Warehouse Home Issue Four by Warehouse Home

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ES SE NTI AL R E ADI NG F O R WARE HO USE L I V ING ICONIC ARCHITECTURE

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HOME STYLING

URBAN LIVING

A London factory and New England

From wool and rattan to resin and stone,

We combine pastel shades with concrete

Visit former factories converted into

mills inspire two leading photographers

we celebrate contrasting materials at home

and wood in sophisticated summer schemes

stylish stopovers and co-working spaces

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WELCOME TO WAREHOUSE HOME ISSUE FOUR Recent years have witnessed the widespread decline of traditional industries, and with them the iconic factories and warehouses that once sustained and stored their outputs. But these brick-built bastions of productivity continue to intrigue and inspire. Today, many are being claimed and converted by different communities, giving them new life and purpose. Photographer Debbie Bragg takes us behind the scenes of one of London’s first factory conversions (pages 4-5), while Christopher Payne has captured the colourful contrasts of New England’s last surviving mills (pages 6-7). And on both sides of the Atlantic, expansive factory spaces are being renovated for collaborative working (pages 36-37). This magazine was first inspired by, and produced in, a warehouse conversion. And, as in every instalment of Warehouse Home, Issue Four proves the rising appeal of warehouse living and working. But this edition

Directors Peter Cliffe-Roberts Sophie Bush

is also a specific celebration of materials and of the talented designer-makers and brands around the world that are upholding and reviving traditional crafts and techniques. Textiles (pages 8-9), woods (12-13) and rattans (14), resins and stone (16-17), from the finely woven to the carefully carved; industrial features are complemented by a combination of different textures. It is fitting that paper is also one of the materials we celebrate in this issue: from delicate and distinctive recycled designs (pages 10-11), to folded paper and origamiinspired details (pages 22-23). Warehouse Home is available in full online, on all major mobile devices, and has been read in over 60 countries worldwide. Yet so many of you write to share your appreciation of our print publication. Welcome to Warehouse Home Issue Four. Whether you are leafing through a printed copy or turning our digital pages, I hope you will enjoy every feature.

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Editor Sophie Bush

Editor Sophie Bush editor@mywarehousehome.com Creative Director Paul Rider Art Editor Kate Ashton Editorial Assistant Daniel Milroy-Maher daniel@mywarehousehome.com Research & Photoshoot Assistant Rachel Anderson rachel@mywarehousehome.com Research Assistants Alexandra McVean Mary Ormerod Melanie Silbiger Photographer Oliver Perrott Stylist Hannah Franklin Advertising Enquiries advertising@mywarehousehome.com Design Service Let us help you source unique furniture, lighting and accessories for your home, office or professional project. Contact our expert design team for assistance: yourhome@mywarehousehome.com Editor’s Portrait Uli Kilian

Front page image Azure Skate wallpaper, 5m x 110cm, £150 per roll, elladoran.co.uk; Folded Paper lampshade in French Blue, £39, idyllhome.co.uk; Large concrete tray by Meraki, £18.50, selfridges.com; Like Paper pendant light by Dua, £258, viaduct.co.uk; Warehouse Home layered candle holder by Dan Hoolahan, £60, mywarehousehome. com/shop; Natural wax dinner candle in black by True Grace, £3, johnlewis.com; Carafe with rattan cover by Månses Design, £36, conranshop.co.uk; Warehouse Home pulped paper vessel by Magie Hollingworth, £50, mywarehousehome.com/shop; Paper Porcelain coffee cup by HAY, £25, selfridges. com; Gurli throw, £5.50, ikea.com

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ICONIC ARCHITECTURE

LONDON FACTORY

A hard-working colony whose residents [have included] artists, photographers, the Queen’s tapestry restorer, a packaging firm, Spitting Image man Roger Law, and Elizabeth Fritsch, a top ceramicist. S U N DAY T I M E S 9 / 2 / 1 9 8 9

2. 1. “When we purchased our apartment in 2007, it had remained untouched since it was originally converted in the 1980s. The property had previously belonged to Roger Law, one of the creators of Spitting Image, the renowned British satirical puppet show; and when we moved in, we found a life-size Margaret Thatcher in a cupboard!” 2. “The Spratt’s Factory has a strong industrial heritage and a character that inspires creativity. Every warehouse home within the complex is as individual as its owner. I’m thoroughly enjoying learning about my neighbours’ varied professions and their crafts and I am really excited to create a body of work to celebrate this unique development and its residents.” DEBBIE BRAGG

POPLAR CULTURE Once the largest pet food factory in the world, the Spratt’s Complex in Poplar, East London, was transformed as live-work units between 1985 and 1989. Six substantial red-brick warehouses, set around a series of courtyards, stand imposingly beside the Limehouse Cut canal and still bear original signage. And long after the factory closed, the complex still hums with life and productivity.

CREATIVE COMMUNITY

pratt’s Works was one of the first residential warehouse conversions in London. Each unit was sold as a basic shell, to be completed by its owner. And the original factory features, including expansive windows and dramatic double-height spaces, as well as the potential for open-plan living, have always made the complex popular with artists. Today, the creative community at Spratt’s is thriving, with musicians, painters and designers all drawn to, and drawing inspiration from, the industrial environs. One long-term resident, documentary photographer Debbie Bragg, has embarked on a new project to catalogue her neighbours’ diverse professions and distinctive homes. Capturing residents in their apartments and studios throughout the Works, Debbie demonstrates that this enormous former factory continues to be a hive of activity. Here, we step inside four homes at Spratt’s, including Debbie’s own. To follow the project as it develops, and see more behind the scenes at this unique development, visit debbiebragg.com

3. Ceramicist and make-up artist Carol Morley has lived at Spratt’s for almost 10 years. She crafts her delicate ceramic vases and vessels entirely by hand in her light-filled apartment. kabinshop.com

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By the early C20th, Spratt’s Works was the largest dog food factory in the world. it then lay derelict for over 15 years after closing.

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An electrician from Ohio, James Spratt created the world’s first commercial biscuit brand for dogs.

The Spratt’s Works was completed in Poplar and the company diversified into other animal feeds.

During the Second Boer War, four million biscuits a week were made at Spratt’s Works for British soldiers.

The Spratt’s Factory fell into decline and closed after the imposition of purchase tax on pet food.

Sculptor turned developer Keith Reeves converted the Spratt’s buildings into 150 live-work shell units.

All photography by Debbie Bragg. Spratt’s Factory Illustration (dating from 1909) courtesy of Tower Hamlets Local History Library and Archives. 4. The Gently Revolving Drum Goes Quietly by Ian Berry, price upon request, ianberry.org

5. The home of author and mid century modern dealer Andrew Weaving is a showcase for recognisable furniture designs by Herman Miller and Eames. Whitewashed exposed brickwork and large factory windows set the scene for spare simplicity and ensure the individually selected modern classics do the talking. Andrew has lived at Spratt’s Works since 2007 and shares this sophisticated studio with his partner Ian, son Nathan and dogs Dana and Timothy. It is here that Andrew also spends time at his original hand loom, weaving distinctive textiles and cushion covers. centuryd.com

Balconies, private terraces and a large communal roof garden offer escape from the bustle of the city with spectacular views over Canary Wharf. This secret rooftop garden immediately convinced Debbie Bragg to purchase her apartment.

4. 4. Ian Berry’s remarkable indigo coloured art is painstakingly created from many small pieces of denim, individually selected by shade, then cut, stitched and glued in multiple layers. From urban scenes to life portraits, even at touching distance the intricate works give the appearance of blue-toned photographs or oil paintings. Ian’s open-plan live-work apartment at Spratt’s is almost entirely devoted to his craft, with salvaged denim carefully catalogued and hung by colour. Much of the floor of Ian’s home is covered with scraps and lengths. He even sleeps amongst his materials, in a denim teepee. ianberry.org

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ICONIC ARCHITECTURE

AMERICAN MILLS

N EW ENG L A ND’ S M I L L S M A I NTA I N I MP O R TA NT L I NKS TO A N I NDU S T R I A L PA ST, PRES ERV I NG P R O CES S ES A ND TR A D I T IONS .

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S&D Spinning Mill One of the oldest continuously running mills in the USA.

Bartlettyarns Spinnery

G.J. Littlewood & Son

COLOUR & CONTRAST

Bartlettyarns, Harmony, Maine

The oldest operating mule-spun wool mill.

The dying house has been in business since the Civil War.

t is a sad truth that much of America’s once thriving textile industry has been outsourced to overseas locations and their cheaper workforces. And left in the wake are many abandoned mills. Those few that remain have either been forced to adapt to the modernisation of an industry now dominated by foreign imports, or they are fortunate enough to still cater to a niche market that values origin and craftsmanship over costs. Visiting the mills near his birthplace, photographer Christopher Payne set out not only to capture New England’s textile heritage, but also to honour those individuals who are responsible for preserving small-scale manufacturing and craftsmanship in America, in spite of the global competition and unrelenting technological progress.

RUNS OF THE MILL Architectural photographer Christopher Payne is renowned for his documentation of America’s industrial heritage. In ‘Textiles’ he catalogues 25 of the last remaining mills in New England. As their machines run continuously, it took several months for Christopher to achieve some shots, when certain colours appeared and mechanisms aligned. And vibrations caused by the machinery were a challenge. But in capturing the transformation of raw fibre to finely wound and woven threads, this series is a vibrant celebration of an industry determined, and deserving, to survive. To learn more, visit chrispaynephoto.com

Eroding History A current exhibition by British printmaker Elizabeth Hayley focuses on the decline of the traditional industries in the UK. Dismantled buildings are the focus of metal works, which are hand brushed with photographic emulsion. The process distorts the image in a way that emotively encapsulates the eroding of a rich industrial past. Prices upon request, elizabethhayley.com

Elizabeth lives on a 36ft Lugger and many of her photographic subjects, from boatyards to saw mills, are situated on the riverside.

Elizabeth Haley’s photographs of traditional environments such as mills and boatyards are presented in large scale on metal sheets including, fittingly, metal traditionally used in the construction of various boat hulls.

While the photographs depict a disappearing world, they also suggest the positive impact of redeveloping and repurposing for new uses.

Malleable Objects by Elizabeth Hayley are on display at Snape Maltings, in Suffolk, 11th June to 9th July. Parts of the maltings yet to be restored feature in the series. snapemaltings.co.uk

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In this post-industrial age, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve become too dependent on imports. We have no idea where goods come from or how things are made. If there is a basic message Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m trying to convey in my photographs, this is it: manufacturing still matters. This is a celebration of manufacturingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not a eulogy. C H R I S T O P H E R PAY N E

1. Circular knitting machines were introduced in the 1860s. The earliest models were hand-powered machines used to produce stockings. Newer models, like those shown here at Fall River Knitting Mills, Massachusetts, share the same function but can create more complicated garments in less time. 2. Wool carders brush the raw wool fibres, disentangling and cleaning them in preparation for spinning. 3. Each image in the Textiles series captures a different part af the process, including many which remain entirely unchanged.

4. Raw wool is separated and cleaned using the picker and duster machine. Bartlettyarns, Harmony, Maine 5. Dyed fibres are piled up before beginning the process that will clean, order and spin them. S&D Spinning Mill, Millbury, Massachusetts.

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WOOL

photography by oliver perrott at the london cloth company / styling by hannah franklin

DAILY THREADS

FINELY MILLED A variety of textiles will add texture and visual interest to an interior, contrasting effectively with industrial features. A number of independent designers and brands are reviving traditional techniques. And these colourful knitted, woven, crocheted and stitched designs will complement any home year-round. Follow the thread and peruse our selection of the best and brightest fruits of the loom.

WEAVING THE WAY When Daniel Harris was inspired to rescue a rusting Victorian loom from an old barn in rural Wales, he had no previous weaving experience. Entirely self-taught, Daniel has individually restored a number of original shuttle looms and over the last five years he has established a successful micro-mill on the outskirts of London. The London Cloth Company produces over 60 different types of indigo cloth and an extensive array of fine British wool tweeds as well as taking custom orders. To request swatches and arrange an appointment at the mill, visit londoncloth.com

(From left) Vintage Esavian stool, for similar mayflyvintage.co.uk; Nippedin Strand lighting in Clementine, £250, janieknittedtextiles.co.uk; Canevas Cube design by Charlotte Lancelot for GAN Rugs in pink, £699, woven. co.uk; Hugo Magnus throw in amber, £420, melanieporter.com; (On the loom) Assorted herringbone twills, selvedge denims and union cloth, £54 per m, londoncloth.com; Hand woven natural linen cushion in red, blue, grey and white, 69cm x 69cm, £290, catarinariccabona.com; Bespoke hand loomed vintage style cushion, 40cm x 40cm, from $45, centuryd.com; Dots cushion cover in red by Margo Selby, 30cm x 41cm, £34, westelm.co.uk; Bespoke hand loomed vintage style cushion, 40cm x 40cm, from $45, centuryd. com; Battersea Power Station cushion, 41cm x 33cm, £95, finecellwork. co.uk; Blue Elkeland wall hanging, £94, hollys-house.com; Fringed macrame runner, £58, anthropologie.com; Assorted threads on bobbins, all The London Cloth Company; Chunky Knit throw in Dark Nordic Blue, £59, johnlewis.com; Lichen throw, £140, laurasloom.co.uk; Vintage bobbins with twine, £24 each, vintagematters.co.uk; Handwoven rocker, £270, urbanoutfitters.co.uk; Women’s handwoven Anatolian kilim slippers, £250, arthursleepers.co.uk; (Hanging) V2 Glück Pendant in Green Gold, £1,200, naomipaul.co.uk; V2 Glück Pendant in Lava, £1,200, naomipaul.co.uk

1. Half the weaving process is preparation. Preparing the warp can take anything from 3 hours to 2 days.

2. The looms at the London Cloth Company date from 1870 to 1974.

3. The woven cloth is cut off the loom. Any small faults are individually darned by hand.

4. After mending, the cloth is rolled up and sent to Huddersfield for finishing.

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Righteous Indigo

GO INDIGO

DENIM

“ D e n i m i s on e o f t h e wo r l d’ s o l d e st fa b r i c s , yet it remains e t e r na l ly young.”*

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‘Serge de Nîmes’ fabric, first from Nîmes in France, was shortened to ‘denim’.

First US President George Washington toured a denim mill in Massachusetts.

Levi Strauss & Co. patented riveted jeans and first sold them to consumers.

Levi Strauss & Co. started to sell now iconic pairs of blue jeans for women.

Zippers were first incorporated into pairs of Levi Strauss & Co. denim jeans.

English Chesterfield sofa in Trouser Blue by Ralph Lauren Home £5,100, ralphlaurenhome.com

(Above) Denimite mirror, tray, side table

Wrinkles Rug by The Rugs Warehouse 120cm x 170cm, £127, notonthehighstreet.com

Recycled denim & wool pouffe £100, harleyandlola.co.uk

DENIM REDONE

The textures and tones of denim make it ideal for industrial style interiors. Whether it’s used as a decorative detail or en masse, frayed or well finished, we say it’s time to double up on denim.

* American Fabrics Magazine (1969). (Top) Home Beautiful by Ian Berry, price upon request, ianberry.org. Denimite tray & mirror photography: Olivia Estebanez

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Mixed Patch denim cushion From 595 DKK, nakedsociety.dk

Floor To Wall Fashion Patterns and textures from the urban environment and the world of fashion inspired a new interiors collaboration between Diesel Living and Iris Ceramica, launched at Salone del Mobile earlier this year. The hyper-realistic wall and floor tiles imitate concrete and glass as well as distressed leather. ‘Camp’, which references military style canvas, sacking and tarpaulin, comes in a smart indigo denim hue and is the ideal choice for a rock and roll residence. (Right) 1. Camp; 2. Hard Leather; 3. Industrial Glass. From €36.47, (box of 34 tiles 10cm x 30cm), irisceramica.com

Bespoke denim chest of drawers Price upon request, nbbdesign.com

Lamino Easy Chair by Nudie Jeans £2,234, nest.co.uk

The -ISH collection of furniture and homeware by designers Matteo Fogale and Laetitia de Allegri is cleverly conceived in recycled materials, including Denimite. Made from reclaimed consumer and industrial denim, the composite material has a realistic stone appearance and is lightweight yet durable. Prices upon request, deallegrifogale.com

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PAPER S u b t i l e Wa l l pa p e r i n g , £ 3 2 8 p e r s q m , d e a r h u m an . c a Canadian design studio Dear Human launched SubTile during New York Design Week in May. The recycled paper subway shaped tiles are as hard as board yet light like cork. They can be printed like paper and arranged on walls in endless varieties of patterns.

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PULP FACTS Filled with beautiful photography of the paper-making process, and combining multiple papers and print techniques, Pulp-Paper is a must read for any design lover. The book goes behind the scenes at the James Cropper Paper Mill in the Lake District (which produces four tonnes of paper per month) and every page captures the uniquely emotive qualities of paper as a material. £20, wearewhy.bigcartel.com

RECYCLED REAMS photography by oliver perrott styling by hannah franklin

Pia Wüstenberg | Paula Szwedkowicz Processed paper ‘beads’ adorn the legs of this beautiful oval-shaped oak coffee table (above, left) by German designer Pia Wüstenberg. Turned on a lathe, a solid block of paper sheets takes on a marbled appearance. The Pulp stool (right) by Polish furniture designer Paula Szwedkowicz combines wooden legs with a sturdy concrete-like paper pulp seat. The untreated pulp contains pine seeds. At the end of the stool’s use, it can be planted to continue the life cycle of the design.

(Above) Processed Paper table by Pia Wüstenberg, £275; Pulp stool by Paula Szwedkowicz, £295. Both mywarehousehome.com/shop (Main image, from left) Shredded vase by Magie Hollingworth, £120; Shade 120 by Laura Nelson, £250; Quartz lamp by Maria Fiter, £100; Pulp bowl in wire nest by Magie Hollingworth, £85; Papier-mâché utensils by Magie Hollingworth, from £30 each; Angular vase and accessories tray by Dan Hoolahan, £60 each; Decorative form by James Shaw, £110. All mywarehousehome.com/shop; (Background) Dapple wallpaper, 10m x 60cm, £195 per roll, robinsprong.com; Vintage industrial glove mould, £58, theoldcinema.co.uk; Waffle 100% grey linen throw by Ines Cole, £115, theoldcinema.co.uk

Magie Hollingworth Contemporary paper artist Magie Hollingworth was so inspired by Warehouse Home that she applied several techniques to her copies. Magie crafted a set of beautiful pulped paper vessels, charming papier-mâché utensils and a shredded vase (above).

James Shaw Pulp-Paper by We are Why Bringing the end-to-end process to life, the book’s front cover is an original pulp board, while the back is premium paper.

James’ London studio specialises in materials research. He designed a special ‘gun’ to extrude paper pulp in interesting and unusual forms. Once hard, they’re painted in natural lacquer.

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It’s obvious why paper still excites us. It’s real-world, 3-d, touchable, holdable, sniffable. A personal, sensory experience. n o e l ly on s , k e n t ly on s

At Warehouse Home, we are passionate about exceptional design and supporting talented designer-makers. We also feel strongly about recycling and sustainability. While a printed publication is at the heart of our business, it is published on 100% recycled paper stock. And we have devised a unique way of dealing with damaged or ‘waste’ copies. Warehouse Home Issue One became pendant lamps, Issue Two was transformed into wall and table clocks. This year, identifying recycled paper and paper-based designs as a key interiors trend, we commissioned seven talented designers to each rework small batches of Warehouse Home Issue Three. These one-off pieces are available exclusively to purchase through mywarehousehome.com/shop

PAPER CHAISE

Maria Fiter

Dan Hoolahan

Laura Nelson

Maria’s studio Crea-re takes its name from ‘creativity’ and ‘recycling’. The shape of this Quartz lamp was directly inspired by geological forms, with an angular pulp paper shade and matching ceiling rose.

Liverpool based furniture and product designer Dan Hoolahan glued together dozens of pages of Warehouse Home. Once dry, the solid material was sawn, drilled and milled to form small vessels.

Product designer Laura Nelson carefully folded individual pages of Warehouse Home, before securing the fanned out pages with a custom-made fitting to create a simple and pretty light shade.

Berlin studio Hettler Tüllmann created the Paper Knitted Chair (above, top) by slowly turning and twirling thin paper layers into delicate yet resilient ropes, which were then carefully knitted by hand around a blue metal chair frame. The Paper Rope Chair (above) was also crafted from 100% recycled paper ropes. But for this design, the paper ropes were woven around a rattan structure, using the traditional tools and techniques of wicker craftsmanship. The blue weaving thread used in the Paper Rope Chair complements the natural tones of the recycled paper ropes. Made to order, prices on request, hettlertullmann.com

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CRAFTSMANSHIP

ODCRA

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The work of each of these talented craftspeople celebrates the beauty of British wood. Combining traditional techniques and modern applications, they demonstrate a deep appreciation of the innate qualities of the material and a concern that it speaks for itself. The effect is, naturally, striking.

RACHAEL SOUTH Chair Caner & Upholsterer Dalston / London

inspired by her journeys and twists on the usual materials and weaves. Rachael is also passionate about recycling and sustainable living, hoping each reconditioned item of furniture will serve another generation. Rachael’s work assures the craft of chair caning and seat weaving a place on the modern day furniture scene. She hosts workshops to pass on her knowledge. rachaelsouth.com

1. Rachael adopts a personal approach to each commission, consulting on the best techniques and materials. 2. She learned the craft of rush seating from her father Terry. 3. Rachael inherited her craft from her grandfather Michael South (pictured).

LORNA SINGLETON

Swill Basket Maker Furness / South Cumbria

1. Riving the oak splits it along its grain and retains the strength of the tree. 2. Little Oak bag, £415, thenewcraftsmen.com

Lorna Singleton is a ‘swiller’, specialising in woven wooden products made using locally coppiced oak. Oak woodlands have been coppiced for centuries; the practice opens up the canopy and allows more light to reach the plants below. Swilling is the ancient craft of coppicing, and then boiling, soaking, splitting and weaving oak. Today, it is practiced by only a few craftspeople in the UK. Lorna cuts and prepares the wood by hand, managing and restoring coppiced woodland in Cumbria in a responsible and renewable way. She only uses traditional hand tools, finding that they are not only more efficient but also more enjoyable to use and capable of producing stronger products. Many of her pieces combine old heritage patterns from the Furness area of Cumbria together with more modern features. Lorna also holds regular workshops, teaching others her distinctive craft. lornasingleton.co.uk

3. Swill lights, £325 and 4. Swill bench, £595, both by Lorna Singleton & Sebastian Cox, thenewcraftsmen.com 5. Lorna creates baskets based on traditional Cumbrian patterns.

Photography of Lorna Singleton (1. & 5): Florence Acland. Photography of Sebastian Cox: Jon Cardwell. Photography of Ted Jefferis and his work: Creative CoOp. Photography of Ash George and VES-EL: Petr Krejci. Photography of Brodgar Chair: James Champion

OUT OF THE WOODS

Rachael was taught the craft of chair caning and rush seating by her father Terry, who was likewise instructed by his own father. Following an extensive career as a textile and passementerie (trimmings) designer, Rachael took on the established family upholstery business. She has travelled extensively and her work combines traditional techniques and contemporary applications, with designs

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t h e m an w h o made things out of treeS By Robert Penn £8.99, penguin.co.uk

Over the course of human history, it is the ash tree from which we have made the most varied use. Robert Penn felled an ash and then set out across Europe and the USA to discover how many unique and useful objects might be crafted from that single specimen. It is a compelling tale of one tree and many time-honoured techniques.

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Cricket stumps & bails

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TED JEFFERIS Designer-Maker Bosham / West Sussex Woodworking is firmly engrained in Ted Jefferis’ family. The son of a traditional boat builder, he launched his debut furniture collection in 2014 and has since won widespread recognition and awards for his distinctive designs. Ted has a passion for natural timber and is fastidious

SEBASTIAN COX

in his selection of British hard woods. Based in his family’s workshop, in the heart of oak woodland, he hand crafts elegant, sustainable pieces with ‘heirloom quality’. Every item of furniture is made to order and is available in custom sizes and colours. At Clerkenwell Design Week in May, Ted unveiled new additions to the TedWood range, including a beautiful LiveEdge table, smart BeltUp bench and second leather lighting collection. tedjefferis.co.uk

Designer & Craftsman Greenwich / London 1. BeltUp Bench, from £590 2. BoltUp Stool Hex, £180, tedjefferis. co.uk 3. TedWood furniture is hand made to order. The workshop in Sussex can be visited by appointment to discuss commissions.

Award-winning designermaker Sebastian Cox places the utmost importance on developing pieces that use locally sourced hardwood and age-old techniques, while also incorporating a contemporary aesthetic. His Oak and Hazel range was crafted entirely from sustainable British oak and traditionally coppiced hazel sourced from his family farm. sebastiancox.co.uk

GARETH NEAL Designer Bethnal Green / London

Brish hat stand, £115; Hewn stool, £180. Both from the Underwood

Gareth Neal has achieved great international renown for his inventive approach to wood. His work is a constant exploration of its material qualities and an enactment of his research into time-honoured processes and the latest digital manufacturing techniques. Gareth’s beautiful work has been sold and exhibited worldwide and the iconic George

Collection, sebastiancox.co.uk

Oak and Hazel sideboard by Sebastian Cox for Heal’s, £1,495, heals.com

III chest is now part of the permanent 20th century gallery collection at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum. A high profile design collaboration with Zaha Hadid saw Gareth use advance computer modelling software to produce sculptural vases. The Brodgar chair was produced with professional Orkney chair maker Kevin Gauld. garethneal.co.uk

1. Ash George C13 2013 2. VE-SEL 2015, ebonised and in American white oak, by Zaha Hadid and Gareth Neal. Both prices upon request, sarahmyerscough.com 3. Brodgar chair by Gareth Neal with Kevin Gauld, £2,250, thenewcraftsmen.com

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RATTAN

timeless designs I c on i c r at tan an d wicker designs with enduring appeal. All via twentytwentyone.com

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Paris Chair By Arne Jacobsen From £1,497

Fox Chair By Viggo Boesen £677

Lounge Chair E10 By Egon Eiermann From £940

Ottoman By Franco Albini From £295

Hanging Egg Chair By Nanna Ditzel From £1,669

(Clockwise from top left) Palmatableo80-na table, £250, tinekhome.com; Viktigt armchair in black, £95, ikea.com; Chimbarongo pendant, from £275, hollowaysofludlow.com; Colonel pink pendant light, £189, hollyshouse.com: Rattan lampshade, £145, rockettstgeorge.co.uk; COD stool, €220, ramitareef.com; Bow bin #2, A$120, afteronline.com. au; Florida rattan vintage desk, £299.90, maisonsdumonde.com; Avia garden chair, bench and dining chair, from £150, habitat.co.uk

WINNING WICKER

Rattan Pack

Sturdy rattan and wicker furniture has always been a sensible choice for the home. But the familiar natural material has been given a modern makeover. These contemporary designs are characterised by clean lines, quirky applications and pops of colour. We celebrate the revision of retro.

2 French wicker laundry trolley £170, mayflyvintage.co.uk

3 Manchester textile mill cart £620, original-house.co.uk

BASKET CASE

Lancashire cotton mill baskets From £150 each, rochesters.uk.com

Sturdy baskets were essential equipment in Victorian mills and used to transport and store materials. The durability of wicker means many old baskets still survive. Some feature cast iron wheels for easy manoeuvring, while others display their original lettering. These large vintage specimens could be repurposed for the home to hold anything from chopped wood, to children’s toys or bathroom laundry.

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WOOD GRAIN

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Artwork tiles in Wood Key 60cm x 60cm, £115 per sq m, reedharris.co.uk In 11 colourways. (Shown clockwise from left) Cyan, Orange, Green

(Above) Wood Grain blue wallpaper, 10m x 52cm, £150 per roll; Wood Grain blue rug, £899; (Below) Wood Grain coasters, £21.95 (for a set of 6). All elladoran.co.uk

WOODEN EXPRESSION

WITH THE GRAIN

Hard Wood

Ella Doran lifestyle photography: Jake Curtis

Ceramics, textiles, papers and furniture are being transformed with vibrant wood grain patterns. From wall coverings and flooring to furniture and accessories, bright and bold designs with a hand-drawn quality bring a Pop Art edge to interiors. Opt for colourful and graphic timber prints, it’s only natural. 5.

1. Woody chest of drawers in teal and grey, £179, made.com; 2. Graphic Faux Bois linen throw pillow in beige by 123 Creations, $52, wayfair.com; 3. Tree Trunk vases, shown in white, pink and orange variations, by Wrong for HAY, from £49 each, amara.com; 4. Wrongwoods L2600 low cabinet, £4,240, establishedandsons.com; 5. Logo chair 2013 by Richard Woods & Sebastian Wrong, €3,500, galerievivid.com

Concrete LCDA unveiled their innovative new Panbeton ® collection during Clerkenwell Design Week. The lightweight concrete panels were developed in collaboration with five interior designers and architects. Timber (top), designed by Jean-Philippe Nuel, was inspired by the concrete installation process. OSB (bottom), conceived by Terence Woodgate, incorporates imprints of Oriented Strand Board or Sterling Board. “I love to see the witness of the base material concrete is cast from,” Terence explains. 260cm x 90cm, £280 per panel, concrete-beton.com

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ACRYLICS

Jesmonite was invented in 1984 as a lightweight alternative to concrete and a safe substitute for fibreglass. Problem solving and innovation are at the core of everything we do – we strive to be at the leading edge of material technology. S I M ON P E A R S ON, M A NA G I N G D I R E C T O R , J e s m on i t e ®

(Above) London design studio PINCH unveiled a new version of their remarkable Nim table during Maison et Objet earlier this year. Floating on a raised foot with a recessed top, the sculptural coffee table has now been given a show-stopping patinated metal finish. Nim Copper is available as an edition of just 50 numbered pieces. Price upon request, pinchdesign.com; (Below) 1. This elegant dish is formed from cracked Jesmonite which was re-joined using a tin and bismuth alloy in accordance with the traditional Japanese art of pottery repair, ‘Kintsugi’. Jewellery Tray Silver Kintsugi, £120, yenchenyawen.com; 2. London based product designer Ariane Prin launched the RUST homeware collection during the 2015 London Design Festival. Each item is made by hand using oneoff moulds. Metal dust from key cutting, mixed into Jesmonite, oxidises to create a unique texture and colour. Prices upon request, prin.in; 3. Sedimentation Urn, price upon request, hildahellstrom.se; 4. Tealight Holder Glass Granule, £15, yenchenyawen.com; 5. White & black marble pot by OrePots, £25, etsy.com

Acrylic-modified gypsum composite Jesmonite has inspired designers around the world for over 30 years with its unique versatility.

JESMONITE DESIGNS

Acrylic Creations These Poured Bowls are hand cast by designer Troels Flensted in Copenhagen. Pigment is added to mineral powder and a waterbased acrylic polymer just as the materials are being poured into a mould, creating unique patterns. Waste from the process is reused to create the Poured Table (shown top). From €69, troelsflensted.com

WITHIN RESIN Wiktoria Szawiel ‘fossilises’ wood, rattan and wicker furniture in a milk-like resin, which is then sanded to reveal the pattern of the natural fibres within. Prices upon request, wiktoriaszawiel.com

The Landscapes Within collection includes stools, a side table and a tub-shape chair. The essential beauty of every piece derives from the subtle contrast between the natural and artificial materials.

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INTERIORS TRENDS

cool TECH TRIO CLIC iPhone Case, $79.99,

Orée Pebble Charger, €220,

Ovo Speaker by Pietre di Monitillo, £258,

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The latest twist on the marble trend sees the sophisticated stone transformed for technology. Cleverly crafted cases and chargers, and stylish speakers, these designs will certainly attract attention.

Stone Roses GEOLOGY CLASS

American designer Thaddeus Wolfe channels geological forms in his striking Assemblage lighting series. The highly realistic crystal forms are created from hand blown, cut and polished glass. Prices upon request, r-and-company.com

The distinctive hue of rose quartz directly inspired the Pantone colour of 2016, but the soft coloured mineral and its crystalline cousins are also appearing in interiors. Their jagged forms suit industrial schemes, while pale pink shades and gilt elements add a luxurious edge. We select designs that rock.

Gemstone Sparkle knob £18, anthropologie.com

Rose quartz tea light holder £17.95, grahamandgreen.co.uk

Natural and gold agate coasters $125 set of four, jonathanadler.com

Kiva platter by Anna New York £488, amara.com

Canyon marble dining table in pink onyx by Patricia Urquiola £8,540, monologuelondon.com

Rock Stars A new social enterprise in Liverpool is spearheading a community-led drive to rebuild a derelict neighbourhood. Granby Workshop trains and employs local people to create a range of unique products using the area’s demolition rubble. Crumbled brick, cement, sand and aggregate are combined to form Granby Rock, which is then cast in a variety of forms. granbyworkshop.co.uk

Granby Rock light £100

Swirled agate hook £22, anthropologie.com

Fim crystal bookends by Anna New York £388, amara.com

Tension mirror £865, katharinaeisenkoeck.com

Rectangle crystal point light box $1,365, thedreslyn.com

Granby Rock table £450

Granby Rock bookend £40

Granby Rock mantelpiece £1,500

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GEOMETRY

Micro trend: Geometric Lighting Designs

POV Candle Holder by Menu

Geometry Made Easy Pendant by MICROmacro

Halo Pendant by Heals

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(Top) Hanging Hoop Chair in black, £2,950, leebroom.com (Bottom) Round copper deco shelf

MIXED GRILLES

ON THE GRID

From black wire frame furniture to grid printed accessories, small squares set the scene for successful minimalist and monochromatic interior decor.

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IN THE ROUND (Clockwise, from above) Wire Chair DKR, £351.60, vitra.com; Grid desk, £499, made.com; Black mesh noticeboard, £53.50, designvintage.co.uk; White grid pillow, £23.90, latte-design.com; Urban Grid clock, A$99.95, artclubconcept.com; Magazine rack by House Doctor, £46, anartfullife.co.uk

Symbolising the infinite, eternity and peace, circular forms are naturally well suited to the home. We keep you in the loop, sharing two all-round favourite designs.

SQUARE MEAL Transform your dining area with a graphic scheme based on finely drawn lines and squares. Larger pieces will immediately set the tone, but playing with scales and shapes, including circular forms, will achieve a sophisticated yet playful room space that is set for entertaining. We perused the options and selected these gridbased designs for you to dine on.

(Above, from left) Trip armoire, £1,720, seletti.it; Paper lamp by Rene Barba, £161, ligne-roset.co.uk; Quaderna 710 console table by Zanotta, £3,320, and Quaderna 710 bench by Zanotta, £2,495, both nest.co.uk; Grid tableware (Monochrome Pair B), £165 (complete set of 8), lollipopdesigns.co.uk

Wire Chair DKR Photography: Marc Eggimann © Vitra

INTERIORS TRENDS

IT IS ALL ABOUT

VALUeS

PeRSPeCTIVeS

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Know your classics. USM conveys the timelessness of deliberate reduction: clear form, classic design – enhancing space.

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LIVING ROOM

P e r f e c t P a st e l s Choose pale and pretty paint shades to soften an industrial scheme and concrete features. Visit colourandpaint.com

Fleur Pink Rococo

Mr & Mrs Smith Miami Deco

Royal Academy Glass Beach

Nantucket Wall’s Grove

Mr & Mrs Smith Bilbao Silver

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Ferracement wallpaper, 10m x 60cm, £195 per roll, robinsprong.com; (Hanging) Off The Wall hanging, £19.95, woolandthegang.com; (On the floor, from left) CONE Unfolded seat small, £300, julewaibel.com; MILESTONES Unfolded rug small, £250, julewaibel.com; Arran Chair II in Dusky Pink with Grey, £800, rosesharpjones.co.uk; (On the floor, underneath the chair) Paper Pulp decorative bowl by James Shaw, £110, mywarehousehome.com/shop

TEXTURES & TONES

A contemporary summer-inspired scheme transforms this warehouse home. Faux marble and concrete complement real brick. A variety of textures, including wood, paper and textiles, together with pastel shades, softens the raw industrial features.

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This beautiful space proves that an industrial interior can be an effective backdrop for a surprisingly delicate scheme. But raw original features, such as brickwork, can also be embraced and enhanced with contemporary concrete and marble designs. h anna h f r an k l i n , st y l i st

White Rock Salt + Sky Cement

Celadon Cement + White Rock Salt + White Sand

White Cement + Quartz

(On the floor, from left) CONE Unfolded seat big, £500, julewaibel.com; CONE Unfolded seat medium, £400, julewaibel.com; 100 Contemporary Concrete Buildings, £34.99 (two volume set), designmuseumshop.com; Paper Carpet in Pistachio Green by HAY, £89, amara.com; Clara leather loafers in silver, £215, grenson.co.uk; (Hanging) Marbled paper lampshade No.15, £52, house-envy.co.uk; (Against the wall, from left) Sofa One upholstered in Clyde Mint, £3,962, anothercountry.com; Ferracement wallpaper, 10m x 60cm, £195 per roll, robinsprong.com; (On the sofa, from left) Waffle 100% grey linen throw by Ines Cole, £115, theoldcinema.co.uk; Stones cushion, €43, lilesadi.com; Regency pink velvet cushion, £25, habitat.co.uk; (On the floor, right) MILESTONES Unfolded rug small, £250, julewaibel.com; Colour Wood low table by Karimoku New Standard, £637, viaduct.co.uk; Faceture straight tall vase in Salmon, £130, philcuttance.com; Faceture straight short vase in Mid Grey, £80, philcuttance.com

Photography by Cary Whittier

Lovely Layers These solid drums by New York based designer Fernando Mastrangelo have a stunning sedimentary quality. The artist combines a number of unique casting materials, including rock salt, quartz, sugar and sand, with natural and coloured cements to create beautiful layered designs. Each drum measures 15 inches in width and 18 inches in height, and can be used as a side table or stool or simply admired as art. $4,500 each, m-material.com

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BEDROOM

Whole Fine Yarns Royal College of Art graduate Laura Fletcher launched her debut homeware collection in 2014. A former freelancer, working in fashion and trend forecasting, Laura had always loved colour and stripes. The textile designer lives in Suffolk, on the east coast of England, and draws inspiration from the subtle beauty of her natural surroundings, from timeworn tree bark to weathered rope found on the beach. With a strong eye for colour and contrasts, Laura captures these elements in photographs, which she then references to make yarn windings to take to the loom. These luxury cushions are all handwoven in natural yarns at a traditional Suffolk silk mill. They combine neutral backgrounds with dashes of stronger colours, while subtle variations in the woven linen, wool and cotton also add character and visual interest to each. laurafletchertextiles.co.uk

Handwoven in natural yarns, this stack of pretty textured cushions by Laura Fletcher has a calm yet contemporary palette. From ÂŁ49 each, including duck feather pad.

INTO THE FOLD This traditional warehouse home, characterised by exposed brick and wooden floors, has received a contemporary and minimalist treatment for the summer. Offering Scandinavian simplicity with oriental notes, our bedroom has light wood furniture and soft accent shades. Origami and accessories based on pleated paper complement raw heritage elements.

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Handwoven Shadow Bell and Shadow Gem lampshades £480 and £575, melanieporter.com

photography by oliver perrott styling by hannah franklin

(Background) Mini Waves (2.5) origami wall panel in white by Tracey Tubb, £825, darkroomlondon. com; Mis en plis wallpaper in VP170 01 Eclats de charmes by Elitis, 10m x 100cm, £253.30 per roll, beut.co.uk; (In front) Concrete Cube table in grey and apricot beige, £600, setworkshop.com; Colours Fearne natural indoor / outdoor rug, 120cm x 170cm, £47, diy.com; (On the table) The Corgi in Gloss Minky White, £135, newgatewatches.com; Like Paper pendant light by Dua, £258, viaduct. co.uk; Vintage book, stylist’s own; Glasses, stylist’s own; Salvia highball glass and seagrass holder by Henry & Future, £12, notonthehighstreet.com; Vintage industrial glove mould, £58, theoldcinema. co.uk; Necklaces, all stylist’s own; (To the right of the table) Gjora bed frame in birch, £195, ikea.com; Cotton double bed duvet cover in Steel Blue (part of set), £114 for the double set, conranshop.co.uk

(From left) Colours Fearne natural indoor / outdoor rug, 120cm x 170cm, £47, diy.com; Fade stool, £295, clippings.com; Lisabo desk in ash veneer, £115, ikea.com; (On the desk, from left) Processed Paper jar in Rose, £180, utopiaandutility.eu; Psychoanalytic pencil set, £12, theschooloflife.com; Nile Blue Quarto writing paper, £12 (box of 50 sheets), smythson.com; Gjöra bed frame in birch, £195, ikea.com; (On the bed, from left) Cotton double bed flat sheet in Steel Blue (part of set), £114 for the double set, conranshop.co.uk; Minimal Collection bed linen in Lemon by HAY, £50, nest.co.uk; Cotton double bed duvet cover in Steel Blue (part of set), £114 for the double set, conranshop.co.uk; Oxford-Edge pillowcases in Steel Blue (part of set), £114 for the double set, conranshop.co.uk; (Hanging on bed, from left) Hatton 3 Pendant with black braided cable, £195, uk.originalbtc.com; Hatton 1 pendant with black braided cable, £149, uk.originalbtc.com; Zara pleated skirt in pink, stylist’s own; Florence Origami double duvet cover, £60, johnlewis.com; (On stack of books) Lumio Book Lamp Mini in grey / red, £135, conranshop.co.uk; Maple Lumio Book Lamp, £195, conranshop.co.uk; (Stack of books) Fire And Ice: Classic Nordic Cooking, £28, skandium.com; Concrete, £29.95, designmuseumshop.com; Upcyclist: Reclaimed And Remade Furniture, Lighting and Interiors, £29.99, prestelpublishing.randomhouse.de; Vintage Industrial: Living With Machine Age Design, $45, rizzoliusa.com; Shades Of Grey: Decorating With The Most Elegant Of Neutrals, £19.99, rylandpeters.com; Digital Handmade: Craftsmanship And The New Industrial Revolution, £29.95, thamesandhusdson.com; Private Eye a Cartoon History, £25, waterstones.com; 100 Contemporary Concrete Buildings, £34.99 (two volume set), designmuseumshop.com; Industrial Chic: 50 Icons of Furniture and Lighting Design, $45, abramsbooks.com; All other books, stylist’s own; (Hanging) Hex origami wall hanging in white, £195 per m, traceytubb.co.uk; Mis en plis wallpaper in VP170 01 Eclats de charmes by Elitis, 10m x 100cm, £253.30 per roll, beut.co.uk

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HOME STYLING

Ideal for the summer months, our latest collection is inspired by cool Californian living. The vibrant colours, offset by natural materials, also create a laid back style that will suit any home all year round.

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ways... We share our tips for channelling the latest interiors trends with key pieces from the current Graham & Green collection.

NEW

The brand new Graham & Green flagship store is open from the end of June 2016. Located just a short distance from Westbourne Grove, London, the expansive space comprises beautifully styled concept rooms showcasing the brand’s latest products, and including their largest ever collection of sofas, furniture, lighting and decorative accessories. The expert Graham & Green interior design team are on hand to provide inspiration and advice. And for the first time, customers are able to purchase larger items directly in store.

Rattan is experiencing a revival. Sturdy and practical as well as stylish, this bestselling wing chair is comfortable and inviting in any room of the house. Rattan wing chair, £495.

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Add visual interest with geometric designs. This patterned chest is handmade by skilled artisans, with bone shapes inlayed in teal resin. Star bone inlay chest of drawers, £1,295.

Above, from left: Black Ganado rug, £125; Emmeline large chest of drawers, £695; (On the chest of drawers) Peacock fluted vase in teal, £48; Butterfly print Morph Helenor Montezuma, £29; Large white plant pot, £69 (set of 2); Concrete Tube vase small, £15.95; Wood and brushed steel traditional desk lamp, £84; Leon armchair in black, £435; (On the armchair) Tribal cushion, £49; Riley tall side table in teal, £475; (On the side table) Hanging terrarium small, £38; (On the wall) Insect print Belionota Prasina, £29; (Hanging) Fara rattan pendant, £165.

SUMMER LIVING GRAHAM & GREEN

READER OFFER

This season, successful interiors schemes will contrast natural materials and splashes of colour. Combine reclaimed timber, rattan and resin with pastel shades and vibrant hues; offset Scandinavian simplicity with bold geometric forms. Graham & Green’s new collection is filled with signature pieces that will act as focal points in your home, while the brand’s original lighting designs and decorative accessories are the perfect finishing touches for every scheme. Here, the Warehouse Home team have selected their favourite items. The full range can be viewed online at grahamandgreen.co.uk or at a Graham & Green store.

Gardening is not just for the green fingered. These diamond-shaped terrariums, in two sizes, are easy to manage and ideal for any interior. Hanging terrariums, from £38 each.

Enjoy 15% off any Graham & Green purchase, either online or in store, exclusively with Warehouse Home. Simply quote code MWH15 at checkout. This reader offer is valid from 12th June 2016 until 1st October 2016. The offer excludes: Andrew Martin wallpapers, Kartell products, P&P, gift vouchers and sale (clearance) items. It may only be redeemed against in-stock items and cannot be retained for usage beyond their date of expiry. It is not valid against shipping rate. The code can be used once only and it is not possible to apply the discount code retrospectively to an order once the sale has been made.

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KITCHEN

HOME STYLING

c o o l c u st o m e r This vintage industrial style cooler cabinet was designed by Katie Fontana for Plain English. In Douglas fir and zinc-lined it’s the coolest new kitchen accessory on four castors. It’s available in 12 colours and shown here in Army Camp. £15,000, plainenglishdesign.co.uk

USM has long been the leading name in modular furniture. In 14 colours, the designs are endlessly customisable and ideal for homes and offices. The new USM Configurator app makes it easy to create and order the best solution for your needs.

À la modular

CULINARY CHIC

The latest release from the collaboration between award-winning designer Sebastian Cox and deVOL, is this stunning All-In-One kitchen island in woven coppiced Ash and sawn English Beech with copper details. Everything needed in a kitchen (quite literally including the sink) can be built in to this modern rustic unit and its modular design enables the addition of further cabinets as required. From £8,000, devolkitchens.co.uk

Boffi’s new Salinas kitchen was conceived by Spanish architect Patricia Urquiloa. A non-traditional modular system, it combines matt black metal framework with open shelving. Countless different looks can be achieved, with an array of metals, industrial glass, lacquers and concretes. From £36,000, boffiuk.com

In The Mix The modular Diesel Social Kitchen, by Diesel Living and Scavolini, has iron structures and plenty of style. Price upon request, scavolini.com

From compact apartments to large living spaces, modular kitchens offer maximum flexibility for modern homes, with the option to customise cabinets and cupboards to suit changing needs. Whether you’re seeking an urban rustic look, a minimalist scheme, or prefer a strong industrial aesthetic, we’ve selected three of our favourite designs for the heart of your home.

USM Modular Furniture recently partnered with the best New York mixologists on a series of colourful custom bar carts that celebrate creativity. The limited edition MIX IT carts demonstrate the versatility of the USM Haller system; with the option to mix and match colours and add further shelves and doors as required. We think that’s worth a toast. From £1,442.32, usm.com

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HOME STYLING

R A D I AT E S T Y L E These classic Victorian style radiators have been given colourful contemporary updates and suit modern and traditional homes. Classic Radiators, from £288 each, featureradiators.co.uk

IN LINE

Photography of ODA Architects New York project: Frank Oudeman

BLACK BEAUTY

Smart black frameworks define a sophisticated space and are making their presence felt in bathroom design this year. Open structures are ideal for a minimalist scheme, while black metal lines complement raw industrial features such as brickwork and concrete. We scanned the market and put these bathroom pieces in the frame.

(Clockwise, from top left) Otaku Bathtub in woven White Ash and Maple veneer with steel frame, concept piece, talengel.com; Longue Tige Ephaïstos by Jacques Garcia, £6,110.30, bakerfurniture.com; Felt 2 modular wall mounted unit in black, €1,468, and Stand freestanding oval washbasin in black, from €1,191, normcph.com; Horizontal and vertical black framed mirrors with shelves, £165 and £185, by House Doctor, teaandkate.co.uk; Small A clothes rail in Black, £450, andnew.co.uk; Panarea basin by Marco Piva, €5,170, lithea.it; Shower in a private New York warehouse residence by ODA Architects, oda-architecture.com

TACTILE TURN A new modular tap collection is being developed by The Watermark Collection in collaboration with five different workshops. In materials ranging from luxurious marbles and metals to natural wood, the smooth forms embrace industrial heritage yet are contemporary and chic too. thewatermarkcollection.eu

Elements taps are design prototypes and not yet available for purchase.

Six different metal treatments, three different handle forms and twenty different handle covers together offer almost 250,000 potential combinations of materials, forms, colours and finishes.

Shop at VINTAGEMATTERS.CO.UK for an eclectic mix of vintage and new furniture and accessories. Bespoke sourcing for your home or business info@vintagematters.co.uk | 07738 042 573

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HOME OFFICE

HOME STYLING

(Left) Mark Rochester expertly salvages and restores vintage industrial furniture and antiques. Naturally his own home is a showcase for many unique finds, as shown here. rochesters.uk.com

Labware Sphere, Conical & Cylinder pendant lamps by Benjamin Hubert, £260 each, authentics.co.uk

FINE SPECIMENS

Science studies LABotanic, from €9.65, serax.com

Hard-wearing vintage furniture from laboratories and school science rooms is ideal for a home office or study. A statement original piece will create a focal point, complemented by quirky and contemporary pieces in the scientific vein. Here, we present our lab report.

TANK Decanter, £95, tomdixon.net

Photography of Mark Rochester’s home: Simon Brown

White Marble Oil Burner, £249.95, pagethirtythree.com

(Clockwise from top left) Mark Rochester’s home features in Upcycled Chic and Modern Hacks by Liz Bauwens & Alexandra Campbell, published by CICO Books, £19.99, rps. co.uk; Periodic table, £220, vintagematters.co.uk; Vintage oak school laboratory display cabinet, £795, mustardvintage.com; Harlem LAB stool, £95, alexanderandpearl.co.uk; Test tube vase display, £49.96, homeandpantry.com; Phrenology statue, £120, vintagematters.co.uk; Vintage rotatable optometrist’s light boxes, £1,176 each, skinflintdesign. co.uk; Antique laboratory cabinet, £3,200, elemental.uk.com; Paraventi (Screen) in Bottle Green leather by Berluti x Ceccotti Collezioni, €25,000, ceccotticollezioni.it

Take To Flask

PRINT AND POTIONS

These modern glass designs draw inspiration from the beakers and flasks commonly found in a laboratory. Whether you’re looking for a desktop addition or simply an accessory for your study, from vases to lights, these unusual glassware pieces got our bunsen burning.

These original woodblock, letterpress printed posters date from the c. 1880s and advertise the pills and tonics available from G.Baldwin & Co. Purveyors of natural remedies since 1844, G.Baldwin & Co are London’s oldest herbalists, so these characterful typographic prints are a piece of history. Hang them and they might even calm your nerves. From £125 each unframed, lassco.co.uk

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LIGHTING In the 18th century, a third of Britain’s leather supply came from Bermondsey in London. The capital’s principal leather working district was conveniently located; it was surrounded by countryside, the Thames offered a constant water supply and local butchers provided the hides. The former tanneries and leather exchanges are now homes and work spaces. The area's surviving road names, such as Tanner Street and Leathermarket Street, evoke its smelly past.

Nomadic Light, £880 This multi-functional light can be carried, suspended or placed on a desk or shelf. Its shape mimics a traditional worker’s lamp.

Icon Lamp, £528 Boiled leather can be formed into shapes and becomes rigid once dry. These lamps can be carried by their leather handles.

HIDES TO SEEK SUPPLE STYLE

FINE OUTLINE London designer Katharina Eisenkoeck combines leather with lightweight concrete to create lamps that are beautiful and durable. Boiling the leather enables it to be formed and gives it the stiffness required to serve as a handle. The sculptural shapes of the Icon Lamps and Nomadic Lights recreate familiar silhouettes and the cordless designs enhance their versatility and portability. LED lights switch on and off with just a simple tap or touch. katharinaeisenkoeck.com

The tactile quality of leather lighting makes it the ideal accompaniment to exposed brickwork and raw concrete in warehouse homes. But the traditional charm of natural hide will also suit a variety of environments and interior styles. Designers worldwide are employing traditional techniques and modern technologies to craft simple shades and imaginative, intricate forms. Cut, stitched and tooled, in original tans and dyed, these smart pendant designs made our cut. It’s time to saddle up and go hell for leather with lighting.

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LAMP OF LUXURY

Leather is a unique and technically versatile material. We illustrated its potential by using it as a lighting component. The result is modern but with a vintage charm. B e n wa h r l i c h , d e s i g n e r

Leather shades define these attractive lamps. The smooth skins are offset by rivets and stitched details, while polished brass hardware and solid bases add further refinement for a stylish study. 6. 1. 11.

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1. & 10. The Tan Hide leather pendant lights by Australian designer Ben Wahrlich are crafted from locally sourced leather, hand moulded and dyed. They are available as a classic shade or dynamic laser-etched design. From A$460, anaestheticdesign.com 2. This prototype lamp by Swede Johanna Vighagen Sten uses reclaimed leather offcuts. It is not currently available for purchase. 3. The Leather Lamp by Berlin based Hettler Tüllmann is crafted from recycled leather sheets and features oval holes to enhance the amount of light emitted. Price upon request, hettlertullmann.com 4. The Wrap pendant light by Simon Hasan is made in England using traditional craft processes where the leather is moulded and hardened by the careful application of moisture and heat. The shade's shape is refined and contemporary. £265, scp.co.uk 5. The TUBO Suspension leather lamp by German designer Benjamin Hopf is cylindrical in shape and features a functional zip that allows the shade to be removed. €345.10, formagenda-shop.com 6. The Pod Noir lamp is handmade in Tasmania by Australian lighting company Who Did That using locally sourced leather. A$845, whodidthat.com.au 7. Endon Lighting’s Wilder Single Light ceiling pendant comprises two triangular frames finished with copper leaf interiors. £150, poole-lighting.co.uk 8. Made using a traditional leather hardening method which involves submerging and heating the material, the Lloyd lamp is available in natural tan or black. €149.95, puikart.com 9. The Forest lamp is inspired by Acanthus leaves and handmade from vegetable tanned leather. $350, wrenandcooper.com 11. Made in France, the Portable Leather Lamp is formed from fire resistant paper, porcelain and soft tan leather. €460, lule-studio.com

Wrap pendant light by Simon Hasan photography: David Marquez. Prototype lamp by Johanna Vihagen photography: Louise Akesson

A hand moulded and stitched leather shade completes this smart vintage style lamp with solid Welsh slate base. The articulating brass arm ensures accurate light. Leather desk lamp, £648, felixlightingspecialists.co.uk

Hand dyed navy waxed leather and a polished brass stand and base give this lamp a luxurious aesthetic. It is handmade by designer Adam Otlewski in Brooklyn. Series 01 leather desk lamp, $375, norcrossandscott.com

A British saddle leather shade is complemented by brass hardware, an oak base and a silk braided cable. The natural tones enhance the elegance of this lamp. HangUp wall lamp, £355, tedjefferis.co.uk

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HOME STYLING

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Limited Edition Shipping Container print by The Shipping Press, £29.50

Limited Edition Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor print by New North Press, £70

Warehouse Home’s online shop features an array of reasonably priced original artworks. From handprinted and typographic prints to colourful charts and works on metal, there is something to suit every home and interior scheme. Some of the designs were created exclusively for Warehouse Home. Visit mywarehousehome.com/shop

Edison print by Vincent Van Doodle, £10

WOW-FACTOR WALLS

WALL POWERS

Well selected wall art and coverings completely transform interiors. These prints, panels and papers are ideal for industrial conversions; their colours and textures create immediate impact.

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2 (From left) Lava Rock poster, £56, hollys-house.com; Concrete Hauteville chair by Lyon Beton, £349, designwharf. com; Colours Fearne natural Indoor / Outdoor rug, £47, diy.com; Pyrite print 3 by Hagedornhagen, £17.95, thegiftedfew.com; Marble & Stones poster, €24.95, lilesadi.com; (Hanging) Marney pendant in Marble, £245, heals. com; (On the floor) Druzy Crystal poster, £56, hollys-house.com; Pyrite print by Hagedornhagen, £17.95, thegiftedfew. com; Concrete bowl, £55, futureandfound.com; Quartz candle by Tom Dixon, £125, heals.com; frames, stylist’s own.

MONOCHROME ROCKS These digital prints capture the interesting intricacies of rocks and minerals, from veined marble to crystalline quartz and pyrite. Hang these monochromatic works of art in select groups to create a bold feature for a minimalist space or industrial backdrop.

THREADS (Above) These handwoven works by Margo Selby draw on the creations of Bauhaus weavers. The colourful yarns create modernist and abstract patterns. Prices upon request, margoselby.com; (Right) The eye-catching graphic designs on these wallpapers by London studio Custhom are digitally stitched into the paper, which is then block printed by hand. The final composition is therefore completely unique and there’s no pattern repeat.

The stitches create a clean defined line and an arresting effect; intricate from afar, tactile on closer inspection. c u st h o m

3 Nature Of Wood wall art £159, westelm.co.uk

Circle birch ply print by Vintage Festival Collection from £175, surfaceview.co.uk

Geometry II print in birch ply by Rana Salam £310, surfaceview.co.uk

(Above) Arc wallpaper; (Below) Goldsmiths wallpaper, both 4m x 55cm, £192 per roll, custhom.co.uk

Short by Short by Hironobu Yamabe for E&Y £91, designmuseumshop.com

WOOD WORKS From prints on ply panels to imaginatively framed shavings and chippings, these lovely artworks utilise wood’s natural beauty and colour. In warehouse homes, wooden wall art complements original timber beams and flooring and contrasts effectively with exposed brickwork. But the tone and texture of these unusual designs will also suit country houses and contemporary city apartments.

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URBAN LIVING

TRAVEL

I would give the greatest sunset in the world for one sight of New York’s skyline. Particularly when one can’t see the details. Just the shapes. The shapes and the thought that made them. The sky over New York and the will of man made visible.

FACTORY SETTINGS

AY N R A N D , T H E F O U N TA I N H E A D

n the west coast of Long Island, New York, two former factories have been converted into hip hotels. One is in Queens while the other is in Brooklyn, each has a strong industrial heritage and its own unique appeal. Both hotels are only a short journey from Manhattan, yet sufficiently removed to offer escape from the bustle. Where workers once toiled through lengthy shifts, a slower pace of life is now positively encouraged. We can certainly see why Paper Factory Hotel and Wythe Hotel attract local trendies and design-conscious out-of-towners.

CITY ESCAPES

1. 50-foot tall neon HOTEL signage was created by artist Tom Fruin using salvaged New York street signs. 2. There’s a unique view from every one of the factory windows.

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Explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano sails to the New World & today’s New York Harbour

First Dutch settlers arrive and rule the New Netherland colony for 40 years

British Army conquer New Netherland & rename it New York after the Duke of York

1 of the original 12 New York counties, Queens was named after Queen of England

First battle of the Revolutionary War, Battle of Long Island fought in Brooklyn

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Paper Factory Hotel 37-06 36th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 This factory, built in 1922, was first home to the Pilot Radio Company, where radios and radio parts were manufactured for home use. During WWII, the plant went into the production of communication devices. As paper production began to soar, in direct relation to the newspaper industry boom during the war, the huge site became a paper mill. But by 1970, the building and the neighbourhood had fallen into neglect. The area experienced a resurgence during the dot com era, but it wasn’t until 2012 that a developer saw potential in the towering industrial

complex at its heart. The conversion retains or reclaims many of the factory’s original features. There are polished concrete floors and vintage hammered metal doors throughout. 12-foot high ceilings and expansive windows fill the public spaces and inviting guest rooms with air and natural light. Occasional steampunk details are juxtaposed with unusual upcycled elements. But one of the most striking installations is a fitting commemoration to the hotel’s former function; a majestic, century old paper printing machine. paperfactoryhotel.com

Left. The urban rustic decor of Paper Factory Hotel’s guest rooms complements the former factory’s original features. 1. Enormous factory windows fill the hotel’s interiors with natural light. 2. The hotel’s dramatic spiral staircase features a towering central column of hardback books. 3. The Paper Factory Hotel stands in the heart of Queens, a symbol both of the neighbourhood’s industrial past and recent regeneration.

Wythe Hotel photography: Matthew Williams

80 Wythe Ave. at N. 11th Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11249 4.

3. Making a reservation at Wythe Hotel, you will have the option to choose from accommodation ranging from reasonably priced bunk-beds to factory chic corner lofts. 4. Reynard is overseen by Andrew Tarlow, a renowned restaurateur widely credited for Brooklyn’s culinary ascendancy. The restaurant serves contemporary cuisine in a rich industrial environment. 5. White subway tiles line the bathroom walls, which are decorated in a smart monochrome palette. 6. Wake up to fantastic views over Brooklyn in the Historic Corner King room.

This former textile building, set one block back from the Williamsburg waterfront, was built in 1901. It once stood at the heart of a thriving industrial region but over the years, with the decline of manufacturing, the area has been claimed by new communities and creatives. The factory was converted in 2012. While Wythe Hotel is certainly Williamsburg’s first boutique offering, it might just lead the pack for its

interiors. With exposed brick walls, timber beamed ceilings and cast-iron columns, the building exudes genuine industrial style. Understated décor, characterised by reclaimed and vintage furniture, is complemented by witty custom-designed wallcoverings such as the Wythe Toile depicting local urban scenes. The factory windows and popular rooftop bar offer amazing views of Manhattan. wythehotel.com

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Wythe Hotel

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URBAN LIVING

CO-WORKING

My wife and I built Paper Mill Studios together in order to realise a long-term dream of having our home, work and the people we love all together under one roof. This has transformed all our passion and enthusiasm into the most incredible place to be.

Paper mates S a m R o b i n s on , P h o t o g r a p h e r & O w n e r , P a p e r M i l l S t u d i o s

The vast open-plan spaces of former factories, mills and warehouses are ideal for redevelopment for office use. With the rising popularity of collaborative working, facilities are springing up in cities around the world. And freelancers, entrepreneurs and startups are flocking to them. Two new, very different conversions, on either side of the Atlantic, prove that the imaginative reuse of industrial buildings can foster creativity, collaboration and a sense of community.

FACTORY C0-WORKERS

PAPER MILL STUDIOS ISLINGTON, LONDON Paper Mill Studios are the realisation of a long-term ambition for photographer Sam and stylist Sarah. They worked closely with Gresford Architects and Stack London to bring new life to a former industrial building, just a stone’s throw from ‘Silicon Roundabout’. For Sam and Sarah Robinson this is a live-work arrangement. But the creative workspace evokes the essence of a stylish warehouse home throughout. Original timber floors and beams, together with exposed London brick, are a striking backdrop for the thoughtfully conceived interiors, combining vintage and reclaimed elements. It’s an intimate and inspirational setting where like-minded creatives come to share space and ideas. papermillstudios.com

Paper Mill Studios is home to photographic and film studios, as well as kitchen sets and event spaces. Desk rentals are available on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.

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COWORKRS comprises communal work zones as well as enclosed offices, together with kitchen and dining areas, glass conference rooms, a lounge and a large rooftop terrace. The new venue offers over 500 desks for the next generation of startups.

COWORKRS BROOKLYN, NEW YORK A dramatic blue origami-inspired staircase is the defining feature of the COWORKRS headquarters in Brooklyn. Devised by LEESER Architecture, the metal stairway unfolds through the three levels of the former factory. Yves Klein Blue on the exterior and teal on the interior, its dynamic form cleverly connects communal spaces, creating a sense of visual continuity and cohesion, and on the ground floor it unfolds into a co-working table. The raw fabric of the industrial building has been retained, from concrete columns, timber beams and exposed brick to original graffiti. Contemporary interventions are clearly distinguished. Colourful pathways run throughout the industrial building, linking the stairways and suggesting circulation routes. Bands of lighting recessed into the floors and cabinetry define the common areas. cowork.rs / leeser.com

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