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My new guilty pleasure is the podcast Table Manners with Jessie Ware. It launched in 2017, so we are now well into the second year, but I only recently discovered it and ploughing through the archive is now the soundtrack to my downtime. In case you haven’t tuned in, the premise is simple: Jessie and her mum cook dinner for a celebrity and have a good old natter. It’s warm, funny and charming, and a reminder of the beauty of conversation. I’m a truly mediocre cook, but I still love having people over for a relaxed meal and the quality time that comes with it. If you’re similarly all about hosting, be sure to feast your eyes on our alfresco entertaining feature; it sings of sunny afternoons sharing plates and…

Time to get rough-hewn and ready. From walnut and teak to the more unusual olive, textured woods have landed at the top of the trend pile. Gravitate towards raw edges and natural knots for one-off pieces with heaps of character. The Lobb table at &Bespoke, with its burr elm top, is a cut above. Over at Swoon, a fresh fell of storage designs celebrate timber in all its forms, including textured rosewood, mango wood marquetry and reclaimed pine in parquet patterns. How to take the look from just-sawn to sartorial? Consult Roberto Cavalli’s SS19 show and go for knock-out stripes, waves and flecks.…

This retro, love seatstyle sofa steals the show thanks to its elegant simplicity. FURNITURE Lennox sofa, £2,768, Gordon Guillaumier for Lema. Tower shelving system, £867; and Birdy floor lamp, £349, Northern, both at Heal’s. DETAILS Vita oversized objet, on the shelving system, £40, Habitat. Wooden toy gymnastic hoop, £17.99, Erzi at Amazon. Mono blanket, £65, Hay at Nest.co.uk. Loha rug in grey, £350, Kangan Arora for Floor_Story. Bring depth to a minimalist entrance with a sculptural coat stand in a natural wood. FURNITURE Pendean settle in English ash, £1,085, Sebastian Cox. DETAILS Original 1227 mini lamp with wall bracket in Linen White, £185, Anglepoise. aHead Bluetooth headphones, £95, KreaFunk; and travel tumbler, £32, Kinto, both at The Conran Shop. Cotton twill jacket in Dark Olive, £175; and twill plimsolls in…

* ‘If you use the same shade of white on all surfaces in a space, it has no visual perspective and can look boring,’ says Donna Taylor, principal technical colour consultant at Johnstone’s. ‘To create a dramatic impact when using white on its own,introduce contrasting textures and surface finishes, such as matt, mid-sheen, glossy, rough, smooth and metallic.’ * ‘I love the pale and interesting look, where you use lots of white to create a Scandinavian feel,’ says interior designer Laura Butler-Madden. ‘Add interest with textures, such as sheepskins, pale woods, wool and linens. Alternatively, you can use white to contrast with another much stronger colour to create a striking look. Go for dark blue or black with white to create a dramatic scheme.’ * ‘The versatility of white allows…

LIVING AREA At the heart of the flat, Rikke added a traditional Swedish woodburning stove. Get the look This is the Fat-Fat table by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia. The CH445 Wing chair and CH446 footstool are by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son. The EJ 220 sofa is by Erik Jorgensen. The Five pouffe is by Anderssen & Voll for Muuto. Find the Nelson Saucer Bubble pendant by George Nelson for Herman Miller at Nest.co.uk. The floral Lude No 11 artwork is by Isabelle Menin. HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Rikke Bye-Sondresen, an interior designer and stylist, and her husband Torkel, an IT consultant and project manager. THE PROPERTY An apartment in the centre of Oslo, built in 1904. It has an open-plan kitchen/living area, with a balcony…

Chances are you know at least one person who owns a Parker Knoll sofa or armchair. They’re likely to have had it for years, too, thanks to the expertise that goes into each and every design, ensuring that the sofas and chairs not only look great and feel sumptuous, but stand the all-important test of time. Having been taught the trade by his father, Frederick Parker founded the company in 1869. He set up shop in London, where he produced well-crafted, quality designs with elegant proportions and supreme luxury at the fore – founding principles that remain at the heart of Parker Knoll today. A family man through and through, Frederick passed his skills on to his two sons, who went on to meet and collaborate with Willi Knoll in…

* ‘As important as it is to create a functional workspace, it’s also crucial to make it beautiful and inviting. We would suggest mixing a contemporary desk with a vintage chair, or vice versa, to create a space with a timeless appeal.’ Holly Canham, Canham & Hart * ‘Whether you’re working from a screen or reading fine print, you need suitable lighting to avoid strain on your eyes. This doesn’t necessarily mean dazzlingly bright – as with other spaces in the home, varied and layered lighting is best. Aim for good overhead lighting and recessed downlights, combined with desk lights.’ Clare Gaskin, Clare Gaskin Interiors * ‘A desk positioned in front of a window that allows access to both sides gives you the option to look out or into the…

* Furniture B3 kitchen in Kaolin and Graphite, from £35,000, Bulthaup at Kitchen Architecture. Slide dining table in Oak Mist, £2,300, Odesi. DSW chairs, £370 each, Charles and Ray Eames at The Conran Shop. Weathered oak counter stools, £180 each, Cox & Cox. * Appliances H6260BP single oven; H6200BM combination microwave, both £1,499; and ESW6214 warming drawer, £899, all Miele; integrated dishwasher, £549; and induction hob, £669, both Siemens, all at John Lewis & Partners. LF98BC540B island hood, £923.79, Siemens at Ruislip Appliances. * Sinks & taps Kubus KBX 110-55 sink, on the island, £448, Franke. The Ghroe single-bowl undermounted sink, £210, Wayfair, is similar to the one on the counter. Linus-S copperplated tap, against the wall, £665, Blanco at Kitchen Architecture. Fusion Square boiling water tap, on the island…

With their renowned eye for simple and beautifully crafted furniture, it’s fitting that Russell Pinch and Oona Bannon, the creative forces behind Pinch, launched their business 15 years ago from around their kitchen table. Today, Pinch is celebrated for its pared-back pieces – from tables and chairs to sideboards and lighting – that ooze understated elegance and showcase the pair’s passion for craft. The studio now has stockists from Sydney to San Francisco, an exclusive collaboration with Heal’s and its own store, opened two years ago, near London’s smart Pimlico Road design destination. Here, Russell and Oona discuss their inspirations and creating furniture that will stand the test of time... What drew you to working in design? R: I worked as Sir Terence Conran’s design assistant after graduating from Ravensbourne…

David Chipperfield’s masterpiece of a gallery, The Hepworth Wakefield, is on our radar practically every month. Who could forget such groundbreaking exhibitions as fashion designer JW Anderson’s 2017 show Disobedient Bodies, a critically-acclaimed study of the human form in art, fashion, and craft? This spring it has something equally special: Magdalene Odundo, the internationally celebrated Kenyan-born British studio potter, is the subject of The Journey of Things, a major exhibition running until 2 June, devoted to her work and artistic process. Alongside more than 50 of her vessels, Odundo has curated a group of objects that inspire her, including pots from ancient Greece and Egypt, ritual objects from the African continent, and sculptures by luminaries such as Auguste Rodin and Barbara Hepworth herself. The gallery has also started work on…

SLOWING DOWN If Scandinavian design has its own mood, character and palette (cosy, cool and neutral), then it’s fair to say that it has a distinct pace too (hint: laid-back). Slow, the latest collection from Danish emporium Tine K Home, hones in on this Scandi inclination towards calm and considered construction, championing handmade pieces created for a more laid-back way of life. Think slouchy linen sofas and bamboo sunloungers underpinned by honest materials and workable colours. And when pared back in other areas, there’s more room to play with scale. Note the whopping 60cm diameter on the brand’s raffia Moroccan lampshade; we’d call that slow design that’s bang up to speed. Moroccan lampshade, £288 (tinekhome.com); (designvintage.co.uk) GOOD SHOW Kettal is our go-to brand for outdoor furniture that’s anything but boring.…

HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Fashion and interior designer Collette Dinnigan, her technology and travel consultant husband Bradley Cocks, their children, Estella, 14, and Hunter, six, plus dogs, Louis, Sooty and Luca. THE PROPERTY The house comprises three adjoining buildings. In the barn-like structure, there is a bedroom, entertaining kitchen, large living/dining space, TV room and bathroom on the ground floor, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor. The sandstone cottage has a kitchen, dining and family room. In the main house, there are three bedrooms and bathrooms, a TV room and study, as well as a master bedroom. EXTERIOR After a year spent enjoying an urban lifestyle in Rome, Collette and her family were ready to return to the Australian bush, and couldn’t resist the breathtaking views…

Even the smallest space can work as a garden room. Make sure there’s enough light and insulation to keep plants warm in the cooler months, and mix hanging baskets, shelved plants and potted foliage to amp up the jungle effect. The glazing is a Tekne design made by Global Steel Fabrications. Floor tiles, price on request, Emery & Cie. Vintage armchairs upholstered in a Josef Frank fabric – try Svenskt Tenn for similar. The Ambient Blue artwork is by Mustafa Hulusi. One succulent is rarely enough – boost your style creds by creating a miniature city of cacti. Since they come in all shapes and sizes, it ’s easy to build an eclectic yet cohesive display. The biggest plus is they’re famously easy to care for – max impact, minimal ongoing…

LIVING ROOM It takes an expert eye to collate vintage furniture with offbeat accessories. Get the look The table is from a flea market. The wooden acorns are from Oliver Gustav Studio. The stool is from Space Copenhagen. some interiors are stylish and beautiful. Others make you feel like you want to pull up a chair and stay forever. But the real magic occurs when a combination of these factors hits just the right note to create a space that truly embodies the word ‘home’. Jewellery designer Ivona Bruun prides herself on being the instigator of such alchemy. ‘My family is the core of everything to me,’ she admits. ‘Get that right and everything else fits into place. That’s why the home is so important. I want it to be…

* Even with personalised storage, you’ll need to keep clutter under control. ‘In a space this small, work towards a paperless office,’ suggests Lisa Mettis of Born + Bred Studio. ‘Make end-of-week clear-outs a ritual – it’s surprising what can accumulate in a week. I also love inexpensive craft boxes clearly labelled to house anything from office supplies to brochures.’ * You need a clutter-free workspace to be able to tackle your to-do list without distractions. Consider fitting a combination of cabinets and shelves. ‘This allows you to display your books, artwork and collectibles, as well as to store items that are functional but don’t need to be on show, such as files and folders for paperwork,’ says Roselind Wilson of Roselind Wilson Design. * ‘Trestle-style tables are ideal as…

INSIDE STORY THE PROPERTY A seven-bedroom Grade I-listed Georgian hall house in Lancashire. THE PROJECT A bedroom was transformed into a showpiece master bathroom without permanently altering any original features. BATHROOM SIZE 5x5m. THE DESIGNER Kim Warburton of KW Interiors. DESIGN BRIEF The owners of this historic stately home wanted a timeless and elegant bathroom to suit the property’s Georgian proportions. They had patiently waited several years for the house to come back on the market, after losing a previous attempt to buy it. ‘By the time they got the keys, the property had fallen into disrepair,’ says interior designer Kim Warburton, who worked alongside Mason Gillibrand Architects on the three-year restoration. ‘English Heritage stipulates that all alterations should be totally reversible, with minimal damage to the existing fabric of…

Desert island dish of choice? O: Spaghetti alle vongole with extra chilli. R: Fresh cooked whole crab, home-made mayo. Favourite cocktail? O: Eduardino, vodka, Campari, lemon and soda. R: Negroni. Letter, text or email? O: Postcard (those received are never thrown away, always slipped in as random bookmarks). R: Letter. Best present? O: 20,000 pieces of reclaimed oak parquet from a convent in Ireland for our house in France. R: A flying lesson. Favourite chillout music? O: Lady Divine by Alela Diane. R: Rusty Nails by Moderat.…

A slide towards only the crispest, cleanest and most pearly of whites meant fair ladies dominated the SS19 catwalks. At Hugo Boss, the look was laid-back and loose-fitting, while ruffles at Balmain and billowing silk at 3.1 Phillip Lim brought high-drama and an ethereal, almost heavenly, touch. Symbolic of purity and perfection, the non-colour is making waves at a time when clutter-free minimalism is big news on the home front, too, with new designs at Tom Dixon, Fritz Hansen and Foscarini proving pale really is interesting.…

The master of transcending trends and time, white is the colour that designers seek out when they want to introduce a sense of calm. It’s practical, too: the most light-reflecting colour on the spectrum, white makes small spaces look and feel bigger than they are. Considering its popularity, it’s surprising that white is not easy to get right. When used in large quantities, for example, it can look cold. What’s more, picking the perfect white isn’t easy. ‘There is the “right” white for each space; you just have to find the one that works best for your interior,’ says Helen Shaw, marketing director at Benjamin Moore. ‘Get a sample, paint it on the wall and look at it at three different times of day to see how your room changes.’…

HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Virgine Batterson, who runs the boutique Mamapapa, her husband Scott, who works in IT, and their children, Kenyon, 20, Ella, 15, and Liam, 11. THE PROPERTY A Seventies beach house north of Sydney, Australia. There is a living room, kitchen-diner, reading room, utility room and two bathrooms downstairs. A sitting room, five bedrooms, a dressing room and bathroom are spread across two mezzanines upstairs. READING ROOM The textures of delicate dried flowers and twigs have an irresistible sculptural quality. Virgine suspended a branch, found on a walk, as a permanent feature. Get the look The Brownbuilt lockers are vintage – try La Redoute for similar. READING ROOM Virgine’s collection of handmade ceramics includes plenty of wobbly-rimmed vessels with character. Get the look The portrait of Kenyon…

HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Interior designer Natasha Freeman and her husband Keren Mitchell, a property developer, who jointly run design and build studio Freeman & Whitehouse, and their children, Taisie, six, Zachary, four, and six-month-old Clementine. THE PROPERTY A late-19th-century terraced house in west London, comprising a living room, kitchen-diner, utility room and courtyard garden on the ground floor. There is a double-aspect children’s bedroom/playroom and adjoining bathroom on the first floor, and a master suite above, with access to a roof terrace. LIVING ROOM ‘Although the house wasn’t in a terrible state, the renovations were about making the most of the space and light,’ says Natasha. ‘In this room, we lowered the floor in order to add to the ceiling height.’ Get the look The vintage chairs are by…

HIDE AND SEEK Transforming a recess into a usable workspace is a great and relatively easy way to use dead space. To blend the desk and shelving into the background, stick to the same colour used on the walls. Then choose trays, pen pots and organisers that complement the aesthetic of your space. Avoid the obvious fast-fashion stationery: ‘Generic office accessories can be uninspiring and clash with home decor,’ says Paul Fishpool of Rigby & Rigby. Project details A bold hit of blue from the Film, Television & Theatre collection by Mylands brings a surprising twist to this kitchendiner belonging to Jordan Cluroe and Russell Whitehead of 2LG Studio. The outside of the cupboards has been painted in Threadneedle, a subtle pink (also from Mylands) that helps heighten the impact…

INSIDE STORY THE PROPERTY A detached Thirties house in Barnes, southwest London. THE PROJECT Owners Jacey and Jules Topham bought the house with a view to extending as they wanted to create a relaxed, open-plan kitchen-diner/living space for family life with their four young daughters. THE DESIGNER Amy Chan at Kitchen Architecture. KITCHEN SIZE 5.8x5.8m. DESIGN BRIEF ‘Jacey had thought a lot about the finishes and overall feel of the space before starting the project,’ says Amy. ‘Her ideas ran along the lines of industrial, although she wanted the pared-back space to also feel homely. The flooring was a major influence – Jacey chose it before she met us and wanted to bring oak into the cabinetry to create a link. We were mindful of the view as you enter…

* Fittings The Tamar cast-iron bath, from £3,510; The Mull Classic bath taps and H stand, £2,664; single Lowther vanity basin, £4,020; The Coll basin mixer, £1,170; Carron shower with wall arm and rose, £3,024; 4-bar wall-mounted towel rail, from £2382, is similar; all Drummonds. * Surfaces Arabescato Corchia marble, price on application, The Surface Collection. Panelling in Pearl Colour Mid 168 eggshell, £64 for 2.5L, Little Greene. Natural Weave hexagon carpet, £101sq m, Jacaranda Carpets. * Accessories Oval tilt mirror, £828, Drummonds. Succulents framed prints, £563 each, Trowbridge Gallery. Narrow pillar wall lights, £469 each, Original BTC.…

Herb salad with pumpkin seeds and buttermilk dressing Serves 8 FOR THE SALAD * 120g wild rocket leaves* Handful mixed, soft summer herbs, such as fennel, parsley, chives and basil* 5 fat asparagus stalks, trimmed and shaved into long strips* Handful of edible flowers, such as tiny viola flowers or chive flowers (optional)* 50g pumpkin seeds, toasted FOR THE BUTTERMILK DRESSING * 200ml buttermilk* 100ml extra virgin olive oil* 1tsp Dijon mustard* 1tsp caster sugar* ½ lemon, juice only* 3 tbsp finely chopped chives* Salt and freshly ground black pepper Toss all the salad ingredients together just before needed. To make the dressing, whisk all the ingredients together with a tablespoon of water and season to taste. Spoon over the salad to serve. Gin and rosemary fizz Makes 400ml syrup…