Indholdsfortegnelse for January 2025 i Homes & Gardens

The festive season – and mulled wine - is now officially in full flow. While our December issue was all about building up to the big day, with planning, preparation and present buying at the fore, we’ve dedicated this issue to nights in, to that – often awkward – bit between Christmas and New Year, and to cosy January days at home hosting the friends and family you won’t manage to see during the three to four week snowstorm that is Christmas. At this time of year, the purse strings can feel pretty tight, yet hosting doesn’t need to cost the earth – a welcoming space and a home-cooked meal are the perfect ingredients for a meaningful evening. Great glassware can help to elevate a table setting – I enjoy…

All in order To create a welcoming first impression, it’s important to keep the hallway tidy. For many of us, concealing the inevitable pile of shoes and coats feels impossible, but a storage unit will go a long way towards creating order, making the space feel serene. Oka’s new Ashmolean hallway storage unit is a smart choice. Coming in two widths, starting from £895 (pictured here is the narrower version), it’s as lovely looking as it is practical. Made from painted wood with subtle classical-style edging detail, the simple but elegant unit features upper cubbyholes for baskets of gloves and hats, a handy bench to sit on while slipping on shoes with a shelf at the bottom for stowing them away, plus hooks for hanging coats. At just 80cm wide…

Warm & inviting Rich colours and rustic textures create a cosseting feel Cool & polished Inky hues and silver accents are thoroughly chic Verdant & elegant Greens and opulent bronzes bring down-to-earth elegance Pretty & playful Layers of florals, blush pinks and powder blues are charming…

A ARTEMEST A one-stop shop for fine, handcrafted Italian design, the glassware at Artemest spans wine and cocktail glasses, flutes, pitchers and decanters, each beautiful piece a delight to behold. The Milan-based brand works with 30 skilled glass smiths primarily in the Veneto, Tuscany and Lombardy regions, bringing a combination of innovation and centuries-old Italian glassmaking tradition to the table. artemest.com B BIAS EDITIONS Working with a UK-based glass-blower who trained in Murano, it’s no surprise that Bias Editions’ glass tumblers, carafes, jugs and bowls are a sea of colour and pattern. Starting life as pencil and paper drawings made at the brand’s Wiltshire HQ, glassware designs are expertly hand-blown to life in Northern Ireland, where patterns are added with colourful glass rods that are incorporated into the molten glass.…

As design director for Kit Kemp Design Studio and art ambassador for Firmdale Hotels, and having studied architecture at Cambridge and sculpture in Germany, Willow is well versed in anything art-related. “Striking the right balance between the artwork and the frame is an art in itself. The relationship between the two is a delicate one, altering a composition and transforming an artwork and how it feels in your space. A frame should serve to enhance the conversation between the artwork and viewer. It sets the tone for that dialogue, offering clues about how the artwork might be interpreted and understood. The right frame can make a piece of art come alive in ways you wouldn’t expect, it can act as a protective boundary, add colour, pattern and design detail or…

Lake Saranac in the Adirondacks is, according to the designer Miles Redd, the ‘last vestige of unspoiled country, like stepping back in time where life is peaceful and people just want to hang with their families’. And such is the vibe at this sprawling lake house, a 1950s former summer camp cabin, that he and his business partner David Kaihoi have overhauled. It is now a seven-bedroom estate, including a boathouse and bunkhouse, and perfect for the family who own it to use as a gently hedonistic holiday home. ‘It has a warmth and a generosity to it,’ Miles says. ‘It’s such a casual place but with a sophisticated and laid-back spirit.’ The designers carefully enhanced all of the principles of what it was built for: a place for homely fun,…

When the architect Horace Trumbauer designed homes, he envisioned them to have a long future. Renovating a Georgian revival property from his portfolio a century after it was built in 1925, Autumn Oser and Andre Golsorkhi found the property to be in rude health. ‘It was built like a fortress – completely different from a dry wall house. Every wall and ceiling was made from poured concrete. Our structural engineer said you could take a semi-truck and park it on the second floor and you’d be fine,’ Andre says with a laugh. The husband-and-wife duo, who together founded residential design firm, Haldon House, took on the Philadelphia mansion’s restoration on behalf of their friends, Lexie and Ty. ‘We were actually looking for a big project for ourselves but when we…

1. PORTABLE PIECE Plug-in lights are your flexible friend in the kitchen, offering versatility and ease of installation. They allow you to place lighting exactly where you need it, without the commitment of hardwiring. Perfect for adding accent lighting or brightening a dim area, their mobility also means you can switch up your lighting scheme easily as your kitchen layout evolves. ‘We love a plug-in light that can just appear in a once gloomy spot or in a newly organised corner of a kitchen, creating instant mood,’ says Helen Parker, creative director, deVOL. ‘The ability to plug in a light source without the need for permanency can enhance your kitchen for a special occasion or specific purpose, but our guess is that once you have created an extra corner of…

CLASSICALLY CALM Indulgent materials, decorative detailing and antique pieces combine for quiet luxury. ‘Our objective is to create an oasis where everything is calm and harmonious,’ says Paolo Moschino (above, left) of his studio’s approach to bathroom design. The style must also suit its location – the feel of a room in a mountain chalet should be different from one in a tropical villa. For a central London location, he and co-director Philip Vergeylen (right) would opt for a sophisticated mix of antiques and marble; statuario marble and onyx are favourites. ‘In both cases, we like to work with superimposed beading and have the architraves and cornicing in the same stone,’ says Philip. An antique chest of drawers converted into a vanity unit, vintage wall sconces that provide a flattering…

All the latest interiors news, including a talk with wallcovering brand Arte, plus making an impression with a smart entrance and stunning table settings SERVING STYLE In collaboration with British interior design house Sims Hilditch, Chelsea Textiles unveils accessories inspired by 18th-century furniture design and the iconic creations of Swedish maker Ephraim Ståhl. Renowned for his masterful faux bamboo designs, Ephraim’s influence shines through in the natural colours and intricate detailing of each piece, handworked by skilled artisans in India. Highlights include the Faux bamboo tray, starting from £178, alongside elegant boxes and bins. Roll call Sparked by the discovery of a vibrant 200-year-old flooring fragment in a historic Scottish castle, Roger Oates Design began creating flat-weave floor coverings 35 years ago. The influence of this find continues in four…

‘THE START of everything was my collage books,’ says Münster-based artist Lisa Sandner. ‘I made the first one when I was 10 years old and collaged all sorts of things: papers, feathers, anything flat that I could glue. I made my mother buy products just because I wanted to use the wrapping.’ Now, working from the attic studio of her home (‘access is by a ladder, which I love because it feels like going to a secret space where I hide from worldly chores and craft stories’), Lisa creates whimsical, narrative works using collage, paint and clay. Reflecting her study of art history, Lisa’s work often references historical motifs, as well as animals and nature. ‘Right now, my inspiration is in the everyday: acorns in the park, an old tile…

It’s feeling warm inside with the return of sunny yellow and fabrics and wallpapers that honour Indian textiles, plus shop glassware that sparkles and create a bar area to have a drink in COLOUR OF THE MONTH SAFFRON YELLOW WARM WELCOME ‘I chose yellow for this loft bedroom, as we wanted to make it feel bright, cosy and welcoming for guests. When using an intense colour, it is good to soften it with artwork and fabrics. I love to use pinks, reds and greens, as well as patterned fabrics to reduce the intensity.’ Lisa Burdus, founder, Lisa Burdus Interior Design & Decoration SUNNY SIDE UP ‘We wanted this family kitchen to be bright and fun, but not overpowering. This India Yellow shade by Farrow & Ball is so versatile. Although…

Joy is a US-based designer but her work takes her all over the world. Now running her own studio – Joy Moyler Interiors – she has over 25 years of experience and a degree in architecture. She is celebrated for her use of colour and pattern. “Why have a space serving a single function when it can serve many? This question was truly tested during the pandemic lockdowns when we found ourselves doing multiple tasks at once. How many of you recall being wedged into a teeny corner desperately trying to read your book, in a quest to find solitude with the TV screaming Game of Thrones, or children running around, or the dog looking for snacks? Or on your laptop at the kitchen table trying to work and organise…

IF I begin to think about everything that we work on today in our studio, with projects of so many different types and scales, I can say with certainty that none of it was planned when I first opened the office twenty years ago. Things have happened incrementally. While revisiting projects, I’ve had a chance to think about some of the strands that tie our practice together: a sense of happiness, history, character, place, colour and imperfection. MY WAY OF THINKING In thinking about how I work, I’d like to begin with a confession, which is that I often don’t like to think too hard at all. This is not to say that at the studio we don’t give a huge amount of time, care and attention to our work…

Under cover We’re big fans of this octagonal cloche priced at £380 from Claverton Cloches. It’s modelled on a rare Victorian one that founder Beth Gregg discovered in a historic garden. Struggling to find intact antique ones, she decided to make her own, and after posting it on Instagram, a flurry of requests saw her teaching herself how to cut glass in her spare room. You will now spot her cloches in Highgrove, Kew Gardens and the Holkham Estate. FORM MEETS FUNCTION Embodying the Japanese folk craft movement of the early 20th century that advocated that everyday domestic objects should also be beautiful, Niwaki creates functional tools that are also lovely to look at. The small but delightful hand-held Shuro brush, priced at £9, is made from the palm fibres…

“I’ve been head gardener at Bodnant for two and a half years, which isn’t long at all. Some of my team have been here for over 35 years, which says something about how special it is. I’m originally from Cornwall but couldn’t resist the opportunity to work here - luckily my family were up for the move. Bodnant is set on the edge of mountains and steep-sided valleys with a river running down. It’s a beautiful, dramatic natural setting. Within that, there’s the garden, planted mostly between 1900 and 1950, with terraces, Victorian buildings and an amazing plant collection. It’s recognised as a spot that epitomises early 20th-century British garden style, a product of the large number of plants coming from around the world. Half the garden is formal with…

COLOURFUL CHARACTER Kit Kemp harnesses joy and comfort in equal measure to create her personality-packed designs. A firm believer in the uplifting qualities of colour and pattern, Kit, the creative director of her own studio, celebrates the kitchen as the heart of the home. ‘Often overlooked in terms of decoration, filled with hard surfaces and functional fixtures and fittings, kitchens – because of their energetic and busy nature – are actually the perfect host for a dynamic and joyful scheme,’ she says. ‘As well as task lighting, add personality with a fun statement light, inject pattern and colour on tiles, wallpaper or a runner, and bring in playful details with textiles, artisanal china and handcrafted storage baskets.’ Kit recommends curating the mix before you begin, balancing bold hues and striking…

I FIRST came to this little island in The Bahamas at Christmas more than a decade ago with my family. We immediately fell in love with its candy-coloured clapboard cottages and its laid-back feel. We’ve since bought a house directly on the beach. The island is known for its three-mile long stretch of pink sands on the east coast, chickens running through the streets and golf carts as a mode of transport. For me, this lack of pretension makes it the perfect destination, though it also has plenty of gems. ■ The Bahamas is made up of 700 small islands and it’s very well connected by boats, which makes it perfect for discovering one of the many uninhabited beaches, stopping off at sand bars along the way. In the evening,…

1. My current morning obsession is a blend of organic kale, blueberries, nut butter, bovine-based protein and collagen from Ancient Nutrition, supplement from Sisterly and green powder from Pure Synergy, all whipped up in my Nutribullet. It’s a great fuel. 2. Exercise increases my capacity to deal with things. I do 20 minutes a day; it’s my non-negotiable. The Lighthouse Club do the sessions for R Health Club, so I do those twice a week, along with running and some Reformer Pilates. 3. Being married to [the artist] Jake [Chapman] you would think I know a lot about art, but I don’t. I’ve been to a lot of brilliant shows thanks to him and we have a beautiful print by Pete Doig at the end of our bed, which I…

ON OUR RADAR HANDKERCHIEF SHADES This season, lighting is all about the delicate style of softly draped fabric, whether in actual fabric or a mix of materials, embracing the flowing elegance of textiles. Heritage craft Imogen Heath’s Sheer collection features eight finely woven fabrics, each crafted in collaboration with one of Scotland’s last surviving lace mills. The collection is deeply personal for Imogen, inspired by a series of photographs from the 1940s to the 1960s, which capture the creativity within her family. Priced from £174m, the fabrics are available in a range of subtle hues and intricate patterns, from delicate florals to geometric designs. Abigail in Fern (below), a highlight, showcases a soft green tone that complements natural light. Each fabric is made from cotton, and ideal for any window…

WHIMSICAL TRAILS (Opposite page) New from Rapture & Wright, this exotic trailing floral featuring stylised blooms, leaves and pomegranates, is a beautiful fusion of an antique floral textile with modern British craftsmanship. Creatively reimagined and hand-printed in the Cotswolds, the ornate paper would make a wonderful statement paired with vibrant furnishings and interior woodwork. Persephone hand-printed wallpaper in Rose, £42m, Rapture & Wright STRIKING REVIVAL (Top) Pay homage to the elegance and grandeur of the 19th century with a sofa in a beautiful ornate fabric drawn from original archive designs. Based on a wallpaper and fabric collection amassed by the 9th Countess of Carlisle, the Watts 1874 x Castle Howard collection offers an array of authentic chintz and Indienne fabrics and wallpapers, including Aurea, an Indienne stripe. Aurea Indienne fabric…

MATERIAL GIRL Unexpected materials or finishes will always help to draw the focus in a room. Here, a highly veined marble was used to create a bar area in the sitting room of Gwyneth Paltrow’s house in California. ‘The design brief was for somewhere she would retire to, an exhale place,’ says Brigette Romanek in her book Livable Luxe. ‘Spending holidays and weekends there – always filled with family and friends. And it had to be unique and pretty, layered with calming colours, luscious materials and striking pieces. But still with a bit of playfulness. I pulled colours from the outside and brought them inside: pale greens, browns, creams, golds and tans.’ PARTY TIME A concealed bar cabinet is the perfect transition piece for a room that has multiple uses.…

The interiors of this Belgravia home were conceived with many different scenarios in mind – quiet suppers after work and television nights by the fire being a couple of examples – but it truly comes into its own during the party season. ‘We designed two entrances to the kitchen, one from the hallway and the other from the rear reception room, which ensures a wonderful flow,’ notes Octavia Dickinson, the creative behind these welcoming schemes. She continues, ‘We added a drinks cabinet to both the ground-floor sitting room and the first-floor drawing room, so both these levels can be used for entertaining when you have a lot of guests milling across both floors.’ Octavia is known for her beautifully layered decorating style that exudes an overriding sense of warmth: think deep…

Parties and celebrating – if you wanted a house designed for good times, this generously sized six-bedroom Georgian-style new-build in Hertfordshire would fit the bill. Designed by architects Dyer Grimes with interiors by Run For The Hills, the emphasis was on creating the ideal home for entertaining. Central to this is an expansive open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, an after-dinner drinks room and a bespoke kitchen bar. Run For The Hills founder Anna Burles had worked with the clients previously and this was a commission for their new forever family home. ‘They are a really sociable family and the brief was to make it almost the perfect hybrid of family home and boutique social club,’ says Anna. ‘This was a great brief for us because we do residential design…

THE exciting thing about regenerative gardening is it is all about how we can put back. For a while now we’ve been talking about being sustainable, but actually we’ve realised we can’t just stand still, we need to be creating new opportunities and ways of living with the land and actively supporting nature. It’s a wonderful awakening. ■ The first thing I suggest doing when thinking about how to garden regeneratively is to be kind to yourself. That includes not listening to those endless to-do lists. Often, we look out in the garden and think, ‘I must weed’ – or tell ourselves off for not having done it. Take a step back and a deep breath. Start by taking a cup of tea outside and enjoying and appreciating what’s out…

HERE COMES THE SUN Let the warm earthy tones of the Mediterranean be your muse and keep summer alive through the dark months. Combining Fired Earth’s timeless aesthetic with Bert & May’s more contemporary edge, the Medina collection of handmade zellige and encaustic tiles in plains and patterns draws inspiration from Moorish architecture and the natural shades found in Morocco and southern Spain. The simple Arco Belén design (shown here) works best in an irregular format for a feel that’s as relaxing as a day at the beach. Medina collection, from £138sq m, available from Bert & May and Fired Earth. NEW LEGACY Kitchen maker Inglis Hall has curated a collection of heirloom pieces that are built to be cherished and handed on. This Pelham stool, in a mix of…

OUTSIDE INFLUENCES To capture the essence of alpine style, the trick is to take inspiration from outside and avoid non-essential modernising. When updating this 1930s Swiss chalet, Oakley Moore took care to respect its surroundings. ‘By fusing contemporary details with the traditional vernacular, we aimed for a harmonious, comfortable en suite with a strong sense of place,’ recalls founder and creative director Kate Aslangul. ‘Referencing the local surroundings, we chose granite tiles and commissioned a woodworker to hone the pedestal for the basin, effectively bringing the outside in.’ RUGGED BEAUTY ‘Rough-sawn timber cladding where the saw marks are left unsanded lends a warm, alpine cabin-style atmosphere to this bathroom, creating a cosy and inviting space. The rugged, textured surface provides a rustic, natural feel, which pairs well with the reclaimed…

PUMPKIN, CELERIAC, GORGONZOLA AND POTATO GRATIN WITH A WINTERY NOT-SO-GREEN SALAD SERVES 4 FOR THE SALAD 1 large radicchio, such as Treviso, core removed and separated into leaves 2 heads of chicory, core removed and separated into leaves Extra virgin olive oil Good vinegar, such as muscatel, sherry, red wine or white wine vinegar FOR THE GRATIN 500ml double cream 500ml whole milk 1 bunch of thyme, finely chopped 10 garlic cloves, finely chopped or grated ½ nutmeg, grated 1 small pumpkin, such as Delica or Violina, unpeeled, deseeded and thinly sliced 1 small celeriac, peeled and thinly sliced 2 large baking potatoes, thinly sliced 200g Gorgonzola, broken up into a small chunks 125g butter,…