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*78 VICTORIAN TERRACE Eclectic furniture,bold colours and lively pattern refect the free-spirited natures of this home’s travel-loving owners.

88 COASTAL RETREAT Natural beauty and a sense of calm enhance the glorious location of this cedar-clad Danish property.

98 ARCHITECT’S DESIGN A passion for timber and the environment informed thetransformation of a former guest house in Sydney.

106 BE INSPIRED We take our cue from the Sydney house and show you how to make a feature of wood in every room.

*118 MANOR HOUSE This listed, mixed-periodproperty has been sensitively updated to create a wonderful family home.

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108 SHELTERED HAVEN A refuge of trees and native plants on New Zealand’s South Island.

*148 DREAM GARDEN Andy Sturgeon’s compacthideaway in Brighton has a lush, tropical feel.

191 LIVING WALLS The sky is the limit when you begin to garden vertically.

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*56 WINTER FLORALS Moody and atmospheric,the latest fower motifs add exquisite drama.

*152 CHEVRONS Whether used subtly or loudand proud, this sharp motif brings a graphic edge.

175 A WORLD OF QUILTS Inspirationalpatterns from cultures around the globe.

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21 H&G EDIT Events, shopping, gardening and styleideas, plus the latest news from the design world.

48 TRAVEL The Georgian market town of Ashbourneis an ideal base for exploring the Derbyshire Dales.

51 MOVERS & SHAKERS Rupert Till on hisintricately woven wire sculptures inspired by nature.

68 IN SEASON Chrysanthemums provide vibrantcolour in autumn borders and as cut fowers in the home.

*199 A LATE AUTUMN MENU Seasonal recipes.

226 WE LOVE The Pig on the Beach on Dorset’sJurassic Coast offers local cuisine and quirky rooms.

DESIGN SOLUTIONS

137 KITCHEN Industrial grey and rustic fnishesendow a Kent barn conversion with natural warmth.

*142 LIVING ROOM A palette of aqua gives Lulu Lytle’s scheme a feeling of wide, open skies.

144 BATHROOM This architecturally informed andglamorous room is splendidly appointed.

*146 BEDROOM Cool blues and parquet ft forVersailles in a gorgeous Paolo Moschino scheme.

*163 STYLISH FINISHES FOR WINDOWS

From smart blinds to luxuriously plush curtains.

187 ADVICE Celia Rufey answers your queries.

SHOPPING

23 CHARCOAL & CORAL New pieces in chic colours.

29 HEATHER SHADES Heathland colours, wovenwith grey, that bring comfort and warmth.

39 WOODEN SPOONS Elegant, artisan utensils.

49 H&G TRAVEL Great o≠ers from Cuba to Como.

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179 H&G TRAVEL Stylish European trips for less.

*181 NEW ARMCHAIRS The latest designs.

*184 ELEGANT DESKS Sleek and smart looks.

207 ADDRESS BOOK Contact details for stockists.

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it may be because my birthday is in November,

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the team and I hoped to conjure up with this month’s

Homes & Gardens, from the sydney house that cleverly

uses dark shades on page 98 to the stunning New Zealand

garden filled with russet foliage on page 108. Our lead

decorating story on page 56 celebrates dramatic floral

prints; we picked up on the trend from this season’s collections and created gorgeous

room schemes in moody hues. It makes a refreshing change of pace from the vibrant

blooms redolent of summer with which we are all so familiar. No less bold is our

round-up of ideas for decorating with chevrons on page 152, which showcases four

different ways to use this motif.

The plethora of rich hues and patterns in this issue has spurred me on to re-cover

two Knole sofas I have. For many, choosing the fabric is the challenge, but for me it is

finding an upholsterer. I have never had a large piece of furniture reupholstered, so I

will probably be spending most of my time sorting out this part of the project. It will

be well worth the effort I am sure, as there is nothing more wonderful than a trusted

classic that has been reinvigorated.

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The people, products and places creating a buzz this month

We love the rich, timeless

feel of this still-life scene,

taken from this month’s decorating

feature celebrating dramatic florals

on page 56. Dark and intriguing, it is

proof of how colour and form can

create atmosphere and mood.

Flowers in a Vase with Shells and Insects wall hanging, from £125, Surface View, 0118 922

1327, surfaceview.co.uk. Antique plaster hand, £1,650 set of six, Appley Hoare Antiques, 020 7351 5206, appleyhoare.com. Large 2.8 litre jug, £98, Richard Batterham at David Mellor,

020 7730 4259, davidmellordesign.com. Gunmetal table, H48xdiam50cm, £160, French Connection, 0844 557 3285, frenchconnection.com.

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CharCoal & CoralDusky greys with a punch of pink

1 | Hand-dyed and wonderfully soft.

Velvet cushion covers, from £64 each, Kirsten

Hecktermann, kirstenhecktermann.com.

2 | Striking choice for walls and floors.

Aladdin B tiles in Smoke and Milk and Coral and Milk,

20cm sq, £113.41sq m, Martyn Lawrence Bullard at

Ann Sacks, 020 3055 0802, annsacks.com.

3 | Charming piece for everyday use.

Teapot in Grey, H16cm, £65, Sparrow & Co,

0141 423 7638, sparrowandco.com.

4 | Eye-catching glass with delicate detail.

Bubble lights in Peach and Grey, H24xdiam27cm,

£420 each, Rothschild & Bickers, 01992 677292,

rothschildbickers.com.

5 | Luxurious and cosy for chilly nights.

Alpaca blend blanket, 195x160cm, £469,

Mae Engelgeer at Couverture and the Garbstore,

020 7229 2178, couvertureandthegarbstore.com.

6 | Rustic style with an elegant twist.

Dawa bottles, H15.5xdiam6cm, £79 set of two,

Otago, 020 7871 4434, otagodesign.com.

7 | Modern take on a classic shape.

Bromley wing back chair in Charcoal,

H104xW73xD85cm, £554, Rowen & Wren,

01932 847538, rowenandwren.co.uk.

8 | Simple design that makes a statement.

Faux shagreen drum table in Coral, H45xdiam40cm,

£375, Oka, 0844 815 7380, okadirect.com.

9 | Inspired by the Pearl Islands off Panama.

Coral rug, £795sq m, Designs from the Seashore by

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Roll CallFollowing on from the

success of its fabric

collection launched in

2012, Liberty, 020 7573

9676, liberty.co.uk, has

introduced a range

of complementary

wallpapers, along with

new colourways for

existing designs. Head

of design at Liberty Art

Fabrics-Interiors, Emma

Mawston, explains: “We

worked with soft muted

tones such as Cashmere

and Camomile but, for

those really wanting to

make an impression,

introduced bold China

Blue and Lagoon

Spice, perfect for

those who embrace

pattern and colour.”

silk route What do you do

with your beloved Liberty silk square,

your mother’s Dior, your grandmother’s

Jacqmar or your aunt’s Hermés, when

the delicate scarves become too fragile

to wear? Instead of leaving them to the

the moths, pop them over to Selva.

There, founders Pandora and Tom

Harrison will clean, stretch and hand-

stitch them onto a silk background and

carefully mount them in bespoke perspex

box frames to create pieces of hanging

art with a very personal heritage. Selva

has also launched its own collection of

framed vintage scarves, with prices

from £400. For details call 07714

099340, framedvintagescarves.com.

fine lines These

beautiful pieces are the result

of a collaboration between

international designer Tord

Boontje and interiors brand

Porta Romana. Taking their cue

from the classic Windsor, these

Triwood chairs are available with

a Twig or Herringbone back,

H68xW35.5xD35.5cm, £1,788

each, and are made from

sustainable ash that has been

simply fnished to allow the

beauty of their grain to sing out.

Contact Porta Romana, 01420

23005, portaromana.co.uk.

On Wednesday 19 November we are offering 60 Homes &

Gardens readers the opportunity to meet designers Tricia

Guild, 020 7351 5775, designersguild.com, and William

Yeoward, 020 7349 7828, williamyeoward.com, at a unique

event that will include inspirational talks on decorating at

Christmas, as well as a chance to shop at both of their

stores on London’s King’s Road with an exclusive 20 per

cent discount. The event runs from 10.30 to 12.30am.

Tickets cost £20; to book your place, call 020 7893 7625.

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ART IN CLAY

Set in a beautiful old building in the heart of

Farnham, this year’s Art in Clay showcases

ceramics by both up-and-coming and

celebrated makers from across Europe,

including Françoise Dufayard’s distinctive

brushwork designs. Besides being a trove

for collectors, it is also the perfect place to

pick up a unique handmade Christmas gift.

15-16 November. Adults, £5; concessions,

£4.50; children under 15 free. The Maltings,

Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR,

0115 987 3966, artinclay.co.uk.

JOHN SCOTT GALLERY

The permanent new John Scott Gallery

at the Jackfeld Tile Museum in Shropshire

houses an amazing collection of British

decorative tiles donated by a private

collector. It features tiles and panels by

prestigious names, including Pugin, Morris

and Bawden, with one-off pieces from

private homes and ornate panels from

hospitals and other public buildings.

Adults, £8.50; concessions, £7.75; children

under 18, £5.75. Jackfeld Tile Museum,

Salthouse Road, Telford, Shropshire, TF8

7LJ, 01952 884124, ironbridge.org.uk.

TEABOWLS: FORM,

FUNCTION, EXPRESSION

Taking inspiration from the traditional

Japanese tea ceremony, this charming

exhibition showcases around 300 teabowls

and small vessels from more than 60

world-renowned ceramicists, including

pieces by legendary Japanese and British

potters alongside contemporary designs

by some of today’s leading makers.

Until 16 November. Free entry. Oxford

Ceramics, 29 Walton Street, Oxford OX2

6AA, 01865 512320, oxfordceramics.com.

3 of the best

CeramiCs

exhibitions

CRACkING THE COdEItalian brand Calligaris, 020 8994 8110, calligarisinteriors.

com, has joined forces with up-and-coming Italian designers

to create the CODE collection of furniture and accessories.

Moss, by Busetti Garuti Redaelli, has mirror and storage

modules which you can confgure to create your own piece.

Mirrors, £88 each;containers, £111each; both Calligaris.

Out Of AfricA Always looking to unearth new brands, we

were thrilled to come across online design studio Otago. Having spent

time in Africa, co-founders Anna Rose and Eddie Sercombe wanted

to offer individual, crafted pieces and champion traditional skills from

marginalised communities, so they set about sourcing ethically made

products with an emphasis on quality. They now work with a non-proft

organisation, NEST, which helps artisans build sustainable businesses and

keep up with demand while maintaining quality. The debut collection

showcases crafts such as Maasai beading, weaving, and brass and metal

casting, but all with a modern touch. Otago also offers interior design and

product sourcing services. Contact 020 7871

4434, otagodesign.com.

For more pattern inspiration, visit our blog

FLOOR SHOWRunner and carpet specialist Roger

Oates, 020 7351 2288, rogeroates.

com, has launched the London

Collection. The four new herringbone

designs, 70cm wide, £115m, feature

a fresh, tonal colour palette that would

suit any interiors scheme.

Our pick of the most inspiring shows

around the country this month

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Smashed Berry, emulsion, £36 for 2 litres, Paint by Conran.

heathershades

Heathland colours,

woven together

with a hint of grey,

bring texture

and richness to

winter schemes

Deep Mauve, Chalky InteriorMatt, £41.50 for 2.5 litres,Marston & Langinger.

Antiquary, Elite Emulsion, £42.50 for 2.5 litres, Zoffany.

Pearl Colour 100, Absolute Matt Emulsion, £35 for 2.5 litres,Little Greene.

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1 | Selam in Mulberry, linen, 137cm wide, £143.74m,

Zak & Fox at George Spencer Designs. 2 | Umbria

Woodland wallpaper in Arcadia, £23.86m, Fardis.

3 | Toulouse tile in Taupe, 20cm sq, £174.90sq m,

Fired Earth. 4 | Underwood Abaca Macrame braid

in Wood, £84m, Samuel & Sons. 5 | (From top) Craie;

Prune Bleue; Prune Rouge; Mauve Moyen; all acrylic

emulsion, £21.50 for 1kg, Emery & Cie. 6 | Etienne

in Amethyst, linen, 134cm wide, £73.80m, Lewis &

Wood. 7 | Silk velvet in Taupe, 140cm wide, £212m,

Fox Linton. 8 | Clark in Violet Ronce, cotton, 140cm

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8cm wide, £80m, The Silk Gallery. 10 | Marrakech

Hexagon tile in grey, 14.7x12.7cm, £645.44sq m,

Fired Earth. 11 | Corin in pewter, viscose mix, 138cm

wide, £60m, Romo. 12 | Hagga 909 rug in Antique

purple and White, £339m, Sinclair Till. 13 | Patina

wallpaper, £33m, Rebel Walls. 14 | Watson 1-1258-

082, polyester mix, 150cm wide, £30.90m, JAB

Anstoetz. 15 | Tansy in Smoke, linen, 138cm wide,

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Homes & Gardens’ design correspondent celebrates the new generation of technically advanced bamboo products

DESIGN EYE

BARBARA CHANDLER

Nowadays, there is so much emphasis

on new materials that it is pleasing to see

old ones used in new ways. Take bamboo,

for instance, once best known for

its use in clunky conservatory furniture,

it’s now referred to as “green steel” by

Asian architects in tribute to its strength

and eco-credentials, and is being used for

many avant-garde structures, including

entire houses.

Here in the UK we’re seeing a new wave

of bamboo products, from small bowls to

fooring and even ambitious staircases,

such as those by EeStairs, eestairs.co.uk

(below), which exploit the material’s

strength, lightness and fexibility. It’s fully

sustainable, and the fast-growing plant

quickly shoots back up after it has been cut.

Bamboo, which is relatively inexpensive

as a raw material, has a natural fnish

which is pale and interesting in appearance

rather than rich and grainy. New

technology can now produce large, thin

sheets of laminated bamboo, which are

strong and stable, so it

has become possible to make elegant

contemporary furniture and storage units,

as seen at The Futon Company,

futoncompany.co.uk. “Bamboo works best

for thin pieces (maybe combined with

metal or plastic) because it is extremely

dense and actually more expensive than

most hardwoods when used in thick

chunks,” says director Robert Pearce.

Spun bamboo is also marvellous. The

craft was developed in Vietnam and is now

used by Habitat, habitat.co.uk, and Tesco,

tesco.com/direct, among others for

beautiful yet inexpensive designs. Thin

strips of bamboo are laboriously glued

together into a coiled circular sheet then

shaped by hand into bowls, dishes, lamp

bases and so on. Inside, a lovely concentric

pattern is created, revealing the beauty of

this artisan technique. As Ros Humphries,

buyer for lighting at Habitat, explains,

“Bamboo offers an appealing alternative to

the machine-made perfection of spun

metals or turned wood.”

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HAUSER & WIRTHA new artistic hub that celebrates its unique position in ruralSomerset is set to become the latest hot-spot for creative souls

From quaint country town to

international art destination – Bruton

in Somerset was once home to little

more than a clutch of antiques shops,

a restaurant with rooms and a post

offce, but change is on its way.

Renowned studio Hauser & Wirth

has just opened a pioneering

world-class gallery in the buildings

of the once-derelict Durslade Farm,

creating an extensive complex for

art and garden lovers alike.

This new venture will show

innovative exhibitions of modern work

in fve gallery spaces, along with a

schedule of events, such as gardening

workshops and lectures, theatre-

based seminars and family Saturdays.

The art also spreads outside, with

large-scale sculptures occupying the

courtyards. It’s easy to spend a day

exploring the site, including the

landscaped garden by internationally

acclaimed designer Piet Oudolf. For

a break from artistic indulgence,

on-site restaurant The Roth Bar & Grill,

located in a former cowshed, serves

delicious food made from local

ingredients. Of course, art plays a

key role in this space, too, with works

ranging from Henry Moore’s drawing

of lobster claws to neon chandeliers

by Jason Rhoades. There is also a

gorgeous six-bedroom farmhouse

that is available to rent. Full of

character, its interior celebrates

the historical idiosyncrasies of the

18th-century Grade-II listed building.

Original fttings are combined

with vintage furniture and unique

pieces by Hauser & Wirth artists,

including a specially commissioned

mural in the dining room and a

video installation that projects

on to the walls of the living room.

Open Tuesday-Sunday; free to visit.

Stays in the farmhouse start at £1,500

for a four-night, midweek visit.

Hauser & Wirth

Somerset, Durslade

Farm, Dropping

Lane, Bruton,

Somerset, BA10

0NL, 01749 814060,

hauserwirth

somerset.com.

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is Arlo & Jacob, arloandjacob.

com, an online retailer offering

contemporary and classic

designs without a hefty price

tag. Each piece is made to

order using traditional

methods at its Derbyshire

factory; one person works on

each product from start to

fnish. There is also a range

of armchairs, footstools and

accessories, with footstools

starting at £275, armchairs

at £450 and sofas at £735.

stay and play Marking the launch of its largest collection

to date, BoConcept is offering its customers a chance to experience

the product for themselves in one of three fully furnished apartments.

Showcasing the brand’s signature mix of modern design and modular

options, the chic locations are in New Jersey, Dubai and Berlin. Each fat

costs a reasonable £60 per night and can be booked for up to three days.

To request a booking, visit your nearest store. Contact boconcept.com.

Hone your interiors eye with the innovative new online course My Design School from KlC school of design.

Running from 27 October to 28 November, it covers all the principles behind creating stunning room schemes.

H&G readers pay just £199, a saving of £100. Call 020 7376 3377 or visit klc.co.uk, quoting code HG1014.

Imola chair in Blue Colorado leather, H110xW95x D99cm, £3,822; Monza table with smoked-glass top, H75xW190xD100cm,£2,699; Adelaide chairs, H84xW45xD59cm, £299 each; Comoshelves in matt ash-grey lacquer, H26xW154xD26cm, £299 each;Mezzo corner sofa in Mole Estoril leather, H83xW285xD235cm, £8,820; Kuta foor lamp, H200xdiam40cm, £299; Neutron rug,diam150cm, £579; Plaza rug, 170x240cm, £1,159; all BoConcept.

Elton sofa in Cornfower Blue,H73xW143xD87cm, from £735.

BalaNCiNG aCtOf all the lighting ranges

that were presented this

season, designer Michael

Anastassiades’ IC collection

for Flos is the one we most

covet. Divinely elegant, the

pieces feature a minimalist,

blown-glass sphere, which

appears to balance on a thin

metal stem. Shown above is

the S1 pendant, H48xdiam

20cm, £238, Flos at Aram,

020 7557 7557, aram.co.uk.

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natural choice Selling stone, decorative and porcelain

tiles, Mandarin Stone, 01600 715444,

mandarinstone.com, is one of H&G’s

most trusted brands for high-quality

products. To celebrate its 25th

anniversary this year, it is offering a

25 per cent discount on a different

stone each month. We particularly love

the choice for November, Troy Marble

(right), which is available for £35.99sq

m instead of the normal £47.99.

Open hOuse For decorating

inspiration and to see how other people have

solved design dilemmas, browse the extensive

gallery of beautiful homes, house tours and

videos online at housetohome.co.uk.

The designers of some of the best gardens

to be created in the past fve years across

Britain and overseas are waiting to hear who

has won in the third annual Garden Design

Awards. The competition was created by

the Society of Garden Designers for its

members, who include luminaries such as

Andy Sturgeon, Cleve West, Tom Hoblyn

and Helen Elks-Smith. Over the past few

weeks, the judges have visited the gardens

and drawn up their fnal shortlist, and now

we need you to help select the winner of

the People’s Choice Award. There are 15

gardens, covering a broad range of styles,

to be considered. All of them have been

created by professional garden designers

for private, corporate and public spaces.

hoW to VoteTo choose your favourite garden,

log on to housetohome.co.uk/

handgSGDpeopleschoice to see the

photographs of all the shortlisted gardens,

and follow the instructions about how

to cast your vote. Voting closes on 31

October 2014, and the winner will be

announced, together with the winners of

all the other Award categories, in the March

2015 issue of Homes & Gardens. For more

details about the SGD Awards and to see

pictures of the fnalists’ work in all the

Award categories, visit sgdawards.com.

vote for your

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for laid-back lounging but, aesthetically, the

slumped shape of a beanbag leaves a lot

to be desired. Not so with the starfruit-

inspired form of the Carambola collection

of leather floor cushions by Mille

Couleurs London, 020 7263 3660,

mc-london.com. Prices start at

£490 for H53xdiam60cm.

Perfume oil inporcelain containers,

75ml, £83 each, The Conran Shop.

heaVenScent

The Conran Shop can be

relied on to track down the

most stylish and desirable

objects, and these bathroom

accessories, by New

York-based fragrance design

studio Joya, are its latest

triumph. There are two

scents, NO.1, with Italian

mandarin, Brazilian orange

and fresh quince top notes,

and NO.6, with Fujian cypress,

juniper berries and grapefruit

aromas. Contact 0844 848

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TREND yellow oCHRe Besides popping up on the latest fabrics, furniture

and accessories, this hue is also a key colour in

Dulux’s Autumn Winter 14/15 palette, which

teams rich, autumnal hues with raw, natural

fnishes. Bright and lively, yellow ochre can be

relied upon to add earthy warmth, but it also

works well as an accent with architectural greys.

Wall in Sunfower Symphony 3, mattemulsion, £24.29 for 2.5 litres, Dulux (paint mixing), dulux.co.uk. YellowWicker Linen cushion, £70, Fermoie,01672 513723, fermoie.com. In Betweenchair, £409, &Tradition at Haus, 0208533 8024, hauslondon.com. Newarkdesk lamp, £155, Jim Lawrence, 01473826685, jim-lawrence.co.uk.

ONE TO WATCH

MANISHA

HARKINS

Recent graduate

Manisha Harkins

started her career as

a lifestyle journalist,

but retrained as a

textiles and surfaces

designer at Cardiff

Metropolitan. H&G

spotted Manisha at London’s Young

Designers exhibition and was instantly

taken with her strong use of colour

and the eclectic nature of her fabrics.

Have you always loved textiles? It

started when I was around four years old,

and I began drawing. I regularly travelled

between my childhood home in the USA

and colourful, fabric-flled India, where I

was born, and my interest grew and grew.

What inspires you? It changes daily,

from birch peelings or a ceramic shape to

decorative elements from another culture

or an amazing technique by an artisan.

Where and how do you create your

designs? I have a small space at home.

I am a screen printer at heart and use

digital methods as a means to an end,

but I always like to start out by hand.

Tell us about your latest collection and

future plans. Majlis is based on the

variety of colours and textures found in

low-level Arabic seating areas. My designs

can be literal or abstract, ranging from

decorative archways to shifting desert

sands. The more painterly designs involved

collaging small dye samples together, and

my future plans include bringing my new

knowledge of natural dyes into my work.

Manisha’s fabrics are made to order. View

her work at manishatextiles.wordpress.

com or call 07799 648699.

Fans of interior design will love our blog hglivingbeautifully.com,

which is updated daily with the latest design news, must-see events

and stunning room schemes that have stopped us in our tracks.

all in good tasteThe White Company, 020 375 8922,

thewhitecompany.com, made its name

championing plain and simple design,

and it is now embracing this heritage

by launching General Store, an edit of

staple pieces across all categories. It

is made up of both classic favourites

and new additions, and aims to deliver

genuine quality, real craftsmanship and

beautiful detail at an accessible price.

Spice oF liFeIdeal for time-pressed

cooks who still want

to create adventurous

dishes, a £10 monthly

subscription to Simply

Cook, simplycook.com,

delivers a kit containing

four recipe cards and

specially blended

ingredients, from culinary

pastes to infused oils and

garnishes. All you need

shop for are the basic

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to tropical patterns, natural beauty

has long been a strong interiors

trend, but animal prints in

particular have found new

popularity over recent months.

Graham & Brown has tapped

into this with its latest collection,

Skin. The diverse range covers

subtle hues, such as beige and

grey, and vibrant colours, like

turquoise or coral. The wallpapers,

which cost from £24 a roll, are also

embossed and embellished with

mica, glitter and metallic.

Passion for pattern One of

Graham & Brown’s most successful

collaborations has been with style

icon and Biba founder Barbara

Hulanicki. The latest wallpapers to

be launched under this partnership

were revealed at 2014’s London

Design Festival, to coincide with

the release of The Biba Years:

1963-1975 (£35, V&A Publishing)

and the 50th anniversary of the

opening of the Biba shop on

Abingdon Road. The two new

designs, which cost from £60 a

roll, are The Hypnotist and Funky

Flora; both infuenced by early

Biba dress prints.

Trawling the archives Having

launched in 1946, Graham &

Brown has a rich library of designs.

Northern Rose, its Wallpaper of the

Year 2015, was inspired by

hand-painted foral trail artwork

discovered in the archive.

Recoloured in bold shades, the

paper, which costs £26 a roll,

looks refreshingly modern.

DESIGN focuS

GRAHAM & BROWN

When it comes to stylish wall décor, this long-runningfamily business is always one to watch, but its latestlaunches are particularly alluring. We round up thehighlights of its newest wallpaper collections

For more

information,

call 0800 328 8452

or visit graham

brown.com/uk.

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from far left

Tiger wallpaper;Zebra wallpaper;Leopard wallpaper,all from the skincollection, £24 a roll;Biba’s op art dress (above) inspiredBarbara Hulanickiand Graham &Brown’s TheHypnotist wallpaper(left), £60 a roll.


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House Garden by

George Plumptre,

£25, Frances Lincoln.

Chief executive of

the National Gardens

Scheme, George

Plumptre’s new book

is the defnitive timeline of English country

house gardens. From those he sees as best

exemplifying the type to contemporary

designs, he explores the stories behind

30 different country house gardens. With

glorious photographs by Marcus Harpur.

RHS Companion to

Scented Plants by

Stephen Lacey,

£25, Frances Lincoln.

Extensive expert advice

on selecting and using

fragrant plants in the

garden, written and

researched by experienced gardener, author

and lecturer Stephen Lacey, and endorsed

by the Royal Horticultural Society. Featuring

more than 1,000 plants, and with beautiful

photographs by Andrew Lawson, this is an

essential reference book for any gardener.

The Splendour of

the Tree by Noel

Kingsbury, £25,

Frances Lincoln.

The historic, economic,

ecological and cultural

signifcance – not

to mention general

majesty – of 100 key species of tree from

around the world has been investigated

by environmental expert Noel Kingsbury,

and brought together in this coffee-table-

format reference book, with photography

by Andrea Jones.

time for bed Renowned for its modern sofas and leather

upholstery, Italian brand Natuzzi has taken its frst steps into the

bedroom market. Developed by the in-house design team, the collection

features six beds, available in a choice of fabrics and leathers, plus

a range of bedside tables, chests of drawers and media units. Our

favourite is Oasi (left), H166xL231xW194cm, from £3,110, with its plush,

generously curved headboard. Contact 020 3131 2787, natuzzi.co.uk.

Anyone with a passion for foristry who has

attended a course will know the pleasure that

learning to create an arrangement brings. It

was training with renowned forist Jane Packer

that gave Rachel Wardley the inspiration

she needed to launch her fower business.

A day-long workshop became a four-week

career course. Her own shop in the centre

of Bath followed, then fnally she opened a

foristry school, Tallulah Rose, which has built

up an excellent reputation. If you’re quick, you

might catch the one-off, two-day Floral Musings

course in London from 14 to 15 October. It

boasts a stellar line-up and offers a real insight

into foral design through a series of lectures

and demonstrations. The course is suitable

for everyone, from beginners to business

owners, and costs £1,600, which includes

meals and equipment. Alternatively, back in

Bath, try your hand at Halloween hand-tied

bouquets on 31 October, £150, or learn to

make a Christmas wreath on 5 December, also

£150. For more information on these and the

Tallulah Rose four-week career courses, call

01225 425998 or visit tallulahroseflowers.com.

H&G COURSES

Floristry in london and bath

on the roadStuck for what to do for a

milestone birthday, school reunion,

or a holiday with a difference? Well,

pack a holdall, pull on the natty

overalls supplied and join one of

2CV Adventures’ tours. Combine

exploring the sights and driving the

motoring icon in convoy. You can

rattle down the roads of Picardy,

do the Beaujolais run, or create a

bespoke trip; many options include

hotels and meals. For the 2015

programme, call 01483 542954,

or visit 2cvadventures.co.uk.

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STAY While the smart rooms of Whites

of Ashbourne (see right) are a

good central option, our favourite

haunts lie further afeld. A short

drive takes you to Alstonefeld

Manor, 01335 310393, alstonefeld

manor.com, a Georgian country

home with bedrooms offering

views of the walled garden and

decorated with designer fabrics

and roll-top baths. Double rooms

from £110 for bed and breakfast.

Mappleton Manor, 01335 350476,

mappletonmanor.co.uk, where

George Eliot wrote Adam Bede, is

closer. A private wing offers self-

catering accommodation; with

three bedrooms, it is perfect for

families. From £350 for an off-peak,

mid-week, three-night break.

EATThere is no shortage of tempting

food to sample in the area, from

the Market Place Fish & Chip

restaurant, 01335 344780, and

the Flower Café, 01335 344090,

thefowercafe.co.uk, to the newly

opened Whites of Ashbourne,

01335 345000, whitesofashbourne.

co.uk. Further afeld, must-trys

offering fne British fare are

The George, 01335 310205,

thegeorgeatalstonefeld.com,

near Alstonefeld Manor (see left),

The Peacock at Rowsley, 01629

733518, thepeacockatrowsley.

com, and The Devonshire Arms

at Pilsley, 01246 583258,

devonshirepilsley.co.uk, both ideal

if you’re visiting nearby Haddon

Hall or Chatsworth (see right).

SHOPSpend a morning exploring the

cobbled streets, hidden alleys and

yards, stopping off to browse the

range of furniture and accessories

at Elliots of Ashbourne, 01335

347997, elliotsofashbourne.co.uk,

as well as the beautiful fabrics,

curtains and lighting at Watson

& Watson and The Curtain

Exchange, both housed in one

building, 01335 347781, watson

andwatson.co.uk. Take a quick

detour along Dig Street to visit

Pachacuti, 01335 300003,

pachacuti.co.uk, famous for

its Panama and felt hats, before

strolling along Church Street,

considered to be the fnest stretch

of Georgian buildings in Derbyshire,

and famous for its antiques shops.

VISITFrom spectacular countryside

to the market towns of Matlock,

Bakewell and Buxton, you’re

spoilt for choice for places to

visit in the Peak District. Walkers

should make a beeline to Dovedale

– a beauty spot near Ashbourne.

If you enjoy stately homes, several

are an easy drive away. Tissington

Hall, 01335 352200, tissington-

hall.com, is a stunning Jacobean

manor house, while Haddon Hall,

01629 812855, haddonhall.co.uk,

is a fortifed medieval manor

house. Chatsworth, 01246

565300, chatsworth.org, as seen

in the 2005 flm version of Pride

and Prejudice, enjoys a stunning

setting and is a must-see if

you’ve never been before.

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battlefields, taking in Ypres.

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Rupert with a life-size horsesculpture made from galvanised steel wire. The piece was inspiredby his own hunter horse, Tigger,who is often used as a life model.

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rupert tillWorking from his Cotswolds studio, Rupert captures

the form, character and vitality of the natural world usingintricately intertwined steel, copper and bronze wire

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For more than 20 years, Rupert Till

has been producing wire sculptures

inspired by the natural world. Imbued

with a charming simplicity that belies the

complex craft behind them, his pieces make

a striking addition to the open landscape.

Rupert exhibits annually at the RHS Chelsea

Flower Show. In 2012, he was awarded The

British Sporting Art Trust Prize for sculpture

by The Society of Equestrian Artists.

Can you tell us about your background?

As a child, I loved to draw and spent many of

my school days outside drawing the buildings

in pencil, charcoal and ink. At college, I took

life drawing and life sculpture classes twice a

week so, by the time I left to do a foundation

course, I had a good understanding of

putting lines on paper. Initially, my parents

discouraged me from going to art school, as

they were concerned about whether it would

o≠er a stable career, so I looked for a course

with lots of interesting opportunities. I chose

mural design at Chelsea School of Art, as

it allowed students to explore other media

and experience real-life commissions.

How did your career evolve? I didn’t want to

get sucked into the art world, but I did want

a career in art. I decided to pursue sculpture

and, for the final year of my degree course,

I worked with plaster and wire armatures.

After graduation, I used advertising, fairs

and garden shows to expand my sculpture

business before approaching upmarket

garden centres in the US and Europe.

What attracted you to working with wire?

Around this time, I had returned to Yorkshire,

where I was born. One day I stumbled across

some old pheasant pens – stretched wire

netting that had been discarded after the

posts had rotted away. I was intrigued by

the e≠ect and eventually decided to ditch

sculpting in plaster and work in wire. So in

1993, I began making dogs in wire. My first

proper commission was for Jilly Cooper, and

then my work was spotted at a major craft

fair and profiled by the BBC. I set up my first

studio in Hovingham, and I started making

the animals I saw around me, including foxes,

hares, hens and geese. The wire was perfect

for scrunching up and modelling. Using

bronze and copper came about through

working with galleries, as it o≠ers collectors

value and guaranteed longevity.

Where does your inspiration come from?

I’m a country boy through and through.

My holidays were spent working on a farm

so I was surrounded by animals. I have a

good photographic memory; when I’m

working, it doesn’t take much to conjure

up those formative experiences, and horses,

roe deer, foxes and hares are still a part of

my everyday life. I rarely resort to looking

at a book or the internet for reference, but

I do keep some samples in a freezer at the

studio, which I can consult if I need to.

If I have an exotic commission, such as

reproducing a tiger or leopard, I’ll visit

a private zoo to study the animals.

Talk us through the process of making

a piece. During my initial conversation with

a client, I create simple pen and ink sketches

that play with ideas. Once we’ve agreed on

the look and feel of the piece, I can begin

making it. I’ll often take photographs of the

spot where it will be displayed and then I map

out dimensions. After refining my sketch,

I form a stainless steel armature, while my

studio assistant prepares the copper or bronze

wires by tying them into varying lengths.

Making the sculpture is rather like knitting

with wire, pushing, pulling and sewing

together the various strands. Finally, I will

sign the piece and install it in the landscape.

Can you describe a typical day? I live in

the Cotswolds with my wife and three young

children, in a stone house with converted

stables where I have set up my studio. A

typical day involves riding out and sculpting.

I keep 11 horses and ponies, so my days tend

to revolve around them. I work next to the

stable yard, so I can pull one of them out to

use as a life model or take one on a riding

safari to observe roe deer or hares in the fields

around where we live. I work best during the

early morning or late into the evening.

Tell us about your studio. The space is

divided into three areas, which incorporate an

o∞ce as well as room for all of my materials.

The wire I use is produced in several sizes and

I source it in the UK; I buy in 250 kilos of

bronze wire at a time. I also have trolleys

and a forklift so the pieces can be moved

easily. I usually prefer working outside. It

gives me the space to stand back and study

the sculpture I am working on, which is hard

to do within the confines of four walls.

What are you currently working on? I have

a few projects, including a private commission

for a sculpture to commemorate a National

Hunt racehorse, in full flight over a hurdle in

bronze wire. The challenge with this kind of

piece is to really capture the character, power

and movement of the animal. Fortunately,

I’ve been given plenty of video footage that I

can examine in slow motion over and again.

What are your plans for the future? Ideally,

I would like to produce on a larger scale, as

well as continuing to work with the country’s

leading garden designers. The Chelsea Flower

Show allows me to showcase my new pieces to

a wide audience and exhibit alongside some

incredibly creative people. That alone is the

perfect inspiration to keep creating in wire. l

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LEFT A Rider with Horse, inspired byRupert’s wife jumping on her horse,is installed outside his studio. TOP ROW A leopard’s head, one of Rupert’s more exotic subjects; A Rider with Horse viewed frombehind; initial sketches help Rupert to perfect the form and angle of a horse’s neck and head.MIDDLE ROW Boxing Hares areinspired by those that Rupert often observes on spring drives throughWhite Way near Cirencester; themiddle of this piece is made fromdarker, patinated wire to createtexture and body; commissioned tocomplement designer Paul Martin’sgarden at the Hampton Court PalaceFlower Show, Moule (mussel shell) is now displayed in Rupert’s garden. RIGHT Cockerel on a Fork, originallymade for the Chelsea Flower Show,sits amid the flowers in front ofRupert’s house; a signature tie, crafted from copper, is ready to beincorporated into a finished piece.

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Inspired by the rich coloursand textures of historicaltapestries, rug companiesand fabric houses are nowintroducing contemporaryweaves and knotting tocreate updated designs.

FURNITURE Caribou chair inBlueberry, H80xW53xD58cm, £1,908, Ochre. FABRIC Bench cushion in Moldavia02, cotton mix, 137cm wide, £157.20m, Lizzo.ACCESSORIES Linen napkin inCoral, 50cm sq, £18, The ConranShop. Tan facet stoneware jug,H16cm, £165; Faceted chocolatecups, £320 set of six assortedcolours; all Nicola Tassie at The NewCraftsmen. Fuchsia dinner candles,£9 set of six, Pentreath & Hall.Russia With Love rug, £1,850sq m,Jan Kath at Front London. Flowers,from £40 a bunch, Scarlet & Violet. �


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Moody and atmospheric, the latest flower motifs team

deep pinks and reds with strong, dark backgrounds

S T Y L I N G E M M A T H O M A S A N D A L I B R O W N

P H O T O G R A P H S K A T Y A D E G R U N W A L D

Winter FLORALS

THE LOOK

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LEFT A large-scale patternadds intrigue to the interiorof a cupboard, making a striking backdrop forneutral ceramics.

FURNITURE ChichesterHousekeeper’s cupboard inCharcoal, H209xW135xD65cm,£2,255, Neptune.

FABRIC Apron in Lady Roxanain Autunno 30100/001, cotton,138cm wide, £125m, Rubelli.

ACCESSORIES Cupboard linedwith Dark Floral wallpaper, £30sq m, Ellie Cashman Design. (On top of cupboard) RichardBatterham bowl, diam17cm, £25,David Mellor. AK glaze stonewarejugs, H10cm, £9.60; H13cm, £13.55; both Winchcombe Pottery. (Top shelf, from left) SmallRichard Batterham teapot, £85,David Mellor. Six-cup teapot, £16,Labour and Wait. MW glaze

stoneware jug, H9cm, £8.90; MW glaze lidded pot, £12.05; AK glaze jug, H20cm, £28.30; allWinchcombe Pottery. Large RichardBatterham jug, 2.8 litres, £98, DavidMellor. AK glaze stoneware cerealbowls, diam15cm, £8.50 each,Winchcombe Pottery. (Second shelf,from left) Screw lid preserving jars, £5.50 each, Labour and Wait.Antique pewter tobacco jar, £450, Soane Britain. Shanga Masaibeaded jar, H19cm, £315, Otago.Richard Batterham sugar pot, £39,David Mellor. MW glaze egg cups, £4.30 each; MW glaze beakers, £6.55 each; all WinchcombePottery. French jam pot, £8.50,Labour and Wait. MW platters,diam25cm, £14.70 each,Winchcombe Pottery. (Bottom shelf, from left) Richard Batterhamlarge bowl, diam27.5cm, £48, David Mellor. Four-pint casseroledish, £48.40; MW glaze jug,H16.5cm, £17.70; both WinchcombePottery. Enamel stewpot,diam22cm, £38, Labour and Wait.

THIS PAGE Trailing florals are given glorious depth in luxuriously soft and welcoming velvets.

FABRICS Large floor cushion inCaipirinha in Cocktail, cotton mix,134cm wide, £89.90m, AndrewMartin. Medium floor cushion inTulipa Velvet in Multicolour, cotton,136cm wide, £125m, Jean Monroat Turnell & Gigon. Small cushionin Ipanema Velvet in Charcoal,cotton mix, 138cm wide, £89m,Jane Churchill.

ACCESSORIES (On wall) Al Fresco Botanica tray, diam35cm, £19.50,India Jane. Duck feather boxcushion pad, H71xW71xD10cm,from £89.99, Glover Bros. �

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LEFT A single oversized fl oral design can be used to defi ne the accent colours in the rest of the room. In this bedroom, soft leaf green and petal pink help lighten the dramatic look.

FURNITURE Antique copper side table, H60xdiam25cm, £130, French Connection.

ACCESSORIES Cérét desk lamp, H40xdiam16.5cm, £110, The French House. Dark ceramic bowl in White Circles, diam12cm, £190, Laura Carlin at The New Craftsmen. Feast Floral double bedlinen set, £59 for duvet and two pillowcases; Feast Floral cushion, 50cm sq, £25; all Marks & Spencer. Washed velvet cushion cover in Blush, 70x50cm, £56; Alba bedcover in Cedre, cotton, 260x190cm, £167; Plaid en khadi pied de poule throw, cotton, 220x130cm, £84, all Caravane.

THIS PAGE Directional fabrics are an ideal choice for striking a glamorous note, adding life and personality to minimal schemes.

FURNITURE Kidney dressing table Design C with glass top, H76xW101x D51cm, £395, The Dormy House. Quilted linen pill stool, H45xdiam38cm, £394.99, De Le Cuona.

FABRIC Dressing table covered in Rosings 05, cotton, 137cm wide, £40m, Swaff er.

ACCESSORIES Palea dressing mirror in Bronze, H57xdiam36.5cm, £595, William Yeoward. Pembe horn dish, £116.50; Shanga Ya Ngozi bottles with Masai beadwork and leather, £135 for four; Dawa bottles with brass stoppers, £79 a pair; all Otago. �

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Full blooming florals tend to dominate thistrend, but some graphicdesigns, such as thisdigitally printed fabric thatcaptures the texture anddepth of velvet, bring freshinspiration to the look.

FURNITURE Caribou chair inBlueberry, H80xW53xD58cm,£1,908, Ochre.

FABRIC Palasini in DamsonFDG2205/02, viscose mix, 137cmwide, £70m, Designers Guild.

ACCESSORIES Collage wall art, 71-88x65-68.5cm, £700,Anthropologie. Pomegranate rug inCharcoal, wool, 274x183cm, £700sqm, The Rug Company. Al Fresco Botanica tray (in background),diam35cm, £19.50, India Jane. �

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A classic armchair in abeautifully understatedfloral is all it takes to add the essence of thistimeless theme to a room.

FURNITURE Spencer wing chair,H119xW81xD78cm, £3,725 plus8m fabric, Beaumont & Fletcher.

FABRIC Chair in Harriet Floral in

Cinder, cotton mix, 137cm wide,

£149m, Ralph Lauren Home.

FLOORING Vintage Karabagh rug,

£1,395, The Rug Company. �

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A screen upholstered in a painterly fl oral can be positioned to bring an indulgent touch to a functional space.

FURNITURE De Beauvoir panel screen, H190xW45xD2cm each panel, £2,250, House of Hackney.

FABRIC Screen in Midnight Garden, velvet, 137.5cm wide, £98m, House of Hackney.

ACCESSORIES Coriandre and Gingembre bath gel in crystal decanter, £30, Alexis Lahellec. Pink linen towel, 100x165cm, £55, The Conran Shop. Kikapu Cha Shanga beaded basket, H48xdiam50cm, £220, Otago. �


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A distinctive favourite of gardeners and forists alike, this Asian native provides vibrant colour in autumn borders and stunning cut fowers for the home

The free-fowering, two-tone

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With radiating magenta

petals and a crisp yellow

centre, C. ‘Mrs Jessie

Cooper’ will brighten

borders from late summer

into November.

C. ‘Shungiku’, one of the

few annuals in the genus,

has white daisy-like fowers;

its edible leaves are used

in Asian cuisine.

Frequently chosen for

foral displays, the faming

red C. ‘George Griffths’

grows to a height of 1.35m.

Reducing the number of

fowering stems will increase

the size of the blooms.

First mentioned in China at the time of Confucius, around

500BC, chrysanthemums are known to have been grown for

centuries in Japan and Korea before being introduced to

Europe from 1789. Extensive breeding programmes have

since led to the creation of a wide variety of foral forms, from daisy-

like sprays to flamboyant pompom blooms, which can be loosely

categorised as pot, cutting and hardy. All three provide a lavish range

of colour and shape from late spring through to late autumn.

Hardiness is a highly prized asset, and the endurance of some of the

older varieties is impressive. Take the late summer-fowering Korean

and Rubellum groups; both derive from Chrysanthemum zawadskii,

which is a survivor from the Ice Age.

Recent trials at RHS Wisley have resulted in the Award of Garden

Merit (AGM) being bestowed upon a number of robust varieties that

will fower until November and perhaps beyond. These include the deep

maroon, double-fowered C. ‘Ruby Mound’ which, teamed with sedums,

asters, Japanese anemones, grasses and heucheras, for example, will

provide colour and interest to the late autumn border.

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One of the joys

of arranging

chrysanthemums is

the many different

shapes they offer.

Here, single spray

fowers are mixed

with a refexed-petal

variety, along with

rose hips, for a

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A hollowed-out

pumpkin makes an

unusual vase for

an informal mix of

C. ‘Orange Allouise’,

‘Yellow Pamela’, pink

‘Breitner Dark’ and

‘Payton Blaze Red’.

Pots of orange

pompom-headed

C. ‘Bronze Fairie’

are a bold contrast

to the muted

pinks of autumn

hydrangeas.

The pleasing

density of compact,

single-coloured

chrysanthemums

grown en masse

makes an effective

installation.

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n Chrysanthemums thrive in

a sunny, well-drained position.

Plant in groups of three or four

and avoid overcrowding.

n Pot and cutting varieties

need winter protection. Both

types can be propagated from

cuttings in spring: pinch out

the growing tip to leave six

or seven leaves.

n Good rain-proof blooms

for cutting include the white

single AGM winner C. ‘Pennine

Polo’; C. ‘Syllabub’ is a

worthy AGM pot variety.

n Hardy varieties, such as

the striking, strongly scented

AGM C. ‘Carmine Blush’, are

reliably weather resistant.

n If you can grow lavender, you

can grow chrysanthemums;

both hate too much winter wet.

n New plants from cuttings

need to be hardened off in April.

Wait until all danger of frost is

past before planting out in May.

n Prepare the soil in spring

by digging in blood, fsh and

bone, and apply a good

compost mulch when planting

between May and July.

n Split plants in May every few

years, and thin out the weakest

shoots in June or July.

Where to see

Capel Manor Gardens, Enfeld,

Middlesex EN1 4RQ, 0845 612 2122

ext 1200, capelmanorgardens.co.uk.

Chrysanthemums in mixed borders

in the walled garden.

Norwell Nurseries, Newark,

Nottinghamshire NG23 6JX, 01636

636337, norwellnurseries.co.uk.

NGS open afternoon, 12 October 2014;

chrysanthemums, grasses, asters and

other autumn plants.

Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire

SG8 0BW, 01223 206000,

nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole-estate.

Long mixed border of Korean

chrysanthemums and dahlias.

Where to Buy

Cotswold Garden Flowers,

01386 422829, cgf.net.

Halls of Heddon,

01661 852445,

hallsofheddon.co.uk.

John Peace Chrysanthemums,

0191 527 1872,

johnpeace.co.uk.

Norwell Nurseries,

01636 636337,

norwellnurseries.co.uk.

Woolmans,

0845 658 9137, woolmans.com.

Woottens of Wenhaston,

01502 478258,

woottensplants.com.

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This monTh, bold colour and Eastern-inspired pattern

imbue a Victorian terrace with bohemian spirit (page 78),

the owners of a cedar-clad Danish home draw inspiration

from the landscape that surrounds it (page 88), and an

architect-designed house in Sydney offers an intriguing mix

of wood and dark, moody spaces (page 98). We also feature an

11th-century manor house, gently updated to accommodate

modern family life (page 118), and a glorious new Zealand

garden that doubles as an outside gallery (page 108).

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Victorian terrace

Bohemian rhapsody

Wo r d s N ata l i e Wa i N P h oto g r a P h s e m m a l e W i s

Eclectic furniture, bold colours and lively pattern refect the

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A printed mural of an antique Indiantextile fragment makes an arrestingfocal point. “It looks so tactile, peoplealways think it’s real,” says James.Bespoke printed mural

ASH0038, Surface

View, 0117 8922 1327,

surfaceview.co.uk.

ENTRANCE HALL

Hand-painted by anartist, the pale bluestencilling on the walls references thewatery hues of theMoroccan floor tiles.Bespoke Moroccan

design tiles, Habibi

interiors, 020 7610 9944,

habibi-interiors.com.

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SITTING ROOM

The bold use of contrasting colours and texturesbrings depth and interest to this space, whichleads through to the library (right), whereanother printed mural anchors the scheme.For a similar sofa, try the Bluebell sofa, from £930,

Sofa.com, 0333 220 4585, sofa.com. Lollipop

eight-arm chandelier, £3,804, Porta Romana,

020 7352 0440, portaromana.co.uk.


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DINING AREA

To create a more intimate feel, curtains can be drawn to divide this dining space from the adjoining kitchen (opposite page). For similar Moroccan-style pendant lights, from

£50 each, try Moroccan Bazaar, 020 8575 1818,

moroccanbazaar.co.uk. For a similar bench, try the

Vancouver bench, £466.85, Oak Furniture Solutions,

0845 363 6135, oakfurnituresolutions.co.uk.

GARDEN

The vibrant colours and textures of the houseextend into the garden, where more decorative tiling keeps maintenance to a minimum. Ikat cushions in Ithaki, £71m, Osborne & Little,

020 7318 6000, osborneandlittle.com.

KITCHEN

Woven storage baskets and a well-loved kitchenbench, fashioned from reclaimed floorboards,add charm and personality to the scheme.Suzani print Bath button-back armchair,

£750, Graham and Green, 020 8987 3700,

grahamandgreen.co.uk.


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A few decades have passed since the last hippy enclave danced

merrily out of London’s Notting Hill, but their bohemian values

live on, in spirit at least, in a quiet corner moments from the

hubbub of Portobello Road’s vibrant market. The imposing

whitewashed façade of Annie and James Reynolds’ Victorian

home belies an affnity for colour and texture that is only fully grasped as you

step over the threshold and explore. Set over fve foors, the young couple’s

fascinating home is brimming with life and one-off treasures.

Annie and James’s eclectic approach to living is not a new idea to them;

prior to their move to Notting Hill, they shared a fat with two other couples

and a dog, all of whom they were determined to accommodate in their new

home. “We wanted somewhere that would provide relaxed communal areas,

but plenty of private living space was also a must,” says Annie.

An eight-month search for a family home yielded a “vanilla” house with lots

of potential for the couple to exercise their vibrant tastes, along

with some careful direction from interior designers Clare Morton and

Sophie Brown. Annie, a former charity worker, and James, a web developer,

wanted the house to refect their love of travelling as well as a passion for

upcycling and sustainable living.

The couple thrives on taking an homogeneous approach to the interior.

“I really enjoy the combination of different moods and atmospheres,”

admits Annie, who was pregnant with the couple’s frst child, Edith, during the

renovation, “but it’s defnitely a house for living in; we wanted something we

would use, not worship.”

Annie’s quest for colour and a “low-maintenance, well-functioning home”

STUDY

Furnished with warming wood tones, includinga letter-fronted chest of drawers, this room is one of James’s favourites. “I enjoy gazing out on to the garden from here,” he says. The Alpha chest, £995, Graham and Green, 020

8987 3700, grahamandgreen.co.uk. Juliette French

salon chair, £599, Oka, 0844 815 7380, okadirect.com.

GUEST BEDROOM

Texture and fine detailing add drama to thisrestful space (above right) in the basement.Classic mother-of-pearl inlay side table,

£395, Graham and Green, 020 8987 3700,

grahamandgreen.co.uk. For a similar ottoman,

try Jasmine, £255, Loaf, 0845 468 0697,

loaf.com. Lacquered decorative ladder in

Sea Green, H180cm, £195, Orchid, 020 7384

2443, orchidfurniture.co.uk.

GUEST BEDROOM

A Berber wedding blanket clashes with patternedbedlinen in this otherwise simple scheme.For similar Berber wedding blankets, from £100,

try Beyond Marrakech, beyondmarrakech.com.

For a similar metal occasional table, from £310,

try Moroccan Bazaar, 020 8575 1818,

moroccanbazaar.co.uk.

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“As we move through di≠erent stages of our lives, we’ll appreciate this

house more and more.”

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led Clare to source an array of beautiful hand-painted tiles from Fez in

Morocco. “It’s one of the nicest features in the house,” says James, admiring

the cheerful foral motif that permeates the kitchen and dining area. Each

room offers something new and dynamic. Indeed, geometric patterns

chosen by the couple, with the help of Clare and Sophie’s expert eyes, pepper

the entire house and are a reference to the building’s Victorian heritage. On the

approach to the front door, gleaming monochrome tiles pave the way

to the carpet of ceramics that greets you once inside. “The fow from outside

into the hall works beautifully, even though the tiles are from different coun-

tries and eras,” explains Annie.

With an 18-month-old daughter who has a penchant for drawing on

furniture, and another baby girl arriving any day, this was never going to be a

pristine show home. “At the moment, I spend most of my time in the kitchen

and dining area with Edith and the table has become a little canvas for

memories – she draws on everything,” admits Annie.

Their growing family was very much at the heart of the couple’s thoughts

when designing their new home. “I wanted Edith to be inspired by all the

colours,” says Annie. Wandering around the rooms, it is clear how much they

enjoy what they have created. “As we move through different stages of our lives,

we’ll appreciate this house more and more,” she says. The responsibilities

of parenthood may have put exotic trips on hold for the time being, but their

home and family will always provide new experiences to look forward to. l

MAIN BATHROOM

The markets of Fez were a rich hunting ground for interior designer Clare Morton. The vanityunit was custom-made by a local craftsman toaccommodate the basins she found at a souk.Interior design, Studio Morton, 07974 267735,

studiomorton.com. Interior styling, Sophie Brown,

07796 263803, sophiebrownstylist.com.

MAIN BEDROOM

Dark wood flooring and furniture allow the playful mix of pattern to sing out, while the traditional Moroccan shutters (right)introduce a touch of drama to a window that was added to bring natural light to an internal bathroom next door. To make a more graphic statement, the traditionalwing-back armchair (above) was covered in a colourful contemporary print.Wing chair covered in Anthropology, £36m,

Warwick Fabrics, 01451 822383, warwick.co.uk.

Asan Jade rug, £325, The Rug Company, 020 7243

7342, therugcompany.com. Perigord glass table

lamps, £279, Oka, 0844 815 7380, okadirect.com.

Wall in Elephant’s Breath; stencil in Brinjal; both

Estate Emulsion, £39.50 for 2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball,

01202 876141, farrow-ball.com.


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coastal retreat

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SITTING ROOM

Vintage fabrics and a coffeetable designed by the owner,Charlotte, add personaltouches to this bright space.NeoWall modular sofa, from

£5,441 for two units (one high/

one low arm rest), Piero lissoni

at twentytwentyone, 020 7288

1996, twentytwentyone.com.

Similar chair fabric, antibes Batik

in chambray, £168m, ralph lauren

at Kingdom Interiors, 01684

291037, kingdominteriors.co.uk.


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Wo r d s A l i c e W e st g At e

P h oto g r a P h s M A d s M o g e n s e n silence

Nestled between forest and the

north coast of Denmark, the

Lynggaards’ home exudes natural

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SITTING ROOM

Steps lead up to the kitchenand dining area, which was thefirst extension added to thehouse; the pale wood flooringcontinues throughout theground floor to unify the space.Similar chair, French armchair in

limed wood, £545, Home & Pantry,

020 7226 9528, homeandpantry.

com. Similar fooring, Douglas

Fir treated with lye and white

soap, from £106sq m, Dinesen,

020 3630 0196, dinesen.com.


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This space, which has a highceiling reminiscent of a ruralchapel, is furnished with iconicDanish-designed chairs and a bespoke pale wood table. The fireplace and hangingcandle holder enhance thehomely atmosphere in winter.CH24 Wishbone chairs, from

£493 each, Carl Hansen at

Skandium, 020 7584 2066,

skandium.com. For a similar

bespoke iron chandelier,

try Iron Art, 01225 311273,

ironart.co.uk.


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Natural forms, from delicate flowers to

branching twigs, permeate the work of

Danish jewellery designer Charlotte

Lynggaard. A similar theme pervades the

interior of her cedar-clad house, where a

strong connection to the environment is evident in the

abundance of organic materials that appear to originate

from the neighbouring forest and the subtle colour palette

borrowed from the nearby coast. “Nature is a huge source

of inspiration for me,” says Charlotte. “Seeing the intense

early morning light from my bedroom window flls me

with energy and life.”

TRANQUIL SURROUNDINGS

The Lynggaards’ home overlooks a stretch of water called

Øresund, half an hour north of Copenhagen. Together,

the remote location and the ordered interior foster the

imaginative drive that is at the heart of Charlotte’s role

as creative director of the family-run jewellery company,

Ole Lynggaard. “There are days when I need peace and

quiet, so I work from home and fnd myself absorbed by

the silence,” she says. “The feeling of being in the middle

of nowhere allows me full concentration.”

ROSE-TINTED VISION

Charlotte and her husband Michel, who is a director of the

company, discovered the property many years ago, when

it was the pink-painted summer house of a retired actress.

“Michel’s mother lives nearby and, whenever we came to

visit, we would look through the fence and fall in love

with it a little bit more,” says Charlotte. “It took six months,

plus many bunches of fowers and jugs of homemade

lemonade, to convince the owner to sell the house to us.

What ultimately touched her was our sheer passion for it.”

Charlotte and Michel married in 1995 and the frst

time they stayed here was on their wedding night. Then,

two weeks later, they set to work on renovating the

building. Dating from 1926, it had just two bedrooms, so

the frst job was to add an extension. Over the years, they

have added further sections so that today the house has

EXTERIOR

Charlotte and Michel clad the façade of the once-pinkcottage with cedar and added a broad veranda. “The woodhas faded to a beautiful silverycolour which blends into theforest,” says Charlotte.Similar parasol, Napoli telescopic

4m round parasol, £1,100, Barlow

Tyrie at John Lewis, 0345 604

9049, johnlewis.com.


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This corner reflects Charlotte’s love of Japanesestyle, with a dark console table, bought at auction, andblack ceiling light creatingcrisp monochrome accentsagainst white walls. Three-arm ceiling lamp,

around £2,680, Serge Mouille at

Uber-Modern, 0033 1 4924 0802,

uber-modern.com.


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six bedrooms, more than enough to accommodate their

three children – Sofa, aged 18, Laura, 16, and 14-year-old

Julius – as well as their Dutch sheepdog, Zeus.

TRUE TO THE PAST

At every stage, Charlotte and Michel worked carefully to

preserve the spirit of the place. “We respected the soul of

the house, retaining original features and ensuring that

new sections were added using traditional techniques

and materials,” says Charlotte. Above all, they did nothing

that would reduce the amount of natural light. “The house

was, and still is, beautifully bright because the sun refects

off the sea,” says Charlotte.

With this in mind, there was only one choice of colour

for the walls: “Everywhere is painted white, apart from

one bedroom that has vintage wallpaper,” says Charlotte.

“Shades of grey, blue and brown do appear on fabrics

and furniture, because they are beautifully natural and

don’t make too much visual noise.” One surprise, then, is

the inclusion of several items of black furniture. “I have

travelled a lot in Japan and will always be inspired by

the minimalism and decorating style I saw there,” says

Charlotte. “It adds a Zen-like feeling and sets up lovely

contrasts. If everything were white, it would be too much.”

The purity of the scheme is complemented by pieces

of contemporary furniture, most notably the Hans Wegner

chairs in the kitchen. “I love classic Danish design,” says

Charlotte, “especially mixed with vintage fnds, foral fabrics

and raw materials such as stone and dark wood.”

LESS IS MORE

Decorative objects are exhibited with restraint. “Our home

has very little clutter, to maintain the sense of calm,” says

Charlotte. “It’s made up of pieces that we have collected

throughout our lives – items that I’ve found on journeys,

at fea markets and in antiques shops, and things that

remind me of special occasions or of my childhood.” These

beautiful and meaningful possessions are displayed like

a series of charms on a bracelet. The house is a study in

comfortable minimalism and, for a couple so accustomed

to designing in miniature, this one-off, large-scale creation

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WET ROOM

To make full use of space, the Lynggaards installed ashower off the entrance hall.Similar stool, Antique elm

stool, £210, Bodie and Fou, 020

8450 5600, bodieandfou.com.

Similar fooring, Milan polished

limestone, £62sq m, Mandarin

Stone, 0160 071 5444,

mandarinstone.com.

STAIRCASE

Charlotte has a passion for straw hats, especiallyvintage ones, and displays a collection of favourites along the stairs.


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MAIN BEDROOM

Tucked under the eaves and overlooking the water, this space is described by Charlotte as “the ultimateroom with a view”. Theseascape inspired the blueand white colour scheme,while the floor has a high-gloss paint finish to boostlight levels even further.Similar curtain fabric,

Handwoven silk 31000/11 in

Azure Blue, £27m, James Hare,

0113 243 1204, james-hare.

com. Similar throw, Quilted

bedspread in Pale Blue, from

£375, Primrose & Plum, 01428

643040, primroseandplum.co.uk.

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SOFIA’S BEDROOM

Unreservedly romantic, thisscheme combines traditionalfurniture with a vintage floral wallpaper bought from anantiques shop in Copenhagen;even the modern office chairhas been re-covered in antiquefabric to give a softer look.For a similar antique Swedish

writing desk, try Anton & K,

07875 911776, antonandk.co.uk.

Series 7 fully upholstered

swivel chair, around £1,525,

Republic of Fritz Hansen, 020

7637 5534, fritzhansen.com.

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EXTERIOR

The extension is clad in western red cedar,while the original houseis stained black for adramatic effect.

ENTRANCE HALL

Dazzling sunlight streamsinto this crisp, white spacevia generous windows inand above the front door.Similar light, Caravaggio

pendant lamp, from £123,

Skandium, 020 7823

8874, skandium.co.uk.

DINING AREA

A striking contrast ofdark and light plays adefining role in theinterior design.

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architect’s design

Into the

A passion for timber and the environment

informed Sydney architect Louise Nettleton’s

transformation of this former guesthouse

into a home flled with light and characterWo r d s N ata l i e Wa i N P h oto g r a P h s M i k k e l Va N g

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garden

Terraces on differentlevels at the back of thehouse provide the linkwith the outdoors thatthe couple keenly wanted. The gnarly stemmed,yellow cone-floweredBanksia serrata, Louise’sfavourite plant, thrives in this sunny spot.

LIBrarY

An oversized floor lampand retro-style armchaircreate a cosy readingcorner in this calm space,just off the sitting room.Artemide Tolomeo Mega

Terra floor lamp, £575,

John Lewis, 0345 604

9049, johnlewis.com.

For a similar armchair,

try Johnny Moustache,

07590 928739,

johnnymoustache.com.

sIttIng rOOM

Louise and Bica theLabradoodle enjoy the comfort of a 1970sraspberry Sedia sofa,designed by BrianKiernan. A photographshowing the aftermath of the 1999 Victoria bushfires co-exists with 18th-century Chinese antiquesin this eclectic scheme.For a similar sofa,

try The Old Cinema,

020 8995 4166,

theoldcinema.co.uk.

Similar John Gollings

photograph, John

Gollings Photography,

0061 3 9537 0733,

gollings.com.au.


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Louise Nettleton is undoubtedly a busy woman. In fact,

the Sydney-based architect has been so preoccupied

with renovating other people’s homes that it has taken

her 17 years to turn her attention to her own. But it was

well worth the wait, as this transformation has been

a staggering success. Situated in the heart of one of

the city’s conservation areas, Louise’s magnum opus is a fascinating

contrast of dark spaces and glinting light, integrating her passion for

wood with a deep affnity for the environment.

Light and air

Louise moved into her heritage-status home with her partner Michael

Dowe in 1992. The former guesthouse dates back to 1915 but had

undergone a “mean makeover” by developers so, when the couple

bought it, the interior was a rabbit warren of rooms that were starved

of natural ventilation, not to mention Sydney’s glorious sunshine.

“I wanted to make the building breathe and sing with light,” Louise

recalls. “The morning sun here is fierce in summer, but in winter

the house was freezing.”

Resisting the urge to open up an entire side of the house, Louise

adopted a gentler approach, using foor-to-ceiling louvred windows

combined with red cedar wood shutters. They are, says Louise,

an incredibly effective way of keeping the house cool and also holding

in the heat during winter. Given her quest for light, it would have

been tempting to leave the windows unadorned, but the interplay

of light and dark spaces is something that she and Michael enjoy.

“This is not your typical architect’s house,” she admits. “You don’t need

bright light in the library and sitting room; they are peaceful areas of

repose and the darkness gives them a feeling of enclosure that I fnd

very soothing,” she says.

WOrKing With WOOd

As you move through the house, wood-panelled walls and a striking

wooden kitchen declare Louise’s passion for texture and grain.

“I absolutely adore timber,” she says. “I love the feel of it and

it’s a wonderful material to work with.” The cedar wall panels in the

sitting room not only reference the shutters and a cedar-clad side

extension, but complement the carefully chosen mid-century and

Chinese furnishings.

For the kitchen cabinets, Louise used MOSO’s engineered bamboo,

which is as durable as it is pleasing to the eye. However, it was the

product’s environmentally sound credentials that really struck a

chord with her. “It’s made from sustainable bamboo and there’s no

formaldehyde or anything nasty used during the production process.

It’s a beautiful, natural material; that is what I love about it.”

Having waited so long to undertake the renovation, Louise and

Michael had deliberated every possible outcome for their house. In

the end, however, the brief was refreshingly simple: to create a home


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KITCHEN-DINING ROOM

Louise designed thelarge wooden diningtable, from which she loves to gaze out to the terrace, wherevegetables and nativeAustralian grasses are grown in raiseddecking areas justoutside the window.Bestlite BL9 pendant

lights, from £179 each,

Nest, 0114 243 3000,

nest.co.uk. Similar chairs,

Arne Jacobsen Series 7

chairs, from £300 each,

Republic of Fritz Hansen,

020 7637 5534,

fritzhansen.com.

STAIRCASE

Three walls wereremoved to improve the flow of space on theground floor, but theoriginal guesthousebalustrade (above leftand right) survives. “It was the only decentpart of the house; it’squite lovely,” says Louise.Poul Kjærholm PK22

wicker lounge chairs,

£2,551 each, Republic of

Fritz Hansen, 020 7637

5534, fritzhansen.com.

that they enjoy. “We had a number of criteria. Connecting the house

to the outside world was important, but inside, it’s a melting pot of

styles that incorporates everything that’s precious to us,” says Louise.

This includes a much-loved “dirty red” primer on the new steel beams,

sliding doors and cornicing, and a collection of antiques sourced by

Michael on his travels to the Far East.

EXtEnding sympathEticaLLy

Ample-sized rooms meant that space was not a major consideration for

the couple, but a narrow cedar-clad addition on the side of the house

(previously a disused alleyway) allowed them to gently extend the sitting

room on the ground foor and create a new bathroom on the upper level.

The louvred windows provide an arresting external feature while

allowing light and fresh air to pour into this bijou annexe.

Minimalist living was out of the question. Treasured cookery tomes

tumble over each other on the bookshelves in the library, which are also

home to many of Louise’s exotic curiosities. “We delight in everything we

have; we don’t squirrel it away and forget about it. All of it is there to

bring us pleasure,” she says.

As Louise gazes out through the dining room window onto her

beloved banksia (a native Australian plant with fowers that look rather

like hairy yellow cones), it is clear that she enjoys everything about her

home. This house – her labour of love – goes to prove that the best things

in life are certainly worth waiting for. l

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GUEST BEDROOM

Louise admits her houseis not filled with the latest designs. On thecontrary, she has carefullychosen pieces over theyears that reflect her love of style and form.Luceplan Constanza

table light, £260.95,

Arredare, 028 9146 0067,

arredare.co.uk.

BATHROOM

The texture of brick contrasts with the smoothsheen of Japanese ceramictiles, bringing depth anddrama to this space.Similar wall tiles, Mother of

Pearl mosaics, £399.96sq m,

Fired Earth, 01295 812088,

firedearth.com.

MAIN BEDROOM

Graphic patterns in black and white and bold orange give thisscheme a Seventiesflavour, while the low platform bed anddark wood furniture lend an Oriental feel that continues in the bathroom.For a similar 19th-century

Chinese altar table, try

1stdibs, 1stdibs.com.

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wood for every room As Louise Nettleton proves in her home, this

natural material has a multitude of uses Take a seaTDining chairs in assorted

wood fnishes are an easy

way to introduce a natural

feel to a scheme. We love

the Grand Prix by Arne

Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen,

H80.5xW50xD50cm, from

£456 each, Skandium, 020

7584 2066, skandium.com.

be iNSPireD

Tread The boardsTimber fooring is beautiful and, if properly maintained, can

last a lifetime. What’s more, there is plenty of scope to create

the look you want, from extra-wide boards to classic parquetry

designs. Coastline oak fooring in seashell (shown), from

£74.94sq m; round edge skirting, £22.94 for 6x200cm piece;

both Fired earth, 01295 812088, fredearth.com.

n Timber-clad walls are

wonderfully versatile. To make a

room seem larger, increase the

scale and proportion of wooden

panelling by using wide boards

either vertically or horizontally.

n Using a mix of harmonious

materials creates a more refned

look. Try combining timber fnishes

with inset stone tops or handles

wrapped in leather.

n Wooden headboards are very

practical and can be carved in

a variety of shapes, from simple

to very ornate, to complement

the style of the room.

n Introducing overscale or

decorative architectural details,

such as skirtings, cornices and

beams, will add grandeur.

n Wood veneers are a great way

of making a piece of furniture or

joinery more cost effective. You

can also take advantage of the

natural patterns by setting the

grains in different directions.

n Play around with painted timber

wall panelling: to create a more

modern look, scale up the

proportion, simplify the detailing,

and use geometric shapes.

n Bring an old piece of wooden

furniture back to life by painting

it in a fresh colour with an

interesting fnish and swapping

the handles for something

more contemporary.

n We use lacquered timber

furniture in the majority of

our projects. It may seem more

expensive but it is incredibly

hardwearing, which makes

it a good investment.

n Wood is perfect for outdoor

use. For a pool house or

potting shed, choose timber

painted in a colour that sits

calmly in the landscape.

Thorp Design, 020 7235 7808,

thorp.co.uk. l

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pendant light in oak,

H16xdiam16cm,

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On sIdeSideboard Two,

H71.5xW180xD52cm,

£2,450, Another

Country, 020 7486 3251,

anothercountry.com.

Making a sTaTeMenTa striking piece of furniture in solid wood not only creates

a focal point, but is ideal for adding texture and depth.

Made from reclaimed pine, the alexa bed features an

eye-catching, oversized headboard, designed

to add a touch of drama to

a bedroom. alexa king

bedstead, h162x

W160xd216cm,

£1,549, West elm,

020 7637 9150,

westelm.co.uk. Fe

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shelTered haven

Penny Zino created this glorious refuge of trees and

native plants on New Zealand’s South Island as an

antidote to personal loss and hard fnancial times,

and to protect her home from the elements

W o r d s C a r o l i n e B e C k P h oto g r a P h s Ja n e Ta k aC s

Saving

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THIS PAGE Penny built the

stone walls that divide the

swimming pool from the avenue

of Prunus x yedoensis beyond.

OPPOSITE PAGE The large,

sculptural leaves of evergreen

Rhododendron giganteum contrast

dramatically with the blazing

autumn colour of deciduous trees.


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TOP The Native Garden, popular

with overseas visitors, features

mixed New Zealand planting

and the red autumn leaves of

the pin oak Quercus palustris.

ABOVE Flourishes of colour

can be seen everywhere,

including along the eaves of

Penny’s home at Flaxmere.

RIGHT A peaceful rill, shaded

by contrasting trees and shrubs,

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All islands are subject to ferce weather and, at

43 degrees south, New Zealand’s South Island

is strafed by the trade winds of the Southern

Ocean, bringing hot, dry breezes in summer

and freezing blasts straight off the high

mountains in winter. Penny Zino, who created this garden at

Flaxmere almost 50 years ago, fnds the see-saw climate hard

to bear at times, not to mention the earthquakes that can

ravage the island. “My plants have to be tough,” she says,

and the same could be said of her. Her seven-acre garden,

recognised as one of national signifcance by the New Zealand

Garden Trust for its planting and design, has eased the impact

of tough fnancial times, helped to heal Penny’s grief after

the loss of her husband, and has latterly become an outdoor

art gallery where artists are able to exhibit and sell their work.

Penny arrived at Flaxmere with her husband, John, in 1966,

to farm sheep and cattle. The house, built in 1890, had a thicket

of trees within a dangerously close nine feet of the house. They

all had to be removed, leaving the house completely exposed

to the bracing winds from the Southern Alps. It took another

25 years to build up the necessary layers of shelter using fast-

growing trees. “But today,” Penny says with irony, “it’s me who’s

still here, having to fell some of those unwanted poplars.”

She admits she was “a lousy farmer’s wife”, but that was to

the garden’s advantage because when one of her children

developed asthma and she had to stay at home for long periods

of time, she began to create it around her. Her mother, a

painter and a signifcant infuence, had advised her to “do one

creative act each day”. Making the garden was Penny’s response.

In 1984, almost overnight, the New Zealand government

removed farming subsidies. Farmers struggled to make a living

but this garden provided the Zino family with extra income. “I

started growing fowers, selling them at a local market, and we

found we could get more money from a carload of Gypsophila

than from a truckload of lambs.” Penny developed a talent for

growing plants and turned the wool shed into a drying barn,

marketing dried and preserved fowers to places as far away as

Japan. Later, she diversifed by starting a nursery, growing

ABOVE lEfT Curved box hedges

enclose the rose garden, where

six large box balls surround a

sundial. If it were not for the exotic

trees, this could almost be a

traditional English cottage garden.

ABOVE RIGHT The top pond in

the Native Garden, one of fve

that dissect the grounds, viewed

against the backdrop of Mount

Tekoa. The sculpture, Tilted

Plains, is by Isaac Neame. Echoing

its strong vertical lines are

tall poplars and spiky-leaved

cordylines, while resilient New

Zealand stalwarts, such as

phormiums and grasses, thrive on

the pond’s gently sloping banks.

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GARDEN GUIDE

Orientation The garden covers seven acres of land at 300m above

sea level on New Zealand’s South Island.

Soil type Light alluvial soil with areas of heavy silt – this is known as riverbed

country – running in terraces down to the river.

Special features Planted to refect the changing seasons with spectacular

views towards the Southern Alps and Mount Tekoa.

Garden opening times Flaxmere is open by appointment only and

booking is essential. For further details, call 0064 3314 4504 or visit

faxmeregarden.co.nz.

old-fashioned and modern roses and climbers, selling up to

20,000 plants a year. At the same time she teamed up with

other local gardeners, and theirs was the frst group of gardens

to open to the public in New Zealand.

When her husband died of cancer in January 1994, it was

a “draining time” for Penny. The work of the other enterprises

became too much, but gradually the daily cultivation of the

garden and building up her collection of native plants and trees

around a series of ponds became a salve to her sadness. “The

garden got better and better,” she recalls, “each different area

gaining its own style, planted to refect the seasons, especially

autumn, when the trees fame in red, yellow and gold.”

In 2003, inspired by her success and her mother’s artistic

infuence, Penny and a friend established Art in a Garden, with

75 artists and sculptors exhibiting at Flaxmere. It was an enter-

prise that led to her old wool shed enjoying a third incarnation

– as an art gallery – and now, each year, at the beginning of

October, up to 2,500 people visit the event over three days,

while witnessing the garden in its spring glory full of daffodils,

masses of rhododendrons and fowering cherry trees.

ABOVE Flaxmere is a haven for

birdlife, especially waterfowl, which

fock to the garden; one of the

ponds is spanned by an arched

bridge built from reclaimed timber.

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TOP Sunlight catches the

early morning mist that rises

near the swimming pool.

ABOVE The sculpture, Liberation,

by Bon Suter, represents new

hope emerging from the broken

city of Christchurch following the

devastating earthquakes of 2011.

RIGHT The steps leading to

the house are fanked by rows

of large neatly clipped box balls,

which strike a formal note.


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Living in a property with a rich history

does not mean compromising on the

demands of family life, insists Helen Kaye

of her mixed-period home in Wiltshire

MANOR HOUSE

presentPAST

FUTURE

ENTRANCE HALL

This stair runner inspiredthe colours throughout thehouse. The stone steps, worndown over generations, areone of the best-loved features.Cawdor runner, £180m, Anta,

01862 832477, anta.co.uk.

Oak leaf and acorn chandelier,

£2,460, Richard Taylor

Designs, 020 7351 2567,

richardtaylordesigns.co.uk.

WORDS R E B E C C A D A V I E S PHOTOGRAPHS D A V I D C L E V E L A N D

KITCHEN-DINING ROOM

To create a sense of warmthand depth, the cabinets havebeen painted in a variety ofsubtle shades of grey. The huge cracked wooden postsenhance the relaxed feel while cleverly breaking up the expanse of space.Bespoke Suffolk kitchen,

Neptune, 01793 427427,

neptune.com.

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An 11th-century manor house once gifted by

William the Conqueror to one of his favourite

noblemen may not seem the most obvious place

in which to raise a modern family. However, this

is precisely the choice that Helen and Jonathan

Kaye made when they moved from London to Wiltshire last year.

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY

Hankering for the peace and quiet of the countryside, they left

their Edwardian town house in search of something with “plenty

of character”, and they certainly found it in their new home.

Perched by a lake on the edge of a quaint village, the building

is something of an historical jigsaw puzzle, including Norman,

Georgian and more recent architectural additions. “We really

DINING AREA

A 16th-century-style diningtable was chosen as a nod tothe property’s historic past.Wilmington table, from £2,390,

Early Oak Reproductions, 01323

871386, earlyoakreproductions.

co.uk. Chairs in Blakeney Check,

£69m, Colefax and Fowler, 020

7244 7427, colefax.com.

BOOT ROOM

“Every good country homeshould have a boot room,” says interior designer Emma.This one replaced the laundryroom, which was moved to the top of the house.Cabinetry painted in Blue Gray,

£51 for 2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball,


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wanted to live somewhere with lots of history,” says Helen.

“There’s a sort of a charm about an old building that you just

can’t get with a new one, no matter how you decorate it.”

MAKING IT WORK FOR A YOUNG FAMILY

However, with two young children and another on the way at

the time of buying, the couple knew that the house would need

serious updating to meet their needs. The kitchen was tiny and

felt tucked away, while the Georgian wing accommodated an

underused dining room. Extending the kitchen beyond the

building’s original boundaries was not an option, as the property

is Grade II*-listed. Fortunately, interior designer Emma Sims

Hilditch, whom Helen had discovered through a story in this

magazine, hit on the idea of transforming the vast sitting room

on the ground foor into an open-plan kitchen-dining room,

complete with a bespoke larder. Meanwhile, the former dining

room became a family sitting room flled with plush sofas.

“With the old layout, people would come to visit and fnd

themselves lost in the warren of rooms,” says Helen. “But the

new layout makes perfect sense. Every room has its purpose

and there are no odd little spaces that we never use.”

MODERN VERSUS ANCIENT

“It’s always challenging working on a listed building,” says

Emma, “but in the end, we got everything we wanted.” This

includes the glass box-shaped garden room by Jeremy Lowe,

of BLA Architects. “The listed buildings offcer was actually

happier to have a more modern design than some pastiche

SITTING ROOM

The former dining room in theGeorgian part of the house isnow flled with generous sofasfor all the family to enjoy.Bespoke ottoman, Sims Hilditch,

01249 783087, simshilditch.com.

Ottoman in Huntingtower

in Grape, £47m, Abraham

Moon & Sons, 01943 873181,

moons.co.uk. Edinburgh

vintage leather sofa, ¤3,250,

Flamant, 00 32 54 43 32 60,

flamant.com.

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of a Victorian conservatory, which wouldn’t have looked right

with the rest of the building anyway,” Emma adds.

In choosing the colour scheme, both Helen and Emma were

keen to steer away from the dingier hues of yesteryear in favour

of the soft, warm tones associated with 21st-century country

living. Meanwhile, contemporary features such as the in-ceiling

speakers in the kitchen are much appreciated by the children

– eight-year-old Madeleine, six-year-old Alex and two-year-old

Freddie – as it allows them to play music to accompany their

impromptu dance sessions on the fagstone foor. The new boot

room is another practical addition and since the children spend

lots of time outdoors, it gets plenty of use.

Despite the modern comforts, you do not have to look hard

to fnd traces of the building’s past. In one of the two guest

bedrooms, 18th- and 19th-century visitors have etched the date

into the stone window frames, while the fagstones in the entrance

hall have been worn down by footsteps over centuries.

ROOM FOR ALL, AND MORE

The Kayes are eager to add to the property’s long list of visitors.

“A key part of my brief was to create a home that was ft for lots

of family, lots of friends, and lots of entertaining,” says Emma.

Given that Helen and Jonathan have guests to stay almost every

weekend, it seems that she has more than delivered.

“We had two families staying with us last New Year,” says

Helen, “and we didn’t feel at all squashed. There are designated

rooms where the children can play, rooms where the grown-ups

can play; it just feels like such an easy house to live in.” The

GARDEN ROOM

This glass box-shaped designreplaced an extension built by the previous owners. “It isimpossible to match a buildingof this age,” says Helen, “so we felt it would be better to dosomething completely different.”

Bespoke glass-box garden

room, BLA Architects, 020

7486 8333, bla-architects.com.

Circular outline side tables,

£840 each, Richard Taylor

Designs, 020 7351 2567,

richardtaylordesigns.co.uk.


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The textured limestone, chosento match the original fagstones,mimics the wear and tear createdby generations of footsteps.Avignon soft tumble limestone,

£60sq m, Beswick Stone, 01285

885795, beswickstone.co.uk.

courtyard and the indoor swimming pool have also been put to

good use, most recently, as picturesque settings for Jonathan

and Helen’s joint 40th birthday celebrations.

So, does Helen ever worry about the extra wear and tear that

all those guests might cause to the beautiful historic features?

“The building has survived for goodness knows how many

years, through wind and storm, and people coming in and out,

so it can certainly handle a few more visitors,” she says. “In fact,

that’s one of my favourite things about the house. I love to think

about the many people who have stayed here over the years,

and the many more who will no doubt stay here in the future.” l

FREDDIE’S ROOM

The hand-blocked wallpaper in baby Freddie’s bedroom was one of Emma’s favouritefnds for the house. Alphabet wallpaper, £252 a roll,

Hamilton Weston, 020 8940 4850,

hamiltonweston.com.

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MAIN BEDROOM

The ceiling was raised to createa loftier space (also below) thatbefts the opulent French bed.Oriental Tree wallpaper in Pale

Aqua, £85 a roll, GP&J Baker,

020 7351 7760, gpandjbaker.com.

Versailles leafed upholstered

bed, from £5,725, And So To Bed,

0808 141 5838, andsotobed.co.uk.

BATHROOM

This is Helen’s favourite room in the house: “It’s so pretty, but in a way that isn’t overpowering.”Marlborough bath, £2,550,

Victoria+Albert Baths, 020

7351 4378, vandabaths.com.

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H&G DESIGNSOLUTIONS36 pages of inspired ideas for every room in your home

Dream spaces This month’s fve creative schemes

include two contrasting yet stunning uses of a blue palette:

Lulu Lytle’s living room (page 144) and Paolo Moschino’s

château chic bedroom (page 146). Plus, a contemporary

bathroom with a luxury spa feel (page 142).

iDeas Stylish looks for windows, from smart blinds

to plush curtains, for a perfectly finished space (page 163).

iNTeriOrs Introduce a smart, graphic edge with

chevron-motif decorating schemes (page 152).

sHOppiNG The best of this season’s armchairs (page 181).

aDVice Celia Rufey answers your design queries (page 187).

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Back to BasicsAn industrial grey palette combined with rustic fnishes

and simple cabinetry brings natural warmth and

character to this traditional barn conversion in Kent

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can you describe the original space? This

stunning converted oast barn in Kent has a vast roof

that slopes right to the ground. Compared with the

dramatic architecture outside, the kitchen felt dark,

cramped and overburdened with cabinets. On the plus

side, it was a large room with beautiful stone fooring

and exposed beams that frame the windows.

how did you meet the owners? James and Eva

Thorpe moved here from London to be closer to

James’s parents after their children were born. They

spotted a magazine article featuring our Spitalfelds

kitchen and got in touch. Since their new home is very

traditional, they felt the classic Georgian design of the

Spitalfelds range was an obvious match.

explain how the process began. With James and

Eva changing their minds. I persuaded them to opt for

our Osea island cupboards, which have a more modern

aesthetic, with rustic materials that complement the barn.

Once that decision had been made, we dropped the idea of

Spitalfelds and chose the cleaner Shaker-style lines of

our Long House door for the rest of the units.

did you make any structural changes? Originally,

there was only one door at the end of the kitchen to access

a hallway leading to the laundry, study and cloakroom. I

know how important it is to be able to see young children

at all times, so I proposed an extra doorway to the left of

the island offering more direct access to the other areas.

were there any challenges to overcome? James

and Eva were keen to get the work done and to avoid any

major upheaval along the way. I would have liked to run

a power point to the island, so small appliances could be

used there, but they didn’t want to change the fooring

as it covers the entire ground foor of the barn. Digging it

up and replacing it would have been too expensive and

time consuming. Avoiding this paid off: we frst met in

March and the kitchen was completed in August.

how did you establish the layout? The old kitchen

was centred on an Aga in a brick chimney breast at one

designer Lindsey Pearce,

Plain English, 01449 774028,

plainenglishdesign.co.uk.

budget £70,000, including

installation.

The island is a wonderfulfeature and the oak-clad

niches gave us scope to add a delightful rustic touch

with log storage.”

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end of the room. I persuaded James and Eva to move the

cooking area and cover the chimney breast with a run of

tall cabinets housing the cooling appliances and main

food storage. Positioning a 3.5m-long island with a run of

base units behind means the cooking area is now more

central in the room, making better use of the space, while

the furniture feels in proportion with its surroundings.

What inspired the design of the island? This

is a wonderful feature but we were concerned that it

would appear too solid, so we introduced open shelving

and perforated zinc door façades. Raising it off the foor

on the longer Osea legs also helps to make it feel lighter.

The oak-clad niches gave us scope to add a delightful

rustic touch with log storage.

hoW did you choose the colours and materials?

All the cupboards are painted in Farrow & Ball’s Manor

House Gray, which works perfectly with the ex isting

slate fooring and Belgian Blue Fossil stone worktops.

The 5cm-thick rustic oak worktop on the island was

joined on site – there was no way we’d have got it

through the door in one piece. The unusual slate sink

was made in America and shipped over. It was a bit of an

indulgence, but well worth it for its size and impact. The

antique fnish of the Volevatch taps highlights the aged

look of the original barn and matches the fnish of the

La Cornue cooker. Iron knobs on the cupboards also

serve as a reminder of the barn’s origins.

any other special features? We installed a boiling

water tap in one of the tall larder cupboards behind closed

doors, partly to create a drinks station with easy access

to the fridge but also to keep it away from little hands. It

has a safety catch, but better safe than sorry. There’s

also a very useful pull-out bottle drawer for olive oil and

other condiments in the island, which is easily accessible

when working at the island or the range cooker.

What is the key to this kitchen’s success?

Open-minded clients. I’m so pleased that I was able to

convince them that the more classic kitchen aesthetic

seen in traditional farmhouses wasn’t right for their

oast barn and that the new design should complement

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oil, osmouk.com, to protect the wood from marking without altering its natural colour.

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sources

Cabinets, from £48,000;

rustic oak worktops,

£900 linear m; both Plain

English, 01449 774028,

plainenglishdesign.co.uk.

400 Series single steam

oven, £3,240; 400 Series

coffee machine, £2,040;

both Gaggenau, 0344 892

8988, gaggenau.com.

Fe range cooker, £5,520,

La Cornue, 020 7591 0110,

lacornue.com. Volevatch

Bistrot taps in polished

brass, £904, The Water

Monopoly, 020 7624 2636,

watermonopoly.com.

Similar Brazilian Grey

riven slate floor tiles,

from £51.60sq m,

Indigenous Tiles, 01993

824200, indigenousltd.

com. Revo factory pendant

shades, £192 each, Skinflint

Design, 01326 565227,

skinfintdesign.co.uk.

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Can you desCribe the spaCe? Our apartment is on the fourth

foor of a listed stucco building in west London. It was originally

two fats that had been knocked into one, rather badly, in the 1970s;

we stripped it back to the exterior walls and started again. The

room is large – around 7x5.5m – and faces south, with two big

windows that give brilliant views across communal gardens.

When the trees are in leaf, it feels like we’re living in a treehouse.

how did you Choose the arChiteCtural features? My

husband and I were keen for this to be a space where all the family

could be doing their own thing – playing board games, writing a letter,

reading – at the same time. The bookshelves were all-important,

as we wanted to create a library feel. In order to have long shelves

without supports, they had to be made from sturdy MDF; the 4cm

thickness adds impact to the design. The idea for the freplace

came from my friend and mentor, designer and antiques dealer

Peter Twining, who found the yellow Syrian marble and drew the

design. The chimney breast is mirrored to refect the southerly

light. I had the mirror pre-drilled so that I could include wall lights

and the marvellous oil painting of a mandrill. Peter also devised

the bold quarter-circle cornicing: it hides a water pipe above the

window, but has become an important feature in its own right.

what prompted the Colour sCheme? From the windows, you

see an expanse of sky, and the blues were intended to continue

that feeling indoors. The ceiling is painted a blue-green hue in an

eggshell fnish – I love eggshell for its fabulous refective quality.

The seating and rug introduce more shades of blue. I found a

wonderful custom-weave cow print for the chairs – an unlikely

choice for such a classic shape, but I love the combination.

what was your biggest extravaganCe? The bespoke rug

– but when it arrived, it transformed the look, pulling everything

together. Peter helped me with the scale of the chevron pattern

and he got it just right; it needed to be huge to suit the size of the

room. I would urge anyone to think about the difference a great

carpet can make. We waited fve years before commissioning ours,

as I prefer to live with nothing and hold out for the right piece.

wildlife is a strong theme in the room. I’ve collected animals

in various forms since I was very young. Opposite the mandrill

painting is a watercolour of a rhinoceros. In front of the window is

a stuffed anteater in a glass case, facing a crested porcupine, and

hanging from the bookshelves is the framed skin of an emperor

penguin, brought back from an Antarctic expedition in 1919.

an aqua palette brings

a feeling of wide open

skies to this designer’s

living room, while

the animal theme

adds a playful twist

designer Lulu Lytle,

Soane Britain, soane.co.uk.

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sources

The Bergère armchairs,

£8,000 each plus 6m

of fabric; sofa, price on

application, in Old Flax

in Duck Egg Blue, £118m;

The Halma Man

occasional tables, oak,

£1,500 each; Perspex

floor lamps with trays,

around £2,000 each;

similar wall lights, The

Chinnery wall lanterns,

from £1,500 each; all

Soane Britain, 020 7730

6400, soane.co.uk.

Armchairs in

Les Toiles de Tours

Vache in Bleu, 4109/45,

£224m, Claremont,

020 7581 9575,

claremontfurnishing.com.

Ceiling paint, Green

Blue, Estate Eggshell,

£51 for 2.5 litres, Farrow

& Ball, 01202 876141,

farrow-ball.com.

Bespoke rug, silk and

wool, from £720sq m,

Veedon Fleece, 01483

575758, veedonfeece.

com. 18th-century

mandrill painting,

Robert Barley, 01379

688380, robertbarley.

com. Rhinoceros

watercolour, McWhirter,

020 7351 5399,

jamesmcwhirter.com.

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H&G DESIGN DREAM BATHROOM

Star qualIty

Exquisitely equipped

for pampering, this

glamorous bathroom

was designed to provide

the feel of a luxury

spa and make the

most of the unusual

architectural traits

TELL US ABOUT THE ApArTmEnT. It’s the three-bedroom, three-bathroom

second home of a retired couple from Suffolk. The building, in South

Kensington, was originally a hospital. It is mainly Tudor with Gothic

references, which has resulted in some interesting interior spaces.

cAn yOU dEScriBE THE OriginAL BATHrOOm? It was very modern,

all white, with a built-in bath and compact shower. The vanity unit was

overscaled, making it impractical to use. This space is particularly

anomalous as it has a pitched glass roof above the bath and vanity

unit and an internal pitched “room within a room”.

WHAT WAS yOUr mAin Aim WiTH THE dESign? We wanted the owners

to be able to step into a space that felt like home but with a sense of

being on holiday, where they could enjoy luxury spa facilities.

HOW did yOU STArT? We gutted the space to allow for a generous

wet room shower area and a free-standing bath with an Aquavision TV.

The planning started with the pitched room; to me, it was obvious that

this area needed to house a lounger and be somewhere just to lie down

and relax. Embedding lots of small fbre optics in the ceiling to mimic

a starlit sky was a natural progression.

WHAT inSpirEd THE cOLOUr ScHEmE? The pitched glass roof casts a

very strong white light, so a soft palette of greens and golds was chosen

to create a sense of calm. The green also complements the tones of the

marble, while brass and gold fttings enhance the opulent feel.

And THE mATEriALS? Again, it’s all about luxury. The Arabescato Corchia

marble on the vanity unity has exceptional individual markings that add

depth to the scheme, while the paler veined Calacatta marble is perfect

for achieving the symmetrical book-matched pattern on the foor.

cAn yOU TALK US THrOUgH THE LigHTing? It’s controlled by a

water-resistant Lutron keypad just inside the bathroom door. We used

several circuits to provide layers and levels of lighting for different

effects. The system includes a bedside control to operate the vanity

unit on a low-level light setting for use at night.

WHAT mAKES THiS BATHrOOm SO SpEciAL? A culmination of factors

– the natural light fooding in, the carefully considered proportions, the

harmonious relationship between the fxtures and fttings, and the

soothing colour palette, which always feels welcoming. l

dESignEr Roselind Wilson,

Roselind Wilson Design,

020 3371 1779,

roselindwilsondesign.com.

BUdgET Around £50,000.

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SOURCES

Vanity unit, including marble top

and sinks, £10,000; brass-framed

mirrored wall cabinet, £2,800; all

City Interiors, 020 8510 0555, city

interiors.co.uk. Oort bath, £3,894,

West One Bathrooms, 0333 011 3333,

westonebathrooms.com. Mimi

deck-mounted basin taps, £629

each, Gessi, 0039 340 1484 836,

gessi.com. Zucchetti Bellagio bath

taps with shower mixer, £622.80,

Walton Bathrooms, 01932 224784,

waltonbathrooms.co.uk. Mosaic wall

tiles in Verdi Alpi and Aquamarina,

£933sq m, Via Arkadia, 020 7351

7057, via-arkadia.co.uk. Faro wall

light, £1,740, Bella Figura, 020 7376

4564, bella-figura.co.uk. Bespoke

chaise longue, Hyde House, 01284

330098, hydehouse.co.uk.

to avoid a big, block-shaped vanity unit, a slab of marble was foated above an elegant

drawer unit, creating space fortowel rails at each end.”

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FrENcH

polISHWith its ornate fabric,

cool blue palette and a

parquet ft for Versailles,

this scheme in west

London exudes classic

château style

Can you desCribe the spaCe? This is the master bedroom of a large

Georgian residence in Holland Park. Except for its listed façade, the

house was demolished and rebuilt from scratch, so it is essentially brand

new. Wherever I could, I sourced old elements, such as the 18th-century

French Carrara marble freplace, to put soul back into the space.

What Was the brieF? The owners asked for a château in London,

so the starting point was a classic French fabric. I chose a large-scale

pattern and used it everywhere – for the walls, blinds and bed drapes;

with a design like this, I believe you either do it or you don’t. I much

prefer fabric to wallpaper: it’s livelier and brings movement to a space.

I had originally planned to wrap it around the bookshelves, but that would

have been impractical, so I had them painted in exactly the same grey

as the one on the wallcovering instead. What prevents the pattern from

overpowering is the generous use of white: the curtains, drapes, ceiling

and rug help to keep the scheme fresh and calming.

blue and White Can be Cold – hoW have you avoided this? I chose

lots of shades of blue to warm up the space, picking out various tones

from the patterned fabric. Texture is also key. I used linen velvets on the

sofa and ottoman, and a silk velvet on the headboard; the antique velvet

on the chairs is different, bringing in yet another texture.

hoW did you Choose the Furniture? This is a big room and I wanted

to fll it without using too many pieces, so I had a huge four-poster bed

made. The scalloped pelmet was inspired by an 18th-century design

I saw in Italy and the drapes are lined with the patterned fabric so that

when you’re lying down, you see only that design; the effect is quite

calming on the eye. The ottoman is large as it conceals a television, but

I got away with it because of the size of the bed. For the bedside tables, I

had a pair of Maison Jansen commodes copied to a smaller scale to ft

the space; they were ebonised for a more modern look. The sofa is also

bespoke – the advantage of making pieces to order is that everything

can be perfectly proportioned to suit the size of the room.

What about the Flooring? I bought this beautiful 18th-century oak

parquet at auction; it had been recovered from an old French château.

I found out afterwards that I’d been bidding against someone from the

Versailles museum, as extra parquet had been needed for one of the

rooms. It adds lots of character to this space. In contrast, the rug injects

a fun, contemporary note. I love using fuffy fokati rugs, as they’re very

reasonably priced and add a nice dose of texture. l

designer Paolo Moschino

for Nicholas Haslam, 020 7730

8623, nicholashaslam.com.

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SOURCES

Walls, bed drapes and blinds

in Coppelia in Gris, PET 15509-1,

cotton, £119m, Madeleine Castaing

for Edmond Petit at Turnell & Gigon,

020 7259 7280, turnellandgigongroup.

com. Bed,commodes, P-arm sofa,

and ottoman, all custom-made;

curtains and bed drapes in Brussels

in Oyster, linen, £85m; headboard in

Arezzo velvet in Ocean, £98m; sofa

in Serento velvet in Midnight, £125m;

ottomans in Serento velvet in

Kingfsher and Dove, both £125m;

Dante table lamps, £625 each;

Sicily floor lamps, £580 each;

Chinoiserie planters, £555 each;

all Nicholas Haslam, 020 7730

8623, nicholashaslam.com.

Flokati rug, £165, John Lewis,

0345 604 9049, johnlewis.com.

Ceiling paint, Not Totally White,

Absolute Matt Emulsion, £36 for

2.5 litres, Papers and Paints, 020

7352 8626, papers-paints.co.uk.

I bought this 18th-century oakparquet at auction; I was bidding

against someone from theVersailles museum.”

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H&G DESIGN DREAM GARDEN

What prompted you to create this garden? My offce is in

a Victorian terrace of shops and houses in the heart of Brighton and

it looks out on to this small garden. My creative team and I needed

a space that would be inspirational to look at and relaxing to sit in,

somewhere we could go to eat lunch and chat.

hoW did the design evolve? The garden is enclosed by old Sussex

fint walls; I liked the idea of a modern design that would complement

them while also creating contrast. It is also overlooked, so it needed

trees and plants that would create privacy, and it had to be low

maintenance, since we have very little time to look after it.

tell us about your inspirations. I was totally inspired by

my Cancer Research garden for Chelsea 2008, and I recycled the

plants from that design to make this one. The show garden was

a contemporary woodland, and the style and planting suited the

site and soil conditions here. We also reworked the stone paving

from our 2007 Chelsea show garden to create the benches

behind the table and chairs.

Would you recommend hard landscaping over grass? I used

a combination of hardwood decking and Portuguese limestone here,

mainly because the garden is shady and we walk on it so much. I love

lawns but grass wouldn’t tolerate the light, or the wear and tear. The

paving is staggered: it is narrow in places, bringing the adjacent

planting beds further into the centre, then it moves out to almost

touch the wall. This creates the illusion of a larger space, while the

edging of lush plants helps to blur the lines of the boundary.

hoW do you choose containers? I treat pots as sculptural

objects – they have to look good even when empty, as these are in

winter. I also like to repeat the same style of container: groups or lines

of three are effective. Annuals, such as these French marigolds, inject

colour that helps to lift the green foliage scheme; they also allow the

fexibility to change the plants every year, which keeps the design

fresh. If you prefer to use perennials, I would recommend Acanthus,

Liriope and the grass Hakonechloa; all have great leaf structure.

hoW do you keep the plants healthy? We installed an automatic

irrigation system, which is particularly important for the containers

and tree ferns. People often lose tree ferns because the roots, which

are in the trunk and in the ground, dry out, but we have a dripper in the

This compact, low-maintenance retreat brings

a lush tropical feel and welcome seclusion

to the designer’s busy Brighton studio

traNquIl HIDEaway

top of the crowns, where the leaves emerge, and at the base of the plants

to prevent this. The mild coastal climate in Brighton also means we don’t

have to wrap the tree ferns in winter, as you would in colder areas.

does the garden need much maintenance? Not at all. I give my

children the job of cleaning the decking and paving twice a year, and

we replant the containers with annuals in spring. That’s about it.

What tips do you have for designing small spaces? It is vital

to consider the boundary treatment, as boundaries tend to visually

dominate a compact garden. If you have a fence, try growing climbers

up it, or use a pleached hedge to add height and interest. Alternatively,

disguise an ugly boundary with a slatted timber screen or paint. l

designer profile Twice voted one of Britain’s top

ten garden designers, Andy Sturgeon has won six Gold

medals and Best in Show at the RHS Chelsea Flower

Show. He recently won the Hardscape and Planting Design

Awards in The Society of Garden Designers’ Garden

Design Awards 2013, for which H&G is a media partner.

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key plants

1 | Dicksonia antarctica

(tree fern).

2 | Anemanthele lessoniana

(pheasant’s tail grass).

3 | Nandina domestica

(sacred bamboo).

4 | Aruncus dioicus

(goat’s beard).

5 | Astelia chathamica

‘Silver Spear’.

6 | Astrantia ‘Roma’.

7 | Tagetes tenuifolia (marigold).

Where to buy

Big Plant Nursery,

01903 891466,

bigplantnursery.co.uk.

Claire Austin,

01686 670342,

claireaustin-hardyplants.co.uk.

Jacksons Nurseries,

01782 502741,

jacksonsnurseries.co.uk.

Knoll Gardens,

01202 873931,

knollgardens.co.uk.

landscaping

and furnishings

The garden is landscaped

with Portuguese limestone

paving and ipe hardwood

decking. Atrium planters

and Globe planter (used

as a table) are all by Urbis.

The glass-topped table

(inside the large Urbis pot) is

from Ikea and the chairs are

Harry Bertoia by Knoll.

Where to buy

BBS Natural Stone,

01455 559474,

bbsnaturalstone.com.

Portuguese limestone.

Urbis, 01759 373839,

urbisdesign.co.uk.

Southgate Timber,

01277 890783,

southgatetimber.co.uk.

Ipe decking.

Ikea, 020 3645 0000,

ikea.com/gb.

Innes,

01482 649271, innes.co.uk.

Knoll chairs.

cOntact details Andy Sturgeon,

Landscape and Garden Design,

01273 553336,

andysturgeon.com.

the garden is enclosedby old Sussex fint walls;

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would complement themyet also create contrast.”

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Decorating with chevrons

Whether emblazoned on silk and velvet, or hinted at in muted fooring,

this striking motif gives schemes a refreshing graphic edge

Styling Katrin Cargill PhotograPhS Simon Brown

Here, striped wallpaper is hung vertically and horizontally to give the impression of panelling, while opposite the same paper is used to create a dramatic chevron effect.

THIS PAGE AND OPPOSITE:

FURNITURE Bertoia side chairs in Black, H76xW50xD55cm, £696 each, Knoll at Gotham. Honeycomb console table in

Plaster White with Black lacquer top,H86xW150xD35cm, £3,372, Porta Romana.

FABRICS Curtain in Cascade Velvet inSienna/Graphite ED85208-5, cotton mix,

135cm wide, £135m, Threads at GP&J Baker.Cushions in Les Fleches in Cendre 506 Fond

Ecru, 127cm wide, £235m, Le Manach atClaremont; trimmed in Printemps wovenpiping in Mandarin 981-52391-54, acrylic,

5mm wide, £23m, Samuel & Sons.WALLS Chelsea Stripe wallpaper, 53cm

wide, £65 a roll, Cole & Son.FLOORING Oak parquetry in Herringbone

Sea Shell, £74.94sq m, Fired Earth.ACCESSORIES Isola hanging light, rattan, diam36cm, £2,000; Circularhand-beaten mirror, gilt, diam61cm, £2,900, both Soane Britain. 1950s Italian Mangani porcelain centrepieces,H51xdiam30cm, £4,500 a pair, Birgit Israel. Black tin candle trays, H3xdiam14cm, £4; H3xdiam19cm, £4.50; all Petersham Nurseries. Herringbone rug,llama wool, 182x121cm, £795, JonathanAdler. Elveden oak-veneer four-panelinterior door, H198xW84cm, £159; doorknob in Black nickel, H7xdiam8cm, £15; both B&Q. Door painted in Charlotte’s Locks No 268, Estate Eggshell, £20 for750ml, Farrow & Ball. e

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The depth of this scheme comesfrom the layering of chevrons andthe playful use of scale. Wallpaper,

flooring and blinds all featuring the design create an eye-catchingbackdrop for sumptuous seating

upholstered with chevron detailing.

FURNITURE Stanhope sofa, H90xW220xD74cm, £2,142 plus 17m of fabric, WestcoteDesign; legs painted in Chalky Downs 4, gloss,£13.79 for 500ml, Dulux. Pollock chairs withaged bronze frame, H70xW81xD81cm, £1,517each plus 5m of fabric, Julian Chichester.Hampton console tables, H80xW120xD40cm, £445 each; Costes velvet ottoman,H39xdiam119cm, £495; all Oka.FABRICS Sofa in Zig Zag Plush in Travertine32312-11, viscose mix, 137cm wide, £188m,Kravet at GP&J Baker. Cushions on sofa inPreston Linen 3359021, linen, 142cm wide, £251m, Schumacher at Turnell & Gigon;trimmed in Monkey Fist Yukka T30637-16,wood mix, 5cm wide, £78.50m, Kravet at GP&JBaker. Chairs and cushions in Khiva Clay JRCL97-62, cotton mix, 137cm wide, £206m, JohnRobshaw at Tissus d’Hélène. Blind in Mirasol in Linen 2013128-16, linen, 137cm wide, £85,Lee Jofa at GP&J Baker; edged in Orient PointDune T30596-416, polyester, 4.5cm wide, £20m, Kravet at GP&J Baker.WALLS Chevron Chic wallcovering in ElephantTusk 3294, 90cm wide, £78m, Phillip Jefries.FLOORING Wool Iconic Chevron Charles carpet, 5m wide, £58.70sq m,Alternative Flooring.ACCESSORIES Oval Aperture mirror,H133xW82xD2.5cm, £1,440, Howe. Blue Hawkor Hen Harrier birch ply print, 100cm sq, £310; CooperÕs Hawk and Palm Warbler birchply print, 100cm sq, £310; both by AlexanderLawson at Surface View. The Provencalefreplace, Bianco Avorio limestone,H108xW138xD26cm, £2,220; Herringbonebrick interior panels, H100x W100xD2.5cm, £420; Ducksnest free-standing fre basket,H24xW46xD33cm, £354; Ballhead fre dogs,H41xW23xD42cm, £270; all Chesney’s.Vintage taxidermy wood pigeon,H28xW28xD26cm, £400, Nicholas Haslam.Illustrated plate, diam18cm, £50, Mint. Pieces of Pi vases, H24xdiam12cm, £115;H25xdiam19cm, £175; H22xdiam25cm, £280;all Mint. Vintage books, Portobello Market.Green 19th-century French coin collectingtrays, 29x38cm, £120 each, Maison Artefact.Broughton wooden planter, H50xdiam32cm,£220, Oka. Plant pot, H22xdiam23cm, £10,Petersham Nurseries. Kaiser Idell 6580 foorlamp in Gloss White, H135xdiam21cm, £671,Aram. Zig Zag throw in Camel, 160cm sq, £295, Jonathan Adler. Matte Faceted bowl,H8xdiam35cm, £180, Mint. Tree Houses. FairyTale Castles in the Air by Philip Jodidio, £42;The Book of Palms by Carl Friedrich Philippvon Martius, £90; both Taschen. Malabar Ivoryrug, 365x274cm, £1,535, The Rug Company. e


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Patterned window dressings in thesame shade as the walls can be an

e≠ective way to soften a bold colourscheme, while salvaged parquet

in a chevron design adds character.

FURNITURE Dakota oval dining table in White lacquer with antique nickel base,H74xW240xD120cm, £3,566, JulianChichester. Evelyn chairs, H91xW47xD45cm, £575 plus 1.5m of fabric each, The DiningChair Company; legs painted in WimborneWhite, Full Gloss, £20 for 750ml, Farrow & Ball.Reclaimed oak console table, H73xW168xD62cm, £3,200, Nicholas Haslam.FABRICS Chairs in Polka in Sauge 10421-74,cotton mix, 136m wide, £73m, Nobilis.Curtains in Chevron Bar Silk Warp print in Leaf BR79785-432, silk, 127cm wide, £116m,Brunschwig & Fils at GP&J Baker.WALLS Mountain Greenery 38-6D, mattemulsion, £38 for 2.5 litres, Sanderson.FLOORING Cream-painted chevron parquet,£108sq m, Bert & May.ACCESSORIES Geometric prints by ElizabethOckford, 61cm sq, £395 each, Trowbridge.Medici wall lights in Plaster White TWL77L,H59.5xW22cm, £954 each, Porta Romana.Globe chandelier, H70xdiam50cm, £557.14,Julian Chichester. Indoor bonsai tree, £495,Herons Bonsai. Bone Tile jewellery box inGreen, H6.5xW21xD13cm, £32, Oliver Bonas.Celadon terracotta planters, H27xdiam25cm,£2,600 a pair, Howe. Glazed bowl,H12xdiam25cm, £15; tin planter,H14xdiam34cm, £35, both PetershamNurseries. Uncorded curtain track, aluminium,L150cm, £15, John Lewis. e


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A subtle nod to the chevrontrend is made with a contrasting

zigzag on plain curtains, whilesleek fittings ensure that the

decoration remains the focus.

FURNITURE Carbon chair, H79xW47xD47cm, £580, Bertjan Pot and MarcelWanders at Moooi. Vieques steel washbasin in Grey by Patricia Urquiola,90xdiam43cm, from £2,697; Fez tap inMatt White, H118cm, £955; both Agape at West One Bathrooms.FABRIC Curtain in Kemble Linen in SugarAlmond, linen, 140cm wide, £69.60m;chevron stripe in Skittery Linen in GreenGlaze, linen, 143cm wide, £49.20m; bothLewis & Wood.WALL Setting Plaster, Estate Emulsion, £36 for 2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball.ACCESSORIES Circular metal ship’smirror on rope, diam35cm, £35, Rockett St George. Small print vase,H13xdiam8cm, £7, The Conran Shop.Toothbrush, £2.50, Muji. Marvistoothpaste, £6.95, Balineum. Bath sheetsin Poudre, 92x150cm, £79.95 each, Yves Delorme at Selfridges. Waffe bath towels,70x130cm, £39 each, The Conran Shop.Wash bag in Natura Nero, silk, 140cm wide, £240m, Alton-Brooke.


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dark fooring and fittings.

FURNITURE Vieques steel bath in Grey byPatricia Urquiola, H60xW170xD72cm, £9,444;Fez bath tap in Matt White, H78cm, from £1,249; both Agape at West One Bathrooms.WALL Henley Chevron tiles in Seagrass, Flint and Dusty Rose, 20x6cm, £405sq m;Henley Rectangle Field tiles in Flint, 20x6cm,£228sq m; both Balineum.FLOORING Insight Urban River Side vinyltiles, 45.5cm sq panels, £29.99sq m, Gerfor.ACCESSORIES Skinny Block ladder,H215xW48cm, £370, Lostine at SCP. Frenchlinen hand towel in Dusky Pink, 55x70cm, £12,The Linen Works. Harlequin Black and Whitetea light holder in Chevrons, H8xdiam7cm, £6.95, Rockett St George. Dead Sea Spa Magikblack mud soap, £3.85, John Lewis. Iris Hantverkbody brush, L30cm, £18.95, Balineum. Bath sheets in Poudre and Glacier, 92x150cm,£79.95 each, Yves Delorme at Selfridges. Zinc tub, H39xW84xD44cm, £360, Howe. l


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H&G DESIGN IDEAS

Softly doeS it

The luxurious velvet curtains and

foaty voiles act as a soft foil to the

hard lines of the fooring and furniture

in this masculine scheme. Allowing

the long fabric to pool on the foor

introduces a more feminine note,

helping to balance the overall look.

For a similar fabric, try Varese velvet,

£64.99m, Fabrics & Papers, 01273

495500, fabricsandpapers.com. e

StylISH

fINISHES for

wINDowSWhether it’s a glamorous pooling of fabric or

classic louvred shutters, a window dressing plays

a crucial role in the success of an interior scheme.

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between the lines

Picking out architectural details adds

defnition to a window. This graphic

black line follows the picture rail and

window frame, while a simple Roman

blind chimes with the neutral scheme.

Recreate the look with Pitch Black, Estate

Emulsion, £36 for 2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball,


shelf life

A wall of windows in a kitchen

need not rule out storage space.

In this room, shelving units

follow the horizontal lines of

the window panes, creating

an interesting feature. Ensure

the objects on display are well

curated so the overall effect is not

cluttered. A carpenter could build

some simple shelves like these;

fnd one through ratedpeople.com.

top it off

Tier-on-tier shutters are a perfect

solution for a bathroom, offering

privacy, while also letting in plenty

of light. This classic Henley

waterproof design, £655sq m,

from Hillarys, 0800 916 6524,

hillarys.co.uk, is an excellent match

for the rest of the neutral décor,

keeping the feel light and airy.

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ExpErt viEw Dressing

a winDow

nina Campbell,

owner, Nina Campbell,

020 7225 1011, nina

campbellinteriors.com.

n In the words of Elsie de Wolfe,

“simplicity, suitability and proportion”

are three of the most important things.

As a starting point to see if your

treatment works, take a photo of your

window, get some tracing paper and

draw the design you want over the top.

n There’s often something called

dead light, which is the area between

the top of the window and the ceiling.

Use this space to hang a blind or

position a pelmet rather than

obstructing the view and light.

If you have a short window, this will

make it look taller and more elegant.

n Pelmets are back in fashion but they’re

treated differently now, with shorter,

straighter designs, using less fabric.

n If you’ve got windows that are

different shapes or sizes in one

room, always try to start the

treatment from the same height and

keep it very simple for cohesion.

n It’s important that a fabric hangs well.

Ask to see a metre of it, bunch it up and

see if it will hang nicely – sometimes

fabrics can be too stiff. You also have

to think about the appearance of the

curtains when they’re shut and how

you’ll feel surrounded by all the material.

n Try to fnd a pattern that brings

in the colours you want to use in the

scheme to ensure you don’t end up

with a clash or a two-dimensional

look. A good rich pattern can be used

as the mediator, helping to defne the

palette, which can then be integrated

into cushions or upholstery.

Good lighting will enhance the appearanceof your curtains. A discreet row of small

downlights positioned in front of thewindow can look particularly dramatic.”

JUlieTTe bYrne, interior designer, 020 7352 1553, juliettebyrne.com.

fade out The serenity of this

scheme has been achieved by giving

the walls and curtains the same ombré

treatment. It brings interest to a neutral

scheme, with carefully chosen warm,

muted tones ensuring it remains

sophisticated. This fabric is Saraille in

Cocoa, linen, £144m, Designers Guild,

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SHOPPING

Metal finials

1 | Classic twist Cage and Ball finial for

20mm pole, in hand-forged steel in

Mercury, £30, Jim Lawrence, 01473

826685, jim-lawrence.co.uk.

2 | Decorative detail Teetotum

finial for 13mm pole, in polished

brass, £36, Fabricant, 01765

607755, fabricant.co.uk.

3 | Country casual Rustic Forge

Shepherd’s Crook, in cast iron in Black,

£36.99 with 28mm pole, Hallis Hudson,

01772 202202, hallishudson.com.

on the bright side

This lavish curtain reveals

a hit of yellow lining in a

sweeping, sail-style tieback.

It is a decorative way of

introducing another hue and

allowing in more light. Plush

Tamika HTQ03013 is lined

with Tamika HTQ03028; both

£50m, silk, Harlequin, 0845

123 6815, harlequin.uk.com.

different stripes

Deep, curved pelmets

introduce a formal grandeur

to this living room, but in a

refreshing, contemporary

way. The horizontal striped

Nantucket silk, £109m, from

Chase Erwin, 020 8875 1222,

chase-erwin.com, is paired

with a traditional foral

wallpaper in a similar tone,

while the plain upholstered

furniture prevents the scheme

from looking too fussy. e

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Main benefits “Shutters are a great

contemporary alternative to curtains,

providing additional sound and draught

proofng, and are perfect for bay windows,

which are a lovely feature but can be

awkward to dress,” says Sarah Quilliam,

head of product design at Hillarys, 0800

916 6524, hillarys.co.uk. “Shutters ft

snugly into recesses and give a fabulous

sleek look that really draws attention to

the window.” Their clean lines also lend

themselves to more functional spaces,

such as bathrooms and kitchens, and

tracked shutters, which concertina, are

ideal for patio doors, as they can be

pulled back for easy access or to make

the most of an attractive view.

Choosing a style Start by

considering how much daylight you

receive. If the room is dark or north-

facing, a wider slat and a café-style

treatment or tier-on-tier design would

be suitable, offering both fexible light

control and privacy. “As a rule, we fnd

that no matter how people think

they will use their shutters, in reality

they keep the panels closed and tilt

the slats the majority of the time,” says

Mark Carter, founder and director of

Shutterly Fabulous, 0800 012 6615,

shutterlyfabulous.com. “Therefore, we

tend to recommend they opt for wider

panels, which will make the room feel

more airy and spacious.”

Key trends Wider slats are growing in

popularity, but you still need to consider

the proportions of the window. A clean,

neutral palette of off-whites, greys and

taupes is much sought after at the

moment, as well as blonde woods, such

as elm and ash. “Wood stains are a way

of adding subtle colour, but be careful not

to overpower the room if you have a large

amount of wood furniture or wood foors,”

says Mark. “Full-height shutters are the

best choice for tall or wide windows,”

adds Sarah. “It’s a simple yet elegant

style that works on any window, but

particularly adds a dramatic fnish

to patio doors or tall windows.”

ADVICE shuttersWhat you need to know

before making a final decision

tall order

Fitting a track or pole directly

beneath the ceiling rather

than just above the window

makes a room feel loftier.

Choose a pleated curtain

with plenty of stack-back

so it looks full. A recess track

will help achieve this look,

from £44.40 for two metres

with standard gliders at

Silent Gliss, 01843 863571,

silentgliss.co.uk.

panel show

Solid shutters suit the look of

period properties and are ideal

for bedrooms, as they create

a barrier against noise. Don’t

be afraid to go for a coloured

option, especially in an

otherwise pared-back scheme.

These panelled designs cost

from £290sq m at Shutterly

Fabulous, 0800 012 6615,

shutterlyfabulous.com. e

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Measure up It’s best

to have a pole or track in

place already when you’re

measuring to avoid costly

mistakes, as your curtains

must ft the width of this,

not just the window. Always

use a metal tape measure,

as fabric ones can stretch

and aren’t always accurate.

“Measuring the drop is

dependent upon where you

would like the curtains to

fall,” says Laura Spencer,

design manager of Ashley

Wilde, 01707 635201,

ashleywildegroup.co.uk.

“For instance, foor-length

curtains usually hang 1.5cm

above the foor. For a more

bohemian look, you can

have the fabric pool on

to the foor.”

potential pitfalls

Be aware that if the

pattern repeat is very

large, there may be a

certain amount of wastage

when it comes to matching

the motifs on each panel

of the curtain. Some prints

are fendishly diffcult to

match and will cause your

curtain maker problems.

“In general, most fabrics

should be fne for curtains.

However, silks and pure

cottons can fade in bright

direct light and very heavy

or stiff fabrics don’t drape

well,” adds Laura.

Get in line “Unless

you have sheers or voiles,

curtains should always

be lined,” says David

Adeane, owner of The

Natural Curtain Company,

0845 500 0400, natural

curtaincompany.co.uk.

“If you have the budget

for it, then lined and

interlined curtains are

a great way to provide

additional insulation.

Interlining is like a thick

blanket that sits between

the face fabric and the

lining on the back, so your

curtains have three layers.

It also creates volume and

will give your curtains a

sumptuous, grand look.” e

check mate

These chic café-style curtains

offer a modern take on the

classic gingham check, letting

in plenty of light while also

providing privacy. The

monochrome scheme and

geometric patterns ensure

the look is clean and sharp.

Curtain in Check in Black,

linen, £35m, Volga Linen, 0844

499 1609, volgalinen.co.uk.

delicate beauty

A perforated panel is a

decorative way to ensure

gently fltered light. It’s an

ideal solution for larger

windows where heavy

fabric may block the view;

if you want to use material,

patterned voile is a good

option. Try Draks, 01869

232989, draksonline.co.uk,

for a similar bespoke panel.

ADVICE CurtainsHow to get this classic treatment just right

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RolleRThis type of blind is a good

and popular choice when you want

tomatch an existing scheme. Rollers

are affordable and simple to ft but,

depending on thematerial chosen,

some light will still flter through, so think

twice if using in a room in direct sunlight.

RomanThese timeless blinds are

available in a variety of styles – fat,

looped, balloon or dog-eared – and can

provide looks that range from soft and

feminine tomasculine and tailored.

VenetianVersatility is a key feature

of these horizontal slatted designs,

which can be used for a range of

windows, including skylights, and

are great for controlling light levels.

They can be diffcult to clean, collect

dust easily and are prone to damage,

so are not ideal for children’s rooms.

KEY CONTACTS

Apollo Blinds, apollo-blinds.co.uk.

Byron & Byron, 020 8344 7979,

byronandbyron.com.

California Shutters, 0800 012 6009,

californiashutters.co.uk.

Draks, 01869 232989,

draksonline.co.uk.

The English Curtain Company,

01284 581585,

theenglishcurtaincompany.com.

Fabricant, 01765 607755,

fabricant.co.uk.

The Fabric Box, 0844 811 8280,

thefabricbox.co.uk.

Hallis Hudson, 01772 202202,

hallishudson.com.

Hillarys, 0800 916 6524, hillarys.co.uk.

McKinney & Co, 020 7627 5077,

mckinney.co.uk.

The New England Shutter

Company, 020 8675 1099,

thenewenglandshuttercompany.com.

Plantation Shutters, 020 8871 9222,

plantation-shutters.co.uk.

Shutterly Fabulous, 0800 012 6615,

shutterlyfabulous.com.

Shutter Shop, 020 7751 0937,

shuttershop.co.uk.

Shutters Inc, 0161 681 1721,

shuttersinc.co.uk.

Silent Gliss, 01843 863571,

silentgliss.co.uk.

Sue Whimster, 020 8293 0737,

suewhimster.co.uk.

Thomas Sanderson, 0800 056 2929,

thomas-sanderson.co.uk.

Tuiss, 0800 862 0466, tuiss.co.uk.

Pattern Play

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means you don’t need to pull the curtains completely closed.Consider

using contrasting patterns, but ensure theyworkwith the palette and

are of a similar style, as seen in this pairing of abstract and chevron

prints fromScion,0845 123 6815,scion.uk.com. Curtain in Dhurrie in

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Be inspired by charming patterns from around the globe, as designer and author

Cassandra Ellis explains the cultural significance of these handmade pieces

A WORLDOF QUILTS

Instructions for making the quilt patterns can be found on our blog, Passion for Pattern, during October and November.

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� Amish sawtooth

This traditional two-tone quilt pattern would fit in perfectly in a

contemporary setting, especially in black and white, but could

equally take on a more traditional note with softer, tonal colours.

The sawtooth is one of the most recognisable patterns of the

Amish community, a group which is as famous for its quilts as for

its collective way of living. The Amish people started quilt-making as

early as the mid-1800s, once quilts were deemed to be a practical

addition to a household. In keeping with the community’s way

of thinking, all pieces were made to be used but, far from being

thrown together quickly, Amish quilts have become known for the

precision of their stitchwork. Straightforward and uncluttered in

design, they combine functionality with exquisite craftsmanship.

� Irish chain

Minimal best describes this simple quilt; not only is the pattern

pared-back, but it was also traditionally made from a top and

backing only, with no batting in between. Although Irish by name,

it is likely to have strong American influences, where it was known

from the early 19th century. With the close ties between the two

countries, it isn’t hard to imagine this design having its creative

roots somewhere between those newly arrived in America and their

families back in Ireland. Many immigrants carried their belongings

wrapped in a quilt, and others made them on the long voyage across

the sea. Plus, quilts were often sent to America as wedding presents

or as gifts for the settlers. They were a tangible link between those

who had started a new life and the families who remained behind.

� Wild goose chase

Although this geometric pattern works beautifully in a clean,

modern scheme, its origins are in early America, when pioneering

women created thousands of quilt patterns that reflected their

day-to-day lives. Nature was a particular source of inspiration, with

animals, sky and landscape informing many designs. Wild goose

chase (also called flying geese) was one of the most popular of

these, influenced by the fleeting sight of the birds on their

twice-yearly migration across the continent. A flying geese block

consists of one large triangle representing the goose, flanked by

two smaller triangles in a contrasting tone to symbolise the sky. The

quilt itself is simple to make, but it does take time to cut and piece.

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� Postage stamp

This simple design is a charming addition to any eclectic room

scheme and makes a lovely feature at the foot of a pared-back bed.

Historically, postage stamp quilts were a way of using up scraps of

fabric left over from other projects or worn-out clothes. The square

is the simplest shape to sew with, so this design is perfect for those

with basic skills. Its repetitive nature means that little concentration

is needed to stitch it together. During periods of war, women would

often work on a postage stamp quilt to distract their thoughts and

pass the time. Hence, they are often also called “worry” quilts.

� Star

The notion of giving is bound closely to this patchwork design;

traditionally, presenting someone with a handmade star quilt was a

mark of deference and protection, and it remains a popular present

for newly weds, new parents and close friends. The stars can be

pieced from a mix of different fabrics or just one, depending on the

effect you wish to create. Over history, many quilters have made

star patchworks, but the design has particular significance for

Native Americans. When the American government moved Indian

tribes on to reservations in the late 19th century, the men were not

allowed to hunt and animal hides were no longer used as bedcovers.

To compensate, the women turned to quilting and began using the

star in their creations, and so it developed a spiritual significance.

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CLINICOur expert Celia Rufey answers

your interior design questions

and decorating dilemmas

profile Celia Rufey has been

the Homes & Gardens decorating

expert for more than 30 years.

She has a wealth of interiors

knowledge and has also designed

her own range of fabrics.

where can I fInd a skIlled

workshop to update my sofa?

Some years ago I bought a Christian

Liaigre Basse Terre sofa with linen

slip covers. The upholstery now needs

attention and a new set of covers, but

I can’t fnd a company able to deal with

both tasks for a piece of this quality.

Have you any suggestions?

ar, oxford.

I asked The Association of Master Upholsterers

and Soft Furnishers, 01494 569120, upholsterers.

co.uk, if there were any accredited upholsterers in

the Oxford area. After discovering there were none

in the city itself, and the nearest could not also

provide the slip covers you needed, I called Bruce

Upholstery, 020 8677 0660, bruceupholstery.

co.uk, led by Anne-Marie Bruce, who has

established a considerable reputation for working

on contemporary as well as traditional upholstery.

She confrmed that her workshop would be able

to provide both upholstery and new slip covers

for this exceptional sofa. This company is based

in south-west London and, as is the case with

most upholsterers, you would need to arrange

transport for the piece. The Basse Terre sofa is still

available in fve sizes, from £5,040, at Christian

Liaigre, 020 7584 5848, christian-liaigre.co.uk.

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who supplIes trestle-style tables?

I would like a new table for our family kitchen

that is similar to a trestle design. Can you help? ap, hastings, east sussex.

The style of your kitchen and the space available will

establish which of these tables with trestle features

would be the best ft. The Portobello in rustic pine, H77.5x

L160xW90cm, is pleasingly simple. It costs £199 from

Tesco Direct, 0800 323 4050, tesco.com/direct. Another

attractive option is the solid-oak Rufus, H74xL180xW95cm,

£650, with a two-leaf version extending up to L280cm,

£750, from Habitat, 0344 499 4686, habitat.co.uk.

Two variants on the trestle-style table, in reclaimed fr,

come in a choice of sizes from Loaf, 0845 468 0698,

loaf.com: Speakeasy (above), H76xL180xW95cm, £575,

or H76xL220 xW95cm, £625; and the Champ with metal

detailing, H76xL160xW98cm, £495, or H76xL180xW98cm,

£525. The Salisbury, a substantial piece in solid rustic oak, is

available in four sizes, from H78xL180xW90cm, £1,239, up

to H78xL240xW100cm, £1,425, from Barker & Stonehouse,

0333 355 9392, barkerandstonehouse.co.uk.

Designed by Terence Conran, the Clifton, H70xL210x

W85cm, in solid ash, has a light, elegant look. Its curved

tension bar locks the legs in place, while releasing the bar

allows the table to be folded fat. It costs £1,795 from

Benchmark, 01488 608020, benchmarkfurniture.com. From

the same workshop, there’s also the Oscar in air-dried oak,

H76xL240xW92cm, from £3,300, and in bespoke sizes.

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FIND MORE INTERIORS ADVICE FROM CELIA AT HOUSETOHOME.CO.UK/CELIA RUFEY

who will make a SiNk

iN a SPeCiFiC SiZe? I need to

replace a stainless-steel sink top

measuring 1500x500mm. It can have

one or two sinks or draining boards.

Where can I order one? mS, Norwich.

I asked DSM Stainless Products, 0115 925

5927, dsmstainlessproducts.co.uk, for a guide

quotation based on a sit-on sink unit with a

single bowl and double drainer. The 304 grade

stainless steel would be bonded to an MDF

subframe, tap holes could be made to suit and

the sink would come with a basket-strainer

waste and overfow kit. The price for this would

be £1,032. GEC Anderson, 01442 826999,

gecanderson.co.uk, would also make a single

bowl and drainer sink to your specifcations

for £1,370. If you could be a little fexible about

the size, the Pland 316 grade stainless-steel

sit-on or inset Lab Sink 423216 with double

drainer might be suitable. This measures

1448x525mm and costs £744.98 from online

supplier MyTub, 0844 556 1818, mytub.co.uk.

how ShoUlD we haNGPiCTUReS iN oUR NaRRow

STaiRwaY? Stairs run up

the centre of our house, so

there is a wall and handrail

on each side. What is the

best way to hang pictures

in this awkward area? JD, Sheringham, Norfolk.

Hughie O’Donoghue RA, who was

responsible for hanging the 2014

Royal Academy of Arts Summer

Exhibition, gave me useful insights

on hanging pictures in a confned

passageway. In a thoroughfare, he

explains, people do not stop to

consider pictures, but get a feeting

impression. So he would place

no more than one or two pictures

in this stairway, as fewer pieces

placed strategically will achieve

the maximum impact with their

shape and colour. Alternatively,

if the stairway is narrow and there

is a suitable facing wall at the top,

that could be the place to hang

pictures, instead.

Art works best in a simple

environment, Hughie says, so

when choosing pictures for your

stairway, consider how they will

work with the carpet and wallpaper.

Always look at the space frst and

visualise the artwork in that context.

The whole, he concludes, should

add up to a picture in its own right.

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wheRe CaN i FiND laRGe aCCeSSoRieS? My home is a spacious converted

barn and normal-size vases and lamps look lost. Who sells scaled-up pieces?

aG, Crosby, merseyside.

From left

Bonaparte lampfrom KatherineNorth Design;vintage bottlesfrom I&JL Brown;Mycenae Urnfrom Oka.

There is no one-stop supplier but lots of places

occasionally think big. For lamps, consider the

solid-oak Bonaparte, £395, H92cm including

shade, £90, from Katherine North Design,

01892 784847, katherinenorthdesign.co.uk.

The Ben lamp in mango wood, £175, with

retro Drum shade, £31, is substantial too at

H80cm, from The Olive Tree, 0845 372 0007,

theolivetreeshop.co.uk.

For vases and other large decorative

containers, it is worth keeping tabs on I&JL

Brown, 020 7736 4141, brownantiques.com,

whose stock now includes vintage pot-bellied

bottles, H54cm, £145. Decorative terracotta

will sit well in a barn and Pots and Pithoi,

01342 714793, potsandpithoi.com, has the

Pegasus jug, H50cm, £75, as well as foor-

standing, metre-high jars. Oka, 0844 815

7380, okadirect.com, sells tall products,

including the Mycenae urn, H68cm, £345,

which has an Antique Grey fnish for a

dramatic touch of classical Greek character;

add fowers for an arrangement of extravagant

scale. Also look to Neptune, 01793 427427,

neptune.com, for its large Charlton hand-

blown glass vase, H51cm, £89.

Finally, Liverpool’s Bluecoat Display Centre,

0151 709 4014, bluecoatdisplaycentre.com,

has access to ceramicists and designers in

glass, including those who work to large scale.

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Luxuriant and dramatic,

these vertical gardens also

help to insulate buildings,

improve air quality and

attract birds and insects to

urban environments

Living walls

Here, modular panels are pre-planted with plugs on a

support structure, whichallows walls of all sizes tobe covered with greenery.

By Randle SiddeleyAssociates, 020 7627

7272, randlesiddeley.co.uk.

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Living, or green, walls, once the domain

of designer installations and pioneering

commercial sites, are increasingly making

their way into residential gardens. As well as

providing aesthetic and ecological benefts, these glori-

ously textured plantings make great use of limited space.

Ideal for urban areas, they can help keep buildings cool,

improve air quality and reduce noise pollution, as well

as provide a habitat for wildlife. They also help keep rain

water away from exterior walls and provide insulation.

Public examples include the regeneration of Canal

Walk in Swindon, where a vast green wall suspended

above the pedestrian walk is made up of more than

25 species of plant, including tall wood ferns and low-

growing periwinkles with hostas and violas between,

providing interest throughout the year. In London, the

fagship branch of Anthropologie on Regent Street has

a living wall that stretches the full height of the shop

interior. Interwoven in the design are plants traditionally

chosen to improve air quality in offces, such as peace

lilies and spider plants.

To create these vertical gardens, plants are rooted into

a structure that is attached to an interior, exterior or free-

standing wall. Systems can range from something as

simple as plant pots hung on the vertical frame, to highly

sophisticated modular, hydroponic panels from which

the water and nutrients required by plants are precision

delivered and electronically monitored.

TOP RIGHT This strikingliving wall, which includesthe fern Asplenium nidus ‘Crispy Wave’, Peperomiaobtusifolia, Fittonia andPilea cadierei, was createdfor Anthropologie byBiotecture, 01243 572118,biotecture.uk.com.

RIGHT AND OPPOSITE

Asplenium scolopendrium,Carex, Heuchera ‘LimeMarmalade’, Soleirolasolierolii and Vinca minor,feature in this design by Stephen Woodhams, 020 7735 3798,stephenwoodhams.com.

ABOVE Incorporating the Japanese grasshakonechloa, ajuga andheuchera, this leafy designfor The Marshalls LivingStreet won Ian Dexter,07766 007399, a Silver-Giltmedal at RHS ChelseaFlower Show 2009.

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RIGHT Simple mono planting of Pratia pedunculata wasused for the living wall panelsin this design for The Children’sSociety Garden at RHSChelsea Flower Show 2009,by Mark Gregory, LandformConsultants, 01276 856145,landformconsultants.co.uk.

BELOW Using drought-tolerantsucculents, including sedumsand sempervivums planted instacked, recycled clay pipes,Nigel Dunnett, 0771 699 6696,nigeldunnett.info, made thisgreen wall for the RBC BlueWater Roof Garden, RHSChelsea Flower Show 2013.

fIndInG THERIGHT pLanTs

A range of herbaceous perennials,

grasses, small shrubs, herbs and even

fruit and vegetables can be used. Try

including scented plants, seasonal

flowers and bulbs, but talk to your local

garden nursery about plants that will

suit the aspect and microclimate of

the wall on which they will be grown.

pLanTs TO TRy

■ Adiantum (maidenhair fern)

■ Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’ (sedge)

■ Fragaria ‘Mara des Bois’ (strawberry)

■ Galanthus (snowdrop)

■ Heuchera ‘Purple Petticoats’

■ Liriope muscari (lilyturf)

■ Pachysandra terminalis (Japanese spurge)

■ Pelargonium peltatum (ivy-leaved

geranium)

■ Saxifraga x urbium (London pride)

■ Tiarella cordifolia (foam fower)

■ Vinca minor (lesser periwinkle)

MaInTaInInG a LIvInG WaLL

Little and often helps to keep a green

wall in good condition.

■ Pick off dead leaves and replace

dead or damaged plants as needed.

■ Trim back larger plants, especially those

that may be smothering smaller ones.

■ Check for pests and disease.

■ Most importantly, keep an eye on

the irrigation and feeding system as

plants can suffer quickly if these fail,

particularly in hot weather.

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LEFT This Scotscapestructure has been flled with bergenia, hostas, viola,Aspenium scolopendrium,Ajuga reptans, Festuca glauca and Asarumeuropaeum by DesignerEmma Plunket, 07770885464, plunketgardens.com.

BELOW Begonia rex,shade-loving tiarella,brunnera, epimedium and viola were used in theMagistrates’ Garden, RHSChelsea Flower Show 2011, by Kate Gould, 01923 839733, kategouldgardens.com.

chOOsing yOurpLanTing sysTEm

Successful systems for living walls

need to provide a vertical support, a

substrate for plants to root into, and

a means of meeting all their water

and nutrient needs Ð usually using

drip-irrigation. A garden designer can

help create your wall, or you can go

to an all-in-one company which offers

a range of options.

suppLiErs

■ ANS Group, 01243 545818, ansgroupeurope.

com. Offers a pre-grown, modular, compost-

based system that uses an automatic irrigation

structure along with capillary matting.

■ Biotecture, 01243 572 118, biotecture.uk.

com. Supplies a modular, hydroponic,

panel-based system. Walls are pre-grown

vertically off-site and installed semi-mature.

Also offers sophisticated, monitored

irrigation systems.

■ Mobilane, 07711 895261, mobilane.co.uk.

Has a range of systems including Wall Planter

(large, irrigated troughs attached to walls),

LivePanel2 (a modular system with plants in

small cups that root into a mat behind) and

LivePicture (a panel of planting pockets that

is hung on a wall and simply topped up with

water once a month).

■ Scotscape, 020 8254 5000,

scotscapelivingwalls.net.Its proprietary

system is made from geotextile fabric

panels installed with 9cm pot plants, which

are irrigated by in-line drippers. They also

create bespoke systems.

■ Treebox, 020 8543 4530, treebox.co.uk.

Modular Easiwall system of panels

incorporating troughs that can accommodate

plants to 1.5 litres in size. Supplied fat-packed

with assembly and fxing instructions; you do

the planting in situ.

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Alice Hart makes the most ofabundant seasonal produce in easy

yet impressive dinner party fare

FOOD FOR FRIENDS

My strategy when cooking for friends

is always the same: I want to be

able to prepare as much as possible

in advance, so that I can concen-

trate on socialising rather than

worrying about the food; I want the recipes to be

relatively simple, yet impressive; and I want the menu

to focus on seasonal ingredients that my guests will

love. It’s not difficult to tick all three boxes at this

bountiful time of year. Having a fabulous dessert in

the bag is also a boon, so I have chosen a cheesecake

and a panna cotta, both of which must be made ahead.

S T Y L I N G A L I B R OW N

P H OTO G R A P H S L AU R A E DWA R D S

A MENU

for lateAUTUMN

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7-HOUR BEER ROAST LAMB WITHPARSNIP GRATIN (previous page)

Serves 6-8

Marinating the lamb will enhance the

flavour. If you don’t have time, simply

roast as below with the same ingredients.

2.5kg (large) leg of lamb, part-boned

and tied with string

500ml pale or golden ale

300ml chicken or lamb stock

8 cloves garlic, skin on, bruised (bashed slightly)

2 tbsp chopped rosemary, plus 3 rosemary sprigs

2 tbsp olive oil

1 bunch baby or young carrots, scrubbed, trimmed

2 red onions, peeled, thickly sliced

For the gratin

400ml crème fraîche

200ml whole milk

Butter for greasing

1kg parsnips, peeled and sliced into rounds

100g Gruyère cheese, grated

1 tbsp chopped rosemary

A good grating of nutmeg

■ Put the lamb in a sturdy food bag or non-metallic

dish and cover with the ale and stock. Add the garlic

and chopped rosemary and marinate for 8-48

hours. When you are ready to cook the lamb (and

gratin), pre-heat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4.

■ For the gratin, combine the crème fraîche and

milk in a bowl and season lightly. Butter a medium

baking dish and cover the base with one third of

the parsnips and one third of the cheese. Season

with salt, pepper and a little rosemary and nutmeg.

Spoon over one-third of the crème fraîche mixture

and cover with parsnips, cheese and seasoning,

as before. Repeat the layering, reserving the last

third of the cheese. Cover tightly with foil and cook

for 40 minutes, then remove and set aside.

■ Remove the lamb from the marinade and pat

dry. Rub the lamb with the olive oil, season well

and put in a large baking dish or roasting tin that

is deep enough to hold the beer and stock.

■ Roast the lamb for 30 minutes, until beginning to

brown. Spoon any fat from the dish and discard, then

add the marinade, carrots, onions, rosemary sprigs

and 150ml water. Cover tightly with two layers of foil

and reduce the heat to 140°C, gas mark 1.

■ Cook the lamb for 6-6½ hours, until extremely

tender. Check after 4 hours and add more water,

if needed. Transfer the lamb and vegetables to a

warmed serving dish, cover with tea towels and

rest for 40 minutes. Spoon the fat from the juices

in the roasting tin and reduce the remaining liquid

to create a rich sauce.

■ Turn the oven up to 190°C, gas mark 5 and

scatter the remaining cheese on the gratin and

bake, covered, for 30 minutes, then uncovered for

5-10 minutes, until golden and bubbling. Serve with

the lamb, steamed, buttery greens and the sauce.

WARM SALAD OF JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES, WILD MUSHROOMS,SPINACH AND CRISP SAGE WITH A LEMON AÏOLI DRESSING

Serves 6

When preparing the Jerusalem artichokes, drop the peeled wedges into a bowl

of cold water with a few slices of lemon to prevent them blackening.

500g Jerusalem artichokes,

peeled and cut into wedges

2 tbsp olive oil

40g butter

Handful of sage leaves

500g mixed wild mushrooms,

cleaned and sliced

½ garlic clove, crushed

150g baby spinach leaves

For the dressing

1 egg yolk

½ garlic clove, crushed

Pinch of caster sugar

Pinch of salt

Juice of 1 small lemon

100ml light rapeseed oil

■ Pre-heat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6. Steam the

artichoke wedges for 10 minutes. Transfer to a roasting

tin, toss with the olive oil and season well. Roast

for 30 minutes, until tender and golden.

■ For the dressing, whisk together the egg yolk, garlic,

sugar, salt and 2 teaspoons lemon juice in a bowl. Whisking

continuously, add the oil, drop by drop, until the mixture

begins to thicken, then add the rest in a thin stream. Whisk

in the remaining lemon juice and 2-3 tablespoons water

to thin the consistency slightly. The dressing can be made

up to 3 days ahead and kept covered in the fridge.

■ Heat 10g of the butter in a frying pan and add the sage

leaves. Cook for a minute or so until translucent, but not

browned, then drain on kitchen paper to crisp as they cool.

■ Heat the remaining butter until it foams, then add the

mushrooms and season well. Add the garlic and cook

over a high heat for 4-5 minutes, until golden in places.

Add the artichoke wedges and toss to combine.

■ Spoon on to serving plates with the spinach leaves,

scatter with sage leaves and spoon over plenty of dressing.


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■ Pre-heat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6. Toss the

squash with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, season

generously and spread out on a roasting tray. Roast

for 30 minutes, until golden and soft. Set aside

to cool to room temperature.

■ Meanwhile, toss the squash or pumpkin seeds with

the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, the paprika and a

little salt. Spread out on a separate baking tray and

roast for about 6 minutes, until lightly toasted.

AUTUMN SALAD OF ROAST SQUASH WITH SERRANO HAM AND MANCHEGO

Serves 6

This is a real crowd pleaser: simple, but substantial enough to serve as lunch for four. The squash and pumpkin seeds can

be roasted a few hours in advance. Heat the squash through in a warm oven when needed or serve at room temperature.

600g butternut or coquina

squash, peeled, deseeded

and cut into cubes

3 tbsp olive oil

50g squash or pumpkin seeds

½ tsp paprika

150g sliced serrano ham

2 handfuls of watercress,

thick stems removed

50g Manchego cheese,

rind removed

For the dressing

1 garlic clove, peeled and

bruised (bashed slightly)

2 tbsp sherry vinegar

½ tsp Dijon mustard

Pinch of caster sugar

4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

■ To make the dressing, put the garlic clove, vinegar,

mustard, sugar, oil and a little salt and black pepper

in a lidded jam jar and shake vigorously. The dressing

can be made up to 4 days ahead and kept in the fridge.

■ To serve the salad, gently toss the squash, ham

and watercress with the dressing in a large bowl.

Shave the cheese over using a vegetable peeler and

scatter with the roasted pumpkin seeds to finish. �

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BRINED CHICKEN WITHCIDER, PEARS AND PUMPKIN

Serves 4-6

Brining the chicken seasons it

throughout and keeps it juicy after

roasting. Serve this with mashed

potato for a filling supper or peppery

salad leaves for a lighter meal.

1 large, free-range chicken (about 2kg),

untied, giblets removed

10 shallots, halved and peeled

4 fresh, small bay leaves

5 thyme sprigs, plus extra leaves to serve

50g butter, softened

1 small pumpkin or round squash,

deseeded and cut into wedges

3 small pears, halved and cored

2 tbsp olive oil

150ml dry cider

For the brine

200ml dry cider

100g demerara sugar

2 tbsp rock salt

1 tbsp whole black peppercorns

2 thyme sprigs

3 fresh bay leaves, crushed

■ Make the brine by mixing all of the

brine ingredients with 200ml water. Put

the chicken in a large, zip-lock food bag

and pour in the brine. Seal the bag, set

it in a bowl or dish, and refrigerate for

6-24 hours, turning occasionally.

■ Pre-heat the oven to 190°C, gas mark 5.

Remove the chicken (discard the brine),

rinse in cool water and pat dry. Put four

shallot halves, 1 bay leaf and 1 thyme sprig

inside the chicken. Loosen the skin from

the breast and put a pat of butter and the

bay leaves underneath. Spread the rest

of the butter over the breast and legs.

Put the chicken in a large roasting tin,

cover with foil and roast for 20 minutes.

■ Uncover the chicken and arrange the

pumpkin, pears and remaining shallots

and thyme sprigs around the base. Drizzle

with the oil, season and add the cider to

the dish. Reduce the heat to 180°C, gas

mark 4 and roast for 50 minutes,

covering the chicken with foil if it browns

too quickly. To test for doneness, insert a

skewer into the thigh: the juices should

run clear, not pink. If not cooked, cover

and return to the oven for 10 minutes.

■ Rest the chicken on a board, tented

with foil, for 10 minutes before carving.

Serve with the pumpkin, pears and

juices from the pan, and a few fresh

thyme leaves scattered over.


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■ To make the sauce, blend the raspberries, sugar

and lemon juice with 2 tablespoons water. Pass

the mixture through a sieve to remove the seeds.

Chill the sauce until needed.

■ Have ready six 150ml pudding moulds (grease

these very lightly with a flavourless oil if you wish

to turn out the panna cotta) or small cups, glasses

or bowls (no need to grease if you wish to serve

the panna cotta in them).

■ Put the cream, milk, vanilla pod, sugar and

cardamom pods in a saucepan, slowly bring to the

boil and immediately remove from the heat. Set

aside to infuse for 20 minutes.

■ Drop the gelatine leaves, one by one, into a bowl

of cold water. Set aside to soften for 5 minutes.

■ Meanwhile, strain the cream to remove the vanilla

and cardamom pods. Return the cream to the pan,

add the chocolate and warm over a low heat, but do

not allow to boil. Stir until the chocolate is melted.

■ Drain the gelatine leaves and squeeze out any

excess water. Stir the gelatine into the warm cream,

off the heat, until completely dissolved.

■ Divide the mixture between the six containers.

Chill for 4 hours or overnight, until set. If not turning

out, spoon the sauce over the top to serve.

■ If turning out the panna cotta, dip the outsides of

the moulds in hot water for a few seconds, then turn

out on to serving plates and spoon sauce over the

top. Serve each panna cotta with a torn fig half. �

WHITE CHOCOLATE, RASPBERRY AND CARDAMOM PANNA COTTA WITH FIGS

Serves 6

Easy yet elegant, slightly unusual and not too filling – this is a fabulous pudding to prepare ahead for a dinner party.

For the sauce

200g fresh or frozen

raspberries

2 tbsp caster sugar

Juice of ½ lemon

For the panna cotta

650ml double cream

325ml whole milk

½ vanilla pod

1 tbsp caster sugar

4 green cardamom pods,

lightly crushed

180g white chocolate, chopped

4 gelatine leaves

3 ripe figs, to serve

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■ Put the blackberries and sugar in a small pan

with 1 tablespoon water. Heat gently, stirring, for

5 minutes, until the berries begin to soften and

burst. Purée the berries using a stick blender,

or blitz in a blender and return to the pan.

■ Mix 1 teaspoon cornflour with 1 tablespoon water

to make a paste and combine with the berries in

the pan. Bring to the boil, stirring constantly, then

simmer for 1 minute until thickened. Set aside.

■ Pulse the biscuits in a food processor to a fine

crumb. Combine with the melted butter and salt.

Press the mixture evenly over the base and a little

way up the sides of a 23cm round springform cake

tin. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.

■ Pre-heat the oven to 120°C, gas mark ½. In a large

mixing bowl, whisk the cream cheese until smooth.

Using a wooden spoon, beat in the sour cream,

5 tablespoons cornflour, sugar, lemon zest and

vanilla. Beat in the eggs, one by one, stopping

when the mixture is just smooth.

■ Pour half the mixture over the biscuit base and

dot a few teaspoons of blackberry purée over the top.

Cover with the rest of the cream cheese mixture and

level the surface. Drag teaspoonfuls of the remaining

blackberry purée over the surface, running a skewer or

spoon handle through it to create a marbled pattern.

■ Place the tin on a baking sheet. Bake the

cheesecake on the middle shelf of the oven for about

1¾ hours, until set but slightly wobbly in the middle.

■ Turn off the oven, prop the door ajar and leave

the cheesecake to cool completely. Chill for at least

4 hours or overnight. Run a knife around the edge

and remove from the tin before slicing. �

BLACKBERRY AND SOUR CREAM CHEESECAKE WITH A GINGERNUT CRUST

Serves 10-12

Blackberries work wonderfully with the ginger base and the vanilla and soured cream filling, but you can use any fresh or frozen berries.

150g fresh or frozen

blackberries

2 tbsp caster sugar

1 tsp plus 5 level tbsp cornflour

200g gingernut biscuits

70g unsalted butter, melted

Pinch of salt

750g full-fat cream cheese, at

room temperature

300ml sour cream, at room

temperature

175g caster sugar

Finely grated zest of ½ lemon

1 tsp vanilla bean paste

or extract

5 large free-range eggs,

at room temperature

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VViaduct, 020 7278 8456,

viaduct.co.uk.

WWesley-Barrell, 01993 893111,

wesley-barrell.co.uk.

Westcote Design, 01608 659091,

westcotedesign.co.uk.

West Elm, 0800 404 9780,

westelm.co.uk.

West One Bathrooms, 020 7499

1845, westonebathrooms.com.

William Yeoward, 020 7349 7828,

williamyeoward.com.

Winchcombe Pottery, 01242 602462,

winchcombepottery.co.uk.

ZZoffany, 0844 543 4748,

zoffany.com

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This gem on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast offers a winning combination of delicious, locally sourced cuisine, breathtaking views and quirky, cosseting rooms

The Pig on the Beach in Studland,

Dorset, is the latest addition to a

growing band of Pigs that modestly

describe themselves as “restaurants with

rooms” but which, in reality, offer a much

more multifaceted weekend escape. The

frst opened three years ago in the New

Forest and was soon followed by Pigs in

Southampton and Bath.

The newest in the litter is a rambling

arts and crafts house with stunning sea

views, alongside other indulgent features,

not least the shepherd’s huts that serve as

massage rooms. As with the others in the

group, the heart of The Pig on the Beach

lies in the restaurant and its abundant

kitchen garden; anything that isn’t grown

on site is sourced within a 25-mile radius.

For small parties, there is the thatched

summer house that offers an opportunity

for private dinners for 12. And to sleep off

all this indulgence? Look no further than

the characterful and nostalgic rooms with

roll-top baths and eclectic decoration, the

perfect environment in which to soak up

the beauty of this unspoilt corner of Britain.

THE PIG ON THE BEACH

wE lOvE

Isabella standard lamp in

Ruby, H200xdiam55cm, £795,

House of Hackney, 020 7739

3901, houseofhackney.com.

take it home Ideas for recreating The Pig’s nostalgic style

Croft leather chair,

H75.5xW60xD56cm,

£1,350, Rupert Bevan,

020 7731 1919,

rupertbevan.com.

Otto sofa in Deep Turquoise velvet,

H85xW213xD100cm, £1,600,

Sofa.com, 0333 220 4360, sofa.com.Stove 3610, H79.5

xW74.5xD60.5cm,

£2,837, Morsø, 01788

554410, morso.co.uk.

Plumbago,

Elements

Emulsion, £35.50

for 2.5 litres,

Fired Earth,

0845 366 0400,

fredearth.com.

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■ The Pig on the Beach has 23 rooms.

Doubles start at £119.

■ For the perfect rural bolthole, book

one of the romantic thatched hideaways

in the grounds.

■ The hotel is a great base from which

to explore the beautiful beaches of

Studland, the Jurassic Coast and the

villages of this picturesque part of Dorset.

■ The Pig on the Beach, Manor House,

Manor Road, Studland, Dorset BH19 3AU,

01929 450288, thepighotel.com. l

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The population of Britain is growing exponentially. In

London alone, it is predicted to increase by ten million

over the next 15 years. This growth won’t just create a

greater demand for new buildings, it will also require the

repurposing and reconfiguring of old ones. Whereas the

focus of Homes & Gardens is on how space is furnished,

in this supplement it is on how space is used and given life.

Many of the designs we feature are extreme in style; the

London terrace that Studio Octopi stripped back to its bones,

Eldridge Smerin’s roofless kitchen in Highgate, and Tham

& Videgård’s elemental design for a weekend home on the

Stockholm archipelago. Yet the progressive nature of these

buildings forces us to think about what we have and what we

could live without. As well as stimulating projects, there are

thought-provoking views from architects and designers, and

our selection of furniture and accessories that embody these

different directions in interior architecture. Together, we hope

they’ll o�er plenty of inspiration for how you choose to live.

SPACES

LOCATION The Chilterns.

ARCHITECT McLaren.Excell.

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The latest projects, products and innovations.

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StA rt i n g f r o m S C r At C h

New builds combining striking looks with functionality.

2 4

n E w D i r E C t i o n S S h o P P i n g

Furniture with a cutting-edge design.

2 6

r o o m fo r g r ow t h

Original ideas for contemporary extensions.

3 2

t h E D E S i g n E r’ S m i n D

Leading architects on how they create spaces.

3 8

o l D m A D E n E w

Period homes transformed by clever interior ideas.

4 6

n E w- l o o K C l A S S i C S S h o P P i n g

Style your home with bold silhouettes and lively pattern.

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n E o B A n K S i D E

An innovative London development.

5 2

D r A m At i C C o n v E r S i o n S

Repurposing a building gives it new life.

6 2

i n D u St r i A l C h i C S h o P P i n g

Monochrome furniture and accessories with clean lines.

6 4

B o o K S

Essential reading for architectural inspiration.

6 6

D i r E C t o ry

Useful resources to inspire your project and where

to buy the products seen in this magazine.

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Introducing Quirky B, our new patterned carpets

with designs by Margo Selby and Ashley Hicks.

Indulge in patterned cosiness.

www.alternativefooring.com


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inside track

n e w s

The latest projects, products and innovations

fa l l i n l i n e

Wireflow is a minimal

light design system by

Arik Levy for Vibia,

consisting of LED

lamps hanging in

various configurations

from thin rods and

wires to form bold

geometric shapes.

A similar design costs

£2,688. Visit vibia.com.

s t o n e w i t h s t y l e

If you’re embarking on a project, it’s worth knowing that Chesney’s has the

technical know-how to create bespoke interior stonework, such as staircases,

doorways and fireplaces, and its Architectural Service takes care of designs from

conception to completion. Contact 020 7978 7224, chesneysarchitectural.co.uk.

c a p i t a l g a i n s

London’s streetscape

was the inspiration for

Mews, a range of slim

rectangular ceramic tiles

by British designers

Barber Osgerby for

Mutina, mutina.it.

It is available in six

appropriately named

colours: Chalk, Fog,

Pigeon, Lead, Ink and

Soot, from £160.80sq m.

m o d e r n

m a r b l e

For design company Dzek,

Max Lamb mixed large chunks

of coloured Italian marble

with a white polyester binder

to form a new engineered

stone for architectural

applications. His creation is

named Marmoreal and it can

be used as tiles or for covering

large areas of walls and floors.

Contact dzekdzekdzek.com.


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r o u g h l u x

Plywood, chipboard and OSB (oriented strand board) are best known as rough and

ready construction materials, more often seen strewn about building sites than providing

architectural finishes. But lately we’ve seen inexpensive sheet materials increasingly

used for interior surfaces, with designers and architects maximising their inherent qualities

of pattern and texture to luxurious e�ect. As shown above, Dutch interior architect i29,

0031 20 695 61 20, i29.nl, put plywood to good use, cladding a feature fireplace in a house in

north Holland, with further touches of plywood shelving and sliding doors in an otherwise

white-and-grey interior. At the Aesop skincare shop in Shin-Marunouchi, Tokyo, Torafu

Architects, 0081 3 5498 7156, torafu.com, sanded and stained chipboard surfaces in a dark

blue to give them the appearance of marble. These come in at roughly £26 for a 1.2x2.4m

sheet of interior plywood, and £15 for OSB, so you can rejoice if you’re on a small budget.

Just remember that the materials need sealing and protecting prior to final installation,

and be sure to tell your builders that they are not for walking on.

F o r m a n d F u n c t i o n

Design duo Yael Mer and Shay Alkalay, known as Raw Edges, raw-edges.com, has shaken up the

world of furniture with Islands, a series of fun experimental designs based around cooking, bathing,

dressing and playing. The elements of each piece slot into an A-frame base of Caesarstone,

caesarstone.com, an engineered stone more commonly used for kitchen surfaces.

t a k i n g c h a r g e

The surface of Marjan van Aubel’s Current

table harnesses solar energy for charging phones

and tablets. The young London-based designer found

a way to convert indirect sunlight into electricity using

particles of titanium dioxide, which are fixed to the

table’s glass surface with orange dye. Contact

07775 448967, marjanvanaubel.com.

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For many of us, large-scale shelving doesn’t get better

than Dieter Rams’ 606 system for Vitsœ, but American

manufacturer Henrybuilt is giving the classic a run

for its money. Opencase is a reconfigurable system of

hardwood cabinets, metal rods and shelves that can be

used to bring a sense of order to kitchens, bedrooms,

hallways and living rooms. It costs from £1,465. Contact

001 212 966 5797, henrybuilt.com.


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The Haller storage system by USM is just as

useful at home as it is in the o≈ce, with its versatile

modular design that comes down to one repeating

chrome ball joint. This unit in Golden Yellow

costs £1,343. Contact 0041 31 720 72 72, usm.com.

m a t e r i a l m a t t e r s

Flamboyant Spanish designer Patricia

Urquiola has made her first foray into

kitchens. Introducing a warm mix of copper,

zinc and wood, with an emphasis on

eco-sustainable materials, Salinas for Bo≈

brings a softer touch to the world of kitchen

design. The glass for the inset patterns on the

worktops is taken from recycled TV screens.

Contact 0039 362 5341, bo≈.com.

Icon refresh selfridges, selfridges.com, has appointed David chipperfeld

to revamp part of its oxford street store to the tune of £300 million. The noted

British architect will be redesigning the accessories area and creating a new

double-height entrance to Duke street on the building’s eastern side.

n e w k i d o n t h e b l o c k

With Sir Kenneth Grange as design consultant,

new British furniture brand Ambrose, created

with Heal’s, has impressive credentials. The

concept is to champion simple, well-made pieces

suitable for small homes. Visit ambrose.co.uk.

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Werner Aisslinger’s 25hours Hotel Bikini

in Berlin really is an urban jungle, featuring

an eclectic mix of the designer’s celebrated

furniture, stark post-war architecture, extensive

planting and views over the monkey enclosure

of the city’s zoo. Budapester Strasse 40, 10787

Berlin, 0049 30 12 02 21 0, 25hours-hotels.com.

n e w Y o r k c o o l

Workof, a collective of 30

New York designer-makers,

announced itself during

the city’s design week by

showing pieces in a mock-up

apartment in the 19th-century

Terminal Stores building.

Visit workof.myshopify.com.

G r e e n l i G h t

Bocci’s new 38 series combines white

blown-glass globes and smaller “moons”

with decorative plants such as cacti to

provide a cascade of light and foliage.

A pendant and two moons costs £2,356.

Contact 07590 815252, bocci.ca.

d e s i G n p o w e r h o u s e

London’s industrial damsel in distress, the Battersea Power

Station, has long been awaiting a knight in shining armour

to rescue it from further decline. Built during the 1930s and

decommissioned in 1983, the Grade II*-listed building has

changed hands numerous times and there have been many

failed plans to redevelop it from architects and designers

including John Outram, Nicholas Grimshaw, Ron Arad and

Terry Farrell. Visions have included turning it into a theme

park, a hotel and the home of Chelsea Football Club, but it has

finally fallen to Rafael Viñoly to see through a masterplan,

which will also feature a moat around the station and

surrounding buildings by DRMM, Frank Gehry and Foster +

Partners. Wilkinson Eyre will be responsible for the vast

interior, dedicating the two turbine halls to retail space with

apartments above, and transforming the boiler room into an

auditorium. The development will also include six floors of

o≈ces and a series of luxury homes that will sell for up to

£10 million. The advance sale of these will help fund the rest

of the project, with completion due in 2018. Earlier this year,

Michaelis Boyd Associates was announced as the residential

interior architect and designer for the project (show apartment

above). For more information, visit batterseapowerstation.co.uk.

In prInt

amsterdam

architect DUs has

begun creating the

world’s frst

3D-printed house,

which will be

made from concrete

and plastic. see

3dprintcanalhouse.

com.


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World-renowned American

architect Daniel Libeskind has

applied his distinctive style to

kitchens. His one-o� Sharp

kitchen for Poliform is sleek,

angular and monochrome, with

finishes in hi-tech Corian. This

is a prototype; recreate the look

with the Artex range, from

£50,000. Contact 020 7368

7600, poliformuk.com.

n o s m o k i n g

Planika’s Fireline Automatic 3, £4,220, burns with ethanol, leaving no

smoke, smell or ash. The minimal fireplace is also the first that can be

controlled by smartphone, which makes using it a cinch for reluctant

firestarters. Contact 0048 52 364 11 59, planikafires.com.

n Berners Tavern This marvellous bar and

restaurant is crammed with vast oil paintings, a

stunningly ornate ceiling and sociable leather-clad

banquettes. 10 Berners Street, W1T 3LF,

020 7908 7979, bernerstavern.com.

n ham Yard Designer Kit Kemp’s eclectic style

is on show at the bar and restaurant in the latest

addition to the Firmdale portfolio – a trove of ideas

on how to use colour and pattern. 1 Ham Yard,

W1D 7DT, 020 3642 200, hamyardhotel.com.

n holborn Dining room Find British grandeur

with a modern twist at this brasserie at new hotel

Rosewood London. Antique mirrors and leather

banquettes feature. 252 High Holborn, WC1V

7EN, 020 3747 8633, holborndiningroom.com.

Up to the challenge one of the world’s most

exciting architectural competitions is underway: to

fnd the designer of the guggenheim art museum in

helsinki. the organisers received 700 participation

enquiries before it even launched. the winning

proposal will be situated in the city’s south harbour

area and will receive visitors by sea as well as on

foot. Visit designguggenheimhelsinki.org.

s T Y L e T o i n s p i r e : n e w L o n D o n B a r s a n D r e s T a U r a n T s

g e T T i n g w a r m e r

The market for smart heating systems

is hotting up with the arrival of the

Learning Thermostat, £179, from Nest,

0808 169 2307, nest.com/uk. It tracks

how and when you like to heat your

home and automatically adjusts itself

to your schedule, helping to reduce

energy bills. You can also connect to the

thermostat via your tablet or mobile to

set the perfect temperature for when you

arrive home. Hive from British Gas is

a similar product, at £199 for a full kit.

Contact 0800 980 0649, hivehome.com.

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N E w B U I L D S

Constructing a new home is the best way to ensure a light, well-planned space with striking looks and high levels of e∞ciency

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LOCATION Stockholm

archipelago, Sweden.

ARCHITECT Tham & Videgård

Arkitekter, 0046 8 702 00 46,

tvark.se.

BACKGROUND The owner wanted

to create a low-maintenance building

which was more substantial than

the timber houses more commonly

constructed in this area.

KEY FEATURES A glass canopy, which

echoes the roofline of the new buildings,

bridges the two parts of the property. It

not only serves as a porch and covered

terrace, but also frames the view of

the Baltic Sea and wooded landscape.

Gabled roofs of di�erent heights give

the house its distinctive silhouette.

Photograph: Lindman

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LOCATION Luberon, France. ArChITeCT Studio KO, 020 7437 1018, studioko.fr.

BACKGrOUND The house was commissioned by a client

who, having restored an 18th-century farmhouse nearby, was

inspired to build a new house from scratch. The brief was to

create a property that blends with the landscape and makes

the most of the surrounding vistas.

KeY FeATUreS The focus of the upper level of the house

is the view over the property’s lower terraces to the sweeping

countryside beyond. With this in mind, the vast pivoting glass

windows have been kept as simple as possible and the interior is

deliberately sparse. The discreet proportions and planted roof

of this house fuse so successfully with the landscape that it is

easy to pass by without being aware of the building’s existence.

Photograph: Richard Powers


WindoWs have been kept simple to

keep the focus on the sWeeping

countryside beyond.

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The aim was To creaTe a conTemporary

scoTTish lodge ThaT makes a sTaTemenT.

LOCATION

California, USA.

ArChITeCT Gen

Architects, 001 503 243

7183, genarch.com.

BACKGrOUND Interior

designer Mandy Graham and

her husband Christopher

decided to knock down their

existing Manhattan Beach

home near Los Angeles to

build a compact three-storey

home for themselves and

their six-year-old twins. KeY FeATUreS To

create a simple, unified feel

throughout, all joinery and

architectural detailing has

been picked out in black, while

white walls and Douglas fir

flooring from Danish company

Dinesen soften the look.

Photograph: Jasper Carlberg

LOCATION Scottish

highlands.

ArChITeCT Safdie

Architects, 001 617 629

2100, msafdie.com; interior

designer, Suzy hoodless,

020 7221 8844,

suzyhoodless.com.

BACKGrOUND The aim

was to build a contemporary

Scottish lodge that, like those of

the 19th century, would make a

strong architectural statement,

albeit in a striking, modernist

way. Safdie was an inspired

choice, with a track record of

creating iconic commercial

buildings, including Toronto’s

main airport.

KeY FeATUreS Suzy

Hoodless’s challenge was

to work with the structural

elements of glass, granite and

steel to instil a welcoming

domestic feel. Furniture was

specially made to suit the shape

of the room and the colour

palette is based on a photograph

that Suzy took of some moss

on a visit to the estate.

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four inTerlocking

boxes wiTh an olive

Tree aT iTs hearT.


LOCATION Winchester.

ARCHITECT AR Design

Studio, 01962 864545,

ardesignstudio.co.uk.

BACKGROUND The architect was

approached by a couple who wanted

to immerse themselves in building

a new home. Having recently lost a

daughter, they hoped the project

would give them a new purpose and

a positive focus.

KEY FEATURES Built in a

prominent location overlooking the

city of Winchester and its beautiful

countryside, this striking upside-

down property stands in contrast to its

conventional neighbours, featuring a

flat overhanging roof, dark grey brick,

cedar cladding and grey aluminium-

framed windows. The house consists

of four interlocking boxes; the open

space at the centre forms a courtyard

with a single olive tree at its heart.

Photograph: Specialimages.com

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LOCATION London.

ARCHITECT Eldridge

Smerin, 020 7228 2824,

eldridgesmerin.com.

BACKGROUND The house was

built on the footprint of a 1970s

property. The owner lived nearby

and, having acquired the plot, was

keen to make the most of its unique

location in Highgate Cemetery.

KEY FEATURES One of the

highlights of the design is a sliding

glass roof that, when opened,

transforms the top floor into a

courtyard. Elsewhere, balconies and

terraces make the most of London’s

skyline beyond. The street façade is

an abstract composition of black

granite slabs that makes reference

to the monumental masonry.

Photograph: Lyndon Douglas

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styling Laura FuLmine PhotograPh ruy teixeira

new directionsOur selection of furniture designs with a striking, cutting-edge feel

s h o p p i n g

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Shapes mirror, H150xW50cm, £220, Hay at

Twentytwentyone. Low media unit, H43x

W200xD50cm, £3,043, USM at Aram. Dark

Blue/Deep Blue bowl, H9.5xdiam20cm, £360,

Sophie Southgate. Collana vase, H38cm,

with glass top, £617, Sebastian Herkner for

Rosenthal. Fuchila chair, H78xW88xD61cm,

£700, Marina Dragomirova. Lungo watering

pot, H42xW46xD30cm, £26, Twentytwentyone.

First chair, H80xW38xD49cm, £1,080,

Muller Van Severen at Viaduct. Gimme Shelter

sofa, H113xW160xD72cm, from £4,596,

Moroso. Natural Nantes cushion cover, 40x50cm,

£95, The Conran Shop. Right Balance side

table (part of the Right Balance bench), H35.5x

W125xD31cm, £2,000 in total, David Horan

and Malgorzata Bany at Mint. Large Orange/

Blue bowl, H9.5xdiam20cm, £360, Sophie

Southgate. Pom Pom table lamp, H36xW33cm,

£486, Calligaris. Callimaco floor lamp, H200x

diam39cm, £740, Ettore Sottsass at Aram. Pelt

chair, H74xW46xD45cm, £510, Benjamin Hubert.

All White, Estate Emulsion, £36 for 2.5 litres,

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e x t e n s i o n s

From unusual cladding to a daring design, these ideas for contemporary additions will encourage you to think outside the box

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LoCAtion London.

ArChiteCt Alison Brooks Architects, 020 7267 9777,

alisonbrooksarchitects.com.

BACkground This 19th-century house had lain empty for ten years when the

current owners bought it. It required a full-scale internal rebuild, with the upper- and

lower-ground floors entirely reconfigured. The architect also added two extensions,

one to the side and the other to the upper-ground floor. Her brief was to create an

adventurous design and unique piece of architecture.

key feAtures The dramatic black additions are the first buildings in the UK to

be entirely clad in Corian, which requires very little maintenance and can be moulded

into complex shapes. To ensure the new structure did not look heavy or imposing, the

walls were built at irregular angles, and are either fully solid or fully glazed. Although

the house is in a conservation area, planning permission was achieved with the proviso

that the side extension would not be visible from the street. To fulfil this criterion, the

architect lowered the existing basement and excavated a sunken courtyard.

Photograph: Paul Riddle

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LOCATION The Norfolk Broads.

ARCHITECT Acme, 020 7998 6319, acme.ac.

BACKGROUND Formerly a mill keeper’s house, this has been a private residence since

1900. Over the years, five poorly designed extensions had been carried out, so the current

owners decided to pare the building right back to its original form, and then build a new

single addition to the back to provide the space they needed.

KEY fEATUREs The extension had to have a contemporary look but also be sensitive

to the area’s architecture, so it was given a dark colour and an angled façade. This means

it sits in the shadow of the main house and, although it has a modern form and design, this

is tempered by the incorporation of pitched roofs and charred cedar board cladding, both

of which are part of the Broads’ vernacular style. Oversized windows punch through the

structure, giving expansive views. These frameless sheets of glass have been introduced

to the redesigned original building , too, bringing cohesion to the two structures.

Photograph: Cristobal Palma


inside, there is

beautiful detailing

such as timber lining

and a window seat.

LOCATION London.

ARCHITECT Hayhurst and Co, 020 7247 7028, hayhurstand.co.uk.

BACKGROUND This extension was conceived to replace a worn-out lean-to on a

Victorian family home, and creates 10sq m of additional floor space. The home is in

a conservation area, so close attention had to be paid to the shape and materials used.

KEY fEATUREs The open-plan extension holds a kitchen, dining room and play

area and features beautiful detailing, such as a timber lining and a wide wooden

window seat. Timber on the exterior links inside and out, while lapped Welsh slate

cladding references the roofing of the parent property. The shape of the extension

was also informed by the architecture of the original house; it follows the angled lines

of the return. A green roof boosts the eco credentials and is also pleasant to look down

on from the upper levels of the original home.

Photograph: Kilian O’Sullivan

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For subtlety, the

two-storey scheme

is sunk below the

slope oF the garden.

LOCATION Guildford.

ARCHITECT Gregory Phillips Architects, 020 7724 3040,

gregoryphillips.com.

BACkGROuNd The challenge here was to add a contemporary extension to a

Grade II-listed Victorian country house, which had plenty of original features but

needed a significant update. A 1980s extension with narrow rooms was demolished

to make way for a 100sq m wing that contains a family room and kitchen on the

upper floor and a swimming pool and games room below.

kEy fEATuREs Subtlety was paramount in the design; planners rejected an initial

proposal for a three-storey addition, as they felt it overpowered the main house.

Gregory Phillips Architects designed a two-storey scheme that is sunk below the

slope of the garden and selected a smooth white render for the exterior to create a

visual connection between old and new. Glass features prominently, allowing the

owners to enjoy the fabulous views, while a large balcony o� the kitchen and direct

access from the pool to the garden link inside and out.

Photograph: Darren Chung

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LOCATION London.

ARCHITECT Paul Archer design, 020 3668 2668, paularcherdesign.co.uk.

BACkGROuNd This multilevel addition was part of a revamp of a Victorian property

in north London. The renovation preserved the original home while adding a few bold,

contemporary features, including an entire floor beneath the original house.

kEy fEATuREs The new extension has an open-plan basement level, with space

for cooking, entertaining and relaxing. Its focal point is a striking double-height glass

box at the rear, which allows light to flood in. Douglas fir batons clad the upper storey,

overlapping in parts over the glass to cast lovely shadows inside. Wood is also used to

striking e�ect throughout the interior, including on the walls and in storage systems.

This lends the home a Nordic feel, which was a key inspiration for the design.

Photograph: Andy Stagg

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The challenge for architects and designers is to create or reconfigure buildings that will provide the best possible setting for our daily lives. But the parameters of what this means are ever-shifting with the demands of our changing world. We asked seven leading figures in these fields where they find their

inspiration, about the lessons they have learned

from the past and what they see as the best approach

to the issues raised by the requirements of modern living.

the DeSIGNeR’S MIND

st y l e d i r e c t i o n s

1. Timeless modernism best sums up the design of this eco home by Michaelis Boyd Associates. 2. Glass allows

light to flood into this double-height dining room by Gregory Phillips Architects. 3. Creative duo Lyndon Neri and

Rossana Hu are behind this apartment in Singapore. Its unconventional layout has all the rooms in the centre of

the space with a corridor around the perimeter. 4. Designed by architects Stiff + Trevillion, this family house in

Kensington was crafted with indoor-outdoor living in mind: expansive glazing lets in light and slabs of travertine

flow from inside to out. 5. Chris Romer-Lee of Studio Octopi worked on the redesign of this home. Classic

brickwork is teamed with glass to create a bright extension sensitive to the property’s history. 6. The clean lines

of this design by Poliform’s kitchen arm, Varenna, are an excellent match for the light space. 7. Design agency

Minale + Mann redesigned and extended this home. Custom details and one-off joinery create a bespoke look.

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“experience teaches us

solutions, proportion,

aesthetics. sometimes using

a precedent is a conscious

decision, other times it is

subconscious.”gregory phillips

lyndon neri

& rossana hu

Founding partners

of Neri&Hu Design,

0086 21 6082 3777,

en.neriandhu.com,

a multidisciplinary architecture and design

o≈ce, based in Shanghai. They recently

collaborated with De La Espada on the

launch of a furniture collection.

Where do you look for inspiration?

We are inspired by the mundane and the ordinary. The very fabric of Shanghai and the everyday activities in and around the city fire our imaginations. Although the Western architectural tradition forms the basis of our education, culturally, we are very much Chinese, and there are particular elements in our work that come from China. We also like to examine the heritage and customs of a project’s location.What have you learned from the past?

Everything that we know is from our own or other people’s pasts. In all ways, we become wiser and more experienced, although that doesn’t necessarily mean we won’t repeat mistakes. Life is short and our ethos is that what we do is about the meaning we give to people’s lives and society, as opposed leaving material objects behind. Is colour important to you?

Yes, particularly the shades and finishes of natural materials as they age, such as copper with a patina, wood in stained or raw form, and leather that bears the marks of wear and tear.Is true open-plan design impractical?

No. It depends on how one wishes to live. It could be great to live without walls and boundaries.What is the key to a successful new build?

A careful balance of many things, but most of all, it should be soulful.Which materials excite you?

We are always fascinated by wood, for the sense of life it can provide a space, with both its appearance and tactile quality. How can we meet the demand for housing

without impacting on the environment?

Build things to last, reuse materials, and be smart about making spaces multifunctional.Who has had the single biggest influence

on your work?

Le Corbusier continues to be very relevant when considering form and space. [Italian architect] Carlo Scarpa continues to inspire us with his details and composition. [Austrian architect] Adolf Loos’ clarity and rigour also guides our work. The breakthroughs that Tokyo architect SANAA has achieved by dematerialising architecture, where structures become a matter of light and surface, are amazing, as are Álvaro Siza’s manipulation of spaces, David Chipperfield’s pedagogical discipline, and Peter Zumthor’s material sensitivity and detail.


I tend to be most inspired when I’m not looking for it. Travelling from place to place, seeing how di≠erently people live and how their culture influences their lifestyle, is fascinating. I suppose it’s people who inspire me the most. The design and use of materials then follow.What have you learned from the past?

Not to dwell on it. When you’re designing, it’s imperative to refer to the past and consider the future, but pure design, design that is timeless, can only be in the present. This, for me, is important, in order to create something with permanence, and to avoid following trends or a particular fashion. Design should be an expression of creativity in that moment, and nothing else. Is colour important to you?

Of course. However, what is more important is the right combination. The worst thing you can do is use colour for the sake of using colour – it should have meaning and be representative of the overall design. What makes an e≠ective refurbishment?

When you don’t realise that a space has been redeveloped, as if the new part of the house is meant to be there, then the project has worked. Changes should fit perfectly and become a natural extension of the house. In the case of a period property, it’s essential to be sensitive to its age and to retain or reinstate certain original features; however, the layout should fit the particular requirements of that brief.

Is true open-plan design impractical?

I’m tired of copy-and-paste, white-space, open-plan living. I get more excited when a house retains a bit of its traditional modesty, with private, individual spaces that slowly reveal themselves and tell a story as you walk around them. And, if there is a hint of a dark secret along the way, all the better. What is the key to a successful new build?

It should be sympathetic to its surroundings, and make the best use of space, inside and out. A good new build makes a statement and is not afraid to shout about it.Which materials excite you?

Bronze, rubber and resin.How can we meet the demand for housing


In short, two of the biggest risks to the world are rising sea levels and the cutting down of trees. As designers, we must become more innovative and less consuming, while still accommodating for the vastly expanding population of our planet. This means making better use of land, and being more eco friendly when we build. In cities, we must start to engage with the concept of vertical realms. How can we conserve space?

Account properly for every inch, and allow space to be less defined and more flexible in terms of use. Who has had the single biggest influence

on your work or thinking?

My grandfather.

sebastian Mann

Managing partner of Minale + Mann, 020 3176 4499,

minaleandmann.com, a design agency based in London,

Stockholm and New York. The company’s work exhibits a refined

industrial aesthetic with an adherence to functionalism. For

Sebastian, good design should be permanent, not a passing fad.


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The site and the brief provide the basis for my

ideas. I look for a solution that resolves all the

issues and o≠ers something unexpected.

It’s my job to “find” the inspired design.

What have you learned from the past?

Everything is from the past or at least

references it in some way. Experience teaches

us solutions, proportion, aesthetics. Sometimes

using a precedent is a conscious decision, and

helps us to o≠er good, tested solutions; other

times it’s subconscious. I often find that a

solution has a familiarity even though I was

not aware of that when coming up with it.

Is colour important to you?

Yes, colour, shade and texture, as we work with

a range of surfaces and materials. Generally, a

palette will be developed for each project.

What makes a successful refurbishment?

Understanding the client’s desires, and the

attributes and limitations of the existing

building. I look to find inspiration among the

pragmatic and practical issues of the project.

Is true open-plan living impractical?

For single occupiers or those without children,

open-plan design provides drama and is great

for maximising the sense of space. It also works

well for families with young children, as they

tend to spend most of their time together.

However, once the children or other members

of the household want to carry out multiple

activities at the same time, then having only

one space becomes an issue.

What is the key to a successful new build?

Producing a building that fits the location,

surpasses the expectations of the owners

and users, is built with high levels of energy-

conscious, sustainable design and has a

timeless quality.

Which materials excite you?

We’re using oversized bricks on a couple of new

builds. Brick ages well, is tough, works with our

climate and lends gravitas to a design. Large

format bricks have a modern aesthetic that’s

unexpected in a traditional material.

How can we meet the demand for housing


All buildings should be energy e∞cient.

High-density urban living is a great solution,

as long as the apartments and surrounding

open spaces are well considered.

How can we conserve space?

With intelligent design, the use of space can be

reconsidered so that more is achieved with less.

Who has had the single biggest influence


Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier and

Carlo Scarpa.


The history of the space and its location

are always an important departure point.


That very often, the first ideas are the simplest

and clearest. Stick to your vision.


Colour is important, but it needs to be used

judiciously, as nothing dates as quickly as last

season’s shades.

What makes an e≠ective refurbishment?

Decisive clients and skilled contractors.


Generous shared spaces engender a better

lifestyle. Everyone needs privacy, but private

spaces do not need to be big.


A building that is obviously new, but feels

like it should be there.


At the moment we are using ceramics a lot,

glazed porcelain, terracotta and faience.



The answer is not necessarily to go up. The

denser, low-rise models of the past, such as

mansion blocks and garden squares, o≠er

a very sophisticated urban living model.


In Tokyo, the houses and apartments are

smaller, because space is a rare commodity.

Space has become a luxury and we should

value it more.



Le Corbusier challenged the 19th-century

home in the most radical way; everything

including decoration, window shapes and

circulation was re-addressed. His approach

has been absorbed into modern architectural

thinking and the way we live now, but in the

1920s it was revolutionary.


Travel, and the natural world and materials are

sources of ideas. I get fed up with looking at

architecture magazines with metal and glass

and di≠erent shapes flying in all sorts of

directions. I find it exhausting and I’m always

looking for simplicity; a sense of space and calm.

Every now and then I come across a building

that inspires me, such as Níall McLaughlin’s

chapel in Oxford – it has such calm – and

Hotel Therme Vals in Switzerland.


Simple design creates long-lasting buildings

with a sense of tranquillity.

What makes an e≠ective refurbishment?

Interpreting and fulfilling the brief while

ensuring there is light, a sense of space, a good

flow and as little wasted room as possible.


No, it’s wonderful for people who want it and

a nightmare for those who don’t.


Again, the same rules apply: simplicity,

fantastic light, space and flow. When creating

something from scratch, you should look at

the path of the sun and design morning sunrise

and evening sunset spaces that also make the

most of any views.


I love stonework, timberwork and metalwork.

Nowadays, I try to avoid painting by using

timber joinery and natural European white

plaster as wall finishes.



Reuse materials and reduce energy and water

consumption, but the essential solution is

super-insulated fabric.


By planning more e≠ectively and avoiding

useless circulation space.



There are so many architects to choose from:

Le Corbusier, Shigeru Ban, Tadao Ando, Tom

Kundig, David Chipperfield and Peter Zumthor.

Mike stiff

The director of London-based architectural practice

Sti� + Trevillion, 020 8960 5550, sti�andtrevillion.com,

which works on projects from private residences to

restaurants and takes a collaborative approach to design.

gregory phillips

The London-based architect,

020 7724 3040, gregory

phillips.com, specialises

in creating family homes.

alex Michaelis

Partner in London-based architectural practice Michaelis Boyd Associates, 020

7221 1237 michaelisboyd.com. Recent commissions include Soho House Istanbul

and the MK2 cinema group in Paris. The firm was recently chosen as the interior

architect and designer for some of the new homes at Battersea Power Station.


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“each time we begin a project we

relish the opportunity to look

at the site’s particular

characteristics and to produce

something truly unique.”chris romer-lee


James Lowe, Octopi’s co-founder, looks to the

mountains, while I look to the cities. Within

both realms we take a lot of photographs of

materials, light and curiosities.


Everything; we are continually informed

by the past.


You have to strive tirelessly to achieve a harmony

between the existing and the new. We’ve done

this type of work for years and yet each time we

begin a project, we relish the opportunity to look

at the site’s particular characteristics and to

produce something truly unique. Some of our

refurbishments delicately insert additions within

the existing frame; in others the new and old are

set apart, conversing across the area between.

It’s all about the dialogue and so much to do

with the space between objects.


We’re now finding that there is demand for more

clearly defined spaces within the home. The

minimalist multipurpose space has run its

course. We use floor-level changes and a variety

of hinge types to create doors that can be

concealed easily. Internal vistas are very

important; a cellular plan can still be made to feel

unified by long views through the spaces before

being punctuated by the garden or street.


A few years ago, we completed a new house in

Calne, Wiltshire. We quickly realised the site

held all the answers. A former kitchen garden

for the village pub, it was overlooked on all sides

and accessible by the smallest public track. This

meant that it had to be an inward-looking

house, structured by the internal spaces and

their views into a series of courtyards. The

materials took on an agricultural appearance,

and most were left to weather naturally. The

house is very modern compared with its

surroundings but it also has a timeless feel.

We are very happy to let the site dictate the

architectural ingredients.


Our palette is very restrained and consistent.

Variations on this simple scheme usually come

about by discovering new finishes, such as

di≠erent tones of polished concrete and varying

brick sizes. We’re using a lot of Douglas fir at

the moment, with a range of stains and seals.



By building thoughtfully, but with more density.

That doesn’t mean always going tall, but it does

mean ensuring areas of higher density have good

access to public transport and amenities. There

are too many homes that are badly designed and

thoughtlessly located, which causes animosity,

deprivation and, ultimately, unhappy urbanites.


In the same way we conserve energy and water,

by only taking what we need. The responsibility

to design e∞cient housing that is relevant to its

location has to lie with the planners, developers

and architects who create it.


on your work?

When I was younger, David Hockney’s drawings

of Hotel Acatlan were a massive influence, as

they made me realise that spaces can be read

in so many ways. I spent a lot of time wondering

what the view was from his Bigger Splash’s

poolhouse. Now I’m intrigued by lesser-known

English architects, specifically from 1930 to

1970. We’re hoping to start work on a 1960

Patrick Gwynne house very soon.


Inspiration normally comes when I see

a material or shape, or meet someone

complaining about not finding what

designers and producers should have thought

of and provided.


I hope I’ve learned from mistakes or oversights

I should have taken into consideration when

planning, whether for an interior or a product

prototype. When designing interiors, all

areas of the house have to be given the same

attention, not just the main spaces.


Yes, but within a soft and calibrated palette.

I always encourage clients who have a good

collection of artworks to shu≠le them around

regularly to provide changes in mood.


Planning. In my opinion and experience

you should not begin a refurbishment until

everything has been viewed in layouts, the

details have been studied and the materials

chosen, considering volumes, shapes, textures

and colours. Then lock all of this in a safe,

and never change any of it, as it would have

a negative and unbalanced result.


No, I don’t think so. The most important thing

about an open-plan space is that it has to be

well-balanced in its volume so it doesn’t feel

too clinical or cold. In today’s world, in which

we do not communicate enough with each

other, it provides the perfect environment

for a family to bond.


Planning and management are vital, with

every trade brought in at the right time to

prepare the space for the next one. This way,

it all flows nicely and runs on schedule.


Manufacturing technology and computer-

controlled machinery can produce very

detailed products, close to those once made

by skilled craftsmen. Today, we use very thin

honeycomb aluminium sheets to produce

floating table tops that have the strength

of materials six times the thickness.


on your work?

My first mentor, who was a French interior

architect, taught me that no matter what

base colour your client chooses, it’s how you

combine tones, textures and materials that

makes the right home. From him, I also

learned to be generous; if you start being

mean and trying to save as you go along,

the result will be a disaster.

GeorGe Khachfe

Interior architect and

director of Italian furniture

firm Poliform, 020 7368

7600, poliformuk.com.

chris romer-lee

Co-founder of Studio Octopi, 020 7633 0003, octopi.

co.uk, whose work ranges from refurbishing family

homes to creating stylish commercial spaces such

as Saatchi & Saatchi’s Charlotte Street reception.

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Clever interior architecture can transform period houses into innovative homes that o≠er versatile living spaces

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LOCAtiOn London.

bACKGrOunD This 19th-century house was renovated by the owners

with the aim of maximising space. They wanted a seamless open-plan layout

to suit the needs of their two small children.

KeY feAtures Removing internal walls and adding an extension to the rear and

side has altered the ground floor beyond recognition. The classic Victorian terrace

configuration with its small rooms has been transformed to create a light-filled and

spacious home; a feeling that is enhanced by bright white finishes, steel-framed glass

doors and rooflights. To add subtle interest, simple panelling was used on the walls,

giving a nod to the property’s heritage without compromising the modern look.

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the wooden structure

of the house was

revealed and a display

system created to

interact with it.

LOCATION London.

ArChITeCT Studio Octopi,

020 7633 0003, octopi.co.uk.

BACKGrOUND The owners of this

Victorian terrace wanted it to serve a

dual-purpose as a home and gallery, where

they could display an evolving collection

of objects, artworks and artefacts from

around the world.

Key FeATUreS The architect

chose to reveal the wooden structure

of the house and created display systems

to interact with it. These were conceived

as ribbons of illuminated open shelving

and closed cabinets that flow through

the property. Contemporary white

walls and slate grey units bring the rich

structural details, which have been

wire-brushed but otherwise left

untreated, into focus.

Photograph: Julien Lanoo

LOCATION London.

ArChITeCT Charter Projects,

020 7404 8188, charter-projects.com.

BACKGrOUND This five-storey

Grade II-listed property in Bloomsbury

dates back to 1722. In recent years, it

had been used as a solicitors’ o≈ce and

comprised a maze of small rooms and

passages that had fallen into disrepair.

Key FeATUreS A priority of the

redesign was to have the interior reflect

the building’s history. The architect

employed a French polisher to rejuvenate

the panelling and timber, and many of

the floors were reconditioned rather than

replaced. In this ground-floor kitchen,

the juxtaposition of the sleek, modern

cabinetry and the decorative original

detailing is striking, with ceilings painted

white to make the most of the light.

Photograph: Birgitta W Drejer/Sisters Agency

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The concepT was To highlighT The raw

maTerials uncovered during The

demoliTion process.


LOCATION Montreal, Canada.

ArChITeCT Anne Sophie

Goneau, 001 514 991 7371,

asgoneaudesign.com.

BACKGrOUND This project saw the

redesign of a ground-floor apartment in a

three-storey property, built in 1887, in the

borough Plateau Mont-Royal. The brief

was to create new light-filled interior

spaces, with schemes that looked

modern yet were true to the original

architecture of the building.

KeY FeATUreS The concept was

to highlight the raw materials that

were uncovered during the demolition

process, so exposed brickwork appears

throughout the home. To keep the look

modern and clean, it is teamed with sleek

white finishes, concrete flooring and

contemporary furniture.

Photograph: Adrien Williams

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industrial-style

windows replaced a

stud wall, maintaining

intimacy but increasing

the flow of light.

LOCATION London.

ARCHITECT Minale + Mann, 020

3176 4499, minaleandmann.com.

BACKGROUND Both the structure

and the layout of this 19th-century town

house required a dramatic overhaul

to suit the demands of modern family

life. The architect approached the

redevelopment sensitively, retaining

or adding new elements in keeping with

the style of the property’s period roots.

KEY FEATURES Although the

building was gutted, the sense of separate

rooms was maintained. Industrial-style

windows replaced a stud wall that divided

the hallway from the living room; this

allows light to flow and creates an open

feeling, while maintaining the intimacy

of an enclosed space.

Photograph: Paul Massey

LOCATION London.

ARCHITECT Cochrane Design,

020 7751 0075, cochranedesign.com.

BACKGROUND This five-storey

early-Victorian house was in a poor state

of repair and divided into flats when the

owner acquired it. The architect’s brief

was to restore the structure and convert

it back into a single dwelling.

KEY FEATURES Thanks to an

innovative design, this house is now

comfortable and luxurious with a

contemporary edge. A section of the

first floor was removed to transform the

rear of the property into an impressive

double-height space, which overlooks

the garden. This modern approach is

tempered by the addition of traditional

architectural features such as panelling.

Photograph: Paul Craig

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new-look classics

s h o p p i n g

Lively pattern and designs with bold silhouettes o�er an adventurous take on period styling



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Nero outdoor side table,

H40xdiam40cm, £245, Dwell. Tip of

the Tongue light, H21xW21x

D30cm, £780, Michael Anastassiades

at The Conran Shop. Softer than Steel

chair, H79xW40.5xD50.5cm, £470,

Nendo for Desalto at Chaplins.

Metrovia Print fabric, jute mix, 148cm

wide, £151m, Zimmer+Rohde.

Caravaggio wall light, H90xW14x

D20cm, £2,100, Cox London. Roman

open hand in Italian marble, H31x

W9cm, £594, Lapicida. Eli white tall

slim vases (arranged as a pillar), H50x

diam26.5cm, £40 each, Habitat. Vintage

sofa in Elasona, cotton mix, 142cm

wide, £135m, Black Edition. Greca

mirror, £995, Fornasetti at Liberty.

Altdeutsche clock, H207xW63x

D42cm, £2,848, Studio Job for

Moooi. Laval Crown single chair,

H146xW80xD75cm, £3,005,

Stellarworks at Staffan Tollgård.

Deconstructed Windsor floor

light, H200xW100xD45cm, £395,

William Warren at Heal’s. Fluid side

table, H48xdiam48cm, £815, Porada

at Chaplins. Falda vase, H27.5x

diam26.5cm, £427, Rosenthal.

On the Rock glass, £60, Lee Broom.

Circus rug, £410sq m, Kangan

Arora for Floor Story. Coral Shadow,

matt emulsion, £38 for 2.5 litres,

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This penthouse,

designed by Kerstin

Williams of Reid Williams

Design, features original

works of art and specially

commissioned pieces

by British craftsmen.


on a higher levelCombining innovative architecture and world-class interiors, British developers Native Land and Grosvenor

are paving the way in forward-thinking design, creating the capital’s most sought-after luxury homes

With an ever-changing skyline that blends classicism

with cutting-edge style, London is a seductive

melting pot of architectural design. The best of its

new developments display originality while also harnessing

the city’s heritage, and NEO Bankside, in the capital’s vibrant

South Bank quarter, is a case in point. This multi award-winning

residential scheme takes urban development to a new level,

marrying distinctive interiors with a steel-and-glass design

that references local surroundings.

Adjacent to the Tate Modern, a short stroll from Shakespeare’s

Globe and Borough Market, and just minutes from the City, the

development comprises four Pavilions that range from 12 to

24 storeys. Each combines the convenience of luxurious city

living with a unique sense of space, thanks to the innovative

system of external construction that negates the need for

multiple internal structural walls. In addition, terraces, glazed

winter gardens and floor-to-ceiling windows deliver spectacular

views and a connection with the outside world.

INSIDE OUT

Each of NEO Bankside’s 217 residences has been designed

to bring the outside in, with bespoke interiors created to

complement Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners’ striking

architecture. Its tenth-floor duplex penthouses, two of

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“the steel structure and balconies resonate with

the industrial character of the area’s past.”

Graham Stirk, architect, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners

which are currently on the market, feature sophisticated

schemes with a galleried reception room, a mezzanine floor

overlooking the skyline, a glass staircase, sleek Bulthaup

kitchen, generous terrace and a winter garden.

The penthouses have also been individually designed.

In one, Tom Bartlett of Waldo Works has conceived a scheme

that features textural fabrics, graphic patterns, bold colour

and modern artwork, combined to strike a conceptual note.

By contrast, in another, Kerstin Williams of Reid Williams

Design has created a secluded sanctuary, featuring original

works by living painters in homage to the nearby Tate

Modern and commissioned bespoke pieces by British

craftsmen. Both interiors marry top-notch design and sleek

storage with tailor-made aesthetic appeal.

With only a few apartments remaining at NEO Bankside,

developers Native Land and Grosvenor have applied their

winning formula in other equally dynamic locations, too. In

the heart of Chelsea, Cheyne Terrace, a new low-level red-brick

development, sits perfectly at ease among traditional period

terraces and features extra-large windows, deep balconies, a

spa with pool and its own wine cellar.

NEO Bankside, 020 7998 1888, neobankside.com.

Cheyne Terrace, 020 7758 3188, cheyneterrace.com.

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LoCATIoN London.

desIGNer Harriet Holgate, 07515 121974, harrietholgate.com.

BACKGrouNd Designer Harriet Holgate lived in this former church

before she sold it to the current owner, who then took the unusual step of

commissioning Harriet to renovate the interior.

KeY FeATures It was decided to give the 19th-century building a

pared-back, contemporary treatment, which is enhanced by the high levels of

natural light and absence of stained glass. The furniture maker Rupert Bevan,

rupertbevan.com, was commissioned to create the island unit, kitchen trolleys

and large display piece that serves as a focal point for this impressive open-plan

space. The juxtaposition of interesting materials, such as patinated brass and

burnt and ebonised oak, and white walls has a striking e�ect.

Photograph: Mark O’Flaherty

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dramatic conversions

repurposed

Disused buildings, whether an old barn, empty warehouse or even a former church, o≠er an opportunity for an exciting new lease of life

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LOCATION The Chilterns.

ARCHITECT McLaren.Excell,

020 3598 0673, mclarenexcell.com.

BACKGROUND This 18th-century

brick-and-flint threshing barn was originally

part of a farm estate. In 1997, it was converted

for residential use before being bought in

2009, when further work took place to

create a series of light, open spaces.

KEY FEATURES McLaren.Excell stripped

the building back to create a double-height

open-plan living room and kitchen area at

one end, while four en-suite bedrooms were

converted into a dedicated library and music

room at the other end. The barn now has a

cohesive feel throughout, with white oak,

Bath limestone and basalt adding texture

and a sense of continuity.

Photograph: Hannah J Taylor

The barn now has a cohesive

feel wiTh whiTe oak and baTh

limesTone ThroughouT.


LOCATION Umbria, Italy.

DESIGNER Paola Navone, paolanavone.it.

BACKGROUND The owners of this complex of agricultural

buildings near Assisi collaborated with the multidisciplinary

designer Paola Navone, who not only refurbished the

structure but also consulted on the interior design.

KEY FEATURES In this part of the complex, the space

is divided into a ground floor and a mezzanine, which is

reached by two staircases at either side of the room. Painting

the interior white makes a real feature of the eclectic mix of

furniture, notably the dining table made of rare prehistoric

wood from New Zealand’s North Island.

Photograph: Andreas von Einsiedel

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LOCATION San Francisco, USA.

ArChITeCT Lineo≈ce Architecture,

001 415 355 0095,

lineo≈cearchitecture.com.

BACkgrOUNd This 110sq m apartment

in the SoMa neighbourhood of San Francisco

is in a former publisher’s warehouse, built

in 1910. The client lived in the apartment

for almost 20 years before deciding to

commission Lineo≈ce Architecture to

create a more open layout.

key FeATUreS The apartment combines

living and entertaining space in a relatively

compact area, with a new sleeping zone sited

on a platform positioned behind the kitchen.

Bespoke joinery helps to add warmth and

texture while ensuring that the layout is as

versatile as possible; walnut was used for

the cabinetry to complement the existing

Douglas fir beams and the ceiling.

Photograph: Joe Fletcher

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LOCATION Lincolnshire.

ARCHITECT Jonathan Hendry

Architects, 01472 828320,

jonathanhendryarchitects.com.

BACKGROUND The barns had once been

used as a crew yard, however, more recently

they provided storage for machinery. The

location in open countryside made planning

permission hard to obtain, so Jonathan

Hendry Architects’ brief was for a proposal

that would win approval. It came up with a

live/work scheme that was carbon neutral.

KEY FEATURES The barn was sensitively

restored and brought up to 21st-century

standards. Where possible, the exterior

walls were preserved and windows and doors

opened up or reinstated. The original roof

trusses were also repaired and the existing tiles

re-laid. Interior partitions were stripped out to

open up the space, then a mezzanine structure

and staircase were inserted. They are made

of exposed oak, which chimes with other wood

features, while its modern finish is a neat

contrast to traditional details elsewhere.

Photograph: David Grandorge

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LOCATION Treia,

northeast Italy.

ARCHITECT Wespi de

Meuron, 0041 091 794 1773,

wespidemeuron.ch.

BACKGROUND Damaged

by fire in the late 1990s, this

collection of agricultural

buildings in the Marche region

required complete restoration,

with the main house converted

to make a triple-height space.

KEY FEATURES Painting the

new internal structures white

not only creates a crisp contrast

with the existing stonework,

but also keeps the space feeling

light. The original windows and

door openings were retained in

favour of a wall of glass, helping to

preserve the building’s character.

Photograph: Hannes Henz

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s h o p p i n g

Masculo lounge chair, H65xW82xD69cm, £1,079, GamFratesi

for Gubi at The Conran Shop. Element console table,

H95xW150xD38cm, £931, Tokujin Yoshioka for Desalto at

Chaplins. Bucket vase, H54xdiam26cm, £550, Qubus at Mint.

Functional Shapes small box, £570, Philippe Malouin at

ProjectB Gallery. Wooden crows, H15-20cm, £142 each,

Mikael Nilsson at Twentytwentyone. Mantis wall light,

L153cm, £720, Bernard Schottlander at SCP. De Stijl table,

H81.5xW64xD61.5cm, £2,234, Eileen Gray at Aram.

Still Life bottles, £120 each, Akiko Hirai at Flow Gallery.

005/4 light, H90xW60xD15cm, €1,200, Naama Hofman.

Phille desk, H85xW98xD80cm, £3,500; Cor corner light,

H52xW30cm, prototype; both Bim Burton. 699 Superleggera

chair, H83xW45xD41cm, £1,614, Gio Ponti at Cassina. All

White and Off-Black, Estate Emulsion, £36 for 2.5 litres,

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Architectural inspiration, from designs by leading lights to pioneering projects from around the world

Aalto,

Robert McCarter,

£39.95, hardback, Phaidon.

Providing a complete overview of the

work of Finnish architect, designer,

sculptor and painter alvar aalto, this

study explores all the major projects by

the 20th-century master, using informative

text and striking photography to consider

their environmental and cultural impact.

as Nordic design continues to exert a

powerful influence on what we build

today, this is an essential guide to one of

the region’s most celebrated architects.

The New Modern House:

Redefining Functionalism,

Jonathan Bell and Ellie Stathaki,

£19.95, paperback, Laurence King.

Page after page of inspiration can be

found in this book, which features around

50 residential projects from new-build

family homes to experimental conversions.

It’s a comprehensive look at the growing

trend of function over form, and designs

that favour a straightforward and modest

aesthetic. each project comes with a full

description, models and sketches.

Architectural Styles: A Visual Guide,

Owen Hopkins,

£14.95, paperback, Laurence King.

If you’ve ever grappled with the

difference between Baroque and

gothic, art Deco and Neoclassical,

this detailed guide should offer some

answers. It uses photographs of more

than 300 buildings to identify the key

features of various architectural styles.

this easy-to-navigate, attractively

laid-out reference work would make

a worthy addition to the bookshelf.

master works


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Superlight: Lightness in

Contemporary Houses,

Phyllis Richardson,

£19.95, hardback, Thames & Hudson.

the innovative lightweight plastic cover

of this book hints at the pioneering

content within, which showcases projects

that embody architect glenn Murcutt’s

philosophy that buildings “should touch

the earth lightly”. Its message is that good

architecture can have a minimal impact on

the environment while also being beautiful.

Plans bring depth to each scheme.

Mountain Modern: Contemporary

Homes in High Places,

Dominic Bradbury,

£19.95, hardback, Thames & Hudson.

this is an examination of contemporary

architecture that fuses style with comfort

in against-the-odds, high-altitude

conditions. Divided into three sections,

cabin, chalet and Villa, it uses beautiful

photos by richard Powers to reveal

setting, structure and interiors, while the

text outlines how each building makes the

most of its location and the innovative

construction methods employed.

Friedensreich Hundertwasser 1928-2000,

Wieland Schmied,

£24.99, hardback, Taschen.

austrian artist and architect Friedensreich

hundertwasser is famous for his avant-

garde use of colour and freethinking

approach. this new book plays on these

themes with dramatic use of jet-black

paper, which emphasises each bold hue

and irregular form; the visuals seem to

leap off the page. Imagery is accompanied

by informative and detailed text by his

long-time friend Wieland schmied.

Mies,

Detlef Mertins,

£100, hardback, Phaidon.

a true coffee-table treasure, this is

one of the most compelling studies of

an architect available. Featuring more

than 700 photos alongside drawings,

diagrams and a rigorous examination

of his work by author Detlef Mertins,

it is a comprehensive record of all

of Ludwig Mies van der rohe’s most

important buildings, as well as a

biography of the icon. the large format

does justice to the excellent visuals.

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The interior design process is complex, involving

knowledge of both the construction industry

and the creative arts. Depending on the

project, an interior designer will need to interpret

the brief, identify potential problems, comply with

relevant regulations and monitor works on site.

Finding the right person for your requirements

may seem daunting, but the British Institute of

Interior Design (BIID), the professional body for

interior designers in the UK, has the resources

to help you make your decision.

In addition to rigorous entry requirements,

which assess training, experience and professionalism,

the Institute requires members to continue their

professional development throughout their career,

ensuring their expertise in the design process,

practice and regulatory matters remains relevant and

up to date. Its website also allows you to search for a

designer by name or by the project criteria and budget.

Benefits of using a professional

n They can help you define and enhance your own style.

n Their knowledge of the design process will help

prevent costly mistakes.

n Experience in the industry means they have contact

with reputable suppliers and skilled tradespeople.

n Designers who are members of the BIID are trained

to make the most of available spaces and to create the

flow and furniture arrangements that make daily

living functional, safe, comfortable and easy.

n BIID interior designers are able to draw on a

wealth of expertise and may suggest ideas and

designs you had not previously considered.

n Members of BIID are required to have a written

contract with their clients, in the best interest of both

parties, and to carry Professional Indemnity Insurance.

Tips on working with a designer

n It’s a good idea to talk to a number of professionals

before making a choice. Ask to look at their portfolio

and discuss how they work, their approach to design

and the way that they charge for their service.

n Once the choice is made, you should be clear in your

brief and open about the budget. The designer will

help you formulate the brief and this will form the

basis of the professional agreement.

n There may be several solutions to a design project;

try to keep an open mind and the result could well

exceed your expectations.

n Be realistic about time and cost. Allow a

contingency sum for unexpected problems and

understand that doing things well can’t be rushed.

why use an interior designer?

T h e B r i T i s h i n sT i T u T e o f i n T e r i o r d e s i g n

Whether you are buying or building a new house, planning a major structural change or renovating your existing space, an interior designer will help to bring your ideas to life

About the british institute of interior Design (biiD)

Established in 1965, the BIID is the pre-eminent professional organisation for interior

designers in the UK. The Institute sets national professional standards, promotes

learning and debate, and champions the value of interior design on the national and

international stage. The BIID’s growing membership represents both the commercial

and residential sectors, from heritage to cutting edge. In addition to rigorous entry

requirements, which assess training, experience and professionalism, the Institute

requires members to continue their professional development throughout their career,

ensuring their expertise in design process, practice and regulatory matters is up to date.

It is the only professional organisation for interior designers to have been granted the

prestigious accolade of Institute status by the secretary of state. In the UK, the BIID is

a full member of the Construction Industry Council and, as such, is part of government

consultations to advise on new policy and legislation. Internationally, the

BIID is represented on the board of the International Federation of Interior

Architects and Designers. for more information, visit biid.org.uk.

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need to know

d i r e c t o ry

Organisations, services, publications and events to inspire and help guide your project

organisations

The Architecture Foundation,

020 7084 6767, architecture

foundation.org.uk.

Organises exhibitions

and events that promote

contemporary architecture

and explores issues of

the urban environment.

The Building Centre, 020

7692 4000, buildingcentre.

co.uk. Provides information

about building methods and

materials, offers specifc

training to help with projects

and arranges talks and

debates on topical issues.

English Heritage, 0870 333

1181, english-heritage.org.uk.

Research the history of the

building you plan to improve

or adapt, and get advice on

conservation and protection

principles in the UK from

this well-known body. It also

holds the National Heritage

List of listed buildings.

The Institute of

Conservation, 020 3142

6786, icon.org.uk. Charity

that furthers building

conservation by providing

guidance, advocacy, training

and education opportunities.

The Landmark Trust, 01628

825920, landmarktrust.

org.uk. This organisation

restores historic buildings

and makes them available to

the public for short holidays.

Living Architecture,

living-architecture.co.uk.

A social enterprise offering

the chance to holiday in

modern architectural

projects, such as MVRDV’s

Balancing Barn and

Nord’s Shingle House.

New London Architecture,

020 7636 4044,

newlondonarchitecture.org.

An independent forum for

debate about architecture,

planning policies and

development in the capital.

Passivhaus Trust, 020

7704 3502, passivhaustrust.

org.uk. Provides advice

and methodology for the

adoption of this German-

developed, sustainable

building standard that

aims to reduce energy use.

Royal Institute of British

Architecture, 020 7580

5533, architecture.com.

Search for an architect, learn

about upcoming exhibitions,

lectures and flms, and

research topics of interest. It

also runs the Architect in the

House scheme with Shelter,

which matches homeowners

with chartered architects

for a consultation. The

suggested donation goes

to the charity.

The Self Build Portal,

selfbuildportal.org.uk.

Government-endorsed

website providing advice

and useful information

on building your home.

sPEcialist sErvicEs

Architonic, architonic.com.

Details of products and

materials, industry news and

reports from furniture fairs.

Checkatrade, 0845 408

4866, checkatrade.com.

Find trusted tradespeople

in your area.

Green Deal, gov.uk/

green-deal. This government

initiative provides grants

for using sustainable

construction methods

on your build.

IHS (Construction), 01344

328300, ihs.com/en/uk/

industry/construction.

Download documents and

data about construction

and design best practices,

current building codes,

regulations and standards.

Land Registry,

landregistry.gov.uk. Holds

details of who owns the land

you are planning to buy or

build on. You can also

download data about the

local property market and

house price index and fnd

tools for assessing food risk.

Material Lab, 020 7436

8629, material-lab.co.uk.

Explore hundreds of different

materials for architecture

and design and get advice on

choosing the right material

for the chosen application.

Planning Portal,

planningportal.gov.uk.

Head here for details of

Building Regulations, the

permissions needed for a

project, the likely fees of

planning applications and

tree preservation orders.

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Specifnder, 020 7692

6226, specifnder.com.

Searchable building product

directory with news and

case studies.

Publications

Architects’ Journal,

architectsjournal.co.uk.

Weekly magazine with news,

features and technical

information on architecture

in the UK.

Architect’s Pocket Book,

Ann Ross, Jonathan Hetreed

and Charlotte Baden-

Powell, £19.99, Routledge.

Provides guidance on

architectural projects,

from Building Regulations

to help with planning.

Building Construction

Handbook, Roy Chudley

and Roger Greeno, £25.99,

Routledge. Familiarise

yourself with the construction

process using examples of

everyday practices and

detailed drawings.

Building Design, bdonline.

co.uk. Website providing

news for UK architects,

including events, exhibitions,

profles and building studies.

Detail Magazine,

detail-online.com.

Journal of architecture

and construction with

a technical focus.

Environmental

Construction Handbook,

Mike McEvoy and Anne

Dye, £42, RIBA Publishing.

Attempts to make sense of

the many benchmarks and

environmental assessment

methods in modern

construction. This book

also provides information

on various building types.

Materials, Form and

Architecture, Richard

Weston, £22.50, Laurence

King. An accessible

introduction to architectural

history, theory and future

through materials.

Metric Handbook: Planning

and Design Data, David

Adler, £38.99, Architectural

Press. This reference

book provides dimensional

data and basic design

requirements for different

types of buildings. There are

also chapters on general

design elements, such as

acoustics and lighting.

The New Autonomous

House, Brenda and Robert

Vale, £18.95, Thames &

Hudson. Documenting

a couple’s experience of

building a house according

to sustainable principles.

Phaidon Atlas,

phaidonatlas.com.

A comprehensive

online listing of notable

architectural projects

from around the world with

project data and images.

EvEnts

Open House,

annually in September,

londonopenhouse.org.

This not-for-proft

organisation aims to increase

public awareness about

architecture and public

spaces. Every year it stages

a weekend event during

which private buildings of

architectural note are open

to the public for viewing.

Grand Designs Live, 9-12

October 2014, Birmingham

NEC, granddesignslive.com.

This large-scale show offers

a range of seminars, advice

and exhibitors, all focused on

interiors, home improvement

and self-building. It also

takes place in London in May.

Surface Design Show,

10-12 February 2015,

Business Design Centre,

London, surfacedesign

show.com. An event

primarily for architects

and designers that centres

around innovations in

surface materials.

Ecobuild, 3-5 March

2015, Excel London,

ecobuild.co.uk. Trade fair

specialising in sustainable

construction and design.

Clerkenwell Design Week,

19-21 May 2015, London,

clerkenwelldesign

week.com. A three-day

extravaganza of showroom

events, exhibitions and

installations based around

design and architecture.

London Festival of

Architecture, 1-30 June

2015, various venues,

londonfestivalof

architecture.org.

Exhibitions, talks, debates

and flms in which the

capital’s architecture

plays a starring role.

AAram, 020 7557

7557, aram.co.uk.

BBenjamin Hubert,

020 7561 3658,

benjaminhubert.co.uk.

Bim Burton,

bimburtondesign.com.

Black Edition, 01623

750005, romoblack.com.

CCalligaris, 020 8994

8110, calligaris.co.uk.

Cassina,

cassina.com/en.

Chaplins, 020 8421

1779, chaplins.co.uk.

The Conran Shop,

0844 848 4000,

conranshop.co.uk.

Cox London, 020 8880

3923, coxlondon.com.

DDwell, 0845 675

9090, dwell.co.uk.

FFarrow & Ball,

01202 876141,

farrow-ball.com.

Floor Story, 020 7871

3013, foorstory.co.uk.

Flow Gallery, 020 7243

0782, fowgallery.co.uk.

HHabitat, 0344 499

4686, habitat.co.uk.

Heal’s, 0870 024 0780,

heals.co.uk.

LLapicida, 0800 012

2220, lapicida.com.

Lee Broom, 020 7820

0742, leebroom.com.

Liberty, 020 7734 1234,

liberty.co.uk.

MMarina

Dragomirova,

marinadragomirova.com.

Mint, 020 7225 2228,

mintshop.co.uk.

Moroso, 020 3328

3560, moroso.co.uk.

NNaama Hofman,

00972 52 8492224,

naamahofman.com.

Nest, 0114 243 3000,

nest.co.uk.

PPacha Design,

01288 331505,

pachadesign.co.uk.

ProjectB Gallery,

0039 2 8699 8751,

projectb.eu.

RRosenthal,

rosenthal.de.

SSanderson,

0844 543 4749,

sanderson-uk.com.

SCP, 020 7739 1869,

scp.co.uk.

Sophie Southgate,

sophiesouthgate.com.

Staffan Tollgård,

020 7952 6070,

tollgard.co.uk.

TTwentytwentyone,

020 7288 1996,

twentytwentyone.com.

VViaduct, 020 7278

8456, viaduct.co.uk.

ZZimmer+Rohde,

020 7351 7115,

zimmer-rohde.com.

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