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FROM THE EDITOR This month I’M GETTING COSY

PHOTOGRAPHS RACHEL WHITING; MATTHEW MONFREDI; DAN DUCHARS

s the days become shorter and we move towards the winter months, I’m reminded of all the things I love about late autumn. I especially look forward to those weekends when the diary is blissfully empty. In my book, there’s nothing better than a Saturday night in with nothing to do! We light our log burner early in the afternoon and, as dusk falls, pour ourselves a large glass of Malbec and enjoy a warming casserole in front of the TV (not long to wait for the new series of The Crown on Netﬂix). Hardly fancy but, for me, it’s a top night! This is the time of year that we really live in our homes, and ensuring they’re as warm and welcoming as possible makes all the difference. A few quick updates are often all that’s needed to transform a space for winter. I have a friend who simply switches all her cushions – replacing relaxed linen for rich velvets. She’s also invested in a couple of ﬂoor and table lamps to diffuse the light and soften the ambience in her living room. And I always swap my scented candles from summery fresh ones to richer, spicier aromas (see right). This issue is packed with ideas to inspire and help you through the changing season but, if you only do one thing, hunker down in comfort and enjoy a good read of this issue!

…with Morso’s 7449 woodburner (p124). Mugs from Silvia K Ceramics, Jo Malone London’s Incense & Embers, £48

…and plenty of comfy pillows (p48) add a luxe ﬁnish

LOUISE PEARCE Editor

PS We hope you love our fabulous bathroom supplement – it’s awash with ideas. I particularly love the new looks and trends curated by our deputy style editor, Amy Neason. Deﬁnitely worth a look - even if you’re not ‘in the market’ for a new bathroom!

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CONTENTS STYLE FILE 14 STYLE MAKER Meet Kiran Ravilious, whose beautiful 17 22 25 27

block-print designs decorate stationery and homeware NEWS From handmade ceramics and bold textiles to luxurious glassware and affordable cutting-edge design SHOP OF THE MONTH Visit Leicester’s Harriman & Co for stylish accessories and handcrafted furniture HOME COMFORTS Create a sanctuary, with soothing candles, linen pyjamas, cashmere socks and more 5 MINUTES WITH… Heal’s head of buying Sabina Miller on interior trends and the future of this iconic brand

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48 THE NEW LUXURY Warm berry tones, chalky pinks and burnished metals combine in this elegant autumnal look 56 FIND THE BEST Statement lighting, from dramatic pendants to table-top designs – here’s our pick from the high street

INSPIRING HOMES & GARDENS 62 LEAP OF FAITH A neglected Victorian property has been 72 82 92

30 TEAL TEMPTATION Go for an update with a splash of this rich and luxurious shade – a must-have for the season 38 A CONSIDERED HOME Blend subtle patterns and understated hues for a tranquil and calming space

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transformed by one couple’s creative vision TOUGH LOVE This city terrace is given an industrial-chic feel with natural materials and a monochrome palette MODERN HISTORY Original features and a new eclectic look harmonise in this once-dilapidated Victorian villa WILD AND WINDSWEPT Happy memories prompted the build of this island home – as spectacular as the scenery it sits in PROPERTY OF THE MONTH The cohousing project THE SHOW GOES ON Discover the plants to keep your garden looking good over the colder months

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30, 38 & 48 CREATE A STYLISH WINTER HAVEN 154 20% OFF all HB carpets at Carpetright 56 STATEMENT LIGHTING Top picks for every room 124 TURN UP THE HEAT Fabulous new ﬁreplaces 61 MODERN LIVING Country, Scandi, industrial style and more 148 LOVE YOUR GARDEN IN WINTER Keep it looking its best 133 FOOD & TRAVEL Discover the Baltics 133 BEST KITCHEN BUYS The latest trends and easy updates

OPEN-PLAN SPACE’ Extending into the side return has created a stunning kitchen-diner with a view of the garden 114 ‘I OPTED FOR A BOHEMIAN VIBE WITH LOTS OF COLOUR AND DRAMA’ A two-storey extension has provided room for the luxurious bathroom one couple dreamed of 119 KITCHENS/BATHROOMS The latest trends and shopping, from coloured suites to the designer tiles you’ll love 124 COSY UP Avoid getting hot and bothered when choosing a ﬁreplace with our guide to selecting the right model for you

LIVING, FOOD & TRAVEL 131 134 143 147 170

HEALTHY HOME Keep the cold at bay with these tips BEST OF THE BALTICS Delicious recipes from Simon Bajada TRAVEL David Wickers takes us on a tour of the Baltic capitals TIME TO FEAST Giovanna Ryan gets cooking with quinces I LIVE LIKE THIS… Stories from a property guardian

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STYLE MAKER WHO Kiran Ravilious SPECIALISES IN Block-print designs for stationery, wallpapers, fabrics and home accessories CLIENTS INCLUDE Heal’s, The British Library, Kew Gardens, Fortnum & Mason

FINE PRINT Designer Kiran Ravilious may have married into a famous family, but she’s very much made her own way in the creative world

iran Ravilious didn’t expect her life to turn out the way it has. She thought she would still be living in Singapore and working at a graphic design agency. Instead, she finds herself in Leicester, overseeing a burgeoning design empire and selling her work to a global market. A graphic designer by training, Kiran left Singapore 15 years ago with the intention of having a two-year sabbatical in London, but her mother insisted she stay with a family friend in the Midlands first. It was, to say the least, a culture shock. Finding herself homesick in Leicester, Kiran went to a local art store to buy some canvases in the hope that painting would lift her mood. Then she met Ben Ravilious, a keen photographer, and the pair clicked. She knew nothing at the time of the Ravilious name. Ben’s grandfather was the celebrated painter Eric Ravilious and his father was noted photographer James Ravilious. ‘I was incredibly lucky to become part of this creative family,’ she says. ‘You can’t help but be influenced by them.’ Kiran’s garret studio overlooks a canal and is a peaceful haven where she can craft her designs, which are artfully displayed in the space. ‘I never plan,’ she says. ‘I just sit down and experiment with inks and patterns. Being spontaneous is very much part of my work ethic.’ Her rapidly growing print business is best known for its homeware and stationery, but Kiran is now branching into textiles and wallpaper, which are sold across the world. ‘I’d done lino printing at art school in Singapore, but wanted to try it with fabric, which is very different to

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‘I just si t down and experim ent wi th inks and pa tterns. Being spontaneous is very much part of my work ethi c’ paper because you need different inks,’ she explains. Encouraged by the results, she turned her creations into cushions and began selling them, along with her stationery designs, to local shops and then online through her own Etsy store. ‘The response was surprising,’ she recalls. ‘Then I began doing repeat patterns and it snowballed.’ Soon Kiran was exhibiting at trade shows, where she was approached by Heal’s. Her first collection for the store encompassed everything from bedding to aprons, and featured her signature leaf design. Her work is heavily influenced by her childhood and her parents’ Punjabi heritage. ‘Everyone thinks of Singapore as being sleek and modern, but when I was young it was very tropical. My parents used to take us for walks in the jungle and I was fascinated by the greenery,’ she says. And, of course, there are British influences too. ‘I love folk art and I’m often inspired by something I’ve seen when out walking with the dogs,’ she adds. Whether it’s kitchenware or wallpaper, Kiran’s work always starts with the motif. ‘I like creating patterns that evolve into products rather than thinking of a product and designing for that,’ she explains. ‘I don’t even work with a particular customer in mind, because you never can tell what people will respond to. My designs are quite naive, but they’re not chintzy or cutesy so they have a broad appeal.’ Find out more at kiranravilious.com

OPPOSITE Kiran in her Leicester studio. Wallpaper designs feature her signature leaf prints THIS PAGE Her creations are beautifully displayed in the attic space; Kiran creates her block-print designs by hand

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Below Large planter, £95; selection of plates in terracotta and tin glaze, from £22; all Silvia K Ceramics

STYLE FILE Th e la test sh oppi ng, news a nd trends to look out for this month

ONE TO WATCH S I LV I A K C E R A M I C S

WOVEN WONDERS Fusing West Elm’s iconic mid-century-modern aesthetic with British weaver Margo Selby’s colourful designs, this new collaboration is a match made in textile heaven. The perfect antidote to colder days and longer nights, these punchy patterns, which span cushions, rugs and blankets, are guaranteed to lift the spirits. From top Dramatic Geo cushion, £39; Mix Geo blanket, £129; Staggered Stripe cushion, £39; Mix Geo cushions, from £29 each; Mix Squares cushions, £39 each; Mix Geo rug, from £99; all Margo Selby at West Elm

Handmade in her Brighton studio, the rustic ceramics of Slovakian-born Silvia Kamodyova are beautifully balanced and timeless in design. Inspired by Slovak culture, they’re loosely based on the terracotta vessels and wicker baskets traditionally used to gather and store seasonal harvests. See the whole range at silviakceramics.co.uk. House Beautiful NOVEMBER 2019 17

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Nov ember’s most want ed French Connection’s new season Luxe glassware is too fabulous not to keep out on display. Each piece is individually hand-blown and has a tactile flecked finish with subtle iridescent tones for a unique look. And at less than £10 each, they’re a smart choice all round. From left Green medium glass, £5; blue wine glass, £7; green wine glass, £7; green Champagne flute, £9; clear wine glass, £7; medium glass, £5; all from the Luxe collection at French Connection

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Below Besley Platform bed, from £149 for a double; Pieta bedside table, £89; Moss 21-bottle wine rack in Black, £29; Borg House Keeping Storage box, £19; Austin table lamp, £49; all Micro Living Collection for Made Essentials

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Karlsson pure medium basswood wall clock, £38.95, Hurn & Hurn

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Zabel wall cabinet in rosewood, £159, Swoon

Woodland table lamp, £14.99, Homesense

Woodstock magazine rack, £45, Garden Trading

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Online brand Made is on a mission to provide great design at affordable prices. The clean-lined pieces in its Essentials range of furniture and accessories have a simple urban appeal that’s ideal for anyone on a budget and perfect for brilliantly bijou homes.

BOOK CLUB Tile lovers rejoice! Carefully curated by the V&A, The Tile Book (£19.95, Thames & Hudson) offers an abundance of decorative designs in all shapes and sizes. Explore the rich and diverse history of tiles in all their painterly glory, or simply sit back, relax and ﬁnd inspiration in this uplifting and enlightening book.

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Drew (far left) and his partner James offer a treasure trove of ceramics, stationery and art prints, as well as oak furniture that Drew designs with his father, who makes them in a workshop nearby

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HARRIMAN & CO Established in Leicester’s old town in 2014 by Drew Harriman and partner James, Harriman & Co offers carefully sourced furniture and homeware as well as beautiful, functional pieces crafted in their nearby workshop. Drew tells us more…

WHAT CAN VISITORS EXPECT TO FIND AT HARRIMAN & CO? An ever-changing collection of furniture and homeware, together with the scent of natural candles and plant-based body care ranges we stock. And a smile and a warm welcome, of course! We sell a great selection of locally made ceramics, textiles, prints and stationery too, alongside the furniture made in our workshop. You’ll also ﬁnd utility brushes and household goods, baskets, Fairtrade rugs, vintage kilims, quirky furniture pieces, mirrors and lighting, all sourced from across the world. Everything has been selected for its authenticity, classic design and function in modern homes. TELL US ABOUT THE FURNITURE PIECES YOU CREATE… I collaborate with my father Harry to design a range of stools, tables, benches, mirrors and bespoke items, all of which are handmade by 22 housebeautiful.com/uk

him in our workshop in a contemporary, rustic style. We’ve been lucky enough to source beautiful English oak from a private country estate in Leicestershire. And nothing goes to waste – we use off-cuts to make items such as serving boards and coasters. CAN YOU DESCRIBE THE ETHOS OF THE STORE? Thoughtful design and simple functional objects with a natural, nostalgic feel. Long-lasting, organic materials are important to us too, whether that’s glass, timber, stoneware, ceramic or metal. And if the object captures a sense of history yet still ﬁts in the modern home, so much the better. DO YOU HAVE ANY MEMORABLE MOMENTS SO FAR? Only six months after opening, King Richard III passed by the shop during his reburial service. That’s certainly not something you see every day! The procession was on its way to the king’s reinternment at Leicester Cathedral after he’d spent a few hundred years under a local council car park. We’re a stone’s throw from the King Richard III Visitor Centre, so we have welcomed a steady stream of Ricardians and tourists ever since. HB

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HOW DID YOUR JOURNEY BEGIN? After living in New Zealand and Australia for more than ten years, I returned home for a brief visit. As fate would have it, James and I were introduced and within the space of a few weeks both came to realise that I wouldn’t be returning to Australia! I was surprised to ﬁnd that Leicester had very few design-led homeware stores, and having always dreamed of opening my own, it seemed like the perfect time to take a leap of faith and set up shop. After a search of the local area, I found a great space in Leicester’s old town, close to the cathedral. With the beneﬁt of James’s shared dream of owning a shop and his business know-how, Harriman & Co opened its doors in 2014.

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1 With a grey felt shade, the Alice pendant light looks cosy for winter; £129.90, lights.co.uk 2 The Embroidered Loop wool cushion, £30, Debenhams, has a pleasingly nobbly texture 3 Filled with lavender, the Florika silk eye mask is perfect for dozing, £38, House of Hackney 4 Incredibly soft, these felted lambswool ﬁngerless gloves, £40, Katie Mawson, are best worn wrapped around a comforting hot drink 5 Once you’ve slept in linen pyjamas, you’ll become a life-long convert. Fresh and cool in summer and warm and cosy in winter, this Midnight Stripe set is £88 at Piglet 6 Made in Italy, these cotton cashmere socks, £18 from Toast, come in three colourways, including this lovely Ruby/Red option 7 Vifa’s Oslo speaker, £399 from The Conran Shop, has a soft fabric casing and embroidered buttons, offering a sensory experience in more ways than one 8 Finding the mug that ﬁts you perfectly is a simple pleasure. Dip collection cappuccino cup, £25, Richard Brendon 9 The Cire Trudon Ottoman perfumed candle combines smoky notes of leather with delicate rose and jasmine for a relaxing ambience. Available from Selfridges – a treat at £75, but worth it for the quality of the scent 10 Yawn’s hot water bottle, £25, has double-quilted cotton and pink piping for comfort and style FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE House Beautiful NOVEMBER 2019 25

Clockwise, from below Origami cushion by One Nine Eight Five, £85; Shay quilt cushion by Ferm Living, £75; Genevieve Bennett Deco Knot pendant, £299; Deco Knot mirrors, from £999; Isola three-seater sofa, from £3,299; all heals.com

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SABINA MILLER H E A L’ S H E A D O F B U Y I N G

A champion of craftsmanship and design for two centuries, this iconic brand is as inspired by the future as it is inﬂuenced by its past, says Sabina Miller

WORDS LOUISE PEARCE

HOW DOES THE WAY WE LIVE IN OUR HOMES IMPACT ON YOUR WORK? I think we all want our homes to be a sanctuary and a place that expresses our personality. This is true whether we’re renting a small city ﬂat or live in a converted barn in the countryside. Products that have an enduring style are more likely to stand the test of time. The longevity of our pieces is always at the back of my mind – our furniture is built to last. WHAT ARE THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT TRENDS TODAY? Probably curved shapes, bold prints and opulent fabrics, and sustainability. Curved shapes were a big trend at all the design shows, moving from upholstery pieces to cabinetry, with curved edges giving a softer feel to dining tables and occasional pieces. Vibrant prints and luxe fabrics are a response to customers making more daring choices with their interiors. And there’s a conscious move towards more sustainable products, such as items made from recycled plastics, or textiles woven using recycled yarns from the fashion industry.

TELL US WHAT HEAL’S STANDS FOR AS WE HEAD INTO 2020 Well 2020 will be Heal’s 210th year of trading, something we’re incredibly proud of. We’re recognised for our passion for considered design, great craftsmanship and quality, and bringing the most iconic furniture trends into the homes of our customers. We work hard to find new up-and-coming designers and, as head of buying, I feel a great responsibility to ensure that our products reflect our values. Design is at the heart of what we do and is what drives me daily. WHICH NEW PRODUCTS CAN YOU EXCITE US ABOUT? Our Autumn Winter collection includes five new sofa designs and a dark-stained version of our best-selling furniture range, Brunel. I’m also proud that Heal’s is promoting the work of women in design, including Lucy Kurrein, who created the Isola sofa, and Genevieve Bennett, who designed the Deco Knot collection of lighting, mirrors and rugs. For myself, I’ve bought the Designed by You Madrid solid oak dining table – I wanted something honest and made with solid wood. It has an Italian country aesthetic that I like. HAVE YOUR ITALIAN ROOTS PLAYED A PART IN THE DIRECTION OF YOUR CAREER? Growing up in Italy, shopping for a fashion item or an interior piece was always a considered purchase. Items were chosen for their practicality and longevity – they had to be well made and have an enduring appeal. I’ve lived in the UK for 25 years and my style is influenced by where I come from as well as the places I’ve visited and people I’ve met. In this age of the internet and social media we’ve all become digital global nomads and develop our own personal style from a whole range of inspirations. HB House Beautiful NOVEMBER 2019 27

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Teal temptation Dive into the delicious depths of this rich, relaxing hue – a must-have in homes this season Natural beauty Taking its name from a water bird with a vibrant blue-green stripe down its head, teal is rooted in nature and offers a dazzling way to bring a sense of the outdoors into your home all year round. Kamille table, £791.50; vases (l-r) Amalﬁ, £22/three; Rakelle in small, £27.75; wide, £49.50; Fjola, £63.40; tiny, £27; Rakelle in medium, £35.70; all Broste Copenhagen

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Rest and revive Often regarded as a balancing shade, teal encompasses the tranquillity of sea blue hues with energising organic green tones for a truly enticing scheme. Sofa in Emett weave in Dragonﬂy, £71/m; cushion fabrics (l-r) Orly chenille in Dragonﬂy; £65/m; Kelby weave in Iora, £77/m; Linton weave in Rockpool, £63/m; Kelby weave in Rockpool, £77/m; all Romo

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Light and shade A hint of blush pink is a modern addition to the look. It also creates a welcome highlight against this intense tone. Pink and brushed-gold 12-piece cutlery set, £16; Two-tone 12-piece dinner set, £16; large apothecary vase, £10; all George Home

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Feast your eyes The trend for dark and moody kitchens is here to stay, and teal is a sumptuous choice for an all-in-one colour effect across cabinetry and walls. Somerton kitchen in Baltic Green and brushed brass, from ÂŁ15,000, Kitchen Makers

Artistic moments A creative workspace combines interesting materials and an inspired use of colour to cleverly zone an open-plan space. Figura desk in mango wood, £349; Hagen ottoman in tan leather, £269; Sapphire armchair, £299; Rhe table lamp, £89; Illias rug, £399; all Swoon. Artwork by Formworks Studio

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Harmonious tones Paired with white, teal can feel quite stark – instead opt for an accompanying palette of soft greys and biscuit neutrals to soften the contrast.

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Dot Geo cushion, £6; Sheep cushion, £7; Pinsonic Teal throw, £15; Pom Pom knit Pink throw, £20; Knitted pouffe, £39; Concrete Geo table lamp, £20; Large jug, £10; all George Home

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Petworth herringbone wood ﬂooring, £68/sq m, Ted Todd. Strip platter, £25, Mud Australia. Darassa stone platter, £39.95; suede journal, £19.95; both Nkuku. Clear glass mini vase, £3.99, H&M Home. Black bulb pins, £6.50/100; City Snow White buttons, 40p each; Unearthed rust-effect buttons, £1.80 each; leather and wood toggle, £2.50; Howell navy webbing, £2.75/m; all Merchant & Mills. Paint colours, all £49/2.5L elite emulsion, Zoffany. Fabrics anti-clockwise from top Artichoke linen tablecloth, £82, Rowen & Wren. Sarita decorative printed velvet in Tapestry, £129/m, Romo. Tencel twill navy fabric, £15/m (on platter), Merchant & Mills. Linara linen in Hummingbird, £39.50/m; Linara linen in Brume, £39.50/m; Celino linen satin in Dragonﬂy, £95/m; all Romo. Lille weave in Fudge, £43/m, Villa Nova. Alta Mare fabric, £19.50/m, Merchant & Mills. Miro linen in Indian Green, £43/m, Romo FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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This colour incorporates a wonderful spectrum of shades that work together to beautiful effect

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A considered home Create a place to escape that’s tranquil, calm and ﬁlled with your most treasured possessions

Honest materials Stoneware and ceramics in soothing pale greys and soft neutrals instantly set the scene for serenity. From top Thea Cream and Brown bowls, £12 each; Thea Bronze bowl, £38; Thea lipped bowl, £21; Kendra bowl, £12; Hazel bowl, £57/three; Thea serving bowl, £53; salad servers, £14,50; all Bloomingville

Personal belongings Treasured ceramics – reminders of special memories, travels and adventures – should be celebrated! Embrace the mismatched aesthetic and get out your favourites at every opportunity. Bray dining table in mango wood, £529; Lewin dining chairs in mango wood, £229/two; 12-piece dinnerware set in blue and grey, £119; Electra pendant light, £59; Nova Illias rug, £399; all Swoon. For similar vases and vessels, Eesome has a beautifully curated collection of vintage pieces from around the world

A place to relax Taking time over a meal and sitting quietly with a book are two of life’s pleasures – and being surrounded by beautiful items only increases the joy. Ceramic and silver-plated drinking container, £120; tall vase, £140; small vase, £85; all Hend Krichen

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Rest easy Combine tactile textures to create a cosy and restorative sanctuary. Layer up faux furs with thick natural wools – and settle down for a steaming cup of hot chocolate. Design Project by John Lewis No.195 wallpaper in Plaster Pink, £40/10m roll; Ennis coffee table, £199; Santino three-seater bench, £299; cane-accent armchair upholstered in Marylamb Storm, £849; Design Project by John Lewis No.168 arched ﬂoor lamp, £295; Mongolian sheepskin rug, £80; cushion, £60; terracotta bottle vase, £40; vase, £30; Croft Collection Balta check throw, £100; Kobina ﬂatweave rug, £350; all John Lewis & Partners

Down to earth A simple palette of stone, sand and chalk keeps the focus on beautifully crafted furniture in natural materials. Tabak coffee table in natural mango wood, £199; Freja two-seater sofa in Oyster wool, £1,249; Kiln cabinet in natural mango wood, £529; Aphrodite ﬂoor lamp, £129; Illias rug, £399; Victoria cushion in Granite velvet, £32; all Swoon

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Clean slate The sleek ďŹ&#x201A;ooring and striking polished concrete in this sophisticated kitchen provide a strong backdrop for standout accessories. Reclaimed chopping boards in weathered woods are lovely pieces to collect and display.

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Tegola Soft Oak Nature laminate, ÂŁ14.99/sq m, Carpetright

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Corinium serving platter, £19; Ella tumbler, £42/six; both Neptune. Ajuru small mango wood server, £9.95, Nkuku. Handmade Foxglove and Clover decorative plaster tile, £75, Rachel Dein. Dark ﬂooring Habitation Mountain Chalet parquet, £99.49/sq metre, Claybrook. Pale ﬂooring Goodrich Cashmere Oak, £116/sq m, Woodpecker. Dipping bowl in Sand, £25, Mud Australia. Clay Pale absolute matt emulsion, £45/2.5L, Little Greene. Fabrics, from left Brera Moda linen in Natural (background), £75/m, Designers Guild. Miro linen union in Jute, £43/m, Romo. Lille fabric in Cameo, £43/m, Villa Nova. Wave linen 009, £120/m, Fermoie. Arran fabric in Brown, £44.50/m, Ian Mankin. Linara linen union in Elephant, £39.50/m, Romo FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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The new luxury Layered textures, burnished metals and a soft colour scheme of warm berry tones and chalky pinks create an elegant autumn look

In full bloom Delicate papery stems paired with sprawling wild foliage make for a showstopping arrangement that brings a deep berry hue to life. Ursula vase, ÂŁ55; Tristan table ÂŁ316; both Broste Copenhagen

Sumptuous style Warm lighting, ample throws and soft upholstery create a welcoming space in which to hunker down as the cooler evenings approach. Harriet chair in Heatley Twill Blush, £699; Sophia sofa in Bellevue Lilac, £1,299; Beatrix rug, from £159; Sanford marble round table, £199/two; Sanford marble square table, £229/two; Leda task ﬂoor lamp, £129; Aubrey throw, £39.50; cushions, £15 each; Linear tealight, £2.50; Linear hurricane, £5, Diamond Cut Glass Ombre vase, £12.50; small pyramid hurricane, £15; all Marks & Spencer

Warm welcome Painting the lower wall with rich mulberry brings warmth to a cool monochrome colour scheme.

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Lower wall painted in Dragon’s Blood matt emulsion, £42/2.5L, Fired Earth. Upper wall painted in Lamp Room Gray estate emulsion, £46.50/2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Wool Blocstripe Moon Mineral Bloc runner, £58.85/sq metre, Alternative Flooring. Honey Honey and A Rose is a Rose botanical prints, £55 each, One Must Dash. Ribba frames, £19 each, Ikea. For a similar vase, try Broste Copenhagen

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Autumn leaves Foliage is particularly lovely at this time of year. Beautiful burgundy stems and golden eucalyptus branches are a striking alternative to cut ﬂowers. Wall painted in Juniper matt emulsion, £38/2.5L; Beswick large vase, £35; Beswick medium vase, £30; mini eucalyptus spray, £14; eucalyptus stem in Burgundy, from £16; all Neptune

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Seasonal stem Give your table setting an autumnal ﬂourish with simple sprigs. Dipped dinner plate, £6; dipped side plate, £5; dipped cereal bowl £5; Maxim Brushed Gold 16-piece cutlery set, £49.50; all Marks & Spencer

Rich tapestry Medium Crimson Cassis rug, £155; Crimson washed velvet cushion, £36; Pink Tile cushion, £32; Crimson Cassis Pink cushion (on ﬂoor), £32; Shore Whitewash bench, £220; all French Connection

Serene scene Keep your bedside table simple and uncluttered for a calming feel. A small vase of pretty blooms, soft candlelight and a good book will help you to relax and unwind before nodding off. Ophelia tumbler, £5; Ridged glass bud vase, £4; Mercury Dinner candleholder, £9.50; all Marks & Spencer

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Mix plain velvets with faded patterns in rich jewel tones to create a bohemian look.

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Luxurious layering Your bedroom is going to be one of the most important rooms in your home in the colder months, so make it warm and inviting by combining a variety of textures and tonal hues.

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Lower wall painted in Adventurer intelligent matt emulsion, £50/2.5L, Little Greene. Upper wall painted in Down Pipe estate emulsion, £46.50/2.5L, Farrow & Ball. For a similar button bed, try the Rosalie, from £990, Sofa.com. Bedlinen, cushions and throws, from a selection at Larusi, LinenMe, WoolMe, Nkuku, Habitat, Oggetto and Raj Tent Club

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Get the look... THE NEW LUXURY Sumptuous fabrics, gilded ﬁnishes and soft textures are the perfect ingredients for a grown-up decadent look

Flat Leaf ﬁnial in Chalky White, McKinney & Co. Porcelain side plate, Furstenburg at Miles X Bookshop. Fabrics, from left Jauor d’Angeo in Rose, Pierre Frey. Assemblage in Crevette, Holland & Sherry. Pear wallcovering, Watts of Westminster. Skylon, Jane Churchill at Colefax & Fowler. Ocelot in Antique Pink, Paolo Moschino for Nicholas Haslam. Mica in Pink, Peter Dunham at Tissus d’Hélène. Jake in Orpington Blue, Schumacher at Turnell & Gigon. Tiles from left VA 0521 in Satin, Via Arkadia. Colour Pop in Rosa; Inker Porcelain in Pink; both Artisans of Devizes. All products available at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. Prices on application FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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STATEMENT LIGHTING Create a focal point with these sculptural designs

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L O OK IN G U P … 1 Grouping lights together is a great way to add impact to a room. Keats pendants, £90 each, Neptune 2 Habitat’s Thaker Natural easy-ﬁt light, £55, features layered bamboo for a beautifully crafted look 3 Add vintage chic with the Hudson Valley Pomfret pendant, £330 from Houseology 4 We love this round Meridan brass-plated pendant, £89, Swoon 5 The star-shaped Lex ceiling light, £79, Furniture Village, is perfect for hallways 56 housebeautiful.com/uk

6 Retro designs, such as this Seasalter easy-ﬁt light, £45, Habitat, are great for kitchens 7 Create a glow with the Dulwich pendant in Russet, £100, Garden Trading 8 Not many shades offer as much style, and value, as the Ribbon, £10, Argos 9 Create a halo of light with the Matinee ceiling hoop, £295, John Lewis & Partners 10 Ramp up the glamour with a modern chandelier. Gold Tube ceiling light, £375, French Connection

TAK E TH E FL OO R 1 The matt black reading lamp, £85, French Connection, is twice as bright 2 A bamboo shade gives this Hampstead ﬂoor lamp a fun twist, £180, Garden Trading 3 Rose & Grey’s Natural Rattan lamp, £255, is incredibly tactile 4 Check out the fabulous lighting on offer from H&M Home this season. This metal ﬂoor lamp, £119.99, is one of our favourites 5 A twisted base adds wow factor to a classic shade on the Argenta

wood-effect resin floor lamp, £229, Furniture Village 6 Invest in an iconic Anglepoise Type 75 floor lamp, £260, Paul Smith Edition Four for Anglepoise 7 Stylish and sustainably sourced, the Curve FSC oak floor lamp is £395 from John Lewis & Partners 8 Loaf’s Raindrop floor lamp, £275, has an elegant curved profile and glass shade 9 Oka’s Bramante solid brass lamp is £425, and Jacaranda pleated shade is £85 House Beautiful NOVEMBER 2019 57

TABL E-TO P F LA IR 1 Diffuse the light with the textured glass lamp, £80, Swoon at Debenhams 2 Burnished brass and a bare bulb make for an eyecatching feature. Molten table lamp, £95, French Connection 3 The Boll table lamp, £35 from Made, features frosted glass to bring a soothing glow 4 If you fancy something a little quirky, opt for the Eliele brass-plated table light, £89, Swoon 5 Pooky’s Kelpie lacquered wood table lamp, 58 housebeautiful.com/uk

£65, and Coral silk shade, £45, offer a colourful take on traditional style 6 How about ticking the terrazzo trend box? The Rizzo table lamp with shade, £35, BHS, does it at a great price 7 Glass bases are perennially stylish. Wisteria in Magenta, £165; with Fuchsia dupion silk shade, £70; both Pooky 8 The White Company’s Mercury lampbase with shade, £180, will reﬂect light around the room

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R EA DY F O R WOR K 1 Habitat’s Lizzie lamp, £25, is a great design for an ofﬁce desk 2 With angular arms and an oversized head, the Study lamp is £125 from French Connection 3 The Topo series light, £295 by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo, is an exclusive design from The Conran Shop 4 For something that hinges perfectly into position, opt for the Glass task lamp, £40 from Argos 5 Use elegant lights to illuminate dim corners. Mynte marble-base lamp, £210,

Broste Copenhagen 6 A grey shade and copper base bring an industrial edge to BHS’s Telfer lamp, £40 7 Simple and functional, this Curved bulb lamp is a bargain at £18 from George Home 8 JD Williams’ Exposed bulb lamp, £19, is a brilliant bedside buy 9 The Olson Arc task lamp, £35, BHS, is midcentury modern at its most affordable For bathroom lighting ideas, see our supplement FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE House Beautiful NOVEMBER 2019 59

HOMES Fabulous houses with style ideas to steal

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A light-filled Victorian semi in Clifton, Bristol

London terrace with an industrial edge

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LEAP OF FAITH Taking on a neglected four-storey Victorian property was a brave decision, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paid off for one creative couple WORDS AND STYLING DOMINIQUE CORLETT PHOTOGRAPHY KASIA FISZER

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HOME PROFILE WHO LIVES HERE

Textile designer Judith Archer, her husband Ian, a furniture designer, and their teenage daughters Jasmin and Amber. The couple run Archer & Co, producing bespoke sofas and chairs THE PROPERTY A four-bedroom early Victorian semi-detached house in Bristol PRICE £710,000 MONEY SPENT £80,000 WHAT IT’S WORTH NOW £1.1m

EXTERIOR The imposing property is spread over four ﬂoors

LIVING ROOM To create a cosy feel, the couple painted the walls in Dark Lead by Little Greene. Ian designed the green velvet sofa specially for the room, as well as the upholstered coffee table – on top of which are tea glasses bought in Morocco >

Lining up different-sized artwork from the top of the frames creates a striking display

LIVING AREA In the basement, Judith relaxes on a sofa, designed by Ian, that overlooks the garden. She made the yellow and grey geometric cushion. The walls are painted in French Grey Mid by Little Greene, which chimes with the rug and upholstery, bringing a soft, cohesive look to the space

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LIVING AREA An Eames RAR chair sits in front of alcove shelving, which displays Judithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collections of ceramics, curiosities and family heirlooms. The copper oil lamp on the bottom shelf is by Swedish brand Klong. A Strap mirror from Hay hangs on the wall above the woodburner

t’s a grey autumn day and the wind is whipping around Judith and Ian Archer’s garden, but inside is a picture of calm. Judith is curled up on the sofa in her spacious, light-filled kitchen-diner, watching the trees swaying from behind a bank of gleaming glass doors. ‘I love this room,’ she muses. ‘It’s great at this time of year, when you can enjoy the views from the indoor warmth. Then, in the summer, the bifold doors open all the way across the back of the space, bringing the outside in.’ It’s been 12 years since textile designer Judith and furniture designer Ian, and their daughters Jasmin and Amber, moved into their fourstorey Victorian property in Bristol’s desirable Clifton neighbourhood. Over that time, they have transformed the grotty dark rooms, with their dated 1970s decor, into stylish and comfortable spaces filled with covetable pieces by local artists and small design businesses. However, it wasn’t until the renovation process was complete that Judith was able to appreciate their new family home. ‘I didn’t like the house much to start with,’ Judith laughs. ‘Buying it was definitely a decision of the head, rather than the heart.’ At the time, the couple were living a few streets away in a smaller townhouse, which they adored, but with two growing girls they needed more space. ‘Ian and I wanted to stay in the area and tried to buy a couple of other places, but the market was going crazy and we were gazumped three times,’ she says. ‘We kept walking past this property; it was in a real state and had

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walnut-topped island. The wooden dining table is Content by Conran and at either end are vintage Ercol carver chairs; the other chairs are DSW by Eames

SHELF DETAIL Jasmin and Amber made the stone-carved leaves when they were young. The plate is by Bristol ceramicist Rose Nisbet

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been on the market for ages, but it ticked all the boxes. It had a bigger garden and off-street parking, so we put in an offer and it was accepted.’ The main work, and the first thing to tackle, was transforming the basement from four dark rooms – including a brown and orange 1970s kitchen – into an open-plan, kitchen-cum-living space. Ian designed the layout and a builder carried out the work, keeping the kitchen in the front bay and adding a boxed-off utility room and WC adjacent to it. The back of the room, which overlooks the garden, was opened up for dining and socialising. ‘It took about six months and was incredibly disruptive, but we managed with a makeshift kitchen in the hallway upstairs,’ says Judith. ‘The worst bit was having a large hole in the back of the house that was just boarded up while we waited for the doors to be made. It was worth it, though, as once they were in they transformed the space.’ The couple wanted a kitchen that was simple and wouldn’t date, so chose white units to go along one wall, and a walnut island. The appliances are situated on the opposite side, which has additional built-in cupboards. Unlike the other rooms in the house, the floor in here is engineered oak. This is because the original floorboards in the basement had been laid directly on bare earth and were beyond saving. Insulation had to be installed before the new flooring could go down. Elsewhere, the original boards were simply sanded and stained. While the building work was carried out in the kitchen, the entire house was rewired and replumbed. Later structural additions not in keeping with the property, such as the toilet by the front door and the sauna in the main bedroom, were stripped out. ‘The bedroom had been cut in half, so we put it back to its original footprint and reinstated the cornicing,’ explains Judith. Other rooms were gutted and replastered and a new bathroom was fitted. The couple then began decorating the house from the bottom up, using a neutral palette of whites and greys. ‘We do like our greys, but it’s the new beige, isn’t it?’ Judith laughs. ‘The girls complain a lot about there being no colour.’ Originally, Judith and Ian decorated mostly with paler greys, but over the years have became bolder, introducing darker charcoal walls into the basement five years ago and painting the whole of the living room in a deeper shade a couple of years back. ‘It’s a big room with high ceilings, so it can take it,’ says Judith. ‘It doesn’t feel oppressive when you’re in it – just cosy. I find it calming and tranquil. It’s my favourite room.’ Key to making the greys work has been balancing them with expanses of natural wood flooring, sumptuous upholstered furniture – such as the enormous curved green velvet sofa in the living room – and pops of bold colour in accessories. All of the sofas in the house are Ian’s designs, and every room is filled with pieces by other small design businesses, which the couple go out of their way to support. In the basement, Ian’s wood-framed Stix sofa and Raffa armchairs, upholstered in light greys, are enhanced with yellow geometric cushions designed by Judith. It’s these careful decisions about furniture and accessories that have created such a calming and cohesive scheme throughout. ‘I enjoy living here now,’ says Judith, looking out onto the windswept garden again. ‘When we moved in, the property didn’t have the appeal of our old house, but we could see the potential and what we could do with it. Once you make somewhere your home, it becomes a place you love.’ HB See Archer & Co furniture at archerandcompany.co.uk

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Judith has curated a beautiful display of artwork and ceramics above the ﬁreplace. The walls are painted in French Grey by Little Greene, with accents of turquoise and green lifting the scheme. The swimming pool prints above the bed came from a local art fair

The couple had this Rajapur wallpaper by Cole & Son in their former home, and loved it so much they used it again here. Orange cushions from The Conran Shop provide contrasting hits of colour FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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‘The bedroom had been cut in half, so we put it back to its original footprint’

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11 1 Scree matt emulsion, £50/2.5L, Little Greene 2 Strap mirror, £165, Nest.co.uk 3 Neptune wall art in a silver frame, £170, Perch & Parrow 4 Tall Wolﬁe shelves, £595, Loaf 5 Floral cushion, £40, Laura Ashley 6 Verano two-seater sofa in Alpine, £899, Swoon 7 Moonshine ﬂoor lamp in Silvery Black with 50cm straight empire lampshade in Thunder Velvet, £275, Pooky 8 Pink vase, £18, Oliver Bonas 9 Abigail Ahern candlesticks, £20/two, Debenhams 10 Ennis curved coffee table, £199, John Lewis & Partners 11 Moreland rug, £420, Sweetpea & Willow FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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TOUGH LOVE Natural materials, contemporary ďŹ nishes and a monochrome palette give this city terrace an industrial-chic feel WORDS JANE CRITTENDEN PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREW BEASLEY

OPEN-PLAN LIVING AREA Floor-to-ceiling steel-framed doors from Clement Windows let in plenty of light and ensure the faux living wall at the end of the garden is a focal point. Curtains recess discreetly into the ceiling on a Silent Gliss track from Edge Interiors. The Tove ceiling pendant in Burnished Gold is from Cox & Cox, and the low-backed leather chairs are from Barker & Stonehouse

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HOME PROFILE WHO LIVES HERE

Anna Butterick, a former art director, her husband Shane, co-owner of GSB Building, and their children Rafferty, six, and Eli, one THE PROPERTY A four-bed Victorian terrace in Wandsworth, south-west London PRICE £830,000 MONEY SPENT £380,000 WHAT IT’S WORTH NOW £1.3m

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nna and Shane Butterick spent four years planning the look and feel of their next home, basing their ideas around the industrial materials of steel, brick, concrete and wood. The couple, who own GSB Building, waited patiently for the perfect house to come along that they would be able to make their home, while Shane was kept busy renovating his clients’ properties. ‘We didn’t want to pay a lot for somewhere that had already been extended as we had the skills to do it ourselves, so we held off until we found exactly what we were after,’ says Anna. ‘It actually worked out really well because it meant we had the time to research products as well as get inspiration from our clients’ projects.’ Anna and Shane, who are originally from New Zealand, moved to the UK in 2008. Happy to settle here for a while, they wanted a home big enough for themselves and their children, with plenty of space for visiting family. And in November 2015, their plans came to fruition. ‘The Victorian terrace we found had no heating, no proper kitchen, black mould on the walls and a hole in the roof – it sounds crazy but it was just the house we’d been looking for,’ Anna says. She wasted no time and got straight to work on the new layout with Shane, which included extending and opening up the back with steel-framed doors. Shane also wanted to maximise the square footage with a loft conversion – but they had to sweet talk the neighbours ﬁrst. ‘We couldn’t convert our loft unless next door did theirs as well, as we have a shared, hipped roof that would have to become a pitched

KITCHEN The room is bright and spacious with a smart, luxe ﬁnish. Black quartz worktops have been teamed with wall cupboards built from recycled Oregon pine from an old Polish barn. The microcement ﬂoor is from Top Ciment

ISLAND UNIT As well as the base units throughout the kitchen, the island has been clad in Burned Yosemite panels from XyloCleaf, which have a textured ﬁnish for an authentic wood look. The bar stools are from French Connection

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‘The house had no heating, no proper kitchen and a hole in the roof – it was exactly what we were looking for!’

roof,’ Anna explains. ‘The work would change the street appearance of our homes and we needed planning permission.’ Fortunately, the neighbours agreed and the projects were carried out at the same time. Since the house was in such a bad way, there were no original features to retain and the couple made the bold decision to strip out the entire property, leaving just the front facade intact. ‘As we didn’t have to agonise over keeping anything, it was much quicker to rebuild the shell,’ says Anna. ‘And we took the opportunity to dig down slightly in order to fit underfloor heating, which meant we were able to improve the ceiling heights throughout.’ At this stage, the couple brought in Rob Wilson from local architecture and interior design studio Granit, who Shane had partnered with before. ‘Rob was particularly good at creating a sense of space in the house by widening the front hall and increasing the height on the back extension to three metres. He also reminded us that, with large, steel-framed doors, we needed a pretty garden to look out onto and suggested a living wall,’ explains Shane. The couple were keen to make use of Granit’s expertise in local planning policy and got Rob to draw up their planning application. It was granted two months later and both loft applications were approved later that summer. Once the building work was complete, Anna and Shane set about turning their loft space into two bedrooms and a bathroom, converting a room on the first floor into a fabulous main bedroom with ensuite. Anna, a graphic designer, was keen to experiment with

MAIN BEDROOM A fantastic ensuite space replaces a smaller bedroom on the ﬁrst ﬂoor. XyloCleaf’s Dark Lady Tranche has been used on the wardrobe doors. The cow hide is from City Cows

STAIRWELL Work on the new staircase leading up to the loft revealed that the original brick wall was in good condition, so the couple decided to leave it exposed

LOFT ROOM This new space contains two bedrooms and a bathroom. Limewashed oak ﬂooring from Burke Bros is laid here and throughout much of the rest of the house

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LOFT BEDROOM Anna designed the bed around the boxed-in supporting steel and sloping ceiling

LOFT ENSUITE Cemento Letano composite stone from Marmobello encases the bath, and a mix of vertical Mosa pencil tiles and Viva Cemento Grey tiles from Porcelain Superstore clad the walls. The Duravit basin is from House of Heritage FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

different materials. ‘We wanted to try laying a microcement floor in our new kitchen-diner-living room. And we were keen to experiment with modern wall finishes from XyloCleaf,’ she says. ‘These are similar to sheet laminates – they come in wood, stone and fabric textures and patterns that are so realistic, you can’t tell they’re not real until you get up close.’ The microcement floor was laid in the open-plan living space, and the walls of the ensuite and downstairs WC finished in polished Venetian plaster, which Anna had loved when she saw it in a client’s home. ‘It’s quite a tricky process to apply it but our plasterer did a brilliant job,’ says Anna. ‘It has a beautiful shine and feels amazing when you run your hand across the surface.’ Textured finishes feature throughout the house with exposed brick and XyloCleaf ’s laminate panels used as cladding on the loft bedroom walls, on doors and on the kitchen island. ‘We really liked some of the details Shane had been implementing in our clients’ projects, such as recessing curtain tracks and lighting,’ says Anna, ‘so we decided to use them in our own home. They’re small touches but make such a difference to the overall finish. ‘Our house looks stunning, we’re delighted with the result – it’s even better than I had imagined,’ continues Anna. ‘We’re really pleased with how the combination of materials has worked and it’s great that we can show what we’ve done to prospective clients first-hand. It took us a long time but it was definitely worth the wait.’ HB GSB Building gsb-building.co.uk

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‘We’re really pleased with how the combination of materials has worked’

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Get the look Combine industrial ﬁnishes and natural textures like Anna and Shane for an urban-chic vibe 2

1 Alhambra pendant in Burnished Copper, £99, Atkin & Thyme 2 Balham brick wallpaper, £36/sq m, Murals Wallpaper 3 Theatre by Underground, 1933 poster, from £70 (framed), King & McGaw 4 Velvet cushion cover, £19.99, Zara Home 5 Mongolian sheepskin cushion in Graphite, £60, John Lewis & Partners 6 Dallas three-seater leather sofa in Outback Tan, £1,399, Made 7 Atlantic Streaks rug in Multi, £68 (60 x 90cm), Woven 8 Elliot TV unit, £350, Habitat 9 Potted air plant, £20, Sweetpea & Willow FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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MODERN HISTORY A change of heart was behind the transformation of a neglected Victorian house into a serene and artistic family home WORDS KAREN WILSON PHOTOGRAPHY FIONA WALKER-ARNOTT

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LIVING ROOM House owner Claire sits in her favourite Ercol chair, which has been upholstered in a graphic monochrome fabric from Ikea to give it a modern look. Behind her is a Guzzini Mushroom ďŹ&#x201A;oor lamp she bought on Ebay when she was a student

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t was the first house built on the street – a Victorian show home that still has the original William Morris wallpaper, marble fireplaces and sash windows – but now it’s been modernised and extended to suit the needs of Claire and Sam Williams and their family. The couple had become frustrated by the lack of downstairs space in their previous three-storey listed cottage, and the long narrow garden just wasn’t childfriendly, so they secured planning permission for an extension. However, it soon became clear that moving home might be more cost effective than spending money to gain one additional room. After they’d viewed three or four properties, an estate agent suggested a three-bedroom Victorian villa in Faversham in Kent, that had scope for a loft extension. ‘It was at the top of our budget, but we loved the massive garden and period features, and managed to ignore the filthy red carpets and damp patches on the walls,’ says Claire. ‘It went to sealed bids and we paid way over the asking price, but we didn’t care because we loved it.’ The bulk of the refurbishment was undertaken in the first three months while the family lived with Claire’s mother 15 minutes away. This involved tackling the damp walls and rotting floorboards, a full re-wire, new heating system, and removing the secondary glazing before re-painting the sash windows. A few tweaks to the layout made it more family friendly too, such as installing a downstairs WC in

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EXTERIOR The imposing Victorian villa has been brought back to life and the original sash windows restored

KITCHEN Claire’s home is always evolving and she’s already planning a terrazzo effect for the stepped back section of the wall that leads into the kitchen. For similar artwork, try The Apple and Pear poster from Junique

DRESSER Painting the previous owner’s pine dresser in Annie Sloan’s Graphite chalk paint was a labour of love as it needed eight coats – it now houses everything from barbecue tools to cake stands

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‘I’m glad we took on such a major renovation as the house now feels 100 per cent ours’

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a former pantry and extending the family bathroom into a space previously occupied by linen cupboards, to allow room for a walk-in shower and large bath. However, it was the rear of the house, which had a tiny kitchen with a corridor leading to an outside toilet and garden cupboard, that needed most attention. ‘The kitchen had a table that sat two people, maybe four if you didn’t mind your knees touching,’ remembers Claire. ‘There was just a top-loading washing machine, a freestanding oven and a sink, but little storage.’ While other potential buyers had talked about knocking through to the breakfast room next door to create a bigger kitchen, Claire didn’t want to lose the ﬁreplace. Instead they stuck to permitted development limits and extended four metres out to create a kitchen/ diner and utility room. ‘We’d just come from a house where the ceilings were about six inches from the top of our heads, so a vaulted ceiling with roof lights was really important for us,’ she says. As they’re in a conservation area, there were certain constraints as the extension had to blend in with the existing house. For instance, they had to install white bi-fold doors rather than the grey ones they preferred, and the roof tiles had to be concrete rather than slate. Unfortunately, after returning from a month-long holiday while on maternity leave, Claire wasn’t happy with the builders’ progress, so she hired individual tradespeople to ﬁnish the job. As the new room had

OFFICE The couple decided to go dark in Sam’s office – the last room to be decorated – as it has a large window. They chose Studio Green by Farrow & Ball, and also painted the Art Deco-style fireplace, which worked well with their colourful vintage Polish film posters LOFT BEDROOM With its retro look and muted green and yellow colour scheme, this is a lovely space for guests to stay. An ensuite shower room is cleverly hidden behind the bookshelf

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ended up being slightly smaller than the architectural draughtsman’s drawings, they had to flip the island unit 90 degrees to make it fit. But, says Claire, this has been a blessing in disguise. ‘We can have more storage that way and have extra stools too. At Christmas the whole island is covered with food, so it works well as a serving station.’ Initially, Claire considered a navy kitchen to contrast with the parquet flooring, but settled instead on grey. ‘I’m glad I did as I think navy is too faddy now,’ she says. ‘The units are solid wood so I can re-paint them in the future.’ Opting for a dining table rather than a sofa by the bi-fold doors was also a wise move. ‘We considered putting the table in the neighbouring breakfast room but we made it a playroom instead,’ she explains. ‘This arrangement means we spend more time together as a family. The children always sit at the island when they come back from school while I prepare food, before moving over to the table for meals.’ Although the other rooms were stripped of their woodchip and 1980s wallpaper borders, the William Morris paper has been preserved in the front living room. ‘I got the electrician to re-wire around it, and when we moved a radiator I managed to find the same wallpaper to patch it up,’ says Claire. ‘At first we thought it was a bit much, but now we absolutely love it. If you chintzed it up, it could look frumpy and old-fashioned, but it works brilliantly with the simple lines of midcentury-modern furniture and neutral sofas. And adding 88 housebeautiful.com/uk

in crazy fabrics that clash with the design makes it feel more modern. It’s a dramatic but fun room that works really well in the evenings.’ The history of the property is evident in other ways too. ‘The sons of the previous owner said we could put Post-It Notes on any furniture we wanted to keep, which was lovely of them,’ says Claire. Luckily some of their vintage pieces, such as the G Plan coffee table and kitchen dresser, ﬁt in perfectly with Claire’s maximalist, eclectic style. ‘I’ve had a love of vintage ever since I bought a Guzzini lamp on Ebay when I was at university,’ she says. ‘And my style hasn’t changed much since then, although I’ve got bolder with colour and wallpaper.’ They’ve also managed to repurpose the original alcove cupboards on the landing and in the boys’ bedroom, by moving them into the master bedroom alcoves. Claire admits the house is always evolving. She’s already planning to replace the living room curtains with shutters and wants to build a garden outbuilding to house a mini gym. Looking even further ahead, she hopes to get planning permission for a driveway and wants to turn the damp basement into a cinema room. ‘I’m glad we took on such a major renovation as the house now feels 100 per cent ours,’ says Claire. ‘We love living here – it’s a short walk to the train station, we have really nice neighbours and I’ve got enough rooms to mess around with, so we’ll never have to move again.’ HB

HALL After removing an old red carpet and a bulky white radiator, the couple have gone for a muted grey scheme. They opted for a modern take on Victorian ﬂoor tiles; for similar, try Spaces Bruges Indoor Petal tiles, Topps Tiles BEDROOM To create a calm sanctuary, Claire chose Dulux’s Green Slate for the walls. She calls her art display, which features Frida Kahlo by @ajlcreate on Instagram and Tretchikoff’s Balinese Girl, The Mantelpiece of Strong Women BATHROOM Hand-painted tiles bought on holiday in Granada look fantastic against the large Waters bath painted in Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue. The swimming pool print is from a David Hockney exhibition at Tate Britain in 2017

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WILD AND WINDSWEPT

Happy childhood memories resulted in the building of this stunning contemporary home in the spectacular landscape of the Isle of Skye WORDS BEN KENDRICK & ALISON DAVIDSON STYLING BEN KENDRICK PHOTOGRAPHY HUNTLEY HEDWORTH

EXTERIOR The modern, single-storey structure was designed and built by local architects Dualchas. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clad in local larch that has quickly aged in the wild elements to a soft silver grey

HALLWAY The hall links the main building with the annexe, which houses guest bedrooms. A classic Le Corbusier chaise longue is in the perfect spot for relaxing and enjoying the view

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LIVING ROOM The interior of the house has been kept simple, with Caithness stone ďŹ&#x201A;ooring throughout. The walls contain lots of concealed storage, which allows the interior to remain minimal. The upholstered furniture came from Skandium and Ligne Roset, while the glass table is from Noguchi

KITCHEN Another partition wall contains the kitchen, built by Dualchas, with charcoal grey units and Caithness slate worktops. The walls and ceiling are clad in white-oak-veneer plywood

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ominic Houlder has been coming to the Isle of Skye since the 1970s, when his mother bought a traditional croft in Boreraig on the shores of Loch Dunvegan. ‘I spent many happy holidays on Skye as a child,’ he says. ‘I always look forward to coming back. My work as a professor of strategy at the London Business School takes me all over the world and I’ve lived abroad a lot, but Skye has been a constant throughout my life.’ When Dominic’s mother died in 1998, he kept the cottage on and rented it out as a holiday let, but he yearned for a place of his own, somewhere more spacious that was more his style. Luckily a plot of land next door to his mother’s croft was available and a seed was sown. ‘In 2004 I met Neil Stephen of Dualchas Architects and we knocked ideas around about what was possible. I also looked at what was being built around Skye. Originally I’d thought about a traditional black house – I had seen some on the Isle of Lewis and they’re common throughout the Highlands – but I felt it might end up being a pastiche, with its thatched roof and stone walls and decided instead to go for something more contemporary,’ explains Dominic. They came up with a plan for a modern, shed-like structure that would chime with its surroundings, incorporating galvanized metal, which is seen on the tin roofs in the area, and larch, which is plentiful locally, and featuring a limited colour palette taken from the landscape – heather, bracken, stone and the lowering sky. ‘Everywhere you look, the old stone crofts have been repurposed into sheds with crinkly tin roofs, and I wanted to bring that feel to the build,’ says Dominic. Planning permission was granted and the building work started in September 2009. The main structure is long and low and linked to two separate buildings that house guest rooms and a garage. It is clad in larch that has weathered to a soft silver grey. Huge full-height windows look over a ‘lochan’ – a small loch with the sea beyond. In keeping with Dominic’s open-plan vision, the main living space is open to the ceiling but has been split into three sections with

DINING ROOM The main rooms overlook a lochan, with the sea beyond. The polished Venetian plaster walls, which contain marble dust, shimmer in the light. Classic Wishbone chairs by Hans Wegner sit around an oak table made by local craftsman Stuart Shone. The pendant lights above are from Bestlite 96 housebeautiful.com/uk

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partition walls – there’s a lounge, then a dining and kitchen area and a studio/study, all with a minimalist vibe. The partition walls were originally rendered in cement, but it proved impossible to get a consistently smooth finish over such large surfaces. However, they found a man in Glasgow, Hugh Smith, who specialises in Venetian plaster, which consists of thin layers of burnished plaster to which ground marble is added. The result is a pale grey finish that gleams in the light. The interiors are based on a grid system – the 600 x 600mm Caithness stone floor tiles line up exactly with the white-oak plywood wall panels. ‘I was keen to keep it simple with carefully selected pieces of furniture. There’s concealed storage in the walls –I want to look at the building, rather than what’s in it. Clean, Scandi designs work well and, in fact, anything from Skandium looks good here,’ says Dominic. ‘The house has been designed for how I live and work. It lends itself to writing and concentrating, and I can develop lectures. And with substantially better telecoms, life is a lot easier than it used to be.’ Although Dominic still travels extensively with his work, he says he would rather be here than anywhere else in the world. ‘There’s a natural rhythm to being here that I don’t get anywhere else, which makes it very calming.’ HB For more information see, dualchas.com 98 housebeautiful.com/uk

BATHROOM As elsewhere in the house, the ďŹ&#x201A;oor tiles have been designed to line up perfectly with the ply-clad walls, which creates a harmonious look

MAIN BEDROOM The main bedroom looks out through French windows (on the opposite wall) onto the wetland and Loch Dunvegan beyond. Above the bed are Bestlite wall lights from Moleta Munro; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re smaller versions of the pendants in the kitchen/dining area. The unusual table is an heirloom piece and the Manila chair by Val Padilla came from The Conran Shop

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PROPERTY THE COHOUSING PROJECT No ordinary building, this contemporary block of ﬂats is home to four families who pooled their resources to each create an affordable, ecofriendly, custom-made home. Meet the exciting new face of cohousing...

Cohousing offers a new way of building homes

rchitect John Kinsley describes his conversion to ‘collective custom-build’ as a light bulb moment. Having come across an article highlighting the merits of community self-build projects in South America, he immediately knew he wanted to do the same. And he had the perfect site in mind – a lot in the Edinburgh suburb of Portobello, just a street away from the Georgian home he shared with his wife Jenny, a garden designer, and their two sons. The empty 400-square-metre space was once home to a cinema and had development potential. John struck a deal with the owner to buy the plot for £250,000, dependent on obtaining detailed planning consent for a four-storey block, to be clad in red sandstone, translucent Reglit glass panelling and French zinc. John loved the idea of bringing together a group of like-minded people with a common aim: to live in a well-designed, ecofriendly, contemporary building, but without the high cost and lack of control that typically come with a big developer. In the beginning, the couple spread the word via a local website and held a meeting to ﬁnd others who were interested.‘We explained that our method had the potential to eliminate the developer’s proﬁt, meaning we could build at cost – around 20 per cent less,’ John says. Development and land prices of £1.2 million were shared proportionately between all four apartments, according to square footage. Before they set out, the shareholders drew up legal

Architect John Kinsley set up the cohousing project to create well-designed ecofriendly apartments

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The beautiful seaglass worktop on the island is a bespoke feature

agreements giving them each ownership of their own apartment. In time, the properties can be sold in the standard way and purchased with mainstream residential mortgages. And John and Jenny, who bought and now live in the top-floor flat, are keen to stress that collective custom build, where people pool resources to build together, is nothing like the stereotype of a ‘hippy commune’ where everyone hangs out together. After work started in 2016, and once the contractor had completed the external load-bearing walls and internal stairway, each owner was left with a large open-plan space, allowing them to create their own bespoke layout using stud walls. John encouraged his fellow residents – who include a painter and decorator, a musician and a graphic designer – to choose their own kitchens and bathrooms and decorate as they wished. While the Bath Street Collective takes some inspiration from traditional Scottish tenement buildings, John and Jenny’s threebedroom apartment has a modern approach to design – and amazing sea views. There’s an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, with a worktop made from a beautiful collection of sea glass, designed by Jenny. A staircase from the in-built workstation – the couple made much of the plywood furniture themselves – leads up to the roof garden and doubles as a bookcase. The walls are a combination of matt white and exposed environmentally friendly cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels, creating a look that’s both cutting-edge and cosy. And the Passivhaus-standard energy efficiency provides an ambient temperature throughout, with no need for central heating. John is now designing a four-apartment collective custom-build scheme at Leith in Edinburgh and is looking at further sites in other locations. To find out more, contact johnkinsleyarchitects.co.uk. 104 housebeautiful.com/uk

Walls are made from environmentally friendly cross-laminated timber panels

FINANCING A COHOUSING PROJECT

Already commonplace in Europe, cohousing is becoming ever more popular across the UK

Owners were able to create interiors to suit their speciﬁc needs

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MORE ABOUT COHOUSING There are outstanding examples of cohousing in France and Austria, but Germany usually takes the credit for inventing Baugruppen in the 1990s, which literally translates as ‘building group’. Typically, a party will get together and ask an architect to design a living space to suit their particular needs. Usually built in the form of apartments, especially in cities, these schemes often include social spaces such as gardens and communal areas designed to promote social inclusion and interaction. At the Baugruppe Spreefeld in Berlin, for instance, there are shared playrooms, an office space, terraces and a teenagers’ club. Here in the UK, there are now about 20 cohousing communities, according to the UK Cohousing Network, with a further 60-plus groups currently developing projects. Most are mixed, including homes for single people, couples and families, but some are speciﬁcally for the over-50s or those with a common interest, such as women-only. They include: • Broadhempston Community Land Trust, near Newton Abbot in Devon, where six families pooled their labour to build their own homes, using a loan from Resonance, a Bristol-based social impact investment company (broadhempstonclt.com). • Lilac in Leeds, West Yorkshire, which allows each member of the 20-strong eco-build community their own stake through what’s known as a Mutual Home Ownership Scheme (MHOS) (lilac.coop). • Marmalade Lane, Cambridge’s ﬁrst cohousing community of 42 multi-generation, multi-national residents who own their own homes but share communal facilities including gardens, a workshop and car-free ‘play streets’ (marmaladelane.co.uk ).

1 There’s no such thing as a typical finance model and each cohousing project will devise its own. John Kinsley says the trickiest part of his project was establishing a suitable financial set-up for everyone involved. ‘This was new territory for the lawyers and accountants,’ he explains. ‘We spent a lot of time working out how to constitute ourselves as a singular entity in order to obtain funding. We talked to potential backers, lawyers and accountants to find out what set-up they’d prefer.’ 2 They found that the best model was to form a limited company, so Bath Street Collective Custom Build (BCCB) was born, with four shares and four directors (one for each flat). 3 To finance the build, BCCB borrowed money from Ecology Building Society, which specialises in lending to self-builders. This allowed them to pay the contractors and then employ John as an architect. FIND OUT MORE • The UK Cohousing Network brings together UK cohousing groups and has a handy locator tool (cohousing.org.uk). • Diggers and Dreamers is an online resource with information, advice and blogs about cohousing schemes in England, Scotland and Wales (diggersanddreamers.org.uk). • The National CLT Network is the central body for the 250-plus community land trusts in England and Wales (communitylandtrusts.org.uk.). Duncan Hayes, spokesman of the National Custom and Self Build Association (NaCSBA), advises that if you’re considering a group build in England, you should sign up to your local Self Build register at righttobuildportal.org. Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales don’t have comparable schemes, but in Scotland, see scotlandsselfandcustombuildportal.co.uk

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Bespoke Wall Box Shelves from Neil Lerner Designs echo the modern lines of the ﬁreplace for a smart and practical look

108 KITC HE N A new extension created a multifunctional space the whole family can enjoy

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One couple’s long-held dream for a luxe retreat ﬁnally became a reality

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‘WE WANTED A LARGE MULTI-PURPOSE OPEN-PLAN SPACE’ Extending into a side return has created a multifunctional space with a view of the garden

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GREEN THINKING Windows ﬂood the space with natural light, while also offering a glimpse of the garden

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STATEMENT LIGHTS With metallic interiors, the pendants bring a glow to the room

HORIZONTAL WINDOWS Slim apertures break up the expanse of wall and let in light without overlooking the neighbours

SMART SURFACE An integrated induction charger is built into the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s countertop

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RECESSED SHELVING A void created by the sliding door is now stylish open storage

DINING AREA Hanging above the table, a wall-mounted pendant creates a focal point

Sophie Hennessey, her husband Tom and their sons, Sam three and Ben one, live in a four-bedroom Victorian semi in London. With a small, dilapidated kitchen at the end of a larger room, an extension was the perfect choice Tell us about the old kitchen... It was dingy with dark wooden cabinets, chipped laminate worktops, a brown sink and laminate ﬂooring. After a lot of scrubbing, we were able to make the space usable and, for a year, made do with the small oven, two hob rings, a dishwasher our builders had ripped out from another job and a washing machine donated by relatives. Why did you decided to extend the existing room? The original layout was small and disjointed, with no view of the garden. The dining area had a bay window and faced onto a side return while the kitchen, at the other end of the room, led to a plastic-roofed lean-to and an outhouse toilet. We wanted a large, multi-purpose, open-plan space that included a streamlined kitchen and central island, a dining area, room for a sofa, a utility cupboard, toilet and lots of storage – and an extension was the perfect option. Who designed the new space? We enlisted a local ﬁrm, Gruff Architects, who helped us design a modern side return extension that takes up just a metre of the garden and retains the side access. The kitchen is about four steps lower than the rest of the house and the old rear reception room had French doors with steps leading down to the garden, so it was a challenge to work out how to integrate these original openings and different levels into the extension. Were there any problems getting planning permission? It took quite some time to actually get to the planning stages. We 110 housebeautiful.com/uk

first talked to the architects in late 2016, and, as we live in a conservation area, found we needed to jump through quite a few hoops to be granted planning permission. After attending a meeting where we had to make our case, the full plans were finally approved in 2017 and work started in August that year. Did you have a specific style in mind? I liked the idea of a monochrome look but wanted to add some warmth to the scheme, which we did by including natural materials and colourful accessories. To tie the modern-style kitchen in with our period property, as well as create flow, we incorporated similar colours and materials throughout the rest of the house. How did you decide on the room’s design? We’d already planned the layout and finish but ironed out the finer details with the help of Estetiko, a local boutique furniture manufacturer. The company helped us with the design and made all of our bespoke units – the 3D illustrations really helped us to visualise the final look. In our previous kitchen we’d ended up with appliances taking up all the space on the worktop, so here we wanted a clutter-free look. We also like mixed materials, so decided early on to use two contrasting worktops to create separate zones. A wooden floor brings a natural feel to the whole space. And who did the work? Local builders constructed the room, laid the floor, plastered and decorated the space and fitted the kitchen. It took about seven months in total including the extension construction. The process could have been quicker, but there were a few challenges along the way, such as discovering a previously unmapped sewage pipe under the foundations. Now it’s completed, what’s your favourite part of the room? We love it all so much we barely use the rest of the house. The larder cabinet and built-in storage are fantastic, and the skylights and doors make it bright, even in the depths of winter. But the best thing about the room is sitting at the island with a cup of tea in the rare moments of peace and quiet.

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BESPOKE STORAGE The larder includes a breakfast station, complete with coffee machine and toaster, to ensure the kitchen stays clutter free

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A side extension has transformed a once small and disjointed room into this large, open-plan area, which comprises a spacious kitchen – complete with an island and abundant storage – living and dining area, with views out onto the garden

PAINT Dulux durable flat matt emulsion in RAL7016, £58.37/5L, Dulux UNITS AND WORKTOPS MDF carcases and spraypainted doors, £500/600mm base unit; premium plywood construction units with veneered doors, £720/600mm base unit; Hi-Macs Ispani in White, £410/m; Hi-Macs Dark Night in Grey, £460/m; all Estetiko FLOORING 120mm Unfinished engineered oak chevron block wood flooring, £65.64/sq m, Ambience Hardwood Flooring APPLIANCES Cascata Satin Bronze mixer tap, £352, Olif. Neff N70 electric oven with microwave, £868; Neff N70 single oven, £799; Neff 90 warming drawer, £419; all ao.com LIGHTING Horsfall & Wright black and gold pendant lights, £68 each, Not on the High Street. Ursula wall lights, £105 each, Pooky. Nkuku Jatani wire lamp shade in Rust, £50, Amara

FURNITURE About a Stool AAS38 stools with a Sled base, £245 each, Nest. Drew side table, £40, Habitat. Mira extending dining table, £899; Mira dining bench, £399; both Ebbe Gehl for John Lewis; House Whistler dining chairs in Navy, £89 each; House Archie II sofa in Saga Grey, £399; all John Lewis & Partners. Jimi Child’s table and two-stool set, £95; Aftas round rug, £35; both La Redoute HB FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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£20,700 £5,136 £352 £2,698 £2,250 £464 £2,639 Total £34,239

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SOURCEBOOK Find space in your kitchen for a cosy seating area like Sophie and Tom’s

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E X TR A SE ATING We’d all love a kitchen big enough to include a sofa, but it’s not always practical. However, there are ways you can incorporate extra seating without compromising on space, says Jo Behari DIY AND PROPERTY JO BEHARI A champion for women in DIY and business, as well as an expert on using space and improving properties

Make the best use of your room If you have a small area of dead space, you could turn this into a little nook. Paint it a different colour to zone it, and perhaps block it off from the rest of the kitchen with a bookcase. Invest in a stylish armchair, then dress the area with throws, cushions and candles to create a cosy space where you can sit and relax with a cup of tea. Different seating Rather than having an armchair, consider a large floor cushion or upholstered stool – easier to move into another room when guests come round. Team with a low table for drinks and a book. Putting a rug underneath will zone the area and make it feel slightly softer than the rest of the kitchen. Wall lights that are independently operated – and on a dimmer – will also allow you to make this section feel more cosy. Make it bespoke For something crafted to fit the space, work with a carpenter to build a bench. You might also be able to include storage beneath. For a contemporary look, go for high sides and quite a deep seat – you can purchase made-to-measure seat cushions online. Or if you’re confident about your DIY skills, make a bench yourself with MDF, foam cut to size and a fabric of your choice. Dress it with oversized cushions and keep some blankets in the storage area below so when you want to snuggle down with a magazine everything is to hand. If you have the option, it’s lovely to build this around a window, especially a bay, with a view of the garden – it’s a great use of space. Make it part of the dining zone If you invest in an extending dining table, you could include a built-in bench in the main dining space if you need extra seating.

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6 1 Ferm Living Collect pendant light with dome shade, £254, Nest 2 Karim cushion in Ochre, £29, Perch & Parrow 3 Cuppa side table, £175, Loaf 4 River Oversized blue glass jar vase, £50, Habitat 5 Hick’s Blue intelligent matt emulsion, £25/L, Little Greene 6 Ceramic plant pot, £14.99, H&M Home FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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‘I OPTED FOR A BOHEMIAN VIBE WITH LOTS OF COLOUR AND DRAMA’ A two-storey extension provided space for the luxurious bathroom one couple dreamed of

MANTELPIECE Artificial flowers make a decorative statement, while an old fireplace adds character

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WALLPAPER A bold ďŹ&#x201A;oral design makes a real statement

BATH An aged copper tub is the perfect centrepiece and pulls the metallic elements together

FLOORING Large-format white tiles bring contrast and balance against the dark patterned walls

SHOWER Moss-green tiles tie in with the plants and ﬂowers dotted around the room and pick out the leaves in the wallpaper

VANITY UNIT Mixing old and new, the vintage cabinet is teamed with modern basins and mirrors

Keeley Wilson, a hair and make-up artist, husband Alan McKenna, a screenwriter and actor, and their children, Archie 11 and Violet seven, live in a three-bedroom 1930s semi in south west London. A two-storey extension created space for a new bathroom What was wrong with your existing bathroom? It was on the other side of the house and had always felt cramped, with the bath and a large basin corner unit taking up a lot of space. When we decided to go ahead with the two-storey extension, I saw an opportunity to move the bathroom and create the space I’d always wanted. How did you decide where to move the bathroom to? There was a logic to putting it at the front of the house, next to the main bedroom. We could have used the area for a guest space, but I loved the idea of having a big, luxurious bathroom. As part of the extension, we’d factored in a shower room downstairs, which the kids love, so I felt this was my chance to indulge. Were you able to get the design you wanted? Yes! I liked the idea of having two windows, one on each wall, but after that we were left with just a plastered space so it really was up to us. I opted to position the bath under the window and central, like a stage set, and there was an old cupboard I’d decided to have replumbed into a vanity unit. There was plenty of room for a large walk-in shower, but I wanted the bath to be the ﬁrst thing you saw. Was there a speciﬁc look you were going for? We were after a bohemian vibe with lots of colour and drama that no one else would have, so not something you could just pick out of a catalogue and plonk in the room. I wanted a boutique hotel feel. 116 housebeautiful.com/uk

What was on your wish list? Apart from a rolltop statement bath, I was keen to have two basins, to cut down on the morning rush. Plus a large, powerful walk-in shower and a toilet that was flush against the wall, with no irritating gaps behind to clean. Were there any bargain buys or finds? The vanity unit was a freebie given away a couple of years ago by neighbours – it was left outside with a ‘please take me’ note on it, so we did! I painted it the same colour as the walls, distressed it and added new door knobs. You opted for quite a dramatic colour scheme… Yes, I wanted a statement wallpaper to go behind the bath 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. Were you worried about using so much dark blue? Not really as I knew the space could take it. It would have felt oppressive in a smaller bathroom, but I was confident it would work in a room of this size. When it came to the tiles for the shower, I went for a mossy green to echo the leaves in the wallpaper and bring an element of the outside in. Where did the fireplace come in? The wall next to the toilet was looking a bit bare and, after considering various artwork or a mirror to fill the space, I suddenly remembered we had a fireplace in the cupboard under the stairs. We’d stripped it out years before and were waiting for the right place – this was it. ...and the plants around it? A visit to the Bingham Riverhouse hotel in Richmond was my inspiration. They’d decorated a fireplace with large pieces of foliage that I knew would suit my scheme. It would be too time-consuming to have fresh flowers, but I found some amazing artificial blooms at Dunelm. It looks incredible, and I don’t have to change them regularly. Your finishing touches? Some matching towels and a nice big radiator to keep them warm.

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DETAIL IN DETAIL MAKING

PLANS

THE NEW LAYOUT A two-storey extension has created the space for the large and luxurious main bathroom Keeley and Alan always wanted, where a dark colour scheme provides a dramatic look, while the indulgent rolltop bath and abundant greenery add a touch of glamour

BATH TAP Keeley opted for a ﬂoor tap rather than a wall-mounted one, making use of the spacious layout

‘Everyone loves being in here at once, but it’s my sanctuary – it’s so relaxing having a bath in here with the dark walls and ﬂickering candlelight’

WORDS STEPHANIE SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID GILES PLAN NERYHS KWAK

SHOPPING LIST

DECORATION The vanity unit has been given a new look with contrasting knobs with metallic touches that tie in with the rest of the design

WALLS in Dock Blue intelligent matt emulsion, £48.50/2.5L, Little Greene. Discovery wallpaper by Albany, £25/roll, Wallpaper Direct SANITARYWARE, TAPS AND RADIATOR Eliptico freestanding bath in Aged Copper, £3,015; Eliptico Lion Feet, £1,020; Inspira Over Countertop basins, £349 each; Inspira round back-to-wall WC, £1,027; all Roca. High Rise Mixer taps, £194 each; Tec floorstanding bath shower mixer, £659; Elgin radiator, £339; all Hudson Reed SHOWER Liberty hinged door shower enclosure, £1,676; Infinity shower tray in Shimmer Grey, £629; both Roman Showers. Platinum Dual Ceiling Fed shower, £552, Mira Showers TILES Catania Green wall tiles, £49.78/sq m; Timeless Neutrals floor tiles in White Gloss, £34.94/sq m; both Topps Tiles ACCESSORIES Vanity unit knobs, £6/three, TK Maxx.

Chandelier, £299, BHS. Octagon mirrors, £45 each; beige towel, £9; both Dunelm ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS Chestnut Spray Green, £6.50 each; Fittonia Bundle, £3; Catnip Spray, £5; Eucalyptus Spray, £3.25 each; Chrysanthemum Green, £3 each; all Dunelm HB FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

WHAT IT COST Paint Wallpaper Sanitaryware & taps Radiator Shower Tiles Mirrors Chandelier Vanity unit knobs

£97 £50 £6,807 £339 £2,857 £818 £90 £299 £18

Total £11,375

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SOURCEBOOK Inspired by Keeley’s dramatic style? Here’s how to achieve it in your own home

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ADDING PAT TERN Wallpaper in a bathroom may not seem the most obvious choice, but if you get it right, it can last for years and look fantastic. Sallie gives us the lowdown…

SALLIE CHATER Founder and director of her own interior design company, Interiors at 58, Sallie believes in creating luxurious, elegant and original schemes at affordable prices

1 Sapphire Salute easycare bathroom soft sheen paint, £18.68/L, Dulux 2 Aurora Crystal Bar chandelier, £435, BHS 3 Abundance bathroom mural, £36/sq m, Murals Wallpaper 4 Diamonds All Angles mirror, £158, Audenza 5 Artiﬁcial bamboo plant, £26, The Contemporary Home 6 Decorative metal daisy drawer knob, £4.46, Melody Maison FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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INTERIOR DESIGN

First, determine the best area of the room for your paper and the right one to use. Then you have free rein to choose the perfect style! Vinyl or scrubbable wallpapers are the most durable, so if you can find one you like you can be sure it will stand the test of time – however, the range is limited, so if you go for a conventional paper, follow these guidelines… Get the best design I’d suggest something adventurous as the simplicity of white bathroom furniture is the perfect partner for bold colours and intense patterns. Deep blues and greens evoke a feeling of calm and relaxation, as do botanical prints. If you think you might tire of a busy pattern, opt for a peelable paper or mural as these can be repositioned and removed when you want a change. Ensure good ventilation It’s crucial to avoid steam damage; open windows or fit an extractor fan to reduce humidity. Position paper away from areas that are likely to get wet, such as the edge of showers. If you’d like wallpaper behind the bath, opt for a freestanding tub set away from the wall to minimise splashes. Choose the right adhesive Harlequin Professional Wallpaper Paste is designed for areas of high humidity and where condensation is a problem, so it will help ensure there’s no peeling or bubbling (always check manufacturers’ instructions before applying a paste). Protect wallpaper Polyvine water-based Decorators Varnish is excellent for protecting wallpaper – two coats will ensure it’s water- and stain-resistant. Choose the dead flat finish so you don’t get a tell-tale sheen. Lasting choice If you have the budget check out Wet System by Wall and Deco (from West One Bathrooms). These completely waterproof ‘wallpapers’ are suitable for inside showers and can even be fitted on top of tiles so even though they’re pricey, costing from £156/metre, you won’t have the mess and expense of tile removal.

BATHROOMS KITCHENS The latest trends and buys for two of the most important rooms in your hom e

PATTERN PLAY Create a stunning backdrop behind a basin by tiling all the way up to the ceiling. Bazaar Monia glazed terracotta tiles, from ÂŁ166.40/sq m, Mandarin Stone

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KITCHENS

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FRESH IDEAS Treat your bathroom to a few simple ﬁnishing touches. This month’s favourites include: 1 Ceramic soap dish, £9.99, T&G Woodware 2 Lime, Basil & Mandarin Bath Oil, £45, Jo Malone 3 Inca Hammam towel, £36, Bohemia 4 Natural oak mirror, £80, Oggetto 120 housebeautiful.com/uk

Early detection can play a role in improving the outcome of breast cancer, yet 75 per cent of women forget to check their breasts regularly. The shower is one of the best places to self-examine, so shower company Merlyn has added the Pink Ribbon breast cancer awareness symbol to its enclosures (above) to act as a reminder. It can be added to all of the company’s designs – ask when ordering. #Justareminder Campaign. Black framed squared showerwall with Pink Ribbon, from £1,019, Merlyn

DESIGNER STYLE Pretty and distinctive, these encaustic cement tiles have been created by renowned textile designer Neisha Crosland and are available in a range of soft chalky shades. Turrret in Hyacinth (above left) and Cross Stitch in Putty (above right), both 20 x 20cm, £180/sq m, Neisha Crosland for Fired Earth

PERFECT CIRCLE Give your bathroom or cloakroom a contemporary feel with the Miena round basin, about £302, Kaldewei. This simple, low-profile design looks so stylish mounted on a slatted wooden bench. NEAT STORAGE Belly baskets are a brilliant choice for a bathroom. You can use them to hold towels and toiletries, plus they fold flat, so are space saving too. Thai plant fibre basket, £20; Zig Zag rice basket, £16.50; both Maisons du Monde

TWO IN ONE These unusual geometric tiles are inspired by yin and yang in Chinese philosophy, where two opposites are complementary and interconnected. It makes them perfect for a bathroom that has his-and-her basins, like this one. Odi encaustic cement tiles, £168/sq m, Otto Tiles & Design

GREEN DAY Coloured suites are gaining in popularity and we love this showstopping Vive Colourkast bath, £3,598 from BC Designs. It comes in a number of hues, including this lovely Khaki Green, and has on-trend black metal legs.

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KITCHENS BATHROOMS

OLD SCHOOL FAVOURITE Milk bottles are making a comeback and the classic design is perfect for storing homemade juice and sauces. Glass bottles with stainless-steel lids, from £2.99 each, T&G Woodware

La test ga dg ets CLEAN SWEEP This cordless cleaner will polish and buff all hard floors for a streak-free finish. Simply fill the tank with cleaner and spray from a button on the handle, which folds flat to reach under furniture. PowerGlide, £199.99, AirCraft

ITALIAN JOB Create an authentic cappuccino with perfectly frothed milk from this handy gadget. It can whip up hot or cold milk as well as heating it up – simply pour from the detachable jug, which has a non-stick coating for easy cleaning. Milkissimo milk frother, £69.99, Scott

KITCHEN TRENDS

WORDS ALISON DAVIDSON

TAN G ER INE DR E AM Bring colour into the kitchen with a fabulous freestanding pantry. This tall unit can be painted to order and has oodles of space inside for all your provisions and storecupboard ingredients, including door-mounted shelves for herbs and spices. Pantry, from £4,000, Harvey Jones

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COSY UP There’s nothing like a ﬁre to make a house feel like home. Here’s how to choose a model that’s right for you

PLUM DEPTHS This is such a cosy setting, it seems to envelop you. Starting off with an open ﬁre and traditional black surround, the walls have been painted a dark plum shade, complemented by accessories in pale heather tones. The dramatic carpet brings the look together. Boston Stripe carpet in Lavender, £11.99/sq m, Carpetright

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STACKING UP For a bold statement, create a ‘ﬂoating’ hearth for your stove, making sure it’s in a ﬁre-resistant material (see below). The design here is offset to allow space for a handy log store. Farringdon Catalyst B stove, £2,609, Arada

CHOOSING A HEARTH

AIR POLLUTION

A stove must stand on a non-combustible hearth extending at least 225mm out from the front of the stove and 150mm out at the sides. If the hearth is on a combustible floor, it must be at least 250mm thick. Natural stone is fireproof, or opt for a material like Texfire, which is flexible and can be made into mats.

The government recently announced plans to outlaw all but the cleanest stoves by 2022 as part of its Clean Air Strategy. According to DEFRA, the burning of solid fuels, such as coal or wood, in our homes is the largest contributor of harmful particulate matter (PM) emissions, making up 38 per cent of our national PM emissions compared with industrial combustion (16 per cent) and road transport (12 per cent). So it might be worth checking or upgrading an older stove. The main message is to burn the right wood in the right appliance to prevent pollutants being released into the atmosphere.

INSTALLATION Make sure your installer is HETAS registered (hetas.co.uk), as they will certify that their work complies with legal requirements and you will receive a Building Regulations Compliance Certiﬁcate – required if you sell your home.

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WELL ROUNDED

TURN A CORNER

A purpose-built curved ďŹ replace looks stunning in the corner of a room. It could be screened off with glass or mesh-screen curtain panels, which are available from Amazon. The log store underneath is a striking and practical addition.

OPPOSITE This narrow stove takes up little space yet makes an eyecatching feature with its high pedestal. The classic style would suit traditional or contemporary settings. 7449 stove, ÂŁ2,099, Morso

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5 STEPS TO THE PERFECT FIRE 1 Use dead, dry wood If the wood isn’t dry, all you’ll get is smoke and no heat. Make sure you buy seasoned or kiln-dried wood for the best results. If you’re gathering wood, look for branches that are dead – either on the ground or hanging off the trees. Certainly Wood sells sustainably sourced, kiln-dried firewood (certainlywood.co.uk). 2 Use ash, oak or beech These all grow slowly and are dense, so will burn for longer. 3 Heat up the flue For the best results, burn some screwed-up newspaper in the stove before you light it. 4 Make a platform Lay down 12 pieces of dry wood or kindling, the thickness of your thumb, in a pile or wigwam shape to allow a good flow of oxygen so you get a strong flame early on. 5 Build up your fire Once the kindling has started to burn, add thin logs to get a good flame going, leaving larger ones until the fire is hotter.

Choosing what’s right for you WOOD Pros Carbon neutral and cheaper to run than LPG (liquid propane gas) or oil. Woodburning stoves are more efficient than an open fire. Cons You need storage space for the wood and it’s more expensive than gas or electricity. Woodburning stoves can be costly to install. GAS OR ELECTRIC Pros You get instant heat and there’s no soot, ash or mess to clean up. Electric models don’t rely on a chimney, eliminating installation costs. Portable stoves can be moved between rooms and heat up in minutes. Cons A gas or electric fire will never replicate the look and warmth of a real fire. Both are better for ‘top up’ heat, and electric heaters can be expensive to run. BIOETHANOL Pros This is sustainable renewable fuel from vegetation. Generally there’s no need for a chimney and few installation costs. Designs are modern and flexible – you could have a fire in the middle of the room, for example. Cons It’s better as a ‘top up’. Poor-quality fuels can produce an unattractive smell, and the fire needs to be adequately insulated to prevent overheating the receiving wall.

MIDDLE GROUND Building a stove into a structure that straddles steps between two rooms is a clever way of zoning an open-plan space. The Shoreditch stove from Chesneys is similar

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LIVING SPACE EXPERT GREG TOON

WORDS ALISON DAVIDSON PHOTOGRAPHS LIVING4MEDIA; DAN DUCHARS

is founder of Potential etc…, which specialises in making the most of unloved spaces (potentialetc.com)

There are lots of technical aspects to installing a fireplace, so it’s well worth calling in an expert. They can assess flue suitability, adaptation work required, hearth size, the ‘draw’ of the flue/chimney and fuel types, as well as explain the options for the fireplace itself. You’ll want to consider: • Whether the room layout needs a rejig to make the fireplace a focal point. • Where to store logs and tools. For an efficient fire and to prevent the glass on a log burner sooting up, you need space to dry logs after you bring them in from their covered outdoor store – a small log basket probably won’t be big enough. • The house insulation and heating system. A modern house may not need a fire, so if it’s for looks alone, consider a bioethanol fire (see previous pages), which will look great but won’t throw out too much heat. Or consider putting the living room on a separate circuit with its own thermostat.

DARK MATERIALS Deep colours make a room feel cosy, and the different shades of grey on the walls enhance the look of this vintage distressed ﬁreplace. A loveseat is the perfect size for cuddling up with a good book. Olivia loveseat in Pale Oat, £1,350; Alex footstool in St James leather, £480; Chetham swing-arm ﬂoor lamp, £150; all Neptune FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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HEALTHY HOME Improve your sense of wellbeing with ideas from our living-well expert Oliver Heath

OLIVER’S BEST HOT BUYS

The Hive Active Heating Kit, hivehome.com, is an easy way of controlling heating and hot water from your smartphone

WHY IT’S CRUCIAL TO… Low in toxicity, bioethanol fires are fuelled by a biodegradable, renewable liquid. Lotus Evoplus fire, from £5,220, realflame.co.uk

PHOTOGRAPH DAN DUCHARS

ThermaShade blinds, from hillarys.co.uk, trap a small amount of air, which reduces cold air coming in and heat going out

The ecofriendly Chimney Sheep draught excluder, from £16, chimneysheep.co.uk, keeps warm air in while ventilating your chimney

K EEP OUT THE COLD On finishing my architectural studies back in 1994, I moved into a decrepit warehouse in London’s Brick Lane market. It was an amazing light and lofty space, with tons of character and, sadly, lots of holes – not to mention the lack of a kitchen, bathroom, heating, hot water and some windowpanes! That winter I learned the hard way what’s ‘cool’ and what’s cold. However, the upcycling of that space was to be my first foray into sustainable housing and, from there, it became clear that before you start fitting energy-efficient heating systems, you’ve got to fix the leaky sieve that is your home. Having a cold home is more than just uncomfortable – it’s bad for your physical and mental health. The cold can lead to high blood pressure, pneumonia, hypothermia and heart attack. In addition, damp and the growth of mould can cause respiratory illness. On another level, it can lead to social isolation, loss of sleep, lower moods and depression. Ideally, your home should be 18-23° Centigrade (depending on age and personal comfort and activity levels) and well ventilated. • My first tip would be to insulate your home – think roof spaces, walls and floors. Replace old windows with double glazing and minimise heat loss through windows with thick curtains. • Next, cut unwanted draughts by sealing around doors and windows with foam - or

rubber-strip draught excluders, as well as minimising any openings. Block unused chimneys temporarily using a chimney balloon. • Now put in extractor fans (ideally continuous running fans) for ventilation in spaces with water, such as bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms, to keep out unwanted damp. • Pop a jumper on or use a throw on the sofa rather than turning up the heating – each degree of heat in your home is costing you money and impacting on the environment. • Consider updating your boiler with a more efficient system if it’s over 10 years old. If not, then be sure to have it serviced and the system ﬂushed out every year. • Fit thermostatic valves to each radiator in your home so you can control the temperature to suit individual needs and activity. Lounge spaces may need to be warmer, while bedrooms can be a little cooler. • Install a home-control system with a programmable timer – these can be app controlled through your smartphone, allowing you to switch the system off and manage the temperature when you’re away from home. And lastly, remember that what happens in your home has a wider impact, so switch to an energy supplier that produces and supplies 100 per cent renewable energy. Heating your home doesn’t need to heat the planet too! House Beautiful NOVEMBER 2019 131

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FOOD & LIVING Inspiring ideas for enjoying the season with friends and family

BALTIC CHARM PHOTOGRAPH OF RIGA ALAMY

We’re enjoying a taste of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia this month, with a host of delicious recipes and weekend travel ideas

134 RE CIP E S A mix of traditional and modern dishes from Simon Bajada’s book Baltic

143 T R AV EL Travel writer David Wickers takes us on a tour of the beautiful and historic Baltic capitals

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Best of the Baltics Enjoy these comforting recipes inspired by the delicious dishes of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia past and present

‘The purest honey, sour milk, black bread, poppy and hemp seeds, caraway and cabbages... these are just some of the ingredients that drew me to Baltic cuisine,’ says food writer Simon Bajada. Exploring a region where ‘unpasteurised milk from small farms is still

poured into reﬁllable bottles, local black bread is adored and the potato reigns as king,’ Simon celebrates the abundant mix of enduring and emerging - recipes in his latest book, Baltic. Try these dishes to discover the secrets of the region...

Roast pork, braised red cabbage & buckwheat Turn the page for the recipe

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Roast pork, braised red cabbage & buckwheat Pork, cabbage and grains are often combined in Baltic dishes. This offers a real insight into the past, when people would have regularly eaten these ingredients in an even wider array of combinations. Here, the trio deliver what’s essentially a classic roast – Baltic style. SERVES 6 FOR THE PORK 1tsp fennel seeds 1tsp salt 3tbsp honey 2tsp grated fresh horseradish 1.5kg boneless pork shoulder 136 housebeautiful.com/uk

FOR THE CABBAGE 1.5kg red cabbage, cut into quarters 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1tsp finely grated fresh ginger 1 onion, finely diced 750ml water 45g butter 1tbsp apple cider vinegar Dill sprigs, to serve FOR THE BUCKWHEAT 180g buckwheat groats, toasted 550ml water 1tsp salt 30g butter 1tsp lemon juice 2tsp chopped dill 2tbsp sour cream Lettuce, to serve (optional) 1 Using a pestle and mortar, crush the fennel seeds with the salt. Mix in the honey and horseradish to make a paste.

2 Place the pork in a roasting tin and smear the horseradish and fennel seed paste all over the top, then cover with a piece of foil and set aside at room temperature for 1hr. 3 Preheat the oven to 160°C/ 140°C fan/gas mark 3. Transfer the pork to the oven and roast, still covered with the foil, for 2hr. 4 Meanwhile, arrange the cabbage wedges in a heavybased ﬂameproof casserole dish. Add the chopped garlic, grated ginger, diced onion, water, butter and apple cider vinegar and cover with a lid and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook, covered, for 50min, or until the cabbage is soft. Set aside. 5 Rinse and drain the toasted buckwheat groats well. Transfer them to a saucepan, together with the 550ml water, salt and half of the

butter. Cover the pan with a layer of foil, place the lid on top and simmer over a low heat for about 20-25min, or until all the water has been absorbed. Stir in the lemon juice, chopped dill, sour cream and remaining butter and set aside. 6 After 2hr, remove the pork shoulder from the oven and increase the heat to 220°C /200°C fan/gas mark 7. Add 300ml water to the tin, remove the foil, return it to the oven and cook for a further 45min. To ensure the pork is properly cooked, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 82°C. 7 Set the joint aside to rest, loosely covered with foil, for 30min, then cut into 2cm-thick slices. Serve the pork slices with the buckwheat, cabbage – garnishing with the dill and reheating if necessary – and a few lettuce leaves, if desired.

Smoked cod, potato & onion hotpot Typical of the coastal city of Liepaja in Latvia, this smoked cod hotpot bears a striking similarity to the Scottish soup cullen skink (although its consistency is more like that of a pudding). Made with excellent local produce and cooked in traditional clay pots, it’s a must-try dish when visiting – but it’s also easy to recreate at home as a simple and satisfying winter warmer. As it’s shamelessly loaded

with cream, it’s very rich but the portions here are small, so pair it with bread and salad to make it into a substantial dinner, or serve on its own for lunch. SERVES 4 1 large onion, diced 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into 2cm cubes 300g smoked cod ﬁllet, cut into 3-4cm pieces 2tbsp chopped dill, plus whole sprigs, to serve ½tsp salt

Pinch of white pepper 350ml single cream Sourdough or rye bread, to serve (optional) Salad leaves, to serve (optional) 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/ 180°C fan/gas mark 6. Gently mix the diced onion, cubed potato, cod pieces, chopped dill, salt and pepper together in a large bowl, taking care not to mash the ﬁsh. 2 Transfer the mixture to a large casserole dish, or divide it evenly between four soufﬂé

dishes or small clay pots. 3 Pour the cream over the mixture, place a layer of foil in between the lid and the dish(es) to prevent loss of steam, then transfer to the oven and bake for 45min if in individual pots, or 50min if in one large pot. 4 Remove the foil and lid and bake for a further 20min, until the top has developed some colour and a crust. Remove from the oven, scatter over a few dill sprigs and serve with crusty sourdough or rye bread and salad, if desired.

COOK’S NOTE

If you can’t ﬁnd smoked cod, try substituting smoked salmon or mackerel. As these ﬁsh are generally much richer and more oily, reduce the amount used by 100g and increase the potato quantity by 150g.

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To make the rye crumble, heat the butter and oil in a frying pan over a low heat, add the bread pieces and fry for 8min, or until golden and crispy. Drain on a paper towel and set aside.

Roast carrot soup, smoked cheese and rye crumble I developed this recipe to showcase some of my favourite local Baltic ingredients in a modern way. Historically, smoking was a key preservation technique of the region, hence the inclusion of the smoked cheese. (Whenever there is the possibility of adding smokiness to a dish without smoking out the kitchen, I love to do so – I like to use smoked salt in my cooking for the same reason.) I also love the sweetness that develops when carrots are roasted and it’s this, when paired with the slight sourness

of the cream and the smokiness of the cheese, that helps transform what could be a rather mundane soup into something truly special. SERVES 8 1kg carrots, peeled and cut into 5cm chunks 1tsp salt ¼tsp cumin seeds ¼tsp caraway seeds 1tbsp rapeseed oil 15g butter or 1tbsp rapeseed oil 1 large onion, ﬁnely diced 1tsp apple cider vinegar 1litre vegetable stock 200g smoked hard cheese (such as gouda or Cheddar), grated

Sour cream, to serve Pumpkin shoots or other microgreens (optional) FOR THE RYE CRUMBLE 15g butter ½tbsp rapeseed oil 100g rye bread or pumpernickel, torn into pea-sized pieces 1 First, make the rye crumble (see cook’s note above). 2 Preheat the oven to 210°C/190°C fan/gas mark 6-7. In a large bowl, mix the carrots with the salt, spices and oil until they are evenly coated. Transfer to a large roasting tin and roast for 60min until golden and browning at the edges. 3 Meanwhile, melt the butter or oil in a large saucepan over

a medium heat, add the onion and sauté for 6min until translucent and soft. Add the vinegar and stock and remove from the heat. 4 When the carrots are ready, transfer them to the saucepan and return to the heat. Bring the soup to a simmer, reduce to a low heat and cook gently for 15min until the carrots are soft when pierced with the tip of a knife. 5 Carefully transfer to a blender or food processor, together with 150g of the cheese, and blend to a smooth purée-like consistency. 6 Ladle the soup into bowls, scatter over the rye crumble and top with sour cream, the remaining cheese and some pumpkin shoots, if desired.

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Lamb, beer & honey This recipe is inspired by a similar dish I ate in the Lithuanian city of Kaunas, though I’ve tweaked it a little to turn it into an easy stew for home cooks. It makes a feature of two quintessentially Lithuanian ﬂavours – honey and beer – which together complement the lamb incredibly well. It’s even better reheated the next day, so don’t hesitate to double up on quantities.

SERVES 6 30g butter 2 large onions, ﬁnely diced 1tsp vegetable oil 800g lamb shoulder, cut into 5cm cubes 2tsp apple cider vinegar 375ml spiced pale ale beer 2tbsp honey 6 potatoes (approx 600g) 2 chicory heads, leaves separated 1½tbsp chopped chives 1 Preheat the oven to 160°C/ 140°C fan/gas mark 3. Melt the butter in a large heavy-based ovenproof pot or casserole dish over a medium-low heat.

Add the diced onion and sauté for 10-12min until golden brown and sweet, then remove from the pot and set aside. 2 Increase the heat to medium-high, add the oil and lamb pieces to the pot. Brown the lamb for a few minutes on all sides. Season well, then return the onion to the pot together with the vinegar, beer and honey. 3 Cover the pot with foil, then top with the lid and braise in the oven for 2hr, until the meat is tender and falling apart and the liquid has reduced to a thick, sticky sauce. 4 While the lamb is cooking,

bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the potatoes and cook for approximately 20min, until tender. Drain and set aside. 5 When ready to serve, add the chicory leaves to a large bowl, spoon over 2tbsp of the sauce from the braised lamb and toss together gently. Add the chopped chives and divide among six bowls. 6 Place a potato in the centre of each bowl and press down on it with a fork to create natural cracks on the top, then spoon over a little more of the sauce so the potato absorbs it. Top with the meat and serve.

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Baltic layered honey cake Of Russian origin, this cake is adored in the Baltics. You’ll need patience as it has to be prepared a day in advance – yes, it’s labour intensive but, if it’s done right, you’ll be coming back to this recipe for years. SERVES 16 50g sugar 200g honey 115g unsalted butter 3 large eggs, whisked 1tsp bicarbonate of soda 1tsp ground allspice 1tsp ground cinnamon 610g plain ﬂour, plus extra for dusting FOR THE ICING 250ml whipping cream 140 housebeautiful.com/uk

750g sour cream 220g icing sugar 1 Add the sugar, honey and butter to a medium saucepan and melt over a medium-low heat, whisking occasionally, for 5-7min until the sugar has dissolved fully. Remove from the heat and leave until cooled to below 80°C when measured with a sugar thermometer. 2 Whisking vigorously, add the beaten eggs in a slow, steady stream until combined. Whisk in the bicarbonate of soda and spices, ensuring there are no lumps. Use a spatula to fold in 100g of ﬂour at a time until the dough is no longer sticky and has a clay-like consistency. 3 Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4. Cut the dough into eight equalsized pieces. Take one piece and roll it out on a well-ﬂoured surface into a 22.5cm circle about 2.5mm thick, sprinkling

the top with a little flour as you go to keep the dough from sticking to your rolling pin. 4 Place a 22.5cm circular plate or the base of a springform cake tin over your rolled dough and cut around it, reserving the scraps for later. Transfer the dough to a large sheet of baking paper and prick all over with a fork. Repeat with a second piece of dough, then bake the two circles for 4-5min, or until golden. 5 Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool. Repeat with the remaining layers. Finally, arrange the scraps on a sheet of baking paper and bake for about 5min, or until golden brown. Leave to cool and firm, then pulse in a food processor to fine crumbs. Set aside. 6 Make the icing at least half an hour before constructing the cake (see cook’s note). To assemble, spread about 100ml icing over one cake

For the icing, beat the cream in a bowl with an electric mixer for 1-2min, or until stiff peaks form. Whisk the sour cream and icing sugar in a separate bowl, then fold in the whipped cream. Refrigerate for at least 30min, or until ready to use.

layer, then place a second layer on top. Repeat with the remaining layers, pressing them down gently as you go, until they have all been evenly sandwiched together. 7 Spread the remaining icing over the top layer, then dust the top and sides with the crumbs, reserving 20g for serving. Cover with cling ﬁlm and chill overnight. 8 When ready to eat, sprinkle the remaining crumbs over the cake and serve with coffee or tea. The dessert will keep for up to four days in the fridge.

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Semolina pudding with cardamom & orange From Southern Greece, up to the Ukraine, and over to Great Britain, many Europeans have their own take on semolina pudding – and the Balts are no different. Semolina is used regularly here, whether it be whipped or simply cooked as a porridge and served warm with jam and cream. Inspired by a very old German-Baltic recipe I found, I’ve begun making it the following way, set in the oven with a pleasant caramel-like white chocolate crust. SERVES 8 1litre whole milk 50g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 2tbsp honey 2tsp ground cardamom 200g fine semolina 4 eggs, separated 150g sugar 50g plain flour Zest of 1 orange 100g white chocolate, broken into small chunks 2 large pink grapefruit, peeled and segmented Single cream or vanilla ice cream, to serve 1 Add the whole milk, unsalted butter, honey and ground cardamom to a heavy-based saucepan. Warm the mixture over a low heat until it begins to steam. Whisk in the fine semolina and continue to cook the mixture for about 2-3min, whisking lightly, until thickened. Remove the saucepan from the heat and set aside to cool slightly. 2 Preheat the oven to 170°C/ 150°C fan/gas mark 3-4. Grease and line a 25 × 12cm cake tin with a sheet of baking paper.

3 Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl with the sugar until the mix becomes pale, then fold in the plain ﬂour and orange zest. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form medium peaks. Stir the whipped egg whites and egg yolk mixture into the cooled milk to form a batter. 4 Pour the mixture into the greased and lined cake tin. Bake for about 40min, then remove from the oven. Scatter the white chocolate pieces over the top of the pudding and return it to the oven for

a further 8-10min, or until the white chocolate has browned on the edges (keep a close eye on the cake at this point as it can burn easily). Serve warm with the pink grapefruit segments, whipped cream or ice cream, as desired. COOK’S NOTE

The acidity of the grapefruit is a great match for this pudding but if you’re not keen on it, you could try other fruits such as plums or apples. Fresh berries would also work well, depending on the season. HB

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TIME TO ESCAPE Inspired by our recipes? Now explore the Baltic capitals with travel writer David Wickers WHY I LOVE T H E B A LT I C S

SIGHTS TO SEE

If you think the word Baltic implies Brutalist architecture and hen and stag parties, think again. The three capital cities of Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius have plenty to offer for a long weekend.

Get a cultural ﬁx at the Art Nouveau Museum in Alberta Street and the Riga Bourse gallery in the old stock exchange. Among Riga’s architectural highlights are the impressive House of the Blackheads in the heart of the old town (below). Located on the bank of the river Daugava is the soaring 13th-century steeple of St Peter’s Church (take the lift for a bird’s-eye view), and the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia, which looks back in anger at Riga’s three occupations, by the Soviets, the Nazis and back to the Soviets again.

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The largest and arguably most cosmopolitan of the three Baltic capitals, Riga is both hip and historic, with an elegance and grandeur that prompted Graham Greene to call it the ‘Paris of the North’. UNESCO further acknowledged its cultural legacy by listing the city both for its medieval cobblestoned core, with renovated buildings dating back to its Hanseatic roots, and for its Art Nouveau architecture – the highest concentration in any European city.

The Central Market, the largest in Europe, is housed in hangars originally designed for Zeppelins. It’s a great spot for gathering a picnic, one best enjoyed in Kronvalda Park. But save room for dinner at Vincents, the classiest restaurant in town, which lists Prince Charles and Elton John among its diners.

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TA L L I N N , ESTONIA With its UNESCOlisted 13th-century Old Town of well-preserved cobbled streets, Gothic church spires, courtyards and merchants’ houses dating from its role as a key trading port in the Hanseatic League, Tallinn is Instagram (or postcard!) pretty. In some ways it looks more like an inspiration for a Disney fairy tale than the capital of a country that spent almost three centuries under the Russian yoke. Despite its reputation as a party town, it offers so much more than hen and stag dos and cheap booze. 144 housebeautiful.com/uk

SIGHTS TO SEE Top spot is the onion-topped Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral (1), which sits above the old town, best approached by the cobbled alley known as the Long Leg up Toompea Hill. A sobering reminder of the Soviet era is the KGB Museum housed in the once heavily bugged Hotel Viru, the only place foreigners were allowed stay. The best views in town are from the 400-foot tower of St Olaf’s church – in the 16th century it was the tallest building in the world. Another, easily missed, highlight is the Estonian Maritime Museum, which sits beneath a massive concrete dome originally built as a hangar

for seaplanes. Among the exhibits is a 1930s submarine where you can walk, or rather bend, into its claustrophobic interior.

WHERE TO EAT Kalamaja, an old industrial district, is now blooming with affordable restaurants and cafés (try Levier for excellent coffee and cakes). For dinner, head to Leib (3) in the old town, or F-Hoone, which occupies part of the old railway buildings and warehouses in Telliskivi (the so-called Creative City).

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Art, archi tecture, culture... the Ba lti c capi ta ls have plenty to offer for a long weekend

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VILNIUS, LITHUANIA The most southerly of this trio of east European capitals Vilnius (6), unlike the other two, sits inland, 200 miles from the coast, straddling the banks of the river Neris. The main neighbourhood of interest lies just to the south of the Gediminas Tower, part of the once mighty 15th-century castle. It’s worth climbing up the hill, or riding the funicular, for the great views.

SIGHTS TO SEE The compact old town is a handsome mish-mash of architectural styles from Gothic to Baroque, and a density of churches, arguably topped by the 18th-century neoclassical cathedral, with

a could-be-Greek columned portico, and St Casimir’s, which the Soviets previously turned into a museum of atheism. There are also two art museums, one with classic works, the other contemporary.

WHERE TO EAT Restaurant Lokys (4), which dates from the 15th century, specialises in Lithuanian dishes, which means lots of meat and potato with game a speciality – wild boar, elk and even beaver stew.

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TA L E S O F THREE CITIES In addition to individual city-break packages to these three Baltic cities, which are all served by low-cost carriers, several companies offer tours that encompass all three, some with detours to take in interesting coastal spots, such as Parnu in Estonia, and national parks including Curonian Spit (5) in Lithuania and Lahemaa (2) in Estonia, home to wolves, bears and other wildlife. Regent Holidays (regentholidays.co.uk) can arrange such itineraries with a choice of three-, four- and ﬁve-star accommodation. All of these cities also feature traditional Christmas markets. House Beautiful NOVEMBER 2019 145

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TIME TO FEAST Seasonal ideas from our food writer, MasterChef f inalist Giovanna Ryan

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USE PRESERVED LEMONS There are more ways to use these salted lemons than simply in tagines. Their intensely citrussy flavour lends itself to dressings, dips and pasta dishes, and they work well with chicken, fish and roasted veg. Oomph up pesto Take out the flesh and seeds, chop the skin very finely and add to any green pesto, such as basil, coriander and kale varieties. Roast with fish Top fuller-flavoured fish with a few slices before roasting. It works well with cod, but monkfish, salmon and sea bass also benefit. Spice up a martini Add a slice to gin or vodka and a dry vermouth in place of, or as well as, the olive. Make it dirty with some of the brine from the jar for an extra salty, lemony kick.

November brings an undeniable shift in season. The vague prospect of an Indian summer is over and we begin the inevitable slide into winter. One of November’s consolations is the appearance of the quince. As soon as the clocks go back and we’re packing away the Halloween decorations, they start cropping up in farmers’ markets and greengrocers. There are quince trees all over the UK (they love damp soil) but, sadly, the fruit goes largely unused. These knobbly, bulbous, yellowish fruit lie somewhere between an apple and a pear in ﬂavour and texture. However, quince’s tartness when raw, and ﬂoral, honeyed scent when cooked, set it apart from its more common counterparts. It’s high in tannins, which renders it virtually inedible raw and they can be tricky to peel and core so proceed with caution and the sharpest knife you own! Quince jelly and membrillo (dense, pressed quince paste) are its most common uses. I’m all for giving everything a go, but my experience of trying to make these myself was disastrous, so I now simply buy them to serve

with cheese and cold meats. Poaching is my preferred cooking method, although they’re worth roasting too. They like to take their time and need anything from 40 minutes to two hours to fully cook. Peel, core, slice and gently poach in water with a few tablespoons of caster sugar. They love rich, sugary alcohol and I wholeheartedly encourage adding a couple of glasses of muscadet or sweet sherry to the cooking liquid along with star anise, cinnamon or orange peel. Serve with anything from double cream or yogurt to rice pudding and roast meats. Whatever you do, make sure you reserve the cooking liquid and reduce to a syrup. It makes the most glorious glaze for pork ribs, gammon or a sticky roast chicken. You can use quince in place of apples or pears in most baking recipes. Try them in a crumble, pie, tarte tatin or spiced loaf cake. Just be aware that they’ll probably require at least part-cooking before using and you’ll need to add a few more tablespoons of sugar to counteract their tartness. Follow Giovanna on Instagram @giovannaryan

WINTER GARDENING

THE SHOW GOES ON Who says you can’t enjoy your garden when the temperature drops? As some plants fade from the limelight, others step up and get their razzle dazzle on...

t’s the season of smoky bonﬁres, glittering ﬁreworks and a general go-slow in the garden. There’s still plenty to delight the eye and lift the spirits though. Cheerful carnival colours of classic winter bedding, such as pansies and violas, will light up the darkest corners, while those decorative autumn/winter workhorses, ornamental grasses and seedheads, add texture and scale and look especially ravishing twinkling in the pale morning light covered in an icing-sugar dusting of hoar frost.

SAVOUR THOSE SEEDHEADS Some plants offer up a second helping of gorgeousness long after they’ve flowered. Attractive seedheads add interest in autumn and winter and provide food and shelter for wildlife. As a further bonus, they also look great in dried flower arrangements. Favourites include: Alliums These spectacular blooms are easy to grow and there’s a wonderful variety to choose from, with flower forms ranging from

football-sized spheres of iridescent purple (Allium giganteum, A. ‘Purple Giant’ and A. ‘Globemaster’) to the green and ruby bobbles of A. sphaerocephalon. Moreover, they hold their form as they fade and the seedheads look particularly glorious. Cut off a few stems to bring inside too. Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena) With its romantic sky blue prettiness, this easy-to-grow, low-maintenance ﬂower is a feature of many a cottage garden. As the season changes, the lime green frondy seedheads fade to a neutral chalky grey. Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) The RHS recommends letting young children rattle poppy seedheads as a way (one of many) to encourage an early interest in gardening. Other distinctive seedheads include: Sedums, teasels, heleniums, Echinops ritro ‘Veitch’s Blue’, and the classic silver papery pennies of honesty. If you’ve none of the above actually growing in your garden, beg, borrow or buy tall stems of dried seedheads – they can look stunning in an olive jar planter or terracotta urn as a focal point on a winter lawn, or to disguise a bare corner.

FULL-BLOWN GLORY Opposite and this page Autumn borders offer colour and drama, with grasses and seedheads creating fabulous focal points

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KEEP COLOUR COMING Violas, pansies, heathers, hellebores and cyclamen are just a few of the easy-care seasonal stars readily available now. They will tolerate cold and wet conditions and light up the garden. Sweet-faced violas may look small and delicate but they’re deceptively hardy and capable of putting on a show from autumn through to spring. The Sorbet series is particularly pretty: ‘Sorbet Peach Frost’ (white, yellow and light purple); ‘Sorbet Coconut Duet’ (bicoloured white and purple flowers with a yellow centre); and ‘Sorbet Marina’ (blue-grey flowers with a large white centre). For a bit of height and colour, there’s Algerian winter iris (Iris unguicularis), which has lilac flowers from October to March; plus clematis varieties: Clematis cirrhosa (cream flowers); and Clematis cirrhosa var balearica (cream spotted red/maroon blooms), which should flower from November right through to March.

GO FOR VEG With careful planning, you can continue to eat a wide range of home-grown vegetables, salads and herbs up until spring. Leafy veg Plug plants of perpetual spinach and red-stemmed

PURPLE HAZE Clockwise from top left Norwegian common heather (Calluna vulgaris) – the ﬂowers emerge in late summer; with pretty bell-shaped blooms Cyclamen persicum is a great favourite, bringing both colour and scent to winter and early spring gardens; Savoy-type 150 housebeautiful.com/uk

cabbages, such as the ‘Winterfurst 2’, are tough as old boots and can be left in the winter ground until you need them

WHISPERING GRASSES Opposite Ornamental grasses add scale and interest, and provide a haven for wildlife in autumn and winter

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Graceful, feathery, whispery, undemanding… ornamental grasses add structure and scale, suffer from few pests and diseases and are popular with beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Classic varieties that remain glorious well into autumn and winter include Mexican feather grass (Stipa tenuissima); golden oats (Stipa gigantea); pheasant’s tail grass (Anemanthele lessoniana); switch grass (Panicum virgatum); and the classic beauty, Himalayan fairy grass (Miscanthus nepalensis).

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chard can be planted outdoors or undercover now for winter picking. Protect them with a cloche in very cold weather. Brassicas are the stalwarts of the garden through autumn and winter. Summer-sown cavolo nero and other kales remain productive as long as you pick the leaves regularly, while Brussels sprouts, or their tasty relatives the ﬂower sprouts, planted in May are ready for harvesting from November to February.

BOX CLEVER There’s little more uplifting than a vibrant arrangement. Keep window boxes going all year round by planting a bold evergreen such as box or pine as a foundation, then add complementary seasonal planting. Ruby red skimmia looks great at this time of year paired with dwarf pine or dwarf conifer and white heather. Or, for a striking pink/ maroon colour combo, go for those classic seasonal show-offs, ornamental cabbages – they’re weatherproof, retain their colour and need little TLC, apart from the occasional removal of outer leaves.

Not just for indoors, they bring a touch of Mediterranean pizzazz to autumn/winter gardens, balconies and patios. Aloe aristata can tolerate a drop in temperature and produces ﬂowers in autumn. Cold-tolerant Graptopetalum pentandrum subsp Superbum produces glorious panicles of ﬂowers. Agave ‘Kissho Kan’ is attractive and can withstand the cold, while Aeonium ‘Blushing Beauty’ has rosettes of red-tinged leaves. Crassula ovata ‘Gollum’, a popular cultivar of the jade tree, is easy to grow and shade tolerant. Sempervivum ‘Gold Nugget’ is a new variety (from Thomson & Morgan); lime green foliage transforms to vibrant orange in winter. While succulents can look fabulous in rockeries or gravel gardens, if you grow them in containers you can move them indoors if a severe frost is forecast. They’ll also need protection from winter wet, so may be better suited to a covered area.

ADD SHOWPIECE SHRUBS As autumn draws to a close, shrubs that really come into their own for seasonal colour and hardiness include Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’, with its dark green leaves and maroon ﬂower buds, and Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Dawn’, the fantastic winter-ﬂowering arrowwood shrub, has densely packed clusters of rose, pink or blush-white, fragrant blooms.

IMPROVE THE VIEW At this time of year, outdoor lighting, from tealights, candles and lanterns, to festoon lights, solar lamps, spots and lighting strips, means you can make the most of the garden in the evenings. Also, consider what you can tweak to improve the composition of the garden – think about relocating anything attractive that’s moveable, such as pot displays, so they can be clearly seen from the windows. Or remove a few of the lower branches of a tree to reveal a view of something eyecatching. It’s amazing what a bit of seasonal rearranging can do. HB

EVERGREEN BEAUTIES Above left Though succulents such as echeverias are native to hot countries, many can cope with being outside. Plant in a container so you can move them indoors if a frost is forecast. Make sure soil is 152 housebeautiful.com/uk

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WALK THE LINE Go bold with Portobello, new to the House Beautiful collection at Carpetright There’s nothing more luxurious than a pure wool carpet, and when you combine this with an enduring design such as monochrome stripes, you know you’re on to a winner. Enter Portobello Riverside Stripe: this stunning loop-pile carpet’s wide stripes draw the eye down and along, making even small spaces appear larger, while the classic palette brings a touch of style and sophistication. Crafted from 100 per cent wool, it’s soft yet hardwearing and will look and feel fantastic for years to come. Regular vacuuming will keep this densely tufted pile looking its best, as wool’s natural oils help it to shrug off dirt. It also acts as an insulator, keeping your home (and your toes) toasty warm while absorbing sound. Carpetright’s Portobello is available in four- or ﬁve-metre widths and comes in seven striped options and six plain designs.

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SNUG AS A RUG A modern take on a classic, our Nova Medallion rug will transform any space The House Beautiful rug range, exclusively available at Carpetright, makes it easy to add a stunning focal point to your room. Nova Medallion is a soothing combination of contemporary neutral shades with traditional oriental styling, including a central medallion, corner detailing and a delicate trailing flower design. Luxuriously soft underfoot thanks to its densely tufted pile, this rug will add a sumptuous touch to living spaces, and looks great layered over carpeting, hardwood or polished concrete floors. In medium or large, Nova Medallion is big enough to zone an area, grounding furniture to create an intimate space. When designing your layout, remember to position the front legs of furniture on the rug to avoid ‘floating rug syndrome’. Available in Grey (above) and Multicoloured, it’s machine-woven from 100 per cent polypropylene, lightweight and water- and stain-resistant. 156 housebeautiful.co.uk

Nova Medallion rug, from £79, Carpetright. Daybed, £2,470, Another Country. Cushion, £8.99, H&M. Throw, £69, The Future Kept. Pouffe, £145, The White Company. Plant and pot, for similar try Conservatory Archives. Plate, £18/4; glass, £32/4; both Rowen & Wren. Bowl, £46, Heal’s FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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Our flat is light and spacious, we have good neighbours and I can see the ArcelorMittal Orbit in the Olympic Park. My partner Scott and I have been property guardians for 18 months. We pay £800 a month, with all bills, except council tax, included. The places we could have rented instead for that price were flats with just enough room for a fold-down bed. We’d set out to find somewhere affordable in London – not easy! We’re both artists from Australia and we’d been told by some creative friends about property guardians, who pay cheaper rent while occupying empty buildings. There are a few companies out there – some stories good, some terrible – so we had a careful look at what was on offer first. We chose to use the firm Dot Dot Dot, which had a flat in Bow. As a social enterprise, part of the arrangement is that you volunteer for 16 hours a month. It was in former sheltered housing, with guardians in 24 one-bed flats. It seemed great – we could keep costs down while the voluntary work would be a good way to meet people and get to know the community. When we moved in, there were drawings on the walls and the floor was stained. It was run down but we were happy to make it feel like home. As artists, we’re used to making things look good for galleries 170 housebeautiful.com/uk

and exhibitions, so it wasn’t daunting. We put vinyl flooring in the kitchen and bathroom, removed old wallpaper and painted the flat. Dot Dot Dot was really helpful and told us about Freecycle, local secondhand furniture shops and a company that sold remainders of paint pots. My initial concern was: is it safe? Generally, it has been. There have been a few times when odd people were milling around downstairs but, in terms of the flat, I feel secure. We know the other guardians and there’s a good community. The youngest is in her 20s, but most of us are in our late 30s and 40s. We have dinners together and have a Facebook group so if anyone needs help, someone will usually come up with a solution. I started by volunteering at Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park. I went twice a week for about four hours. It was calming to spend time in nature and I met people from completely different walks of life. I also did gallery-sitting and helped set up exhibitions, which was a great way to meet other artists. Being a guardian is temporary, with 28 days’ notice to leave. We have been lucky to be here for quite a while, but there are plans to start building in the grounds around the flat, so it may only be a few months before we have to move out. It’s a bit nerve-wracking but hopefully something will turn up – Dot Dot Dot is trying to help us but there are no guarantees. My advice: check out the company and its reputation. Visit the property in daylight and at night, get to know the area, the security and the state of the place. It takes research but trusting your instincts is important too. For us, it needs to be somewhere we can feel comfortable, relax and be with people we like. It’s been great for us – we’ve made friends and it feels like home. HB Go to dotdotdotproperty.com. There are other schemes in the UK, with properties generally available for people without children or pets.

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Susan Jacobs, 41, lives in a roomy flat in Bow, east London, as a property guardian. She pays a lower-than-market rent and there are many positives but, she says, if you want to give it a try, you must do your research

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