Indholdsfortegnelse for July 2017 i Living Etc

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HOME PROFILE THE OWNER Leanne Ford, an interior designer. THE PROPERTY A Forties farmhouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There’s a kitchendiner, living room and porch on the ground floor. The first floor has two guest bedrooms and a bathroom, plus the master bedroom with en suite and dressing area. There’s also an open-plan loft room. STAIRCASE The challenge was to squeeze access to the loft into a tight space, where previously there had been a pull-down ladder,’ says Leanne. This half-spiral stairway was the answer. Get the look The staircase was custom built by Ed Zeiler of Wood & Wrench studio. LIVING ROOM ‘Everyone goes into full lounge mode in this room – the sofa is the deepest, most comfortable ever,’ says Leanne. She doesn’t own a TV, so the focus…

HALLWAY A side return with a pitched glazed roof maximises sunlight. ‘As you look through from the family room, all you see ahead of you is space and light,’ says Tali. Get the look The extension was created by MK Architects. The flooring is from Parquet Flooring. LIVING AREA ‘Comfort comes first in here – a lovely space where we hang out with friends during the summer,’ says Tali. Get the look This is the Branagh ottoman from Made.com. Source a similar sofa at The Conran Shop. The rug is from West Elm. The print is by South African artist William Kentridge – find his work at artspace.com. HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Tali Stein, who works in organisation development for a City bank, her husband Hillel Zidel, MD of a…

IT’S A WRAP Metal wrapping is a thing in kitchen design right now. Especially since Roundhouse has developed and launched a new range of products that can be clad in copper and brass in sanded and antique finishes (or even blackened, if you go for steel). As the finishes are natural, they’ll oxidise and take on a patinated effect as they age. So you could say, it’s the gift that keeps on giving… Pictured here is Antique Brass Metal Wrap with an African Fusion (leather finish) worktop. Kitchens start at £35,000 (roundhousedesign.com) [ Top model ] When Dolce&Gabbana gets its hands on something, you know it’s special. Last year’s fridge collab with Smeg has been followed up with appliances emblazoned with this sizzling pattern. They’re price on application, so expect…

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Moody blues The eyes have it Fresh flora MISSED LAST MONTH’S ISSUE? Contact the Back Issues Department, Unit 6, Viking Trade Park, Newark Road, Peterborough PE1 5GE; 01733 688 964; mags-uk.com Time Inc. This isLivingetc is published on 8 June 2017 by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd, 161 Marsh Wall, Canary Wharf, London E14 9AP and distributed by MarketForce (UK) Ltd, 5 Churchill Editorial complaints We work hard to achieve the highest standards of editorial content and we are committed to complying with the Editors’ Code of Practice (ipso.co.uk/IPSO/cop.html) as enforced by IPSO. If you have a complaint about our editorial content, you can email us at complaints@timeinc.com or write to Complaints Manager, Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Legal Department, Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street, London SE1 0SU. Please provide details…

Take the plunge with contemporary paint effects by rag-rolling a wall in a fluid mix of dreamy green shades. Trawl the design ocean for fabulous fittings featuring a school of ethereal fish – a scallop-print curtain fabric adds to the deep-sea mood. Sink into a sofa upholstered in cool cobalt blue. Team with layers of white for a touch of true Greek-island style. Transform a traditional alcove into a site of devotional fervour by painting it in intoxicating ultramarine. Tie into the luxe Mediterranean look with trailing wallpaper, rattan seating and an intriguing, wave-like objet. An electric-blue finish gives this Seventies-style hanging chair its hot new dimension. Layer up green and blue cushions on lush velvet seating to recall the multiple hues of the open sea. Let the sea-green theme…

HALL DETAIL Positioned right at the entrance, the custom-made rack sets the sporting tone from the off. ‘I love it both for its practicality and its aesthetics,’ says Nicola. Get the look The Wetsuit Centre sells similar surfboards. EXTERIOR The family didn’t have a limitless budget, so the house is made from simple materials that complement the natural surroundings. The steel roof has a pale zinc finish and the unpretentious wood window frames are mostly left unpainted. ‘We want to keep everything indigenous and be respectful of water restrictions, so although we’ve planted a lot of stuff, it just looks like it has always been there and does its own thing. The five acres of lawns are perfect for croquet and hosting soccer matches!’ says Nicola. HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS…

Pistachio macaron ice-cream sarnies Makes 8-10 * 1 x 500ml tub of good vanilla or pistachio ice cream FOR THE MACARONS * 50g ground almonds * 30g pistachio nuts * 120g icing sugar * 60g egg whites * 36g caster sugar * green food colouring paste * Transfer your ice cream from the freezer to the refrigerator and leave for 15 minutes to soften. Line a deep 20cm square baking tin with greaseproof paper. Once spoonable, spoon the ice cream into the tin and spread until level – it should be 4-5cm thick. Put into the freezer. For the macarons, weigh out the almonds, pistachio nuts and icing sugar into a food processor. Blitz on a high speed until the pistachios are well ground down and you have a fine…

Designer James Edwards Ltd, 1905. Details No2 mattress, from £8,625 for a Standard Double, Savoir Beds. Background If the pea test was still the way of determining the pedigree of an alleged princess, the No2 mattress from Savoir could well mean that every prince in the land would remain a bachelor. We reckon you’d be hard-pushed to feel that pea on even one, let alone 20, of what could be the most luxurious mattress in the world. The No2 has been the mattress of choice at London’s The Savoy for more than a century, after upholsterer James Edwards Ltd was commissioned to make it for the hotel. Princesses aside, it definitely gets the royal seal of approval. Legend has it that king of the crooners Frank Sinatra wouldn’t sleep on…

WINDOW DETAIL The walls around the edge of the apartment have been thickened to create deep sills that can be used for display, turning what normally would be empty, unused space into something functional. ‘People might ask why we’d want to create thicker walls when every inch is precious, but they actually give the impression that we have more space,’ David explains. Get the look The windowsills were designed and built by MADE architects using a paper-based composite called Richlite. The wood vases were created by David Stark Design and Production. LIVING ROOM David and Migguel’s home is filled with one-off pieces, such as these folding garden chairs, which Migguel covered in yarn (each one has enough to stretch 45 miles and took two months to complete), and the steel…

HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Virginia Priest, a charity trustee, her husband Ian, who works in advertising, and their children Lily, 15, Fynn, 13, and Edie, 12, plus Nelson the bull terrier-border collie cross. THE PROPERTY An Arts and Crafts house in southwest London, built in 1876. There’s a living room, family room, utility room and open-plan kitchen-diner on the ground floor. A new basement contains a den/ cinema room, dining area, bar, gym and steam room. The first floor comprises the master bedroom suite, plus a guest bedroom and bathroom. The second floor has been knocked through to create a dormitory for the children. Lily has a separate bedroom in the loft. BASEMENT DEN The stairs are so much more than a route up and down when the plaster is…

PENDANT CLUSTERS The only thing nicer than a gorgeous pendant light has to be several pendants working together. For a targeted statement, opt for a tight mix of small designs that, united, make a much stronger impact. Clusters can be bought as a single fitting with multiple shades precisely placed for maximum effect, which removes the stress of measuring flex. Multiple pendants can also be spread out, in rows or above key areas such as an island or long run of units, for a calm, coordinating effect. Hanging height can be played straight for a controlled style, or randomly hung for a more informal approach. BOLD SPLASHBACKS Promoted from a purely practical role, splashbacks are fast becoming the ‘wallpaper’ of kitchens. Pitched close to eye-level, they are also one of…

The key to injecting personality into a space is your use of colour and nothing defines your style better than the palettes you choose. For Crown, this simple but effective message is defined as, ‘It’s not just paint. It’s personal’. Over many years, Crown has instilled its passion for colour into everything the brand creates, inspiring homeowners to experiment with bold tones and innovative techniques. For spring/summer 2017, Crown has perfected a rainbow palette of brights, pulling opposite tones from the colour wheel to come together in the Fusion collection. This trend is a mix and clash of colours to create something fresh and invigorating in your home. Another new trend, Free Spirit, is both fun and quirky – a selection of zingy shades to make you feel good about…