Indholdsfortegnelse for January 2020 i Homes & Gardens

Eight years ago my family started a new festive tradition: a decadent Christmas Eve lunch at a London hotel, surrounded by OTT decs and glitzy trees. It’s our special way to kick off the holidays (and more affordable than going out on the day). Writer Fiona McCarthy talks about the vogue for grown-up Christmas customs on page 81, sharing insight into the now-iconic installations at grande dame hotels and revealing tastemakers’ annual pilgrimages (Nina Campbell loves doggy carols!). The feature sits in an issue that’s a true celebration of winter, from a snowy retreat to recipes for a delicious feast. Some houses are dressed for Christmas, while others are cosseting in their use of rich colours, textured panelling or luxe finishes. For those feeling weary of dark nights and damp…

The menu ■ Vermouth soda with orange ■ Quail eggs with flavoured salt ■ Roasted poussins ■ Creamed cavolo nero gratin ■ Roasted beetroot, potatoes and Jerusalem artichoke ■ Mini doughnuts with orange curd ■ Roasted pears served with cheese and crackers VERMOUTH SODA WITH ORANGE  SERVES 6 Ice Green olives 360ml red vermouth or rosé 360ml soda or sparkling water Zest of 1 large orange, pared Dried orange slices (optional) ■ Take six glasses and drop three ice cubes and two olives into each. Pour in 60ml vermouth or rosé, then top with 60ml soda or sparkling water. Hold a strip of zest over a glass and twist to release its oils. Drop into the glass or, for a more festive garnish, add a slice of dried orange. ■…

BIGGEST INDULGENCE Gordian: The handcrafted windows made in larch wood from the local forest. SECRET ADDRESS Antiques dealer and restorer Randolf Bonolini’s shop in Sagogn, Switzerland. SMALL CHANGE, BIG IMPACT Ramun: Finding a way of restoring the painted ceiling that also retains its patina. MUSEUM TO VISIT Ramun: The brutalist Museo La Congiunta in Giornico, designed by Peter Märkli as a space for Hans Josephsohn sculptures. FAVOURITE BUILDING Ramun: The two medieval tower houses in my home village of Lumbrein. Gordian: The wooden-tiled St Benedict’s chapel in Sumvitg, designed by Peter Zumthor in 1988. MOST PRIZED PIECE IN YOUR HOME Ramun: A traditional soapstone stove, which emanates a lovely warmth. Gordian: I love the modern fireplace in my apartment, which is designed by Swiss architect Rudolf Olgiati. WHAT’S NEXT We…

DO you remember those wonderful little things you looked forward to in the run-up to Christmas as a child? Going to meet Santa Claus, spending a day out in town, pressing your nose against shop windows to marvel at glamorous, glittering decorations, and convincing your parents to sneak in a hot chocolate, preferably somewhere a bit ‘posh’, as an extra treat? This Christmas comes at the end of a crazy, topsy-turvy year. So why not rediscover a little bit of that youthful yuletide spirit and create a new festive ritual? It might be a visit to one of London’s Grande Dame hotels, such as Claridge’s. As you wander into the cosseting confines of its Art Deco lobby, there is nothing more transporting than the sparkle of its annual, often fantastical,…

THE man of the moment on international interior architecture and design stages is undoubtedly Pierre Yovanovitch. For the best part of 20 years, he has been quietly tapping into a particular expression of good taste, which has recently collided with the zeitgeist to become all but definitive. Yovanovitch’s projects often start with impeccable shells; structural gems spanning 17th-century châteaux to royal skating pavilions. He then sympathetically refines the architecture back to its most handsome features, before introducing stylish contemporary furniture. Noble materials – marble, bronze, stone, metal, fine fabrics – give an haute couture feel, but they are moderated by his love of French craftsmanship. The results are opulent and inviting enough to truly want to spend time in. This coffee table tome is Yovanovitch’s debut – an insightful look…

Shortly after moving into his south London home, Michael Parsons took stock of his surroundings. He had a great many chairs. Fireside Edwardian armchairs, scallop-backed Art Deco chairs, Victorian nursing chairs and balloon-back dining chairs lined the walls like seats awaiting wallflowers at a Georgian ball. All had been inherited from downsizing relatives, and each one needed a new lease of life. So, too, did the interior. Built in the 1840s, the brick and stucco-fronted townhouse is tucked into a quiet, tree-shaded cul de sac that has a ‘proper community feel’. The architecture – ‘technically Victorian, but Georgian in style’ – also appealed to Michael, a financier with aesthetic leanings. Previous incumbents had looked after the Grade II-listed property: installing bookshelves, punching through small parlours. But the decoration, ‘in different…

SMALL CHANGE, BIG IMPACT Texture and layering. PLACE TO VISIT Château la Coste in Provence. It’s rare to experience the best in architecture, interior design, furniture, art, food, wine and landscape all in one place. WHERE YOU FIND INSPIRATION Travel. I love Paris for its charming streets, historic architecture, culture and galleries – nowhere in the world do I feel more inspired. YOUR STYLE IN THREE WORDS Ordered, personal, artistically cool. ON YOUR COFFEE TABLE Our book, New York Contemporary: GRADE Architecture and Interiors, published by The Monacelli Press. LAST ARTWORK YOU BOUGHT A piece by Sterling Ruby called WIDW Wedding, 2018 – acrylic, oil and cardboard on canvas.…

Centuries and centigrade divide Aberglasney’s two iconic winter gardens, the focus of a major restoration project in the heart of rural Carmarthenshire. Outside, the remains of a rare Renaissance garden have been unearthed, pieced together and re-planted. And inside, the beyond-repair ruins of the 17th-century Mansion House’s service quarters have been given a protective glass atrium. The newly created temperate indoor garden, the Ninfarium, named after the Garden of Ninfa near Rome, supports a plethora of exotic, subtropical plants. ‘I love the juxtaposition of plants which would never have occurred in nature,’ says Joseph Atkin, operations director and head gardener. ‘A rose of great antiquity, Rosa gallica var. officinalis, grows outside in the Renaissance cloisters, while a tender-exotic cycad, the pygmy date palm Phoenix roebelenii flourishes in the warmth of…

CREATE A WELCOMING DISPLAY Make your mantelpiece truly inviting by decorating it with a generous garland made of greenery, nuts and dried fruit. A mix of fabrics in the room, drawn from a single colour palette further extended onto the mantelpiece, adds interest to this cosseting scheme. Take direction from traditional fireplaces and add an upholstered fender which, as well as preventing ash from entering the room, provides additional seating without taking up too much floor space. A material such as velvet, like the one used here, is not as hard wearing as traditional leather, but works perfectly in a lesser-used room, or if the fender is not expected to be needed for seating too often. ADD AN OVERMANTEL MIRROR Using reflective surfaces is a long-established trick to bounce light…

1. LUXURY LOOK Generous slabs of Carrara marble frame this corner dining space, while sheepskins add comfort to the wooden seats. The Urbo kitchen with island in Bleached Driftwood, from £35,000, Roundhouse. 2. TALL ORDER Raising both the island unit and bench-style seats on legs creates a relaxed feel. This banquette is covered in antiqued leather, which adds vintage charm. Bespoke kitchen, from £30,000, Mowlem & Co. 3. STRETCH OUT Going for a long, narrow table means, for day-to-day use, you don’t need seating on both sides, which can help with traffic flow into the kitchen. Classic Shaker kitchen, from £18,000, Harvey Jones. 4. IN THE ROUND A curved banquette can prove easier to access and improve the ergonomic flow in your kitchen. They look pretty stunning, too. Bespoke Shaker-style…

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FEEL THE HEAT The rich designs of ancient cultures are brought together in Mediterranea, a new fabric and wallpaper collection from Lewis & Wood. We just love the hieroglyphic quality of Papyrus (on wall), £98m, inspired by 16th-century paper-cut motifs. GOD’S GIFT Extravagent and colourful, the Viaggio di Nettuno ceramics collection marries heritage brand Richard Ginori’s beautiful craftsmanship with today’s design darling Luke Edward Hall’s whimsical artistic style. All designs are hand-painted, from £45 for a bread plate, Liberty. CALIFORNIA DREAMING One of the most talked about launches during September’s London Design Festival was Tom Faulkner’s Papillon collection, inspired by his trip to Joshua Tree National Park. The Round Table, H75xD140cm, with steel base and glass top, encapsulates the Californian aesthetic, especially in eye-catching Ulysses Blue, £9,210. The Papillon range…

When architect Ramun Capaul and his practice partner Gordian Blumenthal walked through this abandoned house, their hearts skipped a beat. ‘Türalihus was untouched – we found it just as it had been left 60 years ago,’ says Ramun. The pair had been asked to bring the house back to life, a process that would also involve peeling back layers of history. ‘We didn’t want to over-modernise it because that would have robbed it of its character,’ says Ramun. ‘Rather than cover up the decorative styles of several centuries, we let the house tell its own story.’ One of the reasons why the building had remained so intact is that it stands in the Swiss mountain village of Valendas, perched on the shadowy side of the Rhine gorge. ‘In winter, the…

EXPERIENCE: LONGLEAT’S FESTIVAL OF LIGHT A celebration of all things bright and colourful returns to Longleat for its sixth year with a new theme: Myths and Legends. You’ll find yourself marvelling at the titans of Ancient Greece, discovering British folklore and encountering sea monsters lurking in the estate’s Half Mile Lake. Running on select dates until 5 January (check online for details), the Festival of Light is a bewitching way to discover Longleat’s impressive grounds. Elsewhere, the main house will be decorated for a Twenties festive soirée, and a Santa Train and winter safari continue the merriment, longleat.co.uk. DISCOVER: BRINK AT TOWNER ART GALLERY IN EASTBOURNE Within its sleek white walls, Towner Art Gallery holds one of the most significant collections of art in southeast England. The permanent collection includes…

If there is a perfect balance to be struck between restraint and drama, then Chris and Clare Turner have hit the right note. Walk into this dynamic husband-and-wife team’s elegant Islington studio and you’ll find a lighting edit inspired by mid-century style that is as glamorous as it is meticulously designed. Table lamps with fluid silhouettes sit atop marble plinths, bronze-finished wall lamps frame a Victorian mantelpiece and shimmering pendants have the air of a considered installation. Chris and Clare’s light bulb moment came in the late Nineties, when they spotted a gap in the market for beautiful pieces, defined by the quality of their materials. ‘Trips to Europe inspired us, particularly Paris,’ says Clare. ‘We would often visit galleries that specialised in Fifties to Seventies lighting and we would…

GO-TO COLOUR Apsley House Railings, a bronze-green from Papers and Paints. It has a timeless feel and is calming while being quite bright. SECRET ADDRESS Warris Vianni in Golborne Road, west London, sells the most beautiful throws, cushions and fabrics. YOUR STYLE DESCRIBED IN THREE WORDS Colourful, comfortable, considered. DESIGN HERO Jaime Parladé. His interiors feel organic and comfortable: spaces you’d really want to live in. FAVOURITE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT TAT London. For the lovely things she sells and the inspiring photos.…

It’s the simplest of colours but, as anyone who has set off on the quest for the perfect white can attest, also one of the trickiest to get right. Zoffany’s Architects White, however, is an impressive multi-tasker. Warmer than its somewhat austere name suggests and therefore sensitive to north-facing rooms, it is also cool enough to escape the dreaded tinge of beige in sunnier spaces. A clever, calming hue that creates a clean yet liveable look. Wall in Architects White elite emulson, £49 for 2.5L, Zoffany at Style Library…

FIRES VS STOVES Almost everyone agrees, it’s not just the heat that makes an indoor fire so enticing, it’s the whole package: the smell, the sound, the soft light. ‘The ambience they create is unbeatable,’ says interior designer Emma Sims-Hilditch of Sims Hilditch. ‘They also emit a delicious woody aroma. In addition, a statement mantelpiece can create a focus in a room.’ Having said that, woodburning stoves come with the ability to regulate the heat and can be left (provided they are well maintained) without constant supervision. ‘The other bonus is that they are much more flexible when it comes to installation,’ adds Henriette von Stockhausen of VSP Interiors. BE ECO AWARE Burning wood on an open fire creates clouds of black smoke and emits harmful particulates – which is…

DESIGNER Caz Myers, director, Caz Myers Design, 07970 723883, cazmyers.com. THE PROPERTY A five-bedroom, neo-Georgian private build in Berkshire. DESIGN BRIEF To zone the 15.5x7.45m open-plan living space into areas that work singularly and as a whole. The owners enjoy entertaining but also wanted a relaxed feel for everyday family use. DIMENSIONS 8.5x7.45m (kitchen, dining and banquette seating area only) LAYOUT ‘As the room is huge we focused on making each area feel practical and cosy,’ says Caz. ‘We used furniture to define spaces, but we also harnessed the zoning power of lighting. The kitchen is zoned by the island, with five pendants and a dropped-ceiling delineating its boundary from above.’ In the corner, banquette seating upholstered deep into the window reveal creates a comfortable nook for morning coffee. In…

DESIGNER Irene Gunter, director, Gunter & Co Interiors, 020 7993 8583, gunterandco.com. THE PROPERTY A four-bedroom house in Chelsea, west London. DESIGN BRIEF Fond of punchy details and bold, modern touches, the owners needed help creating a more balanced scheme that would be easy on the eye and liveable. Longevity was also a concern – the owners didn’t want to have to redecorate the bathroom significantly for at least 10 years. DIMENSIONS 4x4m FITTINGS The roll-top bath – made from a modern composite material that’s soft to touch – was chosen for its classic shape. Mainly used to bathe the owners’ Labradors, it’s also easy to clean and stain resistant. ‘It needed to be white to tone the busy floor down, and the sloped ends are more comfortable than an…

1. David Hicks is my design hero. He was a genius. He understood order, space, colour, and had a creative approach to the meaning of modern. 2. My favourite fabric is Fortuny’s Tapa in the brown colourway. It’s a printed cotton design that relates to Maori patterns and my New Zealand heritage. 3. The one design rule I wish everyone knew is that the best design is always ordered and considered, then harmony follows. 4. My favourite interiors shop is Rose Uniacke for its eclectic objects, lighting and furniture – the Serpentine sofa is an example. 5. One small luxury item I really can’t live without is linen sheets. 6. The thing I own that means the most to me is a 19th-century Persian vase in turquoise, incised with a…

Q How did you first begin making lights? I started by taking vintage and salvaged lamps that were no longer functioning properly and reworking them. I bought a lot on eBay, mainly from the USA, as I really liked that kind of industrial, mid-century style. My aim was to make pendant and chandelier lighting, as well as wall lamps, so I sourced the right kind of vintage pieces that could be transformed in that way. Q Had you studied art and design? No, I didn’t go to college, in fact I’m self-taught. Initially I worked for a shop in Lyon called Pier Import, which sells furniture, lighting, textiles and decorative items, specialising in exotic import products from India, the Philippines, Indonesia and Latin America, then after about 20 years I…

WOODEN FLOORING Simple and elegant, wide timber planks introduce texture and warmth to your home. Engineered wood works well with underfloor heating (look at the range at Kährs) or choose reclaimed wood for a truly authentic look – LASSCO is a good place to start. Brushed and oiled surfaces offer a tactile look without the slick gloss of varnish. WHERE TO SOURCE CHALET-STYLE PLANKS Add a little warmth and charm underfoot with an oak or pine floor in medium tones. ROLL-TOPS From double ended to slipper and double slipper, these classic tubs still look good in period properties. Traditionally made from cast iron, and therefore extremely heavy (try The Cast Iron Bath Company), these designs are also now available in lighter materials if you have weight restrictions in your home…

AMANGIRI, UTAH, USA No ‘best of’ list would be complete without an entry for this otherworldly paradise. Set in rocky desert, among some of the most dramatic surroundings Earth can muster, Amangiri is a bona fide traveller’s pilgrimage. Guests visit for the isolation and exceptional architecture – an ambitious collaboration between Rick Joy, Wendell Burnette and Marwan Al-Sayed that interprets the traditional lines of Native American building in an effortless, contemporary voice. There are myriad things to do here, from yoga to hiking, but you’ll do none of them. Just sit back by that infamous pool, gaze at the landscape beyond, and breathe. Deeply. Rooms from £1,500, aman.com BELMOND LA RESIDENCIA, DEIÀ, MALLORCA Backed by rugged green mountains that appear to tumble from the sky, the setting at this hotel…

Q How did you become a floral decorator to the stars? I met a set dresser at a party who asked me to do the flowers for some TV commercials he was working on, which then led on to commissions for films, such as Where Angels Fear to Tread and, later, Four Weddings and a Funeral. By the mid-1990s I had set up my company and business was starting to boom. Before I knew it, Buckingham Palace was on the phone asking me to create the flower displays for Charles and Camilla’s wedding and commissions were flooding in from a host of celebrities - from the Beckhams to Elton John. “FOR FESTIVE FLOWERS THIS YEAR I’LL ADD GLITZ TO GREENS AND GREYS WITH CORAL CRAB APPLES, SATSUMAS AND SHINY CHESTNUTS”…

SMALL CHANGE, BIG IMPACT The best thing we did was insist on the shiplap. You would have a very different house without it and it wouldn’t be as special. GO-TO COLOUR Acid yellows and greens. They cut through anything too contrived and make sure an interior doesn’t look too old-fashioned. WHAT’S YOUR INDULGENCE Monogrammed linens – expensive but stunning. FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS EXTRA Paperwhite narcissus in silver bowls. REAL OR FAKE TREE Real, definitely. FAVOURITE FESTIVE SCENT I love oranges stuck with cloves. YOUR STYLE IN THREE WORDS Timeless, colourful, eclectic.…

With its mercantile past encapsulated in a vernacular of austere yet beautiful 19th-century factory buildings and broad, cobblestone streets, it isn’t hard to understand the appeal of New York’s Tribeca neighbourhood and its unique housing stock. And this three-bedroom loft apartment is no exception. Situated in a former book bindery built in 1882, it features enviably high ceilings and arched, iron-framed windows that at one side of the building overlook a verdant courtyard garden. As a real-estate developer, the apartment’s owner was quick to hear of the gentrification of the factory, and so he was able to visit the project when it was in its infancy. ‘I instantly saw that the bones of the old factory were incredible,’ he recalls. ‘What particularly appealed about this third-floor unit was that it…

SECRET ADDRESS The antiques shops in Tetbury for quirky one-off pieces. GO-TO COLOUR I love Zoffany’s Silver. It’s a warm grey that looks different depending on the light, but never feels cold. OBJECT YOU’D NEVER PART WITH The painting of my late horse that my husband commissioned from Jo Taylor. FAVOURITE BUILDING Blenheim Palace. It exemplifies the beauty of stone and it has good proportions and a perfect relationship with its landscape. GO-TO BRAND de Le Cuona for unique, artisan designs produced by skilled craftspeople using innovative techniques. DESIGN HERO Axel Vervoordt. His celebration of the imperfect and the humble allied to his use of simple, eclectic pieces and texture is truly inspiring.…

CORRAN BROWNLEE got his start as a storyboard artist in Canada in the late Nineties, before immersing himself in the British and American film industry. For two decades, he used his creativity to realise the visions of others, compiling storyboards, visual effects and concept designs on anything from Guinness adverts to James Bond opening titles. In 2016, a trip back to his native Calgary – where he’s now based – inspired a change in career, and he now focuses solely on his own art, working primarily with charcoal pencils and paper. Somewhat ironically, given his previous career, Corran’s signature artistic style is to leave stories untold. Here, he tells us more. Describe your style in more detail... I like my pieces to feel like a dream or a memory. I’ll…

CHARNWOOD  The Isle of Wight-based family-run manufacturer of British-made wood and multi-fuel stoves offers a broad range of styles designed to suit both traditional and contemporary spaces, charnwood.com JAMB  A leading supplier and manufacturer of antique and reproduction fireplaces made with a fastidious attention to historical detail, available in a collection of semi-precious antique coloured marble and stone, jamb.co.uk FIONA WILBRAHAM  Fiona has been making fireplace fenders for over 20 years in her Oxfordshire-based workshop. Sleek, modern designs use a range of finishes and metals, which are combined with a variety of upholstery materials, fionawilbraham.com THE FIRESIDE SHOP  Based in the north east of England, this company is dedicated to providing the very best in fire tools, coal buckets and log stores. There is a bespoke service on offer, too,…

CABINETRY Bespoke kitchen designed by Caz Myers Design, around £35,000 (cabinetry only), Point 5 Kitchens APPLIANCES BO451111 400 Series ovens, £4,062 each; BS474111 400 Series steam combi oven, £5,672; BM454110 400 Series microwave combi oven, £4,353; CX480110 400 Series induction hob, £5,479; RC 462 301 integrated fridges, £6,507 each, all Gaggenau. SIGN 3566 integrated freezer, £1,349, Liebherr. G7365 SCVi XXL dishwasher, £1,499, Miele. Stratus flush ceiling extractor with custom colour-match finish, £3,960, Westin SINKS & TAPS Andano 700-IF undermount sink, £409; Andano 180-U undermount sink, £198, both Blanco. Flex Pro3 boiling water tap, £1,150, Quooker. Clearwater Elmira mono tap, £215.95, Taps Empire SURFACES Black Pearl granite worktop with leathered finish (on island), £11,400; Noble Concrete Grey quartz worktop with leather finish (on sink elevation), £8,500; glass splashback in Farrow &…

FITTINGS York freestanding bath in White, £2,295, Victoria & Albert Baths. Bespoke vanity unit, including quartz top by Classic Quartz Stone, £5,000, Gunter & Co Interiors. WL1144 Classic freestanding bath shower mixer, £3,073; WL1224 Classic White lever three-hole basin mixer, £975, both in Hard Rubbed Gold, Lefroy Brooks. LFW60/60 La Fayette towel rail in Hard Rubbed Gold, £1,577.50, Bard & Brazier SURFACES Marvel Multicolour Cold Esagono Lappato Mosaico porcelain 30x35cm floor tiles, £310sq m, Minoli. Walls in Slate I architects eggshell, £68 for 2.5L, Paint & Paper Library ACCESSORIES Similar Smart Tubed 115 light in White, from £101, DM Lights. Farol single wall light in Black, £650, Bert Frank. Vintage gold stool, 1stdibs. Blind in Echo in Mist, £146m, de Le Cuona…