Elle Decoration UK - February 2016

THE
Fun, originality and a spirited sense of wonder are the things that will dene what
succeeds in 2016. Or perhaps theyre the qualities I hope we see more of in 2016? Certainly
they were present in spades at our recent Champagne reception at the Haymarket
Hotel to honour the winners of the 2015 British Design Awards. Signicantly, wed
recongured the awards to reect and celebrate new designers, making it more of a launch
platform for emerging talent than a mirror to established excellence. We received hundreds
of nominations and in some categories (furniture, craft and lighting design) we even
picked two winners. The point being, its clear that theres plenty of youthful enthusiasm
and inspired creativity out there and meeting them all in person conrmed that they
were a lively bunch as well! A Showtime Photo Booth seemed a highly appropriate way to
capture the day (see more pictures of the winners at elledecoration.co.uk).
TREND
I open with this because these individuals will be the future of design. And that sense
of bubbling positivity about whats coming next translated into the issue you hold in your
hands. Its the rst of our biannual trend issues, a takeover of the whole magazine that
details everything you need to know to feel fully informed about the worlds of style, design
and home for the next six months. Intended as both glorious look-book and informative
sourcebook, it is your inspirational one-stop Spring/Summer guide to the top-line trends,
the key names, the hot accent colours, the big decorating ideas, the fashion trends that
will trickle down to homewares, the new nishes, materials, ooring and kitchen musthaves and so much more. We hope you love it as much as we enjoyed putting it together.
The second one, your Autumn/Winter guide, will be out in the summer. So, the mantra
for 2016? Have fun, be original, stay spirited!
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THE TREND ISSUE
SPRING/SUMMER 2016
CONTENTS
2 5 T H E N E W M AT E R I A L VA L C H R O M A T
2 7 T H E U LT I M AT E F L O O R I N G A L U M I N I U M PA R Q U E T
2 9 T H E V E N U E B R U N E L S U N D E R G R O U N D
31 T H E K I T C H E N M U S T - H AV E D O L S O T B O W L S
33 THE L ANDM ARK i360 TOWER
35 TH E SNACK SRI L ANK AN HOPPERS
37 T H E WO R D TO K N OW F I K A
3 9 T H E C A M PA I G N R E D U C E T H E R U B B I S H
41 T H E WA L L PA P E R F A D E S E A S P R AY
42 T H E FLO RI S T FLOW E R BX
4 4 T H E F E AT U R E WA L L F L U T E D W O O D PA N E L L I N G
46 THE ECO TREND CARDBOARD
4 8 T H E D R E A M B U Y T H E D C10 3 5 D E S K
50 THE EXHIBITION EERO A ARNIO
5 2 T H E TA L K I N G P O I N T I R I S H D E S I G N
5 4 T H E FA S H I O N A B L E H O M E F L O R A L P R I N T S
5 6 T H E B I G D E C O R AT I N G I D E A PA I N T E F F E C T S
6 4 T H E FA S H I O N A B L E H O M E P E A R L G L O W
67 T H E LUX E FI N I S H P O R T L AU R E N T M A R B L E
6 8 T H E B I G D E C O R AT I N G I D E A B L A C K
THE TREND ISSUE
SPRING/SUMMER 2016
78 T H E FU RN I T U RE T R EN D G R I D D E D A N D G R A P H I C
8 0 T H E ACC EN T CO LO U R C H A R T R E U S E
8 6 T H E FA S H I O N A B L E H O M E S L E E K S I LV E R
88 T H E M OV E M EN T TO K N OW M E M P H I S
9 4 T H E D E C O R AT I N G T E C H N I Q U E T R O M P E L O E I L
98 THE FURNITURE TREND GREY
10 0 T H E FA S H I O N A B L E H O M E R I C H J E W E L S
10 2 T H E I N T E R I O R S T R E N D C O N C R E T E
110 T H E F U R N I T U R E T R E N D T R I B A L
112 T H E I N T E R I O R S T R E N D C U R A T E A N D D I S P L AY
12 2 T H E FA S H I O N A B L E H O M E O R A N G E B U R S T
12 4 T H E D E S I G N E R W H O W I L L B E M I S S E D C D R I C R A G O T
12 8 T H E C U LT U R A L H O T S P O T A C C R A
13 4 T H E FA S H I O N A B L E H O M E B L A C K- A N D - W H I T E S T R I P E S
13 7 T H E N E W WAY T O S H O P A PA R T M E N T S T O R E S
14 3 T H E A R C H I T E C T S O U P
14 5 T H E A R C H I T E C T E D G L E Y D E S I G N S
14 6 T H E A R C H I T E C T A D R I A N J A M E S A R C H I T E C T S
16 2 T H E U N E X P E C T E D R E V I VA L P O T P O U R R I
14 8 S U B S C R I B E A F A N T A S T I C O F F E R F O R O U R M O S T L O YA L R E A D E R S
15 0 T H E A D D R E S S B O O K S T O C K I S T N A M E S T O K N O W
SPRING/SUMMER 2016
THE TREND ISSUE
THE ULTIMATE EDIT
EVERYTHING YOU NEED
TO KNOW ABOUT
THE WORLDS OF STYLE,
DESIGN AND HOME FOR
THE NEXT SIX MONTHS
T H E N E W M AT E R I A L
VA L C H R O M AT
The colourful, sustainable surface that should be on all DIY addicts radar
MDF is over. Valchromat is the new alternative thats stronger, more hard-wearing
and more sustainable. A high-density compressed bre panel, its made from FSC-certied
wood that otherwise would have gone to waste residue from timber mills and forests.
Every Valchromat panel is coloured with an organic dye and resin that runs through the
entire board; this means that even if it is accidentally nicked or scratched, the material
retains its rich, vibrant colour. Its the perfect choice for DIY projects, as its easy to work
with and has a clean edge that doesnt require extra nishing. Plus, its at least 30 per cent
stronger than MDF, making it a great option for built-in storage.
Valchromat, produced by Investwood, available in the UK at Lathams (lathamtimber.co.uk) E D
T H E U LT I M AT E F L O O R I N G
ALUMINIUM
PA R Q U E T
The new underfoot finish to fall in love with
PICTURE: ED REEVE
Traditional parquet has been given a marvellous modern makeover. First spotted
at fashion and lifestyle boutique Clerkenwell London (clerkenwell-london.com), these
shimmering brushed recycled-aluminium tiles are certainly a showstopper. They come
in numerous colours and proportions and we can make them in bespoke sizes, explains
their creator, Fameed Khalique. They can even be used in showers or swimming pools.
And, the individual pieces slot together perfectly without the need for adhesive!
From 398 per square metre, Fameed Khalique ( fameedkhalique.com) E D
THE VENUE
B R U N E L S U N D E R G R O U N D
Explore the historic destination thats being transformed beneath Londoners feet
world, and later became part of the London Underground rail

system that we know today. Its Grade II-listed Grand Entrance
Hall, however, has remained hidden until now. East London-based
architectural practice Tate Harmer plans to completely transform
the space, adding a freestanding cantilevered staircase. The rm
has likened the new design to a ship in a bottle, with the stairs
being the modern gem enclosed in the original Victorian setting.
Opening February (brunel-museum.org.uk). E D
PICTURE: SSPL VIA GETTY
This subterranean exhibition space for the Brunel Museum

is set to be the capitals most exciting new arts venue. It will be
located in the Thames Tunnel, one of the rst projects worked on
by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the master engineer responsible
for some of the 19th centurys most recognisable architecture
Paddington Station and the Clifton Suspension Bridge, to name
just two of his projects. Originally designed for horse-drawn
carriages, the structure was the rst underwater tunnel in the
T H E K I T C H E N M U S T - H AV E
DOLSOT
BOWLS
The continuing craze for Korean cuisine means these

cooking bowls are going to be a key bit of kit
PICTURES: HEARST STUDIOS
The word dolsot translates as stone pot. Not just a beautiful

sculptural object, its a fuss-free kitchen device all you need to do is
throw your ingredients in, place on the hob and let the slow heat
released by the stone cook everything to perfection. Then simply take
the bowl off the stove and eat straight from it (careful, it will get hot!).
The most popular dolsot recipe is a Korean mixed rice dish called
bibimbap, which has three essential ingredients: sesame oil, rice and
a runny egg (to be placed on top in the nal stages of cooking). The
possibilities for toppings are endless, so be creative. If youre looking
for inspiration, buy a copy of Our Korean Kitchen (25, Orionbooks).
Dolsot stone bowl, 25, Sous Chef (souschef.co.uk) E D
THE L ANDMARK
THE i360 TOWER
Brightons stunning sky-high attraction will take your breath away
Standing at 162 metres tall a full 27 metres higher than the London Eye
the British Airways i360 will be one of the loftiest attractions in the UK. Designed by Marks
Bareld Architects, the rm responsible for the London Eye, the pylon structure will stand
on Brightons seafront, opposite the historic West Pier (which was partly destroyed by two
res in 2003). Visitors will be able to ascend the engineered tower in an elliptical glass pod
PICTURE: BRITISH AIRWAYS I360/VISUAL AIR
with double-glazed windows that offer stunning 360-degree views, up to a height of 138
metres. The futuristic design will allow 200 visitors at a time to enjoy wonderful vistas,
taking in the Sussex coastline, Brightons Regency architecture and the rolling hills of the
South Downs. The structure will also include shops, a restaurant and exhibition space
at its base. Its set to open this summer and we cant wait (britishairwaysi360.co.uk). E D
TH E SNACK
SRI LANKAN
HOPPERS
PICTURES: WELIGAMA_LDN/INSTAGRAM
Vibrant, healthy and delicious, this exotic

treat is Londons hottest food trend
The Sri Lankan hopper is the culinary passion of chef Emily Dobbs, as chronicled
through the Instagram account @Weligama_LDN (above), named after her pop-up
restaurant. Traditionally eaten as a snack or for breakfast, hoppers are small pancakes
made from a fermented batter of rice our, coconut milk and yeast, cooked until rm in
a bowl-like hopper pan and lled with curries, pickles and chutneys (sometimes an egg
is cooked on top, too). Once theyre done, you just roll them up with your hands and tuck
in. Healthy, gluten-free and dairy-free, theyre perfectly suited to the current clean eating
boom. Dobbs, who has previously worked at The Dock Kitchen and Petersham Nurseries,
has a weekly residency at Londons Druid Street Market (Saturdays 10am4pm; 126 Druid
Street, SE1; weligama.co.uk), and shes not the only one to see the appeal of this tasty dish.
The team behind successful London eateries Gymkhana and Trishna have recently opened
Hoppers restaurant in Soho (49 Frith Street, W1; hopperslondon.com) and sibling duo
Rainy and Diluk Dias are staging pop-up hopper supper clubs across London (email
feedme@hoppershop.co.uk to nd out more). Its officially time to hop to it! E D
T H E W O R D TO K N O W
FIK A
The tasty relaxation technique from Sweden
PICTURE: PETER CASSIDY/LOUPE IMAGES
You can do it alone, you can do it with friends. You can do it at home, in a park, or
at work. But the essential thing is that you do it, that you make time to take a break: thats
what ka is all about. So say Anna Brones and Johanna Kindvall in their book Fika: The Art
of the Swedish Coffee Break (Ten Speed Press, 12.99). Fika (pronounced feeka) is the concept
of making a proper pause point during the day to enjoy coffee (or tea!) with a really good
pastry: we believe its the way to relax. Do it ELLE Decoration style with this perfectly poised
teapot and mug, plus some delicious sweet treats from Nordic Bakery (nordicbakery.com). E D
T H E C A M PA I G N
REDUCE THE
RUBBISH
Each year, UK homes throw away enough food to fill

Wembley Stadium nine times over. Its time for change
PICTURE: GETTY
If theres one issue to get involved with in 2016, its food waste.
Research published last year showed that UK households threw away
seven million tonnes of food in 2012. In fact, a third of the food in the
UK never gets eaten, yet around 13 million people struggle to afford to
feed themselves. With such statistics coming to light, its no wonder
that the issue of food waste will continue to be a hot topic.
Leading the crusade for change is Arash Derambarsh, a Parisian
councillor whose campaigning efforts collecting unwanted food from
his local shops and distributing it to pensioners and the homeless led to
the passing of a new law forcing French supermarkets to donate unsold
food to charity. Now hes pushing for more countries to follow suit.
Here in the UK, the movement has been spearheaded by TV chef and
River Cottage owner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Inspired by the work
of Derambarsh and others, he has started his own war on waste and
is pushing the UK government to legislate in a similar way to the French.
Do your bit for the cause by reducing the amount that you throw away,
understanding the difference between best before and use by dates
and contributing to local food banks. For further details and to sign
an online petition to show your support, visit wastenotuk.com. E D
T H E WA L L PA P E R
FADE SEA SPR AY
Achieve the abstract painterly look without having to pick up a brush
PICTURE: JOHNNY VALIANT
Fade wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries is the best way to tap into this seasons
painterly trend. Printed on Manila hemp, the surface has a wonderful textured nish and
a muted, matt look reminiscent of an artists canvas. The design is available in seven
delicate colours, but our favourite has to be Sea Spray. Its wash of blues resembles
a beautiful horizon, with pale hazy skies blending into the tumultuous inky sea below.
Fade wallpaper in Sea Spray, 452 per metre, Phillip Jeffries (phillipjeffries.com) E D
T H E FLO R I S T
FLOWERBX
Why choose an off-the-shelf bouquet when you can create your own?
Budding ower arrangers should immediately bookmark cut-ower specialist
and delivery service Flowerbx. An inspired business model set up by Adam Wilkie,
a former PR director for Tom Ford, Flowerbx sends single varieties of blooms, foliage
and branches direct from the markets in Holland to your home. Pick and mix to your
hearts content and get creative with your own arrangements so much more satisfying
than buying a ready-made bouquet. As the website sells straight from the source, the
prices are lower with no wasted stock. Plus, the owers arrive on your doorstep freshly
picked. You can even choose to turn your bespoke order into a repeat subscription, sent
to you weekly, fortnightly or monthly. The website is so well-designed and easy to navigate,
showcasing its seasonal offerings, that you may nd it impossible to resist over-indulging.
From 17 for 20 Carnation stems, Flowerbx ( owerbx.com) E D
T H E F E AT U R E WA L L
FLUTED WOOD PANELLING
Originally a form of elegant insulation, uted wall panelling is making a style

comeback. Rather than traditional tongue-and-groove wainscotting, which, lets face it,
can be rather at, the scalloped edging of these panels adds a wonderful undulating texture
to walls. Be inspired by this stunning Danish location (above), or seek out examples closer
to home at Londons Royal Festival Hall auditorium, designed by architect Leslie Mann,
and the elegant Universal Design Studio-conceived Hoi Polloi dining room in the capitals
Ace Hotel. Reclamation specialists Lassco (lassco.co.uk) and Retrouvius (retrouvius.com)
can source original pieces of panelling. Alternatively, Wonderwall Studios creates Paper,
its own contemporary wood panelling (475 per square metre; wonderwallstudios.com).
Wed recommend staining it in our favourite nish, Jacobean Oak a rich tan tone. E D
PICTURE: LINE THIT KLEIN (PHOTOGRAPHY), NATALIA SNCHEZ ECHEVARRIA (STYLING), RUNE LUND (PRODUCTION)
Consider a retro style update with this chic cladding
TH E ECO TREN D
CARDBOARD
Time to take it out of the recycling bin and place it at the heart of your home
Weve spotted a growing number of designers championing this sturdy yet

lightweight material. While perhaps not the rst thing that springs to mind when you think
of interiors, its a surprisingly practical choice and is eco-friendly, too. Cardboard is so
much fun to work with, because it varies in texture, thickness and colour, says artist Nina
Lindgren, who has created several architectural Floating City sculptures in recycled
cardboard for exhibitions. Fans of the this sustainable resource also include Italian brand
WORDS: EMMA LOVE
Corvasce, which has used reclaimed cardboard to create a beautiful series of chairs, tables
and lamp stands; and Seattle design studio Graypants, whose Scraplight lampshades are
cut using a laser so that you can see the materials delicately patterned layers (249 each,
Rockett St George; rockettstgeorge.co.uk). Cardboard has also been used by British designer
Giles Miller to create heritage-inspired accessories, including the Father grandfather clock
(58.30, Made in Design; madeindesign.co.uk), proving that its far from throwaway. E D
THE DREAM BUY
T H E D C10 3 5 D E S K
Is it art or is it furniture? This stunning brass desk blurs the line between
the two. From Italian architect Vincenzo De Cotiis Progetto Domestico collection, which
recently launched at London gallery Willer, it is made from mainly salvaged materials
and has a spare yet luxurious style that has been described as monastery meets laboratory.
Functional works of art like this fetch a high price, but we can all use it as inspiration
and inject a dose of glamour into working from home.
DC1305 desk by Vincenzo De Cotiis, 25,530, Willer (willer.co.uk) E D
PICTURE: ALAMY
Italian architect Vincenzo De Cotiis gleaming

workstation has unleashed our inner magpie
THE EXHIBITION
EERO AARNIO
Eero Aarnio burst onto the international design scene in 1963 with his womb-like
Ball chair a cocooning, cushioned sphere thats now a furniture classic. The Finnish
maverick (who was inspired by dreams and his own fertile imagination as much as the need
to solve problems) embodied the joyous spirit of the 1960s. But even when that decade
ended, his fun and fabulous designs just kept coming. Take, for instance, the Tomato chair
(1971), a red plastic creation that oats on water; the curvaceous Double Bubble lamp
(2000); and Puppy (2005), an adorable childrens seat designed for Magis.
Eero Aarnio, a new exhibition of the designers work at Helsinkis Design Museum, puts
these and other iconic pieces in the spotlight. Featuring furniture, lighting, sketches and
personal objects from his studio, it promises to be the biggest retrospective of his genius thus
far. Its time for a trip to the Finnish capital. April 8September 25 (designmuseum.). E D
PICTURE: PIRKKO AARNIO
If you see one show this season, it should be this one
T H E TA L K I N G P O I N T
IRISH DESIGN
Once best known for Waterford crystal, Belfast linen and Donegal
tweed, Ireland is now the place to find exciting contemporary design.
Here are three names were tipping for the top in 2016
Superfolk West coast-based Superfolk aka Jo Anne Butler and Gearoid Muldowney
designs and makes pared-back homewares: think beautiful trivets crafted using beech
and oak (left and right), rustic pottery (centre) and block-printed images of wild, foraged
edible seaweeds on Japanese washi paper (superfolk.com).
Cillian OSuilleabhain Mechanical engineer-turned-furniture maker OSuilleabhain

uses traditional features such as inlays and veneers to produce minimalist furniture
with a timeless feel from his County Carlow studio (cosfurniture.ie). E D
WORDS: EMMA LOVE PICTURES: SEAN & YVETTE, RORY MOORE
Hennessy & Byrne Second-generation stonemason Eric Byrne, who set up Hennessy
& Byrne six years ago, marries local stone from Connemara and Kilkenny with Sivec
marble from Macedonia in his luxurious new Marmar range (above), which includes
serving platters, cheeseboards and napkin rings (hennessyandbyrne.com).
T H E FA S H I O N A B L E H O M E #1
FLOR AL
PRINTS
PICTURE: IMAXTREE
Spring/Summer 2016s ultra-romantic dresses are

echoed in an interiors trend for botanical prints.
We think they work best on walls and textiles
Opposite Zimmermann SS16 catwalk This page, from left Peoneden wallpaper in Chinois Green, 148 per 12-metre roll,
House of Hackney (houseofhackney.com). Carrie and Waterower bedding sets, from 40 each, both BHS (bhs.co.uk) E D
Super on-trend experimental wall finishes, from delicate to distressed,

are magnificently demonstrated in this Italian apartment
Words JACKIE DALY Photography FABRIZIO CICCONI/LIVING INSIDE Styling FRANCESCA DAVOLI
Eva Germanis home and atelier reects her passion for art.
Having trained as a restorer in the family business, she worked on the
preservation of Italian monuments such as the Cathedral of San
Lorenzo in Perugia, but now shes turned her hand to interior design
and decoration, transforming interiors into works of art. Her own
home in Riccione, in the province of Rimini, Italy, is a canvas for
experimental paint effects and artworks that colour her family life.
Here, she tells us more about her personal style.
I could never live without colour. It is a vital part of who I am. Here,
I wanted to use shades of grey, light blues, anthracite and other neutral
hues to create a simple scheme. The result was a rather Nordic look.
I usually work alone and paint all of my interiors by hand.
I love to create beautiful oral motifs, but also skulls, geometric designs,
jewellery, exotic patterns and prints.
When I mixed the paints for the walls, I was inspired by the colours
used in the abandoned Colonie Marine buildings of Rimini [a series
of properties used as summer camps during the 1960s] and the boiserie
wood panelling of 1960s school buildings. I applied paint indiscriminately
across xtures and doors to harmonise the space.
I used paints with natural pigments from new Italian company
Spring Color, which produces casein paints and preserves them in
essential oils and natural resins (try Miss Mustard Seeds milk paint,
available from Beautifully Boho in the UK; beautifullyboho.co.uk).
I dont have precise techniques. I achieved the distressed effect on
the walls by experimenting with lots of different shades, painting them
in layers by hand. To create the washed effect in the hallway, I diluted
paints until they had a very watery consistency.
I have a studio, but my work takes over the whole apartment.
Sometimes I balance painting between making a cup of tea and baking
a crostata in the oven, as well helping my son Davide (12) with his
homework. Our house is very informal: we live on one oor. There are
three bedrooms, a bathroom, an open-plan kitchen and a living room.
I like to mix my own work with my collection of antique paintings.
Some on display are prototypes (for example, for the Italian wallpaper
company Wall & Dec); others are commissions, and therefore come
and go. The wallpaper panels throughout the apartment are usually
pieces of work that I have just completed I hang them everywhere,
not just in the studio. I continuously change them, as I get bored easily.
Art spills into everything I do. I dont see it as only an aesthetic
expression its a way of thinking; it is how one deals with life. This
house-and-studio is only temporary. When I move elsewhere, it will
all look totally different. But wherever my home is, it will always reect
my frame of mind. evagermani.it
Kitchen The wooden dining table is surrounded by colourful vintage chairs from
LOrangerie. The pendant lights are salvaged pieces (try Trainspotters in the UK).
Three paint charts decorate the wall Stockist details on p150
Living room A wall panel,

painted on gauze by the
howeowner, sits on the
oor beside a wall lled
with paintings purchased
at ea markets. The
sofa backrests are made
from old grain sacks
Hallway Blue and purple

paint has been blurred to
create a distressed effect on
the wall. The strip of purple
at the bottom is a painterly
alternative to a skirting
board. The colours are
matched by bedlinen from
Borgo Delle Tovaglie
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T H E FA S H I O N A B L E H O M E # 2
PEARL
GLOW
PICTURE: IMAXTREE
This iridescent effect is the last word in modern

glamour. Dont be tempted to overindulge, though;
the look is all about selecting one striking piece
Opposite Felder Felder S/S16 catwalk This page, in background Mandarava wallpaper, 70.30 per 10-metre roll, Wallpaper
from the 70s (wallpaperfromthe70s.com) From top Iris pendant lights, from 1,834 each, Neo/Craft (neocraft.com). Shimmer
coffee tables by Patricia Urquiola for Glas Italia, from 1,329 each, Made in Design (madeindesign.co.uk) E D
THE LUXE FINISH
The dramatic dark stone thats laced with gold
PICTURE: BAGGIO FABIO
Mined from quarries in Morocco, Port Laurent marble is the material that will
be gracing stylish homes in 2016. Criss-crossed with delicate gold and white veins, it is
a dense stone that only reveals its full beauty when polished. We were alerted to its charms
when we spotted the new Port Laurent-topped Satellite table by Herms, but you could
use it for kitchen worktops, or even as a wonderfully opulent ooring solution.
Noir St Laurent by Purapietra, 600 per square metre, Via Arkadia (via-arkadia.co.uk) E D
Living room The beamed ceiling

and windows are painted white to
balance the black walls. A Serge Mouille
oor lamp (try Made in Design) sits
beside a Flag Halyard chair by
Hans J Wegner (available from
Twentytwentyone). The portrait above
the replace is by Antoine Schneck
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BL ACK
THE BIG
D E C O R AT I N G
IDEA #2
This elegant
apartment in Lyon,
France works this
seasons most
daring trend with
panache
Words JACKIE DALY
Photography FELIX FOREST/
LIVING INSIDE
IF YOU GO
FOR A BLACK
INTERIOR YOU
HAVE TO
REALLY GO FOR
IT AND FOLLOW
THE DESIGN
THROUGH
COMPLETELY
In the worlds of fashion and interior design, black is synonymous

with sleek, sophisticated style and elegance. In this Lyon apartment
Pierre Emmanuel Martin and Stphane Garotin the design duo
behind Maison Hand have created a dramatic scheme that
becomes a foil to handcrafted pieces and design classics. Here,
Pierre explains how the pair put their look together.
This apartment is in Lyons old city and its interior was naturally
dark. We decided to emphasise this feeling, turning a potential
problem into a positive. Black is actually very warm and peaceful
to live with, especially in winter. The house isnt all black, though:
the kitchen, for instance, is white. It is one of the few rooms that
has abundant natural light (as it sits beneath a skylight), so we
chose a neutral colour to emphasise this.
To create depth, we have used different nishes. On several
walls we used slaked lime, which creates a very soft effect, and on
the living room walls we used a graduated rather than a at nish.
We worked with Peintures Ressources (ressource-peintures.com),
a company that makes paints with strong pigments designed for
paint effects [try Little Greene in the UK; littlegreene.com]. The
black tiles in the kitchen are extra glossy and the walls are completely
matt. The aim was to create a mix of sheen and texture. We like to
experiment with nishes as they give a house a special atmosphere
that changes with the light at different times of the day.
It is difficult to work with dark colours in areas where the sun
shines directly onto the walls as you end up seeing every fault
and irregularity, so in these places we have chosen lighter colours.
We also used artworks white canvases and frames really pop on
the dark walls. But at the same time we definitely wanted to
emphasise the black, so we grouped all of the dark artworks together
on the same wall in the dining room.
Theres a sober edge to this space that is softened by the
abundance of tactile fabrics. The aim is to create the perfect mixture
between monochrome and touches of gilt. We take inspiration
from our travels in Asia and South America, where we visit hotels,
restaurants and shops, always returning with new ideas. And we
like to combine these influences, by arranging Scandinavian
furniture in a way that is typical of Brazil, for example.
The secret to creating a successful black scheme is similar
to cooking a meal everything is a question of proportions. But,
if you do go for a black interior, you have to really go for it and
follow the design through completely.
Our philosophy is more about creating a lifestyle than
assembling a collection of pieces by famous names. Obviously, we
work with great brands, but, as with cooking, the mix and the
method are as important as the ingredients.
What does the colour black mean to us? In two words:
masculine and elegant. maison-hand.com
This page The dark-blue velvet Mustique sofa is by Gordon Guillaumier for
Lema (try Go Modern in the UK) and the table is by Isamu Noguchi for Vitra
Opposite The Pipistrello table lamp is a classic design by Martinelli Luce
Dining room Floor-toceiling cabinetry matches

the all-black colour
scheme in this room. The
dining table is from Saint
Paul Home and the PP68
chairs are by Hans J
Wegner for PP Moebler
(try Twentytwentyone).
The ceiling light is by
Serge Mouille (available
from Made in Design)
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on p150
Kitchen White walls and pristine kitchen units by Boffi reect sunlight into the room, but a wall of tiles by Emery et Cie give this space
a bit of glossy black drama. The small table and chairs were bought at a ea market in Puglia, Italy Stockist details on p150
Bedroom Bedlinen by Society Limonta and Caravane and a blanket from Herms add subtle colour to this dark room. The lights either side of
the bed are by Gubi (available at Utility Design) and the picture above the bed is by Olivier Valsecchi from the Cline Moine Gallery. A classic
lounge chair by Charles and Ray Eames (try Vitra) sits by the window with an Akari lamp by Isamu Noguchi Stockist details on p150 E D
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GRIDDED
AND
T H E F U R N I T U R E T R E N D #1
From left Carbon Frog lounge chair by Piero Lissoni, 2,185, Living Divani (livingdivani.it). Neon Font wall lights by Selab for Seletti, 40 per letter, Heals
(heals.com). B3 side table by Victor Vasilev, 765, Living Divani (livingdivani.it). Campo dOro three-part table by Pallucco and Rivier for De Padova, 3,054,
Made in Design (madeindesign.co.uk). String Light pendant light by Michael Anastassiades for Flos, 364, Clippings (clippings.com). Bertoia white side chair by
GRAPHIC
Use fine lines and squares to add a textural, patterned dimension to these minimalist pieces
Harry Bertoia, 594, Knoll (knoll-int.com). Pair chair (against wall) by Nendo, available 2016, Glas Italia (glasitalia.com). Randomissimo modular wall units
by MDF Italia, 163 per module (six pictured), Made in Design (madeindesign.co.uk). Cirque stool by Martino Gamper, 396, Gebrder Thonet Vienna
(gebruederthonetvienna.com). Galena chest of drawers, 2,393, Miniforms (miniforms.com) E D
Reading room Two armchairs

have been re-upholstered in
chartreuse fabric. The
handmade bookcase was
inspired by a discontinued
Zanotta shelving design
T H E ACC EN T CO LO U R
CHARTREUSE
Springs hottest highlight shade is showcased cleverly in this
contemporary home in San Marino, northern Italy
Words EMMA LOVE AND KASSIA ST CLAIR Photography FABRIZIO CICCONI/LIVING INSIDE Styling FRANCESCA DAVOLI
THE HOUSE
Fashion buyer Michele del Vecchio and his partner, sales assistant Valentina Drudi,
are both originally from the Italian coastal town of Rimini, but they fell in love with this
property in Corianino, a small village ten kilometres from the historic city of San Marino.
The house, located on a remote hill, is surrounded by woods and elds. Its very quiet
and peaceful, says Michele. Theres a lake at the end of the road and only a few houses
and farms. From the windows we can see Mount Titano, the valleys and the sea beyond.
In contrast to the age of this 19th-century property and its traditional exterior, the
interior has a fresh, modern feel. Exposed wooden ceiling beams are painted white, along
with almost everything else: the walls, oors, oating staircase and even the bookshelves.
In fact, the only pops of colour come in the form of this seasons hottest accent hue:
chartreuse, a bright shade that hovers between green and yellow. In the living room,
a pair of armchairs have been re-upholstered in this citrus colour, which also appears on
sofa cushions and the owners bright Society Limonta bedlinen. But why did the duo opt
for such a vibrant shade? We like that its quite shocking and unexpected, says Michele.
Its such a dynamic colour with so much energy that it gives value to the white of the rest
of the house and makes the whole scheme feel very contemporary. fabioferrini.com
THE COLOUR
It should be noted that the Carthusian monks had no intention of creating a colour
of any sort when, in 1737, they began making chartreuse. What they had in mind was
probably a bit more of a money-spinner. The story goes that in 1605, a member of their
order had been given an alchemical text by Franois-Annibal dEstres, an ambitious
French nobleman and friend of King Henry IV. Like most things written by alchemists,
it was practically impossible to decipher. It wasnt until more than a century later, when
this text reached La Grande Chartreuse, the principal monastery of the Carthusians, that
it was found by the apothecary to be a recipe for a medicinal elixir that promised longevity.
Made from a secret mixture of more than 130 botanicals steeped in alcohol, this bright
green concoction was soon bottled, and variations have been sold by the monks ever since.
The colour, of course, takes its name from the liqueur and its makers in their isolated
mountain monastery in southeastern France. It wasnt used to describe the shade, in
English, until towards the end of the 19th century. And it was in the world of fashion that
it received its rst outing. The 1880s was a period of excess in western womens dress.
Double skirts, vast bustles, tucks, ruffles, bows and ornamental trimmings Victorian
dressmakers seldom encountered a frippery they were prepared to discard. It was into
this confusion that chartreuse made its debut. In December 1887 the magazine Womens
World called it a light, delicate, but at the same time vivid green, although by late summer
the following year they were counselling caution, saying it only suited very young, fair
skins. The trend did not last long, but who could be surprised when the fashion elite
advised that it should be worn as an evening gown complete with matching ounces,
rosettes, lace and a pleated underskirt? Like its alcoholic counterpart, chartreuse
is a strong avour. One that is best consumed in moderation.
Dining area The white Less Less table is by Jean Nouvel for Molteni & C and paired with 1950s
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Living area The Nebula

Nine sofa is by Diesel for
Moroso; the Mangas rug is by
Patricia Urquiola for Ganda
Blasco and has a chartreuse
weave that complements the
Society Limonta cushions
Bedroom The open-plan
space features a Fluttua
suspended bed by Lago that
appears to levitate (available
from Urban Suite in the UK).
The table is from Slow Wood
CHARTREUSE IS
SUCH A DYNAMIC
COLOUR WITH SO
MUCH ENERGY
SLEEK
S I LV E R
PICTURE: IMAXTREE
This precious metal is the new darling of the fashion

world after several seasons of copper tones. To work
the look at home, team it with white and grey
Opposite Wakeley S/S16 catwalk This page, in background Bas Relief Discs wallpaper, 198 per metre, De Gournay
(degournay.com) From left Grey Etoile bedspread, from 429; cushions, 36 each, all Gingerlily (gingerlily.co.uk). Swarovski
cushion by Aviva Stanoff Estate, 140, Amara (amara.com). Alchimie plates, from 93 each, L Objet (eu.l-objet.com) E D
T H E M O V E M E N T TO K N O W
MEMPHIS
Patterns buzzing with stripes, squiggles and dashes in electric shades are everywhere at the
moment, all inspired by this 1980s design movement. Heres everything you need to know
What is Memphis? This Milan-based design movement took the world by storm in 1981.
The charismatic Italian designer Ettore Sottsass (19172007) recruited creative talents
from all over the world to be part of his collective. Their ranks included many now-famous
names, such as architects Michele de Lucchi, Alessandro Mendini and Michael Graves,
and designers Shiro Kuramata, George Sowden and Nathalie du Pasquier. Together, they
dreamt up furniture, textiles, ceramics, lighting and accessories whose lurid, joyous
aesthetic and eclectic plundering of Pop Art, Art Deco, African tribal prints and 1950s
kitsch cocked a snook at conventional good taste.
What was its impact? Memphis changed the face of design its outlook and mood. One
of the most relevant things it did was to reintroduce colour and decoration, says journalist
Barbara Radice, Sottsasss widow and another major driving force behind Memphis.
He thought that design needed updating, its expressive possibilities broadening, she
adds. In fact, Memphis was a complex distillation of avant-garde ideas arrived at by the
bohemian yet highly cultured Sottsass, who adopted a sensual approach to design after
a trip to India in 1961, the early period of the countrys hippie trail.
The movements most iconic press photograph (above) makes clear its offbeat spirit:
in it, a gaggle of hip 20-something designers loll with their ringleader, the 60-something
Sottsass, in a boxing ring-shaped Tawaraya conversation pit designed by Japanese architect
Masanori Umeda. Its ropes are decorated in Memphiss signature nursery pastels, blackand-white stripes blare across the base and lamps sprout bizarrely from its corners.
PICTURES: ALAMY, COURTESY OF MEMPHIS MILANO,
Words DOMINIC LUTYENS
Promising young designers from the Memphis movement lounge with their ringleader
Ettore Sottsass (also pictured above) in a boxing ring-shaped, black-and-white striped Tawaraya
conversation pit designed by Japanese architect Masanori Umeda
Left Pieces from the rst Memphis collection,

released at the Milan Furniture Fair in 1981
(top). A window display of Kartells Kartell
Goes Sottsass range, launched at Milan in 2015
Opposite Christian Diors 2011 autumn/winter
couture range, an homage to Memphis design
PICTURES: COURTESY OF MEMPHIS MILANO, ALAMY, IMAXTREE
Whats behind the current revival?

The movement owered briey it was
disbanded in 1986 but its aesthetic
inuenced all elds of design in the 1980s,
from furniture and fashion to graphics
and video games. A revival has been on
the cards since 2011, the year Christian
Diors autumn/winter couture collection
paid homage to Memphis and the V&A
Museum staged Postmodernism: Style
and Subversion 1970-1990, an exhibition
co-curated by Jane Pavitt. Since the 1980s,
Memphis and Postmodern styles have
been regarded as tasteless and supercial,
says Pavitt. The fact that were now seeing
these patterns revisited is partly due to
designers and companies opening up their
archives and nding that clashing colours
and geometric forms look sharp today.
Who is spearheading the trend? Kartells
Kartell Goes Sottsass collection (left)
is a collaboration with Memphis srl (since
1981, this company has been the official
producer of all original Memphis designs).
It features chairs by Patricia Urquiola and
Philippe Starck upholstered in fabrics by
Sottsass and Memphis alumna Nathalie
du Pasquier; in addition, theres a collection
of vases, stools and a lamp that was created
by Sottsass in 2004, but never previously
produced. The project wasnt just about
reecting a new trend; rather, it seems
technology has only just caught up with
Sottsass imagination.
So will it be more than a passing trend?
Today, the movements no-holds-barred
design vision represents a rebellion against
the mainstreams safe, neutral interiors
and watered-down Scandi Modernism
a sentiment that echoes Sottsasss own
revulsion for the uniform panorama of
good taste. Rhonda Drakeford, co-founder
of London design store Darkroom, has
popularised a modern take on 1980s style.
Were celebrating maximalism after years
of minimalism, she says. Weve seen
a glut of greige interiors, of shabby-chic
and white spaces lled with mid-century
Danish furniture. The movements
resurgence is about timing, too. Were
emerging from a recession and want to
make bigger statements with our homes
theres a thirst for a brighter future.
Nathan Warkentin, creative director of
chocolatier Mast Brothers, whose bright
packaging is influenced by Memphis
patterns, agrees. People want to infuse
playfulness back into design.
From top left Memphis-style packaging from

Mast Brothers. Camille Walala in front of one of
her modern Memphis-inspired murals. Habitats
Memphis-esque autumn/winter 2015 collection
Background Memphis designer Nathalie
Du Pasquiers patterns for Wrong For Hay
PICTURE: SIMON HOWARD
Where else can I nd Memphis-inspired

products? The design movements
influence can be spotted everywhere,
from contemporary names like Camille
Walala (whose in-your-face murals are
painted across several Shoreditch buildings
and whose Walala In Da House printed
homewares are sold at London boutique
Aria) to high-street stores like Habitat:
its autumn/winter accessories collection
was awash with Memphis-inspired
monochrome prints. Visual similarities
with other prevailing trends geometric
patterns, African design signal the
potential for enduring popularity. Painter
Nathalie du Pasquiers gaily patterned
textiles for Sebastian Wrongs Wrong For
Hay brand are a case in point. Nathalie
is the author of many ideas that have come
full circle and become very popular again,
says Wrong. She spent a year in West
Africa in 1975 and the elements of ethnicity
in her work make it timeless and relevant
in multicultural London.
Is there anyone who isnt a fan? The
accusations of superciality that once
dogged Memphis havent quite gone away.
Arguably, many of todays designers are
channelling its visual style, but have less
awareness of its philosophy. The Memphisstyle shapes used now reect a lack of
craftsmanship and imagination, argues
designer Dale Kirk. Born in 1981, he is
inspired by the 1980s graphics Memphis
influenced think Studio Line hair
products and Super Mario video games
rather than the movement itself.
Memphis shapes are now easy to arrive
at using CAD programmes and Photoshop.
What will the movements legacy be?
For Deyan Sudjic, director of Londons
Design Museum and author of new book
Ettore Sottsass and the Poetry of Things
(Phaidon, 19.95), todays enthusiasm for
Memphis goes much deeper than any
trend: Fashion goes in cycles, but more
importantly, reputations are modied
over time. More significant than the
popularity of, say, Du Pasquiers prints is
Sottsass himself hes now seen as a major
gure, a designer and an artist whose work
is beyond a question of style. I see Memphis
itself as a 1980s version of the Wiener
Werksttte [literally Viennas Workshops,
a progressive alliance of designers, artists
and architects working in turn-of-thecentury Austria] very creative and
a hugely important historical moment.
DID YOU KNOW? 7 FACTS ABOUT MEMPHIS
Launched during the 1981 Milan Furniture Fair,

Memphiss rst collection was calculated to shock
(it included everything from sculptural ceramic
objects to a television encased in green mock-croc).
Invitations to the event pictured a kitsch B moviestyle dinosaur. Among the 1,000 people scrambling
to get in was the British designer Jasper Morrison,
who remembers feeling freed by its rule-breaking.
The story of how Memphis got its name is legend. Seemingly,

it was seized on after Bob Dylans album Blonde on Blonde was
played in Sottsass at, and the record players needle stuck on
the lyric Stuck inside of Mobile with the Memphis blues again.
Sadly, says Design Museum director Deyan Sudjic, this is a bit
of a myth. Theyd all had quite a bit to drink. Whatever the true
explanation, the name appealed for its ambiguity: it evoked Elvis,
Tennessee and Ancient Egypt, reecting Memphiss eclecticism.
Sottsass took inspiration from anonymous, un-self-conscious design

what he called non-cultural iconography. Im looking for things that are
forgotten, things from the suburbs, he explained. The idea of recycling the
ordinary was very much in the air, says Deyan Sudjic. 1950s-style Milanese
milk bars were a big inuence, as were modest guesthouses and hotels,
prompting the group to give their pieces names like Carlton (a room divider
designed by Sottsass thats one of the movements most memorable designs).
By 1985, Memphis was running out of steam. For Sottsass,

it failed to achieve its ambition of being furniture sold in stores,
taken home and used every day. Its limited-edition and one-off
pieces were bought by a small number of wealthy customers.
Whats more, Sottsass believed that interesting design movements
are ephemeral: Cubism lasted three years, then came Surrealism.
Strong ideas come down like bolts of lightning they are nite.
Although every Memphis piece was

essentially handmade, Sottsass
distanced himself from craft traditions.
[Memphis designs] can all be produced
by machines, he said. Plastic laminate
is made by machines, as are all the other
elements. Were using furnitureindustry technology, and have nothing
to do with the craft revival.
Designer Karl Lagerfeld was an early Memphis fan. In 1983,

helped by interior designer Andre Putman, he kitted out his Monte
Carlo penthouse with Memphis pieces (as well as Hockney drawings
and Helmut Newton nudes). Highlights included the Tawaraya
boxing ring daybed and Michael Graves outlandish, illuminated
Plaza dressing table. Lagerfeld loved their kitsch quality, wryly
dubbing them Frankfurt hotel concierge furniture. But by 1991,
hed tired of his collection and sold it at Sothebys that year.
Original Memphis designs very rarely come up for auction,

according to Simon Andrews, international specialist in 20th-century
decorative art and design at Christies, London. Pieces produced
while the movement existed bore numbered plaques, he says.
These were discontinued after Memphis disbanded. We sold
a Carlton bookcase, numbered 19, for 6,400 in 2000. But Memphis
products are hard to sell. Personally, I love them but you cant have
more than one in a room or itll look like Bertie Bassetts home! E D
T H E D E C O R AT I N G T E C H N I Q U E
TROMPE
L O E I L
Angle Boddaert was born and brought up in Brussels, a city

crammed with Art Nouveau architecture adorned with trompe loeil
murals. Her Armenian father was a painter who fuelled his daughters
love of art, and her home city offered the perfect place to study it:
LInstitut Suprieur de Peinture Van der Kelen-Logelain. When
Boddaert arrived in 1989, the school was run by Clment Van der
Kelen, a master of illusion who could mimic every imaginable
material in paint. He greeted his new student in an office whose
ceiling was painted sky blue and dotted with golden stars; then he
taught her how to create faux materials indistinguishable from the
real thing, using multiple layers of paint and strange tools such as
matchsticks, cork and feathers. I discovered a profession that
I had never heard of, and which pleased me instantly, says Boddaert.
In 1997, having nished her training, Boddaert won a competition
to restore the murals of the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert a grand
19th-century shopping arcade in Brussels where Paul Verlaine
bought the gun he used to shoot fellow poet Arthur Rimbaud in
1873. Here, she was called upon to recreate the delicate marbled
effects that had been hidden beneath layers of modern paint.

It was the kind of challenge that really suits me when its nished,
everyone thinks that the place has never changed, she says.
Boddaert excels at contemporary style, too. For chef Patrick
Devos Brussels restaurant, she used her favourite inspiration food
to create a mural of 100 plates (opposite), each one holding
a different ingredient. And for the restaurant Flavies Tafel in the
Belgian coastal town of Nieuwpoort, she painted a series of what
she describes as metaphysical still-life murals featuring seafood,
vegetables and owers. Once, Functionalists decreed that ornament
was a crime, observes Boddaert, but happily decorators no longer
listen to them (angeleboddaert.com).
Above Artist Angle Boddaert creates realistic trompe loeil effects by
hand. The siena marble design that she has created on the columns and
pillars of this 19th-century home is inspired by its original colour scheme
Opposite A close-up of one of the contemporary murals painted on the
wall of Patrick Devos restaurant in Brussels
PICTURES: MICHEL VAEREWIJCK/CWF&PH, JAN VERLINDE
This paint effect is due for a revival and Belgian creative Angle Boddaert is the name to know
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PICTURES: PAUL BOWYER, JAN VERLINDE
Above An Art Deco-style mural in the Bachaumont hotel in Paris, which was built in the early 20th century
Opposite Boddaerts murals in Belgian restaurant Flavies Tafel feature an artistically arranged selection of delicacies, crockery and raw ingredients
THE COLOUR THAT WORKS WITH ALL FINISHES

From left Bruxelles armchair by Paola Navone, 4,790, Baxter (baxter.it). Bon Ton pendant light by Cristina Celestino, 303, Torremato (torremato.com). Tabu
Naked Wood black chair by Eugeni Quitllet, 540, Alias (alias.design). Iltavolo table by Opinion Ciatti, 1,194, Made in Design (madeindesign.co.uk). Alcantara
chair by Nendo, exhibition piece, Alcantara (alcantara.com). Cone and balloon sculpture, Daikin (daikin.com). Catlin coffee table, 3,166; Leslie armchair,
PICTURE: FEDERICO CEDRONE

(PHOTOGRAPHY), ELISA OSSINA STUDIO (STYLING)
THE FURNITURE TREND #2
THE COLOUR THAT ALWAYS LOOKS MODERN

4,162, both by Rodolfo Dordoni, Minotti ( minotti.it). Eileen sideboard by Giuseppe Bavuso, 2,410, Rimadesio (rimadesio.com). Je Suis lamp by Carlo
Colombo, 1,393, Penta (penta-light.com). Leyva wire box by Giuseppe Vigan, from 350, Saba (sabaitalia.it) Flooring from left DJ/White vinyl, 8.59 per
sq m; Staroor Click wood-effect vinyl, 15.59 per sq m; Exclusive 260 blue-grey vinyl, 11.99 per sq m, all by Tarkett, Beds Flooring (bedsooring.co.uk) E D
RICH
JEWELS
PICTURE: IMAXTREE
Gleaming sequins and intricate beadwork

on the catwalk translate to beautifully
embellished cushions and wall panels
Opposite Rochas S/S16 catwalk This page, background Adina Wave hand-embroidered sequined wall panel, 2,946 per square
metre, Geraldine Larkin (geraldinelarkin.com). Baroque Epiphany decorative pillows, 222 each, Casa Hito (casahito.com) E D
T H E I N T E R I O R S T R E N D #1
This Modernist abode shows that a raw finish can be family-friendly too
Words JACKIE DALY Photography JESPER RAY Production ANJA BOE MANLEY/HOUSE OF PICTURES
Living room
The television is
integrated into the
concrete panelling
to maintain the sleek
lines of the space
(Concreations specialises
in concrete products and
bespoke solutions in the
UK). The custom-made
sofa is upholstered in
Kvadrat fabric Stockist
details on p150
The owners Gitte Tang, founder of luxury

online home and accessories store Atelier
du Noir, lives with her husband Peder Tang
(who works in the fashion industry) and
their two children, Emilie and Sebastian,
in this modern home. The property is located
in Risskov, an upmarket suburb of Aarhus,
close to the Danish coast.
The house The 371-square-metre building
was designed by architect Sebastian
Schroers, a founding partner of Denmarkbased rm Arkitekt MAA. It is spread over
four levels, which maximises space on the
small plot. The open-plan living area is
positioned on the top oor of the house to
take advantage of the coastal views; the
bedrooms are on the lower basement level.
The interior Concrete was used for the
exterior and interior of the house; even the
modular sofa in the living room is covered
in a Kvadrat fabric that mimics the soft grey
of the wall panels. Schroers teamed the
concrete elements of the build with Grand
Douglas wooden ooring from Dinesen. It
has a similarly grey tone, but adds texture
and warmth to the scheme. The result is a
home that is strikingly contemporary
without appearing cold. atelierdunoir.com
Dining room The table, a bespoke design

constructed from Dinesen planks, is teamed
with Arne Jacobsens Series 7 chairs for Fritz
Hansen. Above the table is a Tom Dixon pendant
light. The tray is a souvenir from a trip to Turkey,
and the stone jars are from Atelier du Noir
Kitchen The appliances

are concealed in the sleek,
handleless furniture (for
a similar kitchen, try Dada).
The oor here is concrete,
while the rest of the house
(including the staircase, left)
is furnished with Grand
Douglas planks from Dinesen
Bathroom The wet room is clad in concrete

and has pale grey wood cabinetry. The
ceiling-mounted showerheads and basin
taps are by Vola. Through a glass door at the
end of the room is a chic outdoor shower
THE FURNITURE TREND #3
PICTURE: FEDERICO CEDRONE (PHOTOGRAPHY), ELISA OSSINA STUDIO (STYLING)
Weve spotted a new international spirit in design, inspired by African and Latin
American style. Think bright colours, quirky shapes and lots of wickerwork
Clockwise from left Shadowy armchair by Tord Boontje, 1,475, Moroso (moroso.it). Mobile Frontale sculpture by Pietro Consagra. Favela wooden
armchair by Fernando and Humberto Campana , 2,205, Edra (edra.com). Spokes pendant light by Garcia Cumini for Foscarini, 754, Utility Design
(utilitydesign.co.uk). Crinoline chair by Patricia Urquiola, 2,929, B&B Italia (bebitalia.com). Archipelago mirrors by Fredrikson Stallard, from 1,290
each, Driade (driade.com). Sculpture by Segno Italiano (segnoitaliano.it). Thuthu table by Mabeo, 1,123, Spotti (spotti.com). Guinea oor lamp by Servomuto,
2,113, Animali Domestici (animalidomestici.co.uk). Topographie Imaginaire rug by Matali Crasset, 10,800, Nodus (nodusrug.it). Mercado De Paloquemao
basket chair, 270, Marni (marni.com). Chummy pouf by Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman for Opinion Ciatti, 444, Luisa Via Roma (luisaviaroma.com) E D
THE INTERIORS TREND #2
Vintage treasures and personal mementoes add character to a home. Take inspiration
from this apartment in Malm, where collectables are displayed with artistic flair
Words TRISH LORENZ Photography ANDREA PAPINI/HOUSE OF PICTURES Production EMMA PERSSON LAGERBERG
Living room The coffee

table and side tables are
vintage nds from Swedish
interiors store Vintage by
Nina, while the pendant
light is by Ay Illuminate.
Two Anglepoise-style oor
lamps provide task lighting
I tend to keep objects because they have memories attached

to them more than because I think theyll go perfectly in the house,
explains Karolina Vertus, a stylist and proprietor of lifestyle store
Miloii, who lives here with her partner Daniel Magnusson and
their two daughters, Trinnie Lee (seven) and Bon (two). I dont
care if they t or not, they remind me of the people that I love.
The couple have lived in this 116-square-metre apartment on
the fth oor of a 19th-century building in Triangeln for eight
years. It is a multi-cultural neighbourhood just one train stop from
the centre of the Swedish city of Malm. Karolina, however, has
a much longer history with the area. Ive lived on this same street
since I was 20, she says. Its so full of life. You can go to the market
on Saturday and buy everything from owers to fresh naan bread.
Karolinas home is reective of its surroundings in that it is a
melting pot of periods and styles. The pale grey walls and monochrome
accents exude Scandinavian style and tranquillity, but the longer
you spend in the space the more you discover: taxidermy birds sit
in cabinets and on top of tables; vintage glass and ceramics ll an
antique armoire, and Moroccan textiles add depth and texture to
the bedroom. We have a lot of things, says Karolina with a smile.
Vintage pieces are a feature of the scheme, from Bons pretty cot
to the dining table that is surrounded by original Les Arcs chairs
by Charlotte Perriand. These items are full of memories and they
speak about our family and what we are about, explains Karolina.
However, despite the many cherished objects on display, the
house does not feel cluttered. This is partly due to the soft colour
scheme, but also down to Karolinas ability to curate her pieces.
In the open-plan living room and kitchen, for example, large vintage
cabinets painted in soft greys and white blend into the background,
framing and conning her collections. miloii.se
Kitchen Glass-fronted vintage cabinets found on trips to France

and Denmark hold a selection of glass, ceramics and mementoes.
Its a clever way to display yet conne collectables
THESE ITEMS ARE FULL OF MEMORIES.
Kitchen Contemporary
Ikea units and a solid wood
worktop are juxtaposed
with a beautiful marble
splashback. Try Bestlite
for similar task lights
THEY SPEAK ABOUT OUR FAMILY
Kitchen The table is vintage and the

chairs are Tolix and original Charlotte
Perriand Les Arcs designs (try
1st Dibs). Hanging above is a Vertigo
pendant light by Constance Guisset for
Petite Friture (try Made in Design).
Wall units display china and glassware
Bedroom Painted in a restful

shade of soft blue (try Farrow
& Balls Lulworth Blue), this
cosy space is furnished with
Moroccan blankets and rugs
DESPITE
THE MANY
PIECES ON
DISPLAY, THE
HOUSE DOES
NOT FEEL
CLUTTERED
OR ANGE
BURST
PICTURE: IMAXTREE
This happy hue is making a big impact in the

fashion world, but we think its even better suited to
interiors. Mix finishes from wallpaper to upholstery
Opposite Altuzzara S/S16 catwalk This page, in background Circuit 24 wallpaper, 180 per 10-metre roll,
Herms (homefabricshermes.dedar.com) From left Solstice sofa by Matthew Hilton, 4,495, SCP (scp.co.uk). Max Beam
stool by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba for Kartell by Laufen, 176, Panik (panik-design.com). 548 table lamp by Gino
Sarfatti for Flos, 708, Twentytwentyone (twentytwentyone.com) E D
TH E D ESI GN ER WH O WI LL B E M ISSED
CDRIC
Furniture, porcelain, jewellery, kitchen gadgets Nothing was off limits for French creative
Cdric Ragot, whose tragic suicide shocked the design world. Here, we remember his talent
One of Cdric Ragots most memorable designs is the Fast
vase (below), created for German porcelain manufacturer Rosenthal.
This white Ming-style vessel appears to be under attack from
a tremendous G-force, its molten peaks frozen mid-impact. This
dynamic feel characterises much of the designers work, including
his Reverb and Ponyo rugs for Roche Bobois, whose tonal
graduations and graphic shapes recall 3D computer drawings.
Ragot enjoyed a long-standing collaboration with Roche Bobois,
producing numerous items of furniture, lighting and accessories
after he began working with the company in 2005. Many are notable
for their futuristic looks and high-tech materials. Take, for example,
the Cute-cut: described as a domestic archipelago, it is a glossy
metallic breglass structure that functions either as a coffee table
or a low seat. Or the Full Moon standing lamp series, which makes
innovative use of LED technology by positioning a oating, frostedglass disc above the light source the effect is like a very chic satellite
dish, both sophisticated and childlike at once. Ragot won two
prestigious Red Dot Design Awards, one for his uoro-bright Lacie
computer cables in 2009 (theyre at, so that they can be easily

rolled up), and another for his 3 Mix 5000 kitchen hand mixer
for Krups in 2012. He also demonstrated his fantastic wit and
versatility by designing an ice-cream container in the shape of
a curling stone for Hagen-Dazs, and a perfume bottle that resembles
a sports trophy for the Invictus scent by Paco Rabanne (the latter
earned him a FIFI award for best packaging design, one of the
perfume industrys highest accolades).
Nicolas Roche, creative director of Roche Bobois, offers this
tribute to Ragot and his work: Cdric had a lust for knowledge and
a curiosity that saw him spend as many hours in the workshop,
exploring new technologies and materials, as designing in the studio.
He was without doubt one of the most talented and engaged designers
of his generation, yet also one of the most endearing.
When Ragot died, he left behind many works in progress for
Roche Bobois. This spring, the brand will release three new chairs
and a side table so, luckily for us, this prolic talents story hasnt
come to an end just yet (roche-bobois.com).
PICTURE: TRISTAN EVERHARD, GREGOIRE KALT
R AGOT
TEN OF CDRIC RAGOTS STANDOUT PIECES
2007 Fast vase

for Rosenthal
Described by Ragot as
an archetypal Ming
vase frozen in digital
acceleration, this
porcelain vessel won
the Good Design
Award in 2007. It also
comes in a gold nish.
128, Amara
(amara.com)
2010 Sismic
side table for
Roche Bobois
Like Ragots Fast vase,
this design depicts
a solid material in
a seemingly semiliquid state. Its part
of a collection that
includes a dining table,
coffee table and stool.
1,420, Roche Bobois
(roche-bobois.com)
2012 Reverb (left)

and Ponyo rugs
for Roche Bobois
A series of shapes
in graduated shades,
these rugs play on
the idea of optical
illusion and are part
of a furniture range
inspired by free
composition. From
2,320, Roche Bobois
(roche-bobois.com)
2012 Full Moon

oor lamp for
Roche Bobois
With childlike charm,
this ingenious design
projects light onto a
lunar-esque frostedglass disc. It creates
a cool, tranquil glow.
1,590, Roche Bobois
(roche-bobois.com)
HE HAD A LUST FOR

KNOWLEDGE AND A
CURIOSITY THAT SAW HIM
SPEND MANY HOURS IN
HIS WORKSHOP NICOLAS ROCHE
French designer Cdric

Ragot graduated from
prestigious Parisian
institution ENSCI
(cole nationale
suprieure de cration
industrielle) in 1999
and founded his
eponymous studio in
the citys Montreuil
district in 2002
PICTURES: PASCAL LAPERENA, TRISTAN EVERHARD
2006 Cute-Cut
archipelago for
Roche Bobois
This dual-purpose
design in high-gloss
breglass functions
either as a coffee table
or an informal seat.
960, Roche Bobois
(roche-bobois.com)
2012 3 Mix 5000

hand mixer for Krups
Ragot began working
with kitchen gadget
expert Krups in 2009,
redesigning its
products to create
a balance between
purity, ergonomics
and functionalism.
42.69, Amazon
(amazon.co.uk)
2013 Invictus
perfume bottle
for Paco Rabanne
The Latin word
invictus means
unconquered, so
Ragot chose to contain
this mens fragrance
in a bottle shaped like
an athletes trophy.
42, Selfridges
(selfridges.com)
2014 Loop chair

for Roche Bobois
This is a contemporary
update on the classical
medallion chair. The
hoops on the back and
seat create an elegant
silhouette, as well as
adding extra strength.
250, Roche Bobois
(roche-bobois.com)
2014 Stay earbuds

for Emtec
These streamlined
in-ear headphones
are part of a range of
digital accessories for
smartphones, tablets
and laptops. Their at
cord makes them easy
to roll up and store.
49.65, Amazon
(amazon.co.uk)
2015 Celeste chair

for Roche Bobois
One of a small number
of designs left almost
nished at the time of
Ragots death and now
completed with the
consent of his widow.
Two other chairs and
a table will be launched
in spring. Approx
1,000, Roche Bobois
(roche-bobois.com) E D
Ragot designed a broad range of pieces, from kitchen gadgets and

furniture to lighting and accessories. Here, he is pictured working
on 13,000 Volts, a brain-shaped neon light sculpture only eight
editions and two prototypes were ever produced, for Ymer & Malta
HE WAS ONE OF THE MOST

TALENTED DESIGNERS OF HIS
GENERATION, AND ONE OF
THE MOST ENDEARING NICOLAS ROCHE
T H E C U LT U R A L H O T S P O T
ACCR A
Why theres never been a better time to
visit Ghanas vibrant capital city
WORDS: CHARLOTTE BROOK PICTURE: DIMITRIS THEOCHARIS
Barack Obama declared in 2009 that the

21st century will be shaped by what happens
not just in Rome or Moscow or Washington,
but by what happens in Accra. He was speaking
geopolitically and economically, and indeed
the years since have been both prosperous
and problematic for Ghana. But from fusion
restaurants and cultural centres to luxury
hotel openings and design events, Accra stands
out as one of 2016s fastest evolving metropolises.
Heres everything you need to know.
What to do If youre culturally curious about
Ghanas past and present, visit the Artists
Alliance Gallery, which displays contemporary
artworks alongside traditional crafts including
the famed Ghanaian coffins, which are fashioned
into vessels that best represent a persons life
or interests be it a Mercedes car or a local
sh (left). Be sure to check out the workshops,
and events run by the Netherlands governmentbacked Ghana Design Network, which aims
to cross-pollinate Ghanaian and Dutch design.
Finally, visit the National Theatre of Ghana,
a spaceship-like venue gifted to the nation by
the Chinese government in 1992, where you
can see anything from folk musicals to urban
spoken word performances.
Where to shop La Maison (above and right;
lamaisonghana.com) is the brainchild of
Lebanon-born entrepreneur Nada Moukarzel
an arrestingly chic shop-come-gallery space
in an otherwise colourful and chaotic
GHANAS CAPITAL
IS ONE OF 2016S
MOST EXCITING
METROPOLISES
THE CULTURAL HOTSPOT: ACCRA

cityscape. Pick up artisanal African crafts at
Wild Gecko Handicrafts (wild-gecko.com),
a store and studio owned by Dutch expatriate
Poem van Landewijk that has an on-site
blacksmith and a carpentry workshop.
Where to eat Our top pick is the new Latin
American-African fusion steakhouse Urban
Grill (above and left; becomeanicon.com).
Designed by Graven Images, the Glasgow
studio behind several outposts of Hotel Missoni,
the restaurant is part of the same family as
Accras Japanese hotspot Santoku, a pioneer
of modern luxury dining in the city. Urban
Grills bright interior has a monochrome palette
with glossy, graphic ooring and the inventive
menu is lled with locally sourced ingredients
such as plantain, cassava and kumquat. For
something more casual, head to Coco Lounge
(overleaf, left), a brasserie with a striking
interior that blends vibrant art by Ghanaian
creative Nana Anoff with slick Scandi-inspired
accents. And even the trend for fried chicken
in a modish environment has reached Accra
at Yard Bird (right; yardbird.co).
Where to stay While the boutique hotel boom
has yet to really get going in Accra, there are
two contemporary ve-star bolt holes to look
out for: Villa Monticello (overleaf, right; 225
per night for a suite; villamonticello.com) and
Mvenpick Ambassador Hotel (from 194 per
night; movenpick.com). E D
A VIBRANT
DESTINATION
DESIGN SCENE
PICTURES: ALAMY, NICOLAS DUMONT
WITH A GROWING
THE 21ST CENTURY WILL BE

SHAPED BY WHAT HAPPENS
NOT JUST IN ROME OR
MOSCOW, BUT BY WHAT
HAPPENS IN ACCRA
BARACK OBAMA
This seasons must-have pattern is the stripe.

Choose finely drawn lines or wide, humbug-style
designs for maximum impact
PICTURES: ZILLI LUIGI, ERIC STIFFLER, IMAXTREE
BL ACK
AND
WHITE
STRIPES
Opposite Redemption S/S16 catwalk This page, in background Plain Stripe wallpaper, 60 per 10-metre roll, Farrow & Ball
(farrow-ball.com) From left Code patterned rug by Jean-Philippe Nuel, 1,890, Roche Bobois (roche-bobois.com). Pen Striped
cup, 7; bowl, 6, both Future and Found (futureandfound.com). InOut44 stool by Paola Navone, 257, Gervasoni
(gervasoni1882.it). Neo Laminati chair by Kelly Behun, 1,958, SuiteNY (suiteny.com) E D
T H E N E W WAY TO S H O P
A PA R TM E N T
STORES
Touch, test and be tempted: these
three immersive boutiques are
rewriting the retail rulebook
THE LINE
LOS ANGELES
WORDS: CHARLOTTE BROOK
Twins Kate and Morgan Wendelborn have

opened their second shoppable apartment in
the US The Line, Los Angeles with the help
of Vanessa Traina (French Vogue alumna and
daughter of novelist Danielle Steel). Its best
described as the walk-in wardrobe of your
dreams, in which customers can admire the
gorgeous interior and the clothes belonging to
the ats ctitious proprietor, and then buy any
element of it that they want including the
wardrobe itself. The aim is to blend the brands
online and offline shopping experiences, so
you are encouraged to book an appointment
with a stylist via the website, then meet for an
informal consultation in the apartment. The
traditional look but dont touch showroom
rule does not apply. Feel free to stroke the
cashmere, rifle through the drawers and
rummage in the cabinets (theline.com).
THE APARTMENT
COPENHAGEN
Located in an immaculately restored

18th-century building in Copenhagens old
town, this self-dened liaison of 20th-century
furniture, contemporary art and design was
founded in 2011 by Tina Seidenfaden Busck,
former art dealer and Sothebys representative
for Denmark. Part art gallery and part shop,
The Apartment is populated with a mix of
modern classics, beautiful vintage pieces,
bespoke furniture and special commissions by
design stars such as Michael Anastassiades.
It is a moveable design feast, with a changing
programme of curators who transform the
space at least twice a year. Ilse Crawfords
recent takeover saw the at reincarnated into
a salon, welcoming locals to kitchen suppers
cooked in-situ by a local chef. Cant make it to
Copenhagen? Browse the furnishings and
purchase online instead (theapartment.dk).
RED EDITION
PARIS
PICTURES: CYRIL FUSSIEN
Secondhand finds rub shoulders with

pieces from established brands and furniture
designed in-house at French retailer Red
Editions colourful Parisian headquarters.
Walls painted in Farrow & Balls dark, dusky
Hague Blue, sculptural cacti displays and cups
of fresh coffee, presented upon on arrival,
create an atmosphere thats more evocative
of a late-night lounge than a retail showroom.
But do not be deceived: everything is up for
grabs, from mid-century Modern-style
sideboards by French designer Sabrina Ficarra
to Studio Lindholdts elegant brass Petite
Machine lamps and rare cut-glass tumblers
found at a local flea market. Visits are by
appointment only, but the atmosphere is not
formal founder Cyril Laborbe explains that
you can call to book two weeks in advance or
ve minutes before (rededition.com). E D
T H E A R C H I T E C T S #1
SOUP
The RIBA prize-winning firm with

a natural, minimalist aesthetic
WORDS: JAMES WILLIAMS PICTURES: ANDY MATTHEWS
SOUP Architects, based in north London,

excels at introducing light and nature into
every home it builds. The practice, co-founded
by director Patrick Walls in 2012, was recently
awarded a RIBA prize for Broombank House.
Built on the edge of the River Alde in Suffolk,
the property is set into a natural curve of the
riverbank. The houses lower section,
constructed using chalky Petersen bricks
(coal red in Denmark), blends beautifully
into the rugged terrain, while the compact
rst oor sits proudly on top.
The architects positioned lots of sliding
glazed doors and roof lights to usher sunlight
into more hidden sections of the house, while
poured concrete oors and a charming sedum
roof help to regulate the temperature indoors
this is a very energy efficient build, as well
as a minimalist gem (souparchitects.com).
Founded by Jake Edgley in 2004, Londonbased practice Edgley Design is renowned for
creating beautiful homes on unique yet tricky
inner-city sites. Last year, the office completed
Pear Tree House in leafy Dulwich, south
London. The modern property surrounds
a 100-year-old pear tree (above), a remnant
of the plots past as a Victorian orchard.
The house consists of two buildings, each
clad in dark larch panelling and connected by
a glazed walkway. One side of the complex
holds four bedrooms and a childrens playroom;
the other includes the main living areas, which
open out onto a garden, guest bedroom and
study. The layout is simple, yet functional
consisting of airy rooms and with concrete
oors and light-grey stone walls. Oak panels
and brass trimmings add warmth to the clean
design (edgleydesign.co.uk).
THE ARCHITECTS #2
EDGLEY
DESIGNS
Meet the creative practice behind this

striking, light-filled urban property
THE ARCHITECTS #3
ADRIAN JA MES
ARCHITECTS
Masters of sustainable, eco-friendly designs
PICTURES: FISHER STUDIOS
Four design principles drive the work

of Adrian James Architects: a love of form
making, a passion for light, a strong sense of
order, and the desire to design buildings that
stand the test of time. Its recent project,
Sandpath House, embodies all of these qualities.
The cuboid, two-storey countryside home is
both economically and ecologically sensitive.
Flat-packed, highly insulated prefabricated
panels make up the walls and roof, while the
interior is spacious and completely open-plan.
A set of sliding glass doors open straight
out onto the garden, allowing natural light to
ood the living space and creating a strong
visual connection between the interior and the
outdoor space. The building s geometric
structure is the perfect complement to the
architects more lavish details, such as the
suspended staircase (adrianjames.com). E D
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