Innehållsförteckning för August 2017 från Homes & Gardens

Working with the team on this, our French issue, has reawakened my desire to return, starting from the image of Saint-Émilion’s market square on page 15 through to the delicious, authentic recipes on page 113. In particular, the places listed in our feature on the real France on page 46 have had me desperately trying to squeeze in the time for a short break in autumn. It was an absolute pleasure choosing the homes to be included in the magazine with Arabella, our houses and gardens editor. Of course, architecture is often very different from country to country, but I also found it interesting how the smaller details vary, too – whether that be the furniture, window treatments or even the use of colour. Long may this diversity last so…

Can you tell us a bit about your backgrounds? We are both product designers. After studying at Les Ateliers design school in Paris and the Beaux-Arts in Toulouse, we started collaborating in 2004. We’ve worked together on many retail projects and private apartments, as well as items as diverse as packaging for the pastry chef Pierre Hermé to a wood burner for French brand Richard Le Droff. What attracted you to designing door handles? While working in interiors, we became interested in decorative details, especially functional ones, such as door handles, which are often ignored. The design of these seemed to have been overlooked, so we decided to think more deeply about them. We were also very interested in mastering the entire production process, from the creation and manufacture of…

There’s no denying the allure of Paris or Provence, but for those seeking a destination with a touch of je ne sais quoi, it pays to dig a little deeper. We’ve explored the regions of France to bring you its lesser known treasures, whether your penchant is for antiques and bric-a-brac, spas, architecture, local cuisine and fine wine or wild, surf-smashed beaches with an oh-so-chic backdrop. Read on to discover the perfect places to stay, what to see and where to eat in some of our favourite parts of this incomparable country. FOR ART NOUVEAU NANCY What to see and do This majestic city in Lorraine is known for its Art Nouveau architecture (above) thanks to the École Nancy, a school of sculptors, glass workers, engravers, cabinetmakers and architects from…

Designer Jean-Louis Deniot counts his country home near Chantilly as his first love. A picture-postcard château in a region famed for the beauty of its countryside, it was not so much the setting that first tempted Jean-Louis to Chantilly, but its proximity to Paris, where his o∞ce is based. Even as his portfolio of homes has grown over the years to include residences in Paris, Spain, Tangier and California, the château still holds a special place in his affections, particularly as it is a retreat he uses regularly. “It’s a very important place and means the most to me out of all my houses,” says Jean-Louis. “It represents stability and is where I feel the most grounded. It’s more like home because it is one of my very first houses.…

Can you describe the project? This is the main living area of a newly built villa in the grounds of the Marbella Club Hotel in Spain. Named El Cortijo, meaning the farmhouse, the villa draws inspiration from the architectural style of traditional Andalusian farmhouses. We specified details, such as the carved wooden ceiling, rustic fireplace and handmade terracotta tiles, in keeping with the farmhouse tradition. What effect did you want to achieve? The interiors needed to reflect the local rural style, but with a chic, contemporary feel. Here, the soft palette of mainly neutral shades serves as a calming contrast to the hot climate and we’ve used several textures – seagrass, rattan and timber – in a nod to the nearby beach. The ceramics introduce colour in fresh notes of…

Can you describe the project? This is the main bathroom in my apartment in South Kensington. The building is a Grade-II-listed Gothic-style property and I carefully reinstated many of its original details, including the cornicing. My husband and my builder questioned my decision to assign half the main suite to a bathroom, as they felt the bedroom should be bigger, but I reasoned that we spend a great deal of time in the bathroom – dressing, pampering and splashing about with the children. What did you set out to achieve? I was keen to create a calming, sophisticated feel; a glamorous boudoir-style scheme where I could indulge in quiet me-time, as well as enjoy bath time with our young children. I wanted the space to feel like one huge room…

ABOVE & BELOW In rooms that benefit from an abundance of natural light, choosing weathered planks for the floor and ceiling introduces warmth and texture without having to rely on window dressings or soft furnishings. Offset the dark tones with white walls and accessories for a balanced look. GLORIOUS ISOLATION Outdoor dining areas can sometimes lack intimacy, so consider a table slightly removed from the house for greater privacy and set with tableware from Marks and Spencer, marksandspencer.com, as above. NATURAL WONDERS The trend for textured weaves, which are a great choice for bringing a softer, more organic feel to larger spaces, shows no sign of abating. In this laid-back scheme, sheer window panels in Nepalese nettle fabrics, £38m, from Studio 23 Textile, studio23textile.blogspot.co.uk, softly diffuse the light, with oversized…

The largest single piece in front of you at the table is usually the plate, so is the best starting point when deciding how to build up the setting. Choose a colour that contrasts with or matches the rest of the scheme to set the tone. Pattern can be overbearing if in constant repetition, so we advise clients to mix dinner services for a fresh look for each course. Many porcelain companies now have different designs for each plate size in a set for this very reason. When choosing cutlery the most important aspect is how it feels in your hand – select pieces that are comfortable to use. Although clear wine glasses are best, so people can see what they are drinking, coloured water goblets or tumblers can look…

Holloways of Ludlow, hollowaysofludlow.com, is pleased to announce the opening of its second home store offering the best in simple modern and classic design across furniture, ceramics, fabric and lighting and, with its Period House Shop nearby in Ludlow, there’s something to suit all tastes. ILLUMINATING IDEA We’re shining a light on this smart standard lamp by Alessio Bassan for Roche Bobois, 020 8874 9818, roche-bobois.com. The Nomade floor lamp in varnished aluminium, H217xW184cm, £2,140, is extremely versatile, with three adjustable extensions to direct light and create mood. SWEET DREAMS Sleep easy with the new cotton bedlinen at House of Fraser, 0345 602 1073, houseoffraser.co.uk. Part of the global artisan Junipa range, Jactinta features intricate soft grey embroidery along the border. From £30 for a pair of pillowcases. FINE LINES…

How would you describe your Instagram account? When we started we thought there were too many Instagram accounts showing the Eiffel Tower, macarons, sunsets and pastel perfection. We wanted to share a more unpretentious side of the city: a picture of daily life and the people living here. Admittedly, it’s still on the pretty side – this is Instagram after all. We also wanted variety, so the five of us post alternately and every Saturday we feature a picture from another account with the hashtag #seemyparis. Who would you recommend we follow and why? I would recommend some of the accounts that are part of the @seemyparis collective, of course, but we also love to follow @jasminetartine for her quiet, poetic view of Paris and the beautiful, stolen shots of…

Opting for bold, block colour, such as azure, denim or sapphire, on upholstery and in rugs allows depth to be added with pattern. Here, a fine ticking stripe and geometric print fabrics provide lively highlights that catch the eye. A glazed white cabinet can be turned into a striking focal point by painting the inside a wonderful deep indigo or lining it in a dark, textural linen. Leaving the shelves white creates a point of contrast, ideal for displaying china. Making blue part of the scheme rather than the focus of it offers a more contemporary feel. This kitchen splashback (left), looks every bit like it’s been created using hand-made tiles but is actually a wallpaper, while subtle hints of ice blue in the seating and window frame (above) are…

Thanks to its balmy subtropical climate, Madeira is home to many of the world’s most beautiful gardens, and what better way to explore these horticultural heavens than on private tours in the company of Joe Swift of Gardeners’ World . This exclusive six-day experience is a must for anyone passionate about plants and garden design, and offers an ideal opportunity to benefit from Joe’s vast expertise. HOLIDAY INCLUDES Guided tours with Joe Swift of Madeira’s best gardens, including the Botanical Gardens and the Monte Palace Tropical Garden. An exclusive dinner, private talk and Q&A from Joe, where you will have the chance to ask him all your gardening questions. A guided walk with Joe along the levadas, Madeira’s ancient network of aqueducts and canals. Return flights and transfers. Five nights…

CABINETRY The Sebastian Cox kitchen in natural and Lavender rough-sawn beech, from £15,000; The Sebastian Cox glazed freestanding cupboard, from £2,880; both deVOL, devolkitchens.co.uk. SURFACES Bespoke 26mm-thick staved oak worktops, from £290 to £430 for 3 to 4m, deVOL, devolkitchens.co.uk. Similar flagstone flooring, Vintage Bronze tumbled limestone, £65sq m, Floors of Stone, floorsofstone.com. APPLIANCES Similar range cooker, CAT gas range cooker, from £5,622, Esse, esse.com. KM2032 gas hob, £749; K9122Ui built-under fridge, £1,099; F9122Ui-2 built-under freezer, £1,179; G4263Vi Active fully integrated dishwasher, £799; all Miele, miele.co.uk. SINKS AND TAPS Mayan Aged Brass taps, £310 pair, Perrin & Rowe exclusively for deVOL, devolkitchens.co.uk. Cisterna 60c under-mount ceramic sinks, £310 each, Villeroy & Boch, villeroy-boch.co.uk. FINISHING TOUCHES Similar bar stools, The Bum Stools, £280 each, deVOL, devolkitchens.co.uk. For similar lighting, try Urban…

FURNITURE Bespoke sofa, Jean Pierre Martel, M&P Archidesign Consulting, mp-ac.es. Coffee table, Carlos Aguirre, image decoration.com. Aran Isles ottoman, from £2,450; Seagrass chairs, from £2,925 each; both Ralph Lauren Home, ralphlaurenhome.com. Museum Collection cabinet and television unit 31.001, €7,450, Bamax, bamax.it. FABRICS Ottoman in Bruce in Deserto, £164m; dark green cushions in Bosforo in Foresta, £212m; both Brochier, brochier.it. ACCESSORIES Artwork by Pablo Fernandez Pujol, pablofpujol.com. Yuan Underglaze Jar table lamp, £738; 20in Carlisle cream card lampshade, £78; both Vaughan, vaughandesigns.com.…

FURNITURE Bespoke vanity unit, Lily London Interiors, lilylondon interiors.com. Coiffeuse Glam dressing table with integrated mirror, £13,500; stool, £2,565; both Armani Casa, armanicasa.com. FITTINGS Built-in Starck bath, around £554, Duravit, duravit.co.uk. Bespoke shower screen, Xray Glazing, xrayglazing.co.uk. Bespoke shower tray and basins, Stone Interiors, stoneinteriors.co.uk. Thermostatic mixer 5601, from £1,570; shower head 061, from £1,486; hand shower 071, from £458; heated towel rail T39/3, from £1,772; all Vola, vola.com. Inigo sink faucets by Michael S Smith, from £2,043 a set, Kallista, kallista.com. SURFACES Statuario marble, Stone Interiors, stoneinteriors.co.uk. Cavendish Parquet tiles in Grey, 80cm sq, £80.40 a tile, Capitol Designer Studio, cdstiles.com. Leo’s Luxe linen wallpaper in Swanson Silver, £107.10m, Phillip Jeffries, phillipjeffries.com. ACCESSORIES Blinds in Betwixt in Beige/White, £149.60m, Schumacher at Turnell & Gigon, turnellandgigon.com. Charleston Tiffany mirrors, £3,790 each,…

I’m a great believer that a table should not be too large for the number of guests. For entertaining, opt for an oval or slim rectangular design; it’s essential that guests can talk to each other easily. Choosing pieces that can multi-task is key. In dining rooms that open onto living spaces, use a pair of comfortable armchairs as seating for guests. These can double as easy chairs for reading and watching television on nights off. Well positioned background lighting, such as wall lights or floor lamps, can be used to give the impression of candlelight. This is a great way to add atmosphere for evening dinner parties. An uncomfortable dining chair is inexcusable, making meals into an ordeal. If you are buying a new set, take the time to…

FURNITURE The Dining Chair Company, 020 7259 0422, diningchair.co.uk. India Jane, 020 8799 7166, indiajane.co.uk. Heal’s, 0333 212 1915, heals.com. TABLEWARE Burleigh, 01773 740740, burleigh.co.uk. David Mellor, 01433 650220, davidmellordesign.com. Royal Doulton, 01782 204141, royaldoulton.co.uk. Wedgwood, 01782 204141, wedgwood.co.uk. LIGHTING Jim Lawrence, 01473 826685, jim-lawrence.co.uk. Liberty, 020 7734 1234, libertylondon.com/uk. Original BTC, 020 7351 2130, uk.originalbtc.com. Vaughan, 020 7349 4600, vaughandesigns.com.…

A Abbott & Boyd, 020 7351 9985, abbottandboyd.co.uk. Ali Tomlin Ceramics, 07770 424898, alitomlin.com. Angel & Boho, 0845 200 0723, angelandboho.com. Another Country, 020 7486 3251, anothercountry.com. Anthropologie, 0800 0026 8476, anthropologie.eu. Antoinette Poisson, antoinettepoisson.com. Arpe Studio, 07575 054420, arpestudio.com. Aston Matthews, 020 7226 7220, astonmatthews.co.uk. B Balineum, 020 7431 9364, balineum.co.uk. Barbed, 020 8878 1994, barbed.co.uk. Bedsteads, 01275 464114, bedsteads-uk.co.uk. Blendworth, 023 9259 4911, blendworth.co.uk. Brian Yates, 01524 35035, brian-yates.co.uk. Brownrigg Antiques, 01666 500850, brownrigg-interiors.co.uk. C Canvas Home, canvashomestore.co.uk. Caravane, 020 7486 5233, caravane.fr. Casamance, 0844 369 0104, casamance.com. Cassandra Ellis, cassandraellis.co.uk. Chaplins, 020 8421 1779, chaplins.co.uk. Chesney’s, 020 7627 1410, chesneys.co.uk. Christopher Farr Cloth, 020 7349 0888, christopherfarrcloth.com. Clippings, 020 7060 7422, clippings.com. Cloth & Clover, 020 7013 0847, clothandclover.com. Colefax and Fowler, 020 7244 7427, colefax.com. The…

1| Gingham has a timeless appeal. Vichy Bourdon napkins in Petrol Blue and Pale Pink, 45cm sq, £11.18 each,Maison de Vacances at Smallable, 020 3445 0146, smallable.com. 2| Hand-printed using traditional wooden blocks. Block-printed napkin in Lulu Red, 45cm sq, £5.95,Birdie Fortescue, 01328 851651, birdiefortescue.co.uk. 3| Complete your dining scheme with the matching tablecloth. Kesuma napkins in Juniper, 50cm sq, £42 set of four, Oka, 0844 815 7380, oka.com.…

How would you describe your style? Chic and colourful. It is not very formal; I like to blend vintage inspirations with contemporary pieces. For me, typical Parisian style can be best described as a mix of casual and elegant. Artwork and photographs are very important to me and I like to hang pictures in frames of different sizes to make a space feel more personal. My main concern is comfort; while my interiors look beautiful in pictures, they must also feel good for the soul. What can visitors expect to find in the store? Everything for every room of the house. The Maison Sarah Lavoine collection includes furniture, tableware, lighting, textiles and clothes, plus the beautiful ceramics of Roger Picault. The store houses all of our collaborations; look out for…

Veronique Piedeleu took up the reins of chic Parisian homewares brand Caravane in 2011. The artistic director travels the globe unearthing fabrics, furniture and handcrafted pieces. In 2014, the brand crossed the Channel, opening its first London shop in Marylebone’s creative design enclave. “I inherited my eye for design from my grandmother. She was an antiques dealer and from a young age I would accompany her to trade fairs, exhibitions and shows. She educated me in textiles, colour and furniture. Most importantly, she taught me to be curious and to have an opinion. I knew that I would work with colours and fabric one day. I spent fifteen years in marketing and product development before I finally found my niche in interiors. At first I ran a French DIY…

THIS MONTH, we admire breathtaking Provençal views from an elegantly redesigned farmhouse (page 62), a classic Parisian apartment with an eclectic interior (page 72), a modernist South African home that sits in harmony with the landscape (page 81) and a romantic château with expertly composed schemes (page 90). Garden inspiration comes from an exquisite scheme in the Loire valley (page 98) and a new take on formal style in a design with French influences (page 104).…

The closer to nature the better. That was the line of thinking for Johanne and Ian Balfour as they worked on the design for their Johannesburg home, which they have now been living in for just over a year. The opportunity to purchase a plot of land from the local country club had presented itself after their daughter Pia began having riding lessons there and, as Johanne recalls, “It seemed like too good an opportunity to miss, so we jumped at the chance.” WORKING WITH THE ARCHITECT The plot in question was within an area of land where 30 private homes were being built, mostly in a modern South African style of architecture. “We were asked to stick to a couple of guidelines but were otherwise free to choose our…

There is a rarefied strip of the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, which is Australia’s answer to the Hamptons. Large houses dominate the area and the gardens are a mixture of country and seaside style. The garden I created for Peter and Maria Wallington is situated slightly inland, where sandy soil, the lowness of the surrounding tea tree forests and the heavily vegetated sand dunes have led to the development of a very particular planting style. The local gardens are filled with plants that can tolerate salt winds and sandy soils – olive, tea tree, lavender, agapanthus, hydrangea and cypress – and large lawns traditionally dominate. I wanted to respect this planting style in the Wallingtons’ garden, but to add a touch of formality in parts. I was helped by the…

CRAB FEUILLETÉ Serves 4 I love the nuttiness of the crab, the acidity of the apple and the flakiness of the pastry; it’s a dish calling for a glass of white wine. 230g ready-made puff pastry sheet ½ tsp saffron threads 15g unsalted butter 2 shallots, peeled and sliced 180ml crème fraîche 230g picked crabmeat Salt and ground black pepper 1 granny smith apple 1 tbsp lemon juice Leaves from 1 bunch of tender herbs, such as chervil, basil or parsley 1 tsp nigella seeds • Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment. • Roll out the sheet of pastry a little and cut out 4 rounds, 7.5-12.5cm in diameter. Prick all over with a fork and place on the baking sheet,…

FOCUS ON WARM METALS The trend for copper, brass and bronze is far from fleeting; here’s how to introduce it into your kitchen. Why are they so popular? Often collectively described as warm or red metals, copper, brass and bronze add a welcoming cosiness you can’t achieve with chrome and polished steel. There’s something for everyone, from almost-black aged bronze for an architectural feel to the luxurious golden hues of gleaming copper for a more glamorous look. How can I embrace these metals? The truly committed might like to consider using a large amount of warm metal, for example with a copper-clad island unit or full-height metal-clad doors, such as Roundhouse’s new metal wrap options in its Urban Metro range. “Rich metal wraps introduce a beautiful, textural dimension,” says Roundhouse…

Can you tell us about the project? This is the terrace of a large villa in the south of France. We reworked the outdoor spaces in order to maximise the views, extending the pool with a lovely sweep so it appears to blend with the sea; the iridescent mosaic tiles were carefully sourced to match the sparkling, deep-blue hue. Glass balustrades ensure the vista isn’t interrupted, while providing a wind break. How were the various seating areas designed? The garden is used in different ways throughout the day, so we created a number of outdoor “rooms”. The area in the foreground is next to the kitchen and is perfect for morning coffee. The far seating has more shade with views to hills behind the property. In front of the pool…

“A trip to the Alhambra pushed me into wanting a water feature. Its Moorish garden has a wonderful reflective quality.” What was the garden like before you started to work on it? When my husband, Val, and I moved into our Georgian house in Dublin in the 1970s, it had a huge lawn, a fruit and vegetable garden and apple trees. At first, I thought I would leave it as it was, but I soon realised a new design was needed for all the plants I wanted to grow. How did you come up with the design? I am not professionally trained and I never drew up a formal plan, but I have always loved ornamental plants and the garden’s design evolved to accommodate them.Initially I created two deep herbaceous…

1| Button up. Sinclair dining chair in Pumice, H94xW57xD66cm, £370, Sofa.com, 0345 400 2222. 2| Classic elegance. Daphne dining chair, H96x W52xD53cm, £179, Swoon Editions, 020 3389 7550, swooneditions.com. 3| Woodland scene. Handcarved Menagerie chair, H100xW63.5x D51cm, £898, Anthropologie 020 7870 4821, anthropologie.com. 4| In the round. Washakie chair, H98xW50x D59cm, £295, Oka, 0844 815 7380, oka.com. 5| Modern beauty. Beetle dining chair in Sweet Pink, H87xW56x D58cm, £599, GamFratesi at The Conran Shop, 0844 848 4000, conranshop.co.uk.…

IS THERE AN APPROVED WAY TO CLEAN CHANDELIERS? We put up a scaffold tower to hang a 25-crystal globe cluster chandelier from our vaulted ceiling. What is the best way to clean the crystal globes without breaking them? FA, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire. I called chandelier restoration and cleaning specialist Wilkinson, 01795 830000, wilkinson-plc.com. If you email a picture of your chandelier with a short description to enquiries@wilkinson-plc.com, the company will give you a quote for cleaning it on site, but as the company is based in Sittingbourne, Kent, travel will add to the cost. For cleaning the chandelier yourself, I asked Simon Wallis-Smith at Fritz Fryer, 01989 567416, fritzfryer.co.uk, for advice, as his company produces glass pendants for similar cluster lighting. He suggests you first isolate the electrical supply, then…

1 PULLMAN EDITIONS Designs striking original limited-edition posters that capture the enduring appeal of Art Deco. Their posters feature winter sports, glamorous resorts around the world, and historic automobiles. Over 100 designs available at £395 each. 020 7730 0547 or view and buy online at www.pullmaneditions.com 2 LICHEN GARDEN ANTIQUES For antique garden ornaments, reclaimed paving and architectural features visit Lichen Garden Antiques. Amongst its stock of decorative antiques, Lichen sells statues, gates, stone troughs, finials and garden urns - and the company supplies beautiful York flagstones and French limestone flooring for landscaping projects. www.lichengardenantiques.com 01608 678890. 3 NATIONWIDE HOME INNOVATIONS LTD Make the most of your garden with a bespoke awning from Nationwide. You can stay protected from the sun at the push of a button, and enjoy a cool…