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Workshop, offices and showroom at 2 Harlequin Avenue, Brentford, TW8 9EW, info@phillipsandwood.co.uk, www.phillipsandwood.co.uk, t. 020 8222 8117
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Nickel plated brass with opal glass
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Bespoke Lighting and Furniture The Millfield Chandelier D1100mm x H350mm (plus hanging rod) Bespoke shapes and sizes are available
Here pictured in polished nickel with crystal prisms. Other metal finishes available upon request.
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Magnificent Stag This stately stag exudes poise and mature refinement in his pensive gaze. The European Red Deer has impressive antlers, with wide grandeur that fills the expanse of space around the animal’s body. The antlers are the stag’s most impressive assets, growing every spring up to 45 inches in length. The bright frame allows our entire focus to rest upon the stag, with the contrasts of the sepia tones adding a further level of classic and sophisticated wildlife portraiture to this beautiful image.
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78 22 Subscribe Get BRIDGE delivered to your door, eight issues for the price of six 24 Design News 11 pages of the latest from the world of interior design 32 Diary of Events 50 Fabrics Three pages of the latest fabric collections from Romo, Altfield, Osborne & Little, de Le Cuona among others 58 Six great rugs 60 Outdoors Shades from Bambrella, Skyline Design and Treasure Garden 64 Bathrooms The latest from AJP Bathrooms, Aston Matthews, Matki, Original Bathrooms and more 68 Kitchens Great designs from La Cornue, Woodstock, Davenport and Charlie Kingham 72 Lighting Latest from Fine Art Lamps, Davey Lighting, Arteriors, Phillips & Wood and Anglepoise 18
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88 78 Inspired by Maurizio Pellizzoni A grand Arts and Crafts house in the Surrey Hills gets an American-style makeover 88 Inspired by Geoffrey De Sousa The San Francisco designer fuses the past with the present to update a midcentury classic 96 Inspired by Alidad A Parisian pied-a-terre has undergone a sumptuous and clever renovation turning it into a sparkling jewel 106 Inspired by Anna Trzebinski Anna’s handsome house in the Kenyan bush pays tribute to local traditions and skills 112 A Contemporary Seat make yourself comfortable at Chatsworth House 114 Design Trends A virtual role in design 116 Design Trends A calming environment
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Cover story: An English Arts and Crafts home in the Surrey Hills gets a Hamptons makeover by Maurizio Pellizzioni
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This endearing design from Conker Brown combines solid bronze and walnut to make a delightful drinks table. The company creates pieces with strong simple lines which echo the past and sit exceptionally well in the present. All current pieces are made in Britain and can be tailored to suit individual requirements. T: +44 (0)139 442 1073 | www.conkerbrown.co.uk
MANDARIN ARTS converts oriental porcelain vases and pots into beautiful timeless lamps, adding shades that complement both the style and colour. Part of the range includes lamps and accessories made under licence from the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. The Yun Shui lamp depicts a Chinese landscape dominated by stylised clouds and water. T: +44 (0)187 381 2255 | www.mandarinarts.co.uk 24
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Officine Gullo presents a new take on the kitchen, divided into four independent but coordinated elements that achieve a perfect balance between comfortable and functional. T: +390556560324 | www.officinegullo.com Renowned for eclectic design, Julian Chichester effortlessly combines materials and shapes in order to create unique and timeless pieces. The Massa Chest, a simple lined oak chest has hand sculpted brass handles, angled sides and a base clad in aged brass, W965 x D432 x H787mm. www.julianchichester.com
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Signature designs, the Happy Clover side table and Quatrefoil table lamp from Mari Ianiq are directly inspired by a Gothic four leaf clover design detail found in a piece of fine jewellery. T: +44 (0)795 122 8666 | www.mariianiq.com
Titchmarsh & Goodwin, makers of fine English furniture, has launched a new website. The UK-based cabinet-makers still craft every piece by hand in its Suffolk workshops. The new website makes it much easier to see the extent of the collections and there is a bespoke section for interior designers too. “As we make every piece from scratch we wanted to emphasise that we really can produce anything from fully fitted libraries and panelled bars to single pieces,” said MD Jamie Cooper. www.titchmarsh-goodwin.co.uk Award winning bed manufacturer Hypnos has introduced the new Regency Collection to its ever-growing portfolio. Boasting the ultimate in luxury design, comfort and total body support, it ensures the sleeper has a truly restful night’s sleep. T: +44 (0)184 434 8200 www.hypnosbeds.com
Christopher Guy introduces the elegant Vallet Gauche side table to its acclaimed Mademoiselle collection. This exquisite forged bronzed metal design features a single drawer with Sycamore veneer and choice of left or right opening. Available from its new showroom at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. T: +44 (0)203 397 2410 | www.christopherguy.com
Every bespoke Marshall & Stewart bed is created to the individual requirements of the customer, and the bed can even be dual tension ensuring it is tailor-made for the comfort of both people sleeping in it. T: +44 (0)203 151 7443 www.marshallandstewart.com
Bespoke Sofa London specialises in producing handmade luxury furniture with a made to measure service. Supplying the UK’s leading interior designers and private clients, using luxury fabrics and blending traditional with modern techniques to create some of the most beautiful handmade sofas in London. T: +44 (0)207 736 9900 www.bespokesofalondon.co.uk
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LUXEFORM supplies a wide range of luxury products. The Aaron Sofa is handmade from solid North American certified wood and upholstered to the highest standards. This beautiful sofa was recently placed in the Ting restaurant at the London Shard Shangri-La. T: +44 (0)192 087 7338 | www.luxeform.co.uk
PULLING inspiration from the 1920’s and 30’s Art deco period Jonathan Charles has expanded his eclectic Luxe collection with new case goods which combine metallic finishes and colourful faux shagreen veneers. The teal Shagreen chest and console have a wrought iron frame in brass and a radial sunburst pattern in muted grey.
LUXURY British bed maker, Vispring, unveils its new exclusive range of fabrics; The Timeless Collection. Curated from the best European mills, the high-quality, natural materials are perfect for covering Vispring’s bespoke, handmade headboards and divans. With its extensive palette of sophisticated tones and textures, The Timeless Collection caters for the tastes of discerning customers around the world. T: +44 (0)175 236 6311 | www.vispring.co.uk
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THE ELEGANT bed Rialto from Roberto Giovannini is inspired by the Venetian style. A warm atmosphere enlightened by the sophisticated Gold finish of the wood and by the soft tones of the silk fabrics of the upholstery and bed covers. T: +39 0571 670 200 | www.robertogiovannini.com 28
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NOW THIS is a chair that would be just perfect for the latest James Bond villain. The Caped Wing Chair from interior designer Louis Henri certainly makes a statement. It’s part of his new furniture collection which includes pieces that are both practical and quirky. T: +44 (0)207 622 8343 | www.louishenri.com
THIS STRIKING combination of pieces from John-Richard shows some of the company’s designer favourites. The Arapahoe sideboard called Antler, the simple accessories, a stylish table lamp and a picture by Jackie Ellens T: 001 662 453 5809 (US) | T: +44 (0)120 271 7017 (UK) www.johnrichard.com 30
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HILL HOUSE Interiors certainly had plenty to celebrate as they took home the trophy for Best Residential Interior Design Project Under £1m for their London Riverside Penthouse project at the SBID International Design Awards. The tailored scheme for an exclusive penthouse apartment, is an opulent mélange of the most luxurious of materials and furnishings. T: +44 (0)207 589 5911 | www.hillhouseinteriors.com
THESE NEW Valletta encaustic floor tiles from Fired Earth are handmade in Morocco and are named after a home in central Valletta in Malta.They are available in five different striking patterns and vibrant colour combinations. T: +44 (0)129 581 4396 | www.firedearth.com
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Event Diary London Design Week March 8th-10th Chelsea Harbour Design Centre www.chelsea-harbour.co.uk Maison & Objet Asia March 10th-13th Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore www.maison-objet.com/en/asia/ Decorex Durban March 19th-22nd Durban Exhibition Centre, Durban, South Africa www.thebereed.co.za/decorex/ Design Shanghai March 27th-30th Shanghai Exhibition Centre www.designshowshanghai.com
Ideal Home Show March 20th - April 6th Olympia, London The original design show now in its 107th year www.idealhomeshow.co.uk
Decorex Cape Town April 24th-27th Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa www.thebereed.co.za/decorex/ Grand Designs Live May 2nd-10th Excel Centre, London www.granddesignslive.com
Salone del Mobile Milano April 14th-19th Milan Fairgrounds, Rho www.salonemilano.it
Maison & Objet Americas May 12th-15th Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, Florida www.maison-objet.com/americas
High Point Market April 18th-23rd The International Furnishing Market in High Point, North Carolina www.highpointmarket.org
ICFF May 16th-19th International Contemporary Furniture Fair, Javits Center, New York www.icff.com
May Design Series May 17th-19th Excel Centre, London www.maydesignseries.com Clerkenwell Design Week May 19th -21st Clerkenwell, London With more than 60 showrooms, a wealth of creative agencies and architects, Clerkenwell lays claim to being the UK’s most important design community www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com
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The walls of this contemporary living room in The Hamptons have been painted in horizontal stripes and the room, designed by Muriel Brandolini, is furnished using bold colours. Photograph: Mark Luscombe-Whyte/The Interior Archive
The bedroom walls in this French home were handpainted by the designer Emma Foale. The ornate gold leaf motifs are lit by custom made brass wall lights.
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Where else but Jaipur? This flamboyantly colourful living room with its custom-made glass chandeliers and vivid cushions and textiles was designed by Liza Bruce and Nicholas Alvis Vega. Photograph: Simon Upton/The Interior Archive
The soft furnishings and artwork add splashes of bright colour to the beige and cream striped wall in the living room of this New York home designed by Suzanne Boyd.
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Iconic movie star, avid sailor, expert chess player, single-digit golfer and doting father - Humphrey Bogart’s zest for life was extraordinary. Known for his magnetic personality, Bogart personified the romanticism and sophistication of his era. With this in mind, Fine Furniture Design is taking that inspiration and uniting it with its own trademark of commitment to quality and design to create a visionary collection.
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THE MILLS Chair from Taylor King is a contemporary take on classic mid-century design. It features a chrome metal base with padded arms and button-less tufting shown in Naked Taupe leather. www.taylorking.com
BILTMORE Collector’s Room is the successor to the award-winning Biltmore Collection by Fine Furniture Design. The Curore chest features an inlaid heart design and is modeled after an Italian piece in Edith Vanderbilt’s bedroom. T: 001 336 883 9918 | www.ffdm.com
THE TESSILE collection, by Eddie Lawrence embodies the warm, rich textures of Italian textiles. Classic yet contemporary, these exquisite reclaimed books are perfect not only for bookshelves but for eye-catching accents throughout the home. T: 001 404 355 9226 | www.elawrenceltd.com 36
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TRUST DESIGNER Jonathan Adler (right) to come up with the perfect piece for some ‘louche lounging’ and ‘sassy socialising’. His new Maxime daybed combines sinuous lines with sculptural allure, it’s the perfect perch for glamorous behinds. Luxe personified! www.jonathanadler.com
SINGULARLY SIMPLE the Gobi collection, by Nathan Anthony, has no visible wood or metal. Gobi creates an uninterrupted line across the width of its pieces, which include a sofa, sectional, accent chair and ottoman. Building on this linear look, the seating features thin-edged cushions that are minimalist in shape but cosy in feeling. T: 001 323 584 1315 | www.nathananthonyfurniture.com
From decorative casegoods to tailored upholstery, Alden Parkes reinterprets and remasters the icons that define gracious living. Visit our showroom or scan our QR code to discover High Point’s best-kept secret.
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David Robinson “From my early days as Marketing Director of a small fashion house I had a natural eye for the style people wanted to achieve,” says David Robinson, founder of the Original Sofa Company (above). “The Chesterfield sofa is probably one of the most iconic statements of design that we have ever known. This is why it still lives as strongly today as it did 150 years ago. Of course, as with many things, we know that there are ‘Chesterfields in style’ and then there are ‘real Chesterfields’. It is the latter that we endeavour to craft for our clients at The Original Sofa Co. Ltd”. “Now, 13 years on, we have amassed a very comprehensive stock of all manner of Chesterfields. From the luxury of our new Signature range to the character of a 150-year-old antique, we have it all.” Based in north-east England, The Original Sofa Co. Ltd is a well established business specialising in Chesterfield sofas and chairs. From iconic wing back Queen Anne chairs, to a 12ft deep buttoned Chesterfield, there really is no shortage of options. T: +44 (0)191 490 6119 www.theoriginalsofaco.com
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THE VERY ELEGANT Pompadour high back sofa from Beaumont and Fletcher is a classic contemporary design with back and arms comprising deep feather and down cushions, giving very comfortable support and a stylish individualistic look. T: +44 (0)207 352 5594 | www.beaumontandfletcher.com
FABRIC FURNITURE manufacturer Jessica Charles has just introduced a new chair collection in lighter wood finishes and soft, muted fabrics. Dominated by dusted mauve and taupe colour palettes, these chairs feel ethereal and airy. They are designed for small apartments and houses. www.jessicacharles.com
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IN A TRIBUTE to American design, furniture makers Hancock and Moore have launched their new Iconic America collection. By merging Western, colonial, and rock ‘n’ roll elements with their artisanal domestic craftsmanship, they have created arresting designs that embody the all-American style. Like the Soul Chair (above) designed by Mark Geotz with its profile that resembles the shape of a guitar and the Painter’s Chair (below) designed by Alan Price with its glamour ruby leather back and hair-on-hide exterior. www.hancockandmoore.com
From rising designer Lee Broom comes a new collection of furniture which uses a technique that he calls carpetry. It’s a simple concept: cover the piece of furniture with carpet - in this case a 100% wool Wilton in a design inspired by traditional Persian rugs. “It has always fascinated me how something so Middle Eastern can also be so British,” he says. This sideboard is a piece from his Heritage Boy collection. www.leebroom.com
THE TORI sofa from Taylor King strikes the perfect balance between whimsical and prim with button tufting and a traditional frame upholstered in a bright Zuma Peacock fabric. The contrasting white buttons and snow tape on the seat cushions complement the Coconut finished wood legs. T: 001 828 632 7731 | www.taylorking.com 40
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GRACE and simplicity is firmly rooted in each Dorya design, such as these distinctive Ajax chairs and X-end table. Dorya’s exquisitely handcrafted furniture, whose luxurious design and attention to detail are paramount, is widely known and respected by designers worldwide. The company’s philosophy is simple: ‘the pursuit of style is a way of life’. US T: 001 305 373 4446 | www.doryainteriors.com UK T: +44 (0)120 271 7017 | www.interio.co.uk
This striking console and mirror set from Artmax makes a dramatic statement with its sleek modern design and high gloss polished surfaces. This delightful duo provide an eye-appealing and powerful touch to any room or foyer. Designer Richard Chan combines luxurious elements such as handapplied silverleaf finish and effortless contemporary styling in this new Soho chair also by Artmax. T: 001 773 376 6266 www.artmaxfurniture.com Fresh Spring shades of green from sofa.com include this new Iggy two seater and armchair 42
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The Palladian chair by Councill shows modern interpretation of the classic English banking chair. Curves and angles are complemented by the warmth of exposed wood in Aubergine finish. The luscious crushed velvet fabric is called McQueen Citrus. T: 001 336 859 2155 | www.councill.com
THE ROBBIE sofa from Allison Paladino for E J Victor features cut turquoise, velvet fabric on the pillows. These designs bring class and a clean-line look while adding that special, rich feel for a modern or transitional setting and a timeless look. T: 001 828 437 1991 | www.ejvictor.com
LUXEFORM introduces a collection of ancient carpets and primitive wall hangings of nomadic origin including Saharan mats, Central Asian felts, and Kurdish kilims - forms that have been passed down unchanged for thousands of years. They also offer made to measure rugs and carpets made from the Fergana Valley, Uzbekistan T: +44 (0)192 087 7338 |www.luxeform.co.uk
Villiers has launched a new collection of metal sculpture. Made from stainless steel, copper, bronze and mild steel the sculptures are suitable for both interior and exterior environments. They are confident that their creations will provide exciting opportunities for high end hotel, interior and garden designers. T: +44 (0)179 951 6680 | www.villiers.co.uk 44
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A STUNNING combination of modern and sculptural lines gives the Brigitte Lounge Chair from Jonathan Adler a distinctively futuristic air. The channel tufted orange slubby upholstery and brass legs are both timeless and elegant. T: +44 (0)207 589 9563 | www.jonathanadler.com
THE OCCASIONAL Game Table from Hurtado features a chequered table top and white maple wood. The chequered table top is removable and features storage compartments. The Hurtado Occasional Game Table features Hurtado’s highly elegant and traditional designs marked by Hurtado’s use of wood carving. T: 001 336 885 6660 www.hurtadofurniture.com
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George Smith, the renowned British upholstery company has launched a new collection by esteemed Parisian designer, Jean-Louis Deniot. The nine-piece collection is characterised by elegant lines and beautiful curves with a distinctly international feel. Featuring contrast piping, intricate tailoring and impeccable precision, the collection is an ideal showcase for the exemplary craftsmanship for which George Smith is known, delivering both refinement and consummate comfort. T: +44 (0)207 384 1004 | www.georgesmith.co.uk
TAKE A LOOK at Birgit Israel’s latest lighting collection launching this winter. The collection features pendants, wall lights and table lamps in stunning polished metals and soft opaline glass forms. The Single and Double cone wall lights are a beautiful example of the timeless elegance indicative of Birgit’s designs. Available now from her Fulham Road Showroom. 251-253 Fulham Road, SW3 6HY T: +44 (0)207 376 7255 | www.birgitisrael.com 46
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THE HUMPHREY BOGART Collection by Fine Furniture Design captures the essence of this American icon. This upholstered bed is a welcome retreat after a long day at the studio (or office). Its exquisite fabric cover, shapely design and attention to detail render it fit for a movie star. T: 001 336 883 9918 | www.bogartfinefurniture.com
RELAX KNOWING the raw beauty of the live edge mahogany wood selected for this 57-inch wide cocktail table is only enhanced by its refined, asymmetrical metal base finished in soft gold bullion. Because nature has designed it, each piece will be unique. Position it in front of a generously sized contemporary sofa or sectional - and then take a seat. Live edge top with stainless steel base. T: 001 800 468 8730 | www.caracole.com
Mari Ianiq is a high glamour, high fashion furniture brand. The Happy Clover Collection encompasses tables, cabinets, mirrors and lighting embossed with a fine decorative four leaf clover detail seen in private jewellery collections. Each piece is handmade bespoke with materials ranging from brass to gold plating, nacre to gemstone inlays. T: +44 (0)795 122 8666 www.mariianiq.com
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THE SCARSDALE console by Davidson will be treasured forever by the lucky person who gets their hands on it. The table is finished in rich dark tinted macassar ebony with three elegant arcs hand gilded in gold leaf, making this piece the ultimate luxury. The table is also available in a larger four or five arc version in a range of luxurious finishes. T: +44 (0)207 751 5537 | www.davidsonlondon.com This setting by Alden Parkes lends a timeless style with its bold colours and eye-catching designs. The Whitley wing back chair shows off comfortable rolled arms and nicely tapered legs and embodies a look of understated grandeur. The chest with its rich espresso finish is complemented by stylish stiletto solid brass legs and solid brass pulls. Also shown is the vessel cocktail tables adding a clean line look and featuring a tempered glass top and a special antique brass finish. This vignette allows a lot of mix and match possibilities and promises a strong following among discerning designers. T: 001 904 279 1617 | www.aldenparkes.com
VESSEL COCKTAIL table from Caste Design is an instant talking point with its unique wooden frame and interior armature. Each table is individually made to each client’s specification and can be made with either polished or darkened bronze metal. T: 001 312 464 1450 | www.castedesign.com 48
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Sofa Workshop’s range are all handmade in Brtiain by experienced craftsmen. They provide over 2000 of their fabrics and also work with the best known fabric houses. Their newest design, Little Jon, is now available and has a beautiful soft and low slung seat, perfectly proportioned legs and is available in your choice from, quite literally, thousands of fabrics. T: 0800 23 00 048 | www.sofaworkshop.com
Cubbins has been a leading supplier of luxury interior accessories for Interior Designers and Hotels. Designing & Developing quality tissue boxes, waste paper bins, laundry bins and amenities trays. Luxury desk accessories include desk blotters, in trays and letter racks, all available in six wood finishes. Bespoke fabric covered accessories can be finished in client’s own fabrics. Cubbins also offers an individual design service. T: +44 (0)143 460 4181 www.cubbins.co.uk Conker Brown is an exciting new British company designing furniture and accessories. They launched this year at Decorex with a fresh take on the classic English style where ideas are realised through a commitment to using the finest materials and makers, creating pieces that inspire a sense of the unexpected. T: +44 (0)139 442 1105 www.conkerbrown.co.uk
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FABRICS
WOVEN by John Boyd Textiles since 1837, horsehair fabrics are used mainly for upholstery, wallcoverings, screens, lampshades and cinemas for walling and speakers. This exclusive English natural fabric is highly regarded for its quality, lustre, durability and natural fire resistance as well as acoustic properties. Samples of the new contemporary colours and weaves are available on request and can be seen in the Alton-Brooke showroom and the Taste of Design roadshows in May T: +44 (0)196 335 1078 | www.johnboydtextiles.co.uk
INDEPENDENT UK design label Blackpop’s new collection of large velvet cushions caused quite a stir when they were first shown at Decorex, they certainly have the WOW factor. Blackpop is the brainchild of designer Maxine Hall. Her elegantly distressed home furnishing can make you feel like you have wandered into a lavish film production. Shown here (from the top) are Blackpop, Casa Cielo and The Reader. T: + 44 (0)133 260 0341 | www.blackpop.co.uk 50
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This vintage-style blue linen from luxury fabric makers de Le Cuona features delicate floral embroidery. Monet is woven, bleached, embroidered and then dyed in a choice of seven beautiful colourways. T: +44 (0)175 383 0301 | www.delecuona.co.uk
ALTFIELD is a leading resource for beautiful textiles, wallcoverings and leather, distributing a number of high end lines from around the world to complement any interior. T: +44 (0)207 351 5893 | www.altfield.com
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Osborne and Little’s new Spring collection, Lorca, looks to India and the East Indies, inspiring a collection of exotic embroideries and velvets, featuring stylised leaf trails, appliquÊd flowers, paisleys and an embroidered interpretation of a snakeskin (above). www.osborneandlittle.com
Helen Sanderson, head of design at Ian Sanderson, says that Indigo is going to be the strong colour theme for 2015. Her (from the top) i-Kelim, Atlas in Sapphire and i-Kat in Indigo certainly fill the brief. www.iansanderson.co.uk 52
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THE NEW Kitson collection from Romo presents timeless cotton stripes given a soft peach skin texture with a subtle brushed finish alongside contemporary geometric weaves. A stylish colour palette and unique pattern combination creates a versatile collection perfect for drapes and upholstery. www.romo.com
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Add a touch of old world French charm with Lyon, a vibrant block-printed floral damask motif from Sanderson’s new Fabienne collection. Printed on to a robust basket weave cloth, it is both stylish and durable. T: +44 (0)844 543 9500 | www.sanderson-uk.com
THE STUNNING oversized paisley damask, Khitan is one of the new fabrics in Nina Campbell’s latest collection for Osborne & Little, Cathay. Drawing on the rich opulent palette of Imperial China, the fabric provides a perfect contrast to her Mahayana wallpaper. T: +44 (0)208 812 3123 | www.osborneandlittle.com 54
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The Bradley Collection has launched their first-ever fabric collection ìFolio One and it has been worth the wait. Ornate and grand in scale, the silk-rich 30 fabric collection features exquisite damasks, bold stripes and paisley effects in a rich, opulent palette of metallic gold, teal, cerise, mauve and black. The five feature patterns and co-coordinating bold strips work together to create a truly dramatic effect. T: +44 (0)845 118 7224 | www.bradleycollection.co.uk
RIOTOUS FLORALS, bold geometrics and statement ikats abound in Jane Churchill’s brand new 2014 Havana Collection. Colourful and celebratory the new collection of strong and off-beat colours sits alongside brights and pastels creating a modernist palette with both retro-chic and contemporary overtones. The fusion of colours and multitudinous patterns creates an eclectic yet timeless look, characteristics that Jane is renown for. T: + 44 (0)207 351 0666 | www.janechurchill.com
Renowned designer Nate Berkus has launched his second collection through Fabricut. The collection features over 100 patterns and textures. T: 001 800 999 8200 www.fabricut.com
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SUMPTUOUS reds and classic charcoals are the perfect union in Colefax and Fowler’s 2014 collection. Oversized floral and damask motifs add eye-catching interest and complete this luxury look. T: +44 (0)207 351 0666 | www.colefax.com A RECENT trip to India has provided the designers at Pollack with the inspiration for Jaipur their 2014 Fall collection. The collection of seven beautiful patterns including Priya, Shisha, and Jaipur (pictured from front to back) embody the essence and experience the Indian craftspeople have of hand-weaving, delicate embroidery and block-printing techniques. T: +44 (0)207 351 5893 | www.altfield.com
GLAMOROUS SILKS, wovens, sophisticated embroidered linens in bold colours and ethnic prints are the backbone of the latest collection from Manuel Canovas. Drawing on his travels to places as diverse as Lamu, Montauk and Goa, Manuel has used unpredictable colour combinations to create stunning and dramatic room designs that evoke an authentic gypsy spirit. T: +44 (0)207 318 6000 | www.manuelcanovas.com 56
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Nina Campbell has added a touch of Asian spice to her latest collection, Cathay. Introducing the rich corals, vibrant yellows and metallics of Imperial China to her signature palette of aqua, amethyst, sage and French Grey she has created an Oriental inspired series equally at home in either a contemporary or classical setting. T: +44 (0)208 812 3123 www.osborneandlittle.com
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Optic by Deirdre Dyson www.deirdredyson.com
The bold stripes in the New Worlds collection from Kersaint Cobb add visual interest to the floor and help create the illusion of space. Pictured ‘USA’ in wool. T: +44 (0)167 543 0430 | www.kersaintcobb.co.uk
Waterfall by Amy Kent www.amykent.co.uk
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Rug Designer Esti Barnes’ fascination with the classical forms of calligraphy has led to a collaboration with artist Hassan Massoudy to produce a collection of nine new rugs and wall hangings inspired by the artist’s work. Script by Topfloor is a collaboration between the two. T: +44 (0)207 795 3333 | www.topfloorrugs.com
Kohinor by Alton Brooke www.alton-brooke.co.uk
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OUTDOORS
SeaX by Dedon represents classic, modern elegance. The ultimate in sophisticated folding chairs from the French designer Jean-Marie Massaud. Lightweight but robust powder coated aluminium frames, with armrests in teak finish marine plywood. Available as dining or lounge chairs, each with weather-resistant seat and back slings in real leather or outdoor woven fabrics. Frame colours: Black or White with or without plywood. Sling colours: Leather: Concrete or Tobacco and Textile: Sail Taupe, Sail Night or Sail Dove. www.leisureplan.co.uk
DESIGNER Mark Gabbertas has combined fine upholstery with stainless steel frames to create a strikingly beautiful collection for Gloster Outdoor Lounge. Wedge includes a lounge chair, ottoman, three-seat sofa, two-seat sofa and occasional tables. All upholstered items are available in eight waterproof fabrics. T: 001 434 575 1003 | www. gloster.com
The Bambrella brand is known worldwide for manufacturing the world’s strongest natural parasols made from laminated bamboo. They use unique patented designs and innovative technology to manufacture parasols of unsurpassed quality with a passion for detail. T: +44 (0)148 320 9330 | www.bambrella.com THE MAGNIFICENT Kingston Cantilever is by Skyline Design. Skyline Design use the finest materials to design, supply and manufacture outdoor furniture that stands the test of time. T: +44 (0)116 236 6726 www.sky-linedesign.co.uk NEW TO the Cantilever Umbrella Collection from Treasure Garden is this rectangular design built to shade any outdoor space with a full 360 degree rotation from a single installation point The mast on each unit can retract into a compact space when not in use. T: 001 888 821 8868 www.treasuregarden.com
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AJP Bathrooms has a selection of wet room solutions suitable for domestic and commercial applications. Wet room trays from On The Level, Simpsons and Lux Elements are available as well as super flat conventional trays in steel and resin. A fully bespoke glass service is also available.
SUPREMELY elegant, the Matki-ONE Quintesse features a pivot door which can be installed to either open inwards or outwards. The pentagonal enclosure is available with a choice of disc detail and frame colours. T: +44 (0)145 432 2888 | www.matki.co.uk
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THE BOL BASIN, designed by Poala Navone for Flaminia, is a timeless design and the perfect solution for introducing a little colour to both traditional and contemporary bathrooms. It can be deck or under mounted and complements the natural marble used in Bard & Brazier consoles. T: +44 (0)208 940 7554 www.original-bathrooms.co.uk 64
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From Aston Matthews, the Brunel cast iron bath in battleship grey measures a generous 170cm long and features a handsome rivet detail. Aston Matthews stocks the largest selection of new cast iron baths in the UK, available as floor standing designs, on wooden supports or traditional claw feet. T: +44 (0)207 226 7220 | www.astonmatthews.co.uk
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THE TREND for industrial styling continues with the Watermark Collection, a new addition to West One Bathroom’s extensive range of brassware. The collection takes inspiration from architectural details. www.westonebathrooms.com
BATHROOM design brand Frassk recently previewed their latest range of basins at 100% Design, London. Their Kisdon basin designed by Paul Crofts features a curve-edged Carrara marble basin atop a deep and generous drawer. T: +44 (0)161 848 0246 www.frassk.com
The Valentina Bathroom is at the edge of contemporary design and gives a wonderful snapshot of the collection as a whole. Available in a plethora of finishes, this example flaunts a polished black marble top, cracked white and toughened bridle leather finish with nickel details. Unusual, opulent and utterly elegant. T: +44 (0)190 467 7063 | www.coleccionalexandra.co.uk
Samuel Heath’s new collection of non-lacquered brass finished accessories is hand polished to high shine without additional plating or lacquer. With time and repeated use they react to moisture and the naturally occurring oils in your hands to develop a distinctive patina. T: +44 (0)121 766 4200 www.samuelheath.co.uk
TAKE ONE effortlessly luxurious traditional style Chadder & Co bath and coat lavishly with these stunning gold and fossilised mosaics and the end result is a bath so stylish that even Poseidon would be tempted by a long soak in its depths. The mosaictiled option is available on two bath shapes and in gold or silver mosaics. T: +44 (0)134 282 3243 | www.chadder.com
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THERE SEEMS to be a revolution occurring within radiator design. No longer content with their secondary part in bathroom design the latest collection from Iconic sees these bathroom stalwarts play a more pivotal role. The new bullet-shaped Blade design is both a radiator and towel rail whose distinctive shape creates an eye-catching focal point in one of the most important rooms in the house. T: + 44 (0)134 230 5579 www.iconicradiators.co.uk
The Rorschach Tile Collection from Timorous Beasties is comprised of five designs, and hand lithographed on limestone or thassos marble tiles. T: +44 (0)207 833 5010 www.timourousbeasties.com
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KITCHENS
THIS LUXURY, bespoke kitchen from Woodstock Furniture features French grey and dark charcoal grey, spray-painted cabinets for a striking contrast with a quartz compac Alaska worktop made from reconstituted stone. A white marble tiled splashback creates an interesting backdrop behind the Mercury range cooker but the focal point is the long island unit with an oak-topped breakfast bar supported by a Victorian lamppost from a salvage yard. T: + 44 (0)208 876 0131 www.woodstockfurniture.co.uk
NESTLED IN London’s charming Marylebone, Charlie Kingham brings an authentic approach to bespoke cabinet making. Dedicated specialists in handcrafted furniture for luxury interiors they utilise traditional joinery methods and refined construction skills to create inspiring kitchens, bedrooms, libraries, studies and bathroom cabinetry T: +44 (0)207 935 2255 | www.charliekingham.co.uk 68
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Based in the heart of East Anglia, Davonport has been designing and building high quality bespoke kitchens for over 20 years. Highly skilled craftsmen and a team of expert designers work together to create inspirational and beautiful kitchen spaces, with the highest level of quality meaning all cabinets come with a 25 year guarantee. Pictured is the Davonport Grosvenor kitchen. T: +44 (0)845 468 0025 | www.davonport.com Chalon’s collection has extended from its origins in freestanding furniture to include dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms and studies to cover every room of the home. In recent years, kitchen trends have seen Chalon develop their distinctive and exclusive furniture for utility rooms and pantries. T: +44 (0)800 160 1978 www.chalon.com La Cornue have teamed up with French urban design, Jean-Michel Wilmotte to create La Cornue W. JeanMichel has deconstructed the traditional kitchen; re-assembling key function into three elegant pieces that give a contemporary, architectural feel whilst maintaining the quality implicit in the La Cornue name. T: +44 (0) 0870 789 5107 www.lacornue.com
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THIS ELEGANT handmade kitchen is by Humphrey Munson the latest leading name in British kitchen design. Specialists in luxury handmade cabinetry they combine ageold joinery methods with the latest technical innovations. www.humphreymunson.co.uk 70
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Kitchen range cookers don’t come much more luxurious than this stunning Chateau Grand Palais from La Cornue. They have been making bespoke ranges in France since 1908. Shown here is one in cocoa enamel with brushed nickel and stainless trim. www.lacornue.com
Plain English is a contemporary bespoke kitchen company making kitchens by hand in its Suffolk workshop. This particular kitchen is painted in Army Camp one of a range of colours developed for the company by interior decorator Adam Bray. www.plainenglishdesign.co.uk
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LIGHTING
BORN FROM the core elements of earth, inspired by the beauty of nature and created by the sculpting hands of master craftsmen, Natural Inspirations crystal quartz clusters, from the Fine Art Lamps Miami glass studio, show pendant drops lit with halogen or LED allowing unlimited custom configurations. T: 001 305 821 3850 | www.fineartlamps.com
New from Anglepoise, best known for their iconic desk lamps, comes these Brass Original Maxi Pendants. Made of aluminium with brass shade caps, fastenings and grip detail, they come in a variety of colours. www.anglepoise.com 72
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INSPIRED by the decadence of the fashion house Jeanne Lanvin, the Tresor chandelier is designed by YA Interiors, a boutique design house based in Mayfair, London. Streamlined rose gold curvature angles coalesce with hand blown Murano glass discs. Hanging colourful teardrops of Swarovski crystals are topped with black silk shantung lampshades. T: +44(0)207 060 3641 | www.ya-interiors.com
The Dome Rise and Fall is the latest addition to heritage British lighting manufacturer Davey Lighting’s collection of adjustable pendants. Handmade at Davey’s Birmingham metalworks, the Dome Rise & Fall features a brushed steel shade with matching counterweight, lacquered steel interior and brass detailing. www.davey-lighting.co.uk
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BASED ON an original 1940s design the BTC Titan pendant continues to be an icon of lighting design. Available for the first time with a new yellow painted aluminium shade, the pendant’s all-purpose look is at home in both a domestic and commercial setting. T: +44 (0)207 351 2130 | www.originalbtc.com
The Bracelet Table Lamp in gilded iron by Barry Goralnick for Circa Lighting T: 001 877 762 2323 | www.circalighting.com
THE RISE & FALL School light is the first adjustable pendant from heritage British manufacturer Davey Lighting. The latest addition to the classic School collection of wall and pendant lights, the design now features a counterweight and pulley system to enable the variation of shade height and light intensity. www.davey-lighting.co.uk
THREE CONTRASTING lights from Arteriors. From the left: Noel Pendant: This asymmetrically stacked open cube design is finished in antique brass. Niven Lamp: Each calla lily shape is hand formed from ceramic clay then individually applied to the lamp body. The finish has a slightly sandy texture and the colouration changes with the light. Matthew Pendant: The term brutalism was coined in the 1950’s when architects were working with concrete and steel, creating blocky building designs. Given that definition, this dark iron pendant certainly qualifies. T: 001 972 488 9800 | www.arteriorshome.com
GREEK REVIVAL style inspires Fine Art Lamps newest collection Prussian Neoclassic. Bold lines traced delicately by fine cut crystal beads. In weathered Prussian silver grey finish or Brandenburg gold leaf and available with or without hand sewn fabric shades. T: 001 305 821 3850 | www.fineartlamps.com
Seen gracing more than a few stands at this year’s Decorex, the distinctive Babylon Crackle table lamp has an Asian influence with a turquoise or ivory glaze finish as shown here. The full range from Heathfield & Co is available at UBER Interiors T: +44 (0)845 0773 280 www.uber-interiors.com Phillips & Wood make bespoke chandeliers, wall lights, table lamps and exterior lighting in their West London workshop. Working to a design brief, full technical drawings and realistic renderings will be provided before work commences. Precision engineering and laser technology mean that exacting standards are met for every project. Hotel and large residential projects are welcome as equally as smaller personal projects. www.phillipsanswood.co.uk
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Timage specialises in pressure diecast solid brass bulkhead lights and can offer a large range of sizes and styles. Standard finishes include natural brass, chrome plated brass and antique bronze. LED options also available. T: 01376 343087 | www.timage.eu
AS GRACEFUL as it is impressive, the Juliet lends understated elegance with its gilded botanical design. Made in cast composite from an original carving, the lamp is then carefully finished in gold leaf. A textured linen shade, and an acrylic mounting complete the look T: 001 252 446 3266 www.wildwoodslamps.com 76
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Christopher Wray introduces the stunning new Asteroid lighting collection. Featuring polished chrome banding, which encases a satin white glass globe making this collection a real style statement. A futuristic inspired range with its orbital design, each piece is an ultra-modern way of updating any space. The pieces are available as a wall light, suspended ceiling light (adjustable height), table and floor lamp with prices starting from £625. T: +44 (0)207 013 0180 | www.christopherwray.com
THESE STUNNING Silver Chain Pendant Lights by Tigermoth Lighting would add a touch of contemporary glamour to any breakfast bar. Made from hundreds of individual strands of chain, they emit a soft diffused light. T: +44 (0)118 984 5232 | www.tigermothlighting.com
Hamilton’s NEW LEDstat LED dimmer module is of a similar size and design to a standard dimmer and can be mounted onto the same Hamilton ‘designer’ collections of decorative wall plates for when you need a totally coordinated look. Available in a wide range of metal, plastic and wood finishes. T: +44 (0)174 786 0088 www.hamilton-litestat.com
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MAURIZIO PELLIZZONI An English Arts and Crafts home in the Surrey Hills gets a Hamptons makeover
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his large magnificent Edwardian property in the picturesque English Surrey Hills dates from 1901 and while it is firmly rooted in the English Arts and Crafts movement it has an intriguing feel of The Hamptons about it. The current owners turned to MPD London and Creative Director Maurizio Pellizzoni to bring an upscale American look to the 10,000 square metre house that incorporated the many personal antiques and objets d’art they had collected during their travels.
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LEFT: The formal drawing room was a result of the new extension added to the house and has a double height dome ceiling. Both the console table and the fireplace are custom designed by MPD, and have the same polished brass detail insert. The zebra ottoman is part of the MPD collection, available at the MPD shop. The two matching sofas are a reproduction of the famous Coco Chanel sofa custom made for this project by MPD
TOP RIGHT: The original floor in the formal dining room was restored adding new 1/2 panelling with Ralph Lauren wallpaper. The dining table, chairs, buffet and round mirror are from Ralph Lauren Home, part of the client collection. For this scheme, they have been restained/upholstered. The glass china cabinet was custom made in Italy for this room while the curtains are custom made by MPD using fabric by de Le Cuona, curtain poles by Jago Design MIDDLE RIGHT: Master bedroom: This room was designed using the blue Persian rug as a starting point. The book case, also custom made by MPD was designed to match the walk-in closet between the master bedroom and the ensuite bathroom. All the furniture, table lamp and bedding are by Ralph Lauren Home BOTTOM RIGHT: Another view of the formal dining room: the fireplace surround was designed and custom made by MPD to be part of the panelling in the room. Gas fire by Chesney’s and the bar in the corner is from StarBay
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Treasured pieces of furniture were incorporated into the new interior design. They were distributed among the rooms in the house and used as the inspiration for each room’s individual colour scheme and feel, thereby creating an eclectic, personal overall design aesthetic. For the relaxed and informal living spaces, the client requested timeless nautical style that would translate to a contemporary English countryside setting. In order to achieve this, Maurizio designed a scheme inspired by the signature Hamptons style - an effortless mix of smart tailoring, cool blue and neutral tones and natural materials. His aim was to mix the coastal elegance of New England styling with the quintessentially British country look to create a perfect backdrop for relaxed living and entertaining - his design conjures up memories of summer days spent by the beach, while retaining an element of timeless English tradition and charm. The nautical stripes of the cushions and the statement Hamptons rug are mixed with floral details on armchairs and porcelain lamps and vases. By using the same blue tones throughout, the contrasting patterns effortlessly create an eclectic yet harmonious aesthetic with a nod to the fun and informality of the coast, remaining relevant all year round. Brass metallic detailing finishes the scheme and contributes to the tailored and refined look. The smart palette of navy blue and white, is softened with wicker furniture, patterned textiles and an abundance of greenery. MPD completely redesigned the kitchen alongside a local expert kitchen maker, sourcing the perfect finishing touches like the custom made Carrara worktop for the kitchen. Particular attention was paid to final details throughout the property in order to achieve a high-level of elegance and sophistication in the design, such as the beautifully crafted door handles by Charles Edwards. Ralph Lauren, de Le Cuona and Andrew Martin furniture and fabrics are used throughout to create an air of luxurious refinement, while complementing the client’s existing pieces. All the art in the house was reframed for consistency and Maurizio worked to develop bespoke furniture pieces which use local craft, materials and resources to reinforce the connection between the property and its location in the English countryside. The fully refurbished Edwardian property has a new formal
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This custom made kitchen was also made specifically for this project by MPD. The two leather stools are from Andrew Martin while most of the accessories on the counter top are by Ralph Lauren Home. The pendant lights above the counter top are from Eichholtz and are also available at the MPD shop
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sitting room, a less formal Orangery adjacent to the new beautiful custom made kitchen, which includes a non-formal dining room. The new formal dining room is next door to the kitchen and during the summer time has an easy access to the large patio facing the old swimming pool. On the first floor there is the master en-suite with walk-in closet, two guest bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom, two more bathrooms and the formal study. And on the top floor is the childrens playground: two generous bedrooms with sitting areas for entertaining their friends and a private play room in between the two bedrooms, a large bathroom with double sink, bath and shower room.
TOP LEFT: This is part of the entrance hall and is a view from the family room which can be seen reflected in the large gold leaf mirror custom made by MPD for this project. The two chairs are from Ralph Lauren Home re-upholstered by MPD using zebra skin TOP RIGHT: This is one of the guest bedrooms; inspired by Africa, the bed was purchased from Lom Bok and is dressed with de Le Cuona sheet fabrics. The bed throw is from Midipy and is available in the MPD shop BOTTOM: Imperial Bathroom bath part of the ensuite bathroom of the above Africa room
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The San Francisco designer fuses the past with the present to update a mid-century Mayhew classic WORDS KENDRA BOUTELL | PHOTOGRAPHS MATTHEW MILLMAN 88
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For his projects, the Boston native deftly fuses the past with the present. ‘I love history, and there’s a real sense of tradition to my approach, but a house must also stand in the now,’ he said. De Sousa understands the architectural nuances of buildings from another time. For a recent commission in San Francisco’s Clarendon Heights district, he ushered a classic California Modern home into the 21st Century. Designed in 1940 by modernist master Clarence William Whitehead Mayhew, the asymmetrical three-story residence features a reverse floor plan to maximize panoramic views of the bay area. Mayhew, known for site-specific structures, built his own iconic Piedmont home at the same time. To assist in the preservation of the house’s Mid-Century character while adding current amenities, De Sousa enlisted architect Lorissa Kimm. The colleagues and friends, share an affinity for contemporary architecture. To access the third floor’s open plan living and dining rooms, Kimm installed an ethereal wood, glass, and chrome stairway. De Sousa played off of the space’s dramatic fog-shrouded vistas with a warm colour palette of taupe and moody blues. Showcasing the views, Kimm replaced each window with new insulated units that respected Mayhew’s original design. For the living room, De Sousa featured a conversation group in front of a horizontal fireplace incorporated into a freestanding brick surround. He anchored the space with French designer Christian Liagre’s clean lined sofa and coffee table on a textured carpet from Mark Nelson. In the dining room a hand blown cluster of pendants from John Pomp dance against the cityscape. Adjacent to the dining room lies the renovated kitchen while a tranquil den hides behind the fireplace.
PREVIOUS PAGE: In the living room De Sousa paired the Palo Alto lounge chair from the De Sousa Hughes collection with a sleek tub chair from A. Rudin. An Ironies accent table with blue cast resin top joins the tub chair TOP LEFT: On the stairway landing De Sousa installed an archival pigment print on Innova paper from Chista in New York BOTTOM LEFT: In the den, DeSousa placed one of Erik Hughes’ furniture designs, the sleek Lakeside sofa in an umber Pollock textile accented by periwinkle pillows RIGHT: On the terrace dark woven chairs upholstered in marigold fabric pair white ceramic garden stools for casual elegance
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Descending back down the stairs, De Sousa created a cocooned master bedroom in misty blue greys. In contrast, a sunlit hued guest bedroom follows the master suite. Through the guest room’s French doors lies the lyrical terrace with a round fire pit encircled by gracious seating. Green plantings and a living roof garden accent the earth colored exterior walls. Mayhew homes seamlessly blended the interior world with the outside. De Sousa reinterpreted his vision for the 21st century.
TOP: De Sousa utilised cool whites with silver accents for the ensuite master bathroom. A freestanding soaking tub with slightly angled edges allows the bather to enjoy the striking views LEFT: Interior Designer Geoffrey De Sousa
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Coloured Ferns A new collection of nine ferns in a contemporary silver frame with linen slip
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A Louis XIV Genoese giltwood chandelier in the dining room hangs above a table covered in a red silk damask
Alidad aims for a look that appears to have been in residence forever, a multi-layered mix-and-mismatch of elements and periods that requires an expert eye. Unable to find the right-sized antique day bed for the red lacquer Chinese boudoir, Alidad designed his
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own, had it aged, then covered it with modern fabric that contrasts with pillows made from seventeenth-century French needlepoint. Exquisite fabrics play an integral part in his layering. A former director of Sotheby’s Islamic arts and textiles department, Alidad
A pair of tapestry armchairs flank the fireplace in the drawing room which has been furnished with an interesting mixture of antiques
mixes old and new, superimposing a seventeenth-century needlework border on a piece of brocatelle above a desk, for example, and placing a portrait on top. He knows how far he can push. ‘With this sort of decoration,’ he says, ‘what is most daunting is that one step further
and the whole thing can collapse. You have to be so careful about how far you can go, but I don’t like chickening out.’ Furniture and objects span the centuries, from a 1620 portrait of a lady in the court of Henri IV to Alidad’s Velvet Collection gueridon
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TOP: A glimpse of neighbouring buildings in the Place des Vosges through an open window of the drawing room BOTTOM: Double mahogany doors open into the stone tiled floor of a small circular entrance hall RIGHT: The dramatic headboard in the master bedroom was designed by Alidad in red velvet with damask details
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The Chinese boudoir has exotic narrative scenes on its red lacquer panelling and is furnished with a large daybed
Many pieces, such as a pair of Louis XV Nogaret fauteuils and a seventeenth-century Louis XIV Genoese gilt-wood chandelier, are from a valued collaborator, antiquaire Sylvain Lévy-Alban. To compensate for relatively low ceilings, Alidad uses oversized pieces such as the sitting room’s bold Aubusson tapestry, which
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covers one wall from top to bottom. ‘I call it cosmetic architecture,’ he says. The master bedroom has a corner screen that rises to the ceiling and Alidad’s own ‘slightly mad, Venetian-inspired velvet bed head,’ which alter the proportions of the room. The climax of the apartment is the leather-walled dining room,
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where you might feel as if you were in seventeenth-century Venice. ‘A pied-à-terre is about entertaining and having fun, and this room is the height of it,’ Alidad says. ‘My rooms are all about atmosphere. You are transported to a different era. Life can be full of unhappiness. It’s wonderful to have these seconds of magic.’
TOP: A red-lacquered sliding door opens from the Chinese boudoir into the drawing room BOTTOM: The golden theme of the drawing room has been achieved by creating layers of colour, pattern and texture
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The handsome house in the Kenyan bush pays tribute to local traditions and skills PHOTOGRAPHS SIMON UPTON/The Interior Archive
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esigner Anna Trzebinski’s house outside Nairobi takes its cue from nature. From the drive it is invisible, concealed in a grove of indigenous olive and croton trees. Its structure incorporates locally felled tree trunks – they make handsome, gnarled columns on the verandas. Visually as well as physically, it is part of the African bush. Anna designed the house with her late husband, Tonio, an artist. At the centre of a 250-acre forest reserve in Langata, it was built 14 years ago by Tonio and a team of Kikuyu builders. ‘Once we found the plot, we camped here to learn the lie of the land. The trees determined the size of the house,’ says Anna. ‘Tonio stopped painting. He built it in eight months.
The men who helped him are still here, operating the woodwork shop he started.’ Tonio died in 2001, and Anna closed the furnituredesign business for a year, before reopening it in 2003. The ground floor of the house – a single, open-plan living space flooded with light from French windows – provides the perfect introduction. Like all the rooms it has a beamed ceiling and wooden floor (olivewood in this case; upstairs floors are mahogany or cedar wood). The walls are simply furnished with a plaster that contains coloured pigment and lime, a traditional Swahili method called niru. ‘The treatment is influenced by the stucco technique used for centuries in Damascus, Venice, Oman and India,’ Anna explains. ‘It changes colour according to the humidity in the air, and the absorption and evaporation of moisture helps to keep the rooms cool.’ Here the walls have been finished in shades of taupe – a neutral foil for a pair of striking buffalo paintings by Tonio. ‘They
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A hand made glass chandelier hangs low from the ceiling above a coffee table in front of an open fire
represent him: powerful and full of energy,’ says Anna. The soft tones of the walls mirror the velvet used to cover the sofas, which were made in Anna’s workshop: the velvet is recycled curtains collected in Nairobi markets. Anna shares the house with her teenage children, Lana and Stas, and her new husband, Lemarti. After Tonio’s murder in October 2001, Anna went to the Laikipia Plain north of Nairobi to find solace walking in her beloved bush. She met Lemarti, warrior of the seminomadic Samburu tribe, and, later, he took her and the children under his wing. In July 2005, Anna and Lemarti were married in a five-day traditional Samburu wedding, ‘We were 108
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obviously meant to be together: that we should even have met was quite unlikely, and I’ve never felt so fulfilled and so safe and happy,’ Anna says. At the invitation of the tribe, they have designed and created three tented camps in this particularly beautiful area of Kenya. This is no ordinary safari camp with game drives and white hunters. ‘We wanted to create an authentic experience for those interested in indigenous tribal life and rituals, and to let the African bush work its magic,’ says Anna. The Langata house is the home of a collector. Anna’s unerring eye means that every room is a treasure-trove of African artifacts including Masai and Samburu spears like those Lemarti already
The French bed in this guest bedroom contrasts with a painting by Tonio Trzebinski of his daughter learning to ride her bicycle
had, which are used to protect the tribe and their herds of cattle. Also from Kenya are rough-hewn wooden Turkana headrests and beaded bottles that were made more recently in Anna’s workshop from recycled bottles. Recycling recurs throughout the house. The refectory table in the dining area is made from the timber of a dhow that ran aground on the beach in Mombasa, the mast forming the legs. Other parts of the dhow have been used to make beds and the staircase. The idea was originally Tonio’s: he used dhow wood to make a pair of coffee tables he gave Anna as a Christmas present – the start of his furniture-making business. No kitchen adjoins the dining area. Instead, this is housed in
a separate building connected to the main house by a walkway. Similarly, the spare bedroom takes the form of a magnificent safari tent, a five-minute walk through the bush. With polished wooden floors and a fully stocked drinks cabinet, it is lit by Swahili lanterns. Upstairs in the main house are three bedrooms, an office and another veranda, furnished with a day bed and a comfortable chair – one of Anna’s favourite places: ‘In the last half-hour of daylight, when the sun is setting behind the house, it lights up the forest in a golden glow, the birds break into their final song and it is so calm.’ Her bedroom is decorated with a variety of fabrics and, in the bathroom, antique Indian lights run on paraffin and electricity. Bridge for Design March 2015
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Four years ago, Anna created a collection for Paul Smith: clothes, shawls and accessories adorned with flamingo, ostrich and guineafowl feathers and embroidered with beads in traditional patterns worked by Masai women trained by Anna. ‘I use authentic, indigenous designs as inspiration and draw on the rich colours and raw materials that surround me.’ It is a time-consuming but rewarding process: ‘Each piece is a unique work of art. ‘Tonio and I were lucky enough to be able to design and build our dream house from scratch,’ Anna continues. ‘This is a family home and a treasured oasis: a monument to who we were, who we are now, who we will become – it grows and changes with us’
TOP: The refectory table in the dining area is made from the timber of a dhow that ran aground with the mast forming the table legs LEFT: The bathroom windows are draped in orange velvet curtains with Indian pelmets
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his seems an absurd statement for a house that was built between 1687 and 1707. Yet Chatsworth is the product of generations of contemporary collecting. It is not fixed in time, and furniture as well as ceramics, metalwork, paintings, textiles and sculpture by today’s artists, designers and makers, continue to be added to the Devonshire Collection by the family. It came as a great surprise to work in a Baroque country house and find myself pulled towards contemporary art and design. Maybe the clues were all around me: the mirrors in the State Apartment may date from 1705 but they were the product of the latest technology in glass manufacture. In the 19th century, the 6th Duke purpose-built a gallery to house his contemporary sculpture collection, formed thanks to his admiration and friendship with Antonio Canova. What we consider traditional now was ground breaking in its day. When the current Duke expressed an interest in contemporary furniture, it sparked a new interest for me. And as I began to discover the talented designers and makers working today, I became keen to bring them to Chatsworth for a very special exhibition. The Duke and Duchess’s enthusiasm to acquire, commission and provide a platform for today’s generation of creatives, has seen Chatsworth show work by contemporary silversmiths on the Great Dining Room table, monolithographic prints of cagefighters by Emma McGuire and even commission an entire gallery clad in ceramic by Jacob van der Beugel. The perception of Chatsworth as a stately home which belongs to the past and is therefore irrelevant to modern life is being further challenged by this year’s headline exhibition Make Yourself Comfortable at Chatsworth. Seats bought by the family such as Amanda Levete’s Drift and Kröller Müller chairs by Piet Hein Eek, will be joined by loans of contemporary seating from designers around the world. 112
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The exhibition is not meant to be an overview of chair design. Instead we are using contemporary designs to reinterpret the historic space: each seat has been selected for its connection to an aspect of Chatsworth. The seats become a bridge between what was considered contemporary and exciting in the past with today’s vision of design that is boundary pushing or desirable. The exhibition has also provided selected designers with an opportunity to progress their work with commissions for the Chatsworth House Trust. Nothing keeps Chatsworth alive more than the infectious enthusiasm for the present shown by the 12th Duke and Duchess, as the Duke says: “Commissioning a new coffee pot in ceramic or silver may take a little longer than merely bidding at auction for something which has been around for 200 years but once you start this habit, the pleasure and excitement of the process so far outweighs the lazy convenience of re-cycling other peoples’ taste that it is irresistible.”
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A VIRTUAL REALITY WORLD Sheila McCusker takes a look at the role of CGI in architecture and design
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can be invaluable in such instances, providing reassurance about the final product. Not only are they increasingly used to assist planning processes, CGIs can sometimes mean the difference between obtaining a planning consent or a refusal. Where significant, (often larger) developments are proposed in sensitive locations and the submission of a ‘verified view’ or an accurate visual representation (AVR) may be required by the local authority. As well as the benefits in the contract sector, the preparation of CGIs of internal spaces for interior design purposes is also becoming increasingly popular. In addition to being useful for marketing purposes, interior views can help the designer decide how best to furnish and dress a space or a room. Sourcing convincing visualisations and animations is a further, important consideration when examining the role and relevance of CGIs in the design and development process. Over the past 10 years the status of the CGI has evolved from being an indulgent bolt-on service, to a ‘nice to have’ promotional feature, to its current role of being an essential design and marketing tool. The fact is that CGIs have become an increasingly significant part of the architect’s design service – particularly so in the prime and super-prime residential markets. CGIs can be labour intensive to produce, particularly at the photorealistic end of the spectrum, but in our experience they are usually well worth the investment.
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LOVE YOUR LIVING ROOM Plan a calm relaxing space that you can escape to says Phoebe Oldrey
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n 1964 Bob Dylan sang the ‘Times are a Changing’ and a generation heard his words and a move for a different way of life began. Though Bob wasn’t calling for a revolution in the home department, the formality of how a home was used at the time started to evolve and how we live and entertain today in our homes is radically different than in the early 20th Century. The kitchen is now the heart of the home, acting as working hub, dining facility, family zone and entertaining space. So what has happened to our beautiful lounges? Are we saving them for best? Most definitely not. Like the rest of our homes the formality of a lounge is being brushed aside but in our hectic lives it has now become a calm relaxing space to escape to, where comfort and glam work together. So what do I think are the secrets of creating an amazing lounge? Good design always starts with the planning. You need to understand what needs to happen in the space and how everything will fit in. I find it essential to think beyond what a client’s aspirations for their lounge are and take a good hard look at what their day to day life is. Only by marrying the practical with the aesthetic can you reach the right results. When it comes to picking furniture we don’t all start with a blank canvas and often we own a lot of stuff already. I also feel that we shouldn’t just throw everything out, it’s bad for the environment and hard on wallets. When choosing what to keep, I normally divide things in to three categories, the ‘appalling’ – these are the items client’s hate but somehow can’t bring themselves to get rid of. If you hate something, you are never going to love it – let it go and make room in your life for something else. 116
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Next is the ‘functional’. These are the items that create no emotional impact on you at all – they just get on and do their job. As there is no issue if they stay or go, these are the items that can save lots on budget as they can either be cleared out or sit comfortably in the new scheme. This can be a good stop gap if a client needs to wait until they can afford an item they really want. Last of all is the ‘irreplaceable’. These are the things we love, the stuff we inherited and the items that mark our life journeys. You won’t believe how many items I have incorporated into a design because they were the first piece of furniture someone bought. The ‘irreplaceable’ are the items that reflect us and will set the tone for the style and taste of the room. Clients want to build a cohesive room so I select with great care. I see it like building an outfit when you already own a shirt and shoes, the trousers really need to coordinate to make it work. Colours can also be misconceiving and can completely throw your carefully thought out scheme when the Duck Egg blue chair arrives and it turns out to be green. For building colour palettes for a room I like to select a star piece and build from there. With colours and furniture in place it’s time to bring the final layer on, which is the accessories. These can sometimes be overlooked but a room can be left feeling flat without building up on the pops of colour and the different textures. I’m always a fan of a throw added in with the cushions. It adds interest without over cluttering your seating area. You can never go wrong with a bit of bling and with the current trend for warm coppers bringing some bowls onto a surface adds so much.
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