Indholdsfortegnelse for April 2020 i Homes & Gardens

I’ve just returned from Paris Déco Off, the annual fair where all the big fabric houses show their latest collections around the Left Bank, and I still have a spring in my step. Not just because the French capital always makes me feel alive with possibilities, but because of the vibrancy, colour and joy that unfurled across cloth, wallpaper, murals and rugs. Everyone seems to be going big – on colour, texture and scale – capturing a collective mood of jubilance. We’ve taken this gleeful approach to our whimsical weather-inspired decorating shoot on page 47, featuring a perfect storm of riotous pattern. Trust me when I say that the outlook is bright. This sensibility pops up throughout the issue, where a look at new-season products and ideas can’t help but…

When one Australian family decided to tackle an extensive renovation of their Victorian homestead, in the Grampians region, western Victoria, they knew exactly which interior designer to call upon. Having spent her childhood on a similar working cattle station in New South Wales, Adelaide Bragg instinctively understood the need for an interior that would be both practical yet warm and welcoming. Her intuition for a fine balance between functionality and a natural, earthy elegance would ensure the redecorated interior struck the perfect chord. With children and grandchildren visiting regularly, newly reconfigured family spaces with an emphasis on functionality were key. An extension containing a large kitchen and sitting room was joined seamlessly to the house. ‘The old house had strong bones, but was tired and had been broken into many…

LITTLE FLUFFY CLOUDS Soft painterly and textural steely blue-grey tones perfectly echo our oh-so often cloudy skies. FULL SUNSHINE Like a warm summer’s day, yellow brings an uplifting smile to our interiors this season. SPRING HAS SPRUNG All the florals have come into bloom in a riot of colour and abundant beauty. THE FIRST FROST This evocative scene is reminiscent of early morning mists stretching across an icy landscape. HEATWAVE These delectable Neapolitan colours and upbeat patterns are a playful twist on the joy of heading to the beach for ice cream on a hot summer’s day. SHEPHERD’S DELIGHT The intensity and vibrancy of sunset hues bring drama to the current trend for texture and curves. BRIGHT AND BREEZY Geometric and watery marbled designs catch the wind. BEFORE THE RAIN…

AS a tastemaker and the founder of lifestyle blog EyeSwoon, US-based Athena Calderone knows a thing or two about living beautifully. In her latest book, the appropriately titled Live Beautiful, Athena delves into a hand-picked selection of designer dwellings, exploring how each of their carefully crafted interiors came together. She breaks down the details by examining the textures, patterns and layers, as well as the processes and principles of each subject and explains: ‘As much as this book is about intimate creative portraits, it is also a practical deep dive, offering actionable ideas that will help you design your home.’ Athena also opens the doors to two of her own residences. She explains her own approaches, inspirations and tips, such as painting an Ikea bed frame the same shade as…

Interior designer Bunny Turner shares her style vision GO-TO COLOUR Squid Ink by Paint & Paper Library. BIGGEST INDULGENCE Cosy cashmere bedspreads. MUSEUM TO VISIT Musée Maillol in Paris always has great ‘bite-sized’ exhibitions. LAST EXHIBITION VISITED Antony Gormley at the Royal Academy of Arts. It was mind-blowingly brilliant. PRIZED POSSESSION Zola the Whippet. LAST PIECE OF ART BOUGHT A landscape by James Hart Dyke. It depicts the Sussex Downs bathed in the perfect evening light of summer.…

When Tom Cameron showed an advert for this rather grand Victorian house in Surrey to his wife Megan, her first impressions were of a ‘higgledy-piggledy old school’ but closer inspection encouraged her to revise this opinion. ‘The house is situated adjacent to a 20-acre forest, so you drive up through the woods,’ she says. ‘Peering through the gates we saw this magical, beautiful building. We fell in love with it on the spot.’ The house, which was built in 1863, probably as a shooting lodge, is steeped in character, although ill-conceived alterations meant that the layout was far from perfect. During the three years that the Camerons and their three young children occupied it before the renovation, they pinpointed the property’s failings. ‘An indoor pool had been added and it…

MAKE A DRAMATIC ENTRANCE A subtle intervention in the flooring finish can transform an entrance from something attractive but slightly steady and safe to an altogether striking and stylish foundation from which to build the rest of the scheme. Here the inlaying of slim black marble slabs into an existing white marble floor elevates the entrance of a large London house, designed by Milanese firm Dimore Studio. Black and white creates the perfect contrast against which to build a dramatic colour palette as you move up the walls and stairs. Inky blue paint and a rich green velvet runner combine to create a luxuriant, cocooning feel, while adding warmth and softness to the cool marble floor. NATURAL BEAUTY A monochrome floor doesn’t strictly have to be black and white. Just…

CABINETRY Classic, Metro, Contemporary Classic and Urbo bespoke kitchen in matt lacquer and Antique Brass and breakfast station in wenge and Patinated Bronze, around £85,000; blackened steel table with poured concrete butcher’s block top, £7,816, all Roundhouse. Interior design by Richard Spark, 07766 348485 APPLIANCES Gaggenau VG295220 90cm gas hob, £2,405; Gaggenau BX481111 400 Series double oven, £7,101; Gaggenau RC472304 Vario cooling 400 series fridge, £7,316; Gaggenau RF471304 Vario cooling 400 series freezer, £7,674; Westin UKS0074153 bespoke extractor, £4,349; Siemens iQ300 KU15RA51GB built-under fridge, £421; Miele G 4990 SCVi Jubilee dishwasher, £799, all supplied by Roundhouse SINK & TAP Pro 3 Fusion Round 3-in-1 boiling water tap in Gold, from £2,020, Quooker. Peak PKX 110/70 undermounted stainless steel sink, £582, Franke SURFACES Leathered African Fusion Quartzite 3cm-thick (island); Caesarstone Rugged…

HAVING GROWN UP among unbroken woodland in northern Vermont, Jake Mosher has always been passionate about nature, but it wasn’t until he left his job as an explosives engineer and moved to Montana that his desire to capture it came to the fore. Since then, he’s won numerous awards including the prestigious People’s Choice award at the Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year sponsored by the Royal Maritime Museum, Greenwich. Jake’s latest collection, Metamorphosis, is inspired by the intricate patterns on butterfly and moth wings, observed through his camera at high magnification. Here he tells us more. How would you describe your style? I entwine photography and art to showcase natural beauty in a way that’s never been seen before – like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon. What inspired…

1 . John Fowler and David Hicks are two of my design heroes. They pushed boundaries and their brilliant use of colour still influences interiors now. 2 . One small luxury I can’t live without is cotton sateen bed linen from Gayle Warwick. The quality is exceptional, even guests remark on it. 3 . My favourite wallpaper is Anna Maria in the Parchment colourway from George Spencer, a very special hand-block printed floral. 4 . One design idea I wish everyone understood is that a dark room will have much more impact if the decoration goes darker. Trying to make a dark room light never works. 5 . My favourite interiors shop is Guinevere on London’s King’s Road for its extraordinary mix of old and new furniture, textiles and rugs.…

SIGNATURE LOOK To celebrate its incredible archive, GP&J Baker has translated its most iconic designs into a magnificent collection of signature wallcoverings. All 10 wallpapers have been adapted to suit a modern interior, including this Ramayana, £125 for 10m, GP & J Baker. THROWING SHAPES Luxurious throws made from 100% merino wool are an integral part of Johnstons of Elgin’s interiors collection. Its latest offering features contemporary designs in a range of cheerful colours. Our top pick is the throws in ultramodern geometric styles. Geometric throws (above), L190xW150cm, £275 each, Johnstons of Elgin. ONE POT WONDER Tiipoi, the London-based design studio, has conceived a new cookware collection using traditional tools and methods from the remote village of Longpi, north-east India. The range, with prices starting at £19, comprises of Karipots,…

ANIMAL-PRINT SEATING If an older piece of much-loved furniture has seen better days, don’t consign it to the rubbish tip – it can easily be given a chic and modern update with animal-print upholstery. Want a special armchair? Turnbull & Thomas has a winged style, £578, or you could re-cover an old chair using Velours Leopard by Nobilis, £213m. WHERE TO SOURCE LEOPARD-PRINT CHAIRS Animal print in the home doesn’t have to be intimidating; bring the wild inside with these stylish statement chairs. CHUNKY WORKTOPS Adelaide’s client’s extra-thick Neolith worksurfaces make a bold design statement. An incredibly hardy material, Neolith is scratch-, heat- and stain-resistant. Thanks to mitred edges, a thick surface can be achieved without making the slabs too heavy for the units. Neolith has a showroom in Harlow,…

EAT: HÉLÈNE DARROZE AT THE CONNAUGHT In celebration of the restaurant’s 10th birthday, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught recently had a sleek facelift, courtesy of designer of the moment, Pierre Yovanovitch. Gone is the mahogany-stained panelling and somewhat dark gentlemen’s club aesthetic in favour of a chic salmon pink. The wood has been stripped back to a buff oak colour, contemporary art by names such as Damien Hirst abounds, and the furniture, much of it custom-made for the project, has a glorious lightness of touch. It’s an airy new look that perfectly reflects the acclaimed French chef’s refined yet fresh approach to food, the-connaught.co.uk. DISCOVER: ART DECO BY THE SEA AT THE SAINSBURY CENTRE Britain’s seaside towns have been undergoing a renaissance in the past few years. Margate is more…

CULTURE The Berkshires are a hotspot for cultural and historical pursuits. Visit the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, catch a concert at Tanglewood, or experience Gilded Age glamour at The Mount, Edith Wharton’s former home. GASTRONOMONY Foodies will find themselves in a haven of gourmet delights. Prairie Whale serves classic comfort food, The Old Mill in South Egremont is a cosy spot for New England cuisine, and Mezze Bistro + Bar cooks up farm-to-table food in historical surrounds. NATURE The area is a hiker and biker’s paradise; start with Monument Mountain, then try the 90 miles of the Appalachian Trail. For those less inclined to rambling, the beautiful Botanical Gardens at Stockbridge are a horticultural highlight.…

I find myself breathing sighs of satisfaction on spring mornings as our native flora begin their annual cycles. I reckon this joy of April is rooted in our foraging past. Before farming, the cold season menu was nuts, roots, berries and meat – hard or risky to source and by late winter, scarce or tedious. When trees and herbs start to unfold their leaves, the increased availability of food would have brought a relaxed calmness to our preagricultural ancestors. Or, at least, I suppose this as I’m picking some leaves for lunch in our local London park, while walking our dog, Willow, ahead of a busy day in the studio. In our woods in Kent, where the sap of our coppiced trees is rising, beech and hawthorn are offering their…

GREEN SHOOTS Find some small and simple containers – little glass or ceramic vases or metal pots would be perfect – and, for each, mix six or seven sprigs of flowers and foliage. Keep petals and leaves small, and stems willowy, to express the idea of freshness and renewal. These floral clusters will be the centre of attention so make sure the tableware is low-key: simple, natural textures and materials, such as light-coloured linens and plain china are perfect partners. SET THE TONE Start by choosing the colour palette – think classic pastels for Easter, like these mauve hues. Then allow one piece – here it’s the linen napkin – to take the lead in terms of colour. Add china, cutlery and glasses, but bear in mind that a pretty…

Anouk Kramer isn’t a woman enamoured with the fast pace of modern urban living. Found most days beavering away in the barn that acts as her ceramics studio in Holland, she has succeeded in creating a balance that perfectly suits her rural family-oriented life. However, as with many of us, Anouk’s journey to creative fulfilment began in an office. Frustrated with her indoor existence as a children’s clothing designer, she decided to make the leap to freelance, which was when she found time to pursue her passion for ceramics. ‘My love for pottery began when I was a child sailing with my parents in Sweden and Denmark,’ recalls Anouk. ‘There was a real culture of making ceramics in the villages there that I was somehow drawn to. Pottery is less…

Spring in the garden at Common Barn is sure to lift the spirits. Tulips twinkle like gemstones among a froth of fresh leaves and sculptural topiary, banishing all memories of winter as April’s treasures emerge. Above the bulbs, gnarled old apple trees form a canopy of pale pink and white blossom, mirroring the clouds scudding over this windswept hillside. The garden that surrounds the Victorian farmhouse and barn was originally designed in 2009 by renowned landscape designer Tom Stuart-Smith. The owners of the property, which lies a few miles from Henley-on-Thames, asked him to create a sheltered walled garden, formal lawns and mixed borders, plus a wildflower meadow to complement their newly extended home. Natural woodlands and pasture make up the rest of the 57-acre estate. Three years ago, head…

TRENDS There’s a lot of interest in patterned flooring and in surface design in general, believes Mark Findlay, founder of vinyl flooring specialists Harvey Maria. ‘Floors are no longer an afterthought; they’ve become an integral part of interior design and are now seen as a key feature,’ he says. Harriet Goodacre of Topps Tiles agrees: ‘We often associate patterned flooring with Victorian-era design and for good reason; they are famed for their use of refined yet intricate patterns in the home to bring an air of timeless luxury.’ CARPET COMEBACK Until recently, carpets tended to be plain, neutral and for the bedroom only, but patterned carpets are now coming back into favour, and moving into the living room and dining room, too. In the right hands, patterned carpet designs are…

1. LESS IS MORE Taking a restrained approach can feel more impactful than going all-out. A brass-wrapped unit looks sophisticated against crisp quartz. 5151 Empira White quartz, from £550sq m, Caesarstone. 2. TALL STORY Wrapped in unlacquered brass, this striking cooker hood draws attention to the room’s full height. Rough sawn timber cabinetry provides a natural balance. Bespoke kitchens start from £45,000, Blakes London. 3. MIDAS TOUCH Gold painted porcelain tiles in a pretty damask design pack a punch above this range cooker. The golden tones are subtly continued on the stools and tap. Oparo Onyx Damask porcelain tiles, £325sq m, Topps Tiles. 4. LIGHTEN UP Switch practical downlights for glamorous lighting – the bigger, the better. Infinity Plus Country Ermine kitchen in Blueberry matt, around £10,000, Wren Kitchens. Houseof.com…

Q I love all the strong colours interior designers feature in their projects, but not sure I’m that brave. What advice do you have? Carol, London THERE’S no magic formula for creating a palette, it’s simply about striking the right balance of things you like. You can do this by making a mood board – one for each room you’re working on – to help you focus on individual spaces. I really enjoy the nostalgic pleasure of getting out the Pritt Stick with BBC Radio 3 in the background, and it will help you form a cohesive look throughout. I would say that a house should have an ebb and flow, and if you use a strong colour in the kitchen, it’s best to use a more neutral one in…

ON THE LINE From the IdeaGroup furniture collection, Cubik is a range of contemporary storage solutions, ideal for an uncluttered bathroom design. Modular handleless units and materials can be mixed and matched. Cubik vanity unit in Noce Naturale, POA, IdeaGroup for C.P. Hart, cphart.co.uk. TO THE FINISH An impressive choice of finishes and textured details gives the Spillo Tech tap collection an opportunity for personalisation that’s hard to beat. Choose from handles and bases in Vertical, Cross and Knurled effects, which can be supplied in 11 finishes including polished and hand-brushed chrome, 24-carat gold and nickel, plus matt black and matt white. Prices from £419 each, C.P. Hart, cphart.co.uk. FRESH ELEGANCE DolceVita furniture, from the IdeaGroup, is wrapped in a distinctive fluted finish, creating a softly modern elegance. This double-basin…

BRIEF As part of the renovation of a 1920s mansion in the midst of the Kent countryside, architectural interior designer Louise Putman of Recreate Interiors, recreateinteriors.co.uk, was commissioned to create a luxurious master bathroom. ‘We knocked two former children’s bedrooms together to create a spacious en suite to the master bedroom,’ she explains. ‘The owners wanted a relaxing retreat with a design that was sympathetic to the age of the property.’ FITTINGS ‘One of the owners is tall and he told me that he had never had a bathtub in which he could lie comfortably,’ recalls Louise, who then set herself the challenge of finding a longer-than-average elegant freestanding model as the focal point of her design. Her solution was the chic Organico bath designed by Jaime Hayon for Bisazza,…

BRIEF The owners of this 100-year-old house in Kent wanted to create a statement en suite, leading off a guest bedroom that was part of their recent loft conversion. The challenge was to make a practical layout in a restricted area that was under the eaves. It also had to feel as spacious and luxurious as possible. FITTINGS A classic copper bateau bath with a white enamel interior forms the focal point of the design, positioned in the central area with the tallest head height. The design of the bath is in keeping with the age of the house, and its beautiful polished copper exterior reflects the light, making the room feel brighter and larger. By building out a section of wall, the designers were able to create enough head…

BRIEF Designers Yousef Mansuri and Hayley Kent of C.P. Hart collaborated with developer EAB Homes, eabhomes.co.uk, on the bathrooms of a new-build five-bedroom house in Buckinghamshire. ‘There are two en suites as part of the spacious master bedroom and dressing room suite, and this one was designed to be for the lady of the house,’ explains Yousef. ‘It was to be luxurious and serene.’ FITTINGS The freestanding bath, made of LivingTec smooth solid surface, is the focal point of the room. ‘The brief called for a soft aesthetic, so we chose a sculptural shape in matt white with a tactile, velvet finish,’ says Yousef. A similar finish was chosen for the basin vanity unit, set in a matt black powder-coated metal frame to echo the dark-stained timber entrance doors. The…

HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT BATHROOM IN THREE EASY STEPS By Yousef Mansuri, head of design, C.P. Hart “THERE’S A BATH FOR EVERY STYLE AND SPACE, FROM COMPACT INSET BATHS AT JUST 1,400MM LONG TO GENEROUS FREESTANDING TUBS OFFERING THE ULTIMATE IN LUXURY BATHING” YOUSEF MANSURI, head of design, C.P. Hart 1 MUST-HAVE FEATURES Think first about who will use the bathroom and their requirements, then draw up a list of features that are vital. For example, you might need lots of storage and a walk-in shower in a family bathroom, while twin basins and a freestanding bath might be ideal in a master en suite. We are certainly seeing increased demand for steam rooms and other spa-like features that help make the bathroom into wellness and relaxation zones. LAYOUT…

Q How did you begin your career in design? While studying illustration at Edinburgh College of Art, I started experimenting with clay at a ‘paint-your-own-pottery’ cafe. After graduating, I got a job as an Artist in Residence at a school where I was able to use the facilities and work with the technicians. This is where I properly explored my love for the medium and made my first collection. € Q Where do you find inspiration? I have a magpie-like approach to research and like to gather and collect imagery from a huge range of sources, as well as snapping photos of things I see out and about. The natural world is the main subject of my designs and I spend a lot of time drawing flowers and plants from…

MOST SUCCESSFUL PART OF THE PROJECT Adding the extension enabled a series of smaller contained rooms to be made into one large, open space. SECRET ADDRESS I love Soane Britain – every time you walk in the doors you meet with such quality and charm. It’s divine. GO-TO COLOUR Caramel – it’s so versatile, you can combine it with any hue. I use it as the warm base for my interiors. I also wear it a lot. SMALL CHANGE, BIG IMPACT The Kravet fabric we used to reupholster the dining room chairs. It was the starting point for the whole scheme in those rooms. WORDS TO LIVE BY Stop and smell the roses. DESIGN HEROES Sibyl Colefax and John Fowler. I trained with Colefax and Fowler in my early years…

There was a time when country house hotels were a humbler proposition. Often family run, they provided their guests with simple pleasures: newspapers by the fire, good food, a comfortable bed in a grand setting… They were predictable, homely and definitely not setting the style zeitgeist as they do today. Their shift to modernity didn’t happen overnight, but it gained momentum when the doors opened to Babington House about 20 years ago. A Georgian property near Frome in Somerset, Babington ushered in a sense of cool that until that point had been alien to country hotels. In came the leather club chairs, velvets and ikat prints – influencing the way so many of us decorate today – and exciting interiors became a prerequisite to success. ‘English country houses, even smart…

Q What was your route to a career in gardening? My love of plants began when I was a child in New Zealand, helping my grandfather in his vegetable garden. I studied anthropology and classics, but I always liked the idea of gardening and wanted to travel, so I wrote to the late, great Christopher Lloyd at Great Dixter in East Sussex to ask if he needed a volunteer. He said yes, and that was the start of my horticultural journey Q How would you sum up the spirit of Great Dixter? This place has a very special quality, a homely feel like a private garden, which of course it was. The visitors also inspire me. Most of them come to see the flowers, but when they stumble upon the…

The mere mention of colour – from canary yellow to bubblegum pink – sends Duncan Campbell and Charlotte Rey slightly giddy. ‘We crave colour – it’s so transporting,’ says Charlotte of the design duo’s bright and creative approach. Duncan, who is Scottish and read law at King’s College London, and Charlotte, who’s from Sweden and studied fashion history at Central Saint Martins, met as co-editors of a Swedish culture magazine, and set up their studio in 2014. From initially working with brands, Campbell-Rey branched out into interiors and product design, all focusing on ‘proper materials and things being properly made’. Their love of mixing uptown and downtown, traditional and avant garde, goes into every project, from pop-up retail spaces for luggage brand Away to a bar cabinet with Kartell and…

Cassandra Ellis shares her style vision SECRET ADDRESS John Sandoe – a bookshop in Chelsea. WHERE DO YOU FIND INSPIRATION The V&A in London and Neues in Berlin – David Chipperfield is a genius. YOUR STYLE IN THREE WORDS Quiet, emotive, handmade. INDULGENCE YOU CAN’T FORGO Books – and dogs. GO-TO BRANDS Perfumer H, David Mellor, Joseph. LAST PIECE OF ART BOUGHT A beautiful painting by Rosemarie Auberson. DESIGN HEROES Alice Walker, Axel Vervoordt, Ilse Crawford, Agnes Martin and Dries Van Noten.…

ADMIRED ARTIST I always return to Picasso – I love the way he paints. I also love the work of British ceramicist Kate Malone. HOW’S YOUR CERAMIC WORK DEVELOPING Recently, I made a hand-painted necklace on a large scale in collaboration with Bibi van der Velden. It was a lovely change to create something that doesn’t need to be used and it required a different way of thinking. YOUR INTERIORS STYLE IN TWO OR THREE WORDS Easy living. BEST GIFT YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED An antique chandelier, which was given to us as a wedding present by my parents. It’s hanging in the centre of the house. WORDS TO LIVE BY Live with passion.…

If Farrow & Ball’s Sap Green was food it would be the most delicious pea soup, true to its organic state, with layers of depth and a surprising intensity. In paint form it ticks the same boxes with its earthy appeal. Not surprising, as it was created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum, one of 16 new hues rooted in nature. The collection is inspired by Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours, the breakthrough colour guide published in 1814, which helped Charles Darwin on his voyage aboard HMS Beagle. Balance this green with colours like stone and milky white for freshness or with accents of navy for extra drama. Wall in Sap Green modern emulsion, £49.95 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball…

AMTICO The go-to supplier of luxury vinyl tiles, this company has been changing perceptions on the material since its inception in 1960s Coventry, offering wood, stone and patterned effect tiles, amtico.com MANDARIN STONE With a selection of natural stone, porcelain and decorative tiles, the Monmouthshire-based, family-run company can now boast 13 showrooms dotted around the country, mandarinstone.com CRUCIAL TRADING Founded in London during the 1980s, and establishing a name in stair runners, this floor-covering company specialises in using natural materials including sisal and wool, crucial-trading.com BRINTONS An Axminster and Wilton woven carpet specialist that offers a vast range of both plain and patterned designs in a wide array of colours, Brintons has been in the business since 1783, brintons.com…

DESIGNER Oli Moss, Roundhouse, 020 7297 6220, roundhousedesign.com. THE PROPERTY A five-bedroom detached home in north London. DESIGN BRIEF The clients wanted an ambitious mix of materials, a totally different look from the modernist white kitchen in their previous home. DIMENSIONS 4x6m (kitchen only) LAYOUT The kitchen is in the middle of a long extension, between formal dining (just seen below) and breakfast areas and opposite doors to the garden. ‘We used an island to steer people away from the working heart of the kitchen,’ says designer Oli Moss. ‘One long island would have been too obstructive, so we split it with a butcher’s block.’ In the breakfast area (not seen), doors in burnished brass slide back to reveal small appliances, a boiling water tap and breakfast needs in a…

SHINE BRIGHT Lighting specialist Pooky has unveiled a collection of bathroom lights that feature an elegant swan-neck fitting. Aquila, with its antique brass finish, is reminiscent of art deco design, and the mouth-blown fluted glass shade has a chic teardrop shape. Aquila wall light, from £105, Pooky. IN THE WASH The Haberdasher’s freestanding pantry by deVOL, previously only available in unpainted classic oak, has now been launched in a new finish, Sheer Stocking White. The one-coat tinted oil creates a pale wash over the wood, giving it a lighter appearance without compromising the look of the grain. It’s a mid-century-inspired piece that perfectly complements neutral kitchen schemes. The Haberdasher’s freestanding pantry, from £4,540, deVOL. ECO CHOICE Sustainability is the buzzword of modern kitchen design and Ikea is making an impact…

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FITTINGS Bisazza Organico freestanding bath, £7,938; Samuel Heath Fairfield bath-shower mixer with standpipes, £3,060; bespoke frameless glass shower screen; Hoxton vanity unit, £1,882; London console basin, £1,263; Samuel Heath basin mixer, £1,052; similar framed mirror TV, Artelinea TSP32, £3,447; Hoxton tall units, £2,868 each; London WC, £995; bespoke ball-jointed towel rail; Bisazza Hayon hooks, £150 each, all C.P. Hart, cphart.co.uk. For similar bathroom wall lights, try Pooky, pooky.com SURFACES For similar wall tiles, try Metro Lounge 2.0 glazed, 20x10cm, £46sq m, Domus, domusgroup.com. Patisserie Sucre 2 floor tiles, 20x20cm, £74.70sq m; and Patisserie Sucre border tiles, 20x20cm, £2.99 each, both Fired Earth, firedearth.com…

FITTINGS Copper Bateau bath, £8,850; Copper Bateau basin, £1,030, both William Holland; La Loire bath-shower mixer, £2,280; bespoke washstand, £2,570, with bespoke Carrara marble top and splashback, £2,892; bespoke towel rails, £930 each, all C.P. Hart, cphart.co.uk. Polished Copper cistern, £2,400, Catchpole & Rye. Shipyard pendant, £410, The Pendant Light Company, thependantlightcompany.co.uk SURFACES Bridgehampton bevelled honed marble tiles, 7x14cm, £115.06sq m, and Basketweave honed marble tiles, 31x31cm, £149.88sq m, Fired Earth, firedearth.com PROJECT BY Recreate Interiors, recreateinteriors.co.uk…

FITTINGS Cielo Shui Comfort freestanding bath in Talco matt finish, £4,943; Cielo iCatino Rettangolo basin in Talco matt finish, £1,224, and Cielo I Catini basin stand with drawer, £2,067; Dornbracht Tara matt white floor-standing bath-shower mixer, £4,200; single basin mixer, £900; overhead shower on ceiling arm, £1,800; hand shower on bracket, £660; thermostatic valves with two outlets, £2,520; bespoke floor-to-ceiling glass shower panel, from £3,000; Glow LED mirror, £372; all C.P. Hart, cphart.co.uk SURFACES Basel Grey hexagon wall tiles, 30x90cm, £44.95sq m, and plain floor and niche tiles, 60x120cm, £58.95sq m, both Luna Tile & Stone, lunatileandstone.co.uk…

When do I need to think about lighting in my bathroom project? Try to plan the lighting scheme at the start of your project, so that it can be integrated into a lighting control system, if you have one. Good lighting can transform a room, so spend time working out which features you wish to highlight, where you need bright lighting and how you can switch to softer lighting to relax. What comes next? Consider the main source of light in the room, which could be a central ceiling pendant, a series of downlights, or a combination of the two. Fix all the lights with dimmer switches, so that you can simply control the mood, from full brightness for cleaning the bathroom to soft light for a long, tranquil soak…