Indholdsfortegnelse for July 2019 i Homes & Gardens

I am proud of our Movers & Shakers feature, which throws the spotlight on those creatives and companies that are shaking up interiors. As a brand, we’re passionate about celebrating their stories and taking readers behind the scenes. This month we meet Cassandra Ellis, a designer-maker who shows just the kind of creativity we are looking to champion. It’s with this in mind that we are launching the H & G Design Awards, with 17 categories covering both projects and products. We hope it will be a true recognition of the latest talent. More news to follow. This issue presents some extraordinary houses and gardens. They include a once-crumbling French farmhouse that’s the elegant side of shabby, and a stylish and original take on Englishness by Sydney designers Tania Handelsmann…

It was 25 years ago that Dutch couple Julia and Bert Huizenga first stepped over the threshold of the French farmhouse that was to become such an important part of their family’s life. ‘We had inherited some money and immediately knew how to spend it, having always dreamt about owning a property in France after many holidays there,’ Bert explains. ‘We were constantly annoying our daughters by looking in the windows of French estate agents.’ Having viewed just four other properties, Julia was struck by a feeling of certainty as soon as she saw this farmhouse. ‘We were charmed by the beautiful iron gates and grand pillars and, when we first walked into the house, we loved the way the stone steps had been worn down by generations of feet.…

Low furniture creates space above to display artwork – such as this woven wall hanging with echoes of the Japanese textile patchwork tradition, boro . Datsuzoku (free) is an aesthetic ideal in Wabi-sabi, and designing a minimalist work area can lead to enhanced peace when spending time at one’s desk. Seek out unique handmade accessories to elevate the ambience. In the kitchen, the restful painted interior of a cabinet showcases a display of Japanese-style monochrome ceramics and wooden artisan pieces. Origami – the art of folding paper – is echoed in the graphic patterns on the cushions and rug, along with the exquisite sculpture resting delicately on the window seat. Serene greens, monochrome patterns, tactile weaves and rich textures combine to deliver an inviting colour palette for a considered living…

PARC DE LA MAR Overlooked by the magnificent La Seu cathedral, this artificial lake was designed to replicate waters that once came up to the city walls. A popular summer spot with cafés, Miró murals, music and markets. GALLERY HOPPING Lovers of contemporary art should pop into the Es Baluard museum. For the Spanish modern masters – Picasso, Miró, Dalí – the museum of Spanish modern art at the Fundación Juan March is a must. LA LONJA Can Bordoy is at the centre of Palma’s old town, so wandering the adjacent streets will reveal tranquil courtyards, cobbled streets lined with boutiques, and Renaissance, Baroque and Gothic architecture.…

Simple, beautiful and useful’ is the mantra behind the work of designer-maker Cassandra Ellis. Her range of tactile linens, handcrafted furniture and luminous paints is inspired not by trends but by the natural world and a new classicism that is neither minimalist nor overstated. ‘I have always loved furniture and fabrics, especially for their ability to capture stories,’ she reflects. ‘I find that everything important in life happens around a table, on a sofa or in quiet solitude, sitting in a chair.’ Cassandra grew up in Papakura, New Zealand. ‘My mother was a machinist and I discovered the magic of fabric early on,’ she says, ‘and it has stayed with me ever since.’ She honed her skills with a career in television, before working for New Zealand’s House & Garden…

MOST SUCCESSFUL PART OF THE PROJECT Opening up the sitting and dining room to the hallway introduced so much light to the heart of the house. SECRET ADDRESS I love the work of Anna Charlesworth. Her handmade light fittings always bring whimsy to a room. BIGGEST INDULGENCE The de Gournay wallpaper that hangs in the master bedroom. GO-TO COLOUR Whites that look a bit like plaster, such as Farrow & Ball’s Off-White. SMALL CHANGE–BIG IMPACT Painting a white walk-in wardrobe a green/grey.…

Appearances can be deceptive – and that’s certainly true when it comes to the home of musician Caroline Corr. You might expect the chocolate-box house in Somerset, where she lives with her husband Frank Woods and their three children, to be awash with florals and pretty pastels, but not a bit of it. The interior exudes edgy urban chic, bold punches of colour and playful patterns. Caroline and Frank moved to the area in 2014, feeling it would be an idyllic place to bring up their family. ‘We adore traditional country homes,’ says Caroline. ‘And we loved the proportions and light of this house, and the fact that every window had a view.’ But it was tired and dated, so Caroline and Frank knew they had to put their stamp…

Not many garden designs start at the Number 65 bus stop, but that was precisely what motivated Tati and Ricardo Lindenberg-Arantes to give their city garden a radical makeover. ‘Double decker buses park right outside our house and anyone sitting upstairs could look straight down on us,’ says Tati. In addition, the L-shaped garden behind their end-of-terrace house contained an ugly brick garage which dominated the view from the house. ‘The best I can say is that it was a functional space when we moved in. There was a driveway and double gates leading out on to the busy road and that was that. It wasn’t a garden you wanted to spend time in.’ Brazilians Tati and Ricardo both work for an international company and lived in the Netherlands and…

DESIGN Faced with ever-rising costs of moving house, many homeowners have opted instead to stay put and make the most of their space. An attic often converts well into a master bedroom suite, but presents a design challenge when it comes to finding sufficient headroom underneath the eaves. One option is to mount the showerhead flush into the ceiling, or choose a lower-height freestanding bath that can fit under the eaves. Go as far as to tape out elements on the floor to be sure of what will fit, recommends Irene Gunter of Gunter & Co Interiors. COLOUR These days, all-white bathware and restrained chrome-coated brassware risk seeming too cold and clinical. Patterned wallpaper, decorative tiles and marble, bronze and brass finishes and coloured baths – yes, even in avocado…

1. MATCHMAKE Polished Bianco Eclipsia (a hard-wearing stone that’s tougher than granite) on the island complements the more delicate Statuario marble splashback. Bespoke kitchens, from £35,000, Martin Moore. 2. STORE MORE An extra-long island allows for extra storage without the need for wall-to-wall units. And a ‘chunky’ worktop creates a modular feel that is reassuringly solid. Bespoke kitchens, from £35,000, Roundhouse Design. 3. HANG OVER The overhang means seats can be stowed and the legs add an airy feel. The David Weeks Studio light echoes the veins on the Arabescato Paonazzo marble worktop. Bespoke kitchens, from £19,000, Charlie Kingham. 4. IN FULL FLOW A waterfall design sees the worktop carried down to the floor. Matching the vein of the marble over the edge joint enhances the flowing effect. Bespoke Portobello…

BETHANY PERRY trained as an illustrator and then as a make-up artist before adding fine art to her repertoire. She now produces paintings that focus on the female form. She is one of a curated group of artists featured on Runway Gallery, the online gallery that makes owning contemporary art easy. Tell us about your art background. I’ve been painting since I was old enough to hold a paintbrush. At school, I was never great at maths or science and found out I was dyslexic in my early twenties, but I always felt confident in my artistic capabilities. I studied illustration after college, then moved to London where I fell into a career in make-up. I love using the face as a canvas. But my journey has had its challenges.…

IN THE EARLY Sixties, Terence Conran was a young designer whose flat-pack furniture was cold-shouldered by retailers. ‘I was hungry for success,’ Sir Terence says now, ‘and knew there had to be a way to sell intelligent design.’ He was right. The Sixties were about to swing and young people didn’t want to live in homes tainted with post-war austerity. After a trawl through Roget’s Thesaurus in search of a name, the first Habitat opened on London’s Fulham Road on 11 May 1964, with whitewashed walls, quarry-tiled floors and spotlights. Modernist furniture was mixed with modular shelving, bentwood chairs and beanbag seats, all offered in the context of home accessories, for Habitat also gave birth to what we now call the lifestyle concept. ‘I read Elizabeth David’s wonderful books that…

HOME SWEET HOME Creating balanced, beautiful interiors has become a little easier, courtesy of Neptune and its new home design service, launching in its 25 stores. Help is on hand in all areas, from paint colours to window treatments, flooring to furniture, and lighting schemes to styling – your Neptune interiors specialist will help you navigate all of it. HEAVEN AND EARTH Sleek European brand Sé has again called on the expertise of designer Ini Archibong to complete its 22-piece series, Collection IV Below The Heavens . The first part of the collection, which launched last year, looked to the skies and celestial objects for inspiration. Monolithic shapes were the guiding influence for part two, as seen in the Eos table, £8,737, which comes in oak, ceramic or lacquer. SECOND…

ANTIQUE FIRE SURROUND The 14th-century mantelpiece, which looks original to the house, was in fact bought from Willem Schermerhorn Antiques in Haarlem, Holland. ‘It had originally come from France so we brought it back to the country it came from,’ says Julia. This simple design in limestone is characteristic of surrounds found in châteaux and manor houses in France. WHERE TO SOURCE PERIOD FIREPLACES Restoring original details, such as Julia’s limestone fire surround, will give your home authenticity. PLASTER WALLS Lime plaster is a traditional finish for both interior and exterior walls. As it is permeable, it allows the evaporation of moisture, so is ideal for older buildings. To recreate its textured look, try using a lime paint, which is made from clay and natural pigments and is eco-friendly. For…

VISIT: CASS SCULPTURE FOUNDATION The 26 acres of bluebell woods and meadows that make up the grounds of Wilfred and Jeannette Cass’s sculpture park are a hidden gem. Tucked away in the West Sussex countryside, the Cass Sculpture Foundation is a celebrated arts charity dedicated to drawing international attention to the work of British sculptors. Everything is for sale, but even if you’re not in the market for a new piece of art, the park makes a glorious day out with picnic spots, space for children to play and a changing display of 80 works by the likes of Tony Cragg, Lynn Chadwick and Antony Gormley, sculpture.org.uk. EAT: PENSONS AT THE NETHERWOOD ESTATE Lee Westcott’s CV reads like a who’s who of the gastronomic world. Having done stints at New…

Q What made you decide to grow a cutting garden? I’ve worked as a stylist and lifestyle journalist for 20 years and have always loved gardening – I remember as a child the excitement of sowing seeds and watching them germinate. I first grew flowers for cutting when I bought a flat in London with outside space, then later grew them on my allotment. On moving to Oxfordshire, I studied horticulture at night school to expand my knowledge. Q Tell us how you created your garden. Moving to the country allowed me to put down roots in every sense, with a third of an acre to indulge my passion for growing flowers and herbs. The garden was a blank canvas, with just an apple tree, a beech tree and a…

The nine phone lines that Emma James and her husband, Damien, discovered when attempting to activate their landline were a big clue as to the fascinating past of their new home in Melbourne. ‘It turns out it was the embassy for a former Soviet Bloc country,’ says Emma. The grand proportions of the Victorian house were also ideal for a growing family. ‘After our first son, Blake, we had twins, Hardy and Mason, and quickly realised we had outgrown our previous home,’ says Emma. Trusting their instincts, Emma and Damien bought the house at auction in 2011. ‘We couldn’t resist the majestic façade and the large garden with plenty of room for growing boys,’ says Emma. Originally built in 1880, the house was in reasonable condition, but the rooms were…

SECRET ADDRESS Jessica Lloyd-Smith at Modern ArtBuyer (modern artbuyer.com ) chose artwork that complemented our schemes, as well as reflected Caroline’s style. GO-TO COLOUR Inchyra Blue from Farrow & Ball. It looks incredible with soft pinks and greys. MOST SUCCESSFUL PART OF THE PROJECT Creating an interior that was sympathetic to the ever-changing landscape views. BIGGEST INDULGENCE Lighting can make or break a scheme. We created layers of light within each space and invested in statement pendants to create a sense of drama. SMALL CHANGE – BIG IMPACT Wrapping the Cole & Son wallpaper over the ceiling in the cloakroom. It’s lovely to have a sense of the unexpected within a scheme.…

WHETHER you’ll be making the most of blue skies and sunshine with family and friends in the garden or picnics by the coast, Garden Trading’s new collections have all you need. You can bring the inside out by creating a relaxed outdoor living area with the brand’s chic sofas, coffee tables, drinks trolleys and festoon lighting. And alfresco eating is covered with the outdoor dining sets on offer. If you need somewhere quiet to while away the hours, position one of Garden Trading’s deckchairs beneath a tree. Finish with pots and planters full of richly-scented flowers to add colour and fragrance to patios and borders. If you’re planning to head to the coast when the sun comes out, pack one of Garden Trading’s barbecues, blankets and picnic baskets. Choose your…

WEST ONE BATHROOMS With some of the smartest and most luxurious brands on its books, this family-run, London-based company has a wide range of innovative and contemporary bespoke bathroom schemes to choose from, westonebathrooms.com. CP HART Established by a south London builder in 1937, this design-led, high-end bathroom specialist, with an impressive showroom under the arches in Waterloo, is known for sourcing exclusive products from Europe, cphart.co.uk. PERRIN & ROWE Using traditional manufacturing techniques, with brassware cast in the Black Country and with sanitaryware made in Staffordshire, this British brand exports timeless style all over the world, perrinandrowe.co.uk. THE WATER MONOPOLY Specialist restorer of antique baths and sinks, with its own workshop in Queen’s Park, London. The company also has its own line of reproduction designs inspired by original and…

DESIGNER Destiny Smith, Harvey Jones, 0800 389 6938, harveyjones.com. THE PROPERTY A four-bedroom Victorian semi in Highgate, north London. DESIGN BRIEF The owner wanted a practical, family-friendly kitchen that would impress guests. The overall look was to be bold, with industrial elements and pockets of glamour. DIMENSIONS 10x6.5m LAYOUT With help from architect Karolina Wojtyra-O’Malley, the owner secured planning approval for a side and rear extension to replace the existing small, dark kitchen. The new glazed space, which was built by Mackan Developments, provided a dining area overlooking the garden. Karolina positioned the main kitchen in the narrowest part of the room to give the owner panoramic views while she cooks. ‘We spent time thinking about the location of key components, such as the pan drawers next to the cooker,…

DESIGNER Kate Earle, director, Todhunter Earle Interiors, 020 7349 9999, todhunterearle.com. THE PROPERTY A listed Arts and Crafts house in Surrey. DESIGN BRIEF Part of the renovation of the entire house, which belongs to a Scandinavian couple and their young family, this bathroom is one of two that form part of the master bedroom suite. This is the lady’s bathroom and dressing room, which she wanted to be classic and feminine in feel, with a luxurious bath and plenty of wardrobe storage. DIMENSIONS 5x4.5m LAYOUT The one window- and door-free wall in the room was used for a run of capacious wardrobes, designed to provide ample storage for clothes and shoes. As the house is listed, plumbing changes were limited. ‘It made sense to follow the layout of the previous…

■ 1961 The Dulux Matchmaker launched in-store colour-tinting of paint in 250 colours. Each coloured square in its colour chart had a hole for customers to place over furnishings to find a perfect match. ■ 1962 Sanderson launched Triad, the first co-ordinated fabric and wallpaper range, with 25 abstract, textured and floral designs. Wallpaper sample books had fabric pieces glued on facing pages. ■ 1963 Robin Day realised that the plastic polypropylene could be used to mould chair seats. His Polyside chair for Hille was an instant success and has clocked up more than 14 million sales since. ■ 1963 Embassy sterling silver cutlery was commissioned from David Mellor for British embassies. Also in stainless steel from 2008, it is now more popular than when first launched. ■ 1968 Sacco,…

Q Tell us a little bit about your background. I grew up in the Norfolk countryside and studied illustration at Norwich University of the Arts. I always enjoyed illustrating stories, then at the end of my course I joined a local ceramic studio and began making things in my spare time. These objects became another surface to draw on, and the majority of my degree show ended up being on € ceramics. I love how you can present a narrative in a different way, and how interaction with the object gives the story a new context. “I TRY NOT TO BE TOO PRECIOUS WITH DECORATION, AS THAT’S USUALLY WHEN I’M HAPPIEST WITH THE RESULT” Q How did you begin working on a professional level? When I graduated I went straight…

BEST PLACE TO FIND GENUINE GALLIC ANTIQUES? It’s essential to explore brocantes. Find details at local tourist offices or try brocabrac.fr – it lists each region’s markets. BEST TIME TO GO? The brocantes season starts around Easter and ends mid-October. If you’re looking for something in particular, get there early and avoid lunchtime (12 till 2) as vendors take a break. BARGAINING PROTOCOL? Vendors always ask for a higher price than they hope to get. Offer something reasonable and you should walk away with a bargain. FAVOURITE FIND? Two large mirrors nearly two metres high and a bridal chest. Also the matching armchairs in my salon. BEST BACKGROUND COLOURS? In the hallway, we went for a blue we found under layers in the walls. In the South of France, this…

Andalusia, Recipes from Seville and Beyond by José Pizarro, £26 (Hardie Grant). The latest book from the much-lauded London-based Spanish chef takes us on an exciting journey through the southernmost region of Spain, from the vertiginous mountains to the rugged coastline. Along the way, José recreates delicious dishes as he visits eight provinces, each with its own traditional recipes, some of which date back to Moorish times. We’ll be trying the Apricot Sorbet with Tejas Dulces de Sevilla (above). New Map Italy: Unforgettable Experiences for the Discerning Traveller by Herbert Ypma, £29.95 (Thames & Hudson). Photographer and author Herbert Ypma has mapped out more than 90 special experiences across Italy. Staying in Character highlights unusual places to rest your head; Eclectic Experiences suggests activities such as swimming the walls of…

The soft tones of a Vermeer painting were the inspiration behind the Sydney family home reimagined by design duo Gillian Khaw and Tania Handelsmann of Handelsmann + Khaw. ‘Our client is English and she requested an interior that reminded her of home,’ says Gillian. ‘Having lived in London myself, I wanted to capture a sense of its atmospheric, dusty light, which can be difficult to pull off in Australia as colours here tend to appear brighter and clearer.’ Paint choices became vital in the process, with the designers opting for chalky, muted tones, often reminiscent of faded plaster. Gillian and Tania describe their ultimate goal as ‘a relaxed, Australian take on a European aesthetic, with a pared-back, quiet sort of elegance’. Along the way, they assisted their clients in adding…

As a partner at Cécile & Boyd – the design studio that single-handedly revolutionised the look of African safari lodges more than 25 years ago with its work for the Singita group – interior designer Geordi De Sousa Costa is well versed in all things interiors. In fact, just last year, her refurbishment of Singita Sweni Lodge – a low-slung, sleek marvel of a place, defined by colour, geometric pattern and mid-century modern furniture – saw Cécile & Boyd celebrated once again for creating such an original concept. Geordi’s home, set high on the slopes of Orange Kloof in Hout Bay, Cape Town, is also devoid of design stereotypes. It can be best described as a calm, effortlessly stylish and ultra-grounded family abode – one gets the feeling that time…

SLIDING DOORS One fail-safe space-saving design feature is pocket doors to an en suite, as you can gain up to three metres extra compared with using a traditional design. Pocket doors slide into the walls and disappear from view, but the ones used in this scheme are a nod to traditional barn doors hung on an iron railing. That they are double not only creates a heightened sense of grandeur, but also a practical solution: left open, they allow more light into the bedroom from the bathroom and they also give the impression of a larger space. Think about finishing touches, such as linking the door ironmongery to the taps – here, the brass taps match the door catches adding a glamorous edge. RAISE THE CEILING In rooms with lofty…

BRONZE AND COPPER Adopting a single tone on the colour spectrum will bring drama to your bouquet. Glorious parrot tulips, each a rainbow of peach, pink and green, were my inspiration for this grouping THE FLOWERS ■ Plum leafy branches ■ Peach parrot tulips ■ Ranunculus in varying shades of peach and pink YOU COULD ALSO USE… ■ Roses or peonies in place of the ranunculus. ■ Lilies or lisianthus instead of the tulips. ■ Whatever flowers you fancy, make sure the colours stay in a related tonal range to keep the same glorious effect. BLUSH TONES Here’s a soft palette that sings of summer in subtle shades of peach, mauve and rose. The colours may complement each other, but what really makes this composition stand out is the variety…

CABINETRY Shaker range painted in Little Greene’s Royal Navy 257 intelligent eggshell (£64 for 2.5L), from £18,000, Harvey Jones APPLIANCES Falcon 1092 Deluxe range cooker, £3,949, Rangemaster. Elibloc HT 80 built-in cooker hood, £229, Elica. IKB3560 integrated tall fridge, £1,599; SIGN3576 integrated tall freezer, £1,640, both Liebherr. FWC604BL undercounter wine cooler, £559.97, CDA. G 4990 SCVi integrated dishwasher, £1,099; H 6200 BM microwave combi-oven, £1,825; CVA 6401 coffee machine, £3,025, all Miele SINKS & TAPS Thomas Denby Metro medium sink, £189; Blanco Herald single lever tap, £199, both Sink World. Villeroy & Boch single bowl ceramic Farmhouse 60 sink, £316, The Kitchen Sink Company. Pro 3 Classic Fusion Square boiling water tap, £1,350 (plus bespoke smoked bronze finish), Quooker SURFACES Unistone Carrara Misterio quartz composite worktops, around £400sq m, Harvey…

FITTINGS Paris bath, £6,738; Paris WC with concealed cistern, £546, both The Water Monopoly. Classic bath/shower mixer with standpipes in polished brass, from £2,186; Classic basin mixer in polished brass, £694, both Lefroy Brooks. Bespoke vanity unit and joinery, Halstock. Bespoke rock crystal handles by Paul Belvoir, Gordon Watson. Duravit Starck 3 undermounted basin, £193, CP Hart. Towel rail in bespoke brass finish, Bard & Brazier SURFACES Scrolling Fern Silhouette wallpaper in Emerald, £370 a roll; blind in Scrolling Fern Frond Silhouette linen lawn in Leaf Green, £180m, both Soane Britain. Calacatta Oro honed marble vanity top, flooring and wall cladding, cut and priced to order, Gerald Culliford ACCESSORIES Rattan Daisy hanging light, £6,400, Soane Britain. Agatha mirror in brass, £1,620, Balineum. Seaton Storm bathroom wall lights, £450 each, Vaughan.…

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