Innehållsförteckning för October 2016 från Homes & Gardens

Although many of us think that kitchens and bathrooms are the most difficult spaces to decorate, these projects often involve expert help or, at least, have informative, inspiring guides, such as the Dream Kitchens & Bathrooms supplement that accompanies this issue. Personally, I find it’s the living room that’s trickier to get right – there is almost too much room for manoeuvre – but our interiors feature on family rooms makes light work of creating a convivial, practical space (page 171). If you’re looking for a starting point for a decorative scheme, you’ll enjoy our story on the new season’s fabrics and wallpapers (page 77), where pattern makes an impact in a variety of guises. Further inspiration at this time of year comes from the extravaganza that is The London…

MOON RISINGS Inspired by planets and galaxies, Cosmos is the new lighting collection from Porta Romana. These two pendants have won our seal of approval, particularly for their contrasting finishes: the matt, crackled surface of Asteroid, which resembles the moon when lit, and the smooth, glossy surface of Luna. They cost £1,295 each; available from Chelsea Design Centre, 020 7352 0440, portaromana.co.uk. WOOLLY THINKING Launching at this year’s Decorex, Ashfield is the first wool collection from Ian Mankin, 020 7722 0997, ianmankin.co.uk. Staying true to its British roots, the fabric house has created a range of reversible motifs, including a houndstooth, paisley, damask and honeycomb geometric, alongside its signature checks, stripes and plains. The colours are muted and demure, featuring burgundy, sage, charcoal and navy, and the fabrics cost £49.50m.…

Tell us about your background. I studied Textiles and Management at Leeds University, graduating in 2002. Four years later, I joined our family business, Gailarde, which is the parent company of Coze and specialises in the supply of high-end bedding, linen and soft furnishings to some of the world’s most exclusive hotels. I now run Coze with my brother Dan and we’re considered something of a double act in the industry. What prompted you to start Coze? We were getting an increasing number of calls from customers who had experienced the quality of our products in five-star hotels and wanted to own them for themselves. What would make our readers want to buy Coze products? We pride ourselves on fantastic quality and ethical awareness as well as bringing the experience…

Interior designer Monique Beauval-Nash and her architect husband often collaborate on design projects, but their own home, a restored Jacobean farmhouse near the Suffolk coast, is surely their greatest achievement. A WRECK REBORN Having lived nearby, the couple had known of the house for a while before they bought it, and it was the perfect challenge for an architecturally driven pair. After several insensitive renovations and years of neglect it was, Monique declares, “a wreck”, complete with deathwatch beetle, rats, jackdaws in the chimney and a nest of grass snakes. Unperturbed, they had the house cleaned and the interiors repainted, living in it for three years before undertaking any major work, so that they could get a better sense of the design that was required. The work took a further…

THIS MONTH, a new take on classic English decoration in a Georgian townhouse (page 94), sublime river views from a New England home (page 104), how a listed building was given fresh life with a clever approach to design (page 112), and a Berlin apartment with mid-century style (page 120). Perennials burst like colourful fireworks in an exquisite garden (page 126) and a walled design is inspired by the heritage of its location (page 131).…

  Sarah and Matthew Walker moved into this Georgian house in west London in 2004, when its interior design was a far cry from what you see here. “There was a lot of wood panelling and a dark, miserable kitchen,” says Sarah. Although they redecorated and replaced the kitchen, by the end of 2013 the couple realised the time had come to completely refurbish the house to accommodate their changing needs and those of their children, now aged 12, 11 and nine. Here, Sarah explains how she married her modern tastes with the period architecture. What was most important about the redesign? Tall, narrow houses such as this are not well suited to modern life so the redesign was an opportunity to rework the internal space. Our kitchen-dining room, for…

Can you describe the project? This is a classic retirement story: my clients, who had divided their time between London and the Middle East, decided to start afresh, making their one-bedroom west London apartment their permanent home. The 90sq m space is located in a Thirties former factory and we stripped it back to its industrial shell, rejigging the layout to make it better suited to modern living with a larger, sociable kitchen area. The owners are design savvy and were keen to get every detail right, so it was a collaborative effort, with the aim of creating the perfect little jewel that they could enjoy. What is key to planning a space that combines several areas? Good flow is crucial in order to move around more freely, and it…

“I like to fuse modern architectural styling, seen here in the geometric-shaped deck and water feature, with natural materials.” Who owns the garden and what was the brief? The hillside garden belongs to an architect and his wife, whose new-build house is adjacent to a vineyard, near the Moselle River. Our brief was to terrace the garden using stone, so that it complemented and offered views over the surrounding countryside. The couple also wanted a pond for their koi carp and a space to connect with nature. What influenced your design? This scheme was inspired by the beautiful vineyards and landscape of the region. We also had to work with the terrain – the house is built on a steep hill that drops down twenty feet from the back to…

WILLIAM YEOWARD Creative director, William Yeoward, williamyeoward.com . I love the fact that wool is natural, very practical and hard-wearing. I tend to think of using it in rustic settings, such as a cottage in the Highlands. I might use tartan to upholster a sofa or armchairs, or checks and stripes as an accent to a plain. Adding a tartan border to plain, thick linen curtains can look good, especially if the same tartan is used on a chair or footstool. Or I might add a tartan slip to the back of a plain herringbone armchair, along with tartan armcaps. Blissfully old fashioned and rather fun! As you can tell, I particularly like tartan wool. I’m fond of heather shades, which work well layered…

TRIUMPH TULIPS Buy 16 tulips of any variety for £9.99 or buy a saver collection of 64 (16 of each variety) for only £19.98 (rrp £39.96), saving half price These Triumph tulips are reliable and strong, with classic cup-shaped blooms. Flowering in mid to late spring, they make a wonderful addition to beds, borders and containers. Our collection comprises four varieties (clockwise from top left): ‘New Design’, ‘Yellow Flight’, ‘Ronaldo’ and ‘Snowstar’. Bulb size 11/12; height, up to 50cm; spread, up to 20cm. HOW TO ORDER BY PHONE 0844 573 1686 quoting XHG506. ONLINE Visit www.thompson-morgan.com/XHG506. BY POST Send a cheque, payable to Homes & Gardens , to H&G Tulips Offer, Dept XHG506, PO Box 162, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 3BX, with your name, address and order on the back. Please…

Cornflake creates bespoke smart home programmes using Crestron as a centralised control system. It is very intuitive and can control practically any electric-based product or service. The right infrastructure is essential and we advise anyone who is building a home or doing major renovations to over-cable. We do as little as possible using wireless kit, preferring to set up separate circuits for the key utility strands, such as lighting, audio-visual equipment, heating and mobile phones. Wireless signals are not always reliable, so cable offers a seamless service. Security is very advanced these days but when considering a package make sure it offers traceability, so if there is an intruder, CCTV footage can specify identifying details such as height, weight and build. Home technology is becoming ever-more capable and interactive glass…

CEDIA, 01480 213744, cedia.co.uk. Crestron, crestron.com. Customised, 01508 528964, customised.uk.com. Cyberhomes, 0333 344 3818, cyberhomes.co.uk. Dianemo, 01245 330101, dianemo.co.uk. Home Technology, 01483 288361, hometechnology.uk. Kensington Home Technology, 020 7937 9444, kensingtonhome technology.com. Living, 020 7411 9849, livinghometech.co.uk. Loxone, 0118 313 0140, loxone.com. NV Integration, 020 7205 2325, nvintegration.co.uk. Pure Home Technology, 01962 809129, purehometechnology.co.uk.…

The House Clinic service is free to all Homes & Gardens subscribers. There is a £12 fee per query for non-subscribers, who must send their query and payment by post. EMAIL Subscribers, send your query, subscriber number and address to hgcontactus@timeinc.com. POST Send your query, subscriber number or payment and an sae to Homes & Gardens, Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street, London SE1 0SU. Make cheques/postal orders payable to Time Inc (UK). We are unable to answer more than one question per reader each month. Celia Rufey can also help you create an individual design for any room in your home, with ideas for colours, fabrics, paint, wallcoverings and flooring. For full details, visit housetohome. co.uk/decoratingservice.…

The age-old method of infusing food with the flavour and aroma of wood smoke is back on the culinary agenda, with small-scale, smokeries producing top-quality products in this traditional way. Smoking meat, fish and other ingredients transforms them, often making them not only more delicious but also more tender than in their raw form. It’s not a treatment reserved for savoury dishes either. Here, smoked ingredients make their mark in everything from a Caesar salad to a crème caramel. Whether it is hot or cold, sweet or savoury, smoking is here to stay. HOT SMOKED SALMON, CHICKPEAS AND LEMON Serves 4 Simple combinations are often the best. Here, Moroccan spices and punchy preserved lemon mingle with the rich flavour of smoked salmon. Always warm through chickpeas, even if serving them…

1 NATIONWIDE HOME INNOVATIONS LTD Nationwide Contemporary Verandas, offering a selection of frames and choice of glass or polycarbonate roofing. Combine heating and lighting so that no matter the season, you may relax in comfort. 0800 047 4028 www.nationwideltd.co.uk . 2 PULLMAN EDITIONS designs striking original limited-edition posters that capture the enduring appeal of Art Deco. Their newly-commissioned posters feature glamorous winter sports and summer resorts around the world, as well as the world’s greatest historic automobiles. There are over 100 designs available to view and buy online at www.pullmaneditions.com Priced at £395 each. 3 OTTOMANIA Large yet lightweight, these beautifully striped and stylish OTTOMANIA hammam towels dry quickly and are easy to fold, making them perfect to pack in any bag or suitcase. Whether you…

Craft champion Heal’s is currently shining a light on South Africa and Swaziland’s emerging design scene with beautiful handmade pieces from established names and upcoming artists, each one with a unique story to tell.…

What inspired you to set up the company? It was a passion for interiors and the drive to find beautiful things for my own home that led me to scour Europe. I discovered amazing brands that were hard to find online and then put everything into one easily accessible collection via Rose & Grey. How did you choose the shop’s location? Altrincham is an up-and-coming area, thanks in part to its market, which was named Best Market in the Observer Food Monthly Awards last year. The National Trust’s Dunham Massey park is also on our doorstep and can be combined with a visit to our store. What can shoppers find at the showroom? An eclectic collection of furniture, lighting and home accessories – from vintage leather or velvet sofas to…

1 V&A INSTALLATIONS There are impressive sights aplenty at this LDF stalwart. See Glithero partner with watchmaker Panerai to transform Stairwell G into The Green Room, which explores the concept of the clock using moving coloured strings; Benjamin Hubert’s studio Layer, together with Braun, is installing Foil – an undulating, 20-metre long LED-lit ribbon mechanism – into the Tapestry galleries; and French designer Mathieu Lehanneur is creating a sea of black polished stone, Liquid Marble (shown), in the Norfolk House Music Room. Visit vam.ac.uk. 2 V&A SHOP Following the success of specially commissioned pieces in 2015, this year’s pop-up shop has been created by London-based studio Loris&Livia from DuPont Corian. It will be selling exclusive souvenirs including Pentagram’s London postcode clock (right) and its own-brand Belisha beacon-inspired matches and…

     “A few adjustments opened up and simplified the ground and lower-ground floors, making them more practical for family life.” Amid the tumult of change, it can be tempting to cling to the familiar. This was not the case, however, for Kathreen and Mark Hunt and their two teenage sons, who moved to Britain early in 2013, shortly before they bought a classic Georgian townhouse in London. To this quintessentially English building they could have imported their cosmopolitan style – a reflection of their dual nationalities and extensive travel – but instead, they looked more locally for inspiration. ON THE HUNT “We knew we wanted to be close to central London, but we weren’t sure where,” says Kathreen. After a three-month search, they settled upon this elegant five-storey building in…

Home automation is no longer a sci-fi fantasy of the future – it’s here now, and the good news is it’s practical, easy to use and a bit smarter than you might expect. From home cinema and lighting to music systems and security, smart technology promises to put control at your fingertips, so your home works better for you. Far from being geeky, gimmicky and suitable only for big budget new-builds, a lot of accessible home tech is based around lighting, heating and home entertainment. Plus, as with any home installation, you choose the level to suit you; that might be a complex connected design plan with ongoing concierge service from an expert home automation company such as Cornflake or, as the new John Lewis Smart Home experience showcases, a…

1|Lighting with a honeycomb twist. Brooke pendant, H28xdiam20cm, £100, Laura Ashley, 0333 200 8009, lauraashley.com. 2|Perfect for a relaxed rustic scheme. Contrast red trim basket, H40xdiam35cm, £35, Linea at House of Fraser, 0345 602 1073, houseoffraser.co.uk. 3|Smart design in a coral tone. Murray rug, 140x200cm, £120, Habitat, 0344 499 4686, habitat.co.uk. 4|Two-tone geometrics for a pattern hit. Patterned cushion cover, 50cm sq, £7.99, H&M, 0344 736 9000, hm.com. 5|Antique-inspired with a classic curve. Fauteuil chair, H92xW76x D92cm, £525, Oka, 0844 815 7380, oka.com. 6|Luxurious mohair for chilly nights. Markham throw, 140x200cm, £130, The White Company, 020 3758 9222, thewhitecompany.com. 7|Scandinavian-style pared-back beauty. Hartwell chest of drawers, H105xW104xD46cm, £750, Ercol for Next, 0333 777 8000, next.co.uk. 8|Brass accents add to a sleek silhouette. No.045 task lamp, H55xW50xD15cm,£80,Design Project by John Lewis,…

1| THENFORD: THE CREATION OF AN ENGLISH GARDEN Michael and Anne Heseltine, £35, Head of Zeus. From neglected wilderness to cultivated formal garden and arboretum, this book traces the development of the Heseltines’ garden, which has been 40 years in the making. 2| LANDSCAPE OF DREAMS: THE GARDENS OF ISABEL AND JULIAN BANNERMAN, £50, The Pimpernel Press. Weavers of garden fairy tales, the Bannermans revisit some of their best-known designs, from Hanham Court near Bath and Highgrove, to Wormsley in Buckinghamshire and Arundel Castle. 3| PRIVATE GARDENS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN Jean Mus and Dane McDowell, £19.95, Flammarion. Landscape architect Jean Mus’ personal tour of the sensual outdoor Mediterranean havens that he has designed, from lush coastal estates to peaceful countryside gardens.…

One of the most cost-effective and creative ways to transform your home is with colour. It can change the mood of a room instantly but, with so many different combinations to choose from, a little know-how really helps. During our one-day course, which is suitable for beginners, expert tutors will show you how to develop your interior design skills through a series of lectures and workshops on the clever use of colour, pattern and texture. It offers an enjoyable way to discover the professionals’ secrets behind beautiful-looking schemes. WHEN 14 October 2016. WHERE KLC School of Design, 503 Design Centre East, Chelsea Harbour, London SW10 0XF. PRICE Tickets cost £130 and include lunch, refreshments and a moodboard to take home. IN HOW TO BOOK To reserve your place, visit klc.co.uk/homesand gardens…

  …

Filled with enticing sounds, scents and textures, sensory gardens are intimate outdoor spaces designed to delight our ears, noses and fingertips as well as our eyes. Sometimes stimulating, sometimes calming, these gardens offer tangible, visceral experiences that can evoke emotions and aid relaxation. With origins in horticultural therapy, which developed in the UK in the 1970s, sensory outdoor spaces were first made to engage people with dementia or disabilities, or children with special needs, and many charities have been set up to take advantage of their benefits. Horatio’s Garden creates gardens in the grounds of hospitals for spinal injury patients and Maggie’s Centres, which offer support to those with cancer, has beneficial gardens at all its locations. The charity St Mungo’s Broadway, which helps people recover from homelessness, recently planted…

Material Lab’s Jim Biddulph explains why it’s worth visiting The Surface & Materials Show if you’re planning a new kitchen. What can we expect to see? The show is invaluable for anyone seeking the latest materials for walls, floors and worktops. Highlights include SilicaStone by Alusid, which is made from recycled materials; Alpi’s translucent wood veneer, Radiant; and Agate slabs by Omek, formed of microcrystalline quartz, which makes them ideal for high-impact bespoke applications. What’s new in worktops? Fenix is a super opaque laminate from Arpa that deploys nanotechnology within its surface. It is rich in colour, fingerprint-resistant and able to “self-heal” surface scratches. Expect to see easy-clean and bacteria-resistant options, too. How about flooring? Ceramic or porcelain tiles are frequently used in kitchens for their durability, and Johnson Tiles…

Can you describe the project? The clients, who divide their time between Singapore and London, bought this apartment in a tall new development overlooking the River Thames. They wanted the main living space to be modern yet comfortable, precise yet not minimalist, with a mix of styles and an oriental slant. Why did you favour a pale backdrop? I think it was the perfect choice for this new-build, where flawless finishes and crisp edges abound. I used Slate III from Paint & Paper Library because it has quite a lot of grey in it, which works well in this bright, south-facing environment. When furniture and accessories are set against neutral walls, the colour comes to the fore without the space feeling cluttered. How did you plan the storage? Storage is…

…

CONTEMPORARY STYLE TO LAST Opt for a durable, not too pale sofa fabric and finely patterned, washable wallpaper that will deflect wear and tear. Add robust sisal flooring and you have the building blocks of a practical, relaxing family room. STORAGE ESSENTIALS A generous unit for audio-visual equipment with drawers or cupboards for the associated bits is vital for keeping order. Dress the top with a few carefully chosen pieces for a decorative focus, and choose a sleek television that won’t dominate the room. SURFACE SPACE Ensuring clutter is kept under control is essential to creating a relaxed mood. A slim console table set beside or behind the sofa provides a useful place for table lamps and ornaments or simply to set down drinks or a book without intruding on…

Home monitoring is very useful, not just for security but also for keeping an eye on pets and for project management if you are having building work done. There are apps available that will call your phone if the doorbell rings, some of which allow you to communicate with the visitor. Face recognition is also becoming a big part of home security. Protecting privacy is important, so most home security systems can be programmed to stop recording as soon as any of the main members of the household are home. There is a lot of good information about smart home technology online, but it is a good idea to see it for yourself, with an expert on hand to answer questions. At John Lewis, we set out to simplify the…

A connected lighting system unlocks the possibilities of light in the home, from simply switching lights on and off automatically to creating atmosphere, enhancing a space and accentuating favourite features. In an open-plan living area, lighting can subtly divide the space, with a crisp white light in the kitchen and a warmer white in the living area. In a hallway, the mood can shift from practical to welcoming when guests arrive through a nuanced change in the shade or colour of the light. A great deal of apps have been developed that work with Philips Hue, enabling people to experiment with lighting in new and innovative ways – from washing the walls with the dominant colours on screen as they watch a movie to creating the ultimate immersive gaming experience…

WHERE CAN I BUY COLOURED LININGS? I’m making a bedcover to co-ordinate with curtains but can’t find cotton lining fabric in a matching shade. Is there a company that sells coloured linings in furnishing widths? DW, Newbury, Berkshire. Sisters Catherine Merrick and Rebecca Day, who share a love of curtain-making, set up Merrick & Day, 01652 648814, merrick-day.com, which supplies its own range of 100 per cent cotton linings in more than 60 colours, 137cm wide, £5.04m. The duo are known in the decorating world for their soft-furnishings workroom as well as their series of acclaimed manuals – a new will be out soon. Their catalogue of curtain-making and soft-furnishing essentials began as a way of satisfying their own sewing needs and then for the students joining their courses who…

Fully Escorted Tours FIVE-STAR EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISES Eight days from £1,099 per person or 15 days from £1,499pp. Departures up to November 2016 and April to November 2017. HOLIDAY INCLUDES: Choice of 11 stunning cruises, including the Rhine, Danube, Moselle, Maine, Rh™ne and Seine. Return rail* and Eurostar, or flights, taxes and transfers. Five-star cabins with hotel-standard beds, private bathrooms and river views. Exceptional cuisine with full-board throughout. * Supplements applicable for certain regional stations. AUSTRALIA 21 days from £3,699 per person or 24 †  days from £4,699pp. Departures from February to October 2017. HOLIDAY INCLUDES: Return flights, taxes and transfers. Stays in three- to five-star hotels in Melbourne, Adelaide, Cairns and Sydney, with breakfast. Sydney Harbour cruise, Great Ocean Road drive, winery tour, visit to Alice Springs, Ayers…

A bbott & Boyd, 020 7351 9985, abbottandboyd.co.uk. Alternative Flooring, 01264 335111, alternativeflooring.com. Altfield, 020 7351 5893, altfield.com. Alton-Brooke, 020 7376 7008, alton-brooke.co.uk. Appley Hoare Antiques, 020 7351 5206, appleyhoare.com. Arlo & Jacob, 0333 122 5398, arloandjacob.com. Axminster Carpets, 01297 32244, axminster-carpets.co.uk. B arker and Stonehouse, 01642 230988, . Bazaar Velvet, 020 7736 9693, bazaarvelvet.com. Beacon Hill, 020 7352 0931, beaconhilldesign.com. Bennison Fabrics, 020 7730 8076, bennisonfabrics.com. Billy Loves Flowers, 07740 100703, billylovesflowers.com. Blithfield & Co, 020 7460 6454, blithfield.co.uk. Bloc Blinds, 0800 107 5535, blocblinds.co.uk. Brian Yates, 020 7352 0123, brian-yates.co.uk. Brintons, 0800 505055, brintons.co.uk. Brockway, 01562 828200, brockway.co.uk. C americh, 020 7833 8181, camerich.co.uk. Casadeco, 0844 369 0102, casadeco.fr. Casamance, 0844 369 0104, casamance.com. Chesney’s, 020 7627 1410, chesneys.co.uk. Christopher Farr Cloth, 020 7349 0888, christopherfarrcloth.com. Clarke &…