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It’s official: colour, pattern and statement furniture are IN – and with a third of UK homeowners renovating their homes last year, it’s now time to breathe new life into those rooms by decorating with bold paint shades, wow-factor wallpaper, sumptuous soft furnishings and must-have autumn accessories. A few simple updates can change the look and feel of a space in an instant, requiring minimal effort and budget, so this issue is all about reclaiming our rooms and celebrating the joy. Our Colour Drench feature on p33 will help you find the right hue for your home, and if you’re not brave enough to saturate your entire scheme, my tip is to start small, live with it for a few weeks, then take the leap! And for further inspo, turn to p54 to discover the clever hacks and DIY updates that Laura Deller has applied to create the stylish interiors of her beautifully renovated family home. Enjoy!
With a tactile rippled surface inspired by streams of sunlight, the beautiful glassware in the new Dapple range from LSA International includes mouthblown tumblers, carafes, tealight holders and vases. In four earthy shades – Water Blue, Amber Sun, Earth Brown and Woodland Green – the collection blends shapely curves with undulating texture for a lovely update to any autumnal dining table. Prices start from £25 for a small bowl at lsa-international.com.
Foxlease wallpaper, £40 per 10m roll; Bobbin double bed frame, £599; Bobbin two-drawer bedside table, £250; Scallop edge double duvet set in Mustard, £65; 100-per-cent linen double duvet cover, £85; Oxlise embroidered quilted bedspread, £180; made-to-measure pencil pleat curtains in Smoke with contrasting cotton-blend edge, £30 per m; Millhouse wall lights in Antique Brass, £55 each; bottle vase, £24; Newgate mantel clock in Neo Mint, £35; large split willow log basket, £25; Bronte by Moon Herringbone throw, £95; Anyday Skye jute rug, £230, all John Lewis & Partners
…that citrus scents have been found to triggerendorphins, the brain’s ‘happy chemicals’? Withthis is mind, Aldi has created a set of spa candles with notes of lemon, orange and tangerine, for a mood boost on a budget; £4.99 for three.
If you're renovating your bathroom, sourcing sanitaryware made in the UK – that doesn’t have to be shipped from abroad – is a great way to be more ecofriendly and cut down your carbon footprint.
Consider British brands such as Waters Baths of Asbourne (left), Britton Bathrooms, Crosswater and Burlington Bathrooms.
Swap toiletries in plastic bottles for more ecofriendly solid bars of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body butter and face cleanser. New ethical skincare brand Fruu makes bars infused with ‘wonky’ fruits that would otherwise go to waste – they’re vegan-friendly, have recyclable packaging and each one lasts over 45 washes; from £7.99 for a shower block.
Switch out harsh chemical cleaners for formulas made with natural ingredients. Greenscents’ attractive time and time again with products such as multi-surface spray and sanitiser, full of greatsmelling ingredients including citrus, peppermint and aloe vera; from £5.50 for a 500ml bottle of loo cleaner.
Attractive, antibacterial and biodegradable, bamboo is a brilliant material for bathrooms –and is surprisingly versatile. John Lewis & Partners and Dunelm are both good places to look for bamboo bathroom accessories and furniture; swap plastic toothbrushes for those by Bambooth, £4.49 each, which have been approved by the Oral Health Foundation, or try tree-free loo roll, £24 for 23 rolls at Bumboo.
5. THROW IN THE TOWEL Stylish new eco-friendly brand The Longing makes super-soft towels with 100-per-cent organic coloured with natural dyes, the limited-edition designs even come in sustainable and biodegradable packaging; from £10 for a face cloth.
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Popova wallpaper from £105 per roll
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Mizu fabric from £73 per m
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Dawning wallpaper £116 per roll Colour 2 collection Popova fabric £105 per m
Stool in Shiruku fabric; sofa in Zori fabric, both
Colour 2 collection from £84 per m Cushion in Colour 3 collection Journey of Discovery fabric from £94 per m
fter graduating with a degree in Woven Textile Design, Claire moved to Bangalore in India to work as a designer at a silk mill, before returning to the UK to join Harlequin, where she is now their lead designer.
Colour 3 collection Journey of Discovery fabric from £94 per m
Tell us a little about what’s new at Harlequin… Our recently launched Colour 3 wallpaper and fabric collection was inspired by the ancient Silk Road trading route that stretches from China to Italy, and celebrates the colours, patterns and icons that combine as east meets west. Our online quiz is a great starting point to help customers discover which of our four looks – Reflect, Retreat, Rewild or Renew – represents their own interiors style. Is there a hero design? Like a map of the Silk Road, ‘Journey of Discovery’ is a beautiful handpainted storytelling piece, charting the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the Tower of Babel through to geishas, goddesses and emperors, snow leopards, giant pandas and the mythical Chinese dragon. Where do you find inspiration? I always feel such a buzz after a trip to India. e light is amazing and the vibrancy of the saris, spices, flowers, and even the worn textures of murals painted on the walls are so special. Who’s your design hero?
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright is definitely one – I’m always inspired by architecture, and was blown away when I visited the Guggenheim Museum in New York. What’s next on your own decorating to-do list? e kitchen is my next big project, and I know exactly how I’d like it to look – I just need to find the right suppliers to turn my vision into reality.
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‘I adore colour, and there’s nowhere more colourful than India - it’s a magical place’
‘Of the four Harlequin looks, Re ect –which is a mix of organic pattern and architectural in uences –represents my personality perfectly’
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Introducing other soothing neutrals such as dove grey and blush pink will create a layered effect in a pearlescent cream scheme. The mauve tone of Fired Earth’s Chalk Violet matt emulsion, £49.50 per 2.5ltrs, complements yellow-toned shades perfectly.
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Be inspired by our festive schemes in partnership with Next Home at Ideal Home Show Christmas (23-27 Nov)
This year, the GH style team has created four gorgeous decorating schemes in association with Next Home, featuring the latest looks for furniture and homeware this season, while showcasing the brand’s on-trend colours and festive accessories to give your home a magical feel. Find top tablescaping tips, contemporary Christmas-tree decorations and gift-wrapping inspiration to wow your guests, plus floorcoverings, fireplaces, sofas and comfy chairs. And with decorating our outdoor spaces more popular than ever, we’re bringing you all the shimmer and sparkle to give the front of your house some festive kerb appeal. So we hope this sneak peek gets you in the Christmas spirit – and we can’t wait to see you at Olympia London...
Find natural materials, curved lines, matt black and gold elements mixed with crisp white
For a modern take on a traditional Scandi scheme, black decorations take centre stage, teamed with white and gold accessories to soften the look. Dress your Christmas table with elegant ribbed glassware and gold cutlery, and for a real contemporary edge, treat your guests to dinner served on matt-black crockery for a statement look against the gold and white tablescape. Opt for pared-back parcel
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wrapping paper, finished with oversized gift tags and decorated with black-andwhite striped string for presents that will stand out from the crowd under the tree.
Team winter whites, soft greys and sparkling silver with dappled glass and shiny surfaces
is look has a serene, snowy feel, featuring tactile materials such as chunky knits, the softest velvets and faux sheepskin. Find subtle sparkle on tableware and chic glasses, teamed with classic white china and silver cutlery, all finished with crisp grey linen and a smattering of candles and stars. is winter wonderland comes alive when the sun goes down, and the candles and fairy lights are turned on.
Enjoy traditional deep red and glorious gold with wood furniture and eucalyptus Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the classic red-and-green colour scheme, and this look epitomises just that. We’ve added a contemporary twist by bringing in shades of plum and dark aubergine, finished with some quirky accessories.
Pair dark evergreen hues with on-trend amber and tortoiseshell accessories, plus a few modern touches of nature is elegant scheme is rich in colour with a grown-up edge. Decorate your dining room and tree with sustainable paper decorations, dress sofas and chairs in sumptuous velvet cushions, and complete the look with mini toadstools and painted pine cones.
Be inspired to revamp your rooms with Next Home’s new autumn-winter collection
TAKEASEAT From left to right: Jefferson pine dining table, £799; Grove dining chairs in Stone Natural, £199 for two; Lynton glass pendant light, £70; Abel chair, £250; Perla Oriental rug, from £90; all accessories from a selection, Next Home
Moving into the colder months, it’s important to make our homes feel cosy and comfortable. So if you want to update your space with new lighting ahead of the darker nights, a sturdy wood dining table for the entertaining season, or tactile soft furnishings to cosy-up with, Next Home’s new autumn-winter collection has everything you need to do just that.
e new Golden Nature range features a beautifully rich autumnal colour palette of new masala, deep coral, terracotta, olive and ochre, with hints of whimsical watercolour woodland animals. Tableware is inspired by nature with reactive glazes, mango wood and chunky glass in greens and golds, and when it comes to entertaining guests, why not add a drinks cabinet or trolley to store your favourite glasses and bottles? e new Jefferson pine cabinet is made from solid distressed pine in a warm neutral tone with dark distressed metalwork, and the Jefferson dining table range is available in multiple shapes and extendable sizes.
If you’re on the hunt for a new sofa, Next Home offers a wealth of choice and style to suit your scheme. If you prefer a neutral palette, try the New Houghton design with Oxford edge detail, or for a pop of colour, opt for the new Erin sofa in olive green chenille. And as the days and nights draw in, there are plenty of accessories to add cosiness, from soft cushions and throws to thermal curtains to keep the heat in, while the new Folk tassel duvet set will add an autumnal feel to the bedroom.
Looking to add a trend-led update to your space? Try the new Abel chair, a modern-rustic mix of wood, rattan and upholstery that’s sure to make a statement in any room.
Last but not least, with Christmas just around the corner there are plenty of ideas to add the final touches to your home. Discover new folded paper & flock decorations, lighting in blown glass and organic shapes for an ambient glow, or choose from a huge range of LED and battery lights to keep energy costs down. Whatever your style, find seasonal updates for every space with Next Home.
MODERN COUNTRY Folk tassel cotton bedlinen set, from £18; chunky velvet weave cushion, £20; faux-fur cushion, £20; chunky cable knit throw, from £55
Saturate a scheme in style with blended layers of the same shade, introducing contrasting tones, textures and materials
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Walls painted in Aloha matt emulsion, £48 per 2.5ltrs; door & frame painted in Bittersweet interior eggshell, £36 per ltr, both Graham & Brown. For a similar chair, try the Bordeaux curved accent chair in Alba velvet, £349, Dwell. For a similar side table, try the Claudia, £99, Dunelm. For a similar vase, try the Totem, £50, John Lewis & Partners. For a similar fringed ceiling light, try Etsy
From pale turquoise and aquamarine to colbalt and the darkest navy, blue is a natural contender for a Mediterranean-inspired colour-drenched
Wall painted in Mazarine absolute matt emulsion, £52 per 2.5ltrs; painted in Marine Blue per 2.5ltrs; and curved painted in Air Force Blue intelligent eggshell, Greene. For a similar turquoise painted , try similar blue , try the Eve in Petrol Blue, £65, Maisons du Monde. For similar vases & plates, try
Choosing the same shade for walls and woodwork creates a cosy, enveloping backdrop in which to layer tonal colours and pattern. Good lighting is key to this look to create areas of light and shade, as well as highlighting points of interest like decorative wood panelling or an alcove or recess.
The Big Chill three-seater sofa in Olive, £1,509, Snug. For a similar wall colour, try Green Smoke modern emulsion, £56 per 2.5ltrs, Farrow & Ball. For a similar , try the Skurup a similar rug, try Benuta. For a similar ceiling light, try Lights.co.uk
Dawn freestanding bath in bespoke mustard, from £2,695; Dawn countertop basin, £425, both Waters Baths of Asbourne. For a similar console table, try the Twist solid teak, £299, Tikamoon. For a similar paint colour, try Adobe Pink 3 mixing matt emulsion, £35.26 per 2.5ltrs, Dulux
When opting for a muted palette, consider bringing in one pop of colour, such as a bold bath to add impact, keeping everything else the same tone.
Carmona Marron tiles, £198 per sqm; Purple Brown Glazed rectangle tiles, £126.02 per sqm, all Little Greene for Bert & May. For a similar shower, try the Chatsworth 1928 antique brass exposed valve rigid riser kit, diverter, 8-inch rose & handset, £499.95, Victorianplumbing. co.uk. For a similar basin, try Tikamoon
One shade can edge towards another in a colour-drenched scheme, and here, blue evolves into teal and dark purple at the other end of the spectrum. The secret is to use plush textures like velvet and pattern play for dramatic effect.
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To break up the density of a dark colour-drenched scheme in a room with high ceilings, wallpaper up to picture-rail height – or the top of a doorway – to draw the eye downwards. Choose a to prevent the space feeling too gloomy.
Wall painted in Blue Blood architects’ matt emulsion, £59.50 per 2.5ltrs; woodwork painted in Plimsoll; desk painted in Very Well Red, both £34 per 750ml of architects’ satinwood; Quatrefoil wallpaper in Plimsoll, £118 per 10m roll, all Paint & Paper Library. For a similar desk (unpainted), try the Grenen pine with drawer, £340, Perch & Parrow. For a similar Bentwood chair, try Nisbets
hat has felt like the hottest summer is over, and autumn has arrived. But while the heat of the sun may have lessened, you don’t have to sacrifice the warmth in your home.
When the temperature drops, it’s increasingly important to feel cosy in our living spaces – and adding some autumn spice to your interiors is guaranteed to make spending time indoors a pleasure. is is the season of comfort food, from pumpkin lattes to cinnamon buns, and from these autumnal treats you’ll find a wealth of interior design inspiration. Adding these warming coffee tones and burnt orange shades will create a welcoming feel, and teamed with golden yellows and the brown-reds and rust tones of fallen leaves, help to unite your room scheme.
If you’re inspired by spicy mulled wines, autumn berries and evergreens, capture this at home with deep burgundy and pops of dark reds, contrasted with calming forest greens – and with winter around the corner, these tones will be the perfect backdrop for your Christmas decorations.
Whichever of these autumn palettes appeal, soft window furnishings such as curtains and Roman blinds are ideal for mixing these shades in patterns ranging from tartans to florals, or in plain blocks of colour. And for a complementary finishing touch, accessories such as cushions and lampshades in the same fabrics will add a stylish accent for a cohesive scheme.
What’s more, thermal linings on Roman blinds or curtains are available as a free upgrade from Blinds Direct, so whatever design you choose this autumn, you’ll have maximum cosiness guaranteed.
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even the smallest, narrowest of spaces, so don’t be afraid to go for something striking. These patterned tiles are the standout feature in a hallway
Azulej porcelain tiles by Patricia Urquoila for Mutina, £POA, DomusGone are the days when you could easily spot not only realistic, but budget-friendly, too. from £31.99 per sqm, Quartz Pro Collection at Leoline
Embrace this year’s trend for colour drenching with a plush, of the room, from the walls to the furnishings, for a statement look.
Austen Teal carpet, from £80.99 per sqm, Velvet Collection at Brintons
Whether investing in classic carpet, practical tiling or warming wood, your choice of can dictate the décor, so read on to discover the designs best suited to your scheme and lifestyle…
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Developed centuries ago in Italy, terrazzo's glass and marble chip formulation can be cast in-situ or laid as vinyl ceramic-look tiles for a super-strong choice.
Spacia Elemental Terrazzo per sqm, Amtico
only, choose a similar style for the walls and incorporate them into your room's decorating scheme, whether it’s a border, tiled island or a splashback as shown here.
£68.50 per sqm, Craven Dunnill
From block colours to subtle grains and neutrals, plain tiles are anything but boring when used in a creative way. Try laying them in a modern format with coloured grout, or juxtapose with a different material
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Made from the long leaves of the agave plant, sisal is a good choice for those with allergies and asthma. While it can feel coarser underfoot than traditional carpet, it’s beautifully timeless and usually less expensive than nylon or wool.
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Carpets don’t have to be one solid colour – harness a pattern like this animal-print design to be as playful as you like.
Madagascar Wilton carpet in Beige Leopard, £54.99 per sqm, Carpetright
Love a dark decorating scheme? Dare to be different by matching the carpet. Here, sisal makes a practical choice in a dining space without losing the wow factor.
Bouclé Sisal in Noir, from £48.50 per sqm, Kersaint Cobb
Use your carpet as a way to add colour to a room – perfect for if you're keeping the walls more neutral but still want to inject some personality.
Stainfree Caress carpet in Old Gold, from £28.99 per sqm, Abingdon Flooring
Dynasty Twist carpet in Blue Plain, £7.99 per sqm, Carpetright
Cheltenham Stripe carpet in Burgundy, £50.49 per sqm, Lifestyle Floors
From natural timber to affordable laminate and vinyl, and even eco-friendly cork, you’re spoilt for choice
Not only does it look clean and contemporary while reducing noise, but using
planet as it’s a natural and recyclable material, plus improves air quality.
Una Collection cork in Concrete Grey, from £47.90 per sqm, Recork
Bring the outside in with razor-sharp details to mirror the look of wood. It’s also water and slip resistant, so ideal for and bathrooms.
per sqm, Moduleo
Whether you’re planning a kitchen or bathroom makeover, undertaking a large renovation project, or simply want to stay up to date with the latest interiors trends, we promise to bring you inspiring ideas for every room, every month!
Using clever hacks and some savvy DIY, Laura Deller has revamped a sad 1970s house into a stylish family home
Large black glass doors from CS Windows mirror the exposed beam, and allow the Wren Shaker Forest kitchen in Alchemy and adjoining dining area to into the garden beyond. Laura has brass accents, including pendant lights from H&M Home, and wooden accessories, like the bar stools from Made, to soften the industrial look
aura Deller admits that she called her now-home in Bedfordshire the ‘house of horrors’ when she and husband Chris first went to view it. ‘ e previous owners were animal breeders, so the whole house really smelled,’ she recalls. ‘ ere was dog hair stuck to the kitchen cabinets, and one of the bedrooms had a wall of tanks full of live lizards!’ e original 70s building had a conservatory extension with a leaking polycarbonate roof, and a garage that had been illegally converted without building regulations. A balcony had also been
added to the main bedroom, again without permission, so the couple were only able to buy the property on the understanding they take out indemnity insurance. But the house was bright and airy, had large rooms and felt like a great blank canvas – and the couple were up for the challenge. ‘We loved the plot and knew that long term we could make it into an amazing family home,’ says Laura.
e couple began a phased renovation, starting with replacing windows, adding new electrics and having the walls replastered in the bedrooms at the back of the house. ‘We wanted to get the
Laura Deller (@houseproject_36), a science teacher, and husband Chris, a head teacher, live here with children Poppy, 6 and Max, 4
A four-bedroom, 1970s detached house in Bromham, Bedfordshire
When they bought it 2019
Creating an informal space for people to sit and chat, Laura has used oak Naturewall panels to add mid-height wall decoration and to give texture to the end of the kitchen units. Further zoning the space with a decorative rug from La Redoute, Laura has added two angled armchairs from By Crea and a small concrete side table from Facebook Marketplace
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children’s rooms done, but it was also cheaper to get the plasterer and electrician to do multiple rooms rather than just one room at a time,’ admits Laura. While this first phase was happening, the family slept together in the living room. ‘Looking back, I’m amazed we got it all done in one month, but creating a nice space for the children was the priority.’
Laura and Chris continued to sleep downstairs for the next few months, as
by this stage they had decided to re-jig the upstairs floor plan. ‘ ere was a dark, narrow corridor leading to a small fifth bedroom, with a window looking straight into the neighbours bedroom,’ explains Laura. ‘ e airing cupboard and water tank were both in the main bedroom so also needed relocating.’ So it was obvious to the couple that this fifth bedroom could be converted into a large en suite. ‘We drew out the layout on paper and used
For a timber-clad look that doesn’t overpower the room, consider installing it on just the bottom half of a wall like Laura has. Most panelled options have a black background, but think about painting the wall in a on top to take it to another level
‘I was always set on a blue living room,’ says Laura, ’but as I accessorised more with wicker and fell in love with black paint and furniture, I went for Farrow & Ball’s Inchyra Blue, which has more green tones and complements my look better.’ Although the couple live in the country, Laura wanted a more contemporary feel for
streamlined log burner from Town and Country Fires, adding simple monochrome tiles from Total Tiles for the surround
chalk and tape on the floor and walls to try out different configurations, including having a bath,’ says Laura. ‘But we finally decided on a large statement shower as there’s a tub in the main bathroom, and this allowed space to include a vanity with twin basins.’
To save money, the couple stripped everything out themselves, including the carpet and wallpaper. e builders then put the water tank into the loft, bricked up the window and reconfigured the landing, leaving them with the en suite installed and main bedroom
with a plastered finish, which the couple were more than happy to decorate themselves.
A break from all things reno was then initiated for a few months, but by the summer of 2020, having endured lockdown and spent way too long in the burgundy-carpeted living room, Laura decided enough was enough. ’As soon as tradespeople were allowed back inside, we had the room replastered, the old gas fire ripped out and a log burner installed,’ she says. ‘And then, finally, we got to pull up the ugly carpet, which revealed potentially gorgeous
The stairs had the original open tread, covered in carpet with old, dangerous balustrades, but rather than replacing the lot, the couple saved money by putting risers in and replacing the bannister. Laura then layered the stairs, painted in Little Greene’s Lamp Black, with planters and architectural plants
The useful hallway cupboard, painted in Farrow & Ball’s Card Room Green, is an Ikea Pax wardrobe hack, topped with a TV unit, decorated with reeded moulding
a selection of baskets from Dunelm and Ikea for easy-to-access storage
Guest bedroom
Laura has used the half-painted wall, painted in White 05 from Lick, as an easy optical illusion to make the low 1970s ceilings appear higher. The panelling has a layer of black paint behind to make the wood batons stand out
parquet flooring, but there was so much missing that sadly it couldn’t be salvaged.’ Instead, the couple decided to go for lowmaintenance laminate flooring in natural oak, laid in a herringbone pattern, and to have the ceiling boarded up as an easy way to cover up the artex. ‘We also had the huge windows resized as they were almost down to the floor, which made the front of the house look like a shop,’ explains Laura.
en it was finally time to tackle the kitchen. ‘ e 70s kitchen had seen
With the walls already painted in Dulux’s Chic Shadow, it was seeing so many people adding dark panelling on Instagram that gave Laura the to try it herself. ‘I did a quick sketch, measured out the design then had the wood cut at B&Q. All the vertical batons and frame were done with No More Nails, with the shelf then screwed into the supporting frame’
Although she loved the look of original shower screens, Laura saved money by opting for this Crittall-style design from Victoriaplum. com, adding budget Islington Metro tiles from Homebase laid in a herringbone design for a sophisticated look
updates in the early 90s, which hadn’t retained any cool retro features,’ says Laura. ‘ e veneer on the units was peeling off, there was no insulation and there were mice in the walls – our builders said it was the worst garage conversion they’d ever seen!’
Although it took three years to get to this point – longer than the couple expected – the wait actually worked in their favour, as it gave them plenty of time to see how they used the space, which in turn helped with the new
Max’s bedroom Inspired by Pinterest, Max’s room was given the mountain colour-block treatment using masking tape on the walls and chest of drawers.
Poppy’s bedroom
‘The rainbow mural was a birthday surprise for Poppy,’ explains Laura, who designed it using a pencil, piece of string and lots of masking tape. She then painted the effect using tester pots from Decorating Centre Online, which are larger than usual sample pots so give extra coverage
Creating a nice space for the children was priority, which we got done in a month
‘These little DIY additions are what personalise the spaces,’ says Laura
Laura
layout. ‘In the end we only extended the ground floor by 40cm, as by the time the garage and conservatory were incorporated into the space, we really didn’t need a bigger footprint,’ Laura says. Instead, the couple decided to raise the roof and go as high as legally allowed for a single-story extension, to give it more air and light.
Laura used an online space planner to design the kitchen, as she knew exactly what she wanted for the scheme. ‘I wanted dark, Shaker-style units that showed the grain,
with lighter worktops to balance the look.’ e couple finally chose a Wren design but sourced the worktop separately. is final leg of the renovation went well, though the builders were installing the large garden doors during storm Eunice, which Laura admits was a bit hairy. And although the whole family caught Covid just as the build was completed, so the big reveal for family and friends was delayed, Laura says the finished result is everything she dreamed of. ‘I really wouldn’t change a thing.’
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Emma designed the ‘hidden’ kitchen herself, which features a stunning brass island inspired by a vintage bar counter. The cupboard doors can be slotted away once opened, revealing a fully functioning sink and cooker. All the brasswork was made bespoke by South West Pipeworks, with the door handles from The Foundryman
hen Emma Allen and Mark Opie envisaged the transformation of their family home, they felt there was only one way to go. ‘With its high ceilings and elegant proportions, we knew that the house demanded something bold and dramatic,’ explains Emma. ‘We wanted to maintain its feel and remain sympathetic to its roots, while creating something that combined classic and contemporary.’
From the outside, this is a typically handsome early Edwardian villa; inside, it is anything but typical. Alongside panelled doors, sash windows,
plaster mouldings and period fireplaces are daring colours and patterns, intriguing textures and materials, statement artworks and the clean, sculptural lines of furniture and light fittings that are both modern and vintage. As well as dramatic, the interiors scheme was also designed to be comfortable and practical for everyday family life.
Emma and Mark, who have run gallery and picture-framing business Eat Art in nearby Falmouth for more than 20 years, were not actually looking to move house when they came across pictures of the property for sale. However, they were so convinced of its potential that they put in
Emma Allen and Mark Opie, owners of a gallery and pictureframing business, live here with their children Eve, 17 and Olivia, 11
A four-bedroom Edwardian villa in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall
When they bought it 2016
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A vintage dining table and chandelier with a retro-style rug from Made take
, hanging an antique mirror from Eat Art above
Hidden bar Concealed inside an Edwardian panelled cupboard in the dining room is a glamorous glass-and-mirror bar, where Emma keeps her collection of decanters and glassware
Open-plan living Two reception rooms were knocked through to create one large, bright and comfortable family living/dining space
Design details The Samsung TV above the original photography when not in use. The wool rug is from West Elm and the vintage Norwegian armchairs were re-covered in linen-style fabric from Scion
an offer before they had even viewed it. ‘Walking in for the first time confirmed what we had suspected,’ Emma recalls. ‘Despite the leaky roof, lack of central heating and dodgy adaptations, the bones of the house, its layout and the architectural features were great. We fell in love.’
For eight months, Emma and the couple’s daughters Eve and Olivia lived with Mark’s mother in nearby Falmouth, while he camped out on site and carried out much of the building work. e total renovation included a new roof and chimneys, plumbing, electrics, insulation and underfloor heating, with the couple also knocking two rooms together to create a family living/dining space, relocating the bathroom, and replacing all the flooring that couldn’t be saved. ‘Once we were able to move back in, we did the rest of the work as time and funds allowed,’
Set off perfectly by walls painted in Farrow & Ball’s Skimming Stone, Emma and Mark’s abstract artworks, including pieces by Justin Knowles, Breon O’Casey, Jason Walker, Jeremy Annear and David Briggs, are hung above a vintage sofa from Pamono in their family room
says Emma. ‘ ere were lots of problems, and we ran out of money and energy several times! Having stripped the house right back in order to bring it up to a safe and comfortable 21st-century family home, we then worked hard to reinstate the original features.’ ey commissioned traditional plaster coving and ceiling roses for the whole of the ground floor, and added smart lighting, a new internet network and a home entertainment system. Mark did much of the joinery, too, including the fitted wardrobes in the main bedroom and Eve’s room. ‘I’m so lucky that I can just give a design to Mark and he can make it,’ says Emma.
Decoratively, the couple’s influences include both contemporary and vintage design, particularly Art Deco and Midcentury modern. ‘We don’t really follow
The black-painted living room, furnished with vintage and antique pieces including a rug by Louis de Poortere, has a sultry, inviting vibe that’s in total contrast to the other family room Hallway
Original Edwardian encaustic tiles were uncovered beneath a carpet in the hall, with Railings paint by Farrow & Ball and a vintage chandelier adding extra drama to the scheme
Rather than making a room feel gloomy, painting your walls black can open up a space, making it feel larger and more inviting. Matt surfaces absorb light, so hang alongside natural elements like a texture and interest
trends,’ Emma says. ‘If we love it, we’ll do it regardless of what’s in fashion. Initially, we painted the house white all over, but it just didn’t feel right. So we decided on black for the hall and living room, because going dark and dramatic was something we had always wanted to do – but we also kept a lighter family room that’s a bit more “friendly”. And as we’re considering expanding our business into interior design, we also wanted the house to showcase our aesthetic as a backdrop for possible events, exhibitions and photo shoots.’
One of the most striking features of the house is the ‘hidden’ kitchen, which Emma designed because she
wanted it to be functional and modern, but feel like a traditional room when the panelled doors are shut. e brass island unit was modelled on a vintage bar counter the couple once came across in a junk shop. By doing much of the building work themselves, and scouring antiques and charity shops for unique finds, Emma and Mark have created a high-end look on a budget. ‘Most things in the house are secondhand or found on Ebay,’ says Emma. ‘We really love sourcing things from charity shops, antiques shops and online. Most of the lighting is from the same seller who is based in Italy, for example, and the sofa in the family room
The family’s bathroom features contemporary shapes and neutral tones, a and wall tiles from Stone Superstore, vintage wall lights
is from Pamono. We also worked with some fabulous local craftspeople, who made the brasswork in the kitchen and the replica plaster coving.’ One of the few brand-new pieces of furniture is their luxurious bed. ‘We decided early on that if we really wanted something that happened to be expensive, we’d rather save up and wait for it than compromise,’ she adds.
After three years of work, the finishing touch was to carefully hang their extensive art collection. ‘One of the joys of our job is that we get to work with some amazing artists and galleries,’ says Emma. ‘Luckily our tastes are the same, and we’ve always bought art for ourselves if we love it enough – right back to our student days, when we should have been
Eve’s bedroom
Pops of mustard have been used in this serene scheme, where walls have been painted in Borrowed Light by Farrow & Ball, and a window seat with built-in storage makes a comfortable reading spot. The rug is from Made, and above the metal bed hangs a framed dress, which Eve
Main bedroom An upholstered bed from Sofa.com, accessorised with a grey-green palette, is one of the few brand-new pieces of furniture in the entire house
Smoky mirror cladding by Eat Art on the minimal wardrobes built by Mark adds a distressed, luxe touch
far more sensible with the little we had! We often frame or display pieces we’ve collected, as many of them remind us of a special time or person.’
Now that the major work is complete, Emma and Mark are happy to have created a home that works brilliantly for their way of life. ey still have ideas for more changes, however. ‘I’m restless, so there are always plans,’ admits Emma. ‘We’re going to build an extension at the back to enlarge the kitchen, and create a downstairs loo and a boot room for those mucky dog walks. We also want to improve the garden, where we keep our ten chickens. But whatever may change, coming through the front door feels warm and welcoming. is is our sanctuary. For so long, the house felt like a project. Now it finally feels like home.’
Emma We don’t really follow interiors trends; if we love it, we’ll do it regardless of what’s in fashion
Living room Pip has echoed and the . A nod to Mid-
With so few doer-uppers on the market in the area, this Edwardian house was the perfect project for Pip Jenkins to put her own stamp on
Words MANDI MILLAR Photography FIONA WALKER_ARNOTT
For a relaxed space in keeping with the period, Pip opted for a mix of units and freestanding storage by The Olive Branch Kitchens, painted in Little Greene’s Dock Blue and complemented by pink scalloped wall tiles
ip Jenkins has history when it comes to house moves, but even she was wasn’t sure if she should tackle what would be a major 16-month renovation and extension. ‘We had already renovated a few properties, but after three house moves and two pregnancies in three years, I thought I was settled and over it at last, especially with now having two young children in tow,’ recalls Pip. ‘My husband, however, apparently wasn’t, and when he spotted this Edwardian semi on the market it was time to pack up – again!’ But when Pip saw it for herself, she admits she was just as enthusiastic as him.
‘It was right at the heart of an area we loved, thanks to its great links to the City and super schools,’ she explains. ‘So because there were fewer and fewer doeruppers left in this part of North London, we just couldn’t turn our backs on it.’
However, the house as it is today took some years to achieve, and despite the fact that it was far from perfect when the family got the keys in 2012, they had to make the best of it for a while. ‘We were renovating other properties at the time, which needed a lot of work, so they had to take precedence,’ says Pip. ‘ e result was that we lived here for the best part of six years, just doing what we could,
Hotelier Pip Jenkins, who also sources vintage furniture, lives here with her husband, an investment banker, and their two children
A six-bedroom Edwardian semi in north London
When they bought it 2012
Create a living wall indoors by installing a narrow wall-hung shelving unit – or even rows of simple
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A peninsular unit adds extra storage as well as a breakfast bar, which separates this area from the dining space. Pip has used globe pendants to break up the hard lines
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while concentrating on the other houses. I called it our “posh camping” period!’
Once the work did start, however, Pip meant business. ‘We’d only done the basics that were required to make the place comfortable when we moved in, as it was pretty grotty in places, but this was now demolition time – everything was going, and the place was to be gutted,’ she explains. ‘It’s a big enough house though, so we were able to de-camp onto the top two floors,
complete with a temporary kitchen that the builders rigged up for us, as the lower levels were completed.’
e other benefit of having lived in the property so long before starting the build was that the couple knew exactly what they were after. ‘We’d figured out how the house “worked”, which rooms were sunny and which were the duller spaces, and that’s so important,’ says Pip, who chose their builder by recommendation.
Family room
Period features like the existing parquet
‘We were very hands-on with the design of the single-storey extension at the back, but used an architect friend, Amber Short of AS Design, to ensure our drawings would be accepted by planners,’ adds Pip, who also project managed the work, working from home on what was at times a building site. e house was then completely gutted – basement to attic –taken back to board, re-wired and re-plumbed
with four new bathrooms fitted, new windows, a new roof and flooring added, ‘with all the consequent upheaval that brings,’ says Pip. ‘We then knocked a large opening from the original dining room at the back and extended out, excavating the garden in the process. We had so much space there we could afford to lose a fair chunk and not really miss it.’
Despite the sheer scale of the project, it went surprisingly smoothly
A repurposed shop unit that Pip found at The Old Cinema is the perfect piece for the hallway, providing handy drawers for keys, post and outdoor accessories
according to Pip, although she believes that a lot of that was due to her previous experience renovating properties to sell on. ‘ ankfully everything went without a hitch – from the planning right through the build – but one of the biggest challenges was probably keeping an eye on the budget,’ she explains. ‘With not having that much financial wiggle room, I’ve turned haggling into an art form. If you can buy in bulk it helps with deals, too – for example, we bought the four bathroom suites together and saved there. And because we’ve done up other houses, we’ve built good relationships with suppliers over the years, and I also source pre-loved items where I can.’
With a project this size it would have been easy to get carried away, but the budget balanced itself out in the end, says Pip. ‘If something cost a bit more than expected, we just had to make savings elsewhere, and we achieved that without too much compromise. e hardest part was being patient, as we were so keen to see how all our plans on paper would actually transfer into our home.’
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Anyone who knows me will tell you that I’m quite thrifty and love a bargain – I’ve turned haggling into an art form
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Main bedroom Pip’s Mid-century theme goes hand-in-hand with abstract artwork and geometric pattern throughout the house, providing cohesion yet still giving each room unique character. The bed has been upholstered in Osborne & Little’s Velatura fabric, and for a similar organic-shaped mirror, try the Spinelli from Wayfair
An extra-long basin by Lusso Stone with double mirrors from La Redoute above leaves plenty of room in this his ‘n’ hers bathroom. Contrasting styles of classic tile create a timeless look, while wall lights by Tom Dixon add a contemporary touch
When it came to the interiors, Pip is a huge fan of the classic Mid-century look, and doesn’t mind how much time she spends sourcing just the right piece at the right price.
‘Anyone who knows me will tell you that I’m quite thrifty and love a bargain – if it’s secondhand, discounted or in a sale I’ll be in there!’ she admits. ‘One of my favourite buys are the 1950s opaline bathroom lights, which were a bargain from
Ebay.’ Pip also loves colour, pattern and shape too, as well as ‘big, bold art and pieces with a bit of impact, which is needed for rooms of this size.’ But will this be her family’s last move?
‘With the knowledge I now have, I compare renovating a house to childbirth,’ says Pip. ‘While you’re going through it, you think “never again!” But we’re so happy with the result that you never know – we just might.’
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‘Handwoven rattan remains an integral part of our range this year,’ explains Scarlett. ‘ e natural finish, warm light and diffused shadows are elements that we can’t resist.’ And Niki agrees. ‘ ere is already so much natural intricacy in the materials we choose, that we believe the shapes and overall compositions should be kept minimal to let each one speak for itself.’ is sentiment can be found in the new Orcia linen dome floor lamp and the Ruzo 4-light porcelain chandelier. Alongside soft slubbed linens, handwoven rattan and raffia, lights&lamps has created a collection of beautiful pieces using crackle ceramics, polished marbles and ribbed concrete. e brand prides itself on listening to customer feedback and requests, to ensure its designs look every bit as good in the home as they do on the website. ‘Our aim is and always has been to offer more for less,’ says Niki. ‘ e design details, the product scale and the materials we use all make sure that expectations are exceeded every time.’
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SERVES
ï 500g new potatoes, halved lengthways
ï 1 tbsp salted butter
ï 1 leek, trimmed & cut into 2cm slices
ï 300g mushrooms, sliced
ï 2 sprigs of rosemary, leaves picked
ï plus extra for dusting
ï 100ml white wine
ï 250ml chicken stock
1 tbsp crème fraîche
150g Stilton, cut into chunks
500g cooked chicken, torn into bite-size pieces
500g puff pastry, shop-bought or homemade
Milk, for glazing the pastry
Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
Red cabbage, peas or other vegetables of your choice, to serve
is pie is packed with flavour: Stilton is the queen here, delivering a bold, salty tanginess to the leeks, mushrooms and chicken...
1. Preheat a fan oven to 180°C (400°F/Gas mark 6). Bring a saucepan of water to the boil and cook the potatoes for 5–7 mins until par-boiled. Drain and set aside.
2. Melt the butter in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan with a lid. Add the potatoes, stir and cover with the lid to cook for10 mins. Add the leek, mushrooms, rosemary and a good grind of black pepper, stir, cover again and cook for a further 10 mins. Add the flour and stir well, letting it bubble for a moment until all the liquid has cooked off and everything holds together.
3. Pour in the wine, stir and bring to the boil, then add the chicken stock and let it simmer for a few minutes before adding the crème fraîche and the Stilton. Once the cheese has melted, add the chicken, stir again, then pour everything into a deep 30cm pie dish.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll the pastry out into a round about 3mm thick. Carefully lay this over the top of the pie dish, using a sharp knife to trim off any overhang. You can use these extras to create little leaves or shapes to go on top if you wish. Make a couple of pricks with a sharp knife all the way through the pastry near the centre of the pie and brush the top of the pastry with a little milk.
5. Bake for 35 mins, until the pastry is brown and puffed up. Serve with the veg of your choice – red cabbage and peas are both delicious with this.
SERVES 4
1.2kg boneless pork shoulder
500ml golden ale or light beer
3 tbsp runny honey
1 star anise
3 bay leaves
3–4 apricots, stoned & halved
Sea salt
Roast potatoes & green vegetables, to serve
I first had pork roasted in beer on a trip to Germany many years ago, and there’s something about the hoppy beer cutting through the pork fat that makes a deliciously silky sauce. e addition of star anise and apricots creates a fragrant, sweet flavour...
Score the skin of the pork and put it into a highsided roasting dish – you want it to fit snugly, or the beer will just bubble away. Salt the skin liberally, pour the beer around the sides, and add the honey, star anise and bay leaves over the skin. Cover with foil and leave to marinate in the fridge overnight.
2. Take out an hour before you plan to cook, then preheat a fan oven to 180°C (400°F/Gas mark 6). Add the apricots around the pork and cook for 30 mins, then cover with foil and cook for a further 30 mins.
3. Remove from the oven and transfer the pork and apricots to a cutting board to rest, then increase the oven heat to 220°C (475°F/Gas mark 9). Remove the skin and put it on a baking sheet, then cook for 15 mins to crackle up while the meat rests. Meanwhile, ladle some of the cooking juices into a small pan and bring to the boil, cooking until it’s reduced to a syrupy consistency.
4. Slice the pork and crackling and serve with the apricots, roast potatoes and green vegetables, with a drizzle of the reduced sauce over the meat.
many fond memories of raiding my great-grandmother’s gooseberry patch as a child, and this tart celebrates this grand berry
with
1. First, make the pastry by blitzing the flour, sugar and butter on high speed in a food processor, until the mixture is a fine, sandy texture. Add the egg and salt and pulse until the pastry starts to come together. Tip out onto a lightly floured surface, bringing into a soft, pliable dough. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 20 mins.
2. Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 25cm circle, then carefully transfer to a 20cm tart tin and press it in, cutting away the excess pastry but leaving a little overhang. Prick the base with a fork and return to the fridge for a further 10 mins.
3. Preheat a fan oven to 180°C (400°F/Gas mark 6), then line the pastry case with baking parchment and fill with baking beans or uncooked rice. Bake for 10 mins before removing the baking beans
and baking for a further 4 mins until just cooked, but still very light in colour. Allow to cool, then trim any excess pastry.
4. Meanwhile, make the filling, lightly whisking together the egg, cream and elderflower cordial in a large jug. Sprinkle in the sugar and vanilla extract and whisk once more to combine. Gently mix through the gooseberries, pour the filling
into the pastry case, then place in the oven, immediately turning down to 160°C (350°F/ Gas mark 4). Bake for 25–30 mins until the custard has just set but still has a wobble.
5. Once baked, turn off the oven and open the door, but allow the tart to cool in the oven – this will help prevent cracking. When cool, slice and serve with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
SERVES 6
butter,
extra for greasing
double cream
milk
bean paste
sugar
butter
Conference pears, try British Comice or Williams varieties
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following question:
Bread and butter pudding reminds me of growing up, as it’s the first dessert I can ever remember tasting. Back then, it was a simple sliced white loaf with butter, custard and some sultanas if we were lucky. is version is much more embellished, but incredibly joyful and very tasty...
1. Preheat a fan oven to 180°C (400°F/Gas mark 6) and grease a 30x20cm high-sided baking dish. In a saucepan, slowly bring the butter, cream, milk, vanilla bean paste and peanut butter to the boil, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3–4 mins until it starts to thicken.
2. Meanwhile, beat the eggs and sugar in a stand mixer until frothy. With the motor running, slowly pour the heated cream mixture into the egg mix, beating the whole time.
3. Arrange the pains au chocolat fairly snugly in the prepared dish, standing chocolate side up, and wedge the pear slices in and around them. Pour the custard over the dish, sprinkling the top with demerara sugar.
4. Bake for 35 mins until browned and the custard set. Leave to stand for 10 mins before serving with cream or ice cream.
What is the pork shoulder in James’ recipe roasted in? a) b) Beer c) Milk
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Enjoy the realistic look and feel of wood in every knot, crack, grain and joint of your floor. Capture is the new water and scratch resistant laminate floor by Quick-Step. This collection comes closer to real wood than you ever thought possible. With 18 designs to choose from, there’s a perfect matchforyourhome.
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The couple have combined vintage and contemporary furniture to give the new room character and a livedin feel. The industrial-style French doors and windows were sourced from Poland by their builder
Nicky Baker, who works for the Advertising Standards Authority, and her husband Tom, who runs his own animation company, live here with daughter Robyn
To knock through and extend their two-bedroom period cottage, creating an extra bedroom and an open-plan kitchen, dining and living room as part of a wider renovation
Cabinets £3,500 Furniture
Worktop £1,100 Fixtures
Appliances £500
£480 Sink & taps £460
When we bought our home in east London, it was a small, two-up two-down Victorian cottage. e kitchen was tiny and dark, with the main bathroom and stairs to the rooms upstairs leading off it. e house was charming, full of character and perfect for our needs at the time, but when we discovered we were expecting our daughter in 2019, we realised we would either have to move or make it bigger.
We contacted local firm ROAR Architects to reconfigure the space. e walls between the kitchen and bathroom were knocked through, then the back extended by 2.5m and squared off with the garden, to give us a much bigger kitchen-diner. Reversing the direction of the stairs to create a hallway and upstairs landing also freed up room for a comfy sofa, a hidden utility area and a downstairs toilet.
£300 Paint £250
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The cabinetry from DIY Kitchens was colourmatched to Farrow & Ball’s Treron Green, with a scaffold-board shelf and aged-brass wall rail from DeVOL adding to the country-style aesthetic
We wanted well-made bespoke wooden cabinetry, and to fill the space with as much natural light as possible. A huge feature skylight was fitted in the ceiling, and industrial-style French doors installed at the back, which almost span the width of the house.
As it was part of a whole-house renovation, we had to be really careful not to overspend, so had £12,000 put
by to also include fitting costs. Staying within that amount was challenging; inevitably things always end up costing more, but by cutting costs in some areas, we just about did it. e cabinetry was brilliant value for money, and the quartz worktop was cheaper and more practical than marble. We ended up choosing less expensive timber floorboards, and making the cupboards for our utility area from V-Grooved MDF.
Keeping the exposed brick on part of
The cabinetry was brilliant value for money, and the quartz worktop was less expensive and more practical than marble
The new space was designed with a utility area hidden behind painted wood panelling
a small sofa. ‘We wanted to incorporate a lounging area, to make the room not only functional but also a place we could relax in,’ says Nicky
the kitchen wall wasn’t part of our original plans, but we couldn’t afford more cabinets, so we whitewashed the bricks instead.
at no matter how thorough your budget, always leave as much contingency as possible! Make sure that you know exactly what is and what isn’t included in the costs given to you by your builder. All the little things add up, so don’t make assumptions, and don’t be afraid to ask lots of questions.
e new downstairs space has completely transformed our everyday lives and is now where we spend most of our time together as a family, whether that’s cooking, eating or just relaxing. It has a cosy, lived-in feel, and it’s hard to remember it any other way.
Innova Norton kitchen cabinetry, colour matched to Treron Green by Farrow & Ball, £3,500, DIY Kitchens. Nile Carrara Quartz worktop, £1,100, Dialaworktop. Mayan taps, £360; 120cm hanging rail, £105, both in aged brass, DeVOL. Cooke & Lewis Chadwick white ceramic sink, £190, B&Q. Panelling painted in Dulux Trade Antique White eggshell, £28 per ltr; walls painted in Dulux Trade Antique White vinyl matt, £32.98 per 2.5ltrs, both The Paint Shed. For similar chairs, try Ercol Original Windsor dining chairs, £450 each, Heal’s. Bjorn six-seater dining table, £499, Swoon. Hempy extra-large jute rug, £350, La Redoute. For a similar sofa, try the Kalmar two-seater in Almond House Weave, £1,499, Swoon. For a similar wall light, try the Opal Globe, £125, Old School Electric. Signature Scallop lampshade Goad. Large Pablo Picasso L’Atelier Exhibition poster, £91, Etsy
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The all-electric, retro-look Rayburn Ranger has three ovens that roast, grill, bake and warm, as well as a cast-iron hotplate £9,950
Leisure’s Cuisinemaster Pro PR100F530 is a dual-fuel triple oven and grill design, with liners inside to catch dirt and grease £1,099
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Comes in a choice of 21 colours, including on-trend Fandango Pink
Great for families, the Everhot 120i electric heat storage cooker features classic cast-iron hot and simmer plates alongside three ovens £11,650
CornuFé 110’s electric convection double oven with storage drawer From £6,000
Fisher & Paykel’s dual-fuel OR90SDG4X1 has nine oven functions including pastry bake and pizza mode, plus non-tip shelves £2,960
The Falcon 900 Deluxe in chic Fawn is an induction range with multifunction oven, tall fan oven and separate roll-out grill £5,399
From smart ideas hidden behind closed doors to showstopping shelving, here’s how to maximise every inch of space in your kitchen
Open shelving can help visually connect cooking and living areas within a space, plus it’s a great way to display accessories
freestanding and built-in styles. A dresser in a bold shade provides a focal point and place to display favourite pieces, while banquette seating will maximise a tricky corner space,
Hardwick dresser in Oxford Blue with Highland Stone & Portland Oak cabinetry, from £15,000, Masterclass Kitchens
Open shelving is a chic, budget-friendly alternative to conventional units, not only breaking up the space to create a more inviting scheme, but a great way to keep ingredients to hand for a pantry-style look. Style wire and rattan baskets, glass jars and bottles for a cohesive, utilitarian vibe.
Hanging baskets, from £5; two-tier basket, £12.50; wire under-shelf basket, £7.50; glass containers, from £5; all from a selection, Matalan
Adding a wine cooler close to your dining area can be a godsend when entertaining, meaning drinks are on-hand and out of the main cooking zone. Plus, it leaves extra room in the main fridge for everyday essentials.
Wi158 Undercounter single zone wine cooler in black, £380, Caple
Soft-close drawers and doors are a good idea for families with young children, preventing little fingers from getting trapped while reducing wear and tear
The current kitchen must-have, a breakfast cupboard is a convenient one-stop-shop that saves on time and space, housing all your morning essentials, from cereals and bread to tea and coffee all in one neat and tidy unit. Bi-fold doors are sleek and space-saving, allowing for them to be open without being in the way,
Westgate cabinetry in Soho House. Kitchens from £25,000, Herringbone
larders are ideal for smaller kitchens, making more efficient use of space, and can be designed narrower than a standard
A magnetic wall rack or narrow hob shelf is an easy way to store and keep knives and utensils handy for food prep.
Linero from £150
Open shelving at the end of an island or base unit is a smart idea if you love the look of perfect for housing cookbooks and serveware, and displaying accessories to personalise the space, combined with closed storage to conceal more practical cookware.
Choose long pan drawers, with inserts for everything from cookware to crockery Achieve a clean look by opting for clever internal storage, like wire racks on doors and small drawers and in-built larders
Pocket doors that slide back into cabinet carcasses allow bulky items such as dishwashers to be concealed and mean doors don’t block walkways
Utilise awkward corners with angled pull-out drawers or cupboards with fold-out racks
Swap cabinet plinths for
trays, or go for ceiling-height storage above wall cabinets –ideal for galley kitchens
Integrate your bins and position close to the sink and dishwasher for convenience
the best
Hanging rails have had a resurgence in popularity and aren’t just for classic kitchens – they’re great for adding character to a more contemporary scheme and for keen chefs who like to have their utensils within easy reach. Opt for a matt-black rail over brass for a modern twist.
Anodised aluminium rail in Matt Black, available up to 4m with optional accessories including the hooks shown.
from £12,000, Pronorm
If your kitchen is on the smaller side, maxing out available wall space is vital, especially if itfrees-up drawer space without cluttering your worksurfaces
Utilise the back of storage without having to redesign your kitchen
hardworking larder unit ensures every square inch of the cupboard space is utilised, with pull-out shelves for easy access to items at the back that can
Wren helped one visionary homeowner to design a wowfactor kitchen for this distinctive North Devon property
Rob
Featuring integrated AEG appliances, kitchen complements the shape and streamlined aesthetic of the property
When Rob Hunt began his search for a new home, he was looking for something different. So upon finding a water tower for sale 20 miles from where he was living, he saw an opportunity. ‘ ere were ideas popping in my head as soon as I saw it,’ Rob recalls, ‘and I knew I wanted a statement matt-black kitchen, which is rare.’
Discovering that Wren were the only company offering the colour, Rob decided on the Infinity Plus Ultra Nero Satin kitchen. ‘People thought having a black kitchen wouldn’t be practical,’ he explains. ‘However, Wren’s anti-fingertip material keeps it looking sleek.’ e challenging circular shape of the water tower meant that Wren had to assign kitchen design director Darren Watts to help make Rob’s dream a reality. ‘Because the space wasn’t square, it was very difficult to design the layout,’ Rob says. ‘Especially with the details needed to make it functional.’
Darren took Rob’s sketches and helped him evolve them into a symmetrical layout that complements the water tower’s shape, even collaborating during lockdown and keeping in touch via video call. ‘I was living on-site in a portable home at the time, but we were still able to connect,’ explains Rob.
Despite the challenges, Darren designed a kitchen that perfectly suits Rob’s needs using top-of-the-range AEG appliances, which even have WiFi. Rob initially planned to have two ovens, but the addition of a 10-seater dining table meant the design had to adapt. So Darren added two AEG SteamCrisp with Pyrolytic cleaning ovens with an additional compact one for more cooking space. And to help Rob comfortably cater for guests at his frequent dinner parties, the kitchen features an AEG Double Combo hob for frying and sautéing, plus a warming drawer for baking or slow cooking.
An AEG integrated frost-free fridge and freezer fits in perfectly with the aesthetic and gives Rob plenty of storage, while an AEG fully integrated dishwasher and 4-in-1 InSinkErator tap were added to make hosting a breeze.
Rob’s love of entertaining influenced not just the choice of appliances but also their layout, with the hob’s position facing out onto the kitchen, meaning he can always be part of the conversation when cooking.
Rob now has a stunning kitchen that fits in with the rest of his incredible home. ‘ e main focus was filling a vast space,’ he says. ‘I didn’t want the kitchen to get lost but rather stand out, and Wren helped me achieve my vision.’
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Natalie Cosgrove has recreated a Soho House vibe for her new Victorian-style bathroom scheme
It was functional, but it wasn’t at all practical. e shower space was huge but it had been installed shoddily, which meant there was an overflow issue. It had been tiled in black, so it didn’t feel cosy, plus there wasn’t a bath, which didn’t seem right for a five-bedroom property. I painted the walls a deep red to add some warmth, but we knew we could do more with it – the room was so vast and there was potential for a large tub. With a baby on the way, it was time to make a change, and we wanted something that better suited our lifestyle.
We wanted to bring fun and character to the house while also reverting to the era and tradition, as it was built in 1855. We stayed at Soho House in Berlin a few years ago and the bathrooms there are stunning, which gave us our starting point – that Victorian public convenience vibe with dark tiles… I also knew I wanted a black bath – something that we could sink into after a long day.
I met Liz, our interior designer from
Cosgrove, a solicitor,
husband Richard Baker, a barrister, live here with their children Sophie, 10, and Aithne, eight months
suite to include both a bath and shower, and to create an eclectic Victorian feel with bold use of colour
a dark bath
a contemporary edge, Natalie chose a toile-inspired wallpaper from Divine Savages with unique characters for a playful twist on traditional Victorian-style designs
Wolfe Interiors, on an Instagram course. We got chatting and I quickly realised she was the missing link that would help to progress the house renovations. She has a knack of being able to take my ramblings and turn them into beautiful designs. Our biggest issue was simply getting tradespeople in during the pandemic, but we somehow managed it. I was heavily pregnant when the project was happening
and at one point I was certain we’d be washing the baby in the kitchen sink!
One of the initial issues was the rates decent tradespeople wanted to charge, but we were fortunate to be able to find good-quality items at reasonable prices. I did have a habit of
We wanted to bring fun & character into the space, while also reverting to the era and tradition of our house
Textured and patterned surfaces create an eye-catching yet serene scheme, while a vanity unit with integrated shelf and a mirrored cabinet keep essentials in order
Acrylic boat bath
mixer tap
picking high-end items, then Liz had to go away and find something similar in our budget. We did look to make savings on certain items, which I regret now. My advice would be to buy a more expensive toilet, as cheap ones are not worth any savings you may make.
I’m delighted. It’s such a stunning space and I love the wallpaper. It’s super functional, but it’s quirky and pretty, too.
e only issue we have relates to the shower; we need to downsize the head as it tends to splash out of the enclosure. I am not sure I would want a shower door, as I much prefer the open spaces. And therein lies the issue – in order to get the aesthetic of the room, we just have to have less powerful showers. In the grand scheme of things though, I’m not sure I would do it differently at all.
,
Lusso Stone. Hoxton
Soirée Forest Mist
, £125; bath bridge, £58;
Hereford ribbed-glass wall
per 2.5ltrs, Little Greene
Double the ambience by positioning on either side of a wall mirror
TRADITIONAL LOOK
Crafted in clear cut crystal and polished chrome, go classic with Laura Ashley’s Blake bathroom light from Där Lighting £80
SEMI-FLUSH DESIGN
Victorianplumbing.com’s Revive Matt Black ceiling light is versatile enough for classic and contemporary schemes £64.95
Head to goodhomes magazine.com for more design ideas to revamp your space
Creat an Art Deco vibe with Pooky’s Long Roddy IP44 wall light, which is compatible with dimmable bulbs £139
The LED Barrio picture wall light from BHS provides perfect task lighting for shaving, cleaning teeth and applying make-up £50
from Lights4living features soft opal glass shades on a mirrored backplate £119
IP64 rated, Dowsing & Reynold’s nauticalstyle Chris bulkhead in Aged Brass can also be installed outside £115.98
mini Diablo design to give overhead lighting £40
withLighting an IP44 rating is safe to use above a basin
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Having already lived in his Victorian terrace for 12 years, George Cotter had the funds for an extension and renovation project but wasn’t sure where to begin until his partner Kristie Malivindi moved in. ‘I relocated from New York in 2018, and the chance to renovate a house was a dream come true,’ she recalls. After admiring a completed project by Rise Design Studio, the couple talked through their plans with one of the architecture practice’s directors, Sean Ronnie Hill, deciding to replace one of the three bedrooms with an en suite, including room for a washing machine and dryer, ‘although it took some persuading,’ admits George. But converting the loft ensured they kept the same number of bedrooms.
With the help of sustainability consultant Next Step Heating, the architects devised improvements that included re-insulating the house, fitting double-glazed windows, installing solar panels and a mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) system. With planning permission granted for an extension and the loft conversion, George and Kristie rented nearby while the build got underway, but just a few months in, the first lockdown happened. ‘ e builder had already taken the roof off, erected the scaffolding and
George Cotter, a lawyer, and partner Kristie Malivindi, a design director, live in this extended Victorian terrace in Lambeth, south London
To renovate and modernise their period property by the interior spaces, converting the loft and adding a sidereturn extension
demolished the back wall of the house,’ recalls George. ‘So our home was pretty exposed, and there was no going back.’
Fortunately, the contractor foresaw the supply chain problems and had stockpiled materials in advance, and the couple used this period to research fixtures and fittings.
As is often the case with an older building, unexpected problems came to light. ‘Upon pulling up the floors, we realised the joists wouldn’t be strong enough to support the new flooring, so they had to be replaced,’ George explains. ‘We then discovered that a fire had taken hold in the loft at some point, so we also had to replace some of the damaged timber beams,’ says Kristie.
As many of the period features had previously been stripped out, George and Kristie opted for contemporary interiors.
‘We kept to clean lines rather than reinstating elaborate details,’ she says – and this pared-back approach is evident in the streamlined extension. ‘We spend time together in the kitchen while George cooks, and the space works just as well when family come over,’ says Kristie. e open-plan room is also where Kristie works from home, while George uses the new loft bedroom as an office. ‘Working with a team of specialists means we’ve created something far more interesting than we would have done on our own.’
GROUND FLOOR SECOND FLOOR
1 Living room 1 Bedroom/ 2 3 Kitchen-diner
1 Bedroom 3 Bathroom
Utility/en suite 4 Bedroom
A loft extension has created space for an Excavating at the rear created extra height in the extension and bricks reclaimed from the original back wall of the house were mixed with new ones To stop the room getting too warm in the summer, the up-and-over glazing in the side return has a solar-control coating
The design of the kitchen was inspired by the contemporary style of the Apple Store in Kristie’s native New York. The oak cabinets are topped with hardwearing Silestone worksurfaces and the gridded steel-frame doors are thermally broken to prevent heat loss
We kept to clean lines rather than reinstating elaborate details, and we love to spend time in here while George cooks
With steps leading up to a cosy TV room at one end, a polished lack painted
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EN SUITE
Tadelakt plaster covers the walls and ceiling, with the washing machine and tumble dryer concealed behind wood panelling
INTERIOR
A built-in wardrobe made of oak and a Harto Carmen pendant from Finnish Design Shop are standout features in the couple’s bedroom
Working with a team of specialists means we’ve created something far more interesting than we would have on our own
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Total Tiles 01473 805959; totaltiles.co.uk
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Woodpecker Flooring 02920 888 223;
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Standalone design
steel, soapstone and
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Want to match your woodburner with your decorating scheme? A range of colourful shades are available across a number of stoves by Arada. Whatever your choice, all installations regulations – so ensure compliance by using
Bold, pre-cured painted nishes offer a colourful alternative to anthracite or black
Eurostove’s new and updated iLektro collection is ideal for homes with good insulation, where heating is required but also where a focal point feature fire is desired to give a room instant wow factor and a cosy, welcoming feel at the touch of a button.
It is available in four sizes, the 950 aspect and three landscape models: 1250, 1650 and 2000. The iLektro range by Paul Agnew Designs is created for modern lifestyles with Wi-Fi capability, allowing users to operate their fire from a smartphone or tablet, both iPhone and Android.
Emitting radiant heat, (UFH) is an energy-
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Ground source heat pumps use pipes buried underground to absorb energy from the earth, which involves digging a deep borehole or a run of trenches to lay pipework, so exterior space is a must. As with all heat pumps, homes will need to be well insulated with low heat loss to ensure performance.
renovations. In high-performing homes, a mechanical ventilation transfers it to fresh drawn-in air, avoiding the need for extra heating.
Well-planned, versatile and stylish lighting is an essential part of any room scheme
Layer up Supplement overhead lighting such as ceiling pendants or spotlights with only provide instant and that cater to all functions and
Melvillous mercurised glass lamp, £128; Straight Empire Heraldic shade, £99; Ned standing lamp, £260; silk drum
Mix & match styles and heights for added versatility, and to create an attractive display when not lit
Mood enhancer Choose discreet opaque designs to let the light do the talking.
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For app-operated illumination and sound, invest in innovative performance integrated speakers. Choose from builtin, overhead dimmable LED spotlights by Zuma (zuma.ai) that can be voice controlled, or freestanding table designs
The latest chandeliers and pendants make bold statement doubt, go bigger over smaller – just make sure it's positioned
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Customise your track lighting with contrasting designs and nishes to suit your kitchen set-up
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light for an inviting ambience – a
Have a detailed lighting plan drawn up so an electrician can use it to plot cable routes and ensure there is an adequate power supply planning for multiple spot or task lights, regular spacing will ensure an even in weathered bronze with from £215 with remote
design
colour temperature
An effective kitchen lighting scheme requires different light
Integrated solution
Plan in easily accessible bedside switches and dimmers for all lighting so that levels can be conveniently controlled. Changing or moving switches is not covered by regulation, but you’ll need to employ a registered electrician who can self-certify the work when adding or altering a circuit (niceic.com/householder/
White double toggle switch in steel & zinc, £27.99, Dowsing & Reynolds
wall light in matt black or gold, £200, Interior design by Aro Studio
If you're short on space, opt for a contemporary wall-mounted lighting design that's operated by a handy bedside switch instead
Positioning a pendant directly over the bed does away with any height issues and helps create a focal point in the room. Keep it restful with low-level bulbs, or choose opaque or darker shades that impact on the amount and tone of light emitted to suit your scheme.
Plug-in pendants offer easy installation with minimal fuss and allow lighting to be altered at will – great for illuminating a dark corner, hung overhead or either side of a bed. For ease of use, choose designs with controls and dimmers
Sphere IV brass plug-in pendant with mattporcelain LED bulb, 6m in-line dimmer, £150, Tala (tala.co.uk)
Install space-saving, adjustable wall-hung lights to help reduce clutter on bedside tables. Position no more than 15cm from the bed, and for easy reading or tasks, mount so that the bottom of the shade is just above shoulder level when sitting up.
enamelled spun-aluminium shade, £565, Nest (nest.co.uk)
Low-level
family spaces or en suites
especially when
Safety first
Staircases require individual, focused lighting to ensure safety while enhancing a scheme. Set spotlights into treads or lower wall sections for a subtle glow, or choose elongated stairwell pendants and reduced-projection wall lights.
Nuura Liila mouth-blown glass & metal wall/ceiling light with opal or optic clear shade, £239, Viaduct (viaduct.co.uk)
Use space-saving wall lights to enhance proportion in a narrow hallway and provide practical task lighting around coat storage and console tables. Where
positioned at a height where the bulb is not visible, in order to avoid glare.
Davey Lighting York wall light in weathered brass with handblown glass shade, £316, Amos Lighting (amoslighting.co.uk)
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