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TEL. +44 (0) 20 7079 1930 BUCCELLATI ELLE DECORATION co 29 Moodboard It’s time toexplore the beauty ofthe Cali-cool look and howit, ‘can makea neutral scheme interesting 35 Colour Draga & Aurel’ technicolour new launch, rainbow-inspired lighting and bright ideas for vinyl storage 36 Form Museum-quality marble, vases witha modern take on wabi-sabi and eco designs from Normann Copenhagen 38 Pattern Seaside-inspited homeware, couture-quality walleoverings and experimental fabries by Karel Martens 41 Outdoor Sebastian Cox’ sustainable new design, the latest paint and fabric for allweathers andaspotlight on summer garden essentials from Soho Home 47 A new thread Formafantasmaonits revolutionary plans for Rubell 51 Molteni’s world Beyond the cover of the furniture house’ new monograph 53 Signor non-stop Talking.comfort and style with Antonio Citterioashe unveils his new collection for Maxzalto [57 Trend Seok out the finer things in ite ‘with jewellery-ike metallic designs [58 Brand to know Lighting the way fr sustainability: Swedish studio Enkel 61 Treasured Designer Amechi Mandi ‘on the item that has inspired his worke {62 The edit Flick through ourextensive selection of magazine racks 64 Anniversary The reworkingot the “Wassily chair, for rams 60th birthday 67 Cultural life Actress and author Molly Ringwald sharesher favourite things 93 68 Social life Why its time to follow sculptural florist Wagner Kreusch 70 City life Aleova co-founder Joseph Grima’s insiders guide to Milan 72 Books Nostalgicpackage-holiday snaps the power of textiles to tel stories, and innovative workby femalearchitects 74 Calico KassiaSt Clair unravels the origins of the versatile, Indian-produced andendlessly useful fabric 76 leon Theenduringdesigns of Florence Broadhurst, as popular today s ever 78 Industry index Shalini Misraon how touseart nan interior-design setting andher love ofayeringin homes 82 Kitchens and bathrooms Taps with smedge,hooks togethooked on and anew Vipp design that shows the magic of metal 84 Agenda Dates for your diary, from the Barbican wrapped up in colour to the beautiful blooms taking over Chelsea 87 Athome with MarcoLavit, the architect and designer whose Milanese bolthole is designed for contemplation 109 Architecture How portals ean make your home's doorways more dramatic 62 Par UE) Text big things in design, Spotlight on Iluminatingclassic designs~ past, presentand future Sensitive soul Inaiconservationarea in Sydney, a 1980s cottage salutes and respects the nature that surrounds it Curve appeal The colourful rebirth ‘ofCleme de Grivel Sader's rented Chelsea hhome turned permanent residence Open-deor policy How designer Marion Stora added life and soul toher family apartment in Paris il life A modernisteanalside ‘dwelling in Amsterdam transformed byinterior-designer Anita Fraser ‘Modern theatries Pulling back the curtain on Aptitude Studio's Milan home Pot it in neutral Charu Gandhi mixed quiet luxuryand muted tones to breathe life into this Regent’ Park townhouse ere ad Case study Designer Matilda Goad on creatinga magieal place for her children The edit Everything needed forlitte lives, from seatingin miniature toarockinghorse Decorating Why should the kidshave all the fun? Vibrant fabrics and wallpapers forthe youngandyoungatheart Opinion Eva Wiseman asks howa home can thriveand survivea growing human being leon As the Design Museum’ show begins, we look atthe playful side of Enzo Mati Inspiration A space to explore, learn or rest. robelliousideas for rooms kids will love Subscribe Great offers forloyal readers Stockists Where to buy your favourites Archive Style lessons from May 2008 Mixingombré chairs with an heirloom table this Sydney Thome (p122),shotby Anson ‘Smartandatyledby Clare Delmar, sets the tone for an issue of past and future icons Aw [TAUAV DESIGN STo2” D542 ARMCHAIR GO PONTI Molteni&C Made of Stories by people who design, craft and live. Handcrafted with love in Italy to last generations, since 1912. poltronafrau.com Scan to activate the F augmented reality experience. = any of lait be familiar with my unswervingand enthusiastic love of all things European (for the record, yes, I'm still fuming about Brexit, and yes, it bales me that nobody talks about the negative impact its stllhavingon ourindustry and ourlives sfenerally, but I'll shut up and leave polities for nother day), The various countries, peoples, ccaltures and distinct sense of creativity that emanates from Europe fill me with endless joy land provide us with a rich source of inspiration forall that we do here at ELLE Decoration, At this time of the year our focus turns to the centre ofthe continent, specifically Italy,coineiding as it does with Milan's annual design week, Incorporating the official Salone del Mobile furniture exhibition and he ineressingly important and jam-packed Fuorisalone timetable of off- schedule showcases, installations, pop-ups and ‘more. In many ways the whole event has become anunwilling victim ofits own success Every sector land brand now wants in on the act, and every year itgets closer to bocominganamorphouscelebration ofthe luxury industryin ts widest sense. Don’t get Jrom the editor _ ime wrong, this is not necessarily a bad thing, but Increasingly its becoming harder to track down thereal design innovation thathas always been the defining factor at the heart of the show since its Jaunch in the 1960s, and that's. real shame, Sadly we can't do anything about the soaring sccommodation costs - these days even Airbnbs are out of most people's budgets ~ but, whether you are heading to Milan or not, what we ean dois. let you know what to get excited about. So this, Issue not only includes our curated selection of design-week highlights, but also seeks to give you broader taste of the place, what itrepresentsand, Thope, explains why we love it, You'll find a guide to the city from one ofits coolest inhabitants and discover two different living spaces, a designer's compact pied-i-terre and another apartment with, ‘amore dramatic take on Milanese style Elsewhere, incomplete contrast, we havea section dedicated to how to really create stylish children’s rooms (p187). So, whether you're navigating an overwhelming Milan schedule or the creative demandsofatiny tyrant, this month we've got you. Ben Spriggs EDITORIN-CHIEE Ginstagram ombsorigs © Visit tesco couk Brustee dian) rrr i j | CPL che Cie ee Tae en eee ee) Ee en eueer furniture and accessories, for irresistible interiors, ea ee EL ee UU olay Mood of the month We're taking cues from the sunny, laid-back style most commonly found in beachside interiors dotted long California's coast for this look, which is dominated by earthy colours, surfer-esque wave shapes and furniture that wouldn't look out ‘ofplace ina 970s dream home From lef ‘New Yr! roby Rv Pcio for oodnoe £1,552, Iwenyweryene (weniypeenyone cen, Aa’ shal £220, ‘Anda Mare [ondumasebacon) "Ach vase baler Aa ori, £185, Tweyentyone ‘yon com ‘Woned Une Rs’ owen 100, Wow Ser jwoxtie con). Wow chat £1595, Rorsom Dunn forsonooddvm Kelly Wearstlers family home in Malibu, situated moments from the ocean, is not only the embodiment of her distinctive ‘elaxed-yet-luxe look, but also a lesson in how to ground ‘space in nature. The American interior designer (whois synonymous with West Coast coo!) leantinto the beachy ‘aesthetic fr the livingroom, where organic, driftwood: like art and vintage furniture, including the ‘Soriana’ sofa and chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, meet to form an eclectic space that is unified by her signature warm-neutral colour scheme. Another defining feature of Wearstler’s workand home isher masterful use of texture - timber, varied stones and ‘ruched fabriesare layered to create an inviting effect. eT 1 Tecezze M100 tile, £110, 9 Broce! eo walleavering Moto Facory (noxococory.com) in Mink 22.5K Champogre Gold 2 imperios wood.venoee by Assmboge, £208 pe m, walleoveringin'W21 Hall Hon olyhunt.con) £208 por, Orexco [omc con) 10 Moduler One’ wide plank ‘Mio’ Fabre, £130 por m, flooring Ook Nowe Whis, Eins ls rom £39 per sqm, Prado 4 hore! fab in'Cholk, Iporodor de) £2130 parm, Designers Gl 1 To Ter cat fringe in ‘Cones, (desigersgull con) £94 perm, Sema Sons '5Toxed Woot fabric in ltomselondsons com) “Blzzord, £247 perm Rose Uniacke 12 Aue shaw Fabre, £240 perm, [roteniacke com De le Cuora [elecvona con) 6 Grey Oak Ondate 13 ‘Aocamo’ walleawering is Wveneer, £268 pe sq, ‘Whe Sond, 215 perm, te Hiawwoods[povwoods com ineraiool co 7 ‘Chorin fare £201 poem, ‘Natrol Ook’ nab, £20, with Decor Hedorcom) Diamond backplate, £12, bah £8512 Tronscondo! poreeain, ‘Mati Good inetisegood com) ‘rom £2,000 par dab, Coosrone 15 ‘Généwear fabri n ‘Gres, E165 [eoesersonecout) ora eiawe foleweparscon) moodboard Loceee 1 1 Whit’ om £55 Resa Su inno on {4 Senblone tom £39 pre lands com) (6 os End Coy, fem £33 pe ir, The Pelleson Point Co [pellscnpcit.con) 7 Sundoy Sou, rom £29 per lve, Coa eotpoins con) fe £45 fo tren kon > 25 = or ‘Youdon'thave tolive in the Golden State, nor do you noed to completely rothink your furniture to make Kelly ‘Wearstler’s1970s-influenced beachy style workin your home, The beauty ‘of this elegant looks that it’ all about celebrating the vintage pieces and ‘objects you might already own. Consider ‘upholstering an antique chair inapale fabric; embracing the minimalist beauty ‘ofpplain, whitewashed walls; or swapping ‘your cushion covers forsoft, tactile textures. Ifyou are keen toinvestin statement pieces, concentrate on quality materials - marble, travertine or burl ‘wood that will age beautifully. 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Cn Objects are By This young Milanese homeware brand should ‘beon your radar, Founded in 2022by artist-tumned-creative director Phil America and luxury-fashion marketer Jenny D Pham, its frst collection of ceramics, Milan Metro’ is «joyous ‘compilation of brightly coloured vases and chunky = trays that channels Danish brand Hay’sutilitarian yet playful approach to accessories Each piece, including the Wavy’ vase (approx £265, pictured) is made using upeyeled clay and inspired by the colours and lines ofthe city’sunderground transport system objectsareby.com), ISTE Vinyl-storage units Foch sala this sleek, Songhai pice is detgned Whatever the sz f your callcon the USM To old vpto 3 hlogrms, and con be csomised Hl’ prone hows hal The moder trope sing Tc online conquer ost you colour unt hs the added eile grow a you add fo dnd sie preferences, From approx S187 Wyo com. you'lbrary From opprax £2269 [em cam Avatable in all of Merona’ 4) colo, the apy emad ‘Si 6 playful dispay nt ie your record ellcion the avery hides mesy cables, From £839 jmontnaluntve con, jorm Designed by Duc duo Raw Color ke's nw, limied-edtionTerommant calacionhighighs kw hues con ransform o space. 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I¢s making waves in both the fashion and furniture industry again - for proof, Just look to Birkenstock’ corduroy sandal and complementary daybed, Forits latest range of rns, Nordic Knots has created a pattern reminiscent of the retro fabric, featuring lines ‘ofsuper-plush New Zealand wool contrasted with hand-cut stripes, availablein a palette of buttery yellows, rich reds and deep greens. From £595 (nordicknots.com), no Mee ata a) Tana eas au ea a uate Roe winners aa a ean Bar tae Cede aye Ee Renowned for his experimental approach Duteh graphic designer Karel Martens has collaborated with Liberty on a range of fabrics fora new collection that incorporates his distinctive interlocking tonal squares, chequerboard patterns and repeated blocks ‘ofbold stripes, Martens worked closely with Liberty Fabrics’ London design studio on the hand-drawn motifs and digital collages, before they were printed at the company’s millnear Lake Como. From £28 perm (libertylondon.com). ‘resve Decton Fumafinasa- Ph. Federico Cast rubelli.com Gardens Collection outdoor With its contemporary shapes andutilitarian design ethos, Space Copenhagen’s new outdoor range for &Pradition ‘celebrates life in any ‘outdoor context’. Named ‘Thorvald’ bape after Copenhagen’s Thorvaldsens i Museum, it comprises a solid-steel side table, café table, dining table and stackable chairs, and comes in ivory, black or forest-green. Thora Round Ca Tobe £545; Therckd Amici’, £460, Thorold Side Choi, 410, Tweniyiweiyon fweyentyone com) Ing illbe eo eo tt coud, but ot Sonan' mean you con ives! nels new cBlecton of bohemian odoor fobecs foe when summer ‘ocves Full voting pops of ‘low and pial pris Venice Beach Irom op "Yemen, Pasadena a lot Angeles) bins son hoa From £154 per m fs ; ny Mylands hos uvald 2 new cllton of 12 elous For vie boh oudoons ond mide ‘ated bythe londscape tgadane ey Blom. 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Designed and crafted to last for generations. Ever since the company was founded in 990, Garde Hvaisee has been dedicated to crafting bespoke kitchen and interior solutions that only become more beautiful with time, GARDE Anew thread _... One of Italy's most historical fabric houses has enlisted the help of one of the country’s hottest design studios, “We do the fabrics, they do the other things’ to spearhead a new creative direction, and we love it Js the rather direct way that CEO Nicol Favaretto Rubelli deseribes his family ‘company’sclever collaboration withoneof the world’s most exciting and in-demand design duos, FormaFantssma. [na genius = ‘move within an industry not renowned for ai rovative thinking, the more-than-130- ‘year-old Italian fabrichouse has decided to ‘entrust thecreativedirectionofboth Rubell and cutting-edge brand Kieffer to Andrea ‘Trimarchi and Simone Farresin, who setup theirstudioin2009 and have subsequently bbecomeknovn foradetaled take on spatial design, strategieplanningandeonsaltancy. “We started working together well over a year ago’ says Trimarchi, ‘and we took the first six months to just wateh, listen and talk to the various departments. Our studio‘sallabout research.” ‘This considered approach has paid of After their successful relaunch of Kieffer in autumn 2028, they're now bringing a zingy and fresh perspective to Rubell, “with arestyling of its showrooms in Paris tnd Milan, a pared-back brand identity > From left CEO Nic Rubel wih FrmaFoniosma’ Teecht ond Smone Fo update and edgy catalogues and photography. Also, despite Trimarehi® protests that they are not interested inbeing textile designers, the pair are having a definite influence on Rubell’ output. Launched in Paris in January, ‘Gardens, the latest botanical- ‘themed collection, is rich with the beauty and inate silk craftsmanship Rubell fans willknowandlove, but theresa wow: sherbet hit that “Take “Royal Botanica” or "Ramage", explains Trimarchi, ‘they're both based on 17th and 18th-century archive designs. ‘They'reabit grandma, butwe got the design team tosimplify themanduse these colours that weren'tin the Rubelipalete, ike mint, ‘melon, pistachio and lemon, and they ‘became contemporary. And this is only really the beginning Salone will see new wallpaper from a Bri based Italian designerandarethinkingand rebranding of Rubeli’s furniture offering, and the FormaFantasma duo are looking forward to focusing on pattern for future collections. As Favaretto Rubell says: ‘We don't stay still, we move!” rubellicom EA “Groshooper {ben ‘Lime [on cho £161 or md Forget Me Nor in ‘Mer’ curs), £195 per m: ‘Romage’ in Abicoceo, E16 perm ttle portsons made fom Evergreen in inane 2 erm in Rubel reimagined Paris showroom i PO Furnishings: Stone Look Breccia Imperiale BTEC erie or) Wee ieee rd 7A Human Design nearly ninety years, wa have used technology and innovation to dasign ceramic tiles that Real design always arses from the ones who experience it. ‘Marazzi Showroom ~ 90-92 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London ~ marazziit As the quintessential ‘made in Italy’ brand turns 90, itis offering an exclusive glimpse into its stylish universe with a definitive new book The story of Moltent & C began 90 years ago in the furniture-making homeland Brianza, and today itis inseparable from the narrative of Italian design itself. Its tale that deserved to be told in style, and now cofee-table tome Molteni Mondo: An Italian Design Story is previewing during Milan design week and available from September. The book, says Giulia Molten, head of marketingand communication, and the granddaughter of founders Angelo snd Giuseppina Molten, iscinematic ints scope, affording an unprecedented and authoritative lookat the company’s present, past and future’. Introduced by French architectand regular Molteni&¢Ceolaborator Jean Nouvel, and peppered with portraits of some ofthe brand's favourite designers shotby acelaimed photographer Jef Burton, it explores not only the people behind its iconie designs, but also the places, from its Giussano compound tomuseumsand the ‘many stores around the world. molteniit The cover ofthe new book publhed by Rizzl; Conodion devgn do Tob Fushelberg designer Moro Fer and fbr rom the Mabon & C archive; Maen eloberator Fon Giod: creative dracor of Malin & c,Vincert Non Duysa Michal De Luch wih hi Secreta des or Molen & C; Mike Halland of Foster + Formers wihthe duds Are tbl Tebia Scarpa wihan odginal ange ofthe MHC 3 Mas’ char ore ron _ PAPER LIBRARY y tit tL mL Sioa tye fas ia LTI-SURFACE USE . 3 Free colour cards & wallpaper samples | Point & wallpaper to order Notionwide Stockists | peintandpaperlibrary.com +44 (0) 161 230 0882 | info@paintandpaperiibrary.com en etc > ) ae | —> update Signor non-stop To date, he has worked with every major Italian furniture manufacturer ‘According to Antonio Citterio, the physical going, yet at the age of 74 architect and industrial designer Antonio ‘homeitselfhasn'treally changed that much Citterio’s Maxatto range proves hes showing no signs of slowing down pare prolife Taian architects and industrial designersatworktoday.heis well-qualified tohsveanopiniononthe subject-Whathas changed, ofeourse isthe spintafhome, he continues Where we lives scrtinised So much more, with us entertaining and bringingneoptentoourspaces. member nny Viaolferinoapartmentin1970sMilan. Tewas chaos, with people sleeping here, thereand everywhere. imagine that area is very different today; more formal, and you won't find shoesal ver the place!” ‘This joyful reminiscing coincides with the lineh of Citterio’ atest cllection for Maxalto in Paris earlier this year, Despite hisstageringlyimpressivecareer-his CV reads lea history ofeontemporary design ndinclidescollaborationsyeith practiely very major brand ~ his relationship with this offhoot ofthe B&B Italia business is something special Sine 1996, Citterio has boon the brand's sole creative, designing and coordinating its output ~ ong aid examination of whet amodern classi home could and shoud ook like Timelessness ise” says Citeria Each Maxaltopiece could have been designed > Antonio Cita with is Upholstered ‘Corea’ cha, launched in 2023, Fam £1,603 update today or 30 years ago, that's the joy. Assuch, every year’s new additions to therange are like a painter revisiting the same exquisite still-life composition, finely tweaking and adding in elements to enhance the overall ookand feel 502024'sofferineludes anew sofasystem with anupholstered or lacquered frame, agroup ofarrestingcoffe ablesand consoles with hanimered mirror-steel tops ‘that look ike rippling pools ofwater, aswell asdelicatelycrafted storage units prompted by Citterio’ desire to update the traditional dresser, which can be fitted with shelves ppull-ou trays even cutlery racks. The idea of entertaining is definitely front of mind. ‘Today, exactly 2s when he conceived his first pieces in 1995, this is not about huge numbers of shouty, extravagant novelties, Brevityandconcisenessarekey."don'tlook at trends. 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After years ofchunky andingated silhouettes dominatinginteriors.aslew of ragnetic designs are embracing amore Streamlined, ornamental aesthetic High shine sill reigns supreme, but today, metals such es aluminium and Stainless stel are taking on forms that meet atthe intersection of art \\ \\ furniture andjeweller. These treasures ate designed toadorm a room and act 28 sareflection of elegant personal style ‘ther than take contre-stage 1 'Phoed! perdont baht opprox 7.380, Bec Btn (boeken con 2 Hon waloneng, £248 por mere Ethel) 3 Wore shoving un by Ere oi £5640, Ercothelecfice nal) Sive elory opprox 1,575 kr Tom Foukter fonlauline:co.) Enkei Introducing the Swedish lighting studio witha mission to shine a light on reuse and make sustainable materials beautiful “The arched windowsof Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden's answer to Selfridges, were this year dedicated to six emerging design brands asa part of Stockholm Design Week. In one, rising from a pile of smashed sinks and metal tubing three identical lamps gently slowed against the black backdrop, thelr oblong {rey bases supporting smile-like, semi-circular shades, One was tipped coquettishly at an angle, as if winking at passersby. ‘The team installing the ‘window almostthrewour display away, laughs Lovin Sunnerholm, CEO of Enkei, the Swedish start-up responsible for the lamps,"They thought it was trast Toanextent, they were right. Founded ayear and ahalfagoby Suanerholmand Miriam Bichse, Enke's raison dtreis tocrcate striking yet-practical picees for the ome using demolition waste asthe primary material Discarded construction materials account for more than a third of al waste in the EU? says Bichsel, Enke'screative director. ‘The ideao starting ‘ourbrand with a lamp made out of these things was to quite literally shine alight on this issue: ‘The ‘Reminder (001) table lamp (from approx -£920) is notonly this Swedish lighting stuio'sirst release butalsoanillustration ofits creators vision: the dimmerisSD-printed fom fossil-free steel; the tactile shade, which can beslid back and forth s made from deadstock (discontinued) fabric and the metal curve it rests on ia discarded ventilation pipe. ‘Most notably the base is erafted from ReCeramix, a concrete alternative dovelopedby the brand that uses ground ceramic waste tosignificantly reduce the amount of cement in the mixture, Practically it means less sand has been mined to create the piece, resulting in a reduetion in harmful emissions. Aesthetically, tendows the material with agentle sheen that makes a perfect ‘canvas for the light source above to play on. It’s a subtle demonstration of hhow Enkei wants to turn something broken into something beautiful ~ and motivate customers to make choices that help drive change through desire ‘Because even if you buy stuff with your head, muses Bichse, ‘you still have ‘to choose itwith your heart’ enkeisworld The Faminder (01 tebe lone by Enkes CEO Lovisa Surah fa and eae dear Mion Bich he Eke Window dipley o!Nerdske Kemponat” N= ‘hing Stockholm Design Wek SOOT ©caesarstone’ ( all - Feels like iste Se ee a rere Rte ples via our website Amechi Mandi ‘The Cameroon-born designer finds pride and inspiration in precious beaded textiles that speak to his heritage ‘This vintage Kirdi modesty apron was the alalyst for my decisi tostudy design. I vas always fascinated by traditional textiles and started collecting them when Iwas about 21, One of my favourite songs is Birima by Youssou Nour: it symbolises a deep sense of culture trailingback thousands ofyears Tomy youngself the apron that in textile form. I started working in fashion and, at the back of my mind, there were always these patterns. Years later, after moving from Berlinto the UK foruniversity, | sawa beautiful air by David David in collaboration with Glass Hill hat spurred ‘me to think these patterns I The original Kirdi modesty aprons were hand beads, very intricate, with amillion colours and variations. [bought mine in Douala, Cameroon, at Marché des Flours, where you can buy erafts from around the country and other parts of Aftica ‘authentic things, not the tacky stuff! There is so much treasure! launched my brand with a series of cushions inspired by the i. Initially | struggled to find the right way of interpreting i butiteventually dawned on me that the beadwork could be hand,

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