Indholdsfortegnelse for July 2016 i Living Etc

James Merrell Photographer, Floral fairy tale Which three words sum you up? According to my daughter Lucy – another coffee please! Who is your design hero? Furniture designer Russell Pinch. He has design integrity and works with wood – two qualities that are hard to beat. Which celebrity’s home would you love to see inside? The Danish furniture designer Hans J Wegner. I think it would be interesting to see how he lived. What’s the one thing every good home should have? Without a doubt it has to be good light – it’s what makes us alive. What’s your favourite thing about summer? Long days and lots of light – they make a photographer’s life much easier. Andréa Childs Writer, Bags of style Which three words sum you up? Pedantic…

Snappy dressers Summer and seafood go hand in hand, but we bet you’ve never encountered aquatic creatures like these on your table before. Penned by artist Rachel Kozlowski, these porcelain plates are sure to put a surreal twist on meal times. What a catch! Dapper Animals, £9 each (westelm.co.uk) MAD FOR IT Dutch designer Marcel Wanders is known for his out-there style, but his new Mad Joker chair for Poliform proves that he can do subtle too. Providing the privacy of a traditional wing back with the enveloping, organic curves of a lounge chair, its compact dimensions mean it can squeeze into any space – a sane investment indeed. From £2,800 (poliformuk.com) GARDEN STATE If you’re not blessed with a room with a view, take a leaf out of Surface…

HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS David Stark, an event producer, and his husband Migguel Anggelo, a performer and artist. THE PROPERTY A third-storey apartment in Miami. There’s an open-plan living/dining area/kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, guest bedroom and bathroom, WC and large terrace with an outdoor kitchen. LIVING AREA Vibrant colour punctuates the space, which features curtains and cactus sculptures in an eye-popping acid green – a signature shade of David’s. Get the look This is Marimekko’s Lokki fabric. The coffee table, with a ‘lift-on’ wooden top made by David, is from ABC Carpet & Home. The papier-mâché cactus sculptures were made by Corrie Hogg. The matchstick chair, opposite (found in the master bedroom), is by Migguel Anggelo. I wanted a sunny, happy, casual beach house, where you can sit…

Create a scheme fit for a chief with feathered fabrics, naturally textured walls and earth-coloured flooring. Go wild in the country with tribal- and animal-inspired textiles. Ground the décor with rich organic hues before layering up the look with complementary fabrics in the same embracing palette. Get in touch with your inner geisha with soft, harmonious shades. Up the glamour factor by dressing the walls in swathes of silk – pops of fuchsia in the soft furnishings will add to the pampering effect… Make like Frida Kahlo and mix brash colours with eye-catching shapes for an indulgent, celebratory mood. Channel the carnival spirit against a backdrop of vibrant blue and graphic tiles. Bring the steamy, Central American jungle into a luxe bathroom setting with an exotic, panoramic mural. Team with…

HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Eva Kavuma, an international business development consultant, her daughter Suubi, 18, and son Pablo, ten. THE PROPERTY A single-storey house near Johannesburg, South Africa. There is an open-plan living/dining area, kitchen with walk-in pantry, playroom, master suite, two guest suites, two further bedrooms, family bathroom and a WC, plus numerous outdoor spaces. All rooms fan off the house’s central spine. FRONT DOOR This home shows ‘how designs from different cultures can work together,’ says Eva, welcoming guests through an intricately carved wood door sourced from India. VIEW TO ENTRANCE HALL ‘Rather than cold concrete, the wall is made primarily from rammed soil – far more natural,’ says Eva. This wall acts as the spine of the house. Get the look This is the Beat pendant by…

As soon as the first glimmer of sunshine filters through the windows, it feels like time to update and refresh your space. This season, whatever your personal style, Next Home is the first stop for modern, affordable ways to upgrade your interior. You may want to totally change the mood, brightening the colour palette with some carefully chosen furniture and accessories or just make a few vital tweaks to introduce a lighter, fresher, more summery feel – whatever you have in mind, Next Home is the perfect place to start. This summer, trends and inspiration have been sourced from around the world. Furniture in rattan and natural materials in neutral shades and sleek modern-retro shapes keep the look summery yet contemporary and make it simple to introduce an indoor/outdoor vibe…

Australian-born, London-based architect Andy Martin rose to acclaim with his work for Oliver Peyton on restaurants such as Mash and Isola. He established his multidisciplinary practice AMA in 2000 and has since designed houses for the likes of Noel Gallagher and Olga Polizzi, shop interiors for Savile Row tailor Richard James and worked on the interiors for restaurants such as Barrafina, Chotto Matte and Quo Vadis. Here, he shares his approach to creating interesting, dynamic spaces… What first drew you to architecture? I actually wanted to be an artist – I spent my late teens underneath our house on the northern beaches of Sydney shaping surfboards and making stuff, dreaming of being a sculptor. Reluctantly, I enrolled into architecture at the Sydney University of Technology, failed a semester in my…

New Signature flooring collection Amtico has always been renowned for its wide range of beautiful products that come in a great choice of designs, all of which work effortlessly in any contemporary home. The company’s flagship Signature collection has just had a brilliant refresh, which has introduced some stunning new designs. The new Signature collection will now include 163 products comprising 69 woods, 43 stones and 51 abstract designs. So you’re sure to find plenty of opportunities to create a style that’s uniquely tailored to your home. For inspiration, check out the new brochure, full of beautiful images showcasing all the ways the Signature flooring options can be configured. All the products in the Signature collection have modern, naturalistic finishes – from granite slates to washed woods and exposed concretes…

Serves 8 to 10 * 160ml single cream * 75g dark chocolate, chopped * 100g strong instant coffee granules * 150g caster sugar * 500ml boiling water * 20 small sponge fingers * 4l vanilla ice cream Tiramisu ice-cream cake Place the cream in a small saucepan over a medium heat and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat, add the chocolate and allow to stand for 5 minutes, or until the chocolate has melted. Whisk until well combined and refrigerate until cold. Line a lightly greased 22 x 17 x 8cm tin with non-stick baking paper and freeze until ready to use. Place the coffee, sugar and water in a bowl and whisk to combine. Reserve and set aside 60ml of the coffee mixture and allow to cool…

As I write, my pocket-sized London garden is being dug up and will (hopefully) soon be transformed into a stylish, multitasking outdoor space. Or that’s the plan. In reality, I’ve still not decided on a paint colour to use on the brickwork, nor am I sure which fencing finish I want… And I’ve not even begun thinking about plants. Thank heavens for my very patient landscaper! Our report on modern gardens (page 133) and the essential outdoor shopping guide (page 63) couldn’t have come at a better time and while I might not be in the market for a lap pool or inflatable, outdoor Chesterfield sofa just yet, there are plenty of easy, clever ideas to inspire my project. Also this month, as we gear up for the holiday season,…

KA-BOOM! At Moschino’s graphic-inspired spring/summer 2016 show, wonder women powered down the catwalk to the rhythm of pumping beats. Be inspired by these Powerpuff prints and revamp your home with some high-energy illustrated style, but, take note, these aren’t classic cartoons brought back to life, but an edgier and action-packed reinterpretation of superhero cool. Minnie Mouse? More like Minnie the Minx. Scrawl your grocery list on Northern Lighting’s speech bubble, spritz on some pop-art inspired Jo Malone London cologne and take a rest from saving Metropolis on a punchy pink Kartell chair. Well, that sounds just Dandy.…

AMBERLEY No quintessentially British summer is complete without a picnic. And no quintessentially British picnic is complete without a hamper. Amberley’s Goodwood Hamper is the ultimate picnic set, housed in proper wicker, and complete with four place settings secured with smart leather straps and brass fixtures. To complete the look, there’s a tartan wool rug with water-resistant backing, Cole &Mason salt and pepper mills and crisp white table linen. Enjoy lunch served on bone china with Dubarry cutlery and a glass (or two) of Champagne – from Harrods Food Halls, of course – in a crystal-style flute. Chin-chin. Home Appliances, Second Floor, Harrods BIBOL Ancient Vietnamese techniques and a minimalist aesthetic make Bibol bowls a beautiful addition to any table. But it’s not just about the quality of the design…

Enjoy a skincare staycation with the help of British beauty brand Balance Me – its high-performance complexion-boosters deliver results, naturally. Balance Me was created by sisters Rebecca and Clare Hopkins, who spotted a gap in the market for natural, solutions-orientated products they wanted to use on their own skin. Their ethos is about combining innovative natural ingredients, exquisite aromas and sophisticated textures to help solve skin problems and bring the complexion back into balance, with a long-term focus on results and wellbeing. Livingetc readers can discover these natural wonders with this exclusive offer of 20 per cent off the entire range at balanceme.co.uk*. From super-strength hand creams to the new youthenhancing Collagen Boost skincare line – the soothing and brightening Wonder Eye Cream is our new must-have – you’re sure…

HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Emily Green, a jewellery designer, her husband Spencer, who owns a media business, and their children Finley, 13, and Maya, nine. Plus dogs Bella and Eric. THE PROPERTY A detached Georgian house in Bristol, built in 1826. On the ground floor there is a vestibule, kitchen, study, snug, living room, dining room and WC. On the first floor is the master bedroom, dressing room, two bathrooms, two further bedrooms and a laundry room. There are two more bedrooms, a sitting room, bathroom and roof terrace on the top floor. VESTIBULE To counteract the sternness of the original Greek-style stone walls and floor, Emily wanted a distinctive wallpaper. ‘Everyone thinks this is a painted mural,’ she says. ‘It’s so unusual.’ Get the look This is Designers Guild’s…

How to update your garden to ensure it’s hot – whatever the weather… 1 OPEN-AIR CINEMA Pop-up outdoor cinemas are a feature of summer in the city now, but you can also enjoy the silver screen closer to home. Designer John Tong of +tongtong originally created this raised deck as a seating area, but his kids had other ideas. ‘We never thought of our back yard as a place to perform… until we had kids,’ he says. ‘They immediately started using it as a stage, so I added a timber backdrop to emphasise the height and scale of the space.’ He then took things a step further, adding a low-tech film screen: ‘We clip a white bed sheet to the surface for family film nights,’ he adds. ‘It’s now an…

Due to popular demand, Livingetc is once again offering readers the chance to learn the secrets of creating a beautifully designed home with an exclusive one-day course held by KLC School of Design at its studios in London’s Chelsea Harbour. Hosted by KLC’s expert tutors, the Introduction to Interiors course combines practical workshops and inspirational talks to help you develop your creative decorating skills. With industry insiders on hand to offer valuable advice, you’ll pick up plenty of tips on how to create a stylish, cohesive look for your home. TICKETS cost £130 per person and include a delicious buffet lunch. To book, call 020 7376 3377 or visit klc.co.uk/livingetc. ABOUT KLC SCHOOL OF DESIGN. KLC School of Design is renowned for the quality of its interior design training, offering…

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Designer Frederick Charles Brown, 1958. Details MultiDrawer units, £119.99 each for an eight-drawer design, Bisley. Background An industrial classic, the Bisley MultiDrawer steel cabinet has been organising our lives for decades. Versatile and robust, it has been used everywhere from offices to warehouses, from London to LA, and showcased on screen from Happy Valley to Skyfall. A specialist in steel work, Frederick Brown originally founded Bisley as a car-repair company, before moving into office furniture in 1948 after winning a contract to design a wastepaper bin. Ten years later, buoyed by the move to open-plan workspaces, the launch of the modular, powder-coated MultiDrawer, with its chrome handles and drawers of varying depth, firmly established the British brand’s reputation. Thanks to the industrial trend and the popularity of cool home offices,…

When cocktail hour calls, glam up your drinks trolley with a chic decanter, elegantly etched with fine detailing. Just the thing for mixing Mai Tais. Catch the last rays reflected from Laguna Beach with these curvaceous metal mirrors. Zhuzh up the ocean colour scene with graphic patterns underfoot. An iconic piece of Seventies seating, this low-slung sofa invites you to lay back and relax – its swathes of tactile velvet in deepest blue are as tempting as a dip in the Pacific. Sharpen up the decade’s shag-pile look with on-trend geometrics. A sophisticated combo of brass and marble gives this elegant table its designer edge. Untreated wood and faux coral and starfish ramp up the beachcomber vibe – throw in some Seventies sculptures of animal forms to re-create a day…

LIVING ROOM ‘My husband Greg and I aren’t avid art collectors, but this piece caught our eye,’ says Brett. It’s also a contemporary use of two of her favourite Art Deco colours – coral and turquoise. Get the look The artwork is a selfportrait by LA-based artist Alex Israel. This is a West Elm sideboard. HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Brett Heyman, founder and creative director of US accessories brand Edie Parker, her investor husband Greg, and their children Edie, six, and Oscar, five. Plus Poppy the Field Spaniel. THE PROPERTY A single-storey apartment on the 13th floor of a pre-war building in New York’s Upper East Side. There is a lobby, two living rooms, a kitchen-diner, study, three en-suite bedrooms and a WC. SECOND LIVING ROOM The gleaming bar cabinet…

HOME PROFILE THE OWNER Pianist Carmo Mexia, who co-runs rug company Carpet Diem, and her daughter Maria, 18. THE PROPERTY An architect-designed villa in Comporta, Portugal. Most of the ground floor comprises an open-plan living room, with a dining area and screened-off kitchen. There are also three en-suite bedrooms and a WC on this floor. There’s a library and seating area on a mezzanine level and terrace and pool outside. LIVING AREA Organic Sixties pieces and curvaceous shapes lend a retro feel to this part of the living space. ‘I lean towards more organic designs when it comes to my work,’ says Carmo. Get the look The coffee table is by Willy Rizzo. The armchair is midcentury Danish. These are Carpet Diem rugs. For a similar sofa, try BoConcept. Welcome…

ISLAND LIFE No man is an island, but you’ll be wishing your entire kitchen was after checking out deVOL’s second collab with designer Sebastian Cox. The duo have created an all-inone island that houses everything from your oven to a sink while still looking stylish in textured wood and smooth copper. What’s more, it’s modular – so it can be made to work even in the cosiest of cooking spaces. From £8,000 (devolkitchens.co.uk) Squeeze me The latest launch from kitchenkit design guru Smeg is a must-have Slow Juicer, designed for at-home cold pressing. The juicing method of the moment reproduces the action of manual squeezing, but with extra pressure, so you’ll get more out of your fruit and veg – both in volume and nutritionally. Plus you can control the…

A favourite kitchen storage space for Granny’s generation, the pantry is having a widely welcomed revival as the perfect solution to our contemporary, clutter-free needs. Named after the Latin word panis (bread), the pantry originated in medieval England as a cool, dry room used for storing, you guessed it, bread. With houses increasing in size, ‘pantry’ became the general term for small service rooms in great estates, including the ventilated cold pantry – a clever little space for food that needed to be kept cool, before fridges came on the scene. During the 19th century, the pantry became a household staple, connecting the kitchen and dining room while keeping groceries and utensils hidden from guests. But as integrated storage began to develop in the Twenties and Thirties, the pantry slowly merged…