Indholdsfortegnelse for July 2016 i Homes & Gardens

WITH THE GLORY DAYS OF SUMMER now upon us, we couldn’t resist celebrating the beauty of the great outdoors in this month’s special garden issue. Although my own garden is relatively small, we do have a number of different places to sit, from a small table tucked under a tree outside my husband’s office, where he takes his work on sunny days, to a larger table for family meals. Our garden furniture has been collected over a number of years and sometimes I think I would like it all to match, but it’s in good condition and each piece suits its individual spot well. That hasn’t, however, stopped me from perusing our round-up of garden furniture (page 53) and fire pits (page 58) to see if there is anything I…

IN SUSPENSE Bring some industrial cool to the garden with Davey Lighting’s Well glass wall light, £275. New for summer, it’s suitable for outdoor and indoor use and is available in clear or frosted glass. Contact 020 7351 2130, uk.originalbtc.com. WEAVE A STORY Emphasising its dedication to craftsmanship, Sheridan’s latest collection, Beadmore, is made with its most complex weave to date. The hand-drawn design, inspired by Tasmanian flora, is woven at its Portuguese textile mill. From £69 for two pillowcases. Contact 01925 453410, sheridanaustralia.co.uk . MAKING A SPLASH Two new offerings from Waterworks have us hankering after upgraded bathrooms. The Isla collection, influenced by the beauty of rock and stone, is a collaboration with New York jewellery designer and sculptor Jill Platner. Prices start at £516 for an chrome Metal…

BIRDTOPIA , Daisy Fletcher, £12.95, Laurence King. The craze for adult colouring books has caused a global pencil shortage – and no wonder if this pictorial paradise of birds, insects and flowers is anything to go by. The perfect pastime for a lazy afternoon in the garden. 1001 PLANTS YOU MUST GROW BEFORE YOU DIE , Liz Dobbs, £20, Cassell. An indispensable guide for enthusiastic beginner gardeners, this charts plant varieties with lush photography and advice on the optimum growing conditions for everything from decorative borders to the vegetable patch. THE ROSE , Brent Elliott, £35, Carlton Books. A must-read for rose fans, Elliott’s tome, published in association with the Royal Horticultural Society, traces the history of Britain’s best-loved flower. Packaged in a collector’s box, the book includes 40 charming…

What inspired you to become a gardener? I grew up on a working farm and was always fascinated by the plants and wildlife around me, but it was during a six-month spell in hospital when I was seventeen that I really began to appreciate the value of landscapes and gardens. I remember looking out of the window and realising how it helped to lift my spirits. Our garden on the farm was a bit of a wilderness, but I was given free rein to do whatever I wanted. I always had a project on the go – digging ponds, building dry stone walls, or trying to grow exotics like the ones I had seen elsewhere in Cornwall. Why train as a garden designer, and not a plant specialist or a…

“The original owner had used beautiful and sometimes rare timber for the floors, doors and exposed beams, so we had them restored.” Award-winning American actor Walton Goggins is known for his charismatic performances in television series such as The Shieldand Justified, and films including Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln, and The Hateful Eight, directed by Quentin Tarantino. Less well-known is his enthusiasm for design, which is abundantly evident in his LA house and garden, where he enjoys an enviable outdoorsy lifestyle with his wife, filmmaker Nadia Conners, and their young son, Augustus. Had you been looking for a new home for long? WG: “Although we had been searching for a few years, the urgency increased once Nadia was pregnant with Augustus. We were on the precipice of great change, but we still…

THIS MONTH, be swept away by a former sea captain’s home in Connecticut (page 78) and take in the views of a chic Singapore apartment filled with art and designer pieces (page 88). Relaxed, contemporary decoration brings a Georgian house in London up to date (page 96), while two architect owners show off their new-build dream property in Miami (page 102). Explore a country garden in the Cotswolds (page 110), a modern design perfectly suited to a compact outdoor space (page 116) and discover the magical outdoor space created for a rural inn in East Sussex (page 121).…

Can you tell us about the design? This quaint thatched cottage in Cheshire is Grade II listed, so to satisfy the planners and create something striking, the owners, David Capper and Ally Wilson, wanted an extension that would not damage the integrity of the old and also celebrate the new. They opted for a modern glass box, with large sliding doors, which would make it feel like they were cooking in the garden. How did you plan the layout? The extension’s size was restricted by the outside space – the couple didn’t want to build on their entire garden – plus it had to work in proportion to the house. This left us with a fairly small footprint of 4.7x2.7m. The layout we chose focuses on giving the chef good…

1| Safety first. A special key for boiling water stops children from being scalded. Pronteau, from £1,249, Abode, 01226 283434, abodedesigns.co.uk. 2| Hi-tech design. Use the touch screen to dispense water. Quatreau, from £2,999, Quatreau, 01483 617000, quatreau.com. 3| Choice of finishes. Available in gloss or matt black, as well as bright or brushed chrome. Celsius Cube, from £1,399, Zip, 0845 600 5005, zipwater.co.uk.…

Can you describe the project? This is a beach house in the Balearic Islands that was built for my clients. We worked with a local architect on the project, which includes a huge terrace that spans the width of the property and leads down to the pool. The large overhang not only provides shade for the outdoor seating areas, but also creates terraces for the four bedrooms on the floor above. Which architectural materials were used? We chose smooth white limestone for the floor and a white render for the walls of the building. The pale palette serves to reflect the light and keep the terrace cool, while also creating a beautifully crisp, clean-lined effect. Any tips for choosing outdoor furniture? My most important piece of advice is that it…

OPEN MINDED A versatile design is always a good option, such as the canvas cover on this pergola by American garden designer Molly Wood, mollywoodgardendesign.com. It not only provides shade, but can be drawn back on overcast days or for star-gazing, too. FINE ROMANCE Nestling among trees and scented flowers, this blue and white painted gazebo is entirely at home in a cottage garden and makes an intimate hideaway. NATURALLY BETTER Materials such as raffia and bamboo are commonly used for shelters in warmer countries. If you want the look in the UK, reed or willow is a wonderfully authentic, home-grown choice. Natural Fencing, naturalfencing.com, is a good source and the company also designs and sells living willow structures. WELL SUITED Any garden structure should be considered in relation to…

1| On a roll. Skyline Antigua cantilever parasol, 300x250cm, £2,561, Houseology, 0141 280 0498, houseology.com. 2| Italian flavour. Portofino parasol, diam180cm, £640, Indian Ocean, 020 8675 4808, indian-ocean.co.uk. 3| Covered in colour. Peru parasol, diam260cm, £129, M&S, 0333 014 8000, marksandspencer.com. 4| Eastern promise. Tuuci Ocean Master Pagoda parasol, diam300cm, from £2,218.80, Global Parasols, 01273 497477, globalparasols.com. 5| Band aid. Fatboy Stripesol parasol, diam350cm, £369.95, Outdoor Chic, 0844 335 8854, outdoorchic.co.uk.…

A Abigail Ahern, 020 7354 8181, abigailahern.com. Alfies Antique Market, 020 7723 6066, alfiesantiques.com. All Things Brighton Beautiful, allthingsbrightonbeautiful.co.uk. Amtico, 0121 745 0800, amtico.com. An Angel At My Table, 0845 200 0723, anangelatmytable.com. Annie Sloan, 01865 247296, anniesloan.com. Another Country, 020 7486 3251, anothercountry.com. Anthropologie, 0800 0026 8476, anthropologie.eu. Aram, 020 7557 7557, aram.co.uk. B B&Q, 0845 609 6688, diy.com. Baileys, 01989 561931, baileyshome.com. Barbed, 020 8878 1994, barbed.co.uk. Barlow Tyrie, 01376 557600, teak.com. Bazar Antiques, 020 8969 6262. Bennison Fabrics, 020 7730 8076, bennisonfabrics.com. Blueridge Flooring, 0330 123 9262, blueridgeflooring.co.uk. Bohemia, 0131 555 2485, bohemiadesign.co.uk. Brissi, 020 7229 2323, brissi.com. C Cabbages & Roses, 020 7352 7333, cabbagesandroses.com. Canvas Home, canvashomestore.co.uk. Carl Hansen & Son, 0045 66 12 14 04, carlhansen.com. Casamance, 0844 369 0104, casamance.com. Cassandra Ellis, cassandraellis.co.uk.…

Marthe Armitage is truly special in the world of wallpaper. More artist than designer, she’s hand-blocked her botanical wallpapers on the same press since the Fifties. Paired with a painted bench, her Flora print brings the spirit of the summer garden inside. WHERE TO BUY, PAGE 177…

1| Room for two. This twin planter doubles as a seat. Romeo & Juliet bench, £3,190, Naken Interiors, 01502 715064, naken.co.uk. 2| On reflection. A great way to add another dimension to the garden, increasing the sense of space. Metal window mirror with planter, £260, Cox & Cox, 0844 858 0744, coxandcox.co.uk. 3| Shaping up. Show plants off to their best advantage in this stylish pendant with chic modern looks. Geometric metal hanging planter, £69, West Elm, 0800 404 9780, westelm.co.uk.…

FABRICS (From far left) Long Island in Grey on Oyster, linen, £197m, Bennison Fabrics. Jardin Floral in Summer Canvas, linen mix, £215m, Ralph Lauren Home. Bowood in Red/Blue, cotton, £79m, Colefax and Fowler. Rose & Fern in Blue, cotton, £250m, Jean Monro at Turnell & Gigon. York in Faded Blue, linen, £77m, Mark Alexander. Grace in Original, hemp, £207.60m, Jasper Fabrics by Michael S Smith at Jamb. Cushions in (from top) Cecile Rose in Ivory/Silver, linen mix, £59m, Sanderson. Tulips & Roses in Blue, linen, £65m, Cabbages & Roses. Couture Rose in Graphite, linen, £75m, Designers Guild. FURNITURE Painted English rush seat chair, £1,500, Josephine Ryan Antiques. ACCESSORIES Classic curtain pole in Beeswax, 20mm, 17p per cm; Button finials, 20mm, £7.70 each; Standard Chapel brackets, 20mm, £6.90 each; Standard twist…

1| Piriform vase, £95; 2| Vase 1000 Flowers Green, £550; both I&JL Brown. 3| Trophy vase, £75, William Yeoward. 4| Honeycomb vase, £24, West Elm at John Lewis. 5| Finn vase, £75, Abigail Ahern. 6| Deedy vase, £25, Habitat. 7| Bulb vase, £118, Jonathan Adler. 8| Indigo Striped Nuuk vase, £95, Holly’s House. 9| Connaught vase, £45, Heal’s. 10| Vase oval large, £127, Mud Australia. Flowers, Scarlet & Violet. Gold-plated dressmaking scissors, £85, The New Craftsmen. Linen hemstitch tablecloths in Dove Grey and Parisian Blue, from £80, The Linen Works. Walls in Duck Egg Blue, Wall Paint, £39.95 for 2.5 litres, Annie Sloan. WHERE TO BUY, PAGE 177…

FURNITURE Percy chair, H89xW75xD96.5cm, from £885; Scroll-back chair, H91.5xW74xD83cm, from £894; both Pimpernel & Partners. White marble side table, H70xdiam38cm, £320, Petersham Nurseries. Block stool, H40x W29xD29cm, £195, Jan Kurtz at SCP. FABRICS Percy chair in Hortensia 23, cotton, £41.50m, Swaffer. Scroll-back chair in Poulton Stripe L-261, cotton, £96m, Fermoie. Cushions in Woodperry in Khaki (left), linen, £156m, Veere Grenney Associates; Amelie Lettuce (right), cotton, £138m, Fleurons d’Hélène; both at Tissus d’Hélène. FLOORING Grey Terracotta rectangle tiles, £89.82sq m, Fired Earth. ACCESSORIES Whitestone Rose pots, £15.60 each; saucers, £5.50 each; all Grand Illusions. Kontextür X3 watering can, £70, The Garden Edit. Kisuke pruning shears, £70; Pruning sheath, £20; both Petersham Nurseries. Ceret lamp, £110, The French House. Against the textural look of a hessian wallcovering, an understated wooden plate rack…

The weekend has arrived and, as usual, Robert Rizzo and Steven March, the couple behind Cobble Court Interiors, have a house full of guests. Such are the perils of being consummate hosts and the owners of a warm, welcoming and expertly decorated six-bedroom house in a pretty village on America’s east coast. That’s exactly the way they like it, however. “A couple of years ago, I said, ‘I want our place to be the party house’ and now, our summers are crazy,” says Robert with a laugh. “I guess sometimes when you say things out loud, they come true.” The pair never meant to become interior designers, but when they set up a shop selling home accessories in “a cute little coach house” in Connecticut, they found themselves being drawn,…

The Bell is no ordinary inn. In the low-beamed dining room of the 16th-century coach house, a stack of books appears to be holding up the ceiling and one ancient brick wall is adorned with a vivid pink neon sign. In the garden, sunken paths meander between olive trees and little Hobbit-style houses, their wonky doorways glimpsed through nodding dahlias and a swaying curtain of feathery grass. The effect is like stepping through the looking glass into Alice’s wonderland, and that is exactly what owner Richard Upton hoped to achieve. “We wanted to make a magical retreat that would tap into that primeval instinct for a community to gather together around a fire in a clearing in the woods.” The design began with the construction of four small guest lodges,…

Spain’s most famous Michelin-starred chef, Quique Dacosta, tells us about his new kitchen design for Porcelanosa. HOW DID THE PROJECT BEGIN? Quique Dacosta Restaurante has a Food Design Lab, manned by creative people working in architecture, design, crafts and technology. We asked Porcelanosa to work with us on an ambitious professional kitchen for my restaurant and the idea for a domestic design was born from this. WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION? It has everything I like in a professional kitchen: design, functionality and innovation, but this time, it’s in my house, where I cook for my children. The idea was to take it beyond functional elements to make a domestic space for creativity. WHY DOES IT WORK? We chose Krion solid surfaces for simplicity, with natural wood elements for warmth. Lighting…

Can you tell us about the project? This large 19th-century cottage is in lovely rural surroundings and, the moment I saw it, I knew it had great potential. I’d also designed the clients’ London home, which features very grand schemes; this cottage has a much more relaxed style that is sympathetic to the architecture. It was also one of the first projects carried out by Studio Alidad, which I recently set up in order to provide a younger, simpler and more contemporary version of our aesthetic. How did you devise the layout? I always carefully consider how the space will be lived in, based on discussions with the owners. If the details are not thought through, from plug sockets to handy places to set down drinks, the room will not…

“Trees take the eye up towards the sky and create the illusion of space, while leafy boundaries help to disguise the garden’s small dimensions.” What did the owner want from this small urban space? Our client had recently opened up the ground floor of his London townhouse, adding a glass wall at the back, so the garden is visible as soon as you walk through the front door. This called for a design that would look strong and characterful without overshadowing the stylish interiors. As a busy entrepreneur with little time for gardening, he wanted an easy-to-maintain space where he could relax and entertain. He also sent us pictures of an established olive tree and a wild country garden and asked for a design that would convey the essence of…

• If there is space, a pergola with climbers is a beautiful way to bring shade to a garden or terrace. It also adds an element of romance, especially if you choose to cover it with scented plants such as roses, jasmine or honeysuckle. A more architectural structure, combined with the right plants, works a treat in contemporary spaces, too. • Most of the London properties we design for have limited outdoor space, so flexibility is key. Permanent fixtures, such as a tree or pergola, can rob an interior of light, so parasols, sails and retractable awnings are a better choice. • When creating a scheme for a patio or terrace, think of it as you would an interior room. Focus on the context, colour scheme and mood, and develop…

CAN THIS FURNITURE BE CLEANED? As the winter was mild, I left my white polypropylene chairs outside and the backs have developed mould. Is it possible to remove this? AB, London N2. Success will depend on whether the mould has eaten into the surface. Start by cleaning the chairs with HG Powerful Garden Furniture Cleaner; this is available from hardware stores or can be ordered for £3.54 for 500ml, from Homecare Essentials, 01733 241960, homecareessentials.co.uk. Next, use a fungicidal wash to clean the surface mould and kill the spores; Tikkurila Mould Removal Solution, £11.58 a litre, is suitable for polypropylene as well as plastic and painted walls. Apply it diluted with a brush, leave for 15 to 30 minutes, then rinse with water. If mould marks remain, you could paint…

Shelter Island is a magnet for New Yorkers seeking respite from the hustle and heat of the city. Here, The Chequit, a renovated historic hostelry, fits the bill with chic outdoor spaces, indulgent food and thoughtfully furnished interiors that nod to the island’s late-19th-century golden age. Rooms are decorated in warm blush pink and grey, with hardwood floors and handcrafted beds swathed in luxurious linens, while rainfall showers, homemade granola breakfasts and coffee by Jack’s Stir Brew of NYC’s West Village bring the look and feel right up to date. NEED TO KNOW There are 37 rooms in the Main House, Cottage and Summer House. Doubles, from £135 a night, with breakfast. Red Maple bar and restaurant offers indoor and alfresco dining. The ferry terminal is a five-minute walk; it…

1|Artistic mix of pressed flowers and cut-out images. 3D flower construction, H50xW40xD5.5cm, £1,100, Anne Ten Donkelaar at The Cold Press, 01263 711145, thecoldpress.com. 2|Perfect for a modern country bedroom scheme. Mae headboard, H125xW137cm, £1,300 plus 3m of fabric; shown in Forest Spring, linen, £138m, Virginia White; made to order, Ensemblier, 020 7352 8975, ensemblierlondon.com. 3|Archival print featuring British wild flowers. Charlotte wallpaper in Catherine Cream, £115 a roll, Liberty Art Fabrics, 020 7734 1234, liberty.co.uk. 4|A pretty way to keep favourite recipes in order. Herb Garden recipe box, H12xW16xD11cm, £30.30, Rifle Paper Co at Northlight, 01235 848192, northlighthomestore.com. 5|Charming illustrative style with a vintage feel. Pasture Dawn cushion, 45cm sq, £80, Louise Wilkinson, louisewilkinson.co.uk. 6|Impressionistic pattern for a chic focal point. Grove chair in Betsy Print, H93xW86xD92cm, £699, Marks &…

How did the idea for a garden nursery come about? Quite simply, I love plants. I have a list of every single one in the garden here at Kilver Court and I’ve been itching to be able to offer our visitors the kind of specialist plants, seeds and one-off garden accessories that my wife, Monty, and I love finding for ourselves. So you are a keen gardener yourself? Yes, indeed. Although the boating lake and the rock garden are much as they were when they were created in the late 19th century and early Sixties, Monty and I designed and installed the parterre and herbaceous borders when we bought Kilver Court. I love buying and trying out new plants. What will we find in the nursery? There will be plants…

FARROW & BALL AT HIGHGROVE H&G has teamed up with paint and wallpaper specialist Farrow & Ball to invite readers to an exclusive event on 21 June in the spectacular setting of Highgrove in Gloucestershire. After a tour of the gardens followed by a champagne tea, F&B’s international colour consultant, Joa Studholme, will introduce the company’s latest colours and illustrate simple ways of creating individual looks for the home. For further details about Farrow & Ball, visit farrow-ball.com. WHEN Tuesday 21 June, 2.45-6.15pm. WHERE The Royal Gardens at Highgrove, Tetbury, Gloucestershire. TICKETS £75 per person, including a tour of the gardens and a champagne afternoon tea. To book, call 0333 222 4555 or visit highgroveshop.com/farrowball.…

Next time you visit a National Trust property, look out for a special selection of British crafts in its shop (or online at shop.nationaltrust.org.uk). Genevieve Sioka, the National Trust’s buyer for artisan and craft, has put together a beautiful range handmade by new and established potters, ceramicists, weavers and sculptors from all over the UK. “Our aim was to promote heritage craft skills,” she says. Makers take their inspiration from the National Trust’s properties and landscapes. For example, potter Paul Jessop throws traditional tableware (shown below) in a barn at Barrington Court, the first country house to come to the National Trust in 1907, with prices from £5 to £60. Other ceramics include blue-and-white porcelain by Janine Roper, from £28; luminous bone china by Sasha Wardell, from £50; and adorable…

Nothing captures the essence of an English summer more perfectly than the sight of a rambling or climbing rose scrambling over a pergola, fence or tree. Highly scented, ramblers were especially popular during the 19th century, when French growers produced many new varieties, including ‘Félicité-Perpétue’, ‘Adélaïde d’Orléans’, and ‘Albéric Barbier’. Several other ramblers are of unknown lineage, such as ‘Rambling Rector’, which was probably a cross propagated by bees from the large pollen-bearing hips characteristic of ramblers. The 20th century, however, saw a swing towards repeat-flowering climbers, as ramblers tend to flower just once in June. Ramblers and climbers are often confused but, in general, ramblers are more vigorous, producing a profusion of small flowers, but most do not repeat flower, while climbers have larger, if fewer, blooms, stiffer growth…

THE SHARP END Microplane has put its brilliant super-sharp blades to the task of effortlessly chopping herbs. The new 2-in-1 Herb Mill, £19.95 from Steamer Trading 01273 483300, steamer.co.uk , also features a pull-through stripper to speedily remove leaves from tougher stemmed varieties such as rosemary and thyme. GOT IT IN ONE Offering both mood and task lighting, Nolte’s new Emotion Light can be dimmed and changed from warm to cool white. The LED system is shown here in the Artwood kitchen, from £12,000. Contact 01707 290444, nolte-kitchens.com. ALL TOGETHER NOW A first in the world of appliance collections, Franke has created Frames, a range that, alongside ovens, hoods and hobs, includes sinks and taps. All share a low-profile, streamlined design for a beautifully cohesive kitchen scheme. Prices start at…

Can you describe the space? The house, in west London, is just 20 years old and was modern but rather dull, so the owners asked me to bring it to life. This space is a part of a new suite, which also includes a bedroom and dressing room, created by reconfiguring the internal walls. How did you plan the layout? The area shown is reached by a small corridor with a generous shower/steam room on the left and a WC and bidet on the right, all neatly contained behind glass doors. Separating the space in this way helps with privacy and prevents the bathroom feeling as big as a ballroom. Expansive, showcase bathrooms are okay in fine hotels but not terribly cosy for every day – you can feel cold…

MIXING PATTERN Combining small prints and larger motifs in shades of mint, jade, lime and leaf green has an uplifting effect in this sunny space. The painted tongue-and-groove wall panels bring lightness to the scheme and help to balance the generous use of pattern, while vinyl flooring is a practical choice for a room that leads out to the garden. Laying the black and white floor tiles on an angle draws the eye through the space to the view beyond. FURNITURE Hungerford dining table, H78xW240xD100cm, £2,490; Anders dining chairs, H99xW47xD51cm, £295 each; all India Jane. Toby’s sofa in Greyed Oak, H90xW206xD65.5cm, £3,189, William Yeoward. FABRICS Curtains in Esme in Jade, linen, £50m, Romo. Dark green cushion in (on left) Gem in Nettle, cotton mix, £38m, Nile & York at Redloh…

• Every garden has those places you automatically drift to, as well as natural areas of shade and light. Many houses have an east-west and south-west aspect, and parasols or sails can move with the sun, but you don’t want to be always chasing the shade. If you have a big space with a terrace, you will want dappled coverage here for midday. • Climbing plants for pergolas and walkways might seem like a romantic option, but the truth is that many quickly grow out of control, damaging supporting structures, so it’s important to choose non-vigorous species. Pillar roses work well and so does clematis, but this needs to be paired with something evergreen, such as Akebia quinata. • For sculptural style, try hanging chairs – you can find designs…

Pasta, that fail-safe standby when time is short and the cupboard is bare, shouldn’t be forgotten during the summer months or when a more celebratory lunch or supper is called for. The recipes here are elegant and, save for the enjoyable work of making your own fresh, herb-filled pasta handkerchiefs, simple to put together. All rely on excellent, seasonal ingredients; many involve a generous hand with good butter or olive oil to add a luxurious touch, elevating them beyond the good and into the realms of the sublime. MAFALDINE WITH ARTICHOKES, PEAS, CLAMS AND WHITE WINE Serves 4 Tiny, tender artichokes are a must here; if you can’t find them, use best-quality artichoke hearts in oil, drained and tossed through the pasta at the end with the parsley leaves. This…