall, Norwich and the North Norfolk coast z Sail on the Broads on the Southern Comfort Mississippi Paddle Boat z Dine at Delia’s Restaurant and Bar z Take a journey on the Bure Valley Railway z Enjoy a welcome dinner, dinner at Yellows Bar & Grill, afternoon tea and lunch in a Norwich pub
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Certain rooms require a bit more work than others when redoing them. Kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms are a case in point – accessories add the Ġnishing touches, for sure, but you’ll also need to buy some big ticket items (invest wisely, though, and those pieces will be with you for years). With all this in mind, we’re giving over this month’s supplement (64 extra pages of expert tips) to these key rooms. b There’s news, trends and real-life room makeovers for all your inspo needs – plus, we’ve scoured the high street (and the internet) to Ġnd the latest best buys. In the kitchen, we’ve got everything from oven gloves and spatulas to ġooring and cabinetry; the bathroom section covers the whole shebang from towels, bathmats and lighting to wall tiles, taps and wet rooms; and then we Ġnish in the bedroom. Here, you’ll Ġnd the right paint and wallpaper to create your own restful retreat, as well as headboards, bedding and – of course – beds themselves.b Basically, these 64 pages have everything you could possibly need to revamp your home from top to bottom. Enjoy!
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The latest covetable buys, from beautiful lights and blinds to our pick of the best dining benches
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Designed in partnership with Hillarys, House Beautiful’s new collection of Venetian blinds is one of the first in the UK to be made entirely from naturally renewable bamboo. This sustainable alternative to wood is hardwearing, making it ideal for a busy kitchen, and the blind will gently filter light while providing privacy. Natural bamboo blind in Glacier, from £116, House Beautiful Collection at Hillarys
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THE BEST DINING BENCHES Boost your decor, and your seating capacity, with a stylish bench
Stafford leather dining bench in Smoke Blue, £2,395, Oka
Cyla bench in Vintage Ochre recycled velvet, £450, Made.com
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Oda bench, £969, Broste Copenhagen
Introduce this year’s hottest pattern trend into your kitchen by hanging this pendant light over a dining table or island unit – make sure you go low for maximum visual appeal. It’s available in this gorgeous woad blue, as well as nine other heritage colours. Scallop pendant, £390, David Hunt
Byron bench, from £1,128, The Dining Chair Company
Portela bench in Heytime Velvet Blue, £379, Dwell
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Be inspired A good kitchen needs to be many things – a place to cook, eat or entertain and, increasingly, a space to work in, too. It’s also the most expensive room to update, so whichever look you choose, you need to know it’s going to last. Here are three top trends that are deĠnitely worth investing in
DOUBLE UP Twin islands are a thing – and we like it! Offering twice the amount of storage and worktop space, they also help zone your kitchen so you can dedicate one island to cooking and entertaining and the other to food prep. Shenaya kitchen in Sage, from around £10,000, Crown Imperial
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GREY DAZE This year, Shaker-style cabinets have been given a contemporary handle-free update. Sleek black surfaces and appliances bring a modern edge to the soft grey, and the extra-long island creates a smart divide between the kitchen and living area beyond. Marlow True Handleless kitchen, from £3,599, Benchmarx
HAPPY HOUR If you love entertaining, then including a bar in your kitchen design is a must. For impact, place at the end of a curved peninsula unit, with mirrored panels on either side to make the space feel bigger than it is. Chichester kitchen in Ink, designed as a home bar, from £14,000, Neptune
GLAM ROCKS Thanks to the sparkling chandeliers, mirrored splashbacks and sumptuous leather bar stools, this open-plan design looks just as good in the evening for parties as it does during the day. The Ascot kitchen, from £50,000, Ledbury Studio
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WOOD IS GOOD The trend for simple, natural wood kitchens is still going strong. Mix in subtle colour or textured panels for a fresh take on a classic look.
BLEND IN Crafting units from the same material as the stairs gives this space a striking yet cohesive look. White wall units and tiles allow the beautiful wood to take centre stage. Poured concrete ġRRU in Flint, from £13,800, Woody’s Concrete Company
BLOCK WORK Mixing different Ġnishes and materials gives a more relaxed look. Here, a navy island with a pale marble waterfall-style worktop is set against a bank of tall wood-panelled units. Ercol Heritage FRXQWHU VWRROV, £285 each, Furniture Village
PERFECT HARMONY A squared-off pale wood table and open shelving tone beautifully with the gentle sage-green kitchen units. Simple brass handles add just the right amount of understated glamour. Sisal Easyclean bouclé UXJ in Moonstone, £61.20/sq m, Fibre )ORRULQJ )RU D VLPLODU WDEOH WU\ WKH 5HġH[ VL[ VHDWHU GLQLQJ WDEOH, from £799, John Lewis & Partners
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FLOOR SHOW Wood and stone is a natural partnership made in kitchen heaven; here, chunky granite worktops with strong colouring make a real statement against the simple wood units. However, a real VWRQH ġRRU LVQłW DOZD\V SUDFWLFDO DQG FDQ IHHO FROG so instead recreate the look with luxury vinyl tiles. LayRed York stone tiles in 46755, £47.99/sq m, Moduleo
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Max out on textures with a rough-hewn stone worktop paired with smooth charcoal units. Pale bentwood lighting and bar stools soften the feel. Studio Urbo and Metro kitchen with spray matt cabinetry in Indigo Blue, with Caesarstone rugged concrete worktops, from £30,000, Roundhouse
CITY SLICKER The trick to a pared-back contemporary kitchen is having plenty of storage behind handleless doors, so you only have what is truly beautiful on display. Islington kitchen in Wild Oak and Smoke, House Beautiful Collection at Homebase
REFLECT ON THIS If your seating faces into the kitchen and away from the garden, a mirrored splashback behind the hob will reġect the view, giving you something to look at when you’re sipping your coffee. Aspen bar stools, £913 each, King
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WHAT WE’VE LEARNED ‘Build in extra time to your project. Our process could have been quicker, but there were a few challenges along the way, such as discovering a previously unmapped sewage pipe under the foundation’
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The composite worktop is non-porous and dirt repellent, and even has a built-in induction charger
KITCHEN UNITS £20,700 WORKTOPS £5,136 TAP £352 APPLIANCES £2,698 FLOORING £2,250 LIGHTING £464 FURNITURE £2,639 TOTAL £34,239
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OUR SOURCEBOOK Pure Brilliant White emulsion, dulux.co.uk. Attingham powder blue wall tiles, toppstiles.co.uk. Edimax Sands porcelain ġRRU WLOHV in Grey, foxwoodceramics.co.uk. Heritage units in Sage; solid dark oak ZRUNWRS; Belfast VLQN; Zores PL[HU WDS; all wickes.co.uk. For similar dining table, try Winchcombe Bespoke, peppermillinteriors.com. &KDQGHOLHU; SHQGDQW OLJKWV; all trouva.com. &HUDPLF ĠVK, craftco.co.uk. KLM Delft houses, etsy.com
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WHAT WE SPENT UNITS £4,500 WORKTOP £752 FLOOR £520 PAINT £70 APPLIANCES £905 WALL TILES £540 LIGHTING £400 SINK AND TAPS £463 TOTAL £8,150
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Nordic Ware Gold Charlotte cake pan, £46.40, Harts of Stur
Cena terracotta measuring cups, £29.50/four, Oliver Bonas
Raine & Humble recycled Honey Bee oven mitt, £8.95, Joules Tasty+ wind-up kitchen scales in Jade Green, £35.50, Brabantia
Borough dough scraper in Beech, £10, Garden Trading
Mediterranean Blue nested bowls, £58/three, Fenella Smith
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All you need to rustle up the perfect sponge cake and more Ovah marble cake dome, £70, Nkuku
Enamel loaf tin in Pigeon Grey, £31, Falcon Enamelware Wooden cake stand, £19.99, H&M Home
Prestige Nadiya Hussain non-stick springform cake tin, £13, John Lewis & Partners
Autumn Garden apron, £22, Victoria Eggs
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Designpro silicone utensil set, £14/three, ProCook
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Rise and Fall Marble tea towel in Black, £20, Goodhood Fruit de Mer Lobster tea towel, £12.50, Oliver Bonas Inamaria tea towels, £3/four, Ikea
Totto Stripe tea towel in Radish, £30, Tori Murphy
Colourful designs that make doing the drying-up less of a chore Irregular stripe linen tea towel in Natural/Blue, £16, Toast
Avenida Home linen tea towel in Paisley Buta, £21, Liberty
Multistripe linen tea towel in Gold, £18.99/two, Linen Me
Soaring Kites tea towel, £12, The Village Green
Leopard tea towels, £6/three, Marks & Spencer
Bold Stripe tea towel in Teal, £5/two, House Beautiful Collection at Homebase
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Ceramic colander, £34.50, Marquis & Dawe
Pistachio Green tall ceramic bowl, £55, Rose & Grey
Dipped glazed mug in Pink, £4, House Beautiful Collection at Homebase
Hasle casserole oven dish in Speckled Red, £55, Made.com
Pastel 70s-style mugs, £33.95/six, An Artful Life
Inka milk jug in Off White, £26.50, OYOY Living Design
Some tableware is just too gorgeous to hide away in cupboards The Emeralds ceramic plate, £37.95/two, Folk Interiors
Coffee set in Lapis Blue, £70, Izzy McFarlane Design
Ferm Living ceramic oval basket, £49, Rose & Grey
Cena small oven dish, £37.50, Oliver Bonas
Rebecca Williams butter dish in Matte White, £35, Toast
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Cabbage dinner plate in White, £17, Birdie Fortescue
KITCHENS Artisan coffee grinder, £199, KitchenAid Nordic kitchen timer, £44, Eva Solo
Hoop mill grinder, £46.50, OYOY Living Design
Stand mixer in Pastel Green, £449.95, Smeg
(QĠQLJ\ power blender in Silver, £349, Zwilling
Hay Sowden juicer, £129, Liberty
Make space on your worktop for these stylish small appliances and accessories Hay Sowden kettle, £119, Nest
Eva Solo Green Tool spinning colander, £59.80, Finnish Design Shop
Cordless four-in-one automatic wine opener, £80, Cuisinart
Eco Conscious Edition 5000 series toaster, £49.99, Philips
The Bambino espresso machine in Brushed Stainless Steel, £329.95, Sage Appliances
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According to those in the know at Dulux, green is the most searched for colour when it comes to bathrooms. From soft moss to deep olive, this nature-inspired colour is said to be one of the most restful – ideal for creating a tranquil retreat. The walls in the bathroom above are painted in Willow Tree Easycare Bathroom soft sheen emulsion, £37.84/2.5L, Dulux, and below are four more gorgeous greens…
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STORAGE WITH STYLE Handmade in Indonesia, The White Company’s new whitewashed woven rattan trays and covers can be used to add an elegant dash of natural texture to coastal, country and even modern bathroom schemes. Pair with the whitewashed laundry basket to complete the look. Whitewashed rattan tray, £20; tissue box cover, £30; laundry basket (not shown), £175; all The White Company
THE BEST TILES Add instant colour, texture and pattern to your bathroom with these striking designs
Aurelia tiles in Cinnamon, £50/sq m, House Beautiful Collection at Homebase
Cabana New Orleans tiles, £93.90/sq m, Ca’Pietra
Bamboo textured tile, £34.94/sq m, The London Tile Company
Eterna Azul tiles, £125/sq m, Maitland & Poate
ROUND THE BEND Straight lines are so last year. It’s all about the arch now and that includes your shower screen. As well as being bang on trend, curves also help to give rooms a cosy, softer feel. Arezzo 1600 x 800 wet room, including 900mm arched framed screen and slate tray, £549.95, Victorian Plumbing
Luken Nicole tiles in Aqua, £18.99/sq m, Tile Mountain
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Be inspired Taking its cues from hip hotels and luxe spas, modern bathroom design is all about adding feelgood colour, texture and pattern to these often bland spaces. So go for bold with your tiles, splash out on a statement bath and bling it up with hardware to create a room you won’t ever want to leave
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Styling tip A faux half wall not only hides plumbing, but also creates a handy ledge to store and display plants and toiletries.
MODERN SPA For a bathroom with a tranquil feel, choose soft lighting, natural textures, soothing tones and sinuous, organic lines.
COSY COCOON It might sound counter-intuitive but dark, dramatic bathrooms are actually very soothing. To prevent the cave-like feel, play with texture and pattern, pairing herringbone wall tiles with matt painted walls.
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Ele-ment(s) wall-mounted vanity, £400; Ele-ment(s) tall wall unit, £190; Aurelia ceramic wall tiles in Liquorice, £50/sq m; all House Beautiful Collection at Homebase
SMOOTH OPERATOR It’s all about the curves in this relaxed space. There are no harsh lines, just a simple round washstand, pill-shaped mirror and dome pendants set against a backdrop of pretty stone-hued porcelain tiles. Silio pendant, £69, Lights & Lamps. For similar washstand, try Orbit Supreme round basin with stand, £429.95, Heatandplumb.com
NATURAL PERFECTION Contrast a super-sleek modern bath with tactile natural wood panelling and textured stone Ġnishes to create a bathroom that feels warm and nurturing. Temper Stone bath, from £1,295, The Luxury Bath Company
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Styling tip When using metallic accents, mix like with like… copper with brass, or silver with pewter.
FLORA & FAUNA Team botanical-inspired motifs with a soft green colour palette to create a calm space made for unwinding.
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GRASS ROOTS The delicate fronds and bulrushes on these tiles will transport you to a wild wetland. To create a cohesive feel, use the same design across the walls and ġoor, and paint the bath the same shade as the walls. Riverlands Melange tiles from The National Trust Tile Collection, £68.06/sq m, Ca’Pietra
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SPACE MAKER Open wet room-style showers and wall-hung sink counters help to make a small bathroom feel larger. The soothing greens of the marble and metro tiles add just the right amount of colour and texture. Unity dual function concealed shower system in Matt Black, £555; Frame illuminated pill mirror, £396; Cell ceramic basin, £387; all Roper Rhodes. For similar tiles, try Onyx smoked green porcelain tiles, from £56/sq m, Quorn Stone
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PATTERN PLAY Using different shaped tiles in the same colour palette makes a real VW\OH VWDWHPHQW $GG LQ ġDVKHV RI green for a punchy contrast. Marrakesh terracotta brick in Light Matt, £71.77/ sq m; Marrakesh terracotta square in Light Matt, £71.59/sq m; Marrakesh brick in Mint Gloss, £71.77/sq m; all The Baked Tile Co
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MOROCCAN DREAM Rich earthy tones, decorative tiles and gold accents create a modern take on this exotic look, which is inspired by ornately patterned riads.
SHIFTING SANDS A desert-inspired palette creates an inviting space, and using tiles with natural variance adds interest. The shaped shower entrance provides a touch of theatre.
Styling tip With such a vivid colour scheme, keep accessories pared-back and natural, with woven and jute baskets for storage.
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Enki limestone velvet tiles, £109.93/sq m; Enki limestone velvet parquet, £73.38/sq m; both Ca’Pietra
DARKLY DECORATIVE These traditionally patterned tiles have a beautiful aged Ġnish that really stands out against the deep burgundy painted walls. An ornate gilded mirror adds to the luxe feel, and vintage earthenware pots complete this sumptuous bathroom. Carmona Marron tiles, £189/sq m, Bert & May
HAPPY PLACE A sunny-orange sink adds a bright pop of colour to this striking green-and-white-tiled wall, instantly making the space feel more joyful. Discotheque Ultravox tiles, £42/sq m; Beton rectangle basin in Moutarde, £645; Bournbrook wall-mounted basin mixer in Brushed Living Brass, £680; Toledo washstand, £480; all Claybrook
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BATH A freestanding tub adds a luxurious look
WHAT WE’VE LEARNED ‘By moving the wall just one metre into a bedroom, we have gained space for a shower and roof light. Such a small adjustment has made the room feel twice as big’
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WHAT WE SPENT PAINT £111 WALL TILES £700 FLOOR TILES £720 BATH £1,525 WC £445 BASIN & COUNTERTOP £1,924 BRASSWARE £3,668 SHOWER DOOR & TRAY £1,328 BLIND £314 TOTAL £10,735
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Bathroom in need of a revamp? We’ve found four gorgeous looks that will take the smallest room in your home to the next level 2 Mardi Gras vinyl ġRRULQJ in 592 Sagres, £21.99/sq m, Carpetright
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Amazing makeovers
‘This was a chance to indulge myself’
An extension provided space for a luxurious bathroom full of bohemian drama WORDS STEPHANIE SMITH | PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID GILES
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Keeley Wilson, a hair and make-up artist, husband Alan McKenna and their children, Archie and Violet, live in a threebedroom 1930s semi in south-west London
VANITY UNIT Mixing old and new, the vintage cabinet is teamed with modern basins and mirrors
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‘The bathroom was on the other side of the house and had always felt cramped, with the bath and large basin corner unit taking up a lot of space’
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painted it the same colour as the walls, created a distressed effect and added new door knobs. It’s quite a dramatic colour scheme… I wanted a bold wallpaper and was set on something botanical, with blues and greens as a base – I was hoping for a touch of gold, too. I colour-matched the navy blue background with Little Greene’s Dock Blue paint. :KHUH GLG WKH ĠUHSODFH FRPH LQ" The wall next to the toilet was looking a bit bare and , UHPHPEHUHG ZH KDG D ĠUHSODFH LQ WKH FXSERDUG under the stairs. We’d stripped it out years before and were waiting for the right place – this was it. 7DON XV WKURXJK \RXU ĠQLVKLQJ WRXFKHVĽ At the Bingham Riverhouse hotel in Richmond, WKH\łG GHFRUDWHG D ĠUHSODFH ZLWK IROLDJH DQG , NQHZ this look would suit my scheme. I found some DPD]LQJ DUWLĠFLDO EORRPV DW 'XQHOP ,W ORRNV LQFUHGLEOH DQG , GRQłW KDYH WR FKDQJH WKH ġRZHUV very often. Matching towels complete the scheme, and there’s a nice big radiator to keep them warm.
OUR SOURCEBOOK Dock Blue intelligent matt emulsion, littlegreene.com. Discovery wallpaper by Albany, wallpaperdirect.com. Eliptico freestanding bath in Aged Copper; Inspira basins; Inspira loo; all roca.com. High-rise mixer taps; Tec ġRRUVWDQGLQJ bath/shower mixer; Elgin radiator; all hudsonreed.co.uk. Liberty hinged door shower enclosure ,QĠQLW\ shower tray in Shimmer Grey; both roman-showers.com. Catania Green wall tiles; Timeless Neutrals ġRRU WLOHV in White Gloss; both toppstiles.co.uk
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WHAT WE’VE LEARNED ‘Embrace colour. Dark blue would be oppressive in a smaller bathroom but it works in a room of this size. For the shower, I went for mossy green tiles to echo the leaves in the wallpaper and bring the outside in’
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Raydon wall light in Matt Black, £158.70, Jim Lawrence
Mariner pendant light in Lily White, £95, Garden Trading
Jean EDWKURRP VDWLQ EUDVV ceiling light, £88, BHS
Davey Lighting opal DQG ZHDWKHUHG EUDVV Point pendant, £649, Original BTC
Langdon chrome integrated LED wall light, £69, Dunelm Forum Ora square ġXVK EDWKURRP ceiling light, £74.99, Victoria Plum
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The right lighting has the power to transform any bathroom Corner wall light in Charcoal Grey, £139, Houseof
Prague three-light wall and ceiling light in Satin Brass, £95, Laura Ashley at Next
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Sleek Edison pendant in Brass, £35, Industville
Dar Deuce PDUEOH ZDOO light, £150, Amos Lighting Smart WiZ Connected LED wall and ceiling light, £69.99, 4lite
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B AT H R O O M S Raita towel in Caramel/Ice Blue, £21, OYOY Living Design
Lynx Leopard bathmat, £28, Joules
Wenko bamboo bath mat, £36.34, Victorian Plumbing
Deep-pile bathmat, £17.99, H&M Home
Leaf Green bathmat, £12, Dunelm
Add colour or pattern to your scheme with supersoft towels and bathmats Round non-slip bathmat, £18, Folk Interiors
Luxury Retreat towels in Platinum, from £6, Sheridan
Aegean bath towel in White, £30, Toast
&RWWRQ ZDIġH towels in Vintage Rose, from £12, Secret Linen Store Ted Baker Wave Geo bath towel in Sage, £40, Amara
Towel made with Liberty Betsy and Mitsi Valeria fabrics, from £44, Coco & Wolf
Cam Cam Copenhagen towel in Petroleum, £40.95, Scandibørn
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Black iron wall cabinet, £325, Design Vintage Bali natural rattan wall shelf with hooks, £75, Oliver Bonas Ferm Living Dora shelving unit in Cashmere, £89, Rose & Grey
Bathroom box in White, £253, String Shelving at Utility Design
Bilton bath caddy in Antique Brass, £79, Rowen & Wren
Stay organised and keep surfaces clutter free with stylish storage ideas Light Grey Maki basket, £80, OYOY Living Design
Normann Copenhagen track basket, £69, Goodhood
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Hope storage caddy in Tuscany Rose, £27.50, Folk Interiors
Adelphi cabinet, £350, Garden Trading
Theory double door cabinet, £396, Roper Rhodes
Anyday bamboo three-tier bathroom caddy, £55, John Lewis & Partners
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THE HOUSE BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION BY DREAMS Say hello to a comfortable and stylish night’s sleep, thanks to the House Beautiful Collection of sumptuous bed frames at Dreams
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Exclusive to Dreams, this fabulous collection of bed frames has been created in collaboration with our interiors experts to bring effortless style to your room.
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Each of these elegant bed frames comes with a headboard that’s opulently upholstered in super-soft plush fabric with a luxurious, velvety feel. The frames themselves sport key design and comfort elements, such as sprung slats and wood-effect legs. As well as looking and feeling gorgeous, the bed frames offer masses of hidden storage. Neva and Grove feature capacious end-opening ottomans, big enough to hold spare bedding, duvets, pillows and more; Maisy and Florence have the ingenious ‘shadow’ ottoman, a black fabric pouch that blends in seamlessly once the bed is closed, giving the impression that the underbed is clear. How clever is that?
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See more instore and online at dreams.co.uk/house-beautiful
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GOOD NIGHTS START HERE A bedroom is more than just a place to sleep; it’s an intimate space that should reġect your personality and your tastes. That’s why, in this packed section, we’ve pulled together some on-trend looks ranging from pared-back cool to full-on ġoral, as well as our pick of the best bedlinens and bedroom furniture to help you create your dream sanctuary.
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The latest looks, whether you’re a minimalist, maximalist or somewhere in between
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‘Designer wallpaper was my starting point’
Inka vase, £58; stool, £175; bedding, from £92; quilted wall rug, £100; Kasa lamp, £209; Putki runner, £174; all OYOY Living Design
Create a chic retreat with our edit of the best furniture, bedlinen and headboards
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THE BEDROOM EDIT
Cosy throws, planet-friendly mattresses and ingenious double-sided headboards for the best night’s sleep COMPILED BY CHARLOTTE BOYD
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Say hello to Nemo, a totally recyclable boxed mattress made from around 300 transformed plastic bottles. Super-comfy Nemo is constructed in three layers, with a pocket spring system that lets air circulate to keep you cool. Planet-friendly design and a great night’s sleep? Yes please! Mattress, £649/double, Nemo Mattress
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Metal bedstead, from £950/ double, Victorian Dreams
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If you love floral fabrics but are also partial to a ticking stripe, then the Love In Idleness upholstered bed is just what you need. Designed for the indecisive, the headboard is covered in a pretty blue damask on one side and a smart stripe on the other, depending on which you’re in the mood for. Love In Idleness bed, £1,650/double, French Bedroom
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RED ALERT
Those lovely ladies at Mustard Made have added a new limited edition colour to their already gorgeous collection of lockers. Poppy is a bold red and looks fab on their Shorty design, which makes a great-looking and super-practical bedside cabinet. The Shorty locker in Poppy, £139, Mustard Made
THE BEST BEDS From contemporary and classic to storage and sofa, these sleeping beauties Ġt the bill
Bobbin bed frame, £599/double, John Lewis & Partners
Castle Triangle velvet cushion, £69; Castle throws, from a selection; all Antipodream
Florence, £599/double, House Beautiful Collection at Dreams Peio oak bed frame, £395/double, Habitat
Larsson bed, £1,595/double, Neptune
COSY COLOUR We love Aussie bedlinen brand Antipodream for its joy-spreading, colour-filled designs, and this new collection by Sydney-based artist Rachel Castle is no exception. Get ready for the colder months and layer up your bed with the snuggly wool blankets and velvet cushions, all in warming spicy shades of mustard, teal and burnt orange.
Darcy sofa bed, £1,349, House Beautiful Collection at DFS
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Be inspired Bedrooms often get neglected when it comes to decorating. But these very personal spaces should reġect who we are, whether that’s a lover of colour and pattern or someone who revels in the calm. Whatever your style, we’ve picked out three top trends to give your room the attention it deserves
AHEAD OF THE CURVE The classic combo of pink and grey is given a fresh feel with a contemporary rounded leather headboard. The curves continue on the bedside table and pendant lighting, with the sky-inspired wallpaper giving the space an ethereal feel. Lynmouth Twist carpet in Beaver Heather, £55.99/sq m, Carpetright
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VELVET LOVE Neutral doesn’t have to mean plain. The geometric velvet headboard, woven rug and linen throws bring layers of pattern and texture to the scheme. 1HYD YHOYHW ĠQLVK RWWRPDQ bed frame ś GRXEOH +RXVH %HDXWLIXO &ROOHFWLRQ DW 'UHDPV
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TIMELESS ELEGANCE Blue is calming so it’s perfect for a bedroom. Here, a dark denim tone pairs beautifully with the warm hues of walnut and oak, while woven seagrass adds natural texture to this effortlessly understated space. Sett Lake wallpaper ś UROO headboard LQ )ODQGHUV LQ :KLWH 6DQG ś P ERWK 0DUN $OH[DQGHU
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MODERN MAXIMALIST Feelgood colours, bold, clashing prints and pattern on every surface – this look certainly isn’t about holding back.
CURATED CLASH Dark teal walls and a black ġoor create an ideal backdrop for the mix of archive-inspired patterns that have been used on every surface. A quirky bedside table completes this maximalist’s dream. Strawberry Thief Beetle Mania duvet cover in Miami Sunset, from £170/double, Archive by Sanderson Design
GO GREEN Bold botanical wallpaper on all four walls takes courage, but this room keeps it fresh by sticking to a restricted colour palette of leaf green, with touches of pink on the bed throw. Clover wallpaper in Emerald, £123/roll, Monika Forsberg for Dado
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Statement beds are big news, and the grander your headboard the better! Ditch the plain fabric and go with a wow ġoral for ultimate impact. Isabella wallpaper in Porcelain/Bamboo, £95/roll; headboard in Marsha in Power/Peony/Magenta, £89/m; both Harlequin x Diane Hill at Sanderson
HIPPY CHIC Inspired by the 1960s summer of love and full of swirling paisley motifs, this wallpaper evokes a feeling of joy. Embrace the vintage vibe with piles of embroidered cushions and patterned throws, and retro vases bursting with blowsy blooms. There is no such thing as too much! Hippie Paisley wallpaper, £195/3 rolls; cushions, £189 each; bed throw, £1,190; all Woodstock 69 collection, Mind The Gap
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PERFECT PANELLING Traditional dado-height panelling adds interest to a featureless room, and gives you another surface to add colour to. Be bold with a rich, cosy red, which works brilliantly our favourite bedroom shade – chalk pink. Wall in Plaster V in architects’ matt, £59.50/2.5L; panelling in Beetlenut in architects’ A.S.P, £42/2.5L, and architects’ satinwood, £83/2.5L; table in Grenache in architects’ A.S.P, £44/2.5L, and architects’ satinwood, £83/2.5L; all Paint & Paper Library
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NEW TRADITIONS From dressing-table skirts and scalloped headboards to classic wall panelling, traditional styles are making a comeback but with a modern, bolder twist.
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Beautifully designed, grown-up cabin beds are back and are ideal for the ofĠce that doubles as your guest bedroom – simply pull the curtain across when not in use. Decorate in smart black-and-white checks and earthy hues for the latest take on the look.
Styling tip Adding a custom-cut glass top will protect the fabric on your table and keep it looking good for longer.
Bed surround in Bassoon intelligent matt emulsion, £56.50/2.5L, Little Greene
WALL TO WALL Country-style, fully wallpapered bedrooms are very 2022. Choose botanical-inspired hand- or blockprinted designs that have a gorgeous tactile quality, and keep the rest of the furnishings pared back so the wallpaper really is the star of the show. Suzani wallpaper in Pink, £138/roll, Dado
DRESS TO IMPRESS In a muted bedroom, make the dressing table the standout piece by covering it in a ġoral fabric skirt. Matching a stool and mirror to the colours in the design is the perfect Ġnishing touch. Table covered in Odelia in Quince, £69/m, Romo
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Amazing makeovers
‘Designer wallpaper was my starting point’ A dated bedroom and ensuite prompted this characterful makeover WORDS ALISON DAVIDSON | PHOTOGRAPHY 6,021 :+,7025(
SHOWER A walk-in enclosure means cleaning is easy
Heather Conopo, 35, a charity worker from Weybridge in Surrey, has lived in her 1930s house since 2011
STORAGE Heather kept the existing wardrobes as they offer plenty of space
hat prompted the makeover? I’d been made redundant and had some cash, so it seemed like a good time to turn my bedroom into a more personal space. The ensuite had to EH WDFNOHG ĠUVW DV DOO WKH UXEELVK ZRXOG KDYH to be taken out through the bedroom. The previous shower cubicle was small and had a wall of mosaic WLOHV DQG JODVV EULFNV WKDW ZDV GLIĠFXOW WR NHHS clean. I decided to have a larger shower tray along the whole of the back wall, with a single glass pane. This instantly made the room look bigger. The loo was updated, and instead of a pedestal basin, I chose a wall-mounted vanity unit for storage.
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of storage, so there was no point in changing them. The bed also stayed, as it’s just a divan, but I did swap the headboard for something more substantial and in a colour that works well with the wallpaper. I also have a great trick for bed bases – I make a fabric valance in a complementary colour and just staple it on. The chest of drawers is a beautiful piece… I’d been to India earlier in the year and had seen an inlaid chest I’d really liked. It was lovely but I wasn’t thinking about furniture at the time. However, when , ĠQLVKHG WKH URRP , FRXOG VHH WKDW LW ZRXOG ĠW LQ perfectly, so I bit the bullet and ordered it from India – not something I’d ever thought of doing before. At the same time, I ordered a side table from a UK stockist in a similar coloured wood. There isn’t a great deal of space in the room, so it had to be a particular size. Your favourite thing about the room? It has to be the Indian chest. It’s so unusual – a real one-off piece. Now I wish I’d bought a side table from the Indian stockist to match.
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WHAT I’VE LEARNED ‘One key piece – like the gorgeous Indian chest – can totally transform a room. And you don’t need to start from scratch; I kept the wardrobes and the bed and just added a new headboard’
LIGHTING The dramatic chandelier adds a quirky touch
HEADBOARD This standalone padded design is a practical choice and creates a luxurious look
WHAT I SPENT BEDROOM WALLPAPER £150 PAINT £108 BLIND £200 HEADBOARD £565 FURNITURE £1,300 CARPET £360 TOTAL £2,683 ENSUITE LOO £499 VANITY UNIT £339 SHOWER £906 TILES £841 TOWEL RAIL £200 MIRROR £99 TOTAL £2,884
DETAILS A collection of frames and perfume bottles sits on this beautiful inlaid chest of drawers from India
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Loha velvet and rattan ottoman in Orange, £595, Oliver Bonas
Janson chaise longue in Mink Velvet, £1,469, Pepper Sq
Kate side table in Green, £99, Rose & Grey
Puglia side table, £290, Design Vintage Floating bedside table, £345, Maker & Son
Sierra ottoman in Huntsman Natural, £862.50, Andrew Martin
Corso cane rattan-back bench, £599.99, H&M
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Stylish, standalone statement pieces that put the ‘Oo’ into bedroom Fresco ĠYH GUDZHU tallboy with mirror, £699, Swoon
Khatia day bed, £650, Graham & Green
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Kristina Dam curved side table in Beige, £270, An Artful Life Amorphic cocktail ottoman, £3,150, Jonathan Adler
Day Bed Four in Dutch Monument Green, from £2,995, Another Country
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Onda ottoman bench in White Boucle, £290, Made.com
BEDROOMS Elsie Oxford pillowcase, £30; duvet cover, £115/double; both Secret Linen Store
John Lewis & Partners + Matthew Williamson Menagerie duvet set, £90/double, John Lewis & Partners
Flora printed double duvet and pillowcase set, £78, Oliver Bonas
Tangleweed silk standard pillowcase, £114, Gingerlily x Madeaux
Linen duvet set in Bluestone, £210/double, Cultiver
Elise organic cotton stripe duvet cover, £99/double, Toast
Give your bed a fresh look in a ġash with pretty coloured or patterned linens Blue Blossom duvet cover set, from £120/double, Holy Cosy
Ticking linen bedding bundle in Stone Blue, £224/double, Chalk Pink Linen Company
Lagoon Stripe pillowcase, from £55.92/two, Society of Wanderers
String of Beads duvet cover (not shown) and pillowcase set in Turmeric, £95/double, Clarissa Hulse
Cotton duvet set in Black/Patterned, £34.99/double, H&M
Spotty cotton duvet cover, £48/ double; Oxford pillowcase, £18; both Soak & Sleep
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BEDROOMS Wicker headboard, £495/ double, Cox & Cox
Ruhlman headboard, from £1,150/ single, Trove
Rubin headboard, £274.99/double, Wayfair
Scalloped woven headboard in Green, £650/kingsize, Birdie Fortescue
Flora velvet headboard in Mustard Yellow, £545/ double, Oliver Bonas
Showstopping designs that will take your bed from boring to beautiful in an instant Mandalay natural cane headboard, £255/double, Made.com
Royére headboard, from £1,950/double, Trove
Merak rattan headboard in Black, £200/double, Habitat
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Rattan headboard in Black, £199.99/double, H&M
Lucifer headboard upholstered in Friendly Folk Dusk, £1,335/double, Andrew Martin
