Innehållsförteckning för Apr-2018 från Homes & Gardens

Spring is almost here and I am cheered to see my garden full of emerging bulbs. I am not a great winter gardener, but the first sight of flowering hellebores, followed by snowdrops, draws me outdoors in short bursts to begin the spring tidy up. This year, I’m going to bring order to my flowerbeds. I love plants, but I tend to impulse buy or pick up anything that catches my eye, which means my borders could at best be described as mixed, but in truth lack a plan. I want to create a mood board to help me visualise their potential, and I’ve found plenty of inspiration in the award-winning gardens from the Society of Garden Designers (page 144), which are full of clever ideas for spaces large and…

SWEET SUCCESS If you love giving homemade presents, then the imaginative ideas in the Biscuiteers Book of Iced Gifts, £20, Michael Joseph, could be just up your street. Celebrating the company’s 10th anniversary, the book is available from Biscuiteers, 0870 458 8358, biscuiteers.com. Pirouette Shades is the new blind system from Luxaflex, 0161 442 9500, luxaflex.co.uk , designed to gently filter light and UV rays to protect furniture and flooring from fading. The blinds, which cost from £330 for 60x100cm, combine a sheer backing with adjustable soft fabric folds, and come in neutral tones inspired by the textures of linen and silk. BOTANICAL STUDY Taking its cue from the flora and fauna of the Swedish countryside, the Arboretum Collection is a series of new wallpapers by design company Sandberg Wallpaper,…

Can you tell us a bit about yourself? I studied hotel and restaurant management in Montreal, so my background is in hospitality but on the events side. Events often need flowers, and I had always wanted to be involved in that world. I’m originally from Russia and it’s our tradition to give flowers on almost every occasion, so they really are a passion of mine, and my dream was to do something that brought me joy on a daily basis. I had been a client of Maison de Fleurs and I loved its work so much that, when I moved to London, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to buy the company. What are your favourite flowers to work with? It depends on the season. I’m looking at…

A home directly above the chaos of one of old Cape Town’s market squares would not be a tempting location for many, yet it has proved ideal for Liam Mooney’s fast-paced, cosmopolitan lifestyle. ‘It’s so busy and central, but it’s not necessarily the most popular place to set up home,’ says Liam, an interior designer. He appears unfazed by the noise of the market below; in fact, you get the impression that it adds to the character of his apartment. ‘It’s very high up and the windows are double-glazed so the sound is not too loud,’ he says. ‘Anyway, I’m used to the noise of the market now, which all dies down after dark when the stalls are packed away.’ LOFTY APPEAL Before moving here, Liam’s home had been a…

TREND 1 TRIBAL PATTERN This year’s biggest and boldest look, these striking designs are defined by glorious colours and graphic shapes. PREVIOUS PAGE Face in Geronimo in Mud Cake , linen mix, £139m, Zinc Textile. Hair in Panthera Embroidery Col 05, £171m; Ears and mouth in Barun Stripe Col 02, £95m, both Shauna Dennison for Pepe Peñalver. Teeth in Isabel pleated border BT-58113-12, £63m, Samuel & Sons. Eyes, Vendome rosettes 36316-9200, £16.80 each , Houlès. THIS PAGE (From left) FIRST MASK Hair in Inca tassel fringe TF-57897-14, £90m, Samuel & Sons. Top of face in Timberline in Hunter, cotton mix, £139m, Lee Joffa. Eyes, Palladio rosettes 36014-9700, £15 each, Houlès. Bottom of face in Gramont in Tomate, cotton, £115m, Manuel Canovas at Colefax and Fowler. SECOND MASK Face in Cerro…

After the children have grown up and moved out, the opportunity to renovate your home can be an exciting and liberating prospect. It is tempting to try a whole new look, to rework the layout or adjust how the rooms are used for the way you will live now. For Samantha Sandberg and her husband, the situation has taken a different turn. The couple had bought their Cotswolds home in 1999, and transformed it from a group of 19th-century farm buildings set around a rough-and-ready barn conversion into the house where they raised their children, and from where Samantha runs her curtain poles, finials and fittings business. Two decades later, and the family is once again under one roof, as Samantha explains. ‘Our daughter Alice has left university and joined…

Long, lazy brunches, barbecues with friends and family or simply relaxing with a book in the afternoon sun – whatever your garden means to you, it’s important that it looks its best. Large pots of bulbs, perennial shrubs and blossoming trees are great ways to bring an outdoor space to life, but it’s the permanent design features, such as patios and paving, that will give your scheme its real wow factor. Creating a design that suits your lifestyle and your home isn’t as daunting as you might think, especially when you can get expert help from Bradstone. With years of experience working with professional landscapers and skilled installers to create inspiring outdoor spaces both large and small, Bradstone is perfectly placed to help with your paving project. As well as…

What was the brief for this project? This is the home of Hassan Abdullah and Michel Lasserre, two of Les Trois Garçons – former restaurateurs who now focus on interior design, furniture and antiques. Their signature style is famously flamboyant and fun. They asked me to create a crisp white kitchen that could handle a lavish décor. How did you formulate the layout? The vast space covers the entire lower ground floor, opening on to a patio and garden studio beyond. Besides two rather obnoxious structural pillars, it was a blank canvas. I devised a long sink run, with tall cabinets at either end to conceal the pillars. Opposite, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry accommodates cooling appliances and ovens, while the 4m-long island provides ample prep space. Can you tell us about the…

Can you describe the project? The property is a Grade II-listed Georgian terraced townhouse in north London and this space was originally the first-floor drawing room and office/play room. The brief was to fashion the entire floor into a sizeable main bedroom and adjoining, but not enclosed, en suite. The clients asked us to push them beyond their comfort zone by coming up with something braver and more exciting than what they might have conceived. Did you face any challenges? We were very restricted by listed building constraints. In short, nothing could be fixed to any original walls, coving or panelling and we also had to work with the wonky old wooden floor, which undulates wildly across the rooms. The solution involved a steady dialogue with conservation officers and the…

1| Squared off Inverse Square tile in Natural Grey, cement, 20cm sq, £192sq m, Bert & May at The Conran Shop, conranshop.co.uk. 2| In clover Quadrifoglio B, Balineum Series S, ceramic, 10cm sq, £636.48sq m, Balineum, balineum.co.uk. 3| Blue moon Tondo Azul, ceramic, 15cm sq, £123sq m, Domus, domustiles.co.uk. 4| Street art Graffiti tile, porcelain, 44cm sq, £144sq m, Stone & Ceramic Warehouse, sacw.co.uk. 5| Mellow yellow Dandelion in Lemon, terracotta, £495sq m, Neisha Crosland and De Ferranti, neishacrosland.com. 6| Period drama Livingstone in Grey on White, ceramic, 10.6cm sq, £6.95 per tile, Original Style, originalstyle.com.…

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WILD AT HEART Inspired by his archive of vintage découpage prints, New York designer John Derian’s Picture Book Prints collection of fabrics and wallpapers for Designers Guild, designersguild.com, celebrates flora and fauna. Shown is Varietes de Gloxinia in Violet, cotton, £65m. NEAT FIT Perfect for storing all your style inspiration in one place, the Herman magazine stand in Black, H51xW33cm, £74, Ferm Living at Amara, amara.com, strikes a utilitarian note with its textural canvas cotton sling, brass press studs and sleek metal frame. CENTRE STAGE With its burnished metal frame and bulb-shaped glass, the Tiered Droplet chandelier, H30xDia60cm, £395, French Connection, frenchconnection.com, suits both minimalist and opulent schemes. For its spring collection of homewares, Neptune, neptune.com, has gone back to nature. Expect to see expertly turned timber furniture, screen-printed Belgian…

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We love this artful arrangement of pretty spring blooms in sculptural glass vessels, a perfect display to celebrate the bright new season.…

How would you describe your Instagram account? It’s not only a well-balanced mix of my current and delivered projects, but also an insight into my inspirations, such as art and architecture, and my travels. I take time choosing which pictures or videos to upload, sometimes even shooting specially for my posts. I really enjoy being my own editor. I like the fact that on Instagram the layout and presentation of an image can be exactly what I want it to be: something simple and minimalist. Who would you recommend we follow and why? @vincent_darre, who is an interior designer with an original style but also a friend of mine. I love to look at his Instagram, always so funny and off-the-wall.…

This spring, look out for the desirable homewares that have landed on the shelves at Sainsbury’s – from tableware and kitchenware to bathroom accessories and bedlinen. Original, practical and stylish, these products, with their excellent design and agreeably low price tags, are a milestone in supermarket shopping. The new spring/summer launch is the most ambitious yet for Rona Olds, Sainsbury’s head of buying and design, and design manager Andrew Tanner. This creative duo, with formidable backgrounds in manufacturing and retail, have been instrumental in launching thousands of items under the Sainsbury’s Home brand in 400 stores nationwide. ‘We have a name our customers value and they trust us for quality,’ says Rona, ‘but we wanted to add cutting-edge design.’ Ranges are renewed every 10 weeks and prices are around 30…

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Alick of paint and new carpets were all that was needed when Julie and Hugh Lenon moved into their coastal home in West Sussex 11 years ago. Fast forward to 2015 and the weather had taken its toll on the house, and the couple and their three children had increasingly begun to find that the property no longer suited their way of living. For several years, they had made do and mend but the time had come, they realised, to make a serious decision about what to do next: should they embark on a substantial renovation of the existing property, or knock it down and build a new home? They decided to do the latter and the result, created with interior designer Lisette Voûte, is perfectly pitched between comfortable beach…

Adam and Sara Aamann-Christensen were quite ready for a refurbishment project when they bought their new home, a large property situated in an old maritime area close to the centre of Copenhagen, five years ago. The structural integrity of the 19th-century property was compromised and required an extensive renovation, which Adam, a chef, restaurateur and culinary writer, set about with characteristic aplomb. The resulting family home, which the couple shares with teenage daughters Mira, Ines and Sofija, is a masterclass in laid-back elegance, which owes its success to the impeccable taste of its owners. We spoke to Adam to find out more. What attracted you to the property? Both Sara and I like old houses and although we knew it needed work, this property instantly appealed to us. It is…

“I have set bands of red roses against a sea of cooling greens so that the radiant scarlet stripes stand out like strokes from a giant paintbrush.” COLOURFUL FRONT DRIVE WINNER OF THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD, sponsored by Homes & Gardens Fiona Stephenson’s entry was one of the shortlisted designs in the International Garden Award category. The large country garden was chosen by H&G readers, and (thanks to social media) by the wider international public, as their favourite of all 17 of the gardens that were shortlisted in the main 2017 Awards. What did these parts of the garden originally look like? Both spaces are part of a larger landscape that surrounds my home, a stone-built maison de maître in a small medieval village in the…

LIGHT & SHADE Fashioned from solid brass and hand-buffed to a mirror-like shine, this Disc shade, Dia15cm, Urban Cottage Industries, 020 7193 2119, urbancottageindustries.com, will cut a dash above an island unit or table. At just £18, it’s also a great option for grouping three or four into a multi-pendant cluster. TIMELESS APPEAL There’s no denying the longevity of Shaker style and Harvey Jones, 0800 389 6938, harveyjones.com, has avoided altering this kitchen classic too much while devising its new Arbor range. The process began with creating a more delicate framework for its popular Shaker door. Next, some of the subtler details of the Original range were added for interest.‘Our goal was to create an understated design with a neutral silhouette, allowing the cabinetry to blend beautifully with its surroundings,’…

LIGHTEN UP In areas that tend to be dark, a reflective floor combined with large wall mirrors will bounce the light around. A design in classic black and white marble, such as this by Gunter & Co, gunterandco.com, is not only timeless but also makes the hallway feel less long and narrow. DRAWN IN Choosing a rug that is large enough to accommodate all the sofas and armchairs will create a pleasing focus in a sitting room. This Moroccan-inspired design is from The Rug Company, therugcompany.com, and in this scheme by Juliette Byrne, juliettebyrne.com, also serves to set off the colours of the artwork. ON THE RISE Set a cohesive colour scheme in a hallway by picking out a hue from the floor tiles and following it up the stairs.…

WHICH BEDLINEN HAS STUDENT APPEAL? Having moved to a larger house, I need bedlinen for two more rooms. Can you suggest designs that our student-age children and their guests would like? JA, Dunstable, Bedfordshire. For a comprehensive overview of bedlinen styles, trawl the website of Debenhams, 0344 561 6161, debenhams.com, before homing in on the timeless styles in its exclusive J by Jasper Conran collection. London Bridge, with clever geometry in dark gold and white, is new to this collection, from £70 to £110 depending on size for a duvet cover/pillowcase set. At Marks & Spencer, 0333 014 8555, marksandspencer.com, new deep-blue Painted Spot, from £39.50 to £69 for duvet cover/pillowcase set, taps into the hand-worked trend. Meanwhile, washed pure linen in plain colours offers soft luxurious bedlinen for guests…

With its fine Gothic architecture and scholarly atmosphere, Cambridge possesses more than its fair share of allure and the new Tamburlaine hotel makes a vibrant addition to this fascinating city. Close to the historic centre, it welcomes guests whether they’re staying the night or simply dropping in for a cocktail. Each sociable space, from the brasserie-style Dining Room to The Library, has its own distinctive look, while the Garden Room (right) with its ornate wallpaper, sumptuous velvet sofas and oversized antique silk rugs, offers a convivial gathering place with all the delight of a comfortable Victorian salon. NEED TO KNOW Prices start at £170 a night for the Fresher Superking Classic room and £290 a night for a Dean Suite. Dine in any of the four venues, each with its…

Can you tell us how these latest designs came about? Co-founders Annabel Astor, Sue Jones and myself each took on a project to design our own cushions for spring. I wanted to create an eclectic, colourful collection that would be suitable for every room in the house. What influenced your colour palette and patterns? Paisley was the inspiration for my collection. Thirty years ago, I came across a stunning piece of paisley fabric at an antiques fair. The fabric was quite distinctive – most paisleys are woven but this piece was printed, which was very unusual at the time. Next came the colour combination – I think green and purple, in the right tones, work wonderfully together and they are not often used side by side. I wanted the patterns…

Whether you favour a vibrant palette or an understated look, a combination of texture, pattern and scale underpins every successful scheme. The key is to choose a cohesive style and carry it through, via fabrics, furnishings and accessories. From smart tailored details and bold motifs to textured neutrals and dramatic dark shades, there are many ways to create a striking look for the living room. We round up a selection of schemes to inspire and delight. BE INSPIRED BY SERENE SHADES A peaceful blend of neutrals is a classic approach to creating a beautiful scheme with a sense of calm. The trick is to incorporate subtle pattern to achieve depth and interest. In this scheme, interior designer Fiona Crole has softened a new-build home with plenty of pattern and texture,…

“Introducing a new headboard and valance is a smart way to give a bedroom a refreshing boost – or have a slipcover custom made to give your tired headboard a stylish upgrade.”LUCINDA WATERHOUSE , co-founder, OKA, oka.com. MINT CONDITION In a new collaboration with Heal’s , heals.com, designer Russell Pinch has created a bed that balances gentle curves in his trademark mid-century-style silhouette. Upholstered in Iced Mint velvet, the Wallis, H93xW148x L215cm, £1,799, will bring a soft note to any scheme. COSY NIGHTS Alongside a range of restored and adapted Chinese furniture, Rouge, rouge-shop.com, offers luxurious textiles. The Atlantic Basket Weave throw (left) and Teal and Pink Wave Weave throw (right), by Paulette Rollo, are made from lamb’s wool, measure 150x185cm, and cost £190 each. GOOD DESIGN Brought to you…

1| A beautifully painted focal point. Havenview armoire, H184xW106xD58cm, £2,698, Anthropologie, 00800 0026 8476, anthropologie.com. 2| Faux bamboo brass for an ornate look. Lantern, H38xW25xD25cm, £756, Vaughan, 020 7349 4600, vaughandesigns.com. 3| Occasional furniture with a lighter touch. Side table, H69xW52xD40cm, £649, Chelsea Textiles, 020 7584 5544, chelseatextiles.com. 4| Wallpaper inspired by antique silk. Chinois Palais in Blush Conch, 131x370cm, £687 a panel, Schumacher at Turnell & Gigon, 020 7259 7280, turnellandgigon.com. 5| Graceful bird and blossom motif. Pontoise in Platinum, linen, £84m, Designers Guild, 020 7351 5775, designersguild.com. 6| Subtle toile for pared-back elegance. Canopy daybed, H221xW201xD107cm, £9,126, Darryl Carter for Milling Road at Baker, 020 7823 3612, bakerfurniture.com. 7| Based on a hand-painted Chinese design. V&A Tree of Life cushion, 30x50cm, £49, India Jane, 020 8799 7166, indiajane.co.uk.…

What made you decide to open a shop? My mum, Helene, who is my business partner, had a shop for about 10 years, which was one of the first to pioneer items such as brushes, brooms and string. That closed a couple of years ago, then the space she was renting to another business became empty, so we decided to launch a pop-up. In doing so, we found lots of wonderful UK manufacturers and also discovered something we were passionate about. Why did you decide to design your own products? I had just finished studying architecture; I’ve always been interested in interiors and design, and Mum had years of experience, too, so that was the starting point. We didn’t want to go to trade fairs and pick up stuff you…

After years spent honing self-taught baking skills, Chris and Joanna Brennan founded Pump Street Bakery in Orford, Suffolk, in 2010. From a historic 15th-century building on Market Square, the pair make award-winning sourdough breads, cakes, buns and chocolate using local ingredients, inspired by craft production techniques. Joanna tells us more. Ò It all started when my father, Chris, began to bake bread in his semi-retirement. He became obsessed with recreating a great baguette and a classic crusty, moist sourdough. He read books, went on courses and baked continually. Eventually, he set up a small Hobart mixer and a commercial oven in his garage. We still use them today. Baking is a case of trial and error. We are both self-taught. Then, after my father took a stall at the market…

These herb-printed eggs make pretty seasonal place markers for the table. Simply position herb leaves, such as parsley, dill or mint, on the surface of a white egg, then wrap tightly in muslin and secure with string. Next, soak the eggs in vegetable dye (we used red cabbage for the blue eggs and beetroot for the pinky beige) until the desired colour is reached. To finish, tie with fine string threaded with a name tag. Pastel pink and pale duck egg blue provide the key colour accents for this delightful table setting, which remains uncluttered thanks to the discreet console table that offers a handy surface for extra drinks and dishes. Additional upholstered seating invites guests to settle in and make themselves at home before and after the meal. The…

Jeanne Kortbeek knew little of the historic region of Burgundy, in the heart of France, until her sister moved there. What the Dutch book editor saw when she first visited the area so bowled her over, however, that she and her husband soon decided to move there, too. The Kortbeeks began their search for a new home deep in the unspoilt countryside and, as a keen gardener, Jeanne hoped to find a property with a garden that she could open to the public. ‘The third place we viewed was an amazing medieval house with lots of land,’ Jeanne says. ‘As soon as we saw it, it was as if we had been struck by lightning. We decided, immediately, that we would buy it; we hadn’t even stepped inside. That was…

Can you describe the project? This is the informal dining space adjoining the kitchen of a Grade II-listed Gloucestershire manor house. Parts of the building, including this room, date to the Elizabethan era, but various additions have been made over the years, so there is a rather wonderful higgledy-piggledy feel to the place. My challenge was to find a thread to link the different styles to ensure a sense of a connection from one room to the next. What made this scheme particularly challenging? My clients already owned a lot of pieces, such as the antique oak rectory table and benches, which meant the project involved a lot of curating. I enjoy working with existing furnishings – after all, the house is for the owners and I want them to…

• Whichever room you’re decorating, it’s worth making a fuss of the floor. In a sitting room, we recommend a statement rug. Not only will it ground the room but it can serve as the starting point from which to build the scheme. It’s a worthwhile investment, and you can take it with you if you move. • Recently, we’ve done some really nice bathroom floors using different marbles in a chequerboard pattern, or a central stone with a contrasting border. On its own stone is quite cold, but laid in a pattern it feels warmer. • Strong floors work well in small spaces, such as halls and downstairs cloakrooms. Monochrome tiles are traditional but timeless, and serve to accentuate interior architecture. • We like to use bold stair runners;…

APPLE & ELDERFLOWER MARTINI Serves 6 This fresh floral cocktail can be made ahead and kept chilled until guests arrive. 300ml vodka 300ml pressed apple juice, chilled 5 tbsp elderflower cordial 3 limes Crushed ice 1 granny smith apple, thinly sliced into rounds Mint sprigs, to garnish Combine the vodka, apple juice and elderflower cordial in a large jug. Squeeze in the lime juice then stir well. Add a handful of crushed ice and keep in the fridge if not using straight away. To serve, put a little crushed ice into 6 cocktail glasses and add a slice of apple. Stir the cocktail, pour into the glasses and finish with a mint sprig. CRISPY ASPARAGUS WITH HONEY Serves 6 Light golden batter flavoured with tarragon, lemon and coriander makes this…

Consider the size and shape of your living room – measure each wall accurately and calculate how much space a sofa will take up. Intended use is an important factor, too. Is the sofa for a busy family room or for more infrequent formal gatherings? And a comfortable sofa might be slouchy and soft or upright and supportive, depending on your taste. When choosing the upholstery, every fabric on offer should have undergone a ‘rub’ test. You’ll want to look for a fabric that has had more than 20,000 rubs. Remember, the sofa may be built to last, but the fabric must also survive wear and tear. It’s tempting to pick a fabric design solely on its looks, but always check that it is comfortable to sit on, too. In…

Inviting bedroom schemes rely on a combination of warming and restful notes, often best achieved by introducing symmetry and scale. The most satisfying layouts are usually the simplest, but pattern, colour and texture all play their part in adding interest and playfulness. Whether you opt for a muted, layered scheme, a profusion of pattern or a bold colour pop, take inspiration from these beautifully considered looks. BE INSPIRED BY BOTANICS Situated on the third floor of a Victorian building, this bedroom looks onto a leafy garden and Sophie Elborne, creative director of Kitesgrove, was keen to echo that sense of nature within. “We chose a mainly neutral palette, with a rich moss green upholstered headboard to anchor the scheme,” says Sophie. “Above it is a series of identically framed pressed…