Innehållsförteckning för November 2024 från Living Etc

The eagle-eyed among you might spot that the art on the wall featured on the cover is different from the art on the wall in the same space on page 24. I’m not in favour of censorship but I also know that many of you have kids and so I felt compelled to doctor it – for the front, at least. It sparked an interesting conversation among the team, about what was considered offensive, what you might hang on your own wall and what you might not (one staffer said she has much ruder prints up around her place!). Ultimately, it’s another example of how personal home decor is – how one person’s delight is another’s horror, and how freeing it is to embrace whatever it is that makes you…

In contemporary interior design, luxury isn’t about glitz and glamour – rather, it’s layered, considered schemes with thoughtful palettes and, above all, lots of texture. It’s also something that Mark Alexander has delivered in spades with the brand’s new collection, Textured Modern. Drawing inspiration from modernist architecture and also craftsmanship – which you can see in the fabrics’ gently geometric patterns – this offering is the perfect way to build a scheme with sophistication and depth.…

PIP RICH I love the embellishments you’ve added to the vases in your new M&S collection and they fit with wider design moods I’m seeing. What were you thinking about when creating them? KELLY HOPPEN I’m obsessed with matt ceramics and chalk whites at the moment, but the shape has to be organic. I like to place objects one in front of the other, off-centre on a shelf, and doing that needs an interesting shape. I call the vase with the bobbles on it my dinosaur vase because that’s what my grandson would call it, and it was designed to easily fill spaces. A good vase isn’t just for flowers, but should look interesting on its own. People sometimes worry about what to dress their shelves with. I always say…

judy Olson Dunne is a collector. Not of art, or of objects – though they do have a habit of finding their way to her, being a hazard of her interior designer job – but of people. Specifically artisans, her roster of artists and makers impressively long and well researched, her relationship with them especially familiar. ‘We’re not collaborators,’ she explains, of the creators she enlists to fashion custom works for her clients. ‘We’re co-conspirators.’ As the founder of the studio Butter and Eggs, Judy is infectiously excitable about how brilliant design can be, incredibly involved in every part of the process, and it’s easy to see how her merry band of makers get swept along on her wave of enthusiasm. She was even more engaged than normal on this…

IN THE GROOVE It’s safe to say that whatever Studio Ashby does, we’re fans of it – and that includes the studio’s second fabric collection, Trippy. Playful, vibrant and energetic, the collection is the result of a collaborative design process between Sophie Ashby and Yarn Collective – and the result is an almost psychedelic pattern inspired by the signature watermarked pattern of Moiré fabric. Trippy is crafted from 100% linen, so it’s durable and all-natural – perfect for applications including drapery, upholstery and accessories. Choose from three colourways, Mimosa, Indigo and Olive – and get ready to introduce a hint of the 60s spirit into your scheme.…

COOL AND COLLECTED From curved sofas to glass coffee tables, the most stylish furniture pieces are those that are timeless. It’s a quality we prioritised above all else in Umi, the collection we designed in collaboration with Atkin and Thyme earlier this year. Inspired by the purity and clean lines of the Japandi movement, each piece is a celebration of simplicity. Subtle details, like the U-shaped curves incorporated into the design of everything from the dining table to the sideboard, allow for the collection to fit seamlessly into your existing decor – these pieces were made to enhance the beauty already found within your home. If you haven’t shopped the collection yet, now’s the time to do it to freshen up your schemes.…

NEUTRAL TERRITORY We’re quite taken by Button & Sprung’s approach to neutrals in the new AW24 imagery: think muted shades of olive, putty, hessian and chalk, complemented by materials such as travertine and ceramic. Start with a base grounded in softness, like the Sage bed frame in a gentle Pearl fabric. From £1,195, Button & Sprung DINE ON THIS Alice Palmer & Co’s first tabletop ceramic collection is a must-have, with hand-painted palm and fern motifs that will keep the easy-breezy vibes going long into winter. Loosely inspired by traditional Andalusian Lebrillo ceramics, the collection includes a dinner plate, side plate and pasta bowl – and the plates also look great hung up on the wall as decorative pieces.  Palm & Fern dinner plate, £220 for set of 4, Alice…

SPICE IT UP For all you serotonin seekers, the newly revamped colour palette for C.P. Hart’s Hoxton collection of vanity and storage units includes several intoxicating shades. Our top choices in the 14-strong colour refresh include Forest Green, Ochre and this heart-warming Cinnamon. In addition to the new colours, the Hoxton collection now features a double vanity option, available with undercounter or sit-on basins.  Hoxton vanity unit, from £1,079, C.P. Hart LIGHTEN THE LOAD Approach kitchen design in a more free-spirited way by tapping into the trend for lighter pieces of furniture. The island unit is a good starting point, say Pluck, noting a strong shift from blocky, solid structures to less dominant designs. ‘It’s about furniture with legs, lighter table-like pieces that allow the light to flow through,’ explains…

BALANCING ACT Part of a wider mixed-use brownfield development by Loader Monteith, situated on the outskirts of Inverness, are two new low-energy homes. Positioned amidst the green landscape, the buildings’ dark palette and angular butterfly rooflines stand out, but that’s by no means a bad thing: the whole effect is softened by the use of charred timber cladding, with a thin band of Corten steel lightening the visual weight of the wood. This is, in essence, an exercise in balance. RICH HISTORY Grounded in London’s diverse architectural landscape, this modernist townhouse in Chelsea – part of a 1960s block that had replaced a terrace of Victorian houses – posed a challenge for Pricegore when the architecture studio took on its renovation. The practice resolved to design a brutalist extension rich…

Hotel Byblos, Saint-Tropez, France IN A SENTENCE This hotel, with its storied history, is full of character – and that has only been enhanced by its newly revamped suites courtesy of Livingetc favourite Laura Gonzalez. DESIGN DOWNLOAD In true Gonzalez style, the new suites are packed with colour and textural interest at every turn: highlights include marquetry wooden doors, ceramic minibars and braided wallcoverings. You’ll emerge from your stay buzzing with ideas to take home. ON THE MENU Arcadia, on the terrace by the pool, serves classic Mediterranean fare; come evening, executive chef Nicola Canuti and his team guide you through a menu curated based on the very best garden produce, farm products and the catch of the day. HOTEL HIGHLIGHT No trip to Hotel Byblos is complete without a…

TAKE THE FLOOR At Maddux Creative, we are huge supporters of Shame Studios and fully endorse the vision of its founders, Hector Coombs and Nathalia Gregores. Hector’s expertise in rug-making techniques – he spent 10 years working at Christopher Farr – and his deep understanding of the cultural narratives behind them are exceptional. As an entrepreneur with years of field experience, he infuses joy and playfulness into his designs and collaborations. I believe what sets Shame Studios apart is its innovative approach to the commissioning process, which makes its work truly unique. Its designs unite people from diverse backgrounds, creating original and stunning pieces that reflect the universal language of craftsmanship and creativity. Personally, I particularly appreciate the tactile quality and materiality of its rugs, which bring life and a…

VINYL REVIVAL Diesel Living with Iris Ceramica is the partnership that keeps on giving – the brands have now launched a number of innovative wall surfaces designed to inject texture, depth and a whole lot of interest into schemes. The latest two offerings, Vynil and Melt, have our interest piqued – the glossy, light-reflecting quality of the ceramic surface transforms still walls into something much more dynamic. Pictured here in Grey, Vynil takes on a space-age spirit – a perfect nod to the chromes that are having a moment right now.…

PERFECT BLEND The mood of the moment is all about combining retro influences with contemporary flourishes – a blend done to perfection in the Melbourne home you’re about to see. This bathroom, part of the modernist villa renovated by its designer-owners, is a prime example: the mosaic tiles have a hint of avocado without leaning into the full cliche, thanks to the contrast of the green-veined marble, while the custom vanity in a rich wood finish nods to mid-century modern design. All balanced, of course, with contemporary touches like brass fixtures and a concrete basin – proof that mixing things up really works.…

the last thing you’d expect inside this former set of offices at the end of a Parisian cul-de-sac is a mid-century-meets-cool surfer vibe, but that’s exactly what it serves. Part of its intrigue is based on that contradiction: the innocuous street it’s located in is actually a stone’s throw from the Eiffel Tower, while those Californian vibes are in fact the vision of its designer, Louis Aspar, Parisian born and bred, known for his almost futuristic treatment of fashion-forward restaurants, bars and homes. Storytelling is key to his approach, and the sense of place he’s created relies on exploiting the insular nature of the building, inverting the usual goal of bringing the outside in, given that there are few eye level windows and therefore limited views. Instead, drama is found…

Synchronicity was at play when the owners of this classic-with-an-edge period townhouse in west London came to engage architectural designer Emilie Mauran to renovate their home. ‘They had seen various projects of mine – including my own house – in Livingetc over the years and they felt we’d be on the same wavelength,’ says Emilie. When the London-based couple – she is French, he is Cypriot – found Emilie was also French, it felt like fate had stepped in. ‘But they still researched me thoroughly and visited various projects of mine, which I think is a good idea, as working on a big refurbishment like this is a long-term and quite intimate commitment,’ says Emilie. The couple, plus their young son and daughter, were smitten by this house, down to…

It’s not often you see a room that looks like an artwork. Is this a lost Hockney? The vivid, brazen colours dance and fizz, reverberating through the air and radiating energy and warmth, like a combination of throwing back a potent drink and hearing that one song from the glory days. Colour is spread evenly, enveloping the entire space with its joyful richness. ‘The combination of colours creates a room that is both relaxing and invigorating, a testament to the art of blending more natural hues like the lush shades of green with the bolder and daring,’ explain the scheme’s creators, Sabrina Panizza and Aude Lerin, co-founders of Londonbased interior design firm PL Studio. ‘Each of the colours complements and enhances the others to be as harmonious as possible –…

INVISIBLE COLLECTION We know that anything we’re supplying through Invisible Collection will probably be an edition of, say, 10 – so you’re not going to see it in everyone else’s homes. These are investment pieces, but they’re also works of art. Being a specialist supplier, you can get more interesting shapes and materials – lots of beautiful pieces in stone, for example, that you won’t have seen used on tables before. We’ve sourced the Deepah table from Atelier Pendhapa through them for our Belgravia project – it has a beautiful tripod-like base and an oak top with marquetry detail. COLLECTION NOIR Samantha Wilson specialises in stone tables and sources the slabs from Italy. She does a beautiful capsule collection and will develop bespoke pieces. She has a range of stones…

MOTIONS OF CLAY Barbados-born ceramicist Ronaldo Wiltshire has always had a passion for arts and crafts. The son of two potters, he spent most of his childhood immersed in his parents’ workshops. Now, he runs a studio in west London called Motions of Clay where, alongside his own work, he offers membership to ceramicists and runs courses for all levels. Ronaldo’s creations are tactile and tonal, made with a mix of techniques that stem right back to those he watched his parents use, namely ‘throwing, glaze formulation, mould making, slip casting, sculpting and hand building’. This means no two items are the same. For his Earth Tones series (above), inspired by the Canopic jars often found in the sacred ritual of mummification, Ronaldo intertwines ancient symbolism with modern artistic expression.…

Stained-glass windows are an age-old art form, but they haven’t been left in the dark. Often associated with churches, the craft is a surprising match for contemporary spaces thanks to updated shapes, patterns and palettes – plus, designers are increasingly dabbling with colour-drenching by using large panes of tinted glass to flood interiors with an energising glow. ‘Plain glass feels like a cold aesthetic nowadays; it no longer feels contemporary, nor has it a relevant personality,’ say Luis Laplace and Christophe Comoy, partners at Paris architectural firm Laplace. ‘It feels dated, while coloured materials bestow a fresh, creative potential in spaces.’ A renewed interest in colourful glass accents makes new interpretations of stained glass all the more exciting. ‘Unlike traditional leadlight windows that often have floral, organic reliefs, we’re seeing…

SEPARATE WAYS ‘I primarily implement glass doors in interior schemes because they create the feeling of more space and aid the flow of light,’ says Colombe’s Marta Chrapka. ‘If the room is small and we want to isolate it from the rest of the home, it’s a great technique to prevent it from feeling claustrophobic.’ In one example, Marta’s clients wanted to zone off an area close to the main living space where their children could do their homework, so the studio installed glass doors to provide a separate, more concentration-friendly space. ‘It is also a decorative solution that perfectly illuminates the room.’ SECOND LIFE If you love the idea of authentic period fixtures, then reclaimed glazed doors are an impactful way to introduce character to homes. ‘In my former…

at Salone this year, Natuzzi Italia presented the Circle of Harmony – a series of projects in collaboration with designers to celebrate the furniture brand’s 65th anniversary. It’s a milestone – and it has chief creative officer Pasquale Junior Natuzzi feeling reflective. We spoke to him to find out more about the collection. What is the secret to staying inventive after 65 years? We continue to push the boundaries through cross-pollination in a collaborative environment – through both our internal Design Center and external partnerships with designers. We draw inspiration from Italy’s rich cultural heritage, particularly from Puglia, which is where our roots are. We aim to communicate a harmonious, relaxed and convivial lifestyle. The Circle of Harmony is all about collaboration – what have you learned from the project? The…

having lived in the heart of Manhattan for several years, the talented young interior designer Arianna De Gasperis — who helms And Studio — knows the West Village very well. She had always dreamed of designing a project there. ‘I think inadvertently a location influences the design of a home a bit,’ she says. ‘This neighbourhood expresses a more laid-back approach, but it has a patina and is also a bit luxurious at the same time.’ It took a single phone call for the interior designer and the owners of this typical New York brownstone to feel they were a good match. Dating back to 1867, the four-storey house spans over 148 square metres. And while the Elizabeth Roberts Architects team took care of the major structural work – introducing…

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1 BORDER LINE Stripes are everywhere in interior decor, which makes it all the more exciting when designers manage to give them an update. Consider Esprit de Stripe, a new collection by New York rug maker Patterson Flynn that uses materials such as jute, silk and linen to transform one-dimensional lines; stripes just hit differently across these materials, often creating a surprisingly fresh watercolour effect. My favourite design is Majorelle, a hand-knotted wool rug that creates new stripes out of seemingly traditional borders (repeating motifs such as flowers and Greek key) in alternating concentric lines. Borders on borders? Now that’s worth a double-take. 2 SOCIAL FABRIC Finesse was fully on display during a recent visit to Pollack at its Hudson Square studio, where Rachel Doriss, the design director, walked me…

SOFT TOUCH In a scheme made up largely of hard surfaces, curves can help soften the edges of a bathroom, which is why designers often turn to them to create sanctuary-like spaces. Custom vanities are a great way to do this – as is Matki’s new EauZone Dome wet-room panel, with a design reminiscent of art deco style (but with a modern sentiment). It comes in a range of finishes, though we like the simplicity of the aged brass shown here.…

SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE The home bar is a hot topic in the interiors world at this time of year – it’s almost party season, after all. But for the oenophile among us, a wine cabinet is top of the wish list – and we’ve found the perfect one in the form of Skins Club, the new-look option by design and architecture firm m2atelier for Signature Kitchen Suite. With the brand’s undercounter wine cellar in the lower compartment and an upper ‘vanity’ zone – with a cigar-friendly humidor drawer and shelves for glassware – this piece encourages you to make a feature of your collection. Its striking freestanding design, with a burnished brass central base and an exterior that can be personalised with finishes in wood and leather, is the perfect…

FOREVER SUMMER If, like us, you’re mourning the increasingly distant memories of a summer holiday on the Med, might we suggest you get yourself over to Oma, on the first floor of London’s Borough Market? Inspired by the sun-soaked Greek islands, this new restaurant is the work of David Carter, founder of Smokestak and co-founder of Manteca(averygoodItalianrestaurant that, incidentally, you should also pay a visit to). The interiors, designed by Box 9, are soft and soothing – a palette of eucalyptus, stone and dark wood, with plaster-textured walls, cushioned seating and gentle downlights. And then there’s the food, of course: fresh fish from a 2.5-metre-long raw bar, wood-fired breads, hearty youvetsi cooked in traditional clay pots. It’s good stuff – enough, we think, to tide you over till next summer.…