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I am writing this having just watched the live grand finale of BBC Two series Icons. In case you missed it, it’s a seven-part study of top 20th-century figures, grouped by profession. Last night was the culmination of the battle for first place – the biggest ‘big dog’ – based on a public vote. In truth, this finale was a little gimmicky, but it didn’t sully my enjoyment of the series. I love a potted history, so a 15-minute romp through the highs (and lows) of various stars’ careers is right up my street. My favourite episode was Artists and Writers, featuring a stunning cast of Pablo Picasso, Virginia Woolf, Alfred Hitchcock and Andy Warhol. Definitely worth a visit to iPlayer. Another personal icon I’ve recently learnt more about is…

HOME PROFILE THE OWNER Jenna Lyons, former president and executive creative director of J.Crew, her son Beckett, 12, and their terrier-cross puppy, Popeye THE PROPERTY A loft apartment in a 19th-century building in SoHo, New York. There is a living room, kitchen, a master bedroom suite, a dressing room, two further bedrooms, two bathrooms and a WC. LIVING ROOM Jenna left the parquet flooring unsealed so it could acquire an authentic patina. The TV is hidden behind the chimney breast, sliding out discreetly for movie nights with Beckett. The drawing is by Jenna’s favourite artist, Cy Twombly, announcing a 1979 show of his work. Get the look The vintage Milo Baughman sofa was re-covered in Pierre Frey velvet. The coffee table is by Paul McCobb, with a custom-marble top. The…

LIVING ROOM Splashes of vivid colour and iconic furniture give this space a contemporary uplift. Even the glittering disco balls are a nod to a quirkier way of thinking. Get the look The dark blue Parallel Bar sofa is by Florence Knoll. The turquoise sofa is by Eero Saarinen. The marble table is by Knoll. The chandelier is from Marie Christophe Classique Collection. BOUDOIR ‘This is my favourite room,’ says Marie. ‘I love the original toile de Jouy wallpaper.’ Get the look The chandelier is a vintage find. The rug is from India. The stuffed bird was bought at a flea market. HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Marie Christophe, a sculptor, her husband Emmanuel Fenasse, an interior designer, their two sons, Joseph, 17 and Raoul, 11, a dog called Lucio, a…

LIVING ROOM Original parquet flooring and four-metre-high walls make an impressive setting for low-level seating and Remo’s carefully curated selection of artwork and accessories. Get the look The leather modular sofa is by Living Divani. Find similar linen blind fabric at Tinsmiths. The floor lamp is vintage Scandi: a Studio design by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup – 1stdibs sells it. Find a similar tiered storage unit at West Elm. ‘This place has the most wonderful light,’ says Remo Masala, pointing to the sunshine streaming through the tall windows and double French doors that offer views of suburban Berlin throughout his spacious apartment. ‘Outside, there’s lush foliage wherever you look, with big chestnut trees all around the building. And there’s almost zero traffic noise…’ If the property’s location was…

BEST ANGLE Think beyond conventional square shapes and you could end up with a more dynamic and spacious rear extension. Designs cut on the curve or diagonal can give the impression of a larger floor area without making you feel as though the garden is truncated. They can also allow you to fit kitchen cabinets on the longer side, while creating more intimate nooks and corners on the other. Pitched roofs can help to compensate for a dark, cramped space, especially if you add skylights. [Planning an extension] RIBA-chartered architect Jillian Mitchell, of Project Logistics Architecture, on the rules and regulations you need to know before you start a project * Even the simplest extension can have an undesirable effect on your home, perhaps by cutting out natural light or…

INSIDE STORY THE PROPERTY An elegant five-bedroom house built between the late Georgian and early Victorian eras in leafy Surbiton, and the home of Edward Foy – founder of juice company Press London. THE PROJECT The bathroom was originally two bedrooms, which have been converted into a master suite with a walk-in dressing room and generous en suite. BATHROOM SIZE 4x7m. THE DESIGNER Rebecca Leivars of Leivars. DESIGN BRIEF ‘Edward wanted a retreat to escape to after long, busy days. He didn’t require lots of gadgets or to be enticed by any form of media that might hinder his ability to switch off,’ explains Rebecca. The bathroom has wide, double doors into the bedroom, which are mainly designed to be left open. The feel was about relaxed elegance with a…

Cauliflower fritters with a spicy tomato sauce Serves 4 * ½ head of cauliflower, cut into florets* 1 heaped tsp ground turmeric* Salt* 100g flat-leaf parsley, chopped* 1 onion, finely diced* 2 garlic cloves, crushed* 1 green chilli, diced* ½tsp caraway powder* 6 eggs* ¼tsp baking powder* 2tsp plain flour* Olive oil FOR THE TOMATO SAUCE * 2–3 garlic cloves* 2 red hot chillies, chopped* 4 ripened plum tomatoes, chopped* 10g fresh dill* Juice of ½ lemon* Salt* 50ml olive oil To make the spicy tomato sauce, use a pestle and mortar to grind the garlic cloves, then add the chillies. Add the tomatoes and the dill and grind away. You don’t want a purée, but you do want the ingredients to blend together. Add the lemon juice and salt…

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At first blush, this season’s pink pickings might seem somewhat clichéd – after all, pink and spring go hand in hand. But look again. Pink has grown up, trading its sweet reputation for a more muted, sophisticated and earthy look. ‘There is an exciting duality to grown-up pink – it’s soft and delicate, yet strong and composed,’ says Paula Taylor, colour and trend specialist at Graham & Brown. The upshot is a calm, cocooning shade that’s excellent for bedrooms and living rooms, indeed for any room where you want a serene feel. ‘The warming undertones of grown-up pink are particularly suited to north-or west-facing rooms, which typically see less light,’ advises Jane Rockett, co-founder of Rockett St George. ‘In these spaces, cooling tones of crisp white, light blue and bright…

HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Anita Grossman, co-founder of photographic and styling agency A&R Creative, her husband Lee Redmond, who runs an interior design and build company, and their twins Izzy and Raffi, 15, plus Afghan hounds Otto and Monty. THE PROPERTY A Victorian semi-detached villa in north London, comprising a hallway, double-aspect living area and kitchen-diner on the ground floor, with the master bedroom suite and dressing room, guest bedroom and Raffi’s bedroom suite on the first floor, and Izzy’s bedroom suite, plus another guest bedroom, upstairs in the converted loft. DINING AREA ‘The artwork is an end-of-degree-show piece, painted by one of Lee’s friends,’ says Anita. ‘She never quite finished it, and didn’t like it that much, so Lee took it off her hands. While he was living on…

UNDER CONTROL Taps in the Astonian Index brassware line from Aston Matthews have something of the old-school rotary dial telephone about them courtesy of circular controls complete with holes. Add in knurled grips and finishes in polished chrome or scuffed brass and suddenly you have a deliciously modern update. Astonian Index deck-mounted basin mixer in scuffed brass, £286.39 (astonmatthews.co.uk) TAKE A STAND On a mission to reinvent the kitchen as a room made up entirely of freestanding units, London-based craftsman Edward Collinson’s beautifully designed and exceptional quality ‘kitchen elements’ have us hooked. The Broad – made with a soft white pigmented lacquer applied to birch plywood – features a brushed stainless-steel worksurface with a mixed-fuel hob and sink seamlessly integrated into the surface. Stash away pots and pans in its…

Runway Gallery is the perfect place to snap up affordable, inspirational prints and artwork for your home online, with new and exciting artists being added all the time. Collaborative photography duo French Cowboy – also known as Mia Macfarlane and Julien Crouigneau – believe it’s another step towards contemporary fashion photography receiving the recognition it deserves as an art form in the mainstream. How did French Cowboy start? It all began when Mia and I were on our first holiday together. We were in Mallorca and came up with this strange character: a French cowboy who tries his best to be a real cowboy. We spent our entire vacation imagining awkward, funny, incredible situations for him. It was the first story we ever created together, so we decided to keep…

FORWARD THINKING There’s more to furniture than meets the eye at John Lewis & Partners. Proving its finger is firmly on the pulse, the institution’s ever-expanding Home Design studio now features a ‘future trends’ team, tasked with spotting changing social trends and anticipating their influence on what we demand from our homes. One look at the latest collection and the message is loud and clear: bed down and pretend the world outside isn’t happening. Think lozenge-shaped dining tables, cocooning armchairs, and beds you might never need to leave thanks to integrated storage. HOT TROPICS Love the tropical look but feel tired of its green and white iterations? Then you’ll be thrilled to know that Romo is bringing a fresh palette to plants and palm trees, launching its Japura collection in…

ENTRANCE HALL Eye-catching pieces, such as a lime-green velvet sofa, a dark-oak antique chest and a gesso cast bust of Michelangelo’s David (out of view), are set off by the bold colours and patterns of Susi’s stacks of cushions. Get the look The green sofa is vintage Laura Ashley. The opposite sofa is upholstered in Geode poly-velvet in Red/Blue by Susi Bellamy. These are Geometric cushions by Susi Bellamy. The flowers are by Northumbrian Flowers. HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Susi Bellamy, an artist and designer, lives here with her husband Michael, who works in the oil and gas industry. They have three grown-up children, Jack, 25, Charlotte, 22, and Sophie, 19, who visit regularly. THE PROPERTY The main wing of a 20th-century manor house in the Northumberland countryside, near Hadrian’s…

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INSIDE STORY THE PROPERTY A Victorian terrace in Muswell Hill, north London. THE PROJECT The five-bedroom property was remodelled and extended at the rear to create a larger, T-shaped footprint accommodating a roomy kitchen-diner/living space. THE DESIGNER Tim Higham at Higham Furniture. KITCHEN SIZE 8x6m. DESIGN BRIEF The kitchen redesign was part of a larger renovation aimed at improving the flow and circulation of this classic period terrace. Extending the rear of the property into a T-shape has successfully connected the kitchen to the dining and living areas. ‘The family, which includes two children, wanted a more inclusive space that combined tradition and luxury,’ says Tim. ‘The key was to create a cooking area that allowed the cook to be part of the action.’ FURNITURE ‘We chose cabinetry painted in…

Michael Anastassiades has designed not only for his eponymous brand, which he launched in 2007, but for a host of prestigious names including Herman Miller, Lobmeyr, Ilse Crawford, Svenskt Tenn, Nilufar Gallery and Salvatori. Famed for his lighting creations, his extensive portfolio also includes furniture and tabletop objects, as well as a speaker and a drinking fountain, and his products are shown in permanent collections at both The Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Born in Cyprus, Anastassiades spent his early childhood in South Africa before returning with his parents to his home country at the age of five. He moved to England to study before being drawn into the world of design. Here he unpicks the inspiration behind his work……

When we think of a sculptor’s materials, bronze, marble and clay are the first mediums that come to mind. Arguably much harder to work with, glass is little used outside of minimalist art installations. Yet glass is the material of choice for revered American artist Dale Chihuly and his works are anything but minimal. Those who like their art simple, look away now. Known for his exuberant, wildly colourful sculptures, Chihuly is celebrated for a technical expertise that pushes glassmaking to its limits. Taking on quasi-naturalistic forms, the repeated tendrils, spikes and curves of the artist’s work conjure up imaginings of Alice in Wonderland dream worlds, which match well with the beguiling gardens at Kew. Running from 13 April until late October, an exhibition of Chihuly’s work, Reflections On Nature,…