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CONTENTS JULY 2017
20 162
Earthy hues A cottage
and pared- garden with
back designs a twist
Beautiful buys 28 Style insight Designed space for a mum and her
10 Whats hot Party time for the great outdoors two adult sons
13 Design news Ceramics, 78 Garden party Great
fabrics and wallpaper ideas for alfresco living Makeover ideas
15 Bargain news Gorgeous 87 Moodboard masterclass 126 Modern elegance
homeware at value prices Recreate our cover look Open-plan living room
17 On trend Nude pink 94 Colour confident Best and home office
19 Deco update shades for outdoor spaces 132 Copper highlights

House numbers 148 Kitchen notebook Gorgeous kitchen inspired
96 Capsule collection Vacuum cleaners and more by a family heirloom
Holiday essentials 138 Light fantastic A gloomy
130 Turn to stone Marble- Reader homes 1930s galley kitchen gets
topped coffee tables 36 French affair Neisha a glamorous new look
Cover photo Mark Scott 136 Shine on Pendant lighting Crosland has transformed 144 An open outlook
Styling Sally Denning
142 Dine time Caf-style chairs a garage into a home Removing a brick pillar
Find out how to get
our cover look on p87
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Take a closer look 42 All our own work One helped create a charming
at kitchen island units familys new-build house kitchen/dining room
INTERNATIONAL 149 Smart living Hi-tech ideas packed with character
MAGAZINE 152 Organise your garage 50 Artfully crafted The Living well
OF THE YEAR Ideas for neat storage revival of a neglected 158 Stunning front gardens
Hearst Editorial 177 Modern rustic Tableware Edwardian house Three planting ideas
Excellence Awards, for summer eating 56 Summer in the city 162 Where east meets
New York, April 2017 Dramatic greys and retro west A lush exotic
Style inspiration finds in an Edinburgh flat garden scheme
Our cover stories are 20 Rich sienna Team red earth 64 A home for every 166 A place of her own A
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J U LY T R E N D
WHATS HOT
FABULOUS FIESTA
Evoke a carnival atmosphere
with this colourful Nada
wallcovering, 29 a roll,
Voyage. Perk up your sofa
with the embroidered Suzette
pillow, 58, Anthropologie.
The tassels add a fun touch
Choose
bright hues that
recall warmer climes,
teaming block colours
with lively prints.
KIERA BUCKLEY-JONES
INTERIORS EDITOR
PARTY TIME!
Add exuberant style with the rich shades and joyful patterns of a summer celebration
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
1 This textured jug, 9.99 from H&M, is ideal for lling with sangria, fresh mint and slices of orange 2 Hang the Fiesta basket, 44, Bohemia, from
the wall or coatstand as hallway storage for scarves and gloves 3 Create a stylish setting with this hand-threaded Eco geometric pendant dip-dyed
WORDS LUCY BIRCH
in bold Cerulean Blue, 300, Heals 4 The confetti pattern on this gorgeous Corroco side plate, 10 from Habitat, makes it perfect for an outdoor
celebration 5 Crafted by Bangladeshi women from vintage saris, this beautiful Kantha quilt, 175, is from a selection at Decorators Notebook
6 Make a bold statement with the colourful Bubbles & Bottles set, 206 for four, Amara 7 Bring a room to life with the punchy citrus hue of this
Around side table, 295, Skandium 8 Get into the festival mood with some freshly squeezed pineapple juice over crushed ice in these Imperfect
beakers, 24 for four, Printer & Tailor 9 Woven detailing in bright tones brings a zing to outdoor furniture. Jambi chair, 75, Habitat
FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

CHOOSE THE BEST
DESIGN NEWS
Summer continues to bloom in new-season ceramics, fabric and wallpaper
3 of the best NEW LOOKS

EASTERN PROMISE
DESIGNER Delicate Japanese
TEAPOTS leaves inspired Fired
Earths new Imperial
Wallpapers range.
Kyoto (pictured here in
Spring) shows cherry
blossom trees and costs
75 a 10m roll.
My Teapot with bright accents

HOME STRAIGHT
by Jansen & Co, 46, Skandium
Bring the geometric look
to sofas and chairs with
this stylish handprinted
Athens linen cushion by
Nina Kullberg in English
Ivy Green. Her designs
are also available in
Riviera Blue, Yolk Yellow
Orient-inuenced Castell glazed
stoneware teapot, 35, Habitat or Moonlight, all 67.
HOT PICKS
Oiva basket teapot by 2

Marimekko, 69, Amara
1
3 4
BOOK CLUB
Take inspiration from the
1 BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL a three-seater at Sofas & Stuff. English garden. Prices are:
colourful insight into the These hand-blown Bei glass Choose from Charcoal Grey bowl, 29; large plate, 28;
fascinating workspaces tumblers by Zafferano, 10 each (shown), Chalky Violet, Dahlia small plate, 26; mug, 26;
of artists, craftspeople, at Heals, are made using ancient Red, Dusty Pink, Powder Grey, three-piece set comprising
designers and stylists craft techniques and come in Teal Blue, Vintage Green or Navy. teacup, saucer and plate, 69.
from around the world vivid shades of jewel-bright 3 FLORAL FLOURISH 4 KITCHEN COMFORT
WORDS JULIA EVANS
green, blue and aquamarine. Designer Jasper Conrans pretty Rustic yet elegant, the Natterbox
offered by Studio: Creative 2 SUMPTUOUS SEATING new bone-china collection for spindle-backed kitchen chair
Spaces for Creative Enjoy a touch of luxury with this Wedgwood features owing from Loaf is made from solid
People by Sally Coulthard Lavenham sofa upholstered in painterly images of summer oak with a gently soaped nish
(25, Jacqui Small) Filey cotton velvet, 2,227 for blooms from a quintessential and costs 230 per pair.

CHOOSE THE BEST
BARGA IN NEWS
A round-up of the hottest homeware all at great prices
Add texture to your NEW IN

living room with
natural weaves
from H&M
NATURAL
WILD WEST STORAGE
Designer Ben de Lisi loves Theres something to suit
prickly plants so much hes everyone with the woven
created a whole cactus range from H&M. This
collection for the kitchen for raffia lamp holder is 19.99,
his range with Debenhams. while the baskets (left)
It includes this set of tea, start at 12.99.
coffee and sugar tins,
14, as well as cotton tea
towels, 14 for three and
an enamel tray, 20.
Treat yourself ACCENT PIECES
1 3
2 4
1 THE GOOD LIFE 2 COLOUR SPLASH Marc Wood for Mades new
Make your alfresco drinks Add a rich tone to your hallway lighting range, 169.
parties look really special with with the Studio chest, 225 4 INTO THE BLUE Delicate sky
these dazzling sapphire blue from Next, in this gorgeous teal. hues with splashes of pink mean
WORDS JULIA EVANS
...to this intricate gold metal glasses from Sophie Conrans It also comes in white or grey. Cath Kidstons Elvington Rose
hexagonal wine rack (H25cm new Dolce Vita synthetic 3 BRIGHTER DAYS collection is set to be a favourite.
x W30cm x D15cm) with space crystal collection. The wine Bring industrial chic to rooms The range includes this ceramic
for six standard bottles, 35, glasses and utes come in with this wood and copper coaster, 5, as well as bowls,
from Oliver Bonas. boxes of six for 90. Dean oor lamp, designed by 8 each, and a vase, 15.

CHOOSE THE BEST
ON TREND
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
NUDE PINK
Introduce a few accessories in this soft shade for a hint of delicate colour
1 Comfort is key with this moulded Albert Kuip retro armchair, 299 for a pair at Cuckooland 2 This beehive-shaped Celeste Lustre pendant light,
270, Houseology, has been created by Heatheld & Co for Zoffany 3 Hung on a wall or used freestanding, the elongated Shapes mirror by Hay,
162 from Viaduct, makes a graphic focal point 4 Enjoy a civilised start to the day with this dappled bone porcelain Good Morning cup, 9.95, Urban
WORDS LUCY BIRCH
Nature Culture 5 Natural linen, such as this Vice Versa throw in Pale Rosewood, 260, The Conran Shop, is ideal for layering with lightweight
bedding in summer 6 Resting against a wall on just two legs, the space-saving Yeh table, 119 from Istome, is perfect in a small room 7 These pretty
pink Jioni baskets, from 16 at The Basket Room, are great for storage or displaying house plants 8 Fill Nudes Magnolia pink-top vase, 84 from
Amara, with pink peonies 9 Layer up textured fabrics in a nude tone, such as this Circles cushion, 61 from Boconcept, for an elegant look

CHOOSE THE BEST
DECO UPDATE
STYLING CLAIRE MORGAN. PHOTOGRAPHY HEARST STUDIOS
SAY IT WITH NUMBERS

Signpost your front door in style with these eyecatching numerals
1 For a smart monochrome look, try the sophisticated natural black slate number tile, 8.62 from Homebase 2 The oversized rusty
metal number, 2.50 from Re, will give your entrance vintage charm 3 Keep it traditional and opt for a smart polished design such
as this brass house number, 6.73 from B&Q 4 Try out a touch of continental style with the blue French metal door number, 10 from
I love Retro 5 A two-tone acrylic design, 12.99 from House Nameplate Company, will certainly add kerb appeal 6 Admire the simple and
elegant curves of the polished nickel three-inch house number, 11.95 from Willow & Stone 7 Stand out and be noticed with the
Hacienda steel plate, 39 from Kelly Contemporary 8 Choose a bold shape such as this stainless-steel style in an anthracite grey nish,
28, House Numbers 9 The white oval enamel number, 12 from Home Barn, would have impact against a brightly coloured door

ST Y L E I N S P I R AT I O N
Turn up the heat by using red earth hues teamed

with natural materials and pared-back shapes
Pattern repeat
A patchwork of
Moroccan-style tiles
brings rustic charm to
a contemporary kitchen
Colour contrast USE A SPICY SHADE ON
THE WALLS TO CREATE A STUNNING BACKDROP
FOR SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL PALE WOOD, WOVEN
RATTAN AND NATURAL FABRICS C O N T I N U E D OV E R PA G E
Instant oasis
Transform a shaded garden
nook with piles of ikat-print
cushions in warming hues
of burnt ochre and planters
lled with lush foliage
Paint effect A SINGLE BAND OF BRICK RED

TURNS A SHELF SPACE INTO A FOCAL POINT
C O N T I N U E D OV E R PA G E
Woven texture
A copper mesh pendant
sets off simple ceramics
in tones of terracotta,
grey and off-white
Get in shape ECHO THE CURVES OF A ROUND

MIRROR IN DETAILS THROUGHOUT THE ROOM TO
BRING THE SCHEME TOGETHER
Finer details PLANT UP A
COLLECTION OF CONTEMPORARY
POTS WITH EYECATCHING GREENERY.
THE STRONG SHAPES ARE ECHOED
IN THE ABSTRACT ARTWORK
Where to buy everything

Pattteern reepeat
Frame Decoro tiles, 44.98 a sq metre, Gemini Tiles. Mollekulla
worktop, 120, Ikea. Beakers, 38 for four, Alessi. Terracotta bowl,
65, Another Country. Ceramic storage jars, from 20; chopping
boards, from 12; all Oggetto. Wooden servers, 38, Future &
Found. Tribe decorative bowls, 6 each, House of Fraser
Collour contrast
Wall Upper area in Golden Jasmine 4 emulsion, 25.72 for 2.5L,
Dulux. Lower part in Paprika, 37 for 2.5L, Neptune. Sofa One, from
3,590; Hardy chair, 515; both Another Country. Fauna rug, 795,
Woven. Mocha coffee table, 430, Perch & Parrow. Rattan Peacock
side table, 225, Rose & Grey. Cushions (l-r) Red Chiltern linen
(on chair), 76; Neutral Chiltern linen, 96; both Fermoie. Pale linen
Duck Egg piped, 45, The Linen Works. Small colour block, 32,
Ferm Living. Artek angular pot, 54.20, Finnish Design Shop. Sculpt
Well vase in Rust, 49, Ferm Living. White speckled concrete planter,
15, Rose & Grey. Bowl, 54.95, Oggetto. Bamboo tray, nd similar
at Habitat. Catalina pendant light, 70, Perch & Parrow
Insstaant oasiss
Cushions (l-r) London Orange Ochre, and London Alfalfa, 67
each, Nina Kullberg. Orange Ikat Delhi, 44.95, Bohzaar. Terra
ombre, 80, Oggetto. Orange Ikat Goa, 44.95, Bohzaar. Pots
from a selection at Ferm Living, Rose & Grey and Future & Found.
Macario stool, 75, Graham & Green. Glass carafe, 12,
Habitat. Corky glass, 44 for four, Future & Found
Paiint eff
ffeect
Wall behind top shelf in Golden Jasmine 4, 25.72 for 2.5L, Dulux.
Wall behind middle shelf in French Grey; behind lower shelf in
Ashes of Roses; both 42 for 2.5L, Little Greene. Kelim colour Triangles
rug, 79, Amara. Desk Three, 890; Thonet chair 330, 375; both
Another Country. Chester wall light, 319, Original BTC. Scarf,
19.95, Oggetto. On top shelf (l-r) Concrete pots, from 15, Rose
& Grey. Sculpt Pod vase, 36, Ferm Living. On middle shelf (l-r)
Treasure diamond, 28, Ferm Living. Dark grey pot, 27, Ferm Living at
Amara. Confetti pink tin (part of set), 26, Ferm Living. On lower
shelf (l-r) Tiles from a selection at Bert & May. Zig Zag pot, 19.50,
Rose & Grey. Hay Cork Cone pinboard, 12, Amara. Clock, 99,
Oggetto. Buckle jar (H6cm), 29, Ferm Living. Large Kana pot, 58,
Future & Found. Terracotta pitcher, 58, Another Country. On desk
(l-r) Terracotta pot, nd similar at Re. Grey vase, 15, John Lewis.
Geometric mug, 8; ceramic duck egg plant pot, 25; both Habitat.
Zig Zag pot, 19.50, Rose & Grey. Rose hexagonal vase, 27, Ferm
Living at Amara. Letter tray, 38, Ferm Living
Wo
oven texture
Wall in Light Peachblossom, 42 for 2.5L, Little Greene. Design Project
No 036 table, 799; Design Project No 036 dining chairs, 199 each;
all John Lewis. Hera pendant lamp, 85, Graham & Green. Corky
glasses, 44 for four, Future & Found. Duck Egg napkin, 8.50, The
Linen Works. Striped napkin, 3.99, Linenme. Large serving bowl,
30, Alessi. Terracotta glazed bowl, 14; terracotta plates, 22 each;
dappled ceramic pitcher, 24; all Rose & Grey. Zelda terracotta tall
jug, 35, Habitat. Terracotta planter, 70, Finnish Design Shop
Get in sh
hape
Wall in French Grey, 42 for 2.5L, Little Greene. Robin bed, 720,
Perch & Parrow. Side table, 175, Barker & Stonehouse. Mirror, 55,
STYLING SALLY DENNING. PHOTOGRAPHY MARK SCOTT
Curious Egg. Pendant light, 275, Another Country. Soft terracotta

cushion and duvet cover, 34.99 for set, H&M. Striped
pillowcases, 24.99 each; Roberto blanket in Rust, 39.99; Rosa
cushion cover, 13.99; all Linenme. Geo cushion cover (in centre),
67, Nina Kullberg. Large Colour block cushion, 49, Ferm Living.
Linen Moustier Duck Egg at sheet, from 100, The Linen Works.
Plaster Pink bedspread, 65, John Lewis. Light stone Classic quilted
bedspread, 60, Soak & Sleep. Plant and pot, stylists own
Fin
ner detailss (opposite page)
Wall in Light Peachblossom, 42 for 2.5L, Little Greene. Oak
sideboard, 899, John Lewis. Mia spindle chair, 145, Graham
& Green. Rug, 31, Ferm Living. Ash lamp, 250, Jenkins & Will.
Ochre small planter, 24, Ferm Living at Amara. Planters with
saucers, from 15; large terracotta pot, 58; all Future & Found.
Metal tray, 55; light grey pot, 32; Abstract print, 24; all Ferm
Living. Ribba frame, 6, Ikea. Throw, 320, The Linen Works HB
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EXPERT GUIDE
Style insight
DESIGNED FOR THE
GREAT OUTDOORS
Now the weathers heating up, its the perfect time to turn your
outside space into a stylish area for eating and relaxing
Marks & Spencers Melrose

garden range is suitable
for inside or out. It comes
in grey-painted eucalyptus
with waterproof cushions.
Corner sofa, 1,099;
coffee table, 149
For a modern coastal feel
see Sainsburys Shore
collection. Crockery,
from 3 for a cereal
bowl; Blue Tint tumblers,
2.75 each; jug, 8;
cushions, 15 each
PAUL TANNER
is furniture & lighting
buyer for M&S
THE BIG NEW TREND
Muted and tonal colours including soft
grey and naturals are the most popular
as theyre easy to work with. Grey is a
great background for bold highlights
as well as looking modern and clean.
Were seeing a big rise in alfresco
dining so are designing comfortable
outdoor furniture with ergonomics
and the right materials in mind.
PERSONAL FAVOURITE
I love our Truro collection, made from
lightweight synthetic rattan, which
can be moved around easily and left
outside, whatever the weather.
TOP TIPS
If you have a smaller garden, invest
in colourful, compact furniture to
save space while creating an impact.
Make the outdoors feel like an
extra room by bringing out your
favourite comfy cushions, soft lighting
and smart crockery.
You only need to invest in one
simple accent piece to give your
outdoor living area an update.
Shore large sh bowl,

5; salad servers, 5
TOM SULLIVAN PERSONAL FAVOURITE

is a designer for Ive always been a fan of blue as its so
versatile and works in every room and
Sainsburys Home the addition of accents of fresh white
makes the look timeless and refreshing.
THE BIG NEW TREND TOP TIPS
To update the traditional summer nautical Decorate your outdoor dining table with
The Lois chair look, opt for natural textures and shapes foliage and owers sprigs of lavender
from the Loft and incorporate them into your scheme look beautiful and give an amazing scent.
range, 59, is made alongside a gentle and harmonious colour For outdoor living invest in solar-powered
in synthetic wicker palette of blue, white and grey. Mixing and lanterns, which are ecofriendly.
and comes in teal matching tactile materials such as basket To keep the look fresh add understated
(pictured), powder weaves, recycled glass and wirework will coastal-inspired accessories such as
blue or yellow create a subtle industrial look. seashells. C O N T I N U E D OV E R PA G E

EXPERT GUIDE
SOPHIA RIDLEY
is head of design for
home at Debenhams
THE BIG NEW TREND
Were seeing a lot of grey rattan-weave
furniture with generous-sized brushed
cotton cushions. Its a combination
that works really well, especially when
complemented with accessories in
cornower blue and ochre.
PERSONAL FAVOURITE
I love the Buttery by Matthew Williamson
collection, which is wonderfully bright
and cheerful for summer. The melamine
tableware looks good and is practical Grey dining furniture
perfect for outdoor entertaining. adds style outdoors.
TOP TIPS Debenhams Home
Invest in a storage bench to keep Collection table and
outdoor cushions and throws neatly chairs, from 330; Ben
stowed away while not in use. de Lisi tray, 12; jug
Create a magical feel at dusk by placing and tumbler set, 18;
a few statement lanterns in the space. melamine bowls, side
Invest in a sleek chimenea to keep you plates and tumblers,
cosy when the sun goes down, or for all 18 for four
chillier summer days.
chair (left), which only require a single hook

or tree branch to hang from, making them
ideal for smaller urban spaces. Thanks to the
1970s retro and hygge trends, macram
hammock chairs are proving particularly
popular, especially as they can easily be used
indoors when summer is over. Our adaptable
hanging Egg chair comes with its own strong
metal frame so it can be used anywhere.
PERSONAL FAVOURITE
I prefer muted colours such as greys and
blacks so that the products blend into the
landscape rather than take centre stage.
ASHLEY TODD TOP TIPS
Create extra seating on a budget using
is co-founder of home hay bales or wooden palettes. Just cover
accessories business/online with cushions and blankets for comfort.
String festoon lights with old-school big
outlet Ella James bulbs from trees for a brighter alternative
Black macram to candles and tealights.
hanging chair, THE BIG NEW TREND A brazier or repit will add atmosphere
49, Ella James Traditional hammocks are now evolving into and keep everyone warm late into the night.
smaller hammock chairs such as the hanging C O N T I N U E D OV E R PA G E

EXPERT GUIDE
PERSONAL FAVOURITE
Our planters in glazed cobalt blue (below)
its my favourite colour!
TOP TIPS
Ceramic and metal planters are an
easy way to add bright accents outside,
especially when used at different heights.
Outdoor lighting has come on in leaps
and bounds and easy to move solar-
powered options are simple to install.
Outdoor furniture is really durable
now, thanks to advances in product
technology. There are so many materials
POLLY DICKENS to choose from including wood, rattan,
metal, plastic and concrete. Dont be
is creative director scared to mix them up. Care for houseplants
at Habitat with Brie Harrison
galvanised steel indoor
THE BIG NEW TREND Blue Knox watering can, 16.99,
Using bold colour outdoors is becoming planter, 40; Burgon & Ball
increasingly popular, especially a rich Cadiz plant
cobalt blue that looks fantastic alongside pot, 30
architectural foliage. Taking inspiration
from Yves Saint Laurents Jardin Majorelle
in Marrakech, you can introduce this
fabulous shade with planters or, for a
dramatic backdrop, by painting it on
a wall. Use your garden as a canvas
to experiment with colour through
outdoor furniture and accessories too.
HEATHER CULPAN
is managing director
at Burgon & Ball
THE BIG NEW TREND
Having lots of houseplants is a look thats
denitely here to stay. They bring an instant,
stylish touch to any room, while houseplant-
themed fabrics and accessories such as
gardening gloves are proving popular.
PERSONAL FAVOURITE
Among our tool range I love the new
Hip-Trug. Its handy and wearable and clips
onto clothing so you can carry debris and
tools or harvest produce, leaving both hands
free for working. I use it for deadheading,
general garden tidying, picking tomatoes
and beans even for holding pegs!
TOP TIPS
If you dont have a strong grip or have
small hands, an ergonomically shaped pruner
will take the pain out of cutting back plants.
Find out what grows well in your area
by looking at the plants that are thriving in
your neighbours gardens. It will save you
Introduce tropical shades money and heartache.
with the woven plastic Jambi If theres a garden task you do a lot, think
collection. Chairs, 75 each; of ways to make it simpler and faster. HB
lounger, 175; all Habitat

HOME LIFE
DECORATIVE DETAIL
Neishas Culpeper
wallpaper in
Ox Orange
FRENCH
AFFAIR
Textiles designer Neisha Crosland
has transformed a derelict garage
into a glamorous home
EVENING STANDARD/EYEVINE
WORDS PHILIPPA STOCKLEY

PHOTOGRAPHY CHARLES HOSEA
C O N T I N U E D OV E R N E X T PA G E
DESIGNER AT WORK
In the studio, which is
attached to her home,
Neisha hangs her
striking works in
progress on metallic
sliding panels

COURTYARD GARDEN
Neisha and Stephane
sit and relax in the
Yorkstone yard
I
t was while she was attending a talk at 30 years on, her textiles are inspired by Neisha handpaints her immaculate
Londons Victoria & Albert Museum, everything from Elizabethan wallhangings designs in studios that are attached to her
during the rst year of a graphic design to 20th-century paintings. Her work, with living space. Her family home, shared with
course, that Neisha Crosland realised its recognisable sense of space, form, line husband Stephane and their sons, Oscar,
where her future lay. Wandering into the and colour, graces grand London hotels 20, and Samuel, 17, is a labour of love that
museums textile galleries, she was struck by such as Claridges and The Berkeley, as has taken 22 years. From handles on the steel
the display of oriental fabrics, and was so well as countless homes. These days, along doors and windows she designed to mercury-
bowled over that she headed straight back with gorgeous hand-embroidered fabrics, mirrored double doors into her bathroom,
to Camberwell College of Arts, buttonholed she designs wallpapers, tiles and porcelain. and tassels attached to door keys, there isnt
the dean, and changed not just her study Shes also collaborating on a range of an unconsidered corner. The buttermilk,
course but the course of her life. Now, shoes for the Japanese. vine-trained buildings grouped around a
HOME LIFE
KITCHEN
The handpainted wall
tiles by Made a Mano
were the inspiration
for Neishas own range,
while the stainless-steel
worktop and units were
custom-made by her
sister Charlotte
walled courtyard garden are redolent of the Stephane, who works in nance. The rst
South of France in the 1930s, which isnt The first phase of phase was to convert the building so it
surprising since one source of inspiration is
the Colombe dOr hotel on the Cte dAzur,
the job took a year was habitable, and sort out a basic garden,
digging up the concrete and planting
the haunt of artists since the 1930s.
Yet this magical home hasnt always been
and was hell with evergreens, as well as agapanthus in pots that
could be moved around as building progressed.
so elegant. Near noisy Clapham Junction, one
of the busiest railway stations in Britain, the
endless dust, Winter jasmine now covers one wall.
Juggling work, time and money, Neisha
house was once a two-storey garage in a SAYS NEISHA had to save up between phases. The rst
bombed-out cobbled mews. Neisha bought took a year and was hell, she says, with
the 5,500 sq ft site before she married endless dust. In C O N T I N U E D O V E R P A G E

STAIRWELL
Framed artworks of
some of her designs
are displayed
1999, with their second son on the way, units by her interior designer sister,
the couple needed more room. They bought Designing a house is Charlotte Crosland.
a two-storey building on the other side of
the plot, and linked it to the rst. The nal,
like Google Earth A French Lacanche eight-burner stove
dominates the kitchen and a row of blue
major phase, from 2005 to 2007, pulled
everything together.
you start with the big Le Creuset casseroles resemble fat ducks.
Steel windows that Neisha designed run
Between the two buildings, Neisha
designed a dining room and living room,
picture, then work along one wall. Above the kitchen, with a
long, ironwork balcony, again by Neisha,
and a long, industrial kitchen that acts both down in ne detail, an ofce looks down on the elegant garden,
as a room and a wide corridor, with an oak where she replaced the cobbles with
wood-block oor and steel-and-marble SAYS NEISHA Yorkstone because of its mellower, lighter
HOME LIFE
ALL THAT GLITTERS BEDROOM

Ian Harper was Neisha designed the
commissioned to bedhead herself and
design the gold mural had it custom-made
in the living room
colour. In the cosy sitting room, the replace leaves hang above a long oak table, while started with the handles, which might have
was made by a Polish master plasterer to her the walls hold mirrored industrial window come from a Mughal palace, and worked
sketch. I left the drawing and when I came frames plus works of art, some by Neisha, from there, she says.
back hed almost nished, she says. and another Harper mural, Japanese in style. Designing a house is like Google Earth
Her paintings are scattered throughout. Upstairs the master bedroom and ensuite you start with the big picture, then work
Comfortable sofas are heaped with cushions is an elegant reinvention of 1930s glamour, down and down in increasingly ne detail.
in her textiles, seen again in the curtains, from its thick, white wool carpet, which But if you get the oors, the radiators, the
while a gilded mural by painter Ian Harper runs into the pale ivory-pink bathroom, door handles, the lighting, the light switches
is punctured by a stunning oval window. to the pleated voile both at the windows and the taps right, the rest will follow. HB
In the dining room, two magnicent and backing the extraordinarily beautiful
chandeliers great airy nests of metal oak mirrored doors that Neisha designed. I FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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GROUP PORTRAIT
Rosalind and her
family, including
Goldendoodle Buddy
All our own work

Their search for the perfect home led this family to build a new
property thats packed with period features
WORDS ALICE WESTGATE PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID GILES
B
uilding a house to your very own design is, for Jonathan, a builder, thought it had potential. Initially, we
many people, a distant dream, but with a bit of saw it only as an opportunity for our construction business,
ambition and lots of hard work, Rosalind and recalls Rosalind, but once we started to pull the plans
Jonathan Lang have made that dream come true. together we realised that we could build ourselves exactly
The couple were living in a 150-year-old cottage in the what we wanted a forever home tailor-made for family life.
charming, ancient town of Wotton-under-Edge at the time. Jonathan asked his father Neil, also a builder, to work
Nestling in the southern Cotswold Hills, this country town is with him, while Rosalind got to grips with the paperwork
close to Gloucester, Bristol and Bath and the couple feel its and the planning issues. It was a massive task and none
the ideal place to bring up their children. We knew we of us could have done it on our own, explains Rosalind.
wanted to stay here, says Rosalind, but we needed more The whole project went smoothly because we all supported
space, and nice properties are hard to come by. In 2014, each other and brought different skills to the table. The
a plot in the centre of town came on to the market and site included three C O N T I N U E D OV E R N E X T PA G E
HOME PROFILE
WHO LIVES HERE

Rosalind Lang, 36, who works
for the family building rm,
her husband Jonathan, 41,
a builder, and their children,
Lucia, ve, Thomas, two,
and one-year-old Isaac
THE PROPERTY
A ve-bedroom semi-detached
new build in Wotton-under-Edge,
Gloucestershire
WHAT IT COST
PLOT 100,000
BUILD 130,000
WHAT ITS WORTH NOW
450,000
BOOT ROOM
Even this very practical space
has a wonderful design touch
with eyecatching Demoiselle
wallpaper by Harlequin
LIVING ROOM
New builds rarely have a
replace, so we included a
woodburning stove, says
Rosalind. She devised the
wall with handy storage
niches and painted it in
Farrow & Balls Off Black
Grade II-listed buildings in need of renovation, plus space

for two new semi-detached properties. One of these
would become the Langs new home.
To the couples relief, the planning phase went
remarkably well. The council kept a close eye on us, says
Rosalind. They wanted the new houses to echo the style
of the older properties nearby, so they specied traditional
features such as brick arches over the windows. That
wasnt a problem for us as we wanted the new builds
to have plenty of character.
Rosalind and Jonathan used their previous cottage as
inspiration, and recreated some of its traditional features
in their new home, using reclaimed brick to form arches
over the windows and choosing pebble-grey frames.
Work began on their house in 2015, and the couple
lived in one of the newly renovated properties on-site
with Lucia and Thomas until it was completed 18 months
later. It was pretty full-on, admits Rosalind. The children
were really small at the time and I was expecting Isaac, so
it was a constant juggling act. But I was able to spend lots
of time with Lucia and Thomas while I worked. We moved
into our own house a week before Isaac was born, so the
timings were pretty tight.
Despite the family pressures, the most enjoyable phase
for Rosalind was designing their new homes interior. Ive
always been really interested in architecture and design,
WINDOW SEAT
so was keen to have some input, she reveals. But I
Curtains made from
surprised myself by getting so heavily involved. a Bluebellgray duvet
One particularly demanding aspect was the kitchen cover contrast with the
because it needed to include a cooking space, a dining monochrome chevron
table and a seating area. Its not a huge room, so it was print on the bench seat
a challenge to t C O N T I N U E D OV E R N E X T PA G E
SELF BUILD
KITCHEN
Rosalind and Jonathan designed
the kitchen themselves and
commissioned Curve Craft to
make the units. The table was
bought at a local auction and
the chairs are from Ebay

SELF BUILD
SEATING AREA
The dark blue wall
echoes the colour
of the cabinets
at the other end
of the room
We wanted our home to have lots of character, SAYS ROSALIND
PANTRY
One of Rosalinds
ingenious designs
is the cupboard built
CLEVER DESIGN into the corner with
A drawer pulls curved doors to keep
out to reveal the lines sleek
Buddys bowls C O N T I N U E D OV E R PA G E

SELF BUILD
GUEST BEDROOM
Artwork by Rosalinds
friend Heidi Palmer-
Smith stands out
against the walls,
painted in Vintage Teal
by Valspar at B&Q
everything in, she says. She specied folding doors that

BATHROOM run the length of the room, an island unit that would
Rosalind loves encaustic house the sink, and designed a oor-to-ceiling corner
tiles, especially these
pantry with curved doors so that there would be plenty
from Topps Tiles. The
of storage space available.
Valencia freestanding
bath is from Victorian With its sophisticated cabinets, brand new appliances
Plumbing and stylish copper sink, the kitchen looks smart and
high end, but Rosalind managed to keep costs down
by scouring the internet for the best deals. We saved
hundreds of pounds by buying appliances that were
marked as seconds. The faults often arent serious it
might be that the packaging is damaged or theres a
supercial imperfection and the products still come with
a guarantee. For instance, our dishwasher has a dent at
the back thats completely out of sight, but it cost us far
less than an undamaged model, says Rosalind. Also, our
copper kitchen sink came from America but, even with
shipping costs, it turned out to be much cheaper than
anything we would have been able to afford in the UK.
As the project progressed, Rosalind also became
more condent with using colour, painting the rooms
in bold shades, from a deep aubergine in the main
bedroom to a moody graphite in the living room.
These colours create a fairly dark backdrop, she admits,
but I added bright fabrics and artworks, so the overall
effect is really zingy and vibrant.
Being able to build exactly the house they wanted and
the lifestyle its created for this family of ve has been an
enormous success. Ive actually never enjoyed anything
as much, says Rosalind. HBB

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FRONT ROOM
In Lulus ofce, which
was the living room,
the original replace
has been temporarily
boarded up to make
space for the desk,
but above hangs an
impressive Georgian
mirror inherited from
Nats family home
Artfully crafted
With big ideas and limited funds, the owners of this once neglected
Arts & Crafts house carefully planned its revival
WORDS & STYLING JENNIFER MORGAN PHOTOGRAPHY SIMON WHITMORE
HOME PROFILE CHEERFUL SPACE
Bifold doors lead out
from the open-plan living,
WHO LIVES HERE kitchen and dining space
Interiors and textile designer onto the new garden
Lulu Watts, 38, her husband terrace. Behind the sofa is
Nathan, 40, an interior retail a play area for Eva and Zoe
designer, and their daughters
Eva, four, and Zoe, two
THE PROPERTY
An Arts & Crafts Edwardian
ve-bedroom, three-
bathroom detached house
in Highgate, north London,
split over three oors,
which the couple bought
in December 2010
PRICE 700,000
MONEY SPENT 110,000
WHAT ITS WORTH NOW
About 1.5 million
VIBRANT TONES
Lulus designs bring
colour to the neutral
space. The embroidered
cushions and tapestry are
available from Lulu & Nat
A
fter two years spent working in India, Lulu Watts and husband
Nathan were keen to nd a family home in the UK that they
could really make their own. We moved to Mumbai in 2007
when Nat got a job over there with his company, says Lulu.
While there, we rented an all-white apartment with lots of marble. It was
very much a sanctuary to escape the citys hustle and bustle.
Back in Britain, the couple returned to their Notting Hill at, which had
been rented out during their absence, only to discover it was now way too
small for them. Lulu had started the textile brand Lulu & Nat while shed
been away and had made the most of her time in India, sourcing Fairtrade
textiles, selling wholesale and going to trade shows as well as buying new
things for their home back in the UK. We were planning to start a family,
which, teamed with my rapidly growing stock for Lulu & Nat and the things
wed bought in India, meant we needed somewhere bigger, she says.
They found a huge ve-bed house in Highgate that had lino ooring
throughout, ugly gas res, woodchip on the walls, few original features
and an upstairs that resembled a series of bedsits, with lots of odd-shaped
rooms. We had to use our imagination, says Lulu, but luckily Nat, with
his job as an interior retail designer, could see how the space could be
recongured to become a light, airy home with an ofce for me too.
It was right at the edge of their budget. Wed bought our at at the
peak of the housing boom, which had since crashed, explains Lulu, so we
really had to stretch ourselves to afford this place. The couple decided to
tackle the renovation one stage at a time, starting with the ground oor
where bifold doors were added to the kitchen-diner/living room to create
a large open-plan area, leaving the front room as an ofce for Lulu.
When it came to furnishing this new space, limited funds meant Lulu had
to be creative. I bought the two sofas, which originally came from SCP, for
just 200 from a supplier who was getting rid of them, while the designer
ceiling light came from a skip C O N T I N U E D OV E R N E X T PA G E
P E R I O D D E TAC H E D
KITCHEN
Lulu and Nat tted
Shaker-style units from
B&Q, personalised with
vintage handles. Open
shelves display treasures,
many from the couples
time in India. The oor
lamp is by Artemide

Nat could see how the space
could be recongured to make
a light, airy home, SAYS LULU
BATHROOM
Grey grout makes the
metro tiles from Domus
Tiles stand out, while
plants from Botany add
greenery. Cork from
The Cork Flooring Co is
a practical choice adding
warmth underfoot
P E R I O D D E TAC H E D
ZOES BEDROOM
Bunk beds and tigers
feature with the Oeuf
NYC Perch bunk bed
in birch and Yellow
Tiger bedlinen, both
from Lulu & Nat
MAIN BEDROOM
A carpenter made the
handy shoe storage in a
small alcove. The tapestry
and bedlinen are available
at Lulus online shop
and had to be glued back together, she says. Textiles from her company
bring the white scheme to life cushions, oilcloth and embroideries all add
punches of colour. When our daughters Eva and later Zoe came along, this
room really came to life, says Lulu. Its great for the family, and as its at the
back of the house, its really quiet too.
Once they had replenished their savings, the couple tackled the
upstairs, reconguring the front half of the rst oor and removing a
Jack-and-Jill bathroom to make way for a nursery, Zoes bedroom and
a main bedroom with ensuite. At the same time, the loft bedroom and
ensuite were redecorated. As were situated on a corner plot, we had
so many windows to consider, says Lulu. It was a real headache when
it came to things like the best places to position radiators and storage.
In each of the bedrooms, Lulu has used her own designs for bedlinen
from tigers and elephants to zigzags all set against mainly white
walls, and has combined treasures from the couples time in India with
everyday items, from framed cotton sacks to glittery lions on shelves full
of crockery. I get bored easily, so I change things around, she explains.
Once all the work on the house was nished, the next stage was
for Lulu and Nat to renovate the outside space. We had a large garage
and very little else, says Lulu. As were on a steep hill, we had to do
some serious terracing. Nat drew up several plans, but we eventually
chose to create three main levels including a patio, a grassed area and
a new garage, nished with a tropical border against a cedar fence.
EXTERIOR We now have a lovely urban sanctuary.
Standing on a corner
Five years on, the renovation work is nally nished. Id love to have
plot, the Edwardian
home has been an
refurbished the house all at once as doing it over ve years has meant that
ongoing project, weve had to do enormous amounts of careful planning, says Lulu. But
spanning ve years I feel weve made an excellent job of a property that wasnt initially my
of renovations dream home. Now its a light, practical family-friendly space. HB

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SUMMER IN
THE CITY
Dramatic greys and retro nds make this Edinburgh at
a fabulous living space, both inside and out
WORDS ALISON GIBB PHOTOGRAPHY DOUGLAS GIBB
HOME PROFILE
WHO LIVES HERE

Hilary Sturzaker, 47, a food
consultant, her husband
Graham, 43, a graphic designer,
and their son Archie, four
THE PROPERTY
A three-bedroom Victorian
apartment in the centre
of Edinburgh
PRICE 353,000
MONEY SPENT 25,000
WHAT ITS WORTH NOW
400,000
HEART OF THE HOME
Hilary and Archie in their
new family kitchen which
features a dramatic wall
of red brick tiles, like
those available from
Walls & Floors. The sleek
minimalist units are from
family-run Edinburgh
showroom Ashley Ann
and the Brooke Bond sign
is from a salvage yard

LIVING ROOM
Walls in Pigeon
by Farrow & Ball
contrast with the
dark oak-stained
oorboards
HALLWAY
Quirky family
photos and artworks
in unusual frames
create a gallery
effect. The lower wall
is painted in Farrow
& Balls Light Gray
I
t was her all-consuming interest in food that inspired the
design of Hilary Sturzakers light and glossy Edinburgh kitchen.
Im a consultant to food businesses and passionate about
current trends, local produce and cooking, so when we bought
and renovated this at, the kitchen was our priority, she says.
It meant extensive reorganisation of walls in this city centre
apartment, but the gorgeous room thats now the heart of their
family home was worth the effort. The current kitchen was the back
living room, and the dining area was the original small kitchen, Hilary
explains. We also removed a wall and that opened up enough space
to create a study and sitting area where our son Archie plays.
Keen to add warmth to the minimalist room, Hilary and her husband
Graham chose brick tile for the wall behind the dining table. Hilary loves
the industrial look, which sits well with the urban, sophisticated theme
in the rest of this spacious and thoughtfully designed single-storey at.
When they bought it 10 years ago, it was in good condition but had
been untouched since the 1970s, with woodchip wallpaper everywhere.
Wed both sold smaller ats so were able to afford somewhere this
spacious, says Hilary. We wanted to update it and personalise it,
and, as we were in the early days of our relationship, evenings spent
stripping wallpaper and sharing pizza and a few beers seemed fun!
GROUND LEVEL As well as renovating the kitchen space, the couple also replaced
The stunning front the bathroom and had the central heating and boiler system updated.
entrance is welcoming The Woodchip wallpaper was stripped off and every wall and ceiling
with a lush variety of was then replastered before Hilary and Graham decorated together.
plants, while Astroturf The intricate Victorian cornicing was hard work to paint, she recalls.
makes a place to
A surprise nd came on the day the couple got the keys. We lifted
play for Archie
the tted orange carpet in the hall and realised that the original
Victorian oor tiles were all still C O N T I N U E D OV E R N E X T PA G E
VICTORIAN APARTMENT
COSY CORNER
A vintage bus blind from
London Transport Original
Signs adds character at
this end of the room. The
sofa is from Grahams
previous at, the replace
is a reclamation yard nd
and the cream rug
is from Ikea
VICTORIAN APARTMENT
RETRO FIND
The couple were
thrilled to nd the
original patterned
Victorian oor tiles
intact beneath a
tted orange carpet
We bought a lot online because

we wanted unique things rather than
high-street buys, SAYS HILARY
VICTORIAN APARTMENT
MAIN BEDROOM
Hilary turned a dark
room into a cosy space
by painting three of
the walls in Downpipe
and Plummett by
Farrow & Ball. The
mirror is from Habitat
intact underneath it, says Hilary. To protect them, we left the carpet
SECOND BEDROOM
in place while the work was done to the rest of the at. Once it was
Favourite Penguin
Classic covers in Ikea nished we employed a specialist to bring them back to their original
frames create a bright condition. He came all the way from Penzance because wed sent him
colourful display. The a photo of the oor and he felt compelled to undertake the job!
cushions and bedding They reected the colours of the tiles in their choices for the
are from John Lewis hallway and the remaining rooms, putting together a palette of
dramatic greys with vintage nds, retro furniture and collections of
graphic posters from their travels. We bought a lot online, because
we wanted unique things rather than high street buys, says Hilary.
Details are important to us both we replaced the radiators with
either retro style or original vintage and weve chosen chrome for
all the switches and sockets, for instance. I think that contemporary
touches prevent a period home from seeming gloomy.
Little has changed since Archie arrived four years ago. We were
determined to continue living in the centre of town: Edinburgh is an
extremely child-friendly city and as this apartment is all on one level,
we didnt feel the need to move out to the suburbs and put up stair
gates everywhere. Archie does have lots of toys, of course, but he
keeps them tidy and weve chosen original artworks and classic
books for his room rather than Disney cartoons.
The nal touches were transforming the front and back gardens.
Graham and I enjoyed the process of designing them ourselves,
says Hilary. We invested in good-quality Astroturf for a shady spot
and bought some decent-sized pots for around the front door. The
previous owner walked past recently while visiting a friend and
knocked on the door to say how nice it looked. HB
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HOME PROFILE
2017
WHO LIVES HERE
Ruth Deasy, 59, who
works for an international
organisation, and her sons
RENOVATION
Sam, 26, a barrister, and
Danny, 24, who is in the
hospitality industry
THE PROPERTY
OF THE YEAR A three-bedroom 1930s
terraced redbrick house
WHOLE HOUSE SINGLE ROOM in Dublin
S MALL PROJECT PRICE 478,000
MONEY SPENT 125,000
WHAT ITS WORTH NOW
From whole house revamps to clever 650,000
room makeovers, be inspired
by these projects
FLEXIBLE LIVING
A single open-plan
space has been created
downstairs. The oor EXTERIOR
is Quick-Step Largo Although the terraced
Cambridge Oak laminate, brick house was divided
the sofa is from Inreda into two ats when
and the leather armchair Ruth rst viewed it, it
is from Arnotts was love at rst sight
A home for
every lifestage
Clever design has created the ideal exible
living space for a mum and her adult sons
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BARBARA EGAN

2 0 17 R E N O V AT I O N O F T H E Y E A R
KITCHEN
Grey Nobilia units from
Eco Interiors are teamed
with white walls, wooden
bar stools and a trio of
stylish pendant lights by
Kavanaghs of Waterford
SMART DETAILS
Ruth chose splashback
tiles from Italian Tile
& Stone to bring
decorative detail to
the airy kitchen space
GARDEN
Industrial-style doors
lead from the extension
to the back garden
SITTING ROOM
A modern sofa from
sofa.com creates a
colourful contrast to
the original replace.
This room can be closed
off from the rest of
the living area with
sliding doors
L
ike many parents, Ruth Deasy was discovering that spiralling
house prices meant her two grown-up sons were unlikely to
move out of her little townhouse in Dublins Stoneybatter
any time soon. So she decided to look for somewhere more
spacious that wouldnt leave her rattling around once they did leave
home. I had a clear idea of what I was after, says Ruth. I wanted a
space where three grown-ups could have privacy when needed but
that could still open out to accommodate us as a family. It should have
only one stair Georgian and Victorian homes frequently have many
half-levels and, having sprained my ankle, I realised how difcult that
can be to manage and a downstairs bathroom so that I could live
on one level if necessary in the future.
After two years of searching, Ruth nally found what she was
looking for. As soon as I got out of the car in front of this house,
I liked it, she says. I loved the little cul-de-sac, and although the
building was divided into two ats and very neglected, it had good
bones. I was prepared to take on a renovation.
She employed an architect and a structural engineer to help her
with the work. It was really useful to have the engineer on board
as there were structural problems to be addressed and she could
give me an idea of the costs involved, Ruth explains. I had a
budget, so I set a red line and worked from there.
Most of the major renovation was on the ground oor where
Ruths wishlist included a family-friendly extension, modular spaces
DANNYS BEDROOM
A sheepskin rug and that could be opened or enclosed to give privacy when needed,
stepstool from Ikea a downstairs WC/shower room, and a laundry area that could be
add interest while closed off from the kitchen. She also wanted a low-maintenance,
guitars on the wall energy-efcient home that let in as much light as possible.
create a quirky display Ruth had spent months cutting out images from magazines and
researching online to show her C O N T I N U E D OV E R PA G E

SAMS BEDROOM MAIN BEDROOM

Bold red accents Sandersons Peony
and a geometric Tree wallpaper in
patterned rug from Duck Egg gives a
Ikea brighten up a feminine feel to
white scheme Ruths bedroom
architect what she wanted: he came up with three plans and Ruth
chose one. She then sat down with him to work out the details,
where everything would be placed, down to light sockets and
power points. I cant emphasise enough how essential a good
architect is its money well spent, says Ruth. This home would
be very different without his input.
Now the kitchen is part of a new open-plan area that includes the
extension and has a massive rooight to make the space bright and
airy. Original large sliding pocket doors to the living room have been
kept so that it can be closed off for privacy. Ruth selected the kitchen
cabinets herself. I needed a cost-effective solution as Id spent most
of my budget on the build, she says. She settled on units from
German rm Nobilia, with a mirrored kickboard to create a feeling
of light and space, in a dark grey nish as it was the cheapest option
and worked well. I would quite like a colour, but it can always be
sprayed at a later date, she says.
Ruth decided against a large sliding door to the outside. It didnt
match my style, which I felt was more loft or cosy industrial,
she explains. I also wanted the option of being able to open a
window for fresh air without also letting in leaves, wind and cats!
BEFORE
Ruth has retained the front room as a separate sitting room, WHAT IT COST Left The former
which can be closed off with sliding pocket doors. She likes to
kitchen has been
go in there at weekends to curl up and read the papers, while Demolition and construction........108,000 opened out
her sons are using the living area for TV and games. Right Ruths
Kitchen .......................................... 7,650
Designing the renovation of your property means that you get bedroom
Floors and tiles ............................... 4,250
the home that suits you and your lifestyle, says Ruth. I have my replace has
Bathroom ttings ........................... 3,000
downstairs shower room and a laundry space with sliding doors, been replaced
as well as a fantastic light-drenched open plan family space and Painting and decorating ................. 1,700 by one from
a cosy sitting room where I can light a re and curl up for a good TOTAL ...................................... 124,600 the kitchen
read. Its just perfect. HB
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Coastal living is our
Central heating may be the dream, says survey
last thing on your mind in Imagine waking up close to
water every day. Whether its
summer but thats often the the seaside, a riverbank or a
cheapest time to upgrade lake, living by water all year
round is the dream of 61 per
many household systems cent of UK homeowners,
according to a new property
NEW BOILER AND RADIATORS report. More than two thirds of
You can save by installing a new boiler or the 2,000 people surveyed said
heating system in the summer, says Claire that they thought those who
Osborne, energy expert at comparison site lived near water were generally
uSwitch.com. Energy companies would far happier and healthier.
rather replace a boiler now as their engineers Solid Fuel Association. The discount on anthracite More people are attracted
are busy with urgent call-outs in winter and and smokeless fuel will vary from merchant to by the healthy lifestyle aspect,
are often happy to offer savvy customers a merchant, she adds, but its worth speaking to says Richard Speedy of property
substantial saving for their foresight. your local supplier to see what deal they might rm Strutt & Parker, which
The average price of a new boiler ranges from be able to offer over the summer. commissioned the research.
600 to more than 2,400 depending on the size FLOORING The 2017 Waterside Survey
of your home, according to research by consumer Carpet is cheaper in the summer, according nds that while 62 per cent of us
organisation Which? into leading boiler brands to Rupert Anton from the UK trade body The would love to live on the coast,
such as Worcester Bosch, Baxi and Vaillant. Carpet Foundation. Big-discount sales arent as one in 10 prefers a river or
Remember to factor in the price of installation seasonal as they once were, but autumn and estuary setting, 15 per cent like
from 500 and any new radiators, which Easter are still traditionally strong sales periods an inland lake or loch, and four
cost from 150 each tted, according to advice while summer isnt, he says. This means youll per cent of waterside-living fans
website householdquotes.co.uk. see that carpet shops have sales and/or special would consider making their
Do your research and you could save up to deals in summer. These could include free tting, home on the banks of a canal.
half. Get a quote from at least two rms and free gifts of furniture and home accessories or The dream waterside home
see who will better it, adds Claire Osborne. The anything up to 20 per cent off your order. is a period cottage, voted by 41
odds are that one will also be able to offer some CARS per cent, but nearly a quarter
kind of discount or perk on top of their offer. Savings on all cars during the summer could run 24 per cent want to live in
MULTI-FUEL STOVES into thousands of pounds, says Nick Hill, money a modern or contemporary
AND LOG BURNERS expert for moneyadviceservice.org.uk. This applies property and a further 10 per
Look for bargains as manufacturers and retailers to both new and secondhand models. cent would prefer the high life
clear their end of line models in preparation At the end of each quarter, particularly June in a penthouse apartment with
for autumn and winter. The average cost of and December, dealers might be keen to hit their stunning sea or river views.
buying and installing a multi-fuel stove can sales targets and more likely to offer a good deal, Heres why we want to live
range from 1,350 to 3,750, according to he says. Also, in August many dealers offer near water
leading stove manufacturer Chesneys, and bargains. Sales are slow, not just because its the 1 Relaxation 58%
then in most cases savings will be made on holiday season, but because buyers are waiting for 2 Views 47%
heating bills in the long term. the new number plates to come out in September. 3 Better air quality 41%
Shop around and you might nd discounts of For the same reason, July and August are great 4 Mental wellbeing 29%
50-75 per cent on a stove. When checking if its a times to look for a secondhand car. Dealers are 5 Wildlife watching 23%
good deal, factor in delivery, chimney and hearth keen to ofoad existing stock as come September, 6 Water sports (surng, shing,
preparation and installation costs. There may be theyll be ooded with trade-ins from people swimming, sailing) 18%
interest-free deals: read the small print and plan buying a new registration vehicle. All these new OTurn to p9 to discover where
your nances to pay off the full amount in time. secondhand cars will be priced competitively House Beautiful readers would
If you have the storage space, its a good idea to sell, so again, potential savings could run like to live, according to our survey
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Theres a oodlit veg patch
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distance of Edinburgh and is that the property is in the childs name if the parents invest
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S T Y L E I N S P I R AT I O N
GARDEN PARTY
Fabulous new looks to transform your outdoor space whether
youre simply relaxing or entertaining friends and family
TAKE A SEAT
Make the most of long summer evenings by
creating a stylish setting for alfresco meals.
Dress the table with a white linen tablecloth,
ll old jam jars with candles and get everyone
to bring a dish. Use plant pots and greenery
to dene the zone and drape festoon
lights above to evoke atmosphere.
Warm white festoon lights on white
cable, 25 for 5m, Lights4fun
GET THE LOOK
1 2
ALFRESCO DELIGHTS
1 OPEN BAR welcome shade from the midday sun
Put together a drinks station and let your and will also be cosy for the evening.
guests help themselves. Fill large glass Placemats, 5 for two; dessert bowls,
dispensers with refreshing juices, avoured 2.50 each; salad servers, 3; dip bowls,
water or a cocktail recipe with plenty of 3 for three; solar dark faux rattan
fresh fruit. Lay out glasses on a tray, with a lantern, 28; copper rectangular triple
bucket of ice and a bunch of stripy straws. candle table lantern, 12; all Sainsburys
Kilner Blue 5L drink dispenser, 20; FROM TOP Cast a warm glow with
8L drinks dispenser, 30; Starburst hi-ball 3 TABLE SETTING the Miners lantern in Charcoal, 15,
glasses, 6 for four; all Debenhams Banish plastic forks and paper plates when Garden Trading. Stave off the evening
eating outdoors. Instead give your table top chill with this cosy throw in Acton
2 UNDER COVER a sophisticated look with copper-effect Peony, 79.50, Ian Mankin. Utility tapas
Transform your garden with a covered cutlery and layer up geo motif crockery duo set in Black Pepper with wood tray
dining area. Rig up a fabric canopy peg and patterned table linen. perfect for pre-dinner nibbles, 36,
to trees or attach to poles held in place 12-piece Raw dinner set, 40; 12-piece LSA International. Relax on the Sydney
with parasol bases, or make use of your copper cutlery set, 38; bubble-effect garden sofa, 299, Next
washing line. The canopy will provide jug, 12; all Next C O N T I N U E D OV E R PA G E

GET THE LOOK
1 2
SUMMER BRIGHTS
1 EXOTIC LOOKS plate, 15; Corocco platter, 12; Tova
For smaller spaces create a chic dining salad servers, 12; all Habitat
spot with a table and chair set in lime
green its the perfect summer accent 3 SUMMER SOLSTICE
colour. These come with water-repellent Mark a special occasion with an outdoor
seat pads so you can leave them out until feast. Throw a cloth over a trestle table
autumn. Place in a sunny corner and and use hay bales for simple seating with
FROM TOP Get in the party spirit with make your afternoon drinks feel special. a country feel. For extra comfort soften
Watermelon bunting, 4.99, H&M. Miami table and two chairs, 249; Frida with cushions and tie down in place with
The abstract pattern on this Dakara shopper bag, 19.50; all Marks & Spencer ribbon. Have fun with colour and decorate
bowl, 8 from John Lewis, is brought with pretty garlands and bunting.
to life with yellow chevrons. Serve 2 BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL Bunting, 10; assorted plates, 2.50
nibbles on the amazing South Add a burst of colour to your table with each; windmill ornament, 12; assorted
American paddle board, 12 from these hand-decorated plates, which come in goblets, 2.50 each; food covers, 6 each;
Sainsburys. Take time out on the an array of glorious hues. Team with crisp backpack cooler, 16; assorted condiment
fabulous Africa oak directors chair white linen for a look that packs a punch. caddies, 8 each; bright scatter cushions,
with Corocco sling, 50, Habitat Corocco side plate, 10; Corocco dinner 6 each; all Sainsburys
Introduce vibrant colours subtly with

accessories and small pieces of furniture
so they dont overpower your space.
LISA BRADSHAW, IKEA
VIVID DREAM
Update your patio with a variety of plant pots
and hanging baskets. Make use of old ladders
to trail vines up and down. Inject colour with
outdoor rugs in pinks and oranges.
Hanging planter, 9; grey/green plant pot,
9; watering can in grey, 15; watering can
in orange, 8; rugs, from 10; Solvinden
decoration for lighting chain, 5 for 12
(LED lighting chain is sold separately);
garden tools, 2 for three; all Ikea
Team verdant velvet upholstery
with a wooden dining table. Add texture
with a variety of foliage in a mix of
planters from wicker to zinc.
REBECCA MALYON, NEPTUNE
CLUB TROPICANA
Bring the outside in and create your own
botanical paradise with a tropical garden
room. Use a colour palette inspired by the
great outdoors, teaming greens with wood
and natural materials. Decorate with
oversized pot plants and hanging baskets
lled with trailing greenery for a relaxing,
leafy haven. If the weather is good, open
the windows and let the light ood in.
George sofa in Isla Mallard velvet,
from 1,730, Neptune
GET THE LOOK
1 2
LUXURY RETREAT
1 WOVEN WONDER the chairs can be stacked for easy storage.
This neat little plantstand in a gorgeous grey Longstock six-seater table, 499; stacking
and green can be used as a handy side table chairs, 150 each; all John Lewis
too. Its just the right height for refreshments
when youre reclining on a deckchair, or 3 HIP HOTEL CHIC
simply use it to keep drinks off the oor For a luxe look invest in a matching sofa FROM TOP The perfect pitcher for your
when youre lazing around on a rug. and table set in a neutral grey, such as this favourite tipple, 14.99, comes with
Solrosfro plantstand, 8; Sommar rug, 10; one with showerproof cushion pads and a smart matching glass, 5.99; both
Mastholmen armchair, 87.50; all Ikea a sturdy rustproof frame. Dress it up with H&M. This Copa outdoor dining table
WORDS ALICE HUMPHRYS
cushions and add and glassware in a in Citrus Green,299 from Made, is

2 ALL-WEATHER FURNITURE matching colour and hurricane lanterns. a real style statement. Pretty up your
Keep outside dining stylish with smart Palmira garden sofa, table and two scheme with these Gertrudes Garden
wooden furniture. The table and chairs are stools, 1,570; bamboo lantern, 55; cow parsley napkins, 3.50 for 20,
made from sustainably sourced FSC-certied tassel throw, 28; cushions, from 25 Talking Tables. Nod off in this Panama
teak that will age beautifully over time and each; all Debenhams dining chair, 180 for two, Debenhams

SCANDI
ISLAND
Incorporating the romance of both the countryside and
the sea, this vintage-inspired furniture and accessories
range from Next will give a fresh new look to your home
I
ts that feelgood time of year accessories, lighting and
again, when we can enjoy wallpaper to sofas, sideboards
barbecues with friends and and garden dining sets.
family or savour the long Fabulous for summer is Scandi
light evenings from a comfy spot Island, a collection of ceramics,
indoors. And its also a great accessories and furniture inspired
opportunity to look at your home by Scandinavia. Mixing country
with a fresh eye. Is there an and seaside themes, it features
uninspiring corner that could do textiles and ceramics in nautical
with a joyful burst of colour? Or red and blue on a neutral
space for a new piece of furniture background, as well as vintage-
to help you get organised? inspired wood furniture so you
Whether youre after a few can create your own country
cushions or a statement dresser, kitchen or seaside hideaway.
Next has a huge range of Whatever your taste and
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nd everything from on-trend interior design shop.
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The new Scandi Island
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Painted wood gives an
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OPPOSITE PAGE Cushions and throw from 10 each. THIS PAGE Kendall dresser, 899; accessories, from 8; Greenwich bed, from 575; and
bedding, from 28; Theo spindle dining chair, 160 for two; cushion (on dining chair), 10; blue stripe rug, from 45; tableware, from 8
MOODBOARD
MASTERCLASS
RECREATE OUR COVER LOOK BY PAIRING EARTHY
COLOURS WITH ZINGY SHADES OF GREEN
Fabrics and wallpapers clockwise from top left:

Lara fabric in Tomato, 29.90 a metre, Linwood.
Casamance Gres fabric in 1311, 79.90 a metre, Jane
Clayton. Lente fabric in Silverbirch, 125 a metre,
Mark Alexander. Casamance Willy wallpaper in Red,
119 a roll; Casamance Pao green wallpaper in Foam,
106.58 a roll; both TM Interiors. Calimanco fabric
on union cloth, 110 a metre, Fermoie. Cassia fabric
in Rhubarb, 29.90 a metre, Linwood. Geneva fabric
in Begonia, 27.50 a metre, Villa Nova. Plants,
from a selection; vintage terracotta pot, from 5;
all Botany. Small stoneware plant pot, 3.99, H&M.
Mr & Mrs milk pourer, 28, Sue Pryke. Servers,
19.99; lime green wooden box, 29.99; both Zara.
Setting Plaster pink estate emulsion, 43.50 for
2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Monkey Tail eco emulsion (in
smaller pot) 51.26 for 2.5L, Francescas Paints
Get the look Create a warm scheme based on hues of terracotta and stone.
Team with printed fabrics and accents of chalky pink C O N T I N U E D OV E R PA G E

Tico table, 495, Habitat. Textured stool,
215, Graham & Green. White Surprising
stackable chair, 182; white Sixties woven
chairs, 198 each; Green Oleron chair,
133; all Barbed. Terra ombre cushion, 80,
Oggetto. Patterned cushions in Red Chiltern
and Red Rabanna cotton, 76 each, Fermoie.
Brookland plates, 7 each; bowls, 7 each;
all Habitat. Napkins, 5.49 each, Linenme.
Citronella candle, 16, John Lewis. Corky
glasses, 44; white concrete planters in
saucers, from 15; all Future & Found. David
Chippereld carafe, 40, Alessi. Small white
pot (without saucer), 4.50; terracotta plate,
22; both Rose & Grey. Large ochre pot (on
oor), 99; hand towel, 20; both Ferm Living.
Small ochre pot, 24; Ferm Living at Amara
Outdoor dining A stone-effect table with strong lines is the centrepiece

of this look. White and pale green chairs are offset with paprika- and saffron-
toned accessories for a modern twist on a classic Mediterranean palette
Shadow play
Create a shaded
haven on sunny days.
Linen parasol (two- Gather round
Longer days metre diameter), Clay hues are key, so rustic
Extend your garden party 34.99 Homebase earthenware is a natural choice.
into the evening by having Sandrine bowl, 52,
cosy blankets to hand. Scandinavian Design Center
Ombre knitted throw,
150, Clarissa Hulse
Fabulous fronds
Bring some greenery to the
table for a decorative touch.
Terracotta plant pot,
8.99, H&M
Pattern party
If youre lacking in plants, opt
for tableware in a botanical Light relief
pattern to get the look. Pale wood and
Green Fern plate, 12, glass are a simply
Pad Lifestyle stunning mix.
Utility carafe
and ash lid with
coaster, 28, LSA
International
Hot seat
Try a punchy hit of
tropical lime to highlight
earthy, natural tones.
Hollywood Green
Double use
A ceramic stool is an extra
directors chair, 69,
seat and would also make
Out & Out Original
an eyecatching side table.
Decorative stool,
129.99, wayfair.co.uk
Solid choice
Invest in a rounded shape
with a modern look.
Serralunga Loulou 70
large outdoor table,
1,030, Arredatutto
Soft touch
Turn your outside space into
an extension of your home.
Diamonds cushion in
Paprika, 20, John Lewis C O N T I N U E D OV E R PA G E

Get the look Shades of sapphire, cerulean and teal form the backdrop
for painterly floral prints of pretty meadow blooms. Hints of coral bring
contrasting warmth to the toning blues
Fabrics clockwise from top: Jane Churchill

Ava in Turquoise, 34 a metre, Colefax
& Fowler. Casamance Lezarde in Lagoon,
41.80, TM Interiors. Plain weave linen
in Pink Coral, 38 a metre, Volga Linen.
Casamance Vogue in Caribbean, 67.10
a metre, TM Interiors. Chattis Embroidery
furnishing fabric in Coral, 25 a metre, John
Lewis. Viburnum furnishing fabric in Thistle,
25 a metre, John Lewis. Tuscan linen in Silver,
44.90 a metre, Linwood. Longstock in Blue
Coral, 25 a metre, John Lewis. Wooden tray,
8.99, H&M. Tropical Fiesta wooden cutlery,
5.49 for 18 pieces, Talking Tables. Crackle-
glaze bowl, 10, National Trust Shop.
Orange Aurora emulsion, 42 for 2.5L,
Little Greene. Marine No 78 emulsion, 40
for 2.5L, Designers Guild
Crushed voile panel, 22;

Chester ceiling pendant, 250;
Sitting Firm Croft collection
Melbury armchairs, 599 each;
Aster Meadow cushion, 20;
Ercol Shalstone chair, 299;
Tom Rafeld Crib bench,
745; Longstock runner, 40;
Marcelle extending table, 899;
Eva Solo Longo tumblers, 20
for two; Leckford utes, 6
each; Leckford white wine
glasses, 6 each; Leckford
red wine glasses, 8 each;
Leckford bowls, 8 each;
all John Lewis
Indoor dining Highlight the natural beauty of pale oak parquet flooring
and pared-back furniture by teaming them with a mix of soft and mid-blue
pieces in simple shapes and clean lines C O N T I N U E D OV E R PA G E

Simple elegance
Clean, tapered shapes
combine with kiln-dried oak
for a truly timeless design.
Spindle-back chair, 400
for two, Cox & Cox
Think big
Faux plants are
having a revival and Trendy trio
their quality has Elements of the industrial look add
hugely improved. a modern edge to oral motifs.
Bamboo plant, Diner 75 pendant light in Satin
39.99, Blooming Nickel, 749, Davey Lighting
Articial
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Subtle sprigs
If oral isnt your fancy,
try a leafy foliage
pattern for a fresh feel.
Bristle Fern cushion,
42, Kith & Kin Eclectic mix
Balance pared-back Scandi-
inspired seating with a
farmhouse-style table.
Betty extending dining
table in oak, 599, Made
Ready to relax
Soft textures bring
a welcoming feel to
your dining space.
Stonewashed
blue linen runner,
19.99, Linenme
Soft focus
Add a delicate touch
Turn heads with hand-blown
Be bold and opt for one
crystal glassware that
piece in a standout colour.
features a cobalt tint.
Minneapolis Teal Blue
Blue Gradient carafe,
metal sideboard, 287.50,
25; low glasses, 9
Maisons Du Monde
each; all Smug
Oceanic glaze
Use highlights of vibrant
aqua to contrast
serene shades of teal Painters palette
and powder blue. Gentle brushstrokes create a pretty
Pedra cereal bowl, picture and mix well with white.
10, Oliver Bonas Florrie tea plate, 38 for
four, Bluebellgray
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COLOUR
confdent
Industry experts share their ideas for the best shades for your outside space
BOLD ACCENTS NEUTRAL CANVAS

Introduce vibrant hues to keep summer going all year Use muted tones as a backdrop to key features
Go for a colour clash and bring Sumptuous Purple Frenzy With the right colour your Breathe new life into your
zingy highlights into the garden evokes a sense of opulence. outdoor space can become a garden by painting wooden
with shades inspired by vivid Applied to masonry, it makes seamless extension of your outdoor furniture, the shed,
owers and foliage. My current a stunning contrast to foliage interior scheme. A mid-tone summerhouse or even a bird
favourite combination is blue/ and brickwork. Use on its neutral such as Asian Silk table in a fresh coat of paint.
grey Juniper Ash contrasted own or try pairing it with (above) creates a balanced look Try this cheerful Yellowcake
with exuberant Atomic Red a complementary colour and its a great background to bring instant personality
(both above). such as a rich, dark grey. to owers and foliage. and a whole new sunny look.
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LITTLE GREENE SANDTEX VALSPAR FARROW & BALL
Juniper Ash intelligent Purple Frenzy ultra smooth Asian Silk mid-sheen, Yellowcake exterior
exterior eggshell, 65 matt nish masonry paint, 24 for 2.5L, Valspar eggshell, 66 for
for 2.5L, Little Greene 18.81 for 2.5L, Sandtex Garden Colours, B&Q 2.5L, Farrow & Ball
INSIDE OUT
Create the feeling of an
outdoor room by painting
the brick around the patio area.
Dene the zone with on-trend
colours and geometric shapes.
You could even treat decking
to a new stain to really
smarten up the space.
FOREST SANCTUARY MISTY HAZE

Choose gorgeous greens for a soft and subtle effect Add smoke and silver to create a secluded sanctuary
Tranquil and versatile, Sage Muted Olive is the perfect Warm Truffle (above) evokes Slate is a timeless and practical
(above) is one of the coolest partner for delicate plants a feeling of luxury. Create a hue that brings character and
greens. Paint it on sheds and in shaded areas. Calm and modern scheme by pairing it depth. Inspired by the trend
fences and theyll simply understated, it looks fantastic with Green Ivy or an off-white for urban gardening, with its
melt into their surroundings. alongside silvery foliage and for a fresh look. Team with industrial materials and less
And purple owers look crisp white walls. Use it to vintage furniture for a serene traditional approach, it works
particularly stunning when paint furniture or garden space thats ideal for relaxing well with daring colours such
planted next to it. fences for an instant lift. and entertaining. as zesty lemon and lime.
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WORDS JO ATKINSON
Sage exterior matt Muted Olive exterior Warm Trufe smooth Slate Ronseal ultimate
garden paint, 24.67 gloss, 16.99 for masonry paint, protection decking stain,
for 2.5L, Cuprinol 750ml, Wickes 24.99 for 5L, Dulux 29.99 for 2.5L, B&Q
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NV London Calcutta 4 Waffle dressing Feather and Nest. Lip balm, 6, Oliver USB battery pack, 29.95, John Lewis
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H B PR O J E CT B E D R O O M A N D B AT H R O O M
PLAN TO
PERFECTION Consider the colour scheme, layout and
space-saving furniture for a room to relax in
Colours and textures taken

from nature create a restful
scheme. Headboard in Jack
Stripe linen, from 570; bed
base, 390; wooden side
table, 330; all Neptune
BEDROOM PLANNING
The bedroom is often overlooked

or left until last in the decorating
to-do list but its where we start
and nish our day, so deserves
to be given special attention.
Getting started
Make a checklist of the space.
Questions to consider include:
Does there need to be more
storage? Is the bed in the right
place? Is the room too dark
for dressing in? But before
you redecorate, its crucial to
declutter because theres no
point investing in storage
for things you never wear.
For inspiration, collect images
to identify your dream scheme.
Look at storage ideas, furniture, Fitted furniture
colours and bedlinen and use will make the
them to create a moodboard. most of every inch.
Consider the room size and Salcombe range,
how much light is available. from 2,500, Daval
For smaller rooms, steer clear
of heavy patterns and dark
colours as they tend to look wardrobes and chests are perfect into the wall colour or white feel, she says. Deeper hues
too busy. At the other end of if you rent or are likely to want to gloss that will reect the light. can also work well, creating
the spectrum, larger rooms move. Alternatively, consider an intimate effect. Avoid stark
shouldnt be too minimalist, custom-made. Fitted furniture Dreamy colours contrasts and paint woodwork
advises Lucy Ackroyd, bedlinen will create up to three times To help narrow down the perfect in the same shade rather than
manager at Christy. more storage space than colour for a restful haven, start a bright white.
freestanding pieces, as it can with blues with a hint of grey, or To create a sense of space
Plot the layout be tailored to precisely suit the green-based blues, like soft teal, in a smaller bedroom without
Your bed is the most important room, says Simon Bodsworth, which are inspired by nature. losing character, Rebecca
piece of furniture. Doors and managing director at built-in With these types of hues suggests using delicate
windows will have an impact on furniture specialists Daval. theres less visual noise to pastels. They give a hint of
its position but avoid squashing Awkward architectural details demand attention from our colour but open up the area.
it up against a wall or radiator. wont pose a problem. We plan senses, which helps stress Whatever colour you
Ideally, you should be able to around chimney breasts, alcoves melt away, explains Rebecca choose remember to look at
access three sides easily and plan and back slopes to make the Williamson, senior colour, design a sample of it on your wall
for at least 50cm of adjacent space most of every inch, he adds. and content manager at Dulux. both in the daylight and at
to t a bedside table. If you do In a smaller room choose Taking the same shade over the night as it may look very
place the bed in front of a window, pale door nishes that blend walls and ceiling gives a cosy different in articial light.
dont opt for a solid headboard
that will block daylight.
Use an online planning tool
to help work out where furniture TREAT YOUR FEET
will t oorplanner.com is free
and easy to use. If youre tight on Dare to go for a paler carpet as there are likely Fired Earth. Wood is ideal for allergy sufferers
space look for designs with slim to be fewer people walking over it and hopefully as its easier to keep dust- and allergen-free.
proles and narrow legs in pale without shoes! Soft neutrals or greys will work with Carpets are often better for upstairs rooms,
colours and for multifunctional most schemes, but if you want a bit of colour try a advises Heather MacMillan at Carpetright, as
pieces such as a bench seat barely there green such as the Wool Rich Deluxe they work as a sound insulator and minimise
with hidden storage inside. Velvet carpet in Laurel, 46 a metre, John Lewis. the noise of footsteps.
Real wood with a grain feels great under bare Patterned ooring can look stunning if you
WORDS CHARLOTTE BOYD
Keep it tidy feet. Honey hues add natural warmth, while rich keep the rest of the decor plain. Axminsters new
Successful schemes are walnut suits contemporary schemes. For a rustic Hazy Days collection includes chevron stripes,
beautifully serene while being look go for a pale oiled wood such as Coastline geometrics and botanical-inspired designs in a
incredibly hardworking, with Seashell engineered oak, 84.94 a sq metre, palette of soft grey wools, from 86 a sq metre.
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UPDATE
Take inspiration from gorgeous new designs
COLOUR THEORY
Team stunning shades, a statement
bed and stylish bedlinen
Rich tones OUpholster a bed in an eyecatching fabric to make it the focal point of the room. Gladstone bed, covered in Delamaye
Emerald by Dolce & Gabbana, 2,262, Delcor O Add drama with dark walls, matching deep teal to one of the shades in the bed
fabric. Try Marine Blue absolute emulsion, 42 for 2.5L, Little Greene OA reclaimed wood oor provides the perfect contrast to the
vibrant fabric and bold wall colour. Wovens Karma rug, from 149, picks up on the teal and has a faded elegance that softens the look
BEDROOM TRENDS
Hot tropic OTake inspiration from exotic gardens and team tropical New rustic OTongue-and-groove panelling painted in a warm
oral linens and curtains with colourful geometric throws OBold plum adds texture and colour to the lower half of bedroom walls
Graphic Leaf bed set, 35 for a double; pink geometric throw, 25; O Create contrast by painting the wall above in a soft white. Ready-
Tropical oral curtain, from 35; all Next OAn old door complete, to-paint Easipanel MDF cladding is available from 9.95 a sheet
with peeling paint, makes an unusual bedhead. Recreate this look from Homebase; paint in Sandersons Wortle Lt, 43 for 2.5L OFloral
on a new panelled door by layering Annie Sloans Provence and linens are perfect for a summery country scheme. Christys Meadow
Coco chalk paints, sanding back and nishing with furniture wax duvet set, 90 for a double, combines on-trend purples and ochre
Country chic OContrast botanical bedlinen with pared-back Perfect pastels OWalls in a watery hue evoke a sense of calm. Try
walls and wood ooring. Indigo Patchwork duvet, from 80, Clarissa Sandersons Dove Blue, 43 for 2.5L. Using white on the woodwork
Hulse OPainting exposed bricks in a chalky shade is an easy way will make the space feel fresh OComfort is everything in a bedroom.
to add texture and interest to walls, or you can fake the brick look A wooden four-poster can be made more luxurious with a pocket-
with Arthouse White Brick wallpaper, 10 a roll, Wilko OHang sprung mattress covered in a mix of cotton, wool and cashmere,
a cage-style pendant light such as the Deevika, from 79.95 at which together are perfect for regulating the bodys temperature.
Nkuku, and use a vintage-style desk lamp beside the bed Mattress, 649, Herdysleep C O N T I N U E D OV E R PA G E

Subtle stripes OPale pink and deep charcoal are on trend now Light and shade OGrey, navy blue and white together with
and perfect for creating a relaxed but contemporary bedroom strong geometric patterns create a tailored look. Use the darkest
O Add pattern with a narrow-stripe paper such as Fabian, 76 colour on the bed to make it the dominant feature of the room.
a roll, Sandberg O Soften a window with lightweight unlined Nero double duvet set, 50, Christy OAn upholstered headboard
curtains, adding a blackout blind OIf space is tight choose adds softness to the scheme. The Madeleine bed, from 630,
barely-there furniture and lighting with slim-prole stands. For sofa.com, is available in a huge range of grey fabrics OUse white
a similar table, try the black metal side table, 115, Hollys House as an accent and to break up the darker shades of blue and grey
Modern luxe OAn embossed turquoise wallpaper adds texture Natural elegance OLuxurious pure-white 1,000-threadcount
and colour. Choosing a design with fading bands of tonal colour Egyptian cotton bedlinen will ensure the bed feels as good as it
brings subtle pattern to the scheme. Metaphor in Peacock, 66 looks O Simple detailing, such as a double row of picoting on the
a roll, Harlequin OKeep the bed understated neutral linen pillows and duvet, adds interest. Symons bedding, from 55 for
upholstery stands out against the blue walls OBrass studs on a standard pillowcase, The White Company OLightweight lace
the headboard add just a hint of bling. For a similar one try the panels bring pattern and texture to the windows. Hang with plain
Cavendish, from 700, The White Company cotton drapes. For pretty antique-style lace try Anna French
BEDROOM TRENDS
SO SERENE
Create a simple pared-back
scheme to soothe and relax
Island dreaming OHanging a softly draped white voile over a divan bed takes it from ordinary to extraordinarily beautiful.
White muslin costs from 7 a metre at John Lewis, so you dont have to skimp O An all-white bed needs texture to make it
inviting. Layer up embroidered quilts with pretty pillows. Provence double duvet, 28; square pillow, 16; white frill cushion, 10;
bedspread, 35; all Sainsburys OCheat the reclaimed wood wall with Scrapwood PHE-10 wallpaper, 175 a roll, Naken Interiors
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ULTIMATE GUIDE TO
FURNITURE
BUYS
Transform your room by looking out for practical,
stylish and space-saving options
A padded, curved headboard

creates a striking focal point.
Choose a neutral fabric so you
can easily update your colour
scheme in the future. Suffolk
bed in Pearl brushed cotton,
from 1,695; Malham side table,
170; both The White Company
B E D S A N D B E D S I D E TA B L E S
REST WELL
Sleep problems can be
caused by not having enough
room in the bed, so its worth
investing in the biggest one 1
possible. Try lying on a few with
your partner before buying 2
If you like to sit up and read,
try an upholstered headboard
Where space is limited, opt
for a divan with hidden storage
Sprung slats offer more
support under the mattress than
solid. Divan bases have different
levels of rmness so test them
out with your mattress choice
Choose the best mattress
3
you can afford. Quality
pocket-sprung or memory- 4
foam types are good options
1 Retro curves Walnut has a wonderfully rich colour, which works well on this 1960s-inspired Fonteyn double bed, 649, Steuart Padwick
2 Burnished beauty A fresh take on a classic design, the warm copper tones of this contemporary Webster bedstead, 499 from Very, would
contrast beautifully with cool grey bedlinen 3 Customised design With the Rococo-inspired upholstered Rose divan you can choose from
a wide range of cotton, velvet or wool fabrics and can add two or four storage drawers. From 945 for a double, Button & Sprung 4 Perfect
match Cream painted oak and smart upholstery give the Ivybridge real appeal, while the sprung slatted base adds comfort, 799, John Lewis
A bed made with all natural materials allows air to circulate,

which helps to regulate your body temperature
TABLE
MATTERS
How much space is there
either side of the bed?
Wall-mounted or leaning tables
will take up less room
Choose a design thats
the same height, or just a
few inches higher, than
your mattress
Unmatched tables can look 1
great. Just make sure theyre of 2 3
similar height, material or colour
A wooden surface will mark if
you frequently put a wet glass
or hot cup of tea down on it a 1 Added extra The little tray underneath this great-value oak table is perfect for storing watches
gloss, metal or glass-topped and jewellery at night. A coordinating chest of drawers and bed are also available. Penn side table,
style will stay pristine 79, Made 2 Decorative nish Beautifully crafted in India, the chevron stripes on this table create
Ikeas Selje table, 50, has a a contemporary feel, perfect for adding pattern to a monochrome scheme. Bone inlay side table,
built-in wireless phone charger, 440, India May Home 3 Slim lines Painted in a soft rose pink, this wall-leaning table has plenty of
perfect if you hate messy wires style but takes up half the space. Shut bedside table, 95, Bloomingville C O N T I N U E D O V E R P A G E

BESPOKE
DESIGNS
Fitted wardrobes will get the
maximum amount of storage
from a space and usually have
customisable interiors
Go bespoke if you have an
awkwardly-shaped room and
2
invest in a system that ts your
space and needs perfectly
The doors will be a major
element: handleless white
gloss or glass creates a
modern feel; painted Shaker-
effect ones are classic and
suit all styles of home
In a small room try mirrored
doors to create an illusion of
space. Avoid dark woods
1 3
1 Budget walk-in Create an inexpensive tted wardrobe with plenty of personalised storage using hanging rails and wall-mounted
shelves hidden behind a oor-to-ceiling curtain. Turbo clothes racks, 35 each; Ekby wall shelves, 16 each; all Ikea 2 Streamlined
style Made-to-measure, available in seven painted nishes including Porcelain (above), and with plain or mirrored doors, the Newlands
bedroom collection offers versatile storage, from 2,500, Daval 3 Contemporary nish The white glass doors of the Satis wardrobe
contrast beautifully with the warm oak-effect surround. It comes in a range of sizes; the 250cm wardrobe is 1,200 from John Lewis
Avoid placing a large wardrobe in a small bedroom as it will dominate the

space. Conversely a small design will look out of proportion in a big room
FREESTANDING
OPTIONS
Measure and measure
again including the area the
wardrobe is going to sit in and
the access to the room; not
all wardrobes are atpacked!
Ensure you allow enough
space for the doors to open
fully. If its tight, choose a
style with sliding doors
Dont automatically opt
1
2 3
for a sleek wardrobe in a
contemporary scheme.
Mixing styles works well a
vintage or antique cupboard
1 Moorish design Decorative double glass doors hide hanging space, a shelved cupboard and two can offer a chic contrast
drawers. Moroccan Armoire, 1,302, Out There Interiors 2 In the dark This vintage-inspired design, Cant nd the perfect
375 from Dunelm, is painted in on-trend matt black with hanging space, a shelf and a spacious colour? Look out for an
drawer 3 Flexible storage Drawers and cupboards can be bought separately for this modular unpainted design. Angel &
wardrobe and then put together in different combinations. Available unpainted or in a range Boho has three classic styles
of neutrals. New Hampshire four-way modular wardrobe, 1,540 as shown, The Dormy House you can decorate yourself
WA R D R O B ES , D R AW E R S A N D D R E S S I N G TA B L E S
TOP NOTCH
DRAWERS
What do you want to t in
a chest of drawers? If you have
bulky jumpers youll need at
least one deep drawer.
Smaller items are easier to
nd in compact drawers
1
Does it come ready-made or
atpack? Flatpack will save you
money but building a piece of
furniture can be time consuming
Solid woods such as oak,
ash and pine can last a lifetime.
Check the construction of the
drawers and carcass
Its annoying when drawers
dont open smoothly good
runners and soft-close drawers
are usually worth the extra cost
2 3
1 Modern classic The long legs and slatted shelf on this solid oak and oak veneer chest of drawers create a light feel, making it perfect
for smaller bedrooms. The Hartwell chest designed by Ercol for Next is 750 2 Size matters Brass handles add a luxe contemporary
touch to this roomy Scandi-style oak design by Bethan Gray. Genevieve chest of drawers, 1,200, John Lewis 3 Carved detail The
decorative design on the drawers of this grey-painted chest will bring subtle pattern to your bedroom scheme, while cut-glass handles
provide a stylish contrast. Matching bedside tables are also available. Atika chest of drawers, 449, Atkin & Thyme
A chest with a mix of drawer sizes is a useful option for storing delicate
items and bulky clothing in the same piece of furniture
DRESSING
TABLE CHIC
If you like clutter-free
surfaces, choose a table that
has plenty of drawer storage
to keep beauty accessories
neatly hidden away
Glass and glossy surfaces
are easier to keep clean than
wood, which may mark or stain
Consider whether you
want an integral mirror, a 1 3
2
freestanding one on the table
or, if you have space, one
hung on the wall above
Check the height of the 1 Beautifully organised The top sections of the Phine dressing table, 935 from Bloomingville, lift up
leg room and that it will work either side to reveal compartments beneath for make-up and jewellery. It also comes with a make-up
with your chosen seat mirror 2 So eclectic A mix of leather and brass handles on the different-sized drawers, and the
Decide whether you want mismatched coloured fronts all give the Alicia table a fun upcycled look. Its 395 from Oliver Bonas
a style that blends with your 3 Finer things Feel like a princess sitting in front of the elaborately carved Honeur dressing table,
scheme or a standout design 628, Sweetpea & Willow. The distressed nish is perfect for a room with a French Country scheme
to create a focal point

FINISHING
TOUCHES Beautiful ideas to complete
your new scheme
Art works
Bedlinen in a soft pink and
grey painterly design creates
a pretty focal point. Balance the
pattern with plain sheets and
pillowcases in a coordinating
petal shade and bring the look
up to date with an iconic modern
lamp. Harlow double duvet set,
110, Christy. Gubi Grasshoppa
oor lamp, 639, nest.co.uk
BEDLINEN AND LIGHTING
1 2 3
4 5 6
1 Go geometric Turn up the heat with this mustard and white graphic print a modern take on traditional Navajo patterns. Arouca bedlinen,
from 49, Urbanara 2 Subtle stripes Keep cool in 100 per cent cotton bedding. This woven jacquard set with a relaxed chevron design would
be perfect in a grey and white scheme. Madison duvet cover, 80 for a double, Amara 3 So exotic Foliage patterns in rich green are a key trend.
Botanical Leaves & Birds duvet cover, from 11 for a double, George 4 Jacquard weave An intricate botanical motif on 300-thread-count
Egyptian cotton gives this Beadmore quilt cover, from 109 from Sheridan, a luxe feel 5 Delicate touch Stonewashed for extra softness, this
Rosewood bedding bundle, 210 from Tolly McRae, is made from French linen and nished with shell buttons 6 Modern owers Woven
in 100 per cent cotton, this stylised design in misty greys is perfect for a contemporary room. Team with neutral throws or add zingy colour
with pink or yellow cushions. Dandelion bedding, from 59 for a double duvet cover, Secret Linen Store
1 4
2 3
5
1 Latest tech Featuring eight tiny LEDs in a glare-proof reector, this clever clamp light can be dimmed and adjusted horizontally,
vertically and rotationally. It also remembers your most recent light-level setting when you switch it on. Csys Clamp lamp by Dyson,
399, Heals 2 Natural element Add a sculptural design featuring silver ginkgo leaves. Pick out the motif in other areas of the
room for an integrated look. Georgina Silver Leaf lamp, 95, Laura Ashley 3 Mixed materials A concrete base, brushed-brass details
and satin-nish steel provide an interesting mix of textures. Design Project No. 045 task lamp in Pink, 75, John Lewis 4 Space saver
Free up your bedside table by tting two nickel and glass wall lights either side of the bed. Adjustable arms make directing the angle
of the shade easy and if you dont like to see the exposed bulb you can choose a solid nickel shade instead. Keats wall light, 110, Neptune
5 Pure opulence This decadent piece brings a touch of modern glamour to a room. White Feather table lamp, 395, Curious Egg

PLAN TO
PERFECTION Focus on layout, storage and the latest designs
for a practical and stylish room
A basin unit with a

grey-toned mirrored
nish creates a stylish
focal point. Inspira
Cit basin unit, 702;
basin, 320; column
unit, 998; all Roca
B AT H R O O M P L A N N I N G
Consider how your bathroom is the lines of a sleek basin,

used now and how it may need handleless styles and vanity
to adapt in the next few years. units with open shelving,
For instance, as children get inuenced by kitchen design.
older they may prefer a shower Just ensure theres room to
to a bath. With this in mind, jot open doors and drawers fully.
down your wishlist of products.
Also, says Robin Levien, Pick a feature
designer at Ideal Standard, Decide if you want to make the
Theres an increasing demand bath or basin the focal point.
for smart technology, from LED Theres a demand for basins
lighting to digital bathllers and baths with gentle, rounded
with preset water levels. edges, says Anthony Smith from
Waters Baths of Ashbourne. For
Choose the layout shower fans, a walk-in version
With the average bathroom can be achieved quite simply.
in the UK not much bigger Walk-in enclosures have the
than a king-sized bed, your tray sunk at oor level, explains
existing layout may be the best Robin Levien. Using one of Make use of an
option. But its worth taking a these or just going for an alcove for a walk-in
look at other possibilities. enclosure with a minimal frame shower or concealed
Its usually quite easy to helps create a sense of luxury. dual-function
move a radiator or soil stack, shower system,
and dont let the thought of ugly The ner details 595, Laura Ashley
pipework put you off a fabulous Furniture is a great way to add Bathroom Collection
wet room. Installing a stud wall colour and texture. Classic,
to hide pipes and wall-mounted painted pieces are popular in
furniture is also fairly simple, on-trend tones such as grey, feel, says Robin Levien. When In the right light
explains Sam Ball from Utopia says Helen Shaw from Laura it comes to ooring, tiles in Getting the balance between
Bathrooms. If your room is Ashley Bathroom Collection. stone, ceramic or porcelain are function and atmosphere is
small, go for short-projection As well as being tactile and a practical choice. Victorian- crucial for bathroom lighting.
basins and units, shorter baths warm, natural wood nishes or Moroccan-inspired designs It must also comply with the
and wall-mounted pieces, as contrast beautifully with sleek create wow-factor. Wood- correct IP rating (how close
seeing the oor below furniture sanitaryware. effect ooring is available as lights can be placed to water).
creates a sense of space. Deep hues and monochrome bathroom-suitable laminates, Ceiling spotlights above a bath
Measure up carefully draw schemes are also a key trend. porcelain or tile/sheet vinyl and or shower must be enclosed
up room dimensions, marking With good lighting, dark can be laid to make the room but stylish IP-rated pendants,
the door and windows, and the colours on the walls and oor appear bigger. Slate, rubber and chandeliers and wall lights
height of windowsills from the can make a small space seem even concrete (with underoor are available. Large, well-lit
oor, and include the pieces you bigger and bring a chic, spa-like heating) are other options. mirrors are also essential.
wish to buy. Baths, basins and
WCs are available in many styles:
baths are freestanding or inset,
shower or straight; basins are CHOOSING A BATH
pedestal, semi-countertop,
countertop, wall-hung or bowl; The bath will usually be the focal point of a new Baths can be made from a variety of materials
pedestals are half or full, while scheme, whether freestanding or inset (built-in). stone, steel, cast iron, solid surface or acrylic.
most WCs are wall-hung, Start with space can you t in a freestanding Smooth to the touch, stone brings a distinctive
close-coupled or back-to-wall. bath and will one work for your family? If not, opt for edge to the bathroom and retains heat well.
an inset design tted along a wall or into a corner. Acrylic is hardwearing and ideal if youre on
Storage matters If you prefer long soaks to invigorating showers, a budget. It also retains heat well, as do steel
Designers have used ideas go for a freestanding or traditional-style slipper bath. baths, which are exceptionally sturdy.
from all areas of the home for Providing the best of both worlds, a back-to- Single-ended baths have tapholes at one end.
bathroom pieces. Furniture wall style in a minimalist design gives the luxurious Double-ended designs have them in the middle.
associated with living rooms, look of a freestanding bath with the space-saving Wall-mounted taps are ideal for modern baths,
bedrooms and hallways is benets of being against a wall, explains Anthony while deck-mounted designs (xed to the bath) will
WORDS JENNIFER MORGAN
now nding its way into the Smith from Waters Baths of Ashbourne. bring a more traditional feel to a scheme.
washroom, such as a side table Inset versions often cost less than freestanding Freestanding mixers (or taps) usually require
next to the bath, says John ones and are available in styles including straight, standpipes as an extra, but can be worth it for
Sims-Hilditch, co-founder corner, curved P-shape or L-shape. the wow factor they bring to a bathroom.
of Neptune. Look out for
curved-fronted units that echo FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

LATEST LOOKS
UPDATE Find inspiration in these
on-trend schemes
MODERN MIX
Get a contemporary update with pared-back
lines and decorative details
Black is back OThis monochrome bathroom is the ultimate in urban cool O Based on a traditional rolltop tub, the bath is
made from Cristalplant, a smooth-to-the-touch material, and has a sleek black shell and cylindrical legs OStylish and practical,
the washstand has a low-level drawer OMorphing bath in Nero, in 1500mm and 1800mm lengths, from 5,000; oorstanding
bath/shower mixer, 3,461; steel console with integrated washbasin, from 3,750; Isystick basin mixer, 589; all Zucchetti.Kos
B AT H R O O M T R E N D S
Tile show OCombine four different patterned tiles to create Grey matters OSit a wash bowl on top of a console-style unit
a patchwork effect O Tile a strip 10 squares wide to form a wall and opt for wall-mounted taps for modern country style O Marble
and oor panel to go behind and beneath the bath OEdge with herringbone mosaics add shimmering texture OFinish with a
plain tiles, making sure the bath takes centre stage OA modern painted mirror and a ladder for hanging towels OChichester 1220
wall-mounted tap keeps the look unfussy OHoxton Coloured counter-top washstand in Charcoal, 1,860; Lefroy Brooks tap, 415;
Decors matt porcelain tiles, 18 for box of 12 OTrend back-to-wall Kennet Carrara marble tiles, 76 a sheet (31cm x 26cm); Buckingham
bath, 799; Metro bath spout set, 179; all Bathstore mirror in off-white, 180; Stratton oak ladder, from 155; all Neptune
Golden touch OJust a hint of gold transforms a bathroom and Tapered lines OMake a freestanding bath the focal point O Ideal
adds Art Deco glamour OChoose chrome taps with gold accents for smaller bathrooms, the Concept Air, 942, is the same length
OMetropol Classic basin mixer 160 with pop-up waste, 477; as a typical inset bath at 1700mm O Tesi dual-control bath ller,
single-lever shower mixer with lever handle and diverter, 518; 279 OA wall-hung basin unit offers storage and a sense of space
Raindance Classic 100 Air three-jet shower, 361; Air one-jet OConcept Air 60cm vessel basin with 80cm wall-hung unit, 222;
Rainair overhead shower with arm, from 850; all Hansgrohe Tesi wall-mounted single-lever basin mixer, 100; all Ideal Standard

ULTIMATE GUIDE TO
CERAMICS
& FURNITURE Great ideas for a fabulous makeover
The new Opus bath from Laura

Ashley Bathroom Collection
is made from double-skinned
acrylic reinforced with resin.
At around 1,890, it measures
1700 x 670 x 600mm. Pair with
the Lucca freestanding bath-
shower mixer, around 540
B AT H S A N D B A S I N S
BATH BASICS
Check whats included in the
price of your new tub. Do you
need a side and end panel?
What about a bath waste? If
its a shower bath, does the
price include the screen?
2
Ask where they will deliver 1
your bath to. Some are only
dropped off to the rst point of
access, often your front door.
There may be a charge to
carry it to the bathroom
Make sure your joists can
take the weight of the bath,
water and a person in it
Will you or your plumber need
a certain size of cutter to drill 4
any tap holes? A 29mm hole 3

cutter is standard, but enquire
when choosing brassware
1 Home spa Create your own sanctuary with this digitally controlled inset bath. BeCool acrylic bath with Total Hydromassage Whirlpool
and waste kit (1700 x 800 x 420mm), 4,147.50 (excluding panels and brassware), Roca 2 Dream tub The new Atlantic collection from Fired Earth
includes a freestanding cast-iron bath primed and ready to paint (1775 x 740 x 620mm) at 4,395 (excluding taps and waste) 3 Sublime soak
Polished curves and 20mm prole edges make the Stream freestanding bath a great choice for minimal style. Made from durable Lucite acrylic,
it comes with a lifetime guarantee (1540 x 750 x 583mm), from 1,795, Waters Baths of Ashbourne 4 Best of both For a family bathroom, you
cant beat the Alto Idealform Plus+ shower bath (1700 x 800mm), 252.95 (excluding shower screen, brassware and panels), Ideal Standard
When shopping for a bath, get in and lie down to see if it suits your
length and shape and that you like the position of the taps
BASIN RULES
A vanity unit has a ceramic
basin tted to furniture, giving
valuable storage space
Wash bowls sit on
surfaces such as adapted
vanity units or consoles
Many basins are placed
on full or semi pedestals. This
option can give a streamlined
look, especially a semi 3
1 2
Wall-hung basins are ideal
if space is at a premium, but
the bottle trap will be visible,
so choose a chrome design
Semi-inset basins are usually 1 Timeless style Pile towels on the chrome shelf under the trap of this freestanding style. Large basin
built into worktops, but arent wash stand (750 x 470 x 800mm), 655, Pure Bathroom Collection 2 Trend setter This high-gloss square
totally enclosed, unlike an inset ceramic design has a grey exterior and white interior. At just 400 x 400mm, its great for small spaces.
The brassware for your Switch square wash bowl, 569 (excluding tap and waste), Bathstore 3 All square A semi-pedestal design
basin should echo its styling, can be tted at a height to suit, with the pipework concealed. Renata ceramic square basin (600 x 500mm)
but can also be a focal point with semi-pedestal, 250 (excluding tap and waste), Wickes C O N T I N U E D OV E R PA G E

SHOWERING
SOLUTIONS
In a wet room the oor is
tanked or has a concealed
tray under the tiles
Often you can get the look
of a wet room in a normal
bathroom by installing
2
frameless shower panels
and a low-prole tray
Consider a quadrant style
for a larger showering area
Some shower enclosures
are classed as frameless,
giving an unobstructed view
If you choose pivot doors,
make sure theres enough space
for them to open properly
Always go for toughened
glass or glass thats specied
1 3
suitable for a shower screen
1 Luxe enclosure Replacing the bath with a large shower for a wet-room look? This hinged door enclosure is available from 700-1000mm
wide (1950mm high) and comes with a large chrome handle and 8mm toughened glass. It also has double rollers for smooth gliding and a
quick-release action for easy cleaning. Merlyn Showering 8 Series hinge door, from 810.94, Merlyn Showering 2 Open option With a low-
prole 45mm tray, this enclosure gets the wet-room feel without tanking the area. Milano Beka recess walk-in 8mm shower enclosure (1200 x
800mm), with hinged panel and stone resin tray, 312, Aquabliss 3 Use a corner Get the most from a small space with a quadrant enclosure.
New Connect 800mm quadrant shower door, with 4mm safety glass, concealed xings and smooth-running wheels, 333, Ideal Standard
If space is tight, a shower bath gives you the opportunity

to enjoy both showering and bathing
VALVE
OPTIONS
A valve lets you control the
ow and pressure of the water.
There are two types: Manual is
the simplest, usually for mixer
showers. Thermostatic gives
you more control over the
temperature as its digitally
controlled, so it remains
constant, even if someone
ushes the loo. There is usually
1 an anti-scald function
3
2 Diverters allow you to
switch from a showerhead
to a hand-held or bath ller
1 Handy storage This wall-mounted thermostatic shower mixer comes with a glass shelf thats Exposed valves are wall-
perfect for keeping shampoo and body wash to hand. T-2000 mixer, 420, Roca 2 Simply sleek With mounted and work with a xed
a contemporary design, this manual valve with diverter is very easy to use. Made from chrome-plated riser, often on traditional styles
brass, it has a rounded back plate. Round manual shower valve with diverter, 89.99, victoriaplum. Concealed valves have the
com 3 Matt nish In brushed steel, this contemporary-styled lever thermostatic shower has two pipework and mechanics
valves. Hudson concealed dual-control shower, 900, Fired Earth hidden in the wall
SHOWERS, FURNITURE AND LOOS
FURNITURE
FACT FILE
For a streamlined look,
choose a gloss or veneer
wall-hung basin unit with
matching WC housing, high
cupboards and bath surround
Painted nishes allow you 1
to introduce colour for a
modern country look
Slim wall-mounted basin
units can free up oor space
Make sure any doors or
drawers can be opened fully
Check inside the drawers.
Can you get extra dividers? Will
tall bottles pose a problem?
Research what comes with
the furniture the basin, trap
and brassware could cost extra
2 3
1 Modern looks In a warm putty colour, this design has plenty of compartments for beauty essentials. Nova Premium Plus basin
unit in Cemento matt lacquer (1200 x 470 x 450mm) with two drawers, from 1,524; Premium 120 ceramic basin, from 984; both Catalano
2 With the grain Create a semi-tted look with the new Flintwood nish vanity and matching WC units from Roper Rhodes. The Aruba
800mm wall-mounted basin unit is topped with a ceramic basin, from 861; matching 500mm back-to-wall WC unit, from 362.50; Sync basin
mixer, from 137; Cover back-to-wall WC, from 387.40 3 Country classic With ample drawers and a marble top, this impressive unit would
provide lots of storage for a family bathroom. Chichester bespoke cabinet, 2,430; Carrara vanity top, 780; taps, 205 each; all Neptune
A new cabinet provides the perfect opportunity to sort through your

beauty products, checking use-by dates and throwing anything old away
TOP TOILET
TIPS
Close-coupled WCs are
available in traditional and
contemporary designs. The
cistern is mounted above
the bowl, but is one unit
Back-to-wall WCs have the
toilet bowl separate from the
cistern, which is concealed
either in the wall, behind tiles or
in a unit. Access can be tricky
as you may need to remove
tiles if something goes wrong 1 2 3
For an illusion of space, go
for a wall-hung loo. Theyre also

easier to clean around 1 Smart ush Thanks to its Aquablade ush technology, 95 per cent of the Concept Air WCs surface
Choose a WC with a dual area is rinsed clean. Its also 25 per cent quieter than equivalent models. Concept Air back-to-wall WC,
ush so you can save on water 288, Ideal Standard 2 Designer inuence Straight lines make this a must for modernistas. Kartell by
The latest surface technology Laufen close-coupled WC and cistern with soft-close lid, 1,220 3 Shapely style This curvy design has a
allows for easy cleaning soft-close wrap-over lid and seat, plus a dual ush (3L or 6L). Euro Trio close-coupled WC, 399, Bathstore

FINISHING
TOUCHES
Gorgeous buys that will add
colour, pattern and warmth
Mix and match

Team patterned
towels with plains
in bright colours for
attention-grabbing
style. Chevron bath
towel, 12; hand
towel, 8; bath mat,
19; Christy Spectrum
bath towels in Zest
and Pool Side, 8
each; all Very
TOWELS AND TOWEL RAILS
1 2 3
4 5 6
1 Geo style Grey, white and yellow bring a modern look. Tribal face cloth, 2; hand, 4; bath, 6; all George 2 Glamour station Add
natural elegance with these pretty cotton towels. Hollywood Floral guest, 6; hand, 9.50; bath, 15; all Marks & Spencer 3 Fine words Emma
Bridgewater designs: Time for a nice long hot bath and a really good book and Well a lot has happened since I last washed my hands. Toast
and Marmalade face cloth, 3.50; hand, 14; bath, 22; all John Lewis 4 Cool coordinates In Egyptian cotton, these blue towels would look
great with an ivory vanity unit. Renaissance Soft Chambray face cloth, 5; guest, 10; hand, 14; bath, 28; all Christy 5 Neon ash This lively
design will add a splash of colour. Margo Selby Hythe face cloth, 3.50; hand, 14; bath, 22; all Lagoon 6 Nicely neutral A super-soft bath
sheet for a spa feel. Mercer in Elephant Grey, 18 for a pair of hand towels; 29 for a pair of bath towels; 39 for a pair of bath sheets; all Made
1
2 3 4 5
1 Sleek panel This high-performance towel rail is made from powder-coated steel and the hangers are movable. It has an output of
1245Btu. Kudox Ikon vertical designer towel radiator (917mm x 508mm), 208.99, Screwx 2 Urban look Made from steel, the at slats
are nished in smart black. It has an output of 1668Btu. Anthracite Flat Panel heated towel rail (1213mm x 500mm), 328, Hudson Reed
3 Neat solution Store towels on the lift-up shelf of this model. It has an output of 1286Btu. Duo Chrome towel warmer with folding shelf
(1200mm x 600mm), 354, Aestus 4 Classic ladder Simple and traditional, the Ballerina ve-rung towel rail (1575mm x 525mm) comes
in chrome or bright nickel, with an output of 997Btu, from 1,598, Albion 5 Hang ups Inject a little fun with this quirky design. It has a
684Btu output and is available in this chrome or a range of colours. Archibald towel rail (1230mm x 525mm), 1,102.80, Bisque

WHERE
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India May Home Nkuku 01803 866847; Sweetpea & Willow 0345 257
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Amara 0800 587 7645; Lagoon 020 7129 1309; Out There Interiors 020 8099 urbanara.co.uk
amara.com vivalagoon.com 7443; outthereinteriors.com Utopia Bathrooms 01902
Angel & Boho 0845 200 0723; Laufen 01530 510007; Pure Bathroom Collection 406402; utopiagroup.com
angelandboho.com uk.laufen.com 0845 634 4321; Very 0844 822 2321; very.co.uk
Anna French 020 7737 6555; Laura Ashley 0333 200 8009; purebathroomcollection.co.uk victoriaplum.com
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Annie Sloan 01865 713089; Laura Ashley Bathroom Sainsburys 0800 636262; Aquabliss Bathrooms
anniesloan.co.uk Collection 01225 303929; sainsburyshome.co.uk 01325 778277; aquabliss.co.uk
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Bathstore 0330 053 5661; Made 0344 257 1888; made.com Screwx 0333 011 2112; thewhitecompany.com
bathstore.com Merlyn Showering 00 353 567 screwx.com Wickes 0330 123 4123;
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Bloomingville 0800 587 7645; Naken Interiors 01986 781663; 606245; secretlinenstore.com Wilko 0800 032 9329;
bloomingville.com/shop naken.co.uk Sheridan 01925 453410; wilko.com
Button & Sprung 0333 320 Neptune 01793 427450; sheridanaustralia.co.uk Woven 020 7193 0505;
1801; buttonandsprung.com neptune.com sofa.com 0345 400 2222 woven.co.uk
Carpetright 0330 333 3444; nest.co.uk 0114 243 3000 Steuart Padwick 0771 283 Zucchetti.Kos 00 39 0322
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Catalano catalano.co.uk
Christy 0845 758 5252;
christy.co.uk
Clarissa Hulse 020 7226 7055;
clarissahulse.com
Curious Egg 01738 621111;
curiousegg.com
Daval 01484 848500;
daval-furniture.co.uk
Delcor 0191 237 1303;
delcor.co.uk
Dormy House (The) 01264
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Dunelm 0345 165 6565;
dunelm.com
Dyson 0800 298 0298;
dyson.co.uk
Fired Earth 01295 814396;
redearth.com
George 0800 952 3003;
george.com
Hansgrohe 01372 465655;
hansgrohe.co.uk
Harlequin 0845 123 6805;
harlequin.uk.com
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LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER
BEFORE
ACTION PLAN
TAKE DOWN WALL; REMOVE CHIMNEY BREAST
BUILD DESK, SHELVES AND WINDOW SEAT
PAINT WALLS AND LAY NEW FLOORING
ADD FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES
MODERN
ELEGANCE
Linked by a soft and subtle colour
scheme, this contemporary and
comfortable living space includes
an efficient home office.
Lizzie Boulton, 33, who runs a
construction company, Elgin & Ellis,
and her fianc, James, 34, a
surveyor, live in a four-bedroom
Victorian terraced house in
south-west London.
ROMAN BLIND
The pretty pale
blue fabric softens
the scheme it was
the starting point
for the new look
SHUTTERS
White half-height
caf shutters let
in the light and
provide privacy
WALLS
A pale, warm
grey creates
a calming
backdrop
FLOORING
Oak has been
used throughout
to unite the
different areas,
while a large
sisal rug denes
the seating zone
COFFEE TABLE
Classic marble
and luxe gold
leaf are a stylish
and modern
combination

HOME OFFICE
Box les and paperwork
are neatly stored on shelves. PERSONAL TOUCHES
A section of the wall behind Plants and accessories
is painted a smart dark grey add interest and break
that matches the chair up the row of les
HOUSE BEAUTIFUL SAYS...

This clever scheme incorporates a good-sized
office arrangement into a relaxed living space.
Tell us about your house chose a harmonising stone paint shade with grey tones for the walls.
We moved in seven years ago and were fortunate because many Youve successfully blended the working and living areas WORDS DILLY ORME. PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID PARMITER. PLAN CHRISTOS PINIATIDES
improvements including a side return extension and a loft Shelving in my office space lines up with the alcove shelves in the
conversion had already been done. The house had been decorated seating area for a streamlined look. As theyre quite shallow and
in neutral shades, so we were happy to live with the scheme while white, they dont encroach into the space. And I soften the look of
we made plans to put our stamp on it. Three years ago I set up my my les with plants and accessories. It needs to be attractive as its
own building company, which I wanted to run from home, so we one of the rst things you see when you walk into the house.
decided to redecorate to create my office area. How did you decide on a window treatment?
You created a dual-purpose room The room is quite narrow and the ceilings are high. The full-length
Yes. I wanted an efficient office together with somewhere to hold curtains we had before only served to emphasise this but now
informal meetings. To open up the space on the ground oor, we took the blinds and caf shutters have made the windows appear
down the wall of the rear reception room that ran beside the staircase wider. The window seat helps too.
and had a chimney breast removed. This gave us a long straight wall, Tell us about the storage
where we were able to add built-in shelving and a desk. We also had Theres space inside the window seat, which holds all our CDs
a window seat made for the bay window. Engineered oak ooring and DVDs. The work area has box les, so its easy to tidy
was laid throughout and we used a palette of subtle greys and saffron up at the end of the day and store samples away, but still have
yellow, which suits the working environment during the day and everything easily accessible.
creates a restful environment for evening and weekends. And your nishing touches?
What was your inspiration for the scheme? A big, textured rug adds a cosy feel to the seating area. And pale,
I fell in love with the blind fabric and used it as the starting point, golden yellow accessories bring light and warmth to the neutral
matching it to plain upholstery for the sofa and window seat, and scheme, as well as helping to link the long room together.
LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER
IN THE NEW LAYOUT

An ofce and seating area now make up the long room
D E TA I L
GET THE LOOK

Multiblock
cushion in
Mustard Yellow,
49.95, Bronte
by Moon
COLOUR SCHEME
Yellow accessories
have been placed
around the room
to add warmth
Gramps
FIREPLACE armchair in
The simple Soothing Grey,
style creates a 895, Loaf
contemporary
focal point
WHAT IT COST
Paint .......................118
Blinds ....................1,950
Flooring ..................970
Shutters ................2,100
Seating .................1,760
Aurora small rug, Tables ......................580
34.99, Carpetright Total ....................7,478
SHOPPING LIST
Walls painted in Slipper Satin Estate Pom cushions in Yellow (on sofa
emulsion, 39.50 for 2.5L, Farrow and window seat), 40 each; all
& Ball. Snowdrop sofa in Dexters John Lewis. Tiger matchbox, 7.50;
Linen in Hazelnut, 1,110, sofa.com. Triangular brass lantern, 27; Kuray
Lamett Cuba Natural ooring, 45 planter, 44.95; Ernst marble and
a sq metre, Gold Flooring. Shutters, metal table lamp, 115; 16inch
2,100, The New England Shutter Argyll Taupe drum shade, 65; all
Company. Blinds and cushions Graham & Green. Harry sisal rug in
made up in Shalmaz II designed by Aluminum with a Sleet Cotton Picallo
Sheila Coombes, 87 a metre, border, from 81 a sq metre, Crucial
Kingdom Interiors. Odell Gold marble Trading. Multi-purpose case in Gold,
coffee table, 295; Isidora marble 18; tape dispenser, 20; tray in
side table, 285; Alfred checked Gold, 30; all Kikki.K. Broste grey
armchair, 650; linen cushion vases: large (on coffee table),
covers in Grey Blue, 32 each; all 41.50; medium (on desk), 16.50;
Oka. Plain velvet cushions in Gold, small (on mantelpiece), 12.50; all
25 each; Genevieve Bennett Pom Mitzi B. Flowers from Next HB

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HEAVY DUTY NEXT LEVEL LINES OF BEAUTY

The natural beauty of stone does the Having surfaces of different heights Trestle-style legs form an eyecatching
talking set against a minimal mango wood adds interest to a room and is super- geometric base, contrasting beautifully with
frame. Marble coffee table, 450 from practical. The Marble Geo Stepped table a simple white marble top. Stellar coffee
French Connection is 299 from West Elm table, 399, Atkin & Thyme
Turn to
STONE
A coffee table with a marble
top and sculptural frame
ADDED LUXURY delivers instant impact DAZZLING DESIGN
With sleek and elegant lines, the As well as adding a touch of glamour,
TS round coffee table by Gubi, 609 from the gold frame on this Bloomingville coffee
clippings.com, would be the focal point table, 219 from Lagoon, brings a warming
in any living room scheme highlight to a room
SHAPE & SUBSTANCE

Marble teamed with brass or
gold feels warm and opulent,
while a black or dark wood
frame adds a contemporary
and industrial edge.
Straight-legged and box
frames take up a lot of oor
space. A round design with
sloping legs is a good choice
if you dont have much room.
SHELF LIFE Look out for removable POWER OF THREE
A rounded black frame and angled legs The Hansel coffee table, 399 from Swoon
WORDS AMY NEASON
give the Gemma coffee table, 449 from

trays and shelves for an extra Editions, combines natural elements of
La Redoute, a cool retro feel. It has a handy element of practicality. marble, brass and wood the top wooden
shelf below so you can keep the top clear tray is removable for added practicality
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KITCHEN MAKEOVER
COPPER
HIGHLIGHTS
Inspiration for this dramatic
kitchen transformation was taken
from a family heirloom.
Guro Eide, 40, lives in a 1930s semi
in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, with her
husband Tony, 42, and their
children Oliver, seven, and Elissia, DINING AREA
A zinc-topped table
three. Needing more space, they and leather chairs add
extended their home to create a texture, toning with
other natural materials
bright and airy open-plan kitchen used in the scheme
living area that lends itself
perfectly to family life.
LIGHTING
Elegant pendants BEFORE
continue the
copper theme
OPEN SHELVING
Chosen to match
the colour of the
walls, they almost
disappear so the
pieces on display
really stand out
ACTION PLAN
BUILD 2-METRE-DEEP EXTENSION AT THE REAR
FIND A KITCHEN DESIGNER
FIT ENGINEERED OAK FLOORING
INSTALL CABINETS AND ISLAND
COOKER
Set into a bank of
units, the double
oven appears sleek
and unobtrusive
SPLASHBACK
Copper provides
an interesting
and economical
alternative to tiles
ISLAND
Charcoal laminate
with a bespoke
walnut overlay
creates a stylish
contemporary look

READING CORNER
The seating area is
ooded with natural
light through the
glass doors

This room shows how to mix textures and very dark and pale colours together to great
effect. The warm copper accents brighten the scheme and give a retro feel.
Why did you extend and redesign the space? plenty of storage we have carousels in our corner units to
The old kitchen wasnt very family friendly and it was hard to keep maximise the space but at the same time I didnt want wall units
an eye on the children while I was cooking. I really wanted the kind so, instead, chose open shelving to keep things light and airy.
of big, open-plan space I was used to from growing up in Norway. Did everything go smoothly?
Tell us about the kitchen you chose Pretty much. The only major hitch was having to level the oors
We had the help of a local company called Planet Furniture that because once the walls had been knocked down we discovered
produces handmade kitchens. At rst we thought they were going that there were three or four different levels on the ground oor.
to be too expensive, until we discovered that they also import units We also had to rewire and replumb the entire house but we hadnt
from the German brand Schuller. Using a combination of ready- thought that would be necessary at rst. The whole refurbishment,
made cupboards and a bespoke walnut section meant that we could including remodelling the entire house, took six months, which
achieve the look we wanted within our budget. wasnt too bad, all things considered.
What was the inspiration for the design? What advice would you give to someone embarking
A gorgeous round copper tray I inherited from my grandma was on a big renovation?
the starting point. It used to hang on the wall of her living room in Dont assume the lowest quote will be the most cost-effective
Norway and Ive always loved it. Id also seen a few black kitchens option in the long run. Our builders, DB Sharp & Sons, werent
in Norway, which I really liked, but I didnt want the scheme to be the cheapest but they have an excellent reputation. Theyre also
too gloomy so I combined dark and pale units. quite a big company, which meant they were able to tackle
Describe the style youve opted for everything plumbing, ooring, decorating as well as the building
I like the Scandinavian minimalistic approach but we needed work. And they also saved us money along the way by doing jobs
somewhere a little more welcoming, warm and relaxing to come such as making a set of built-in book shelves, for which they only
home to. Thats why there are lots of natural materials such as charged us two days labour.
walnut, leather, copper, zinc and reindeer hide. How do you feel about the space now?
Did you have any other requirements? The new design brings the family together. I can be making dinner
Tony and I are often in the kitchen together so we wanted enough in the kitchen while the children are painting or doing homework
space for us to be able to work side by side. And there needed to be at the table. Its such a sociable space now. We love it!
KITCHEN MAKEOVER
IN THE NEW LAYOUT

KITCHEN A run of base units beside a oor-to-ceiling bank with an
D E TA I L Favourite trinkets in
copper, brass and
island in front is an efcient arrangement in this open space
lustred ceramic reect
the light on these
oating shelves
GET THE LOOK
Medium Lattice 950ml Copper cladding (10cm

glass jar with copper-nish square pieces on mdf
lid, 5.99, T&G board), 219.60 a sq
metre, Indigenous
WHAT IT COST
Paint ............................. 120
WORDS LUCY BANWELL. PHOTOGRAPHY MARTE LUNDBY REKAA. PLAN CHRISTOS PINIATIDES
Units ............................8,810
Walnut worktop ......... 1,009
Sink and tap .................. 356
Appliances ................. 2,803
Flooring ........................ 941
Utility enamel bread bin and ash Lighting ........................ 720
board, 85, LSA International Total ....................... 14,759
SHOPPING LIST
Walls painted in Polished Pebble and Noble Grey matt emulsion, 21.60
for 2.5L, Dulux. Xylo Kensington R11 engineered oak ooring, 49 a sq
metre, Galapast. Schuller Nova kitchen units in Crystal Grey and Lava Black,
8,810; Walnut worktop, 1,009; all Planet Furniture. Hallviken sink, 250,
Ikea. Tre Mercati Little Venice tap, 106, Bathroom Trends. Slide & Hide
single pyrolytic oven in stainless steel B57CR22, 799; compact steam
oven in stainless steel C17FS32, 977; 30cm Domino induction hob with
LIVING AREA bevel-glass steel trim N54D30N2, 558; 30cm Domino gas hob with front-
Elissia, three, control bevel-glass steel trim N24K30N0, 469; all Neff Appliances. Copper
splashbacks and upstands, 210, Metal Sheets. Botkyrka shelves, 20 each,
loves cosying Ikea. Copper saucepan, 50; copper kettle, 30; both Sainsburys. Industrial
up on a soft brown leather bar stools, 140 each, Rockett St George. Marlow pendant
reindeer hide lights over island, 65 each, Habitat. Pendant lights over table, 295 each,
Tom Dixon at John Lewis. Similar zinc-topped table, 745, Loaf. Similar dining
chairs, 130 each, Rockett St George HB

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Inuenced by 1960s glassware, the Matt black, curved enamelled metal gives Middle Eastern and modern inuences
Heals Grace pendant light in Bronze, the Gubi Semi pendant lamp, 209 from combine on the Alhambra ceiling pendant,
from 159, is made in coloured glass for Houseology, a sleek and pared-back look 99 from Atkin & Thyme, in black-stained
warm and subtle impact thats perfect for contemporary spaces mango wood and burnished copper
Shine
ON
Hang stylish and
practical pendants above
CLEAR CUT the dining table GEO DESIGN
Pairing metal and glass, Marks Made from concrete, the Solo pendant
& Spencers Large Stirrup pendant, 45, light, 180 from Amara, contrasts
evokes a vintage feel that would suit an an angular silhouette with a welcoming
industrial-style kitchen or ofce space warm glow from the interior
SHAPE & SUBSTANCE

Pendants should generally be
hung between 75cm and 90cm
above worksurfaces and dining
tables for an even distribution
of light and to avoid obscuring
views across the room.
Install a dimmer switch to
adjust light levels easily theyre
particularly useful over multi-
purpose tables or worktops.
WORDS ALICIA FORD
GREAT VALUE Use statement styles to TRANSPARENT ALLURE

The copper-plated Vindkare pendant lamp Habitats Cinders design, 60, is handmade
from Ikea is well-priced at just 34. Try
draw the eye to a key area from clear textured glass and features a
hanging a few in a row above a dining table in an open-plan space. brushed brass tting for a touch
or kitchen island for an on-trend look of understated elegance
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KITCHEN MAKEOVER
CABINETS
TABLE Shaker-style units
The chunky in pale grey tie
wooden top brings in with the rest
texture and an of the open-plan
industrial-chic style living space
SEATING
Galvanised-steel
caf chairs link with
the stainless-steel
fridge-freezer and
chrome unit handles
FLOORING
Limestone agstone
tiles, suitable for use
inside and out, have
been used to unite
both spaces
LIGHTING
Chandeliers make
a glamorous
statement
TILES
A mix of soft shades
brings a harmonious
look to the scheme
BEFORE LIGHT
FANTASTIC
A gloomy galley kitchen has been
extended and opened up to create
a spacious contemporary room
with glamorous nishing touches.
Leyla Jones, 39, a landscape
architect at Tudor Gardens Design,
and her husband Phil, also 39, a
ACTION PLAN
business development director, live
DESIGN A SPACIOUS KITCHEN/DINING ROOM with their two children, Josephine,
BUILD EXTENSION three, and Sebastian, two, in a 1930s
house in Hampton, Middlesex.
INSTALL UNDERFLOOR HEATING
LAY FLOORING, FIT KITCHEN AND DECORATE

OLD AND NEW
A Quooker tap
provides instant
boiling water and
looks smart above
the butler-style sink
FEATURE WALL
Bare brick adds texture
and a rustic nish

Glass doors and ceiling windows let in plenty of natural
daylight to brighten this north-facing space. Pale shades
and reective surfaces add extra sparkle.
Why did you want to change the kitchen? made a decision to spend as much as we needed to within reason.
Our previous one was a small galley with limited storage. It was What lessons did you learn from the build?
cramped to work in and there was nowhere to put a table where We soon discovered that its very important to plan in advance
we could all sit down and eat together. and to meet with the builders on a regular basis to ensure
What was your starting point for the new design? everything can be carefully discussed right down to tiny details,
I had set my heart on a Shaker kitchen, so we looked at different such as where to place sockets and fan extractors. The process
companies and compared prices. Wren Kitchens took on board turned out to be very quick and efficient, which was great as we
our ideas and the quote they gave us was competitive. wanted to be able to enjoy the new space as soon as possible.
Did you get help with the design? Tell us about your colour scheme
Yes, though I already had a good idea about what I wanted and As the back of the house faces north and gets very little sun
had done a fair amount of research. I sketched out my ideas for from September to April, I chose very pale colours to keep the
the designer at the showroom and he made up the nal plan. space as bright as possible. They also blend well with the two
Was there a starting point for the layout? reception areas that lead off the kitchen.
A large island where I could prepare food and keep an eye on How do you use the space?
the children while cooking was the most important element that We spend much more time in here as a family now, and its a
needed to be incorporated. It has two bar stools at one end, where great room for entertaining guests.
I can work, the dishwasher, a bin with two recycling compartments, Is there something youre particularly pleased with?
and a lot of space to keep the childrens toys! The bifolding doors have made a really big impact on the space. As
Any budget constraints? well as letting in lots of light, they also bring the garden inside the
The kitchen is the heart of our home and we knew that wed children love watching the squirrels and birds, while I enjoy being
be in here much more than anywhere else in the house, so we able to see the changing seasons. Its lovely to have it all on view.
KITCHEN MAKEOVER
IN THE NEW LAYOUT

OVEN An extension has enabled the galley kitchen to be replaced with a
D E TA I L A range cooker is large, airy room with space for a dining table and a generous island
ideal for family meals
GET THE LOOK
Bloomingville tall lantern with

wooden base, 47, Amara
FOOD STORAGE
Specially designed Three-in-one hot
drawers in the dresser tap, from 1,350,
keep vegetables to hand Hotspot Titanium
WHAT IT COST
Units ....................... ...17,000
WORDS DILLY ORME. PHOTOGRAPHY CLAIRE LLOYD DAVIES. PLAN CHRISTOS PINIATIDES
Work surface.............. 1,960

Tiles .............................. 149
Sink and tap ............... 1,358
Appliances ................. 6,716
Home Grey wall clock, Flooring ..................... 1,742
12, Sainsburys Total ....................... 28,925
SHOPPING LIST
Gullwing and Pebble matt Shaker units: 197 for a 600mm cupboard; Ruby
chrome 35mm knobs and Pippa chrome handles, 8 each; Olympus White
Quartz worktop, from about 175 a linear metre; Grasmere ceramic 1.0 white
sink, 209; all Wren Kitchens. Craquele white wall tiles, 49.78 a sq metre,
Topps Tiles. Bianco Zeus Limestone oor tiles, 52.80 a sq metre, Zeus
Limestone Flooring. Smeg FQ60XP fridge-freezer, 1,549; Steel Cuisine
A10FF-4M range cooker, 4,039; Westin Cache 900 Int extractor, 749;
Quooker 3FRCHR tap, 1,149; Neff H12WE60N0G microwave, 379; all
Molesey Refrigeration Centre. Galvanised-steel caf chairs, 129 each; bar
stools, 129 each; all Graham & Green. Kitchenaid 125 Artisan stand mixer,
499.95; Smeg TSF01 two-slice toaster, 109.95; Wedgwood Jasper Conran
Platinum teapot, 93; sugar box, 57; milk jug, 39; striped teacups and
saucers, 23 each; plates, from 15 each; all John Lewis. Savoy wine glasses,
36 for two, LSA International. Gateau, 26.95, Patisserie Valerie. David Austin
bouquet, 66, The Real Flower Company HB

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SUBDUED HUES BACK TO BASICS WOVEN WONDER

The Hee is available in a range of For simple dining room seating Rattan is a massive trend this summer,
warm shades that contrast with its minimal with a pared-back, classic refectory and the Bloomingville Lena in
steel shape. Shown in Army, 135, style, try this Hester stackable option, grey, 285 from Out There Interiors,
clippings.com 95 from Habitat is a contemporary choice
Dine
TIME
Choose informal
caf-style chairs for
SQUARED UP a relaxed scheme FACTORY CHIC
A brushed-metal frame combines Grey-toned wood combines with
with a soft leather seat pad for a black washed steel for a smart industrial
quirky look. Picpus chair, 83.99 look on the Brunel dining chair, 149
from Maisons Du Monde for three, Out & Out Original
SIT COMFORTABLY
Chairs with understated,
lightweight frames make a
space look less cluttered, but
always check for comfort.
Contrasting materials make
a statement try industrial
metal seating with pale grey
wooden units.
An informal dining area
needs to work for a quick
WORDS AMY NEASON
SLEEK NUMBER breakfast as well as a dinner GOLD GLAMOUR

Natural woodgrain is just visible This gold-framed Delphine Miquel Gio
beneath a sophisticated Charcoal
party. Chairs that stack or fold design by Petite Friture, 399 for two from
nish on the Suzy, 69 from John provide extra exibility. La Redoute, has a sense of occasion while
Lewis. It also stacks away neatly being lightweight and practical
KITCHEN MAKEOVER
APPLIANCES
The couple opted for
unobtrusive, integrated
appliances, and set the
oven at eye-level for
ease of use
AN OPEN
OUTLOOK
Removing a brick pillar and bar was
just the starting point for creating a
characterful kitchen/dining room.
When Suzi Sweeney, 42, husband
Steve, 41, and their children Ben,
nine, and Charlotte, six, moved into
their four-bedroom home in
Chester, they intended to update
the existing kitchen layout.
However it wasnt long before they
devised a more ambitious plan.
WINDOW
Suzis homemade
fabric blind is in
an eyecatching
accent colour
SURFACES
Luxurious worktops
and splashbacks in
granite are durable
and practical
BREAKFAST BAR
Adding a generous
overhang and bar
BEFORE
stools along the
island has created a
useful second eating
and socialising area
ACTION PLAN
REMOVE SUPPORTING PILLAR AND DIVIDING WALL
ADAPT LAYOUT, INSTALL STUD WALL AND DOORS
MOVE RADIATORS, LAY FLOORING, FIT KITCHEN
ADD COLOURFUL AND RECYCLED ACCESSORIES

KITCHEN MAKEOVER
IN
THE NEW LAYOUT
D E TA I L Removing the wall adjoining the dining
room and moving the kitchen forward
allowed space for a utility room
HOUSE BEAUTIFUL SAYS

Off-white and grey units look stunning
FLOORING mixed with the aubergine highlights, rustic
Low-maintenance
luxury vinyl is ideal wood and striking marble worktop.
for busy areas with
direct garden access
GET THE LOOK
You waited a year before starting the kitchen

Yes. Serious updating of the whole house was needed so we decided to
start with the bathrooms and work our way down. This gave us plenty
of time to think about what we wanted from the space.
The previous layout was awkward Baroque medium round,
Yes. The kitchen was limited to a conned area behind a brick pillar handled board with
leather tie, 22.99, T&G
and bar to allow for a compact dining area. It was scruffy, lacked
storage and the only access to the garden was through a side door. Chameleon beige matt
What did you want to achieve? multi-use tiles (298mm x
The layout wasnt working for us and the exposed brickwork, pillar and 498mm), 30 a sq metre, WHAT IT COST
bar had to go. We wanted a spacious, light room that we could relax British Ceramic Tile
Paint...............................173
and socialise in. My wishlist included large patio doors and an island!
Flooring.......................1,239
Tell us about the layout
Units............................7,500
Our initial plan was to rework the existing kitchen. But we then hit
Worktops and
upon the idea of opening up the space into the adjacent dining room
splashbacks.................3,000
and moving the kitchen forward to allow for a utility room.
Sink and taps..................831
What did the job entail?
Appliances...................4,175
Fitting large steel joists in place of the demolished supporting pillar
Sabatier Maison medium Pendants........................420
and dividing wall. As part of our larger renovation, we replaced all
round casserole dish, Radiators........................602 WORDS PAULA WOODS. PHOTOGRAPHY LIZZIE ORME. PLAN CHRISTOS PINIATIDES
our windows, including the new patio doors. That took longer than
30, Creative Tops Total.........................17,940
anticipated around four months. We used local tradespeople.
Any setbacks along the way?
Our builder was recommended by a friend and everything ran fairly SHOPPING LIST
smoothly, although we were surprised to discover an internal waste Walls in Slaked Lime and Dash of Soot intelligent emulsion, from 47
pipe that is now discreetly boxed in next to the run of high-level units. for 2.5L; stools in Adventurer and chapel chairs in Scree intelligent
eggshell, from 29 for 1L; all Little Greene. Black matt chalkboard
Hanging the clock on the nal day also delayed things, as we drilled paint, 11 for 750ml, Rust-oleum. Art Select Blond Oak Parquet vinyl
into a cable and had to have all the electrics repaired! plank ooring, 59 a sq metre, Karndean. Bespoke painted units in
Describe your design ideas Little Greenes Dash of Soot and Dark Lead, 7,500, Number One
Kitchens & Furniture. Bespoke River White granite worktops and
For our 1980s house my inclination was to go modern, but we eventually splashbacks, 3,000, GON Granite & Marble. Neff built-in Slide &
opted for timeless Shaker-style units, hardwearing nishes and a relaxed Hide single ovens, 699 each; combination oven, 799; and 80cm
induction hob, 879; all ao.com. Built-in coffee machine, from 1,099,
look with a large island. A mix of recycled furniture added character. Grundig. Mizzo Linea double undermount sink and Grande tap
Why did you choose local rms? bundle, 315.90, Kitchenmarket. Insinkerator steaming hot water tap,
Several large kitchen companies drew up plans but none inspired us 515, Kitchensinks & Taps. Revive radiators in Anthracite: horizontal,
285; vertical, 317; both Hudson Reed. Linea Remi copper pendants,
although the process did help us clarify what we wanted. In the end we 140 each, House of Fraser. Natural Living seagrass runners, 60 each,
chose a small independent company who nished to our specication, Flair Rugs. Blind in Plains Five Fig, 39 a metre; linens in Plains Six
giving us a bespoke painted kitchen without breaking the bank. Lineden, 37 a metre; and Plains Nine Hyacinth, from 22 a metre;
napkins in Samba, 29 a metre; all Scion. Retro biscuit tin, 10,
Are you happy with the nished result? Dunelm. Copper-effect fruit bowl, 4; pizza board, 6; both Wilko HB
Yes, its a great family space I wouldnt change a thing and cant
quite believe Ive gained a utility room into the bargain. FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE
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Take a closer look

Everything you need to know about island units
GRAND CENTRAL STATION

Offering an extra surface PRACTICAL a sink will require drainage useful extras. Good lighting is
for food preparation, POINTERS that runs to an outside wall. essential consider recessed
storage and somewhere If the island incorporates an Allow an overhang of 30cm downlights, a stylish pendant
to eat, a kitchen island oven and hob or just a hob, minimum on the island top for light for decorative effect or
youll need to plan for an a breakfast bar 45cm is more both. Plinth lights create an
can be used to divide
extractor to remove steam and comfortable or dovetail in a atmospheric wash of light
an open-plan room into odours. Options include an dining surface at a lower level across the oor.
distinct areas. To fit one island chimney hood, ceiling along one side. At its simplest,
comfortably, your space extractor or a downdraught the island can include a mix of DESIGN IDEAS
should be at least 3.5m extractor that rises from the cupboards, drawers and open To make it a distinctive focal
x 3.5m with a metre gap worksurface. Recirculating shelving areas but adding a point, choose a contrast colour
extractors are easiest to t as hob, microwave oven, sink for the island or team natural
between the island and materials such as wood and
they dont require ducting, or dishwasher will work the
base units, allowing or a ducting extractor could design to the max. A hot water stone with steel, glass or
room for cupboard doors exit through the ceiling to tap and pop-up electrical granite. Incorporating curved
and walking around. an outside wall. Including sockets for the worktop are ends will soften the shape.
THE DETAILS
Crown Imperial stocks Ikea is good for open-shelved
ranges that include islands in designs such as Stenstorp, 250.
contemporary gloss nishes 020 3645 0000; ikea.co.uk.
such as deep blue, or matt Neptune has ready-made
with a mid-century-style and made-to-measure islands,
ply edge. 01227 742424; painted or in natural wood.
crown-imperial.co.uk. 01793 427 300; neptune.com.
Crown Imperials
WORDS CAROLINE RODRIGUES
Eastburn Country Second Nature will make Oyster high-gloss

Furniture offers handmade up kitchen islands, including Calypso island unit is a
reclaimed-wood kitchen some with curved and circular handleless style thats
islands. 01535 656297; ends. 01325 505539; also available in White
eastburncountryfurniture.co.uk. sncollection.co.uk. or Black. Kitchens
from 10,000

HOME IDEAS
INTO THE BLUE

Contrast inky shades with pale wood and
a white worktop for a modern scheme
thats easy to live with, says Tony McCarthy,
commercial director of Crown Imperial
Deep blue is an on-trend colour for

cabinets and teaming it with a pale oak
nish creates impact and adds personality.
Versatile Shaker-style units suit most
schemes but they get a contemporary
twist when married with mirrored plinths
and chrome handles.
Integrated storage solutions are efcient
space savers and will ensure that pan
drawers, cupboards and larders are more
organised and easier to manage.
Mix and match open shelving with wall
Midsomer kitchen
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3 STUNNING
FRONT
GARDENS
From planting that looks (and is!) good
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TV gardener David Domoney
Raised organic vegetable

beds are appetising and
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TASTES
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An edible garden should be a tempting
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brick or timber raised border in the
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basil, fennel both bronze and green
mint and parsley, as all of these have
fabulous foliage in a variety of textures.
Theyre also extremely useful for salads,
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Other favourites for an edible front
garden that give colour all year round
include the evergreen sage, which Ceanothus forms a
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variegation. Rosemary has beautiful over the front door.
mauve owers and is the perfect Bees and other insects
partner to roast lamb. Thyme is also love its blue owers
a great evergreen short border plant
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silver, and brings avour to chicken
dishes and tomato-based sauces. refreshed and the birds will really love it!
Fruit and vegetable plants are GREAT FOR Position wildlife-friendly homes, such as
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white currants, through to the terric popular as a part of an overall design. It leaves and plant pots on their sides will help
owers from the garden pea, theres brings a living, breathing dynamic to the creatures create their own habitat. Hedging
a vibrant selection to choose from. front garden, and walking up the path makes great nesting for birds. Pyracantha is
Archways work really well as a focal surrounded by birds, butteries and bees particularly good because the thorns provide
point in edible gardens leading you to is truly a fabulous experience. A garden protection from cats and other hunters, and
the front door. Blackberries will clamber of any size can become a phenomenal it looks incredible semi-evergreen with
up happily try fast-growing Oregon habitat for wildlife and still look amazing. contrasting foliage, white owers and
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arch and enjoy both the owers and a lawn as it will harbour so many benecial Evergreens not only give colour all year
the beans. Hanging baskets can be insects and worms and if it has planting round, they also attract bees. Good plants
spectacular either side of the front around the outside, birds can it about include lavender with its silver foliage and
door. Plant them up with Tumbling without feeling threatened. If you have beautiful spikes of purple owers, and
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strawberries, both of which will look and of greater space and soften the hardness during summer. When planning borders,
taste beautiful when in ower and fruit. of the walls of the house. Add a feature to choose plants with colours that will look
If you favour more structure in your the centre, such as a weeping cherry tree good and also appeal to butteries, bees
garden, you could use olive or bay trees. (Prunus pendula Pendula Rosea) or even and smaller benecial insects. Honeysuckle,
The latter is good as hedging, but can a small weeping birch (Betula pendula Sedum spectabile, chives, buddleia and globe
also be stunning sculpted into topiary, Youngii). If you have a smaller garden, thistle echinops are all excellent for bringing
and the leaves will add extra avour a classic bird bath will bring a huge amount a host of friendly insect life into the garden.
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an evergreen, try Thuja plicata Atrovirens,

WELCOMING which is a dense emerald green and fast
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A fragrant garden needs to be walked through hedge for silver evergreen foliage as well
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to be enjoyed, so set your gate in the opposite as stunning owers.
corner from the front door and have your path My favourite foliage plants include Choisya
snake through the planting. There are a ternata (Mexican orange blossom) and herbs
number of materials you can opt for when such as oregano, sage and mint. Seasonal
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Yellow Phlomis russeliana, tall

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Where east
MEETS WEST
Traditional cottage garden favourites have been
cleverly combined with Japanese plants
and trees to create a lush exotic scheme
WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY NICOLA STOCKEN
B
reaking the rules is part of the fun for plant
lovers Yasuko and John OGorman and has
inspired a garden thats as original as it is
beautiful. Gardens reect your personality so let
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overall scheme, but dont be intimidated by the
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trees of her native Japan. Overleaf she explains
how shes mixed two very different visions
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Pink peonies and

purple foxgloves are
offset by the dark
dramatic foliage of
Cotinus coggygria
and Sambucus nigra
FROM THE BEGINNING

The garden is divided into two sections by a trellis screen running
across, roughly two-thirds of the way down the plot. We kept the
division and focused rst on the part closest to the house. It was
mainly laid to lawn with narrow borders and lots of conifers that we
removed in our rst summer here. In the following year, the beds were
Yasuko and John by
extended on both sides, using hosepipe to mark the curving edges.
the summerhouse
with pink climbing
From the start we were keen to avoid border creep and piecemeal
rose Paul Nol development, but that plan went out of the window, as good
intentions gave way to enthusiastic planting.
The garden lies on heavy clay but, year on year, its improving as we
dig in more organic matter, manure and horticultural grit. The plot is on
A TOUCH OF THE ORIENT a slight incline and at rst the area near the kitchen ooded in winter,
When we started planting we didnt have a masterplan, but so we extended the drainage and chose plants that cope in damp soil
we had a vision of how our garden should look. The Japanese hydrangeas, rodgersias, hostas, heavenly bamboo and laurel. While
inuence shows through the acers, peonies, rhododendrons, we were digging, lots of rock was unearthed, which we used to dene
azaleas, irises, owering cherries and cornus favourites include the border edges. At rst it looked rather harsh but, over the years, its
fragrant shrub peonies such as Sarah Bernhardt or Duchesse de been softened by small ornamental grasses and ferns.
Nemours and oriental poppies. John likes the shadier characters,
woodland plants, and smuggles in as many hostas, ferns and WORKING TOGETHER
hellebores as possible for the darker side of the garden. The sunny Having established the borders, we dug out a central oval-shaped
side has lots of cottagey varieties roses, bellowers, lupins, pinks, island bed, lling it with rhododendrons, peonies, irises and a
astrantias and delphiniums. standard wisteria. We conferred a lot and haggled too! Broadly
We came here in 2011, as much for the garden as the 1930s speaking, John deals with the digging, construction, layout, fences
bungalow that was ready to move into, meaning we could focus and props, while I choose the plants, situations and combinations
all our energy on the garden. The northwest-facing plot was large, and also do the weeding.
not overlooked and not too developed. Were both in our sixties Three years ago we started work on the back third of the plot,
John had worked for a London charity, while I was a senior building some raised beds to grow tomatoes, salad leaves, potatoes
manager with a Japanese bank and wanted a change of lifestyle and gooseberries. Initially we worried that rectangular beds might be
in a quiet, outer fringe of London. We brought a few plants with too severe, but the planting and gravel paths have softened the edges,
us from our last garden, including a splendid Daphne odora. Each giving the area a secluded and intimate feel. An existing summerhouse
year its beautiful scent signals the arrival of spring. was transformed with a coat of olive paint and a shingle roof, which
Constructing a raised bed
The timber beds at

the far end of the
garden are lled
with vegetables
and pretty cottage
garden favourites
A rustic bench is A raised bed is a good way of improving drainage and warming
positioned to enjoy the temperature of the soil in spring for growing vegetables and
wonderful views of soft fruit. But before you build one, take these factors into account.
the glorious borders
Raised beds built from stone or brick are a permanent feature
with their stylish
mix of shrubs and requiring footings and skilled labour so are the most costly option
bold perennials Timber kits are available online or from garden centres, or you
could use decking off-cuts to build raised beds from scratch
Use Tanalised timber thats already treated with preservative
but give it an additional coat, especially soaking newly cut edges
now has the pink climbing rose Paul Noel scrambling over it. We Once popular for making raised beds, old railway sleepers
replaced the original trellis screens and covered them with clematis are no longer recommended as many are impregnated with
and climbing roses Albertine, New Dawn and Etoile de Hollande, toxic creosote. Modern sleepers are a good longlasting alternative
which wed seen at the National Trusts Smallhythe Place. but are expensive, heavy and hard to cut
Choose a site that provides the correct conditions for the
EXOTIC INFLUENCE plants you want to grow sunny, partial shade or shade
Weve learned a lot from visiting both National Trust and National Decide on the size, height and number of beds, then mark
Gardens Scheme gardens, as well as many in Japan, where the pruning out with string and stakes, checking that the ground is level
techniques are a delight. Most Japanese gardeners have limited space
Each bed should be no more than 1.5 metres wide to allow
so tend to grow smaller specimen trees and prune them judiciously to
access from either side without the need to step into the bed
prevent them becoming overbearing. We are doing the same with the
owering cherries, camellias and dogwoods. Among the dogwoods Paths should be a minimum width of 50cm to allow space to
growing here are Cornus kousa Satomi, and Cornus controversa walk comfortably or wheel a small wheelbarrow between beds
Variegata, the wedding cake tree, which links front and back areas.
Weve watched our garden develop from an empty plot into a
well-stocked space thats beginning to knit together nicely. Since THE LAYOUT
lling out, the gardens attracted a variety of wildlife, especially winter A line of trellis divides the garden into two areas
birds that feed off berries and a owering forsythia. Its very satisfying
knowing weve created it ourselves, and that most of the hard
physical work is behind us. However, a garden never stands still Mixed border
and, eventually, it suggests ideas on how it could evolve. Weve
learned from our mistakes and arent shy of lifting or moving plants Trellis
that have outgrown their area or that are not doing so well.
13 metres
Vegetable garden Island bed

Every season brings something different. Rich autumn colours are with raised beds
pleasing to the eye, and winter has its own special charm when,
because there are few evergreens, the bare bones of the garden are
PLAN CHRISTOS PINIATIDES
Curved lawn
revealed. From St Valentines Day, there are roses and clematis to
prune and fences to repair. Between March and June, gardening
Summerhouse
almost becomes a proper job as everything is coaxed into shape for Mixed border
our charity opening day. May and June are the most glorious months,
when much of the garden is in ower and looking at its best. Thats
the moment when all the hard work seems worthwhile. HB 26 metres

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HER OWN
Former Wham! star Shirlie Kemp is one of three women
who have built she sheds at the end of their gardens,
to create workspaces and a place to unwind
Called Wind Whistle,

Shirlies simple white
clapboard shed, houses
a photographic studio
Shirlie loves collecting
vintage china, furniture
and clothing. Having a
place to play with them
was such an outlet for
me, she says. No matter
how old we get, we
should still be playing!
SHIRLIES
FAVOURITE
THINGS
The possessions she loves
best have become important
elements of Shirlies she shed:
Costumes and textiles
Fabrics are everywhere draped
on the day bed, embellishing an
old guitar and gracing tables.
Shirlies collection includes
lace, silk, calico, gingham and
other vintage pieces.
Flowers and foliage
Shirlie likes to bring in
A PLAYHOUSE FOR GROWN-UPS armloads of fresh owers from
her thriving garden. Classic
From a very young age, Shirlie Kemp, three weeks and cost 3,000. Named Wind blooms including roses, ivy and
formerly one half of Wham!s back-up singing Whistle, it sits on a gentle rise in the garden peonies are informally arranged
duo Pepsi & Shirlie, seemed destined to have of the Hertfordshire property she shares
a she shed. Her creative and imaginative with husband Martin, former bass player
in antique pitchers and vases.
personality was shaped by a father who of Spandau Ballet and a judge on BBC1s Architectural elements
desperately wanted to grant his daughters recent talent show Let It Shine. Clever effects include an
wish to have a Wendy House. He was a Once the shed was nished, Shirlie painted antique replace frame on
builder, so he couldnt buy a kit, Shirlie everything white, inside and out, so she the wall used as a focal point
recalls. Instead he built me a beautiful could use it as a photography studio, as
rather than for a re Shirlie
tiny house with leaded windows, which white creates a versatile backdrop. Martin
took up half the garden. has had several of his portraits shot there. loves using old pieces in
Shirlies entire childhood and teen years No one would believe they were taken in unexpected ways.
were spent playing either in her playhouse or my little studio shed! she says. China and glassware
her best friends. The fun and memories of Decorated and furnished in shabby chic Bits and pieces of vintage
those days came ooding back to her in 2010, style, Shirlies she shed is the venue for a crockery, candlesticks and
when she felt that something was missing multitude of purposes including garden
from her life. I told my husband that I needed parties and iced lemonade on the veranda,
gurines are artfully arranged
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The 12ft 20ft sheds plain white exterior
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Anne uses her fragrant shed as a backdrop
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& Bear Flowers, successful. Ive surrounded her foliage and tools.
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Originally installed as a needed and stores at without
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taking up any precious space.
getting a shed to use as a temporary bedroom Need a place for long-
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DELICIOUS RECIPES
SIMPLY
HEALTHY
Best known as The Medicinal Chef, Dale Pinnock
shares his recipes for nutritious summer dishes
that taste as good as they look!
COOKS NOTE
Packed with protein,
good fats, minerals and
phytochemicals, this is the
perfect salad for protein
junkies and will keep
those hunger pangs
at bay for hours.
Cheeky chopped salad

SERVES 1 FOR THE PARMESAN 1 Combine the diced and top with the diced egg
1 ripe avocado, nely diced CREAM avocado, tomatoes and red and the blue cheese.
2 large tomatoes, nely diced 80g freshly grated onion in a bowl, and toss with 3 Whisk together the
red onion, nely diced Parmesan cheese a pinch each of sea salt and Parmesan, garlic and
2 hard-boiled eggs, nely diced clove garlic, nely freshly ground black pepper. horseradish sauce with
50g blue cheese, nely chopped or crushed 2 Transfer the salad 2-3tbsp water and dress
diced or crumbled 1tsp horseradish sauce ingredients to a serving plate the salad with the cream.
Sticky chilli
chicken and
greens
SERVES 2
Olive oil, for cooking
2 skinless, boneless chicken
breasts, diced
2 handfuls curly kale, chopped
1tbsp honey
2tsp light soy sauce
1tsp toasted sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, nely chopped
1 red chilli, nely chopped
1 Heat a little oil in a wok or

large saucepan. Add the diced
chicken and stir-fry for about
5-6min, until the chicken is
cooked through.
2 Add the chopped curly kale
and cook until softened.
3 Add the honey, soy sauce,
sesame oil, chopped garlic
and chilli, and continue to
stir-fry until the honey has
caramelised and the sauce
is a sticky golden colour,
then serve.
COOKS NOTE
The honey can send
the sugar content up, but if
you serve it with brown rice,
the bre will slow down
its release to avoid
causing major blood
sugar issues.
Roast pork with
apple and fennel
pure
SERVES 2-3
2 apples, cored and cut
into wedges
1 large fennel bulb, sliced
Olive oil
1.3kg pork belly roasting joint
150g purple sprouting broccoli
red chilli, thinly sliced
(optional)
1 Preheat the oven to

180C/350F/gas 4. Put the
apple wedges and fennel in a
roasting dish and rub lightly in
olive oil. Roast for 30min, or
until soft and turning golden at
the edges and when they will
squash easily when squeezed.
Remove and set aside, and
increase the oven temperature
to 220C/425F/gas 7.
2 If the pork skin isnt already
scored, score it at regular
intervals, using a sharp knife.
Drizzle a small amount of olive
oil over the scored skin, along
with a generous pinch of sea
salt, and rub into the cuts.
3 Place in a roasting tray and
cook at the top of the oven
for 15min, until the skin starts
to blister and turn golden.
Reduce the oven temperature
to 180C/350F/gas 4 and
roast for another 2-2 hours,
checking the crackling regularly:
crispy is perfect, burnt is bad.
4 While the pork is roasting,
place the cooked apple and
fennel in a food processor with
2-3tsp water, and process to
a smooth pure. Alternatively,
you can leave the apple and
fennel whole if you prefer.
5 When the pork is almost
done, steam the broccoli for
5-6min, until just tender, adding
a little chilli if you like. Serve with
the pure, pork and crackling.
DELICIOUS RECIPES
Seared beef and pomegranate salad

SERVES 2 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil side for 1-2min or longer if you spoon to release the seeds over
2 large handfuls mixed clove garlic, nely chopped prefer it well done. Remove to the leaves. Add the steak slices
salad leaves a board and let it rest for a to the salad.
4-5 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 Combine the salad leaves and couple of minutes before 4 Mix all the dressing ingredients
1 sirloin steak tomatoes on a serving plate. slicing it into thin strips. together with a pinch of sea salt
pomegranate 2 Place a frying pan over a high 3 Holding the half pomegranate and whisk well before dressing
FOR THE DRESSING heat and, when hot, put the over the plate of salad, hit the the salad to serve.
2tsp pomegranate molasses sirloin steak in it. Fry on each rounded side with a wooden C O N T I N U E D OV E R PA G E

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Sea bass with smashed pea and feta crust and garlic cavolo nero
SERVES 2 1 Preheat the oven to crushed peas along with a 3 Meanwhile, heat a little olive
4tbsp frozen garden peas 180C/350F/gas 4. Place pinch of black pepper, and mix oil and saut the garlic with a
2 slices feta cheese the garden peas in a small well. Lightly oil a baking sheet pinch of salt for about 2min.
Olive oil, for oiling and cooking saucepan and cover with or place a sheet of greaseproof Throw in the shredded cavolo
2 sea bass llets boiling water. Simmer for paper over it. Lay the sea bass nero and saut until it turns
2 cloves garlic, nely chopped around 6-8min then drain and llets on top. Spoon the pea a deep green and softens.
6 long cavolo nero leaves, crush the peas with a fork. mixture over the llets and bake Serve the sea bass with the
shredded 2 Crumble the cheese into the in the oven for around 20min. garlic cavolo nero. HB
ORecipes taken from

How to Cook Healthily
by Dale Pinnock
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Shell mirrors
Notting Hill has are a passion.
been his home A cushion from
for 20 years Juliens Star
collection, 25
Julien loves
Miamis Art
Deco style
Karl Lagerfeld inspired Julien

to collect Venetian glassware
WHERE I LIVE
Since I rst came to Notting
Hill 20 years ago, Ive lived in a
Julien somebody says to me, Lets
escape to the country, I say, No
way. Id much rather escape to
one-bedroom at, then a little the beach. I like a party lifestyle,
mews, and today a Georgian
townhouse, which was always
my dream when I was younger.
Now I have it Im happy.
MACDONALD but Im not going to be sitting
in a country house, ever.
HOME LIFE
My home was a bit like an
Flamboyant designer Julien, 46, lives in Serving cocktails is my way
old William Morris house when Londons Notting Hill, where his home is a of entertaining rather than
I moved in ve years ago: cooking for guests. I have an
shabby chic, lots of decorative
dazzle of Hollywood glamour and Miami glitz amazing drinks trolley and
wallpaper, and family life was all collect vintage and Venetian
round the house the previous Deco. The walls are dove grey my Debenhams Star homeware glass. I started when I worked
owner had even made wallpaper and the furnishings are rich collection, I might see a dress for Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel
WORDS KERRY FOWLER. PHOTOGRAPHS CAMERA PRESS/PAUL STUART; GAP INTERIORS/NICK CARTER; GETTY IMAGES
out of photos of all her children with textures: dark chocolate worn by Jennifer Lopez and he always used to drink out
growing up. I lived in the house and burgundy velvets, antique use it to inspire a bedthrow of a Baccarat goblet.
like that for a year, so I knew golds and silvers. Its a bit like or a cushion. I nd it hard to switch off
everything about her family! Yves Saint Laurents house After every fashion show, I and read. My mind is always so
When it came to redecorating, very decadent, lots of textiles go travelling to places where active. My passion is to watch
I started with the kitchen. Its put together in a chic and I might nd new ideas Bali or TV I press a button in my living
all white and silver, with lots sophisticated way. I have a Madagascar, the Seychelles or room and the TV comes out of
of Carrara marble, decorative Salvador Dali sculpture and Las Vegas. I always go back a cupboard. I like the ITV series
urns and orchids. I have various an eclectic mix of things Ive to Miami because I just love the Vera, and the American series
containers lled with fresh collected from round the world. Art Deco buildings there. My Devious Maids, as well as old
bread which I dont eat! and favourite designer is Kelly Hollywood movies with James
fruit, and big bowls of M&Ms MY INSPIRATIONS Wearstler and I like to stay in The Dean and Audrey Hepburn.
It looks amazing, but when As a Piscean I love water, Tides hotel, which she decorated. My garden is quite tropical.
people visit they ask if I cook, driftwood and anything to do Theres a design room in I have palm trees in huge white
and I say: No, the microwave with the ocean. Theres a lady my house and with each containers and exotic plants.
is hidden behind that cupboard in Cornwall who makes me very collection it turns into a place Its wonderful to go home on
door! Its just a show kitchen. amboyant, over-the-top coral of inspiration. One range was a summers night and sit out
The downstairs is very and shell mirrors. I also have inuenced by Bali, so I lled it there on sofas and relax. I like
neutral white walls, marble my mothers wedding dress with pictures, textiles, pieces of the evening Im very much a
and dark oors. Then visitors encased in a silver frame. She art and cultural references, so nocturnal creature and have lots
go upstairs to my vaulted living was, and is, very glamorous when you walked in, it looked of vintage lamps and candles to
room, with its huge windows and tiny. The dress is almost and smelled like Bali. make it smoky and seductive. HB
looking out over Notting Hill, like a wall hanging I like Countryside is not for me. OTo see the latest Star
and go: Wow, I was not how clothes can become art. I was brought up in Wales in by Julien Macdonald at
expecting that! Its inspired Im always looking for a small valley, surrounded by Debenhams homeware
by late-1970s style and Art inspiration from my life. With mountains and greenery. If range visit debenhams.com

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