Elle Decoration UK - September 2016

THE
STYLE
MAGAZINE
FOR YOUR
HOME
SEPTEMBER 2016
4.40
KITCHEN
I N S P I R AT I O N
Decorating tips, tricks
and ideas to try
ARCHITEC TS GUIDE
GL ASS -BACKED
EXTENSIONS
What to do and
how much it costs
MORE LIGHT
PLEASE!
Shutters and
sheers made easy
NEW SEASON
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Style
23 News Two fashion names that are
making waves in interiors, and our
new style barometer. Plus, William
Morris updated for the modern home
25 Wish list This months pick of
afordable and investment buys
41 Decorating Lightweight sheers and
our top tips on how to hang them.
Plus, new ways to use shutters and
a complete guide to terrazzo oors
51 Design A history of innovative
superbrand B&B Italia and Marjatta
Metsovaaras psychedelic prints
56 Architecture Historys hottest chairs
and a peek inside the Palais de Bulles
65 The power of pink Why its the
hue of the moment, and what pink
products you should buy now
COVER IMAGES: FABRIZIO CICCONI (PHOTOGRAPHY), FRANCESCA DAVOLI (STYLING)
68 Architects guide All you need to

know about glass-backed extensions,
from ideas and planning to pricing
77
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THE
STYLE
MAGAZINE
FOR YOUR
HOME
SEPTEMBER 2016
4.40
KITCHEN
I N S P I R AT I O N
Decorating tips, tricks
and ideas to try
ARCHITEC TS GUIDE
GL ASS -BACKED
EXTENSIONS
What to do and
how much it costs
MORE LIGHT
PLEASE!
Shutters and
sheers made easy
NEW SEASON
SIMPLICITY
How to lay
reclaimed parquet
GET THE LOOKS FROM OUR INSPIRING HOMES
The worlds best designs

from beds to bathrooms
ON THE
COVER
Two Neowall
sofas by Living
Divani and
chandeliers by
Vibia feature in
this months
light and
spacious Milan
apartment:
The secret
garden, p106
KITCHEN
TRENDS
12 kitchens to inspire you, plus the colours, materials

and finishes you need to recreate them
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106 The secret garden Decorated with

greenery, this Milanese apartment
is modern and elegant. Find out
more about its stunning parquet oor
118 Colour Renaissance This restored
Italian palazzo teams original
frescoes with modern furniture
128 Something old, something new
Inspired by our Naples house?
Heres how to steal its style
130 The worlds best designs
Celebrating the winners of 2016s
ELLE Decoration International
Design Awards; plus, ve top
designers talk trend spotting
136 The old curiosity shop Filled with
print, pattern and curios, this South
African farmhouse will inspire you
to be creative. Get the look with our
selection of bold patterned tiles
150 The play house How one architect
couple turned this former industrial
unit into a versatile family home
158 Natural attraction Silver travertine
and tactile oak come together in this
spacious Melbourne home. Plus, our
pick of durable surface nishes to try
170 In the frame Steel-glazed glass
partitions bring light and privacy to
this compact Cape Town apartment.
Here, architect Alex Michaelis
explains the tricks to try
170
Escape
183 Get out and about in the UK with
our pick of walled gardens, grand
cafs and British festivals. Plus, how
to make everyday tasks more stylish
Finally
18 Subscribe Fantastic ofers for
our most loyal readers
198 Stockists Love something youve
seen? Heres where to buy it
210 The last word Discover what
#TeamED has been trying
and tackling this month
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NEW SEASON
SIMPLICITY
The thing about a passion for design, homes
and interiors is its addictive. Once you
discover that this is where your interests
lie, it can never be given up or sidelined.
Your home becomes a constant arena for
experimentation (new wallpaper inside
the cupboards, why not?); you visit furniture
stores for fun and, as for interiors
programmes on TV, well you cant get
enough of them (ideas! Its all about ideas!).
At least this is the case for #TeamED. We
are all self-confessed interiors nuts.
Weekend projects are the subject of much discussion, the discovery of a linen-covered light
ex or authentic Fornasetti tiles in a charity shop a cause for jubilation, and the launch of the
new collection by Swedish supremo Ingegerd Rman at Ikea had us seriously wondering
whether we could charge a white van to expenses and make haste for the superstore en masse.
(See our new back page for all the other things weve been trying and tackling this month.)
But why do our homes exert such power over us? Then again, perhaps its not so much
an issue of power, but of control. When so much is in turbulence beyond our front doors,
there is a sense that only here, at home, can we efect change on our own terms. Outside
you may not be able to paint the town red, but inside you can. By rearranging the furniture
When so much is in turbulence beyond our

front doors, there is a sense that only here, at home,
can we efect change on our own terms
PICTURE: EMMA WEBSTER
we can feel more sociable, or cosy. By tidying our closets and investing in new wall-hung
storage we can feel more eicient and organised. By painting a room in pale shades of the
sea we may feel relaxed and uplifted, as well as ushed with a sense of achievement. Here
we did it, all by ourselves. And so it goes on. Within our four walls we can dream, and work
towards becoming precisely who we wish to be.
I think this is also why gardening is exerting an ever more powerful pull on our consciousness.
Whether taming owerbeds or nurturing an avocado plant from seed, we toil in service to
a greater goal than self-aggrandisement. It literally grounds us. Many would say gardening
is by default a very mindful activity as one seldom thinks of much else than the task in hand
when weeding. We stay in the moment without efort. And that can only be a good thing.
So, as a new season is on the horizon, heres to fully embracing the plentiful joys of home
and garden. In this months magazine theres loads of great decorating advice, tips and
tricks from our in-house experts up front; ideas to steal and inspiration from some of the
worlds most beautiful homes in the middle; and exciting places to visit at the back, including
a wonderful feature on ve glorious walled gardens to visit (bit of a personal obsession of
mine). So dive in, we know it can make you happy. And tweet me your home and decorating
dilemmas too! #TeamED and I will try and answer as many as we can.
What Ive been testing this

month... cookbooks
I love a cookbook
that gives me more
than just recipes,
so Eat Beautfiul
(20, Ebury Press)
by make-up artist
Wendy Rowe,
which promises
radiant skin and
youthful vitality
through food is
a great discovery.
Ive also always
been a fan of
Natasha Corretts
super-energising
alkaline way with
food, so Honestly
Healthy in a Hurry
(25, Hodder &
Stoughton) is a godsend for speedy
sustaining suppers. But, for my
favourite new cookbook, see our
new-look last page for a top tome
that combines all of the above!
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Twitter @graceallen100
Profession Writer
Feature Open season, p68
Interiors style While I can appreciate
the minimal look, I am mostly drawn to
bright colours and patterns if I had to
furnish my at from one shop it would be Anthropologie
Design hero I love Tricia Guild. I did work experience
at the Designers Guild head oice years ago and it really
stuck with me shes got such a distinctive style
Dream buy So many things! Maybe a fantastic sofa
upholstered in a gorgeous Josef Frank fabric. On a larger
scale, a Plain English kitchen (see Kitchen Trends, p77).
Rosie Cave
Twitter/Instagram @CaveRosie
About Rosie is Team EDs new
Editors Assistant
Home Ive recently moved into
a three-storey terraced house in
a small cul-de-sac in Borough. Its
a beautiful part of London, and I love the fact that
I can see the Shard through my bedroom window.
When I wake up every morning Im reminded that
I live in the greatest city in the world
Interiors style I start with a neutral base then use
a lot of colour pinks, blues, greens, purples, reds
whether its bedding, lampshades or rugs
Claudia Baillie
Twitter @claudiabaillie
Profession Writer
Feature Design details, p44 and
Fashioned anew, p33
Home A 1930s at in Streatham Hill.
The building is beautiful, slightly
Dutch-looking with a gambrel roof; my at is bright,
with skinny oorboards and an Art Deco replace
Interiors style Cheerful and personal. All my stuf
has been collected from here, there and everywhere,
and has happy memories attached to it
Perfect day A day where breakfast, lunch and
dinner are all eaten with sand between my toes!
INTERVIEWS: SARAH MORGAN
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STYLE
BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND
Italian company Sicis is renowned for its breathtaking mosaics, fashioned into floors,
murals, and even applied to luxurious pieces of furniture. Now, it has taken its
expertise a step further by reinventing the traditional mosaic tile. Forget squares, the
future is rhombus-shaped. The new Diamond collection, inspired by the gems
brilliance and form, uses this precisely cut shape to create dramatically complex
patterns. Designs also include three-dimensional point-cut diamond inserts that add
texture and sparkle. Suitable for interior and exterior walls, floors and ceilings, the
mosaic tiles are all made by expert artisans and are available in a choice of 60 colours.
Mosaic panel from Diamond collection, 490 per square metre (sicis.com).
F O R M O R E O B J E C T S O F D E S I R E , V I S I T E L L E D E C O R AT I O N . C O . U K / N E W S
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WISH LIST
PICTURE: HEARST STUDIOS
From affordable treats to investment buys and everything in between, theres

so much that #EDLoves. Heres this months pick of our favourite pieces
1 Sandager Design Studios Fading Forest print is a perfectly restful shade of green. 45, Chase & Sorensen (chaseandsorensen.com)
2 Donna Wilsons Dove, Nest and Woodpecker bone-china plates are handmade in Stoke-on-Trent. 24 each, SCP (scp.co.uk)
3 French brand Ligne Rosets latest launch is a revival of the Plumy seating range (seen here in both pink and green versions), designed by
Annie Hironimus in 1980. Chair, 2,318; footstool, 329 (ligne-roset.com) 4 This vase by Murano glass brand Carlo Moretti features opaque
bubbles in a smoky palette. 760 (carlomoretti.com) 5 Habitats autumn/winter range is an homage to Jackson Pollocks splatter prints we
love these Valli terracotta oven-to-table dishes. Small, 15; medium, 20 (habitat.co.uk) 6 British designer Margaret Howell has added this
lovely Seagrass colourway to her Anglepoise lamp range. 130, available September (anglepoise.com) 7 Recently reissued by Vitra, this
coffee table by Charles and Ray Eames was designed in 1949 for their California home. From 900, Skandium (skandium.com) 8 Designers
Guilds Saraille wallpaper creates a wash of graduated colour our favourite is this rose pink. 213 for a 12-metre roll (designersguild.com)
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BUYING ANTIQUE
FURNITURE
It sells for a song at auction these
days and wooden furniture has
never been cooler double win
RJR.JOHN ROCHA
TOWELS Our high-street
steal the cotton
pintuck trim is
perfect. From
2.50 (deben
hams.com)
LIVE PHOTOS The new camera
feature on the iPhone 6S captures
movements and sound in the
seconds before and after you
press the shutter, transforming
photos into living memories
MACADAMIA NUT OIL
The new coconut oil, say
This Is Good founders
Hannah Zussman and Nicos
Sliney. Low in saturated fat,
high in vitamins. 14.99
(thisisgoodoil.com)
UP AND DOWN
MAGIC METAL
You can always count on Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola to push the boundaries
of materials: her latest project with Danish silverware brand Georg Jensen gives
a high-tech edge to humble stainless steel and rose gold. The Urkiola collection
includes pitchers, bowls, vases, candleholders and trays that feature a ribbed nish
borrowed from Swedish industrial designer Sigvard Bernadottes classic uted bowls
and cutlery, designed in the 1930s. These are teamed with Urquiolas trademark
dramatic, asymmetrical shapes and nished using PVD, a cutting-edge technology
that adds a very thin layer of lm to the product and is applied in a high-vacuum
chamber. As well as its decorative function, the coating provides scratch resistance
and protects against corrosion. From 70 for a bowl (georgjensen.com).
NAME TO KNOW LOUIS WEISDORF

Danish architect Louis Weisdorf says
that he specialises in versatility: hes
worked in almost every eld of design,
but its his lighting that we really
admire. He uses moveable elements
to create multifunctional pieces
that always shield the eye from the
glare of bare bulbs. His masterful
Multi-Lite pendant lamp (right), recently released by
Gubi, was rst sketched in 1972 and consists of a cylinder
enclosed by two semi-spherical shades and a brass hoop.
The shades can be adjusted up and down to create four
diferent congurations. From 405, Aram Store (aram.co.uk).
AIR PLANTS
Turns out they
dont survive on
air after all.
Maybe thats
why ours died?
COLOURING BOOKS FOR
GROWN UPS Given that
designer Matthew Williamson
is doing one (see p33), and we
love him, we should give them
a pass; but we think the
phenomenon has had its day.
Need to wind down with a
mindless activity? Try Netflix
COPPER We loved it, but weve
seen too much Habitat is even
selling a copper toilet brush! Now
its all about rose gold and brass
SNAILS Invading our gardens,
leaving snail trails all over our
nice clean windows all thanks
to wet summer weather
Style | N E W S
B O O K B U L L ET I N
HOME SCENT ICON

TA N G E R I N E V E R T C A N D L E B Y M I L L E R H A R R I S
Perfumer Lyn Harris established her scent label Miller Harris in 2000, and in the
years that followed it breathed new life into the British perfume industry. She
particularly excels at two types of fragrance: smoky, bohemian blends and bright
citruses. Tangerine Vert is one of the latter (along with Citron Citron and Le Petit
Grain, it forms a trio of citrus heroes in the Miller Harris catalogue).
Available as an eau de parfum and a candle most recently, due to its popularity,
it has been launched as a four-wick candle (185) Tangerine Vert is a light-as-air
fragrance. First launched in 2004, its packaging is a bright tangerine hue, but upon
opening the fragrance reveals itself to be greener and more herbaceous in nature,
the Italian green tangerine at its heart anked by marjoram, grapefruit and a zingy
top note of Sicilian lemon. Sweet musk and cedarwood in the base lend complexity.
A scented candle is as attering to a room as perfume is to the skin, Harris once
said. It also expresses a mood. What is Tangerine Vert saying to us? Its a wake-up
call in a glass jar; perfect for a sunny Sunday morning. From 40 (millerharris.com).
Snap up these two stylish

interiors books this
month. Architect, interior
designer and retailer Ben
Pentreaths English
Houses (Ryland Peters
& Small, 30) celebrates
the individuality inherent
in our country and town
houses. Everything from
inspirational urban
apartments to idyllic
pastoral palaces are on display. On a smaller
scale, textile and product designer Neisha
Croslands rst book, Life of a Pattern
(Merrell, 100) is a luxurious afair that
takes readers on a journey through her
extensive archives. Exploring ideas
from initial spark to nished product,
it roams across
continents,
cultures and eras,
taking in Mughal
India, 16thcentury Japan
and inspirational
encounters with
musicians and
maths whizzes.
Newsflash! Ikea has announced next years exciting collaborations:

Tom Dixon and Hay. They follow in the footsteps of Ilse Crawford and
Ingegerd Rmans, who have both created furniture and accessories
for the Swedish brand that aims to democratise design (ikea.com).
THE BLACK ARTS

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of designer Konstantin Grcics collaboration
with Classicon, the brand has unveiled a new all-black collection of his most
striking pieces. Tables, chairs and sofas come in a mix of matt and glossy
lacquers. In addition to classic pieces, Grcic has created a new Ulisse daybed.
Together, the designs form a stylish monochromatic ensemble (classicon.com).
From left Diana A powder-coated steel side table, 802; Venus wooden side chair, 790;
Ulisse wooden daybed, 6,253, all by Konstantin Grcic for Classicon, Aram Store (aram.co.uk)
Paper artist Diana Beltran Herrera has

been intrigued by birds ever since her
childhood in Bogota, Colombia, where her
mother and grandmother kept them as
pets. I wanted to portray their beauty,
freedom and fragility, she says. That was
four years ago and since then the Bristolbased creative has made a colourful ock
of paper birds. Each one takes up to three
weeks to make. She rst makes the hollow
3D structure of the birds body from strips
of card and then glues hand-cut paper
feathers on from head to tail (the beak
is always last), adding in details with
paint. She also makes prints of her work.
From 950 for a sculpture; from 65 for
a print (dianabeltranherrera.com).
WORDS: AMY BRADFORD, EMMA LOVE ILLUSTRATION: BABETH LAFON
BIRD IN THE HAND
Style | N E W S
BAGS OF KARAKTER
We meet the American designer at his expanded London store

Delicious! My 8,000th cup of tea of the day, Jonathan Adler exclaims, perched
on a daybed surveying his store on Westbourne Grove, London. It is only 10am,
but there is no detectable sarcasm here: Adler seems genuinely thrilled with his
porcelain cup resting on a gold-splattered saucer. In fact, his whole story started
with a love of ceramics. Bitten by the pottery bug aged 12, he initially accepted
the advice of an evil professor who, on reviewing his Chanel-inspired quilted
pottery, recommended an alternative career. He dragged his feet down the path
of Brown University and a New York lm agency, but in 1993 he quit and returned
to his pottery wheel. It was a wise move he has since opened 30 stores worldwide.
A glance around the upsized Notting Hill shop (above) reveals Adlers aesthetic:
I like to call it soulful glamour, he says. In practice, this means amboyant-butbeautiful pieces see below for our picks from the latest collection. The shop also
ofers a new service: a team of trained interior designers are on hand to work with
customers on home projects. Bold in form and colour, Adlers designs are dramatic,
but always sophisticated. Id say everything I make is super-minimalist, he muses.
But I think you should womp it all together maximalistically and Go wild?
Exactly. 287289 Westbourne Grove, London W11 ( jonathanadler.com).
From left Malachite Oct vase, 118; Antibes console table, 2,450; Globo table lamp,
995; Caine sofa, 2,125, all Jonathan Adler (jonathanadler.com)
Domo light, 429; 300 chair, 539, both by

Joe Colombo for Karakter, Twentytwentyone
(twentytwentyone.com)
THE ANCIENT AND EXOTIC

We spotted these
beautifully rustic
Saharan Loves rugs
in one of our houses
last month and were
keen to learn more
about where they are
from. Our hunt led
us to Milan-based
gallery Altai, founded
in 1994 by Rafaele
Carrieri and his wife
Elisa. The duo
responsibly source
traditionally-made
antique designs
from tribes in Africa
and Asia. From
12,000 (altai.it).
PICTURE: RICCARDO GASPERONI WORDS: CLAUDIA BAILLIE
BIGGER, BETTER, ADLER
Danish brand Karakter Copenhagen

takes an internationalist approach
to its mission of creating timeless,
functional design. Talents from the
Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany
and South Africa feature in
its portfolio, as well as two
Italian design heroes: Achille
Castiglioni and Joe Colombo.
Several of the latters pieces
from the 1960s are being
re-issued, including the Domo oor
lamp (right), with a versatile shade
that moves up and down on a metal
stem, and the 300 chair (left), an
early example of at-pack furniture.
We also
love the Sferico
glasses, which are
intended to hold
everything from
wine to beer
a reminder of
the hedonistic
Colombos
love of drinking
and partying
(karaktercopenhagen.
com).
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FASHIONED ANEW
As fashion and homes become ever more interlinked, we meet two British
style icons who have swapped catwalk fame for lifestyle design
R I FAT Z B E K
THE LOVER OF SIMPLICITY
WORDS: CLAUDIA BAILLIE
Fashion
became so
corporate.
I thought,
this is not
my world
any more
It was a longing for the simple life that

made Rifat zbek, twice named British
Fashion Council Designer of the Year,
decide to duck out of the fashion spotlight.
After 20 hectic years, I wanted to quieten
things down, he says. When I started out
in the mid 1980s the clothes were always
a priority, but as years went by I was
designing more handbags, sunglasses
and shoes. It became so corporate.
I thought, this is not my world any more.
Thats when I decided to make a change.
Having quit the catwalk in 2005,
the Istanbul-born designer channelled
his energy into decorating his Bodrum
home. At the time I was a bit directionless.
My partner and I had bought a house,
but couldnt nd cushions anywhere
they were all horrible, lled with kapok
(a natural bre from

the kapok tree) and
liberally covered in
sequins, so we made
the decision to make our own. From there, Yastik (Turkish for
pillow) was born a range of silk-velvet and ikat cushions stufed
with feather, down and aromatic Turkish lavender. Today zbek
has stores in London and Istanbul, where his cushions are
displayed against white walls. We didnt want things stacked up
like a bazaar. Instead its like an art gallery, with the cushions
displayed like paintings, says zbek. To mark the brands 10th
anniversary, he has launched a pair of candles, Istanbul and
London, based on where I was born and my adopted city;
and this summer he has also decorated two new oors at Loulous,
the London nightclub owned by Robin
Birley that zbek first designed in
2012. Im very lucky with Robin, we agree
on most things; and as
I always said, I want to
simplify my life!
(yastikbyrifat
ozbek.com).
M AT T H E W W I L L I A M S O N
T H E D I G I TA L I N N O VAT O R
It felt like a natural evolution, both
personally and professionally, says
Matthew Williamson of the bold decision
hes made to take his entire business online.
We were seeing more traic to our website,
and catwalk shows became less of a valuable
tool in terms of branding, press and buyers.
We began to recognise that
a system that had worked
for so long was up for
question. Having
closed his Bruton
Street store and
sent his last model down the runway in
2015, the British designer, known for his
kaleidoscopic collections worn by the likes
of Sienna Miller and Kate Moss, launched
his all-singing, all-dancing website in April.
Its a one-stop shop for his fashion line and his
burgeoning collection of lifestyle collaborations,
which include wallpapers for Osborne & Little, furniture for
Duresta and stationery for Museum & Galleries. Also in the
pipeline are a colouring book with publisher Laurence King and
a range of candles, boxes and bangles with Halcyon Days.
Williamsons new north London studio
functions as a workspace and showroom,
as well as housing an archive of previous
collections. In addition to going digital,
the big shift is that we are transitioning
to a lifestyle brand, says Williamson.
Interiors have been a passion of mine
since I was a kid with a lilac bedroom and
a dodgy Hammerite-sprayed radiator. Ive
always been obsessed, so I am really loving
it (matthewwilliamson.com).
Interiors
have been
a passion of
mine since
I was a kid
with a lilac
bedroom
From top Cards for Museum &

Galleries, 36 for 15. Minnelli
chair for Duresta, 1,849;
Menagerie wallpaper for Osborne
& Little, 89 per 10-metre roll
From top Cushions, from 280 each. The new

London candle, 55, is part of Yastiks latest
collection to celebrate the brands 10th anniversary
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REDISCOVERED MASTERPIECE
Pre-dating the mid-century trend for pedestal tables by two decades, the
Fenice (Phoenix) by Italian architect Piero Bottoni (19031973) is the
worlds first single-legged table. It was designed in 1936 for the dining room
of Bottonis Villa Muggia in the northern Italian town of Imola, and cast in
concrete on site. Villa Muggias glory days didnt last long the property was
severely bombed during WWII and is now a picturesque ruin. Miraculously
Bottonis table survived relatively unscathed, and can still be seen sitting on
top of an abstract artwork painted onto the houses terrazzo floor (above).
Eighty years after it was created, Zanotta has put the table into production
for the first time. Clad in resin cement, the new Fenice (right) has a core of
Polimex, a polymer composite thats very lightweight. As its name suggests,
this design truly is a phoenix reborn from the ashes. 4,150 (zanotta.it).
PICTURE: FABIO MANTOVANI
P L A S T I C FA N TA S T I C
Can plastic ever be a refined material? Emphatically yes, says
Yod Suntanaphan, one of a team behind new Hong Kong-based
brand Ommo, which has just launched in the UK. Its debut
collection of functional, everyday accessories, created by
American designer Shane Schneck, includes the ingenious
Hoop snack bowl, a doughnut-like serving ring that can be
placed over a central bowl that hides snacking waste such as
nutshells or olive stones. The foldable silicon Flip trivet is
similarly smart it contains magnets so that it can be rolled
up. Best of all is the price point: every piece comes in at under
40. We wanted to produce practical, simple, thoughtful pieces
at democratic prices, says Suntanaphan (ommo.com).
Clockwise from top left Hub utensil holder, 12.95; Loft salad bowl with
server, 39.90; Hoop serving bowl, 32.90; Flip trivet, 18.90; Buoy tea
infusers, 16.90 each; ladle, 8.90, all by Ommo, Yod and Co (yodandco.com)
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JUST WILLIAM
WORDS: AMY BRADFORD
William Morriss intricate prints gain new fans as they are reinvented in a modern, neutral palette
Today, we tend to think of William Morris patterns as sitting at the have been reworked as wallpapers and fabrics. The new pieces are
prettier end of the design spectrum all those scrolling vines and coloured and screen-printed by hand in much the same way that
blossoms, with woodland birds and creatures peeking out in between. Morris himself would have known. Gee also introduced fabric
It can be hard to remember that when Morris was alive, his work techniques that give a heightened tactility one design features
was intended as a radical stance against blousy Victorian orals: appliqu and embroidery on linen, another a raised couching
stitch on diaphanous net (pictured above on cushions, it would
time has softened and romanticised it.
Beautiful as his prints are, Morriss vibrant
make a gorgeous alternative to lace curtains).
colour palette can also be challenging in modern
More surprising is the inclusion of metallic
Pure Morris will
details and beads encrusting wallpapers to create
homes, where muted shades and subtle patterns
delight anyone who a lustrous efect. But theyre more authentic than
prevail. Combinations of strawberry red, leafy
green and cornower blue abound in his designs has longed to use the they might seem. Morris was always innovating,
says Gee. As we revisited the archive, we discovered
they are, after all, idealised representations of
designers work in that he used crushed glass, embossing, ock and
the natural world. This is why Morris & Cos new
Pure Morris collection will come as a revelation
metallic inks on wallpaper.
a modern home
to anyone who has longed to use the designers
This collection is the most textural approach
work in a contemporary setting.
to Morris yet, and the most layering-friendly: every design in the
Pure Morris is the brainchild of Alison Gee, Morris & Cos head range lends itself to mixing and matching, so its realistic to have
of design, who has revisited the companys archive and reworked an entirely Morris-decorated room that still feels understated. But
a host of the great mans prints in a modern, neutral palette of taupe, would Morris himself approve? I believe so, say Gee. As an interior
grey, cream, gold and black. The pared-back colourways open designer he created rooms with honesty and simplicity, and Pure
Morris up to a new audience, she says. However, they retain the Morris harnesses this spirit. Fabrics, from 38 per metre; wallpapers,
integrity of the originals that his fans know and love. This is Morris from 52 per 10-metre roll (william-morris.co.uk).
for modern living. The designs that Gee has selected include the
famous Strawberry Thief and Bachelors Button, as well as
From left Pure Morris net fabric used to cover cushions; Bachelors Button
print; a length of Sunower fabric; Willow Bough print, all by Morris & Co
a series of lesser-known papers Morris created for ceilings, which
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SCENT OF THE MORNING
The Sensorwake alarm clock rouses

sleeping beauties with scent rather
than sound. Drop in an aroma pod
fragrance options include
chocolate, espresso, croissant and
mown grass to experience an
olfactory awakening. The gadgets
inventor claims it will take effect in
under two minutes. Assuming, that
is, you dont have a cold. 70 for the
clock and one pod, which lasts for
30 awakenings (sensorwake.com).
MUSIC MAESTRO
The Charge Tray, a beautiful desk organiser tted with a wireless

phone charger, is the perfect way to disguise the appearance of
technology in your home. Dreamed up by design agency Layer and
Italian ceramics house Bitossi Ceramiche, the slip-cast tray will be
available in four sizes and four glazed nishes: salt, matte, crackle and
soba. Provided your phone is wireless-charging compatible (many
Android models are, but iPhone users will need to buy a compatible
case or accessory), you simply place the phone on to the stylish dish
and watch your battery bar turn green (bitossiceramiche.it).
THE ROBOT BUTLER

This wide-eyed creature is the Zenbo,
a rolling, talking home robot by Asus. It may
not be able to help with physical tasks, but
its advanced articial intelligence software
is capable of controlling smart thermostats,
ordering items from Amazon, and storing
reminders (handy for appointments,
medication and shopping lists). An
impressive resum, but we think its ofer
to read the kids a bedtime story is a step too
far. 410, out January 2017 (asus.com).
WORDS: TOM BAILEY PICTURES: CHEN CHIKANG, MICHAEL WONGSO
STYLE AND POWER
You neednt be a tech junkie to

appreciate the wondrous beauty of this
wireless speaker. A collaboration
between industrial designer Ron Arad
and Francesco Pellisari, an acoustic
engineer born with perfect pitch, the
Zemi Aria blurs the line between
music and art. Its bowling ball-shaped
porcelain shell is nished with a choice
of black or white high-gloss lacquer and
houses a built-in amplier and Apple
AirPlay connectivity: you can also link
your MP3 player, iPod or CD player to it.
Simple to use (the remote has just three
buttons), Arad says it will integrate
seamlessly into your home without any
technical bother. 499 (apple.com/uk).
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SHEER DELIGHT
PICTURE: NICK ROCHOWSKI STYLING: ALEX KRISTAL
Lightweight sheer curtains create privacy and textural detail, without blocking
natural light. Here are five of our favourite designs hint: we love a touch of
pattern in powdery shades and our top tips on how to hang them
INSIDER GUIDE
Rebecca Day, co-owner of
bespoke curtain maker Merrick
& Day shares her top tips for
hanging sheers (merrick-day.com)
Measure up To make your
windows appear larger and
maximise the height of the room,
t your curtains outside of the
window frame, with the pole
xed high above the window.
Start by measuring the curtain
height from the desired position
of the pole. For the width, account
for wall space on either side of
the window to allow the curtains
to stack back when open. Plan
for at least 25 centimetres extra
fabric and pole width on either
side: any less and the fabric will
obscure the glass.
Choose your fittings Tracks
are a great option: conceal them
under a pelmet or paint them
so that they blend into the wall.
If it is the only curtain in a room,
a simple pole will work well;
nowadays you can choose
anything from the most minimal
metal pole to ornate designs
with intricate nials. Aside
from Merrick & Day, Id
recommend Walcot House
(walcothouse.com), Byron &
Byron (byronandbyron.com) and
Silent Gliss (silentgliss.co.uk).
Style the drapes There are
several methods to create the
ideal fold in a sheer fabric.
Gathered headings create a soft
efect, while pleated headings will
give more structured, linear folds.
Accessorise Where there is
limited space either side of the
window, use tie-backs to hold
the curtain away from the glass.
Ideally, tie-backs will match or
at least complement the pole.
These could be anything from
decorative fabric tassels to
rudimentary copper plumbing
pipes tted as hold-backs.
From left Trailing Jenny linen-mix fabric in Dusk, 75 per metre, Sanderson (sanderson-uk.com).
Rivage pink polyester, 51 per metre, Camengo (camengo.fr). Mistral cream linen in Shell, 175 per
metre, De Le Cuona (delecuona.com). Sirio grey polyester, 54 per metre, Sahco (sahco.com). Fyn
grey patterned polyester, 70 per metre, Villa Nova (villanova.co.uk)
Turn over for more tips

on hanging sheers
HOW TO
LAYERED To balance the need for privacy and light, linen brand De Le Cuona has xed a pair of sheers inside the
window frame and a second, thicker pair to the curtain pole on the wall. For a summery look, layer two light tones.
THREE PLACES
T O B U Y R E A D YMADE SHEERS
Couleur Chanvre
Made to order from the
softest hemp bres in
21 colours. 77.70 for a
170x275cm curtain
(couleur-chanvre.com).
Ada & Ina Sheer linen
curtains in four natural
shades, all made in the
UK. From 139 for a pair
(linenfabrics.co.uk).
DUAL ASPECT Take inspiration from

textile brand Christian Fischbacher
and hang diferent curtain weights in the
same room. Heavier fabrics will block draughts.
HALF HEIGHT Mimic Nests modern

take on net curtains, by tting the sheer
material onto a telescopic rod and mounting
it halfway up the window frame.
H&M Get the look for

less with curtains in
neutral hues or sheerer
voiles. This range is a
steal, at just 14.99 for
a pair (hm.com).
WORDS: ALEX KRISTAL PICTURES: JON DAY (DELACUONA.COM), MIKE VAN DEN TOORN (FISCHBACHER.COM), TOMMOPHOTO (NESTDESIGN.CO.UK)
HANG SHEERS
FOUR OF THE BEST

SHUTTER BRANDS
Best for colour matching
Hillarys
If you want more
than just a neutral
or natural nish,
Hillarys has over
2,000 shades to
choose from. Make
a statement with
ombr hues in an
all-white room
(right), or pick
a tone to match
a coloured wall. 479 per square metre
(plus 75 per panel to colour match).
Colwick Business Park, Colwick,
Nottinghamshire NG4 (hillarys.co.uk)
Best for reclaimed
English Salvage
This is the place to go for
an unbeatable range of
French louvred shutters,
as well as vintage
Georgian and Victorian
shutters in pine and oak.
Prices start from as little
as 45 each. North Road,
Leominster HR6
(englishsalvage.co.uk)
These extra-wide shutters look bespoke, but theyre not! With a little
ingenuity, you can dress your windows to impress. Heres how
Shutters are a clean-lined, practical and low-maintenance way to dress your
windows, ofering not only privacy and shade, but draught and sound-proong
too. In his Fulham home, Daniel Hill, founder of Sussex-based brassware
company Studio Ore, chose extra-wide panels from The Shutter Shops Solid
Shaker range (from 448.80 for four panels; shuttershop.co.uk) to create
this unique bespoke-looking efect (above).
Rather than full height panels that fold back on themselves, Daniel opted
to use two pairs of these panels on each window. A made-to-measure
frame was built to sit inside the windows architrave, to which the
shutters were xed. With standard bi-folds, you end up with at least four
vertical sections and lines down the centre, which can look messy. Because
there was room on either side of the window for the shutters to open right back,
I decided against a concertina style. I like the fact that they make a strong
architectural statement. You dont have to get creative, though. There are
plenty of great of-the-shelf options available (see right).
Best for unusually shaped windows

Shutterly Fabulous
If your window is an arch, circle or
sunburst, Shutterly Fabulous
can make a hardwood shutter
to t it. The brand also
provides special hinges
for easy opening in
awkward spaces. From
290 per square metre.
Quayside House, Basin
Road South, Hove BN41
(shutterlyfabulous.com)
WORDS: CLAUDIA BAILLIE PICTURES: RORY GARDINER
DESIGN DETAILS: SHUTTERS
Best for bathrooms

The Shutter Store
Low maintenance
and durable, vinyl
shutters are ideal
for bathrooms as
they dont react
to changes in
temperature or
humidity. The
Shutter Store has
a great selection.
From 218 per
square metre. 162164 High Street,
Rayleigh SS6 (shutters.co.uk)
M AT E R I A L W O R L D
LETS TALK TERRAZZO

The original sustainable material (its name derives
from the Latin word terra, meaning ground),
terrazzo can give any room an artisanal touch.
Heres our complete guide to using it in your home
POURED TERRAZZO
This home in northern Italys
Reggio Emilia was built in
the 1950s and still has the
original poured terrazzo floor
throughout. In pristine
condition, its testament
to the fact that this material
stands the test of time
What is terrazzo? A composite material of marble chippings

set into cement, terrazzo originated in 16th-century Italy as
a way to reuse stone ofcuts. It is either poured in situ by hand
or precast into blocks that can be cut to size. You can also buy
it in tiles (see overleaf ), ready for applying to oors and walls.
Why choose terrazzo? There are virtually unlimited colour
and material options fragments could be anything from
marble to quartz, glass and metal and it is extremely hardwearing. John Krause, managing director of stone specialist
Diespeker, says that he is often called upon to restore terrazzo
thats more than 100 years old. Plus, given that it is made using
ofcuts, terrazzo is also a sustainable decorating option.
Where can you use terrazzo? Once sealed to ensure water
resistance, it can be applied to any interior wall or oor, including
kitchens and bathrooms. Terrazzo retains warmth efectively,
so it is a great choice for underoor heating. In addition, it can
be poured into any moulds, so it is now being used to create
furniture and homeware (see overleaf for our top picks).
Is it easy to maintain? A simple steam mop or nylon scrubbing
brush is all that is needed to clean it. Poured terrazzo, however,
is more prone to cracking than slabs. To restore it, the oor will
need to be re-ground and re-polished by a specialist.
What are the latest innovations? Resin is now being used
as well as the traditional cement to produce terrazzo. It
is a more expensive option, but has a smoother nish and
is also highly resistant to scratches and cracking.
How much does it cost? Standard tiles start at 75 per square
metre, while bespoke poured terrazzo will set you back 250 per
square metre once it has been laid and polished (diespeker.co.uk).
TERRAZZO TILES Australian interior

designer David Flack selected terrazzo to clad
the bathroom oor and shower in this home
near Melbourne. He opted for a amed textured
tile by Australian brand Fibonacci Stone
(bonaccistone.com.au; ackstudio.com.au)
WORDS: ALEX KRISTAL PICTURES: FABRIZIO CICCONI/LIVING INSIDE, BROOKE

HOLME, MARSHA GOLEMAC (STYLING), ANNA STATHAKI/SHOOTFACTORY.CO.UK
TERRAZZO SLABS An
economical alternative to
poured terrazzo, slabs are
used in this north London
kitchen extension. The
owners and architect
practice Bureau de
Change sourced the slabs
from London showroom
In Opera, and they are
laid with such precision
that the joins are barely
visible (in-opera.co.uk;
b-de-c.com)
An easy way to add a splash of colour and pattern, terrazzo tiles come
in a world of material mixes and finishes. Here are our favourites
TE012 black cement and

marble, 75 per sq m, Diespeker
(diespeker.co.uk)
RD065 bespoke resin terrazzo

tile, 450 per sq m, Diespeker
(diespeker.co.uk)
Ellipse granite, cement and

marble tile, 222 per sq m,
Lindsey Lang (lindseylang.co.uk)
Tweed granite, cement and

marble tile, 222 per sq m,
Mod Terrazzo porcelain-mix

tiles, 90 per sq m, Mandarin
Stone (mandarinstone.com)
Mod Terrazzo porcelain tiles

90 per sq m, Mandarin Stone
(mandarinstone.com)
Marmoreal marble and resin

tile by Max Lamb, from 300 per
sq m, Dzek (dzekdzekdzek.com)
Marmoreal marble and resin tile

by Max Lamb, from 300 per sq m,
Dzek (dzekdzekdzek.com)
Chip handmade cast surface,

from 1,000 per sq m, Olivia
Aspinall (olivia-aspinall.com)
Chip handmade cast surface,

from 1,000 per sq m, Olivia
Aspinall (olivia-aspinall.com)
Carrara cement and marble tile

by Marmi Scala, 26 per sq m,
In Opera (in-opera.co.uk)
Rosso Asiago marble/resin-mix

tile by Marmi Scala, 27 per sq m,
TERRAZZO
H O M E WA R E
If an entire terrazzo floor
or wall is not for you, why
not invest in one of these?
From top Tu pendant lights,

82 each, Bentu (bentudesign.com).
Slate, glass and jesmonite wall
panel, from 350, Stephanie Tudor
(stephanietudor.co.uk). Dining
table by Max Lamb, 9,600, Dzek
(dzekdzekdzek.com). Bowls by Sevak
Zargarian, 120 each, 12 Thirteen Store
(12thirteen-store.com). Cushion, 45,
Bloomingville (bloomingville.com)
PICTURES: FRANK HLSBMER
12 OF THE BEST TERRAZZO TILES
Style | D E S I G N
H I S T O RY O F A B R A N D B & B I TA L I A
One of the worlds most innovative and creatively dynamic Italian

furniture brands celebrates its 50th birthday this year. Heres its story
Astute businessman, design visionary, a single-minded and
fiercely independent force Piero Ambrogio Busnelli, founder of
B&B Italia, was all of these things, as well as being dapper, whitesuited and charismatic. Busnelli was the engine behind the
companys transformation from an Italian firm with an
experimental reputation to a globally renowned furniture brand.
Today, Pieros sons Giorgio (now CEO), Emanuele and Giancarlo
(all pictured right) run the business in Novedrate, Italy. But until
his death in 2014, aged 87, Piero was synonymous with the brands
forward-thinking mindset. In the 1950s, he and his brother
Franco co-founded armchair manufacturer Fratelli Busnelli fu
Giuseppe in Brianza, Italys centre for handcrafted furniture. But
Piero hungered to broaden his horizons by switching to mass
production and conquering foreign markets. Serendipitously,
at a London trade fair, he spotted rubber ducks being made
by injecting cold polyurethane foam into moulds and wondered:
Why not try this with sofas? Franco wasnt convinced and the
brothers parted company. However, Cesare Cassina, co-founder
of innovative firm Cassina, got wind of Pieros idea and, in 1966,
the two like-minded entrepreneurs formed C&B Italia.
Collaborating with
cutting-edge designers
such as Gaetano Pesce,
Afra, Tobia Scarpa and
Mario Bellini, the new
company cemented its
progressive reputation.
The Scarpas 1966 Coronado sofa and Bellinis 1972 Le Bambole
sofa are made of foam that entirely envelops their metal frames.
By 1973, C&B Italias turnover matched Cassinas, and Busnelli
bought the former outright, renaming it B&B Italia. The firms
collaborations with internationally renowned designers have
spawned many unforgettable products, from Patricia Urquiolas
Bend sofa (pictured top, 2010) and Ettore Sottsasss Abat-Jour
lamp (2005), to Naoto Fukasawas Grande Papilio armchair (2009)
and Edward Barber and Jay Osgerbys Button tables (2014).
Time has demonstrated that Piero Busnellis belief in technology
as an important driver of innovative design and his vision of
creating a global enterprise werent just quixotic dreams, but
achievable goals with continued importance (bebitalia.com).
WORDS: DOMINIC LUTYENS
SIX THING S Y OU N EED T O KN OW ABO U T B& B ITAL IA
The brands flamboyant logo derives

from one created by Bob Noorda in
the 1960s for C&B Italia C standing
for Cassina, B for Busnelli. The logo
morphed into B&B Italia when Piero
bought Cassinas share of the company.
One of the companys most

innovative ideas is Gaetano Pesces
Up furniture (above; 1969). Made of
foam encased in an elastic fabric, it was
delivered vacuum-packed and inflated
on opening hence the name Up.
Key to the brands success has been

its bold marketing (see next page).
The poster campaign for Mario Bellinis
Le Bambole collection showed a
bare-breasted Donna Jordan sassy
model and Andy Warhol superstar.
Style | D E S I G N
B & B I TA L I A A S S E E N I N A D C A M PA I G N S
We pick the brands most daring adverts from its new

book, released to celebrate 50 years of innovation
1970s
Perhaps B&B Italias

most provocative
campaign came in 1972
with the arrival of Mario
Bellinis Le Bambole
seating range, for which
blonde supermodel
Donna Jordan was
portrayed topless by
fashion photographer
Oliviero Toscani.
1980s
B&B Italia sofas have

been promoted using
circus artists in 1984,
and a laughing baby in
1986 (to celebrate the
20th anniversary of Afra
and Tobia Scarpas
Coronado sofa). In
1985, a TV campaign
featured 21 short films,
each starring a sofa.
2000s
Advertising agency
Saatchi & Saatchi
oversees ads for the
company: the invisible
man sitting on Antonio
Citterios Mart chair,
and Patricia Urquiolas
chunky Tufty-Time
sofa emerging from a
foil wrapping like a
giant chocolate bar.
2016
The wheel comes full

circle as B&B Italia
celebrates its 50th
anniversary with
a new campaign
featuring Klaus Zauggs
1969 photographs of
Gaetano Pesces Up
chair a space-age
beach shoot that still
looks cool today.
From top Tobi-ishi table by Barber &

Osgerby. Up armchair by Gaetano Pesce.
Le Bambole sofa by Mario Bellini in white
and red. The Long Life of Design in Italy:
B&B Italia. 50 Years and Beyond by Stefano
Casciani (Skira, out October, 50)
Piero Busnellis pioneering spirit

is evidenced by his decision to hire
Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano to
design the firms headquarters a glass
box suspended from a steel frame (see
previous page). Its seen as a blueprint for
the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris.
Since 1966, the company has

produced over 1,000 designs
(including prototypes). Today, B&B Italia
has eight flagship stores and 36 other
stores around the world. Over three per
cent of its sales is invested into research
and development of new products.
To mark its 50th anniversary, the

firm has made a documentary about
its history called B&B Italia. Poetry in
Shape. When Design Meets Industry
and is taking part in 21st Century.
Design After Design, an exhibition at
Milans Triennale (until September 12).
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D E S I G N H E R O M A R J AT TA M E T S O VA A R A
of Industrial Arts, where she learned to be experimental.

Marjatta Metsovaara (19272014) created exuberant, ultra-Pop
Materials were scarce as Finland was paying postwar reparations
textiles used as home and fashion fabrics, rugs, bedlinen and
to former enemy the Soviet Union, so Metsovaara resourcefully
even umbrellas from the 1950s to the early 1980s. Half-Finnish
incorporated paper and birch bark into her textiles.
and half-American, she was fiercely independent, choosing not
After a short-lived first marriage, she began working with
to collaborate with her friend Armi Ratia, founder of successful
Belgian factory Van Havere in 1961, where she met her second
textile brand Marimekko, despite the similarities between their
husband Albert Van Havere. In the mid 1960s, she moved to
styles. Perhaps this is why she is so little
Belgium and the couple set up another mill, but she maintained
known today. Instead, she worked from
links with Finland. She also had two shops in
her own mill, which she
Helsinki and created textiles for the citys
bought in her home town
Metsovaaras
Finlandia Hall, built in 1971 and designed by her
of Urjala in 1954.
Metsovaaras fabrics
vibrant, stylised friend, the architect Alvar Aalto (she later
named a print after him, Aalto, which featured
were often included in
and eye-popping Bridget-Riley-on-acid waves).
overseas exhibitions and
Now, Finnish textile firm Vallila
sold abroad, especially
patterns were
has reissued six of Metsovaaras
in North America, while
her clients ranged from inspired by nature classic prints, all emblazoned on
fabrics, rugs and cushions. Their
US furniture brand Knoll
colours have been tweaked but are inspired by
and New York store Bloomingdales to
her original palette of sulphur yellow, hot pink
Londons Hilton hotel on Park Lane. The
and tangerine. These should finally win her the
bold patterns were also a hit in postwar
fanbase she deserves (vallila.co.uk).
Finland. Made into curtains, for example, her typically largescale prints were suited to the bigger windows of new urban
Curtains from left Aalto; Miranda in beige;
apartments, and satisfied an appetite for modern design.
Miranda in turquoise; Elle; Liliana;
Metsovaara was inspired by nature, although her motifs
Valmu in blue and yellow; Valmu in
mainly eye-poppingly vibrant florals are stylised and modern,
pink; Liliana, all 52.90 for a 140x250cm
looser and more psychedelic than Marimekkos. Having honed
curtain Products from top Aalto
her style since childhood she designed prints for her fathers
cushion covers, 13.90 each; Elle bag,
15.90; Elle mug, 29.90 for a set of two
rug shop from the age of 10 she attended Helsinkis Institute
WORDS: DOMINIC LUTYENS PICTURES: HENNA SORONEN
Now is the time to rediscover this 1960s Finnish textile designers psychedelic floral patterns
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TIME TO DESIGN
Every year, Swiss watchmaker Rolex selects seven rising talents from
around the world to take part in its prestigious Mentor & Protg Arts
Initiative. The successful applicants spend a year collaborating with
an expert from their industry disciplines include dance, film, literature,
music and architecture. The latter has seen the pairing of British architect
Sir David Chipperfield known for Turner Contemporary in Margate
(above) and the Neues Museum in Berlin (right) with young Swiss
architect Simon Kretz (both pictured above right). Chipperfield
personally selected Hertz because of his focus on projects that enhance the
urban environment. We expect great things (rolexmentorprotege.com).
Having outgrown its spot near Saint

Pauls Cathedral, the Museum of
London is moving to a new location
the historic Smitheld Market,
a place where farmers have traded
for thousands of years. The proposed
new site will increase the museums
exhibition space by one third,
allowing more room for interactive
exhibits that chart Londons history
from as far back as 450,000 BC to
the present day. Six architectural
practices have been shortlisted to
convert the location, including the
award-winning Stanton Williams
(our favourite proposal, pictured),
Caruso St John and Danish architect
Bjarke Ingels rm BIG. Each of
them plan to revive this overlooked
part of the city, transforming the
Grade II-listed market. The early
concepts are on display until
September 11, and the winner will
be announced later this year
(museumoondon.org.uk).
P R A C T I C E T O WAT C H
TDO ARCHITECTURE
Tom Lewith, Doug Hodgson and Owen
Jones all met while studying at Londons
Bartlett School of Architecture. In 2010,
the trio set up TDO Architecture + Design
Studio. Its most recent project is the Old
Church Street townhouse in London
(below), which features a steel and
smoked oak staircase. The practice has
also created one-of product designs, such
as the XYZ chair. Commissioned by
Corian DuPont, this modern seat is made
from three pieces of stone that slot
together without any ttings or glue
turn the page for our favourite architectdesigned chairs (tdoarchitecture.com).
WORDS: JAMES WILLIAMS PICTURES: BEN BLOSSOM, JOSHUA TUCKER, SIMON MENGES, ACHIM KLEUKER
A NEW HOME FOR

LONDONS PAST
THE HOT SEATS
ANTONI GAUDI
CALVET CHAIR (1904)
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT

TALIESIN WEST CHAIR (1946)
RICHARD NEUTRA
TREMAINE CHAIR (1948)
Fantastical
and beautiful
The visionary
Spanish architect
designed the Calvet chair for Casa
Calvet, one of the earliest of his houses.
Gaudis fascination with curves and the
aesthetics of nature often led to unusual,
sometimes fanciful, designs, as seen
in Casa Batll (pictured). 7,054, BD
Barcelona (bdbarcelona.com).
Complex and
comfortable
Fabricated from
a single folded panel of laminated birch
plywood, this chair looks like a work of
origami. Three years prior to designing
it, Wright had worked on the Guggenheim
Museum in New York (pictured). Both
designs express his refined, elegant
style. 212 (for a miniature model),
Skandium (skandium.com).
Modernist with
a touch of glamour
With its flexible
backrest and large
seat, this dining chair epitomises Neutras
laid-back style. The architect, who
emigrated to the US from Vienna in the
1920s, became famous for his spacious
bungalows (pictured: his own home,
VDL House), which harmonised with the
landscape. 796, Neutra (neutra.vs.de).
OSCAR NIEMEYER
RIO CHAIR (1978)
NORMAN FOSTER
1006 NAVY CHAIR (2006)
TADAO ANDO
DREAM CHAIR (2013)
A reflection
of Niemeyers
signature curving lines Made from
moulded plywood with a woven cane seat
and leather headrest, this reclining chair
is suspended above the ground by a
spring-like plywood support. Its sinuous
silhouette mimics the look of many of
the architects projects, including the
Niemeyer Building in Belo Horizonte
(pictured). 17,636, Espasso (espasso.com).
The epitome of
Fosters ecoconscious style
This slim, stackable seat
is made from 80 per cent recycled
aluminium. Fosters skyscraper at St
Mary Axe in London (pictured) was
designed with the same eco approach
panels on the faade circulate air in the
interior, reducing the towers reliance on
air conditioning. 690, Emeco (emeco.net).
A sculptural take
on Japanese design
The architects only chair,
made by Carl Hansen
& Sn, is a modern take
on Japanese simplicity.
Andos Church of the Light
(pictured) has a similarly
minimalist aesthetic.
2,869, Twentytwentyone
(twentytwentyone.com).
PICTURES: PER KNUDSEN, SNAP 36, RICHARD POWERS
The chair has long been an object of fascination for architects. As Mies van der Rohe once
stated, A chair is a very difficult object. A skyscraper is almost easier. New book Chairs
by Architects by Agata Toromanoff (Thames & Hudson, 16.95) showcases over
50 examples, including famous and little-known designs. Here, we pick our top six
A R C H I T E C T U R A L I C O N PA L A I S B U L L E S B Y A N T T I L O VA G
Set into the rocky cliffs of the Massif de LEsterel region

west of Cannes is an unusual masterpiece that looks out over the
Mediterranean. Whether for economic reasons or lack of technical
solutions, human beings have confined themselves to cubes full
of dead ends and angles that impede our movement and break
our harmony, Hungarian architect Antti Lovag once said. Palais
Bulles was his attempt to change that. Although completed in
1989, it wasnt until French fashion
designer Pierre Cardin best known
for his avant-garde 1960s designs
bought the building in the early 1990s
that it became world-renowned.
The fantastical property resembles
a series of organic sculptures, or
primitive Aboriginal dwellings. The
bubble-like spaces were constructed
using steel rods and wire mesh
framework, over which concrete was
poured to create a smooth finish. They
were then painted a rich terracotta
hue. Inside, the circular rooms are
intimate and cave-like, filled with
experimental materials (for the time) such as plastics, foam and

polyester, and specially selected curvaceous furniture. Arched
walkways blend one space into another on the 1,200-square-metre
site. As well as ten bedroom suites and an impressive 28 rooms
in total, the Palais has a 500-seat amphitheatre, beautiful lush
flower gardens and a series of circular outdoor pools.
Since Cardin bought it, the Palais has become the backdrop for
countless fashion shows, parties and
films. In 2015, fashion house Dior
gathered the industry elite here for
its 2016 Resort collection show, while
this year its back in the spotlight as
Eddies assistant Bubbles house in
the recently released Absolutely
Fabulous movie. This new fame comes
just after the houses recent facelift
by French architect Odile Decq, who
added contemporary furniture and
bold new colour schemes, bringing the
1980s icon bang up to date. Boulevard
de lEstrel, 06590 Thoule-sur-Mer
(palaisbulles.com)
WORDS: JAMES WILLIAMS PICTURES: MICHAL ZINGRAF/REAL ESTATE CHRISTIES
The absolutely fabulous space-age abode for the French fashionable elite
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WAT C H E T
PANTONE
122-10C
The watery hue favoured by English

royalty through the centuries
WORDS: KASSIA ST CLAIR PICTURE: GETTY
The origin of watchets name is very much up for debate. satin suit laid with silver lace, with a blew and white
A glossary published in 1822 ventured the opinion that feather. But perhaps the colours most devoted royal
it came from wadchet, the Saxon word for woad, a blue fan was King Charles I. A stained, long-sleeved vest
dye harvested from plants. Residents of Watchet, a small knitted from blue-green watchet silk, now held in the
harbour town on the Somerset coast, have other ideas. archives of the Museum of London, is thought to have
Some say that the colour was named after their town been worn by the monarch to his execution on 30 January
because it was famous for dyeing woollen cloth a pale 1649. Since several portraits of him wearing a very similar
watery colour with locally grown whortleberries. Others garment exist it was probably a comforting favourite,
are of the opinion that the colour took its name from but in his nal hours the king had need of this vest for
the dramatic, 80-foot clifs just to the west of the town, more practical reasons. According to a memoir written
which are formed from smoky alabaster.
by historian Sir Thomas Herbert, the day the monarch
It isnt just watchets etymology that
was beheaded was so cold that Charles
The colour is a
has proved slippery: the exact tint is
wore a shirt more than ordinary to
keep from shivering. [T]he season is
also surprisingly hard to pin down. It
bluish
grey
with
has been described as everything from
so sharp as probably may make me
hyacinthine to sky-coloured, but is a touch of green, like shake, which some observers will
now usually taken to mean a bluish
proceeds from fear, the king
the eyes of a hero in imagine
grey with a touch of green, like the
said. I will have no such imputation.
a romantic novel
eyes of a hero in a romantic novel.
I fear not death.
Despite its inconstancy, the colour
The colour largely fell from favour
has many prestigious fans. In the rather draconian in name at least after the 17th century. But the
Statutes at Large of 1552, King Edward VI decreed that shades between grey, green and blue remain perennial
only a few colours of cloth were permitted to be sold that favourites in both fashion and interiors. Perhaps
year, including scarlet, marble, lions colour, puke watchets most enduring reincarnation, though, is due
(named after a dark-brown woollen fabric) and watchet. to a legendary boat race. Famous independent school
An inventory of Queen Elizabeth Is wardrobe, taken Eton College chose a similar tint in the early 19th
a couple of years before her death, included a splendid- century as its sports teams oicial colour, and this was
sounding peticoate of watchet, or blew satten, adopted by Cambridge for the 1836 boat race against
embroidered all over with owers and beasts, of Venice Oxford. The colour has served them well. They have,
golde, silver, and silke, like a wilderness.
to date, won 82 races to Oxfords 79.
Watchet remained fashionable for elites for well over
Paints to try Celestial Blue matt emulsion, 19.25 per litre,
a century. The fastidious Richard, Earl of Dorset, for
Little Greene (littlegreene.com). Ice V Pure Flat emulsion,
example, owned a pair of embroidered silk stockings in
42.50 per 2.5 litres, Paint & Paper Library
this hue. In 1619, just after the death of Queen Anne,
(paintandpaperlibrary.com)
King James wore an inappropriately jaunty watchet
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THE
POWER
OF
PINK
The coolest colour to have in your
home right now? It has to be pink.
We investigate its journey from
style outsider to hue of the moment
Words AMY BRADFORD
PICTURE: TAKUMI OTA
Its curious how the meaning of colours changes

over time. In the case of pink, it has undergone
more metamorphoses than most, emerging at
the start of the 21st century as one of the most
semantically charged hues of the age. Few will
have failed to notice, or have an opinion on,
the pinkification of products for girls and
women, or the common association of pink with
sugar-coated artificiality.
Pink is starting to be reclaimed as a colour of high
fashion (check out Chanels A/W16 collection, right),
but it is in the context of interiors that it is truly breaking
free of hackneyed gender stereotypes. Scandinavian
design brands have embraced it wholeheartedly, giving
us contemporary sticking-plaster and blush shades
which, teamed with grey, pale wood and punchier hues
like mustard, banish all connotations of Barbies mansion.
Handled this way, pink is a colour that even men might
consider for their homes. The Japanese design studio
Nendo, renowned for its spare, unfussy designs, has just
kitted out a hat shop at Tokyos Seibu Shibuya department
store (far right) in powder pink and chocolate
hues. Add to this the fact that Kelly Hoppen,
the queen of neutrals, is designing pink
products one of her recent homeware
collections is entitled La Vie en Rose
and you can be sure that the shade
is leaving its frivolous image behind.
Pinks relationship to gender has long
been marked, but not always necessarily in
the way that we understand now. In ancient
China, blue fabric dyes were more expensive
than pink ones, so they were reserved for boys
clothing. The word pink entered the English
language in the 17th century, possibly from
From top The new furniture collection by John
Louis Deniot for Baker features soft pastels, from
1,547 for a side table (bakerfurniture.com). Chanel
catwalk shots A/W16. The hat department in Seibu
Shibuya, designed by Nendo. Swan chair by Arne
Jacobsen, 2,829, Fritz Hansen (fritzhansen.com)
the Dutch ower pinken a decidedly feminine origin. But in

18th-century Europe, the colour went unisex: it was fashionable
for men as well as women to sport rosy fabrics.
Segregation returned in the 19th century, but in a diferent guise.
Pink was now regarded as a diminutive of warlike red, and thus
best for boys; girls began to be dressed in powder blue, a paler
version of the ultramarine reserved for the Virgin Marys robes in
religious paintings. A uctuation in the gender assignment of pink
and blue continued until the 1940s, by which time marketeers had
decided that pink was the shade for girls. The extent to which this
strategy succeeded may be gauged by looking at 1950s movie starlet
Jayne Manselds Hollywood home, also known as the Pink Palace,
where everything from the masonry to the shagpile-carpeted
bathroom (below right) was Pepto-Bismol pink.
Given the colours protean identity, its no wonder that many
people are wary of it. Pink-phobes will either be cured or killed by
India Mahdavis design for the Gallery at Sketch in London (bottom
right), where swathes of marshmallow velvet are ofset with edgier
patchwork marble oors, yellow-gold details and earthy David
Shrigley cartoons. If this is too much, study the collections of
ITS A COLOUR FOR THE PERSON

WHO WANTS A MORE PERSONAL
HOME. IT CAN BE VERY IN-YOURFACE OR DUSTY AND INNOCENT
Danish brands Fritz Hansen and Muuto, where pink is applied
with a delicate touch. The former recently launched Arne Jacobsens
classic Swan chair in a pale-pink nubuck leather (see previous
page). Pink brings softness and sophistication to an object, says
Christian Andersen, the companys head of design. It goes very
well with darker colours, adding life to an interior. Nina Bruun,
design manager at Muuto, points to pinks joy and positivity. Its
a colour for the person who wants a more personal home; it can
be very in-your-face or dusty and innocent. Mood-lifting powers
are also cited by Kelly Hoppen in her assessment of light pink: Its
a settling, naturally soothing colour, she says. It can be paired
with white, taupe and black, because it isnt as harsh as blue. The
same cant be said for bright pinks, though, which Hoppen decries
as garish and unharmonious.
Gentle pinks also have the advantage of creating a complexionenhancing glow, particularly when used on walls or as lighting. Joa
Studholme, international colour consultant at Farrow & Ball,
self-confessed colour geek and co-author of new book Farrow &
Ball: How to Decorate (Mitchell Beazley, 30), is a fan of the brands
newly launched Peignoir shade. Its the softest pink with a great
big dose of grey, which makes it relaxed and romantic, she says.
Although its warm, its not sugary or infantile, and its almost dusty
quality proves that pink is not just for girls. She recommends the
shade for candle-lit dining rooms as well as boudoirs.
Hoppen and Studholme get to the heart of pinks appeal, though,
when they link it to a sense of calm and safety. We love our homes
more and more, using them as a place for escapism, a space in
which to live and breathe, says Studholme. This return to pink
shades is almost instinctive theyre life-giving, exactly the opposite
of our hard-edged, at-screened existence. Put like that, who could
resist the power of pink?
Interiors, from top Room set by Muuto including Five pouf (807)
and Oslo sofa (2,695), both by Anderssen & Voll, Nest (nest.co.uk).
The shagpile-carpeted bathroom in Jayne Manselds Pink Palace home.
India Mahdavis Gallery restaurant at Sketch London. Walls painted in
Setting Plaster by Farrow & Ball (39.50 for 2.5 litres; farrow-ball.com)
Pink marble and brass mix in the

Band Rosa table by Bethan Gray,
2, 460, Harrods (harrods.com)
Rounded edges and

brass details make
this Stay dining
chair by Nika
Zupanc for S
irresistable, 1,030
(se-collections.com)
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Our favourite pink paint

shades (from top):
The Petal that Falls from
the Vase to the Face,
34.38, Francescas Paint
(francescaspaint.com).
Dorchester Pink, 38 for
2.5 litres, Little Greene
(littlegreene.com).
French Rose, 40 for 2.5
litre, Sanderson
(sanderson-uk.com)
H I S T O RY O F A C O L O U R P I N K
1300s1500s
Pink is used to depict rosy
esh in Renaissance paintings;
the Christ child is also often
shown dressed in pink. Italian
Mannerist painter Jacopo
Pontormo paints pink robes
on both men and women.
1600s
The rst use in English of
the word pink to describe
a colour. It is possibly
inuenced by the colour
of dianthus owers, known
as pinken in Dutch.
1780
French queen Marie
Antoinette dyes her blonde
hair a rosy shade using
a mixture of rhubarb,
sandalwood and spices.
1937
Fashion designer Schiaparelli
gives us an early example of
mass-marketed pink
products when she launches
her perfume Shocking,
served up in packaging
designed by Italian-French
Surrealist artist Leonor Fini.
The Diaz Credenza sideboard, part of Kelly Hoppens

Retrospective collection, 2,179, and geometric vases,
from 35 each (kellyhoppen.com)
Crushed linen Tea Rose

duvet cover, from 215, Volga
Linen (volgalinen.co.uk)
PICTURES: PETRA BINDEL, GETTY, HEARST STUDIOS, ALAMY, MICHAEL SINCLAIR, MARCUS TONDO
1992
Still regarded as a typically
feminine hue, pink
in shades from shocking
to blush becomes the
oicial ribbon colour for
national Breast Cancer
Awareness campaigns.
2015
Autumn/winter fashion
collections by the likes of
Alexander McQueen (right)
are awash with pastel pink,
and Fritz Hansen launches
a dusty rose version of Arne
Jacobsens Swan chair
(shown on previous page).
2016
The launch of Dysons
supersonic hairdryer causes
slight controversy when it
appears its only available
in fuchsia pink (there is also
a white/silver version). E D
OPEN
SEASON
We all want more light and space in
our homes and the big trend right
now is to get it by blurring the
boundaries between inside and out
with a glass-backed extension. We
asked homeowners and architects to
share their top tips and learnings
Words GRACE ALLEN
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STUDIES
TURN YOUR GARDEN INTO A SUNNY

EXTENSION OF YOUR KITCHEN
PICTURES: BEN ANDERS
Photographer Ben Anders home in East Dulwich, London, has

been dramatically improved with the addition of large folding doors
that open in a concertina fashion, connecting his kitchen to the
garden. Here, he shares the ups and downs of the project.
Why did you choose folding doors? We have a relatively small
garden, so to increase the feeling of space in the summer we wanted
doors that could open fully, turning the outdoors and the kitchen
into one large living area.
What did the build involve? As we werent extending the
footprint of the property by much, the project was completed under
permitted development rights [this means Ben didnt need planning
permission. Ask your architect to see if your project complies and
see planningportal.co.uk for more info]. We did have to get a party
wall agreement with our neighbours [see What to know before you
build, p71], but thankfully they agreed with our plans. Its so
important to keep on side with your neighbours during a big build.
Were there any problems you had to overcome? The main issue
we had was building over a Thames Water pipe. You have to apply
for permission to do this and pay the water utility company a fee
[starting from 299]. We only found out that there was a pipe once
excavation work had started, so this delayed the project by a few
weeks. If we had known, we would have applied for the permission
to build over it during the planning stages.
Is there anything you would change? In this house bi-folding
doors are the perfect solution, but I love Crittalls steel-framed
windows (see the fourth project in this feature for a steel-framed
glass extension; p72), so we might use them in the future. A project
like this is going to be stressful at times, and there will always be
surprises along the way, but the result is well worth it.
We wanted doors that could

open fully, turning the garden
and the kitchen into one large
living area in the summer
The folding doors at this London home can be pulled back completely
to connect the kitchen and garden. The blend is seamless, thanks in
part to a consistent colour palette inside and out (try Farrow & Balls
Of Black for a similar wall colour), plus seamless poured concrete
ooring throughout Stockist details on p198
LET IN MORE SUNSHINE WITH

CAF-STYLE FOLDING WINDOWS
Looking for a smaller project that will have a big efect?

Use folding window panes to welcome your garden indoors. Here,
architect Henri Bredenkamp of Studio 30 and homeowner Helen talk
about the diference they made to Helens west London townhouse.
Why did you choose these windows? Henri: Bi-folding windows
open in a way that doesnt block or obscure your view of the garden
at all some have chunky head tracks and side jams, but you can
cleverly hide these within the window frame if you plan in advance.
They break down the barriers between the inside and outside.
Those few summer days that the owners get to fully open their
windows make the whole build worthwhile.
What did the project involve? Henri: The process was turned
around, from survey to nal installation, in three to four weeks.
For a fairly standard 4.5-metre by 2.5-metre ve-panel window with
a powder-coated aluminium frame (essential for weatherproong)
you can expect to spend between 5,000 and 7,000, including VAT
and installation. But, when it comes to buying the windows, dont
just go for the cheapest option, and never go for uPVC! Keep in mind
that this is a long term investment.
How has it improved your home? Helen: So many Victorian
terraces are dingy and sad during the colder months, but this large
expanse of glass has completely changed the outlook for us. We can
soak up the winter sun while were inside. Its bright, warm and open.
Is there anything you would change? Helen: Id swap the rooight
for one that we can open to get even more fresh air into the kitchen.
Next time, perhaps? (studio30architects.co.uk).
The ve-panel window

above the kitchen worktop
in this Victorian terrace
folds neatly back in
a concertina [bi-folding]
efect, bringing plenty
of fresh air as well as light
into the house. The
homeowner repeated
the same device for her
upstairs extension, where
similar windows open
up the bedroom
ADD A MODERN GLASS

EXTENSION TO MAXIMISE
N AT U R A L L I G H T
Architect Patrick Michell reveals exactly how he

transformed his dark, narrow terraced house into
a bright, modern home with a clever side extension.
Why did you choose this sort of extension? L-shaped
Victorian terrace houses generally have very wellproportioned front rooms but narrow kitchens to the
rear, with poor access to the garden. A glass side
extension increases both the size and the overall
brightness of the whole back of the property.
What does building one involve? The initial design
takes two to three months, and you should set aside eight
weeks to complete the planning process. Side extensions
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W H AT T O K N O W
BEFORE YOU BUILD
Follow our simple step-by-step

guide from concept to completion
Work out your available budget.

Be realistic. A typical London side
extension will start from 125,000 plus
VAT, but you will also need to allow for
consultant fees and surveys, which
typically work out at around 20 per cent
on top of the construction cost.
Research and choose an architect
check their previous work to ensure
they t your aesthetic as well as your
budget and put together a brief
detailing what you want to achieve.
Research planning permission.
You may be able to do a small extension
under permitted development rules: for
side extensions that means that it can
be no wider than half the width of the
original house and no higher than four
metres. Rear extensions must not extend
more than three metres beyond the back
of the house for an attached property,
and four metres for a detached building.
However, most new extensions will
require permission. Find out more, and
apply at planningportal.co.uk; the
application usually costs 172.
Consider party wall issues a party
wall is one shared between neighbours,
so if you want to build on, or of, it, youll
need their permission. You must alert
your neighbour of any work taking place
on or near a party wall at least two
months before work commences letter
templates are available at gov.co.uk.
They must then reply within 14 days.
If they agree, perfect, but make sure
you have consent in writing. If they do
not, you will need to appoint a surveyor
(your neighbour can also choose to
appoint their own) who will agree the
Party Wall Award a document detailing
what work will be done, when, and who
will be responsible for all of the costs
(including surveyor fees).
Technical designs Your architect will
lead this stage, which normally takes
about two months. The detailed
technical aspects of the project will be
drawn up and given to potential builders.
Construction This can take between
eight and 12 months depending on the
complexity of the project. Your architect
will administer the building contract and
inspect the builders work.
PICTURES: SAM PEACH
This glass-walled side extension

has brought light, space and
contemporary style to the narrow
kitchen in this Victorian terrace
are particularly complex projects from a planning

perspective as they often require Party Wall Awards and
build-over licenses for the underground drainage [if you
are building over or within three metres of a public sewer
youll need to apply to your water provider for permission
and pay upwards of 299]. Construction takes eight to
12 months, depending on the complexity of the project.
In London, side extensions generally cost around
125,000 plus VAT for the construction work.
How has it improved your home? Watching the
morning light come in and enjoying a fantastic view out
onto the garden has denitely given me a sense of joy.
The extension has transformed the traditional dark,
narrow rear wing of the house into the best part of
my home. Even rainstorms become an event when you
have a glass roof (platform5architects.com).
G E T T H E W O W FA C T O R W I T H A R T D E C O - S T Y L E
STEEL-FRAMED WINDOWS
One name springs to mind when you see these industrial-look windows and
thats Crittall. This heritage rm has seen a surge in popularity of late. Here Alan West,
design director of glass extension specialist Tromb Ltd, discusses the enduring appeal
of steel and talks us through this striking side and rear extension project.
Why are Crittall windows so popular? Beloved of interiors fans and architects,
these Art Deco-style steel-framed windows (the company also sells sliding doors)
usually have a striking black edge, although other colours are available. The overall
efect is very appealing bright, light spaces and a well-designed glass extension create
a room that everyone gravitates towards. The windows used in this property are
particularly detailed, with a multitude of glazing bars, but Crittall windows can also
be simpler and more modern in appearance (crittall-windows.co.uk).
What would this build involve? The build time for a project like this one is generally
between 12 and 20 weeks, depending on the size of the building. The cost of the project
pictured here would have been in the region of 75,000 you can produce a similar
efect by spending upwards of 20,000, not including builders fees. Most extensions
require planning and if you are building within a metre of a party wall, then a Party
Wall Award will be required (see What to know before you build previous page) dont
be afraid of these processes, as theyre there to protect you as much as your neighbour!
Are there any downsides to a glass side extension? Theres a great deal of illinformed opinion on glass extensions the classic being that they make your home
too hot in summer and too cold in winter. Dont let this put you of! There are loads
of solutions to address both of these issues, such as high-performance double glazing
glass that cleverly reects solar heat while retaining internal heat (trombe.co.uk).
A well-designed glass
extension will enhance family
life, creating a room that
everyone gravitates towards
This side and rear extension features

Crittall steel-glazed windows and
doors. The British rm is the original
maker of this type of window, which
has an industrial yet Art Deco look
Style | C A S E
STUDIES
T H E D E TA I L S W I N D O W S A N D D O O R S
We take a closer look at some more inspiring projects,

from swivelling doors to stylish box windows
The new bay windows
A smaller alternative to
traditional conservatories,
box windows make perfect
spots to soak up the sun.
These two projects, one by
Tromb Ltd (top; trombe.co.uk)
using sleek steel-framed glass and
another by McLaren Excell
(below; mclarenexcell.com), are
all about adding light and space.
The faade of the McLaren Excell
project is clad in rust-efect Corten
steel and the interior joinery is
made from grey elm. In each one,
a generous ledge runs around the
inside of the box window,
providing a perfect spot to sit and
gaze out over your garden. Tip:
the box seat is also a great place
to sneak in extra storage.
Two clever types of patio doors
How they open is just as
important as how they look...
PICTURES: JAKE FITZJONES, ANGUS LEADLEY BROWN, NICK GUTTRIDGE
Pivoting This swivelling door,

designed by architecture rm
Alma-nac, provides a grand
entrance to the garden. It is
3.3 metres high, framed with
stained accoya (a highly durable
wood) and tted with doubleglazing. Its height means that,
from the upper kitchen level,
views of the outdoors are not
hindered (alma-nac.com).
Wraparound
Architecture rm Bradley
Van Der Straeten has
turned this garden door
into a dramatic feature
that stretches around
the corner of the
extension. The design
has two elements
a bi-folding door on
the right and a smaller
pane of glass on the left,
which can be folded
back against the wall
(b-vds.co.uk). E D
For even more inspiration catch up on Channel 4 show Inside Out
Homes, featuring architect Zac Munro and our own Editor-in-Chief
Michelle Ogundehin available to watch now on All4
KITCHEN
TRENDS
Simple or statement?
Bespoke or off-theshelf? Traditional
or modern? Designing
a kitchen can be
overwhelming, but
Team ED is here to
help! Weve narrowed
all the latest kitchen
designs down to 12 key
looks and found all
the colours, materials
and finishes you need
to master them
Words CHARLOTTE BROOK
MARBLE MINIMALISM
Marble can be understated. Here, a swathe of white metro-style tiles make a pared-back counterpoint to the dark
cabinetry by Plain English. The brand uses 19th-century techniques to create this Osea island and Spitalfields
cupboards (full kitchens from 60,000; plainenglishdesign.co.uk). The walls above the tiles are painted in Blackened
by Farrow & Ball (39.50 for 2.5 litres; farrow-ball.com), and the island in Lamp Black by Little Greene (19.25 for
one litre; littlegreene.com). For similar tiles, try Fired Earths East Hampton Marble (1.09 each; firedearth.com).
Sourcebook | K I T C H E N S
DARKEST
BOHEMIA
Spectacular splashbacks are a big trend this year.
Here, its all about the contrast of paint and marble
In this Peckham home, Arabascato marble (you can buy similar
at Landford Stone; landfordstone.co.uk) stands out against
the cupboards of the Classic English kitchen by Devol (from
25,000; devolkitchens.co.uk). Be aware, however, that marble
is a porous material that requires extra attention to protect it
from stains. For peace of mind, coat it with a marble sealant.
Finally, to get the full English eccentric efect, use Duluxs
Buckingham paint (27.98 for 2.5 litres; dulux.co.uk) and
reclaimed pendant lights from Skinint (skinintdesign.co.uk).
Show of statement furniture by keeping everything else in the room as simple as possible.
By paring the dcor back, the owners of this kitchen in Montpellier let their marble
Tulip table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll (3,492, Skandium; skandium.com), vintage
Baumann chairs (try 1st Dibs; 1stdibs.com) and mother-of-pearl Fun 11DM pendant
light by Verner Panton (1,284, Twentytwentyone; twentytwentyone.com) take centre
stage. Get the minimalist look with Molteni & C Dadas Vela kitchen, which has glossy
units (from 30,000; moltenigroup.com) and try Senso for colour-matched resin
ooring: non-porous and wipe-clean, it really will stay this pristine (sensooor.co.uk).
PICTURE: NICOLAS MATTHEWS
I M M A C U L AT E R E C E P T I O N
TIMBER LAND
PICTURE: GYRITHE LEMCHE
A new take on traditional timber, heavy grains bring warmth

to this kitchen by Danish furniture studio KBH Mbelsnedkeri
(kbhsnedkeri.dk), which features knotted oak cabinetry. For
a bespoke design like this one, contact Blakes London (from
21,600 for cabinetry; blakeslondon.com). Alternatively,
Schmidts Arcos kitchen is available in 12 wood efects,
including rough-hewn (from 10,000; schmidt-kitchens.com).
And dont forget the details: try Volas KV1 for a similar tap
(927; en.vola.com), and head to Temper Studio for rustic
chopping boards (from 50 each; temperstudio.com).
S MOOT H M I N I M A L
The mixed-material look has had a sleek, contemporary update. This HT50 kitchen, designed by Massimo Castagna for
Italian kitchen brand Rossana, mixes rich metals and distinctive nishes. Standout features include glass shelves, lacquered
grey handleless cabinets, a raw burnished-brass splashback and a glowing cabinet the back of the cabinet is painted yellow
and lit from above to make the tinted glass give of this brilliant neon shine (kitchen from 75,000; rossana.uk.com).
C A NDY
C RUS H
Palest plaster pink is the colour

of the moment. Give it some
punch with touches of chalky blue
This is the first kitchen designed by
multi-disciplinary Swedish collective
Note Design Studio (notedesignstudio.se)
and it exemplifies the trend for dreamy
colour pairings. Whichever shades
you decide to use, be sure to then keep
accessories and details minimal. The
rounded curves of the Beetle chairs
and Ronde pendant light, both by
Gubi (689 and 309, both Nest;
nest.co.uk) perfectly complement this
serene space. Try Little Greenes Blue
Verditer for a similar pastel blue
(19.25 for one litre; littlegreene.com)
and Farrow & Balls Pink Ground
for a warm yet dusty pink (39.50
for 2.5 litres; farrow-ball.com).
Marble isnt the only luxurious splashback

option this glittering wall is made from
a single piece of hand-patinated brass
This lustrous splashback, made from brass thats

been tarnished using chemicals, was created by
British brand Naked Kitchens (from 18,000 for
cabinetry and splashback; nakedkitchens.com).
For a finish like this, leave brass to age naturally
and develop a rusted patina. Once you are happy,
fix the patina by applying a layer of beeswax or
polyurethane lacquer. The Invisible Green paint
by Little Greene, shown here on the walls and
units (54.50 for 2.5 litres; littlegreene.com),
allows the splashback wall to shine.
BRIGHT IDEAS
White waxed birch plywood is big news right now. Its great at reecting incoming
natural light, as shown in this home near Stockholm designed by Swedish rm
Kolman Boye Architects (kolmanboye.com). In the UK, Uncommon Projects
specialises in plywood and can make you a similar kitchen on a bespoke basis
(uncommonprojects.co.uk). A smaller trend to tap into here is the single hanging
storage rail (Ikeas Grundtal is an afordable option, from 4.50; ikea.com).
Increasingly used in contemporary kitchens, its proof that industrial style can work
in the home. Keep accessories neutral and tightly edited to avoid overcrowding.
PUT ON A SHOW
This Vision kitchen from Tisettanta is a ne example
of the trend for open shelving just make sure your pots
and pans are up to scratch! Metal shelving lacquered with
an anthracite efect keeps utensils and cookbooks organised
(85,000 as pictured; tisettanta.it). The island features
walnut cabinets, which have discreet side lighting (John
Cullen Lighting can install strip lights into existing
cupboards; johncullenlighting.co.uk), and a worktop and
cupboard fronts made from Iranian marble. To get the look
in a lightweight material, consider Silestone quartz by
Cosentino (400 per square metre; silestone.co.uk).
C RY S TA L C A S T L E
Who knew a large-grain crystal would be the next big thing in worktops?
Vincent Van Duysen, newly appointed creative director at Molteni & C
Dada, has used porphyry crystal rock (prized for its strength it was used
to build monuments in ancient Rome) to create a standout worktop and
splashback for this kitchen, his first design for the brand. He has retained
Molteni & C Dadas signature clean lines and simple shapes, but also
improved upon the ease of use, adding shock-absorbent hinges that prevent
slamming and cupboard doors that pivot 180 degrees meaning no more
stretching into dark corners (kitchens from 15,000; moltenigroup.com).
THE
AL L
BLACK
Take inspiration from the clean lines,

handleless doors and muted colours
of this Japanese-inspired kitchen.
Top-end Italian manufacturer Schiini
(schiini.com) produces similarly
seamless styles in black, or for a customtted ebony worktop try Corian at
Dupont (dupont.co.uk). For black
paint, Farrow & Ball has the best
selection (farrow-ball.com), while
Habitats black Turini cutlery would
t beautifully into this scheme. (72
for a 16-piece set; habitat.co.uk).
PICTURE: NINA HOLST/STYLIZIMO
Consider matt black on everything

from cupboards to accessories for
a look thats dark and dramatic
M I X Y O U R M E TA L S
For an ultra-modern approach to metallics, which have become
ubiquitous in kitchen design, combine diferent types and nishes
PICTURE: STELTON (STELTON.COM)
Why not team burnished cabinets with a brass pendant light, stainlesssteel canisters and copper tap? Theres no need to stick to just one type
of metal. Roundhouse (roundhousedesign.com) can t a similarly dreamy
mixed-materials kitchen the team recently created a stunning stainlesssteel design for Yotam Ottolenghi and also ofers concrete nishes if youre
inspired to try an industrial look. For just a hint of sheen, take a look at
Porcelanosas range of metal-efect ceramic wall tiles (porcelanosa.com).
And, for a similar stone worktop, try Lundhs (lundhs.co.uk). E D
F O R M O R E S T Y L I S H I N T E R I O R S , V I S I T E L L E D E C O R AT I O N . C O . U K / I N S P I R AT I O N S
This elegant Milanese apartment brings the beauty and comfort

of the countryside right into the heart of the city
Words RACHEL WARD Photography FABRIZIO CICCONI Styling FRANCESCA DAVOLI
troll through Milans artistic and upmarket Brera

district and you will likely spot the beautifully grand
19th-century faade of the home of banker-turned-chef Antonella
Grampa and her husband Angelo, a physicist working in software
development. The couple live in the buildings airy top-floor
apartment, which has views of the citys famous cathedral.
We were drawn to its high ceilings, says Angelo. However, the
space facing the inner courtyard
was dark and divided into small
rooms: it had to be completely
rethought. The couple entrusted
the renovation work to architects
Corinna Cappa and Stefania
Martinelli, who spent two years
revising the 250-square-metre
home. We wanted to increase the usefulness of the main living
areas by connecting them in a continuous circular layout, explains
Stefania. As such, the kitchen, dining room, lounge, study and
bedroom now flow one into the next, each accessed via large double
doors that slide into the walls and out of sight, albeit the doors
usually sit open, framing the view of the balcony garden.
Landscape architect Gianluigi Cristiano was commissioned to
create a small, wild piece of countryside on the balcony. The result
is a verdant miniature paradise that instils a sense of being far

from the city. The daylight peeks through the flowers and plants
into the rooms beyond, producing a magical atmosphere that
reminds me of a 19th-century greenhouse, says Antonella.
Numerous houseplants bring the beauty of the balcony indoors,
as if the wild garden has spread to quiet reading corners and along
tabletops. The architects also added botanically themed artworks
and an occasional piece of garden
furniture (see the metal bistro-style
chairs in the kitchen and the vintage
garden table used in the living room)
to enhance the indoor/outdoor feel.
A neutral backdrop of reclaimed
wood parquet floor and soft grey
walls flows throughout, helping to
tie the look of the interior together. We wanted to create continuity
and emphasise the simplicity of the house, says Stefania. Classic
designs, such as the cream-coloured Neowall sofas by Piero Lissoni
for Living Divani, are skilfully mixed with family heirlooms and a
number of standout pieces, including a Steinway & Sons piano and
a bespoke Corian-topped dining table, to lend the apartment its
sophisticated feel. This home is our modern interpretation of
comfortable elegance, says Stefania.
Hallway For similar plant pots to the ones sat on the antique Chinese console, try Cox & Cox. The Chandelier and Mirror Company
sells similar Baroque-style mirrors Dining room The white iron dining table is a bespoke piece. It is teamed with 19th-century
chairs and sits on top of a rug from Altai. The Wireflow pendant lights are by Arik Levy for Vibia Stockist details on p198
Living room The Neowall sofas

by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani
(available at Twentytwentyone) are
dressed with silk cushions by Federica
Tondato for Fedora Design. By the
Steinway & Sons piano sit two
armchairs family heirlooms
reupholstered in fabric from The
Natural Linen Company as well as
a vintage garden table and a Birdy
floor light by Birger Dahl for Northern
Lighting Stockist details on p198
A R C H I T E C T S G U I D E R E C L A I M E D PA R Q U E T
It might look like a period feature, but the elegant oor in this
home is actually a new addition. Here, architect Stefania shares
all you need to know about nding and installing your own.
Why did you choose reclaimed flooring? The aged wood
has a beautiful foot-worn nish and, once laid, appears as if
it was original to this 19th-century property.
How did you work out how much you needed? We used an
online calculator [homebase.co.uk has an easy-to-follow one that
shows you exactly what to measure and does the sums for you], but
its a good idea to buy 10 per cent more than you need, just in case.
What should I consider when selecting a wooden floor?
The pattern, dimension and the direction of the grain, as well
as the nish, can help to create a sense of spaciousness or,
conversely, a warm, cosy ambience. In this house we wanted
a natural efect that worked with the overall scheme, so the wood
was sanded to achieve a consistent colour. After laying the oor,
the tone was adjusted by hand and a protective coat of wax added.
What are its practical benefits? Reclaimed wood is durable
and long lasting. If its well maintained and cared for, there should
be no problems. Its not suited to wet spaces, though thats why
we used a selection of patterned tiles in the bathroom instead.
So, what maintenance does it need? Vacuum regularly to
remove dust and clean it with a dry mop, then buf the oors to
restore the shine. Wood oors should not be over-waxed you
should only need to reseal them once every three to ve years,
but re-sand and renish every few decades. To avoid unnecessary
wear and tear, place rugs over busy areas, such as entrance halls.
Where can I buy it? These blocks were bought at I Vassalletti,
a retailer based in Tuscany. In the UK, the ELLE Decoration team
suggests heading to Bert & May (bertandmay.com), Victorian
Woodworks (victorianwoodworks.co.uk) or The Reclaimed
Flooring Co (reclaimedooringco.com). All of these brands will
help you with installation, however for a more tailored solution
you can speak to reclaimed ooring expert Martin Starlet
(starletbuilding.co.uk). Looking for a total bargain? Find the
details for your local salvage yard at Salvo (salvo.co.uk).
Living room The marble replace is a reclaimed French antique dating

from the Louis XVI period (for similar nds, try Lassco). It was added, along
with the reclaimed parquet ooring (see above) during the renovation.
The bookcase was designed by the architects and made by Milan-based
artisan Flavio Caglio. The rug is from Altai Stockist details on p198
Kitchen The large La Cornue range cooker lends this inner-city apartment a country
home feel, as does the Rehbeintisch table by Gebrder Thonet Vienna and bistro-style
chairs (for similar try Garden Trading). The kitchen cabinets were custom-made, with
a Carrara marble worktop and splashback. The Wireflow pendant light by Arik Levy
for Vibia is available at Viaduct in the UK Stockist details on p198
Bathroom Cement tiles by Carocim add a hit of pattern,

while the Angelus chandelier by Forestier provides a touch
of luxury. The bath is by Devon & Devon and the Loos Cafe
chair is by Adolf Loos for Gebrder Thonet Vienna
Bedroom The bed is a vintage piece dressed in bedlinen from
Society Limonta. A Kelvin table light by Antonio Citterio for
Flos sits on one of the custom-made iron bedside tables
Stockist details on p198 E D
Past and present collide in this 18th-century Italian palazzo,

where preserved frescoes convey timeless elegance amid
contemporary furnishings and architectural accents
Words EMMA LOVE
Photography ANTONIO MARTINIELLO
Styling MARIA DE MORAIS
Living room Newly painted frescoes inspired by ancient designs found at Pompeii
create a dramatic backdrop to this Frighetto Line sofa by Estel. For a similar sofa
try the Chester corner sofa in Sage Green by Habitat. Use Orange Aurora paint
by Little Greene to recreate this intense wall colour. The floor lamp is a vintage design
from Italian brand Reggiani (try 1st Dibs for similar) Stockist details on p198
Library Red acrylic doors slide open to reveal a triptych by Brazilian

photographer Salvino Campos on the wall. The white Bubble Club
chairs are by Philippe Starck for Kartell. Behind them (inset) sits
an iron table made by the homeowner and a red DSW chair by Charles
and Ray Eames (new editions available from The Conran Shop)
Kitchen The original oor tiles were preserved and the walls painted
a dusky shade of pink (try Setting Plaster by Farrow & Ball). For
a similar stainless-steel kitchen island try Schiini at Design Space
London. A Tolomeo light by Artemide sits above the worktop
Portrait Homeowner Antonio poses lying on an original tiled oor
Stockist details on p198
nly the fortunate few can hope to live

in an 18th-century palazzo adorned with
original frescoes, but for Italian architect
Antonio Giuseppe Martiniello it is a joyous
reality. This building has so much detail,
it is a beautiful space, he enthuses. Experienced in the
restoration of ancient buildings, he makes the perfect
guardian for this property in Naples, which had remained
untouched for 80 years until he bought it in 2004.
The task of restoring the interior was considerable: many
of the original doors and fragments of ooring had been
destroyed or stolen, and the apartment had no electricity.
The worst part was the sight of the ruined frescoes, but the
space still captivated me, Antonio says. The light seeping
through the broken glass of the windows was incredible
and I could imagine lling
the library with books.
THE ONLY WAY TO FURNISH THE
Antonio retained the
APARTMENT WAS TO BALANCE
houses existing layout of
uid enfilades [a series of
THE BUILDINGS HISTORY WITH
rooms connected in a row
CONTEMPORARY ELEMENTS
rather than arranged along
hallways] but decided to
split the apartment in two: two-thirds of the interior was largely destroyed, so we created
given over to his personal quarters and one third to his a new fresco based on examples
studio, meeting rooms and oices.
from Pompeii, Antonio explains.
The elements that had survived, such as wallpaper dating
Elsewhere, he balanced the
back to the 1850s and the original paintwork, were all florid detailing of his homes
preserved. It is such a rarity to nd these traditional paint backdrop with modern materials
colours, and they still feel so contemporary, he says. Every and furniture. Where the ooring
room has its own story. Where patches of paper were missing, was irreparable, he introduced
I simply left the base colour in tact; it serves as a memory timber, poured resin and mismatched tiles, and he used red
of what was there before. Skilled artisans restored the walls acrylic sliding doors as a striking replacement for the missing
(incredibly, the entire project only took a year) and where originals. The furniture here is a mix of design classics by
there was nothing left to work with they recreated the past. the likes of Charles and Ray Eames and Verner Panton;
The original details of the red room, my living room, were custom pieces (the iron table and suspended cabinets in the
library) and bold statements, such as Joe Colombos breglass
armchairs, upholstered in faux leather. The only way to
furnish the apartment was to balance the buildings history
with contemporary elements, he says. I like to think of it as
a modern home inside an old shell. kellerarchitettura.it
WHERE PATCHES OF PAPER WERE MISSING,

I LEFT THE BASE COLOUR INTACT; IT SERVES AS
A MEMORY OF WHAT WAS THERE BEFORE
Kitchen The M7
suspension light is from
Viabizzuno. Italian artist
Stefano Dordiglione created
the religious artwork
Meeting room Clients sit
on Panton chairs by Verner
Panton for Vitra. The large
table is from Pallucco
S E C R ET A D D R E S S B O O K
Antonio reveals his favourite places to shop and eat in Naples
Meeting room (left) The peeling hand-painted wallpaper

dates back to the 1850s. In the adjoining room sits a Lady
armchair by Marco Zanuso for Cassina
Oice (above) The original tiled oor and delicate wallpaper
(detail top) give this workspace a sense of faded grandeur
Model-making room (right) A selection of vintage chairs
add colour to this room Stockist details on p198
Made in Cloister This was the rst urban regeneration project of its kind in
Naples. I was the architect on the team that transformed the abandoned convent
(attached to a 16th-century church) into a cultural centre housing a bookshop,
bar and restaurant. 46 Piazza Enrico de Nicola, 80139 (madeincloister.it)
Dino Morra An excellent contemporary art gallery that is renowned for
championing the work of young and up-and-coming artists. Piazza Enrico
de Nicola, 80139 (00 39 081 187 45462)
Pasticceria Carraturo This pastry shop is an institution. It sells the best
sfogliatella, which is traditional shell-shaped puf pastry lled with cream
and dusted with icing sugar. 97 Via Casanova, 80139 (00 39 081 554 5364)
La Smora A store owned by artisan Fabio Paolella (a trained restorer),
who uses 18th-century techniques to make terracotta gurines and church
decorations. I treasure the silver votive that I bought from this shop.
23 Via Anticaglia, 80139 (00 39 081 29 38 12)
Colonnese This bookshop is a great source for new, used and out-of-print
titles. It also has a selection of 18th- and 19th-century literature that derives
from Naples. 3233 Via San Pietro a Maiella, 80138 (00 39 081 45 98 58)
Bedroom The original tiles on the floor

contrast beautifully with the blue wall
try Farrow & Balls St Giles Blue for similar.
The bed was designed by the homeowner,
who also created the screen that divides this
space from the bathroom. The cabinets are
from Pallucco and the lights are by Droog.
The painting is by artist Mario Pellegrino
THE FURNITURE IS AN EXCITING MIX

OF DESIGN CLASSICS, CUSTOM-MADE
PIECES AND BOLD STATEMENTS
Inspired by the combination of modern and period

furnishings in Antonios Naples home, but lacking original
frescoes? Work the look using traditional prints instead
From left D2021 rug by Golran, 4,080, Moroso (moroso.co.uk). Stilla pouf by AYTM, 269, Dopo Domani (dopo-domani.com). Petite Applique Radieuse wall
light, 96, Maison Sarah Lavoine (maisonsarahlavoine.com). Lady armchair by Marco Zanuso, 2,820, Cassina (cassina.com). 4338 Ikat patterned cushion,
164.50, Yastik by Rifat zbek (yastikbyrifatozbek.com). Taher striped cushion by Lindell & Co, 130, Pentreath & Hall (pentreath-hall.com). D.555.1 coffee
table by Gi Ponti, 1,967, Molteni & C Dada (moltenidada.co.uk). Base & Cuppino large vase by Aldo Cibic for Paula C, 385, Monologue (monologuelondon.com).
LP5 True Colour blue vase, 169; LP2 True Colour pink vase, 199, both by Lex Pott, Monologue (monologuelondon.com). Sicilia cup, 15; Large Radieuse
wall light, 130, both Maison Sarah Lavoine (maisonsarahlavoine.com). Paper Planes chair by Doshi Levien, 2,760, Moroso (moroso.co.uk). Solvorn bed, from
STYLING ASSISTANT: ANNA SHERIDAN
Photography JAKE CURTIS Styling HANNAH BORT
260, Ikea (ikea.com). Double Harris headboard, 339, The Headboard Workshop (theheadboardworkshop.co.uk). Bed and headboard covered in Enchanted
Wood fabric by Sheila Coombes, 79 per metre, Brian Yates (brian-yates.co.uk). Russet and Polar Ice pillowcases, 48 each; Russet duvet cover, 264; throw,
174, all Larusi (larusi.com). 2007 Ikat bolster cushion, 280, Yastik by Rifat zbek (yastikbyrifatozbek.com). Flauti Le Amethist 1 pendant light, 1,333; Flauti
Le Amber 2 pendant light, 1,287, both by Giopato & Coombes, Viaduct (viaduct.co.uk) Backgrounds from left Trilogy emulsion paint (on walls); The Botanist
Pure Flat emulsion paint (on border), both 42.50 for 2.5 litres, Paint & Paper Library (paintandpaperlibrary.com). Brocatello wallpaper (on top border) in Rose
Gold, 90 per 10-metre roll, Zofany (zofany.com). Badminton wallpaper (behind bed), 736 per panel (as pictured), De Gournay (degournay.com) E D
T H E WOR L D S BE ST DE S IG N S
Introducing the winners of the ELLE Decoration International Design Awards 2016.
Selected by our 25 sister titles around the world, these are the pieces you need to know
about. Plus, we asked five established names to give us their take on the trends
Interviews MARZIA NICOLINI Captions AMY BRADFORD Portraits VALENTINA SOMMARIVA
B E S T I N TA B L E WA R E
Voyage en Ikat collection by
Herms This jewel-like tableware,
inspired by the ikat fabric-dyeing
technique originating in central Asia,
brings East and West together. From 106
for a small bowl (uk.hermes.com).
BEST IN KITCHENS
Finesse kitchen by Tokujin Yoshioka for
Toyo Kitchen Style The cabinets are fronted
with smoked glass, celebrating the beauty of
translucency a hallmark of Yoshiokas work.
Not available in UK (toyokitchen.co.jp/en).
BEST IN OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Palissade collection (chair) by Ronan and
Erwan Bouroullec for Hay Unfussy and
well priced, this range is refreshingly pareddown in a category thats often overdesigned.
159, Utility (utilitydesign.co.uk).
BEST IN FURNITURE
Kaari table by Ronan and Erwan
Bouroullec for Artek This piece deploys
classic Artek materials wood and steel
banding in a new way, fusing them with
glossy laminate and linoleum. From 1,488
for 200x85cm, Skandium (skandium.com).
BEST IN FLOOR COVERINGS
Cementiles by India Mahdavi for Bisazza
Mahdavi has modernised the traditional
patterned cement tile with peppy, graphic motifs.
From 162 per square metre (bisazza.com).
Talking trends
STUDIO JOB
The maverick Antwerp-based
duo who have remade gothic
style for the 21st century
What trends have you
spotted recently? Nowadays
its all about getting more
and more personal in your
own creations. Were in a kind
of design Renaissance period:
people have had enough of
corporate ideology and want
to follow their own inspiration,
not be mainstream.
What changes have you
seen in the design world?
Designers are less obsessed
with what is trendy. The
word trend implies that
a lot of people are doing the
same thing. Its better to have
many designers creating with
their own minds, thinking
outside of the box, which is
what we always try to do.
Are there any upcoming
talents you admire? We
are generally fascinated by
the contamination of diferent
elds art, architecture,
fashion make them converge
and you will see great ideas.
What are you working on
next? Weve just presented
a new book about our work
and well soon be in New
York for an exhibition of
our designs at the Museum
of Arts and Design. We dont
like spending too much time
in front of the computer:
we prefer real life to the
internet (studiojob.be).
Portrait In front of Industry Amber
mosaic by Studio Job, 860 per square
metre, Bisazza (bisazza.com)
T H E WOR L D S BE ST DE SIGNS
D E S I G N E R O F T H E Y E A R J A I M E H AY N
Who is he? Charismatic Spanish designer Jaime Hayn sprang
onto the design scene in 2003 with his Mediterranean Digital
Baroque universe, a dreamlike world populated by exaggerated
cactus shapes and surreal animals. Now an internationally respected
gure, his witty and whimsical style has lately been pared down
a little, and he has been exploring art as an inspiration for his work.
Why did he win? This year he has created a wallpaper range for
Swedish brand Eco (pictured) that strips his illustrations back to
ultra-simple lines, dots and circles. His Raction Potique
collection of black-stained ash objects (see below) for Cassina
Talking trends
SEBASTIAN HERKNER
This German designer has enjoyed
a meteoric rise to fame, coming to
the design worlds attention in
2012 with his Bell table for
Classicon (below, 1,977, Aram
Store; aram.co.uk)
was inspired by the organic shapes of Le Corbusier murals

and buildings; and his Palette tables for &Tradition (see
below) reference the forms of Alexander Calders kinetic
sculptures. Hayn has also been the subject of a retrospective
at Israels Design Museum Holon, entitled Funtastico, which
looks back on a decade of his achievements. The maverick has
come of age (hayonstudio.com).
What should I buy? Palette table for &Tradition, from 995,
Aram Store (aram.co.uk). Wallpaper, from 45 per roll, Eco (eco.se).
Raction Potique table, 1,068, Cassina (cassina.com)

spotted recently? Ive seen
lots of projects featuring wood,
metal and marble often
combined in unexpected ways.
Increasing attention to
simplicity and eiciency. Items
need to be beautiful, of course,
but also have a clear purpose.

next? Im doing some interior
projects in Hamburg and
thinking about new collections
with my own company. All the
travelling is great for getting
new ideas I keep my eyes wide
open (sebastianherkner.com).
Portrait With Gemma bathroom
accessories collection for Agape,
available Winter 2016 (agapedesign.it)
Talking trends
P A O L A N AV O N E
The Italian designer is famed
for her work with brands such
as Baxter and Rubelli, and her
art direction at Gervasoni
PORTRAIT: JAMES CORBETT

spotted recently? There
are more trends coexisting
than ever before. I see more
self-confidence in designers.
It happened in fashion years
ago, and now in design too:
people feel happier launching
their own trend.
Im seeing a great mix of
expertise in young designers:
they seem able to master
new technologies and at the
same time manually produce
highly refined objects.
What are you working
on next? New products and
some interior and architecture
projects in Asia. I cant say
much yet but they are really
promising (gervasoni1882.it).
Y O U N G D E S I G N TA L E N T O F T H E Y E A R
&NEW
Who are they? Were thrilled that new British
design duo &New aka Mirka Grohn (left) and Jo
Wilton (right) have won this award, following on
from their gong for Best Furniture Design at the
ELLE Decoration British Design Awards last year.
Why did they win? The delicate lines and
grown-up palette of their powder-coated metal
shelves and tables have recently been complemented
by limited editions in granite and brass; all combine
modern minimalism with a retro aesthetic inspired
by mid-century Scandinavian design.
What should I buy? The minimalist A clothes rail
in pink, 474 (andnew.co.uk)
T H E WOR L D S BE ST DE SIGNS
B E S T I N WA L L C O V E R I N G S
Numi tiles by Konstantin Grcic for
Mutina Grcics debut tile range for the Italian
company creates geometric patterns using
embossed and glazed nishes. From 208 per
square metre, Domus (domustiles.co.uk).
BEST IN BEDDING
Majal bed by Carlo Colombo for Flou
The wide, cushioned headboard was
inspired by Colombos observations of
Indian women wringing out dye from fabric.
From 4,080, Aram Store (aram.co.uk).
B E S T I N B AT H R O O M S
Axor One shower control by Barber
& Osgerby for Axor-Hansgrohe This sleek,
brushed brass element turns multiple water
outlets on or of with a touch of the hand or
elbow, as well as adjusting temperature on
a central dial and regulating water volume
with a dinky lever. 747 (hansgrohe.co.uk).
BEST IN LIGHTING
Superloon floor lamp by Jasper
Morrison for Flos A ring of tiny
LED bulbs around the edge of the shade
send light across the adjustable translucent
white disc its silvery glow is as magical
as moonlight. 3,045 (os.com).
B E S T I N S E AT I N G
Targa seating collection by Gam
Fratesi for Wiener GTV Design
Why choose between canework and
upholstery when you can have both?
This armchair is a modern twist on
bentwood furniture. From 4,428
(gebruederthonetvienna.com).
B E S T I N FA B R I C S
Kvadrat/Raf Simons collection
From the man who made futuristic
couture for the house of Dior comes
this ultra-simple yet dynamic range
of cushions and fabrics. Cushions
from 111 (kvadratrafsimons.com).
Talking trends
DIMORE STUDIO
Emiliano Salci and Britt
Moran founded their
Milan-based studio in 2003.
Their work embraces many
elds, from interior design
to products, art and fashion
What changes have you seen

in the design world recently?
Were seeing less furniture
design and more decoration.
Increasing attention is now
being paid to wallpapers, textiles
and patterns instead of single
pieces of furniture.
talents you admire? We really
like the work of Formafantasma,
an Italian duo who are based

in Amsterdam.
next? Currently we are working
on several apartment projects
in Italy, and bedlinen brand
Frettes new London store, which
opens soon (dimorestudio.eu).
Portrait With Lampada 090 pendant
lights (prototypes) by Dimore Studio
Talking trends
DOSHI LEVIEN
London husband-and-wife
duo Nipa Doshi and Jonathan
Levien are renowned for their
eclectic designs fusing their
Indian and British heritage
spotted recently? Theres
a major emphasis on the
quality of design products.
Maybe in the past it was
more about loud ideas,
colour and eccentricity,
but now we feel that the
urge to be dramatic has gone.
Companies are giving
precedence to thoughtful,
quieter design, and
are focusing on great
manufacturing quality,
proportions and details.
talents you admire? [Doshi]
The Japanese fashion designer
Tsumori Chisato. I love
her vibrant style and often
wear her clothes.
next? A new collection for
Danish textile brand Kvadrat
and a big range for a British
company that we cant reveal
yet. Its going to be an exciting
year! (doshilevien.com).
Portrait Jonathan sits on Do-Maru
chair by Doshi Levien, 1,891; Nipa
sits on Tabour pouf, 1,339, both
B&B Italia (bebitalia.com) E D
TH E OLD
CU R IOSIT Y SHOP
Be inspired by the owners of this South African farmhouse, who
mix pattern and collectibles with unique confidence and style
Words KERRYN FISCHER
Photography ELSA YOUNG/FRANK FEATURES
Production LUANNE TOMS
Living room The bookshelves and dressers that line the

walls of the living area are old apothecary cabinets and
ornate units that homeowner Neville bought in France and
painted black. The linen sofas, the focus of the room, are
also vintage, and the wooden floor is made from 150-yearold pit-sawn yellowwood, usually salvaged from old barns
s a freelance creative director, Neville Trickett

is a maverick soul with a home to match his spirit.
The 165-year-old Dargle Valley farmhouse where he
and his wife Sharon raised their children is crammed with their
collections. Sharon and Neville have since moved to Durban, but
have kept the former family home. Today it overows with objects,
materials, vibrant patterned tiles and ephemera gathered on
impulse and arranged with artful expression. The result is an
intense curatorial experience that whisks you from Tokyo to
England, Africa and beyond at a single glance.
Its pretty radical to have such a mixed selection of things in
a home, Neville says. Sharon and I have always collected stuf.
Its not always expensive, just things we like. Sharon has a gift
for gardening the couple own a plant business, Saint Verde
Botanicals and her passion is evident in the abundance of greenery on show,
including rare succulents, cacti and agaves. Without a doubt, shes the brains
behind our 35-year partnership, Neville says. Sharon has a strict criteria when
it comes to aesthetics while I dont, but the marriage of the two works.
Theres a place for every piece, from old X-rays

transformed into wall lights to a staggering
array of minutiae such as pen knives, old
syringes and vintage handmade silk owers
A quick scan of the house reveals a rich mix of vintage French and English
furniture, antique Japanese slipware, original Danish Kobenstyle enamelware,
vintage fabrics and religious iconography. Often, when we buy, we buy en masse,
so its never just one thing but 50, says Neville. Somehow the couple manage to
continue to nd a place for each piece, from old X-rays transformed into wall
lights to a staggering array of minutiae such as pen knives, old syringes and
vintage handmade silk owers, which are beautifully presented and backlit in
display cupboards that line the walls of the living space.
Sharons sense of order prevents even the most curious displays becoming
cluttered and there is no hint of this becoming a museum although the house
is in a constant state of ux as the couple continually edit the furnishings.
Our home is a creative project that promotes ideas for our work. Working on
the house helps to clear our minds and gives us distance from the madness
of the real world, says Neville. @saintverdebotanicals
Verandah Homeowner Neville walks with ve of the couples
nine dogs along their enclosed sun room. The oor tiles are
made from slate and marble
Living room The exposed brickwork and timber beams are enhanced by
historic lighting (try Jamb in the UK for similar). Try Romo for an excellent
range of yellow and chartreuse linen. The side tables, from South African
store Weylandts, have an enamel finish Stockist details on p198
Its pretty radical to have such

a mixed selection of things in a home.
We have always collected stuf
Living room Knick knacks, greenery and collectibles occupy

every surface. The black-and-white artwork of skeletons above
the fireplace depicts a series of illustrations by French scientist
Jean-Baptiste De Panafieu from the book Evolution. The floating
iron staircase is a striking Modernist statement next to the
farmhouses rustic architecture
A sense of order prevents even

the most curious displays becoming
cluttered, and there is no hint
of this house becoming a museum
Kitchen The inside of the dressers have been painted a rich Prussian
Blue (try Benjamin Moore for a similar paint colour) and the
homeowners have also added lighting within the cabinets the result
is that their collections of enamelware appear to glow in the dark.
The horn chairs were bought at The Conran Shop 15 years ago, and
the table is covered in a printed cloth from Babylonstoren
The new Portuguese

terrazzo tiles on the
conservatory floor
echo the colour of
the cast-iron walls
Conservatory and garden Homeowner Sharon

has been collecting succulents for 38 years and has
amassed over 2,000 varieties. The couple built the
conservatory from scratch by turning antique
cast-iron railings into panels that were then welded
together. The tiles are from South African brand
Union Tiles and wire stools are from Mr Price Home.
The rattan sun loungers were bought at auction
Guesthouse The family calls this separate annex the blue

cottage it is connected to the house by a glass-covered
walkway. Virtually all the furnishings were sourced on a trip
to Morocco, except the peacock chair, which is from India.
For similar tiles, try Encaustic Tiles Ltd and team with gold
poufs from Moroccan Bazaar Stockist details on p198
GET THE LOOK

Inspired by this South African home to be more
bold with colour and pattern? Heres our selection
of pick n mix tiles that you can buy now
Patterned tiles add decorative flourishes all over this farmhouse, from
strong slate and marble on the verandah to the subtle rounded design in
the conservatory. We love the diversity of pattern and colour, says Neville.
The brightest tiles are in the guesthouse (right). The palette is blue, but
we mixed up the patterns to make it more interesting.
2
1 Encaustic tiles, from 130 per square metre, all

Bert & May (bertandmay.com) 2 Palmblad and Essaouira tiles,
90 per square metre, Marrakech Design (marrakechdesign.se)
3 Vintage tile, 30 per square metre, The Baked Tile Company
(bakedtiles.co.uk) 4 Osborn tile, 184 per square metre, Original
Style (originalstyle.com) 5 Provence tiles, 90 per square metre,
Marrakech Design (marrakechdesign.se) 6 Batik Patchwork tiles,
45 per square metre, Topps Tiles (toppstiles.co.uk)
3
STYLING: ALEX KRISTAL PICTURES: HEARST STUDIOS
Bedroom The bed was bought at an antique store in Paris, and the other furnishings are a mix of vintage finds and pieces from the
homeowners shop in Johannesburg. Ikea is a good port of call for a wide range of indoor planters Stockist details on p198 E D
The palette here is blue, but we

mixed up the patterns to make
things a bit more interesting
Living space A runway of wooden panels cuts through

the concrete floor beneath them lies plenty of practical
storage space. Below the mezzanine level is a cosy play
corner with a table-tennis table and a swing
Y
A
L
T HE P
H O US E
We discover how one architect couple turned this industrial
workshop into a fun, adaptable space for their growing family
Words HANNAH BOOTH Photography MONICA SPEZIA/LIVING INSIDE Production FRANCESCA SIRONI
ara Bergami and her husband Luca

Bertacchi live in a former car repair
workshop in Bologna, Italy. Sara
was pregnant with their rst child,
Bianca (pictured, now four), when they moved
into the property and the couple transformed
the interior of the building with their two daughters
(Anita was born last year) in mind.
ROOM TO GROW
We bought this property just a week after we
viewed it. Spaces this industrial arent usually
available in Bologna, Luca says. The couple quickly
set about rewiring and reconguring the building
to turn it into a habitable home. They also ensured
it was fully insulated and installed energy-eicient BIANCA IS BECOMING A MORE ADAPTABLE,
windows. Our bills are now lower than they were ADVENTUROUS CHILD BECAUSE OF THE WAY
in our old apartment, despite the fact that it was
WE LIVE HERE. SHE LOVES TO PLAY
a quarter of the size!
The couple made good use of the houses soaring
ceilings by adding in a mezzanine floor. We think of it as our
promenade, Luca says. On this new level is a main bedroom, with
UTILITY ROOM
a picture window overlooking the living space; a bedroom shared by
the couples two daughters; and an area above the kitchen that evolves
with their changing needs as a family. First it was a bedroom, then
a playground, and now its a place where we relax in the evening, after
KITCHEN AND
dinner. We call it our decompression zone, says Luca.
LIVING AREA
Back on the ground oor, the open-plan interior ows from the
kitchen (where a huge antique tailors table serves as a social
spot for food preparation and dining) to a play zone with a swing and
a table-tennis table, and out to the courtyard garden. Bianca loves
playing in every part of the house, Luca says. We think she is becoming
MEZZANINE FLOOR
a more adventurous, adaptable child because of the way we live here.
She spends hours on the indoor swing and her bicycle.
The house has had a positive efect on Luca and Saras wellbeing,
too. We feel physically and psychologically free here, Luca says. Its
GROUND FLOOR
not a nished space, though. It will continue to grow and adapt with us.
Living space There is plenty of room on the ground floor for Bianca to ride her bike, both indoors and outside
in the decked courtyard. Try Habitats Viena furniture collection for similar outdoor chairs and Ikea for
a similar yellow dining chair. The Quadrato table, designed by Vico Magistretti for De Padova (available from
Twentytwentyone), is large enough to host lots of friends and family The pendant light above the table is the
stunning Vertigo design by Petite Friture (available from Heals in the UK) Stockist details on p198
OUR ANTIQUE KITCHEN TABLE

IS THE HEART OF THE HOME. ITS WHERE
OUR FAMILY COMES TOGETHER
Kitchen The double-width tailors table is from an antiques market in Parma: its a worktop, play
space and dining table all in one. The Tripp Trapp high chair is by Stokke (available at
Mothercare) and Urban Cottage Industries sells similar pendant lights. Try Ikea for a good
selection of similar sofas and monochrome rugs Stockist details on p198
ARCHITECTS GUIDE
MEZZANINE FLOORS
Homeowner and architect

Luca Bertacchi shares his
essential checklist of what
to consider before you build
Height You need a ceiling height
of at least 4.2 metres to build
a mezzanine level to avoid the
oor below feeling cramped.
Planning permission In Italy
there are strict regulations
relating to earthquake-proong
new oors [in the UK, planning
permission is not required unless
the house is listed, but the
structure must comply with
building regulations and the
involvement of a structural
engineer is essential to ensure
safety. If the work afects a party
wall, you must notify your
neighbours in writing. If you are
a leaseholder, you will need
permission from the freeholder
for any structural changes].
Structural support In the UK,
you can use existing walls and
partitions to support a new
oor, but Italian regulations do
not allow this so our structure is
self-supporting. In the event of an
earthquake, the movement of our
mezzanine will never interfere
with that of the main building.
Using a steel frame also reduced
the number of columns required
to support the structure. It was
easy to install and gave us the
industrial aesthetic we wanted.
Access Our staircase is made
from steel and wood and simply
attached to the steel structure.
Spiral staircases are a good
space-saving solution.
Budget The mezzanine oor
cost almost 40 per cent of our
entire renovation budget [we
estimate the construction costs
for a basic mezzanine level one
that involves the removal of a at
ceiling with a loft space above
to start at around 2,000].
Timings The steel frame was
built on site in two weeks, a
timeframe that included the
installation of the underoor
heating. However, the project took
around three months in total.
Mezzanine We built the mezzanine because we wanted to create a more intimate, liveable space within
the building, says Luca. Also, we love sharing our home with friends and clients, but we also wanted
a private area that was just for us. By completing the project we have added almost 80 square metres to the
oorplan. The main bedroom has a huge picture window that overlooks the living space perfect for
keeping an eye on the children. The homeowners can also pull a screen across the window for privacy E D
Living room Silver travertine (from Multiform Stone Industries) and

stained oak clad the walls, while reclaimed chestnut boards cover the
floor. The scheme is softened by oversized rugs (try John Lewis). A table
by Isamu Noguchi for Herman Miller (available at The Conran Shop) sits
with a PP225 Flag Halyard armchair by Hans J Wegner for PP Mbler
(try Twentytwentyone) Stockist details on p198
Lavish stone and dark woods are combined

to brilliant effect in this Melbourne home,
designed for entertaining
Words TRISH LORENZ Photography TESS KELLY
RICHLY VEINED SILVER TRAVERTINE

IS USED IN KEY AREAS OF THE HOUSE
TO ADD TONE AND TEXTURE
I love the height of this house, its incredible, says
homeowner Philippa Head of her three-storey new-build.
We have rooftop views that stretch to Melbournes city
skyline. Over the course of a year, Philippa and her property
developer husband Steves home was built on land just a
few minutes walk from the boutiques and cafes of Toorak
village an area dubbed Australias Rodeo Drive. They
commissioned interior designer Lauren Macer of Sisll
to create its contemporary but convivial interior. The couple
moved in just three days before Christmas Day in December
2015, which was serendipitous given that their home
is perfectly designed for entertaining friends and family.
Design details
We wanted a modern look but didnt want to live in a steel
box, Philippa says. Slabs of stone inject texture and create
focal points in key areas: for instance, silver travertine clads
both the kitchen island and the large central fireplace. The
rich veins of the stone (a mix of grey, silver, black and gold)
are accented by dark Wormy Chestnut wood floors (a type
of reclaimed flooring that is milled from old barn boards)
and stained oak kitchen cabinets. Black steel details tie the
scheme together, with any hard edges softened by sheer
curtains, large rugs and luxurious accessories, such as the
sheepskin throw draped across the Flag Halyard armchair.
Open approach
The 393-square-metre ground floor is divided into a large
open-plan kitchen and living areas. The rear of the house
leads to an outdoor dining space arranged around a fountain
the constant babble of water creates a peaceful soundtrack.
The first and second floors provide places of retreat: there
are three guest bedrooms and a library on the first floor,
plus a main bedroom, bathroom, dressing room and private
outdoor terrace on the upper level. You have a sense of
living in the treetops when youre up here, Philippa says.
sisalla.com.au
Kitchen This is the hub of the open-plan living

space. Its focal point is an island clad in silver
travertine sourced from the same place as the stone
on the fireplace (see previous spread). The worktops
are Super White, a natural quartzite stone from
Stone Italiana. The bar stools are the Dita design
from Grazia and Co Stockist details on p198
WE WANTED A MODERN
LOOK BUT DIDNT WANT
TO LIVE IN A STEEL BOX
Kitchen The bespoke cabinets are covered in an oak timber veneer that
has been stained brown-black. For similar track lighting try Mr Resistor
Dining area The stained beech Jutland table by Mads Johansen for Ton
is surrounded by Merano dining chairs by Alex Gufler, also for Ton. The
Bubble pendant is from Lucretia Lighting Stockist details on p198
Living room A Jasper sofa from King Living sits in front of the floor-to-ceiling
windows. A Raction Potique side table by Jaime Hayn for Cassina is placed by the
arm of the sofa. For a similar sheepskin throw to the one draped over the PP225 Flag
Halyard armchair, try The Fabulous Fleece Company Stockist details on p198
THE HOUSES LARGE OPEN-PLAN

GROUND FLOOR IS THE PERFECT
SPACE FOR ENTERTAINING
GET THE LOOK
Inspired by the silver travertine and darkstained timber in this house, weve sought out
the latest stylish yet durable surface materials
112 per square metre, Domus

Tiles (domustiles.co.uk)
2 Striata travertine, 106.74
per square metre, Mandarin
Stone (mandarinstone.com)
3 Norm tombak by Norm
Architects, from 64 for a
40x10cm drawer front, Reform
(reformcph.com) 4 Dekton by
Cosentino in Kadum, from
450 per square metre, Dekton
(dekton.co.uk) 5 Black
American walnut veneer, from
135 per square metre, Naked
Kitchens (nakedkitchens.com)
6 Allmarble ceramic tile
in Travertino, from 50
per square metre, Marazzi
(marazzitile.co.uk)
7 Par Ker Hampton Brown
ceramic tile in Walnut, 109
per square metre, Porcelanosa
(porcelanosa.com)
WORDS AND STYLYING: ALEX KRISTAL PICTURE: HEARST STUDIOS
4 1 Coppersmith wood flooring,
INSIDER GUIDE
MODERN FINISHES
Not all of the surfaces pictured
here are real stone or timber, but
each one of them looks luxurious
and is able to stand up to the
demands of a busy home. From
simple ceramic tiles that mimic
the veins and grains of wood and
marble to composite materials,
the modern alternatives pictured
here are both easier and more
economical to apply than heavy
slabs of stone. They are also
simpler to clean and maintain.
Here, we introduce three that t
this homes scheme perfectly...
Ceramic tiles These porcelain

fakes (6, 7), which come in stone
and wood-efect versions, have
the distinct advantage of being
highly resistant to wear and tear.
Acidic substances such as orange
juice, which would pose a threat
to a marble surface, will not stain
or damage ceramic. Also, unlike
timber or travertine, ceramic is
not very porous, making it a more
durable choice for wet zones such
as kitchens and bathrooms. Of
course, installing tiles is also
much simpler than tting a large,
heavy slab of natural stone.
Dekton by Cosentino This
versatile material (4), made from
a mixture of compacted raw
manufacturing materials such
as glass and quartz, can be made
to mimic the colour and texture
of stone or wood. The perfect
material for kitchens, its strong
and resistant to scratches, stains
and scorch marks. It can also be
used to clad virtually any surface,
so would be a great option to
create a seamless nish from
worksurface to splashback.
Tombak Norm Architects has
used this highly malleable metal
alloy (3) to envelop the MDF
cupboard doors on its beautiful
new Ikea hack kitchen for Danish
brand Reform (head to
elledecoration.co.uk to see it).
It doesnt tarnish easily, but
instead will patinate beautifully
over time, developing a golden
shine in areas of wear and tear.
Top The worksurface is Super White, a quartzite stone from

Stone Italiana. The Benton mosaic tiles by Ann Sacks are a good
match for this splashback (586 per square metre; annsacks.com)
Above The black Nero Marquina marble mosaic tiles in this space
are from Bespoke tiles and Stone. La Palma arrow tiles by Ann
Sacks are similar (255 per square metre; annsacks.com)
THE BEDROOM AT THE TOP OF THE

HOUSE PROVIDES A PLACE OF RETREAT
FROM THE SOCIAL SPACES BELOW
S E C R ET A D D R E S S B O O K
Homeowner Philippa reveals the best
places in Melbourne to shop for interiors
Jardan This family-owned furniture business
has an in-house design team with great room
sets. Its a brilliant place to source locally made
furniture, with showrooms in Melbourne,
Brisbane and Sydney. (jardan.com.au)
Loose Leaf Located in an old warehouse this
hip plant studio brims with flowers and
greenery. Owners Wona Bae and Charlie Lawler
also run plant-related workshops. 31 Sackville
Street, Collingwood, 3066 (looseleafstore.com.au)
Mr Kitly Part gallery space, part shop, this
is a great place to find pieces by local makers
and designers, alongside finds from Japan. 381
Sydney Road, Brunswick, 3056 (mrkitly.com.au)
Willie Weston Founded by Jessica Booth
and Laetitia Prunetti, this studio works with
Australian Indigenous artists to create digitally
printed fabrics. (willieweston.com)
Anchor Ceramics Handmade tiles, lighting
and accessories by Australian architect and
ceramicist Bruce Rowe. 27 Hayes Street,
Northcote, 3070 (anchorceramics.com)
Bedroom Dressed with sheer curtains and a soft grey carpet, this is a peaceful retreat. The linen bedding is from Australian
brand, Bedouin Societe (try Society Limonta for similar). The pink armchair reflected in the large vintage mirror is the Casting
Chair from Grazia and Co. The white armchair is an R160 chair by Grant Featherston, an Australian mid-century designer.
In the en suite bathroom, the Aura tub by Caroma (try Duravit for similar) is placed by the window, so that bathers can soak
in the views. For a similar bulb pendant light try Olive & The Fox Stockist details on p198 E D
Carefully arranged to maximise light,

glass partitions, this Cape Town home
Words HANNAH BOOTH Styling SVEN ALBERDING
with an open-plan layout and steel-framed

is ideal for displaying its owners artwork
Photography GREG COX/GAP INTERIORS
Living room A monochrome palette is

warmed by the homes original polished
floorboards and flourishes of greenery,
creating a gallery-like space. For a similar
low-slung sofa, try The Sofa & Chair
Company; Ikea sells similar cabinets and
cowhide rugs Stockist details on p198
he Wellington Fruit Growers building in

Cape Town is a narrow, three-storey
terracotta edifice adorned with carvings of
heraldic shields, and with stone pillars that
stand in line like sentries. It is home to entrepreneurs
Justin Rhodes, a native New Yorker, and his partner
Cameron Munro, from South Africa, who share a spacious
apartment on the buildings second floor. They were drawn
to the propertys grand dimensions its wooden floors,
high ceilings and white walls lend it a distinctly European
feel. We both have a thing for architecturally interesting
houses with a strong sense of history, says Justin.
Arranged for art
Striking sculptures and THE HOUSE
artworks fill the apartment,
ITSELF IS
many by artists who Justin
represents at his nearby RELATIVELY
gallery, Whatiftheworld. UNADORNED,
The art was actually our
starting point, he says. The WHICH ALLOWS
house itself is relatively OUR WORKS
unadorned, which allows
the pieces to sing. Most of OF ART TO SING
the works are by leading
and emerging South African artists, and include a pair of
vast stainless-steel abstract sculptures by Rodan Kane
Hart and Jonathan Freemantle. Nothing is as it seems:
what looks like a lemon-yellow jerry can is in fact a ceramic
sculpture by Johannesburg-based artist Michele Mathison,
and in the kitchen theres a wooden drinks cabinet designed
to look like a retro fridge by Durban artist Cameron Platter.
The apartment also plays host to exhibitions, and often
provides a temporary home to visiting artists.
From top The exterior of the striking terracotta Wellington Fruit
Growers building. Homeowners Justin Rhodes and Cameron Munro.
In the living room, a ladder shelving unit (try Loafs Pisa for similar)
is filled with artwork and collectibles. The colours and shapes of the
abstract painting by John Murray are echoed in the Flo side table by
Patrcia Urquiola for Driade Stockist details on p198
Zoned interiors
The apartment is essentially one long, slim living space, running from the
front door at one end to the buildings arched windows at the other. The
whole home is gloriously open-plan, with just a separate main bedroom
and bathroom located to one side of the entrance hall. Thanks to interior
designer Liam Mooney, who collaborated with the couple, the layout is
intelligently configured into separate zones using grouped furniture and
artworks, plus a pair of steel-and-glass dividers that serve as partitions.
In the far corner of the dining area sits a guest bedroom encased in a steelframed glass box that was in-situ when the couple bought the apartment.
Its a smart way to add a useful extra room without blocking out any of the
light from the large window behind it.
Simple statements
The interior colour scheme is
mostly muted greys, whites and
blacks but punctuated by shocks
of primary colour, including an
orange vintage Anglepoise lamp,
a yellow pouf and an electric blue
sofa. There are also strong African
elements, from giant palm trees
to pieces by Nigerian fashion
photographer Lakin Ogunbanwo.
This influence is restrained rather
than full-blown, says Justin. We
wanted to reflect the work we do,
and the country we live in, but in
a refined way. liammooney.co.za;
whatiftheworld.com
Living room The feature wall is filled with charcoal sketches by Durban artist Cameron
Platter: they reflect the homeowners humorous, playful side. The contemporary
Clockwatcher grandfather clock is one of several pieces by Cape Town-based product
designer Gregor Jenkin. Find a similar pouf on Etsy Stockist details on p198
THE LAYOUT IS
INTELLIGENTLY
CONFIGURED INTO
SEPARATE ZONES
USING GROUPED
FURNITURE AND
GLASS PARTITIONS
Kitchen A black steel dining table and a blue chair,

both by Gregor Jenkin, are teamed with a set of
chairs covered in simple white slips. Crockery and
glassware is curated on open shelving, with
accents of gold adding a luxe touch. A steel-framed
glass cube encases the guest bedroom
ARCHITECTS GUIDE
G L A S S PA RT I T I O N S
Alex Michaelis, co-founder of

London firm Michaelis Boyd,
explains why glass partitions
are a clever design choice
Why create a glass partition? Although open-plan
living suits our contemporary lifestyle, there is still
a demand for areas that can be sectioned of as private
zones within a larger space. This could be a utility room
within a kitchen, or a study or play room within a larger
living area. A glazed box like this one provides privacy
as well as a visual connection to the rest of the house.
Plus, it maximises light, making it a great architectural
device in areas where daylight might otherwise be blocked
by a solid wall [in the example below by Michaelis Boyd,
glass is used to divide the living room from the hallway].
Will it suit my property? Steel-glazed panelling is
a classic design Crittall, the original British maker
of steel-glazed windows, was founded in 1849 that can
be used in both modern and traditional homes. The most
important thing to ensure is that the proportions of the
glazed panels work with your propertys design aesthetic.
A traditional house lends itself to thin panels; the
metalwork should have a slim prole to complement
cornicing and nishes. Thicker metalwork and larger glass
panels look good with materials that are popular in
contemporary homes, such as exposed brick and concrete.
How is it installed?
The perimeter of the
glazed panels is xed into
the oor, walls and
ceiling, then a concealed
timber surround is
required to x the steel
frame onto. If the glazed
panels are large and the
oor above requires extra
support, an intermediary
column can be installed
and decorated to closely
match the steel glazing.
Where can I buy them? Team ED: it depends on your

project. For restorations and refurbishments, as well as
new installations, we recommend contacting Associated
Steel Window Services (asws.co.uk). For the classic look,
try D&R Design, an oicial stockist of Crittall steel-framed
windows (dandrdesign.co.uk). Finally, kitchen brand Plain
English can create a bespoke design for you that will suit
your homes style (plainenglishdesign.co.uk).
michaelisboyd.com
WORDS: ALEX KRISTAL PORTRAIT: ED REEVE
Whats the cost? You

should allow for a spend
of approximately 1,100 per square metre. This will also
cover the cost of xed glazing and opening doors.
Attached to the inner frame is a curtain pole, which allows the bedroom to
be screened of for privacy. Find a similar chevron rug at The Rug Company,
and try Tori Murphy for soft wool throws Stockist details on p198
THE INTERIOR SCHEME IS

MOSTLY MUTED WHITES, GREYS
AND BLACKS, PUNCTUATED WITH
SHOTS OF PRIMARY COLOUR
Bathroom The frameless

shower and the crisp white
metro tiles (try Fired Earth)
act to increase the sense of
space in this compact suite
Bedroom The citrus hue
is carried through from the
bathroom, injecting a playful
twist. The lamp is by Dokter
& Misses, and the artworks are
by South African artists
Michael Taylor, Zander Blom
and Rodan Kane Hart. For
similar steel cabinets, try Ikea
A RTS CULTUR E BOOKS TR AV EL
ESCAPE
A PASSAGE TO INDIA
PICTURE: PRARTHNA SING
Explore India through a design lens with encyclopaedic new book

Sar: The Essence of Indian Design (Phaidon, 49.95), which takes the reader
through the countrys colourful culture by way of 200 objects. Chapters
include Vishwas (religion-focused design), Aana Jaana (travel; Hindustan
Motors, pictured), Aaraam Karna (relaxing), Khaana Peena (food and
drink) and Pehenna (wearing). London-based Tiipoi, one of our favourite
continent-crossing young brands, has its handcrafted copper and neemwood milk pourer featured in the food chapter, and there is an entry for
Bata tennis shoes primary school PE class staples in India for over 70
years and now stocked at Londons fashionable Dover Street Market.
F O R M O R E P L A C E S T O E X P L O R E , V I S I T E L L E D E C O R AT I O N . C O . U K / E S C A P E
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SUMMER IN THE CITY

Aperol spritz season isnt over yet! Heres our pick of four bars
in London ofering delicious drinks in a summery environment
1 Mr Foggs The Victoriana extravaganza sees lush foliage mixed with
marble-topped tables. The ambiance is deliberately colonial think
rattan furniture and ceiling fans and the signature cocktail is a
Hendricks gin teapot. 15 Bruton Lane, London W1 (mr-foggs.com).
2 The Harcourt This glorious new restaurant has a Scandi-British theme.
Embrace the Swedish cofee-and-buns custom ka at afternoon tea time,
or enjoy a bittersweet aquavit cocktail later on, served in the ivy-cloaked
Garden Room. 32 Harcourt Street, London W1 (theharcourt.com).
3 67 Pall Mall A jewel palette of teals, plum and moss green creates
a luxe shelter from the rain at this new members club specically for
wine lovers. The double-height hall is decorated with modern British
furniture, Persian antique rugs, and Roll and Hills contemporary
chandeliers. 67 Pall Mall, St Jamess, London SW1 (67pallmall.co.uk).
4 Devonshire Club Mid-century glamour meets a 19th-century
Regency warehouse near Liverpool Street in this super-luxe members
club. The ground-oor brasserie boasts an elegant garden retreat.
4 Devonshire Square, London EC2 (devonshire.club).
SCENTED PLEASURES
PICTURES: PAUL WINCH-FURNESS, LAZAROS IORDANIDIS
Embark on an olfactory adventure through the history

of scent with French fragrance brand Fragonard
In the 16th century, it was fashionable among European nobility to wear
scented leather gloves. After the Earl of Oxford gave Elizabeth I an
Italian pair imbued with ambergris and orange ower, the trend took
of in England, by which time in France they had become a part of
everyday attire to the extent that most glove-makers were also trained
perfumers. In 1926, Frenchman Eugne Fuchs chose to name his maison
du parfum after Grasse-born 18th-century painter Jean-Honor
Fragonard, himself the descendent of a glover-perfumer dynasty. Nine
decades on, the brand has blossomed, but inheritance remains at its
heart: it is run by Fuchs sisters Anne, Agns and Francoise Costa. It has
an inclusive attitude no clandestine trade secrets here and visitors
are welcomed into its open house museums in Paris and Grasse.
In time for its 90th anniversary this year, Fragonard has opened
a new Muse du Parfum in a former theatre near Paris Palais Garnier,
which displays a comprehensive history of perfume. Highlights of the
debut exhibition include a planisphere with 17 interactive maps that
take the visitor on a journey through the history of fragrance, from
Ancient Egypt to the present day, with duskily lit curio cabinets lled
with gilt pomanders, measuring instruments and botanical illustrations.
Particularly evocative is the apothecary and perfume-making
apparatus. The rooms segue from medieval to modern, making the
museum a visual and aromatic treat for anyone interested in perfume
(until 31 October; fragonard.com; nouveaumuseefragonard.com).
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THREE OF THE BEST

B R I T I S H F E S T I VA L S
Celebrate art, literature and

music in beautiful locations
Its your last chance to see two fascinating

exhibitions on life in the home. At Home
in Britain at Londons Royal Institute
of British Architects (RIBA) is a study of
British homes that is interesting socially as
well as architecturally. Six practices have
drawn on RIBA Collections (which includes
Almere Poort house, right) to reimagine
three stalwarts of our national landscape: the cottage, the terraced house
and the at. Jamie Fobert Architects treatment of a cottage traditionally
an afordable dwelling for the working class, but which has since been
romanticised is particularly intriguing (until 29 August; architecture.com).
Zooming in on specic rooms is Dimensione Domestica, a new project
at Fondazione Achille Castiglioni in Milan, the institution set up in the
name of the 20th-century design icon and his architect brother Pier
Giacomo. The rst display is Ambiente di Soggiorno (living room; top),
a modern mise-en-scne of the brothers household designs that includes
a TV, shelving (both pictured) and the iconic Sella for Zanotta a bicycle
seat wittily repurposed as a telephone stool for taking quick calls from
the landline. Until 30 October (fondazioneachillecastiglioni.it).
S K I L L E D S ET
Learn a new craft at
Leicestershire workshop
Studio NL. Founder Roxanna
Webster organises classes
including origami lampshademaking, lino printing and
our top pick a masterclass
with jewellers The Workbench.
Design and hammer out
your own silver ring, and
founders Kirstie Maclaren
and Katie Woodward will
have them finished and
hand-polished for you. Lino
printing, 30; lampshademaking, 25; ring-carving,
55 (studionl.co.uk).
FESTIVAL NO.6 This music festival

in the Italianate village of Portmeirion,
Wales, lures more people every year.
Poetry, sea shanties, lm screenings and
bands can be heard throughout the village
(September 14; weekend ticket 180;
festivalnumber6.com).
WRITE ON KEW The literary festival

will see all manner of talks in marquees,
cottages and conservatories across
Londons botanical gardens. Book to see
Evening Standard editor Sarah Sands in
conversation with Kews head of trees, Tony
Kirkham (from 18 per event; kew.org).
WORDS: CHARLOTTE BROOK PICTURES: LISA FLEMMING/NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND
DOMESTIC SCIENCE
EDINBURGH ART FESTIVAL Obeat

young artists will exhibit in studios such
as The Number Shop, and institutions like
the Scottish National Portrait Gallery
(above), which is celebrating six centuries
of self-portraiture (until 28 August;
edinburghartfestival.com).
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RETURN OF THE
GRAND CAF
1
2
WORDS: CHARLOTTE BROOK PICTURE: PAUL WINCH-FURNES
Ofering cofee and conversation in elegant settings,

these glamorous venues are all the rage. We
celebrate their history and reveal our favourites
Although steaming cups of cofee have been served
in Austrian kafeehuser since the 17th century, it was
towards the end of the 19th century that Viennas cafs
came into their own as the beating heart of street society.
Frequented by the likes of Sigmund Freud and Gustav
Klimt, such establishments tended to be majestically
proportioned and extravagantly corniced, yet served
afordable refreshments to all. The concept spread across
Europe, from Paris to Oslo and London, where the Caf
Royal (2), located of Regent Street, opened in 1865.
The modern vogue for airy, minimal
eateries threatened the reign of the grand
caf. But, joyously, it seems London has
not lost its appetite for elegance. The
highest-grossing non-chain restaurant
in the UK since its opening in 2003,
The Wolseley (3) on Piccadilly has been
instrumental in reviving the capitals
grand caf culture. Housed in an ornate
former car showroom built in 1921,
its geometric marble oors, baroque
1 The Ivy Chelsea Garden, 197 Kings Road,
London SW3 (the-ivy.co.uk) 2 Hotel Caf Royal,
68 Regent Street, London W1 (hotelcaferoyal.com)
3 The Wolseley, 160 Piccadilly, London W1
(thewolseley.com) 4 The Delaunay, 55 Aldwych,
London WC2 (thedelaunay.com)
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RETURN OF THE GRAND CAF
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5 Savini, 224 Piccadilly,
London W1
(saviniatcriterion.co.uk)
6 Thames Foyer at the
Savoy, Strand, London WC2
(fairmont.com/savoylondon) 7 Bellanger,
9 Islington Green, London
N1 (bellanger.co.uk)
8 The Grand Cafe, 84 High
Street, Oxford OX1
(thegrandcafe.co.uk)
9 Grand Ferdinand,
Schubertring 1012, Vienna
(grandferdinand.com)
DESIGN CHECKLIST
HOW TO RECOGNISE
A GRAND CAF
Vaulted ceiling
Brass ttings
Leather banquettes
An Art Nouveau logo
Wall-sized mirrors
Staf uniform of
waistcoat and bow tie
Bentwood chairs
Marble-topped tables
Newspapers for
customers
No music playing
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Why are we still charmed by

the grand caf? The old-school
ritziness, certainly, is part of it
designed by Brady Williams Studio to evoke the Belle
poque, with glossy wood panelling, ornate plasterwork
and antique lamps. Meanwhile, coming full circle, Vienna
itself has a stylish new hotel and brasserie. Grand
Ferdinand (9) is a contemporary take on the citys cofee
houses in a landmark building on the Ringstrasse. It aims
to be traditional, but with none of the anachronistic
exclusivity associated with grandness. The owners
proudly point out that at the bar, a guest can sip the nest
champagne for 16, or a Viennese beer for 1.50, making
for an agreeably democratic caf atmosphere.
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PICTURES: ALAMY, ADRIAN HOUSTON, RICHARD BRYANT/ARCAID
ironwork and elaborate Byzantine light ttings remained

crucial to the 2003 redesign overseen by David Collins
Studio. We used a lot of dark-stained woods, rich marbles,
textured leathers, hints of metal and a deep palette, says
David Collins creative director Simon Rawlings. The
venue also eschews piped music. Traditionally, these
places thrive on the buzz of conversation, says Rawlings.
But why are we still charmed by the grand caf? The
old-school ritziness, certainly, is part of it. We love the
idea of exibility most of these cafs serve food all day
and eating in a room which makes you feel important
on arrival, says Rawlings. This last sentiment perfectly
describes Savini at Criterion (5), a lavish building on
Piccadilly with a gold mosaic ceiling, marble walls and
staf in bow ties. In Islington, Bellanger (7) has been
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NEW VINTAGE
Vineyard visits are officially in vogue. How else to explain
the growing number of beautifully designed wineries
across Europe? Heres a quick guide to our top four
1
4
1 Franz Anton Mayer is located in Austrias picturesque wine

region. The estate commissioned local design studio March Gut
to convert one of its wine cellars into a shop and tasting tavern
(pictured). Plus, the roof doubles up as terraced seating, from where
customers can enjoy the views of the vineyard (franzantonmayer.at).
2 Holg, a 50-year-old vineyard in Austrias Wachau grape-growing
region, has a tasting hall with a steeply pitched roof designed to
echo the regions traditional houses (weingut-hoegl.at).
3 Chteau Margaux, an historic vineyard near Bordeaux, has
opened its new building designed by Foster + Partners. The
barn-like tiled roof and branch-shaped steel supports resonate
beautifully with the surroundings (chateau-margaux.com).
4 Alves de Sousa, perched on a hillside in the lunar landscape
of Portugals Baixo Corgo, has buildings designed to minimise
the visual impact on the landscape (alvesdesousa.com).
PICTURES: FERNANDO GUERRA, ELMAR LUDESCHER, NIGEL YOUNG
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HIDDEN OASIS
In a bucolic region overlooked by craggy mountains 40 minutes from Cape Town, South Africa, lies Babylonstoren,
a 17th-century farm, guesthouse and gardens. This summer, the owners restored another farmhouse in the
grounds of the Cape Dutch manor house, meaning nine further suites and a new spa, swimming pool and library.
Each suite contains a wood-burning stove, four-poster bed and a mix of locally made furniture. Be sure to
wander around the eight-acre gardens, which were designed by French architect Patrice Taravella. Formally
structured with box hedges, they contain more than 300 kinds of flora and fauna from berries and blooms
to a prickly-pear maze and a pond planted with edible lotus flowers. From 203 per night (babylonstoren.com).
TA K E A G Y M C L A S S
FIX A PUNCTURE
H AV E A N E Y E T E S T
GET A HAIRCUT
Housed in a converted tram

depot tted with lush plants,
modern art and a concrete
ceiling, is new exercise
destination Blok. Designed
by studio Daytrip, the spaces
where classes are held (no
membership required) have
raw brickwork and wooden
oorboards, a welcome
contrast to the sterile suites
in regular gyms. Theres
even a smoothie bar (above).
3840 Upper Clapton
Road, London E5
(bloklondon.com).
Look Mum, No Hands! in

Clerkenwell is a favourite on
Londons cycle scene for its
eicient repair service and
myriad add-ons a cofee
bar, talks, speed-dating
nights and even knitting
classes. It has now joined
forces with Brixton Cycles,
opening a community bike
workshop and caf
think vintage prints of
the Giro DItalia on the
walls. 296298 Brixton
Road, London SW9
(lookmumnohands.com).
Cubitts is an exceptional
alternative to the eyecare
giants. Book an eye test here
and have your prescription
transformed into beautiful
spectacles at its workshop;
each of the frames are named
after a street in the area,
and the pins are inspired by
the wrought-iron buttery
rivets found outside
Victorian engineer Lewis
Cubitts Granary building
(now Central Saint Martins
art school). 9 Park Street,
London SE1 (cubitts.co.uk).
While a hairdressers
appointment ought always
to be more of a pleasure
than a chore, Myla and
Davis endeavours to make
its three branches in south
London East Dulwich,
Herne Hill and Brixton
less highly perfumed
beauty salons and more
independent design
stores. Big bunches
of eucalyptus and gold
jugs holding succulents
decorate the space
(mylaanddavis.co.uk).
PICTURE: DOOK
E L E VA T E T H E E V E R Y D AY
A wave of new businesses in London are making taking care of lifes necessities much more stylish
GARDENS OF PLENTY
Walled gardens are some of the most romantic outdoor spaces you can visit especially
as summer eases into autumn. Take a trip to our five favourites, all in the UK
Words CHARLOTTE BROOK
HIGHGROVE G ARDENS,
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
The Prince of Wales private gardens (below) are not what one
might expect. His Georgian neoclassical-style manor house looks
quintessentially British, but the gardens are worldly, obeat and
innovative. They are developed and maintained by 14 gardeners,
led by Debs Goodenough. The garden is literally a canvas for
HRHs ideas, she says. These include a Transylvanian wildower
meadow, Turkish-rug inspired ower beds, an avenue of
golden-yew topiary hedges and a working walled kitchen garden:
in poor repair at the time of purchase, it is now a beguiling mix
of industry and tranquillity. The kitchen garden embodies the
Prince of Wales view that a garden should feed the soul,
warm the heart and delight the eye, Goodenough says. It
is a combination of good form and function, and encourages
benecial wildlife into a very intimate space. Lettuce seedlings
may be planted into the pattern of St Georges and St Andrews
ags, but the focus is on fruitfulness: Charlotte potatoes and
leeks abound in autumn, and greengage trees are heavy with fruit.
The tunnel of apple trees cultivates rare breeds, and surplus
harvest is sent to nearby Tetbury Hospital (highgrovegardens.com).
PICTURES: GAP PHOTOS/HIGHGROVE, A BUTLER. DESIGNED BY HRH AND LADY SALISBURY, TOBY STRONG, COLIN DILCOCK
With their handsome stone borders hiding luscious

greenery, walled gardens appeal to the architecturally curious
as much as to the green ngered. An invention of medieval
England, these enclosed plots were designed to keep out pests
and trap warm air, thus creating a microclimate warm enough to
grow fruits and vegetables from milder climes. Most walls were
fashioned from bricks and lime mortar, into which nails could
be hammered to train fruit trees to grow against them (according
to gardener and author Susan Campbell, Queen Victorias
31-acre kitchen garden at Windsor grew asparagus at Christmas,
and pineapples and grapes all year round). Amazingly, heated
walls became common as early as the 18th century: the warmth
from small res was dispersed via chimney ues within the walls
in order to defend fruit blossom from spring frosts.
A number of walled gardens survive today, though some
have been repurposed: Piet Oudolfs modern grasses grace
Scampston Halls former kitchen garden (scampston.co.uk) and
Thornham Estate in Sufolk now boasts an open-air sculpture
space (thornhamestate.com). But many, such as the 18thcentury Community Garden on the Scottish isle of Islay
(islayhouse.co.uk), rely on volunteers to continue life as
productive potagers. Here are ve we recommend visiting.
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THE LOST
GARDENS OF
H E L I G A N, C O R N W A L L
The fascinating 18th-century
garden, which contained
a trailblazing pineapple-growing
pit in the 1800s, fell into
disrepair after WWI over
half of its gardening staf never
returned from the battleelds.
Following a thrilling discovery
of the ground plans in 1990, the
gardens have been brought back
to life. Autumn is a particularly
magical season here: expect
to nd pumpkins, gs and
bananas, plus feathered visitors
including redwings and
bramblings (heligan.com).
HOLKHAM HALL,
NORFOLK
The new eighth Earl of Leicester and his family keep their
spectacular Palladian pile evolving. Retired barns were
converted into studios in 2015 ( jeweller Monica Vinaders
studio is in one) and now the focus is on the six-acre walled
garden, which has received funding for redevelopment.
Visit now to explore the Victorian greenhouses, see the new
vineyard and admire the original pear trees (holkham.co.uk).
H E L M S L E Y W A L L E D G A R D E N,
NORTH YORKSHIRE
Built in 1758 to supply its owners, the Feversham family, with

vegetables and fresh owers, this garden lay derelict after
WWII, until green-ngered local Alison Ticehurst revived it
in the 1990s. It is now a centre for horticultural therapy, with
a community allotment, an orchard, and an excellent cafe in
a greenhouse full of grapevines (helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk).
E A S T O N E S TAT E ,
LINCOLNSHIRE
Ursula Cholmeley, whose

family has owned and managed
the Easton Estate since 1561,
has been working on reviving
its gardens for the past
12 years. The results thus
far include a velvet border
that celebrates the texture
rather than the colour of
owers, and a contemporary
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B I N FA S H I O N
Features Director Amy

Bradford tests the
Totem by Joseph Joseph
Given the number of ways
we are now asked to sort our
rubbish recycling in one
bin, paper and card in
another, food waste in yet
another its astonishing that
bins remain so stubbornly
unsophisticated. Our hunt for
a stylish multifunctional bin
yielded but one contender:
the Totem, designed by Brit
duo PearsonLloyd for Joseph
Joseph. Its available in three
sizes (48, 58 or 60 litres), but
the largest is the best, with
a pull-out recycling unit at
the bottom and a general
rubbish section at the top;
theres also a separate caddy
for food waste that sits neatly
inside. An activated-carbon
odour filter and well-sealed
push-and-click lid eliminate
bad smells. The only
downside is the price: the
Totem 60 is 219. However,
I think its worth the money
for something youre unlikely
to want to replace for many
years ( josephjoseph.com).
Im loving
tropical prints
and have just
bought a roll
of banana leaf
fabric from
Etsy for my
bathroom
curtain it
goes so well
with my House
of Hackney
wallpaper (right)
Jackie Daly, Homes Editor
MINDFUL
COOKING
Editor in Chief Michelle

Ogundehin has been
delving into The
Naturalista cookbook
Totem 60 bin
by PearsonLloyd,
219, Joseph
Joseph (joseph
joseph.com)
T RY DY E
Decorating Intern Steph Iles tries shibori dyeing
Inspired by the feature in our July 2016 issue, I took textile
artist Mandy Southans shibori dyeing class at West Dean
College. My results (above) were somewhat random, but
the examples from the experts are exquisite. Look out for
Southans next course at West Dean, silk painting; December
16 and 18, 242 (westdean.org.uk; mandysouthan.com).
Where can you buy a nice, simple curtain pole?

Its becoming the bane of my life Deputy Editor Ben Spriggs is on
the hunt for stylish curtain rails. Turn to p45 for the answer, plus a guide to sheers
There are loads of healthy

eating cookbooks and, quite
frankly, theres a point at
which you really dont need
another chocolate avocado
mousse recipe. But this book
by Xochi Balfour (25,
Headline) is aimed at the
reader who wants to find
a more holistic way to protect
their body from the stresses
of the 21st century. It has
chapters on making your
own beauty products and
mindful living
(with tools and
techniques
for everyday
mindfulness),
alongside
great dairyand gluten-free
recipes.

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