Indholdsfortegnelse for February 2016 i Homes & Gardens

COLOUR IS AN ASPECT OF DESIGN that we love to celebrate whenever we can within the pages of Homes & Gardens. That’s especially true at this time of year which, after the highs of Christmas, can seem rather lacking in vibrancy. So, in this month’s issue, we bring you a visual treat to lift the spirits. Ali Brown, our associate decorating editor, explores the use of rich, intense hues (page 58) taking her cue from the Dutch and Italian Masters, who were expert at using light and shade to great dramatic effect. From pale putty walls paired with Vermeer-style chequered flooring and accents of warm orange upholstery to the deep, cosseting shades of azure, yellow ochre and ultramarine, the feature is a masterclass in creating schemes with depth and atmosphere.…

This spring, Selfridges is celebrating both modern and heritage Japanese design with six installations in its homewares departments. Also, Shogun Designs is bringing traditional Japanese craftsmanship to Britain, with classic textile screen prints made using katazome, a stencil dyeing technique that builds layers of colour to create depth. For a beautiful selection of Japanese pieces, head to Native & Co for its pleasingly simple wooden wares.…

For more than 20 years, Tom Faulkner has been producing innovatively crafted tables, chairs, consoles, mirrors and lighting. Each piece is custom made at his Wiltshire workshop, where a team of specialists bring to life his intricate designs using a combination of metal, glass, wood and stone. Can you tell us about your background? I’ve always been creative, although I have no formal training in furniture design. I worked for a picture framer many years ago, but it was while I was with Chrysalis Records in the early 1990s that I had a creative reawakening. In my spare time I started making artwork with stencils and patterns, and one day I decided to apply some of these works to a coffee table, which sparked my interest in design. What…

THIS MONTH, how the owners of a Wiltshire lodge transformed two cramped cottages into a capacious family home (page 70) and vibrant colour, pattern and a hint of eccentricity combine to great effect in a London townhouse (page 80). A collection of treasures are beautifully displayed in this Victorian home (page 88), while the reconfigured rooms of a Thirties terrace in Copenhagen showcase designer furnishings to perfection (page 96). Our Scottish castle garden, complete with Robert Adam folly, becomes an even more magical scene beneath a dusting of snow (page 102).…

When garden designer Lorraine Johnson presented her husband with the list of improvements she wanted to make to their substantial mid-Victorian London house, she did not get the response she was expecting. “Why not speak to an estate agent, just to find out what the house is worth?” he said, before asking, “Do we really need seven bedrooms?” Lorraine loved having room for her design studio and for her collections of porcelain, glass and textiles, but her husband was right: they did not need all that space. “If we move,” he said, “we’ll find you a bigger garden.” That was the clincher. Their home, with its large, well-proportioned rooms, handsome cornices and tall windows, sold in a trice so, having looked at 30 smaller houses, they were beginning to feel…

CAN YOU DESCRIBE THE PROPERTY? This former Georgian rectory in Suffolk was in a rather sorry state when Elizabeth and Graeme Walton moved in. Now, the property is a spectacular six-bedroom home, accessed by a private driveway that leads to a wisteria-clad entrance. Inside you’ll find flagstone floors, delicate plaster mouldings, original oak beams and open fireplaces, all combined with modern conveniences. HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED? The couple had been for dinner at their friends’ newly renovated home in London and had fallen in love with the open-plan kitchen by Humphrey Munson. They visited our showroom in Felsted, Essex and we went from there. WHAT WAS THE DESIGN BRIEF? The owners’ main goal was to marry comfort with the feel of a traditional country rectory. They entertain friends regularly…

SOURCES Azulej tiles in Grey, £213sq m, Patricia Urquiola at Mutina; Proyeccion Blanco tiles, £91sq m, Saloni; RC40 basin, £2,228; RC40 tall cabinet, £5,700, both Burgbad; Starck Organic basin taps, £558; Starck Organic shower controls, £907; Starck Organic shower head, £1,350, all Axor; Quebis towel rail, £486, Radox; all at Day True, 020 7788 9229, daytrue.com. Bespoke 14mm-thick shower screen, from £1,080sq m, Morpheus Glass, 01695 624182, morpheusglass.co.uk. CAN YOU DESCRIBE THE SPACE? This is a new en-suite bathroom created by converting a guest bedroom in the client’s Victorian terraced house in London’s Maida Vale. The room is about 3.5x4m, with an existing fireplace and a large original sash window. It is accessed from the main bedroom via double pocket doors and the WC is in a separate room. HOW…

PITCH PERFECT Beautifully veneered in richly coloured timber, this freestanding bath echoes the wooden floor and beams to form the focal point of this loft space. The large wall mirror, which is set at an angle, helps to reflect natural light into the windowless end of the room. POINT OF INTEREST Being creative with an unusual alcove can add an extra dimension to a bathroom. In this scheme by Roselind Wilson Design, 020 3371 1779, roselindwilson design.com, the spa-like mood is enhanced by a daybed, which fits neatly into the space. TALL ORDER In a small bathroom, it can be tempting to squeeze in lots of compact fittings, but sometimes big is better. Here, an armoire offers ample useful storage while bringing individual character to a narrow room. WHITE MAGIC If…

1| The right angle. Black holder in stained oak and powder-coated metal, H15xW17.5cm,£26,Ferm Living, 0045 7022 7523, fermliving.com. 2| Hang it. Oakwood wall rail with recycled black leather slings, L75cm, £130, LindDNA at Amara, 0800 587 7645, amara.com. 3| Scale up. Towel ladder in aluminium and light oak with leather strap, H170xW60x D3.5cm, £359.95, Menu at Skandium, 020 7823 8874, skandium.com. 4| Warm tones. Copper coloured hook and hanger, hook H8xW3xD3cm; hanger H30x diam20cm, £22.50, Rockett St George, 01444 253391, rockettstgeorge.co.uk. 5| Black is back. Moderna towel rail in shiny black finish, H6xW36.5xD8cm,£259,Balineum, 020 7431 9364, balineum.co.uk.…

WITH BACK 1| Byron in Black, H71xW125xD43cm, £682, Rowen & Wren. 2| Hobbes, H103xW128xD59cm, £369, Swoon Editions. 3| Windsor, H101xW152xD70cm, £4,860, Max Rollitt. 4| Avery two-seat, H82xW120xD52.5cm, £1,250, Pinch. 5| Lotta, H82xW140xD51cm, £620, Nordic House. 6| Pew two-seat BF02-3, H65xW100xD42.5cm, £650, Baines & Fricker. 7| Kimua, H56xW130xD50cm, £1,391, Alki at Do. 8| Net in Black, H81xW133.5xD50cm, £850, Ida Linea Hildebrand at Friends & Founders. 9| Jacques, H66xW127xD48cm, £1,800, Jonathan Adler. WITHOUT BACK 1| Raw Oak, H50xW130xD40cm, £185, Cox & Cox. 2| Wilmore, H46xW140xD38cm, £299, Marks & Spencer. 3| Plane, H46xW150xD32cm, £950, Temper. 4| Georg in Oak, H45xW124xD38cm, £599, Skagerak at Skandium. 5| Budge, H45xW180xD33cm, £425, Loaf. 6| Inako, H43xW120xD30cm, £780, Native & Co. 7| Talia in Grey, H45.5xW120xD33cm, £180, Habitat. 8| Planks, H44xW250xD30cm, £1,295, Max Lamb at Benchmark. 9| Arundel…

The House Clinic service is free to all Homes & Gardens subscribers. There is a £12 fee per query for non-subscribers, who must send their query and payment by post. EMAIL Subscribers, send your query, subscriber number and address to hgcontactus@timeinc.com. POST Send your query, subscriber number or payment and an sae to Homes & Gardens, Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street, London SE1 0SU. Make cheques/postal orders payable to Time Inc (UK). We are unable to answer more than one question per reader each month. Celia Rufey can also help you create an individual design for any room in your home, with ideas for colours, fabrics, paint, wallcoverings and flooring. For full details, visit housetohome. co.uk/decorationservice…

A A&Tradition, 0045 3920 0233, andtradition.com. Abbott & Boyd, 020 7351 9985, abbottandboyd.co.uk. Alma, 020 7439 0925, alma1938.com. Amara, 0800 587 7645, amara.com. Andrew Martin, 020 7225 5100, andrewmartin.co.uk. Aram, 020 7557 7557, aram.co.uk. Augusta Akerman Illustration, 07545 018634, augustaakerman.com. B Baines & Fricker, 01273 671718, bainesandfricker.net. Barbara Osorio Fabrics, 0035 1 22 616 5030, pedrosoeosorio.com. Barneby Gates, 01672 560240, barnebygates.com. Benchmark, 01488 608020, benchmarkfurniture.com. The Biggest Blanket Company, 020 7823 4336, biggestblanket.co.uk. Bodo Sperlein, 020 7633 9413, bodosperlein.com. C C&C Milano, 020 7751 4554, cec-milano.com. Casamance, 0844 369 0104, casamance.com. Christopher Farr Cloth, 020 7349 0888, christopherfarrcloth.com. Clive Rogers, 01784 481100, orient-rug.com. Cloth House, 020 7437 5155, clothhouse.com. Cole & Son, 020 7376 4628, cole-and-son.com. Cologne & Cotton, 0845 262 2212, cologneandcotton.com. The Conran Shop, 0844 848 4000, conranshop.co.uk.…

The rich pigments and shadowy tones of the Dutch Masters are a big influence this season. Whether you display colourful artwork on a moody background or layer the evocative and inviting shades of the latest paint collections, this atmospheric look has a refined elegance.…

SHINING BRIGHT We can’t get enough of the vivacious colours in Ptolemy Mann and Copper & Silk’s Ikat lampshades. Available in drum (left), from £82, and pleated, from £108, each shade is handmade to order. Look out, too, for Ptolemy’s Ikat cushions, £65 (below), and collection of new flatweave rugs, from £342, which are just as striking. Contact 020 7357 7101, ptolemymannshop.com. For fresh style inspiration every day, plus the latest interiors and gardens updates from the Homes & Gardens team, visit our blog, hglivingbeautifully.com. VINTAGE CHIC Ceramica Blue’s tumbler sets, £89 for six, are great for creating an eclectic look without having to scour antiques shops or flea markets. The sets are sold by colour – blue and aquamarine (above), red and grey or green and amethyst – so…

 At this time of year, the yellow stars of Jasminum nudiflorum (winter jasmine) will be flowering on bare stems, a harbinger of spring. These welcome blooms are just one of 200 species from the Oleaceae (olive) family genus. With its varied foliage, flower shapes and colours, which range from bright yellow and white tinged with pink or edged with red, to spotless white, jasmine has much to offer British gardens and conservatories all year round. The name jasmine is derived from the Persian word yasameen, meaning Gift of God, and its shrubs come mainly from the temperate regions of Asia, Madeira, the Canary Islands and tropical areas of South America. Only one species, J. fruticans, is native to Europe, a frost-hardy, semi-evergreen shrub that bears odourless flowers from spring to…

SOURCES Vintage dining table, vintage chrome easel and table lamp (in reflection), all Michael Reeves Associates, 020 7730 3009, michaelreevesassociates.co.uk. For similar Milo Baughman chairs, try Mid-Century Online, 00353 86 257 7232, mid-century online.com. Chairs in Lake 10, viscose mix, £99.80m, Aldeco at Avorez, 020 8949 3388, avorez.com. For a similar vintage ceiling light, try Pamono, pamono.co.uk. Brantome wall lights in nickel, £450 each; cream shades, £53 each; all Vaughan, 020 7349 4600, vaughandesigns.com. Sheds painting (on easel) by Kit Allsopp, 07866 758807, kitallsopp.com. Nadim Karam sculpture, Ayyam Gallery, ayyamgallery.com. Walls and ceiling in 50YR 62/008; bookcase in 50YR 38/017; both Durable Flat Matt Emulsion, £27.89 for 2.5 litres, Dulux Trade, duluxtradepaintexpert.co.uk. CAN YOU DESCRIBE THE PROJECT? This is a two-bedroom apartment on the fourth floor of an Art Deco…

WHAT WAS THE GARDEN LIKE BEFORE YOU REDESIGNED IT? When my family and I first moved here, it was packed with plants, but it had no structure and looked quite messy. I wanted to create a focal point and somewhere for us to sit and relax, as well as a place to eat. CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR DESIGN IDEAS? Memories of my childhood beside the sea and a love of fishing and sailing inspired my desire for a water feature in the garden. I then came up with the idea of a swimming pond, which my children were very keen on, and it is now the garden’s prime focus. I have also used a simple geometric design, which looks stylish and creates a relaxed ambience. A barbecue and…

A small cloakroom or bathroom offers the opportunity to use pattern, rich colours and fabulous wallpaper to create a space that feels like a jewellery box. I’d always rather have a dramatic space than one without impact. Have some fun. There are lots of beautiful wallpapers with small patterns and this is your chance to use them, as they tend to get lost in larger rooms. Try not to squash too much into small spaces. It’s better to have a well-proportioned shower than an awkward bath-shower combination. Try to make a walk-in shower or elegant bath the focal point, and tuck the loo out of view, if possible. This is also a chance to use more luxurious materials, since you will require less of them. A wall panel of bookmatched…

Lighting is important in small bathrooms because it can distract attention from features you want to play down, such as low ceilings or structural joists. The eye is always drawn to the brightest point, so light the most visually interesting area of the room, be it a beautifully textured surface or decorative wall light, and that will become the focus. Layering different types of lighting always creates interest. Task lights, such as downlights, are useful when you want bright light for cleaning, but they can create harsh shadows when placed overhead. For a more flattering ambience, opt for wall lights with attractive shades, either side of a mirror or, if space is tight, on the return walls. To bounce light and open up the room, mirror the whole wall behind…

Looking to renovate your home or transform an outside space? My Design School at KLC offers a fun and innovative way to learn all the skills you need! Focusing on your own home or garden project, course tutors and guest experts will guide you through the creative process, giving you the know-how, confidence and inspiration to expand your ideas and develop your own design style. Presented entirely online, you can participate any time of the day or night, at home or on the move! Plus, the interactive online community allows you to chat with like-minded people, share sources and discuss trends. TO BOOK Visit klc.co.uk/mds  and quote HGI0116 for Design Your Own Home and HGG0116 for Successful Gardens or call 020 7376 3377 KLC is world renowned for…

1 THE DINING CHAIR COMPANY Contemporary and traditional dining chairs at competitive prices. Our chairs are traditionally upholstered and made in Britain. We also offer a bespoke service, creating original designs where required. 020 7259 0422 www.diningchair.co.uk 2 GORGEOUS CARPET BAGS Are ideal for a stylish and unique gift. These individually hand crafted treasures are made in the heart of East Anglia using velvety soft yet tough viscose and cotton rugs. There are a number of different carpet designs to choose from and a range of styles. www.carpetbags.co.uk Tel: 01379 687690 3 SCUMBLE GOOSIE Produce a wide range of furniture and accessories working in sustainable mango fruitwood. This Double Bow-Fronted Chest of Drawers costs £1157 in the raw but they will also paint to your chosen colour and a…

RETRO STYLE Striking a smart, graphic note, this Walter pendant, H36xdiam20cm, £379, is part of the new lighting collection from Original BTC, 01933 882251, originalbtc.com. The range has a distinct Sixties edge and includes table lamps, too, all made in brushed-satin copper with glass shades in either opal or anthracite (shown above). ON THE WILD SIDE Nothing lifts the spirits like a ramble in the countryside, which was the inspiration behind Sanderson’s latest collection of fabrics and wallpapers, launching at the end of January. Woodland Walk takes you through the seasons, with much-loved plants and wildlife depicted in eight wallpaper prints, including the dramatic Woodland Toile (above), £54 a roll. Four embroideries, a textural plain fabric in 24 nature-inspired colours and a book of linens complete the range. Contact 0844…

For the ultimate in product customisation, co-design uses sophisticated computer programs to allow you to edit a product’s appearance on screen before placing your order online. In effect, your computer screen becomes a giant drawing board and you can play around with a number of variables, including colour, pattern and size. This technology can be found on the website of new Polish furniture brand Tylko (meaning “only” in Polish), tylko.com. The company offers the Ivy shelf system in a choice of finishes, which can be customised to almost any size on its downloadable app, giving instant price quotes. Even more refined is its Hub table, for which sizes, tops and the shape of the legs can be changed at will. Once the design is finalised, you can view it in…

BEST WALLPAPER Tribe, 138cm wide, £90m, Kate Blee at Christopher Farr Cloth . “ Nina Campbell’s Isabena would be a wonderful fabric to line the walls of a sitting room or main bedroom. Its smart, subtle colours create a very sophisticated and tailored background for a scheme.” “I would use this on an occasional chair and for cushions in a sitting room. It’s from a great collection and very much taps into the zeitgeist for pattern and colour.” Kit Kemp The creative force behind eight of London’s most stylish hotels BEST WOVEN FABRIC Isabena, cotton mix, 136cm wide, £79m, Nina Campbell at Osborne & Little . BEST EMBROIDERED FABRIC Saddle Blanket, linen mix, 124cm wide, £115m, Mulberry Home. “ This amazing design would make a great starting point for a…

SOURCES Walls in Lichen, Estate Emulsion, £38 for 2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball, 01202 876141, farrow-ball.com. Curtains in Piedmont in Terracotta on Natural, £122m, Guy Goodfellow Collection, 020 7349 0728, guygoodfellow collection.com. Sherlock three-seater sofa, £3,166.80, George Sherlock, 01843 864190, georgesherlock.com. Sofa in bespoke fabric, Gainsborough, 01787 372081, gainsborough.co.uk. Similar floor lamp, Task floor lamp, £377.10, Holloways of Ludlow, 020 7602 5757, hollowaysofludlow.com. Similar round side tables, Piper, £149 and Blaise, £109, both Swoon Editions, 020 3137 2464, swooneditions.com. CAN YOU DESCRIBE THE SPACE? This room is on the third floor of a five-storey 18th-century house in west London, which has views directly over the River Thames. It’s a beautifully light room with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. WHAT WAS THE STARTING POINT FOR THE SCHEME? The brief was to…

It’s worth considering whether you can make your bathroom any larger, perhaps by carving a section out of the bedroom, replacing a dressing area or repurposing a guest room or study. If you have to work with an existing space, consider the position of windows, doors and the WC. You may be able to improve the layout by moving the entrance door and sometimes the WC, although it is often difficult and costly to move the soil pipe. From this starting point, it is usually obvious where the bath will fit (standard length is from 170cm), or you may prefer to opt for a shower enclosure or steam room. Compact baths of around 150cm in length are available, but they often offer more of a sit-up bathing position. For a…

WHERE SHOULD I LOOK FOR CURTAIN LACE? I’d like to create a window treatment that incorporates lace, but I am struggling to find anything suitable. Do you know of a company that supplies lace for interiors? SB, Nottingham. One company that makes a wide variety of curtain lace is MYB Textiles, 01560 321210, mybtextiles.com. Made from 100 or 95 per cent cotton, it comes in white, ivory and natural, and in widths of 175cm and 300cm. One design you might like is Eliza 7873, 300cm wide, £104.96m, which features a honeycomb background typical of French lace. For a denser option, try Melrose 87225, 175cm wide, which costs £38.32m. The company also makes madras, which has a gauze background and pattern with a clipped edge, and is so named because so…

Few things are as cosseting in winter as a slowly cooked one-pot meal. These recipes, which take their inspiration from around the world, are richly flavoured and a few lend themselves well to a leisurely simmer in a slow cooker; most obviously, the Black Bean and Roast Sweet Potato Chilli and the Squid, Chorizo and Chickpea Stew, but the magnificent Layered Chicken Biryani can also be finished in one if you are not concerned about the crunchy, golden rice base known as the “tahdig”. For dessert, a delectable bake of quince, pear and apple, fragrant with spices, offers a sweet embrace on a cold day. LAMB AND ROOT VEGETABLE HOT POT Serves 4 Choose any combination of waxy potatoes, carrots, celeriac, golden or candy beets (not red as the colour…