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it may be because my birthday is in November,
but I have a particular soft spot for brooding autumn days,
especially when I am out on a walk at dusk and can just
catch the woody scent of a bonre. It was this mood that
the team and I hoped to conjure up with this months
Homes & Gardens, from the sydney house that cleverly
uses dark shades on page 98 to the stunning New Zealand
garden filled with russet foliage on page 108. Our lead
decorating story on page 56 celebrates dramatic floral
prints; we picked up on the trend from this seasons collections and created gorgeous
room schemes in moody hues. It makes a refreshing change of pace from the vibrant
blooms redolent of summer with which we are all so familiar. No less bold is our
round-up of ideas for decorating with chevrons on page 152, which showcases four
different ways to use this motif.
The plethora of rich hues and patterns in this issue has spurred me on to re-cover
two Knole sofas I have. For many, choosing the fabric is the challenge, but for me it is
nding an upholsterer. I have never had a large piece of furniture reupholstered, so I
will probably be spending most of my time sorting out this part of the project. It will
be well worth the effort I am sure, as there is nothing more wonderful than a trusted
classic that has been reinvigorated.
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Following on from the
success of its fabric
collection launched in
2012, Liberty, 020 7573
9676, liberty.co.uk, has
introduced a range
of complementary
wallpapers, along with
new colourways for
existing designs. Head
of design at Liberty Art
Fabrics-Interiors, Emma
Mawston, explains: We
worked with soft muted
tones such as Cashmere
and Camomile but, for
those really wanting to
make an impression,
introduced bold China
Blue and Lagoon
Spice, perfect for
those who embrace
pattern and colour.
Liberty wallpapers,
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fine lines
These
beautiful pieces are the result
of a collaboration between
international designer Tord
Boontje and interiors brand
Porta Romana. Taking their cue
from the classic Windsor, these
Triwood chairs are available with
a Twig or Herringbone back,
H68xW35.5xD35.5cm, 1,788
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simply fnished to allow the
beauty of their grain to sing out.
Contact Porta Romana, 01420
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3 of the best
Mirrors, 88 each;
containers, 111
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CeramiCs
exhibitions
Our pick of the most inspiring shows
around the country this month
ART IN CLAY
TEABOWLS: FORM,
FUNCTION, EXPRESSION
FLOOR SHOW
Runner and carpet specialist Roger
Oates, 020 7351 2288, rogeroates.
com, has launched the London
Collection. The four new herringbone
designs, 70cm wide, 115m, feature
a fresh, tonal colour palette that would
suit any interiors scheme.
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shades
Heathland colours,
woven together
with a hint of grey,
bring texture
and richness to
winter schemes
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DESIGN EYE
BARBARA CHANDLER
Homes & Gardens design
correspondent celebrates the
new generation of technically
advanced bamboo products
Nowadays, there is so much emphasis
on new materials that it is pleasing to see
old ones used in new ways. Take bamboo,
for instance, once best known for
its use in clunky conservatory furniture,
its now referred to as green steel by
Asian architects in tribute to its strength
and eco-credentials, and is being used for
many avant-garde structures, including
entire houses.
Here in the UK were seeing a new wave
of bamboo products, from small bowls to
fooring and even ambitious staircases,
such as those by EeStairs, eestairs.co.uk
(below), which exploit the materials
strength, lightness and fexibility. Its fully
sustainable, and the fast-growing plant
quickly shoots back up after it has been cut.
Bamboo, which is relatively inexpensive
as a raw material, has a natural fnish
which is pale and interesting in appearance
rather than rich and grainy. New
technology can now produce large, thin
sheets of laminated bamboo, which are
strong and stable, so it
has become possible to make elegant
contemporary furniture and storage units,
as seen at The Futon Company,
futoncompany.co.uk. Bamboo works best
for thin pieces (maybe combined with
metal or plastic) because it is extremely
dense and actually more expensive than
most hardwoods when used in thick
chunks, says director Robert Pearce.
Spun bamboo is also marvellous. The
craft was developed in Vietnam and is now
used by Habitat, habitat.co.uk, and Tesco,
tesco.com/direct, among others for
beautiful yet inexpensive designs. Thin
strips of bamboo are laboriously glued
together into a coiled circular sheet then
shaped by hand into bowls, dishes, lamp
bases and so on. Inside, a lovely concentric
pattern is created, revealing the beauty of
this artisan technique. As Ros Humphries,
buyer for lighting at Habitat, explains,
Bamboo offers an appealing alternative to
the machine-made perfection of spun
metals or turned wood.
gallery
CloCkwise, from
top The centre
features a bookshop
and resource centre;
the farmhouse dining
room with its mural
by Guilermo Kuita;
a giant milking pail
by Subodh Gupta
stands outside the
gallery; Untitled
stacked chairs by
Phyllida Barlow
in the piggery;
the farms former
cowshed is now the
Roth Bar & Grill.
Hauser & Wirth
Somerset, Durslade
Farm, Dropping
Lane, Bruton,
Somerset, BA10
0NL, 01749 814060,
hauserwirth
somerset.com.
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sitting pretty
Newly arrived to the sofa scene
is Arlo & Jacob, arloandjacob.
com, an online retailer offering
contemporary and classic
designs without a hefty price
tag. Each piece is made to
order using traditional
methods at its Derbyshire
factory; one person works on
each product from start to
fnish. There is also a range
of armchairs, footstools and
accessories, with footstools
starting at 275, armchairs
at 450 and sofas at 735.
Wooden spoons
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heaVen
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tOp fOrm
hoW to Vote
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log on to housetohome.co.uk/
handgSGDpeopleschoice to see the
photographs of all the shortlisted gardens,
and follow the instructions about how
to cast your vote. Voting closes on 31
October 2014, and the winner will be
announced, together with the winners of
all the other Award categories, in the March
2015 issue of Homes & Gardens. For more
details about the SGD Awards and to see
pictures of the fnalists work in all the
Award categories, visit sgdawards.com.
natural choice
Selling stone, decorative and porcelain
tiles, Mandarin Stone, 01600 715444,
mandarinstone.com, is one of H&Gs
most trusted brands for high-quality
products. To celebrate its 25th
anniversary this year, it is offering a
25 per cent discount on a different
stone each month. We particularly love
the choice for November, Troy Marble
(right), which is available for 35.99sq
m instead of the normal 47.99.
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ONE TO WATCH
MANISHA
HARKINS
Recent graduate
Manisha Harkins
started her career as
a lifestyle journalist,
but retrained as a
textiles and surfaces
designer at Cardiff
Metropolitan. H&G
spotted Manisha at Londons Young
Designers exhibition and was instantly
taken with her strong use of colour
and the eclectic nature of her fabrics.
Have you always loved textiles? It
started when I was around four years old,
and I began drawing. I regularly travelled
between my childhood home in the USA
and colourful, fabric-flled India, where I
was born, and my interest grew and grew.
What inspires you? It changes daily,
from birch peelings or a ceramic shape to
decorative elements from another culture
or an amazing technique by an artisan.
Where and how do you create your
designs? I have a small space at home.
I am a screen printer at heart and use
digital methods as a means to an end,
but I always like to start out by hand.
Tell us about your latest collection and
future plans. Majlis is based on the
variety of colours and textures found in
low-level Arabic seating areas. My designs
can be literal or abstract, ranging from
decorative archways to shifting desert
sands. The more painterly designs involved
collaging small dye samples together, and
my future plans include bringing my new
knowledge of natural dyes into my work.
Manishas fabrics are made to order. View
her work at manishatextiles.wordpress.
com or call 07799 648699.
Spice oF liFe
DESIGN focuS
CloCkwise,
from far left
Tiger wallpaper;
Zebra wallpaper;
Leopard wallpaper,
all from the skin
collection, 24 a roll;
Bibas op art dress
(above) inspired
Barbara Hulanicki
and Graham &
Browns The
Hypnotist wallpaper
(left), 60 a roll.
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information,
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RHS Companion to
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photographs by Andrew Lawson, this is an
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and brought together in this coffee-tableformat reference book, with photography
by Andrea Jones.
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upholstery, Italian brand Natuzzi has taken its frst steps into the
bedroom market. Developed by the in-house design team, the collection
features six beds, available in a choice of fabrics and leathers, plus
a range of bedside tables, chests of drawers and media units. Our
favourite is Oasi (left), H166xL231xW194cm, from 3,110, with its plush,
generously curved headboard. Contact 020 3131 2787, natuzzi.co.uk.
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sculptor
rupert till
Working from his Cotswolds studio, Rupert captures
the form, character and vitality of the natural world using
intricately intertwined steel, copper and bronze wire
Wo r d s EM M A J PAGE
P hotogra P h s A LU N CA L L ENDER
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Blueberry, H80xW53xD58cm,
1,908, Ochre.
FABRIC Bench cushion in Moldavia
02, cotton mix, 137cm wide,
157.20m, Lizzo.
ACCESSORIES Linen napkin in
Coral, 50cm sq, 18, The Conran
Shop. Tan facet stoneware jug,
H16cm, 165; Faceted chocolate
cups, 320 set of six assorted
colours; all Nicola Tassie at The New
Craftsmen. Fuchsia dinner candles,
9 set of six, Pentreath & Hall.
Russia With Love rug, 1,850sq m,
Jan Kath at Front London. Flowers,
from 40 a bunch, Scarlet & Violet.
Winter
THE LOOK
FLORALS
Moody and atmospheric, the latest ower motifs team
deep pinks and reds with strong, dark backgrounds
S TY LI N G EM M A T HO M A S A ND A L I B R O WN
P HOT OGRA P HS KA T Y A D E G R U NWA L D
LEFT A
large-scale pattern
adds intrigue to the interior
of a cupboard, making
a striking backdrop for
neutral ceramics.
FURNITURE Chichester
Housekeepers cupboard in
Charcoal, H209xW135xD65cm,
2,255, Neptune.
FABRIC Apron in Lady Roxana
in Autunno 30100/001, cotton,
138cm wide, 125m, Rubelli.
ACCESSORIES Cupboard lined
with Dark Floral wallpaper,
30sq m, Ellie Cashman Design.
(On top of cupboard) Richard
Batterham bowl, diam17cm, 25,
David Mellor. AK glaze stoneware
jugs, H10cm, 9.60; H13cm,
13.55; both Winchcombe Pottery.
(Top shelf, from left) Small
Richard Batterham teapot, 85,
David Mellor. Six-cup teapot, 16,
Labour and Wait. MW glaze
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orals
are given glorious depth
in luxuriously soft and
welcoming velvets.
FABRICS Large oor cushion in
fabrics
are an ideal choice for
striking a glamorous note,
adding life and personality
to minimal schemes.
FURNITURE Kidney dressing table
Blueberry, H80xW53xD58cm,
1,908, Ochre.
FABRIC Palasini in Damson
FDG2205/02, viscose mix, 137cm
wide, 70m, Designers Guild.
ACCESSORIES Collage wall art,
71-88x65-68.5cm, 700,
Anthropologie. Pomegranate rug in
Charcoal, wool, 274x183cm, 700sq
m, The Rug Company. Al Fresco
Botanica tray (in background),
diam35cm, 19.50, India Jane.
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A classic armchair in a
beautifully understated
oral is all it takes to
add the essence of this
timeless theme to a room.
FURNITURE Spencer wing chair,
A screen upholstered in
a painterly oral can be
positioned to bring an
indulgent touch to
a functional space.
FURNITURE De Beauvoir panel
In SeaSon
growing
chrysanthemums
A distinctive favourite of gardeners and forists alike, this Asian native provides
vibrant colour in autumn borders and stunning cut fowers for the home
Wo rd s Va ne s s a Be rrid g e
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A hollowed-out
pumpkin makes an
unusual vase for
an informal mix of
C. Orange Allouise,
Yellow Pamela, pink
Breitner Dark and
Payton Blaze Red.
Pots of orange
pompom-headed
C. Bronze Fairie
are a bold contrast
to the muted
pinks of autumn
hydrangeas.
Where to see
Capel Manor Gardens, Enfeld,
Middlesex EN1 4RQ, 0845 612 2122
ext 1200, capelmanorgardens.co.uk.
Chrysanthemums in mixed borders
in the walled garden.
Norwell Nurseries, Newark,
Nottinghamshire NG23 6JX, 01636
636337, norwellnurseries.co.uk.
NGS open afternoon, 12 October 2014;
chrysanthemums, grasses, asters and
other autumn plants.
Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire
SG8 0BW, 01223 206000,
nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole-estate.
Long mixed border of Korean
chrysanthemums and dahlias.
Where to Buy
Cotswold Garden Flowers,
01386 422829, cgf.net.
Halls of Heddon,
01661 852445,
hallsofheddon.co.uk.
John Peace Chrysanthemums,
0191 527 1872,
johnpeace.co.uk.
Norwell Nurseries,
01636 636337,
norwellnurseries.co.uk.
Woolmans,
0845 658 9137, woolmans.com.
Woottens of Wenhaston,
01502 478258,
woottensplants.com.
The pleasing
density of compact,
single-coloured
chrysanthemums
grown en masse
makes an effective
installation.
n Chrysanthemums thrive in
iNspiriNg spaces
Victorian terrace
Bohemian
rhapsody
Eclectic furniture, bold colours and lively pattern refect the
free-spirited natures of this London homes travel-loving owners
Words Nata l ie Wa iN P hotogra P hs em m a l eWis
SITTING ROOM
A printed mural of
an antique Indian
textile fragment
makes an arresting
focal point. It looks
so tactile, people
always think its
real, says James.
Bespoke printed mural
ASH0038, Surface
View, 0117 8922 1327,
surfaceview.co.uk.
ENTRANCE HALL
Hand-painted by an
artist, the pale blue
stencilling on the
walls references the
watery hues of the
Moroccan floor tiles.
Bespoke Moroccan
design tiles, Habibi
interiors, 020 7610 9944,
habibi-interiors.com.
SITTING ROOM
DINING AREA
few decades have passed since the last hippy enclave danced
merrily out of Londons Notting Hill, but their bohemian values
live on, in spirit at least, in a quiet corner moments from the
hubbub of Portobello Roads vibrant market. The imposing
whitewashed faade of Annie and James Reynolds Victorian
home belies an affnity for colour and texture that is only fully grasped as you
step over the threshold and explore. Set over fve foors, the young couples
fascinating home is brimming with life and one-off treasures.
Annie and Jamess eclectic approach to living is not a new idea to them;
prior to their move to Notting Hill, they shared a fat with two other couples
and a dog, all of whom they were determined to accommodate in their new
home. We wanted somewhere that would provide relaxed communal areas,
but plenty of private living space was also a must, says Annie.
An eight-month search for a family home yielded a vanilla house with lots
of potential for the couple to exercise their vibrant tastes, along
with some careful direction from interior designers Clare Morton and
Sophie Brown. Annie, a former charity worker, and James, a web developer,
wanted the house to refect their love of travelling as well as a passion for
upcycling and sustainable living.
The couple thrives on taking an homogeneous approach to the interior.
I really enjoy the combination of different moods and atmospheres,
admits Annie, who was pregnant with the couples frst child, Edith, during the
renovation, but its defnitely a house for living in; we wanted something we
would use, not worship.
Annies quest for colour and a low-maintenance, well-functioning home
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MAIN BATHROOM
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SITTING ROOM
coastal retreat
sound of
silence
SITTING ROOM
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DINING AREA
EXTERIOR
GARDEN ROOM
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STAIRCASE
MAIN BEDROOM
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SOFIAS BEDROOM
EXTERIOR
A striking contrast of
dark and light plays a
dening role in the
interior design.
architects design
Into the
woods
A passion for timber and the environment
informed Sydney architect Louise Nettletons
transformation of this former guesthouse
into a home flled with light and character
Words Nata l ie Wa iN P h oto g r a P h s M ik k e l Va Ng
garden
sIttIng rOOM
Terraces on different
levels at the back of the
house provide the link
with the outdoors that
the couple keenly wanted.
The gnarly stemmed,
yellow cone-flowered
Banksia serrata, Louises
favourite plant, thrives
in this sunny spot.
LIBrarY
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KITCHEN-DINING ROOM
STAIRCASE
GUEST BEDROOM
MAIN BEDROOM
Graphic patterns in
black and white and
bold orange give this
scheme a Seventies
flavour, while the
low platform bed and
dark wood furniture
lend an Oriental feel
that continues in
the bathroom.
Luceplan Constanza
table light, 260.95,
Arredare, 028 9146 0067,
arredare.co.uk.
BATHROOM
EXPERT ADVICE
philippa thorp
see THe
LIGHT
be iNSPireD
wood for
every room
On sIde
Sideboard Two,
H71.5xW180xD52cm,
2,450, Another
Country, 020 7486 3251,
anothercountry.com.
Making a sTaTeMenT
a striking piece of furniture in solid wood not only creates
a focal point, but is ideal for adding texture and depth.
Made from reclaimed pine, the alexa bed features an
eye-catching, oversized headboard, designed
to add a touch of drama to
a bedroom. alexa king
bedstead, h162x
W160xd216cm,
1,549, West elm,
020 7637 9150,
westelm.co.uk.
Take a seaT
Dining chairs in assorted
wood fnishes are an easy
way to introduce a natural
feel to a scheme. We love
the Grand Prix by Arne
Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen,
H80.5xW50xD50cm, from
456 each, Skandium, 020
7584 2066, skandium.com.
Spotty small
pendant light in oak,
H16xdiam16cm,
300, Obe & Co at
Heals, 020 7896
7451, heals.co.uk.
shelTered haven
Saving
grace
Penny Zino created this glorious refuge of trees and
native plants on New Zealands South Island as an
antidote to personal loss and hard fnancial times,
and to protect her home from the elements
Words Car o li n e B e C k P h oto g r aP h s Ja n e Ta k aC s
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Living in a property with a rich history
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Ottoman in Huntingtower
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moons.co.uk. Edinburgh
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courtyard and the indoor swimming pool have also been put to
good use, most recently, as picturesque settings for Jonathan
and Helens joint 40th birthday celebrations.
So, does Helen ever worry about the extra wear and tear that
all those guests might cause to the beautiful historic features?
The building has survived for goodness knows how many
years, through wind and storm, and people coming in and out,
so it can certainly handle a few more visitors, she says. In fact,
thats one of my favourite things about the house. I love to think
about the many people who have stayed here over the years,
and the many more who will no doubt stay here in the future. l
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Back to Basics
An industrial grey palette combined with rustic fnishes
and simple cabinetry brings natural warmth and
character to this traditional barn conversion in Kent
and Eva were keen to get the work done and to avoid any
major upheaval along the way. I would have liked to run
a power point to the island, so small appliances could be
used there, but they didnt want to change the fooring
as it covers the entire ground foor of the barn. Digging it
up and replacing it would have been too expensive and
time consuming. Avoiding this paid off: we frst met in
March and the kitchen was completed in August.
how did you establish the layout? The old kitchen
was centred on an Aga in a brick chimney breast at one
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aBoVe The slate trough sink was custom-made in the US. BeloW left On the
end wall, tall cupboards offer plenty of storage for food and conceal an integrated
fridge and freezer. BeloW right The oak surfaces have been treated with Osmo
oil, osmouk.com, to protect the wood from marking without altering its natural colour.
sources
Blue note
designer Lulu Lytle,
sources
The Bergre armchairs,
8,000 each plus 6m
of fabric; sofa, price on
application, in Old Flax
in Duck Egg Blue, 118m;
The Halma Man
occasional tables, oak,
1,500 each; Perspex
floor lamps with trays,
around 2,000 each;
similar wall lights, The
Chinnery wall lanterns,
from 1,500 each; all
Soane Britain, 020 7730
6400, soane.co.uk.
Armchairs in
Les Toiles de Tours
Vache in Bleu, 4109/45,
224m, Claremont,
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Star
qualIty
dESignEr Roselind Wilson,
Exquisitely equipped
for pampering, this
glamorous bathroom
was designed to provide
the feel of a luxury
spa and make the
most of the unusual
architectural traits
all white, with a built-in bath and compact shower. The vanity unit was
overscaled, making it impractical to use. This space is particularly
anomalous as it has a pitched glass roof above the bath and vanity
unit and an internal pitched room within a room.
WHAT WAS yOUr mAin Aim WiTH THE dESign? We wanted the owners
to be able to step into a space that felt like home but with a sense of
being on holiday, where they could enjoy luxury spa facilities.
HOW did yOU STArT? We gutted the space to allow for a generous
wet room shower area and a free-standing bath with an Aquavision TV.
The planning started with the pitched room; to me, it was obvious that
this area needed to house a lounger and be somewhere just to lie down
and relax. Embedding lots of small fbre optics in the ceiling to mimic
a starlit sky was a natural progression.
And THE mATEriALS? Again, its all about luxury. The Arabescato Corchia
marble on the vanity unity has exceptional individual markings that add
depth to the scheme, while the paler veined Calacatta marble is perfect
for achieving the symmetrical book-matched pattern on the foor.
cAn yOU TALK US THrOUgH THE LigHTing? Its controlled by a
water-resistant Lutron keypad just inside the bathroom door. We used
several circuits to provide layers and levels of lighting for different
effects. The system includes a bedside control to operate the vanity
unit on a low-level light setting for use at night.
WHAT mAKES THiS BATHrOOm SO SpEciAL? A culmination of factors
the natural light fooding in, the carefully considered proportions, the
harmonious relationship between the fxtures and fttings, and the
soothing colour palette, which always feels welcoming. l
WHAT inSpirEd THE cOLOUr ScHEmE? The pitched glass roof casts a
very strong white light, so a soft palette of greens and golds was chosen
to create a sense of calm. The green also complements the tones of the
marble, while brass and gold fttings enhance the opulent feel.
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SOURCES
Vanity unit, including marble top
and sinks, 10,000; brass-framed
mirrored wall cabinet, 2,800; all
City Interiors, 020 8510 0555, city
interiors.co.uk. Oort bath, 3,894,
West One Bathrooms, 0333 011 3333,
westonebathrooms.com. Mimi
deck-mounted basin taps, 629
each, Gessi, 0039 340 1484 836,
gessi.com. Zucchetti Bellagio bath
FrENcH
polISH
designer Paolo Moschino
Can you desCribe the spaCe? This is the master bedroom of a large
Georgian residence in Holland Park. Except for its listed faade, the
house was demolished and rebuilt from scratch, so it is essentially brand
new. Wherever I could, I sourced old elements, such as the 18th-century
French Carrara marble freplace, to put soul back into the space.
What Was the brieF? The owners asked for a chteau in London,
so the starting point was a classic French fabric. I chose a large-scale
pattern and used it everywhere for the walls, blinds and bed drapes;
with a design like this, I believe you either do it or you dont. I much
prefer fabric to wallpaper: its livelier and brings movement to a space.
I had originally planned to wrap it around the bookshelves, but that would
have been impractical, so I had them painted in exactly the same grey
as the one on the wallcovering instead. What prevents the pattern from
overpowering is the generous use of white: the curtains, drapes, ceiling
and rug help to keep the scheme fresh and calming.
blue and White Can be Cold hoW have you avoided this? I chose
lots of shades of blue to warm up the space, picking out various tones
from the patterned fabric. Texture is also key. I used linen velvets on the
sofa and ottoman, and a silk velvet on the headboard; the antique velvet
on the chairs is different, bringing in yet another texture.
to fll it without using too many pieces, so I had a huge four-poster bed
made. The scalloped pelmet was inspired by an 18th-century design
I saw in Italy and the drapes are lined with the patterned fabric so that
when youre lying down, you see only that design; the effect is quite
calming on the eye. The ottoman is large as it conceals a television, but
I got away with it because of the size of the bed. For the bedside tables, I
had a pair of Maison Jansen commodes copied to a smaller scale to ft
the space; they were ebonised for a more modern look. The sofa is also
bespoke the advantage of making pieces to order is that everything
can be perfectly proportioned to suit the size of the room.
What about the Flooring? I bought this beautiful 18th-century oak
parquet at auction; it had been recovered from an old French chteau.
I found out afterwards that Id been bidding against someone from the
Versailles museum, as extra parquet had been needed for one of the
rooms. It adds lots of character to this space. In contrast, the rug injects
a fun, contemporary note. I love using fuffy fokati rugs, as theyre very
reasonably priced and add a nice dose of texture. l
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bedroom at housetohome.co.uk/bedroom
hoW did you Choose the Furniture? This is a big room and I wanted
SOURCES
Walls, bed drapes and blinds
in Coppelia in Gris, PET 15509-1,
cotton, 119m, Madeleine Castaing
for Edmond Petit at Turnell & Gigon,
020 7259 7280, turnellandgigongroup.
com. Bed,commodes, P-arm sofa,
and ottoman, all custom-made;
curtains and bed drapes in Brussels
in Oyster, linen, 85m; headboard in
Arezzo velvet in Ocean, 98m; sofa
in Serento velvet in Midnight, 125m;
ottomans in Serento velvet in
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traNquIl
HIDEaway
This compact, low-maintenance retreat brings
a lush tropical feel and welcome seclusion
to the designers busy Brighton studio
designer profile Twice voted one of Britains top
fint walls; I liked the idea of a modern design that would complement
them while also creating contrast. It is also overlooked, so it needed
trees and plants that would create privacy, and it had to be low
maintenance, since we have very little time to look after it.
tell us about your inspirations. I was totally inspired by
objects they have to look good even when empty, as these are in
winter. I also like to repeat the same style of container: groups or lines
of three are effective. Annuals, such as these French marigolds, inject
colour that helps to lift the green foliage scheme; they also allow the
fexibility to change the plants every year, which keeps the design
fresh. If you prefer to use perennials, I would recommend Acanthus,
Liriope and the grass Hakonechloa; all have great leaf structure.
hoW do you keep the plants healthy? We installed an automatic
top of the crowns, where the leaves emerge, and at the base of the plants
to prevent this. The mild coastal climate in Brighton also means we dont
have to wrap the tree ferns in winter, as you would in colder areas.
does the garden need much maintenance? Not at all. I give my
children the job of cleaning the decking and paving twice a year, and
we replant the containers with annuals in spring. Thats about it.
What tips do you have for designing small spaces? It is vital
to consider the boundary treatment, as boundaries tend to visually
dominate a compact garden. If you have a fence, try growing climbers
up it, or use a pleached hedge to add height and interest. Alternatively,
disguise an ugly boundary with a slatted timber screen or paint. l
key plants
1 | Dicksonia antarctica
(tree fern).
2 | Anemanthele lessoniana
(pheasants tail grass).
3 | Nandina domestica
(sacred bamboo).
4 | Aruncus dioicus
(goats beard).
5 | Astelia chathamica
Silver Spear.
6 | Astrantia Roma.
7 | Tagetes tenuifolia (marigold).
Where to buy
Big Plant Nursery,
01903 891466,
bigplantnursery.co.uk.
Claire Austin,
01686 670342,
claireaustin-hardyplants.co.uk.
Jacksons Nurseries,
01782 502741,
jacksonsnurseries.co.uk.
Knoll Gardens,
01202 873931,
knollgardens.co.uk.
landscaping
and furnishings
Where to buy
BBS Natural Stone,
01455 559474,
bbsnaturalstone.com.
Portuguese limestone.
Urbis, 01759 373839,
urbisdesign.co.uk.
Southgate Timber,
01277 890783,
southgatetimber.co.uk.
Ipe decking.
Ikea, 020 3645 0000,
ikea.com/gb.
Innes,
01482 649271, innes.co.uk.
Knoll chairs.
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Landscape and Garden Design,
01273 553336,
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Decorating with
chevrons
Whether emblazoned on silk and velvet, or hinted at in muted fooring,
this striking motif gives schemes a refreshing graphic edge
Styling Katrin Cargill PhotograPhS Simon Brown
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Softly doeS it
The luxurious velvet curtains and
foaty voiles act as a soft foil to the
hard lines of the fooring and furniture
in this masculine scheme. Allowing
the long fabric to pool on the foor
introduces a more feminine note,
helping to balance the overall look.
For a similar fabric, try Varese velvet,
64.99m, Fabrics & Papers, 01273
495500, fabricsandpapers.com. e
StylISH
fINISHES for
wINDowS
Whether its a glamorous pooling of fabric or
classic louvred shutters, a window dressing plays
a crucial role in the success of an interior scheme.
Here, we offer a wealth of creative solutions
shelf life
A wall of windows in a kitchen
need not rule out storage space.
In this room, shelving units
follow the horizontal lines of
the window panes, creating
an interesting feature. Ensure
the objects on display are well
curated so the overall effect is not
cluttered. A carpenter could build
some simple shelves like these;
fnd one through ratedpeople.com.
top it off
Tier-on-tier shutters are a perfect
solution for a bathroom, offering
privacy, while also letting in plenty
of light. This classic Henley
waterproof design, 655sq m,
from Hillarys, 0800 916 6524,
hillarys.co.uk, is an excellent match
for the rest of the neutral dcor,
keeping the feel light and airy.
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ExpErt viEw
Dressing
a winDow
nina Campbell,
SHOPPING
Metal finials
different stripes
Deep, curved pelmets
introduce a formal grandeur
to this living room, but in a
refreshing, contemporary
way. The horizontal striped
Nantucket silk, 109m, from
Chase Erwin, 020 8875 1222,
chase-erwin.com, is paired
with a traditional foral
wallpaper in a similar tone,
while the plain upholstered
furniture prevents the scheme
from looking too fussy. e
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ADVICE shutters
What you need to know
before making a final decision
Main benefits Shutters are a great
contemporary alternative to curtains,
providing additional sound and draught
proofng, and are perfect for bay windows,
which are a lovely feature but can be
awkward to dress, says Sarah Quilliam,
head of product design at Hillarys, 0800
916 6524, hillarys.co.uk. Shutters ft
snugly into recesses and give a fabulous
sleek look that really draws attention to
the window. Their clean lines also lend
themselves to more functional spaces,
such as bathrooms and kitchens, and
tracked shutters, which concertina, are
ideal for patio doors, as they can be
pulled back for easy access or to make
the most of an attractive view.
Choosing a style Start by
considering how much daylight you
receive. If the room is dark or northfacing, a wider slat and a caf-style
treatment or tier-on-tier design would
be suitable, offering both fexible light
control and privacy. As a rule, we fnd
that no matter how people think
they will use their shutters, in reality
they keep the panels closed and tilt
the slats the majority of the time, says
Mark Carter, founder and director of
Shutterly Fabulous, 0800 012 6615,
shutterlyfabulous.com. Therefore, we
tend to recommend they opt for wider
panels, which will make the room feel
more airy and spacious.
Key trends Wider slats are growing in
popularity, but you still need to consider
the proportions of the window. A clean,
neutral palette of off-whites, greys and
taupes is much sought after at the
moment, as well as blonde woods, such
as elm and ash. Wood stains are a way
of adding subtle colour, but be careful not
to overpower the room if you have a large
amount of wood furniture or wood foors,
says Mark. Full-height shutters are the
best choice for tall or wide windows,
adds Sarah. Its a simple yet elegant
style that works on any window, but
particularly adds a dramatic fnish
to patio doors or tall windows.
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tall order
Fitting a track or pole directly
beneath the ceiling rather
than just above the window
makes a room feel loftier.
Choose a pleated curtain
with plenty of stack-back
so it looks full. A recess track
will help achieve this look,
from 44.40 for two metres
with standard gliders at
Silent Gliss, 01843 863571,
silentgliss.co.uk.
panel show
Solid shutters suit the look of
period properties and are ideal
for bedrooms, as they create
a barrier against noise. Dont
be afraid to go for a coloured
option, especially in an
otherwise pared-back scheme.
These panelled designs cost
from 290sq m at Shutterly
Fabulous, 0800 012 6615,
shutterlyfabulous.com. e
ADVICE Curtains
check mate
These chic caf-style curtains
offer a modern take on the
classic gingham check, letting
in plenty of light while also
providing privacy. The
monochrome scheme and
geometric patterns ensure
the look is clean and sharp.
Curtain in Check in Black,
linen, 35m, Volga Linen, 0844
499 1609, volgalinen.co.uk.
delicate beauty
A perforated panel is a
decorative way to ensure
gently fltered light. Its an
ideal solution for larger
windows where heavy
fabric may block the view;
if you want to use material,
patterned voile is a good
option. Try Draks, 01869
232989, draksonline.co.uk,
for a similar bespoke panel.
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aDVICe Blinds
Pattern Play
In a bay window, having a blind in the centre in addition to curtains
means you dont need to pull the curtains completely closed. Consider
using contrasting patterns, but ensure they work with the palette and
are of a similar style, as seen in this pairing of abstract and chevron
prints from Scion, 0845 123 6815, scion.uk.com. Curtain in Dhurrie in
Sauterne, cotton, 31m; blind in Kamili 120188, cotton, 27m. l
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Amish
sawtooth
Irish chain
Minimal best describes this simple quilt; not only is the pattern
pared-back, but it was also traditionally made from a top and
backing only, with no batting in between. Although Irish by name,
it is likely to have strong American inuences, where it was known
from the early 19th century. With the close ties between the two
countries, it isnt hard to imagine this design having its creative
roots somewhere between those newly arrived in America and their
families back in Ireland. Many immigrants carried their belongings
wrapped in a quilt, and others made them on the long voyage across
the sea. Plus, quilts were often sent to America as wedding presents
or as gifts for the settlers. They were a tangible link between those
who had started a new life and the families who remained behind.
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H77xW72xD75cm, 810, Normann Copenhagen. 3 | Sloan chair in Blue Lagoon, H99xW80xD88cm, 599, West Elm.
4 | Monte chair in Bari in Black, H82xW75xD94cm, 1,458, BoConcept. 5 | Morph lounge chair in Reinhardt Melano
leather and Kvadrat Lucca 2, H81xW62xD69cm, 1,480, Zeitraum at Viaduct. 6 | Traveler armchair, H86xW109xD126cm,
10,550, Stephen Burks for Roche Bobois. 7 | Momo armchair in Charcoal, H80xW72xD81cm, 250, Habitat.
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H106.5xW71xD87cm, 1,360, Wesley-Barrell. 3 | Heritage chair FH419, H102xW76xD95cm, 3,241, Frits Henningsen at
Carl Hansen & Son. 4 | Fernshaw chair, H110xW64xD74cm, 1,545 plus 5m of fabric, David Seyfried. 5 | Gatsby lounge chair,
H92xW67xD83cm, 1,374 plus 7.5m of fabric, Rebecca Scott. 6 | Avalon armchair in Shells, H60xW83xD87cm, 720,
Sofa.com. 7 | Gertie armchair in Thatch, H87xW98xD85cm, 795, Loaf. l WHERE TO BUY, PAGE 207
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3 | Theorem desk, H75xW130x D70, 18,240, Amy Somerville. 4 | Alex desk, H76xW131xD60cm, 120, Ikea.
5 | PP 305 in ash, H72xW138xD76cm, 6,960, Hans Wegner for PP Mobler at Twentytwentyone. 6 | Bristol GM desk,
H76xW150xD70cm, 1,872, Blanc dIvoire. 7 | Circa desk, H87xW100xD61cm, 1,145, Oka. l WHERE TO BUY, PAGE 207
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fruit and vegetables can be used. Try
including scented plants, seasonal
flowers and bulbs, but talk to your local
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the wall on which they will be grown.
pLanTs TO TRy
Adiantum (maidenhair fern)
Carex oshimensis Evergold (sedge)
Fragaria Mara des Bois (strawberry)
Galanthus (snowdrop)
Heuchera Purple Petticoats
Liriope muscari (lilyturf)
Pachysandra terminalis (Japanese spurge)
Pelargonium peltatum (ivy-leaved
geranium)
Saxifraga x urbium (London pride)
Tiarella cordifolia (foam fower)
Vinca minor (lesser periwinkle)
MaInTaInInG
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shade-loving tiarella,
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and viola were used in the
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dish and cover with the ale and stock. Add the garlic
and chopped rosemary and marinate for 8-48
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The population of Britain is growing exponentially. In
London alone, it is predicted to increase by ten million
over the next 15 years. This growth wont just create a
greater demand for new buildings, it will also require the
repurposing and reconguring of old ones. Whereas the
focus of Homes & Gardens is on how space is furnished,
in this supplement it is on how space is used and given life.
Many of the designs we feature are extreme in style; the
London terrace that Studio Octopi stripped back to its bones,
Eldridge Smerins rooess kitchen in Highgate, and Tham
& Videgrds elemental design for a weekend home on the
Stockholm archipelago. Yet the progressive nature of these
buildings forces us to think about what we have and what we
could live without. As well as stimulating projects, there are
thought-provoking views from architects and designers, and
our selection of furniture and accessories that embody these
different directions in interior architecture. Together, we hope
theyll oer plenty of inspiration for how you choose to live.
SPACES
CONTENTS
07
n EwS
The latest projects, products and innovations.
14
StA rt ing fr o m S C r AtC h
New builds combining striking looks with functionality.
24
n Ew D irE Ct i o nS Sh o P P i ng
Furniture with a cutting-edge design.
26
r o o m for gr ow th
Original ideas for contemporary extensions.
32
t h E D E S ig nE rS m i nD
Leading architects on how they create spaces.
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38
o lD m A D E nEw
Period homes transformed by clever interior ideas.
46
n Ew- lo o K C lA SSi C S Sh o P P i ng
Style your home with bold silhouettes and lively pattern.
48
n E o BA nKSi DE
An innovative London development.
52
D rA m At iC C o nvE r Si o nS
Repurposing a building gives it new life.
62
inD u St r iA l C h i C Sh o P P i ng
Monochrome furniture and accessories with clean lines.
64
B oo K S
Essential reading for architectural inspiration.
66
D irECto ry
Useful resources to inspire your project and where
to buy the products seen in this magazine.
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fa l l i n l i n e
Wireflow is a minimal
light design system by
Arik Levy for Vibia,
consisting of LED
lamps hanging in
various configurations
from thin rods and
wires to form bold
geometric shapes.
A similar design costs
2,688. Visit vibia.com.
news
inside track
The latest projects, products and innovations
modern
marble
For design company Dzek,
Max Lamb mixed large chunks
of coloured Italian marble
with a white polyester binder
to form a new engineered
stone for architectural
applications. His creation is
named Marmoreal and it can
be used as tiles or for covering
large areas of walls and oors.
Contact dzekdzekdzek.com.
ca p i ta l g a i n s
Londons streetscape
was the inspiration for
Mews, a range of slim
rectangular ceramic tiles
by British designers
Barber Osgerby for
Mutina, mutina.it.
It is available in six
appropriately named
colours: Chalk, Fog,
Pigeon, Lead, Ink and
Soot, from 160.80sq m.
07
order, order
For many of us, large-scale shelving doesnt get better
than Dieter Rams 606 system for Vits, but American
manufacturer Henrybuilt is giving the classic a run
for its money. Opencase is a recongurable system of
hardwood cabinets, metal rods and shelves that can be
used to bring a sense of order to kitchens, bedrooms,
hallways and living rooms. It costs from 1,465. Contact
001 212 966 5797, henrybuilt.com.
rough lux
Plywood, chipboard and OSB (oriented strand board) are best known as rough and
ready construction materials, more often seen strewn about building sites than providing
architectural nishes. But lately weve seen inexpensive sheet materials increasingly
used for interior surfaces, with designers and architects maximising their inherent qualities
of pattern and texture to luxurious eect. As shown above, Dutch interior architect i29,
0031 20 695 61 20, i29.nl, put plywood to good use, cladding a feature replace in a house in
north Holland, with further touches of plywood shelving and sliding doors in an otherwise
white-and-grey interior. At the Aesop skincare shop in Shin-Marunouchi, Tokyo, Torafu
Architects, 0081 3 5498 7156, torafu.com, sanded and stained chipboard surfaces in a dark
blue to give them the appearance of marble. These come in at roughly 26 for a 1.2x2.4m
sheet of interior plywood, and 15 for OSB, so you can rejoice if youre on a small budget.
Just remember that the materials need sealing and protecting prior to nal installation,
and be sure to tell your builders that they are not for walking on.
s pa c e s n e w s
08
ta k i n g c h a r g e
The surface of Marjan van Aubels Current
table harnesses solar energy for charging phones
and tablets. The young London-based designer found
a way to convert indirect sunlight into electricity using
particles of titanium dioxide, which are xed to the
tables glass surface with orange dye. Contact
07775 448967, marjanvanaubel.com.
n e at i d e a
m a t e r i a l m at t e r s
Flamboyant Spanish designer Patricia
Urquiola has made her rst foray into
kitchens. Introducing a warm mix of copper,
zinc and wood, with an emphasis on
eco-sustainable materials, Salinas for Bo
brings a softer touch to the world of kitchen
design. The glass for the inset patterns on the
worktops is taken from recycled TV screens.
Contact 0039 362 5341, bo.com.
s pa c e s n e w s
09
Green liGht
Boccis new 38 series combines white
blown-glass globes and smaller moons
with decorative plants such as cacti to
provide a cascade of light and foliage.
A pendant and two moons costs 2,356.
Contact 07590 815252, bocci.ca.
G r e at e s c a p e
Werner Aisslingers 25hours Hotel Bikini
in Berlin really is an urban jungle, featuring
an eclectic mix of the designers celebrated
furniture, stark post-war architecture, extensive
planting and views over the monkey enclosure
of the citys zoo. Budapester Strasse 40, 10787
Berlin, 0049 30 12 02 21 0, 25hours-hotels.com.
desiGn powerhouse
Londons industrial damsel in distress, the Battersea Power
Station, has long been awaiting a knight in shining armour
to rescue it from further decline. Built during the 1930s and
decommissioned in 1983, the Grade II*-listed building has
changed hands numerous times and there have been many
failed plans to redevelop it from architects and designers
including John Outram, Nicholas Grimshaw, Ron Arad and
Terry Farrell. Visions have included turning it into a theme
park, a hotel and the home of Chelsea Football Club, but it has
nally fallen to Rafael Violy to see through a masterplan,
which will also feature a moat around the station and
surrounding buildings by DRMM, Frank Gehry and Foster +
Partners. Wilkinson Eyre will be responsible for the vast
interior, dedicating the two turbine halls to retail space with
apartments above, and transforming the boiler room into an
auditorium. The development will also include six oors of
oces and a series of luxury homes that will sell for up to
10 million. The advance sale of these will help fund the rest
of the project, with completion due in 2018. Earlier this year,
Michaelis Boyd Associates was announced as the residential
interior architect and designer for the project (show apartment
above). For more information, visit batterseapowerstation.co.uk.
In prInt
amsterdam
architect DUs has
begun creating the
worlds frst
3D-printed house,
which will be
made from concrete
and plastic. see
3dprintcanalhouse.
com.
new York cool
Workof, a collective of 30
New York designer-makers,
announced itself during
the citys design week by
showing pieces in a mock-up
apartment in the 19th-century
Terminal Stores building.
Visit workof.myshopify.com.
s pa c e s n e w s
10
Looking sharp
World-renowned American
architect Daniel Libeskind has
applied his distinctive style to
kitchens. His one-o Sharp
kitchen for Poliform is sleek,
angular and monochrome, with
nishes in hi-tech Corian. This
is a prototype; recreate the look
with the Artex range, from
50,000. Contact 020 7368
7600, poliformuk.com.
no smoking
Planikas Fireline Automatic 3, 4,220, burns with ethanol, leaving no
smoke, smell or ash. The minimal replace is also the rst that can be
controlled by smartphone, which makes using it a cinch for reluctant
restarters. Contact 0048 52 364 11 59, planikares.com.
g e T T i n g wa r m e r
The market for smart heating systems
is hotting up with the arrival of the
Learning Thermostat, 179, from Nest,
0808 169 2307, nest.com/uk. It tracks
how and when you like to heat your
home and automatically adjusts itself
to your schedule, helping to reduce
energy bills. You can also connect to the
thermostat via your tablet or mobile to
set the perfect temperature for when you
arrive home. Hive from British Gas is
a similar product, at 199 for a full kit.
Contact 0800 980 0649, hivehome.com.
sT Y L e T o i n s p i r e : n e w L o n D o n B a r s a n D r e sTaU r a n T s
Berners Tavern This marvellous bar and
restaurant is crammed with vast oil paintings, a
stunningly ornate ceiling and sociable leather-clad
banquettes. 10 Berners Street, W1T 3LF,
020 7908 7979, bernerstavern.com.
n ham Yard
s pa c e s n e w s
12
NEw BUILDS
s pa c e s N E w B U I L D S
14
LOCATION Stockholm
archipelago, Sweden.
ARCHITECT Tham & Videgrd
Arkitekter, 0046 8 702 00 46,
tvark.se.
BACKGROUND The owner wanted
to create a low-maintenance building
which was more substantial than
the timber houses more commonly
constructed in this area.
KEY FEATURES A glass canopy, which
echoes the rooine of the new buildings,
bridges the two parts of the property. It
not only serves as a porch and covered
terrace, but also frames the view of
the Baltic Sea and wooded landscape.
Gabled roofs of dierent heights give
the house its distinctive silhouette.
Photograph: Lindman
s pa c e s N e w B U I L D S
17
LOCATION Scottish
highlands.
ArChITeCT Safdie
Architects, 001 617 629
2100, msafdie.com; interior
designer, Suzy hoodless,
020 7221 8844,
suzyhoodless.com.
BACKGrOUND The aim
was to build a contemporary
Scottish lodge that, like those of
the 19th century, would make a
strong architectural statement,
albeit in a striking, modernist
way. Safdie was an inspired
choice, with a track record of
creating iconic commercial
buildings, including Torontos
main airport.
KeY FeATUreS Suzy
Hoodlesss challenge was
to work with the structural
elements of glass, granite and
steel to instil a welcoming
domestic feel. Furniture was
specially made to suit the shape
of the room and the colour
palette is based on a photograph
that Suzy took of some moss
on a visit to the estate.
s pa c e s N e w B U I L D S
19
LOCATION Winchester.
ARCHITECT AR Design
Studio, 01962 864545,
ardesignstudio.co.uk.
BACKGROUND The architect was
approached by a couple who wanted
to immerse themselves in building
a new home. Having recently lost a
daughter, they hoped the project
would give them a new purpose and
a positive focus.
KEY FEATURES Built in a
prominent location overlooking the
city of Winchester and its beautiful
countryside, this striking upsidedown property stands in contrast to its
conventional neighbours, featuring a
at overhanging roof, dark grey brick,
cedar cladding and grey aluminiumframed windows. The house consists
of four interlocking boxes; the open
space at the centre forms a courtyard
with a single olive tree at its heart.
Photograph: Specialimages.com
s pa c e s N E W B U I L D S
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LOCATION London.
ARCHITECT Eldridge
Smerin, 020 7228 2824,
eldridgesmerin.com.
BACKGROUND The house was
built on the footprint of a 1970s
property. The owner lived nearby
and, having acquired the plot, was
keen to make the most of its unique
location in Highgate Cemetery.
KEY FEATURES One of the
highlights of the design is a sliding
glass roof that, when opened,
transforms the top oor into a
courtyard. Elsewhere, balconies and
terraces make the most of Londons
skyline beyond. The street faade is
an abstract composition of black
granite slabs that makes reference
to the monumental masonry.
Photograph: Lyndon Douglas
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LoCAtion London.
ArChiteCt Alison Brooks Architects, 020 7267 9777,
alisonbrooksarchitects.com.
BACkground This 19th-century house had lain empty for ten years when the
current owners bought it. It required a full-scale internal rebuild, with the upper- and
lower-ground oors entirely recongured. The architect also added two extensions,
one to the side and the other to the upper-ground oor. Her brief was to create an
adventurous design and unique piece of architecture.
key feAtures The dramatic black additions are the rst buildings in the UK to
be entirely clad in Corian, which requires very little maintenance and can be moulded
into complex shapes. To ensure the new structure did not look heavy or imposing, the
walls were built at irregular angles, and are either fully solid or fully glazed. Although
the house is in a conservation area, planning permission was achieved with the proviso
that the side extension would not be visible from the street. To full this criterion, the
architect lowered the existing basement and excavated a sunken courtyard.
Photograph: Paul Riddle
inside, there is
beautiful detailing
such as timber lining
and a window seat.
LOCATION London.
ARCHITECT Hayhurst and Co, 020 7247 7028, hayhurstand.co.uk.
BACKGROUND This extension was conceived to replace a worn-out lean-to on a
Victorian family home, and creates 10sq m of additional oor space. The home is in
a conservation area, so close attention had to be paid to the shape and materials used.
KEY fEATUREs The open-plan extension holds a kitchen, dining room and play
area and features beautiful detailing, such as a timber lining and a wide wooden
window seat. Timber on the exterior links inside and out, while lapped Welsh slate
cladding references the roong of the parent property. The shape of the extension
was also informed by the architecture of the original house; it follows the angled lines
of the return. A green roof boosts the eco credentials and is also pleasant to look down
on from the upper levels of the original home.
Photograph: Kilian OSullivan
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LOCATION Guildford.
ARCHITECT Gregory Phillips Architects, 020 7724 3040,
gregoryphillips.com.
BACkGROuNd The challenge here was to add a contemporary extension to a
Grade II-listed Victorian country house, which had plenty of original features but
needed a signicant update. A 1980s extension with narrow rooms was demolished
to make way for a 100sq m wing that contains a family room and kitchen on the
upper oor and a swimming pool and games room below.
kEy fEATuREs Subtlety was paramount in the design; planners rejected an initial
proposal for a three-storey addition, as they felt it overpowered the main house.
Gregory Phillips Architects designed a two-storey scheme that is sunk below the
slope of the garden and selected a smooth white render for the exterior to create a
visual connection between old and new. Glass features prominently, allowing the
owners to enjoy the fabulous views, while a large balcony o the kitchen and direct
access from the pool to the garden link inside and out.
Photograph: Darren Chung
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LOCATION London.
ARCHITECT Paul Archer design, 020 3668 2668, paularcherdesign.co.uk.
BACkGROuNd This multilevel addition was part of a revamp of a Victorian property
in north London. The renovation preserved the original home while adding a few bold,
contemporary features, including an entire oor beneath the original house.
kEy fEATuREs The new extension has an open-plan basement level, with space
for cooking, entertaining and relaxing. Its focal point is a striking double-height glass
box at the rear, which allows light to ood in. Douglas r batons clad the upper storey,
overlapping in parts over the glass to cast lovely shadows inside. Wood is also used to
striking eect throughout the interior, including on the walls and in storage systems.
This lends the home a Nordic feel, which was a key inspiration for the design.
Photograph: Andy Stagg
style directions
1. Timeless modernism best sums up the design of this eco home by Michaelis Boyd Associates. 2. Glass allows
light to flood into this double-height dining room by Gregory Phillips Architects. 3. Creative duo Lyndon Neri and
Rossana Hu are behind this apartment in Singapore. Its unconventional layout has all the rooms in the centre of
the space with a corridor around the perimeter. 4. Designed by architects Stiff + Trevillion, this family house in
Kensington was crafted with indoor-outdoor living in mind: expansive glazing lets in light and slabs of travertine
flow from inside to out. 5. Chris Romer-Lee of Studio Octopi worked on the redesign of this home. Classic
brickwork is teamed with glass to create a bright extension sensitive to the propertys history. 6. The clean lines
of this design by Poliforms kitchen arm, Varenna, are an excellent match for the light space. 7. Design agency
Minale + Mann redesigned and extended this home. Custom details and one-off joinery create a bespoke look.
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lynd on neri
& rossana hu
Founding partners
of Neri&Hu Design,
0086 21 6082 3777,
en.neriandhu.com,
a multidisciplinary architecture and design
oce, based in Shanghai. They recently
collaborated with De La Espada on the
launch of a furniture collection.
Where do you look for inspiration?
We are inspired by the mundane and the
ordinary. The very fabric of Shanghai and
the everyday activities in and around the city
re our imaginations. Although the Western
architectural tradition forms the basis of our
education, culturally, we are very much
Chinese, and there are particular elements
in our work that come from China. We also
like to examine the heritage and customs
of a projects location.
What have you learned from the past?
Everything that we know is from our own or
other peoples pasts. In all ways, we become
wiser and more experienced, although that
doesnt necessarily mean we wont repeat
mistakes. Life is short and our ethos is that
what we do is about the meaning we give to
peoples lives and society, as opposed leaving
material objects behind.
Is colour important to you?
Yes, particularly the shades and nishes of
natural materials as they age, such as copper
with a patina, wood in stained or raw form, and
leather that bears the marks of wear and tear.
Is true open-plan design impractical?
No. It depends on how one wishes to live. It could
be great to live without walls and boundaries.
What is the key to a successful new build?
A careful balance of many things, but most of
all, it should be soulful.
Which materials excite you?
We are always fascinated by wood, for the sense
of life it can provide a space, with both its
appearance and tactile quality.
How can we meet the demand for housing
without impacting on the environment?
Build things to last, reuse materials, and be
smart about making spaces multifunctional.
Who has had the single biggest inuence
on your work?
Le Corbusier continues to be very relevant
when considering form and space. [Italian
architect] Carlo Scarpa continues to inspire us
with his details and composition. [Austrian
architect] Adolf Loos clarity and rigour also
guides our work. The breakthroughs that
Tokyo architect SANAA has achieved by
dematerialising architecture, where structures
become a matter of light and surface, are
amazing, as are lvaro Sizas manipulation
of spaces, David Chipperfields pedagogical
discipline, and Peter Zumthors material
sensitivity and detail.
experience teaches us
solutions, proportion,
aesthetics. sometimes using
a precedent is a conscious
decision, other times it is
subconscious.
g reg o ry p h i lli ps
s ebast ia n Ma nn
Managing partner of Minale + Mann, 020 3176 4499,
minaleandmann.com, a design agency based in London,
Stockholm and New York. The companys work exhibits a rened
industrial aesthetic with an adherence to functionalism. For
Sebastian, good design should be permanent, not a passing fad.
Where do you look for inspiration?
I tend to be most inspired when Im not looking
for it. Travelling from place to place, seeing how
dierently people live and how their culture
inuences their lifestyle, is fascinating. I suppose
its people who inspire me the most. The design
and use of materials then follow.
What have you learned from the past?
Not to dwell on it. When youre designing,
its imperative to refer to the past and consider
the future, but pure design, design that is
timeless, can only be in the present. This, for
me, is important, in order to create something
with permanence, and to avoid following
trends or a particular fashion. Design should
be an expression of creativity in that moment,
and nothing else.
Is colour important to you?
Of course. However, what is more important is
the right combination. The worst thing you can
do is use colour for the sake of using colour it
should have meaning and be representative of
the overall design.
What makes an eective refurbishment?
When you dont realise that a space has been
redeveloped, as if the new part of the house is
meant to be there, then the project has worked.
Changes should t perfectly and become a
natural extension of the house. In the case of a
period property, its essential to be sensitive to
its age and to retain or reinstate certain original
features; however, the layout should t the
particular requirements of that brief.
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Mike st if f
g r eg o ry
p h i l l i ps
al ex Michael is
Partner in London-based architectural practice Michaelis Boyd Associates, 020
7221 1237 michaelisboyd.com. Recent commissions include Soho House Istanbul
and the MK2 cinema group in Paris. The rm was recently chosen as the interior
architect and designer for some of the new homes at Battersea Power Station.
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LOCAtiOn London.
bACKGrOunD This 19th-century house was renovated by the owners
with the aim of maximising space. They wanted a seamless open-plan layout
to suit the needs of their two small children.
KeY feAtures Removing internal walls and adding an extension to the rear and
side has altered the ground oor beyond recognition. The classic Victorian terrace
conguration with its small rooms has been transformed to create a light-lled and
spacious home; a feeling that is enhanced by bright white nishes, steel-framed glass
doors and rooights. To add subtle interest, simple panelling was used on the walls,
giving a nod to the propertys heritage without compromising the modern look.
Photograph: Rory Gardiner
LOCATION London.
ArChITeCT Studio Octopi,
020 7633 0003, octopi.co.uk.
BACKGrOUND The owners of this
Victorian terrace wanted it to serve a
dual-purpose as a home and gallery, where
they could display an evolving collection
of objects, artworks and artefacts from
around the world.
Key FeATUreS The architect
chose to reveal the wooden structure
of the house and created display systems
to interact with it. These were conceived
as ribbons of illuminated open shelving
and closed cabinets that ow through
the property. Contemporary white
walls and slate grey units bring the rich
structural details, which have been
wire-brushed but otherwise left
untreated, into focus.
LOCATION London.
ArChITeCT Charter Projects,
020 7404 8188, charter-projects.com.
BACKGrOUND This ve-storey
Grade II-listed property in Bloomsbury
dates back to 1722. In recent years, it
had been used as a solicitors oce and
comprised a maze of small rooms and
passages that had fallen into disrepair.
Key FeATUreS A priority of the
redesign was to have the interior reect
the buildings history. The architect
employed a French polisher to rejuvenate
the panelling and timber, and many of
the oors were reconditioned rather than
replaced. In this ground-oor kitchen,
the juxtaposition of the sleek, modern
cabinetry and the decorative original
detailing is striking, with ceilings painted
white to make the most of the light.
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industrial-style
windows replaced a
stud wall, maintaining
intimacy but increasing
the flow of light.
LOCATION London.
ARCHITECT Minale + Mann, 020
3176 4499, minaleandmann.com.
BACKGROUND Both the structure
and the layout of this 19th-century town
house required a dramatic overhaul
to suit the demands of modern family
life. The architect approached the
redevelopment sensitively, retaining
or adding new elements in keeping with
the style of the propertys period roots.
KEY FEATURES Although the
building was gutted, the sense of separate
rooms was maintained. Industrial-style
windows replaced a stud wall that divided
the hallway from the living room; this
allows light to ow and creates an open
feeling, while maintaining the intimacy
of an enclosed space.
LOCATION London.
ARCHITECT Cochrane Design,
020 7751 0075, cochranedesign.com.
BACKGROUND This ve-storey
early-Victorian house was in a poor state
of repair and divided into ats when the
owner acquired it. The architects brief
was to restore the structure and convert
it back into a single dwelling.
KEY FEATURES Thanks to an
innovative design, this house is now
comfortable and luxurious with a
contemporary edge. A section of the
rst oor was removed to transform the
rear of the property into an impressive
double-height space, which overlooks
the garden. This modern approach is
tempered by the addition of traditional
architectural features such as panelling.
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This penthouse,
designed by Kerstin
Williams of Reid Williams
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works of art and specially
commissioned pieces
by British craftsmen.
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LoCATIoN London.
desIGNer Harriet Holgate, 07515 121974, harrietholgate.com.
BACKGrouNd Designer Harriet Holgate lived in this former church
before she sold it to the current owner, who then took the unusual step of
commissioning Harriet to renovate the interior.
KeY FeATures It was decided to give the 19th-century building a
pared-back, contemporary treatment, which is enhanced by the high levels of
natural light and absence of stained glass. The furniture maker Rupert Bevan,
rupertbevan.com, was commissioned to create the island unit, kitchen trolleys
and large display piece that serves as a focal point for this impressive open-plan
space. The juxtaposition of interesting materials, such as patinated brass and
burnt and ebonised oak, and white walls has a striking eect.
Photograph: Mark OFlaherty
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repurp osed
dramatic conversions
Disused buildings, whether an old barn, empty warehouse or even a former church,
oer an opportunity for an exciting new lease of life
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LOCATION Lincolnshire.
ARCHITECT Jonathan Hendry
Architects, 01472 828320,
jonathanhendryarchitects.com.
BACKGROUND The barns had once been
used as a crew yard, however, more recently
they provided storage for machinery. The
location in open countryside made planning
permission hard to obtain, so Jonathan
Hendry Architects brief was for a proposal
that would win approval. It came up with a
live/work scheme that was carbon neutral.
KEY FEATURES The barn was sensitively
restored and brought up to 21st-century
standards. Where possible, the exterior
walls were preserved and windows and doors
opened up or reinstated. The original roof
trusses were also repaired and the existing tiles
re-laid. Interior partitions were stripped out to
open up the space, then a mezzanine structure
and staircase were inserted. They are made
of exposed oak, which chimes with other wood
features, while its modern nish is a neat
contrast to traditional details elsewhere.
Photograph: David Grandorge
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LOCATION Treia,
northeast Italy.
ARCHITECT Wespi de
Meuron, 0041 091 794 1773,
wespidemeuron.ch.
BACKGROUND Damaged
by re in the late 1990s, this
collection of agricultural
buildings in the Marche region
required complete restoration,
with the main house converted
to make a triple-height space.
KEY FEATURES Painting the
new internal structures white
not only creates a crisp contrast
with the existing stonework,
but also keeps the space feeling
light. The original windows and
door openings were retained in
favour of a wall of glass, helping to
preserve the buildings character.
Photograph: Hannes Henz
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Clean lines and a monochrome palette create a graphic look
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b ooks
master works
Architectural inspiration, from designs by leading lights
to pioneering projects from around the world
Aalto,
Robert McCarter,
39.95, hardback, Phaidon.
Providing a complete overview of the
work of Finnish architect, designer,
sculptor and painter alvar aalto, this
study explores all the major projects by
the 20th-century master, using informative
text and striking photography to consider
their environmental and cultural impact.
as Nordic design continues to exert a
powerful influence on what we build
today, this is an essential guide to one of
the regions most celebrated architects.
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PhotograPhs Rhapsody
Superlight: Lightness in
Contemporary Houses,
Phyllis Richardson,
19.95, hardback, Thames & Hudson.
the innovative lightweight plastic cover
of this book hints at the pioneering
content within, which showcases projects
that embody architect glenn Murcutts
philosophy that buildings should touch
the earth lightly. Its message is that good
architecture can have a minimal impact on
the environment while also being beautiful.
Plans bring depth to each scheme.
Mies,
Detlef Mertins,
100, hardback, Phaidon.
a true coffee-table treasure, this is
one of the most compelling studies of
an architect available. Featuring more
than 700 photos alongside drawings,
diagrams and a rigorous examination
of his work by author Detlef Mertins,
it is a comprehensive record of all
of Ludwig Mies van der rohes most
important buildings, as well as a
biography of the icon. the large format
does justice to the excellent visuals.
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why use an
interior designer?
Whether you are buying or building a new house, planning a major structural change or renovating
your existing space, an interior designer will help to bring your ideas to life
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directory
need to know
Organisations, services, publications and events to inspire and help guide your project
organisations
The Architecture Foundation,
020 7084 6767, architecture
foundation.org.uk.
Organises exhibitions
and events that promote
contemporary architecture
and explores issues of
the urban environment.
The Building Centre, 020
7692 4000, buildingcentre.
co.uk. Provides information
about building methods and
materials, offers specifc
training to help with projects
and arranges talks and
debates on topical issues.
English Heritage, 0870 333
1181, english-heritage.org.uk.
Research the history of the
building you plan to improve
or adapt, and get advice on
conservation and protection
principles in the UK from
this well-known body. It also
holds the National Heritage
List of listed buildings.
The Institute of
Conservation, 020 3142
6786, icon.org.uk. Charity
that furthers building
conservation by providing
guidance, advocacy, training
and education opportunities.
The Landmark Trust, 01628
825920, landmarktrust.
org.uk. This organisation
restores historic buildings
and makes them available to
the public for short holidays.
Living Architecture,
living-architecture.co.uk.
A social enterprise offering
the chance to holiday in
modern architectural
projects, such as MVRDVs
Balancing Barn and
Nords Shingle House.
New London Architecture,
020 7636 4044,
newlondonarchitecture.org.
An independent forum for
debate about architecture,
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Government-endorsed
website providing advice
and useful information
on building your home.
sPEcialist sErvicEs
Architonic, architonic.com.
Details of products and
materials, industry news and
reports from furniture fairs.
Checkatrade, 0845 408
4866, checkatrade.com.
Find trusted tradespeople
in your area.
Green Deal, gov.uk/
green-deal. This government
initiative provides grants
for using sustainable
construction methods
on your build.
IHS (Construction), 01344
328300, ihs.com/en/uk/
industry/construction.
Download documents and
data about construction
and design best practices,
environmental assessment
methods in modern
construction. This book
also provides information
on various building types.
Publications
Architects Journal,
architectsjournal.co.uk.
Weekly magazine with news,
features and technical
information on architecture
in the UK.
Architects Pocket Book,
Ann Ross, Jonathan Hetreed
and Charlotte BadenPowell, 19.99, Routledge.
Provides guidance on
architectural projects,
from Building Regulations
to help with planning.
Building Construction
Handbook, Roy Chudley
and Roger Greeno, 25.99,
Routledge. Familiarise
yourself with the construction
process using examples of
everyday practices and
detailed drawings.
Building Design, bdonline.
co.uk. Website providing
news for UK architects,
including events, exhibitions,
profles and building studies.
Detail Magazine,
detail-online.com.
Journal of architecture
and construction with
a technical focus.
EvEnts
Environmental
Construction Handbook,
Mike McEvoy and Anne
Dye, 42, RIBA Publishing.
Attempts to make sense of
the many benchmarks and
Open House,
annually in September,
londonopenhouse.org.
This not-for-proft
organisation aims to increase
public awareness about
architecture and public
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