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3 OF THE BEST
EXHIBITIONS
Our pick of design shows
around the country this month
GLOUCESTERSHIRE ROBERT
WELCH: INSPIRATION AND
INNOVATION Discover the story
behind the work of renowned cutlery
designer Robert Welch, whose
Scandinavian-inspired range, Campden,
co-designed with David Mellor in 1957,
was the first set of stainless-steel cutlery
to be produced in 20th-century Britain.
Until 28 September. Adults, 4. Court
Barn Museum, Church Street, Chipping
Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6JE,
01386 841951, courtbarn.org.uk.
DESIGN FOCUS
If its for your home, remember its a home and not a house.
GOLD RUSH
With its
distinctive geometric profile and
laser-etched metal finish, the Tessellate
wall light is Aaron Probyns contribution
to Habitats Design Reunion, a project
set up to celebrate the companys 50th
birthday this year. The other Habitat
alumni who have been invited to create
exclusive pieces for the autumn/winter
collection are Shin Azumi, Tord Boontje,
Sarah Campbell, Claire Norcoss and
Simon Pengelly, with offerings spanning
the realms of lighting, textiles and furniture.
Look out for the launch in September.
Habitat, 0844 499 1111, habitat.co.uk.
Tessellate
wall light,
77x77cm,
275, Aaron
Probyn for
Habitat.
RADIATING
STYLE
Proof that practical pieces
can be aesthetically
pleasing, this solid teak
Spider Web clothes drier,
designed by Anders
Brgger for Skagerak,
will add a striking
sculptural element to
the garden. Measuring
H180xdiam220cm,
it costs 1,049.
For stockists,
visit skagerak.dk.
INKY BLUES
Indigo, navy, lapis
and denim layering
rich, saturated blues
with hints of almond
will create a striking,
of-the-moment look
Cornflower Heart,
emulsion, 36 for 2 litres,
Paint by Conran.
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STYLING LAURA VINDEN PHOTOGRAPHS CATHERINE GRATWICKE (MOODBOARD), LISA COHEN (PREVIOUS PAGE)
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CHILDS PLAY
CLOCKWISE, FROM
LEFT Woodland
wallpaper, 248
a roll, Sian Zeng
at In-Spaces;
Moineau fabric,
cotton, 136cm
wide, 55.20m,
Camengo; Lazy
Little chair in oak,
275, Jointed +
Jointed.
A FINE LINE
Following its
recent success at Milans Salone
del Mobile interiors show, Benjamin
Huberts Seams collection of pots for
Bitossi Ceramiche has been launched
in Britain. The linear detailing, created
during the casting process, gives the
pieces a distinctive decorative look.
From 276 for a H23.5cm jar.
Contact 020 7561 3658,
benjaminhubert.co.uk.
MINIMALIST STYLE
SHOP TALK
DESIGN VINTAGE
A lifelong passion for vintage furniture and interior design
was the inspiration behind this charming Brighton
homewares store. We talk to its owner, Lisa Brass.
What prompted you to move away from interior
design to set up the shop? Id initially planned to do
both, but the shop and website took over very quickly.
Did you face any challenges along the way? Learning
to build a website overnight, enduring weeks without
sleep while developing it, and understanding the
technicalities was painstaking, but vital.
How would you describe Design Vintage? As a
lifestyle emporium. Its about gorgeous modern design
sitting side by side with industrial and vintage styling.
Do you have a preferred interiors style? I tend to
favour a mix of natural woods and very old vintage pieces
set in an all-white interior. Quite Scandinavian, really.
Have you found your tastes have changed since
opening the shop? Ive moved away from the
modern almost entirely, and completely embraced
all things vintage.
What about the future? I want to grow the website
side of the business and will shortly be moving into a
warehouse in the country, with offices and a photography
studio. Ill also continue to promote the shop within
the Brighton area. Some sleep might be nice, too.
Design Vintage, 84 Lowther Road, Brighton, East Sussex
BN1 6FL, 01273 558675, designvintage.co.uk.
WIN ONE OF TEN GOODIE BAGS WORTH 150. To be in with a chance, enter our competition
on page 158 and simply choose which of our three dream rooms is your favourite.
WELL
ROUNDED
Caribou desk
chair, H80xW53x
D58cm, 1,908,
Ochre.
BOLD AS BRASS
RELAXED LINEN
Tactile cushions, throws and table linen all in this
irresistibly soft take on a traditional favourite
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tablecloth in Parisian Blue,
160x275cm, 115,
The Linen Works.
2 | Selena napkin in Lac,
45cm sq, 11.50, Caravane.
3 | West stonewashed table
runner in Charcoal, 140x45cm,
32.90, Linum.
4 | West stonewashed napkin
in Dusky Pink, 50cm sq,
13.90, Linum.
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COMING UP ROSES
Order your bare root roses now, for
planting in November. We have our eye on
Thomas Becket, an English rose named
for Canterbury Cathedral, which we saw at
Chelsea this year. It has a lemon zesty, old
rose fragrance and is vibrant carmine red
in colour. Plants costs 16.50, or 14.95
each when you buy three or more from
David Austin Roses, 01902 376300,
davidaustinroses.co.uk.
3 OF THE BEST
WALLED GARDENS
Enjoy the last of the fine weather
and feed body and mind in these
historic gardens with tea rooms
NORTH YORKSHIRE HELMSLEY
WALLED GARDEN Built in 1759, this
BESPOKE BEAUTY
Mid-century furniture specialist Talisman is now offering a capsule collection of
12 own-designed pieces, Bespoke, each of which can be customised. One of our
favourites is this low-back French-style sofa, H68.5xW213.5xD78.5cm, 7,080. Head
to the New Kings Road shop in London, 020 7731 4686, or visit talismanlondon.com.
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VENICE
STAY
EAT
SHOP
VISIT
Victoria (right)
designs and
creates all her
pieces by hand,
including cushions
(below), from
60 each.
ONE TO WATCH
VICTORIA UMANSKY
We first spotted the work of textile designer
Victoria Umansky at Clerkenwell Design Week
in May, where she was presenting her first
major show since graduating from Central
Saint Martins. Her latest range features
soft colours and graphic detailing, and is
handmade from sustainable and/or organic
hemp and cotton in her west London studio.
You describe yourself as a designer-maker
can you tell us how you work? Currently,
Im a one-woman show. I design, print, cut
and sew everything myself. Its an effort, but
theres also a real joy in working this way.
Have you always had a passion for textiles?
My grandmother exposed me to lots of arts,
crafts and sewing activities from a young age.
My passion for materials grew from there
and eventually turned into a career path.
I have fond memories of our projects and
all the processes she introduced me to.
When and how did you establish your
studio? After graduating in July 2013, I was
lucky enough to join Textiles Hub London, a
new studio offshoot of the School for Slow
Textiles. It has given me access to a beautiful
space, where Ive been establishing the print
facility, and exposure to a network of other
textile designers who use sustainability as
a cornerstone of their practices.
ON FORM
SOFTLY, SOFTLY
DESIGN EYE
BARBARA CHANDLER
Homes & Gardens design
correspondent finds last years
graduates now in business
at the New Designers show
Some 3,000 new graduates from art and design
colleges all over the country came together at New
Designers 2014, newdesigners.com, to flaunt their
final coursework in front of manufacturers, retailers,
the media and family and friends. Held in Islington,
north London, this was the 29th edition of an annual
exhibition which has, to date, launched an incredible
100,000-plus students into the world of work.
Of all the sections of the show, my favourite is
One Year On. This year, it presented around 60 artists
and designers who have now set up in
business and are selling their wares. In a
matter of months, these extraordinary
entrepreneurs have put their goods
into production a number
combining traditional craftwork
with modern technology and onto
the market. Many are also strongly
influenced by the region in which
they live and work, contributing to
the originality of their pieces.
Silversmith Hamish Dobbie,
hamishtdobbie.co.uk, for instance, is
inspired by the calm of Scotlands rugged
landscape. He mixes traditional handwork
with 3D printing and digital carving, often
adding hardwoods to his delicate vessels.
Anna Gravelle, annagravelle.com, takes her cue
from the harvested fields outside Bristol in making her
textured fabrics for cushions and throws. Winner of this
years One Year On Award, Taz Pollard, tazpollardceramics.
wordpress.com, draws inspiration from Exmoor. In
her moorside garden studio, she throws and slip-casts
innovative ceramics (above), often enhancing the intense
glazes with drips of neon rubber. In Cornwall, a converted
farm outbuilding is the studio for Kai Venus Demetrio,
kaivenusdesigns.com, and his fine woodworking.
Meanwhile, life experiences have helped to inform the
designs of so-called mature students. Textile maker and
mother of three, Angie Parker, angieparkertextiles.com,
draws on memories of a year spent in India and the bright
colours of the graffiti on Bristols inner-city buildings
to inspire the colourful cloths she weaves to upcycle
chairs. Finally, in Devon, Jenny Ayrton, jennyayrton.co.uk,
the mother of a two-year-old daughter, creates magical
sand-cast glass sculptures, moving her production
between a small studio in her garden and a hot-glass
workshop in Bovey Tracey.
IN THE FRAME
SINGING
THE BLUES
Based in a converted warehouse
in east London, Bert & May,
020 3673 4264, bertandmay.com,
offers reclaimed and original tiles
with beautiful patterns and
plain designs for walls and floors.
Its latest launch, the Azure
collection, is the result of
a collaboration with The Conran
Shop. Inspired by the colours
of the French Riviera, the tiles
feature four exclusive glazes
in three geometric designs
(from top), Churriana, Majadas
and Lapis, 20cm sq, 9 each.
A wide selection of reclaimed
wood is also available.
IN P ERSO N
ON THE DAY
10.30AM Guests arrive for coffee.
11AM Designer Christopher Jenner will be interviewed by Homes
& Gardens executive editor Giles Kime on the secrets of creating
a luxury bathroom, followed by a question and answer session.
NOON A tour of the Drummonds showroom.
12.30PM Lunch, with wine, prepared by sushi chef Eico Kano.
1PM Edward Bodenham and Penny Ellis reveal the history of
Floris fragrances.
WHEN Wednesday 10 September.
WHERE Drummonds, 642 Kings Road, London SW6 2DU,
020 7376 4499.
TO BOOK Tickets cost 20 (including lunch and a Floris gift)
and are available from Laura Korol on 020 7376 4499 or
email london@drummonds-uk.com.
SHELL ARTIST
LINDA FENWICK
From her North Yorkshire studio, this talented maker designs intricate
shell panels for interiors, gardens, loggias and follies
WO RD S E M M A J PAG E P H OTOGRA P H S A LU N CA L L END ER
S TY L I N G C L A U D I A BRY A NT P H O T O G R AP H S P A UL RA E S I D E
THE CLASH
THE LOOK
PREVIOUS PAGE An eclectic selection of plates, with patterns from linear graphics
to more painterly designs, makes for an intriguing mix at the dinner table.
FABRIC Table runner in Pheasant in
Large two-tone tiles, a beautifully inlaid sideboard and a pop of acid yellow
breathe life into this industrial-style setting. Upholstery in different patterns
but harmonious colours adds to the pleasing informality of this relaxed look.
FURNITURE Keramic dining table in
Graphic geometrics form the starting point of this scheme, with the monochrome
tumbling block wallpaper and pastel rug. Keeping furniture simple allows for
experimentation with florals, animal prints and spots for bedlinen and window
treatments. Using a variety of scales will add to the visual impact.
FURNITURE Bed No4 with headboard in
Double Cross on Cream by Charlene
Mullen, 50s-style Antique Bronze legs and
medium mattress with topper, H140x
L200xW200xcm, 11,347, Savoir Beds.
Small Island table, H52xdiam56cm,
1,850, Arflex at Mint.
FABRICS Bolster in Phoenix 701,
polyester mix, 135cm wide, 254m,
Missoni Home. Bedcover in Luiza Dove
7663/05, linen, 144cm wide, 80m,
Black Edition. Bedcover trimmed in
PIN009.001 in Marzapane-Liquiriz,
rayon, W9cm, 34.50m, Dedar. Sheer
curtain in Light Santo Sospir in Galet
FCL044/02, linen, 297cm wide, 85m,
Christian Lacroix at Designers Guild.
WALL La Mosaique wallcovering
MMM447, 100cm wide, 43m, Maison
Martin Margiela at Brian Yates.
version 3, H35xW108xD68cm,
1,836, Moroso.
ACCESSORIES Toulouse valet
box, H6xW35xD22cm, 195,
Jonathan Adler. Herringbone glass
in Peacock, 750 set six colours,
Thomas Goode. Gandia Blasco
Mosaiek Grey rug, 170x240cm,
1,090, Javier Tortoa at Heals.
Ikat fashion rug in Blue, 80x
300cm, 3,108, Knots Rugs.
WHERE TO BUY, PAGE 159
Glass houses
Using glass containers and lab jars allows
exposed roots to become part of the display,
which is particularly effective with plants
that have an extensive root system, such
as bamboo. For orchids, rest the plant on
pebbles, with enough water to create humidity;
for Watsonia, do not allow the water level to
cover the bulb. Add a suitable nutrient feed
to the water and refresh the display by
potting on any plants that have developed
a healthy root system in soil.
GARDEN IDEAS
THE GREAT
INDOORS
From a small-scale collection of exotics in glass to a hanging garden in miniature,
these wonderfully inventive ideas for displaying plants inside are perfect for
adding a creative edge and element of surprise to your living spaces
WORD S VICKI SL EET P H OTOGRA P H S L A R L ESL IE
Sculptural forms
There are many plants with distinctive shapes
that can be used to make a strong decorative
statement. The drama of this staghorn fern
is enhanced by training its flat, basal leaf
around the container, while the lean cactus
has been teamed with a less-is-more paint
tin that echoes its aesthetic sentiment. Cacti
and succulents are very hardy, almost
certainly the easiest plants to grow indoors,
and cope well with neglect.
Hanging garden
This idea works well with succulents and
hardy grasses that need very little care
and water. Choose a cylindrical container
and plant with interesting forms, such as
rosette-shaped houseleeks, in various tones.
Hanging vegetable and herb gardens are
increasingly popular in town houses; all you
need is good light and protected site.
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Tropical zone
Create an indoor jungle with a host of ferns,
small palms, large foliage plants and orchids,
set at various levels to enhance the feeling
of being enclosed in lush surroundings.
Some potted plants benefit from a mix of
indoor and outdoor living; a plant that looks
tired after a spell of being inside, will usually
perk up outside. Some varieties, such as
orchids and agapanthus, can be brought
into the house while flowering.
INSPIRING SPACES
Our choice of irresistible homes and beautiful gardens
CLEVER
ST YL ING F I N OLA I N GE R PHOTOGRAPHS KRIST IN PE RE RS
LONDON TERRACE
One-o pieces and ethnic antiques are set against
a modern and minimal backdrop, eortlessly
bringing together the two dierent styles of its owners
WORD S SE RE NA F O KSCHA NER P H OT OGRA P H S M A R K B O L T O N
CONTRAST
KITCHEN
Featuring a wide
island, the kitchen
faces onto an
informal family
living area with
one of Sevda
Kleinmans Turkish
rugs overlaid on
a neutral one. It is
overlooked by the
cocktail area of the
sitting room (right).
Natalia coffee
table (right),
2,700, Tyson,
020 7720 9331,
tysonltd.com. Kelso
chairs, 1,750 each,
Julian Chichester,
020 7622 2928,
julianchichester.com.
GARDEN
ENTRANCE HALL
SITTING ROOM
MAIN BEDROOM
JONAHS BEDROOM
Imagination is encouraged
to run free here, with books
kept to hand in the small
shelf above the bedhead.
Moon wall sticker, 41.30,
i3Lab at Etsy, etsy.com.
SADIES BEDROOM
BATHROOM
MADE
LIVING AREA
to MEASURE
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KITCHEN AREA
Why did you decide to rebuild your property? The original building was
a bad house in a great location. Within twenty seconds of seeing it, I realised
that it should be demolished and rebuilt. It wasnt part of a period mews
terrace; in fact, every house in the row dates from a dierent era, so there was
no architectural pattern that we had to follow.
How did you approach the design? This wasnt a standard site, so developers
models and kit houses would simply not fit into the space. The new house,
which was designed by Prewett Bizley Architects, had to be bespoke. In the
previous house, the living spaces had been on the ground floor, but we opted to
position them on the first floor, which has more light, and included a balcony.
We put two bedrooms on the ground floor for my children, Violetta, 23, and
16-year-old Michael, and the main bedroom in the loft. Each bedroom has
its own bathroom and workspace.
What inspired the interior scheme? I wanted to avoid anything that made
the rooms look sterile and, although they are generally quite neutral, I wanted
them to feature geometric prints and areas of colour. With the help of interior
designer Jill Scholes and her team, we decided which of my existing pieces of
furniture and artwork should be incorporated into the new house, then each one
was photographed and became part of Jills concept book for the scheme.
DINING AREA
BALCONY
Tell us about the workstations. We dont have a TV, but our access to
computers and laptops had a radical impact on the design of the house. During
the planning stage, Jill noted which devices we all liked to use at various times,
and where we sat to do this. In this way, she was able to build in fully networked
desks and workstations in a variety of locations, including the childrens rooms,
sitting room and landing outside the main bedroom.
What about the storage? I like fairly minimal interiors, so storage was a
priority. Again, Jill and her team visited us to log our personal effects and judge
how much storage space we would need. She then designed a series of cupboards
that are discreetly styled with simple finger-hole openings or sliding doors so
that you hardly notice their existence. A walk-in cupboard is built into the
wall near my workstation in the sitting room, and we fitted thirty-five linear
feet of hanging space in to the main bedroom. Best of all, there is still space
in every cupboard three years later.
What inspired the wooden windows? These are the solution to a practical
puzzle. I am slightly obsessive about ventilation, security and rain-proofing,
and was concerned that the only way to get fresh air into the ground floor
would be to open the doors onto the balcony. The pivoting oak panels are large
enough to allow air to circulate but small enough to be left open safely.
Small versions are included in the ground-floor rooms and sitting room and
larger versions feature on the second floor.
Every carefully planned inch of this property proves that harnessing the
combined forces of architect and interior designer leads to wonderfully creative
design solutions. It is an absolute joy to live here, says Simon. Theres no
aspect of its design that I would change. We have, I think, reinvented the mews
house for the twenty-first century.
BATHROOM
DINING ROOM
MILAN APARTMENT
OUTof the
BLUE
A mistake by her painter provided the inspiration
for the distinctive colour palette throughout
Elisabetta Pincherles family home
WORD S ALIC E WESTG AT E P H OTOGRA P H S F ED ER ICO CEDR O NE
GARDEN
KITCHEN
DINING ROOM
LIVING ROOM
STUDIO
BOYS BEDROOM
HALL
My work is influenced
by classical architecture,
but I like to experiment
with new trends, too.
MAIN BEDROOM
MAIN BATHROOM
CREATING A DISPLAY
JULIETTE BYRNE
A collection of decorative
INSTANT IMPACT
A wall-hung system is excellent for creating a large-scale display.
String shelving by Nils Strinning (above left) can be modified to suit
and costs 2,118, as shown, Aram, 020 7557 7557, aram.co.uk. We also
love the Royal System (right), a vintage Danish product reissued by
DK3. From 181 for a shelf at Skandium, 020 7823 8874, skandium.com.
BE INSPIRED
FRAME WORK
HOUSE
HOLD
ON REFLECTION
The Reed coffee table has a mirrored shelf to give
a different perspective on the items displayed. It
measures H40xW100xD100cm, 3,107, Robert
Langford, 0845 009 0203, robertlangford.co.uk.
ARTISTS VISION
Heart of
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gardening
Using carefully chosen words and symbols, artist-gardener
Janet Boulton has made an outdoor space in Oxfordshire
that is a place of provocation as well as repose
WO RD S CAROLINE BECK P H OTOGRA P H S A L L A N P O L LO K-M O R R IS
GARDEN GUIDE
VICTORIAN HOME
TWO
WORLDS
BECOME
ONE
CONSERVATORY
DINING AREA
HALL
KITCHEN
A skylight helps to
illuminate this compact
room (right), which has
been designed to make
use of every inch of
wall space for storage.
LIVING ROOM
hen Isabelle Caprano saw her home for the first time, she
was, she says, overawed by the garden, the tower and the
Gothic architecture. It felt so tranquil and serene. Set in a
leafy corner of south London, the Grade II-listed house
not only offered the interior space that Isabelle and her
husband, Gareth, sought, it was also shielded from the outside world by extensive lawns and trees. For a dog owner Isabelle has two Miniature Schnauzers
and a lover of the countryside, as Gareth is, it was perfect.
The house was built in 1856 and has a flavour of Horace Walpoles
Strawberry Hill Gothic-revival villa, with an imaginative glass conservatory
added at a later date. When Isabelle and Gareth bought the property, it was in
a semi-modernised state. The structural work, plumbing and electrics were
in order, but most of the walls were bare plasterboard, says Isabelle. This suited
the couple, since they were looking for somewhere that needed work. Having
just taken a course at the Inchbald School of Design, Isabelle was keen to tackle
the interior design. My mother had passed on her love of antiques but I had
always been shy about using colour and pattern, or combining old with new,
she says. The Inchbald course gave me the confidence to go out on a limb.
Unusually for a recently remodelled house, the kitchen is relatively small,
with a serving hatch formerly a fireplace leading through to a spacious dining
MAIN BATHROOM
area. Ideally, wed have liked a larger kitchen, says Isabelle, but we werent
allowed to knock down the fireplace wall, so we created a utility room behind,
with a large second sink. Mark Wilkinson supplied the bespoke cabinets,
including cupboards that go right up to the ceiling. We wanted to maximise
storage, says Isabelle, and Im tall, so can easily reach the top shelves.
In our previous home, we had a lovely antique dining table and chairs and
did a fair amount of formal entertaining, she continues, but here, we wanted
to be more casual. Meals are taken in the open-plan area adjacent to the kitchen
at a contemporary table surrounded by Hans Wegner Wishbone chairs. Soft
sheepskins are thrown, Scandinavian-style, over a couple of the seats and
fleeces also add warmth to several armchairs in the living room. As much as I
appreciate a minimal look, I like to feel cosy, especially in winter, says Isabelle.
Wall colours throughout are pale and complementary. I wanted the
rooms to flow from one to the other, says Isabelle. Im a cool palette sort of
person and chose matt shades of paint as they look appropriate in an old house.
The couple travel widely and many of the eye-catching items around the
house were brought back from China and India. Home, however, is where
Isabelles heart is. I like the feeling of living in the country yet being close to
London, she says. I love the fact that this house has so much history and
Im lucky enough to be part of its future.
MAIN BEDROOM
RURAL TRANSFORMATION
In perfect
HARMONY
Sedums, echinacea, sanguisorba and veronicastrum, threaded through
drifts of grasses, were the delicate touches chosen to link a 15th-century
farmhouse with the surrounding East Anglian landscape
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2.15pm Creating a
presentation board.
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9.30am Coffee.
10am Presentation
showing effective use of
colour and pattern by
contemporary designers.
10.30am An introduction
to the theory of colour.
This will include how
colour can manipulate
the size of a room,
maximise light, and be
used to create mood
and atmosphere.
It will also cover
different types of
colour scheme.
H&G DESIGNSOLUTIONS
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SPACE
CRAFT
DESIGNER Martin Smith,
Holloways of Ludlow,
020 7371 1787,
hollowayskitchens.com.
BUDGET 80,000.
We experimented with
many ideas to come up with
the islands design. It is
made up of 26 seamlessly
joined Corian sheets
WHAT ARE THE ISLANDS OTHER FEATURES? Inside
TOP Low-level seating allows unobstructed views to the garden through the glass
doors. ABOVE LEFT Boiling water is supplied on tap. ABOVE RIGHT A slimline
cabinet housing crockery and glasses is positioned at the edge of the kitchen
zone. BELOW The high-shine black splashback has a mirror-like effect.
SOURCES
Fly-Fly pendant lights, 416
each; cabinets, bespoke island
and splashback; all Holloways
of Ludlow, 020 7371 1787,
hollowayskitchens.com. Glacier
White Corian worktop, 310m,
Corian, 0800 962 116, corian.co.uk.
Fridge-freezer IQ700 CI36BP00,
2,999; built-in microwave
HF24M562B, 349; both Siemens,
0844 892 8999, siemens-home.
co.uk. Mercury 1100 range cooker,
3,988, Mercury Appliances, 0870
756 1236, mercury appliances.co.uk.
Tara classic tap, 721, Dornbracht,
024 7671 7129, dornbracht.com. Hot
water tap, 659, Quooker, 0808
1020407, quooker.com. Similar
dining chairs Carnaby dining
chairs, 99 each, Barker &
Stonehouse, 0333 355 9361,
barkerandstonehouse.co.uk.
PERFECT
MATCH
DESIGNER Emily
Punchy shades of
apple green and royal
blue, combined with
geometric pattern
and clean lines, lend a
distinctly sophisticated
edge to this rich scheme
WERE THERE ANY CHALLENGES? The biggest hurdle was the air
SOURCES
Wallpaper, Drag 1250,
60 a roll, Farrow & Ball,
01202 876141,
farrow-ball.com. Opium
coffee table, price on
application, JNL, 0032
10 222 444, jnl.be. Anna
two-door cabinet,
3,231, Julian Chichester,
020 7622 2928,
julianchichester.com.
Lampert sofa in
Brussels Charcoal,
3,595, Jonathan Adler,
020 7589 9563, jonathan
adler.com. Obecca
occasional chairs,
1,635 each plus 5m
fabric; in Khalana
in Marine, 58m; blue
velvet cushions in
Richelieu in Denim,
64m; all William
Yeoward, 020 7349 7828,
williamyeoward.com.
Blue-and-white
cushions in Floral
Sphere, 130m, Zimmer
+ Rohde, 020 7351 7115,
zimmer-rohde.com.
Curtain in Linara in
Porcelain, 34.50m,
Romo, 01623 750005,
romo.com. Overmantel
mirror, Elletson PR & Co,
01672 562160. Arched
window mirror, 875,
Akta, 020 7351 0894,
akta.uk.com. Blue-andwhite square vase lamp;
684; Bedford Ivory
lampshade, 159; both
Vaughan, 020 7349 4600,
vaughandesigns.com.
Antique kimono fabrics,
Daniel Mankowitz,
020 7229 9270,
danielmankowitz.com.
AMERICAN
BEAUTY
DESIGNER Philippa Thorp,
Generous proportions
and clever storage
solutions are teamed
with a serene palette to
create a sense of calm in
this elegant bathroom
in the Hamptons
instantly relax. In the bathroom, this was achieved through calming tones
that would resonate with the surrounding Hamptons landscape.
WHERE DID YOU START? Our first step was to raise the head height
of the room from those on the building plan. This created a generous
4.8x2.8m space with a lovely, high ceiling that lends a sense of opulence.
HOW DID YOU PLAN THE LAYOUT? We positioned the bath so it had
WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER FIXTURES? We mainly used the Easton range
by Waterworks, because we wanted to use a local supplier for ease of
building and maintenance. For sanitary- and brassware, we always
specify high-quality products that will stand the test of time.
HOW DID YOU DRESS THE WINDOW? The shutters are half height to
ensure light pours into the room when the blind is fully up. The blind
fabric is a print called Daisy Chain from Vanderhurd.
WAS COLOUR IMPORTANT? The palette of pale sea greens, blues and
lilacs sit well in a coastal environment and reflect the propertys use
as a summer home. The white marble looks fresh and clean in the sun.
CAN YOU SUM UP WHY THIS SPACE WORKS? The use of marble,
together with the size of the room, creates a sense of luxury and
the neutral palette is soothing. The traditional fixtures also add
an element of timelessness.
SOURCES
Empire free-standing bath,
7,534; Easton Classic
low-profile, three-hole,
deck-mounted basin taps,
from 1,105; Easton Vintage
exposed bath taps with hand
shower, from 1,692; Easton
metal 18in single towel bar,
from 192; all Waterworks,
0800 068 0248, waterworks.
com. Bespoke vanity unit and
frosted glass doors, Thorp,
CULTURAL
EXCHANGE
DESIGNER Rebecca Craig,
Japanese-inspired
fabrics and a cool
Scandinavian palette
lend a freshness to
this dining room in
a Cotswolds barn
WHAT DID YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE WITH THIS SCHEME? I was keen
to show that it is possible to introduce different patterns to a room,
while keeping the look uncluttered. The simplified designs and
restrained palette of ivory and grey with a pop of sharp citrus
yellow give this space a slightly Scandinavian aesthetic, while
the Japanese-inspired fabrics add a fresh feel that creates a nice
contrast to the weathered furniture and industrial lighting.
CAN YOU DESCRIBE THE DIFFERENT PATTERNS? All the designs are
is the new neutral and it underpins this collection. Grey has many
different tones, so it can fit in with other colours. Here, the grey of
the willow pattern is a dark charcoal, while the tatami stripe includes
a warmer linen grey and the fretwork design a more yellow-green
version. The varied shades bring subtle nuances to the scheme, and
provide a good foil for the summery yellow which lifts the room.
CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THE WINDOW TREATMENT? Fabric panels,
hung from a simple wrought-iron pole, are a more contemporary
way to dress windows; the flat surface shows off the design to
best effect and the panels can be moved to adjust the light. The
horizontal stripes have been broken up with a panel of the willow
print; it ties in with the papered wall, helping the latter to sit back
harmoniously within the room. There is quite a lot of pattern in
one space, but the subtle palette ensures the effect remains calm.
SOURCES
The rustic oak table and benches and industrial pendant lights are
beautifully in keeping with the style of the barn, and benches, rather
than chairs, keep the room uncluttered. The ceramics, simple forms
in colours that pick up on the fabrics and wallpaper, chime with the
subtle Japanese theme that runs through the collection.
FIND ALL THE LATEST SHOPPING BUYS FOR YOUR DINING ROOM
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THINK BIG
Giant pavers and colourful borders have
transformed this small town garden from a
muddy, unusable space into a leafy oasis
DESIGNER PROFILE Having gained a degree in
CAN YOU DESCRIBE THE SPACE AND YOUR BRIEF? The garden
is long and narrow. Its attached to a town house, with the living
room on the first floor leading out on to a raised terrace, and an
extended kitchen on the ground floor below. My clients are a young
couple with a child. They wanted easy access to the garage at the
end of the site without having to walk through mud when it rains.
They also asked for a garden that their dog wouldnt destroy, and
which the family could enjoy year round.
HOW DID YOU APPROACH THE DESIGN? When I first visited the
clients, the garden was a muddy mess and the dogs playing had
made it almost unusable. My solution was to remove the lawn,
and to use paving to keep the space clean. Instead of trying to
disguise the plots awkward shape, I decided to embrace its length
and narrow width by putting a path down the middle and, inspired
by the double border at RHS Wisley, to put a wide border on
either side. The raised beds close to the kitchen add height to
the design, while the bespoke stainless-steel staircase that leads
to the first-floor terrace makes an eye-catching statement. Despite
throwing out the rule book on designing a small garden, somehow
it really works and the clients love it.
WHAT WERE YOUR INSPIRATIONS? I like to think of my gardens
as stage sets, and this one is like a catwalk, with the drainage channels
on either side of the path resembling the edge of a runway. The
planting scheme was inspired by the way nurseries set out their
plants in rows, with the shorter ones at the front and tallest at the
back, which I always think looks fantastic.
HOW HAVE YOU MADE THIS GARDEN FEEL PRIVATE? I always
believe its best not to get too hung up about privacy in a town garden,
and to accept that youll be overlooked a little bit. Here, Ive made
the garden feel secluded by cocooning it with a number of trees,
including the tall cherry at the centre, a Himalayan birch in one of the
raised beds, and two Acer palmatum (Japanese maples) at the end.
These combine to create a light, leafy canopy that masks the garden
without plunging it into darkness.
CAN YOU SHARE THE TRICKS YOU USE TO MAKE A COMPACT SPACE
SEEM LARGER? When designing a small garden, think big; it may
KEY PLANTS
1 | Betula utilis jacquemontii
(Himalayan birch).
2 | Akebia quinata.
3 | Liriope muscari.
4 | Hedera helix (ivy).
5 | Erigeron karvinskianus.
6 | Persicaria amplexicaulis
Firetail.
7 | Pittosporum tenuifolium.
8 | Acer palmatum Bloodgood
(Japanese maple).
9 | Calamagrostis x acutiflora
Karl Foerster (feather reed
grass).
10 | Persicaria amplexicaulis
Rosea.
11 | Salvia nemerosa
Caradonna.
12 | Prunus Shirofugen
(copper-leaved cherry).
13 | Tetrapanax papyrifer Rex.
WHERE TO BUY
Paramount Plants and
Gardens, 020 8367 8809,
paramountplants.co.uk.
Burncoose Nurseries, 01209
860316, burncoose.co.uk.
Crocus, 01344 578000,
crocus.co.uk.
Deepdale Trees, 01767 262636,
deepdale-trees.co.uk.
HARD LANDSCAPING
MATERIALS
I think of my gardens as
stage sets, and this one
is like a catwalk, with
the drainage channels
resembling the edge
of a runway
WHERE TO BUY
Mandarin Stone,
01600 715444,
mandarinstone.com.
Champion Timber,
020 8949 1621,
championtimber.com.
Silva Timber Products,
01895 271300,
silvatimber.co.uk.
Hollywood Design,
020 7249 1234,
hollywood-design.com.
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Garden Design Consultancy,
07875 203901,
thelandscapearchitect.net.
Refined UTILITY
Simple silhouettes, organic textures and industrial
nuances infuse functional pieces with elegance and style
to create eortlessly chic and easy-to-live-with schemes
STYLING ALI BROWN PHOTOGRAPHS CATHERINE GRATWICKE
STYLISH
LIVING ROOM
STORAGE
Modern life requires that the main
room of the home fulfil a multitude
of functions from offering
somewhere to relax and dine to
office space so well-planned
storage is the key to a practical
and stylish scheme. Whether you
opt for streamlined built-in cabinets
or striking free-standing designs,
our inspiring ideas will help ensure
this room meets every need
NICHE MARKET
Converting an awkward
alcove into a storage
nook can transform dead
space into a bijou library.
Add a door if you are
looking for a more
streamlined effect or
simply enjoy the colourful
interest that the spines
of the books provide.
Any carpenter should
be able to fit shelves
in this style. To find
a recommended
tradesperson in your area,
visit ratedpeople.com.
EXPERT VIEW
CHOOSING FITTED
FURNITURE
PHOTOGRAPHS GAP INTERIORS/COSTAS PICADAS; IPC IMAGES; JASON BUSCH/ROOMIMAGES.COM; LINNEA PRESS
BARBARA GENDA,
founder, Barbara
Genda Bespoke
Furniture,
020 7978 2349,
barbara-genda.com.
PERFECT FIT
Bespoke bookshelves
and cupboards neatly
fill the space around
a chimney breast. This
neutral living room
scheme has been
brought to life by the
display of books, while
the concealed storage
at the lower level is
practical. Try Richard
Baker Furniture,
020 8336 1777,
richardbaker
furniture.co.uk, for
similar made-tomeasure designs.
PAPER TRAIL
Wallpapering behind
shelves introduces
lively pattern and
makes a strong
statement. Keep shelves
and cabinets simple and
choose a graphic print
in monochrome for a
striking effect. Du Barry
W6013-06 by Osborne
& Little, 020 7352 1456,
osborneandlittle.com,
is a good alternative to
this one. For a similar
sideboard, try Ikea,
020 3645 0000,
ikea.com/gb.
ADVICE MODULAR
STORAGE
Create a one-off look
WHY BUY MODULAR? The beauty
of this type of storage is it offers a
tailor-made solution without the price
tag of a bespoke design. Not only can
it be put together to fit any size of
room, but a statement piece can also
act as a work of art. The modular
concept means that the furniture
can be adjusted to suit all
circumstances and combined in a
variety of ways, says Ian Weddell,
chief executive officer of USM,
usm.com. If your needs change,
a modular unit can be dismantled
and rebuilt accordingly, providing
a great-value long-term solution.
WHERE TO LOOK Brands such as
Gautier, gautier.co.uk, USM, usm.
com, Montana, montana.dk, and
Molteni & C, molteni.it, are good
places to start your search. The
scope offered by modular systems
can be daunting, so its best to speak
to in-store design consultants to get
the most out of the product.
CASE CLOSED
Transform a run of
built-in cabinets by
fitting unusual doors,
which is simple to carry
out but can have a
dramatic visual impact.
Reclaimed or vintagestyle doors, similar to
those in this apartment
on Paris Left Bank,
lend an eclectic edge
to contemporary
spaces. For similar, try
architectural salvage
yards, such as
English Salvage,
01568 616205,
englishsalvage.co.uk.
Apartment available
for short lets through
onefinestay.com.
ORNATE ADDITION
An elegant dresser
brings a boldly
decorative silhouette
to any room. It
complements furniture
with clean, modern
lines to give an
on-trend, old-meetsnew feel. Glass-fronted
display storage
requires an ordered
approach: use the
visible shelves for
accessories and
conceal practical
pieces in the drawers.
Find a similar one-off
cabinet at French
Finds, 01538 370052,
frenchfinds.co.uk.
WORDS SARAH BALDWIN PHOTOGRAPHS IPC IMAGES; ELSA YOUNG/GAP INTERIORS; ONEFINESTAY
ADVICE
MULTIMEDIA IDEAS
Plan to avoid messy cables
HIDDEN SOLUTIONS Technology
is an important factor in most living
rooms, from Wi-Fi access to background
music, and the trend is towards totally
concealed solutions. Although many
modern systems claim to be wireless,
theres no getting away from charging
docks, routers and aerials, all of which
require cables. To keep these hidden,
incorporate dedicated spaces for all
the media you use within your storage,
specifying small insets in the backs of
shelves and cupboards to allow cables
to run behind fittings.
TELEVISION TIP If you are fitting a wall
of storage that incorporates a space for
your television, allow sufficient room
should you decide to invest in a larger
model. Try not to create too big a gap, as
your television will look awkwardly small.
IN CONTROL It is now perfectly
possible to operate technology when
its hidden away, either through special
controls or with bespoke furniture.
Audio-visual equipment can be housed
in made-to-measure units and fronted
with acoustic material that, while
hiding the technology, still enables your
remote control to work, says Helen
Reeks, creative development manager
at Neville Johnson, 0161 873 8333,
nevillejohnson.co.uk. Or, for a more
uniform design, your equipment can be
hidden away in cupboards and accessed
via an IR (infrared receiver) control
positioned discreetly in the room.
KEY CONTACTS
FIND ALL THE LATEST SHOPPING BUYS FOR YOUR LIVING ROOM AT HOUSETOHOME.CO.UK/LIVING-ROOM
DINING CHAIRS
Our pick of seating, from elegant upholstered designs to informal styles for the kitchen
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3 | Vik carver chair in Citron, H84xW60xD58cm, 595, Thibault Desombre at Ligne Roset. 4 | Theda armchair, H82xW48xD60cm, 695,
Benchmark. 5 | The Drop in Light Pink canvas, H88.5xW45.5xD54.5cm, 697, Arne Jacobsen at Republic of Fritz Hansen. 6 | Catch chair in
Petrol, H90xW58xD58cm, 599, Jaime Hayon at &Tradition. 7 | Truffle low-back armchair, H89xW60xD65cm, 525, Oka.
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Garden Trading. 3 | About A Chair AAC12 in White, H78.5xW51xD50.5cm, 180, Hay at Twentytwentyone. 4 | Hairpin-leg dining chair,
H82xW55xD52cm, 219, West Elm. 5 | Cover chair in Grey, H76xW56.5xD46cm, 349, Thomas Bentzen for Muuto at Haus.
6 | Bossy, H98xW51xD41cm, 250 a pair, Loaf. 7 | Steel chair in White, H77xW46xD41cm, 295, Folklore. WHERE TO BUY, PAGE 159
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pleasure dome
Designer Louis Calmels talks to Homes & Gardens about his Khora dome
of glass and steel, a highlight of this years RHS Chelsea Flower Show
WO RD S VANE SSA BE RRIDGE
1770S
Decorative wrought
ironwork at Canterbury
and Winchester
LATE-18TH
CENTURY
Cast iron is used for
railings, banisters and
garden furniture.
1816
1830-50
1845
The construction of
Joseph Paxtons Great
Stove and Decimus
Burtons Palm House.
GREAT GLASSHOUSES
As early as the 13th century, greenhouses were
built in Italy. During the Industrial Revolution
new methods of fashioning wrought iron were
developed, leading to the construction of grand
glasshouses for exotic and often economically
important plants. They included the Sheffield
Botanic Gardens 1830s Glass Pavilions (known
as the Paxton Pavilions after the architect of the
Crystal Palace), and Kews Palm House (top
and above right) by Decimus Burton (above
left), engineered by Dublin ironmaster Richard
Turner. Burton also designed Kews Temperate
House, which took almost 40 years to build.
1855
WWII
1973
1984-88
2013-18
2014
Wrought-iron railings
are removed to provide
scrap metal for munitions
during the war.
British production
of true wrought
iron ceases.
34.3m restoration
of Decimus Burtons
Temperate House
HOUSE
CLINIC
INSIDERS TIP
Choose low-iron glass
for mirrors, not float
glass, which has a green
tinge. The effect will be
cleaner and brighter as
the mirror has a greater
capacity to reflect light.
RUPERT BEVAN, 020 7731 1919,
rupertbevan.com.
WHO SELLS TIMBER CHAIRS WITH SOFT SEAT AND BACK CUSHIONS?
I would like to find armchairs similar to those shown in the living room on
page 78 of the February 2014 issue of H&G, but my budget is limited.
AG, Billericay, Essex.
Those chairs were bought from a company that no longer supplies them. The design has
a mid-20th century Scandinavian look and Ive found several similar. The best for budget
is the Karla in stonewashed grey canvas, 399 from Swoon Editions, 020 3137 2464,
swooneditions.com. The company tells me this chair has been so popular that the recent
consignment sold out in a month and the next is due for delivery in October. Another close
match is the GE 290 armchair (above) based on one by Danish designer Hans J Wegner. It
costs 429 in a choice of upholstery fabrics from Vita Interiors, 01225 812317, vita-interiors.com.
Two companies that will look out for vintage chairs in this style are Bleu, 020 7733 4999,
bleufurniture.com, and Mark Parrish Mid Century Modern, 07957 300848, markparrish.co.uk.
Summer
Now is the ideal time of year for an alfresco lunch with family and
friends. Alice Harts delicious mix of simple, seasonal dishes is easy
to prepare and designed to be enjoyed in the great outdoors
ST YLING LUC Y AT T WAT ER PHOTOG R A P H S E M M A L E E
FEAST
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baby beets.
Meringue stack with summer berries
3 | WHAT TO DRINK
A refreshing cocktail makes the perfect
aperitif and this gin and rosemary fizz is a
sophisticated tipple to enjoy before the meal.
The breadth of flavours in these recipes
require versatile wines that will complement
a broad range of different ingredients.
The nutty richness of an oaky chardonnay
is a great match for the salmon. For a red
alternative, try a bottle of fresh, cherryish
pinot noir or Beaujolais that wont overpower
its subtle flavours. With the meringue, a
bottle of inexpensive, Moscatel de Valencia
or a sparkling ros will bring this indulgent
feast to a delicious finale.
FIRE-PIT SALMON
WITH PRESERVED
LEMON RELISH
Serves 8 generously
Serves 8 as a side
2 tsp cornflour
1 vanilla pod, seeds only,
or 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or
vanilla extract
2 tsp white wine vinegar
To assemble
900ml double cream
2 tbsp icing sugar
1 vanilla pod, seeds only or
2 tsp vanilla bean paste or
vanilla extract
700g mixed summer berries,
hulled or halved as needed
50g nibbed or chopped pistachios
30g dark chocolate
ADDRESS BOOK
Details of stockists featured in this issue; visit housetohome.co.uk/directory for more listings
Nicholas Haslam,
020 7730 8623,
nicholashaslam.com.
Nimmo & Spooner, 020 7385 2724,
nimmoandspooner.co.uk.
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Quick-Step,
quick-step.co.uk.
WE LOVE
ROSEWOOD LONDON
Oering English grandeur with a contemporary twist, this elegantly restored
architectural gem is the perfect foil to city life
heres no shortage of high-end
hotels where you can lay your head
in central London, but finding
one that provides a sense of calm amid
the chaos can be a tall order. This stately
five-star haven in Holborn does just that.
Enter the palazzo-style courtyard of the
Grade II-listed Edwardian edifice and the
frenzied pace of the capital instantly abates.
The award-winning Rosewood Hotel
Groups latest offering has been restored
with the help of English Heritage and
New York-based designers Tony Chi and
Associates. The result is a mix of old-world
charm and understated luxury. Communal
areas feature Cuban mahogany, mirrored
NEED TO KNOW
Rosewood London has 262 rooms and
44 suites. Doubles start at 375 per night.
Unwind after a days shopping in nearby
Covent Garden with an indulgent massage
or beauty treatment in the bamboo-clad
Sense spa. Alternatively, head to the
state-of-the-art fitness suite.
Stock up on British artisanal produce at
Rosewoods own deli and enjoy a gourmet picnic
in one of the nearby Royal Parks. The hotel is also
a short walk from The British Museum, Charles
Dickens Museum and Londons theatre district.
Rosewood London, 252 High Holborn,
London WC1V 7EN, 020 7781 8888,
rosewoodhotels.com/london.
Egyptian stool,
H40xW55cm, 866,
Utility, 0151 708 4192,
utilitydesign.co.uk.
Kaiser Idell
floor lamp,
H135xdiam21cm,
673, Republic
of Fritz Hansen,
020 7637 5534,
fritzhansen.com.
Blocstripe carpet in
Sable Bone, wool, 51sq m,
Alternative Flooring, 01264
335111, alternativeflooring.com.