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17 News The latest launches and hottest names
SUM MER
NOW
in design, plus the British artisans being championed
LIVING
by fashion brand Toast and Habitat’s new collaboration
29 Inside story Experimentation and scientific endeavour
are the surprising secrets to lighting brand Bocci’s success
31 Design decoded Plucked from the Georg Jensen archive, 62 Our guide to creating
the ‘1041’ dish shows the fluid beauty of Henning Koppel’s work sustainable, cutting-edge
32 My cultural life Artist and curator of this year’s Royal gardens, the world’s most
Academy Summer Exhibition Jock McFadyen’s influences envy-enducing swimming
35 Decorating The best paints, tiles and fabrics. Plus, how pools, and directional
to refresh railings and gates, this month’s inspirational colour designs to make your
scheme, and interior design firm Barlow & Barlow’s top tips
outdoor space amazing
45 Architecture This year’s Serpentine Pavilion previewed
and Bureau de Change discuss what home means to them
49 Kitchens & bathrooms Bigger tubs and smarter ovens
52 Technology Audio and visual marvels for your home
55 At home with Jonathan Adler The designer’s partner
Simon Doonan takes us on a tour of their eccentric apartment
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HOMES FINALLY
ESCAPE
153 News Exciting
exhibitions and creative
workshops, plus London’s
newest cocktail den and 14 Subscribe This month’s
84 Modern maverick This Cape the hotel that’s making great offer for loyal readers
Town home’s monumental concrete us crave a trip to Palma
design emphasises its artistic interior 167 Stockists Seen something
161 Gardens Stunning you love? Here’s where to buy it
96 Blue heat A once unloved grounds to explore in the
Ibizan villa has been transformed UK, plus seeds to sow and 178 Fine print ‘Empire’
into a modern Mediterranean paradise tools for green fingers wallcovering by Arte, inspired
by Native American quillwork
110 Uncovering history Period 163 Getaway Plan your
details get an injection of colour in visit to Porto, where
this apartment in the heart of Naples there’s charm and cultural
delights by the barrel load
122 Natural geometry An architect-
designed home deep in Chilean wine
country, where laid-back luxe prevails
130 In the frame This Brutalist
home on the Valencian coast is part
architecture, part sculpture
142 Back to nature What started
as the idea for a simple beach house
is now a sustainable family escape
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Newsstand Dreaming of warmer days
and glistening sea views? This month’s
cover features a sun-drenched Cape Town
home (p84), photographed by Elsa Young,
with production by Luanne Toms
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of Molly the dog lazing beside her Ibizan
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D IVE I N TO
SUMMER
I’m writing this missive sat on a plane, thousands of metres
above the Atlantic, as I head off on a whirlwind trip combining
business and pleasure. It’s the perfect place to reflect on this
issue’s theme of getting away from it all – retreating to hot and
sunny destinations, or simply your own back garden.
Over this magazine’s 30-year history, we’ve prided ourselves
on being inside the heads of you, our loyal readers. So we know
that during the summer months, you’re likely to be less focused
on renovations and major decorating projects, choosing instead
to spend more time outdoors or exploring new places. It is the
time to embrace some escapism, after all.
This month, we’ve done just that, finding beautiful homes in
the most fantastic locations around the world – all with amazing
coastal views or alfresco spaces bathed in sunlight. Then, for
those wanting to transform their own outdoors, we have the
lowdown on creating a modern garden alongside our shoot
featuring the latest design pieces to use. We also explore the
history of the swimming pool. (We may live in blustery Britain,
but we can dream, right?) And, finally, our Escape section
highlights Porto and Palma as the places to visit right now.
Talking of trips abroad, I’m reminded of the words of one of
my favourite writers, Bill Bryson: ‘Nothing beats finding yourself
at large in a foreign city on a fair evening, loafing along unfamiliar
streets in the long shadows of a lazy sunset… hesitating at street
corners to decide whether that cheerful restaurant you will
remember fondly for years is likely to lie down this street or
that one.’ Happy summer, wherever your travels take you.
Editor
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NEWS / SHOPPING/ OPINION/ TRENDS Edited by A MY MOOREA WONG
Design of
the TIMES
The evolution of Carl Hansen & Søn has taken a
further leap forward with the expansion of Vienna-
based trio Eoos’s ‘Embrace’ range. While remaining
true to the brand’s fine wood craftsmanship, the new
pieces also have their own style, with the chairs’ blue
upholstered seats and the use of steel to support the
tabletops. ‘It’s important that Carl Hansen & Søn
moves with the times,’ says CEO Knud Erik Hansen.
‘Eoos are building on what Borge Mogensen, Hans
J Wegner and Kaare Klint have done – they’re the
next generation.’ Dining table, £1,425; chairs, £1,100
each, available from September (carlhansen.com).

NOW
BLOOM
INTO LIGHT
The delicacy of nature is
the inspiration for Marcel
Wanders’ new lighting range
for Lladró. Evoking the beauty
of midsummer evenings, the
‘Nightbloom’ pendants and
lamps have oversized petals
– each sculpted from matt-
white porcelain and finished
by hand – which cast shapely
shadows on walls. From
£1,000 (lladro.com).
The stars
of slumber
This month, a trio of design luminaries are lending
their talents to bedding textiles. Designer Faye
Toogood’s collection for luxury linen brand Once
Milano (above), for instance, draws inspiration from
the English landscape and pagan hill carvings of
horses. These themes are reflected in the colours –
earthy browns, greens and chalk white – as well as
its name, ‘Horse, Moon, Hill’ ( from £58 for a
pillowcase; oncemilano.com). Two other dream
collaborations to look out for are (both below): Ilse
Crawford’s sustainable ‘Being’ linen and hemp
collection for Hästens and architect John Pawson’s
merino blankets for Danish brand Tekla, inspired by
the atmosphere and palette of his Oxfordshire home.
GREAT DIVIDE
Floor-to-ceiling shelving no longer needs to
be an imposing storage option. New slimline
designs present flexible options that allow for
display while also carving up open-plan spaces.
Spanish designer David Lopez Quincoces’s
‘Sailor’ bookshelf for Living Divani, for instance,
is tethered to the floor and ceiling by hexagonal
streel rods, with its six crescent-shaped shelves
‘Being’ by Ilse Crawford, Merino blankets by John
from £90 for a pillowcase, Pawson, from £359, Tekla finished in two woods – a Canaletto walnut
Hästens (hastens.com) (teklafabrics.com) base topped with a layer of pale maple.
£14,488, Aram Store (aram.co.uk).

NOW
A TOAST to the HOME

As the fashion brand grows its homeware
selection significantly, we look at the work of
the skilled artisans it’s chosen to champion
British brand Toast is now turning its attention to
the home, having traditionally concentrated on
womenswear during its 22-year history. Thanks
to the recently appointed head of home, Judith Harris,
there’s a renewed focus on beautifully made, rich
textiles, cookware and dining table favourites, as
the brand builds new relationships with skilled
craftspeople and artisans around the world.
‘I think storytelling is what sets us apart,’ explains
Harris. ‘We encourage a considered, slower approach
and our collection is full of unique pieces.’ Their tales
are transportative: indigo-dyed Shiburi textiles made
into cushions by a small, skilled community in China
close to the Himalayan Plateau; handheld fans crafted
from bamboo in Cambodia; lightweight Finnish wool
blankets and rumpled heavy linens from Lithuania.
As well as looking far afield, Toast will also be
championing home-grown talent – it has selected expressive dashes, dots and looping lines. Then there’s
five emerging British creators and will be selling their husband and wife duo Takahashi McGil (third from
handmade products in stores until December. The left and far right), who are growing a reputation for
chosen few are (pictured, from left) architect-turned- blending new and old, crafting rice spoons and bowls
sculptor Nicholas Shurey, whose furniture and objects from local hardwoods using time-honoured Japanese
– carved with wood from Copenhagen’s forests – are traditions alongside contemporary methods. House
part functional, part fantasy, and Ali Hewson, who of Quinn (aka Julius Arthur), meanwhile, brings
uses slip trailing – a clay decorating technique – to traditional quilting techniques up to date with bold,
create her hand-thrown ceramics, which are all sculptural lines and sustainable fabrics. Each of the
designs from his collection ‘En Tir’ – Cornish for ‘of
the land’ – are one-of-a-kind. Finally, there’s Blue
Firth, a Nottingham-based artist who turns her talents
to crafting everything from screenprints to stoneware,
creating bowls featuring abstract, feathery marks.
Work by these new names will sit alongside pieces
by existing favourites – think pottery by Pip Hartle
and studio Arran Street East. ‘Customers will notice
much more space in our stores dedicated to homeware,’
says Harris. ‘Part of our vision is to take pleasure in
the things we do on a day-to-day basis, rather than
have things that are too precious.’ toa.st
‘I THINK STORYTELLING
IS WHAT SETS US
APART. WE ENCOURAGE
A CONSIDERED
APPROACH AND OUR
COLLECTION IS FULL
OF UNIQUE PIECES’
WORDS: BECKY SUNSHINE
Clockwise from far left Round walnut bowl by Nicholas

Shurey, £565; hand-stitched quilt by House of Quinn,
£665; ‘Tenmoku’ ceramic platter by Ali Hewson, £210;
‘Vestal’ bowl by Blue Firth, £120; wooden spoons by
Takahashi McGil, from £30 each, all Toast (to.ast)

WISHLIST
THE WATER’S EDGE

Summery shades of aqua blue are given tropical warmth with flashes of coral
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1 ‘Rivoli’ fabric in ‘7340’, £93 per metre, Astrid (astrid.se) 2 ‘Cromarty’ paint, £46.50 for 2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball (farrow-ball.com) 3 ‘Turn’ mirrors,
£559 for a set of three, BoConcept (boconcept.com) 4 ‘Maîtres De La Forêt Mosaïque’ wallpaper, £420 per roll, Hermés (hermes.com) 5 ‘Elettra’
pendant light; ‘Singapore Sling’ pendant light, both price on application, Cassina (cassina.com) 6 ‘Another Rug’ in ‘Blue Thunder’ by All the
Way to Paris, £160, Monologue (monologuelondon.com) 7 ‘Medium Vase No.7 Green’ by Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Spring Copenhagen, £55, Couverture
& the Garbstore (couvertureandthegarbstore.com) 8 Colour tumbler, £4, Marks & Spencer (marksandspencer.com) 9 ‘Francis’ tables
by Constance Guisset, from £905 each, Petite Friture (petitefriture.com) 10 Denim fringed cushion by Broste Copenhagen, £36, Trouva
(trouva.com) 11 ‘Bahia’ armchair by Bonaldo, £2,060, Go Modern (gomodern.co.uk)
NOW
SHROOM TIME
Mushrooms are springing up throughout
the world of lighting. Jaime Hayon’s
‘Setago JH27’ for &Tradition (above)
revitalises the fungus shape that first
appeared in 1977 with Vico Magistretti’s
It’s a
‘Atollo’ light – plus, it’s cordless, so can be
used in the garden. £85 (andtradition.com).
BUDDING
TALENT
Italian ceramist Federica
WRAP
Bonaldo’s ‘Parentesi’ coat stand by French designer
Bubani has partnered with
paper artist Andrea Merendi
Fabrice Berrux is upholstered, giving the illusion
to create a range of terracotta that a single piece of fabric is cocooning its contents.
vases that come paired with Available in an array of natural fabrics and patterns,
everlasting florals. ‘Vetta’, £60, it’s a stylish portable storage nook for the hallway or
Nisi Living (nisiliving.co.uk). bedroom. From £1,500, Go Modern (gomodern.co.uk).
SURF’S UP Shaped like a rock eroded by the tide, Toronto-based designers Yabu Pushelberg’s modular
‘Surf’ sofa for Molteni & C embraces the trend for natural shapes. Backrests are rounded, slightly risen and absent in some
sections, as if washed away. The design is available in leathers and textiles from the brand’s library. £6,684 (molteni.it).

NOW
FACE the
Illustrator, photographer and all-round creative Quentin Jones
has worked with Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Victoria Beckham,
but this capsule textile collection for Habitat is her first foray
into the world of homeware. Here, we talk to Jones about the
vivid, energetic rugs and cushions, all of which are covered in
FUTURE
Habitat’s collaboration with Quentin Jones is an
graphic designs that showcase the signature exuberance that has
garnered her a cult following around the world.
What’s your style? My artworks are often very layered, with

a mix of photography, painting and moving image. I love simple
illustrative tour de force, full of winking eyes, bold palettes that echo the Bauhaus and Constructivism and am drawn
lips and strong ideas. We discover more about the to bold graphic shapes with minimal fuss – thanks largely to my
influences behind the collection, the colour choices two architect parents, who were both keen minimalists.
How did you find translating your aesthetic into homeware?
and the joys of designing for peoples’ homes It was really fun! I always work quickly and instinctively, which
is the approach I took for this collection. For Habitat, I turned
my eye to typography colliding with hand-painted lines and
shapes, as well as elements of the human face.
Tell us more about the collection… It has a slight 1990s feel
to it when viewed together, but I also wanted the pieces to work
individually as statement designs and, due to the different styles
and techniques used, to suit a variety of homes.
Did the varied scale of the collection affect your designs?
The rugs gave me the chance to blow up my artworks to a much
larger scale. I can’t wait to get the ‘Antrausic’ rug (below, £450)
into my living room. For the ‘Eye’ cushions (from £60 each)
I worked around the idea that the sofa becomes a character once
the cushions are placed on it – a monster surveying the room.
These designs will be lived with for years, how does that
make you feel? It’s really cool. So much of what I do is watched
for 30 seconds and then disappears into the internet, so working
on lasting pieces is such a nice change (habitat.co.uk).

NOW
MADE to last
Sebastian Cox is known for championing the use of English timbers,

modernising traditional techniques and a thoughtful, eco-minded
approach to design. Applying these principles to his collaboration
with online retailer Made, Cox combines ash wood with woven
grass panelling – instead of his studio’s signature woven wood
– bringing the ‘Liana’ collection of bedroom furniture into a
high-street price range. From £179 for a bedside table (made.com).
CLEAR BRILLIANCE
LUNAR LANDING
This year marks 50 years since NASA’s momentous
Apollo 11 landing, and man’s first steps on the moon
are being celebrated in a uniquely attractive way
by Finnish brand Made By Choice and American
multimedia artist Matthew Day Jackson. The
The String ‘Pocket’ shelf, a smaller version of the original ‘Kolho’ collection includes a chair and table, both
by Nils and Kajsa Strinning, has been reimagined in glass for made from Formica, the laminate material loved
its 70th birthday. Delicate shelves supported by stainless steel
ladders, specially coated to mimic the colour of the glass, lend
by designers in the 1950s and 60s. The stellar quality
the much-loved design a lightweight feel. This new version will is their textured finish – a to-scale depiction of the
only be produced during 2019, making it a limited edition – surface of the moon is pressed into the seat base and
each piece will be engraved with its number. £340 (string.se). tabletop. From £777 for a chair (madebychoice.com).

NOW
I N S I D E S T O RY
BOCCI
A new scientific design direction has resulted in the
company’s most fantastical lighting designs to date
Since launching in 2005, Canadian company Bocci has steadily Meanwhile, behind the scenes, as part of its dedication to research
carved a niche as the go-to lighting brand for abstract, sculptural and development, Bocci spent two years building a glass studio.
solutions. At the heart of this rapid ascent into the lighting world This state-of-the-art facility enables its team of technicians (70
A-list is the experimental approach of the brand’s co-founders, per cent of whom are female) to explore new techniques for ever
designer and sculptor Omer Arbel and Randy Bishop. The pair are more complicated pieces. The three innovative new designs to
constantly pushing the boundaries in both material investigation come out of the studio were unveiled at Euroluce, the biennial
and manufacturing methods at Bocci’s Vancouver headquarters, lighting show at Milan’s Salone del Mobile, this year. Each one
taking a freewheeling approach that results demonstrates the brand’s groundbreaking
in poetic, progressive creations that have ‘IN THE PAST, WE approach – the ‘73V’ pendant light (above),
won favour with architects and designers. for example, is manufactured using a method
The beauty of Bocci is also the modular WORKED CHIEFLY discovered accidentally during experiments.
nature of its pieces. Each design can be WITH GLASSBLOWERS; Molten glass is plunged into a ceramic-based,
arranged and added to, making it possible to heat-resistant fabric, with the cloth’s crinkly
build artful compositions. At their grandest, NOW IT’S CHEMISTS lines leaving imprints on the glass. Originally
these can become gargantuan chandeliers, AND PHYSICISTS’ produced in white, the light is now available
dramatic interventions ideal for large spaces. in a lustrous aqua tone that graduates to clear
In keeping with this logical thinking, Bocci’s designs have been glass – this colour-fading effect would have been impossible to
named numerically ever since its debut, the ‘14’ – a simple frosted- achieve without the freedom offered by the new studio.
WORDS: DOMINIC LUTYENS
glass sphere. To showcase its portfolio, last year Bocci took over ‘In the past, we collaborated chiefly with master glassblowers
a 19th-century former courthouse in Berlin’s Charlottenburg and craftspeople. Now it’s chemists and physicists,’ reveals Arbel.
district, using it to house its European showroom and archive. The But Bocci isn’t out to blind people with science: ‘It’s the emotional
lofty, white spaces are ideal for exhibiting the brand’s idiosyncratic qualities in design that matter to us.’ And, thanks to the company’s
pieces, such as the ‘84’ chandelier, the copper mesh-covered orbs continued philosophy of inquisitiveness, there’s no knowing what
of which appear to rain down the main stairwell. evocative, ethereal creations it’ll dream up next. bocci.ca

NOW
DESIGN DECODED
THE ‘1041’ BY
HENNING KOPPEL
FOR GEORG JENSEN
Plucked from the archives and carefully recreated,
this dish is winning fans 65 years since its creation
When the Danish Modernist designer Henning Koppel (1918–

1981), known for his jewellery, timepieces and objects for the
home, first presented his ‘1041’ dish in 1954, it was an undulating,
uncompromising organic form made to commemorate Georg
Jensen’s 50th anniversary. Being the exacting designer that he
was, Copenhagen-born Koppel was ultimately dissatisfied with
his own efforts and rejected the silver prototype, which he felt
hadn’t adequately captured the precise proportions of his curved,
THE SOFT LINES AND DYNAMIC

CURVES OF THE ‘1041’, DESIGNED
BY KOPPEL IN 1954, MADE IT FEEL
TIMELESS AND WORTH REVIVING
sculptural vision. And so the piece was relegated to an archive,
never to be thought of again. That is, until a few years ago, when
a conversation started between the brand’s senior vice president
Nicholas Manville and the designer’s daughter, ceramic artist
Hannah Koppel, about how best to celebrate what would’ve been
her father’s 100th birthday in 2018. The soft lines and dynamic
curves of the ‘1041’ made it feel timeless and worth reviving.
Within the company’s archives there wasn’t a lot of detailed
information to go on – just a sketch with the vessel’s intended
weight and a photograph of the prototype from 1954. Without
formal specifications, Georg Jensen’s skilled silversmiths had to
begin what they called a ‘forensic design’ process, which involved
employing contemporary 3D modelling techniques along with
plenty of research. The result is a remake of the ‘1041’ as an ultra-
limited-edition art piece. Hand-hammered from a 12-kilogram
sheet of precious fine silver, which is softer, purer and easier to
shape than sterling silver, the piece is then hand-polished to a
silky matt finish – one of Koppel’s design signatures – in a process
that can take up to six months. The finished object weighs in at
an impressive 7.7 kilograms, with an equally weighty price tag of
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£112,000. Koppel created a wealth of other works for Georg Jensen

during his illustrious career, from jewellery to tableware – many,
including perhaps his most iconic, the ‘HK Pitcher’ (1952), with
its beautifully fluid form, are in production in stainless steel,
making them rather more accessibly priced. georgjensen.com

NOW
M Y C U LT U R A L L I F E
JOCK
MCFADYEN RA
An arbiter of taste tells us what
they’re reading, watching and more
Having attended Saturday morning classes
at Glasgow School of Art as a teenager, Jock
McFadyen moved to London aged just 15 to
study at Chelsea College of Art. After gaining
a BA and MA, he went on to become a tutor
at Slade School of Fine Art. During the past
20 years, his paintings have focused on man-
made landscapes, dilapidated industrial sites
and abandoned streets (Poor Mother, 1). He
says: ‘Painting is a kind of exorcism and, if
it is done properly, the artists are the last to
know what is buried in their
pictures.’ McFadyen’s been years ago, a friend recommended it – I think
a Royal Academician since she was trying to tell me something. Cary
2012 and, this year, he is was a great writer and describes perfectly
coordinating the gallery’s the relationship between painters and walls.
big ‘Summer Exhibition’ (10 I love the films of Fassbinder, Herzog and
June–12 August). ‘The theme Wenders, as well as John Huston (who directed
is art that is a visual response The African Queen, 5). I also like films from
to the world today. It doesn’t the Hollywood renaissance of the 1970s and
have to be descriptive or 80s, before cinema turned its back on art.
narrative. It might equally The last exhibition I saw was The Royal
be abstract or conceptual, but Academy ‘Summer Exhibition’ – absolutely
it must be art,’ he remarks terrific. The last piece of live art I saw was
(royalacademy.org.uk). the wonderful Marcia Farquhar at the Café
Gallery in Bermondsey.
I’m currently listening to 1 4 I’m fond of a quote by painter
Deserted, the new album by Walter Sickert: he’s reputed to have
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the Mekons (2). My wife, Susie said that you couldn’t make a great
Honeyman, is in the band. painting if you weren’t capable of
The record that always making a totally rubbish one.
cheers me up is E.M.I. by The museums I enjoy the most
The Sex Pistols (3). It is just are down at heel and don’t have much
pure, raging Dada. money. The grand museums, with
One of the books that has all their multimedia possibilities,
influenced me is The Horse’s make me feel like a tourist.
Mouth by Joyce Cary about 2 I am addicted to motorbikes and
an eccentric artist. Many own 13 at the moment. A few years
ago, I found an old wreck on Ebay,
which was the actual bike I passed
my test on in the 1960s – a 250 Honda
Sports. It had been in a shed for 45
years and still bears the scars that
I inflicted on it as a youth. It’s all
fixed up now and I only ride it on sunny days.
If money was no object, I would buy
a drawing by Holbein (James Butler, 9th Earl
of Wiltshire and Ormond, 4) and Lawrence
of Arabia’s Brough Superior motorbike.
I’m now working towards exhibitions in
2020 at The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh;
The Lowry, Salford; the City Art Centre in
Edinburgh and, of course, the Royal
Academy, London. But mostly I’m looking
5
forward to sitting in my garden in France.
3
DECOR ATING /
MARBLED
MARVEL
Channel psychedelia with
these large-scale ceramic
tiles by Italian designer
Federico Pepe, who’s
created graphic rugs for
CC Tapis and collaborated
with Patricia Urquiola for
Editions Milano. Inspired
by the use of marbled paper
in book binding, the
‘Araldica’ range brings the
beauty of hardbacks to your
walls. From £129 per square
metre, Cedit-Ceramiche
d’Italia (ceditceramiche.it).
GEOMETRIC GEM
Marble is getting more intricate. ‘Euclid’, named after the
Greek mathematician cited as founding geometry, is a
range by New York-based designer Alison Rose for Artistic
Tiles. Reminsicent of Bauhaus designs, the compositions
feature stones such as Bianco Carrara and Verde Aurora.
Price on application, De Ferranti (deferranti.com).
T H E K I N D E R L U X U RY
As the world becomes more aware of the benefits of
plant-based diets, it’s no surprise that this trend is also
having an affect on the products we buy for our homes.
Japanese brand Ultrafabrics’ luxury alternative to leather
– actually a polyurethane fabric – has just launched in the
UK. It has the appearance and texture of real leather but
is animal product-free. It’s suitable for both exterior and
interior use, but what’s most striking is the variety of
colours on offer. From £30 per metre (ultrafabricsinc.com).

D E C O R AT I N G
J O L LY H O L I D AY S
Independent fabric brand Safomasi
is run by Sarah and Maninder (she has
a background in illustration and his is
in fashion production) in New Delhi.
The pair create vibrant screenprinted
textiles based on Sarah’s illustrations
of their holidays. The most recent
collection ‘Indian Ocean’ features
whimsical patterns such as (from top)
‘Green Tortoise’ and ‘Pink Coral Reef’.
From £50 per metre (safomasi.com).
THE PINK CITY

Indian and Italian design sensibilities are interwoven
in the rather eccentric ‘Jaipur Wunderkammer’ collection
of picturesque hand-tufted wool rugs. Delhi-based fashion
designer Yogesh Chaudhary teamed up with Italian
product designer Matteo Cibic to create the pieces for
ethical producer Jaipur Rugs. Alive with motifs of The Pink
City – its architecture, flora and fauna – they’ll bring a dose
of exoticism to your floor. From £3,023 ( jaipurrugs.com).
ASHES TO ASHES
Heritage Danish brand Dinesen rarely adds to its
successful range of solid-wood flooring classics of
Douglas fir, oak and pine. But, with ash trees under PALM HOUSE
threat from fungal disease, foresters are being forced
These cement tiles with stylised palm designs
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to fell the diseased species to make way for healthy

growth. Dinesen’s ash planks, new to its repertoire, are reminiscent of the painterly flair of
are giving this durable hardwood a new lease of life. impressionist artist Henri Matisse and can
From £58 per square metre (dinesen.com). adorn both walls and floors. ‘Palmier’ (above)
is available in 48 colours. £104 per square
metre, Emery Et Cie (emeryetcie.com).

D E C O R AT I N G
D E C O R AT O R I N D E X
BARLOW
& BARLOW
This dynamic practice mixes
classic influences with an injection
of modern colour and pattern
What’s the story? Lucy Barlow set up
this Holland Park studio in 2013 with her
brother Max, a lighting designer (he now
works independently, but still contributes
to projects). Today, she runs the practice
with her husband, architect Joshua Sear.
Barlow studied at the London College of Fashion, before training as an
interior architect at the prestigious Inchbald School of Design. ‘I always
thought I’d become a fashion designer, but when I was younger I was
forever redecorating my bedroom, so I suppose the writing was on the
wall,’ she says. After graduating, she worked for decorator Mark Gillette,
collaborating on country-house projects. The springboard for setting up
her own practice was the design of four luxury apartments in Gatti House,
a Grade II-listed building on London’s Strand. Barlow brought their lofty
proportions and ornate plasterwork to life with clashing patterns and
colours, setting the template for her playful look.
Is there a signature style? ‘Generally, I like eclectic, layered interiors;
I try to be respectful to the past while looking forward,’ explains Barlow.
She resists the idea of a ‘house style’, but concentrates on ‘a sense of fun,
a love of colour and pattern, and never taking the boring option’.
Recent designs An apartment for a Dublin fashion
PR, where Art Deco details fuse with a modern
palette of cobalt, ochre and gold (bedroom, right), EXPERT ADVICE
as well as a property in Fulham (top right) that Lucy Barlow’s top tips
showcases her flair for pattern and colour with for creating a memorable
a bold mix of pink and green. In the Notting Hill
home with personality
house (below), period features get an update.
She says: ‘It’s about creating a space that makes Don’t match things too closely For that
your life better. Colour, pattern, warmth and lighting: organic, happened-over-time look, colours
and patterns should be layered – you
they’re the essential tools for making you feel happy need a little ‘happy clashing’ here and
at home.’ barlowandbarlow.com there. I like to use colourful printed fabrics
for a sense of playfulness. I also add
trimmings, such as fringing, to furniture
for extra texture and detail.
Try paint effects for ‘wow’ walls We
use a lot of these in hallways and dining
rooms. Lacquering and polished plaster
are two of my favourite techniques.
Approach lighting in layers For example,
think about illuminating a fireplace with
spotlights set into the floor, then add
another layer of lighting at mid-level
(table, wall and picture lamps) and,
finally, pendant lights directed towards
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the ceiling. Lighting should always point

at specific things in the room instead of
being randomly placed, and it should
all be connected, so that you can alter
the mood at various times of the day.
An antique item finishes a room I rarely
decorate a home without at least one
vintage piece. If everything’s new, it
looks like a showroom, but if everything’s
old, it resembles a museum. The best
spaces have a blend of old and new.

D E C O R AT I N G
FIVE OF THE BEST

M E TA L W O R K C O M PA N I E S
BEST FOR
RECLAIMED
ENGLISH
S A L VA G E
Herefordshire-based
architectural salvage
and reclamation yard
that sells a wide range
of period railings, finials
and wrought-iron gates.
From £650 for a gate
(englishsalvage.co.uk).
BEST FOR
PORCHES
AND DOOR
CANOPIES
GARDEN
REQUISITES
This Bath firm makes door
canopies and porches,
and offers a bespoke
service. Canopies start at
£495; porches, £1,645
(garden-requisites.co.uk).
BEST FOR
ARTISAN
CRAFT
D E S I G N D E TA I L JAMES PRICE
Located in East Sussex,
designer and blacksmith
EXTERIOR METALWORK James Price creates
modern metalwork, from
We guide you through the metalwork options to suit every outdoor pergolas and arches to
space, from security railings to ornate finials and bespoke canopies decorative gates. From
£3,360 for a gate
What should I consider when investing in a new gate or railings? Think (blacksmithdesigner.com).
about their main purpose. Are they for practical reasons, such as security? ‘If the
railings are to prevent your dog escaping, for instance, make sure you know how BEST FOR
high your dog can jump,’ advises David Daniel, manager of The Great Gate Company, RAILINGS
specialists in wrought-iron gates and railings. Also, it’s worth noting that anything JACKSONS
over two metres high on a residential property requires planning permission. FENCING
How do I choose between wrought iron and steel? ‘Wrought iron is typically This firm offers many
styles of railing. The
more expensive as it’s no longer produced on a commercial scale,’ says Jodi Jordan, contemporary ‘Barbican
commercial sales specialist at Jacksons Fencing, producers of steel railings. ‘Both Imperial Residential’
wrought iron and steel fencing should be supplied galvanized, as this protects the (right), with six finial
metal from rust and corrosion, giving the product a longer life.’ While there is options, is available
often a greater choice of decorative features in steel, wrought iron is sturdier, from £179 for a panel
easier to roll into delicate shapes for finials and has a traditional appearance. (jacksons-fencing.co.uk).
Are there any style guidelines? ‘Make sure they are in keeping with the look
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of your home and complement any existing railings or gates,’ advises Daniel, BEST FOR
whose company offers standard styles such as Edwardian, Victorian and Art Deco G AT E S
to suit period properties. ‘Most companies will offer an installation service. T H E G R E AT G AT E
Alternatively, use a competent builder or you can install the gate yourself.’ C O M PA N Y
This company specialises
Should I choose a front door canopy or porch? A door canopy is a roof over in made-to-measure gates
the doorway, while a porch has additional side supports down to the ground. ‘These and railings in a range of
could range from simple columns to full decorative ironwork. Woven wirework styles, including Victorian
sides work particularly well if climbing plants are trained through the latticework,’ and Edwardian, and offers
says Hilary Thurman, co-founder of Garden Requisites. ‘Door canopies should nationwide delivery. Side
gates start from £200 (the
suit any property – if a door has an arched lintel, the canopy should be arched too.
greatgatecompany.co.uk).
A weathered patina is the ideal choice for most period properties, but for a
contemporary townhouse, a black or grey painted finish is more appropriate.’

D E C O R AT I N G
COLOUR IN CONTEXT
‘22 DWELLINGS’ HOUSING BLOCK

Contrast is key in this hallway, where a very modern palette creates a playful look
Dynamic and unexpected interactions between form and colour have been an animating force in PA I N T PA L E T T E
architecture and design since the Bauhaus. This entrance hall, designed by architecture firm MAOI
for the ‘22 Dwellings’ apartment building in Barcelona, is a case in point. Shapes – a skinny ovoid,
pyramid and beheaded cone – crowd in on top of one another like a heap of children’s toy blocks.
Adding to this playful air are the colours. The deep forest green of the ceiling and back wall, the
pale marble floor and lift area, the brash peachy pink of the stairs and a splash of warming yellow.
‘Dayroom yellow’, £46.50 for 2.5 litres,
The rich, intense green used here has been symbolic of the natural world since the Middle Ages. Farrow & Ball (farrow-ball.com)
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More recently, it has developed an old-fashioned, masculine bent too: forest green leather is a
staple in gentlemen’s clubs and libraries. Peach, on the other hand, is whimsical and retro: a poster-
colour for the 1950s shiny household appliances, cosmetics and a determinedly pretty brand of
femininity. Like so many other blush hues, it’s been enjoying a fashionable resurgence in recent
years, ever since millennial pink trailblazed its way into the public consciousness sometime around
2016. Marble white, in contrast, brings an air of Palladian rigour to the space. Architects and ‘Aloha’, £38 for 2.5 litres, Graham
& Brown (grahambrown.com)
designers use expanses of pale stone to convey an ageless elegance, particularly in public areas.
The contrasting spirits of these colours make them work so well together, like throwing on a
blazer with a pair of well-worn jeans and brogues. Dark versus vivid; sober against playful; natural
and synthetic; gentlemen’s club versus boudoir. It’s hardly surprising, then, that this scheme – green
and pink picked out with white – has become something of a design trope over the last few years.
It was used to great effect in Millie’s Lounge at The Ned in London, and at Ladurée in Geneva by ‘Dark Lead Colour’, £45 for 2.5 litres,
the brilliant colourist India Mahdavi. It’s a palette with pedigree, but with a sense of fun, too. Little Greene (littlegreene.com)

ARCHITECTURE /
ONE TO WATCH
Young practice Yellow Cloud Studio,
based in Hackney, London, was
founded by Greek architects Eleni
Soussoni and Romanos Tsomos in
2013 with a vision for creating
beautiful, material driven designs.
Recent schemes include ‘The
Triangle’, an extension to a London
Victorian terrace – the splendid
timber-built structure is a bright and
generous study space, featuring
angular skylights and wedge-shaped
dark timber flooring which continues
into the garden. For custom software
developer Galatea in central London,
the studio produced a relaxed
colourful office space, with highlights
including an eclectic blue and black
kitchen/in-house bar, and playful
yellow arched booths (left) for
meetings (yellowcloudstudio.com).
FROM THE RUINS
ELEVATED DESIGN
The 19th summer Serpentine Pavilion
has been created by Japanese architect
Junya Ishigami, whose experimental
structures interpret architectural
archetypes. Inspired by traditional From the co-founder of ‘The Lowline’,
roofs, the pavilion has been formed a project to transform a New York subway
by arranging slate tiles into a striking terminal into a park, Ruin & Redemption
canopy, which appears to emerge from in Architecture by Dan Barasch (£39.99,
the ground of the park. Inside is a cave- Phaidon) explores the drama of derelict
like space, described by Ishigami as structures and their renovations. The
a ‘refuge for contemplation’. ‘My Dominican church in Maastricht,
design plays with our perspectives of abandoned in 1794, was transformed by
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the built environment,’ the architect Merkx + Girod architects in 2005, while
explains. ‘The weighty presence of the Maunsell sea forts on the Thames
slate appears so light it could blow estuary, built as a defence against the
away in the breeze.’ 20 June–6 Luftwaffe in 1942, endure as ghostly relics.
October (serpentinegalleries.org).

ARCHITECTURE
ASK AN ARCHITECT
BUREAU DE
CHANGE
We talk to Billy Mavropoulos
and Katerina Dionysopoulou
– award-winning co-founders
of the Hackney-based studio
What inspired you to become architects? ‘My mother subscribed to
Italian architecture and interior design magazines, so I spent hours looking
through them as a child,’ explains Mavropoulos. ‘When I was young I used
to talk to my parents’ friends about the choices they made in their homes,’
adds Dionysopoulou. ‘That developed into a love of drawing houses.’
How can architects bring value to housing design? ‘We keep the clients’
briefs and aspirations at the core of the process,’ explains Mavropoulos.
‘Everyone’s priorities are different and the way they use their house is different
too. That’s why there’s no repetition in the properties we’ve designed.’
Tell us what ‘home’ means to you? ‘It’s a place that’s familiar and personal,
where you can be yourself. It changes and grows with you; it is almost an 2
extension of your identity,’ says Mavropoulos. ‘It’s a space filled with memories,
family, your past but also your present and future,’ elaborates Dionysopoulou.
Your favourite room to design? ‘The kitchen, such as in the Folds House
(1). I grew up in Greece, where people coming together over food is integral
to our culture. Seeing how people use that multifunctional space and what
they want to make out of it is fascinating,’ says Mavropoulos.
What has been your favourite project to date? Long House (3) – it was
our first project in the British countryside. We had to think creatively about
embedding something modern into a traditional setting. I particularly love
how the windows were accentuated through the use of a traditional Japanese
charring technique and have been brushed back to create a sense of movement
and surprise on the façade,’ Dionysopoulou tells us.
Current projects? ‘We are working on the new London Fashion District in
Hackney Wick for the Trampery,’ says Dionysopoulou. ‘It’s 11 buildings with
fashion studios, and we’re looking at looms and fabric dyeing as a way to echo
the site’s history. We’re also designing a new houseboat for Regents Canal, ‘HOME IS A PLACE THAT
a 45-room hotel in Athens and a café in Shoreditch.’ The nearby Somesuch CHANGES AND GROWS
workspace (2), with its glass offices, is another Bureau de Change design.
Is there a building that you wish you had designed? ‘The Tate Modern. WITH YOU; IT IS
Everything about it and how it reinvented the way galleries work – it was ALMOST AN EXTENSION
groundbreaking,’ says Mavropoulos. ‘Any one of Gaudí’s buildings!’ grins
Dionysopoulou. ‘I love the three dimensionality of the exteriors, the attention
OF YOUR IDENTITY’
to detail and the clarity of his spatial diagrams.’ b-de-c.com
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KITCHENS & BATHROOMS /
THE BIG SOAK

The indulgent ‘Forma’ bath is the super-king of tubs with a focus on
pure luxury. Designed by architects Ludovica + Roberto Palomba
with Matteo Bollati and Stefano Contini for Inbani, it’s intended
for two people to soak side by side, or for family bathtimes with the
kids. £8,037, West One Bathrooms (westonebathrooms.com).
GO WITH THE FLOW

New York-based designer Dror Benshetrit has entered
the realm of the kitchen with his ‘Maris Free Swivel’
tap for Franke. Its striking textured spout is inspired
by the ever-changing form of flowing water. Available
in SilkSteel or matt black. £399 (franke.co.uk).
BRIGHT IDEA
Burgbad’s new ‘Rgb’
storage by Stefan Diez
brings a lightness to
the trend for colour-
blocked bathrooms.
The bright modular
units are formed from
semi-transparent glass
panes, with shelves,
FOR SMARTER COOKS
Miele has updated its entire range of built-in appliances with
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storage and basins

able to be simply ‘Generation 7000’. The ovens, hob units, dishwashers and coffee
slotted into the design. machines come in four designs, with sleek monochrome glass
Available in autumn fronts and handleless options. Improved technology allows for
(burgbad.com). remote operation, including an oven camera linked to an app to
prevent overcooking, while the coffee machine will remember
your preferences. From £1,099 for a warming drawer (miele.co.uk).

EASY LIVING
This summer, it’s time to put the spotlight on relaxing living rooms. Here are
our top tips for creating a soothing space you’ll be happy to spend time in
PROMOTION
Living rooms have always been places where we head to relax, but
these days they’re so much more besides. Maybe you use yours for
dining and entertaining; perhaps it’s where you indulge your creative
side and display your art collection, or where you wind down with
some meditation. As well as playing all these roles, it’s likely to have
a more practical use, too, as a place for kids’ playtime, watching
films in the evenings or even working from home.
This season, John Lewis & Partners is focusing on the living room
and how we can use this multipurpose space to enhance our
wellbeing. The first step to a more tranquil space is, of course, your
colour scheme. Soft, pale shades make the most of natural daylight
and calm the senses. According to colour psychologists, the most
relaxing hues include earthy browns (which feel grounding), pale
pinks (nurturing) and powder blues (certain cells in your eyes are
especially sensitive to blue, relaying messages to the brain that
reduce blood pressure). Layered with warm whites, these shades
create an airy, uplifting mood.
Looking to nature will also make for a more relaxing space.
Surround yourself with as many natural, sustainable materials as
you can – think wood, linen, wool and ceramics. They’ll not only
make you feel good from an ethical point of view, but they’re also
better for your health, as they’ll reduce the amount of chemicals
released in your home. Aim to have plenty of living greenery, too
– houseplants pump oxygen into the atmosphere, so it’s fresher
to breathe, and they also help to filter out any toxins in the air (some
studies have even suggested that plants can also improve sound
levels, reduce stress and aid concentration). Bamboo, palms and
ivy are especially good at purifying your home.
Next, think about the way you arrange your furniture. Try not
to have everything positioned against the walls – pulling chairs and
sofas into the centre of the room feels less stiff and formal. It’s
important that you have plenty of freedom to move around, so work
with the shape of your room to create open spaces where you can
spread out, do yoga or just open the windows and let the air flow
through. Low-level furniture gives an uncluttered look that’s very
calming – it invites you to lie back and relax, as well as allowing
light to bounce around more easily.
Last but not least, use pleasing aromas to soothe your mood.
Take a tip from perfumer Lyn Harris, who uses scented plants and
foraged materials such as moss, ivy and pine cones to organically
fragrance her home. Position plants where warmth and sunlight
will help them to thrive and diffuse their natural perfume – scent
is the finishing touch to any relaxing space.
For more inspiring ideas on how to create the perfect living space,
visit John Lewis & Partners in store or online at johnlewis.com
Far left Daybed, £899. Linen cushion, £30. White photo frame, £34. Grey
photo frame, £46. Anglepoise ‘Original 1227’ desk lamp, £195. Patterned
weave water hyacinth planter, £25. ‘Guernsey’ rug, £400
Above left ‘Cape’ large three-seater sofa, from £1,149. Plain cotton slot top
voile panel, £25. M Life eco anti-burst fitness ball, £25. Piet Mondrian framed
print, £200. Croft Collection ‘Lorn’ four-seater oak dining bench, £550. LSA
International column vase, £90. Terracotta large bottle vase, £40. Terracotta
rustic large vase, £40. Croft Collection square wicker basket, £30
Left Plain cotton slot top voile panel, £25. West Elm coffee table, £199.95.
‘Scandi’ large painted wood tray, £35. Croft Collection marble pot, £35.
Esteban teck and tonka incense sticks, £4.95. Croft Collection scented candle
gift set, £35. Neom Organics three-wick scented candle, £45. True Grace
candle wick trimmer, £15. Linen cushions, £30 each

TECHNOLOGY /
THROW
SOME SHAPES
Audio brand Teufel
has collaborated with
ceramics expert
Rosenthal to combine
state-of-the-art
wireless speakers with
fine porcelain – it not
only looks good, but the
material is so dense it
actually reduces audio
distortion. Blending
craftsmanship with
STREAM QUEEN
cutting-edge touch-
sensitive controls, each
Slender and artfully crafted, the Sony ‘XG95’ is one of the first of pair comes with an
a new breed of ‘Netflix Calibrated’ 4K LED TVs, designed to display external amplifier
the streaming service’s films and TV shows in handsome ‘studio wrapped in a matching
master’ quality. Built-in Google Assistant means you can ditch the white coat. £3,490
remote and use your voice. £2,499 for a 65-inch model (sony.co.uk). (teufelaudio.com).
SOUND EFFECT
Ikea’s teamed up with Sonos to furnish
our homes with sound. The dual-
functioning ‘Symfonisk’ wi-fi speakers
come in two models; a wall-mounted shelf
version and a table lamp with a black
or white fabric-wrapped speaker as its
base. Each has AirPlay 2 – for streaming
directly from Mac devices – and Spotify
connectivity built in, plus two of the same
speakers can be linked for stereo audio.
From £99, available August (ikea.com).
SET THE SCENE

Control smart home devices –
such as Philips Hue lighting
– with the tactile Nuimo
‘Click’. Alter your mood at the
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touch of a button – the wireless

switch can soften lights and
activate your favourite music
playlist. Plus, it never needs
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charging. Instead, it gathers

energy from every press.
£159, Senic (senic.com).

ECCENTRIC BLISS
Jonathan Adler’s Manhattan apartment is an explosion of colour and
fun. We take a look inside, with his partner Simon Doonan as our guide
Photography DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN
AT H O M E W I T H J O N AT H A N A D L E R
A quarter of a century ago, a YOUNG POTTER rollerbladed into my

apartment – and MY HEART. I met JONATHAN ADLER in November
1994. A pal set us up on a BLIND DATE, and we’ve been together since.
Back then, I was a Brit transplant and swanky suit-wearing retail exec rests on giant Tiffany boxes and stares hauntingly into a Gothic
who was designing windows and helping craft the image of Barneys cheval mirror in the corner of our revamped dining room.
New York. Jonathan, a proud New Jersey native, was a clay-spattered The greatest hits from a quarter of a century of hunting and
ceramicist, a bohemian wedging his brains out in a SoHo studio. gathering have found new life in our spiffed-up home. Our frothy
Much has changed since then. My knowledge of Yiddish has mix of iconic vintage trouvées includes a Paul Evans four-poster bed,
increased beyond all measure, and Jonathan has become a tea-guzzling a Fornasetti screen and an Ed Paschke portrait of Sly Stone. There
Anglophile. We are still in the same Greenwich Village apartment, are sentimental items, too: the Bjørn Wiinblad chalice we bought on
but in 2001 we doubled the space when we acquired the adjacent our first trip to Denmark in 2002; a Prince head from one of my
unit. Though still clay-spattered, Jonathan has made a few subtle Barneys window designs; and a kinky vintage Pirelli calendar designed
tweaks to his resume: we’re talking furniture designer, retail magnate, by Allen Jones – a Portobello Road find. And there’s further layering
design icon, hotel visionary and interior decorating mega-force. with new Adler designs, including glam-rock beaded artworks, cheeky
Last year, we decided to perk up our pad, starting by playing musical needlepoint pillows and Surrealist porcelain vases, some of which
chairs with the available space. Our old bedroom became my office, sprout ostrich feathers. Jonathan’s vast and varied oeuvre – he now
the living room turned into our bedroom, my office was transformed works in myriad stylistic idioms – merges seamlessly with our older
into the dining room and so on. It was meshuga (‘crazy’ in Yiddish). finds. How come? The truth is, there are no supporting actors in our
Clutching our rescue mutt, Foxylady, I retreated into my new office home. Everything is a star. Everything is there because we love it.
from where I watched as Jonathan gesticulated like conductor Watching it all come together was astonishing and delightful.
Herbert von Karajan and workmen tore the place apart. The look Jonathan achieved is glamorous, life-enhancing and really
Once the dust settled, Team Adler trooped into our reconfigured rather fabulous – and I can say that because I had nothing to do
home bearing a cavalcade of newly designed furniture, pillows and with it. I kvelled with pride as my potter threw every ounce of his
lamps. Jonathan’s buzzwords were ‘bold, glamorous and memorable’ creative chutzpah into the reimagining of our home. Jonathan had
– it was about amping it up, not dialling back. Now, our library has started with an atom and then, 25 years later, kapow, the Big Bang!
a luminous David Hicks wallpaper on the ceiling and features a You could be forgiven for assuming that we, with our giant Lucite
fringed sofa in a decadent Proustian velvet. The living room holds Pills and trippy visuals, live like hedonistic rock stars. Au contraire.
two newly reupholstered Vladimir Kagan settees in an ivory bouclé, The truth is, we lead a cosy, down-to-earth existence. (The Yiddish
which sit atop a Vans-inspired chequerboard rug that fills the floor. word is haimish.) Regardless of how eccentric or theatrical the
Unexpected juxtapositions were key, as exemplified by a life-sized vignette, there will always be a place in our home to plop down
vintage Italian ceramic poodle, a gift from Michael Kors, which a Jonathan Adler handcrafted porcelain mug. jonathanadler.com
Opposite Vladimir Kagan’s ivory sofa is one of the only neutral items in the living room. A vibrant green chair by Joe Colombo sits next to a vintage cabinet by Aldo
Tura, while the black and white patterned chairs, cocktail tables and side table are Adler designs. The statement yellow curtains are made from Création Baumann
velvet Above (from left) A vintage Fornasetti screen decorates this corner of the room. Ed Paschke’s Sly Stone portrait and other pieces bring a pop of bright colour
to the monochrome space. Antique Italian glass figurines and a number of Adler’s pieces sit atop an original marble mantelpiece Stockist details on p167

AT H O M E W I T H J O N AT H A N A D L E R
Above (from left) In the kitchen, a lavish marble worktop extends up the wall. A glamorous golden console, designed by Adler, sits at the entrance to the apartment,
with an Oliver Sanchez mirror and Sciolari chandelier. An eyecatching banana sculpture adds character to a small dining area Below (from left) Doonan’s study,
dotted with Union Jacks, features a desk designed by Adler and a vintage Italian armchair. Artworks include a portrait of Doonan by Happy Menocal, and Foxylady
by Mimi Vang Olsen. The library, far from conventional, has a luminous David Hicks wallpaper on the ceiling and a velvet ochre sofa. Shimmering tiles from
Artistic Tile line the walls and floor in the bathroom, while a bespoke Apaiser bath and Hermès medallion create a sense of grandeur Opposite A Paul Evans bed
is surrounded by quirky Adler originals, and a playful Geoff McFetridge painting hangs above the marble mantelpiece Stockist details on p167
Clutching our rescue mutt, I retreated into my

new office where I watched as Jonathan gesticulated
like legendary conductor Herbert von Karajan
and workmen tore the place apart
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M A K I NG A
MODE R N GA R DE N
What makes one layout of borders and lawn suburban, yet another
cutting-edge? How do you go about gardening in a way that is contemporary,
sustainable and matches your interior? We asked the experts…
Words KARA O’REILLY
WORDS: NAME PICTURES: NAME
On this London rooftop, raised

beds of Salvia nemorosa and
cloud-pruned Pinus nigra add
greenery to the city skyline
‘T
here are just two essential
ingredients to contemporary
gardens: strong structure and
simplified planting,’ explains
Helen Derrin, the in-house
designer at UK plant nursery
Crocus (crocus.co.uk). Recently, the ideal
of the modern outdoor space has been
interpreted as a low-maintenance outdoor
‘room’, but renowned garden designer
Charlotte Rowe (charlotterowe.com) takes
issue with this reductive view: ‘I prefer to
describe a contemporary garden as one
that works in harmony with a building or
interior space,’ she explains. ‘Whether
a home is a new-build or a Regency
townhouse, we always design the green
space to suit the individual property. The
layout of the windows and doors and the
views of the garden need to be taken into

account.’ Kate Gould, the Chelsea Gold
Medal-winning garden designer and author
of Urban Garden Design agrees that
viewpoints are vital (kategouldgardens.com).
‘Linking the inside of your home to the
outside is now more common, with large
glass panels and doors opening up the rear
façades of buildings. Always on display,
a garden now needs to look good year round.’
This strengthened relationship between
indoor and outdoor spaces should also
influence the materials you choose to define
your garden’s structure. ‘Flowing the same
flooring from the inside to the garden will
always make a space feel larger,’ advises
Gould. ‘Plus, any outdoor surfaces should
be in keeping with the house,’ confirms
Derrin. ‘The layout of these should mirror
the building in scale and proportion, as
well as complementing the living spaces.’
To keep the garden clean and coherent,
aim to limit yourself to a maximum of
three materials. ‘Contemporary schemes
will look better with a pared-down palette,’
explains Gould. To make your private oasis
look au courant, Claire Belderbos of
landscaping firm Belderbos Landscapes
(belderbos.co.uk) recommends cedar: ‘It
gives an immediate contemporary feel to
any garden’. Also include Corten steel,
which develops a weathered appearance
over time. ‘It’s ideal for design elements
such as planters, decorative screens or
water features,’ adds Belderbos. Porcelain
tiles also work well. ‘They are on the rise
as an alternative to natural stone.’
Layout sorted, it is then all about the
planting. Whether you are green-fingered
or want something easier to maintain, the
best approach is ‘less is more’. ‘I tend to
use a mix of strong, structural planting

with additional seasonal interest achieved
through perennials and grasses,’ says Rowe.
‘Planting should be simple and your palette
limited – a couple of colours plus green
is ample. Editing in this way will provide
a garden with an elegance that wouldn’t
be achieved by using a vibrant cocktail of
different flowers and plants.’
Finally, as a garden is a green space, it
also makes sense to be conscious of your
eco credentials when creating it. ‘The current
design community standpoint, whether in
architecture or landscaping, is that for
something to be considered contemporary,
it must take into account sustainability,’
explains garden designer Adolfo Harrison
(adolfoharrison.com). ‘At the absolute
minimum, make sure the overall design, as
well as all of the materials used, will last
and age gracefully. Gardens are a statement
about the passing of time, after all.’
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PLANTING SHOULD GET THE LOOK
BE KEPT SIMPLE ‘Contemporary planting

schemes tend to feature fewer
AND YOUR PALETTE plants in greater numbers,’
says Helen Derrin, in-house
LIMITED – A COUPLE designer at Crocus. Here,
she shares her edit…
OF COLOURS PLUS
GREEN IS AMPLE
Opposite, from top A contemporary glass pavilion by Charles Barclay Architects suits this trim lawn.
Timber summerhouse surrounded by plantings of Pittosporum tenuifolium and Betula pendula
This page, from top Borders and raised beds of Erigeron karvinskianus and Bergenia ‘Overture’
adorn this tiered garden, paved in Mediterranean-style white brick. Clipped Taxus baccata bushes
bring formality to an urban courtyard, with Italian basalt paving and an architectural living wall
A SPLASH OF GREEN Evergreen hedges

and shapely topiary will offer uniform
colour and form throughout the year,
whilst adding structure to your outdoors.
FEATHERY FOLIAGE Select grasses and

perennials with a strong profile – allium,
calamagrostis (above), achillea,
agastache, hakonechloa and stipa.
GENTLE TOUCH Soften structural planting

with umbellifers (aromatic plants from the
PICTURES: MMGI/MARIANNE MAJERUS, GAP PHOTOS/HEATHER EDWARDS, ALAMY
cow parsley family), such as anthriscus,

astrantia (above) and selinum.
SPRAY OF COLOUR Fill any gaps in your

planting scheme with fast- growing
flowering plants. Geranium, geum (above),
erigeron and nepeta are good options.

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DIVE
RIGHT
Author Annie Kelly prepares us
for summer with an extract from
her book ‘Splash: The Art of the
Swimming Pool’– a close look at
IN
this architectural luxury and the
ripples it’s created through history
Photography TIM STREET-PORTER
The Beyer residence in Malibu, designed

by architect John Lautner, includes a
wave-like concrete roof over the pool

Water. We can’t get enough of it. We swim in it, drink it and bathe in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, in the fourth
in it. It reflects the sky in its purity, and inspires tranquillity. century BCE, while in China, the Huaqing hot springs, situated at
A swimming pool can be designed to mirror the architecture of the the foot of Mount Lishan, have been in continuous use for more
house or act as a destination point elsewhere on the property. than 3,000 years. In Latin America, Inca palaces were built near
Swimming pools have become so popular over the past 50 years natural geothermal ponds, and deep natural pools of water called
that it is easy to forget that their documented origin was over 5,000 cenotes were used for ceremonial purposes in Mexico.
years ago. While people have been bathing since humankind’s first After the fall of the Roman Empire, the popularity of swimming
discovery of fresh rock pools, the Great Bath, dug some time during pools waned until the 1700s, when docks were added to European
the third millennium BCE at the site of Mohenjo-daro in modern- rivers to help with the new fashion of public bathing in the summer.
day Pakistan, was most likely the first recorded swimming pool. However, the real resurgence occurred when swimming became
Both the ancient Greeks and Romans are known to have built a competitive sport at the newly re-established Olympic Games in
artificial pools for athletic training and health reasons. Roman 1896. Then, possibly inspired by pools recently discovered in colonial
enthusiasm for pools spread across the empire – they could be India, swimming pools began to be built in England, and their use
found from Hadrian’s Villa near Rome to the town of Pompeii, and spread to Europe, Australia and America.
they became a fashionable accoutrement that spread to France and By the 1920s, American architects began to integrate swimming
Germany, as well as the famous town of Bath in England. pools into their house plans. Richard Neutra’s Lovell Health House,
In Asia, the Sinhalese built a pair of pools called Kuttam Pokuna with its innovative sprayed-concrete pool, was built in 1929, while
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Frank Lloyd Wright added one to his 1924 Ennis House in 1940,
using the same concrete blocks as he had in the Aztec-like building.
By the 1970s, there were more than a million pools in the United
States alone – mostly in suburban backyards. It was only a matter
of time before these ubiquitous symbols of suburbia came to the
attention of artists and photographers. One of the most famous
painters of swimming pools is British artist David Hockney, whose
A Bigger Splash, created in 1967, came to define a particular moment
of time in Beverly Hills. He went on to paint the inside of his own
pool in around 1978, as well as a large one commissioned for Los
Angeles’ Hollywood Roosevelt hotel in 1988.
Despite countless appearances in art, film and literature, pools Above and opposite In Bali, architect
do more than function as stages for human drama. Building one of Cheong Yew Kuan planned this infinity
pool as an abstract shape to reflect the
these private oases at home can enhance life dramatically. It’s structure of the house he built for Jan
no wonder then that every element of pool design, from the plants Tyniec and Christyne Forti. Extending
to the architecture, remain as important as ever. Splash: The Art out like a terrace, it provides uninterrupted
of the Swimming Pool is on sale now, £40 (Rizzoli New York). views of the forest landscape

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DESPITE COUNTLESS
APPEARANCES IN ART,
LITERATURE AND FILM,
POOLS DO MORE THAN
FUNCTION AS STAGES Above Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer
only had one project in the United States
FOR HUMAN DRAMA. – the Strick House. The pool he designed

overlooks Santa Monica canyon
THESE PRIVATE OASES

Opposite Frank Lloyd Wright’s son,
Lloyd Wright, designed the Samuel-
Novarro House, which includes this
CAN ENHANCE LIFE courtyard with a pool, in 1928. It was

later restored by actress Diane Keaton
Ga rd e n part y
The key to stylish summer soirées is to invest in outdoor furniture that’s

as fun and fashionable as the pieces you’d pick for your indoor rooms.
Select from our edit and you’ll be ready for the sunshine
Photography PAUL RAESIDE Styling HANNAH BORT
From left ‘Cone’ rechargeable floor lamp by Marin Chiaramonte, £346, Emu (emu.it). ‘Arles’ rug by Paolo Zani for Warli, £1,878, Minima (minimahome.com).
‘Ghost Out 12’ sofa by Paola Navone for Gervasoni, £3,228, Different Like a Zoo (differentlikeazoo.com); upholstered in ‘Farniente Corsaro’ fabric by Élitis in
‘OD11422’, £160 per square metre, Abbott & Boyd (abbottandboyd.co.uk). ‘Liberty’ cushion cover by Tine K Home, £76, Abode (abodeliving.co.uk). ‘Herringbone
weaved’ cushion cover by Tine K Home, £39, Abode (abodeliving.co.uk). ‘La Che’ side table by Sebastian Herkner, £748, Ames (amesliving.de). ‘Sciara’ side table
by Paola Lenti, £1,950, Chaplins (chaplins.co.uk). ‘70s Snow’ mug by HK Living, £6, Cissy Wears (cissywears.com). ‘Strøm’ bowl by Raawii, £45; ‘Calade’ vase by
Jars, £25, both The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk). ‘Nap’ rocking chair by Gordon Guillaumier, £3,427, Roda (rodaonline.com). Cushion covered in ‘Bengali
Mint’ fabric, £56 per square metre; ‘Canvas Granny’ fabric, £47 per square metre, both Sunbrella (sunbrella.com). ‘Gray’ screen, £1,164, &New (andnew.co.uk).
‘Baobab’ stool by Marc Thorpe, £504, Moroso (moroso.it). ‘Melon’ jug by Manufacture de Digoin, £99; ‘Pebble’ tumbler by Rosti Mepal, £6, both The Conran
Shop (conranshop.co.uk). ‘Touch’ pouf by Manutti, £475, Go Modern (gomodern.co.uk). ‘Melons’ cushion by Fermob, £67, Barbed (barbed.co.uk). Cushion
covered in ‘Oliver Green’ fabric, £56 per square metre, Sunbrella (sunbrella.com) Background ‘Maupiti’ fabric (as curtain), £132 per square metre, Pierre
Frey (pierrefrey.com). ‘Teal’ paint, £49.50 for 2.5 litres; ‘Rufus’ paint, £49.50 for 2.5 litres, both Paint & Paper Library (paintandpaperlibrary.com)
From left ‘Nomad’ pouf by Monica Armani, £1,212, Tribù (tribu.com). ‘Erica’ sofa by Antonio Citterio, from £4,163, B&B Italia (bebitalia.com). ‘Plump’
blanket by Paola Lenti, £2,135, Chaplins (chaplins.co.uk). ‘Nite’ pillowcase, £110 for a set of two; ‘Tow’ cushion cover, £145 for a set of two, both Society
Limonta (societylimonta.com). Canopy made using ‘Oliver Yellow’ fabric, £56 per square metre, Sunbrella (sunbrella.com). ‘Brixx’ modular lounger by
Lorenza Bozzoli, £3,720; backrests, £400 each, Dedon (dedon.de). ‘Tres’ rug by Nanimarquina, £995, Viaduct (viaduct.co.uk). ‘Maraca’ chair, from £768;
‘Circo’ side table, £367, both by Sebastian Herkner for Ames (amesliving.de). ‘70s Galaxy’ bowl by HK Living, £12, Liberty (libertylondon.com). Tumbler
by Manufacture de Digoin, £18, The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk). ‘Fennel’ jug by Dassie Artisan, £30, Designers Guild (designersguild.com)

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Opposite, from left ‘Shade Palette 3’ rug by
Nanimarquina, £1,044, Viaduct (viaduct.co.uk).
‘Scribble’ console table by Francesca
Lanzavecchia, £1,389, De Castelli (decastelli.it).
Tumbler by Manufacture de Digoin, as before.
‘Circle’ bottle by Serax, £39, The Conran Shop
(theconranshop.co.uk). ‘La Che’ side table by
Sebastian Herkner, as before. ‘Touch’ pouf
by Manutti, as before. Cushion covered in
‘Canvas Paprika’ fabric, £47 per square metre,
Sunbrella (sunbrella.com). Cushion covered
in ‘Rejas Verde’ fabric by Gastón Y Daniela,
£140 per square metre, Abbott & Boyd
(abbottandboyd.co.uk). ‘Liberty’ cushion cover
by Tine K Home, as before. ‘Wagasa’ pendant
light by Servomuto, £1,628, Gebrüder Thonet
Vienna (gebruederthonetvienna.com). ‘Circo’
chair by Sebastian Herkner, £2,203, Ames
(amesliving.de). Cushion covered in ‘Oliver
Green’ fabric, £56 per square metre, Sunbrella
(sunbrella.com). ‘Herringbone Weaved’
cushion by Tine K Home (on floor), as before
This page, from left ‘Otto’ pouf by Paola Lenti,
£825, Chaplins (chaplins.co.uk). Tabletop made
from cement tiles, from £81 per square metre,
Emery & Cie (emeryetcie.com). ‘Thor’ bar stool
by Marin Chiaramonte, £152, Emu (emu.it)
On table, from top ‘Maya’ placemat, £45;
‘Nap Bic’ napkin, £30, both Society Limonta
(societylimonta.com). ‘Kyoto’ teapot by HK
Living, £50, Haygen (haygenshop.com). ‘Days’
tumbler by Ichendorf Milano, £9, The Conran
Shop (conranshop.co.uk). Bowl by Tine K Home,
£19, Abode (abodeliving.co.uk). ‘Arles Flute’ glass
, £15; ‘Terracotto’ pot by Sambonet, £89, both
The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk). ‘Bold and
Basic’ plate, £20; ladle, £12, both by HK Living at
Liberty (libertylondon.com). ‘Pumpkin’ pitcher,
£85; ‘Courgette’ side plate, £13, both Designers
Guild (designersguild.com). ‘70s Moon’ dessert
plate, £9; ‘Organic’ spoon by HK Living, £10,
both Liberty (libertylondon.com). ‘70s Moss’ mug
by HK Living, £6, Cissy Wears (cissywears.com).
‘Nap Pins’ napkin, £30, Society Limonta
(societylimonta.com). ‘Bold and Basic’ plate
by HK Living, £12, Liberty (libertylondon.com).
‘Ebony’ fork, £21; spoon, £19, both by Cutipol
at The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk)
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From left ‘Knot’ rug, £3,427, Roda (rodaonline.com). ‘Otto’ pouf by Paola Lenti, as before. ‘Linear’ bench, £349; table, £659, both by Thomas Bentzen,
Muuto (muuto.com). ‘Bold and Basic’ plate by HK Living, as before. ‘Bottle’ vase, £35, Designers Guild (designersguild.com). ‘Brights’ bowls by Wonki Ware,
£22 each, The Conran Shop (theconranshop.co.uk). ‘Courgette’ side plate by Designers Guild, as before. ‘Arles Flute’ glass, as before. ‘Terracotto’ pot by
Sambonet, as before. ‘Fuori’ trolley by Monique Consentino for Skagerak, £639, Connox (connox.co.uk). ‘Calade’ vase by Jars, as before. ‘Bold and Basic’
plates by HK Living, as before. ‘Fennel’ jug by Dassie Artisans, as before. ‘Aston Cord’ chair, £1,280, Minotti (minottilondon.com); upholstered in ‘Hawai’
fabric, £132 per square metre, Pierre Frey (pierrefrey.com). ‘System Outdoor’ shelving by String, from £49, SCP (scp.co.uk) Top shelf ‘PC Portable’ lamp
by Pierre Charpin for Hay, £65, Twentytwentyone (twentytwentyone.com). ‘70s Moon’ bowls by HK Living, £12 each, Liberty (libertylondon.com)
Second shelf ‘Paper Pulp’ vase by Serax, £59, The Conran Shop (theconranshop.co.uk) Third shelf ‘Pebble’ tumblers by Rosti Mepal, as before. ‘70s’ pasta
bowls by HK Living, £15 each, Liberty (libertylondon.com). ‘Calade’ vase by Jars, as before. ‘Rose’ tumblers, £18 each, The Conran Shop (theconranshop.co.uk).
‘Strøm’ bowl by Raawii, as before. Fourth shelf ‘Brights’ bowls, as before Fifth shelf ‘Green’ plates, £22 each, Designers Guild (designersguild.com). ‘Mani
Otto’ vase by Britta Herrmann, £260, The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk). ‘Melon’ jug by Manufacture de Digoin, as before Sixth shelf ‘Terracotta’ pot
by Sambonet, as before. ‘Husk L’ armchair by Marc Thorpe, £636, Moroso (moroso.it). Cushion covered in ‘Bengali Mint’ fabric, £56 per square metre,
Sunbrella (sunbrella.com). ‘Tow’ cushion cover by Society Limonta, as before Background ‘Rufus’ paint by Paint & Paper Library, as before
From left ‘Myrtifolia’ fountain, from £327, Laorus (laorus.fr). ‘Hopi’ pouf by Paola Lenti, £2,230, Chaplins (chaplins.co.uk). ‘Rattan’ hammock by HK
Living, £280, Folk Interiors (folkinteriors.co.uk). Cushion covered in ‘Oliver Green’ fabric by Sunbrella, as before. ‘Bananes’ cushion by Fermob, £50, Barbed
(barbed.co.uk). Cushion covered in ‘Farniente Sarnico’ fabric by Élitis, £160 per metre, Abbott & Boyd (abbottandboyd.co.uk). ‘Twin Malta’ rug, £39, Modern
Rugs (modern-rugs.co.uk). ‘Garden Layers’ mattress by Patricia Urquiola, £772; ‘Roll Gofre’ bolster cushion, £249, both Gan (gan-rugs.com). Striped cushion
cover by Tine K Home, £51, Abode (abodeliving.co.uk). ‘Bute’ bath with painted exterior, £5,982; ‘Mull’ taps, £2,664, both Drummonds (drummonds-uk.com).
‘Tow’ towel, £105 for a set of two, Society Limonta (societylimonta.com). ‘Show’R’ outdoor shower, £520, Trade Winds (trade-winds.be). ‘Drai’ towel, £125 for
a set of two, Society Limonta (societylimonta.com). ‘Picnic’ stool by Herman Studio for Skagerak, £264, Finnish Design Shop (finnishdesignshop.com). ‘Strøm’
bowl by Raawii, as before. ‘Bottle’ vase by Designers Guild, as before Background ‘Teal’ and ‘Rufus’ paints by Paint & Paper Library, both as before
STYLING ASSISTANTS: MILLY BRUCE, ELENA FANTUZZI
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HOMES
CAPE TOWN / I B I Z A / VA L E N C I A / N A P L E S / C A S A B L A N C A / V I C T O R I A
HEATWAVE
Sun-drenched houses designed for relaxation – you’ll wish you were there…
PICTURE: NATHALIE KRAG/LIVING INSIDE (PHOTOGRAPHY), CHIARA DAL CANTO (STYLING)
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‘It’s not often you get the go-ahead to create something iconic,’
says Annemie van den Heever of Hours Clear Architects. She and
fellow architect Christiaan van Aswegen completed this striking
home in Cape Town for two very exacting clients: Malcolm Kluk
and Christiaan Gabriel du Toit. Both designers, the pair have
been creating prêt-à-porter bridalwear and couture under their
label Kluk CGDT for almost 20 years.
More recently, Malcolm and Christiaan’s passion for interiors
and architecture has seen them add property to their design
portfolio. And when it came to this house, they knew exactly what
they wanted. In fact, before they’d even bought the plot, Malcolm
had doodled a drawing of two semi-circles on top of one another
– a clever solution to the narrow, trapezoid-shaped site. ‘We
wanted a design-led creation that would set itself apart from the
grey boxes that proliferate the Atlantic Seaboard,’ he says.
‘It was the pair’s influences, which include Oscar Niemeyer’s
city of Brasilia, that led us to the low-slung concrete structure
with a late Modernist feel,’ says Annemie of the two owners’
input. But what really unlocked the design was the their use of
space on the 642-square-metre plot, which now comprises two
large dwellings. Both feature three ensuite bedrooms, and are
laid out with an open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen area that
leads onto courtyard gardens, terraces and two pools.
To soften the dramatic structure, the architects specified that
plants and greenery should be incorporated into every aspect of
the design – ‘much to the horror of the engineers, who needed
to add support for planters, roof gardens and the natural pools,’
recalls Annemie. Eco-credentials were another must-have in the
form of greywater recycling tanks for the pools, automated LED
lighting and efficient heat pumps in combination with a pressurised
hot-water supply. The orientation of the house was also designed
to minimise heat loss in winter and provide shade in summer.
And, with their discerning eye for colour, pattern and unusual
design finds, Malcolm and Christiaan have pushed the boundaries
with the look of the interior, too. ‘We haven’t decorated according
Exterior This angular building was to a particular scheme; each piece of furniture or art is here
the perfect design solution for an
awkward trapezoid-shaped plot
because it is uniquely different and we love it,’ explains Malcolm.
Staircase Homeowner Christiaan The result is a bold and brilliant space with a punchy palette that
Gabriel du Toit navigates the grand holds its own against both the striking architecture and the
terrazzo steps leading to the entrance spectacular views. klukcgdt.com; hoursclear.com

Living room Andrzej Urbanski’s painting
A035 brings striking colour to this space, as
do the pink velvet ‘Assembly’ chairs by Diesel
Living and Moroso. The ‘Torei’ coffee tables
are by Luca Nichetto for Cassina and the rug
by Kartell. The table sculptures are by Rodan
Kane Hart Stockist details on p167
Kitchen The cupboards are made of
flakeboard (a type of engineered wood similar
to particle board) and are painted oxblood red
Clockwise from top left One of the
home’s many angular nooks is the ideal
space for a bar. The small dining area
features a table bought at Prop House and
‘LC7’ chairs from Cassina. Christiaan sits
on a leather sofa, bought at a warehouse
sale. A ‘Gender’ armchair by Patricia
Urquiola for Cassina makes a statement in
the TV room Stockist details on p167

Clockwise from top left Local artist
Brett Murray’s work decorates the
hallway. The oval tub is from Still
Bathrooms. A ‘Zig-Zag’ chair by Gerrit
Rietveld for Cassina is placed in front
of the mirror in the bathroom. A white
‘Les Mis’ chair by Kartell and ‘Ribbon’
chair by Pierre Paulin are placed in the
bedroom Stockist details on p167

‘WE WANTED
A DESIGN-LED
CREATION THAT
WOULD SET ITSELF
APART FROM
THE GREY BOXES
THAT PROLIFERATE
THE ATLANTIC
SEABOARD’
Terrace The concrete plunge pool’s
handrails were designed by Hours
Clear. A green ‘Husk XL’ chair by Marc
Thorpe for Moroso can be seen behind
Stockist details on p167
Main bedroom Breathtaking views dominate
this space. The bed, bedlinen, astronaut lamp and
black floorlamp are all from Weylandts. The rug
is from Mae Rugs and the side tables are from
Pier Rabe Antiques. Paolo Bini’s artwork Quando
Posso Vedere Il Paesaggio (which translates as,
when I can see the landscape) is displayed above
the bed Stockist details on p167
BLU E H E AT
In the hands of its design-savvy owners, this formerly
nondescript Ibizan villa has been transformed into
a Mediterranean paradise, with a colour palette
that’s simple yet fantastically effective
Words KERRYN FISCHER
Photography ELSA YOUNG/FRANK FEATURES
Exterior ‘From the moment I walked into the courtyard, I told Tom that I wanted to tile the
entire area in blue and white,’ says Deborah. The ‘Wave’ tiles from Mosaic del Sur are
interrupted only by lime trees and a water fountain Stockist details on p167
IT’S
HAR D TO
I M AGI N E
that the Ibizan home of British fashion editor Deborah Brett
and her writer-director husband Tom Edmunds was once the
wild card in a quartet of properties they viewed over six years
ago. ‘We looked straight past the dead trees, the proliferation
of bright orange crenellated walls and gauche tower, with its
thick bars on all the windows, to the villa’s incredible location.’
With uninterrupted views out towards the island of Es Vedra,
the house gives the feeling of being right on the sea. ‘When we
discovered that it had access, via a dirt path, to our favourite
beach, a rarity in Ibiza, the deal was sealed,’ adds Tom.
For Deborah, who has been going to the Balearic Islands
since she was a child, the desire to recreate the holidays of her
youth for her own children – Phineas, 10, Hermione, eight, and
Ottilie, five – was a strong motivator in finding a home here.
‘There is a sensibility to the Balearics that we love. A wildness,’
she says. ‘The smell of the pine trees and the red dirt roads
offer such a contrast to our busy London life.’
Initially, the couple did nothing more than a quick styling
job on the villa. ‘It took three years to get our building plans
passed, but by then we’d had enough time to experience the
house and understand how we hoped to live in it,’ says Deborah.
When it came to the interiors, the couple knew exactly what
they wanted. ‘We both felt quite strongly that we’d like a blue
and white house. Not a crisp, Nantucket-type nautical scheme,
but more of a faded, worn and beachy look with lots of natural
textures and earthy elements,’ Deborah explains. The duo were
quick to enlist the help of interior designer Hubert Zandberg,
who had previously worked with them on their London home.
He kept closely to the monochromatic blue theme, but used
everything from raw brick to stone, rope, leather, wicker and
straw to ground the various tones and patterns that had been
employed throughout the property.
Hubert and his team concentrated on finding the very best
artisans on the island, and personally visited every workshop
and studio to establish the level of craftsmanship on offer.
‘Thanks to this dedication the villa is a real melting pot, with
vintage finds mixed with furniture made by local artisans
specifically for our home,’ says Deborah. ‘It’s a place where
Tom and I get to creatively refuel and lead a simpler life. You
can’t put a price on that.’ hzinteriors.com
Living area A built-in sofa is scattered

with blue-toned cushions, the table
lamps on either side are ceramic
pineapple vases, reinvented as lights.
The palm-leaf stools are from Hubert
Zandberg Interiors, as is the Berber rug.
The woven armchair is vintage and the
leather butterfly chair complements
the materials used in the home

Hallway A line painting by Tanya Ling sets the colour scheme for this home. The ceramic vase on the vintage side table
was made by homeowner Deborah Kitchen Cupboards crafted from reclaimed timber have been matched with
‘Seagrass’ lights from Hubert Zandberg Interiors and bar stools from Paris’s Mona Market Stockist details on p167

Entrance An antique cabinet stands in the hallway, flanked by a pair of vintage Spanish bamboo chairs
and two striking starburst mirrors – try 1st Dibs for vintage versions Outside seating Looking like
a juicy bunch of grapes, a glass pendant light from La Maison D’Alep hangs above a built-in sofa. The
scatter cushions are covered in Pierre Frey and Fermoie fabrics Stockist details on p167

‘ T H E V I L L A I S A R E A L M ELT I NG POT,
W I T H V I N TAGE FI N DS M I X E D W I T H
F U R N I T U R E BY LO CA L A RT IS A NS ’
Verandah The mosaic
occasional tables are vintage
Italian pieces and the rattan
chair is from Sika Design.
Bought from Can Costello,
a store on the island, the
grass pendant light adds
a sense of Balearic charm
Bathroom The unusual oak bath is from Scottish company Wooden Baths Limited. Its texture is
complemented by the African gourd-shaped basket and reed stool from Hubert Zandberg Interiors
Guest bedroom Decorative stone discs are mounted above the bed, adding a softly industrial touch,
which is reinforced by the vintage bedside tables and lamps from Clignancourt fleamarket in Paris.
A vibrant African indigo cloth from Hubert Zandberg Interiors and scatter cushions in fabrics
by Fermoie all add layers of turquoise Stockist details on p167

‘ T H E R E I S A SENSI BI L IT Y TO T H E
BA L E A R IC S T H AT W E LOV E . A W I L DN E S S ’
Terrace Rattan sun loungers from

Serena & Lily and double daybeds –
made on the island and upholstered
in fabric from Designers Guild – offer
a place to soak up the sun. The flooring
is locally sourced travertine stone
Uncovering
history
Words TESSA PEARSON
This grand apartment in the heart
of Naples has been reinvigorated
with a rich mix of styles, resulting
in a multi-layered interior that
Photography NATHALIE KRAG/LIVING INSIDE
Production CHIARA DAL CANTO works in harmony with the past
Terrace Bright orange ‘Locus Solus’ chairs
by Gae Aulenti for Exteta lend the blue tiles by
Galleria Elena Superfici an extra pop of sunshine
Living area A bespoke fireplace makes a
statement along with Le Corbusier’s ‘LC2’ sofa
and armchair for Cassina, and the ‘Chess’ side
table and striped rugs by Moooi for Kasthall
I
’ love the atmosphere of the neighbourhood – it’s the
essence of the Neapolitan way of life,’ says architect
Giuliano dell’Uva, describing the historic waterfront
quarter of Naples where he and his wife, Andrea
Sorrentino Mangini, found the ideal second home for
themselves and their one-year-old son Tancredi. The
Milan-based couple were both born here – Giuliano
in this very district – and bought this 18th-century
apartment as a way of connecting with their roots.
‘Andrea found the apartment. She’s very good at
property hunting and knows exactly what I like. It
was a complete wreck when we bought it,’ says Giuliano, whose
main aim was to enhance the period feel of the space, while
modernising it to suit the needs of their family. As such, much of
the work focused on stripping everything back, and Giuliano was
able to recover some original wall murals and flooring. He also
took the decision to demolish an additional room that had been
built on the terrace, reinstating the apartment’s sea views.
After reversing many years of ill-considered updates and
alterations, Giuliano set about implementing a rich interior scheme
that would breathe new life into the building’s old bones. The
two-bedroom home is now arranged across three levels, with
a mezzanine taking advantage of the apartment’s high ceilings.
Outside, the terrace has been tiled in vibrant sea-green and white
ramina tiles, while inside the block colour continues. Segments of
bold colour add vibrancy to the rugged textures of the patinated
walls and doors, and the sleek, dark granite kitchen island brings
even more of a contemporary touch to this historical home.
‘The interior palette was chosen in accordance with the exterior
of the house,’ explains Giuliano. ‘For example, in the living room,
which leads out onto the terrace, I used quieter colours so that the
eye is drawn outside. The colours in the bedroom are more intense,
making the space more introspective and intimate.’ Furniture is
a mix of family heirlooms, contemporary pieces and Italian design
classics by the likes of Gio Ponti and Vico Magistretti – a fitting
medley of eras for an architectural mash-up that combines old and
new with confident aplomb. giulianoandreadelluva.it

Portrait Architect and owner Giuliano dell’Uva
Living area The ‘Sled’ sofa by Rodolfo Dordoni for
Cassina and red ‘969’ chair by Gio Ponti (behind),
give this stripped-back space an air of modernity.
The lamp is the ‘Spun’ by Sebastian Wrong
for Flos and the artwork is by Marzia Migliora
Kitchen Bespoke black cabinets and a granite island are paired
with vintage pieces – the table from the 1970s was a gift from
Giuliano’s grandmother. It’s paired with chairs by Gio Ponti
Hallway The two wall lamps are original 1970s pieces by
iGuzzini. A built-in plinth displays vases by Ettore Sottsass,
art by Victor Vasarely and the minimalist ‘Bridge’ lamp,
designed by Francesco Meda Stockist details on p167
Guiliano enhanced
the period feel of
the space, restoring
original features
while modernising the
apartment for family use
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tile, £48 per square metre, For The Floor & More (forthefloorandmore.com) 6 ‘Minerve’ leather, £144 per square metre, Whistler Leather (whistlerleather.com)
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£39 per metre, Marimekko (marimekko.com) 10 ‘Arabescato Corchia’ marble, £600 per square metre, Ca’Pietra (capietra.com) 11 ‘Renata’ tile, £250 per square metre,
Ann Sacks (annsacks.com) 12 Rug, price on application, Holmes Bespoke (holmesbespoke.com) 13 ‘Bedouin’ linen in ‘Indigo’, £198 per metre, Altfield (altfield.com)
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Furniture is a mix
of family heirlooms,
contemporary pieces
and design classics
Studio An ‘LC2’ velvet sofa by Le Corbusier, available from Cassina,

is flanked by a ‘Claritas’ lamp by Vico Magistretti for Nemo Lighting.
Artwork by Xanti Schawinsky hangs on the wall next to a ‘String’
light by Michael Anastassiades for Flos. The yellow armchair and
coffee table are vintage finds Stockist details on p167
This page This striped chest of
drawers was designed by Giuliano
Opposite Boasting panoramic views
across the sea to Capri, this cosy
reading corner has a custom-
designed seat covered in fabric by
Livio de Simone. The ‘Potence’ lamp
is a design by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
‘The interior
palette was
chosen in
accordance
with the
exterior of
the house ,
using colours
that draw the
eye outside’
Bathroom Fluted glass softens the industrial lines of this
space. The iron-and-brass sink is a bespoke design
Bedroom The headboard, from the Hotel Royal Continental
in Naples, was designed by Gio Ponti, and the bedlinen is
from Society Limonta. The ‘Lehnstuhl’ chair was designed
by Nigel Coates for Gebrüder Thonet Vienna and the
‘Claritas’ lamp is by Vico Magistretti for Nemo Lighting
U R A L
NA G E O M T
ETR
Y
Laid-back luxe prevails in this angular
architect-designed home in the heart
of Chilean wine country – the ideal
location for stylish off-grid living
Words and photography MARK C O’FLAHERTY
A
lthough Hawaiian-born marine biologist and entrepreneur Deborah Paskowitz
spends most of the year at her house in Santiago, long weekends become even longer
during the warmer months, when she decamps to her other home, an hour’s drive
away in Chilean wine country. After off-roading to the top of a steep hill, passing
wild horses on the way, she is greeted by a glass pavilion with wraparound views across the
vineyards of Casablanca. The house has an incredible pool deck and the sort of serenity that
can only be found by living off grid. All of the building’s power comes from solar panels:
‘I wanted to avoid having any electrical cables visible around the property,’ Deborah explains.
‘The vineyards below have a kind of natural geometry, so I wanted the house to be mindful
of that.’ There’s no air conditioning here either. Instead, most of the glass panels slide open
around the perimeter of the house to let breezes flow through the open-plan spaces.
Deborah grew up in a bohemian family of surfers and moved to Chile in the mid-1980s.
When it came to this rural retreat, which she had built in 2014, she asked renowned architect
Pablo Riquelme to create something that felt at one with the landscape – populated by foxes
and olive trees – but that also played on traditional Chilean style. ‘Homes here tend to have
a galleria,’ she explains, ‘which is a walkway the length of the house that connects different
rooms. Pablo did that here, but had it crafted entirely in glass and concrete.’
To create the look for her home, Deborah worked with interior designer Ximena Tennenbaum,
settling on a scheme that is pared-back and bright. Almost every surface is made from pale
pine, with the only discernible colour coming from the seafoam green used on some of the
doors. ‘I favoured earthy tones everywhere,’ she says, ‘but according to feng shui, when a door
faces a certain way, it should be green, and I do really like that particular colour.’
The original plans for the pool deck – which is where most of the entertaining takes place
in this mountain home – incorporated a fire pit. Pablo designed one, a perfect sunken circle
in the concrete, but it has never actually been used as the risk of forest fires is far too high.
Instead, Deborah planted a tree in it, bringing another flash of green to this home – she lost
nothing, but gained another element of calm. ‘This is a place that’s for relaxation, not work,’
she says. ‘I don’t even have wifi; it would have polluted the environment. I just read in bed
or go for long walks through the vineyards surrounding the house.’
Living area Deborah’s favourite
feature is the through-fireplace,
which links the bedroom and
lounge. The ‘Modular Slow’
sofa is by Milk and the wooden
table is from a market in Bali
‘ HOM E S I N CH I L E T E N D
TO H AV E A GALLERIA –
A WA L K WAY T H AT
CON N ECTS DIFFERENT ROOMS .
PABLO DI D T H AT H E R E ,
BU T H A D I T CR A F T E D I N
GL ASS AND CONCRETE ’
T H E A I M WA S TO CR E AT E
A HOME T H AT F E LT AT
ONE W I T H T H E L ANDSCAPE
BU T PL AY E D ON
T R A DI T IONA L CHILEAN ST YLE
Kitchen Mosaic tiling from a Chilean supplier lines the wall.

‘Despite being so inexpensive, I think it looks like Bisazza!’, says
Deborah. The countertop is made of silestone and the metal bar
stools were bought in Santiago Stockist details on p167
‘ I L OV E T H AT T H E VINEYARDS
H AV E A K I N D OF NAT U R A L
GEOMETRY. I WA N T E D THE HOUSE
TO BE MINDFUL OF T H AT ’
Galleria Running the length of the house, this walkway is an architectural
detail common in Chile Bedroom The painting is by Deborah’s friend Jorge
Salazar and the linens are vintage. The cushion features the ‘Stella in Yellow’
print by Chilean illustrator Manuel Santelices, whose sketches can be seen
around the house Stockist details on p167

I N T H E FR A M E
Set on a steep slope overlooking a perfect curve of azure blue sea, this Brutalist
villa on the Valencian coastline is part architecture and part sculpture
Words ALI MORRIS Photography MAFFINI AND DE PASQUALE/LIVING INSIDE
Living room (previous spread) The lounge area is wrapped by low horizontal
windows that provide spectacular views. Architect Sébastien Caporusso has added
a leather daybed cushion to the window bench. Piero Lissoni’s ‘ExtraSoft’ sofa
for Living Divani sits in the centre, while two ‘Atollo’ table lamps by Vico
Magistretti for Oluce and a floor lamp by Serge Mouille provide light in the evenings
Opposite To fit in with the property’s Brutalist aesthetic, the kitchen is finished
in brushed steel, with white gloss doors and drawers. To counter this, Sébastien
added a table and chair set by Hans Olsen (1960) Stockist details on p167
D esigned by Belgian architect Sébastien Caporusso, the angular concrete
beams, columns and generous windows of this 550-square-metre clifftop
house frame slices of the surrounding Mediterranean sea, treetops and
rugged cliffs that stretch out on either side. The home is spread across
four floors with three terraces and is set within expansive grounds.
In addition to the main house, Sébastien has added two guest rooms that
are hidden away in the garden, completely separate from the house. Cut into the rock
of the cliffs, they offer uninterrupted views of the sea.
The villa’s design is the result of an 18-month renovation project that saw the
original building stripped back to its bare bones. The owners – a Belgian couple who
live between Belgium and Spain – briefed Sébastien to improve the connection
between the interior and exterior spaces, opening the entire structure up to its coastal
setting. ‘Each room has been designed to be open to the landscape – with each enjoying
an extraordinary view of the sea or wilderness,’ explains the architect, who also
funnelled light into the house’s centre with a glass-lined atrium. ‘No matter what
room you occupy, the view is breathtaking. This intense communion between
architecture and nature provides an incredible sense of the infinite.’
As well as Vilhelm Wohlert – the Danish architect behind the Louisiana Museum
near Copenhagen – and American minimalists Sol LeWitt and Carl Andre, Sébastien This architectural villa
says he was inspired by Japanese architecture. ‘I’m fascinated by the way the Japanese is the cover star of ELLE
integrate vegetation into interiors to create a sense of eternity,’ he enthuses. ‘Their use Decoration Country
of wood and respect for ancestral heritage are an endless source of inspiration for me.’ Volume 14. Our latest look
Inside, the concrete spaces are softened with furniture made from raw and natural at the world’s most
materials, such as wood, leather and stone, as well as more refined elements in terrazzo
and brass. Sébastien was given free rein to source all of the artworks and furniture,
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important during the design process.’ caporussose.com

‘I wanted to counter the austere
BRUTALIST VIBE with comfortable
furniture in warm materials, such as
WOOD, LEATHER AND BRASS’
Dining room Behind the lounge

area, a Calacatta marble and brass
dining table, designed by architect
Sébastien (above), is accompanied
by chairs by Hans J Wegner – available
at Carl Hansen & Søn. Artworks by
Belgian painter Sébastien Bonin hang
on the wall Stockist details on 167

CUTTING THROUGH the house’s three levels from the rooftop, the sizeable LIGHTWELL allows sunshine to FILTER
downwards, FLOWING into the darker spaces around the property
Main bedroom On the first floor, this space

is built around the house’s glass atrium. The bed
features a curved white upholstered headboard.
An ‘Egg’ chair by Arne Jacobsen – the 1968 edition
in ‘Cognac’ leather – provides a touch of warmth,
as do the ornate wooden doors, sourced from
Indonesia Stockist details on p167

two GUEST ROOMS, completely separate from the house
. Here, you sleep on specially designed CONCRETE BEDS, facing the sea’
‘Next to the pool, we created a large SUN TERRACE, under which I hid
Above The guest room is cut into the rock

of the cliffside and was designed to be open
to the landscape, offering stunning views
Opposite In the main bedroom, a terrazzo
and brass nightstand designed by
Sébastien sits beside the luxurious bed

At every opportunity, Sébastien has chosen to
create SIGHTLINES through the house that
accentuate the UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS
Guest room The bath is placed by the

window to make the most of the view and
the Peacock chair is a vintage piece
Sun terrace Chairs and sunbeds by Studio
Piet Boon provide places to relax

What started as the idea for
a simple beach house is now
an intuitive, sustainable and
striking build that’s not only the
ultimate contemporary escape
but entirely at one with nature
Words ALI HEATH
Photography MARNIE HAWSON

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Exterior This beachfront
home has large floor-to-
ceiling windows and a
cylindrical tower on one
side. Wraparound balconies
are ideal for watching
sunsets and the surf
‘ARCHITECTURAL INGENUITY AND BEAUTY SHOULD
B E M AT C H E D T O E V E RY D AY F U N C T I O N A L I T Y ’
Living area The hardwood used for the ceiling and kitchen cabinets was sourced from the adjacent land and has been
rubbed with chalk, creating a warm look. A concrete kitchen island, designed by Rob’s architectural practice, is flanked by
‘Last Minute’ bar stools by Patricia Urquiola for Viccarbe, while the ‘Dia.47’ pendant light by Claus Bonderup and Torsten
Thorup for Gubi hangs above. The ‘Extrasoft’ sofa by Piero Lissoni for Living Divani and ‘Paulistano’ chairs by Paulo
Mendes da Rocha for Objekto provide comfort, paired with tables by Eero Saarinen Stockist details on p167
‘The design of Ocean House was about creating a unique retreat, of the bedrooms and the sharp-lined, open-plan living areas.’
suspended between forest and beach,’ says award-winning Australian Built over three levels, with vast, sweeping balconies and angled
architect, Rob Mills. ‘It’s our family escape, away from hectic city nautical-style balustrades, the connection to the outdoors is always
life in Melbourne. We all feel instantly relaxed and nurtured here.’ evident in this home. A roof terrace at the top of the tower, reached
Located in North Lorne, just off the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, via a separate external staircase, is ideal for enjoying the sea views
one of the world’s most scenic coastal routes, the property pushes – and with an outdoor bath and fire pit, it’s the ultimate luxury.
all traditional design boundaries. ‘I bought the land in 2003 with the ‘I wanted it to be a surprise. To discover it, you have to explore,’ says
intention of building a simple beach shack,’ says Rob. But, after an Rob. ‘It’s my favourite sundowner spot, listening to the crashing surf.’
arduous planning process, he decided to experiment, taking a risk Inside, a few well-chosen design classics from the likes of Gubi
with a more sustainable design. ‘I like to feel challenged,’ he says. and Eero Saarinen elevate this simple scheme and relaxing neutral
The result is a contemporary build that marries a linear timber- palette. The Australian chalk-washed hardwood timber, polished
and-glass pavilion with a cylindrical concrete-and-glass tower on concrete, natural linens, patina-rich stone basins and soft leather
one side. Where the two forms meet, an internal spiral staircase chairs all reflect Rob’s ethos that ‘architectural ingenuity and
leads to seven bedrooms and, in the top turret, a circular bedroom beauty should be matched to everyday functionality’.
sits apart from the rest of the house. The room has a womb-like ‘It may seem unlikely, but this house’s link to the forest is just
feel and features uninterrupted vistas. ‘The house’s concrete curves as important to us as its beach view,’ adds Rob. ‘It offers complete
allow your eyes to travel over spaces; they free the spirit,’ says Rob. tranquillity – we feel entirely at one with nature. This is a hard
‘There is a wonderful juxtaposition between the cocooning energy place to leave.’ oceanhouse.com.au

D E S I G N C L A S S I C S E L E VAT E
THE SIMPLE SCHEME AND RELAXING
N E U T R A L PA L E T T E , W H I C H E C H O E S
T H E N AT U R A L S U R R O U N D I N G S
Dining room The ‘Dia.47’ pendant
light from Gubi hangs above a
dining table and chairs by Eero
Saarinen, creating an elegant look
Living area The soft seating is by
Jardan and the white rug is from
Hali Stockist details on p167

‘ T H E H OUS E’ S C O N C RETE C URV ES A L L O W Y O U R E Y E S
T O T RAV EL OV ER SPA C ES; T HEY FR E E TH E S PIR IT’
Above, from left A curved bench seat provides a relaxing place to read and unwind.
This internal staircase leads from the living area up to the main bedroom, located
within the cylindrical tower Opposite Concrete is used lavishly throughout this
home, with its texture and raw quality adding to its connection to nature
‘ T H E R E I S A W O N D E R F U L J U X TA P O S I T I O N B E T W E E N
T H E C O C O O N I N G E N E R G Y O F T H E C U RV E D
BEDROOMS AND THE SHARP-LINED LIVING AREAS’
Above, from left A ‘Panton’ chair by Verner Panton for Vitra sits in the corner of the
guest bedroom. In the bathroom, an early 20th-century stone rice pounding bowl from
Kazari has been transformed into an unusual basin. The ‘Luna’ tap is by Rogerseller
Opposite The circular bed perfectly fits the curved concrete walls in this bedroom.
It is layered with organic textiles from Loom Towels. The ‘AJ’ table lamp is by
Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen Stockist details on p167
ESCAPE
T R AV E L / R E S TA U R A N T S / C U LT U R E Edited by K ATE WORTHINGTON
IN FINE
Yorkshire has close ties with sculpture, being
the birthplace of artists Barbara Hepworth and
Henry Moore, as well as home to Damien Hirst.
Now those ties are getting even closer, with the
region hosting Yorkshire Sculpture International
(YSI), a new 100-day festival. Henry Moore
Institute, Leeds Art Gallery, The Hepworth
Wakefield and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park will
FORM
hold exhibitions, while public commissions will
be unveiled in Leeds and Wakefield city centres.
Be sure to visit Yorkshire Sculpture Park’s
recently completed visitor centre The Weston
(pictured), designed by architects Feilden Fowles.
Housing a new restaurant, gallery and shop, and
constructed from layered pigmented concrete and
wood, it’s an architectural artwork in its own right.
22 June–29 September (yorkshire-sculpture.org).
PICTURE: PETER COOK

LYAN’S DEN
Dandelyan, the multi award-winning bar at Sea Containers London
AT T H E B A R
W I T H M R LYA N
The mixology
master shares
hotel on the South Bank, has been reinvented by its founder as new his tricks for
drinking den Lyaness. It’s the latest project of Ryan Chetiyawardana creative
(known as Mr Lyan), the bartender known for shaking up London’s concoctions
drinking scene. The vibe is modern-day Gatsby, with curvaceous blue What’s behind your
unusual flavour combinations? Sometimes it’s
velvet banquettes, polished parquet and bronze mirrored tables, a story, a certain ritual or custom around food
while the drinks have been designed using Lyan’s 21st-century and drink that inspires us. Or it might be pure
approach. The menu is categorised by familiar ingredients flavour association – a shared nostalgia or
a synergistic flavour combination that we’re
manipulated into unfamiliar forms (Infinite Banana, for example, excited by. For Lyaness, it was both. We were
takes banana and enriches and cures it to bring out its tropical taste), frustrated by certain products – banana, for
leading guests to discover new flavour combinations (lyaness.com). example, always tastes confected – and found
inspiration in ingredients and techniques, such
as the reactions involved in oxidation that
helped to create our King Monkey Nut flavour.
‘BE INSPIRED BY Are there rules for pairing ingredients in drinks?
COMBINATIONS YOU’VE Anything can go into a drink as long as it’s
edible (or can be made edible!), but it’s about
ENJOYED AND SUBSTITUTE balance and intention. Go with what you know
you like – or don’t – and start from there. Be
NEW FLAVOURS. THE inspired by combinations you’ve enjoyed and
KEY IS TO KEEP TASTING substitute new flavours. The key is to keep

tasting, and to keep it fun.
AND KEEP IT FUN’ What do you keep in stock at home? Real
honey, proper salt, quality vinegar and jams
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I’m never too far away from great sherry, and
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Do you have any tricks for using up leftover
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you have. Shake without ice, then shake again
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ESCAPE
Coastal
LUXE
Margate’s transformation into
a creative hub continues apace
with Haeckels House, a one
of a kind design-led spa that
doubles as an event and gallery
space on three floors overlooking
the north Kent seafront. An
offshoot of natural skincare brand
Haeckles – which makes products
using locally foraged seaweed
– the house eschews the typically
neutral palette of spas. Instead,
its thalassotherapy (seawater-
based) treatments, such as seaweed
wraps and facials, take place in
vibrant and colourful surrounds,
which showcase contemporary
textile art by weaver Jo Elbourne
and vessels created by Charlotte
Kidger using recycled industrial
waste (haeckels.house).
REDISCOVER FORNASETTI
Set in the peaceful surroundings of the Stockholm archipelago, just
12 miles east of the city centre, lies cross-disciplinary art gallery
Artipelag. Starting this month, its unmissable retrospective
‘Fornasetti: Inside Out Outside In’ showcases the work of Piero
Fornasetti (left), who famously blurred the boundaries between art,
design and craft with his fantastical designs and inexhaustible
imagination. On display will be examples of the prolific artist’s
drawings, paintings, furniture (such as the ‘Palladiana’ chest
of drawers, below) and objects, as well as works from his son
Barnaba, including new iterations of the designer’s famous face
plates (below right). 14 June–26 January 2020 (artipelag.se).
ESCAPE
PRINT AT
DULWICH
In its latest spotlight on lesser-
known artists, London’s Dulwich
Just do it
Picture Gallery showcases the
brief but bold movement of British
printmaking from the 1930s.
‘Cutting Edge: Modernist British
Printmaking’ is an exhibition of
works from the Grosvenor School
of Modern Art, which found
inspiration in Futurism and
Cubism. Displaying pieces by tutor
Claude Flight and his protégées,
such as Eveline Syme (‘Outskirts
of Vienna’, below), it captures the
energy of everyday life in vibrant When it comes to knowing what people want, it’s hard
colour. 19 June–8 September to fault Soho House. On top of running some of the
(dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk). world’s most successful members’ clubs, it’s now
realised that, as well as stylish settings and hip
locations, today’s travellers are equally interested in
experiences – what they actually do while they’re there.
(It’s all about the Insta Stories after all.) Take the
brand’s Little Beach House, just outside Barcelona.
As well as spending hours on the adjacent sands, guests
can sign up for everything from hiking, horse-riding
and rock-climbing to meditation and yoga, as well as
art and cocktail-making classes. Plus, with no TVs in
the bedrooms and the sound of waves softly breaking
outside your window, it’s the ideal summer retreat. From
£99 per night, plus tax (littlebeachhousebarcelona.com).
CLASS ACTS Want to hone an existing skill or master a new one? Learn from the
experts at these hands-on homeware workshops, and take home a one-of-a-kind piece of art
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WITH LOUISE BODY W I T H P H I L C U T TA N C E WITH MARGOT SELBY WITH DARKROOM
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Join print designer Louise Body at Casting guru Phil Cuttance’s two-hour Celebrated textile artist Margot For the Bauhaus school’s centenary,
her seaside studio in St Leonards-on- vase making workshops are held at Selby has created collections for Darkroom’s plate painting workshop
Sea, and learn to design and print his north London workshop, where everyone from Habitat to the Tate has been inspired by its style. Adorn
wallpaper using a half-drop printing you can craft a customised vessel galleries. Two-day courses at her your plate with geometric stencils in
process. She’ll show you all the based on one of his moulds and Whitstable studio are designed for colours influenced by the movement
techniques needed to do it at home. cast it in stone-like jesmonite. 4 and all levels and include yarns. 3–4 at the east London studio. 20 June,
6–7 July, £150 (louisebody.com). 7 July, £43 (philcuttance.com). August, £300 (margotselby.com). £45, (darkroomlondon.com).

The pride of PALMA
Mallorca’s new boutique hotel Can Bordoy is a seductive marriage of local history and
modern design touches. We explore the beauty that lies beyond its secluded courtyard
LOCATION Set within the tranquil, alluring

streets of Palma de Mallorca’s Old Quarter, in what is
mostly an affluent residential neighbourhood, sits
Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden, a new addition
to the city’s burgeoning luxury hotel scene. Palma
itself is six years into a regeneration project which
has encouraged hotels attracting a more design-
conscious traveller, as well as hipster cafés, top
restaurants and design galleries. Can Bordoy, which
opened in December last year, is the city’s hidden
gem, with just 24 suites set in what was originally
a private family home and later a school run by nuns.
Its masterstroke is a secluded back garden (below)
with a pool – a rarity in the medieval streets.
ARCHITECTURE Jaime Oliver and

Paloma Hernaiz, the highly sought-after husband and
wife team of architects behind local studio Ohlab, are
responsible for the building’s dramatic overhaul. The
Mallorcan four-wing family house, built around a
central courtyard, had been unoccupied for years and
was in great need of restoration and reconfiguration.
Its owner, Swedish property investor Mikael Hall, was
keen to honour Can Bordoy’s heritage, so traces of its
history and imperfections, such as characterful cracks
in the plasterwork and bubbles found in the old glazing,
were left alone during the renovations. While most of
the dark-stained timber flooring had to be replaced,
the architects ensured that, along with restored gilt
ceilings in some of the bedrooms (right), it always felt INTERIOR Of the three floors housing the
authentic. ‘There are layers of history here and we 24 bedrooms, each one is individually designed. What
wanted to keep them,’ explains Oliver. ‘But there were they share is a sense of subtle elegance and serenity
also new layers that we wanted to create. For example, with chalky, warm white walls and shades of blue in
where we’ve added a top floor to the staircase – instead the curtains, as well as madly comfortable walnut and
of trying to replicate what was there, we’ve created velvet beds designed by Ohlab. ‘We wanted something
something different. It looks modern.’ quite theatrical,’ says Hernaiz. ‘Bathrooms are open to
the bedroom, like a stage.’ The freestanding cocktail
bars with integrated sound systems in each room, also
custom-designed by Ohlab, are another highlight.
Ground floor communal areas feel relaxed and homely:
the reception desk is actually part of the bar – made
from local stone Gris Balear, it stretches from the
entrance along the full length of the dining room,
where you’ll find delicate accents of aqua, mustard
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and violet in upholstered seating. An adjacent living

room, with a fireplace and antique chandelier, has faux
creeping vines that visually connect you to the garden
at the back, accessed via another dining area. Furniture
is a combination of recognisable pieces from the likes
of Moroso, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna and Baxter, which
sit comfortably beside hand-picked vintage finds. Slick
architectural twists, such as the floating mirrored
ceiling in the bar and the glass-bottomed plunge pool,
reveal how much thought has been given to every
detail. Suites from £325 (canbordoy.com).

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GARDENS /
UNMISSABLE GREENERY
As gardens reach their seasonal peak, head out in search of inspiration. This year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace
Garden Festival features 22 green spaces, including ‘The Urban Pollinator Garden’ by Caitlin McLaughlin,
which is packed with bee-friendly plants (1–7 July; rhs.org.uk). For something more stately, make a trip to the
new Princess Alexandra Gardens at Leeds Castle in Kent (above), designed to celebrate the castle’s 900th
anniversary. Visit from 24–30 June to enjoy one of the free tours of the extensive grounds ( leeds-castle.com).
W H AT TO P LANT NO W
You don’t need masses of space
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– or skill – to grow your own

beans. Dwarf French beans are
easy to cultivate, do well in pots
and can be sown directly into the
soil in June or July for autumn
harvesting. Try ‘Amethyst’
(left), which has dark purple
pods. From £1.95, Chiltern
Seeds (chilternseeds.co.uk).
NEW BRONZE AGE

Stylish gardeners will be clutching Osti Jarej
trowels this summer. Handmade in Slovenia,
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE EXHIBITION
they are made of hardwearing, anti-microbial
Photographer Elizabeth Zeschin has spent five years capturing and rust-resistant bronze. Bonus: metal
Parham House and Gardens in West Sussex on film. Her images,
many taken using a large-format camera, range from pictures of
tools leave traces of copper in the soil,
the manor house to hauntingly beautiful plant portraits. Zeschin’s said to deter slugs and snails. £31.50,
use of 19th-century development techniques lends a luminosity The Wonderful Garden Company
to the prints. 5–30 June (parhaminsussex.co.uk). (thewonderfulgardencompany.co.uk).

GETAWAY /
PORTO
World-class food and drink, an artsy vibe and eclectic
mix of old and new give this city charm by the barrel load
THE CITY Historically overlooked in favour of the country’s WHERE TO STAY Recently opened in the city’s
capital, Lisbon’s little sister is quickly becoming the first choice for most elegant neighbourhood, Foz do Douro, Vila Foz Hotel & Spa
visitors seeking an authentic taste of Portugal, a dose of sunshine occupies a stately 19th-century manor house. The craftsmanship
and a culture fix. Less crowded and commercialised than other in the entrance lobby alone is breathtaking, packed with lovingly
European cities (Lisbon included), it’s home to a creative crowd of restored original details, such as parquet floors, intricate, icing-like
locals who’ve benefited from Porto’s affordability and arts-centric mouldings and a sweeping staircase bordered with ornate wrought-
attitude. It’s also perfectly sized, with all the character and variety iron balustrades. Guest rooms take a different tack, all with futuristic,
of a larger city on a manageable scale – exploring its 18th-century cocoon-like curves and contemporary fitted furniture. The spa,
port cellars, opulent Art Deco cafes, modern bistros, art galleries meanwhile, offers a Turkish bath, sauna, indoor pools and outdoor
and secret nightlife spots is all do-able in a long weekend. relaxation area (from £270; designhotels.com). To truly live like
a local, check into the three-bedroom boutique guesthouse My
Home in Porto, where the intimate atmosphere and friendly host
Juan will make you feel instantly at ease. The 1930s townhouse
has a green-tiled façade and its bright, high-ceilinged rooms are
furnished with mid-century pieces and antiques. Breakfast is served
in either the little courtyard garden or the beautiful dining room
(from £170; myhomeinporto.com).
Beside the river Douro,

Porto’s old city centre has
been declared a UNESCO
World Heritage site

G E T A W AY
Dine in glorious
technicolour and
opulence at the
Vila Foz hotel
BREAKFAST & LUNCH The most famous café and an estate set over immaculately landscaped grounds, it was
in town is Majestic. Established in 1921, this exquisite Art Deco constructed between 1925 and 1944 and is now a national monument
confection is stuffed with marble, cherubs, opaque glass lighting and (serralves.pt). Another eyecatching building is home to the National
carved mirrors. Stop by for a pastel de nata and coffee and soak up Orchestra of Porto, Casa da Musica, which hosts a diverse programme
the old world grandeur (cafemajestic.com). Porto is home to the of music and dance (casadamusica.com). Clad with traditional blue
francesinha, a gut-busting sandwich made with garlicky smoked pork and white azulejos tiles, the Chapel of Souls is a sight to behold and
sausage, topped with cheese, a fried egg and sauce (‘sandwich’ is used a showcase of the country’s culture (Rua de Santa Catarina 428).
loosely, think Croque Madame on steroids) – for the city’s best, head
to Cafe Santiago (caferestaurantesantiago.com.pt). For a lighter lunch SHOPPING Leave space in your suitcase to stock up on
packed with traditional flavours, such as wild boar-stuffed piquillo locally made crafts and produce. Begin your shopping at A Vida
peppers and baked salt cod, served in contemporary surroundings, Portuguesa, a purveyor of quality Portuguese stationery, crockery,
try Traca (restaurantetraca.com). Also check out sister restaurant linens and toiletries (avidaportuguesa.com). In the city on a saturday?
Pisca, for Portuguese-style tapas (restaurantepisca.com). Head for Mercado Porto Belo on Praça de Carlos Alberto to pick up
secondhand homeware (facebook.com/mercadoportobelo). And
WINE & DINE Unsurprisingly, for a city that takes its don’t miss Livraria Lello & Irmão, an explosion of Art Nouveau
name from a fortified wine, Porto has a world-class food and drink splendour with a beautiful bookshop (livrarialello.pt).
scene. Sipping a chilled glass of port is practically mandatory and
ESCAPE THE CITY There are dozens of ways to
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there are many ways to do so, from cellar tours to tucked away
backstreet bodegas and swish restaurants. One of the country’s explore the valley where Portugal’s world-class vines are cultivated
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brightest culinary talents is José Avillez, who owns Cantinho do and transformed into wine, but going by boat is perhaps the best (try
Avillez, with its menu of innovative Portuguese cuisine (Algarve red Cool Tour Oporto’s ‘Relax Douro Valley’ tour; cooltouroporto.com).
shrimp with Thai sauce; deep-fried green beans with tartar sauce), Take in the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage-accredited landscape
and Mini Bar, an upbeat cocktail and small plates venue that serves and hop off for lunch and tastings as you go, before winding your
into the early hours (joseavillez.pt). For a treat, try Michelin-starred way back to the city as the sun sets.
Antiqvvm (antiqvvm.pt). This hidden gem is just out of town, set in
a stone quinta (country house) that overlooks the river Douro.
To discover more design-savvy
ART & CULTURE You’ll find fine Art Nouveau and destinations, get your copy of ELLE
Art Deco architectural specimens all over, but Villa Serralves, with Decoration City – on sale now at
its striking pink façade, is Porto’s most iconic. Part of the Fundação hearstmagazines.co.uk/ed-city
de Serralves, an institution which includes a contemporary art gallery

Clockwise from top left Villa Serralves
– an Art Deco gem set in manicured
gardens. Boutique guesthouse My Home
in Porto. Intricately patterned blue and
white azulejos at the Chapel of Souls.
José Avillez’s atmospheric Mini Bar.
Livraria Lello houses one of the world’s
most beautiful bookshops. The
exuberant Casa da Musica was designed
by Rem Koolhaas. The colourful
cityscape. Fine dining at Vila Foz
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A TOAST to the HOME

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THE PINK CITY

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the ceiling. Lighting should always point

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SET THE SCENE

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