Indholdsfortegnelse for February 2019 i Homes & Gardens

A celebration of interior style and seasonal beauty; an emporium of desirable product; a trove of designer sources and insider insight. Such is my vision for Homes & Gardens magazine. This issue marks a fresh start for the brand. From the new cover treatment through to the reimagined Q&A format, we have scrutinised every piece of content and every design device. With websites, blogs and influencers on Instagram, we’re aware of the competition for your attention, so we wanted to ensure we deliver the best. We are passionate that each page offers you a moment of inspiration, information or indulgence. I hope this relaunch comes as a ray of new-year optimism, and that you enjoy devouring it as much as we enjoyed creating it. There are new features to discover,…

Q Can you tell us a bit about your background? I worked in clinical neuropsychology for several years but, randomly, also have experience in a design agency and in marketing. I’m interested in existential philosophy and wellbeing, but I’m also drawn to the aesthetics and beauty in everyday life, which is where my interest in design and photography slots together. Q What made you decide on a career change? “WE LOVE TIMELESS ITEMS. WE FOCUS ON OBJECTS THAT FACILITATE EVERYDAY RITUALS AND ARE A PLEASURE TO USE” While I enjoyed my previous careers, there was always something missing. I wanted to do something that was dynamic and would grow alongside me. My husband and I launched the store in 2016, softly and quietly. Neither of us had experience in interiors…

Cinnamon-tinted walls combined with the clean lines of dark furniture create a stage set for a collection of vessels – evocative pieces that nod to the spice pots from the past. A black cane sofa arranged with palm leaf-motif cushions against plain ochre linen lends an elegant exotic feel to a classic scheme. Dark-wood flooring and a table of leafy plants complete the look. Warm ochre and neutral khaki bring sophistication to fabrics, papers and tiles, while hints of black and nutmeg add depth. A limited palette of spice shades creates a harmonious backdrop for pieces of mismatched furniture. Using fabrics with patterns in different scales gives curtains a beautifully tailored finish, while contemporary furniture in the palest leather keeps the look fresh. This busy block print creates a welcoming…

BUDLEIGH SALTERTON BEACH Four kilometres of pebbly beach mark the start of Devon’s Jurassic Coast. Grab lunch at one of the three charming beach cafés, while looking out over the dramatic red cliffs that line the western shore. A LA RONDE An 18th century architectural curiosity with no fewer than 16 sides, this National Trust property’s eclectic interior includes a feather frieze and shell-encrusted gallery. Don’t miss the gift shop or the pretty gardens, nationaltrust.org.uk. BROOK GALLERY This small high street gallery in Budleigh Salterton carries an impressive roster of British artists including Sir Terry Frost, Eileen Cooper and Norman Ackroyd. Take home a souvenir of your visit from the wide range of paintings, drawings and original prints, brookgallery.co.uk.…

I started out working in human rights for Amnesty International, but have always had a passion for textiles so, more than 20 years ago, I took the plunge and set up a business importing tribal rugs from Morocco. Having been born in Fez, one of the most amazing cities of the Maghreb, I had always appreciated nomadic traditions and craftsmanship. It’s in the blood. My mother, orphaned at the age of four, had learned intricate traditional embroidery to help support the family. Later on, she was instrumental in securing me an education. Modernist architects and artists have been interested in tribal art for most of the 20th century, and Berber rugs often featured in mid-century interiors. Their informal, asymmetric individuality suited forward-thinkers who wanted to jettison ostentatious shows of wealth…

It would be easy to miss Jamie Young’s house. It is a low, white slab Thirties cottage set modestly at the end of a meandering track. The interior too, won’t make you stop and stare. But that’s precisely the point of this seaside home which, thanks to a skilful overhaul by Sophie Ashby, of Studio Ashby, feels as calm as a schooner on a millpond-smooth sea; an inviting, maritime retreat of azure, indigo and cerulean blues where deep sofas beckon and light floods through wide windows. Lured by the beachfront location, Jamie, who was ‘brought up on boats,’ bought the former gardener’s cottage in 1990. ‘Since then, I’ve extended it as funds allowed, in a piecemeal fashion. But the way we live has changed,’ says Jamie, who runs an investment…

“I AM KEEN ON MY STOCK BED. WHEN YOU GARDEN ON THIS SCALE YOU NEED SOMEWHERE TO PROPAGATE FROM PLANTS THAT DO WELL. WE BULK UP A LOT OF THINGS IN THIS WAY, INCLUDING OUR HEDGING” Winters are long and hard in Peeblesshire. The cold begins to bite in October and a last frost can hit as late as June. It all came as a bit of a shock for Chrissie Reid when she moved from Hong Kong to Portmore House, just a few miles south of Edinburgh. Having grown up in the south of England, she had no real idea of what she was letting herself in for when her husband David decided he wanted to return to his Scottish roots. Nevertheless, from the first time she drove up…

STAIRS should not be an afterthought, tempting though it is to focus all thoughts on the space itself. ‘If a new staircase is required, consult an architect so it conforms to building requirements,’ says Mike Grenier, national design team manager at Neville Johnson. ‘Consider not just access, but also its impact on the floor below.’ Also, be aware that light can affect material choices. ‘Small spaces benefit from glass balustrades that maximise natural light,’ says Mike. ‘Laser-cut steel designs are also becoming popular.’ ROOF WINDOWS are an easy way to draw light into a loft. ‘Top-hung designs are ideal if space is short,’ says Grant Sneddon, product manager at Velux. ‘Velux windows (from £340) can bring in three times as much light as dormers. We recommend they take up 15…

“CORTEN STEEL WORKS WELLWITH NATURAL MATERIALSSUCH AS GREEN OAKPERGOLAS AND SANDSTONEPAVING. THE PATINA SIMPLYGETS BETTER WITH TIME”GARDEN DESIGNER Roger Platts…

CABINETRY Bespoke Shaker-style kitchen, around £60,000 (cabinetry only), Caz Myers Design. APPLIANCES Liebherr CBNES6256 freestanding American-style fridge freezer, £4,699; Liebherr WTES5872 Vinothek wine cabinet, £3,789; Mercury electric range cooker with induction hob in black ash, £5,249; JLCHI701 cooker hood, £485; JLBIDW1318 integrated dishwasher, £399, all John Lewis. SINKS & TAPS Cisterna undercounter sinks in White Alpin, from £433, Villeroy & Boch. Etruscan 1420 filter tap, £587, Perrin & Rowe. Chrome GN1100 hot tap, £549, InSinkErator. SURFACES Walls painted in Dimpse estate emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Composite quartz worktops in Classic White, from £400sq m, Silestone at Cosentino. Lilac marble end panels, 20mm thick, from £300sq m, Planet Marble. For similar porcelain floor tiles, try Auvergne Nero range, from £32.40sq m, Mandarin Stone. ACCESSORIES Hicks pendant lights in…

DESIGNER Katie McCrum, director, McCrum Interior Design, 07767 473444, mccruminteriordesign.co.uk. THE PROPERTY A three-bedroom apartment in a red-brick mansion block in London’s Marylebone. DESIGN BRIEF Architecturally, the space was extremely challenging as it was full of odd angles and boxings. The goal was to scale it all back and achieve a sleek, luxurious bathroom that could be effortlessly shared.‘Our aim was to create a haven of relaxation. Clever lighting design was key, along with storage solutions, and providing a special wow factor when entering the room,’ says Katie. THE BUDGET Around £35,000. LAYOUT Separating the wet space at the back of the room from the dry area in front was inspired by two design ideas – the introduction of Crittall-style screens to create a stunning dividing feature and a desire…

‘EVERYONE desires to make his home as comfortable, as tasteful and as convenient as means will allow; and it will be the endeavour of this magazine to help continuously towards that end.’ So says the mission statement in the first issue of Our Homes & Gardens , launched in 1919 by Country Life Ltd. Its directors predicted the title would have a ‘great and prosperous future’. A hundred years later, we salute their foresight. The optimism of the years after the Great War – with its appetite for a simpler and less formal way of life – was an inspired moment to launch Homes & Gardens , the first home-interest magazine. Those who were able to escape to the country were buying old cottages and restoring them. New housing was…

SPECIAL DEAL We are quite taken with the rich palette design studio Harding and Read has embraced at The Rose, the boutique hotel in Deal, Kent, that’s crept onto everyone’s radar. Sumptuous textiles, such as these cushions in cotton velvet Coromandel Flower in Saffron, £129m from Parker and Jules, are among the style highlights. A NEW LEAF Petersham Nurseries has worked with artisans in Italy to create a new collection of ironwork furniture. Taking inspiration from designer Diego Giacometti, this sculptural garden chair, H93xW47x D43cm, £900, has a perforated pattern on the seat that echoes the leaf on the back. RUSTIC FLAIR Chic French company Caravane has tapped into the artistry of Portugal-based ceramicist Anna Westerlund, to create Flowers, a new collection of ceramic bowls, mugs and jugs. The pieces’…

DISCOVER: NORMAN ACKROYD Royal Academician Norman Ackroyd’s delicate etchings and aquatints capture both the serenity and drama of the British Isles. Until 24 February a collection of his work is on display at Pallant House, the handsome Queen Anne townhouse gallery in Chichester, in a free exhibition titled Wild Isles. The art explores majestic scenery, from the peaks of the Scottish highlands to the rugged coast of Ireland. While you’re there, browse the bookshop and enjoy fine dining at the restaurant, which serves locally sourced dishes such as twice-cooked pork belly and plum crumble, pallant.org.uk. SHOP: CUTTER BROOKS Former New York style queen Amanda Brooks, once fashion director at Barneys, has swapped the world of American luxury goods for life in the country. After moving with her British husband to…

Q What first inspired your love of orchids? I’ve always been interested in nature, and as a child growing up in Italy my dad taught me about herbal remedies and foraging. My love of orchids began on a plant collecting trip in the Dolomites while I was at university. I saw the most amazing lady’s-slipper orchids and immediately wanted to find out more about them. Q How did you come to work at the Royal Botanic Gardens? After studying agronomy in Italy, I worked as a landscape and environmental consultant, but I much preferred being around the plants to sitting behind a computer, so I applied to Kew. I’ve been here just over nine years now. Q What inspires you about the plants you work with? All plants fascinate me,…

With its rich history, the Gothic Revival house owned by Alice and John Edwards needed careful handling to bring it into the modern world. Originally a watermill, the building and its land have been through several incarnations, including being the childhood home of Jonathan and David Dimbleby. ‘Moving here was all about being close to nature,’ says Alice, of the secluded plot on the edge of a large common in southwest London. ‘When we saw the conservatory, we were drawn to the link between indoors and out. However, it was never a practical addition, as it was freezing in the winter and too hot in the summer. Convincing the planners to let us replace it took some doing, but fortunately, a picture of a young Jonathan and David playing in…

As we look forward to spring, we’re drawn to this gently zingy colour palette, which is part of Little Greene’s collaboration with the National Trust. Both calming and uplifting, all of these yellow-green hues are perfect for brightening winter-weary spaces.…

ADAM RENOVATIONS  If you need to make structural alterations for your conversion, or bespoke joinery to furnish it, this specialist builder is a good place to start, adamrenovationsltd.co.uk . NEATSMITH Bespoke wardrobes, including walk-in rooms, with everything from the cabinetry and doors to built-in lighting and space-saving clothes rails, neatsmith.co.uk . JOHN CULLEN LIGHTING  This store’s design service can help with awkward spaces, from lighting ‘shadow gaps’ at ceiling height to creating the perfect mood lighting, johncullenlighting.com. ELEMENT 7 Contact Element 7 for bespoke flooring designs in materials from wood to leather, and ask for advice on laying the correct sub-floor and noise reduction, element7.co.uk .…

1. RETRO REVIVAL The return of 1960s-style fluted glass is a big design story, adding glamour and interest. Partner with vintage brass hardware. The bespoke Holkham range starts at £45,000, Davonport. 2. STEEL DETAIL Classic glazed wall cabinets are given a modern twist with stainless-steel frames, tying in nicely with sleek contemporary appliances. The Thurloe Collection sttarts from £30,000, Matrix Design 3. HEART WOOD Glazing the front of an island unit and fitting timber shelves creates the look of a traditional dresser – perfect for an open-plan space. Bespoke kitchen, Devine range by Tom Howley, from £40,000. 4. OPEN DOOR Wrapping cabinets around and above an entrance maximises storage, while black oak-veneer interiors bring extra loveliness. Bespoke kitchen, around £144,000, Lanserring, with design by MWAI.…

FITTINGS Bespoke Crittall-style screens, Katie McCrum Interior Design. Picasso mini stone resin freestanding bath, £1,295, Lusso. Bespoke wall-hung vanity units, £3,540 each; bespoke brass-framed mirrors, £1,680 each, GIQ Design. Urbane wall-mounted bath valve with slim hand-shower, £4,070; Urbane wall-mounted two-hole basin sets with 220mm spout, £1,494 each; Urbane Deluge showerheads, Dia220mm, £1,328 each, all in Tarnished Brass, The Watermark Collection. SURFACES Ashlar porcelain tiles (on wet area walls and vanity tops), from £80sq m; Petrology Marble porcelain tiles (on floor), from £74sq m, both Domus. MicroCrete wall finish, from £150sq m, Solid State Bespoke Concrete. Vanity units painted in French Grey intelligent eggshell, £30 for 1L, Little Greene. ACCESSORIES Urbane wall-mounted towel bars in Tarnished Brass, £449 each, The Watermark Collection.…

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DISTINCTIVE FLOORING The classic flooring used throughout Mikael’s house gives a sense of history and authenticity. Sourced from Walking on Wood, the elegant herringbone pattern that features on the lower ground floor and kitchen was chosen for its contemporary feel and to distinguish the lower floors from the more traditional Versailles parquet used upstairs. WHERE TO SOURCE PARQUET FLOORING LACQUERED WALL FINISH The lustrous wall treatment in a bold mustard shade was commissioned from decorative artists Mathew Bray and Matthew Collins, specialists in creating unique surface finishes. The extra lustre from the lacquer reflects the light from the nearby window and echoes the sheen of the surfaces that feature elsewhere in the scheme. WHERE TO SOURCE LACQUERED WALLS KEY PIECES INSIDER INSIGHT Christiana Syrris, interior designer at Studio Indigo, shares…

ONE OF THE MOST respected names in interior design, Veere Grenney trained under Mary Fox Linton before becoming a director at Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler. His new book Veere Grenney, On Decorating: A Point of View is a rich insight into his journey from his early years in London in the Seventies to starting his own firm; from his first flat in London to his renovation of David Hicks’ former house, the Temple. There are plenty of beautiful images, from London townhouses to far-flung locations, including Grenney’s own holiday home in Tangier. He shares his advice and room-by-room decorating philosophy and explores thematic topics, such as Englishness, composition and balance. There is also a chapter on the iconic designers who have inspired him. Grenney’s world is one of calm…

Take a three-storey chalet clad in locally sourced reclaimed wood and fieldstone – complete with breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains – and give it a modern-rustic interior and the end result is a perfect mountain hideaway. Owners Will and Olivia Brown dreamed of building a place they could escape to and that made the most of the stunning landscape. ‘We visited Montana one summer and went back in winter to ski,’ says Will. ‘It’s so raw and beautiful, we knew we could find the right spot to create something amazing.’ Built in 2012 with the help of architects Pearson Design Group, Will and Olivia had a clear idea of how they envisaged their new home. ‘It needed to be fresh, clean and homely, but with structure,’ says Will. The…

Collecting indigenous plants from the Melville Koppies nature reserve in the heart of Johannesburg, fabric designer Amanda Du Plessis spends as much of her time outdoors as possible, with her home the anchor of her homeware business, Evolution Product. Of her old South African farmhouse, Amanda says, ‘It embraces the narrative of the area we live in.’ With walls covered in creepers, the property seems to merge with the garden, while stained-glass windows, high ceilings and wooden floors all contribute to its old-fashioned sensibility. Amanda and her husband, Rudolf, moved in seven years ago with their two sons, Wian and Malan. By setting up her textiles studio here, Amanda is able to be close to the family while working on her collections, for which the garden is a constant source…

AGAINST THE GRAIN Much of this new-build home in Egg, Austria, designed by Innauer Matt Architects, is clad in white fir – including this attic, which feels deceptively large, thanks to the mezzanine bedroom accessed by ladder. ‘It’s used by the family for working, reading, sleeping and storage,’ says practice founder Sven Matt. ‘The timber makes it feel cosy but clean.’ Most of the wood was sourced from a nearby forest; in the UK, C02 Timber sells similar British larch cladding, from £3.50m. Black-and-white accessories decorate the space, including a glass pendant (Caravaggio by Lightyears, £146, Skandium, is similar). Sheepskins are a great way to soften panelling – Toast sells different shades, from £110. ALL WHITE When interior designer Leanne Ford created ‘a clean, serene office’ in her attic, she…

DESIGNER Caz Myers, Caz Myers Design, 07970 723883, cazmyers.com. THE PROPERTY A six-bedroom detached Georgian family home on the outskirts of Barnet in Hertfordshire. DESIGN BRIEF A new extension was built to house a large kitchen-diner/family room (plus boot room and utility room), with windows all round to maximise the views across the fields and plenty of space for informal entertaining. A sociable island unit was essential, and the overall style needed to reference the family home’s Georgian roots. THE BUDGET Around £95,000 (excluding extension cost). LAYOUT A structural pillar in the centre of the space was necessary to support the 10.3x6.6m structure. ‘We decided to make it a feature by creating a two-way fireplace within it, which segregates the living area from the kitchen without losing the overall open-plan…

1. Small globe in Anthracite and brass, H28xDia20cm, £399, Original BTC. 2. Electrum Kinetic, H79-185xDia71cm, £1,095, Jonathan Adler. 3. Opal Studio, H35xDia30cm, £145, Holloways of Ludlow. 4. Pelote, H40xDia55cm, £227, Patrick Zulauf at Ligne Roset. 5. Grey textured round, H28xDia25cm, £50, Cox & Cox. 6. Alabaster stone, H23xDia16cm, £378, Indigenous. 7. Umbra in Smoke Grey with Blue disc, H47xDia35cm, £936, Hector Finch Lighting. 8. Fulbourn in Dusky Pink, H24xDia20cm, £129, Jim Lawrence. 9. Lens Flair in brushed brass, H40xDia40cm, £850, Lee Broom.…