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Throws and cushions for autumn

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Hannah Weiland's fashion brand teams up with Habitat for an interiors collection

INSIDER 16 CALENDAR

Diary dates for the coming month

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Snippets from the interiors industry

22 LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL Highlights of the design shows

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48 MINDFUL INTERIOR

Interior designer Gabriella Khalil's latest London project

54 PRINT RUN

Bethan Gray's collaboration with Anthropologie

57 THE LEGACY

Iconic designs through history

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Things we like this month 1 Bethan Gray’s collection for Anthropologie; page 54 2 Pendant lamps – especially glass ones; page 78 3 Ercols’ Originals range; page 34 4 Shrimps’ quirky characters; page 42 5 &New’s bold designs; page 22 6 Glass – especially blown glass by Curiousa & Curiousa; page 39

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18 – 21 October Battersea Park, London From salon hangs to statement pieces, bring your home to life with original art

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DESIGN Art fairs, festivals and events for your calendar

By H E L E N B R OW N

THE CO LLEC T I O N From 26 September J O N AT H A N C O O P E R

From 30 August DORCHESTER COLLECTION

Joe Webb is the London-born artist who famously inspired Coldplay’s Grammy Awardnominated Up&Up music video, produced album covers for Janelle Monáe and was named one of Evening Standard’s ‘Exciting Young British Artists to Look Out For’ 2017. Star Dust makes use of collage techniques, layering nostalgic imagery against dramatic, awe-inspiring backdrops of the cosmos. Many of the works are rare single editions from sold-out print runs. 45 Park Lane, W1K; dorchestercollection.com

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Rebecca Campbell returns to Jonathan Cooper with The Collection, an exhibition of 24 new paintings that are a joyful celebration of animals and birds.

Delighting in wordplay, each painting is inspired by a collective name for wildlife, and is imbued with Campbell's signature warmth and humour. 20 Park Walk, SW10; jonathancooper.co.uk

LO N D O N D E S I G N B I E N N A LE 4-23 September SOMERSET HOUSE

Somerset House plays host to some of the world's most exciting and ambitious designers, innovators and curators for the London Design Biennale. This year, the festival centres around the theme, Emotional States and will see participants from six continents exhibit engaging and interactive installations across Somerset House. Strand, WC2R; londondesignbiennale.com

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SOHO TA B LE AUX Ongoing THE SMALLEST GALLERY

For his latest installation, Damien Frost brings people from the street into the Smallest Gallery.

Taken during Pride, Frost stopped strangers in Soho to capture their portrait for his Soho Tableaux.

The image encapsulates just one part of the wider mosaic and spirit of Soho, documenting individual personalities from the creative Soho cohort. 62 Dean Street, W1D; thesmallestgalleryinsoho.com

SIX D EC A D E S JOHN LOKER, SPACE IS A DANGEROUS COUNTRY, ADRIFT, 2018; (C) JOHN LOKER, COURTESY OF FLOWERS GALLERY LONDON & NEW YORK

From 18 September F LOW E R S GA L L E RY

ANDY WARHOL FOR TIME OUT

DAMIEN FROST WHITE, SOHO TABLEAUX

Described as 'one of modern Britain’s most original, free-thinking and category-defying artists,' Ben Loker maintained a stylisticallyvaried approach to image-making during a successful career spanning six decades. To coincide with his 80th birthday, Six Decades exhibits Loker’s early abstract paintings of the 60’s, before following his progression into landscapes.

82 Kingsland Road, E2; flowersgallery.com

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London Design Festival transforms the city with an inspiring programme of landmark projects, installations and events. Here are the highlights.

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16-19 September, Syon Park; decorex.com

19-22 September, Olympia London; 100percentdesign.co.uk

20-23 September, various locations; thedesignjunction.co.uk

50 YEARS OF TIME OUT From 12 September MUSEUM OF BRANDS

To coincide with Time Out’s fiftieth anniversary, the Museum of Brands presents 50 original covers from the iconic magazine’s archive.

Expect to see the changing face of London with covers that reflect key moment’s of city life, from 1968 to today. It includes the first Time Out London issue featuring an Andy Warhol soup can, along with covers of David Bowie and Joanna Lumley.

111-117 Lancaster Road, W11; museumofbrands.com

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H O U S E O F F U N AMUSING PIECES FOR THE HOME

ON THE CARDS L AU R EN CE KI N G

POD LIFE

Come Together: The Rock Bands Game by music industry professional and cardcollecting geek Rob Platts and Paris-based illustrator Stéphane Manel is a new take on the classic game of Happy Families. The aim is to bring together four members from 13 world-famous bands. laurenceking.com

C A R A N D ’A C H E Feeling capsule guilt as you empty your Nespresso machine? The brains at Caran d'Ache have come up with a way of turning used aluminium pods into a stylish limited edition version of their classic 849 pen. £39.99 thefoundry.com

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The zwitscherbox is a battery-operated, motion-triggered birdsong simulator. Walk past it and the eager sound of chirping birds will transport you to straight to a dreamy rural spot. It stops after a while – and makes a fun addition to a bathroom. zwitscherbox.com

Ban.do is an LA-based design house with an impossibly vast selection of desk and living accessories. We love the notebooks and pouches – and there's a new UK presence at Selfridges. bando.com

SMALL TALK LE XO N

These colourful objects may look like your favourite brand of coffee capsule, but in fact they are Lexon's dinky Mino bluetooth speakers. Despite being tiny enough to fit in the palm of your hand, they offer great sound, good battery life and an attractive look. stonegift.com

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H O M E F R O N T U P DAT E S F R O M T H E I N D U S T R Y

TRUE FORM

FRESH AIR

AT K I N A N D T H Y M E The new collection features threedimensional carvings, natural woodgrain and plush textiles.

We love this Ashridge console table, £329. atkinandthyme.co.uk

FA L M E C Falmec's Bellaria is a stylish tabletop system that purifies the air we breathe at home. Designed in partnership with a Venetian glass blower, it's as decorative as it is ingenious. falmec.co.uk

HOT SEAT

S TA P L E A N D TA C K This jungle print cocktail chair is an instagram favourite – prizewinning upholsterer Cathy Lepinay studied at The Cass and has a natural talent for reviving midcentury furniture with a print or colourful fabric. Visit her stall at Queens Park Day in NW6 on 16 September or contact her direct with your own commission or to buy one of her personal pieces. stapleandtack.com

SHELF LIFE WALL ART M U R A L S WA L L PA P E R Murals Wallpaper’s new Maurice mural allows people to incorporate a love for cycling into their interior design. muralswallpaper.com

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John Lewis is now stocking String's iconic flexible shelving system.

Originally designed in 1949, the system's many components can be expanded and reconfigured as you require. johnlewis.com

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B R AV E NEW WORLD HOME’S HIGHLIGHTS OF THE L O N D O N D E S I G N F E S T I VA L

SHAPE OF IT DEADGOOD/DESIGNJUNCTION

Deadgood's collection of modern furniture, lighting and interior products with personality is designed and made in Britain and supplied worldwide, to some of the freshest commercial projects on the planet. deadgoodltd.co.uk

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Colour Ways JOHANSON/DESIGNJUNCTION

Wood Works

ShNorma is a very versatile sofa and armchair series with a look that can change depending on the colour and fabric choices. Its signature is the three fabric sections, put together using a layering principle.The idea is based on the concept of using blankets and throws on sofas to create contrasts. johansondesign.com

TON/DESIGNJUNCTION

Ton manually bends its furniture in the same workshops where this unique technology has been in use since 1861. These tables and chairs become a connection of quality, innovative shapes and a legacy to the place that has learned to understand the wood for generations. ton.eu

Designjunction is focusing on the Netherlands with the return of Dutch Stuff

Robot wars & NEW/DESIGNJUNCTION

All &New products are manufactured in Britain in small batches. They have plenty of character as every weld is different. The result is a collection of furniture that celebrates those little imperfections that make objects beautiful. They are exhibiting at designjunction. andnew.bigcartel.com

Flexible forms EARNEST STUDIO/ DESIGNJUNCTION

Showing as part of designjunction's Dutch Studd focus, Earnest Studio was founded

by American-born, Netherlandsbased designer Rachel Griffin. Her fascination is for simple, flexible structures with a forthright attitude toward material. earnestly.org

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On the wire VINCENT SHEPPARD/100% DESIGN

Vincent Sheppard has been designing and manufacturing indoor and outdoor furniture with exceptional seating comfort since 1992. The company is worldwide market leader in Lloyd Loom furniture, a technique where Kraft paper is twisted around a metal wire and woven into unique furniture pieces. vincentsheppard.com

Woven tales CHRISTABEL BALFOUR LONDON DESIGN FAIR

Christabel Balfour is an artist and tapestry weaver, living and working in south east London. A concern with simplicity and form pervades all my woven work, as well as a strong sense of place. How her work functions in the space around it is key, as well as the arrangement of space within it. christabelbalfour.com

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Decorex has established itself as Europe’s leading interior design event

Metal heads PROPER COPPER DESIGN

Proper Copper Design is the leading Designer for innovative hand-made copper homeware, specialising in minimal designs to complement a modern home. The aim is to restore elegance to industrial metals such as reclaimed copper and brass. propercopperdesign.com propercopperdesign

Swedish design LAMMHULTS/DESIGNJUNCTION

Lammhults' rich heritage of Swedish design classics includes timeless pieces of furniture that also point to the future. These unique designs are characterised by innovation and an aesthetic awareness that never goes out of style. lammhults.se lammhults

Modern Retro DECCA HOME/DECOREX

Designed by award-winning British luxury lighting designer Robbie Llewellyn, The London Collection includes occasional furniture and upholstered seating crafted from a broad spectrum of luxury materials.

Inspired by the design codes of the industrial era, Robbie's furniture possesses an authentic design sensibility - updated for today's modern lifestyle. deccahome.com

Showroom story KENT & LONDON

Visitors are invited to explore high quality furniture and kitchens alongside homewares and material samples in their Shoreditch showroom. As part of the Shoreditch Design Triangle Kent & London is hosting a design challenge where the design savvy public is invited to create their own piece of furniture using selected materials within the showroom. kentandlondon.co.uk

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Keyhole Open House London is back with a new programme for 2018. HOME investigates

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he ever-popular Open House London returns for its 26th year, with every London borough participating. This annual celebration of London’s buildings, places and spaces offers everybody the opportunity to explore the city’s most compelling architecture and design as more than 800 buildings of all kinds – many of them never otherwise open to the public – open their doors for the duration of a weekend. The programme includes a schedule of neighbourhood walks and architect-led tours, all of it completely free. But remember to get to your destination early: there may be a queue.

This year’s programme explores how the new London that has been emerging over the past 20 years is finally coming to fruition. New buildings, new kinds of buildings, new districts, new approaches to regeneration, women taking a leading

This year’s programme explores how the new London that has been emerging over the past 20 years is finally coming to fruition

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role in making London, engineering excellence underpinning the capital’s successful reinvention – these all show how good design can make London a more enjoyable and vibrant city in which to live and work.

Rory Olcayto, Open City’s director said: “From Hackney Wick to Park Royal, Wembley to Nine Elms and the ever-changing Kings Cross, Open House is shining a light on the places shaping the capital with striking landmark buildings and new approaches to town planning. The cubic futurism of the American Embassy, Here East’s Day-glo ‘fun palace’ and the cool, sculptural qualities of the Aga Khan’s HQ are real stand-outs this year.”

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● London’s greatest estate: a programme for OPDC uncovering the hidden narrative of Old Oak and Park Royal, one of the country’s mostimportant industrial areas and the heart of ‘making’ in London. Includes open factories, family and creative activities, and a bespoke mapguide to the area ● New London districts at Wembley Park, Hackney Wick with Here East and BUJ Wickside, and Barking Riverside ● Major new landmarks U.S. Embassy, the Royal Opera House renovation, and Bloomberg’s new HQ ● A collection of housing exemplars then and now including developments High Path by Clarion HG, Peabody’s Thamesmead Estate, and Kensal House Estate ● A ‘year of engineering’ celebration of the secret city makers, including a showcase of work by engineers to the starchitects AKT II (Living Unit Installation and AKT II studios in White Collar Factory), plus civil engineering at the HS2 viewing platform in Park Royal, Whitechapel Crossrail tours, and energy and recycling plants. ● New ways of looking at buildings through an understanding of 15 key component ‘elements’ - a staircase, a lift, a loo etc. A collection of Foster & Partners building elements on the app gives a playful way to explore the city, and an Instagram @openhouselondon #OHL18 #OHphotocomp focusing on elements across the programme ● Highlighting leading women across all boroughs who have played a part in shaping London today ● Returning favourites Waiting Rooms at Peckham Rye Station, 10 Downing Street, BT Tower and the Shard ● Over 100 must-see homes including Michaelis Boyd Architects’ Round House, Office S&M’s Valetta House and Red House by 31/44 ● RIBA award winners Belvue School Woodland Classrooms, Hackney Town Hall and No.1 New Oxford Street, the new COS HQ.

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M AR I M EK KO

Stilleben’s terracotta Edge bowls for Skagerak are inspired by an old Mediterranean tradition for pottery and mixed with a Nordic cool. On the outside, the bowls have kept their raw-burned look while the insides are glazed.

New from Marimekko this season are graphic print textiles and shiny, block coloured ceramics with a luxe finish.

With an inky, autumnal palette, the new collection is as covetable as ever. marimekko.com

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LRNCE

If you haven't noticed the characterful, hand-painted ceramics by Lrnce yet, then you will soon. Belgian-born Laurence Leenaert works from a studio in Marrakech and her range spans mirrors and leather sandals as well as these beautiful ceramic pieces, available at the Conran Shop.

NISI LIVING

Designed and created by Federica Bubani, this elegant pair of Sem carafes is full of rustic, Italian charm. Crafted from ceramic, they have a soft matt finish and come in two shades of green. Minimalist in design they are extremely tactile and beautiful to behold. Use as a vessel for holding water, milk or as a decorative piece. nisiliving.co.uk

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BENCH MARK S K AG E R A K

The new Maissi bench is an asymmetric 2-person seat with both round and edgy forms made from light oak wood. Strongly influenced by the industrial spirit of the 1930s and 40s, the design comes from an interpretation of old stair handrails and metal bunk beds. the piece is made by a Danish furniture-company, designed by a Helsinkibased studio and inspired

by Japanese minimalism. skagerak.dk

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SOFT TOUCH

IN THE LOOP

Using a special loop weaving technique to create the 3D effect and to form the unique pattern, Ferm Living’s Loop Kelim cushion is made of incredibly soft New Zealand wool. £74 fermliving.com

10 of the best new cushions and throws COMPILED BY PENDLE HARTE

PRINT RUN

House of Rym’s throws and cushions all feature the Swedish brand’s signature characterful patterns that fuse Tunisian craftsmanship and Scandinavian design. The Heavenly Honeycomb thrwo in pink is a favourite. £72 houseofrym.com

AFRICAN RHYTHM

These beautifully textured cushions at French Connection Home channel a relaxed, Moroccan vibe. From £32 frenchconnection.com

FAUX FUR

The ultimate in strokeable, silky and cuddly throws, The French Bedroom Company’s wide range of faux fur blankets are intensely luxurious.We like the husky brown one. £95 frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk

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WOOLY WARMTH

CRISP LINEN

These chunky wool throws are perfect to snuggle up in. Throw them over the back of a sofa to add some extra colour and texture, or lay over your bed to give extra warmth at night. £80 nisiliving.co.uk

Communauté de Biens’ linen curtains, cushions and tablecloths have a rich texture; colour saturates the fabric, creating a deep, luxe look. Linen cushions from £21 smallable.com

BOBBLE BOBBLE

Anthropologie’s excellently sourced textiles are pretty, bohemian and full of quirky detail. We are loving this Bobble Stripe throw, £78 anthropologie.com

A STITCH IN TIME

ON THE DOT

Habitat’s Andreas handstitched cushion is new for AW18 and it’s a beautifully crafted, outsize piece. £70 habitat.co.uk

A central button gives Hay’s Surface Dot cushion a pleasingly wellstuffed look. £69 amara.com

BACK TO BLACK

Hop Design’s naturally renewable lambswool comes from New Zealand and this high quality throw has an elegant and timeless feel. £100 oostor.com

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ROMANA DINING TABLE AND CHAIRS

F The brand is synonymous with great design, functionality and a stong British heritage

ounded in 1920 by Italian-born Lucian Ercolani in High Wycombe, Ercol is an enduring name in the British furniture industry. Winners of multiple awards from the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers, the company still manufactures many of its early designs, and while it produces a variety of different pieces, it is its iconic chairs for which Ercol will always be primarily known.

When Ercol perfected the art of steam-bending wood, it became able to manufacture in large quantities and the classic Windsor chair became a low-cost staple in post-war British households.

The company remains family-owned and today it is run by Lucian’s grandson, Edward Tadros. From the early 1920s through to today, Ercol has worked with craftsmen, manufacturers and retailers to create and extend the Ercol furniture collection to the widest audience. The brand has become synonymous with great design combined with functionality and a strong British design heritage. Today’s designs are created within its design studio in Princes Risborough in the English Chiltern Hills, and most furniture is made by craftsmen in Ercol’s Buckinghamshire factory.

While the brand is keen to emphasise its new design work and contemporary approach, it's important to remember that many of its classic original designs remain unchanged.

The popular Quaker armchair, for instance, is still for sale in the same design. It encompasses a tall u-shaped, bent

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Not only does it provide a comfortable sit but it looks beautiful too.

The design exudes elegance with its clean lines and soft curved edges.

The chair bow is steam bent from a single straight ash rail into an amazingly tight radius bend and then sanded and shaped to give its subtle and elegant profile. But of course it's not just chairs, and neither is the Ercol ethos so much about low-cost utility any more. Now the company's offering is focused on stylish, contemporary pieces made to last using traditional methods and high-quality components.

The factory moved to its present site in 2002 and it's a spacious, airy building with lots of windows and natural light. The friendly feel comes from it being very consciously a family business: many staff have worked here for years, and the dedication to taking on apprentices generates a lot of loyalty. A names board commemorates workers with more than 21 years' serivce, of which there are many. Walking around, you are struck immediately by the overwhelming smell of fresh wood. It's a well-organised system, with different components being created at various stations and the factory's eco credentials are strong. Sawdust generated from cutting wood is sucked into huge tubes and taken to power the building's vast central boiler. It's fascinating to watch the steam bending process and to hear about the precision involved –getting it right requires the consistency of the wood to be

exactly right – too dry and it will snap–and the steam pressure to be strong enough to create the perfect bend. The Evergreen chair's steam bent back bow is made with the original straps that date back to the 1950s and the precision required in the production process, there's an accepted reject rate of up to 40%. Thanks to Ercol's family ethos, designers work closely with the factory workers to ensure that the process is realistic.

Design has always been at the heart of Ercol – design for comfort, design for function, design for beauty. The brand combines practicality with looks in the copious storage of Ercol's sideboards, shelving units, bookcases and display cabinets, the comfort of the studio couch and chairs, or the utility of coffee tables, lamp tables, desk and media units. As well as the in-house design team, Ercol commissions some of the best in British design talent to create pieces that constantly evolve to reflect how we live today, while continuing to reflect Ercol’s quality and craftsmanship.

Ercol will be celebrating its 100th birthday in 2020 and preparations are already underway.

We look forward to celebrating with them. ercol.com

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P E N D L E H A R T E : How would you describe Shrimps signature style?

H A N N A H W E I L A N D : Shrimps is feminine, colourful, playful and fashion forward.

for homeware. The colour combination of red and pink is one that I keep returning to, and is very present in this collaboration for Habitat - it is quintessentially Shrimps!

P H : What is your own home like? And

P H : Had you thought of transferring

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H W : It’s something I’ve always wanted to do and always thought my prints and illustrations could look amazing on rugs and bed sheets. I always have so many ideas and I’m so happy that I’ve had this opportunity with Habitat, whose homeware I’ve always loved!

H W : My home has lots of colour and pattern,

P H : Where did you begin with the

collection for Habitat?

H W : I went into the Shrimps archive and

picked out my favourite doodles and prints that I’d always thought could work perfectly

however I would say that it is not over the top, there is still a feeling of simplicity which I think is important for creating a sense of calm. I love particular colour combinations in both fashion and homeware, red and pink is one that I’ve definitely used a lot in my house and my collections, including our Habitat collection. My dream home would be a bigger version of my current home, with more tiles and more outdoor space, I love the feeling of greenery coming into a house, tiled indoor courtyards are my favourite thing, I would love one of those - very Italian!

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How are fashion textiles different from interiors ones?

H W : To me they aren›t that different, interior textiles always inspire my fashion collections, and vice versa.

P H : What are your favourite pieces

from the collection?

H W : I love the Doodle rug, it is one of my

favourite Shrimps prints and just looks so beautiful as a rug.

P H : Tell us about the creatures and

characters.

H W : The characters are all from my

imagination and I have been making them up and drawing them for as long as I can remember. The Doodle print was literally created from my drawings on a piece of paper that I had been doodling on over a few weeks, I often doodle in important meetings. At the time I was researching nursery rhymes and the work of the artist Paula Rego, these doodles were definitely, subconsciously inspired by that.

“I love particular colour combinations in both fashion and homeware, red and pink is one that I’ve definitely used a lot”

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G A B R I E L L A K H A L I L : I think a mindful interior is a space that evokes feelings of peacefulness or mental tranquility. I wouldn’t necessarily point to any particular type of style but these are thoughtfully designed spaces created to help those in it to feel relaxed. Certain greenery is a common feature that can help create the feeling of a mindful space.

P H : How does a successful space affect your mood?

G K : I think that our surroundings affect our mood in a direct way. I feel that a successful space (depending on the style) can make us automatically feel tranquil, happy, relaxed or upbeat. The same goes for an unsuccessful space as well. I personally struggle a lot with darkness, so lighting is always one of my key focus points in any interior that I design.

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P H : For a ‘calm interior’ we might

picture a minimalist white space – but your spaces are full of visual interest.

How does one achieve a balance?

G K : I do like minimal spaces but I am especially drawn to a room with unique features within its design. I think to achieve calmness, it all comes down to the selection and method used to arrange decor pieces for a particular space. For example, there might be a very beautiful pattern that I want to use on a sofa and therefore I will be sure to combine more simple understated armchairs into the room. This will allow for an overall calmness in the space but also visual interest at the same time. I do the same for styling, matching more striking objects with minimal colour and texture.

P H : What makes space not calm?

G K : I think that combining too many objects or styles together can create an overwhelming space. I am very aware of the pieces I incorporate within a space and try not to overload an interior with too much of anything. This can apply to accessories, artwork, colours, patterns or even furniture.

P H : Where do you start when reworking a room?

G K : I usually start with a feature design element in the room. Sometimes this is as simple as the sofa in a living room and other

times it can be an incredible artwork or even the wall colour. Usually, once this feature element is determined, everything falls into place from there.

P H : Can you describe your personal style?

G K : I am very drawn to eclectic and timeless style, so I try to use this as an ethos to my own personal approach to style. That being said, I am always inspired by travel, vintage design, and art exhibitions and therefore my interest in colour and decor changes from time to time depending on the project or current inspiration.

P H : What is your home like?

G K : My home is simple in a way. I have a mostly neutral palette with lots of artwork and greenery everywhere. I feel that this type of space really helps me feel most comfortable. At the other end of the spectrum, I just recently painted my office a striking green and went completely out of my comfort zone - I have to say I love it.

A successful space can make us automatically feel tranquil, happy, relaxed or upbeat

P H : What first led you to interiors?

G K : My background is in art and I have

always been very interested in how great art can transform an interior. I started to freelance as an art consultant, buying art for residential homes in London. From there I realised how much I loved the interior element of the job and started to also incorporate interior styling and design as part of my career. gabriellakhalil.com

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Fabco’s bespoke internal doors are incredibly versatile and can be designed to fit any space blies. With the ability to create two separate spaces without losing that feeling of openness and light internal screens are becoming the new ‘must-have’ feature when renovating or rebuilding. Whether you want to use them as a stylish focal point or to create a separate space, Fabco will make them bespoke to your individual needs. fabcosanctuary.com

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20-year veteran of the design industry, Bethan Gray is inspired by a love of travel, art and culture. The Welsh designer established her eponymous studio in 2008, and now designs best-selling statement collections for global retailers and brands. Her private collections are sold through Lane Crawford, Liberty and Harrods; her work features extensively in global media; and she has exhibited in London, Milan, Paris and New York.

Her new collaboration with Anthropologie showcases her contemporary interpretation of patterns created by indigenous American cultures across a range of products and furniture. Both Gray and Anthropologie are brands synonymous with culture, craft and artisan materials. By merging Gray’s unique designs with Anthropologie’s penchant for unique, luxurious homeware, a furniture collection which beautifully captures cultural stories through craft and pattern has emerged.

The range features a carefully curated array of products referencing ancient pottery found in the dwellings of the Acozma Pueblo Mesa and ancient Native American cultures. Use of pattern, form and a soft, natural palette of rose pink, charcoal, mint green and brass ensures that individual items from across the range all combine harmoniously. Highlights include the Feather bar cabinet – inspired by the Puebloan feather motif and cast in resin from an original hand-carving, rugs realised in cool, calming tones of blue-green and ivory indented with subtle raised and flattened

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details, and curvaceous mirrors structured with iridescent frames. Gray’s material expertise is in evidence in the deftly combined use of Carrara, gleaming brass and glass, sumptuous velvet and solid wood across the collection.

"Everything I design starts with a story," says Gray. "In this case I started researching indigenous American cultures and was quickly drawn to the graphic patterns, forms and motifs of the Ancestral and Acoma Puebloans – they look so contemporary even though they are really ancient. I just thought they were beautiful and perfect for Anthropologie."

The range extends to the Feather occasional and dining chairs with brass legs and velvet upholstery available in three colourways; the Feather bed (king or queen) with a hardwood frame, brass legs and velvet upholstery available in three colourways; the Feather bar cabinet in oak veneer with a cast resin

door available in mint or cream; the marble dining table made from Carrara marble with steel and brass legs; the Acoma buffet with its poplar wood case and glass door, elevated with brass leaf detailing; the Feather coffee table made from Carrara marble and resin; and the Sculptural side table – in mint or charcoal – made from mango wood, inlaid bone and resin.

To celebrate London Design Festival and the launch of the collection, Anthropologie will be hosting an in-conversation event on 18 September with lifestyle journalist Fiona McCarthy and Bethan Gray. anthropologie.co.uk

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aunched on to the market in 1965 and designed in conjunction with renowned Swiss architect Fritz Haller the USM Haller system has become a watchword for timeless design all over the world. In 1988 it was decided in Germany for the first time ever that the USM Haller furniture system is a work of applied art and should be protected by copyright. Its acceptance into the Design Collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York (USA) at the end of 2001 was a high distinction and confirmed the artistic character of the product.

The design classic is used in offices and public buildings as well as increasingly in the style conscious home.

Each component is available in a variety of vibrant colours and because of its modular nature you can have fun creating a bespoke design that can be changed if your needs or desires change.

USM Modular Furniture has created individual items of furniture that are designed to grow with the owner’s changing needs.

The modular system allows for customised solutions which can be extended and varied along with the option to change the colour of the steel panels providing sufficient room for individual flexibility and creativity. A constant feature of the USM Haller is its chrome ball-and-tube frame, everything else - colour, size, shape, functionality – is up to you. Create a home that is as unique as you are with USM’s range of colours, which include: Golden Yellow, Pure Orange, USM Ruby Red, Gentian Blue, and USM Green.

From an almost endlessly versatile set on standard parts, create a small sideboard, whole-wall shelving, or almost anything else you can imagine. Not only aesthetically pleasing, the USM Modular Furniture Haller is the ideal solution for your storage needs, with bookends, boxes and accessories to accompany Haller and make organisation easy.

The modular system’s is fantastically simple, however it is the Swiss precision in which the components are made that give the furniture the strength, versatility and clean lines that have made USM Haller a design classic. Launched on to the market in 1965 the USM Haller system has become a watchword for timeless design all over the world. In 1988 it was decided in Germany for the first time ever that the USM Haller furniture system is a work of applied art and should be protected by copyright.

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he collection is made by hand in the UK. The black 104 stools feature angled steel bases in two alternating shapes that can be used individually or configured together. Each stool is priced £260. The large 310 ceiling light is £310, the small 310 light is £150 and the 310 wall light is £170. alp-design.co.uk

esigner Annick Petersen says her designs are influenced by the London landscape. “I saw some bricks used in a building facade that were creating interesting triangle shapes and they morphed into the woven leather lampshade design. It is always everyday life and the things around me that inspire me.”

Alp is a London-based design studio founded

by Swiss-born interior architect and designer Annick Petersen, who worked as an interior designer for many years before setting up her own studio in 2009. Since then she has combined interior design projects with the development of her own home accessories range.

The Alp philosophy is to create simple elegant products that are designed with longevity in mind. The pieces are contemporary with classic details that makes them versatile. Annick was one of the first designers to start working with copper wire, with her range of wire mesh lights in 2014.

The new Woven Noir lighting and living range is taking Alp Design to the dark side. The new shades are made from black leather-like cord that winds and knots to create a dramatic geometric web and the new matt black leather stools fit together to make a sophisticated bench.

Tactile and textured hand-made items such as these, bring welcome warmth and individuality to our digitally-dominated homes. When combined with marble and steel candle holders, the whole collection reflects Petersen’s passion for using simple, high quality materials that complement each other.

‘I saw some bricks creating interesting triangle shapes, so they morphed into my woven leather lampshade design’

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think I have been here for about 22 years.

It hasn’t always been the same; it was a complete dump when I first saw it. You couldn’t even get into most of the rooms because the doors didn’t open. It was just awful – one of my daughters wouldn’t even come inside. She was nine or ten years old, and I remember her saying: ‘Mum, how could you buy a place with such a disgusting-coloured front door?’

But it was big, and I was sick of living in a small flat in Stoke Newington. My two daughters didn’t have their own bedrooms, so it was time to move on.

We had to have everything redone. I remember not having enough money left to paint it when the work was done, so my builder kindly filled up a big metal rubbish bin with paint and managed to give each wall two coats in one weekend.

And it’s just evolved from then on. About eight years ago I had to have the house underpinned, so I thought that I should make any changes I wanted to do then, because I had

decided to stay here for life. I extended the downstairs, so I could live there, converted the upstairs into a flat, insulated all the walls, had new floors laid, had new windows made to match the originals but with double glazing and sound-insulated the ceilings. I really went for it.

I had a lovely garden before, but it was destroyed during the work. I didn’t want to spend another 12 years working on a new one, so I decided to get someone to help me. I wrote a letter to landscape designer Todd LongstaffeGowan and he happened to like it. I didn’t really know who he was, I think I had just seen a garden of his I liked.

He came along and turned out to be very famous and expensive. I thought I wouldn’t be able to afford him and then he said, ‘Just pay my wine bill.’ I thought it would be really uncool to ask him how much that would be, but it turned out to not be too much.

I finished all the work in two years and thought, ‘right, that’s it, I don’t have to move or do any more work ever again. I can just sit pretty.’

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I didn’t expect to fall in love at this stage in my life; mostly because I’m very fussy. But I’m moving into my partner’s place. It’s hard living between two places and it’s certainly a bit unsettling for my pottery, which I started when I retired from working in publishing fulltime. I didn’t think I was creative or artistic at all, and then I did a week-long course with Sandy Brown in Devon and I was unleashed.

Christophe, my partner, is building me a studio more than two-and-a-half times bigger than my one now, which is hard to resist. He’s also letting me do up the basement flat, so I’ll have my own space.

It will be fun to find a balance between our two styles. We overlap a lot, but he’s a bit more severe than me; he wouldn’t cover his Le Corbusier chaise lounge in floral linen.

I’ll miss the neighbourhood. It’s very eclectic around here; there are Orthodox Jewish, West Indian, Bangladeshi and Indian communities, with a bit of slow gentrification. There are a lot of lefties, and a do-goody group of us called the East/West Bank Action Group.

We look after the nature reserve opposite the house, which acts as a green corridor for 48 different types of birds and stretches down to Abney Park Cemetery in Stoke Newington.

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consists of seven different scents inspired by seven iconic design styles: Bauhaus, Industrial, Deco, Modernist, Pop, Cubist, and Arts & Crafts. The fragrances are based on five key scent pillars: woody, spicy, sweet, floral, and warm. made.com

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MORNING S TA R A N YA H I N D M A R C H

Inspired by early mornings, bag designer Anya Hindmarch's Coffee Candle is a dark and woody scent that evokes the smell of freshlybrewed coffee. £50 anyahindmarch.com

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L U XU RY LIVING ARUM

Arum's beautiful candles blend perfumes, essential oils and paraben-free wax to create a luxurious and stylish looking candle.

The favourite is Tea Rose and Clove, though Coconut and Lime comes a very close second. £34 arumlondon.com

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LEVELS OF LIFE U R BA N A P O T H E CA RY

Urban Apothecary started life as a passion for fragrance and a desire to layer traditional ingredients of flowers, fruits, resins and woods in unconventional, contemporary ways. Oriental Noir blends florals, spices and woods for an evocative, romantic scent. £30 urbanapothecarylondon.com

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BEAN FIELDS WO R K S H O P C O F F E E

Workshop's variety of blends are roasted and packed at their Bethnal Green headquarters – subscribe and they'll send your favourite beans to your door as often as you like. We recommend the Cerro de Jesus espresso, with its notes of butterscotch and nougat. workshopcoffee.com

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Plant Post Club is a plant subscription service whereby subscribers receive a monthly surprise exclusive package of a unusual and beautiful plant, in ahandmade pot or plant-related accessories. How better to expand your plant collection? geo-fleur.com

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Every month, the Craft Gin Club selects one of the world's finest small-batch gins, including rare and exclusive editions not available elsewhere, and pairs it with delicious mixers and treats to create the Gin of the Month box. Sign up for as often or as little as you like. craftginclub.co.uk

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CHEESE COLLECTION S PA X T O N A N D W H I T F I E L D

Paxton and Whitfield’s cut cheese collections take the pain of choosing away and offer an excellent introduction to some of the best cheeses. Order online for delivery the next day. paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk

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L I V I N G | TILES

“Talking to an expert is an integral part of the journey”

SQUARE DANCE You’ll be spoilt for choice at Tiles and Beyond Words G E O R G I A M C V E I G H

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hen choosing the right tile for your home, viewing the physical product is essential. It’s easy to hide behind a screen to make life that little bit easier, but in order to make a truly well informed decision, talking to an expert and seeing the tile in the “flesh” is an integral part to the journey.

Buried at the end of Munster Road lies Tiles and Beyond - one of Fulham’s best-kept secrets. Paving the way as a boutique business that prides itself on serving the local community first and foremost, its collection of premium tile is large to say the least. Porcelain, mosaic, natural stone, ceramics and worktops, there’s something for everyone in the surprisingly compact showroom – which from the outside doesn’t look as though it hosts such a wide range. Inside, it boasts large display walls and bays to view the tile

in an active environment. The driving force behind the eight-year-old company is Priyal Patel, whose passion for interiors and customer service has helped her to build this boutique empire from nothing. As an independent retailer, she provides what can only be described as a genuinely bespoke service: outstanding customer service and only the

TILES AND B E YO N D Visit the showroom at 299 Munster Road, Fulham, SW6 6BJ tilesandbeyond.com

best quality materials. But what makes Tiles and Beyond stand out is its focus on the individual customer. Priyal invites clients to come and view the tile, get a feel for the collection of marble, limestone, faux wood and mosaic and help them to make a choice based on what is best for their home.

Due to the sheer quantity of wares, it’s not limited to the typical locations of tile placement either. Whilst classic marble worktops in the kitchen and Travertine tile in the bathroom are still available, there’s also the possibility of giving new life to a patio with a smooth cream Limestone, or a touch of class to the bedroom with Elmwood Ebano porcelain. It all depends on your own personal vision, something that Priyal will talk through with you with an expert eye and years of experience behind her. She understands that a balance between the timeless and the new is essential for the home - adding a touch of the rustic to the contemporary and vice versa.

It’s a truly personal, friendly service that will add artistic flair to your vision.

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SHEET MUSIC EVE SLEEP

Eve's aim is to create products that are simple, functional and beautiful, and the new range of stonewashed linen sheets is all of these. Super soft and strong, they come in an array of stylish two-tone options. Linen gets softer with every wash; this is high class, comfortable bedding at a great price. Double set £138 evemattress.co.uk

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HEAD SPACE HERDY SLEEP

New from the wool mattress experts at Herdy Sleep comes their first wool pillow, filled with the finest wool from the Lake District's Herwick sheep. Wool is the perfect pillow filling: cool, breathable and the ideal balance between firm and soft. £69, herdysleep.com

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PRINT MATTERS MIJO STUDIO/EVE SLEEP

Mijo Studio is a forward thinking Danish-Norwegian design duo specialising in prints, patterns and textiles.

The team was given free reign in designing a limited edition bed frame for Eve Sleep and the resulting piece is a striking example of the studio's bold, abstract and identifiably nordic style. £449 evemattress.com

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BLOOMSBURY SET HABITAT

Bloomsbury was designed exclusively for Habitat by Margo Selby and the bed linen is woven in Portugal using a double-layered jacquard technique. Luxurious in blue, the jacquard duvet cover set has an intricate pattern of spots in saturated tonal shades and a soft , textured feel. From £160 habitat.co.uk

COMMUNAUTE DES BAINS

Exclusive to Smallable is the Communaute des Bains range of washed linen bedding in a variety of rich, inky hues for autumn, alongside matching eiderdowns, throws and cushions. Duvet covers from £106 smallable.com

GOOD THROW ANTHROPOLOGIE

For statement-making bedding, head to Anthropologie where a bed without pattern is just inconceivable. Here is the Embroidered Minerva duvet cover (from £178) styled with the textured geo quilt (from £188). anthropologie.com

POP-UP BEDTIME BUNDLE BED

Ensure that impromput guests sleep well too – the Bundle Bed is a self-contained, fully-bundled bed, complete with a slim, but deceptively-comfortable selfinflating mattress, built in luxury duvet and pillow with ultra cosy sheets to provide comfort, warmth and a great night's sleep. £199 bundlebeds.com

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Surrey, Sussex & Hampshire’s Premier Oak Framed Specialist Surrey Oak Barns is a specialist oak frame contractor offering a complete and seamless multitrade service, from simple garages and garden rooms to fully finished buildings, all tailored to meet our client’s specific requirements.

We offer a complete service from design, planning and construction through to completion, ensuring our clients achieve their aspirations for oak buildings from a single source.

Surrey Oak Barns is the only oak framed contractor to be awarded Chartered Building Company status which identifies those businesses that are committed to quality of product and service, integrity of conduct and concern for client’s needs.

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nspired by the graphic styling of type and architectural studies, Architype showcases a selection of Surface View’s most treasured architectural designs from the illustrious Sir John Soane’s collections, alongside new editions of found ephemera from the passionate collectors at Land of Lost Content and a glorious medley of iconic poster imagery from The Royal Academy of Arts. These striking illustrations and vintage typographical slogans are further contrasted with show-stopping black and white photography from the Trunk Archive, resulting in a magnificent melting pot of graphic lines, monochrome shades and bold colours.

Fusing architecture, typography and midcentury pop culture, this carefully curated edit introduces imagery from across the decades in a fresh and fun way, inviting customers to draw parallels and experiment themselves.

Teaming a contemporary David Hockney exhibition poster with a 1970s typographic slogan or colourful illustration becomes easy as Surface View offers inspirational ideas and easy-to-use applications.

With Surface View’s simple printing methods, customers can choose the size, scale and surface that suits their space. So canvases, cushions or wall murals can be contrasted or clashed with posters and framed prints.

There’s even the option to create window film, ceramic tiles, blinds or lampshades with the easy-to-use online customiser. surfaceview.co.uk

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TRIAL RUN H O M E R E V I E W S T H E U LT I M AT E LUXURY RUBBISH BIN

W E N EED TO TA L K A B O UT… RU BBI S H How a kitchen bin because almost a member of the family

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ere’s a riddle. Last night while we were having supper in the kitchen, the bin lid opened. As if a ghost was throwing away a sweet wrapper.

The lid opened, waited for a few moments, then gently closed again. We carried on talking and it happened again. Our conversation revolved around our recent weekend in Cambridge.

The bin’s behaviour didn’t surprise us at all.

Why was this?

In most kitchens, you hardly notice the bin as you cast your rubbish – separating recycling, landfill and compost – into its compartment and move on. But when your bin is one of Simplehuman’s sensor and voiceactivated bins, you find yourself interacting with it on a whole new level. Have you cracked the riddle yet? Our bin is voice-activated. This means that when you shout “Open, can!” at it, it opens. Of course, nobody in England would ever call a large, 60 litre rubbish bin a ‘can’ – a can is a small vessel that holds a fizzy drink. And of course, voice activation is very much open to interpretation. But happily, our bin – Candice, as we now call it – responds to most words beginning with ‘ca’ – including ‘Cambridge’ and ‘car’ and ‘camping’, all of which were being discussed in our kitchen last night. You can imagine what happened.

However, there is a flaw. Candice struggles with male voices, especially Scottish ones. So for ease, I am going to refer to her as female.

For voices that she feels comfortable with, her range is wide enough to cover most of our kitchen. Plus, she has favourites. I notice that she’s more eager to oblige with me than anyone else – is this because it was me who unboxed her and my voice she heard first?

Which would make her almost like my third child, just more compliant and less needy.

Now, whenever anybody walks past the bin, they speak to it. Sometimes Candice responds with a welcome, sometimes not, depending on their accents and the number

Our bin is voiceactivated. This means that when you shout ‘Open, can!’ it opens

of ‘ca’ sounds. Happily, there’s also a motion sensor, so we don’t always need to talk. You can wave a piece of rubbish at it and it will reliably open gratefully. We love this bin.

Not only is it spacious enough, at almost 60 litres, to accommodate our council’s annoying fortnightly collections, but it looks good, has a surprisingly small footprint and even a brilliant concealed compartment for its own perfectly fitting liners. We plug it into the mains but there’s a battery compartment too, so powercuts can’t touch it. Bins have never been better.

SIMPLE HUMAN Simplehuman’s 58 litre rectangular sensor bin with voice and motion sensor comes in stainless steel, rose gold, dark bronze or black steel in either single or dual compartment models. From £229.99. simplehuman.com

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CRYSTAL BALL ENRICO ZANOLLA

The glass Bale comes as a pendant, a ceiling light or a table lamp and it cleverly combines direct and diffused light to create ambience. It's a stylish piece and comes in four shades: amber, purple, white and smoke. £349.23; scossa.co.uk

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ANGLE OF INCIDENCE NEMO LIGHTING

Designed by Charlotte Perriand, the aluminium and metal Potence Pivotante fixes to the wall and rotates on a horizontal axis; the diffuser is an opal glass bubble. £561.64 ambientedirect.com

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SILK CUT CURIOUSA

Mostly known for their colourful hand-blown glass lights, Curiousa & Curiousa's latest design focuses on the translucent natural material of Dupion silk, as they mix imagery of EAnglish gardens with the influence of traditional Chinese lanterns. £1,750 curiousa.co.uk

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WHITE LIGHT DAVID HUNT

Hyde is a contemporary design with a nod to mid-century composition.

The 18-light chandelier is made with the finest brass framework in a sophisticated butter finish and completed with hand spun metal shades and painted in Marston and Langinger’s exceptional paint palette. It comes in arctic white (pictured) as well as in smoke blue and black metal; £1,710 davidhuntlighting.co.uk

The May pendant's striking hand-painted detail extends to a matching ceiling rose, adding a fresh and contemporary feel to this classic pendant. It comes in in two colourways and two sizes, all suspended by a subtle cotton braided cable. £275 hoxtonlights.com

SCHOOL DAYS DAVEY LIGHTING

Davey's School Pendant Light is a contemporary take on a traditional design, finished in subtle grey with brass accents. Designed and manufactured in Britain with great attention to detail down to the trademark cotton braided cable, the School Lights are available in a range of finishes, including this putty grey with a white interior. £185 dusklights.co.uk

ART OF GLASS KARMAN

Ceraunavolta is a collection of tiffany blown glass shades, each one differently shaped, designed to be hung together as a cluster, or individually. £304; reginahome.co.uk

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L I V I N G | KITCHENS

“Solid oak drawers and gorgeous earthy colours”

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he look is described as ‘classic modern’ the quality is superb and the prices are not unreasonable... this is Tomas Kitchen Living.

Founder and head designer Tomas Hinton opened his first London showroom in Hampstead Garden Suburb in the spring of 2016 after establishing showrooms in St Albans and Cambridge, where everything is made.

A kitchen project will usually begin with a visit to one of the three showrooms. This can be for an appointment with Tomas or simply a drop-in during normal opening hours. On show in all three sites are impressive displays of solid oak drawers, ply carcasses and gorgeous earthy colours. If you like what you see and budgets are more or less in alignment, the next step is a design meeting. Kitchen projects vary in price according to size and specification, but a typical kitchen with appliances and tops usually comes in between 28 and 33k including VAT. Tomas have also developed a really interesting furniture side too. Dining tables, lounge tables, sideboards and the like all complement the kitchens beautifully and work equally well on their own.

Furthermore, Tomas are dealers for many top Danish furniture and lighting brands such as Louis Poulsen and Carl Hansen & Son. The design details, the quality and the colours all combine and form something special, something different - something you’re going to love. tomas-kitchen-living.co.uk

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Grate Expectations - A Family run business established for over 30 years The UK’s leading suppliers of luxury gas fireplaces, wood burning stoves and bioethanol fires manufactured by DRU, Spartherm, Ebios, Dik Guerts, Gazco, Stovax and many more.

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Canopy & Stars SIMBA LIFETIME KIDS This Danish brand crafts kids’ beds in all shapes and sizes – none of them less than dreamy. Four-poster princesses will love the canopy and decorative embellishments on this “Dottie” model – and you can add a trundle bed, too. £995; nubie.co.uk

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t’s possible to sum Luna & Curious up in two words: dream boutique.

Possible, but not quite fair – because even this most enticing of sobriquets can’t do justice to the range and quality of goodies stocked in the brand’s stylish London emporium.

Centred around the company’s own range of high-end clothing (for little ones and mamas), homeware and accessories, the three founders describe it as a “tiny department store”. But the strength of Luna & Curious isn’t in the number of items on offer – though they do manage to carry a surprising amount – but in the sheer loveliness of every last thing.

Simply put, it’s no surprise that three very tasteful women are behind the brand, and that they’re still involved in every element of the business they’ve been building for over a decade. Their stylish fingerprints are all over the shop’s selection, from their own artfully boho yet beautifully luxe designs to the items they source from like-minded makers across the globe.

If you’re ever stuck for gifting inspiration, one trip to their shop or website will cure the affliction. And if you need to know what styles will be filling the wardrobes of the most stylish young ‘uns next year, pay a visit to Luna & Curious this year – they’re a reliable indicator (and often originator) of the best ideas about to come down the pipe. We’re big fans.

Can you tell? lunaandcurious.com

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TREEHOUSE HARDWOOD FLOORING

QUALITY ENVIRONMENT FOR QUALITY OF LIFE Specialists in high quality solid and sustainable hardwood flooring We carry a huge range of woods from around the world, displayed at our Notting Hill showroom in large sample boards to assist clients, designers and architects, in planning interiors.

Board and strip flooring wood block and decking, bespoke floor production.

Other services, special project installation, wall panelling, staircases, doors, worktops, cabinetry, natural stone & many other interior related products.

Exceptional value, experienced craftsmen, quality installation.

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he Residences on Down Street are in a redbrick mansion block off Piccadilly, overlooking the former Down Street tube station with its glazed terracotta façade. It’s interesting to note that the station shut in 1932 due to underuse – residents of this part of town were always too wealthy to travel underground.

Stroll around St James’ Park or Shepherd Market for the best of the area. It feels quite special to have our own front door in Mayfair.

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Her collection of teddy bears was celebrated and a single bear in our room refers to it. The hotel’s Galvin Restaurant will serve dinner straight to your residence if you so choose – the dining table is large enough for six – and staying here gives you access to the gym and all facilities.

hese recently refurbished serviced residences are luxuriously finished – with a nod to midcentury design and some Art Deco touches, they remain firmly contemporary. A huge spherical LED chandelier above the bed provides a focal point and though square footage in this postcode comes at a premium, there’s a good sense of space.

In the living area there’s a comfortable sofa as well as a separate sofa bed, a large TV, a dining table and a kitchen corner with a fridge, two hobs and an oven. You could even throw a dinner party here.

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“A nod to midcentury design and some Art Deco touches”

THE ATHENAEUM HOTEL 116 Piccadilly, W1 athenaeumhotel .com

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When Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson bought Sissinghurst Castle in Kent in 1930, parts were so ruined they had to be demolished.

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he sitting-room is lovely except that the opening is too big. My bedroom, wc and bathroom are divine. The primroses are superb. Dine. Bed. Rebecca curled up beside me. Home.” The image of diplomat and diarist Harold Nicolson, one half of the famous duo responsible for the creation of Sissinghurst Castle in Kent as we know it, cosying up with his wire-haired terrier represents in microcosm all that is seductive about the National Trust-maintained exemplar of the Arts and Crafts Movement.

The other half of that pair was, famously, Vita SackvilleWest, writer, plantswoman, garden visionary, sometime lover of Virginia Woolf and inspiration for the latter’s androgynous titular Orlando. That Sissinghurst is a castle, albeit the remains of a once-stately Elizabethan fortress, befits Vita’s lineage; having been born at the altogether grander Knole just down the road in Sevenoaks, described as “a medieval village with its square turrets and its grey walls, its hundred chimneys sending blue threads up into the air”, she was accustomed to grandeur, though the estate was ultimately bequeathed to her cousin after her father’s death. That it was concurrently a place where husband and wife would retreat from the tower to the South Cottage, now open to the public, and nestle down amid their books and artfully battered possessions was befitting of the bohemian circles they moved in, courtesy of being on the fringes of the Bloomsbury Set.

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Vita liked her possessions well-worn and lived-in (even new items had to be given a strategic knock-about)

Comprised of a 16th-century tower and other scattered buildings, to which is attached perhaps the most famous garden in England, Sissinghurst was a wreck when Vita and Harold bought it in 1930. Standing on the site of a former stone manor house, complete with moat, from the Middle Ages, it was rebuilt as an Elizabethan mansion before falling into ruin in the aftermath of the Civil War. By the time that Vita and Harold got their hands on it, parts were in such disrepair that they had to be demolished, its most striking survivor a four-storey red-brick Elizabethan tower with octagonal turrets. It is here that Vita sequestered herself away, up a creaky wooden spiral staircase, surrounded by her books, to write.

Admittance to her sanctuary, even to family members, was rare. Today visitors can climb the winding stairs to take in the relatively Spartan scene, which articulates impeccably Vita’s style. A preference adopted from her time at Knole, she liked her possessions wellworn and lived-in (even new items had to be

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given a strategic knock-about), as evidenced by the heftily hewn writing desk, on top of which sits two photographs: one of Harold, and one of Virginia Woolf. That the two portraits sat side-by-side without friction was thanks to Harold and Vita’s open relationship (he had affairs with men, while she pursued relationships with other men and with women; the arrangements did not seem to impact on their shared love of Sissinghurst). Behind these images of her two great loves hangs a heavy Flemish tapestry in a soft blue hues, featuring a garden scene which served, perhaps, as inspiration for Vita’s long-running weekly gardening column, In Your Garden, in The Observer.

It remains, after all, as a horticultural trailblazer that Sissinghurst is so renowned. “I like muddling things up; and if a herb looks nice in a border, then why not grow it there?

Why not grow anything anywhere so long as it looks right where it is? That is, surely, the art of gardening,” wrote Vita, whose artistic eye was responsible for the glorious Arts and Crafts garden. The historical importance of Sissinghurst Castle Garden comes from its role in conveying Gertrude Jekyll’s design philosophy, the most influential feature of which is the White Garden, which propagated Jekyll’s idea of using colour themes in planting design. The garden straddles the organised (it comprises of a series of ten ‘rooms’, divided by pink brick walls and high-clipped hedges) and the informal, allowing Vita the artist-gardener

to plant as she saw fit. Each ‘room’ contains its own drama, opening out into new vistas as you move between each and sending the admirer on a walk rich with discovery at every turn. It was a creation that husband and wife collaborated on in perfect symbiosis; while Harold drew the lines of the rooms, Vita planted them.

It was not the only aspect of their shared life here in which they found harmony. Their joint love of books find expression in the library, an exquisite long room lined, naturally with their books (their extensive 11,000-striong collection makes it the third largest library in the National Trust’s care), and decorated with busts, weighty tapestries and Chinese lacquer cabinets, thought to hail from Knole and crafted from a rare wood similar to ebony. But perhaps the key to the harmonious relationship that allowed them to create this enduring work of horticultural history, can be found in their decision to grant themselves their own space.

(Indeed, despite their open relationship, tensions arose between Harold and Vita’s lovers; some – Violet Keppel – he found manipulative; and he clashed with Virginia Woolf on account of her pacificism and his, rather unfortunate, friendship with Oswald Mosley.) While Vita retreated to her writing room, Harold withdrew to the South Cottage to write and contemplate. Here at the cottage, built from a fragment of the great Elizabethan mansion and overlooking the sunset colours of the Cottage Garden, visitors will find his book room, as well as the separate bedrooms of husband and wife – surely instrumental in the longevity of their marriage, and the harmonious work on the project that kept them together.

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n the eastern fringe of the Cotswolds, just outside the miniscule (and picture-perfect) village of Lechlade, sits Lakes by Yoo. The private estate covers 850 acres and is centred around the eponymous freshwater lakes, which sit among verdant woodland criss-crossed with winding trails. Strung among the trees and along the water’s edge are dozens of private homes, many of which are available as holiday lets (and some to purchase, if you’re feeling flush). Barnhouse is the flagship rental property.

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ith interiors designed by none other than Kate Moss, Barnhouse epitomises refined glamour – and gives those of us who have never experienced global superstardom an insight into the tastes of a certain kind of music- and art-loving celeb. Sensual textures rub up against quirky accessories

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“With interiors designed by Kate Moss, Barnhouse epitomises refined glamour”

you fancy putting your feet up, visit the Orchard Spa: a serene, purpose-built complex featuring an indoor swimming pool, world-class treatments and organic products courtesy of local brand Bamford. and objets d’art, while furnishings are at once palatially plush and characterfully unique. Colour abounds, and the overall effect is of artful maximalism rather than anything zen or minimal. And yet everything coheres beautifully, lending the house a pleasing versatility: it’s at once a cosy family hideaway and a rock ‘n’ roll party pad. And with four double bedrooms, en suite bathrooms, a first-floor terrace, heated outdoor pool and additional mezzanine master bedroom overlooking the open-plan living area (whew!), there’s room to spare no matter how big your tribe.

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echlade is very happily situated for visitors – especially those from London, who get to experience the best of Cotswolds life without venturing too deep into the countryside with a car full of restless kids. A short drive brings you to picturesque Cotswolds countryside, the Cotswolds Wildlife Park and Gardens and the justly celebrated Daylesford Organic Farm, with its beautiful shop and restaurant. Exploring the more immediate periphery of the estate reveals sleepy villages, fields of flowers and wooded walks to soothe the spirit. Arcadia indeed.

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he private, heated outdoor swimming pool is enough to set Barnhouse apart from a great many of its competitors, but stray into the wider estate and you’ll find even more to keep you occupied. The lakes themselves are great for sailing, swimming, angling or watersports enthusiasts, while the on-site Kids Club offers everything from science workshops and bushcraft to pizza-making.

Speaking of pizza, if you get peckish there’s Elsa’s – an on-site street-food van and yurt offering impeccable and on-trend brunches, lunches and dinners. And when

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YA R R O W C O T TA G E The cottage

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arrow Cottage is everything you would expect from a cottage in the Cotswolds: thatched roof, a cosy living room with a fire, low ceilings and a beautiful garden. The bathroom in particular really sets this cottage apart, with its heated floor, walk-in shower and copper roll-top bath (which we made full use of during our stay). The kitchen is well-equipped and well-stocked on arrival – you’ll find organic eggs, bread and jam as well as the icing on an already-appealing cake: Alice in Wonderland-style mini bottles of gin, vodka and whisky, complete with tonic. The grown-ups heartily enjoyed a refreshing G&T after our long drive.

he cottage sits in the village of Churchill, which encapsulates perfectly the beauty of the Cotswolds with its venerable stone houses, luscious green and historic church. After a gentle walk around the village we found a lovely pub, The Chequers, which served delicious food. All you need is the soft thud of leather on willow and a drop of English sunlight and you have the ingredients of a veritable idyll.

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here’s plenty to do in Churchill and the surrounding areas. The nearest town is the impossibly genteel Chipping Norton and further afield are beautiful villages like Stow-on-the-Wold and Burton-on-Water (the model village is worth a visit for some fun pics). Make sure you give Daylesford Organic Farm a visit; it’s just a short drive away, a working farm with a glossy Soho Farmhouse feel, offering tasty brunches and lunches made with local produce, as well as a spa and wondrous shop. We also visited Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill, where Giffords Circus was in attendance. It’s well worth checking when they’re next there, as their performances make a great centrepiece to a family day out.

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