Innehållsförteckning för November 2024 från Period Living

Homes with heart is a phrase we use regularly in Period Living – and with good reason. A house filled with an eclectic mix of family heirlooms, flea market finds, salvaged and upcycled items and well-chosen new pieces is one that is full of character and warmth; the room schemes are so much more than a collection of complementary or co-ordinating patterns and furnishings, but rather there is a story and history to so many design and decorating choices that transcends their mere aesthetics. That is certainly the case with the beautiful and inspiring homes featured in this issue. When Alice Clark returned to live in her childhood home in the country (page 32), she inherited rooms already brimming with the influence and tastes of generations. To these she has…

WIGGLE ROOM Used over wallpaper, window treatments or soft furnishings, prints with wavy lines are a brilliant way to bring softness and character to practical spaces, such as kitchens, which are often dominated by strong angles and hard surfaces. With its gentle flowing stripes, the Erik wallpaper from Swedish wallpaper brand Sandberg provides subtle interest and warmth, particularly when paired with cabinets in Paint and Paper Library’s Scarlet ‘n’ Rust, as shown here in the home of interior stylist and influencer Patricia Rodi. Switch wall cabinets for shelves to really show off the pattern on walls or use it inside a glass-fronted larder or cabinet. Available in Yellow, Green and Blue, the design is from Sandberg’s new Ett Hem Öland collection, inspired by the natural beauty of Sweden’s Öland island.…

Picture damask in your mind’s eye and what images do you conjure up? Shimmering cloth on the walls and used as bed hangings in a Georgian country house, perhaps? Lavish clothing worn by nobility in the Medici and Tudor Courts? In each case, you will likely envisage a monochromatic fabric woven with light-reflective contrasts and featuring classical and botanically inspired motifs in symmetrical repetition. In truth, ‘damask’ is not a term related to any particular design. It is a specific type of weave that forms a facing pattern with an immaculate negative on the reverse. The weave can be used to create a self-patterned cloth featuring matt and lustrous areas in a singular tone but can also feature two or more hues or different fibre threads. History and heritage Believed…

A celebration of colour The new Donne D’Arte collection from Francesca’s Paints is a thoughtfully curated palette that reimagines the hues of the Renaissance era with a contemporary, feminine sensibility. This collection honours the pioneering female artists of the period, capturing the serene and timeless quality of their work. Each of the six shades in the collection represents a different female artist, with subtle nods to the unique elements of their work. Whether you’re looking to create a harmonious blend of tones or decorate with a stand-alone colour, these hues are versatile enough to do it all. Pictured on the walls is Lavinia’s Russet, from £40 for 1ltr of Eco Emulsion, Francesca’s Paints. ECLECTIC AESTHETIC Drawing inspiration from the historic architecture found in southern Europe and Morocco, the new Mediterranean…

FRONT DOOR WREATH Apples look wonderful when used for a homemade wreath – just wipe them clean with a damp cloth and polish up with lint-free cloth. Take a metal wreath-making hoop (ours measured 25cm in diameter) and cut a length of medium-gauge florist’s wire to about 20cm longer than the circumference of the hoop. Push the wire through each of the apples, shaping them into a circle of a similar circumference to the hoop. Twist the ends of the wire around the hoop to secure. Add lengths of ivy by attaching long stems around the hoop with fine-gauge florist’s wire, then attach apple leaves and berries by twisting fine-gauge wire around individual stems before winding around the wreath between the apples. Finish with a simple hessian-ribbon bow. CANDLE HOLDERS…

RIBOLLITA SOUP SERVES 4-6 I first had this soup, cooked by the now famous chef Ruth Rogers, in her Chelsea flat 40-odd years ago. We were both little-known cooks with our own embryonic restaurants – both of which eventually had Michelin stars. That soup was a revelation, dominated by the cabbage and kale (she used the dark cavolo nero) and the bread – which must have been some kind of sourdough, which was tough enough not to completely disintegrate in the hot soup. ● 2tbsp olive oil● 1 onion, finely chopped● 2 garlic cloves, crushed● 1 large carrot, finely diced● 2 celery sticks, finely diced● 1 leek, halved down the middle and finely sliced● 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes● 1 x 400g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed● ½…

Whether you have been busy foraging your local hedgerows or have reaped the benefits of a fruit and vegetable patch or allotment, making jams, preserves, infused alcohol and cordials is one of the joys of autumn. No matter how you are preserving the harvest, elevate your bottles and jars with these reusable decorative labels crafted from sheet copper. Affordable and easy to make, these hand-crafted tags offer a luxury alternative to a hastily written sticky label and provide the perfect finishing touch when gifting. YOU WILL NEED ● Pure-copper foil sheet, available from Jackson’s Art Supplies ● Scissors or Stanley knife ● Hole punch ● Old ballpoint pen that has run out of ink, or a wooden cuticle stick ● Rafia ● Bottles or jam jars for your home-made preserves…

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Choosing a carpet is a commitment – it can last between five and 15 years depending on what it is made from and the amount of traffic in the room it is intended for. ‘One of the most common mistakes you can make when decorating a room is to begin with furniture or paint,’ says Kirsty Barton, marketing manager at Alternative Flooring. ‘Instead, selecting your flooring choice early on allows you to build a cohesive look from the floor up. As carpets are one of the biggest investments in a room, it is an important decision that shouldn’t be overlooked or considered last.’ Whether you want to make a bold statement with an ornate pattern in an eye-catching shade, are prioritising calming neutrals or want to focus on adding new…

Cute as a button, Pellaea Rotundifolia gains its nickname from its smooth, circular emerald-green leaves. While less common than other houseplant ferns – such as the classic Boston variety – button ferns are still widely available at garden centres and online, and will be an unconventional addition to a houseplant collection. Perfect placement Found in the shaded forests and rocky outcrops of New Zealand, button ferns thrive in bright but dappled light and damp environments. ‘Direct sun is also fine, so long as they are not exposed to midday sun (which will scorch leaves). An east or west-facing windowsill would be a great spot for a button fern. Alternatively, grow it behind obscured glass such as in a bathroom,’ recommends Chris Taylor, RHS horticultural adviser. While button ferns are more commonly…

Graham Beadle admits that he had never intentionally wanted to become a spoon carver. ‘But when I moved to Shropshire in 2004 with my wife Caroline and our two youngest children,’ he says, ‘opportunities to try out new things arose.’ He had, however, always been drawn to wood, even as a child. ‘I remember my dad buying me a carpentry set when I was about five years old and from then on I was always creating things,’ he says. Not long before the Covid pandemic, Graham had tried his hand at picture-framing his own photography and had even built a wooden cabin on stilts where he’d previously lived in Oxfordshire. When the family moved to Shropshire, he cut the cabin in half and transported it with them. While on a…

FLAMBOYANT FLORALS A striking wallpaper will make a bold statement in a kitchen and this new design, The Brambles by Divine Savages, was inspired by prickly countryside hedgerows. ‘A colourful kitchen needn’t mean multicolours; it can also be a celebration of one core colour,’ says Divine Savages co-founder Jamie Watkins. ‘By choosing the wallpaper as a starting point, everything else can complement or contrast with it through varying tonal hues and textures. Here, the predominant burgundy background of the Mulberry colourway gives the perfect colour option for the cabinetry, bringing warmth and depth.’ Brambles is available in three other gorgeous colourways and is printed on Divine Savages’ new eco wallpaper – made from 79 per cent renewable fibres and containing no polyester fibres – £150 a roll. The print is…

Finishing touches 1 Hardware is meant to be used. ‘Weight and tactility are imperceptible, but can make all the difference,’ says Grace Clements from Jim Lawrence. ‘Mix and match heritage-inspired handles for added interest and pair with hardware with similar finishes for a harmonious look – as in this space by Nefarious Design.’ London window latch, £25.88, Jim Lawrence. Shelving it 2 Open shelves are a popular alternative to wall cabinets. Decorative brackets will accentuate styled shelving and also look beautiful in their own right. Armac Martin’s Handsworth flush-mounted bracket, £235.20, features the same aged brass finish as the other hardware and taps in the room. Core principles 3 Shades and pendants are often well-considered additions to a space, but the fittings often get overlooked. However, the right fixing can…

Both architectural and practical, chimneys often serve multiple fireplaces within a house. Hence, they contain several flues that remove the smoke and gases from the hearths at their base and release it outside the building. Flues require an upward draught to successfully draw the fire. Traditionally, a smooth, leak-free flue lining was created by it being ‘parged’ or coated with lime plaster. Over the years, a flue is subjected to heat and corrosive gases, and moisture from falling rain, while above roof level, the chimney suffers the full force of the elements. Regular maintenance is vital and, wherever a chimney is in use, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors should be fitted. How often should you have a chimney swept? ‘When you move into a property, it is always best practice…

With autumn progressing, unkempt beds and borders almost beg to be tidied. But this is one of the few times in a gardener’s calendar to leave well alone, for among the dying foliage and spent blooms is an array of intricate seedheads that not only add architectural forms and a tableau of different textures but also offer shelter for insects and sustenance for birds during winter months. Many seedheads, pods, capsules and hips – ranging from robust shapes or elegant silhouettes to a minimalist skeletal tracery – are surprisingly resilient, steadfastly lasting for many months. Alliums, now mere shadows of their former selves, linger alongside aquilegias’ twisted seed pods, filigree fennel heads, and the pepper pot vestiges of poppies. Many roses carry hips that shrivel as temperatures plummet, and the…

The influence of multifaceted Victorian artist, designer, writer, and social activist William Morris (1834–1896) extends far beyond his lifetime. Morris was a key figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, which sought to revive traditional craftsmanship in response to the mass production and industrialisation of the 19th century. His designs, characterised by intricate patterns and vibrant colours, often drew inspiration from nature, medieval art and folklore. These designs, many of which are still produced today, were used not only in textiles but also for wallpapers, tapestries and furniture. Decorative arts Morris’s education at Exeter College, Oxford, where he formed a lifelong friendship with the artist Edward Burne-Jones, played a crucial role in shaping his artistic vision. Initially intending to join the clergy, Morris was profoundly influenced by John Ruskin’s writings…