Innehållsförteckning för October 2019 från Living Etc

It is a real pleasure to introduce this October issue. In the interiors world, this time of the year is a bit like Christmas (actually, it’s better!). It’s the season for a burst of inspiration, from new fabric and wallpaper collections to chic high-street buys to a wealth of top-end gorgeousness that filters over to our shores post-launch at Milan’s Salone del Mobile fair in April. London becomes alive with creative events, including design pop-ups, cool talks and immersive installations. We’ve wrapped features on all of this into the following pages. I hope you devour them with gusto. When editing this issue I noticed, perhaps more than ever before, a close parallel between the A/W catwalk and current interiors trends. There are three that resonate most particularly: 1) Statement shapes.…

We know that the world of design is a homogeneous one. Years of first jobs being about apprenticeships or internships with friends or connections, and of craftsmanship skills requiring prohibitively expensive degree courses, has led to an industry that is predominantly white and middle class. We also know that talent comes in many forms, and that anyone can have an idea–it’s just that the routes to market aren’t available to all. Design has often been less of a meritocracy than it ought to be. For most of us, this isn’t news, but it’s worth highlighting all the same. When the conversation comes from different sources it is richer, more enlightening, more likely to enhance all our lives. Take the loo, for example. Designed by a man with no female input,…

THE COLOUR rust red It’s no secret that colour affects mood. During Milan Design Week, a pioneering exhibition by Google saw its visitors fitted with wristbands to measure physiological responses to space in the name of neuroaesthetics–a scientific field that determines the effect of design and environment on well-being. And lo and behold, much like the ‘womb-like’, earth-toned section of Google’s show, rust red–here to soothe, cosset and cocoon–is this season’s big colour. Mix with ochre, terracotta and dried plaster hues for an autumnal palette that delivers. THE MOVEMENT recyling Following a Milan Design Week installation by architect Arthur Mamou-Mani made entirely from 3D-printed bioplastic blocks, the move away from single-use plastic continues. And the Italians are determined to give the material not just a second life, but a stylish…

Kara Mann knows a thing or two about karma. On the day her house purchase fell through she took a stroll around her Chicago neighbourhood. ‘I was so miffed,’ she says, ‘and as I walked, I looked up at this building and there was a For Sale sign in the window.’ Kara’s been living there ever since. Designed in the Twenties by architect Andrew Rebori, who Kara describes as ‘under the radar’, the apartment is one of just 18 within the three-storey block. ‘It’s unique,’ she says. ‘There’s nothing else like it in the city’, which is impressive considering Chicago’s architectural heritage. Her apartment was designed for the developer as a sort of show flat, which is why it has fine finishes including a marble chequerboard floor and a rather…

this is a home that is immersed in its landscape. At one end of its long rectangular structure, a glazed box reaches out towards the river, suspended just above the ferns and lush ground foliage. Meanwhile, the rear of the building is literally rooted in the soil. A wall of hefty granite stones that was already part of the riverside landscape was adapted to make the back wall of the bedrooms. ‘A century ago, those rocks were transported by horse and cart and then lifted into place by hand. Now we rest our heads against them,’ says Buster, who designed this house for himself, his wife Olivia and their four children. He built directly onto the foundations of an old workshop making traditional Swedish ceramic stoves. By the time Buster…

two chairs, a sofa and a bed: a capsule collection of pieces we’ve been proudly working on for months, bringing together our love of design with Love Your Home’s eye for detail, craftsmanship and use of the perfect materials. EFFORTLESSLY STYLISH We wanted to create furniture that had strong design credentials but could be easily fitted into a modern home. And so the Hepworth pieces are a gently curved sofa, chair and bed, each one with a cocooning shape that you could curl up in for hours. The seats are deep, the bedhead invites you to lie back into it and each one is soft to the touch. They’re all available in any of Love Your Home’s fabrics. RETRO INFLUENCE The final piece–the Howie armchair–has a deceptively simple wooden frame…

‘It usually has a copper green base, so although this colour appears to be happy and lively at first glance, it still retains a reassuring feel and underlying elegance,’ explains Joa Studholme, colour curator at Farrow & Ball. ‘In north-facing rooms this colour will feel more “green”, less dynamic, but more connected to nature.’ ‘Derived from the oxidation of copper, this rich and striking shade is enjoying a renaissance due to the vibrancy that it brings to a setting,’ says Peter Gomez, head of design at Zoffany studio. ‘Not for the faint-hearted, it is definitely a choice for a colour-lover’s home.’ ‘I love pairing verdigris green with deep, warm reds and terracotta,’ explains Annie Sloan, founder of Annie Sloan. ‘The key is to make sure the colours balance. Generally, green…

TRAD WITH A TWIST Meet new kid on the block, Kitchen Makers, from heritage brand Burbidge. Its three designs are a modern interpretation of the classic Shaker and are available in 16 colours. Somerton in Baltic Green, from £15,000 (burbidgekitchenmakers.co.uk) Optical illusion Flat surfaces are a thing of the past, thanks to the rising trend of 3D tiles. And Iris Ceramica’s new collection, Bowl, has gone straight onto our shopping list. With an artisanal feel, Bowl is available in 10 x 20cm tiles and comes in 10 shades, including Old Rose and Grey (pictured). The tiles will give clever depth to walls, whether you’re after elegant modernity or vintage chic. Bowl tiles, from £35sqm (irisceramica.com) Brighten up your space with a ViveColourKast freestanding bath by BC Designs, from £3,598.80 (bcdesigns.co.uk)…

Set in stone Marble scores highly in the kitchen, so what better material for a wow-factor island unit? This one by Blakes London is fashioned from Paonazzo marble and its modernity contrasts with the classic Victorian features of its backdrop. All functional elements of this kitchen have been cleverly concealed behind floor-to-ceiling doors, keeping the attention on the main event. GET THE LOOK Similar bespoke kitchen, from £52,000, Blakes London. Tap, Kohler Gold standard Glints of gold go a long way to dial up the glamour in this room by interior designer Shawn Henderson. Finishes can differ from one supplier to the next, so request samples to ensure a perfect match (be prepared to pay for these). Alternatively, refinish surfaces for consistency. Ashford Chroming is a good starting point to…

one minute with Jake Mosher Describe your style. I entwine photography and art to showcase natural beauty in a way that’s never been seen before. Tell us about your metamorphosis technique. I start by taking hundreds of highly magnified images of butterfly and moth wings. Then I use an editing programme to stack them into a single image, which I clone, fuse and rotate to create a kaleidoscope-like effect. Career highlight? Winning the Royal Museums Greenwich People’s Choice Award last year. Favourite space? American Museum of Natural History, New York. Inspiration? Nature. There’s so much beauty in the world. Display advice? Unframed – the butterfly shouldn’t be boxed in. DON’T MISS Runway Gallery at the Photo North Festival (30 November – 2 December) in Harrogate. The event brings together a…

1 LIGHTING SHOW AT LEE BROOM The designer’s magnificent Kaleidoscopia installation at his Shoreditch showroom will present a series of eye-popping optical illusions and showcase his futuristic lighting collections, including Orion, Eclipse and Little Lens Flair. 17-22 September, 95 Rivington Street, EC2A (leebroom.com) 2 Refuel after Focus at London’s most Instagrammable new restaurant, Humble Pizza, 342 King’s Rd, SW3 (humblepizza.co.uk) 3 ARAM STORE It’s a Bauhaus bonanza at Aram Store with gorgeous classics by German brand Tecnolumen – we’re taken with Marianne Brandt’s MBTK 24 Si teapot, circa 1924 – which are shown alongside modern pieces including the industrial-style offerings by New Tendency. 110 Drury Lane, WC2B (aram.co.uk) 4 DESIGNJUNCTION, KING’S CROSS Hotfoot it to N1 destination Cubitt House for the latest need-to-know brands. You’ll find reissued lighting from Verner…

nigerian-German interior designer Eva Sonaike creates luxe textiles and home decor accessories with a vibrant, West-African aesthetic. Before setting up camp in London, she was a mover and shaker in the German fashion world, so we caught up to pick her brain on Berlin’s coolest sights. Interior design hotspot? Mitte is a good area for shops. I love Hallesches Haus (hallescheshaus.com), a concept store with great products. You can also find beautifully curated, globally-inspired home decor at Das Goodshaus (goodshaus.com) – perfect for people who like colourful living. Where to find a vintage treasure? The city has so many amazing flohmŠrkte (flea markets). The best are at Mauerpark on a Sunday, and those at SO36 (so36.com), which take place at night. The street food snack to try? Ketwurst is typical…

PETER TING Creative director of Thomas Goode Having worked in both China and the UK, Peter understands the duality of blending two cultures EVA SONAIKE Designer and founder of the textile brand Eva Sonaike Using her Nigerian heritage as inspiration, Eva has experience of showcasing an underrepresented style ELLA RITCHIE Director and co-founder of Intoart Ella has initiated a variety of artistic programmes, championing the inclusion of people with learning difficulties KEVIN GREEN Co-founder of STORE STORE’s goal is to get more young people from disadvantaged backgrounds into creative fields, and it runs workshops for those who might not have considered these careers…

elisa ossino Who? Visit Milan’s Brera district during Design Week and Elisa Ossino will likely be the name on everyone’s lips. Regularly behind the area’s chicest shows, 2019 was no exception, with Ossino and Josephine Akvama Hoffmeyer of File Under Pop designing a retro-feel apartment (pictured). We Love: Ossino’s designs for marble purveyors Salvatori (elisaossino.it). Balnea bathtub (pictured) £31,475.40, Salvatori (salvatori.it) SARA RICCIARDI Who? Milan-based Sara Ricciardi founded her studio in 2015. United by a theatrical, avant-garde style, her work covers product, interior, performance and installation design. We love: Ricciardi’s decadent interiors for Italian retailer LuisaViaRoma’s Florence store. An ‘intimate garden’ modelled on Eden, its shades-of-sundae design features a fountain with–what else?–pink water (sararicciardi.org) lanzavecchia + wai WHO? Francesca Lanzavecchia and Hunn Wai are the power duo the big names…

‘Even on a bright, sunny day, the rooms can be quite dark, so it really needed colour,’ says interior designer Suzy Hoodless of the alluring hues in the home she shares with her husband Erskine Berry and their three children, Misty, eight, Myla, seven, and Arki, five. Cobalt blue and dramatic red chime with dusky pink and pale grey to punctuate the interior of their ‘tall, thin’ terrace house in west London. ‘Maybe it’s because of the kids, or maybe it’s just that I’m attracted to bright colours,’ Suzy muses. It’s certainly become a part of her signature style, self-described as ‘unique, confident and characterful’, which she has applied to collaborations with the likes of Osborne & Little and The Rug Company, interiors for Scottish lodges and Barbadian beach houses,…

EVENTS due to popular demand, Livingetc House Tours is back for its second event this year and you won’t want to miss out. Once again, you’ll get to step inside six homes, bringing the pages of the magazine to life. This time our focus is on Highbury & Islington, north London, where our editorial team have chosen a selection of beautiful houses full of inspiration and design ideas. Taking place over two days, on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 September 2019, the autumn edition of House Tours will give you exclusive access to six incredible living spaces as well as the House Tours Hub. You’ll also have the chance to secure a place for a mood-boarding workshop hosted by Livingetc hero stylist Marianne Cotterill. Places are available for £5 and…

maximalism has yielded many great interiors trends, but few rival the pleasure that comes from layering sumptuous, statement fabrics. Tactile, shimmering and unashamedly elaborate, beautifully woven textiles can often be the final piece of the design puzzle. Inspired by influences as diverse as nature, geometry and architecture, KAI creates luxurious fabrics that blend elemental drama with a fresh, timeless aesthetic. Known for its distinctive designs, plush textures and tactile weaves, KAI’s collections add instant appeal to any interior, combining comfort and quality with contemporary motifs and delicate details. JUXTAPOSING DESIGNS The latest collection from KAI, Aravalli, perfectly demonstrates the brand’s ethos. Drawing on decorative chinoiserie, it features stunning imagery with a modern feel, resulting in fabrics that are visually intoxicating, yet easily incorporated into existing schemes. Graceful birds in flight…

BEST FOR creating a boho feel in a south-facing room. Florence chalk paint, £19.95 for 1L, Annie Sloan BEST FOR east- or west-facing rooms with fluctuating levels of light. Green With Envy interior paint, £23 for 1L, Benjamin Moore BEST FOR high-traffic rooms where a washable paint will guard against fingermarks. Poison elite emulsion, £49 for 2.5L, Zoffany BEST FOR adding a pop of colour to a feature wall. Palm Springs matt emulsion, from £14.50 for 1.25L, Crown BEST FOR fast drying and a barely there odour. Eucalyptus active emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Sanderson BEST FOR creating a fabulous backdrop for warm metallics. Ultramarine Ashes matt emulsion, £42 for 2.5L, Fired Earth…

With the ceiling soaring to 3.5 metres, the question of whether this light-filled en suite could take strong accent colour was never in doubt. Choosing the right shade took a little longer. After establishing it needed to be from the warm side of the colour spectrum to help make the large room feel cosier, Ripples bathroom designer Sinead Hegarty collated a mood board for the other surfaces. ‘The owners wanted a wood-effect tile, as dark as possible, on the floor and also had Carrara marble in mind,’ she recalls. ‘We discussed a brushed black finish to bring a modern twist to the brassware. Viewed together, we could see a rich red was in order and Brinjal, from Farrow & Ball, hit the spot.’ Although deep colour is only used in…

A hard-working kitchen needs plenty of worksurface space, especially if you entertain a lot. And enough storage room, otherwise you are down on your hands and knees trying to find a particular size of tart tin. Everything needs a place and has to be accessible. Drawers instead of shelves are great as you can pull them out and look for stuff rather than losing everything at the back of your cupboards. When designing an open-plan kitchen/living room, it’s wise to get an architect to give you advice on proportions. I think mine got it just right–there’s a living area with modular seating, a woodburner, a big table with bookshelves behind it and then the kitchen area. They all come together. Our whole family life is in this space. It is…

serves 4 2tbsp olive oil8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs1 onion, cut into wedges4 large, ripe, fresh apricots,halved and pitted2tbsp miso paste500ml dry cider TO SERVE 1tbsp pine nutsHandful of parsley, roughly choppedYour choice of vegetables and greens Miso is great with chicken and the flavours of the apricots take on a syrupy jamminess, mingling with the cider to create a sticky-sweet sensation 1 Preheat the oven to 160°C/320°F/Gas 4. Heat the oil over a medium heat in a large flameproof casserole dish. Add the chicken and fry for 5-7 minutes on both sides until the skin is starting to crisp. 2 Add the onion and fry for a further 7 minutes until soft, then add the apricot halves and fry for another 3 minutes until they start to soften too.…

THE COOL CRAFTSWOMAN serves you In need of some knockout tableware? Slovakian-raised, Brighton-based ceramicist Silvia K is your woman. Taking their cue from Slovak tinware, her terracotta pieces now come in a cobalt colour. Rounded platter with leather handle, £140, Silvia K Ceramics (thenewcraftsmen.com) WANT IT, WEAR IT brogue trader Time to put away your toes and embrace a more cool-weather-appropriate shoe, but how to do it without being boring? Let us point you in the direction of Rogue Matilda, whose red suede Atomic flats, new for AW19, do desk-to-out-of-office with aplomb. The thinking-woman’s party shoe. £169 (roguematilda.com) THE HIGH-STREET HERO sitting pretty One look at this teak and cane offering and we thought, yep, a definite must-have. This stunner comes courtesy of Zara Home and it’s one of the…

It’s easy to see why Italian design remains so seductive. While Silicon Valley sets its sights on drones, driverless cars and the rise of artificial intelligence, the very pillars of Italy’s furniture trade–those of quality materials, expert craftsmanship and generations-deep family businesses–provide a sense of tradition and a human touch often lost in the modern world. Yet, as our report suggests, the nation’s success lies in its ability to look both backwards and forwards–and the next-gen of design talent is as progressive and agenda-setting as they come. We talk trends, new launches and the names to know……

OTHER BRANDS TO KNOW Alessi Design dynasty selling playful classics by the likes of Philippe Starck and Zaha Hadid. (alessi.com) Arflex Stocked at twentytwentyone.com, head here for statement seating in bold, brave tones. (arflex.it) Bontempi Casa A go-to brand for directional dining tables. (bontempi.it/it_en) Emu Atypical outdoor furniture in rainbow shades. (emu.it/en) Ethimo Outdoor furniture made with the Italian landscape as its muse. Shop online at Houseology. (ethimo.com/en) Natuzzi A new line by designer Ross Lovegrove champions responsibly sourced materials. (natuzzi.co.uk) Paolo Castelli High-end contractor with lighting to lust over. (paolocastelli.com) Rimadesio Luxury modular shelving and door specialist with a focus on technology and materials. (rimadesio.it/en) Zanotta Pierre Charpin, Rodolfo Dordoni and Constance Guisset bring all-star status to its 2019 collection. (zanotta.it) STOCKISTS ON HOME SOIL Aram Store 110 Drury…

a dark and enveloping shade of blue lies at the heart of Rebekah Caudwell and Nick Dupart’s New York home. It wraps around the walls of the supersized living room and is then a line taken for a walk around the rest of the townhouse, acting as a thread that subtly links the spaces. Interior designer Rebekah decided on this signature colour–Hague Blue–early on. ‘I knew that it would work with the large proportions of the main living area,’ she says. And when Rebekah says ‘large’, she’s not joking. With 12-feet high ceilings, this central space extends 43 feet from front to rear. But, as Rebekah points out, large spaces also come with their own issues. ‘You have to work hard to evoke a feeling of intimacy,’ she says. She…

“It’s all about balancing materials: polished finishes, black timber and exposed bricks” When Tom and Belinda Williams bought their period home in Sydney in 2013, it was sadly dilapidated and devoid of original features. But that meant it was a bargain–and exactly what the couple were looking for. It was also on a lovely tree-lined street in Paddington with views of the Harbour Bridge. ‘Because the house had been so neglected I saw it as an abundance of creative opportunities,’ says Tom. ‘We had licence to create a modern home to suit our growing family.’ The couple called in MCK Architects and gave them a brief for a contemporary but timeless home. They wanted a design that maximised the living space with a seamless connection between inside and out. Originally,…

new botanicals Flowers and foliage flourish in unexpected, standout shades hand of the maker Embroidered fabrics, block prints and crewelwork weave the way green scene Revive home and soul with a soothing palette nourished by nature colourful abstracts Painterly and shapely prints and markings get the conversation started…

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there is no designer more colourful–both personally and professionally–than the Shropshire-born Bethan Laura Wood. Bold, intense hues reverberate through everything she touches, whether it’s the Super Fake rugs she has designed for cc-tapis, a wildly patterned and appliquéd Guadalupe daybed made with Laura Lees for Kvadrat, or the stained-glass-window-inspired collection of woven jacquards, Mono Mania Mexico, created with Limonta for Moroso. It’s even in the way she presents herself–adorned in layers of silky, vibrant-patterned dresses, scarves and kimonos, sporting an interesting headdress and accompanied by the jangle of bracelets and oversized earrings, with her eyebrows, lids and lashes covered in rainbow hues. ‘I’ve always enjoyed colour; as a kid, I wore a lot of plastic star necklaces and I think I even had a Muppets backpack,’ says Bethan, laughing. Looking…

1 kit REDUCE WASTE WITH THE NEW SMART FRIDGES With the average British family throwing away around £700 of food per year, it’s not surprising that smart fridges which let us check what’s inside from the supermarket are already available. The latest models offer even more: you can now also track the expiry date of refrigerated products to cut down on wastage further. This is just the beginning, predicts Simon Gosling, futurist and founder of Great Intro Ltd. ‘Currently, the best-before date of each item has to be manually input into an app, which is a laborious process admittedly. Future advancements in computer vision and object recognition will automate this. On your commute home, you’ll be able to ask your fridge what to cook for dinner and it will offer…

1 Engage a kitchen designer early so that structural work and services are planned well in advance. ‘If you need power to an island for example, your designer will ensure this is installed before the flooring,’ says Daniela Condo, kitchen designer at Life Kitchens. Think about structural work needed at the initial stages to ensure your project runs smoothly and to budget as well. 2 Plan what goes where. The traditional ‘working triangle’, where the fridge, hob/oven and sink are arranged in a triangle formation, is a good rule of thumb. ‘The idea is to have a clear path between the key elements, so that they’re easily accessible and not blocked by obstacles,’ explains Andy Briggs, interior designer at Optiplan Kitchens. Ensure there’s enough space to move freely through your…

eat WHAT… Big Mamma Group’s latest London hotspot, Circolo Popolare. WHERE… Fitzrovia’s new shopping and eating destination Rathbone Square. WHY… After the opening of Italian eatery Gloria earlier this year proved a riotous success, the foodie crowd who lined up outside are just as keen for Big Mamma’s second British launch. Fans of the first’s OTT extravagance will find a similar blend of dazzling interiors and larger-than-life food. Metre-long pizzas anyone? visit WHAT… A career retrospective of British sculptor Antony Gormley. WHERE… Opening at the Royal Academy of Arts on 21 September. WHY… Best known for his colossal public art installations, such as the Angel of the North, Antony Gormley’s abstracted human figures are amongst the most celebrated works of contemporary British art. This major new exhibition examines 45 years…

When House Tours comes to Highbury and Islington on 26 and 27 September, there will be more than just six beautiful homes to look around. This neighbourhood is filled with inspiring places, so you’ll want to make a whole day of it. Book your tickets* at livingetc.com/housetours2019. TWENTYTWENTYONE 274-275 Upper Street; twentytwentyone.com This shop is all about good taste and timeless design – but with plenty of twists to surprise and delight. You may fall in love with a Knoll sofa but you’ll also discover original accessories and affordable gift ideas. Set over two floors of calmness and cool, it offers a wide range of unusual objets. ABIGAIL AHERN 12-14 Essex Road; abigailahern.com Bold and dramatic, this shop is brimming with upscale furniture, unusual ceramics, gilded ornaments and lighting alongside…