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FROM THE EDITOR This month NEW BEGINNINGS…

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ew year, fresh start - a phrase I’ve used many times as a writer and editor, but one that has real meaning for me in 2020. We moved home last November so that my 81-year-old mother could come and live with us. Our new house needs some loving care and attention, plus a small extension - or annexe – before Mum arrives. So, in addition to liaising with architects and builders, I’ve been spending the past few weeks poring over paint charts, kitchen websites and bathroom brochures. The big question in my mind is whether or not I should embrace decorating with colour (there seems to be so much of it around) or stick with my love of all things monochrome. I put the question to HB contributor and interior designer Andrew Griffiths and his reply was inspiring: ‘Look at the clothes you wear and the pictures you save on Instagram,’ he said. ‘There will probably be some outstanding colour themes. These are what you’re naturally drawn to, and should inﬂuence your decorating choices.’ So I did just that and quickly observed that black, grey, white, stone and taupe dominated both my wardrobe and my Instagram feed, with a smattering of plaster pink, petrol blue and khaki appearing regularly in the interior pics I’d saved. With this in mind, I’ve started to pull together moodboards for each room, incorporating all of these hues. It’s been a joyful and useful process. Colour is such an emotive subject and it makes sense to immerse ourselves in the shades that make us feel good about our surroundings. It’s with this in mind that the HB team has produced our special supplement, Colour Your Home Happy. Packed full of inspiration and guidance on how to choose and use colour with conﬁdence, it’s proof that whatever your approach, you can create a beautiful living space!

LOUISE PEARCE Editor

My kitchen ideas, from top: Devol; Naked Kitchens; Sebastian Cox by Devol. My colours Farrow & Ball’s Setting Plaster; Benjamin Moore’s Regal Select Balboa Mist OC-27; Dulux’s Ancient Artifact. Elements teapot, The Future Kept FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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CONTENTS STYLE FILE 12 STYLE MAKER Meet Naomi Paul, whose exquisite 15 20 21 23

crocheted pendant lights are beautiful works of art NEWS Discover the latest trends and looks, including tasteful tableware and textiles inspired by nature 5 MINUTES WITH… Bedfolk founders Nick and Jo James on their stylishly uncomplicated bedding brand WORKS OF ART Forget the ﬂowers, these striking vases are mini masterpieces worth displaying SHOP OF THE MONTH From online store to community hub, Manchester’s Object is more than just a lifestyle brand

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40 LAYERED LUXE Opulent velvets, cosy knits and rich colour combine in this indulgent style that’s perfect for winter 48 FIND THE BEST Tableware – our edit of glazed pieces, stunning stoneware and glamorous glass designs

INSPIRING HOMES & GARDENS 54 A TOUCH OF GOLD One couple enlists the help of an interior 62 72 84

24 SMALL WONDERS Make use of long-forgotten corners and under-used nooks with these clever ideas 32 LIGHT & SPACE Enjoy the pleasures of well-designed, low-key furniture in this timelessly elegant look

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designer friend to inject colour and character into their house INDUSTRIAL PAST Taking cues from its hardworking heritage, a 19th-century mining engine house is remodelled for calmer living THE MODERNIST HOME Innovative design, original features and a sense of community combine in this architectural icon ACCESS ALL AREAS A radical redesign has transformed a two-bedroom ﬂat into a stylish contemporary family home PROPERTY OF THE MONTH Low-carbon barn conversion A WINTER SHOW Be inspired by the frosty beauty of the Walled Garden at Cowdray Park during the colder season

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92 24 SPACE SOLUTIONS 98 ‘WE KNOCKED DOWN WALLS FOR SPACE AND LIGHT’ Three small rooms have become a family-friendly kitchen-diner 104 ‘IT’S LIKE STAYING IN A SMART HOTEL EVERY DAY’ A dated bathroom and separate loo made way for a contemporary, light-ﬁlled space with showstopping features 109 KITCHENS/BATHROOMS The latest trends and shopping 114 WASH DAY SOLUTIONS Space-saving design ideas

LIVING, FOOD & TRAVEL 122 131 133 144 162

SOCIABLE SUPPERS Recipes from food writer Alison Roman TIME TO FEAST Giovanna Ryan gets tropical with pineapples TRAVEL David Wickers rounds up his favourite winter retreats DESIGN FOR A NEW DECADE Wellbeing trends I LIVE LIKE THIS… The beneﬁts of a grown-up ﬂat-share

HB OFFERS, EXCLUSIVES & MORE 4 SUBSCRIBE Get fantastic savings and free delivery 9 CONNECT WITH US Join the HB community 96 OUR LIBBY Meet a favourite from the House Beautiful collection created with sofa experts DFS 155 HOLIDAY OFFERS From Carcassonne to Kent and Sussex 160 WHERE TO BUY Stockist details

COVER STORIES 53 READER HOMES 46 pages of inspiration 21/20/114 HIGH STREET FINDS Gorgeous ceramics, 24 136 133 122 15

linen bedding, laundry essentials SMALL SPACE SOLUTIONS Stylish storage and furniture THE BEAUTY OF A WINTER GARDEN RURAL B&Bs around the country FABULOUS NO-FUSS FOOD 2020 TRENDS The latest decorating looks you’ll love

COVER Photographer Polly Wreford Stylist Portland Mitchell Stylist’s assistant Hannah Travis See page 16 for product details

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STYLE MAKER WHO Naomi Paul SPECIALISES IN Crocheted lighting AVAILABLE FROM naomipaul.co.uk

PERFECTLY FORMED Naomi Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exquisite crocheted pendant lights are works of art that bring calm and beauty into a room

here have been several ‘lampshade’ moments in Naomi Paul’s creative life. But the one that set her on the path to becoming a globally sought-after maker of wondrously sculptural lighting happened when, in order to keep her job at the Royal College of Art, she said she could crochet… and then had to ask her mother to teach her virtually overnight. ‘My mother is a maker and creator who can turn her hand to anything practical. When I was living away from home as a student, she taught me to knit over the phone while I was sat practising with a pair of chopsticks!’ says Naomi. But it was her mother’s crash-course in crochet that allowed constructive-textile-trained Naomi to hold on to her position at the Royal College of Art. This lead to her working with a master in fashion and crocheting a ballgown. ‘After that, I was commissioned to crochet a piece based on a Moroccan cascading pendant form. I drew some simple silhouettes and then, working as a potter might on a wheel, sculpted as I went. The nature of crochet is very organic in the way the stitches grow. I made a small collection of lampshades based on the same technique and the design was picked up by Liberty London.’ Breathtaking in its ﬂuid form, Naomi’s light-as-air, uniformly-stitched crocheted lighting is prized by hotels

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‘ The na ture of crochet is very organi c in the wa y the sti tches grow' and stylish homeowners around the world. Once the only maker, she now works with her small team of highly skilled crafters in a studio at the edge of a nature reserve near London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. ‘It is very quiet and calm in the studio, and the light is lovely – it’s an old industrial bakery with a huge skylight. Most of the time the makers listen to podcasts that have the sort of rhythm and subject matter perfect for crocheting and creating the right tension. When the team worked, just brieﬂy, at home, I found I could tell when they had been watching or listening to something intense as it would come out in the stitches!’ Naomi laughs. In the main, her palette is restrained, mineral and soothing: ‘We have statement colours for accent lighting, but neutrals for bedside or reading-room lights, which we make in calmer tones,’ says Naomi. ‘The palette has evolved, too,’ she says. ‘I started by using surplus yarn and a lot of it came from Missoni, so there were quite strong colours. In time however, I progressed to virgin yarn and I was able to choose the palette I wanted – colours I like to live with that feel warm, inviting and lasting. I try not to look at trends.’ As a result, Naomi’s work is wonderfully timeless, and more than just a little switched on. HB

OPPOSITE Naomi in her London studio, where she works with her talented team THIS PAGE Every piece is entirely made by hand. Naomi chooses bold hues for accent lighting, but uses soothing neutrals for bedside and reading lights House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 13

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Below (l-r) Barcelona pitcher, £36; Barcelona stemless wine glass, £8; Barcelona sangria glass, £8; all Soho Home x Anthropologie

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

WALL FLOWERS Inspired by the beautiful blooms found in the Botanical Gardens of Kolkata, Benagli artist Alisha Dutt Islam recreates these delicate ﬂowers as vivid artworks for new homeware brand Naipunya. Representing the ﬁnest in Bengali craftsmanship, Naipunya’s founder, Mark Forrest, curates traditional and contemporary handmade pieces for the home. From top Framed Passion Flower print; Gulmohar print; £65 each.

HOT ON THE HIGH STREE T The highly-anticipated homeware collaboration between Anthropologie and Soho Home – the interiors line from hotel chain and private members’ club Soho House – ﬁrst landed in the autumn, and it didn’t disappoint. Comprising more than 30 pieces spanning lighting, accessories and furniture, it offers a stylish touch of luxe, with prices starting at £8 for glassware. Topping our most-wanted list is the Barcelona platter (right), £78, Soho Home x Anthropologie.

#HBHIGH STREET Above The Art Deco inspired Mariana bed (W161cm, D221cm) in Nude, £1,798, Soho Home x Anthropologie House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 15

STYLE FILE Febru ary fin e dining Set a rustic and welcoming winter table using wonderfully rough-hewn textures and mixed materials with echoes of the natural world. Rowen & Wren’s handmade stoneware candle and tealight holders look effortlessly stylish when layered with laid-back linens, vintage-style cutlery and handblown recycled glassware. Gotland sheepskin, £382; Black Byron bench, £722; Anker outdoor string lights, £128; Sidney recycled gin glasses, £22/two; Laurel beer glasses, £18/two; handmade stoneware tealight holders, £12 each; handmade stoneware candle holder, £22; Vintage Satin 42-piece cutlery set, £152; all Rowen & Wren

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Above, from top Heather Check cushion, £84; Chalkney cushion, £84; both Laura Fletcher Below (l-r) Saltash cushion, £70; Heather Check, as before; Southwold cushion in Navy/ Paprika, £84; Chalkney, as before; all Laura Fletcher

Wall decorative accessory, £29.99, Zara Home

ONE TO WATCH LAURA FLETCHER

Textile designer Laura’s range of Suffolkmade woven soft furnishings are inspired by photographs she takes of daily life. From the details of tree bark to the weathering of seaside rope, her designs marry neutral bases with streaks of colour, striking a balance between subtle and statement. There’s no better time to surround yourself with her cosy pieces. See more at lauraﬂetchertextiles.co.uk.

BOOK CLUB We’ve been enthralled by the latest book from founders of online emporium Rockett St George, Lucy St George and Jane Rockett. Extraordinary Interiors in Colour (£19.99, Ryland Peters & Small) delves beneath the surface of colour in the home, exploring the ways travel, nature and vintage design inﬂuence the way we decorate our spaces. With guidance on creating complementary palettes and an insight into the psychology of colour, this book is brimming with inspiration and advice. To read more about Lucy and Jane's love affair with colour, turn to page 14 in our free 32-page Colour Your Home Happy supplement

Blocks Kilbo hemp wall hanging, £120, Nkuku

Annalie wall hanging, £58, Anthropologie

Luna wall hanging, £35, Oliver Bonas

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5 MINUTES WITH...

BEDFOLK

TELL US HOW BEDFOLK BEGAN… JO Nick and I both have backgrounds in the interiors industry, and, at the time, we were renovating our home. We’ve always found it easy to source great homeware, but bedding was a real sticking point. We wanted it to be good quality, and affordable, but the shopping experience felt confusing. You’re often choosing between rows of plastic-wrapped sets, so you don’t really know what you’re buying. NICK We didn’t know the ﬁrst thing about running a business and were more used to thinking about products from a user perspective than the manufacturing side. We were also just about to get married and ended up spending our honeymoon in Portugal touring textile mills and learning the processes! That’s where the journey really started. WITH SO MANY BEDDING BRANDS TO CHOOSE FROM, WHAT MAKES YOUR PRODUCTS UNIQUE? NICK We only sell three styles of cotton bedding – Relaxed, Classic and Luxe – each with a different weave and ﬁnish, so customers just need to decide how they like their bedding to look and feel, rather than choosing between different thread counts and other confusing factors. JO Our ethos is ‘buy less but buy well’. We want people to enjoy a high-quality product in a timeless colour palette that can be mixed and matched effortlessly. Not only does that reduce waste generated by outdated designs and poor quality, but it also means our customers can update their bedroom easily by layering our products. HOW ARE YOU MAKING BEDFOLK SUSTAINABLE? NICK We know that making textiles uses valuable resources, but we really try to minimise our environmental impact wherever possible. The offcuts from the manufacturing process are turned into cotton 20 housebeautiful.com/uk

Top left The Classic bedding bundle, including a duvet cover and two pillowcases, costs from £79 Above The ethos is simple with just three styles to choose from Left Nick and Jo with their dog Juju

bags that we use as packaging – there’s absolutely no plastic involved. Our bedding is also certiﬁed Oeko-Tex, which is a rigorous standard – higher than organic – covering the ﬁnished product. It takes into account everything from growing to manufacturing, ensuring your bedding doesn’t contain any chemicals or synthetics that might be harmful to you or the planet. SLEEP CONTINUES TO BE A HOT TOPIC OF CONVERSATION. WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR 2020 AND BEYOND? NICK Until quite recently, bedding was a bit of an overlooked product mainly, I think, due to the uninspiring shopping experience. Now, more and more people are mindful of choosing the right products to enhance their sleep. Recognising that we spend a third of our lives in bed can be a real wake-up call! JO And even if you don’t get that sought-after eight hours, elevating your sleep experience can help your overall wellbeing. We’ll be introducing a couple of darker colours to complete the ‘core’ range that will all go seamlessly together. We’re also working on quilt designs to add to the range in autumn. bedfolk.com

WORDS ALICIA FORD PHOTOGRAPHS MIKE GARLICK; LYDIA HARPER; OLI DOUGLAS

While shopping for their new home, husband and wife team Nick and Jo James found it tricky to ﬁnd the right bedding for the right price. Taking matters into their own hands, in 2018 they launched their own stylishly uncomplicated bedding brand

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WORKS OF ART From classical beauties to modern abstract designs, these striking vases are mini masterpieces

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COMPILED BY AMY NEASON

1 Designed by Pip Woods Ceramics in collaboration with Anthropologie, the Jasper vase, £38, would look smart on your sideboard 2 At just £19.99, this Tall Vase With A Motif is an affordable style statement. Find it at H&M Home 3 This metal vase from Cult Furniture, £65, is a thoroughly modern take on a classic shape 4 Handmade and painted by designer Sophie Alda, this pink bottle vase is decorated with colourful abstract shapes, £60, A New Tribe 5 Zara Home’s Rustic Amphora vase, £29.99, would suit any interior 6 Offering a hit of intense cobalt blue, The Face vase, £99 at The Conran Shop, is sure to liven up a room 7 Simple yet striking, a timeless stripe in a monochrome palette will always be on trend. Black Biscuit vase, £25, Next 8 Painterly brushstrokes across the Nebbia Trumpet vase, £40 from Habitat, are instantly eyecatching 9 In a warm shade of terracotta, the Ceramic Shell vase, £22 from Rose & Grey, would look pretty styled with dried grasses 10 The Shape Study Long-Neck vase, £29 from West Elm, is perfect for a single stem or branch of foliage FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 21

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Rachael (below right) and Alex sell a range of handcrafted products online and in their new bricks-and-mortar shop in Manchester’s trendy Chorlton

SHOP OF THE MONTH

OBJECT: SHOP, STAYCATION, SOCIAL In 2014, husband-and-wife team Alex and Rachael Otterwell turned their experiences of travelling the world into an online lifestyle and homeware brand that quickly found a physical presence too. In late 2019 the couple relocated their shop to a larger premises a short walk away in the hope of offering more to their local community. Rachael tells us more… WHY DID YOU OPEN A BRICKS-AND-MORTAR SHOP? Object started as an online store in 2014, launched from our bedroom and operated around our day jobs. After trading at a local market for almost a year, we could see there was a demand for the products we were selling. So, we decided to ﬁnd a permanent home with more control over the store’s design and brand image.

INTERVIEW BY ALICIA FORD

TELL US ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS AND IN-STORE EVENTS YOU OFFER AT OBJECT… We host everything from woodcarving and ring-making to supper clubs and blogging workshops. The idea was to provide a creative outlet and build a community. It’s a great way to promote our retail business and get to know our customers. HAVING MOVED PREMISES AND REBRANDED LAST AUTUMN, WHAT ARE YOUR AMBITIONS FOR OBJECT NOW? It was important to us to create a multifaceted business, combining products and services that stimulate us creatively and give our business better opportunities for ﬁnancial security. In terms of the rebrand, we felt that relocating the store called for a new chapter in the aesthetic too. While we work with many Scandinavian brands

and adore the pared-back style, it doesn’t fully represent our company. Over the past few years, Alex and I have travelled around the west coast of America, and have become very inspired by the nature, climate and culture in California. We decided to introduce these influences into our branding, using colour and texture. WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO LAUNCH YOUR NEW STAYCATION VENTURE ‘OBJECT: THE APARTMENT’? We love taking short breaks in addition to a longer holiday after the busy Christmas period. This allows us to get some downtime and find new inspiration. Mostly, we opt to stay in small guesthouses and live like locals. We’ve been influenced so much by all the interesting places we’ve stayed in the past decade and we wanted to put all our ideas into practice – and so Object: The Apartment was born. It’s a luxury self-catering space where you’ll find our products perfectly placed to enjoy and experience. From the moment guests arrive, we want them to instantly feel at home. They’ll receive a hamper filled with produce from Chorlton-based businesses, in addition to a guide on what’s happening in the local area, from yoga classes and live music, to nature walks and even where to find the best negronis! HB For more information about workshops, go to objectstyle.co.uk House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 23

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Small wonders Maximise the potential of a compact home by transforming forgotten corners and nooks ` into beautiful, usable spaces

Bright accents Introduce a vibrant colour palette to small-space living, with an abstract framed print. Aurora framed print by Lucia Fraser, £350, Heal’s. T vase, £120, Ligne Roset. Pottery West tea bowl, £28, Toast. Iga ceramic teacup, £36, Native & Co. Wabi Vert plates, £33 each, The Conran Shop. Glacier dinner plates in Pink/ Blue, £32 each; Glacier oval platter in Teal, £55; both Lucia Fraser, Heal’s. Verso sideboard, £1,895, Ercol

Comfort zone Open shelving works well as a room divider, to isolate areas in an open-plan scheme. Tower shelving, from £71, Heal’s On shelving Red glass vase, £55, The Conran Shop. T vase, £120, Ligne Roset. Verso sideboard, £1,895, Ercol. Tab Modular sofa in Alba, from £590, Habitat. Oliver lamp, £75; glass vase, £80; throw, £250; all John Lewis & Partners. Michael Ruh Chelsea jar (on sideboard), £120; Speckle teapot by Akiko Hirai, £180; terracotta bowl by Silvia K Ceramics, £35; all The New Craftsmen. Skin Blush rug, £715/ sq m, Jennifer Manners. Glacier platter by Lucia Fraser, £65, Heal’s. Tea bowl, £28, Toast. Wabi Vert plate (on magazines), £33, The Conran Shop. Roses, David Austin Roses at The Real Flower Company FOR CUSHION DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

Alcove admin Floating shelves in a recess make for a neat ofﬁce area. A curtain panel screens it off once work is complete. Wall on left, painted in Pale Powder estate emulsion, £46.50/2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Recess painted in Bell Pink matt emulsion, £51/2.5L, Atelier Ellis. Curtain panel made up in Brera Lino Linen in Cassis, £65/m, Designers Guild. Lack wall shelves, £9 each, Ikea. Haus paperweight, £27 by e15; Cugino stool, £441; both Viaduct. Tucan tiles in Cherry Blossom, £12 each, Smink Things. Ceramic planter, for similar try Rose & Grey. Stem vases, £30 each, Rowen & Wren. Framed Book Art Vol 120, £390, Katie Mawson. Green decanter, £42, Rockett St George. Dock wireless charger, £70, The Conran Shop. Pearl tumbler, £14, Heal’s. Garner two-drawer desk storage, £20, Habitat. Wall lamp, £142, Spark & Bell

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Great heights Shelving hung at picture-rail level keeps the recess clear, providing extra space to create a cosy dining area. Lack wall shelf, £11, Ikea. Derry recycled glass carafe, £24; recycled bottle vase, £42; both Rowen & Wren. Blush dipped speckled side plates (on shelf), £70/six; concrete planters, £20/ two; all Cox & Cox. Framed Book Art Vol 126, £290, Katie Mawson

Austin dining table, £495, Habitat. Orb watering can by Ferm Living, £75, Hoos. Edo Kiriko Medium glasses, £65 each, Native & Co. Smokey Stripe jug, £65, The Conran Shop. Lario Linen napkins £36/four, Designers Guild. Wabi Vert plates, £33 each, The Conran Shop. Float side table, £835; Avery stacking stool, £410; both Pinch. Dune green chair, £259; Backer natural oak chair, £329; both Hayche. Cushion, £75, Mourne Textiles. Upton pendant, £174, David Hunt Lighting

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Box clever A bed frame and headboard with built-in storage, offers an inventive space-saving solution for a small room. Walls in Slate II pure ﬂat emulsion, £49.50/2.5L, Paint & Paper Library. Malm Standard Double bed frame with four storage drawers in White Stained Oak

veneer, £265, Ikea. Biella Linen double duvet cover in Fuchsia & Cassis, £170; Oxford pillowcases, £30 each; all Designers Guild. Linen pillowcases in Mint, £35 each; Block Multi throw, £145, The Conran Shop. Pink wool throw, £80, Nisi Living. Cushion made up in Nomad woven stripe in Green, £115/m, Christopher Farr Cloth. Melissa glass side table, £195, Rose & Grey.

Ripple Smoked Grey carafe, £29; Smoked Grey tumblers, £35/four; both Ferm Living at Heal’s. Framed Book Art Vol 123, £450 (on ﬂoor) Book Art Vol 95 (on headboard), £400; both Katie Mawson. Lester clock, £20, Habitat. Ridged glass vase, £30, Cox & Cox. Array Twin Opal wall lights, £610 each, CTO Lighting. Gustav handknotted rug, £1,100/sq metre, Jennifer Manners

Hidden depths Create an illusion of space and conceal ﬂoor-to-ceiling cabinets by covering the doors in a statement wallpaper, for a stunning feature wall. Platsa wardrobe, £298, Ikea. Papered in Scallops Green/Pink wallpaper, £145/roll, Ottoline de Vries. Inside, on shelf Biella linen pillowcases in Fuchsia/Cassis, £30 each, Designers Guild. Tweed

Emphasize scarf in Green, £145; Tweed Emphasize blanket in Dusty Rose, £195; both Mourne Textiles. Coral Melange Dolman dress by Muku, £230, Hoos. Neat cardigan in Jade, £115, Toast. Gala glass table, £250; Penrose rug, £450; both Habitat. Buée vase, £112; Arceau mirror, £405; both Ligne Roset. Bearcan triple beaded vessel vase, £16, Designers Guild. The Sitting pouffe, from £500, Atelier Ellis. Arles ﬂoor lamp, £355,The Conran Shop

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Fabrics and wallcoverings clockwise from top Fleurs Etoilees linen in Hot Pink, £105/m, Christopher Farr Cloth. Kansai wallcovering in Zinnia, £211/roll, Black Edition. Lisbon fabric in Pink, £45/m, Designers Guild. Lost & Found fabric in Green, £190/m, Christopher Farr Cloth. Luna fabric in Pink, £162/m, Molly Mahon. Everyday espresso cup by Emma Lacey, £29, The Conran Shop. Carmen Herrera postcard, 85p, Tate Modern Shop. For similar notebook and pencil, try Present & Correct. Background Brera Moda linen in Cloud, £75/m, Designers Guild FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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Highlight tiny spaces with strong colours and gorgeous prints

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Light & space Enjoy the simple pleasures of a comfortable, uncluttered home that puts well-designed, stylishly low-key pieces at its heart

Clear your mind Achieve a sense of calm with a serene scheme of pure white featuring subtle hints of soft blue and fresh coral pink. Libra stoneware vases: Pink, £25; Blue, £18; Ensley Grey speckled vase, £20; all Habitat

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Love it for longer Investing in good quality, solidly built pieces in classic designs ultimately leads to signiﬁcantly reduced waste. Look out for sustainable materials and eco credentials to help ensure what you buy is kind to the planet. Anton solid wood dining table, from £999; Holland dining chairs, £299 each; Anton solid wood sideboard, £1,299; Alizeh rug, from £499; all West Elm

Quality time There’s something rather lovely about ﬁnding the time to sit at a table and take pleasure in food. And it’s all the more delicious when you use beautiful ceramics you love to create a sense of occasion. Sway low bowls, £16 each; Sway mugs, £10 each; Kaloh dinner plates in Fog, £8 each; Kaloh cereal bowls in Fog, £6 each; Black cutlery, £34/ﬁve-piece set; all West Elm

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Room to breathe Organic shapes work well in an airy, open-plan space for an elegant look and a natural ﬂow around the room. Rico divan in Off-White Bouclé, from £2,800; Rico ottoman in Off-White Bouclé, £1,139; Braided Belly lamp shade, £119; Distinct coffee table in Travertine, £1,265; Tuck vase, £195; Hebe lamp base, £339; Hebe lamp shade in Long Natural, £145; Herman stool, £205; shell pot, £69; Aya ceramic platter, £85; Muse vase, £95; all Ferm Living

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Commit to calm A well-organised workspace is key for productivity and creativity, while a healthy hit of greenery connects us to nature and aids wellbeing. Mingle table top, £695; Mingle wooden table legs, £505/two; Herman chair, £379; Herman stool, £169; Angle shade in Cashmere, £215; Socket pendant in Cashmere, £69; Paper Organiser in Blue Stained Ash, £69; Still mug in Clear, £25/two; Stone matchbox cover, £19; all Ferm Living

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Making space Many of us feel the urge to purge in the new year, and the bedroom is often a prime candidate for a declutter. If space is limited, consider sliding doors and slim legs, which create an illusion of space. Cato wardrobe, £495; Agnes rug, £70; Crinkle stonewashed throw, £75; Omi natural basket, £70/two; all Habitat

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Background: Ecru superwide plank wood ﬂooring, £161.94/sq m, Ted Todd. Vice Versa linen throw in Pearl, £275, The Conran Shop. Small platter with handle by Silvia K Ceramics, £70, The New Craftsmen. White plate and pastels, stylist’s own. Linen napkin, £12.50, The Conran Shop. Linara linen in Merino, £39.50/m, Romo. Abstract Twist glazed porcelain tile, £181/sq m, Domus. Habitation Great Hall wood ﬂooring, £81.98/sq m, Claybrook. White bud vase, £85; Sip dessert cup, £55; both The New Craftsmen. Brera Moda linen in Sky, £75/m, Designers Guild. Moderna linen in Storm, £95/m; Relaxed linen in Jasper White, £90/m; both Mark Alexander. Brera Moda linen in Wedgwood, £75/m, Designers Guild. Osumi linen in Jasmine, £47/m, Romo. Bardi weave in Brush, £145/m, Mark Alexander FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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Focus on subtle tones and tactile textures for a scheme that invites calm and tranquillity

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Layered luxe The dark winter months are all about cocooning. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to indulge in opulent velvets, cosy knits and rich, mood-boosting colour

Decorative touch Geometric patterns are a great way to build depth and interest in a scheme of rich shades, as well as providing an eyecatching focal point. Adina coffee table, £175; Oren jug, £25; Noir side plate, £8; Cinnamon mugs, £6 each; Turini teaspoon, £20/four; all Habitat

Cosy night in Velvet upholstery is here to stay, and is an absolute treat for snuggling up on winter evenings. Complete the look with matching plush curtains. Scarlett sofa, £1,199; Dixie footstool, £599; Farley side table, £199/two; Farley coffee table, £229; Beatrix rug, from £169; Amelie cushion, £35; Freya cushion, £17.50; Artisan jug, £25; Artisan serving bowl, £25; ﬁshbowl vase, £12.50; Gauge knit throw, £49.50; all Marks & Spencer

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Intense drama Deep ruby red is an incredibly warming colour, and can feel simultaneously comforting and energising. Dilute its rich presence with geometric prints, and bold statement pieces. Design Project No.169 dining table, £999; Design Project No. 203 Upholstered side chairs, £299 each; Arcade Night Sky ready-made curtain, from £80; Matinee 10-light ceiling hoop, £295; Astrid walnut oval mirror, £299; three-tone glass multi vase, £40; Iittala Ruutu copper vase, £190; all John Lewis & Partners

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Affordable chic High street brands are really upping their game when it comes to furniture design, so it’s easier than ever to get a designer feel for less. Look out for luxe features such as inlaid brass detailing and bold motifs. Ada sideboard, from £699; Luxor 105/1001 wallpaper by Cole & Son, £90/roll, Designer Wallpapers. Hasse rug, £299; Hagen footstool, from £199; Purcell cushion, £35; Mira pendant, from £99; all Swoon

Cool contrast With so many surface options and ﬁnishes available, it’s easy to experiment with texture, colour and pattern in the bathroom. An all-over wall and ceiling colour can offer a great way to ensure amazing tiles really pop! Camden Marine ceramic tiles (on wall), from £46.80/sq m; Motif Quadri ceramic tiles (on ﬂoor), from £28.80/sq m; both Mandarin Stone

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Perfect curves A deeply padded ribbed headboard makes a sophisticated statement, especially when the effect is replicated on the wall behind in a complementary shade. Combine with crumpled linens and chunky knits for a truly stylish night’s sleep. Pink velvet double bed frame, £550; Linen Olive Green double linen set, £140; Dee wool throw, £120; Orrico Rose-Gold hammered side table, £130; Rainer Plum glass vase, £35; Belle glass pendant light, £90; all Habitat

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Olmo plate, £8, Habitat. Hand-blown glass pinch pot, £55, The New Craftsmen. Gold spoon, part of Mini Server set, £16; Persia gold tray, £26; both Curious Egg. Delano wallpaper, £85/10m roll, Cole & Son. Ribbons from a selection at Cloth House. Paints (from top) Burgundy chalk paint, £19.95/1L, Annie Sloan. Observatory marble matt emulsion, £51/2.5L; Bloomsbury marble matt emulsion, £51/2.5L; both Mylands. Fabrics (from top) Piccadilly (geometric) velvet in Petrol, £89/m, Kirkby Design. Box velvets in Rose and Olive; both £92/m, Cole & Son. Smooth easyclean plain velvet in Paprika, £45/m; Northern velvet (Underground train design) in Burnt Orange, £99/m; both Kirkby Design. Quadrant weave in Indigo, £125/m, Mark Alexander. Background Pure new wool blanket, £175, The Conran Shop FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE 46 housebeautiful.com/uk

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A mix of tactile velvets and patterned weaves in showstopping colours, make for a cosy scheme

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TABLEWARE Beautiful china looks great displayed on open shelves, but don’t save it for best, get it out and enjoy using it every day

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H A PP Y GL AZ E 1 70s Series handmade mugs, plates and bowls, from a selection at HK Living, available from Trouva 2 Designed exclusively for The Conran Shop, the Gobi Reactive platter, £59, has a pattern of unique variegated colours 3 West Elm’s Reactive Glaze stoneware dinner plate, £12, has delicate detailing around the circumference 4 The generously sized Purple Magda mug, £6 from Habitat, is perfect for your morning cuppa, and every one is different 5 Inspired by 48 housebeautiful.com/uk

British landscapes, the Maya Deco bowl, £50 from Poole Pottery, features greens and blues representing the earth meeting the sky 6 A colourful pop of mustard yellow brightens up the interior of the Bao ceramic bowl, £9.95, Nkuku 7 With a bold coral base, the Panorama jug by Pols Potten, £34 at Amara, would add a lovely colour highlight to your table 8 Made from chip-resistant porcelain, the Reactive glazed deep plate, £28, Liberty London, will remain a favourite for years

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N EU TRA L STANDI NG 1 Gorgeous linens are always a great investment. USVA linen tea towel, £20.50, The Conran Shop 2 Incredibly tactile and comforting to the touch, the Large Everyday mug by Emma Lacey is a joy to use, £36, Liberty London 3 Oak Hambledon plate shelf, £135, Garden Trading 4 Petite and perfectly formed, this lidded serving jug, £12, Curious Egg, is perfect for sauces 5 Great value at £69, the Naya 12-piece tableware set from Made features a range of beautifully subtle hues

6 Royal Crown Derby’s Studio Glaze dinner plate, £30 from Amara, has a hand-painted gently swirled detail 7 Made from high-ﬁred terracotta, these Everyday storage jars are strong and ideal for hardworking kitchens. Small, £20; large, £25; both Soho Home 8 The Ivalo dome and ash base, £36, from LSA International offers a stylish way to present treats 9 Blue and white will never fade from style, so this earthenware bowl, £19.99 at Zara Home, is one to cherish House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 49

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ST O N E T OUCH 1 Teak bowl, £99; Terracotta jar, £9.85; Addison mug, £11; all Bloomingville 2 The Splatter ceramic bowl is the perfect size for soups and pasta, £12, Rose & Grey 3 Delicate detail on this Small Brushed Effect bowl, £9.50 from Rose & Grey, adds a stunning touch 4 Thrown on a potter’s wheel, the Elements ceramic teapot, £110, The Future Kept, is an artisan classic 5 Soft linens work in beautiful contrast to stoneware. Charcoal stripe tea towel, £16, The Linen Works 6 A simple mustard trim is a pretty twist on 50 housebeautiful.com/uk

this neutral earthenware dinner plate, £8.99, Zara Home 7 The Barnaby dinner plate, £8 from Habitat, has a raw edge that reveals the natural clay beneath the glaze 8 Keep the Mali ribbed sugar pot, £14.95 from Nkuku, on your table ready for tea breaks 9 Designed in the UK and handcrafted in South East Asia, each of the Urchin deep round bowls, £15 from Nom Living, is unique 10 Pile up the Tapies sharing platter with delicious antipasti and let people help themselves, £22, Curious Egg

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GLA S S W ITH C LA SS 1 In a muted pink, the chic Dora ribbed tumbler, £12/four from Habitat, is smart and pretty 2 Featuring an eyecatching shape and lovely colour, the large glass by HK Living is a standout piece, £12, Liberty London 3 Pettine champagne ﬂutes, champagne saucers and wine glasses, all £32/ four; Pettine carafe, £26; all Oliver Bonas 4 Broste Copenhagen’s Amber decanter, £45, Heal’s, would look elegant on any table 5 Vertical ripples give this Ferm Living champagne saucer, £35/two at Heal’s, a smart,

sophisticated look 6 With tapered lines and a glint of amber, this glass has a modern edge, £19.50/four, Marks & Spencer 7 Go for understated charm with the Smoke bowl, £62, Boconcept 8 In deep green, the Mila cocktail glass, £39.95/four, Nkuku, is ideal for an evening tipple 9 The Hammershoi glass plate, £15 at Nordic Nest, makes a beautiful centrepiece 10 Keep guests topped up with the Essence carafe by Iittala, £79, at Royal Design FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 51

HOMES Fabulous houses with style ideas to steal

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Victorian terraced home in London

An old mining engine house in Cornwall

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Innovative design in an iconic masterpiece

Radical remake of an Edinburgh apartment

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A TOUCH OF GOLD One couple called on the expertise of an interior designer friend to help inject colour and character into their family home WORDS CIARA ELLIOTT PHOTOGRAPHY FIONA MURRAY

hen Victoria and Simon Gold began married life, it was in a two-bedroom top-floor Victorian flat in an area of north London they both loved. The period home had stunning views across the city but, sadly, was lacking in living space. After the birth of their first daughter Selma, the couple found themselves in need of a new home for their growing family. ‘So off I went, buggy in tow, to find our dream home,’ says Victoria. ‘We were set on a four-bedroom house with period features in the area where we already lived. But the reality of finding the perfect house with fireplaces, stained-glass windows, cornicing, ornate mosaic tiles and an outdoor space for the kids to play in was turning into a bit of a pipe dream. Property prices were so high, we started to realise we were going to have to take on a project.’ With the search beginning to slow, Victoria decided to widen her net, finally settling on a property a little further out than they had originally wanted. It had been extended and reconfigured, but had the space they needed and was a blank canvas, so they would be able to make it their own. ‘The previous owners were pragmatic people and had already altered the layout to maximise living space,’ explains Victoria. ‘They had extended upwards and outwards, making the

EXTERIOR This north London Victorian terrace has been transformed into an eclectic four-bedroom family home

LIVING ROOM A contemporary Crittall-style room divider has replaced the heavy double doors that once separated the living and dining spaces. The bespoke panel, painted in Farrow & Ball’s Off Black, has opened up the area, allowing light to ﬂood through 54 housebeautiful.com/uk

HOME PROFILE WHO LIVES HERE

Victoria Gold, head of brand and communications at Just Eat UK, her husband, Simon who works in equity management, daughter Selma, three, and son Ezra, six months THE PROPERTY

A four-bedroom Victorian terrace in north London PRICE £1.33m MONEY SPENT £67,000 WHAT IT’S WORTH NOW

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‘The reality of finding the perfect house was turning into a pipe dream – we were going to have to take on a project’

property larger and brighter, had built in hidden storage and laid new flooring, and installed a modern bathroom and kitchen with high-end appliances. But in doing this, they had ripped out all of the property’s original features; what we needed to do was put the character back in.’ With no building work to worry about, the couple were able to use their budget on getting the decoration exactly as they wanted it. ‘The month we moved in, we kick-started the interior design,’ says Victoria. ‘My close friend Barbara Romani, who lives on a neighbouring street, was about to launch her interior design business, so the timing was perfect. She knows our family intimately – our interests, likes and dislikes, and way of living, and she has creative vision, passion and flair, so we embarked on a creative journey together.’ They began with the areas of the house they knew would be used most – the living room, dining room and kitchen, followed by the bedrooms. ‘Phasing the work was crucial for us, as it meant we always had somewhere to sleep as well as the room to store things, all without getting in the way of the work. It also had the added benefit

BREAKFAST AREA Chosen for their individual look, ﬂoral chairs from Anthropologie and brass wire seats from Graham & Green surround the custom table, created by interior designer Barbara using brass table legs and a purpose-ﬁt top. Bespoke units incorporate a seat and display a collection of books and curiosities

KITCHEN The couple simply added personal touches to this space, which had been updated only a few years earlier by the house’s previous owners. The amber glass pendants that hang above the sleek island are from Swoon, while all the appliances are by Miele

PLAYROOM Just off the kitchen, the children’s area is a bubble of colour, where a lively turquoise wall, painted in Farrow & Ball’s Vardo, adds a striking contrast to an orange sofa from Sofa.com and vibrant rug from Anthropologie. Quirky pieces, such as the ice-cream cone light and zebra vase, create a fun and ﬂamboyant feel

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LIVING AREA The sitting room is an eclectic, romantic space decorated with an abundance of potted plants, velvet upholstery and an ornate gilded mirror that was sourced from Floral Hall Antiques in Crouch End in north London. The emerald sofa is from Made, the ochre armchair from DFS, and the rug is from Anthropologie

DRESSING ROOM With a boutique hotel feel, this space combines natural textures of wood and brass alongside a statement cowhide rug, bought on Etsy from Vachet London. The full-length mirror is from Made and the table mirror is from Graham & Green

MAIN BEDROOM A serene colour palette combined with unfussy pieces, such as the West Elm bed frame and suspended black pendant from Made, create a pared-back Scandi twist. The khaki-painted ceiling ďŹ nishes the look beautifully, creating a cosy reading nook in the corner of the room, complete with comfy armchair from Swoon, Cox & Cox pouffe and Graham & Green wall light

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of helping us to think about how to best use the spaces in the future,’ explains Victoria. Both Victoria and Barbara are ﬁrm believers in getting the maximum use out of all areas in a home. So, converting one of the reception rooms back into a dining area using a Crittallstyle divider to zone it off, was the obvious thing to do. ‘We didn’t need two lounge areas side by side’, says Victoria. Similarly, the couple decided to turn their spare room into an open workspace, rather than have a fourth bedroom. ‘We don’t have guests regularly enough to justify dedicating a whole room to it.’ Victoria says some of her favourite things about the refurbishment are the unexpected touches. ‘I love the hidden mice in Selma’s mural and the brass woodland creature handles on her cupboards. I’m also so proud of the workmanship applied to the geometric design in Ezra’s room. Our bedroom is probably my favourite space of all, though - it has a romantic, botanical feel and the lighting bounces off the walls to create different hues and moods. This is my calm space, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.’ HB FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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EZRA’S BEDROOM The bold and bright mural, inspired by a group of Russian abstract artists from the early 20th century and painted in situ by the decorators, creates a playful look. The comfy armchair and striped side table are both from Swoon and the wall lamp is from Made

BATHROOM Simple but stylish, the pale blue and white scheme is given a touch of luxe with beautiful marble ﬂooring

SELMA’S BEDROOM Existing cupboards in the alcoves were transformed into open shelving and ﬁlled with Selma’s books and treasures, while a pendant light and Quill brass mirror, both from Graham & Green, add quirky touches of grown-up glam. The wall is painted in Inchyra Blue, which adds impact against the shelves in Pink Ground, both from Farrow & Ball, and the soft pink Habitat rug. The cot came from Boori at John Lewis & Partners

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1 Aerial ceiling light, £40, Habitat 2 Palm Coast Teal paint, £23/0.94L, Benjamin Moore 3 Rapunzel Devil’s Ivy, £15, patchplants.com 4 Alana mirror, £199, Made 5 Scott three-seater sofa in Petrol, £999, Made 6 Emporium side table, £78, The French Bedroom Company 7 Secret Garden 1 cushion, £50, Gillian Arnold 8 Mongolian sheepskin pouffe in soft grey, £500, John Lewis & Partners 9 Anatolia rug in beige/nickel, £290, Jaipur Rugs 10 Iggy armchair in Butterscotch velvet, £990, Sofa.com FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 61

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INDUSTRIAL PAST Years of paper and plaster have been peeled back to reveal the bones of this old mining engine house in Cornwall, which has been transformed into a stunning home WORDS JO LEEVERS PHOTOGRAPHY PENNY WINCER STYLING BEN KENDRICK 62 housebeautiful.com/uk

EXTERIOR The 19th-century engine house is a reminder of Cornwallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mining heritage

KITCHEN An understated colour scheme allows the original ďŹ nishes and natural touches to take centre stage

‘We wanted to reflect the building’s industrial story in the interior’

LIVING ROOM Old and new pieces combine beautifully in this cosy space. The vintage armchair is one that Sarah has owned for many years, while the artwork is by local artist John O’Carroll

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LANDING SPACE An old Ercol sofa found on Freecycle has been given a new lease of life with plump velvet cushions. Another artwork (left) by John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Carroll has been hung by the staircase

oday, many of the visitors who cross the Tamar Bridge into Cornwall come in search of the county’s beautiful scenery, but in the 19th century it was the promise of the ore-rich earth that tempted optimistic incomers. Prospectors and engineers arrived to charter, dig and drill deep into the region’s rock, hoping it would yield subterranean treasure. Today, the tower of The Stack is one of the many reminders of this chapter of Cornish industrial history, standing in a landscape that’s now more devoted to dairy, stock and agricultural farming. This Grade II-listed building in the Fal Estuary once housed the power supply for the shortlived New Terras mine, its thick walls built to withstand the juddering of the steam-mechanised beam engine that sat within. It was the handiwork of the ambitious Michell brothers of Redruth, who prospected several mines in the area for metals, but the quarry proved unprofitable so, in 1894, they cut their losses and wound up business, leaving the tower behind. In its latest incarnation, the building’s decorative style recognises the structure’s hard-working roots, and dovetails them with gentler design touches. ‘The architecture and history were a big part of the property’s appeal, so it felt right to take that as our first cue for the interior,’ says Sarah Stanley, who bought The Stack three years ago. ‘We wanted to look back at the building’s origins and reflect its industrial story.’ In the main living spaces, spread over five floors, surfaces hint at the heritage; weathered wood is set against metalwork, while a base layer of granite brick peeps out from beneath smooth render. ‘Although it was designed with function in mind, the house also has pretty arched windows and doorways,’ Sarah says. After buying the property, she decided to let her friend and colleague, Jess Clark, take charge of the interior design. Jess, too, discovered that this was a house that defies convention. ‘I knew my inspiration would spring from the setting, but in some instances I also found myself being led by the building,’ she says. The previous owners had peeled back the paint and paper in the hallway and left it as a rough and ready surface: ‘I rather liked the effect – a reminder of the many layers of life that have been lived within these walls.’ When builders started to strip the woodchip wallpaper in the largest bedroom, a similar mottled faded-pink effect began to show through from underneath. ‘I’m not usually a fan of pink, but the texture echoed the patina in the hallway, so I left it. It almost felt as if the house were presenting its own solutions,’ says Jess. The building’s new hub is the kitchen and dining room on

DINING AREA Constructed from scaffolding planks and an old base found in a skip, the dining table is an eyecatching piece that echoes the historic rafters above. Vintage chairs and an old church pew add to the utilitarian look

STORAGE A number of wicker baskets and old leather-bound books are hidden away behind the larder’s rustic wooden doors

KITCHEN Simple custom-made units painted in Farrow & Ball’s Down Pipe sit against rough-hewn walls, with the building’s original stone visible behind the plasterwork

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the ground floor. In here, stainless-steel worktops mix with the original nail-studded beams and rustic cladding made from old scaffolding planks. Vintage finds, such as a butcher’s block, were added by Sarah and Jess, while the farmhouse table is a marriage of old and new sections. ‘I rescued the legs and base from a skip and a carpenter made a new top from scaffolding planks bound with iron,’ explains Jess. Both love to spend time sifting through local charity shops and auctions for furniture and accessories. ‘An entire room in my home is full of weird and wonderful finds, just waiting for the right place,’ Sarah continues, noting that Cornwall used to be a good hunting ground for old and characterful furniture. ‘More recently, though, reclamation yards have raised their prices, and dealers from further afield are starting to bulk-buy at the auctions, which makes it hard if you’re just after one or two items.’ Her favourite haunt is a hospice charity shop in Penryn. ‘I’ve found some real treasures there, from stacks of creaky leather-bound books to a sheaf of old nautical charts.’ The sofa in the upstairs living room is an example of the way in which Jess brings new life to old furniture. ‘I found an Ercol sofa frame on the Freecycle website,’ she says. ‘It needed new webbing, which I worked out how to fit, and then I added some plump velvet cushions – far more decadent than the original upholstery would have been.’ The building’s unusual architecture also made it tricky to get some of the larger pieces of furniture inside. ‘At one point, we had a comedy situation with one man sitting on another’s shoulders, hoisting pieces through a window – while a large mirror had to be taken apart and reassembled inside,’ says Jess. In the bedrooms, the decor hints at the property’s back story in a more subtle way. A metal sliding door between a second bedroom and the living space has a warm, hand-worn character, as does a battered iron-handled chest in the children’s room at the top of the house. In the main bedroom, a headboard made from carved Moroccan shutters creates an escapist mood: ‘Although they are from a distant country, the floral motifs are a reminder of the wildflower meadows just outside the window.’ Several paintings by local artist John O’Carroll, who applies beeswax and pigment directly to his work, hang on the walls of the house. ‘I love the way his landscapes feel both empty and yet full of presence,’ Jess says. An apt choice for a house that has itself been reworked for a calmer life, but is still full of references to its industrial past. HB Set in mid-Cornwall, The Stack is available to rent through uniquehomestays.com

OUTSIDE AREA A raised deck ﬂows out from the kitchendiner, and a glass balustrade allows uninterrupted views of the countryside

BATHROOM The previous owners left the hallway surfaces stripped back, while the bathroom evokes a more polished feel. An antique washstand and ornate mirror, both vintage ﬁnds, stand out against the dark blue wall

TWIN BEDROOM Set in the eaves, the children’s room is decorated with vintage spaceexplorer prints. The yellow throws from Anthropologie provide a playful pop of colour against the dark walls FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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THE MODERNIST HOME Innovative design and a sense of community drew one couple to this iconic masterpiece in north London WORDS DOMINIC BRADBURY/INSIDE FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHY RACHAEL SMITH/INSIDE FEATURES

GRAPHIC DESIGN Designed in the 1930s by pioneering architect Berthold Lubetkin, the duplex apartment has been restored to its former glory and features a dramatic elliptical staircase that opens out onto a mezzanine ï¬&#x201A;oor

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t’s the sense of community at Highpoint as much as its design that captivates architect Sandra Coppin and her family. They have made their home in a striking duplex apartment in Highpoint II, the second of the Highgate apartment buildings designed by the pioneering Modernist architect Berthold Lubetkin in the 1930s. It is testament to Lubetkin’s design approach, which included communal gardens and a swimming pool, that Highpoint remains such a vibrant village in miniature, beloved by its residents. ‘I could say that it’s the architecture and the double-height space in our duplex that we love best, but the main draw for us is that feeling of belonging and assuming that we will grow old together here,’ says Sandra, who shares her home with husband, Nico de Beer, a design director in the bathroom industry, and their teenage children, Anna and Eva. ‘It does feel very special being here – it’s as though you are living in a 1930s movie.’ Sandra grew up in South Africa but moved to London to study at the Bartlett School of Architecture, where she met Nico. They lived in a studio ﬂat in Shoreditch for a number of years, but with their ﬁrst child on the way, they realised they needed more space. Highpoint is an iconic design project that Sandra studied in architecture class, never dreaming that one day she’d live

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A double-height space sits at the heart of the apartment, opening out onto a balcony with panoramic views out across Highgate, Hampstead and London. Also within sight is Highpoint 1 next door, which was the ﬁrst of the two apartment buildings by Lubetkin to be completed

The design was inspired by Sandra’s research into the building’s original galley kitchens. The Tulip dining table is a classic mid-century design by Eero Saarinen that was bought from Twentytwentyone, and the chairs are Charles and Ray Eames designs by Vitra

‘It does feel very special being here – it’s as though we’re living in a 1930s movie’

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DINING AREA A harmonious mix of mid-century and modern pieces features throughout. The dining table, for instance, is a vintage design by AJ Milne for Heal’s and came with the ﬂat along with the rosewood dining chairs, while

the shelving was bought from Vitsoe. Original concertina windows have been carefully restored and light fittings were salvaged from the neighbouring flat after a fire. A large artwork by Catherine Lee creates a stunning focal point

HALLWAY The residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lift opens directly into the hallway of the ďŹ&#x201A;at. White and coral-topped stools are 1930s Alvar Aalto designs for Artek

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SEATING AREA A vintage sideboard found on Ebay sits at the far end of the space, with a large painting by Anne de Beer hanging above. The sofa is from Purves & Purves and the two vintage Hans Wegner chairs were bought from Twentieth Century Antiques

there. She and Nico initially bought a three-bedroom flat in Highpoint I in 2002. This was the first of Lubetkin’s two Highgate apartment buildings, commissioned by businessman Sigmund Gestetner, who was looking to offer affordable and well-designed modern housing for the workers at his office equipment company. Completed in 1935, Highpoint I is an H-shaped building with 60 apartments, which offers amazing views out across the city. But then Sandra and Nico began to outgrow Highpoint I and feared they would have to move again, but just in the nick of time, a much larger flat came up for sale in Highpoint II. ‘We were really loath to leave, and were away one weekend while there was a wedding party happening here in the garden,’ says Sandra. ‘While at the party, some Highpoint friends discovered that a duplex was coming onto the market and suddenly we got all these drunken texts, saying it’s okay, you can stay, we have found you a flat! It was all very emotional.’ The only drawback was Nico’s vertigo – induced by a hiking incident on a mountain trail some years ago - and the fact that the duplex is on the fifth and sixth floors. But when he heard that the original bathrooms and many other period elements were intact he couldn’t resist taking a look. The couple were hooked from the moment they saw it. It had a double-height living space that formed the heart of the home, with a balcony on one side and a dramatic spiral staircase on the other. ‘We loved it and Nico made me promise we’d never move again,’ says Sandra. ‘But we did find ourselves with a very demanding heritage restoration project.’ Lubetkin designed Highpoint II, completed in 1938, with 12 luxurious apartments including a penthouse for himself. The building had the best of everything, including hidden galley kitchens and separate entrances for servants. The previous owner had lived here for decades, so many original features were well preserved, with the exception of the kitchen, which had been replaced in the 1970s. Keen to reinstate one that was in keeping with Lubetkin’s original vision, Sandra began researching the archives to find as many period photographs, plans and specifications as she could. She designed a new galley kitchen full of space-saving, modern features, inspired by the period Lubetkin designs. Then she and Nico spent a big chunk of their budget renovating the bathrooms, drawing on specialists to bring them back to life. Sandra restored the statement staircase, and used colours throughout the duplex based on Le Corbusier’s Architectural Polychromy palette of 1931. The original dining room has become her home office and a base for her architectural practice, Coppin Dockray. Clients have included a number of other residents at Highpoint, who have also become firm friends. ‘There’s such a strong community here,’ says Sandra. ‘It really is a village in itself and the romantic idea of living in these communal Modernist gems appealed to us. You do get the feeling it was designed at a special moment in time, part of a very positive, brave view of the future. Our home feels like a very forward-looking and optimistic space, even though it was designed 85 years ago.’ HB Coppin Dockray Architecture & Design; coppindockray.co.uk

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Vivid green walls connect with the views of Hampstead Heath in the distance. The storage unit and side tables are bespoke designs by Coppin Dockray, while the plywood chair was a vintage ﬁnd. A Grayson Perry print from the British Museum Shop hangs above the bed

The former dining room now serves as an ofﬁce for Sandra’s architectural practice. Vintage school chairs sit in front of a Jean Nouvel Less Less table, from Twentytwentyone and the lightbox artwork is by Catherine Yass FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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ACCESS ALL AREAS A radical redesign has created a stylish, workable home for a young family in this Victorian apartment in Edinburgh WORDS NIK HUNTER, DINKY MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHY DOUGLAS GIBB

HOME PROFILE WHO LIVES HERE

Devon McHugh, who works for Museums Galleries Scotland, her partner Jeff Sanders, a project manager for Dig It! (digitscotland.com), and their son Gabriel, two THE PROPERTY

A ﬁrst-ﬂoor, two-bedroom, B-listed Victorian apartment in Edinburgh’s New Town PRICE £201,000 MONEY SPENT £50,000 WHAT IT’S WORTH NOW

£315,000

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PORTRAIT Devon loves the new spacious layout in their Victorian apartment

LIVING AREA West Highland terrier Ham sits on a sofa from John Lewis & Partners. The room features an eclectic mix of styles, with

a 1920s Iranian rug from The Nomads Tent sitting alongside two modern hexagonal side tables from Oliver Bonas. A new Stonecraft ďŹ re was installed and the original marble surround restored by local decorator Stephen Barry

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EXTERIOR The Victorian ﬂat is located in Edinburgh’s historic New Town

KITCHEN In a nod to the building’s roots, the custom-built units are traditional in style, while also featuring modern touches, such as the blend of colours: the base units are painted in Stiffkey Blue, the wall units in Wevet and the island in Black Blue, all by Farrow & Ball. The metal bar stools from Cult Furniture add another contemporary twist

DINING AREA Built-in seating makes the most of the compact breakfast spot, while shelving offers storage and display space. The banquette seating has been painted in the same colour as the kitchen units for a streamlined look, while the copper pendant helps to create a deﬁned zone

hen Devon and Jeff bought their Victorian apartment in 2012, they knew right away that they wanted to make some changes, but it took them five years to pluck up the courage to get started. ‘As soon as we moved in, we re-did the bathroom and carried out some cosmetic renovations, but aside from that, we lived in it quite nicely for the first five years,’ Devon recalls. Then, in 2017, with baby Gabriel on the way, the couple took the plunge and enlisted the help of Calum Duncan Architects to bring the flat in line with 21st-century living as well as give them the space they desired. ‘We had a pretty good idea of what we wanted to do,’ Devon recalls. ‘For example, we knew we wanted an open-plan living space and an ensuite bathroom, but to get that, we would have to change the layout of the entire flat. That’s where Calum really came into play; he offered a practical and clever design that would utilise the space we had in the most

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effective way possible.’ The original layout consisted of a sitting room and a long, narrow bedroom at the front of the property, a spacious hallway with a bathroom and WC in the middle, and at the back was the kitchen and a second bedroom. ‘Calum suggested we merge the bedroom, sitting room and one of the hall cupboards at the front, bringing them together to create a modern kitchen/living/dining space, and have both bedrooms at the back of the property,’ explains Devon. The bathroom remained where it was and the old kitchen became the main bedroom, borrowing space from another hall cupboard to create an ensuite. ‘If I’d been left to my own devices, I would have removed all the cupboards in the hall,’ says Devon. ‘Thankfully, Calum pointed out how impractical that was, asking where we would put our ladders, ironing board and buggy. So we had a re-think.’ While two of the cupboards in the hall had been re-purposed, it was still ‘the hallway of many doors’ with little personality. So, with a bit of clever thinking, a wall of bookcases was built in the corridor to create a library feel,

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which, along with the Reginox Belfast sink from Victorian Plumbing, echoes the property’s history

HALLWAY Once a disused corridor, this area has been transformed with bespoke shelving units and

desk, built by Guy Scott at Broad Workshop. The rug by Lorena Canals at Scandiborn and Roscoe ottoman from Made add to the warm, library-like feel. The bathroom is in its original location, but is now hidden behind a bookcase door

‘I came up with the idea of installing a hidden door that accesses the bathroom, and I’m so pleased with the result’

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Previously the kitchen, this room has been transformed into a sophisticated space with soft, sumptuous materials, including sweeping curtains, a pink upholstered armchair and Persian-style rugs. The glamorous chandelier is from Martinez Antiques and the bed is from Revival Beds

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which also included a small, useful desk space. ‘I came up with idea of installing a hidden door that accesses the bathroom in the hallway, and I’m really pleased with how it turned out,’ smiles Devon. As the ensuite is in the middle of the flat, there’s little natural light. ‘Calum came up with the perfect solution – a sliding door that sections off the WC making it private, while the bath area is left open to the bedroom and the light from the windows,’ Devon explains. ‘As first-timers, and with a project this complicated, we didn’t really know what we were doing. We were very lucky to have Calum, our architect, and Karl from Mott Joinery, who was our main contractor, to keep us on track and offer advice. There was a lot of balancing between form and function and sometimes function won out, especially when it came to the kitchen worktops. My first choice was white marble but then we thought about how we cook and eat. We’re vegetarians who eat a lot of turmeric-based curries – so white and porous is not a good combination! So we decided to go for concrete; it’s cool 90 housebeautiful.com/uk

and durable, and it’s a bit unexpected in a Victorian flat,’ says Devon. Eager to reference the property’s roots but not create a pastiche, the couple decided on a bespoke kitchen that would also maximise the proportions of the room. ‘Guy at Broad Workshop had already made the bookcases in the hallway and we were confident he could do what we wanted in the kitchen,’ says Devon. ‘To keep costs down, we bought Wickes carcasses and Guy built the kitchen around them.’ Devon was keen to include a blend of colours in the kitchen and did plenty of experimenting. ‘In the end, we used Farrow & Ball’s Stiffkey Blue on the base cabinets and Wevet on the wall units. All the walls had been replastered and I wanted to take advantage of the smooth, fresh surface by keeping them light, so they were painted in Farrow & Ball’s Blackened, while the island was painted in Black Blue to add contrast.’ The flat is still evolving but the everyday workings of the renovation have ticked all the boxes. ‘The flow of the flat is so much better than it was before and we seem to have more space as every inch is utilised.’ HB

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PROPERTY LOW-CARBON BARN CONVERSION It’s hard to believe that just a couple of years ago, this striking timber- and aluminiumclad contemporary home was a battered old agricultural building in a cattle yard…

ow, Mayﬁeld Barn, near Long Crendon in Buckinghamshire, is a high-spec, four-bedroom, low-carbon home for Lizzy and Patrick Begg, who both work for the National Trust, and their two teenage daughters. In 2019, it received a Federation of Master Builders’ Award for best Low Carbon Project. Designed by London and Home Counties architectural practice Holland Green, the house not only embodies sustainable building practices, but is also an outstanding example of a Class Q project. This is a form of Permitted Development that allows agricultural buildings to be converted to residential use without planning permission in England and Wales. The brief for award-winning builder Stuart Barr, of Oxfordshire-based Stuart Barr CDR, was to build a sustainable home with the lowest possible carbon footprint and minimal environmental impact. ‘We used ecofriendly

insulation and the house is clad in Thermowood and aluminium, which is sympathetic to the original structure,’ he explains. Much effort was spent making the £530,000 project super-airtight. The Class Q permission didn’t allow for the demolition of the barn’s original concrete-and-steel frame, so close attention had to be paid to addressing the ‘cold bridges’ by taping up joints. Also, rather than aiming for the unrealistic goal of achieving ultra-high Passivhaus standards in what had originally been a working building, the low-carbon approach focused on re-using materials, which reduces energy output in manufacture, transport and waste, and using the best in eco-technology and bio-efﬁcient waste disposal. The barn has huge steel-framed tripleglazed windows and doors, underﬂoor heating, an air-source heat pump and provision for solar panels. The interior has House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 93

Careful siting of glazing makes the most of sunshine and shade

polished-concrete floors, cabinetry and furniture with ultra-low levels of formaldehyde, and high-grade plywood chosen to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. This all chimed with Patrick and Lizzy’s own philosophies as ardent conservationists and supporters of a low-carbon lifestyle; Lizzy is head of environmental practices at the National Trust and Patrick is outdoors and natural resources director. ‘Lizzy and Patrick were my first-ever customers 17 years ago, and we’d stayed in touch,’ says Stuart. ‘They kept horses nearby and were offered the barns by the farmer who previously owned them.’ And he can testify to the project’s success as he lives next door with his family in Mayfield’s twin barn: ‘They asked if I’d like to buy a barn, and that’s how we got started. The Mayfield build was truly collaborative, with everyone pulling together to achieve Patrick and Lizzy’s vision for a sustainable family home.’ HB 94 housebeautiful.com/uk

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HOW IT WORKS This construction method reduces emissions of damaging carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The intention in the design of a low-carbon building is to eliminate carbon emissions as far as possible, from its production, transport and use of materials, to the energy consumed by those who will live there. ‘Carbon dioxide is one of the greenhouse gases emitted when we consume energy, through the burning of fossil fuels, to power factories, warehouses, offices, planes, cars, lorries and homes,’ says Dominic Burbridge from the Carbon Trust. ‘The UK government has committed to net zero carbon-dioxide emissions by 2050 and a big part of this will be decarbonising our built environment.’ Building materials are likely to account for more than 50 per cent of lifetime carbon-dioxide emissions in a traditional build, says Dominic. ‘But clever design, speciﬁcation and procurement of materials can signiﬁcantly reduce this.’ Sustainable timber-frame construction is relatively low-impact, and building products such as blocks, roof tiles and cement with a high recycled content are available. Suppliers increasingly have information on the carbon footprint of their products in the form of an Environmental Product Declaration.

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A LOW-CARBON BUILD For mortgage purposes, a low-carbon barn conversion is treated like any other self-build. Look at the Ecology Building Society (ecology.co.uk) and Buildstore Mortgage Services (buildstore.co.uk) for specialist ﬁnancing. However, if you intend to install renewable energy, your project may be eligible for support from the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive, which offers ﬁnancial rewards for those investing in renewable technologies in England, Wales and Scotland. For instance, a detached four-bedroom dwelling in Yorkshire could potentially receive £2,600 annually in payments if the homeowners install a ground-source heat pump*. See calculator and information at ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-programmes/ domestic-rhi/applicants

The low-carbon approach focused on re-using materials and energy efﬁciency

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• Contact Stuart Barr Construction Design Renovation at stuartbarr.co.uk • The Carbon Trust offers information on building and renovation along the principles of reducing energy use. carbontrust.com • Learn about the latest low-carbon building materials from the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products. asbp.org.uk • Backed by major contractors such as Balfour Beatty, the Supply Chain Sustainability School runs courses and events to teach the principles of low-carbon building. supplychainschool.co.uk • The Green Construction Board is a forum of key members of UK construction and property industry representatives pushing to break down barriers to building in a greener way. constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk • The Clean Growth Plan is the government-backed campaign supporting low-carbon new-builds. See the Energy Saving Trust for a useful guide. energysavingtrust.org.uk House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 95

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A glass-fronted cabinet is a fabulous way to store kitchen crockery and accessories, and this one is beautiful and spacious. See p111 for more clever kitchen and bathroom ideas

98 K ITC H EN /D IN E R Three dark rooms have become one showstopping space for the whole family

104 B ATH R OO M How one couple transformed their outdated 1980s room in favour of boutique-style chic

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‘WE KNOCKED DOWN WALLS FOR SPACE AND LIGHT’ Transforming three small, dark rooms into one large area created a fantastic family-friendly kitchen/diner

NATURAL DISPLAY Foliage and ﬂowers add organic colour to the scheme

W H AT I T C O S T Kitchen units and doors Concrete worktop Cooker Sink Copper tap Flooring Radiator

£9,200 £3,000 £999 £265 £160 £1,500 £40

TOTAL £15,164

CLEVER ZONING Trudy has separated different spaces by choosing darker shades in the food prep area, with a nude pink reserved for the cosy seating spot

Trudy Cross, who runs homeware company Tin Design, lives in an Edwardian terraced house in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, with her husband Barry and their children, Amelie, 15, and Joseph, 13 Tell us what was wrong with the original kitchen It was small, dingy and just not ﬁt for purpose, given we’re a busy family of four with two dogs! You couldn’t see the garden directly from the kitchen either, which was something I’d wanted. Also, the dining room was separate so we ended up spending evenings straining to hear what was happening in the next room – it wasn’t very sociable. And the dining room and utility area were dark – this can often be the case with

terraced houses, but by knocking down a couple of walls we found we were able to create somewhere with plenty of space and light. How did you want to be able to use the room? I was keen to create a large family area where we could all move around freely, without tripping over the dogs. The idea was to be able to cook and eat in there too, with a decent seating area where the kids, or anyone else, could chill while meals were being prepared. I also wanted a view of the garden from the kitchen – and to be able to see right through to the garden from the front of the house. What was your timescale? As we were going to be without a kitchen, the job had to be done as swiftly as possible, but without cutting corners. It took 10 weeks which, considering the scale of the work, was excellent, although at the time it seemed to go on forever. We weren’t able to move out during the work so I cobbled together a makeshift kitchen in the living room, complete with camping stove, but we did eat out quite a bit. The dust was unbelievable. It travelled throughout the house despite our best House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 99

‘Sometimes you have to compromise, but choose your battles! I gave in over removing a chimney breast because of added expense and time. But never skimp on the contingency fund – there are always unexpected costs you can’t dodge.’

WASHABLE WALLS Hardwearing satin ﬁnish paint behind the cooker is a practical choice and can be easily wiped clean

SMOOTH SURFACE The concrete worktop on the island unit gives an on-trend industrial edge to the scheme WOODEN FLOORING White oak runs throughout the food preparation, dining and relaxation areas, creating a uniﬁed feel and leading the eye to the garden beyond

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With three rooms knocked into one, it’s now possible to see to the back garden from the front of the house. The linear nature of the layout is minimised by zoning the various functions within the space into food preparation, eating and seating areas. A kitchen island maximises preparation surfaces, while still allowing a ﬂow of trafﬁc around the room.

TALL STORY A bank of ﬂoor-to-ceiling cupboards maximises storage and does away with the dust trap on the top of units

attempts to seal off the work area. It got everywhere and seemed to settle for weeks. But we gritted out teeth and got on with it! Who was in charge and what did the structural changes entail? We used local builders who’d been recommended. I project managed it with them, and ensured the work met all building regulation standards. Taking down the walls between the kitchen and dining room and the kitchen and utility room were the main structural changes and were more problematic – and expensive – than expected as we had to put in extra steel to support the chimney breast upstairs. On top of that, the rooms had to be replumbed, rewired and replastered, and a boiler was ﬁtted. We also laid a new ﬂoor and installed a side window and back doors. Were there any compromises? I’d wanted a wall of full-height units, but it meant pulling down a chimney breast, which was major work. We’d also have needed a Party Wall Agreement, so decided against it as it would have delayed the project. I got my cupboards, but behind some of them is the chimney breast so a few of the units are only deep enough for a cup! It works well though as I’m quite small and hate having to reach into deep cupboards.

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KITCHEN MAKEOVER

SPOT LIGHTING Trudy has hung an industrial-style bulb over the work surface near the hob for extra light

INDETAIL DETAIL THE BASICS WALLS Valspar paint in Scottish Kilt, £27/2.5L, B&Q

UNITS & WORKTOPS Clerkenwell White Matt kitchen units, £9,000, Howdens. Poured concrete worktop, £3,000, Elliot Craig/Concrete by Design. Cream drawer unit, £200, local antiques shop

FLOORING White oak Jago ﬂooring, £70/sq m, Havwoods

APPLIANCES Smeg cooker C92DX8, £999, Currys. Smeg sink UN4SRA, £265, Fab Appliances. Copper tap, £160, Tap Warehouse. Radiator, £40, local reclamation yard

LIGHTING Ceiling lights, £160, Ebay

Ida tray, £120; plate, £150/ set; both Mineheart at Tin Design. Cushions, £28; Peggy Wolf print of woman, £45; all Tin Design. Green head, a vintage ﬁnd, £25, Brick Lane Market, London

FURNITURE Did you have any disasters? The concrete island was quite a mission! The designers ended up pouring the concrete twice as the whole island moved and bowed with the weight the ﬁrst time round. And it took a week to dry, which held everything up further. Also, it wasn’t fun running upstairs to wash up in the bath! Then our bespoke back doors were delayed so we were in semi-darkness for a few weeks until they arrived. How would you describe your style? Very eclectic. I love mixing new with old, contemporary pieces and antiques. I’ve also got a massive crush on pink and green used together. I’d gone for a dark ceiling in the living room and loved it so I had the same in the kitchen, but to ensure it didn’t overpower the room, I kept the walls and cupboards white. Anything you’d change? In an ideal world, taking the chimney breast out would have given us deeper storage cupboards but, as I’ve said, they’d be harder to reach into. What we have is perfect – I’m really delighted with it. 102 housebeautiful.com/uk

TRUDY’S TIPS

Using con crete There are various types, including GFRC – ecofriendly Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete – which is lighter, stronger and stain-resistant. O For fuss-free results, it’s best to go to a specialist, but there are YouTube tutorials on the subject if you want to have a go. O To get the look on a budget, go for a concrete-look laminate. Try worktop-express.co.uk. O

Chairs, £70 each, Ebay. House Doctor table, £1,500, Tin Design See Trudy’s online boutique at tindesign.co.uk or visit the shop in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex HB FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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ACCESSORIES

SOURCEBOOK Managing renovation costs can be tricky, as Trudy and Barry found, but Jo has some advice

DIY AND PROPERTY JO BEHARI A champion for women in DIY and business, Jo is also an expert on using space and improving properties

GOOD BUDGE TING

SHOP THE LOOK

With a bit of planning you can consider a number of ways of cutting down on costs…

Finding the money for renovations is hard and compromise is often needed, so I always encourage clients to write down every single thing they want from their project at the start, including all the ‘money is no object’ stuff on the list. Then, once you have the complete picture, it’s easier to cut things out and nip more extreme ideas in the bud before you start, rather than getting carried away mid-project and running out of money. Limiting structural work will keep costs down, so work with an architect or interior space planner to come up with some creative ways of doing this. For example, choose half-open walls instead of full removal, or install archways or glass panels to bring in light. Turn large, immovable items into features; for example, build neat cupboards into alcoves or paint a chimney breast with chalkboard paint to use as a family noticeboard. Project managing the work yourself will cut costs, but you’ll need to have a great relationship with your builder and will have to make regular site visits. If you don’t know much about the building process, don’t be afraid to ask questions. Making decisions when you haven’t fully understood something can lead to problems later on, or a result you aren’t happy with. Living on site during the works is a major cost-cutting exercise, but this can be challenging, especially if you have children. Kitchen and bathroom renovations are the most disruptive, so set up a temporary kitchen in one of your rooms before everything has been ripped out. If you have access to water, a kettle and a microwave, you’ll be surprised how much you can put up with. And if you are having your bathroom done, invest in a gym membership or rely on nearby friends and family so you can shower. Prepping your home will be key – for example, put plastic sheeting over doors to seal off each room will stop dust from getting in.

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1 Callie terrazzo ceiling light, £75, Habitat 2 Teal matt emulsion, £38/2.5L, Neptune 3 Khaki Itajime Burst cushion, £105, Tatie Lou 4 Large tinted glass vase, £35, Cult Furniture 5 Structure green plant pot, £24, Abode Living 6 Ornate copper mirrored tray, £9.95, Melody Maison FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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B AT H R O O M M A K E O V E R

‘IT’S LIKE STAYING IN A SMART HOTEL EVERY DAY’ A dated bathroom and adjoining WC have been combined to create a light-ﬁlled, contemporary space with a showstopping bath and walk-in shower

GLASS SCREEN A simple shower panel ensures the patterned tiles stand out

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W H AT I T C O S T Sanitaryware (inc vanity unit) Taps and shower brassware Shower screen and tray Plain tiles Patterned tiles Blind Mirror Towel warmer

£850 £320 £450 £540 £210 £145 £90 £38

TOTAL £2,643

SPACE SOLUTIONS A large mirror above the freestanding bath helps the room feel bigger and brighter

Ruth Douglass, who works in PR, lives with her husband Tim, an IT specialist, and their children Freya,12, and Rory, eight, in a four-bedroom house in Altrincham, Cheshire. The bathroom was part of a whole-house refurbishment Describe the original bathroom… It was very 1980s! We’d fallen for the house because of the lovely area as well as the potential to extend and add value, but nothing inside had been updated for decades. There were shiny blue wall tiles, fussy curtains and a horrible lino ﬂoor. The WC, which was next door, was decorated to match. The bathroom had a big basin and panelled bath, and it all felt cramped, dark and old-fashioned.

What were your ﬁrst thoughts for the design? My aim was for a smart, modern bathroom with a stylish hotel feel, as I wanted to keep a clean, contemporary look running throughout the house. This is our main family bathroom, so I was keen to make it as large and light as possible. Knocking through the WC and combining the two spaces made sense, as it would give us extra room and a much more up-to-date, user-friendly layout. Did you want any particular features? A freestanding statement bath was top priority – I’ve always wanted one. I also really fancied a wet-room-style walk-in shower, similar to the ones you see in hotels. I had in mind a very simple glass partition and a tiled ﬂoor rather than the traditional shower tray and aluminiumframed cubicle. Although I love the pared-back look, I was taken with the idea of patterned tiles to add interest and individuality. How did the planning process go? Tim and I worked out the layout together, using some free design software called SmartDraw. With the wall gone, we were left with an House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 105

WALLS AND FLOOR Large-scale tiles work for both walls and ﬂoor, creating a seamless, space-enhancing effect

FREESTANDING BATH A sleek softly curved shape echoes the vanity unit’s rounded lines and understated style

‘After almost a year with the old bathroom and no shower, I’m thrilled with my fabulous new space. It works for everyone and it’s so lovely that friends joke about staying here just to enjoy the beautiful bathroom.’

oblong room, giving us several options. We kept the bathroom entrance where it was and blocked up the door into the WC to create the shower area. I didn’t want to skimp on the size of either the bath or shower, but I also liked the idea of having a mirror above the basin. There wasn’t enough wall space, so we looked at placing the bath under the window instead. In the end, we kept the bath and basin in the same positions so we could use the existing plumbing, but added a large mirror over the bath, which worked really well. Where did you source the main components? As it was such a big outlay, I was unsure about ordering online without being able to see things ﬁrst, so we went to Bathroom Takeaway’s Manchester showroom. They offered a great selection of high quality products at good prices, and speedy delivery once we’d chosen everything. I did buy all the tiles online though, which was a bit of a risk. When they arrived, I was really happy with them. Did any problems arise during the process? Being without a family bathroom was difﬁcult, but our small 106 housebeautiful.com/uk

UNDERFLOOR HEATING Timer-controlled, electric underﬂoor heating is economical to run and feels really luxurious

downstairs shower room had already been fitted, so we managed. Researching and choosing all the components probably took more time than anything else, but once everything arrived, the whole bathroom was finished in about a week. The only hitch was when we realised there just wasn’t quite enough room to attach the support bracket for our wall-hung loo. Fortunately there was no problem exchanging it for a floor-mounted version of the same style, which fits perfectly. Tell us about the finishing touches… The patterned tiles in the shower are the first thing you see and they make quite a statement, so I didn’t feel we needed too many accessories. That said, I did want a pop of colour and contrast, so I’ve added a lovely bright blue, geometric-design blind, which made a big difference. We’ve also got colour-changing spotlights in the ceiling, which are just a bit of fun. Tim’s very into technology, so he’s looking at getting music and radio streamed in the bathroom, too, which will be the icing on the cake.

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NICHE SHELF The tiled alcove is handy for toiletries

DETAIL

ROLLER BLIND A bold splash of colour contrasts with the soft grey palette

MAKING PLANS The room is much larger and lighter than before. A freestanding bath and shower area provide plenty of impact, while the simple, stylish ﬁttings make it feel sleek, modern and luxurious

IN DETAIL THE BASICS SANITARYWARE AND SHOWER Yang Luxury freestanding bath, £470; Hudson concealed thermostatic shower valve and round ceiling head, £100; Aquariss 990mm wet room shower panel, £250; Aquariss square wet room shower tray, £200; freestanding mixer discontinued, try Nairn freestanding bath shower mixer, £150; Avola close-coupled WC, £190; Serene White 600mm wall-hung vanity unit and basin, £190; Flow Mono basin mixer, £40; all Bathroom Takeaway

RADIATOR Esbjerg heated towel radiator, £38, Bathroom Takeaway

TILES AND MIRROR

WORDS ANNABELLE GRUNDY PHOTOGRAPHY COLIN POOLE PLAN NERYHS KWAK

ESL Ceramics Bulevar Décor Cold tiles, £29.99/sq m; ESL Ceramics E-Stone Light Grey tiles, £29.99/sq m; both Tile & Bath. Mirror glass, £90, Derbyshire Construction

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Stru ctura l cha ng es Always check with a structural engineer before removing walls between a bathroom and loo in case they’re load-bearing. O You could create your own design if you’re conﬁdent in your IT and design skills. Investigate software packages online. O If you’re opting for a wall-hung loo, make sure the wall it will be ﬁxed to can take the weight.

Attis Sapphire roller blind, £145, Hillarys

ACCESSORIES Maroc Surf towels, £20 each, Christy HB

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SOURCEBOOK Recreate Ruth’s spacious bathroom – without making structural changes. Sallie explains how…

SHOP THE LOOK

AMA ZING SPACE If you’re planning to renovate, combining a separate loo and bathroom or moving it into an unused spare room is a great idea. However, if knocking down walls and changing the layout of your home isn’t an option, there are other ways you can make your bathroom feel bigger. INTERIOR DESIGN 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

Furniture Choosing a wall-mounted vanity basin will ensure there’s plenty of visible floor space, which will immediately make the room feel larger. And the same is true if you opt for a freestanding bath on legs, rather than one that’s fully panelled. You could up the wow factor with a metallic tub. Chrome, nickel and copper all look stunning and their shiny surfaces will reflect the floor tiles, helping to create an illusion of endless square-footage!

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Tiles Using the same tiles on all of the walls will give a seamless effect that will help the room look larger. The fewer visual transitions between products there are, the simpler, cleaner and more expansive the room will feel. Another tile trick is to use a ‘shower former’ or wet room tray and cover it in the same tiles as the walls. This will not only create a high-end, luxurious scheme but will trick the eye into seeing a bigger area. Mirrors and reﬂective surfaces A clever use of mirrors can make a huge difference in a smaller space. Don’t limit yourself to having just a small one above the basin – think big! You could ﬁll the entire wall behind the sink or bath with a bespoke mirror, which will open up the room and create a dramatic focal point. Finally, mirrored shelves are perfect for displaying pretty products. They will also bounce light around the room as well as make the most of the space you have!

1 Hellebore spray, £4.50, Gisela Graham 2 Soap dispenser, £12.99, H&M Home 3 Lapuan Kankurit Terva towel, £16, The Conran Shop 4 Carnival Wall & Floor tiles, £24.99/sq m, Tons of Tiles 5 Toothbrush mug, £9.99, H&M Home 6 Abuo plant pot with stand, £55, Oliver Bonas FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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

PERFECTLY ARRANGED So versatile and well designed that it’s still going strong since its launch in the early 1960s, String shelving has brought order to homes and ofﬁces around the world. And what kitchen wouldn’t beneﬁt from a little stylish Scandinavian organisation? Metal String system, from £69

KITCHENS BATHROOMS

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1 Earthenware teapot in Storm Grey and Cork, £36; espresso cup, £8; bowl, £11; all Liga 2 Leather apron, £24.99, TK Maxx 3 Stainless-steel cooker, £6,050, Everhot 4 Tricia bar stool, from £158.40, Broste Copenhagen 5 Thunder Grey cast-iron sink in 97 per cent recycled materials, £586, Kohler

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Lovely French homewares store Maisons du Monde sells fantastic kitchen units – check out the Melchior range (above). Simple in design and made from solid mango wood with a matt ﬁnish and metal elements, it taps straight into the enduring industrial trend. You can buy the pieces separately, so whatever size your kitchen, there will be something to ﬁt. A fourdrawer base unit is £540.50.

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Quartz is a man-made, highdensity, non-porous composite material usually made from quartz powder and resin. It creates a surface that’s suitable for many applications, but is particularly ideal as a kitchen worksurface as it has good scratch- and heat-resistant qualities, making it practical and beautiful. During its

manufacture, different colours can be added and ﬁnishes incorporated and, as marble continues to be a big trend, this new marble-effect collection offers the most natural looking product at a reasonable price. It comes in a 2 and 3cm thickness. Radianz Quartz Verona Verde B, £280/sq metre, Gerald Culliford.

SUPER SERVICE

CUTLERY 1 Newberg copper 16-piece set, £129, Made 2 Contour Noir 24-piece set, £225, Robert Welch 3 Turini 16-piece set, £95, Habitat 4 Rosewood Provençal limited edition six-piece set, £125, David Mellor 5 House by John Lewis six place settings, £40, John Lewis & Partners 6 Gold and black 16-piece set, £30, JD Williams

The last thing you need at this time of year is for the boiler to give up the ghost. And if it does, you need a new one and quick. That’s the thinking behind Boxt – a smart heating company that can install a boiler within an impressive 24 hours. You simply go online, say what you need and the quote comes up. Once you’ve ordered, you’ll be allocated a dedicated engineer; you’ll be able to see their proﬁle picture, read reviews and ﬁnd out a bit about them, so you know exactly who you’re dealing with. Just decide when you want it delivered, and the boiler turns up, along with a Google Home Mini and Nest Smart Thermostat, followed by the engineer. Everything is explained, and you’ll be left with a working boiler, a 10-year warranty and the engineer’s mobile number in case of problems. It couldn’t be easier. From £1,795 (boxt.co.uk). House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 111

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HOTEL STYLE LUXE Thanks to the popularity of boutique hotels, our eyes have been opened to the smart bathroom options available now, and shower toilets are really gaining in popularity. A combination of a toilet and a bidet, they deliver a warm jet of water for a wonderfully clean feeling. This model designed by Philippe Starck is as stylish as you would expect. It has a motion sensor for automatic lid opening and additional options such as seat heating, adjustable shower ﬂow and a controllable hot-air dryer. It can be operated via a remote control or an app, and a rimless design means there’s nowhere for germs to hide. Sensowash Starck f lite, from £2,678, Duravit.

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Na tura l style 1 Ceramic bathroom set, from £9.99, Zara Home 2 & 3 Linen pouch with re-usable bamboo make-up pads and face cloth, £24; replacement pads, 10 for £15; both Helen Round FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

WORDS ALISON DAVIDSON

Using different ﬂoorings in a bathroom helps to zone separate spaces and gives a more individual look. A solid waterproof surface is ideal in the shower area, while a slatted, wooden ﬂoor is practical and looks great near the sink. And for an inexpensive choice for the main bathroom area, opt for limestone-effect Olympus Pierrot vinyl, £21/sq m, Carpetright.

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INSPIRING PL ACES UTILITY ROOMS

WASH DAY SOLUTIONS Ah, a utility room - we all long for one, don’t we? Somewhere to put the laundry out of the way and far from sight. And with some clever design and a little imagination, it’s possible to create a smart utility area or laundry room in even the smallest space

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WO RK IT If you’re lucky enough to have a utility room, then it needs to work hard to be efﬁcient. Tall cupboards are useful for storing the ironing board and vacuum cleaner and you’ll need places to stow detergent, fabric conditioner and the iron. You should also consider ﬂat surfaces for sorting and folding, with open shelving above for dry towels and other laundry. As washing machines can be noisy, ensure the door can be closed and make use of this space with hooks for hanging laundry and peg bags.

PERFECT PLANNING The ultimate utility room, this light and airy space has plentiful cupboards, a large marble sink, open shelves and a traditional Sheila Maid, which can be pulled up and out of the way. The Classic English Utility Room, from £10,000, Devol >

I N A S MALL SPACE If you aren’t blessed with a lot of space, create a utility room in a nook, a cupboard or, with some clever planning, in your bathroom. Stacking appliances is a great way to save space, while a combined washer dryer means you only have to house one appliance rather than two. • Open shelving, rather than closed cupboards, will make the area feel less closed in, giving the illusion of more room. • If you don’t have the space to assemble an ironing board, look for a smaller one that attaches to the wall, pull out from a drawer, or hang over the back of a door. You can also buy ironing pads that sit on top of worksurfaces or your washing machine, which you can put away neatly once ﬁnished. • If your utility room is, in reality, an alcove in a main room, consider cordoning it off with a blind or curtain.

1 OUT OF SIGHT Keep the clutter at bay with built-in cupboard units for a neat and tidy laundry room. Multiple units can hide your washing machine and dryer as well as laundry bins and cleaning products. Sisal Linen Titanium ﬂooring, from £45/sq m, Kersaint Cobb

2 OFF THE WALL If you’re short of storage, a permanent wall-mounted airer is the ideal solution. Paint it in a contrasting colour for a stylish option. Extending clothes drier in Charcoal, £145, Garden Trading

3 CUPBOARD LOVE A pantry or coat cupboard can be the perfect space to house a washing machine and dryer. Stack them one on top of the other to free up ﬂoor space and, if there’s room, slot the ironing board down the side. Chichester full-height larder, from £1,855; Ashcroft soft square basket, £50; both Neptune

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Create your own zone with a bespoke built-in unit. Incorporate drawers and shelves to make the most of the limited space, with laundry bins mounted off the ﬂoor. Install hooks to hang clothes that are ready to be ironed and rig up a curtain for a truly streamlined space.

INSPIRING PL ACES UTILITY ROOMS

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

From my client briefs, it’s clear that utility rooms are more in demand than ever. Ten years ago, most homeowners thought nothing of having a super-sized kitchen – a sea of cupboards, both high and low, with more than adequate storage for cleaning equipment and a washing machine. These days though, many of those excessively sized kitchens have been ditched in favour of a more modest space. Storage is often reduced as banks of wall cupboards are replaced by simple shelves. Often, the kitchen is opened up to the dining or living areas too. All this makes the humble utility room more key than ever. It’s a place to tuck away noisy appliances – especially useful in an open-plan area – or leave messy washing-up if your kitchen doubles as an entertaining area. It’s also a place for extra storage, be it for cleaning equipment, pantry items or an additional freezer. If designed well, it frees up space in the kitchen and allows it to become the modern heart of a home. Utility rooms come in all shapes and forms and are not exclusive to medium-large homes – for example, a utility cupboard off a corridor in a ﬂat, can work really well. > House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 117

INSPIRING PL ACES UTILITY ROOMS

‘Utility rooms come in all shapes and forms and are not exclusive to medium-large homes’

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT • If you’re creating a utility room, make sure there is a water supply. • Use stacked laundry bins, which will take up less space, to separate dark, white and coloured clothing. • If there’s a gap between appliances, use it to store a folding washing basket or an airer.

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LAUNDRY ESSENTIALS

Linn clothes rack, £144; 40L foldable laundry basket, £32.95; both Brabantia

Make the most of any small area with these clever space-saving utility room accessories

Two-compartment folding laundry hamper in Grey, £27.99, Beldray

Indoor clothes airer in FSCcertiﬁed beech, £34.50, John Lewis & Partners

Grass laundry basket, £30, Dunelm

Wall-mounted clothes airer, £149, Julu Home

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Stackable laundry box, £30.95, Brabantia

Beech ironing board, £95, Garden Trading

Rush wicker basket, from £15, Dunelm

Stanford wire storage baskets, £45/two, Habitat

Neatfreak! Non-slip ironing pad, £14.99, John Lewis & Partners

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

MID-WINTER…

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…the perfect time of year for a rural escape, from a weekend away to a frosty walk. All great preparation for returning home to delicious fuss-free food made for sharing

122 RE CIP E S Simple suppers to enjoy at home with delicious recipes from Alison Roman

131 F EAS T With homegrown fruit in short supply Giovanna Ryan is cooking with pineapples

133 TR AVEL Travel writer David Wickers takes us on a tour of his favourite countryside B&Bs

FUSS-FREE FOOD

Labne & garlic bread Turn the page for the recipes

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Sociable suppers Ditch the temptation to dine out in favour of simple dishes for sharing at home, like these informal but delicious recipes from Alison Roman

‘Roasting a chicken for people is such a good way to say “I love you”. I recently found this note to myself scrawled on a piece of paper after a dinner party. Not exactly poetry, but using your time to feed those you care about is the ultimate expression of love,’

says food writer Alison Roman. When you’re next expecting guests, look no further than the recipes from her latest book, Nothing Fancy, where you’ll ﬁnd ‘unfussy food, where no occasion is necessary (other than to eat, of course)’.

Labne with sizzled spring onion and chilli Among some of my friends, this has become known as ‘The Dip’, and I now can’t attend any social gathering or host a dinner party without it being requested. When you make it, you’ll understand why. It’s my very high-brow version of ranch dressing, with an oniony chilli oil that is sizzled with coriander stems (or chives) and swirled into thick and tangy lemony labne. 80ml olive oil 4 spring onions, thinly sliced 1tsp chilli flakes 2tbsp finely chopped coriander or chives, plus extra to garnish Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 500g labne, full-fat Greekstyle yogurt or sour cream 2tbsp lemon juice 1 Heat the olive oil, sliced spring onions, chilli flakes and chopped coriander in a small pan over a medium-low heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the spring onion and chilli flakes start to visibly and audibly sizzle before turning the oil a bright fiery orange. 2 Remove the pan from the heat and leave until cool enough to taste, then season with salt and pepper. 3 Combine the labne and lemon juice in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Spoon into a bowl and swirl in the sizzled spring onion chilli oil. Garnish with extra coriander, if you like.

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up there with a roast chicken and a perfect salad with a lemon dressing. It’s basic and shouldn’t be overthought. But don’t treat this, or mistake it, as garlic butter on toast – or worse, soggy bread soaked in garlic butter; garlic bread is neither. The secret is to treat it like French toast in the sense that you really, truly do need to soak the bread in butter, before baking it in the oven and ensuring the edges turn golden brown and crisped, while the centre stays soft and tender. Yes, the anchovies are a secret weapon, but the garlic cloves, slowly softening and caramelising in the oil, are the real hero. SERVES 4-8 1 garlic bulb, cloves separated, peeled and crushed with the back of a knife 125ml olive oil 60g tin of anchovies, drained 125g unsalted butter, softened Pinch of chilli ﬂakes (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 or 2 baguettes, halved lengthways Flaky sea salt Finely chopped parsley (optional)

1 Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Heat the garlic and olive oil in a small pan over a medium heat, cooking until the garlic starts to audibly sizzle. 2 Reduce to a very low heat and continue to cook until the garlic is tender and golden brown, which should take about 15-20min. Add the drained anchovies and remove the pan from the heat. 3 Transfer the oil and garlic mixture to a medium-sized bowl along with the butter and chilli ﬂakes. Using a fork, mash everything together

so the garlic cloves break down and everything turns into a delicious, creamy paste. Season with salt and pepper. 4 Using a spoon, evenly distribute the butter mixture onto each cut half of bread, letting it really soak in. Place the bread halves on a baking tray and bake in the oven for 8-10min, or until the edges are golden brown with soft and supple centres. 5 Remove from the oven and sprinkle with ﬂaky sea salt and parsley, if using.

Harissa-rubbed pork shoulder with white beans and Swiss chard There are no preliminary or pre-cooking steps before you slather the pork with a garlicky harissa paste and pop it in the oven, which makes this recipe especially foolproof. You could certainly stop after you’ve braised the shoulder, serving the spicy, tangy pan juices over roast potatoes or a fluffy pile of couscous, but I love adding the beans and returning them to a significantly hotter oven to absorb the flavourful pork fat, getting a little browned and crisped along with the pork. SERVES 6-10 1.8kg boneless pork shoulder Salt and freshly ground black pepper 125g harissa paste 60ml distilled white (malt) vinegar 3tbsp tomato paste 3tbsp light brown sugar 4 garlic cloves, finely grated 2 × 400g tins small white beans, such as cannellini, drained and rinsed

1 large bunch Swiss chard, stems removed, leaves torn into bite-sized pieces 1 preserved lemon, seeds removed, thinly sliced 1 large handful coriander, tender leaves and stems 1 lemon, halved

1 Preheat the oven to 160°C/140°C fan/gas mark 3. Season the pork with salt and pepper and place in a large casserole dish. Combine the harissa paste, vinegar, tomato paste, sugar and garlic in a medium-sized bowl. Smear the harissa mixture all over the pork, getting into the nooks and crannies. 2 Add 375ml water to the dish, place the lid on and transfer to the oven. Cook until the pork is nearly falling-apart tender, roughly 3-3½hrs.

COOK’S NOTE

This dish can be made up to three days ahead of time – minus the Swiss chard – and refrigerated. Reheat before adding the chard.

3 Remove the lid. Add the beans and season with salt and pepper. Increase the oven temperature to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6 and return the dish to the oven, uncovered. Roast until the beans have soaked up all the liquid and the top of the pork is deeply golden brown, approx 40-45min. 4 Transfer the pork to a cutting board. Add the Swiss chard and preserved lemon to the beans and stir to wilt the leaves. Cut the pork into 1cmthick slices – don’t worry if it starts to shred when slicing. 5 Transfer the beans and greens onto a large serving plate and place the pork on top. (Or place back into the casserole dish and serve from there.) Scatter with coriander and serve with lemon.

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Smashed sweet potatoes with maple syrup and sour cream Following in the great tradition of crispy smashed potatoes, these spuds are twice cooked as well, but with different results – as a sweet potato, after all, is not a regular potato. Less crispy than its starchy friend, this dish is more about the creamy interior than the crispy exterior. SERVES 4-6 750g small sweet potatoes 250g sour cream 2tbsp lime or lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2tbsp olive oil 90g unsalted butter 80ml pure maple syrup 45g uncooked buckwheat, lightly toasted in a dry pan 2tbsp thyme leaves Flaky sea salt 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6. Using a fork, prick the sweet potatoes all over, so they don’t explode in the oven. Place directly on a rack and bake for 50-60min until tender. Remove from the oven to cool. 2 Meanwhile, combine the sour cream and lime or lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. The mixture should taste fairly tart and salty. Spread across the base of a serving platter. 3 Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, use the palm of your hand to crush them slightly. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Working in batches, add the sweet potatoes, pressing lightly to make contact with the pan. Season with salt and pepper 126 housebeautiful.com/uk

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and cook until lightly crisped and browned on one side. Flip and continue to cook until browned and crisped on the other side. Transfer the sweet potatoes to a serving platter and repeat this process with the remaining potatoes. 4 Without wiping out the pan, add the maple syrup and cook until thickened and starting to caramelise – roughly 2min. Drizzle the sauce over the sweet potatoes and top with the toasted buckwheat, thyme and lots of ﬂaky salt.

Buttered salmon with red onion and dill I would eat bagels with gravlax and cream cheese

for every meal if I could, but as I can’t, I have this salmon recipe, which hits a lot of the same notes. There’s plenty of red onion, briny capers and fresh dill. The sesame seeds are optional, but I think they add an even more toasty dimension to the brown butter sauce. There’s a lot going on here ﬂavour-wise, so I recommend letting this dish be the loudest thing on the table and simply serving it with a herby salad, steamed broccoli and maybe garlic bread. SERVES 4-6 1 lemon 1kg salmon ﬁllet, skin on or skinless Salt

Freshly ground black pepper 90g unsalted butter 60ml olive oil, plus extra for drizzling ½ small red onion, sliced into very thin rings 2tbsp brined capers, drained 1 large handful dill sprigs 2tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional) 1 Preheat the oven to 160°C/140°C fan/gas mark 3. Thinly slice half the lemon and remove any seeds; save the other half for juicing. Place the salmon on a baking tray or in a large baking dish and season with the salt and freshly ground pepper. 2 Heat the butter in a medium frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook, occasionally swirling, until the butter has started to brown. Add the olive

oil, sliced lemon and half the onion. Season with salt and pepper and cook, tossing occasionally, until the lemon and onion have started to brown. You’re looking for them to be fairly crisp, rather than softened and caramelised. Add the capers. 3 Pour the browned butter and lemon mixture over the salmon. Place in the oven and roast until just cooked through, for roughly 12-15min. Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. 4 Meanwhile, toss together the dill sprigs and sesame seeds, if using, in a mediumsized bowl. Season with salt, pepper and the juice from the remaining lemon half. Scatter the mixture on top of the baked salmon, along with the remaining sliced onion. House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 127

Sticky chilli chicken with hot and sour pineapple I don’t love sweet with my savoury food, but this dish is an exception. The sticky, caramelised chunks of pineapple that get basted with spicy chicken fat as they roast together are a match made in one-pan dinner heaven. SERVES 6-8 1.8kg bone-in, skin-on chicken (legs, thighs, breasts and wings all work) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 100g light brown sugar 125ml unseasoned rice wine vinegar 125g sambal or other chilli paste 60ml fish sauce 60ml lime juice 2tsp chilli flakes 2 garlic cloves, finely grated ½ pineapple, peeled and cored, cut into 4cm wedges ½ shallot or 4 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 large handful coriander, tender leaves picked, and stems coarsely chopped 2tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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1 Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place in a large resealable plastic bag or baking dish. 2 Combine the sugar, vinegar, chilli paste, ﬁsh sauce, lime juice, chilli ﬂakes and garlic in a medium-sized bowl, whisking to dissolve the sugar. Pour over the chicken, massaging it in with your hands to make sure everything gets an equal coating. Seal the bag or cover the baking dish and let the chicken sit for at least 30min in the fridge.

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3 Preheat the oven to 215°C/185°C fan/gas mark 5. Place the chicken and pineapple wedges in a deep baking tray (for easy cleaning, line the tray with foil or baking paper). Drizzle the remaining marinade over everything and place in the oven. 4 Roast until the chicken is deeply browned, caramelised and cooked through; roughly 50-60min. If you have a pastry brush, feel free to baste the chicken and pineapple periodically with the rendered chicken fat juices. By this time, the pineapple will also be golden and juicy, which makes for a delicious, sticky sauce. 5 Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter, carving the chicken and slicing the pineapple for easier serving, if you like. Scatter with the shallot, coriander and sesame seeds before serving.

Lemony turmeric tea cake I tend to refer to this as ‘house cake’, which is, of course, cake to keep in your house at all times. I’m not what I would call an earnest person, but, in all earnestness, just slicing into this cake makes a bad day better. It travels well, and can be taken anywhere for any occasion – but most of the time it never makes it out of my house. MAKES 1 LOAF 225g plain ﬂour 2tsp baking powder 1tsp salt ¾tsp ground turmeric

220g sugar, plus an extra 2tbsp to sprinkle on top 2tbsp lemon zest, plus 2tbsp lemon juice and ½ lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed 185g sour cream or full-fat Greek-style yogurt, plus extra for serving (optional) 2 large eggs 125g unsalted butter, melted Whipped cream, to serve (optional) 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4. Lightly grease a 10 x 23cm (2lb) loaf tin with non-stick cooking spray or butter. Line with baking paper, leaving some overhanging on both of the longer sides so you’re able to easily lift the cake out. 2 Whisk the ﬂour, baking powder, salt and turmeric in a medium-sized bowl.

3 In a large bowl, combine the sugar with the lemon zest and rub together with your ﬁngertips until the sugar is tinted yellow and fragrant. Whisk in the sour cream or Greek-style yogurt, eggs and the lemon juice until well blended. 4 Using a spatula, add the wet mixture to the ﬂour mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the melted butter. Scrape the batter into the prepared tin, gently smoothing the top. Scatter with the lemon slices and the extra 2tbsp sugar. 5 Bake for 50-60min, until the top of the cake is golden brown, the edges pull away slightly from the sides and a skewer inserted comes out clean. I love deeply caramelised lemon, but if it looks like they’re getting too dark, lay a piece of foil on top to prevent burning. Let the cake cool before slicing. HB House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 129

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USE UP SUMAC Sumac is an oft underused spice that can end up languishing in the back of a cupboard after one use. It has a uniquely citrussy flavour that can instantly lift a whole host of dishes. Where you’d use lemon, try using sumac instead. Sprinkle over hummus for an instantly fancier party dip. Use with roast meat and fish. Lamb, chicken and more robust white fish will appreciate its zesty flavour. Liven up roast potatoes, chips or potato wedges. Mix with flaky sea salt and toss with your crispy potato of choice.

Home-grown fruit is in rather short supply at this time of year. Save for a few apples and pears that survived past Christmas, the UK farmers’ markets of deepest winter are almost completely bare of fruit. Luckily, however, although the sun might not be shining in this hemisphere, across the globe, it’s ripening all sorts of exotic fruit. Most UK pineapples are imported from Costa Rica, so you should consider the environmental cost of them being ﬂown all that way. But I’m of the opinion that if you largely buy locally sourced and in-season fruit and vegetables, you can be forgiven for picking up the odd exotic treat now and again. Pineapples can be problematic. They curdle cream, stop jellies from setting, and ﬁnding a ripe specimen can be a needle in a haystack situation. Look for a weighty fruit as this indicates plenty of juice, and a fresh, sweet fragrant scent at the base. Pineapples don’t ripen any further after harvesting so leaving them, hopefully, in the fruit bowl for days on end is futile. When you do happen upon a ripe one, they have a complex,

sweet-shop-esque quality with notes of all the classic partners: rum, coconut, vanilla and brown sugar. They hold up well in stir-fries, stews and curries and roast beautifully. Many Asian and south American dishes use it as the acidic element in place of, or as well as, lime. Chopped pineapple with chilli, lime, mint, coriander and salt makes an excellent companion to fried ﬁsh, for example. Perhaps pineapple’s best friend, however, is pork. Whatever your thoughts on a Hawaiian pizza, sweet, tart pineapple is the perfect accompaniment to salty, fatty pork. Use bought or homemade pineapple jam to glaze pork ribs or a roast ham, or throw a few chunks into a coconut-based pork curry or a rich ham and bean stew. Finally, lest we forget, the staple of the 1980s birthday party in the village hall, the humble cheese and pineapple cocktail stick hedgehog. Say what you like about this combination but those hedgehogs were always spineless by the end of the party. Follow Giovanna on Instagram @giovannaryan House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 131

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TIME TO ESCAPE Dark, cold days call for cosy retreats. Travel writer David Wickers rounds up some of his favourites

What makes a perfect hotel for a winter getaway? Fine meals, hardto-get-out-of beds, service with a smile, log ﬁres, maybe a massage... and something interesting to do when (or if) you manage to haul yourself outside. Here’s my selection of great escapes. 1 R O S E C A S T L E C O T TA G E , NEAR CONISTON, CUMBRIA For those who prefer to self-cater, the two-bedroom Rose Castle Cottage in the heart of the Lake District will – according to the National Trust – ‘leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside’. The pretty 19th-century stone cottage sits alone in the landscape just above beauty spot Tarn Hows, with not a neighbour in sight. Carefully restored to retain its original, simple character, it’s the perfect retreat – with a log-burner ready to warm your cockles after a day’s hiking. nationaltrust.org.uk House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 133

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2 THE DEVONSHIRE ARMS, B E E L E Y, D E R B Y S H I R E Despite the name, this Devonshire Arms is actually situated in the heart of Derbyshire’s Peak District, close to beautiful Chatsworth House, and is owned by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. With original beams and open ﬁres, the 18th-century village inn blends traditional charm with modern touches, and offers gastro-pub dining based on estate-farmed and local produce. Dogs are welcome. devonshirebeeley.co.uk

3 THE OLD MANSE OF BLAIR, PERTHSHIRE, SCOTLAND Last spring, the 200-year-old building was transformed into a luxurious boutique hotel, with ex-Gleneagles chef Jonathan Greer at the helm of its new restaurant, The Orangery (where there’s 134 housebeautiful.com/uk

a chef’s table in the kitchen). Set in the stunning Cairngorms National Park, there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy – while the wild Highland topography contrasts wonderfully with the peat ﬁres, comfy drawing room (complete with a baby grand piano) and general cosiness offered indoors. theoldmanseofblair.com

4 THE SWAN, SOUTHWOLD, SUFFOLK Southwold is a coastal gem beside the North Sea and right at its heart, overlooking the market square, stands the 17th-century Swan. ‘Two days here is worth two weeks anywhere else’ a regular conﬁded. Churchill has also been a guest. Owned by Adnams, champion brewer of real ale (the brewery is in the middle of town), The Swan was given a contemporary makeover (bright new feathers!) two years ago and is one of the most elegant of English seaside retreats. theswansouthwold.co.uk

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5 W H AT L E Y M A N O R , E A S T O N G R E Y, W I LT S H I R E A beautiful example of Cotswold manor-house architecture, with gorgeous gardens leading down to the banks of the Sherston Avon, Whatley is a perfect place to convalesce from daily life. One of the Pride of Britain collection (prideofbritainhotels.com), it has just 23 rooms, Michelin-star dining from Niall Keating, an amazing spa, a spread of lounges and even a cinema. whatleymanor.com

6 THE GROVE, NARBERTH, PEMBROKESHIRE A previous winner of one of The Good Hotel Guide’s prestigious César Awards, The Grove sits in 26 acres with gardens and meadows overlooking the Preseli Hills. The 26 rooms, half in the main house, others in nearby cottages, range from contemporary rustic to warmly

traditional. After a day spent walking on the Pembrokeshire coast path, you can enjoy afternoon tea served in one of the lounges, cocktails in the candlelit bar and good food in the Fernery restaurant. It’s also the current AA Welsh Hotel of the Year. thegrove-narberth.co.uk

7 THE HALL, BUCKNELL, SHROPSHIRE This attractive Georgian farmhouse close to the Welsh border is one from Alastair Sawday’s Great British Bed & Breakfast Guide (£14.99). A stay starts with a home-baked cake and hot drinks. Bedrooms in airy vaulted spaces come with sofas and ﬂowers, breakfasts include homemade bread, rhubarb and ginger jam, buckwheat granola, porridge with cream and whisky, spicy Mexican beans on toast, Ludlow sausages, poached home-laid eggs with avocado on sourdough, tomato, garlic and chilli... then ﬁnish your day with a Moroccan rose oil bath before bed. thehallbucknell.com HB House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 135

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SEASONAL HIGHLIGHTS The crimson stems of the Rosa ‘Cornelia’ shrub stand out brightly against frost-dusted leaves

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A WINTER SHOW Gardeners might be counting down the days until spring is here again, but there’s a special beauty to be found in gardens at this time of year. We visited the stunning Walled Garden at Cowdray Park for some inspirational ways to bring some winter wow... WORDS AMANDA MORGAN PHOTOGRAPHY MIMI CONNOLLY

ORCHARD VIEW Leaﬂess fruit trees create stark silhouettes in the low January light

WEATHERED BY TIME Seedheads and bare branches frame a traditional oak door

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here’s something undeniably magical about a garden on a bright, crisp winter’s morning… frost-kissed seedheads, heathers covered in shimmering gossamer spiders’ webs, icy ornamental grasses and bare tree branches forming stark silhouettes against the horizon. It’s good for the soul and, as long as you leave seedheads to stand and don’t sweep up too much, great for wildlife too. So squeeze every moment of joy out of winter – get up, get rugged up and get outside to beneﬁt from all that your garden has to offer at this oft-overlooked time of year. Most doctors and psychologists agree that being outdoors improves wellbeing, leaving you feeling energised and more alive, while researchers have found that just looking at nature promotes feelings of peace and tranquillity – all the more reason to make your garden a place you want to be every month of the year.

PLANTS FOR WINTER WONDER FROSTED GLORIES Clockwise from left A Verbena bonariensis seedhead; the twisted branches of Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’ bearing yellow male catkins; a Nigella damascena seedhead; thorny rose stems add structure when the temperature drops

The garden has plenty to offer in winter, from flowers and berries bringing bright pops of colour, to scent, dramatic stems and barks. Try planting ilex (holly), pyracantha or japonica, not only for their jewelled clusters of vibrant crimson berries, but also as a handy source of sustenance for visiting wildlife. Hardy winter pansies and cyclamen will enhance flowerbeds with their multi-hued petals, while Helleborus niger, the Christmas rose, which, as its name implies, blooms beautifully throughout the winter months, will provide perfect white flowers offset by deep green leaves. When planning your own personal Narnia, remember to think about shrubs and trees. Why not try a witch hazel? These hardy deciduous shrubs will brighten up a garden with their red, orange or yellow flowers, depending on the variety, and several are scented too. Coloured stems and bark are always a dramatic winter bonus. Acers, or Japanese maples, are spectacular when they’re in leaf, but Acer griseum also offers winter interest with attractive House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 139

peeling chestnut-brown bark. Other great additions are dogwoods (we love the orange-red shoots of Cornus sanguinea, aka ‘Midwinter Fire’) and willows such as Salix alba var vitellina ‘Britzensis’ (the coral bark willow), with bright red stems that pierce the winter gloom.

THE WALLED GARDEN Seen in these photographs in its winter splendour, the Walled Garden at Cowdray Park in West Sussex is thought to have originally been a Tudor Pleasure Garden visited by Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. It had fallen into disrepair and lay neglected until keen gardener and garden accessory designer Jan Howard leased it as a display space for the spectacular rusted-iron garden structures she designs and makes at her award-winning company, Room in the Garden. Over the years, Jan – who has exhibited at the Chelsea Flower Show, among other prestigious horticultural events – breathed new life into the place, restoring both the garden and the adjoining building to their former glory. No longer open to the public, this unique retreat once offered visitors a year-round opportunity to experience its fabulous past as they strolled among turf benches, romantic arbours, scented rose gardens, lavender walks, herb gardens, fruit trees and curated herbaceous beds. Jan’s structures can be viewed by appointment; visit roominthegarden.co.uk.

ADD SOME STRUCTURE Wooden garden elements, such as pergolas and arbours, are great at this pared-back time of year, standing proud even if the garden is blanketed in snow. Bounce what light there is around your space with strategically placed outdoor mirrors that twinkle in the watery sun, and think about adding sculptures and statues that will bring an element of art and personality into even the smallest space. They’ll stand the test of time too – metalwork pieces age gracefully, with iron developing a beautiful ﬂaky orange layer when exposed to the elements, and copper unveiling its distinctive verdigris patina over the years, while stone birdbaths, feeders and ponds look great when weathered and provide a vital source of water for birds and other wildlife. 140 housebeautiful.com/uk

WINTERSCAPE Top left A light dusting of frost transforms clumps of Heuchera ‘Marmalade’ Clockwise from top right Delicate Lavandula angustifolia, rose and verbena bonariensis seedheads are all left for winter structure and are hugely beneﬁcial for wildlife

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SIMPLY ELEGANT Jan Howard’s striking Room in the Garden metal obelisks tower over the icy gardens at Cowdray

The Walled Garden in Cowdray Park is thought to have originally been a Tudor Pleasure Garden

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FORMAL BEAUTY Early morning light ﬁlters through the herb garden

GARDENS TO VISIT IN WINTER The Gardens at Stowe, Buckinghamshire These 250-acre 18th-century landscaped gardens offer three fabulous ‘pathways’ for visitors to explore – Vice, also known as the Garden of Love; Virtue, with gardens epitomising heaven on earth; and Liberty, which was created to represent the political aspirations of the then owner Lord Cobham. nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe O

Belsay Hall and Gardens, Northumberland Dating from the late 1700s, these magniﬁcent gardens – 300 acres of them – include an 11-acre quarry with exotic and rare plants, terraces with herbaceous borders, woodland walks with a lake, and carpets of nodding snowdrops in February. english-heritage.org.uk O

Pensthorpe Natural Park, Norfolk Pensthorpe is the perfect family day out, with 700 acres of woodland walks, four separate gardens including the Millennium Garden designed by Piet Oudolf (of New York’s High Line gardens fame), with drifts of sub-alpine, steppe and prairie plants and grasses that look spectacular in winter, all surrounded by wetlands teeming with birds and wildlife. pensthorpe.com O

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Sissi nghurst revea led The famous gardens at Sissinghurst in Kent are now throwing open their doors to welcome visitors on weekends until 6 March. A juxtaposition of the formality of garden designer Harold Nicolson and the ebullient planting of his wife, poet and author Vita Sackville-West, these gardens display a stark and bare beauty during the cold season. nationaltrust.org.uk/sissinghurst-castle-garden HB

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DESIGN FOR A NEW DECADE ‘Wellness’- it’s the word on everyone’s lips. Our living well expert Oliver Heath highlights ﬁve of the top wellbeing design trends for 2020 and how to incorporate them in to your own home There’s a growing recognition among architects and designers of the powerful impact the built environment has on our health and wellbeing. Workplaces, schools and hospitality spaces are now being designed to be as ‘happy and healthy’ 144 housebeautiful.com/uk

as possible, with a focus on aspects such as lighting, air quality, and a connection to nature. The good news is that many of these ideas are now trickling down to our homes. These are the ﬁve big trends we’ll all be talking about this year…

1 BRINGING NATURE INDOORS WHY IT MATTERS The beneﬁts of incorporating natural elements into the built environment is becoming increasingly well understood. Research shows that being in a space that evokes nature can help reduce stress, blood pressure and heart rate, while increasing productivity, creativity and wellbeing. WHAT TO TRY • One of the easiest ways to enjoy a connection with nature is to have plants in the home. For those of us who feel we can’t be trusted to look after them, there’s plenty of plant-care education out there – from online resources to garden centres. Online plant retailer Patch has an easy-touse website (patchplants.com), where you can order plants based on the light levels in your home. The elaborate living walls we see in work and hospitality spaces are now being designed on a smaller, modular scale, such as the ones available from Plantbox (plantbox.shop), or can even be made at home using shelving and pot plants. • Colour is another simple way you can draw from nature to create a more positive home environment. Dulux Colour of the Year for 2020, for example, is Tranquil Dawn, a soft grey green (pictured here) inspired by the morning sky (dulux.co.uk). Spaces can become fun and vibrant by adding highlights of yellows and reds, whereas darker blues and greens can inﬂuence the mind and allow for recuperation in calm corners. (See our Colour Your Home Happy supplement for ideas.)

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2 A FOCUS ON LIGHT WHY IT MATTERS The colour and light levels in a space can have a significant impact on the way we feel, from boosting our mood to disrupting our sleep – resulting in fatigue. A lack of light is linked to mental health issues such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). WHAT TO TRY • Biodynamic and circadian lighting (artificial lighting that achieves the biological effects of natural light, changing colour according to the position of the sun to help keep our 24-hour sleep-wake cycle in check) are becoming standard in the workplace and can play a beneficial role in our homes. • Companies such as Coelux (coelux.com), which makes artificial skylights that mimic natural light, are creating products for spaces with limited access to windows and daylight. • Floor and side lamps can also offer circadian lighting through colour-changing bulbs or products such as Haberdashery’s Dawn to Dusk lamps that ‘rise and set’ like the sun (haberdashery.com).

3 CLEANING UP YOUR AIR WHY IT MATTERS Given that we spend 90 per cent of our lives indoors, air quality is a hot topic, with 91 per cent of us living in areas where pollution exceeds World Health Organisation guidelines. The website addresspollution.org can tell you the levels of pollution around your home and, if it’s above legal limits, it urges you to demand action. Furthermore, indoor air quality can be five times worse than outside and this can lead to allergies, asthma and breathing difficulties. WHAT TO TRY • I’d like to reiterate the benefits plants can have on air quality. More and more research is coming to light suggesting that trees and certain plants, such as English ivy, Chinese evergreens, peace lilies and snake plants, can remove toxins from the air. • In terms of technology, I’ve been testing an air purifier from Blueair (blueair.com). The Classic 480i is linked to a smart app that shows me how clean or polluted the air inside my home is. This means when pollution levels are high, such as in summer when the windows are open, I can ramp up the system remotely to clean the air for when I get home. • Another innovation on the horizon is Ikea’s Gunrid air purifying curtain. These are being made with certain minerals that break down common pollutants that would otherwise end up indoors. Although not launched yet, it’s encouraging to see new, easy-toimplement solutions popping up, with the scope to be applied to other textiles in the future. House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 147

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4 THE IMPORTANCE OF PEACE WHY IT MATTERS A noisy environment can be stressful and distracting – think about the roar of heavy trafﬁc or an ear-splitting pneumatic drill! – so the acoustics of a space play an important role in our general wellbeing. WHAT TO TRY • In an ideal world, our homes should be free of unwanted noise from outside. Double-glazing is one solution, but it’s not always suitable. When it comes to sound-masking, there’s a lot of scope for creativity and making it both functional and stylish – from curtains and soft furnishings to planted partitions between spaces. Also think about avoiding hard materials and surfaces that bounce noise around. Companies such as Friends of Wilson (friendsofwilson.com) provide sound-absorbing acoustic wall panels, room dividers and hanging screens that can be easily incorporated into the home.

5 GREEN AND TIDY WHAT TO TRY • A potentially overlooked aspect of living a more sustainable life is the importance of being mindful about our possessions – where they come from and how we store them. In turn, keeping clutter to a minimum beneﬁts our psychological wellbeing. There isn’t much we can’t rent nowadays, from clothes and toys to tools, bikes and even plants. Ikea is trialling an ofﬁce furniture renting scheme in Switzerland, with the intention, if it’s successful, of moving on to packages such as entire kitchens. This idea extends to general household belongings: we can now receive and return baby clothes as children grow, reducing waste and saving on drawer space. We can rent tools from tool libraries as and when we need them rather than buying and storing them all year round to be used a handful of times. And, as for those of us who don’t have a bike shed, cramming your bike into the hallway is no longer necessary, with pay-as-you-go bike rentals available in many cities in the UK. • If it’s ease of options you’re after then simply switch your energy provider to one that supplies 100 per cent renewable energy. These suppliers offering sustainable energy alternatives – Bulb (bulb.co.uk), Octopus (octopus.energy), Ecotricity (ecotricity.co.uk) and Good Energy (goodenergy.co.uk) – are just a few worth investigating.

Fi na l th ou ghts... With the current drive to think about how the way we live impacts on the environment, it’s exciting to see this also encompasses a more human-centred approach to how our buildings affect us. We need our spaces to be not just ‘less bad’, but to be restorative; to help us to live better – to work, rest, play and connect. HB 148 housebeautiful.com/uk

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PRIVATE TOUR OF CARCASSONNE See many of the places that feature in Kate’s Languedoc Trilogy (Labyrinth, Sepulchre and Citadel), including La Cité Médiévale, the 12th-century Château Comtal and the Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus.

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DAY 1 Arrive in Carcassonne DAY 2 Carcassonne DAY 3 Narbonne and Béziers DAY 4 Mirepoix, Château de Montségur and dinner with Kate DAY 5 Carcassonne tour with Kate and visit to Rennes-les-Bains DAY 6 Toulouse DAY 7 Return home

YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO… • Travel by Eurostar to Paris directly from St Pancras or Ebbsﬂeet, then by TGV to Narbonne • Stay for six nights at the four-star Hotel Le Donjon in Carcassonne, with breakfast included • Have a welcome drink and dinner at the hotel with Kate Mosse • Enjoy a lunch cruise on the Canal du Midi in Béziers • Join Kate on a private tour of Carcassonne • Take part in an exclusive talk and Q&A session with Kate at your hotel • Receive a copy of Kate’s book The Burning Chambers (one per booking) • Visit Narbonne’s restored medieval centre and Béziers Cathedral • Experience Mirepoix on market day • Explore Château de Montségur • Embark on an excursion to the spa town of Rennes-les-Bains • Go sightseeing in Toulouse

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ENJOY THE SPECTACULAR SWISS ALPS ON THE GLACIER EXPRESS Take a magical Alpine rail journey past soaring peaks, dramatic ravines and pretty villages, plus enjoy the best of Bern, Lucerne and Interlaken

he Alps might not be the world’s tallest mountain range, but they are certainly one of the most beautiful. This is especially true in winter, when a fresh layer of snow has fallen, and the towns dotted along the Alpine valleys are at their most romantic. On our ﬁve-day tour of the Swiss Alps in February, you’ll stay in a charming hotel in Interlaken, visit Lucerne and Bern, cruise across picturesque Lake Thun, and ascend Mount Rigi on a traditional cogwheel railway. You’ll also spend a day on the Glacier Express, enjoying a leisurely three-course lunch while you climb slowly and steadily higher up into the mountains, travelling through the mighty Oberalp Pass.

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LAKE THUN CRUISE Day four of your tour will feature an afternoon cruise on Lake Thun, one of Switzerland’s most scenic spots, surrounded on all sides by dramatic landscapes, including quaint mountain villages, historic churches and 12th-century Thun Castle. You’ll also be able to spot the distant peaks of the region’s most famous summits – the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

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DAY 1 London to Interlaken DAY 2 Lucerne to Mount Rigi DAY 3 Glacier Express DAY 4 Bern and Lake Thun cruise DAY 5 Interlaken to London YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO… • Take the Eurostar and a high-speed train from London to Interlaken (return) • Spend four nights at the historic Hotel Carlton-Europe in Interlaken, including breakfast and porterage • Join the Glacier Express from Chur to Brig • Enjoy a three-course lunch on board the Glacier Express • Travel by second-class rail within Switzerland • Visit Bern by rail and explore Lake Thun by boat • Discover Lucerne and Mount Rigi by rail and boat

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MOUNT RIGI AND LAKE LUCERNE A visit to the colourful lakeside city of Lucerne will be a chance to breathe in plenty of fresh mountain air. Following leisure time to explore the city’s shops, cafés and squares, you’ll take the train to nearby Arth-Goldau, where a traditional cogwheel railway will lift you slowly to the summit of Mount Rigi – where you’ll be rewarded with sweeping views across the surrounding mountains and glittering Lake Lucerne below.

EXPLORE BERN The morning of your ﬁnal full day will be spent exploring the fascinating Swiss capital

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Mistral sofa in Terracotta velvet, from £2,049; Cohen white ﬂoor lamp, £279; Popsycle yellow rug, £1,529; Ripple vase in Heather, £45; dinner candles in Fluo Pink, £3 each; all Heal’s. Misty armchair in yellow velvet, £595, Habitat. Cartagena side table, £489/trio, Boconcept. Marble candle holders, £17/medium, £22/large; both Graham & Green. Relae small glass bowl by Raawii, £55, The Conran Shop. Large Dahlias print no 35, £85; Chrysanthemum, Dahlia and Rose print, £43; both Us Publishing. Plants Zabrina elephant ear, from £35; fern, from £10; palm, from £7.50; all Patch Plants. On sofa (l-r) Large scatter cushion in Velvet Damson, £38, Arlo & Jacob. Tonal velvet cushion in Berry, £45, The Conran Shop. Large scatter cushion in Monarch Orange, £38; Fiesta herringbone throw, £85; both Arlo & Jacob. With thanks to Greta the dog House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 161

I LIVE LIKE THIS... a grown-up flat-share

Four years ago I made a significant change to my life I’d been renting a one-bed flat in London for a few years but it was taking a big chunk out of my income – it’s a real challenge renting on your own. And because at that time I wanted to reduce my hours to concentrate on getting a qualification in advertising and maybe set up my own business, I was very conscious of how much I was paying out each month. It started out as a joke My friend Sarah was thinking about retraining as a personal coach and working from home, and we used to joke about sharing. I was 37 and Sarah 43, so it wasn’t the usual time in life to consider living like that but, gradually, it began to make sense and we realised we could get a nicer, bigger place between us rather than tiny studio flats on our own. Sharing at your age? Some people think the idea of living with other people when we’re older is out of the question, because we’re too set in our ways, would struggle to share a bathroom, would worry about the sharer not paying the bills on time… But I saw it differently. When you’re older, you know what you want and what you don’t want. Work out the hard bits before you move in We were honest about what we wanted from the start. A bathroom each was a priority. We also 162 housebeautiful.com/uk

agreed to budget for a cleaner once a week too. When you’re both working it reduces a lot of stress knowing the place will be clean. We set out who would pay which bills and when. Tasteful furniture We both like how the flat is decorated but you have to compromise a little when you share a lounge and kitchen and not put too many of your cushions out or rearrange things without discussion! We checked with each other about furnishings in advance. I need my space! By this point in our lives we were realistic about how much space we required. I’d advise anyone about to share to talk about the level of interaction you expect – you probably don’t want to spend all your time together, but may enjoy sharing meals occasionally. We clarified that neither of us would be offended if the other decided to retire to the bedroom and not talk after a long day’s work. Talk about bringing people back I met my partner a couple of months before we moved in and spent a lot of weekends with him. But I did ask Sarah if it would be alright if he came back just occasionally, because I wouldn’t want someone else being there too much either. At first it was just about saving money For both of us the arrangement made good financial sense, but as we lived together, we began to see the benefits of companionship. Sarah had started working from home when we moved in and liked having somebody to chat with in the evenings. And because I’m interested in setting goals and moving on in my career, it was great for me to have a personal coach for free! Plus we’d watch box sets together with a glass of wine every now and again, and that’s really nice and bonding. Having another person around brings new perspectives. It’s definitely made life richer for both of us. HB Visit cohabitas.com for information about sharing in your 40s plus

WORDS KERRY FOWLER ILLUSTRATION LIZ KAY

With the soaring costs of renting, more and more people in their 40s and upwards are turning to sharing as a solution. Eva Orasch initially decided to share to reduce her outgoings but soon discovered more meaningful rewards

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COLOUR YOUR

When it comes to decorating your home, colour has an important role to play. It can affect your mood, express your personality and reﬂect your taste. Above all, it can be fun! Whether you love to go all-out bold or prefer a more restrained palette – or perhaps even feel a little colour-shy – we have all the inspiration you need to help bring your decorating dreams to life.

CONTENTS COLOUR CONFIDENCE A STROKE OF GENIUS WHY WE LOVE COLOUR BRIGHT AND BOLD INFLUENCER STYLE

On page 14, leading interior designers known for their love of vibrant hues, share their passion and offer encouragement for developing your own colour conﬁdence. We even lift the lid (so to speak...) on choosing the perfect shade of white. The reason we’ve called this supplement ‘Colour Your Home Happy’ is because that’s what we hope it will help you to do. Have a bright, colourful and happy New Year!

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FRONT COVER PHOTOGRAPHY POLLY WREFORD STYLING MARY NORDEN INTERIORS CO-ORDINATOR SARAH KEADY

Our special supplement showcases everything from this season’s key colour trends, to the paint, wallpaper, furniture and accessories that will help tie your scheme together.

FROM TOP Aiden cushion, £15; Leopard throw, £19.50; Leopard pillowcase, £22.50/set; velvet quilted bedspread, £89; Dixie footstool in Bellevue Terracotta, £499; Beatrix rug in Duck Egg, £169-£259; all Marks & Spencer

COLOUR CONFIDENCE Finding your perfect palette is all about going with the hues you love and that make you happy. You’ll also need to factor in what the room will be used for, the natural light available and the mood you want to create - calm and relaxed or vibrant and energised. The following pages offer plenty of inspiration...

INTO THE BLUE This striking look is a brilliant example of building up a colour story. From the intense cobalt blue wall, to the paler shade of the sofa and the watery blue rug â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the hierarchy here creates balance and harmony. Mya three-seater sofa in Velvet in Indigo Blue, ÂŁ699, DFS

Vibrant velvet can add rich colour to a room or be the starting point for a scheme

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TURQUOISE SEA Tiles offer a great way to introduce colour – either in small amounts to add interest or over a large area to create a bold statement. These hexagonal ones with their glossy, uneven ﬁnish look really appealing and this fresh aqua shade works particularly well in kitchens and bathrooms. Onda Hexagon tiles, £147/sq m, Fired Earth

GREEN WITH ENVY Strong colours can still be restful. The layering of these vibrant greens creates a warm, enveloping effect that works surprisingly well in a bedroom. Westex Westend carpet in Pine, £45.99/sq m; Christie bedframe, from £369; both Carpetright

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IN THE RED CORNER This deep wine-red shade adds drama and warmth and is a good choice for a cool, north-facing room. It works equally well in a small or large space, especially when combined with dark wooden ﬂoors. Century collection Red Mahogany C9 paint, from £29/0.94L, Benjamin Moore

LIGHT WORKS A key factor to consider when choosing colour is the amount of natural light available. Dark walls can work well in a room ﬂooded with natural light, and are the perfect backdrop to pale-coloured furniture. Cooper sofa, from £1,339 for a three-seater; footstool in House Velvet Petal, from £399; both Sofa Workshop

RETRO VIBE Dark woods are making a comeback, along with tan leather furniture. These earthy colours look fantastic with splashes of gold and mustard and set the scene for an elegant retro look. Sterling shelf unit, £1,397, Maisons du Monde

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RUSSET SHADES Deep berry walls and burnt orange linen bedding are a rich and sophisticated combination. The biscuit-coloured headboard stops the scheme looking too heavy, while the hit of navy blue is inspired. Pillow bedstead, £599; Design Project No. 210 lamp, £140; Rayna Terrazzo side table, £69; washed cotton throws in Auburn and Plaster, £80 each; Décor bedspread in Night Sky, £65; Burnt Orange washed linen pillowcases, £15 each; double duvet cover, £80; double ﬁtted sheet, £50; all John Lewis & Partners

REGAL RED If you have high ceilings and a picture rail, create a sense of grandeur by painting the wall above it in a complementary shade to the one below. White woodwork will keep the look fresh. Scarlett Ribbon and May Queen period collection matt emulsion, ÂŁ21.50/2.5L, Crown Paints

WINNING COMBINATION This pinky-red shade is a soothing choice for a sitting room. Pale wood cools it down and stops it from being overpowering, while a dark sofa adds contrast and depth to the scheme. Keops sideboard, £865; Rattan armchair, £314; Maurice rug, £175; Oval mirror, £44; Okinawa coffee table, £161.50; Gold-tone tube vase, £44; Bronze-tone tube vase, £38.50; all Maisons du Monde

WARM TONES Blush shades instantly say cosy. A raspberry-coloured sofa and big squashy cushions add to the comfort. Woodburning 2840 stove, around £1,499, Morso

WALL TO WALL A paint effect is an inexpensive way to inject colour and personality. Choose shades you love and play with different ﬁnishes and effects. Keep darker colours at the bottom and lighter ones at the top. Addiction feature wall matt emulsion, £14.50/1.25L; Rose Gold metallic emulsion, £14/1.25L; both Crown Paints

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COLOUR WASH Painting the tub is a great way to update a bathroom, along with adding tiles in complementary shades. These ombre mosaics give an almost tweed effect while the plainer tiles below anchor the scheme. Alchemy tiles in Pink Gin Chevron, £248/sq m. Onda tiles in Hibiscus, £54.72/sq m. Canterbury bath painted in Pompeiian Red, £1,800; all Fired Earth

SUNNY SIDE UP Yellow adds instant sunshine! Keep it sophisticated by teaming with biscuit and pink tones and grounding with smart accessories, such as these tan and black leather chairs. Mustard Jar matt emulsion, from £18/2.5L, Crown Paints

PALE & INTERESTING Neutrals can have impact! Layer them together and combine different ﬁnishes and textures. Portobello solid oak Vintage bedside table, £162.50; Horizon oak room divider, £219; Anastasie white faux fur throw, £110; all Maisons du Monde

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Set the mood with a range of different lighting options

PERFECT BALANCE Muted tones work well with monochrome ﬂoors and walls. This cinnamon-coloured sofa adds depth and a strong focal point, while the black and white rug brings cosiness. Freja sofa in Oyster Wool, £1,249; Kiln cabinet, £529; Tabak coffee table, £199; Illias rug, £399; Aphrodite lamp, £129; Victoria velvet cushion, £32; all Swoon

STATEMENT FLOOR A great way to add drama to a pared-back space is with a striking ﬂoor. This amazing black and white vinyl looks amazing and is really practical – and it’s a good price too! Cubes vinyl ﬂooring in black and white, £15.99/sq m, Carpetright

So simple, but so showstopping – this stunning ﬂoor and metallic bath shine out against deep charcoal grey walls. Walls in Perse Grey 141 architects matt, £55/2.5L, Paint & Paper Library

DOUBLE UP Liven up a monochrome scheme with graphic pattern. These matching blinds look fabulous side-by-side. MissPrint Ditto Liquorice roller blind, from £29.95 for a made-to-measure design (40 x 40cm), Blinds2go

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A STROKE OF GENIUS Create a statement wall or transform a room with our pick of the best paint shades

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1 Powdered Clay breatheasy coloured matt emulsion, £18/2.5L, Crown Paints 2 Quarter Quartz Grey elite emulsion, £49/2.5L, Zoffany 3 Dutch Orange estate emulsion, £46.50/2.5L, Farrow & Ball 4 Tranquil Dawn easycare washable & tough matt paint, from £36, Dulux 5 Adeline durable matt emulsion, £38/2.5L, Graham & Brown 6 Smalt absolute matt emulsion, £45/2.5L, Little Greene 7 Ink eggshell paint, £54/2.5L, Neptune 8 Lady Bug eco chic paint, £18.86/750ml, Earthborn 9 Prehnite eggshell paint, £57.60/2.5L, Fired Earth House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 13

WHY WE LOVE COLOUR...

Jane Rockett and Lucy St George Best friends and cofounders of the inspired luxe homeware emporium Rockett St George, Jane Rockett (left) and Lucy St George, talk about how colour transforms our homes and mood… When did you first start playing with colour? LUCY I worked for many years as a florist and that was a great introduction to colour and trends. You can create emotions and romanticism in a plain room just by adding floral arrangements and lighting. JANE When I was very young my mum let me decorate my bedroom however I wanted. I painted a Ziggy Stardust lightning bolt on the wall – so I always had that sense of freedom.

What does colour do for you? LUCY I dress my home as I dress myself, often going for darker shades because they make me feel more comfortable, but I also like metallics, or a burst of red or pink. A dark background lets everything else shine. How does colour affect our moods? LUCY There are scientiﬁc and emotional sides to the colour spectrum, as we learned when researching our book Extraordinary Interiors In Colour. Red, for example, is romantic and angry. Use it carefully – and, I’d say, not in a bedroom! JANE Yellow is invigorating and promotes happiness. It doesn’t have to be sunshine bright; there are grown-up shades – gold, amber – that evoke the same feelings.

Are we braver with colour these days? JANE Yes. The drinks-trolley trend has encouraged people to be daring and make their homes glamorous, happy places. What do you wish you’d known years ago? LUCY Your home is where you can be you. The colours should be about your tastes, or it’s a bit like putting on somebody else’s dress: you like it on them, but you know it won’t suit you. JANE Be brave. Don’t hesitate. Just go for it, be bold – it’s just fun, after all. For luxe interiors shopping ideas, go to rockettstgeorge.co.uk. Extraordinary Interiors In Colour (£19.99, Ryland Peters & Small)

WORDS KERRY FOWLER PHOTOGRAPHS ALUN CALLENDER; CATHERINE GRATWICKE

Known for embracing the bold, these experts share their passion for interiors with impact

Sophi e Robinson The stylist and designer – and believer in the power of colour to make our homes happy – is on a mission to ban the beige You aren’t shy of using vibrant colours. When did that all begin? I was always obsessed with bright shades. My light-bulb moment was when I was seven and my parents allowed me to pick the scheme for my bedroom. I chose a multicoloured graph-style check wallpaper with a rainbow border, and matching rainbow curtains and duvet cover! Is colour something to be scared of? Absolutely not – in fact I run workshops to help people lose the fear. Once you know what your colour palette is and what really resonates with you, you can use colour well. It is all there in your gut – it’s just been

suppressed by years of ‘good taste’ and worrying about what’s in and what’s out.

a pink stair runner. A hallway sets the style of a home, so have it in a favourite shade.

Your best advice? Before you jump on Pinterest or pick up a paint chart think: ‘What do I want to do in this room and how do I want to feel in here?’ And then the colour will support that mood.

How can we ﬁnd our true colours? Have a look in your jewellery box, accessories drawer, make-up bag. I had a client once who wanted her kitchen matched to her favourite purple nail polish. And she loved that kitchen; it made her feel fabulous.

Is there a link between what we have on our walls and what’s in our wardrobes? When I was a judge on The Great Interior Design Challenge, I expressed myself through clothes on the show and people said: ‘You’re so conﬁdent with colour. I wish I was.’ That was when I started blogging about colour. So, yes!

Is it as simple as following your heart? My seven-year-old self knew exactly what colours I like. My son is the same. I let him decorate his bedroom and he’s ﬁve – he didn’t hesitate: ‘Atomic Red, Mum!’ When you get back in touch with what you really like it is a revelation.

Where is the happy space in your home? My hallway – it’s deep lazuli blue, and I have

Find more inspired thinking on Sophie’s blog and podcast: sophierobinson.co.uk

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BRIGHT AND BOLD

1 Riga clock, £25, Habitat 2 Ero Velvet Tassel ﬂoor lamp, £150, Oliver Bonas 3 Design Project by John Lewis No.203 upholstered side chair, £299, John Lewis & Partners 4 Cato dressing table in Sage Green with mirror, £175, Habitat 5 Soﬁa footstool in Ochre velvet, £595, Soho Home 6 Kelsey two-seater sofa, £479, Very 7 Sala armchair in Velvet Rose, £599, Swoon 8 Red velvet planter on stand, £22.95, Audenza 9 Aurora green-framed glass wall mirror, £95, Oliver Bonas 16 housebeautiful.com/uk

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For a quick ﬁx, refresh tired spaces with furniture and accessories in statement shades

INFLUENCER STYLE Take inspiration from the gorgeous bold schemes used in the homes of colour-loving Instagrammers

@threeboysandapinkbath

Who doesn’t love a brightly painted door? Using an uplifting shade on the entrance to your home sets the tone for what’s inside and creates a welcoming atmosphere.

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@emmaﬁshman_stylist

Intense blue is a key look this year; this living room highlights how to layer different shades. Use contrasting textures and pattern to create a cosy and inviting space.

@the_colour_ﬁle

Let your home reﬂect your personality by ﬁlling it with things you love in colours that bring joy. Bright pink, yellow, and mint look great together on a white background.

@the_idle_hands

Go deep and dark on the woodwork to make a feature of architectural details in a period house. Team with a feature wallpaper and add colour with retro upholstery.

@divinesavages

Jewel colours of teal and emerald green combine beautifully here. Jungleinspired wallpaper, soft velvet fabrics and brushed-metal accessories complete this luxe look.

@littlebigbell

Bright fresh colours make a space feel happy. Combine with pale walls and ﬂoors that act as a blank canvas, then have fun mixing patterned rugs, artwork and upholstery. House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 17

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SITTING PRETTY Colourful cushions are an affordable way to bring personality and texture to a scheme

1 Ebba square cushion, £45, Habitat 2 Woven Loop cushion, £8, George Home 3 Cushion cover with face embroidery, £19.99, Zara Home 4 Lightning Bolt silk cushion cover, £29, West Elm 5 Pleated velvet cushion in Spruce, £50, John Lewis & Partners 6 Mohair in Pink & Orange cushion cover, £99, The Conran Shop 7 Abstract Face cushion, £25, Made 8 Luke Edward Hall Anchovies Crewelwork wool cushion, £135, Liberty London 9 Slide velvet cushion cover, £18, La Redoute 18 housebeautiful.com/uk

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LOOKS TO LOVE

Albie sofa in Cobalt, from £795; Rossio medium rug in Mondeo, £149; both sofa.com

Whether you’re embarking on an entire renovation, or simply making some small updates, our moodboards showcasing the latest colour trends are sure to inspire

RESTFUL NEUTRALS Soft and understated colourways combine beautifully for a timeless look

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1 Natural blind, from £104, Color & Co 2 Ingrid Grey Gloss dressing table, £495, Habitat 3 Ceramic jug, £64, Pottery West 4 Bamboo shelf, £95, Cox & Cox 5 Evie wall lamp, £125, Ella James 6 Balboa Mist 1549 Aura matte emulsion, from £29/0.94L, Benjamin Moore 7 Skimmed Milk estate emulsion, £46.50/2.5L, Farrow & Ball 8 Snow White estate emulsion, £46.50/2.5L, Farrow & Ball 9 Jute rug, £39.99, Very 10 Wingman armchair in Grey wool, £399, Out & Out 11 House Beautiful Collection Libby three-seater sofa in Charcoal combination, £899, DFS 12 Ursha cushion, £40, Cox & Cox 13 Geometric cushion cover with embroidery, £29.99, Zara Home 20 housebeautiful.com/uk

PRETTY IN PINK Subtle shades of pale plaster and rose pink will bring a soothing vibe

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1 Boho standard pillowcases, £12 each; double duvet cover, £89; all Secret Linen Store 2 Lake House 1176, Aura matte emulsion, from £29/0.94L, Benjamin Moore 3 Antoinette chalk paint, £19.95/1L, Annie Sloan 4 Cedar Ridge regal select matte emulsion, from £29/0.94L, Benjamin Moore 5 Dolci Candy Floss Triangle enamelled glass mosaic tiles, £79/sq m, Fired Earth 6 Humblebum loveseat in Tuscan Pink, £1,095, Loaf 7 Shorty locker, £129, Mustard at Oliver Bonas 8 Cotswold herringbone throw, £120, Neptune 9 Deco velvet bed, from £550, Habitat 10 Penrose rug, £450, Habitat 11 Albert Kuip chair by Zuiver, £155, Rose & Grey 12 Maranta cushion, £60, Villa Nova 13 Denby Quartz Rose pasta bowls, £64/four, John Lewis & Partners House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 21

CALMING GREENS From fresh mint to subtle sage, green is a great way to add a natural touch

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1 Kitchen units painted in Tranquil Dawn emulsion, £29.50/2.5L, Dulux 2 Harvard bar cabinet, £399, John Lewis & Partners 3 Deco cocktail glass in Verdant Green, £6, Curious Egg 4 Maranta cushion in Eden, £60, Villa Nova 5 Prime oak round table, £950, Farmhouse Table Company 6 Artichoke linen throw, £124, Loom & Last 7 Conway stool, £59, Cult Furniture 8 Stoneware serving dish, £29.99; bowl, £9.99; pitcher, £19.99; all Zara Home 9 Kotka two-seater sofa in Grass, £799, Made 10 Aztec rug, £119, Cult Furniture 11 Potting Green emulsion, £29.50/2.5L, Dulux 12 Eva resistance Ultra matt emulsion, £44/2.5L, Graham & Brown 13 Sprouts tile, £5, Bert & May 22 housebeautiful.com/uk

BRING ON THE BLUES Create impact and depth with fabulous shades of cobalt, steel and sky 2

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1 Richmond solid custom colour shutters, from £499/sq m, plus £75 per panel colour; Henley waterproof shutters, from £759/sq m; both Hillarys 2 Nico Kingﬁsher chenille fabric, £75/metre, Romo 3 Zomi tumblers, £48/four, Kalinko 4 Oxford Navy chalk paint, £19.95/1L, Annie Sloan 5 Champion Cobalt Aura matte emulsion, from £29/0.94L, Benjamin Moore 6 Downpour Blue Aura matte emulsion, from £29/0.94L, Benjamin Moore 7 Forest vase (h33cm), £185, LSA International 8 Moody Skies framed artwork, £220, Emma Tweedie Art 9 Habib rug, £475, Loaf 10 Gigi cushion, £19.50, Marks & Spencer 11 Lorna rocking chair, £199, Out & Out 12 Vase, £35, Debenhams 13 Chukka table lamp with handmade marbled paper shade, £155, Pooky House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 23

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1 Guy three-seater sofa in Vintage Mustard, £549, DFS 2 Striped rug, £24.99, Very 3 Terracotta jug, £29.99, Zara Home 4 Shore Lichen 168 perfect matt emulsion, £23/1L, Designers Guild 5 Deep Poinsettia Aura matte emulsion, from £29/0.94L, Benjamin Moore 6 Ero drum velvet tassel shade, £55, Oliver Bonas 7 Mustard blanket, £39.99, Very 8 Pocket shelving, £122, String 9 Fitzrovia Ochre cushion, £65, Designers Guild 10 Dixie ottoman, £499, Marks & Spencer 11 Terracotta vase, £8, George Home 12 Littlecott bed in Barley, from £675, Willow & Hall 13 Cecilie Squiggle cushion cover in Ochre, £75, The Conran Shop 14 Jackson velvet cuddle chair, £449.99, Argos 24 housebeautiful.com/uk

THE BRONZE AGE Go for a sophisticated look by teaming this beautiful ﬁnish with hints of other metallics 4

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1 Wall painted in Chimney Brick intelligent matt emulsion, £25/1L; pantry painted in Chimney Brick intelligent all surface primer, £21/1L, and intelligent satinwood, £35/1L; all Little Greene 2 Fitzrovia Espresso cushion, £65, Designers Guild 3 Iron bowls, £27/four, French Connection 4 Glass ribbed vase, £30, Habitat 5 Metal clock, £45, French Connection 6 Lustre cushion, £75, Arley House 7 Bronze vase, £25, Debenhams 8 Orrico coffee table, £250, Habitat 9 Mono Berber rug, £50, Next 10 Teddington leather sofa, £2,750, Cox & Cox 11 Rattan tray, £79.99, Zara Home 12 Honﬂeur chalk paint, £19.95/1L, Annie Sloan 13 Kona AF-165 Regal select eggshell, from £24.50/0.94L, Benjamin Moore 14 Kendall dining chair in Mink velvet, £69, Dunelm House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 25

MODERN MONOCHROME Graphic and bold, this classic look is sharp and effortlessly chic

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9 1 Amelia armchair in Isla Swallow, £735; Brompton reading lamp, £340; Camilla cushion, £89; all Neptune 2 Metal-base lamp, £89.99, Zara Home 3 Erin cushion, £25, Marks & Spencer 4 Metal round mirror with shelf, £75, Rockett St George 5 Tahlia three-light chandelier, £160, Next 6 Pinstripe mug, £5, Tesco 7 Embroidered cushion cover, £75, The Conran Shop 8 Jefferson ladder shelf, £399, Next 9 Iron Leaf tile, £6, Bert & May 10 Athenian Black chalk paint, £19.95/1L, Annie Sloan 11 Nebula Black Hexagon glazed basalt tile, £366/sq m, Fired Earth 12 Expose side table, £389, Boconcept 13 Rattan chair, £200, Oggetto 14 Demand wall light in Black Metal, £599, Boconcept 15 Donegal twill throw, £95, Craft Editions 26 housebeautiful.com/uk

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Make a statement with a fabulous wallpaper in a bold design

1 Odyssey wallpaper by Karlie Klum, £28/roll, Lime Lace 2 Tropical Leaves Trail wallpaper, £15.99/roll, Cult Furniture 3 Lola wallpaper, £118/roll, Anthropologie 4 Flow Ink marble-effect wallpaper, £85/roll, Woodchip & Magnolia 5 Borastapeter Scandinavian Designers II Rabarber 1791 wallpaper, £59/roll, Naken Interiors 6 Arcade wallpaper in Navy, £30/roll, John Lewis & Partners 7 Bloomsbury Neo Mint wallpaper, £60/roll, Graham & Brown 8 Droplet Wegner Colourful Retro wall mural, £36/sq m, Murals Wallpaper 9 Mind the Gap Aquaﬂeur wallpaper, £150/roll, Decoville House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 27

BEYOND THE PALE Fresh, smart and light enhancing, white makes spaces feel stylish and uplifting – not to mention bigger. But it would be a mistake to think that choosing white is an easy option. Between the dazzlingly brilliant and softly pastel, there is a

In rooms Bedrooms Choose whites with blue or green hints for a calming feel. Try No 6 Brighton Stone eco emulsion, £65/2.5L, Bert & May Living rooms Whites with a yellow or orange tone create a lively feel perfect for more sociable spaces. Try No 4 Prosecco White durable matt emulsion, £38/2.5L, Graham & Brown Studies and hallways Consider a blue-white or pure white to provide a space for focus and concentration. Try No 8 Loft White absolute matt emulsion, £45/2.5L, Little Greene Bathrooms Opt for an ochre- or pink-based white to add warmth. Try No 1 Capuchin pure ﬂat emulsion, £49.50/2.5L, Paint & Paper Library The all-rounder A classic soft white with a hint of grey is reliably effective in any room. Try no 10 Decorator’s White regal select matt emulsion, £54/2.5L, Benjamin Moore Paint

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whole spectrum of variations to choose from, and getting it right can be just as tricky as opting for more ﬂamboyant shades. Wherever you’re thinking of using it, we can help you ﬁnd the right white for your home…

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Light direction South facing Brilliant white looks incredible in south-facing rooms, as the sunlight enhances and warms its softer tone and makes it glow. It’s also a great option for a small space as the light hits all the surfaces in the room, making it appear bigger and brighter. Try No 11 Pure Brilliant White breatheasy matt emulsion, £10/2.5L, Crown Paints North facing Where the light is often darker and weaker, creamy, warm whites will work best to create a cosy ambience. Try No 2 Stock absolute matt emulsion, £45/2.5L, Little Greene Multi facing A shade that looks clean without being too bright will work well in both north- and south-facing rooms. Try No 5 Minim pure ﬂat emulsion, £49.50/2.5L, Paint & Paper Library

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On surfaces Inside and out Hardwearing paints with a high level of opacity are versatile. A soft white will look good indoors and out and on whatever side of the house you paint. Try No 9 The Boltons matt emulsion, £46/2.5L, Mylands

Furniture We love the ﬁnish of Annie Sloan’s range of chalk paint – especially effective in a classic creamy tone. Try No 7 Original chalk paint, £19.95/1L, Annie Sloan Wood and metal A white with a pale grey-beige tinge is a warm neutral that’s ideal for sunlit rooms – use on woodwork paired with deeper shades on the wall. Try No 3 Shaded White modern eggshell, £69.50/2.5L, Farrow & Ball House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 29

HEADER OFFER R Bloomsbury Neo Mint wallpaper, ÂŁ60/roll; Stirling Green and Popsicle resistance ultra matt emulsion, ÂŁ44/2.5L

ENJOY 20% OFF AT GRAHAM & BROWN Save money and transform your home with this fabulous paint and wallpaper offer

o help you bring a fresh feel to your home, Graham & Brown has teamed up with House Beautiful to offer readers a 20 per cent discount across the entire collection for a limited time only. At Graham & Brown, every wallpaper is crafted with passion, and to make decorating even easier, each one has been perfectly partnered with four coordinating paint colours. And as there are more than 400 colours to choose from, why not rip up the rule book and have fun creating your own look? Not sure where to start? Search Graham & Brown in the App Store for help on visualising how different colours and patterns will look in your home. To explore the full collection, visit grahambrown.com

HOW TO CLAIM YOUR 20% DISCOUNT Visit housebeautiful.com/uk/offersfeb20 to get your discount code TERMS & CONDITIONS This offer is valid from 3 January 2020 to 31 January 2020, online only. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. The discount code can only be used once per person. Subject to availability. There is no cash alternative. UK mainland only.

WHERE TO BUY Your at-a-glance directory of suppliers featured in this colour special nnie Sloan 01865 803168; anniesloan.com Anthropologie anthropologie.com Argos 0345 640 3030; argos.co.uk Arley House 0161 929 2750; arleyhouse.com enjamin Moore 01753 575756; benjaminmoorepaint.co.uk Bert & May 020 3744 0776; bertandmay.com Blinds2go 0800 862 0464; blinds-2go.co.uk Boconcept 00 45 7013 1366; boconcept.co.uk arpetright 0330 333 3444; carpetright.co.uk Color & Co colorco.dk Conran Shop (The) 0344 848 4000; conranshop.co.uk Cox & Cox 0330 333 2123; coxandcox.co.uk Craft Editions crafteditions.co.uk Crown 0330 024 0281; crownpaints.co.uk Cult Furniture 020 8185 6960; cultfurniture.com Curious Egg 01738 621111; curiousegg.com ebenhams 0344 800 8877; debenhams.com Decoville decoville.co.uk Designers Guild 020 7351 5775; designersguild.com DFS 0808 149 3637; dfs.co.uk Domus 020 7354 7000; domustiles.co.uk Dulux 0333 222 7171; dulux.co.uk Dunelm 0191 378 3151; dunelm.com lla James 01572 759190; ellajames.co.uk Emma Tweedie Art emmatweedie.art armhouse Table Company farmhousetablecompany.co.uk Farrow & Ball 01202 876141; farrow-ball.com Fired Earth 01295 814396; ﬁredearth.com French Connection 0333 400 3285; frenchconnection.com eorge Home 0800 952 3003; george.com Graham & Brown 0808 168 3795; grahambrown.com/uk abitat 0344 499 1111; habitat.co.uk ohn Lewis & Partners 0345 604 9049; johnlewis.com alinko kalinko.com Kirkby Design 01623 756699; kirkbydesign.com

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iberty London 020 7734 1234; libertylondon.com Lime Lace 01423 900 522; limelace.co.uk Little Greene 020 7935 8844; littlegreene.com Loaf 020 3141 8300; loaf.com Loom & Last 01394 775 670; loomandlast.com LSA International 01932 789721; lsa-international.com Luminous Muse Ceramics luminousmuseceramics.co.uk ade 0344 257 1888; made.com Maisons du Monde 0808 234 2172; maisonsdumonde.com Mark Alexander 01623 756699; markalexander.com Marks & Spencer 0333 014 8000; marksandspencer.com Morso 01305 759090; heritagemorso.co.uk Murals Wallpaper 0151 708 5400; muralswallpaper.co.uk Mylands 020 8670 9161; mylands.co.uk aken Interiors 01986 781663; naken.co.uk Natural Dyeworks (The) thenaturaldyeworks.com Neptune 01793 427450; neptune.com New Craftsmen (The) 020 7148 3190; thenewcraftsmen.com Next 0333 777 8000; next.co.uk ggetto 01305 881010; oggetto.com Oliver Bonas 020 8974 0110; oliverbonas.com Out & Out 0344 417 1419; outandout.com aint & Paper Library 020 7823 7755; paintandpaperlibrary.com Pooky 020 7351 3003; pooky.com Pottery West potterywest.co.uk ockett St George 01444 253391; rockettstgeorge.co.uk Romo 01623 756699; romo.com Rose & Grey 0161 926 8763; roseandgrey.co.uk ecret Linen Store 01243 606245; secretlinenstore.com Sofa Workshop 0808 256 3586; sofaworkshop.com Sofa.com 0345 400 2222 String string.se Swoon 020 3319 6332; swooneditions.com

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BEYOND THE PALE Soho linen in Porcelain (used as tablecloth), £85/m, Kirkby Design. Botanically dyed organic cotton muslin runner (under tealight), from £20, The Natural Dye Works. Alana linen in Alabaster (under plate), £91.50/m Romo. Porcelain tealight, from £17.50, Luminous Muse Ceramics. Jesmonite bowl in Chalk, £240; porcelain plate (part of pestle and mortar set), £120; both The New Craftsmen. Kaza Burst concrete 3d tile, £540/sq m, Domus.

Sibling vase, £145, Curious Egg RIGHT HAND PAGE Soho linen in Porcelain (background), as left. Alana linen in Alabaster (background, right hand side), as left. Loop porcelain tile, £242/sq m, Domus. Istra linen in Chalk (under tile), £110/m; Osumi cotton in Jasmine (under No 3), £47/m; Miro linen in Coconut and Chalk (in paperclip), both £43/m; Linton weave in Husk (folded), £63/m; all Romo. Relaxed weave in Jasper White, £90/m, Mark Alexander House Beautiful FEBRUARY 2020 31