Innehållsförteckning för October 2021 från Living Etc

what i’m into this month 1 The new collection we’ve designed for Lights & Lamps (top right and on page 48). I particularly love the Spanish marble lamp bases in strong, earthy browns. 2 My new bar stools from Cox & Cox – one of the last finishing touches for my kitchen. 3 Zoffany’s True Matt paint range – it really doesn’t scuff! I just finished reading Rodham, Curtis Sittenfeld’s 2020 novel imagining an alternate reality in which Hillary Clinton never married Bill. It was a fascinating concept, brilliantly done, a ‘what if ’ taken to utopian levels made all the more depressing by the actual outcome of the 2016 election, and has had me pondering my own Sliding Doors-style moments. Decorating, you see, is full of them – of choices you could…

We’re so proud to have designed a collection with Lights & Lamps. Consisting of a floor lamp, two pendant lights and three table lamps, each is created to look like a found object picked up on your travels and curated artfully into your home. Craft is at the heart of the collection. Marble, rattan and opal glass combine in stylish and surprising ways, mixing a handmade vibe with a sense of luxury, decadence and refinement. Blending the patina of Spanish marble with the summer holiday feeling you get from the way light filters through rattan shades, these pieces evoke a feeling of year-round relaxed glamour. We wanted to partner with Lights & Lamps because we love its take on decor. Keenly priced but smartly designed, the products have appeared on our…

“This wallpaper, carpet and tile combo shouldn’t work but, surprisingly, it does. Why? K&H Design’s vision, of course. How did they do it? With white walls, splashes of mint green on the floor, stairs and window to tie it all together and, most importantly, a hefty dose of bravery”…

HALLWAY Original flooring adds colour and elegance. DINING ROOM Circular pieces soften the more linear components. THE INTERIOR DESIGNER In 2000, after 10 years working in his homeland, Chile, Jaime Beriestain moved to Barcelona, where he now lives and works. THE PROPERTY An early-20th-century single-storey apartment in central Barcelona. It comprises a hallway, living/dining room, kitchen, studio, main bedroom, bathroom and wardrobe, guest bedroom and a second bathroom. KITCHEN ‘The marble looks like artwork,’ says Jaime. ‘It displays both strength and delicacy.’ With its restaurants, art galleries and the Picasso Museum, among other features, the vibrant atmosphere of El Born – one of the most historic neighbourhoods in Barcelona – convinced a couple from New York City to purchase their own pied-à-terre that they could frequent to enjoy the Spanish…

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The project was defined by two elements: the first a new modern home for a young family on the south and the second, a comprehensive restoration of the original 19th-century homestead to the north. The juxtaposition of old and new and the themes of rustic and modern became the guiding language for the materials, planting and overall landscape expression. Long lines of grasses and perennials are intermixed for seasonal bloom and diversity. Grasses like Schizachyrium scoparium and Molinia spp. are teamed with colourful bloomers like echinacea, rudbeckia, perovskia and Verbena bonariensis. The grasses form the backbone of the perennial beds, providing a constant companion for the perennials, which transition between flowers and seed heads. We like to plant in colonies, the way things would occur in nature. It isn’t often…

Gather round Whether there are multiple family members using the same home office, or homework being done in one place, then find a desk that can comfortably sit everyone with space to spread papers and books. A large table is the perfect starting point, and can double as an overflow entertaining area. Take inspiration from this room, which was the office for Sir Terence Conran and his wife Vicki, and prepare for Zoom meetings with a gallery wall. Alcove action Architectural details, like nooks and alcoves, are natural fits for desk spaces, especially in family zones like living rooms. Keep things minimal so work doesn’t take over come evenings and weekends, and put papers away and leave the screen on show for easy access. If you have a young family,…

CLEVER CONTRAST A combination of time-worn bricks, pale-green cabinetry and a visible link to the garden intrinsically connect this kitchen to the outdoors and the serenity of nature. The textured brick flooring brings warmth and tactility into the space, contrasting the sleek splashback and cabinets, and adding a wholesome, historic and homely feel to an otherwise contemporary space. FLOOR SHOW Laid in a classic herringbone style, brick floors suddenly become ornate and ornamental, reminding us of their Ancient Roman origins and hinting at the mosaic. When laying brick in more adventurous patterns in the kitchen, keep the rest of the space simple and let the floor do the talking. brick Raw texture comes into play, offset by smooth surfaces and accents of monochrome THE EXPERT Amber Lewis California-based Amber Lewis,…

Take inspiration from these four kitchens, which all offer up style-led solutions for your makeover a conversation about storage is essential when designing a new kitchen, particularly in a smaller space like this one in northwest London. ‘Clients often think they need a lot more storage than they actually do, so we begin by talking through specific items,’ says Vlad Putjatins, kitchen designer at Harvey Jones. ‘How often does this item get used, is there anywhere else in the house it can go?’ There are ways you can load up on storage without overpowering, especially if you have high ceilings – these are 3.1m. ‘We realised that two runs of shorter, medium-height wall cabinets, stacked, would make much better use of the vertical storage available,’ Vlad says. ‘There’s still a…

while the simplicity of a totally neutral palette is appealing, pairing white units with warmer materials, like timber, is far more liveable. For this new build, the overall colour scheme was led by crisp neutrals to reflect the minimalist airiness of the contemporary architecture. Located centrally in the house, the kitchen needed to be a striking focal point. ‘We started by selecting our core neutral, Hardwick White by Farrow & Ball,’ says Ben Hawkswell of Roundhouse Design. ‘This clean off-white can look grey in some light, but in a sun-filled room, appears much brighter and more contemporary.’ The worktops are actually a few degrees whiter than the cabinetry, which was a deliberate move to create subtle contrast. ‘Tonal variation is key; a total white-out will look flat and bland,’ Ben…

WALL ART This is herringbone, but not as you know it. We’re embracing the angular shapes that the edges form naturally, a sculptural triangular border that becomes a unique design feature. Zigzag could easily embody the formality and sharpness of metro tiles if laid in precisely shaped rectangles and strict angles. However, these handmade tiles adopt the properties of brick and lend an irregular, organic and humble feel to the pattern. NATURAL EDGE A modern take on the zigzag trend sees high-gloss glazed tiles finished with an edge of triangles, breathing new life into the classic herringbone pattern by embracing the serrated outline that the formation creates. Why cut off and throw away the tile edges when they make such a creative statement? Tactility and contrast create a wholly attention-grabbing…

Innovative materials, textures and colours characterise these three beautiful bathroom projects when you’re dealing with unusual architecture, its important to plot out every millimetre. The sale particulars forJessicaAbiagom-Page’shomedescribethis space as storage, but actually it was a generous 6.5x2.4m room, albeit windowless. Alongside the steeply pitched roof, the space was hindered by a chimney breast, making the footprint feel even narrower. ‘We left a small section of the chimney breast, supported by steels, which shows how minor structural alterations can have a huge impact,’ Jessica says. ‘We could accommodate everything on our wish list, including twin showers and basins, along with a more spacious layout.’ Adding outsized skylights draws the eye up and made a feature of the high-pitched ceiling. Reducing the palette to just a few finishes served to blur…

1 all in the detail If you’re tempted to use pattern but wary of the commitment, remember to start small. One of my favourite uses of wallpaper recently has been in the back of a kitchen dresser where I used the Hegemone paper with its exuberant free-flowing blooms to connect the kitchen to the exterior view of the garden. Joa Studholme, colour curator, Farrow & Ball 2 anchor the scheme It’s important to not think of rules but rather be guided by what you love. Mix up the scale and go for contrasts – mix checks with flowers, abstract tiny designs with stripes, and mix textures – linen with wool, flocked wallpaper with silk, satin with velvet. If you’re nervous, keep your palette tight to ‘anchor’ the mix – allowing…

PINK ROOM A cantilevered wall separates the two living rooms so they have their own personalities, yet are still connected. BLUE ROOM Everyone thinks the main art piece is a photograph, but it’s a meticulous painting. The yellow chair was chosen to link to other bright colours in the house. home profile THE OWNERS Ruth Anderson, a stay-at-home mum, husband Mike, CFO of a tech company, plus twin daughters, Lara and Neve, nine, and son Jack, seven. Plus Labradors Indi and Juno. THE PROPERTY A four-storey Victorian villa in south London. In the basement there is a playroom, workspace and reading nook along with a gym, wine room, utility room and spare bedroom. The ground floor has two adjoining living rooms plus a kitchen/dining area and a cloakroom. On the…

LIVING ROOM This space marries contemporary and organic design with its natural colours and sleek lines. DINING ROOM The chandelier makes a statement but Charu kept the rest of the pieces streamlined to allow the period features to shine. home profile THE INTERIOR DESIGNER Charu Gandhi, founder and director of interior design and architecture studio Elicyon. THE PROPERTY Single-storey apartment in one of three restored 19th-century townhouses in Knightsbridge, London. It has a living room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast area, main en-suite bedroom with dressing room, plus two guest en-suite bedrooms.t the design brief presented to Charu Gandhi when asked to style a 19th-century townhouse gave her freedom to explore – and explore she did. ‘The developers had some cool must-haves they wanted but they also gave us leeway to…

PRETTY IN PINK Who says your home office can’t be flamingo-coloured? Pink and red are a heavenly pairing and definitely help to make work feel more like play. SHAPE SHIFTING Mix and match with a palette of contrasting summery shades that all sit happily side by side. Strong sculptural silhouettes help define the different hues for a harmonious story. NICHE IDEA A striking way to introduce colour into a kitchen is in a condensed area such as this alcove. An open shelf and work surface offer an area to display shapely pieces in a playful mix of colours. BOLD TOUCH Colour confidence in the kitchen is seen here with the deep-blue-green kitchen island as a centrepiece, accompanied by a rich mustard wall and chunky wood architectural details. The inspiring use…

VELVET JEWELS Rich pigments, tactile to touch, maximalist allure, classic – this one has it all. GREEN SCENE Taking their cue from nature, these fab fabrics also show off the colour of the moment – mint. GRAPHIC DESIGN Impactful, this versatile fabric ticks both the bold box and rustic box. It also has a lovely vintage vibe. SPIRITED STRIPES The classic motif has been updated with spicy colours that are rich and enticing.…

The 22 September marks the autumn equinox – the moment in the northern hemisphere when day and night are equal. Since the shortest night of summer solstice (20-21 June), nights have been lengthening and days shortening. From now on the balance has tipped to night as we move towards the winter solstice, the longest night, in December. The full moon closest to the autumn equinox is known as the harvest moon (this year on 1 October). It gets its name from the harvest season. I’m gathering crops like squashes and corn, sown in spring and ripened through the long hot days of summer. As the sun is setting earlier, the full moon of the autumn equinox steps in to lengthen the harvest days with moonlight – growers take advantage and…

“Everyone’s got a dream home office in their mind, but most people don’t have it in reality – so we’ve come up with ways to make people’s desks inspiring and productive, whatever the set-up. If you don’t have a home office, so you’re always moving around the house, there are things you can do to improve the experience. It’s a very good idea to have an ergonomic chair; if you don’t, then use cushions for support. If possible, test the chair before you buy it. Think about what you need in a day, and try to have everything easily to hand. Work caddies, like the ones by Vitra and Hotbox, are ideal, because you can carry them around with you. Lighting is key. You can’t go wrong with the classic…

POTATO LATKES WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE AND SPINACH serves 4 50g smoked kiełbasa-style sausage, cubed200g spinach leaves Squeeze of lemon juice FOR THE LATKES2 medium potatoes2 French shallots, finely chopped1 egg, lightly beaten2 tbsp plain flour Rapeseed oil, for frying 1 Preheat the oven to 100C/Gas ¼. For the latkes, coarsely grate the potatoes into a bowl. Add the shallots, egg and flour and mix. Season generously with salt and pepper. Heat a thin film of rapeseed oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add tablespoonfuls of the potato mixture, working in batches (don’t overcrowd the pan). Flatten the latkes with your fork and fry for about 2-3 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook for 2-3 minutes on the other side. Drain the cooked latkes on…

SUE PRYKE Oh, the simple pleasure of morning coffee taken quietly from one of Sue Pryke’s clay cups. Used at The Farmyard at The Newt (see page 174 for more on that wonderful haven), each vessel is slipcast using liquid clay, one of the hardest techniques to master, but one that creates a smooth finish that fits perfectly in the hand – so satisfying and almost sensuous to the touch. Sipping from one of Sue’s pieces, contemplating the world while being reminded by the design in your hand that real beauty and artistry exist, is – truly – the very best start to the day. Mr & Mrs Collection, from £25, suepryke.com…

MODERN COUNTRY A traditional kitchen accoutrement, the skirt is being happily embraced by city dwellers as an easy way to convert unsightly areas into stylish storage with just a swish and a flick. A longer skirt length with a linear pattern emphasises the movement of the fabric, creating a relaxed, ‘gathering fruits for harvest festival’ vibe. SOFT FOCUS An easy and instant way to bring tactility and movement into the kitchen, a skirt can break up hard materials. ‘Typically, kitchens are full of rigidity, so a fabric skirt is a simple way to bring a softness and gentle texture into the space,’ says interior designer Leanne Ford. ‘Plus, they’re an easy, budget-friendly solution.’ DELICATE TOUCH While pattern in the kitchen may be an unusual sight, a skirt is an opportunity…

From cool surfaces to the most captivating colour, check out the season’s hottest looks in our report on the latest bathroom trends FOCAL POINT The black bathroom trend has taken a turn for the natural with dramatic, detailed stone, celebrating incredible veined patterns and embracing shots of brightness as a stark contrast. With a basin honed from a block of solid marble, this bathroom is at once simple yet theatrical. Delicate elements, such as subtly textured walls, fluted-glass lighting and elegant brassware, play supporting roles, acting only to highlight the impact of the statement stone. DARK & STORMY Wrapping the entire bathroom in deepest black marble slabs pays homage to the beauty of the natural stone, creating the engulfing-yet-comforting feel of a cosy cave. With the walls accessorised only with…

BRASS FINISH Bathroom in need of a little tweak rather than a full-on facelift? AXOR One, the latest brassware collection at C. P. Hart, by design studio Barber Osgerby, should do the trick. The basin mixer taps feature a temperature control, while the bath’s freestanding mixer tap is fitted with a hand shower. It also has a function where water mixes with air for a softer, more energy-efficient stream. STAND OUT Drummonds has remodelled the shower tray with its latest offering, the Test, which features a gently curved skirt. Cast in iron, the enamelled tray comes in three finishes, while the solid-brass frame has hidden pipework and jets and is available in nine finishes. The Test also has a 200mm showerhead and an in-built hand shower. Back to the future…

bold colour can work in large and small bathrooms alike. ‘We often use warmer bold colours in smaller spaces with an absence of natural light because the colour becomes a feature of what could be an uninspiring space,’ says Sarah Ellison, creative director, Frank & Faber. For this windowless main en suite, the owners didn’t take much convincing to embrace Farrow & Ball’s Brinjal in a bold way. ‘It’s a fantastically rich colour with impressive depth,’ Sarah says. ‘With any bold shade, it’s important to get the balance right so that the colour supports other finishes in the room and doesn’t overpower. The Calacatta Viola marble used here, for example, has a strong aubergine vein that balances with the Brinjal – a paler, more delicate marble would have been lost…

1 SO SMOOTH Made from sustainable mango wood, these beauties create a real sense of softness. Himba candlesticks, £16.95 and £19.95, Nkuku 2 TWO WAYS This can be deconstructed as two side tables or joined to be an iconic dining table. Barking Up The Wrong Table by Charlotte Kingsnorth, £4,700, The New Craftsman 3 COOL SHADE Handcrafted in the 1960s, this wood and wicker lamp is playful and really makes me smile. Wooden Chain Link table lamp, £275, Sauce 4 WORK OF ART The French artist Garance Vallée is exhibiting a new collection of work in October, including this piece. Accumulation I by Garance Vallée, $1,110, Carvalho Park gallery, Brooklyn 5 WOVEN LOOK This room divider designed by GamFratesi is beauty personified with its weaving and plaiting of leather. Just…

LIVING ROOM ‘Wallpaper is one of my favourite things. Even if it’s bold, it’s possible to integrate it into a house if the pattern scale and colours make sense,’ says Kirsten BACK PORCH DINING AREA Once all white, the house was painted black to give it a seriously sophisticated look. ‘This space is where the kids can disconnect from the digital world and reconnect with nature.’ think single-storey dwelling and retirement bungalow springs to mind, but this super-chic LA pad is anything but staid. Although, let’s be honest, it probably takes the creative nous of someone like interior designer Kirsten Blazek to give such a space real style edge. When Kirsten and her (now ex) partner set eyes on the 1940s ranch, it was dated, having been owned by the…

There is a lot to be said about the Flintstone aesthetic. The wibbly-wobbly organic shapes animated in the town of Bedrock have always, just somehow, felt right to me. It must be the innovation and the optimism of the 60s I find so alluring. Characters adorned in highly saturated coloured garments – hot pink, kiwi green and tiger orange – set against a surreal backdrop of purple mountains and rolling sandy yellow dunes. A pleasing cocktail of sweet nostalgia and salty futuristic flavours. Could this modern Stone Age aesthetic be the answer to the last decade of minimalism? This vibe is 21st-century retrofuturism, and designers and artists are using innovative processes to push traditional materials in ways we haven’t seen before. Casey McCafferty’s pieces are oh-so smooth to the touch.…

EXPERT VIEW Colour choices Annie Sloan, colour expert “Choosing the correct shade for your home office is as important as your job! Select the best hues depending on your personality traits and what your job requires of you. For example, those who lack focus will benefit from bright colours, while those whose roles require deep thinking should consider contemplative blues. This space needs to appeal to you on an aesthetic level so that you don’t dread spending time there. It’s actually a wonderful opportunity to be more creative and bold with your design choices; you don’t have to consider restful qualities as in a bedroom or crowd-pleasing palettes as in living areas. Basic colour psychology can come into play here, but fundamentally whichever colour you choose it should be something you…

NEW TRENDS THE MOOD Focus 2021 The 1970s are back, baby! So say the interior brands taking part in Focus 2021 (18-26 September). Think Halston for inspiration; high-shine surfaces, opaque and metallic lighting, vivid colourways and a strong presence of linear prints and geometrics. Shimmy into the showroom of Collier Webb who has unleashed the Moon table lamp, right, while Porada is showing the stylish Leaf side table series and there is a plethora of new 1970s-inspired fabrics to choose from too, including Ritournelle by Casamance. Available to view at Chelsea Harbour Design Centre, dcch.co.uk THE STYLE Chunky furniture There’s a new wave of bold shapes coming through in furniture. Inspired by the undulating landscapes of Dorset where he was born, designer Fred Rigby is debuting the Everyday Collection, right.…

With the accent on revived earthy hues, here are the latest looks and kitchen trends setting the style agenda SET THE TONE Committing to one hue in a space can have a glorious effect, and terracotta is an easy colour to work with. Thanks to its connection to nature, it is just a small step away from a neutral. Terracotta is carried well by numerous kitchen materials, so why not go all in and embrace it across worktops, paint, cabinetry and accessories for a soothing-yetstatement cook space. ON THE SURFACE Slats have arrived in the kitchen to add bold texture and three dimensions to surfaces, such as islands, cupboards and cabinetry. Give them a makeover in a coat of bold terracotta, contrasted beautifully here with a rich deep blue, and…

MODERN CLASSIC Buoyed by the popularity of its timber-framed Wycombe chair, Neptune has unveiled the Wycombe stool as part of its new autumn collection. Perfect for kitchen islands, the well-crafted stool also has rush-woven seating and vertical spindles for maximum style and comfort. The timeless, pared-back design eases itself effortlessly into any aesthetic. Wycombe oak barstool, £395; Charlecote freestanding modular island painted in Driftwood, from £3,160 (neptune.com) Power pairing Micro trend alert! Kitchens are seeing bold colour paired with decorative pattern, as with this curiosity cabinet by deVOL. It features hand-painted whimsical designs printed onto the backboard and hand-finished for an authentic look. Combined with Mediterranean-pink cabinetry, this is a look to ensure you feel summery all year round. The Real Shaker Kitchen, from £12,000 (devolkitchens.co.uk) On tap Look out,…

LET IT FLOW Blue bathrooms 2.0 are here – out with nautical references, in with sharp lines, monochrome details and texture. In this space, oversized blue mosaic tiles cascade down the wall like a pixelated waterfall. Recurring circular shapes contrast with the squares, with a slightly off-centre split between neutral and colour in the asymmetric space. BRIGHT AS DAY Filling this wetroom with movement before the water even begins to flow, these pale tiles combine natural blue tones with a texture that embodies the feel of swirling skies or tumultuous seas. An abstract way to bring the outdoors in, the all-over hit of sky-like blueness creates the illusion of bright daylight, cleverly concealing the space’s lack of windows. powder blue Aquamarine, sky hues and hits of white are the inspiration…