Indholdsfortegnelse for Jun-2018 i Living Etc

At last! Lighter evenings, kitchen doors wedged open and gardens that come into their own again. Yes, summer is on the way and that triggers a rethink when it comes to our interiors. Fresh colour schemes, cool-to-touch textures and sunny nooks all become important, which is why we have focused on utilising any outdoor space (be it a slither of balcony or a large lawn) in our Garden Rooms report on page 147. From designing a smart alfresco dining space to introducing cutting-edge textures like rusted steel, there are so many ways to make your garden somewhere special. When it comes to interiors, the owners of this month’s houses have also applied a light touch to their homes. Nicole’s bedroom scheme is soft and elegant (page 56), while Malin works…

Fancy a new look for spring that’s got the minty-fresh factor? Spotted in silky finishes at Sies Marjan and sashaying down the runway on romantic ruffles at Preen, mint green is the colour du jour for the fash pack this season. For cool interiors, Designers Guild has traded in statement florals for pastel-coloured geometrics on its Dufrene wallpaper. The Lyze armchair by Italian outdoor furniture brand Emu channels tennis court chic and we’re loving the optical illusion that is Puik’s Iso rug. All done with the decorating? Then it’s time to treat yourself to a tasty mojito – and don’t hold back on the mint!…

Designer Sir Paul Smith, 2000. Details Hand-knotted, cut-pile Tibetan wool rug, from £1,552, The Rug Company. Background Created by one of the foremost UK fashion designers to collaborate with leading brands across the interiors world, Sir Paul Smith’s Swirl rug for The Rug Company gives his signature stripes a psychedelic twist, washing across the floor in wave-like forms. The colour banded weave is cleverly drawn out, adding an illusionary op-art element to the mix – even the tones are carefully calibrated to coalesce rather than clash. Sir Paul’s renowned tailoring is a byword for precision-cut cloth, beautifully sculpted for contemporary taste. What’s less well-known is that when he was approached by The Rug Company’s founders, Suzanne and Christopher Sharp, to produce the design (the couple first met him while Christopher…

LIVING ROOM DETAIL The patinated workbench was rescued from the back of an antiques shop in Rome – Malin only had to refurbish the inside of the drawers. Get the look Pedlars sells reclaimed school furniture that echoes the style of this workbench. The painting is by British artist Martin Bradley – find examples of his work at Artsper.com. LIVING ROOM A classic Swedish fireplace takes centre stage. Malin has left a deliberately uncluttered feel to the space, allowing the original architectural features to speak for themselves. Get the look Marylebone Antiques stocks a chaise similar to this one. The bare light bulb is the Diamond light by Eric Therner at Frama. HOME PROFILE THE OWNER Malin Persson, a former model-turned-interior designer, and her children Tiago, Milo and Cleo. THE…

LIVING ROOM ‘We couldn’t resist these paintings of St Paul’s Cathedral, with their moody blue hues and grey tones,’ says Heidi. Get the look The sofa is by Eichholtz, available at Sweetpea & Willow. The floor lamp is by French Connection Home. The paintings are by Kris Hardy. The walls are painted in Ammonite estate emulsion by Farrow & Ball. The cushion is by House of Hackney. HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Heidi and Graham Mosedale, who run a small property company. They have four grown-up children between them, who stay here regularly. THE PROPERTY A five-storey Georgian townhouse in north London. There’s a living room and study on the ground floor, while the lower-ground floor has a kitchen-diner, family room, WC and utility area. The first floor has the master…

Raspberry and banana frozen yogurt with coconut macaroons Makes 9 * 250g fresh raspberries* 560g natural Greek-style yogurt* 115g honey* 1 medium banana, chopped FOR THE COCONUT MACAROONS* 2 egg whites* 55g raw caster sugar* 160g desiccated coconut Put the raspberries, yogurt, honey and banana in a large bowl. Using a handheld blender, blitz until smooth. Pour into a large plastic zip-lock bag, pressing out as much air as possible, and seal. Lay flat on a tray and freeze for 4 hours or until frozen. Remove the frozen yogurt mixture from the freezer. Using your hands, bend the bag to break up the mixture into small pieces. Put the mixture into a food processor and blitz until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl when necessary. Pour into a…

We are delighted to announce the sixth Livingetc House Tours! Back by popular demand, this premium event gives you the chance to step inside some of the homes featured in the magazine, see them for yourself in all their stylish glory and meet some of the design talent behind them. Taking place on Friday 8 June, this year’s event will give you exclusive access to six fabulous homes in one of the hippest areas of happening east London. Once inside the houses, you’ll be able to explore them at your leisure, picking up plenty of inspiration for styling your own space. Livingetc House Tours is specifically tailored to keep travel between the properties as simple as possible (most houses are within walking distance of each other). Once you’ve secured your…

Models didn’t so much strut as weave up and down the catwalk this season, with Dolce & Gabbana going for high-octane, fiesta-feel fun with rainbow-coloured stitching laced and looped in different directions. And on the homeware front? Think bright and think braided, taking your inspiration from Jonathan Adler’s Topanga corded cushion, the woven plastic on Ames Design’s Caribe table and the new crop of coloured baskets from Mexico-based Makaua at The Conran Shop. Packing for your summer vacay? Grab your Loeffler Randall carry-all, don a Sensi Studio Panama hat and hotfoot it to the beach, pronto!…

HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Photographer and interior designer Nicole Dohmen and her husband Maarten Biezeveld, a paediatrician. They have four children between them: Aba, 11, Morris, 10, Doortje, nine, and Len, seven. THE PROPERTY A Twenties townhouse in Amsterdam. There is a playroom in the basement, while the ground floor has a kitchen, family room, conservatory and dining area. On the first floor there is a living room, office and studio. The master and guest bedrooms and a laundry room are on the second floor. The children’s rooms are on the third floor. LIVING ROOM In the main living area, Nicole customised the sofa to give it a more modern, classical feel. Get the look The Grand National sofa is made to order by Ascencion Latorre. Nicole upholstered it in…

FRONT DOOR Holly’s builder, Adam Paterson at jpatersonbuilders.co.uk, demolished the partition walls in this former school entrance to create a large space with lots of light. Get the look For a similar paint to that used for the doors and woodwork, try Farrow & Ball’s Arsenic estate eggshell. DINING AREA In contrast to the ornate ceiling at the front of the house, the rear was relatively plain. ‘We wanted to bring a different feel by using scaffolding boards,’ says Holly. Get the look Eurotiles & Bathrooms supplied the tumbled Noce Travertine floor tiles. The large factory shelving cart is by Andy Thornton. This is the glass-topped Last Supper console table by Anthony William Parry for Cappa E Spada. These are Habitat’s Hester dining chairs. HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Holly Tucker,…

STATEMENT BLACK It’s official: black is the new black in garden design. ‘Just as they do inside, colours really pop against a darker background, so vibrantly hued trees, shrubs and flowers become the star of the show in a garden where black is used on the hard landscaping elements,’ says landscape architect Philip Nixon. ‘Matt black or dark grey work particularly well on boundary walls, as dark colours recede, making the garden appear longer or wider,’ he adds. Cuprinol’s Garden Shades Black Ash wood paint, £30 for 5L, at B&Q, will do the job handsomely. RUST REINVENTED Overlooked and unloved? Not any more, say designers of the multi-hued delights of rust, which adds character and complexity to gardens. ‘Corten is a steel alloy that develops an attractive rusty patina on…

Smooth talk It was all smiles after Editor@suzanne.imre hosted her ‘Modern Living’ talk with @stifftrevillion, @marianne_cotterill and @petermikic at the @designcentrech The team from @ibride_design were on hand to get every last fringe in place on this piece on the set of our Military Dress decorating shoot (page 73) Ready for my close-up! Picasso’s Bust of a Woman (1931) stole our attention at the @tate’s blockbuster exhibition, Picasso 1932 – Love, Fame, Tragedy Bowled over Woven bowls by Zen Zulu had us in a spin at @theconranshopofficial’s Chelsea store Houses Editor @mrsmvj took a moment out to mingle with the household pets on the Holly’s House shoot (page 102) Capital gains News editor @maudiem enjoyed a glass of fizz overlooking west London at @hotelmarylebone Interiors by @suzyhoodless got the design…

SUMMER CHIC If Anthropologie’s style could typically be summed up as statement florals and riotous colour, think of its new range as a more toned-down tribute to Balearic-feel bohemia, complete with all-white hues and soft, sink-into textures. For instance, the Tymberly dining chair, with its curved, Seventies-style silhouette, has been given a modern-day update in white, while brass finishes on the gilt Quartet mirror are a glitzy ode to White Isle glamour. And underfoot? Dust off sandy feet on a collection of Moroccan-style rugs made from tufted jute and cotton. WHATEVER THE WEATHER There’s little point investing in garden furniture that isn’t built to withstand a few British downpours. Luckily, Belgian manufacturer Manutti knows a thing or two about weather-proofing. Its Minus dining table has a thick, ceramic top made…

Crisp and clean. Pale and interesting. White is a mystery. Science claims it’s not a colour at all, instead representing light in which all colours are blended. But a whole book could be written on the different nuances of white, as much of what we call white is, in fact, tinged with other hues. ‘White’s enduring appeal is its infinite versatility,’ says paint and colour expert Annie Sloan. ‘The many shades of white cover the spectrum from warm to cool, which means that it can work with all decorating styles, from sleek industrial to Shaker chic. ‘The great thing about an all-white interior is that it creates the illusion of making a room appear larger. For city dwellers, where space comes at a premium, this is a useful hack,’ she…

With the flair of a soldier’s swinging epaulettes, this showily fringed wallpaper makes the perfect background to an alternative officer’s uniform. Serve up a celebratory brew in a silver and gold teapot fit for a queen. Fancy macarons and dinky crowns add to the deliciousness. A plush, low-backed sofa in a seductive royal blue is just the spot for an intimate tête-à-tête – hits of gold rev up the glamour. This directional cabinet hints at the treasure within. Gold mirrors nod to a captain’s polishedto-perfection buttons Decked out in a military-inspired stripe, these smart curtains add an upstanding air to campaign plans. Find a quiet corner beneath a lavish gold leather panel, with a majestic celebratory dessert and topnotch claret. This commanding chair is a fitting post for an officer…

LIVING AREA Jaime’s art collection inspires the apartment’s colour scheme. Here, the pinks and purples of the standout piece are repeated in a plush rug and vintage chair. Get the look The artwork is See, What You See (Composition in a Garden) by Ola Kolehmainen. This is the Ponti Red rug by Suzanne Sharp for The Rug Company. The purple chair is a Fifties design from the Czech Republic restored by Jaime Beriestain Studio. The Sixties Diablo floor lamp is by Maison Arlus. HOME PROFILE THE OWNER Interior designer Jaime Beriestain, who as well as running a design studio, has a cafe and concept store in Barcelona. THE PROPERTY A first-floor apartment in a five-storey building in Barcelona, built in 1920, comprising a kitchen, dining area, living area, WC, bedroom,…

KEEP COOL Dinner party like a pro with Miele’s sleek wine conditioning unit. Not only does it hold up to 83 bottles – which should be more than enough for a riotous evening – but it features a Sommelier set, complete with a glass holder and decanting racks. Independent temperature zones mean you can store reds, whites and champagnes all at their optimum condition inside the same unit. You won’t find a better aid for making you look suave when topping up drinks in-between courses… £4,599 (miele.co.uk) DROP DEAD GORG Switch on Porter Bathroom’s Kew drop light and watch as it shines like the moon. Its illuminated shape hangs from a fitting in polished chrome, silver nickel or polished or antique brass and can either be wall-mounted or used as…

Let’s face it – we’re all obsessed with doing up our home, constantly on the lookout for new ways to give it a refresh. While staying on-trend with furniture requires investment, decorating is quick and easy, with something as simple as a lick of paint bringing a room to life in an instant. Paint is also a great way, through creative application, of putting a personal stamp on your space. When it comes to choosing, Crown has every colour and finish you need to complete your look. In style terms, colour is very much at the forefront right now. A feature wall in a bold shade will catch the eye, or try combining complementary tones in graphic patterns. Add black outlines to ground things and create a Mondrian moment. Colour…