Innehållsförteckning för November 2020 från Living Etc

This issue includes Livingetc’s first-ever art special. Month on month, we feature striking, art-filled interiors so it felt right to shine a light on this undoubtedly tricky subject. Discover our edit of names to collect, unearth designers’ sources and read about the key movements in the industry today. I’d like to pause here to mention our partnership with Runway Gallery. This fashion-focused online gallery is a trove of unusual prints and originals. With this special in mind, it felt appropriate to choose a cover house where art plays an important role. This New York home sees sculptural furniture combine with decorative objects and unusual wall pieces. The interior is by the acclaimed designer/architect Giancarlo Val le, and he is in good company this month alongside rooms by Rose Uniacke, Greg…

It’s hard to believe that just a few short months ago interior designers Alexandria Dauley and Sophie Ashby had never met. Yet within days of first making contact on Instagram they were setting the wheels in motion for a game-changing collaboration aimed at creating a significant shift in the industry in which they have built their successful careers. Launched in July, United in Design is a charity initiative targeted at increasing the number of people from Black, Asian, ethnic minority and low socio-economic communities in the notoriously white and middle-class world of interiors. Alexandria and Sophie, along with an impressive team of design’s leading names, including Martin Brudnizki, Joyce Wang, Fameed Khalique and Natalia Miyar, have set up a framework that encourages any company or individual working in the field…

TOBIAS VERNON Founder of gallery and design studio 8 Holland Street Building a collection is about how pieces both juxtapose and work together. If you have a monochrome piece you then probably want something more colourful next to it; if you have something intricately detailed, try placing it next to a piece that has larger, softer swathes of colour; if you have something abstract, add something figurative. Mixing different mediums – paper, ceramics, sculpture, textiles – creates a vibrant display and having work by a known artist next to the anonymous or the unknown gives a nice dimension. Think about the narrative of your collection as a whole – what’s the story behind it? What memories does it evoke? What does it say about your personality? It should be balanced,…

“When it came to creating this cloakroom in a house by architect Edward William Godwin, Rose Uniacke wanted to respect its history yet give it her own sensual spin. She started with a paper by maker of the period William Morris then weaved in contemporary elements and antiques”…

If the walls of Katie Harbison’s latest project could talk, they would have some great yarns to tell. The apartment is set across what was once four separate private houses, built in 1850, that were later converted into a hotel in the 1980s. Situated on the third floor of this classic Grade-II listed building, the west London property has a charming view of verdant communal gardens below. Assigned to the task of transforming the interiors from time-worn and tatty hotel rooms to a home for a jet-setting young client, and concluding the project during the country’s corona lockdown, Katie had her work cut out. ‘Our client is an art lover who has travelled widely and already had some precious possessions bought abroad that she wanted to display with consideration,’ says…

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NATURAL BEAUTY Otto has quickly earned itself a reputation as a go-to for gorgeous handmade tiles with irregular finishes, and its creamy Ecru Zellige tiles alongside the subtle pattern of Pera tiles are perfect for that lived-in look. Ecru Zellige tiles, £154sq m; Pera encaustic cement tiles, £152sq m (ottotiles.co.uk) Drinks station It’s never too early to plan for the festive season and with space to hold 65 bottles, the LG Wine Cellar will ensure the home bar doesn’t run dry. Wine buffs will savour the multi-temperature control which allows different wines to be stored in individual conditions to preserve the flavour and texture, and there are lots of user-friendly features to make lives easier for the rest of us. LG Signature Wine Cellar, £5,999, (lgsignature.com) Fan club If you…

Wild thing Bathrooms are the place to embrace your passion for pattern, as smaller repeats like this are easy to manage in more confined spaces. One word of caution though, think about the size of the print. The bigger the pattern, the more you have to consider how – and importantly where – it will wrap around each surface. GET THE LOOK Leopard Walk wallpaper, £90 a roll, Cole & Son. Lonsdale basin on frame, from £2,280, The Water Monopoly. Bathroom design by Studio Indigo Rock star Stone is a no-brainer choice for watery spaces. It’s a versatile material that can look both classic and contemporary in a bathroom setting and can be applied to walls and floors and used for fittings and furniture. Make time to visit a specialist…

visit WHAT… The new garden at The Hepworth. WHERE… Wakefield in West Yorkshire. WHY… This beautiful new community garden has been expertly assembled by acclaimed landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith. Channelling the designer’s signature blend of modernity and naturalism, the free-to-visit garden places sculptures by figures such as Michael Craig-Martin and Barbara Hepworth among sleek, contemporary planting. discover WHAT… Hot Pink Turquoise. WHERE… The South London Gallery in Camberwell. WHY… Belgian artist Ann Veronica Janssens’ first major exhibition in London, running until 29 November, is set to be an immersive treat. The main event will change half way through the show; first will be Ann’s explosive Untitled (Blue Glitter), followed by Bikes, which will see visitors invited to cycle around the gallery on custom mirrored bicycles. eat WHAT… Italian restaurant Tavolino. WHERE……

her charming Venice kitchen has captivated our attention and taste buds since the early days of her blog From my Dining Table. Fast forward to today and Skye McAlpine has penned cookbooks, become a food columnist and established herself as a leading authority in Italian home cooking. On the release of her new book, A Table for Friends, we caught up to talk the beauty of Venice. First things first, when is the best time of year to visit? I would say winter if you want to see Venice and visit museums, churches and really explore the city without the crowds. But summer still offers lovely weather and boat trips out on to the lagoon. Where should we stay? There’s a little boutique hotel near where we live called Cima…

1 FERMENTED COCKTAILS This year’s unlikely tipple trend? Beneficial bacteria, coming to you via the fermented flavours of kimchi, koji and kefir. Try Hawksmoor’s Real Kombucha Royal Flush, a Miso Mule or blend spirits with Jin Jin’s probiotic-packed cordials (pictured). We say cheers to gut health! 2 HOLIDAYS FROM HOME Here to out-acronym WFH, Holidaying from Home (HFH) is the riskfree answer to winter travel. Unpack a ‘Vacation in a Box’ from Ikea to experience a Parisian-feel bistro dinner or Tokyo tea ceremony, or fire up YouTube for a romantic train ride through the Norwegian mountains. 3 SIDE DETAILS There are two sides to every sofa and this autumn it’s this design element catching the eye. We’ve spotted stitched art deco-feel lines on Hamilton Conte’s Belgravia sofa (pictured), cane panels…

1 first things first Know your brief. Reflect on your existing home; what you like best and why; what works well and are there any frustrations? What are your morning and evening routines? Think about how you want to use your home and how you want it to feel. It’s just as important to know what clients don’t like as much as what they do. Suzy Hoodless, founder and creative director, Suzy Hoodless 2 know your priorities We can help clients to maximise their budget by agreeing priority areas during the first phase of the design process, creating a hierarchy throughout the house. Additionally, having an understanding of which rooms we will focus on and when means that the clients will have plenty of time to bring their own ideas…

Before you commit to buying an artwork, keep framing in mind so that you can factor in the additional cost. ‘Custom framing can be expensive and really varies in price depending on what you need – most framers will give you a rough quote over email if you can send the dimensions, medium and any ideas you may have,’ says Emily Taylor, director of Frame London. ‘The larger a frame is the more expensive it will be – as a guide, a simple frame for an A3 print would cost around £150.’ Deciding on the place where you want to hang the piece before you go to the framers is key – take photos of the wall and surrounding area. ‘The frame’s position in the house is very important,’ says…

‘There’s a beauty to spaces that were purpose-built – they all have a story,’ says interior designer Peter Mikic, who has added a further layer of glamour to this 1920s apartment in west London. It belongs to Gia, Edmondo and their two sons and proved an inspiring jumping-off point for Peter’s imagination. ‘I like to think it was first used as a pied-à-terre, perhaps by a bachelor or an elegant couple who dined out lots and then retired to a country home at the weekends,’ he smiles. The original layout reflected this kind of lifestyle, with a small, functional kitchen at the rear of the building, which was darker and felt separate from the enter taining spaces at the front. ‘Gia was keen for the rooms to work for modern…

In 2014, Fem Güçlütürk left the public relations company she’d founded to retrain as a botanist. In a quiet corner of Turkey, she discovered that caring for a busy greenhouse and garden was a conduit to caring for herself. ‘This is the part where people say, “And they lived happily ever after,”’ says Fem, speaking from the home she shares with her husband, Sezer Savaşli, in south-west Turkey. Since trading city life for a plot of land remote enough to lack reliable phone service, Fem has found that her days now follow the circadian rhythms of her plants. The public relations executive-turned-botanist rises at 6am (‘even the dog doesn’t wake up then,’ she says) and studies permaculture and edible gardening. After breakfast, she heads into the garden and remains there,…

In the naive blustery beginnings of this year I saw Unbound at Two Temple Place on London’s Victoria Embankment. This was an exhibition showing the textile collections of seven different ‘visionary women’. The opulent setting, in contrast to the humble stitch and needlework pieces, gave me a joy in the pit of my stomach, much like eating a Knickerbocker Glory with a long silver spoon in the sunshine. Rather than accumulation for one’s own sake, the term ‘visionary’ indicates a greater sense of purpose. British anthropologist and artist Edith Durham amassed a collection of embroidered Balkan pieces while working with relief organisations in the region in the early 20th century. She documented customs and society in the highlands of northern Albania and wrote several books. Every year for 20 years…

Earthy browns bring warmth to a space while creating a connection to the outside world. When you combine them with other shades, you can create a surprisingly wide range of looks. ‘Soft taupes and creams form a neutral palette while deep off-blacks and spice tones add drama,’ says Helen Shaw, director at Benjamin Moore. Sample shades of earthy brown in situ to check whether you prefer a green undertone or a red one. ‘Green-based browns feel more contemporary and are easier to layer with natural materials such as raffia and light wood,’ says Patrick O’Donnell, brand ambassador at Farrow & Ball. ‘Red-based browns have a more period feel as they’re associated with dark wood, gilt frames and rich damasks.’ ‘To achieve a chic and contemporary scheme, style pale and rusty…

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All bathrooms have the potential to be beautiful, decorative spaces. Some may be a little more focused on functionality than others, but by exploring creative ideas for lighting, surfaces and fittings, they can all be given a point of difference. Lighting is a wonderful way to add interest. One of my favourite tricks is a hidden LED strip on the underside of a vanity. It skims light across the floor and creates a lovely glow. It’s practical too, particularly for late-night visits to the bathroom. You can create amazing decorative effects with tiles. We’re using ombré tiles in a child’s bathroom, which allows us to commit to a strong colour that fades to a lighter neutral. Ombré has a painterly effect that I enjoy. Wallpaper is another way to create…

THE HIGH-STREET HERO clean lines You needn’t try to reinvent the wheel when it comes to tackling a design classic like the four-poster bed. Designer Tim Rundle’s take for Heal’s is all about more subtle tweaks, including a seamless walnut silhouette that has no visible joints. Sometimes simple really is best. Marlow king-size bed, £2,499 (heals.com) INTERNATIONAL DESI GN mixed metals Cattelan Italia’s Amerigo coffee tables come in nine variable height and width combinations to make mixing and matching a breeze. What’s more, a titanium embossed metal base and a brushed brass lacquered steel top add a little understated bling. From £708 each (chaplins.co.uk) THE QUICK CLICK boil it down Hay’s first foray into home appliances is every bit as nonconformist as you’d expect, with its Sowden kettle and toaster…

MATTHEW BURROWS He’s recently attracted considerable attention as founder of the brilliant Artist Support Pledge, which has subsequently drawn our eye to Matthew Burrows’ own impressive work. Engaged across painting, drawing and works on paper, Matthew’s thoughtful compositions are both gestural and geometric. They make ideal holding pieces for an interior space and come in numerous varied palettes and sizes. Matthew has shown in solo shows with Vigo Gallery and been included in group exhibitions with artists such as Rose Wylie. matthewburrows.org BETH RODWAY Fans of mid-century modern are certain to find an affinity with the charming drawings from the mind of artist Beth Rodway. Gleaning from her experiences in architecture, Beth constructs richly detailed interior spaces made up from a combination of books, photographs and her imagination. Her spaces…

“If you buy good-quality pieces, you’ll have them for life” pink has long been Melissa Ciolino’s favourite colour. ‘It can be soft and soothing, or it can really stand out, and best of all it makes everyone look good,’ she enthuses. So it’s no surprise to find it lathered in a powdery soft shade, acting almost like a neutral, across most of the walls inside the home she shares with her husband Vince and their three sons in inner-west Sydney. ‘It also really makes whatever other colours you put against it really pop,’ she says. Melissa also loves the reaction the pink interior gets when people visit for the first time. ‘When they first enter, they expect something completely different – not just the colour palette but details like the…

This June we launched House Tours Open Door, a series of webinars designed to recreate the joy of the live event and offer you a peek into some beautiful spaces. It was a huge success, so we’ll be bringing it back this autumn, in partnership with LG SIGNATURE. We plan to beam you into eight jaw-dropping homes, to hear from the owners and to get under the skin of exactly what makes a place special. Inspiration from the comfort of your living room? Sounds like a double win. Take a trip around the most inspiring homes from the comfort of your own SIGN UP AT LIVINGETC.COM/LIVINGETC-HOUSE-TOURS…

WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS EXAGGERATED SILHOUETTES COSSET WITH DRAMATIC, DYNAMIC FLAIR TEXTURED CABINETS RIDGED FACADES LOOK SMART ON ELEGANT LEGS WOOD BURNERS CLASSICS REINTERPRETED AND SIMPLIFIED MULTI-ARM FLOOR LAMPS CREATE POOLS OF LIGHT WITH ENTICING GLOWS FIRESIDE ACCESSORIES SUPER-SLEEK ESSENTIALS PROVING HOME IS WHERE THE HEARTH IS COLOURFUL RUGS THESE DEEP-PILED DESIGNS WILL PUT ON A GREAT FLOOR SHOW…

For several years Mioko Fujisaki honed her kitchen-design skills, creating ultra contemporary looks. But recently, her style has pivoted in line with the zeitgeist. ‘Now the tables are turning; everyone wants kitchens loaded with character. In particular, they’re seeking materials with life that will age as their family grows,’ she says. With four children and two dogs, the owners of this home were looking for resilience plus plenty of personality. ‘They have a strong, visual sense of colour and wanted an eclectic palette of materials, nothing overtly new nor too precious,’ Mioko explains. The brass island was the springboard from which the other material selections evolved. ‘We initially began discussing a classical white and grey scheme but then the client saw a project featuring Quirky Interiors’ brass doors and everything…

EXPERT VIEW Creating ambience Interior architect and designer Martin Brudnizki The bathroom has fast become an extension of our living area, a place we can enjoy and relax in. With this in mind, consider how this room functions around your life – try placing the vanity unit, a comfortable armchair and a large bath in one part, while creating a more private space for the shower and WC. Colour can be nice, but the overarching theme must be light and fresh. It’s important to use pale tones and shades: I’m thinking Brimstone, Bleu Turc, Olympian Green, Lavender or Rose by Edward Bulmer. If full colour feels scary, then borders in an interesting tile create a good accent. Having too many personal belongings can seem odd in a bathroom. You need…

One minute with Evi Antonio Creative background? I worked as a natural history illustrator after graduating with a degree in scientific and natural history illustration from Middlesex University. Describe your style I seek out moments in my urban life where evolving abstract beauty, deconstruction and decay collide. I mix these with enlarged natural forms – currently, I’m interested in the beauty, symmetry and patterns in butterflies. What’s the process? I’ll source a specimen to work from and do a digital sketch. I use traditional painting techniques but instead of paint and brushes I use digital tools by means of computer software and a graphics tablet and stylus. I then hand-finish each of my prints to enhance the depth and colour. Career highlight? Being accepted into the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition…