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REVEALED! THE LONDON LOOK

Inside the capitals most inspiring homes
Plus our guide to the London Design Festival
How to make marble work
Artificial grass: a gardening revelation
OCTOBER 2016
Style
41 Wish list This months high street
special is packed with afordable buys
51 News Why nials are out and Indian
design is in. Plus, discover Soho
Houses rst homeware range
60 Shopping A digital directory of
our favourite online shops and
a tour of Aram Store, the rst in our
new series of design destinations
67 Decorating Everything you need to
know about parquet, light switches,
and using marble like a pro
79 Design How we fought the fakes, and
a closer look at Brit designer Richard
Sapper, developer Sammy Lee and
Italian style icon Angelo Donghia
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H OW TO
DECOR ATE
Mix pattern and colour with confidence
using our bumper fabric, paint and wallpaper
sourcebook. Packed with inspirational room
sets, beautiful moodboards, the very best
new-season pieces and our step-by-step
decorating guide, it has everything you
need to create your dream interior
86 Architecture Denys Lasduns

National Theatre, John Pawsons
new Welsh retreat and Daniel
Libeskinds idea of home
93 Gardening Discover why articial
grass is the one fake we do love
96 Technology A show-stopping TV
and the future of the kitchen table
100 Colour The story of vermilion,
a brilliant red with a mysterious past
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Design Awards 2016
The top new names in print
and pattern, craft, lighting,
accessories and furniture
ON THE
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This room set
from How To
Decorate
features an
armchair
covered in
Zofany velvet,
and yellow silk
Arte wallpaper .
For more ideas,
head to p103
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THE
LONDON
LOOK
156 The bespoke house Take a look
inside a RIBA award-winning
new-build and read the architects
guide to creating something unique
168 Jewel in the town Decorated using
marble, this Clapham townhouse is
the height of luxury. Steal its style
using our palette of coloured stones
182 Pink perfection How to use this
seasons hottest hue
188 A life in design: the Conran story
Celebrating Sir Terence Conrans
impact on British design
192 Cosmopolitan calm This urban
home has a peaceful palette of blush
pink and concrete we show you
the easy way to get the look
204 Watercolour memories British
designer Carolyn Quartermaines
home in Provence shows of her
dreamy (uniquely British) work
212 Take the tile tour Look at London
from a new perspective with our
guide to its most fascinating oors
216 New loft living This revamped
18th-century warehouse has a fresh,
comfortable take on inner-city style
228 Cool Britannia Our favourite new
pieces of British design
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Escape
Finally
255 News British breaks, new exhibitions

and Germanys secret island getaway
238 In conversation with Kelly

Hoppen We ask the designer about
her career past, present and future
269 London Design Festival We reveal

what not to miss at the UKs top
design event. Plus, a quick guide
to Design Centre Chelsea Harbour
242 Urban icon The renovation of this

Barbican apartment brings 21stcentury living to a Modernist gem
284 Iconic British houses Seven

architectural treasures to visit now
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290 Stockists Love something youve
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293 VIP Club Fantastic ofers for
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306 The last word What #TeamED
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THE LONDON LOOK

London is often considered a microcosm of the globe in terms of the richness and variety of
its populace, so this month we wanted to see if the same could be said of its homes, dedicating
the entire central section of the magazine to The London Look. And what we discovered as
we edited our choices down was exactly that, a veritable snapshot of the world encapsulated
in some of the best abodes in our capital city. From a New York-style loft owned by a jeweller
in Liverpool Street to an extraordinarily luxe, Italian marbled wonder in Clapham. Brightly
coloured Brutalism for a chic bachelor pad in the Barbican to the very height of bespoke
Modernism from brilliant British architect Jamie Fobert for a Danish/American couple in
central Bloomsbury. And, modest minimalism in New Cross, courtesy of young architects
Zoe Chan and Merlin Earys. Oh, and I threw in a rather charming bolthole in the south of
France too, because the work of its owner, designer extraordinaire Carolyn Quartermaine,
embodies a very particular kind of London look that we would have been remiss to exclude
just because she now spends half her time abroad (thats my excuse anyway!). But, as she so
We have this unique ability to mix the historical

with the contemporary in a singularly maverick
way. Its about daring and dreaming
PICTURE: EMMA WEBSTER
eloquently puts it, None of the things I do would have happened if I werent British. We have
this unique ability to mix the historical with the contemporary in a singularly maverick way.
Its about daring and dreaming and the use of colour. We can embrace the grunge side, the
goth side and it makes for a vibrancy that you dont see in Germany or France. We are not
strait-laced, we dont go down just one path and seek perfection in a design and leave it at
that, which tends to produce something very cold. We go a lot further with the story.
And exploring a personal narrative is what the best designed, crafted or composed homes
always seek to do. It is the same with the greatest designers too; they tell stories with their
work. Thus, in this issue, weve proled both Kelly Hoppen MBE and Sir Terence Conran
London has been pivotal to both of their successes. After all, its always fascinating to
understand where great British design stories began. Certainly one thing Ive learnt from
interviewing people at the top of their game is that, once they had a vision of what they wanted
to achieve, there was a refusal to let anyone tell them they wouldnt ultimately succeed. And
I think theres something terribly British/London about that, too.
What Ive been testing

this month... dog hair
busting vacuum cleaners
With two hounds in the house and
a dark wooden oor, staying on top
of dog hair is a major issue in my
household. So the arrival of the
new Dyson Cinetic Big Ball
Animal has caused something
of a revolution. It sounds like a jet
engine taking of when in action,
but my word does it have some
serious suction. Armed with the
tangle free turbine tool, rugs and
carpets were rendered as new.
Unbelievable power. And, this
latest model has xed all previous
Dyson niggles, such as the cylinder
being tricky to empty and having
to clean out the lter. Brilliant.
449.99 (dyson.co.uk). PS See
more top vacuums for pet owners
on p306.
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T H I S MON T H S CON T R I BU TOR S

Instagram @adrianbriscoe
Profession Photographer
Feature How to decorate, p103
Interiors style Calm and neutral,
with lots of natural materials
Favourite colour Navy blue
Inuences Nature, art, cinematography and people
Design hero Anyone from the Bauhaus
Favourite city It has to be Lisbon, Portugal, for its
chilled-out, faded retro atmosphere
Most precious possession My Lotus Esprit
Dream buy A Henry Moore sculpture, or a Rothko
Perfect day Being able to time travel
Jack Melrose
Twitter/Instagram @jamelrose
About Jack is Team EDs new
Junior Designer
Favourite colour Black
Interiors style Very minimalist.
I am heavily inuenced by
contemporary and Scandinavian design, and like to
have everything monochrome, neutral and raw. Less
is more, and simplicity is the ultimate sophistication
Favourite city London of course! People may call
it a rat race or the smog, but London is just so fabulous
to me. You cant beat walking around the streets
and parks of central London
Dinah Hall
Instagram @dinahhall
Profession Writer
Feature Watercolour memories, p204
Home I live on Dartmoor in a granite
and glass house (the perks of marrying
an architect), but also have a tiny at
in London with Georgian panelling, painted black.
Which makes me look hideously smug on Instagram
Interiors style After interviewing Carolyn
Quartermaine I spent days fantasising about 1950s
Italian cane furniture and collaged wallpaper, but
the reality is white walls, Pinch sofas, sheepskins
and Hans J Wegner Wishbone dining chairs
INTERVIEWS: SARAH MORGAN
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STYLE
REACH FOR THE SKY

Dutch landscape painting is justly revered, but where would its Old
Masters have been without the awless skies of their native land?
The latters clarity and colours are the inspiration behind this
wallpaper by Amsterdam duo Little Owl Design (aka Bruce Wayland
and Marcello De Simone), who have juxtaposed their own photographs
with details from antique etchings to create a collage efect. The design
comes in three palettes stormy grey, a soft violet that evokes dusk and
this serene blue. Dutch Sky wallpaper, 162 per nine-metre roll
(littleowl.eu). More top wallpaper picks in How to decorate, p103.
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HOT ON THE
HIGH STREET
WISH LIST
Were celebrating the high street with a bumper

round-up of super affordable best buys
#EDLoves
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1 Be soothed by the tranquil greens in this Solitude Is Bliss artwork by Michelle Collins. 150, John Lewis (johnlewis.com)
2 These golden candlesticks have a glam 1970s feel. From 6.99 each, H&M (hm.com)
3 Picture frames can be modern too as proved by these colourful, graphic resin frames. 14 each, Oliver Bonas (oliverbonas.com)
4 The brass cladding on this Geo sideboard makes it feel much more expensive than it is. 999, West Elm (westelm.co.uk)
5 Introduce a subtle hit of colour and texture with the Borders rug. 120, Habitat (habitat.co.uk)
6 The shape of this Swole copper side table by Blu Dot makes it easy to draw up to a sofa or armchair. 325, Heals (heals.co.uk)
7 Theres an elegant 1930s vibe to this ceramic Contessa vase. 35, M&S (marksandspencer.com)
8 Tap into the trend for marbled nishes with the Griin bottle vase. 25, Habitat (habitat.co.uk)
9 Contrasting tassels are the perfect nishing touch on this Salaya Ikat cushion. 35, Urban Outtters (urbanouttters.com)
10 We cant believe this cool, graphic Geo cushion costs just 7. George Home (asda.com)
11 This dainty Mid-century seat is a comer way to sit at the dining table. 399, West Elm (westelm.co.uk)
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1 Hang this vinyl Design Project 016 wallpaper vertically or horizontally for a cool visual efect. 33 per ten-metre roll, John Lewis (johnlewis.com)
2 These Paloma pendant lights look great in a contrasting cluster, or hung singly in a hallway. From 59 each, M&S (marksandspencer.com)
3 Cheer up a wall with this graphic parrot poster. 65, Oliver Bonas (oliverbonas.com)
4 We love the smoky colours and quilted nish of this Veyed chair. 375, French Connection (frenchconnection.com)
5 Camille Walalas Memphis-esque Aria rug for Floor Story is truly art for your oor. 800, Heals (heals.co.uk)
6 Lisa Firers marbled, striped and spotted porcelain vessels are the stars of the Design Africa showcase by Heals. From 35 for a tealight holder (heals.co.uk)
7 The Design Project 001 smoked glass table lamp makes a bold statement with its gleaming nish. 160, John Lewis (johnlewis.com)
8 The geometric pattern on this Brookland pasta bowl makes us think of Mediterranean sunshine and cuisine. 8, Habitat (habitat.co.uk)
9 This delicately patterned Kaleidoscope bowl is the perfect shape for party snacks. 1, Tesco Direct (tesco.com/direct)
10 The Kenta table makes a striking addition to a dining space,and theres a matching bench, too. 2,195, Lombok (lombok.co.uk)
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1 This framed handmade paper wall art adds a pop of texture and colour to any room. 269, West Elm (westelm.co.uk)
2 Hang this textured glass Gabriella pendant from the Gray & Willow collection over a dining table. 80, House of Fraser (houseofraser.co.uk)
3 You wont nd a better faux nish than this Faux Wood Efect wallpaper. 20 per ten-metre roll, Graham & Brown at House of Fraser (houseofraser.co.uk)
4 The Stamford bed is a contemporary take on the Victorian wrought-iron style. From 295, The White Company (thewhitecompany.com)
5 We love the hits of warm yellow in this Abstract Ribbon wool rug. 649, West Elm (westelm.co.uk)
6 Cosy up with this mohair blanket in an on-trend safron yellow. 99.99, Zara Home (zarahome.com)
7 This map-inspired cushion is dotted with the names of cities from around the world. H&M. 7.99 (hm.com)
8 Purple details make this basket a stylish choice for laundry or storage. 49.99, Zara Home (zarahome.com)
9 With its super-slender proportions, this gold table lamp is a useful task light for cramped corners. 19.99, TK Maxx (tkmaxx.com)
10 A folding side table like this Butlers Tray is fabulously versatile; use by a bed or sofa. 35, Tesco Direct (tesco.com/direct)
11 The African-inspired pattern on this Tribal vase looks great in monochrome. 25, Debenhams (debenhams.com)
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1 Duck Egg Innocence Twig wallpaper by Graham & Brown has a delicate appeal. 15 per ten-metre roll, Debenhams (debenhams.com)
2 Fluted finishes are so now and this Dorette light shade has a glamorous tassel to boot. 268, Anthropologie (anthropologie.com)
3 This bone-inlaid bar cabinet is a beautifully intricate heirloom piece. 1,499, West Elm (westelm.co.uk)
4 The pale blue tones of this Starfield rug evoke faded grandeur. From 270, John Lewis (johnlewis.com)
5 Hang a group of these Pebble mirrors to make an elegant wall display. From 38 each, Oliver Bonas (oliverbonas.com)
6 The distinctive boxy shape and layered blue tones of this Bloc armchair caught our eye. 895, Oliver Bonas (oliverbonas.com)
7 With its oriental-style watercolour print, this cushion is as pretty as a picture. 8, Matalan (matalan.co.uk)
8 We cant resist the lustrous finish of this golden glass vase. 14.99, H&M (hm.com)
9 This Art Deco-style Circlet nest of tables is smart and sexy. 125, Next (next.co.uk)
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1 Zofanys Akaishi wallpaper features an subtle pattern of mountains in old gold. 55 per metre, John Lewis (johnlewis.com)
2 Create an op art feel with this eye-popping wood parquetry wall decoration. Small, 169; large, 249, West Elm (westelm.co.uk)
3 We predict this gorgeous metallic sideboard will sell out fast. 249.99, TK Maxx (tkmaxx.com)
4 The grey and tan tones of this Vintage king rug go with everything. 155, French Connection (frenchconnection.com)
5 This oak Cooks dining table doubles as a prep surface and comes with a marble, concrete or oak top. 2,795 (as pictured), Heals (heals.com)
6 Invest in this brass ice bucket for chic cocktail parties. 35, Debenhams (debenhams.com)
7 There are some great oak utensils in Sainsburys new Cookshop range, including this pestle and mortar. 16, Sainsburys (sainsburys.com)
8 Buy these grey marble-efect canisters in bulk for stylish storage. 8 each, George Home (asda.com)
9 This Palatial pasta bowl features a delicate beaded edge. 3.50, Sainsburys (sainsburys.com)
10 The oak Duhrer dining chair has a pared-down Scandinavian feel. 199, John Lewis (johnlewis.com) E D
Style | N E W S
NEW TAKES ON INDIAN

DESIGN Theyre bang on
trend. The latest is Swedish
fashion designer
Martin Bergstrms
Svrtan range for
Ikea in minimal
monochrome, out
September (ikea.com).
RUBY RUTHS
OTHERWORLDLY DOLLS
Knitted with vintage textiles,
with giant buttons for eyes, they
just make us happy. From 18
(rubyruthdolls.com).
DIPTYQUES VINAIGRE
DE TOILETTE Scent
your airing cupboard with it,
spritz bedlinen with it,
bathe in it or just wear it.
50 (diptyqueparis.co.uk).
LITTLE GREENES RUBINE
ASHES PAINT As used in
Londons Asprey showroom its
the perfect grey-lilac. 19.25 for
one litre (littlegreene.com).
UP AND DOWN
WORDS: CHARLOTTE BROOK (THE LOEWE DOWN) PICTURES: PABLO QUEVEDO, MIGUEL PEREZ
THE LOEWE DOWN

As Loewes creative director since 2013, Northern Irish-born designer
Jonathan Anderson has propelled the Spanish luxury fashion brand
forwards while often looking back to its roots it was founded in 1846
as a cooperative of leather artisans. After creating a range of ceramicinspired leather bowls in 2015, he has now expanded Loewes home
ofering by employing a leather inlay technique to embellish early
20th-century oak furniture. Like marquetry for leather, the intarsio
method is Andersons cutting-edge slant on the
jigsaw-puzzle knitting technique of the same
name. Leather is precisely sliced into shapes
using laser-cutting technology, then master
artisans slot the pieces together to form
the design before it is ironed to create
a seamless nish. The idea was inspired
by Bloomsbury Group artist Roger Frys
colourful painted cupboard doors, chairs
and tables, and many of the graphics
used are derived from Loewes archive
of silk prints. There are six pieces in the
collection (pictured above and right)
and theyre all made to order. Furniture
from 6,725 for a lamp; notebooks,
250 each (loewe.com).
FUSSY FINIALS
Lumps of crystal,
twiddly metal spears
and gaudily-coloured
gobstopper knobs at
the end of curtain poles all
turn us of. Give us simple,
slimline button nials every time.
DOORMATS WITH
SLOGANS Visit John Lewis
instead for afordable jute
designs ( johnlewis.com).
SUGARY CHOCOLATE
Panas sugar- and dairy-free
chocolate still tastes like a guilty
pleasure (panachocolate.com).
FAKE DESIGNER
FURNITURE Its days are
numbered thanks to a change
in the law championed by us!
See p79 to nd out more.
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CHEZ MONSIEUR DIOR

Living in a house that doesnt reflect who you are is akin to wearing someone elses
clothes, Christian Dior once said. The famed couturier was as fastidious about interiors
as he was about fashion, decorating his original headquarters at 30 avenue Montaigne,
Paris, in tones of grey, with white lacquered furniture and toile de Jouy fabrics. Now, as
the House of Dior opens a spectacular New Bond Street boutique (above) designed by
architect Peter Marino, it is also unveiling its new Dior Maison collection. The aim? To
capture the spirit with which Dior furnished his own houses. It was also inspired by his
childhood home in Granville, Normandy (right), now a museum, of which he once said:
my life and my style owe almost everything to its site and architecture. Its pink and
dove-grey palette are clearly referenced in a range of faience tableware by India Mahdavi
for Dior Maison, which has scalloped edges that recall patterns from recent fashion
collections. Other designers involved include artist Vronique Taittinger, who has
revisited Diors graphic cannage motif on ceramics, while at a lower price point there
are candles and teas inspired by Dior fragrances. The cashmere throws and embroidered
linens are also easy to covet. 160162 New Bond Street, London W1 (dior.com).
1 Cannage tray by Vronique Taittinger, 330

2 Plates by India Mahdavi, from 95 each 3 Pink
carafe by Giberto Arrivabene, 420 4 Couture
vases by Jeremy Maxwell, 1,200 each
5 Cannage candle by Vronique Taittinger, from
135 6 Ashtray by Jerome Faillant Dumas, on
sale September 7 Cards by Michael Cailloux, 80
F I N E LY T U N E D S T Y L E
So accustomed are we to seeing black or wooden

pianos that these multicoloured numbers by
Cambridge-based experts 1066 Pianos come
as quite a surprise. The Edelweiss range
(pictured) can be commissioned in any shade
(or combination of shades) you choose. Using
the new online build your own piano design
tool, customers can pick colours,
finishes and sizes, which are then
handcrafted to order in the companys
workshop. Not a natural
Chopin? Clever self-playing
technology can be built in:
link the piano to your iPod
and let the instrument do
all of the hard work for you.
Magic! Prices from 15,000
(edelweisspianos.com).
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THE MAGIC NUMBERS
John Lewiss biggest launch of

the year is its new Design Project
collection. Two years in the making,
it features 250 products ranging
from candleholders to sofas and
armchairs, all given a number
rather than a name, just as they
would be in a designers studio. For
more examples from the collection,
see our high-street wish list on p39.
No002 chair, 1,799; No031
lamp, 250 ( johnlewis.com).
FOR THE LOVE OF LURAT

Jean Lurat lived in a golden time for European art: he was friends with leading
lights of the Cubist and Surrealist movements in the 1920s, but unlike them,
never became a household name. That was partly due to his preferred media
tapestry, ceramics, fabric and wallpaper, as well as poetry but also to his
unconventional aesthetic, inspired by the decorative arts of the Middle Ages and
dominated by animals, fantastical creatures and cosmology. Now Lurat is
making waves again thanks to a new collection of fabrics and wallpapers by
Pierre Frey, created in collaboration with the Jean and Simone Lurat
Foundation. There are three fabrics and three wallpapers, including the Matisseesque Sirnes; Arlequins linen, a colourful treatment of the harlequin theme;
and Champagne wallpaper, a dreamlike evocation of bubbles, starbursts and
birds. Fabrics, from 103.20 per metre; wallpapers, 199.20 per ten-metre roll
(pierrefrey.com). You can also visit the Atelier-Muse Jean Lurat, the artists
home and studio, in France (46400 Saint-Laurent-les-Tours).
From left Arlequins linen. Sirnes fabric in blue and yellow. Soleil Noir linen. A fantastical
mural inside the Atelier-Muse Jean Lurat. Pink Champagne wallpaper
Buy this! You may spend ages choosing the perfect armchair, but how much thought do you give to footstools?
Proper relaxation demands a proper investment, so hurrah for The Footstool Workshop, which makes bespoke
handcrafted designs in six diferent shapes and a variety of sizes. Theres a huge choice of fabrics and legs, from
simple cubes to castors that make it easy to move larger ottomans around a room (thefootstoolworkshop.co.uk).
INSPIRING WORDS
The new generation of self-help books is pint-sized and punchy,
as well as boasting a strong graphic look. From Do Book Co
comes Do Design by designer Alan Moore, the latest in a series
of paperbacks that also includes Do Improvise and Do Lead (8.99
each; thedobook.co). It invites us to think about how and why we
create objects and, as the cover clearly states, why beauty is the key
to everything. Elsewhere, Swedish stationer and designer Kikki K
has published her Inspiring Books series (9 each; kikki-k.com),
which each feature handy bite-sized tips on a wide variety of
subjects. Our favourite is Want a Home You Love? by interior
designer Anna-Carin McNamara, which explains how creating
the perfect space can have an impact on all areas of your life.
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M Y C U LT U R A L L I F E
MICHAEL SODEAU
We ask a tastemaker what they are reading,

watching, listening to and downloading
M O O DY B LU E S
Californian artist Deborah M Allen
creates abstract works based on
watercolour techniques, which resemble
clouds of ink in water. Her latest project
is Jenny, a range of ceramics for
1882Ltd, the Stafordshire-based maker
of contemporary bone china. Who
is Jenny? Shes the mum of 1882Ltds
founder, Emily Johnson, who died
of cancer last year. Five per cent of all
sales from this range will be donated
to cancer charity Macmillan Cancer
Support. Plates from 23 (1882ltd.com).
INTO THE FOREST
Wallpaper designer Sian Zengs new Hua

Trees collection reects her European
and Chinese cultural heritage, recalling
antique hand-painted oriental wallpaper
of natural scenes, but with a modern slant.
It comes either as a mural or as a set of
fabric stickers that add magic to childrens
rooms. 175 for a 2.1x3-metre mural; fabric
stickers, from 30 each (sianzeng.com).
WORDS: DOMINIC LUTYENS (MY CULTURAL LIFE) PICTURES: GETTY, ANDY MATTHEWS , ALAMY, EMILY DENNISON, JON DAY
Sodeau is a multidisciplinary designer who creates everything from

furniture to interiors. He is creative director of London design show
Designjunction, and his studio celebrates its 20th anniversary next year
(@michaelsodeaustudio; michaelsodeau.com).
Im currently listening to GoGo Penguin (2), a band I discovered while
watching Later with Jools Holland. The band consists of a pianist, double
bassist and drummer, and the dexterity with which they play is incredible.
The song that makes me feel instantly happy is Shes a Rainbow by
The Rolling Stones. My wife Lisa and I played it at our wedding ceremony.
The books that have influenced me the most are ones on the work
of 20th-century artist Bruno Munari. The freedom with which he
and other creatives of his generation, such as Enzo Mari and Achille
and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni approached design is so interesting.
My favourite quote is Less is more. Famously
attributed to architect Mies van der Rohe, its
actually from Robert Brownings poem Andrea
del Sarto (also known as The Faultless Painter).
It epitomises whats good about design and the
modernist edict Form follows function.
The last exhibition I saw was The World
of Charles and Ray Eames at Londons Barbican
art gallery. I was fascinated by their plywood
1
prototypes and chair frames (5).
Ive always loved David Hockneys art.
I really like his earlier paintings, particularly
A Bigger Splash (1; 1967). Hockney has inspired
generations with his new form of drawing; hes
rather like David Bowie, who also transformed
himself by experimenting with diferent genres.
If I had a free day in London, Id spend it
exploring the city on my bike. Im a member
2
of the Rapha Cycle Club (3).
I have two favourite
destinations. The rst is the
Isle of Skye, which has an
incredibly beautiful and diverse
landscape. The second is
Sweden. Many of its cities, such
as Stockholm (4), Gothenburg
and Malm, ofer a rich design
history and wonderful food.
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HOUSE TO HOME
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HOUSE & GARDEN/THE CONDE NAST PUBLICATIONS LIMITED, DAMIAN RUSSELL
Having grown from a single London club to a global empire, Soho House now has
designs on your home, with a new product range based on its super-cool interiors
It was a response to our guests and members, says Nick Jones,
founder of global network of members clubs and restaurants Soho
House, of its rst homeware range. We were constantly being asked,
where can I get your sheets, where are the towels from, who is the
glassware by? As more houses opened, we decided to start designing
everything to go in them ourselves. The next step was to make those
things available for people to buy. The result is Soho Home,
a collection of over 450 items including textiles, lighting, tableware,
upholstery and accessories, all designed to encapsulate the laidback yet luxurious vibe found
in Joness venues. Four years
in the making, Jones, group
design director Vicky Charles,
and European design director
James Waterworth all admit
that its been a steep learning
curve. The opening of Soho
House Chicago really got the
project moving, but we soon
realised that it takes a lot more
time to develop some products
than others, says Vicky. What the research has given us, however,
is a Rolodex of experienced manufacturers and craftspeople from
all over the world. Now, the in-house design team works with
companies such as Italian linen weaver Frette, iconic Stafordshire
pottery Burleigh, and traditional furniture maker George Smith to
name but a few. Theyre great partnerships says Jones. Youre not
only getting the feel of Soho House, but the quality of these suppliers,
which is phenomenal. Design inspiration is taken from the houses

themselves currently customers can shop from Chiswicks High
Road House, Babington House in Somerset, the groups newest
rural outpost Farmhouse, which opened in Oxfordshire in 2015,
Soho House New York and, of course, Chicago. Going forward the
plan is to develop collections from the 13 other existing properties,
plus any new locations as they launch (Barcelona, Mumbai and
Amsterdam are currently under construction).
The aim, says Jones, is to deliver goods within 48 hours. Im an
impatient person, I want things now, he says. The website also
carries a selection of vintage pieces sourced by the team. Previously
available only to members, the range will be ofered to non-members
from September. So how do they expect it to fare with those not
already au fait with Soho House style? It isnt pretentious or ashy.
Its reasonably priced and good quality, says Jones. I think more
than just our members will appreciate that. (sohohome.com).
Portrait From left, James Waterworth, Vicky Charles and Nick Jones
Products, from top Vintage rug, from 795; Barwell coupe, 28; Whichford
teapot, 75; Spoon armchair, 1,800; Portobello cashmere throw, 450
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D E S I G N D E S T I N AT I O N A R A M S T O R E
All shops are not made equal, some are essential one-stop
design emporiums. This month, we visit the fantastic
Aram Store in Londons Covent Garden
FOUR OF OUR TOP ARAM PIECES
Girard cofee table by

Alexander Girard for Knoll
International, 999
Non Conformist chair by

Eileen Gray, 2,608
Kora porcelain vase by

Studiopepe, 149
Palette JH8 table by Jaime

Hayn for &Tradition, 995
WORDS: AMY BRADFORD PICTURE: PAUL RAESIDE
Whats the stores history? The London shopping scene received two strong
shocks to the system in 1964: Habitat landed on Fulham Road; and a few
months earlier, Aram Store opened on the Kings Road. The two shops served
diferent clientele, but both were radical departures for Brits whod grown up
with wartime Utility furniture and brown antiques. Zeev Arams white-box
store stocked the work of Bauhaus icons and Modernists like Marcel Breuer
and Le Corbusier. Detractors denounced it as hospital furniture and sent
Aram hate mail. He was unfazed. The important thing is that there was
a reaction, he recalls. I was afraid people would just walk past. Now, we can
see how radically ahead of its time the store was. Today, Aram Store occupies
an impressive four-oor space in Covent Garden.
What brands will I find there? Pieces by Le Corbusier and Breuer are
still present and correct, manufactured by Cassina, Vitra and Thonet; other
big hitters include Carl Hansen & Sn, Fritz Hansen, Flos, MDF Italia and
Knoll International. Youll also nd a brand new 180-square-metre space
dedicated to Italian bed brand Flou (above right), of which the store is the
exclusive London stockist. Flous luxurious upholstered beds in neutral hues
including the rst-ever modern upholstered bed, Vico Magistrettis
Nathalie design (1978) are a true insider secret.
Whats its USP? Founder Zeev Arams aim is to provide excellent service and
as wide a range as possible of the best modern design. Not merely a store, it has
also acted as a champion of both new and established talents, through
exhibitions in its top-oor gallery space. Here, in 1981, Japanese icon Shiro
Kuramatas work was seen in Europe for the rst time; a young Jasper Morrison
got his big break in 1987 when his Thinking Mans Chair was spotted by
manufacturer Giulio Cappellini at the shops 23rd anniversary show.
What makes it a must visit? Aram Store is the only place where you can
buy authentic reissues of the great Irish Modernist Eileen Grays designs
(Zeev Aram championed the neglected designers work in the 1970s and
now has the world licence to produce and distribute her furniture). And if
youre not in the market for a big investment, the store has an excellent
selection of gifts and accessories for the style conscious.
110 Drury Lane, London WC2 (aram.co.uk)
TOP OF THE (ONLINE) SHOPS

These days you can find a marvellous array of quirky things for your home online from handcrafted
accessories to vintage curiosities. Here, we round up the 14 new webshops you need to know!
M AT T E R O F S T U F F
What does it sell? This
London-based gallery
accords great importance
to materials hence its name
and its focus on cool,
contemporary furniture and
accessories with a craft story
behind them. The price point
ranges from a few pounds into
the thousands.
Hot buy Gesture handmade
stained porcelain bowl by
Meghan Hutchins, who forms
one third of design studio
Creo Collective, 60
Log on at matterofstuf.com
WORDS: AMY BRADFORD PICTURES: TERRY DONNELLY, TIM YOUNG
MINOR GOODS
What does it sell? Theyre
being modest, but Minor
Goods is really a major nd.
Its less is more design
aesthetic extends to pretty
blue and green stoneware,
lovely wooden spoons
and cotton-cord placemats:
its a capsule collection
of beautiful basics.
Hot buy Handcrafted oak
chopping board, 38 for
medium (pictured)
Log on at minorgoods.com
SECRET LINEN STORE

is bedlinen central: lovely
cotton sheets come in
endless categories such
as white, striped, and the
extremely handy Ikea size.
There are also collections
of throws, valances and
childrens bedding.
Consider it a one-stop
shop for your bedroom!
Hot buy Percale washed
cotton bedding in duck-egg
blue: pillowcases, from 15;
duvet cover, from 45
Log on at
secretlinenstore.com
AT E L I E R S U K H A
What does it sell? Atelier
Sukha (a Sanskrit word
meaning joy of life) describes
itself as a cosy little
department store in
Amsterdam selling unique,
handmade items. That means
Tibetan wool carpets and
giant oor cushions crafted
in Nepal, as well as pretty
monochrome paper storage
boxes and neem-wood plates
from India. The overriding
theme is pale and interesting.
Hot buy Giant cotton Chulto
oor cushion, 750
Log on at atelier-sukha.nl
LA TRSORERIE
Paris-based company lives
up to its name with simple,
utilitarian tableware (think
old-school glass sugar shakers
and classic wooden washing-up
brushes), hammered metal
saucepans by Japanese rm
Yoshikawa, wire wall-hung
shelves and linen bath towels.
In other words, everyday
luxury at its best.
Hot buy Striped tasselled
linen bath towel, 53
Log on at latresorerie.fr
WORKSHOP
Brighton boutiques online
arm sells stylish, functional
household goods from around
the world. Wooden-handled
kitchen knives by Spanish
maker Pallars, dustpan-andbrush sets by Swedish label Iris
Hantverk and incense by
Margate apothecary Haeckels
are among the treasures.
Hot buy Japanese straw
trivet, 16
Log on at
workshopliving.co.uk
COULEUR LOCALE
What does it sell? As the name
suggests, this brand sells a wealth
of local crafts from far-ung places.
Oferings range from tribal stools
from Zimbabwe and pompomtrimmed towels from Morocco to
Indonesian feather-and-shell
crowns. Brilliant for statement
pieces and curious gifts.
Hot buy Black Tunisian
stoneware by Nelson Sepulveda,
from 16 for a bowl
Log on at couleurlocale.eu
THE OTHERIST
Dutch webstore is a virtual
cabinet of curiosities: framed
butteries and beetles, surreal
Animalia trays by French
brand iBride and realistic
ceramic fruits by West
Midlands duo Penkridge
Ceramics are among the
wonderful oddities on ofer.
Hot buy Polyura Cognathus
framed buttery, 69
Log on at otherist.com
NOOK SHOP
What does it sell? Pleasingly
pared-down utility-style
homewares for the bathroom
and kitchen. We love the
traditional white enamelware
from Europe, Robert Welchs
cast-iron pestles and mortars,
and old-school wooden
household brushes.
Hot buy Brass plant
mister, 14.95
Log on at nookshop.co.uk
ARTILLERIET
What does it sell?
Artilleriet sells furniture and
accessories by brands that
youll have heard of Astier de
Villatte, Hay alongside many
that you wont know, but will
love. Its edit is impeccable in
an understated Scandinavian
way, and while there are many
expensive pieces, its great for
afordable gifts, too.
Hot buy A4 bentwood
bistro chair in red, 140
Log on at artilleriet.se
CURIOUS EGG
What does it sell? Set up in 2015 by
Scottish artist Lorraine Aaron and her
husband Roddy, this company sells
original artworks, unusual wallpapers,
candles and beauty products, as
well as a selection of home accessories.
Aarons network of skilled artisans
can also source special items or
make bespoke pieces.
Hot buy Bardot lampshade, 65
Log on at curiousegg.com
T H O R S T E N VA N E L T E N
What does it sell? Were
delighted that Thorsten van
Elten has launched a webstore
selling cool and crazy designs
from Eastern Europe and his
native Germany (design fans
may remember his former
website THEO and his east
London shop selling work
by up-and-coming designers).
Dont miss the lovely blog.
Hot buy All You Need
oak toolbox, 57.50
Log on at thorstenvanelten.com
MARK LEWIS
INTERIOR DESIGN
What does it sell? London
interior designer Mark Lewiss
webshop is the place to nd
perfectly understated hardware
for your home, such as shelf
brackets and simple, oldfashioned coat hooks. There
are also reclaimed oorboards,
Welsh slate tiles and
customised furniture.
Hot buy Bronze D handle, 15
Log on at
marklewisinteriordesign.com
MAISON NUMEN
What does it sell? Billing
itself as a global portal to the
hidden talent of craftspeople
from around the world, this
new website debuts with the
Latin Animae Vol 1 collection
of crafts from South America.
Baskets and great natural
textiles are the primary focus.
Hot buy Basket by Venezuelan
Guarekena women, 45
Log on at maisonnumen.com
Find more stylish webshops
at elledecoration.co.uk E D
PICTURE: RORY GARDINER
TOP OF THE SHOPS...
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D E C O R AT O R I N D E X
LAURA GONZALEZ
We talk to our favourite

interior designers about
their life and work
Who is she? Before she had
even completed her degree at
the Ecole Nationale Superieur
dArchitecture de Paris, Laura
Gonzalez had set up her own design practice, Pravda
Arkitect. A friend ofered me the chance to create the
interior of a tailoring store and things took of from
there, she recalls of the project that began 12 years ago.
Her big break was re-designing legendary Parisian rock
venue Bus Palladium in 2010, where she paired funky
1970s wallpaper with secondhand nds. I was lucky that
the client trusted me despite my lack of experience.
Whats her style? Gonzalez describes it as bohemian
chic, with a subtle balance of aged and new, rough and
luxury. This is evidenced in projects such as the Alcazar
restaurant in Paris (bottom), which re-launched last
summer with a new look that blends marble, brass and
terrazzo with an abundance of greenery. Art often appears
alongside antiques in Gonzalezs projects. She sources
WORDS: ALEX KRISTAL
Gonzalezs bohemian-chic style

mixes antiques, sourced in her
hometown of Paris, with lush
greenery and touches of marble
them from her favourite Parisian auction house, Piasa,
and picks up secondhand items from the citys Les Puces
market. She cites a key inuence as the avant-garde work
of French interior designer Madeleine Castaing.
What are her recent projects? The Manko Peruvian
restaurant in Paris, where she paired gold and green
malachite with kilim fabrics and lush tropical plants to
create something innovative and warm that reected
the style of the cooking. She has also worked on several
private homes, including a very glamorous Parisian
apartment (pictured top and above left) that features
a beautiful black marble door frame (details overleaf )
and elegant neutral-coloured living room.
What is she currently working on? Two hotels and
six restaurants in Paris, ranging from a traditional
brasserie to a top secret revamp of an iconic address,
plus two new residential projects in London.
She says: The most important thing is to tell a story and
to understand what that story is going to be from the
beginning of a project. (pravdaarkitect.wix.com).
Turn over for Gonzalezs expert advice on marble
D E C O R AT O R I N D E X : E X P E R T A D V I C E
LAURA GONZALEZS GUIDE TO WORKING WITH MARBLE
How to pick your marble
Mix and match diferent
colours of stone and various
polishes. Each slice is
diferent and the veins in it
can change the overall efect,
so its important to choose
the exact piece you like from
a dealer I use Carrara
Marble (carraramarble.co.uk).
Choose a specic slab and the
dealer will do the measuring
and drawings, cut the marble
to size and install it.
Each type of marble has
diferent qualities for
example, its a bad idea to
use black Nero Marquina
marble in a shower because
white limescale looks obvious
against the dark stone.
Annie Sloan
Paints Everything
(Cico Books,
14.99) includes
40 DIY projects
from the chalk
paint expert: from
hand-stencilled
cushions to painted
chandeliers and
cabinets, and dyed
vintage lace
curtains (yes, you
can use Sloans chalk paint to dye
fabric, diluting it to create the colour
required genius!). Whether you love
plain colours or pattern, theres
inspiration for everyone.
How to care for marble

The only downside to marble
is that you have to be careful
about maintaining it. I love
marble in a kitchen, but I
always advise my clients that
it needs special care. Its
fragile, so even spilling lemon
juice on a worktop can leave
a mark. Be sure to clean it
with a non-acidic product.
The trick to try at home

On a recent project in an
apartment in Paris, I used
black Nero Marquina marble
to create a trim for a doorway
(right), as an elegant
transition from one room to
another. It required a minimal
amount of marble, meaning
a slightly lower cost, and
creates a striking efect.
However, installing a marble
architrave is complicated,
specialist work that requires
a technical plan (drawn up by
an architect or structural
engineer) to ensure safety
the stone is incredibly heavy!
Plus, the marble needs to be
cut to an accurate angle of 45
degrees for a seamless nish.
L I B R A RY U P DAT E S
Three of the best decorating
books to buy this month
Modern Living:
How to decorate
with Style
(TeNeues, 29.95).
One of a series of
new books (the
other two, on
chalet style and
Scandinavian
living, are to follow)
penned by former
ELLE Decoration
homes editor Claire
Bingham. She explores some of the
worlds most inspiring interiors and
ofers DIY tips to get the look yourself.
The Stuf of Life
by Hilary
Robertson (Ryland
Peters & Small,
25) is a perennial
decorating classic
that we love for its
invaluable tips on
how to style and
display your stuf
all the disparate
but treasured
possessions that we all slowly
acquire. Youll discover how to make
the most of a multitude of storage
and surfaces around your home, from
blank walls to mantelpieces and
windowsills. Its perfect advice for
an instant home update.
PARQUET, YOUR WAY
WORDS: CLAUDIA BALLIE PICTURES: BOOM PROJECT, FELIX FOREST/LIVING INSIDE
Add character to your floors (or walls) with this classic wood
wonder. Here, we explain everything you need to know
What is parquet? First used in France in the 17th century, it is made of wood
blocks glued to a sub oor to create geometric patterns available as both solid
and engineered boards. The advantage of a solid oor is that it can be refreshed
by sanding back and re-oiling or lacquering. Engineered ooring is pre-nished
and more stable, so good for adding underoor heating. Parquet requires a level
sub oor (to ensure blocks sit ush) so will need professional installation.
What patterns are there to choose from? Popular styles include traditional
herringbone, chevron often found in Parisian apartments and more complex
Parquet de Versailles and Mansion Weave patterns (see next page for details).
Also in demand are herringbone and chevron designs laid using oversized
boards, which give a bold, modern look that works well in open-plan spaces.
Is it easy to maintain? Yes. Treat it as you would a normal wooden oor
sweeping and mopping lightly. To protect it, seal it using hard wax oil, or for
a higher sheen choose lacquer. Beeswax gives a rich, mid-sheen nish. If
parquet is damaged, individual blocks can easily be removed and replaced.
What wood should I choose? The most popular is oak, from golden brown
to silvery grey. It can be coloured by coating it with wax or coloured lacquer.
Alternatively, the boards can be fumed with ammonia many oors are treated
in this way to give a smoky base, says Jeandr Du Toit, sales director at Ecora
(ecora.co.uk). Dark woods such as wenge and walnut add drama, while pale maple
has a Scandinavian feel. You can also combine diferent woods and add tiles.
What about reclaimed parquet? It can be cheaper, but the cleaning, sanding
and sealing process often counters any savings. Look out for original mahogany,
sapele and merbau parquet no longer milled for environmental reasons.
How much does it cost? Basic reclaimed parquet starts at 25 per square
metre, while complex designs in high-quality timbers can be up to 400 per
square metre. Dont forget installation costs about 90 per square metre.
ON THE WALLS (ABOVE) There is a huge trend

for using parquet on walls, in the same way as wood
cladding, says Richard McKay, managing director
of McKay Flooring. Walls are lined with plywood,
then the parquet is attached in the same way as if
it were being tted on a oor. A similar efect to this
costs from 180 per square metre (mckayooring.co.uk).
ON THE FLOOR (BELOW) This original oak parquet
has been restored to bring out the natural colours. Expect
to pay 24 per square metre for restoration work.
NINE OF THE BEST PARQUET STYLES
Herringbone This classic parquet works well in

period and modern properties. If space allows,
extra-wide boards like this Nero oak giant
herringbone by Element 7 make a statement.
From 254.40 per square metre (element7.co.uk)
Biscuit parquet by Patricia Urquiola These

boards with bevelled edges and curved ends can
be laid in a number of formations for a playful
take on traditional parquet. 192 per square
metre, Listone Giordano (listonegiordano.com)
Chevron This parquet pattern can be used to

make a narrow space appear wider. Engineered
European white oak in Whirlpool Edge by
Domus gives a really contemporary look. From
112.78 per square metre (domusgroup.com)
Industrial parquet Using all of the timber,

including the lighter sapwood, these boards,
made from morado, or Bolivian rosewood,
are striking and sustainable. From 96 per
square metre, Solid Floor (solidoor.co.uk)
Parquet de Versailles This historic pattern

replaced marble oors in the Palace of Versailles
in 1684. Solid black charred Elm from the Vault
collection by Ted Todd adds a modern edge. 359
per 98 x 98 centimetre panel (tedtodd.co.uk)
Mansion Weave Perfect for use in diicult

shaped rooms, as it is non-directional. This
engineered oak by Ecora is fumed and oiled
to bring out the grain in the wood. From
167.82 per square metre (ecora.co.uk)
Hexagonal These engineered oak tiles by

Bisazza were designed to be used alone or to mix
with the brands Cementiles range of encaustic
tiles. 216 per square metre (bisazza.com)
Coloured McKay Flooring creates parquet

in a rainbow of colours. Combine it with wooden
boards for a fresh look. From 216
per square metre (mckayooring.co.uk).
Dutch Weave Laid at 90-degree angles, this

parquet has a smart, regimented look. Dutch
parquet in Brasil by Cheville Parquet,
74.75 per square metre (cheville.co.uk)
MCKAY FLOORING PICTURE: SEBASTIAN ERRAS/BASSET IMAGES (PHOTOGRAPHY), PIXART PRINTING (PRODUCTION)
From traditional to ultra-modern, theres a pattern to suit every home. Here are our favourites
FIVE OF THE BEST

LIGHT SWITCH BRANDS
Best for modern industrial
Dowsing & Reynolds
Founder James
Dowsing-Reynolds
creates design-led but
afordable switches,
dimmers and sockets
in black, white, gold and
silver, as well as tarnished copper. Single
copper socket, 17.99. Scott Hall Mills,
Leeds LS7 (dowsingandreynolds.com)
Best for slimline switches
Jim Lawrence
This family-run Sufolkbased companys slimline
switches can be used in tight
spaces, between doorframes
or next to cabinetry for
example. Two-gang toggle
switch, 47.70. The
Ironworks, Hadleigh IP7
(jim-lawrence.co.uk)
D E S I G N D E TA I L S
LIGHT SWITCHES
Used every day yet often overlooked, the humble switch has had
a makeover. Here we share the tricks and brands to know
From industrial-style toggles to custom colours, there are now a host of
alternatives to the standard white box switch. As an architect, details like these
are super-important, which is why we designed our own, says Massimo Minale,
an architect who founded Buster and Punch, which makes chunky metal light
switches that take their cue from amplier knobs (selection pictured above).
If you want to make a statement there are plenty of designs that will do just
that, adds Mark Holloway, owner of Holloways of Ludlow. Industrial styles and
bronze are popular right now, but if youd rather render the switches virtually
invisible, match them to your wall colour or look for transparent plates.
There may be lots of new design options, but the best way to position switches
and sockets in a room remains the same. Think about how you use the space,
and map out where the furniture will be, says Holloway. Plan socket placement
to minimise trailing cables. Lights may need a two-way switch, so you can
control them from diferent doorways, or the top and bottom of stairs. Minale
advises dimmer switches inside the room, rather than at the door. A toggle or
rocker switch by the door gives instant illumination, but consider a dimmer by
the bed, sofa or dining table so that you can control lighting levels from where
you are sitting. (busterandpunch.com; hollowaysoudlow.com).
Best for a traditional look

Holloways of Ludlow
The best place to nd Bakelite switches.
Front plates are available in a range of
wood nishes, ready for
painting. Switch on oak,
31.50. 121 Shepherds
Bush Road, London
W6 (holloways
ofludlow.com)
Best for elegant classics
The Nanz Company
This US rm makes hardware based
on original designs by companies such
as Yale, Norwalk and Corbin Russwin.
9810LT3 switch,
333. 420 Design
Centre East,
Chelsea Harbour,
London SW10
(nanz.com)
WORDS: CLAUDIA BAILLIE PICTURE: MAGNUS TORSNE, BENOIT FRANCHIMONT
Best for a minimal look

Luxonov
For the ultimate in contemporary
design, try this Belgian company, which
produces handmade products in brass,
exotic skins and woods
it ships to the UK.
Neva switch, 75.
Rue de Spa 146B, 4970
Francorchamps, Belgium
(luxonov.com)
GOLD STANDARD
The Sofa & Chair Companys new showroom
is a one-stop shop for all your interiors needs,
displaying pieces expertly crafted in London
When The Sofa & Chair Company was founded in 2002,
its reputation for producing high-quality, handcrafted
bespoke furniture within a very short time frame quickly
made it a go-to for interiors insiders. Fourteen years later,
that service remains one of the pillars upon which the
company is built. And the commitment behind it to bring
the best pieces to the customer in the least possible amount
of time and with the minimum amount of hassle has been
incorporated into every other aspect of the business.
This is immediately apparent on a visit to its brand-new
west London showroom. The impressive 10,000-squaremetre space is home to an ever-evolving collection of
luxury furniture. Not just the soft
furnishings upon which The Sofa &
Chair Companys reputation (and
name) was built, but every other kind,
too from desks to custom shelving;
banquet seating to sumptuous beds.
There is also a full range of lighting, homeware and
decorative accessories, including the brands most
recent ofering: made-to-measure curtains.
Every piece of upholstered furniture is fully
customisable (the new showroom is also home to
the UKs largest fabric library, featuring over 15,000
samples). Once youve browsed the collections and
discussed your design and lifestyle needs with The
Sofa & Chair Companys expert team of in-store
interiors specialists, your selection will be sent to
the nearby London workshops master craftspeople.
There, every aspect of the making process from
CAD designs and fabric cutting to nishing pieces
by hand is undertaken by The Sofa & Chair Companys
in-house designers, carpenters and tailors. And all to the
standard and same impressive
four-to-six week lead time
the company first became
known for 14 years ago.
The aim is to deliver you the

most luxurious furniture, in
a very swift four-to-six weeks
1 Western Avenue Business

Park, Mansfield Road,
Park Royal, London W3
(thesofaandchair.co.uk)
ON SHOW AT DECOREX INTERNATIONAL

The Sofa & Chair Company will be exhibiting at
Decorex International 2016 the rst time it has
ever done so. The design and interiors exhibition
is part of the annual London Design Festival, and
ofers an opportunity to discover emerging trends
and get closer to the UKs leading designers and
makers. Visit The Sofa & Chair Company at stand
H39 to discuss all your interiors needs and discover
what its expert team can do to help you achieve
them, from initial concept to nished product.
1821 September, Syon Park, Middlesex (decorex.com)
ELLE Decoration | P R O M O T I O N
The Sofa &

Chair Company
offers a bespoke
service, with all
pieces made
by hand in its
London workshop
This page Urban Wetlands wall art, 4,495; Guinea dining chairs, 780 each (plus fabric); Ormand galvanised metal and marble dining table, 14,995
Opposite page, top Holland superking bed, 4,745 (plus fabric); Petite Concave chrome and hand-blown glass lamps, 1,495 each; Langham high-gloss
veneer side tables, 1,995 each; Tansley Murano glass chandelier, 4,495; Regency silk, lambswool and angora throw, 410 Centre, left Townsend bronze,
leather and wood desk, 3,795; Charles chair, 700 (plus fabric); Dalla lamp, 545; Celcius shelving, 2,995 Bottom: Rochester sofa, 2,445 (plus fabric);
Christo chairs; 1,695 (plus fabric); Lyra Grand lamps, 1,895 each; Caviat large ceramic vase, 465; Slate cofee table, 3,495; Freya tray, 1,995; Tortis
lambswool throw, from 265; Piped cushions, from 65 each; Grafton Beige viscose rug, from 1,100, all The Sofa & Chair Company (thesofaandchair.co.uk)
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WE FOUGHT THE FAKES. AND WON!

In four months time it will be illegal to make or sell knock-off design classics in the UK.
Heres everything you need to know about this overdue change in the law, and why its important
In 2012 ELLE Decoration launched an Equal Rights for Design
petition to highlight a copyright protection loophole that made
Britain the designer knock-of capital of Europe. Backed by the
likes of Sir Terence Conran and Sir James Dyson, we took our
campaign to the government and ultimately succeeded in
changing the law to bring copyright protection for design into line
with other disciplines such as art, music and literature. Victory
tasted a little sour though as it wasnt due to be enforced until
2020, enabling an extremely lengthy transition period for the
faux furniture folk to phase out their dodgy stock. But, after
continued pressure, the government capitulated and the fakers
now have just until the end of January 2017 to
get shot of their shoddy goods. Some popular
newspapers are already bleating that this
means the end of cut-price modern classics
for the masses. Think thats true? Read on to
discover why theres a lot more to it than that
Im not a designer, so whats this got to do
with me? There are estimated to be 250,000
designers in this country, so even if youre not
one, youll probably know somebody who is.
These are the people who make your life
easier, more eicient, comfortable and
beautiful so that you can get on with whatever
it is you choose to do. Dont they deserve
a little respect? Plus, the creative industries
are a signicant part of the UKs economy,
contributing 5.14 per cent of its employment
total, 10.6 per cent of exports and 2.9 per cent
of Gross Value Added. If designers continue to receive such
pathetic protection, why would anyone ever bother to become
one? And thats a lot of jobs and money to lose from the economy.
Granted, most creatives work for love and passion, but fair
recognition should also be part of the deal.
I suppose so, but at the end of the day, arent ideas just out
there? Good design and great ideas benet us all, for sure, but
how would you feel if you devoted your life to inventing something
that changed the world, or even just made things a little prettier,
but no-one gave you any credit for it, let alone paid you? Would
you think thats fair? Isnt it better all round to acknowledge who
thought of what rst, who collaborated with who, and credit them
accordingly? The tricky bit is that sometimes ideas are rather

intangible, unlike bricks and mortar. Nevertheless, musical tunes,
literature, even words, phrases and symbols are already
commonly recognised as intellectual property, and routinely
protected via extensive copyrights, trademarks, patents,
industrial design rights and even trade secrets in some cases.
Plus, in response to the but I could have done that knee-jerk
retort the only answer is, Maybe, but you didnt, did you?. From
Picassos Guernica to Lee Brooms Decanter light (massively
ripped of ), they did it rst, not you.
Okay, so whats the gripe for design? In the UK, art, literature,
lm and music are all aforded automatic
copyright protection for 70 years after the
death of the originating author/s. Whereas for
designers, registered designs are protected
only from the date of issue and for just 25
years. And worse, if your work is unregistered
(costs might prohibit every single permutation
of a design being registered), protection lasts
for only three years!
That seems a bit inconsistent Exactly!
Originally, cover was low as it was only
intended to protect things like car parts and
industrial components. The rule setters
thought that longer cover might impede
industrial progress, believing that inventors
would not bother to innovate if they continued
to get paid for something theyd already done.
Well that seems reasonable, why should
people be able to make money from something they created
ages ago? By that rationale, why should the surviving Beatles
continue to prot from their lifes work? Or JK Rowling get any
more royalty cheques for the rst few Harry Potter books? Or
Picassos family have their heritage protected? It cuts both ways.
Why protect some creative disciplines, and not others?
Additionally, we agged up that the law is out of step with what
currently constitutes design. We see design as an endeavour on
a creative par with art or writing. This isnt about nuts and bolts
anymore. Are designers felt to invest less labour, skill or
judgment in their work (the criteria governing copyright
eligibility) than authors, musicians or artists?
WORDS: MICHELLE OGUNDEHIN
IN THE BEGINNING...
It all started with a news piece
declaring that Samantha Cameron
had brought a taste of Italy to 10
Downing Street with a reproduction
Arco lamp. We were appalled that even
in governmental high circles there
could be such a lack of understanding
about the negative implications of the
UK legally being the knock-of capital
of Europe. Read all of Editor-in-Chief
Michelle Ogundehins original blog
posts on elledecoration.co.uk
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But designers can always take someone who copies their

work to court, cant they? Well, yes, but design rights are
currently only enforceable through the civil, rather than criminal
courts, and because its usually a David (the designer) vs Goliath
(copyists) situation, most Goliaths bank on the designers giving
up through lack of funds, time or emotional energy. And even if
they win, the ofence isnt seen as criminal, so going to court is no
real deterrent in the minds of the bullies who continue to bank
cash of the back of anothers originality. If we dont protect our
young designers, we wont have a design industry in the future.
Alright, I can see how this non-protection malarky could be
bad for young designers, but what about the old stuf,
I mean those designers are dead, so why should I care about
them? Thats just manufacturers proting of a back
catalogue isnt it? Not really. The licence to produce the work of
these seminal designers comes with the responsibility to protect
those legacies for the benet of historians, the design-interested,
students and future generations, whether that legacy comes in
the form of foundations (see box of below), dedicated museums,
or a body of work. Manufacturers also pay royalties to the
designers descendants where relevant. And lets not forget, in
many cases the manufacturers were fundamental in translating
those designers dreams into realities. For a writer, substitute
publisher; for a musician, imagine it as the producer/record label.
Its a partnership; one could not exist without the other. And
theres never a guarantee of continued success, which is why
good manufacturers also constantly reinvest in research and
development, to hopefully enable a new generation of talent to
create the classics of the future. The rip-of merchants circumvent
all of this. They care only about quick prot, today, for themselves.
But most classics made today arent original, theyre all
modied arent they? Unless youre lucky enough to nd
a vintage one, were all buying reproductions! Lets not
confuse two issues here: 1. Who owns the right to reproduce a
design. 2. That even licensed models may difer from the very rst
versions. Authentic within the terms of this discussion means
made by the company that legally owns the licence to reproduce
the design. And yes, todays versions of an original design may
well have the benet of the progress of technology. For example,
the Barcelona chair, rst designed for the German Pavilion at
the 1929 Barcelona Expo. Before the originating designer, Mies
van der Rohe, sold the design rights to Knoll in 1953, it was quite
probably manufactured by several diferent companies. The
extremely rare originals the six debut models are indeed
structurally very diferent from todays chair. The upholstery was
pigskin, and the frame was put together like a complex jigsaw
puzzle. But these details are moot. Bottom line is that Knoll alone
owns the right to sell the chair, or modify it with agreement from
the Mies Foundation, and as such each authentic chair comes
replete with a serial number, signature and logo. Anything
Barcelona-esque without these is an unlicensed copycat.
But some of this classic stuf is really expensive, why should
only the wealthy have access to these designs? This isnt
about wealth, its about desire, as certain pieces have become
aspirational symbols of a luxury lifestyle. These pieces were never
intended as democratic design, just as not everyone can own
a Herms handbag. We encourage people to spend only what they
can aford, but also to have the condence to be original in their
choices. Yes the Arco lamp, Eames lounger et al are exquisite,
but theyre not the only lights and chairs in the world! Just as the
Birkin isnt the only handbag in existence. I can desire, but not
necessarily have, and such is life. It sucks sometimes.
But if the copyists can make things cheaper, why cant the
licence-holders? Agreed, if an authentically created Barcelona
chair from Knoll retails for 4,000+, how can someone else sell
the same thing for 400? But lets think about this for a moment.
To sell the chair for this little simply means a lot of corners will
have been cut. Itll be low-quality leather, probably not used on all
sides of any cushions (fabric or pleather is commonly substituted
where they think you wont look), the cushion will be lled with
cheap foam, the frame will be hollow, and the steel used less than
the recommended 12 millimetre thickness.
But if it looks the same, whats the problem? Maybe your
conscience will be pricked by the possible human cost. Forget
about safe working conditions and fair pay for staf, jettison
ecologically aware environmental practice, waste management
and so on, as these might well all contribute to getting the price
down. But honestly, put an original next to a copy and youll
immediately be able to tell the diference. And more crucially,
comfort and longevity will have been compromised. A quality
chair will have seats you sink into, not bounce of. Plus, an
authentic classic will age gracefully, gaining patina and character
before you hand it down to your children. And, it will hold its
value! If you can aford it, its a functional heirloom.
But I cant nd what I want for the amount of money I have
to spend. Then thats where we at ELLE Decoration must do
better. We hereby dedicate ourselves to nding those style-forless items that youll love just as much (see our high street wish
list on p41), as well as talent spotting the future classics (see p141
for our 2016 ELLE Decoration British Design Award winners).
Theres loads of great stuf out there, so no-one ever has to resort
to fakes. They arent worth it, and you deserve more. E D
MEET THE REAL DEALS

The four most ripped-of classics
include the Eames lounger designed
by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956;
the Arco lamp designed by the
Castiglioni Brothers in 1962; the
aforementioned Barcelona chair, and
Arne Jacobsens 1958 Egg chair. They
are licensed to the manufacturers
detailed right, all of whom contribute
Eames lounger, licence
to the upkeep and support of these
owned by Herman Miller in
Arco lamp, licence
Egg chair, licence owned Barcelona chair, licence
designers legacies through the listed
owned by Knoll. The Mies
the US, and Vitra in Europe.
owned by Flos. The
by Fritz Hansen.
van der Rohe Foundation Castiglioni Foundation
The Eames Foundation
foundations, museums and archives.
Jacobsen archive
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ARRESTING DEVELOPMENT
We talk to Sammy Lee, the man whose Greenwich Peninsula project is transforming London
Even if you dont know his name, the chances are that youve
seen the impact this man has had on Londons residential landscape.
Former lawyer turned property developer Hong Kong-born Sammy
Lee was behind the redevelopment of the Edwardian Grade II-listed
Pearl Building into the Chancery Court hotel (now Rosewood
London) and The Knightsbridge apartment complex, luxury homes
set around a residents garden, but its his current project, the
regeneration of Greenwich Peninsula (pictured), which is his biggest
and most ambitious yet. Lee has teamed up with businessman
Henry Cheng (with whom he has worked on and of for nearly 20
years) to form Knight Dragon, a new company tasked with developing
a whole swathe of the capital between Canary Wharf and the Thames
Barrier. When completed in around 2037, the 150-acre site will
comprise seven neighbourhoods with more than 15,000 new homes,
two schools, bars (Craft London,
top), restaurants, and two and a
half kilometres of picturesque
river walkway. In short: its the
largest single regeneration
project undertaken in London.
For years, I think people were
overwhelmed by the scale of the
Greenwich site, but where others
saw a derelict piece of land, I saw
the blank canvas of opportunity,
says Lee, on the thinking behind
the project. The citys lack of
housing is of concern to us all, so
we challenged architecture rm
WORDS: EMMA LOVE PICTURES: BEN ANDERS, CHRIS TUBBS, PAUL CALVER
Where others
saw a derelict piece
of land between
Canary Wharf
and the Thames
Barrier, I saw
the blank canvas
of opportunity
Allies and Morrison to create

a high density development that
combines the energy of New York
and Hong Kong but is very much
rooted in what makes London
great. For Lee, an important part
of that vision is partnering with
creatives, from us at Team ED
(the ELLE Decoration Style
Consultancy has designed the
penthouse oor of the Greenwich
Peninsula Marketing Pavilion
as a show apartment see
elledecoration.co.uk) to artists
including Alex Chinneck, whose
A Bullet From A Shooting Star
sculpture (above) takes the form
of an inverted electricity pylon
made of steel; Morag Myerscough, who designed vibrant colourblock
cranes; and most recently, Conrad Shawcross, who is making
a site-specic sculpture entitled Lenticular Dazzle Camouflage.
The towering piece will be constructed using perforated triangularshaped panels, each one the size of a London bus.
Lee has also always loved lm in the past he has invested in
a lm company and was executive producer on the Oscar-winning
movie Monster so theres a huge new lm studio at the heart of
the Peninsula. Im interested in how you weave the arts into the
fabric of a place, he adds. I believe that places are a reection of
the people that live and work within them, as much, if not more
than the architecture. (greenwichpeninsula.co.uk).
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DESIGN HERO RICHARD SAPPER
The German industrial designer best known for his playful appliances with signature red switches
TV, both for Brionvega. In 1972 he designed his iconic minimalist

Tizio lamp with a red switch for Artemide, inspired by a personal
need a light that took up little space on his perpetually messy desk.
Some of Sappers best-loved products were produced for Alessi,
including the playful 9091 stovetop kettle with a melodious whistle.
It was the brands rst designer kettle, and established a company
tradition. Of the design, Sapper said: Why cant a kettle give people
pleasure and fun? Designs for an espresso maker, saucepans and
a skyscraper-shaped cheese grater followed in its playful wake.
In 1992, the highly versatile Sapper designed the ThinkPad, an
early laptop, for IBM. Inspired by Japanese bento boxes and cigar
containers, the ThinkPad paved the way for many of todays slimline
computers and it featured the designers telltale red button.
Many of Sappers pieces are still in
production, including his eminently
practical stackable Tosca chair for
Magis, a testament to their timeless
appeal. He is the subject of a new
book, Richard Sapper by Jonathan
Olivares (right; Phaidon, 59.95).
Products, clockwise from left Tizio lights
for Artemide; ThinkPad laptop for IBM;
TS 502 portable radio for Brionvega; 9091
stovetop kettle for Alessi; Tosca stackable
chair for Magis; hairdryer for La Rinascente
department store; Algol TV for Brionvega
WORDS: DOMINIC LUTYENS
The work of Richard Sapper

(19322015) revealed his love of
aesthetics: he often said a desire for
beauty was a fundamental human need.
The German designer believed that
products should be entertaining as well
as useful. Discreetly incorporated into
some of his no-nonsense pieces many
of them black because, he noted, it always
looks good with other colours was his
signature: a scarlet switch or button.
Born in Munich, Sapper was fascinated
by the exotic background of his father, a
painter who grew up in the Guatemalan jungle. He studied philosophy,
then business at the University of Munich. There he became hooked
on industrial design and, on graduating, landed a job in the design
department of car company Daimler-Benz. This gave him a good
grounding in technical drawing but little creative freedom, so, in
1958 he moved to Milan, renowned at the time as a hotbed of postwar
design. He briey worked in the more stimulating oice of architect
Gi Ponti, then for department store La Rinascente, where he
produced a nifty hairdryer with the power switch on its handle so
that it could be used with one hand. From 1959, he collaborated
with Italian designer Marco Zanuso a fruitful 17-year partnership
that yielded such stylish early 1960s items as the TS 502 radio
(a hinged cube that opens to reveal its controls) and Algol portable
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PLEASANT VALLEY
Fresh from masterminding the new Design Museum, which opens this November, award-winning architect John
Pawson has created a picturesque modern retreat in the Welsh countryside. Ty Bywyd (The Life House) is the
seventh property in Alain de Bottons Living Architecture portfolio of contemporary holiday homes and was
inspired by the simplicity of Japanese design and the architecture of Benedictine monasteries. Sleeping six people,
the 260-square-metre structure also evokes Scandinavian style, thanks to the 80,000 handmade Danish bricks that
line the interior walls. The combination of materials, such as pale polished concrete floors and Douglas fir ceilings,
creates a serene feel. The location is wonderfully remote and I wanted to create a sanctuary where people feel at
home, Pawson says. Furnishings include beautiful Kvadrat fabric curtains, which glide on Silent Gliss rails, and the
house has a contemplation chamber built into the side of the valley. 3,200 per week (livingarchitecture.co.uk).
Dont miss Open House London is a two-day event celebrating the interiors of some of the capitals most
outstanding buildings. Our picks include Ern Goldfingers Trellick Tower in Notting Hill and Andaz at Liverpool
Street (formerly the Great Eastern Hotel), with its striking blue domed ceiling and gold detailing. 1718
September (openhouselondon.org.uk). Head to p254 for more architectural gems you can visit across the UK.
We are making space in our homes for these

architectural artworks inspired by the worlds most
iconic buildings. Firstly, south London studio 4D
Art, set up by artist and designer Steve Forde,
a former creative director at the BBC, is creating
laser-cut wooden artworks depicting the capitals
most recognisable buildings (1). Each one
is finished with a high-gloss, brightly coloured
Perspex background (from 850; 4dart.uk). Then
theres Studio Esinam, set up by Gothenburg-based
art director and architect duo Josefine Lilljegren
and Sebastian Gokah in 2013: we love
the fine line drawings of the Landmarks
and Elevations (2) prints (from 49;
studioesinam.com). Seeking more colour?
Go for architect/designer Sarah Evans
bold Brutalist prints and textiles, which
she creates for her label Oscar Francis.
We especially love her graphic cushions
(3), which depict the ordered beauty
of Londons famous housing estates
(from 32; oscarfrancis.co.uk).
3
WORDS: JAMES WILLIAMS PICTURES: PATRIK HAGBORG
LANDMARK COLLECTIONS
1
2
Libeskind is one of
the most famous
architects in the
world, with projects
ranging from the
award-winning
Jewish Museum
in Berlin to the
Ground Zero site
in New York. He
has also recently
designed furniture
with Moroso
What inspired you to become an architect?

I used to be a professional musician: I played the
accordion alongside the legendary Israeli-American
violinist Itzhak Perlman. Then I attended the Bronx
High School of Science, where my interests quickly
turned to mathematics, but I always drew and
painted; by chance I realised that architecture
combined all of my interests. It wasnt the rst thing
I considered doing, the idea evolved over time.
What does the word home mean to you? Its
a sanctuary; a place to be with your family, with
friends, to read, to draw. You need to have somewhere
thats really for you I try not to even look at my
phone when Im at home.
What is your favourite room in your house?
The whole house! I live in a renovated warehouse
in Tribeca, New York. When I bought it, I took many
of the interior walls out I really wanted one big
open-plan space. It was my daughter Rachael
who asked to keep some walls intact, she being
a teenager at the time and wanting privacy.
What has been your favourite project? One of
the most memorable ones was a private home
in Connecticut (4, see it in full in next months
issue). It was the very rst time I had completed
a house from scratch most of my projects are
museums and master plans like Manchesters
Imperial War Museum (1) and the Ground Zero
site in Manhattan (5). I designed everything from
the sofa and carpet to the shower and bed it was
so much fun. The exterior is angular and clad in
dark stainless steel; in contrast, the interior is
covered in rich oak, like a cosy log cabin.
Whats your working process? I always start
with a drawing. I love how artistic Renaissance
architects created beautiful buildings that we all
celebrate today they all came from a pencil and
paper. That said, I now use an iPad

to draw. I was sceptical using it at the
beginning but its so precise, and I can
instantly send my drawings to clients.
Is there a building in the world that
you wish you had designed? I recently visited
the San Giovanni Battista church near Florence
(6), designed in the early 1960s by Italian architect
Giovanni Michelucci. It sits on a busy highway
outside the city. Its a masterpiece its astonishing,
modern yet complex. I love the idea of spirituality
on a highway if youre passing you can pop in and
speak to God, like a drive-through for religion.
What is the biggest challenge for architects
today? To make sure the great cities of the world
are not just places for the rich; that there is equality
in the city centre for everyone. Im currently working
on a project to provide afordable housing in the
historic, wealthy part of Berlin (2). I want to show
A home is a sanctuary, a place

to be with your family and
friends. You need to have
somewhere thats for you
that good architecture doesnt have to cost a huge
amount. Cities become great because of the mix of
people and the diverse types of creativity.
Why did you start designing furniture?
I have designed lighting and other small pieces
in the past, but it wasnt
until I met Patrizia Moroso 6
that I thought about
designing a full collection
of sofas and chairs (3
Gemma sofa). Patrizia
approaches design with
great passion. Plus, creating
furniture has a personal
touch: its immediate, it
doesnt take ten years to
complete (libeskind.com).
WORDS: JAMES WILLIAMS PICTURES: MARC LINS, ALAMY, JOSHUA TUCKER
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A R C H I T E C T U R A L I C O N R O YA L N AT I O N A L T H E AT R E B Y D E N Y S L A S D U N
Although it is one of the best examples of Brutalist

architecture in the UK, the Royal National Theatre (completed
in 1976) has always been controversial. HRH Prince of Wales
not the biggest fan of modern architecture once described
it as a clever way of building a nuclear power station in the
middle of London without anyone objecting. However, Brutalist
buildings and Modernist housing estates have been growing
in popularity in recent years, with concrete
now the material of choice for many
contemporary architects and creatives.
Even Instagrammers have become
obsessed with the look, beginning a trend
for capturing the angular lines of Brutalist
masterpieces (follow @thisbrutallife and
@brutal_architecture for inspiration).
Designed by Sir Denys Lasdun (1914
2001), a champion of the British Modernist
movement, the Royal National Theatre
complex consists of three diferent-sized
spaces, the grandest being the Olivier
Theatre, named after the venues rst
artistic director and legendary Oscarwinning actor Laurence Olivier. Next in
size is the Lyttelton Theatre, named after
the theatres rst board chairman Oliver
Lyttelton, and lastly, the Dorfman Theatre,
dedicated to the renowned philanthropist
and investor Lloyd Dorfman.
Lasduns original inspiration for the building was taken from

the grand layout of the Piazza San Marco in Venice, a historic
square that he believed was like a public theatre, where Venetians
played out their daily lives. Incorporating this idea into the
design, Lasdun hoped to create a fourth theatre out of the open
foyer, which would connect all three auditoria with a series of
open stairwells, balconies, walkways and ramps, as well as a large
outdoor space at the river entrance for
summer performances and displays.
The detail of the building is exacting: the
textured yellow hues of Waterloo Bridge
and Somerset House were colour matched
and incorporated into elements of the
concrete faade and the structure was
designed so that it would frame rather
than block views of iconic London
buildings such as St Pauls Cathedral.
Last year, London-based RIBA awardwinning architecture practice Haworth
Tompkins renovated many of the
theatres interior spaces, including the
Olivier Theatre, the foyer levels and the
forecourt, ensuring that this Brutalist
landmark will continue to inspire for many
more generations to come. Architecture
tours of the building are available,
12.50 per person. Upper Ground, London
SE1 (nationaltheatre.org.uk).
WORDS: JAMES WILLIAMS PICTURES: PHILIP VILE
An icon of the Brutalist movement that adds drama to Londons South Bank
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GREEN, GREEN GRASS OF HOME

Editor-in-Chief Michelle Ogundehin looks into the one fake we approve
of here at ELLE Decoration headquarters: artificial grass
Articial grass! Surely thats a big no no

in the land of ED, authenticity being king
and all that? Well, the fact is, the use of
articial grass is growing in the UK by some
2030 per cent each year.
Why is it becoming more popular?
Probably because its essentially maintenancefree. No chemicals are needed to keep it
looking weed-free and neat; nor water, which
as another increasingly precious resource
is kind of a big deal. Also, the average garden
could take quite some hours to mow each
month, meaning that by choosing articial
turf you get a big chunk of your life back.
Yes, but real turf is worth the efort,
surely? Well, I have a postage stamp sized
lawn in my front garden, which is a lumpy
bumpy nightmare that needs cutting by
hand (too small for a lawnmower) every
week in growing season, so it often looks
horribly unkempt. I also have two dogs. Net
efect? Something thats ugly, unhygienic
and not remotely verdant.
But doesnt articial grass always look
obviously fake? It certainly used to, and
there are a lot of diferent products out there
and a lot of confusion, but some companies
have invested a huge amount of time and
energy creating something thats a long way
from the lurid, scratchy plastic of a decade
ago. Part of this is down to the way that its

manufactured. For example, if you looked
at leading Brit brand Wonderlawns grass
(wonderlawn.com) with a magnifying glass,
youd see that the individual blades are cut
into various diferent X, C, U or V-like shapes.
Well thats nice, but I cant see how
a fancy prole is going to help the grass...
The shapes each have diferent properties.
Softness, resilience against attening and
so on. And attening is a big deal. A lot of
the products of lore looked pretty good for
the rst ve minutes, but as soon as you
walked on them they went at and stayed
that way. Let alone what they looked like if
you let loose small children or dogs on them.
Great recovery is down to the way the product
is made, but a lot lies in the installation too.
You install it yourself, dont you? I mean
Ive seen it sold by the metre? You could,
but its really not a DIY job. Plus many of
the commonly available, cheap faux turfs
are shipped in from the Far East, and they
often have a Latex rubber backing making
them completely unrecyclable. They also
wont weather well, quickly attening and
discolouring so when you have to replace
it, it would go straight to landll.
But it cant be that hard to put down,
surely? Dont you just roll it out like
a carpet? Well, as Mel Wright, managing

director of Wonderlawn, puts it: The success
of articial turf really lies in the base that
its laid upon. Our method involves a sevenstep process that results in a lawn well
guarantee for ten years but, realistically,
should look great for the next 1520 years.
Seven steps! That sounds a bit excessive,
spell it out for me. First, they remove the
existing grass and dig down about 1015
centimetres. Then the ground is carefully
levelled and a layer of crushed granite added,
which is compacted down to make a rm
underlayer. A commercial grade membrane
goes on top of that to prevent weed growth,
and only then does your Wonderlawn of
choice go on top, followed by a ne layer
of a special sand infill. Then they clean
everything down, take away all the excavated
soil, and leave you to admire your new lawn.
Im not sure about the sand part, wont
I be able to see it? I want a lawn, not
a sandpit. They use a dedicated machine
to spread it on in the rst place and another
special brush-like tool to shake it down. Its
very ne and pours right down to the base
of the blades, the point being it not only
holds the lawn securely in place, but it
ensures the blades dont atten over time
the key to a really natural look. Most
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The original sorry-looking patch of lawn
First, even out the lumps and bumps and level
Next, a crushed-granite underlayer goes on
companies secure their turf to the ground

with a timber frame, which is all well and
good, until it rots.
But what about dog pee? Faux turf might
look nice but wont it just end up being
a stinky plastic mess after a while? Again,
Wonderlawn is somewhat pioneering here
as you can specify its additional Petll inll,
which is specially designed to absorb urine
odours and trap them until it rains.
Oh great, so when it rains my whole
garden will smell of wee? No! The inll
is made of a clever organic material that
looks like sand. It reacts with the sodium in
rainwater to neutralise the ammonia in wee
(the bit that makes it smell). This then ushes
into the earth and the inll is ready to do its
job again. Its environmentally friendly and
no risk whatsoever to children or animals.
Caveat: its important to ensure its liberally
applied as a run of dry, hot weather might
strain the absorption quotient a little.
And dare I ask, what about poop? Pick
it up as normal! But you can also use
household cleaners if required. And because
theres no dense rootzone, as is common in
many off-the-peg artificial grasses, dirt
doesnt get caught deep down where it cant
be cleaned. You can just wipe down and go!
And how does the water drain away? The
grass and the membrane both allow water
to drain straight through to the soil below,
so rain will never sit on the grass. This means
no more mucky paws or muddy knees, and
a space you can use come rain or shine.
And what of the birds and bees, arent

they upset by all this fakery? Actually,
data suggests that people who have articial
turf end up spending more time tending
their borders, because the grass saves them
so much time. So if these can include beeand bird-friendly plants, all will be well.
But how do I know this isnt all cobbled
together from a press release? Because
I challenged Wonderlawn to do its best with
my unholy patch, and the pictures (left)
speak for themselves. I can also testify that
one energetic toddler and two boisterous
hounds have already tried to destroy it, but
the lawn just keeps bouncing back. Result
(wonderlawn.com).
FA S T FA C T S
My lawn is 12 square metres

Wonderlawn removed about
three-quarters of a tonne of soil
It took two men half a day to lay
Cost: 1,500 (including a ninesquare-metre back patio)
A typical lawn is 45 square metres
This would involve removing
about two tonnes of material
Two to three tonnes of material
would be put back
Itd take about a day
Average cost: 3,240
ILLUSTRATION: BABETH LAFON
THE PROJECT STEP BY STEP
FIVE PERFECT PLANTS

F O R P O L L I N AT O R S
Lawn is rolled on top of a weed-busting membrane
A ne layer of sand inll is spread onto the lawn
The nished maintenance-free product!
1 Verbascum (Flush of White)

A cottage garden favourite with spikes
of white owers, verbascum can tolerate
many soil types that other plants
might struggle with. Plant now for
blooms next May to June.
2 Hollyhocks (Alcea cabaret)
Impressive spikes of bold coloured owers,
growing over 120 centimetres high. A hardy
perennial that owers June to August.
3 Verbena Waterfall
Lavender blue, purple and white tufts of tiny
owers that bring a soft feel to borders. Tends
to spread to produce a carpet of blooms.
4 Primroses (Primula vulgaris)
One of the UKs best-loved native blooms,
heralding spring with clusters of pale lemon
owers. Perfect for shady areas.
5 Safron Crocus
Plant now for autumn blooming, and as
the name implies, you can even gather
strands of safron from the owers.
All plants available from Suttons Seeds
(suttons.co.uk) E D
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ROCK OUT
The Cone phone stand created
by Nendo for Italian rm Marsotto
comprises a precision-milled block
of marble (white Carrara or black
Marquina) with a conical hollowedout void that naturally amplies
the music from your phones
speaker. The piece joins
the Marsotto Edizioni,
a collection of exquisite
marble designs by the
likes of Jasper Morrison,
David Chippereld and
Konstantin Grcic. 144,
Twentytwentyone
(twentytwenty
one.com).
BIGGER PICTURE
Despite its tongue-twister of a name, Sonys BRAVIA KD100ZD9 4K TV
is a masterclass in pared-down design, promising to bring cinema-quality
visuals to your home. While the show-stopping 100-inch model (above;
60,000) would suit an LA-style mansion with sliding glass walls and an
infinity pool, the range also includes 65- and 75-inch models for those who like
their living room to contain more than just a screen. From 4,000 (sony.co.uk).
Buy this! Until the day that parcels are dropped down your chimney by drones, the Video Doorbell by Ring
should prove useful. The simple, stylish device comes in four colours and allows you to remotely chat to guests
or delivery drivers (via a free smartphone video app) even when you are not home. Its battery-powered (a single
charge can last for up to a year) and can be installed in minutes. 159, Selfridges (selfridges.com; ring.com).
Basements, bathrooms, that one corner of the

kitchen every home has a Wi-Fi black spot.
But no more! Unlike your router, where the signal
can be hampered by walls, the stylish Pods
by Plume plug into sockets in every one of your
rooms, spreading ultra-fast Wi-Fi everywhere.
The Pods track Wi-Fi usage across all of your
devices, ensuring your Netix binges are never
slowed down by bufering. 175 for a set of six
Pods; available October (plumewi.com).
The trend for high-tech restaurant dining is coming home, with

this futuristic kitchen table. Made of a wafer-thin ceramic, the
SapienStone Smart Slab heats food, cools drinks and can wirelessly
charge compatible smartphones (iPhones will need an adapter).
Circular heating elements positioned under guests dinner plates keep
them at precisely 42.5 degrees Celsius (as recommended by Italian
three-star Michelin chef Massimo Bottura), while a central strip of
cooling panels can chill wine. It even has a cooking panel for whipping
up dishes at the table. Available December (sapienstone.com).
WORDS: TOM BAILEY
C H E F S TA B L E
THE WI-FI REVOLUTION
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STYLE ICON ANGELO DONGHIA
Dubbed the Saint Laurent of sofas, American designer ceilings; he was fond of cutting wallpapers into squares and
Angelo Donghia (19351985) might now be a household name layering them to create elaborate textures. His major projects
like his great friend, Ralph Lauren, had he not died aged just included a Moroccan-inspired, heavily patterned showroom for
50 from an AIDS-related illness.
Halston, a gleaming stainless-steel home cinema for film composer
The son of an Italian immigrant tailor, Donghia was born in and conductor Marvin Hamlisch, and an all-white Fifth Avenue
Vandergrift, Pennsylvania and studied interior design at Parsons apartment with jungle greenery for Ralph Lauren.
School of Design in New York. He graduated in 1959 and launched
Donghias own homes reflected his love of entertaining he
his career just as the Big Apple was hitting its hippest era: fashion was known to hold impromptu dinner parties in his bedroom,
designers Halston and Ralph Lauren
moving aside the bed and gathering
became friends and clients, as did Liza
guests in front of the fire. His New York
Donghias
motto
was
Minnelli, Diana Ross and Vogue editortownhouse had an Art Deco look that
simple: You should feel at
in-chief Grace Mirabella. Dressed in
was influenced by the work of French
Ralph Lauren suits and driving a cream
all times that what is around designer Jean-Michel Frank, but he
Mercedes, the charismatic Donghia won
also owned a Florida home with a much
you is attractive... and
a deserved place in the International
more casual feel: it had white-painted
Best Dressed List Hall of Fame and was
wooden walls, pieces of bamboo furniture
that you are attractive
a regular fixture in style magazines
and zebra skins on the floors. His motto
throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
was simple: You should feel at all times that what is around you
What makes him an icon? At a time when big fashion designers is attractive and that you are attractive.
were just cottoning on to the potential of licensing products such
Donghia made a gentlemens agreement with Ralph Lauren
as perfume and sunglasses, Donghia was already carving out that he would not design fashion and Lauren would not go into
a multimillion dollar empire selling bedlinen at Bloomingdales, furniture, which was honoured until Donghias death. Today, the
as well as fabric and furniture ranges across the US. His style was designers eponymous company is owned by Venetian textile
all about luxurious craftsmanship, relaxed, fat lounge seating manufacturer Rubelli, and still sells his luxurious furniture,
(often in his favourite grey flannel), and shimmery silver-leaf fabrics and wallcoverings (donghia.com).
WORDS: AMY BRADFORD
The decorator to the stars of 1970s New York, whose client list included Grace Mirabella and Diana Ross
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VERMILION
A full red, usually

slightly on the cool
side, vermilion is
shrouded in mystery
and romance
Medieval alchemists kept the recipe

for this brilliant red a guarded secret
Vermilion might just be the colour of magic. A full red,

usually slightly on the cool side, it is so saturated that it seems to
pulsate. And, because bright hues, and reds in particular, have been
in demand since prehistory, it is shrouded in mystery and romance.
Also known as cinnabar and, if youre a chemist, mercury
sulphide, vermilion is a naturally occurring chemical compound,
but it is relatively rare. The Roman writer Pliny the Elder wrote
that it had sacred associations and was smeared on the faces
of statues of Jupiter on holy days. In the early decades of the
1st century AD, around 2,000 pounds of Spanish cinnabar was
sent, under guard, to Rome each year.
Luckily for early colour lovers, a method for manufacturing
synthetic vermilion was discovered as early as the 4th
century BC in China, where it was used to make lacquers and
was associated with the vermilion bird, a beautiful mythical
creature similar to a phoenix that represented summer and the
element fire. It took many centuries for the method to become
common knowledge in Europe, however, because the alchemists
who made it guarded the formula so jealously. Nevertheless, by
the 12th century, the secret was out. Around 1122, a Benedictine
monk named Theophilus wrote a treatise that described the
process like a witchs spell. Precise amounts of sulphur and
mercury were weighed out and mixed, then put into a carefully
sealed jar and buried in hot coals. You will hear a crashing noise
inside, he wrote, as the mercury unites with the blazing sulphur.
For those who could get their hands on vermilion, it became
a crucial, even revered, pigment, despite an occasional tendency
to blacken in humid air. It was the red beloved by medieval
illuminators, and can be seen in all its strident glory in Masaccios
Saints Jerome and John the Baptist (142829) at the National
Gallery. Its powerful, look-at-me character has also made it
a favourite for 3D structures and objects, too. It was the pigment
frequently used to colour lipstick-red Chinese lacquerware
from the 3rd century BC (this is the reason for yet another alias
of vermilions: Chinese red). The ancient Fushimi Inari Taisha
temple in Kyoto is famous for its pathways studded with thickets
of vermilion-painted torii, or gates. More recently, Anish Kapoor
has used the colour in his wax-based works, such as the personal
My Red Homeland (2003). It was also the colour Sir Anthony
Caro chose for his iconic abstract sculpture Early One Morning
(1962). This piece represented a radical departure for the artist
and the colour was crucial. It made the sculpture look
straightforward, Caro said, totally unlike the bronzes and
marbles so beloved by traditionalists. It was a bold statement,
and vermilion was the ideal colour with which to make it.
Paints to try Vermilion matt emulsion, 21.50 per 940 milliletres,
Benjamin Moore (benjaminmoore.com). Emperors Silk chalk paint,
18.95 for one litre, Annie Sloan (anniesloan.com)
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BY DEDAR
Inspired by the detailed illustrations in antique
books, this wonderfully detailed silk and cotton
fabric is embossed with metallic accents that
produce a distinctive shimmer and texture.
181.50 per metre (dedar.com)
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HOW TO
D E C O R AT E
We all love print, pattern and colour, but combining them can be daunting.
Thats why we have decided not just to show you the very best of the new seasons
fabrics, wallpapers and paints, but also how you can use them in your home.
With inspirational room sets, beautiful moodboards, statement designs and
the brands to know, plus our ultimate step-by-step guide to organising a big
decorating project, its everything you need to create your dream interior
L A R I S A B Y
ARMANI/CASA
Float away on a calming breeze as you admire this
Chinese-inspired cannet cotton fabric by Rubelli for
Armani/Casa. Its restful colours of grey and faded blossom
are inspired by a Japanese velvet from the Rubelli archive.
180 per metre, Rubelli (rubelli.com)
Oxygen wallpaper, 74.50 per ten-metre roll, Brian Yates (brian-yates.co.uk)
Limerence wallpaper in Ink, 145 per ten-metre roll, House of Hackney (houseohackney.com)
Flaxen Grey paint, 41 for 2.5 litres, Edward Bulmer Natural Paint (edwardbulmerpaint.co.uk)
Prisma silk wallpaper, 23.60 per metre, Arte (arte-international.com)
Edgewood silk-mix curtain, 120 per metre, Margo Selby (margoselby.com)
Jangala linen-mix curtain, 144 per metre, Christian Fischbacher (schbacher.com)
ROOM SET #1
C U T T H E M U S TA R D
FURNISHINGS FROM LEFT Hip-Hop cotton-mix fabric on ottoman, 100 per metre, Zimmer + Rohde (zimmer-rohde.com). Auping daybed by AR Cordemijer,
860, Frest London (forestlondon.com); upholstered in Marble trevira, 65 per metre, Swafer (swafer.co.uk). Bolster cushion covered in Spitaleld Silk fabric,
125 per metre, Zofany (zofany.com). Grey cushion covered in Wire fabric in Liquorice, 65 per metre, Kirkby Design (kirkbydesign.com). Green cushion, 116,
Zuzunaga (zuzunaga.com). Yellow cushion covered in Prickly Pear fabric by Donghia, 232 per metre, Rubelli (rubelli.com). Multi-Lite pendant light by Louis
Weisdorf, 406, Gubi (gubi.dk). Armchair upholstered in Leighton velvet, 120 per metre, Zofany (zofany.com). Cushion covered in Anza silk-mix fabric, 89
per metre, Jane Churchill at Colefax and Fowler (colefax.com). Isoceles tables by Maz Sauze, 390 for two, Bton Brut (betonbrut.co.uk). Glass teacup by Arcopal,
14, Hopscotch (hopscotchlondon.com). Jug, 49, Ferm Living (fermliving.com). Black vase by House Doctor, 24; Aerin vase, 310, both Amara (amara.com).
Van Gogh vinyl flooring (throughout), 34.99 per square metre, Karndean (karndean.com)
1
2
Everett fabric by Hodsoll Mckenzie, 100 per metre, Zimmer + Rohde (zimmer-rohde.com)
MOODBOARD #1
SUNNY SHADES
1 Reykjavik and Plantain Yellow paint, both 42.49 for 2.5 litres, Francescas Paints (francescaspaint.com) 2 Akina wallpaper in Oasis, 49
per ten-metre roll, Villa Nova (villanova.co.uk) 3 Linnea Lagoon viscose-mix fabric in Aqua/Lime, 67.50 per metre, Kai (kaidistribution.co.uk)
4 Spitalelds Silk fabric in La Seine, 125 per metre, Zofany (zofany.com) 5 Hampton embroidered silk in Taupe, 55 per square metre,
Olivia Bard (oliviabard.co.uk) 6 Gentle paint, 42.49 for 2.5 litres, Francescas Paints (francescaspaint.com)
Calypso fabric in Blue by Nina Campbell, 55 per metre, Osborne & Little (osborneandlittle.com)
Barnard viscose-mix fabric in Chartreuse, 44 per square metre, Olivia Bard (oliviabard.co.uk)
Rosa wallpaper, 75 per ten-metre roll, Sanderson (sanderson-uk.com)
Pure Willow Bough cotton-mix fabric in Wild Mint,

110 per metre, Morris & Co (william-morris.co.uk)
ROOM SET #2
INDIGO DREAMS
FURNISHINGS FROM LEFT Anvia pendant light by JJM Hoogervorst, 1,200, Bton Brut (betonbrut.co.uk). Beech and walnut daybed by Pierre Paulin,
2,398, Ligne Roset (ligne-roset.com); upholstered in Washed linen in Lilac (bottom), 26 per metre, The Hackney Draper (thehackneydraper.co.uk) and
Origami fabric in Atmosphere and Blue Iris (back), both 101 per metre, Nobilis (nobilis.fr). Gradient Green tray by Bloomingville, 17; Palm Beach
birch tray in Cobalt by Mariska Meijers, 35, both Amara (amara.co.uk). Tela glass carafe, 39; tumbler, 9, both by Wrong for Hay, Liberty (liberty.co.uk).
Marie vase by No Duchaufour-Lawrence, 111, Ligne Roset (ligne-roset.com). Mariee cushion by Jean-Paul Gaultier, 105, Lelievre (lelievre.eu). Pixie
merino-lambswool throw by Raf Simons, 292, Kvadrat (kvadratrafsimons.com). Colonial armchair by Ole Wanscher, 1,508, Carl Hansen & Sn;
upholstered in Leonita linen-mix fabric in Indigo (bottom), 54.94 per metre, Kai (kaidistribution.co.uk); and Bologna fabric (back), 196 per metre,
Gainsborough (gainsborough.co.uk). Charmeuse cushion by Jean-Paul Gaultier, 88, Lelievre (lelievre.eu)
Rivage polyester curtain in Orchis, 51 per metre, Camengo (camengo.com)
Laurie linen-mix curtain in Light Amethyst, 65 per metre, Sanderson (sanderson-uk.com)
Amoret linen-mix curtain in Rose Quartz, 84 per metre, Zofany (zofany.com)
pure-Pachira burlap wallpaper by litis, 173.80

per metre, Abbott + Boyd (abbottandboyd.co.uk)
Heliodor in Cube natural plant-bre wallpaper,

98 per metre, Arte (arte-international.com)
Marianne wallpaper, 59 per ten-metre roll, Designers Guild (designersguild.com)
Crystalline paint, from 18 per litre, Benjamin Moore (benjaminmoore.com)
Hollywood Vine silk-mix fabric in White Tie by Pollack, 374 per metre, Altfield (altfield.com)
Luce Handwoven Ikat silk-mix fabric, 375 per metre, Madeline Weinrib (madelineweinrib.com)
Spolvero wallpaper in 21500, 136 per ten-metre roll, Lizzo (lizzo.net)
Oak Brendon White wood flooring, from

69.85 per square metre, Ecora (ecora.co.uk)
MOODBOARD #2
D E L I C AT E B L U E S
1 Hicks Blue paint, 38 for 2.5 litres, Little Greene (littlegreene.com) 2 Itaya wallpaper in 75400, 129 per ten-metre roll, Arte (arte-international.com)
3 Slaked Lime and James paint, both 38 for 2.5 litres, Little Greene (littlegreene.com) 4 Blake Border linen-mix fabric, 75 per metre, Bert & May
(bertandmay.com) 5 Epilogue linen-mix fabric in Navy, 62.50 per metre, Casamance (casamance.com) 6 Flower & Bees linen-mix fabric in Charcoal
by Tord Boontje, 85 per metre, Christopher Farr (christopherfarrcloth.com) 7 Kelso Embroidery linen-mix fabric in Sandstone, 125 per metre,
Romo (romo.com) 8 Rufolo embroidered silk-mix fabric in Indigo, 175 per metre, Designers Guild (designersguild.com)
BRAND TO KNOW
COLE & SON

The wallpaper company is known for its
archive patterns and modern reinventions
Pattern Giselle wallpaper

featuring Cole & Sons
streaked Jaspe design,
80 per ten-metre roll
Archive pictures Pink ock
is applied to wallpaper and
wood blocks are used to
create intricate designs
DID YOU KNOW?

1 The brands prestigious archive
features examples of patterns inherited
from JC Crace and Son, a company that
printed wallpapers for many important
buildings, including Londons Palace of
Westminster, which was refurbished in
the 1840s. It features the Gothic Lily
design created by Augustus Pugin,
who assisted with the restoration.
2 According to legend, Cole & Sons
many printing blocks were wrapped
in damp blankets and safeguarded in
a Sufolk barn during the Blitz.
3 Cole & Son has used a number of
innovative techniques throughout its
history. John Perry pioneered the use
of ground mica to give papers a silk-like
sheen, and the subtle streaked efect on
one of its rst designs, Jaspe, was
achieved using badger hair brushes.
The factory also developed special pans
to form multi-coloured stripes: these
were made from long pieces of wood
with openings for dye at the bottom.
4 The company produces collections
celebrating the work of Italian
surrealist artist Piero Fornasetti, with
many designs adapted from the original
papers created for his familys house
in Milan. For example, Mediterranea,
a hypnotic cityscape of roofs, adorned
the walls of Fornasettis entrance hall
in the late 1940s.
WORDS: SARAH SLADE
Cole & Sons wallpaper expertise goes back to 1875,

when John Perry founded his hand-block printing
factory in Islington, north London. The rst designs
were created using a revived version of the ocking
process applying short bres to paper originally
invented in Holland in 1680.
As his many competitors fell by the wayside, Perry
acquired a substantial block archive and began printing
for big manufacturers like Sanderson. AP Cole,
proprietor of Cole & Son Wallpapers, bought the
business in 1941; he went on to open one of the earliest
screen-printing studios in Europe in 1949, giving rise
to Michael Clarkes iconic Woods forest repeat print.
A Royal Warrant followed in 1961.
Today, Cole & Sons workshop is still based in north
London and its collections are overseen by creative
director Shauna Dennison. They are produced using
traditional and digital printing methods, and each piece
can be custom-coloured and nished to suit your home.
Showroom at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour,
Lots Road, London SW10 (cole-and-son.com)
ROOM SET #3
FLORAL GEMS
FURNISHINGS FROM LEFT Soho ottoman, 1,848, George Smith (georgesmith.co.uk). Copacabana chair by Mathieu Matgot, from 1,029, Gubi
(gubi.dk); upholstered in Xanadu Dark velvet, 120 per metre, Witch and Watchman (witchandwatchman.com). Oscar sofa, 2,000; upholstered in
Serpentine silk in Blue Malachite, 82 per metre, both Zofany (zofany.com). Burgundy cushion covered in Paislig fabric in Purple Pepper, 120.50
per metre, Dedar (dedar.com). Blue cushions (two pictured) covered in Lyon fabric by Armani/Casa, 172 per metre, Rubelli (rubelli.com). Dark green
cushion (on oor), 116, Zuzunaga (zuzunaga.com). White cushion (on oor) covered in Lyon fabric by Armani/Casa, 172 per metre; purple cushion
(on oor) covered in Victoria fabric in Ametista, 143 per metre, both Rubelli (rubelli.com)
Palma wallpaper, 114 per ten-metre roll, Charlotte

Frances London (charlottefranceslondon.com)
Xanadu Dark wallpaper, 240 per ten-metre roll,

Witch and Watchman (witchandwatchman.com)
Fonteyn wallpaper in Stone, 85 per ten-metre roll, Cole & Son (cole-and-son.com)
Black Pepper Sorrel limewash paint, 49.50 for 2.5 litres, Bert & May (bertandmay.com)
Pure Ceiling Embroidery 236068 fabric in Flax, 115 per metre, Morris & Co (william-morris.co.uk)
'Rouche silk-mix curtain in Prussian Blue, 96 per metre, Zofany (zofany.com)
Bureau silk-mix fabric, 89 per metre, Evitavonni (evitavonni.com)

Marble fabric in 02FR, 65 per metre, Swafer (swafer.co.uk)
Marquetry Bas Relief wallpaper, 180 per metre,

De Gournay (degournay.com)
Drippy cotton jacquard-weave fabric, 298 per metre,

Martyn Thompson (martynthompsonstudio.com)
Cirrus wallpaper in Veil, 227 per square metre,

Calico Wallpaper (calicowallpaper.com)
MOODBOARD #3
RUST AND STEEL

1 German Grey paint; 2 Silver Stone and Kirby paint, all 42 for 2.5 litres, Konig Colours (konigcolours.co.uk) 3 Fossil Reversible fabric by Donghia, 184 per
metre, Rubelli (rubelli.com) 4 Mazarin cotton-mix fabric in Copper, 112 per metre, Chase Erwin (chase-erwin.com) 5 Sillon M1 trevira in Terre de Sienne, 134
per metre, Lelievre (lelievre.eu) 6 Paisley cotton in Sand, Apricot and Anthracite by Karen Beauchamp, 274 per metre, Gainsborough Silks (gainsborough.co.uk)
ROOM SET #4
H E AV E N LY PA S T E L S
FURNISHINGS FROM LEFT Nest sofa by Paola Navone, from 2,800, Erco (ercol.com); upholstered in Ruben cotton-mix fabric, 123.20 per metre,
Nya Nordiska (nya.com). Cushions (two pictured) covered in Coco and Duck Egg Blue linen, 29.95 per metre, Annie Sloan (anniesloan.com). Textured
cushion covered in Fraser velvet by Blitheld & Co, 130 per metre, Tissus dHlne (tissusdhelene.co.uk). Underwood Mop stick ladder, 135, Sebastian Cox
(sebastiancox.co.uk). Crossroad blue wool throw, 100, Forestry Wool (forestrywool.com). Plum linen throw, 115, Once Milano (oncemilano.com). Bayleaf
daybed, 3,950, Sebastian Cox (sebastiancox.co.uk); upholstered in Fable linen-mix fabric in Duck Egg, 59.90 per metre, Linwood (linwoodfabric.com).
Vases (two pictured), 17.19 each, Hbsch (hubsch-interior.com). Pink cushion covered in Otto linen-mix fabric in Briar Rose, 65 per metre, Romo (romo.com).
White cushion covered in Hip-Hop fabric, 106 per metre, Zimmer + Rohde (zimmer-rohde.com). Triangle wool throw, 100, Forestry Wool (forestrywool.com).
Footstool upholstered in Gatsby fabric, 85 per metre, Jane Churchill at Colefax and Fowler (janechurchill.com)
Filigrana viscose-mix curtain, 99 per metre, Christian Fischbacher (schbacher.com)
Horizon cotton-mix curtain in Grotto by Sally Sirkin Lewis, 169.20 per metre, J Robert Scott (jrobertscott.com)
Masterpiece wallpaper, 355 for a set of seven

panels, Brian Yates (brian-yates.co.uk)
Chromatic wallpaper in Mauve Madness, from 65.28

per 11-metre roll, Phillip Jefries (phillipjefries.com)
Dukes House paint, 42 for 2.5 litres, Mylands (mylands.co.uk)
Quadro wallpaper by Ansty, 46 per ten-metre roll, Harlequin (harlequin.uk.com)
Numisma Bronze viscose-mix fabric, 140 per metre, Sicis (sicis.com)
Vertige wallpaper in Anthracite, 78.30 per ten-metre roll, Casamance (casamance.com)
Promenade Au Faubourg Jacquard cotton-mix fabric by Nigel Peake, 434 per metre, Herms (hermes.com)
Damascus linen-mix fabric in 207, 64 per metre, Christian Fischbacher (schbacher.com)
Tchin trevira, 121 per metre, Lelievre (lelievre.eu)
Midnight wood nish, 15 per square metre, Basin (basinuk.co.uk)
MOODBOARD #4
EARTH TONES
1 Holbein Chamber paint, 42 per 2.5 litres, Mylands (mylands.co.uk) 2 Foglie di Vite wall panel, 464 per 2.8x3-metre panel, Lizzo (lizzo.net) 3 Millbank and
Crace paint, both 42 per 2.5 litres, Mylands (mylands.co.uk) 4 Ramona linen-mix fabric, 140 per metre, Zimmer + Rohde (zimmer-rohde.com) 5 Rigatto
linen-mix fabric, 122.40 per metre, Dominique Kiefer by Rubelli (rubelli.com) 6 Landseer silk-nylon fabric in Prussian Blue, 84 per metre, Zofany (zofany.com)
BRAND TO KNOW
ROMO
This fabric and wallpaper expert
specialises in versatile plains, intricate
embroideries and metallic finishes
Romo was established by Robert Mould in 1902
as a small furniture producer in Nottinghamshire.
By the 1930s, however, the companys main focus
had shifted to furnishing fabrics, and in the 1980s
the addition of an in-house studio transformed
Romo into the design-led fabric and wallpaper brand
it is today. Still based in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, the
business now employs 250 people in the creation
and marketing of furnishing and upholstery fabrics,
wallcoverings and trimmings for residential and
commercial interiors. There are six design houses
under the Romo umbrella: Romo, Black Edition, Mark
Alexander, Kirkby Design, Villa Nova and Zinc Textile.
Showroom at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour,
Lots Road, London SW10 (romo.com)
DID YOU KNOW?
Pattern Mariola
linen-mix fabric in
Blush, 55 per metre
Archive images
Loom creating fabric.
Romo founder Robert
Mould. Todays Mould
family, still in charge
of the business. The
original factory
WORDS: KATIE TREGGIDEN
1 The word Romo is an amalgam

of the first name and surname of
founder Robert Mould. It remains
a family business and is now run by
Roberts great grandson, Jonathan
Mould, and his children Felicity, Emily
and Jordan, plus niece Lindsay.
2 You can spot Zinc Textiles Halston
Velvet and Ziggurat Velvet fabrics
by Romo throughout the Mayfair Hotel
in London, and Romos distinctive Xilia
Magenta Jacquard Weave at Sohos
stylish Ham Yard Hotel.
3 Romo donates a share of its profits
to Oxfam, in order to fund educational
equipment, teacher training and the
renovation of schools in the Democratic
Republic of Congo.
4 In 2014, artist Jessica Zoob won the
Best British Pattern category at the
ELLE Decoration British Design
Awards for her Big Smile design,
created for Romo. It was adapted from
one of her paintings inspired by water,
reflections, space and tranquillity.
5 Another successful collaboration,
this time between Kirkby Design and
doodle artist Jon Burgerman, resulted
in a collection of 46 fabrics and a range
of cushions. Burgermans brilliantly
named patterns, drawn using markers,
crayons and cut-outs, include
Wobblepotamus, Rainbow Scrawl
and Spaghetti Yeti.
Wild Silk paint, 42.50 for 2.5 litres, Paint & Paper (paint-paper.co.uk)
Brasilia wallpaper by Lorenzo de Grandis for Wall & Dec,

100 per square metre, Interior Supply (interiorsupply.co.uk)
TC-63702 wallpaper by Tomita,

64 per metre, Lizzo (lizzo.net)
Husk wallpaper in Deep Indigo,
from 132.60 per 11-metre roll,
Phillip Jefries (phillipjefries.com)
Ajiro Fanfare Paulownia wood wallpaper by Maya

Romanof, 3,300 per 11-metre roll, Alteld (alteld.com)
Primitive linen in Tarragon, 130 per metre, De Le Cuona (delecuona.com)
Liana linen curtain by Herbert Parkinson, 22 per

metre, John Lewis (johnlewis.com)
ROOM SET #5
NIGHT IN THE FOREST

FURNISHINGS FROM LEFT Katakana footstool by Dare Studio, 1,200, The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk); upholstered in Royal Garden velvet, 115 per
metre, GP & J Baker (gpjbaker.com). Large cushion covered in Dorian Gray fabric, 185 per metre, Rubelli (rubelli.com). Small cushion covered in Rafu fabric, 69
per metre, Romo (romo.com). Slit side table by Hay, 119, Amara (amara.com). Karui trays by Skultuna, 69 each, Skandium (skandium.com). Maguelone pitcher
by Jars, 27; Japan Stripe cup by Pols Potten, 33 for four, both Amara (amara.co.uk). Pink vase, 40 for a set of ve, Hbsch (hubsch-interior.com). Katakana sofa
by Dare Studio, 4,490, The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk); upholstered in Duccio fabric by Nina Campbell, 85 per metre, Osborne & Little (osborneandlittle.com).
Dark green cushions covered in Forest fabric by Pedroso & Osorio, 58 per metre, Swafer (swafer.co.uk). White cushions covered in Samphire linen, 84 per
metre, Chase Erwin (chase-erwin.com). Patterned cushions covered in Netnet fabric by Dominique Kiefer, 155 per metre, Rubelli (rubelli.com). Large velvet
cushions covered in Allure velvet by Carlucci di Chivasso, 51.10 per metre, JAB Anstoetz (jab-uk.co.uk). Pendant light, 45.71, Hbsch (hubsch-interior.com)
Oberon linen-mix fabric in White Opal, 125 per metre, Zofany (zofany.com)
Waterford wallpaper in Charcoal, 66 per

8.2-metre roll, Thibaut (thibautdesign.com)
Bellano linen in Slate, 49 per metre, Designers Guild (designersguild.com)
Dalston wool in Pebble, 180 per metre,

Ralph Lauren (ralphlauren.co.uk)
MOODBOARD #5
SHOTS OF CHARTREUSE
1 White Floret paint; 2 Nutty Shitake and Rhubarb Stalk paint, all by Paint by Conran, 36 for two litres, The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk)
3 Brecon wool-mix fabric in Citrine, 60 per metre, Designers Guild (designersguild.com) 4 Allure velvet in 030 by Carlucci di Chivasso, 51.10
per metre, JAB Anstoetz (jab.de) 5 Netnet cotton-mix fabric by Dominique Kiefer, 155 per metre, Rubelli (rubelli.com) 6 Charades fabric in
Chartreuse/Silver, 85 per metre, Osborne & Little (osborneandlittle.com) 7 Paislig fabric in Lemongrass, 120.50 per metre, Dedar (dedar.com)
8 Su cotton-mix fabric, 51 per metre, Clarke & Clarke (clarke-clarke.com) 9 Wood tile in Naturale, 180 per square metre, Bisazza (bisazza.com)
BRAND TO KNOW
C O L E FA X A N D
FOWLER
Founded in the 1940s, this companys
speciality is classic English fabrics and
wallpaper in a sophisticated colour palette
DID YOU KNOW?

1 As well as the shop, Nancy Lancaster
took over the rooms on the rst oor
of the Brook Street building. She and
Fowler decorated them with air
the most famous space was the Yellow
Room (above), a sunny drawing room
painted in a rich buttercup hue.
2 One of the brands earliest and still
popular prints, Bowood (left) is
inspired by a document possibly
discovered at the famous Grade I-listed
Wiltshire house of the same name.
3 Colefax and Fowler and its decorating
arm, Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler, are
now part of a larger luxury fabric group
that includes Jane Churchill, Manuel
Canovas, Larsen and Kingcome Sofas.
4 The Snow Tree design (far left) was
inspired by an 18th-century wallpaper
from Drottningholm Court Theatre in
Sweden, a piece of which was given to
Nancy Lancaster by the countrys king.
5 Lancaster and Fowlers business
relationship was tumultuous. Lancasters
formidable aunt, Lady Nancy Astor,
the rst British female MP, once referred
to them as the unhappiest unmarried
couple in England.
Patterns, from left Snow
Tree linen, 98 per metre.
Bowood wallpaper, 75
per ten-metre roll
Archive images, from top
The Yellow Room. Nancy
Lancaster. The brands old
Brook Street store in London,
where the Yellow Room was
located. John Fowler
WORDS: RACHEL WARD

PICTURE: SIMON UPTON
The story of this esteemed English fabric and wallpaper

brand begins in 1938, when a young artisan, John
Fowler, was invited to work for interior decorator and
socialite Lady Colefax at her Bruton Street shop in
Londons Mayfair (in 1944, the head oice moved to
Brook Street). World War II and diicult times followed,
and the company may have oundered had American
heiress Nancy Lancaster not purchased Sibyl Colefaxs
shares in 1944. She made Fowler a partner in the
company and so began a collaboration that, while
notoriously combative, was hugely creative. Working
on the interiors of some of the countrys nest
residences, they popularised the country-house style
that put comfort on a par with elegance.
In 1960, interior decorator Tom Parr came on
board as a partner and commercialised the business,
helping it to launch its rst fabric and wallpaper
collections. Floated on the stock market in 1988,
Colefax and Fowler continues to launch at least one
collection a year and currently has showrooms
in London, New York, Paris, Munich and Milan.
110 Fulham Road, London SW3 (colefax.com)
Decorating made easy

Embarking on a big home revamp? Confused about
what to do rst? Follow our step-by-step guide
to make the process as pain-free as possible
Start with a clear sense of what you want to achieve.

For a big project you need to begin planning at least four
to six months before you start the work, says Helen Parker,
creative director at Devol Kitchens.
your research. Visit showrooms, order

2 Do
brochures and test paint samples in the spaces
where they will be used (this helps you to see the colour
in the correct light). Speak to tradespeople and
suppliers as early as possible good ones are in high
demand, warns interior designer Martin Brudnizki.
Rebecca Hitchman, designer at bathroom brand
CP Hart, adds: Get at least three quotations so that
you can compare them to each other. And ask for
a breakdown of the works entailed, so that you know
you are comparing like with like.
Work out your timings. Find out the lead time for
delivery on all key items, such as carpets and bathroom
fittings. You should allow four to six weeks for products
to arrive, and longer for any specialist pieces, explains
Hitchman. Some things will take longer: a bespoke kitchen
can take up to three months to be made. Checking this now
means you can sketch a timetable for what you need to order
when, so that your project runs smoothly.
forget the legal stuf! If you are working

4 Dont
on a larger, structural project you should ensure
that every legal requirement is dealt with before you
start, from listed building consent to party wall
agreements, says Emma Oldham, director of Solange
Design. Be aware that it takes around 12 weeks to get
planning permission and thats without any hold-ups.
Once builders are on site, get the messiest jobs out

of the way first for example, moving walls, adding
anything structural or stripping out old fixtures. If you are
replacing cornicing, ceiling roses or fireplaces, nows the time
to do it. At this point its also wise to ensure that your supplier
double-checks all measurements, advises Oldham.
CORALITE
BY HARLEQUIN
The repeating cell-like diamond pattern of this fabric
from the Fragments collection is beautifully delicate
especially in this blue-green Seaway colour. The subtle lines and
the spot within each check lend it the illusion of texture.
35 per metre (harlequin.uk.com).
its time to get all of the wiring and the

6 Next,
piping in place. This is called the rst x.
Chris Eaton, associate director at Stif & Trevillion
Architects, says: It might seem early in the job, but
its important to know the layouts of the rooms
where the bed or sofa will be and their dimensions.
Knowing this means that the positioning of sockets,
light xtures and radiators will be right.
WORDS: KARA OREILLY
Decorating made easy
Create a clean canvas. Once the wiring and pipework

is complete, you need to get everything closed up. This
entails getting plasterboard and plaster on the walls and putting
down sub-oors. Once everything is contained you build out
from there, explains Eaton. Its also at this point that any new
windows, doors, cupboards, shelves and wardrobes, plus the
kitchen and bathroom, get their nal measure up.
Lay the groundwork. By this we mean laying

8 any
hard flooring (timber boards and tiles),
but also tiling the bathroom and kitchen, and
getting the decorating (painting and wallpapering)
90 per cent complete. You want all of this work
out of the way as much as possible before you start
bringing in expensive elements such as custom-made
joinery, because you dont want these getting
damaged, explains Eaton.
Speaking of painting, this is the order in which to work.

If your wall is raw plaster, we suggest applying two mist
coats (watered-down emulsion) that will prevent later coats
of paint from peeling of the wall. Then, youre ready to apply
your chosen shades. Joa Studholme, international colour
consultant at Farrow & Ball, advises: Start at the top whether
thats of the house or the room. So paint the ceiling, then do any
plaster detailing, such as ceiling roses and cornicing, followed
by the walls. You will need to do at least two coats on everything.
But be aware: If you have chosen a light colour to paint over
a dark one, it might take another coat to get proper coverage.
The nal space you decorate should always be the hallway.
the big additions. This includes

10 Install
any new radiators, as well as your bathroom and
kitchen. We recommend that the kitchen is installed
at the end of a project to ensure that the builders are
not still doing work that could damage it, says Parker.
11
NETNET BY
DOMINIQUE
KIEFFER
The embroidered hash marks on this cotton-mix fabric
by Dominique Kiefer create a charming craft-like
appearance and a wonderful texture. We especially love
this moody blue colourway, but if youre looking for
something more neutral, try the colourway pictured on
Moodboard #5. 155 per metre, Rubelli (rubelli.com)
Now for the final sweep. This is all about the nishing
touches. Remember decorative items like carpets, light
ttings and furniture can vary in lead times from the standard
six weeks to 18 or more, warns Oldham. Be aware that things
can still need tweaking at this stage, so have your builder
on-hand to do any nal touch-ups. The last job is carpets. As with
painting, homes should be carpeted top to bottom starting
with the upper oor, says Heather Taylor, oorcoverings buyer
at John Lewis. Finally you do the halls, stairs and landings.
Move your furniture into place,

12 Etsit voila!
back, relax, enjoy. Hopefully you will
have come in on budget and to the timetable you set
out with at the start. But most importantly, you should
have a truly individual home that you will cherish.
N I G E L S
TA R TA N B Y
NIGEL PEAKE
British artist Nigel Peake has updated traditional
Scottish tartan. The larger checks allow you
to appreciate the detail of his free-hand drawing
of stitch marks, done using watercolour paints.
368 per ten-metre roll, Herms (hermes.com). E D
ELLE Decoration | B R I T I S H
This year marks the 15th

anniversary of the
ELLE Decoration British
Design Awards, which
celebrates and rewards
the best of the UKs
emerging talent. From
hundreds of submissions
by you, our readers, weve
selected winners in five
categories: print and
pattern, furniture,
lighting, craft and
accessories. All are
up-and-coming designers
who have been working
for less than five years
and have made a big
impact in the last
12 months. Here they are
with their latest creations
Words KATIE TREGGIDEN
PICTURE: MARK LILIUS
AND EMMA LOVE
WINNER
PRINT AND
PAT T E R N
LISA TODD
DESIGNS
DESIGN
We loved this designers prints for their colourful vibrancy

and authentic African inspiration
An accident resulting in a debilitating neuromuscular condition
proved pivotal in interior designer Lisa Todds career. I had to rethink
what I could do and so I started painting, she says. I have always been
a pattern maker at heart and fell in love with the versatility and infinite
possibilities of surface-pattern design.
Although she describes overcoming her condition as the hardest part
of getting started in her second career as a pattern designer, the results
are stunning. Informed by a childhood spent in South Africa, her
Ndebele collection (above) references the bold patterns typical of the
tribe. I have always been inspired by African decorative arts and
traditional skills, in particular those of the Ndebele people, she says.
The collection a subtle take on the current revival of the 1980s
tribal trend is painted by hand in Lisas Windsor studio before being
printed in England onto linen and cotton (which is made into cushions
and tea towels), and also organic melamine and birch wood trays in
Sweden. Commissioning an African womens art collective to create
a beaded version was a dream come true, adds Todd. With the collection
already stocked in Liberty and ceramics, rugs, tiles and wall finishes in
the pipeline, it sounds like plenty more dreams will be fulfilled for this
irrepressible designer (@LisaToddDesign; lisatodddesigns.com).
PICTURE: SUKI DHANDA
WINNER
CRAFT
FOREST + FOUND
This duo impressed us with their respect for

natural materials and modern-rustic aesthetic
East London-based studio Forest + Found is
a partnership between Max Bainbridge and Abigail
Booth, who specialise in hand-carved wooden
products and naturally dyed, hand-stitched quilts.
At the heart of everything we do is our relationship
with each other and our practice, says Abigail.
But its their connection to the woodlands they
work with the City of London Forestry Commission
to source sustainable timber from Epping Forest
and a commitment to traditional craft techniques
using hand tools that sets them apart.
There is an inherent beauty in natural materials,
says Abigail. Our dyes come from natural tannins
DESIGN
in wood and produce an aged colour palette of

soft browns and pale greys. By hand-stitching our
textiles, the material takes on a texture that cant
be reproduced on a machine. We want our products
to feel as if they have existed for a hundred years.
The duos collection, which includes large
wooden vessels, utensils and contemporary quilts,
is inspired by research into craft cultures worldwide
and through history. We are interested in the
rituals that surround objects use, says Abigail.
Describing themselves as humbled by the
ELLE Decoration British Design Award, they have
plans for a public art commission next, so its
unlikely weve heard the last of Forest + Found
(@forestandfound; forest-and-found.com).
WINNER
FURNITURE
H FURNITURE
DESIGN
Combining traditional crafts with innovative

shapes, this brand is definitely one to watch
Describing itself as London-based but with
a global outlook, H Furniture was founded by
Mexican-born architect and designer Alejandro
Villarreal in 2014 out of a desire to combine craft
and industry. I love making furniture because it
is a powerful way of communicating ideas and
beliefs and enhancing peoples lives, he says.
The brands Corner table (above) makes use
of computer-controlled cutting to produce
a precisely angled look, and the recently launched
WW chair is a modern reinterpretation of the
classic Windsor chair in which the typical wooden
spindles are replaced with metal rods that connect
the backrest to the underside of the seat. We also

love the Belt hanging rack by Munich-based
designer Jessica Nebel, a wooden clothes rail
suspended from the wall by two leather straps.
Having worked on a lot of mass-produced
items, I was keen to explore natural materials and
craft, explains Nebel. The warmth of leather and
wood reflects todays desire for authenticity.
In response to winning an ELLE Decoration
British Design Award, Villarreal says: It came as
a beautiful surprise. I really respect the talent
that has been acknowledged before and it is
reassuring to know that the British community
supports different approaches to design and
creativity. (@hfurnitureuk; hfurniture.co).
WINNER
ACCESSORIES
S I LV I A K
DESIGN
This potters colour-splashed designs are

an artisanal take on graphic pattern
Brighton-based Silvia Kamodyovas Slovakian
heritage is integral to her ceramics. My debut
Harvest collection was inspired by the old wooden
vessels used in Slovakia to gather produce from
the fields, she says. I decorated the pieces with
tiny lines and dots that represent the plough lines
and marks left on the ground from farming.
For her second, current collection, Terracotta
Heritage (above), Kamodyova switched techniques.
Before, I worked with decorative slip; now I use
tin glaze. She saved up for a kiln and found studio
space in Brighton four years ago, while studying
for a masters in 3D design and craft at Brighton
University. Her smaller tableware is slip cast in

terracotta clay and produced in batches the large
platters and bowls are press moulded in speckled
terracotta clay (its stronger, so the shapes dont
warp). Both have a blue/grey glaze and decorative
top colours from a selection of eight shades.
I found a fragment of a kitschy Slovakian vase
decorated with flowers and tested 60 shades based
on that, says Kamodyova. I add leather handles
as I feel they complement the terracotta and
reference the utilitarian origins of peasant culture.
Silvia also has ranges for The Conran Shop and
March, a store in San Francisco. I like working
with retailers to feed my creativity, she adds
(@silviakceramics; silviakceramics.co.uk).
WINNER
LIGHTING
B E RT F R A N K
DESIGN
This London duos work caught our eye for

its mix of mid-century and industrial styles
A chance meeting between Robbie Llewellyn
and Adam Yeats on a lighting job three years ago
led to the formation of Bert Frank. At the time
Llewellyn was working at London lighting shop
Hector Finch. At university, I wasnt that interested
in lighting, but at Hector Finch I fell in love with
the mid-century, rustic industrial style, he says.
Yeats has a Birmingham factory that produces
high-end metalwork. I showed Adam some designs
I had and we decided to work together. The result
was the Shear desk lamp, the companys first
product now there are four collections. Were
taking inspiration from the 1950s but making
the lights our own way, adds Llewellyn.

The latest pieces include the Stasis table lamp
with a copper shade; the Messina wall light, which
has an opal-glass drum; and a supersized pendant
version of the Shear light the original Shear
table light is pictured above, third from left. The
brand also makes bespoke lights to order and has
plans to branch out into other products soon.
We might make a hat rack; I cant find anything
I like! says Llewellyn. Thats always how weve
approached lighting: we make what we like. How
do they feel about winning an ELLE Decoration
British Design Award? Surprised and honoured.
If youre going to win an award, there arent many
better.(@BertFrankLights; bertfrank.co.uk). E D
THE
LONDON
LOOK
THE CA PITA LS MOST INSPIR ING HOMES
Words EMMA LOVE

Photography BEN ANDERS
THE LONDON LOOK
THE
BESPOK E
HOUSE
Handcrafted details and quality materials

make this stunning new-build home in
Bloomsbury a RIBA award winner
Exterior The new-build property has a faade of honey-hued handmade

bricks that are consistent with the Victorian mews houses that surround it
Hallway A Bertoia chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll and an AJ floor lamp
by Louis Poulsen (try Skandium) decorate the space
Stockist details on p290
nyone who watched last years Channel 4 television series Grand

Designs: RIBA House of the Year will recall this shortlisted bronze-and-brick house
in Londons Bloomsbury. It belongs to hotel consultant Peter Zenneck and his partner
Troels Levring, a former architect-turned-developer. The pair were thinking of buying
a traditional Georgian property nearby when they spotted a car-repair garage with
planning permission to be converted into four ats for sale.
We contacted the planner to ensure that we would be able to obtain permission to
build just one house on the land, then put in a sealed bid, Troels says. Its such
a glorious spot. A lot of sites in London are between two properties, but here the house
feels detached because its on a corner. In 2008 the couple commissioned their friend
and architect Jamie Fobert to work on the ve-year project and, from the beginning,
they formed a close collaborative team. The architecture was all Jamie, but we pushed
for a few things a lazy client and architect does not make a good building, Troels
says. Having a rapport with Jamie raised the bar.
A glance at the specications for the 450-square-metre, four-oor house reveals
why it was named a 2015 RIBA National Award Winner. From the faade of narrow,
handmade, honey-hued Danish bricks that reveal the thumbprints of the craftspeople
that made them, to the dovetailed corner of the exterior wall and the gleaming bronze
The beauty of this house is all in

the details. The carbonised steel
banister is inspired by the work
of Spanish artist Eduardo Chillida
roof, the beauty of this house is all in the details. Inside, concrete ceilings,
walls and pillars serve as the backbone of the building and connect the
double-height spaces that surround a central glass-encased lightwell.
Having so much daylight is the biggest luxury of this house, says Troels.
Its not just the layout that is bespoke, though. The oak staircase in
the corner of the open-plan house has a carbonised steel banister
inspired by an artwork by Spanish sculptor Eduardo Chillida (a favourite
of both the architect and the owners) and the trio travelled to Italy just
to understand how diferent grades of Carrara marble might be used in
the bathroom. Peter and Troels both work at home, with one oice
upstairs and the other downstairs. Troels study features specially made
geometric window shutters divided into diferent sized sections, all of
which open individually. Like functional works of art, they can be opened
in many congurations to provide light or privacy. I wanted the shutters
in my study to be translucent, so we ended up designing a kind of
Japanese shoji screen, says Troels. The children from the nearby school
like them; if I slide the main section open, they wave as they walk past.
The couple have lunch in the kitchen or on one of the terraces and
enjoy going for a swim in their very own luxurious marble-clad 14-metre
indoor pool, which is situated in the basement. We imagined using the
pool mostly in the morning, but we actually take a dip around 5pm,
at cocktail hour, says Peter. Its a great way to end the working day.
Portrait Homeowners Peter Zenneck (left) and Troels Levring (right)

Swimming pool The marble-clad 14-metre pool in the basement is lit
in two ways: a glass-walled lightwell that cuts through the centre of the
house, and spotlights that line the sides of the pool
ARCHITECTS GUIDE
BUILDING BESPOKE
Jamie Fobert talks us through three

of the details that make this home unique
The brickwork We wanted to create a bold and
contemporary building, but one that blended
seamlessly into this historic area of London. Most
of the properties in the mews are built from London
stock brick (handmade bricks produced before the
advent of machinery) so we chose a brick that, from
a distance, looks consistent. When you approach
the house you can see the thumbprint of the man
who made each brick in the stone, made when they
were pushed out of the moulds.
The eco-heating Peter and Troels wanted a swimming
pool, but to heat this using electricity from the grid
would have been a massive waste of energy. To avoid
this we dug 180 metres into the ground using ve bore
holes to extract ground-heat, which is piped into the
house [the free and sustainable heat source can be used
for radiators, under-oor heating and warm air heating
systems]. The only downside is that this kind of project
is a huge investment [13,000 to 20,000 according
to the Energy Saving Trust; energysavingtrust.org.uk].
The joinery We waited until it was possible to stand
in each of the rooms before designing the joinery, so
that we could get a sense of the space and how the light
fell across the interior. We designed the house in layers,
adding the joinery as we went. Its important to get
recommendations for a joiner. Make a shortlist, go
and see their workshop and be specic in your brief.
A joiner is expensive [expect to pay 20 to 25 per
hour for carpentry], so ensure that youre working
with the right person. jamiefobertarchitects.com
Dining area The Judas table by Finn Juhl (try 1st

Dibs for originals) is paired with a set of Aluminium
Group chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra
Kitchen The white cabinetry was designed by Opus
Magnum and the freestanding units are by Islington
designer James Plant Stockist details on p290
TERRACE
LIVING
ROOM
SECOND FLOOR
NY
COURTYARD
KITCHEN
BA
LC
ATRIUM
DINING
ROOM
MAIN
BEDROOM
STUDY
FIRST FLOOR
ATRIUM
GARAGE
HALLWAY
STUDY
GROUND FLOOR
SWIMMING POOL
ATRIUM
SPA
We designed the
house in layers,
adding bespoke
joinery as we went
and ensuring there
was the maximum
amount of storage
BASEMENT
Staircase The geometric banister echoes an art print

by Spanish sculptor Eduardo Chillida. The welding marks
have been left on the carbonised steel to add character
Study The adjustable-height teak desk was designed
by Jamie Fobert Architects
Living area A 243 Volage sofa by Philippe Starck for

Cassina sits opposite a pair of rattan Handkerchief
chairs by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll. The rug
is from Tufenkian Carpets and the cofee table is
a 1970s plexiglass model Stockist details on p290
Study The unique translucent shutters in this room were

designed to look like a Japanese shoji screen
Bedroom Above the Talomo bed by Zanotta is an Andy Warhol
artwork from a series called Ladies and Gentlemen. A 1960s
Swedish bureau doubles up as a bedside table and the PP250 Valet
chair is by Hans J Wegner for PP Mbler (try Twentytwentyone).
The powder-blue floor light is by Foster+Partners for Lumina.
The geometric window shutters all open individually for a fully
customisable look Stockist details on p290
T R O E L S A N D P ET E R S
ADDRESS BOOK
The duo reveal their essential
London shopping venues
The Modern Warehouse Rob and
David, the owners of this Hackneybased warehouse, have an
ever-changing collection of
Scandinavian mid-century pieces.
We have purchased a Swedish desk
and some Hans J Wegner pieces
from them. Theres always a treasure
to be found here. 3 Trafalgar Mews,
E3 (themodernwarehouse.com)
MR Moioli Gallery Angelo Moioli has

a tremendous passion for mid-century
Italian furniture, lighting and glass. We
bought a blue Fontana Arte mirror for
the entrance hall from here. 661 Fulham
Road, SW6 (moioligallery.com)
Opus Magnum Jon Baulkwill
and his team of furniture makers
produced all of our joinery, plus the
sliding window shutters, Troels desk
and the teak dining room credenza.
They are real craftspeople, innovative
and excited to work with diferent
materials. 313 Merton Road, SW18
(opusmagnum.co.uk)
The Peoples Supermarket

Although the produce sold here
is sometimes mismatched and
deformed (as it should be), this
community-based food cooperative
sells the most delicious fruit and
vegetables from small farmers and
traders. 7276 Lambs Conduit Street,
WC1 (thepeoplessupermarket.org)
Bloomsbury Auctions This
venue in Mayfair is excellent for
contemporary art and specialist
sales. We bought our Judas dining
table by Finn Juhl here.
(bloomsburyauctions.com) E D
Garden room Expanses of green Verde

Fantastico marble from Antolini Luigi are
teamed with mahogany doors and ebony
parquet ooring. The wall lights are by Venini
(try 1st Dibs), the seating was sourced from
Gallery 25, and the Chinese cofee table is an
antique piece Stockist details on p290
THE LONDON LOOK
Home to a London jeweller, this townhouse is a treasure trove of luxurious

stones, accented with gold, bronze and vintage Murano glass lighting
Words RACHEL WARD Photography HELENIO BARBETTA Styling CHIARA DAL CANTO
Living space Tall swirl-grain mahogany doors stretch up to an

exaggerated architrave; the walls are finished in a burgundy lacquer.
The furniture and figurines are all antiques that the family sourced
across Europe, while the wall lights are bespoke designs
ocated south of the River Thames with views over

Clapham Common, this ve-storey townhouse stands on
a smart Regency terrace. There is nothing about the faade
that sets it apart as extraordinary. Step inside, however,
and you enter another world, one of unbridled luxury. The
interior, decorated with coloured marble, exotic wood and precious
Murano glass, is a testament to what an architect can achieve when
the nest of nishes are within budget. It is an inspiration, even to
those of us who can only hope to emulate elements of the look.
Murray Groves and Adriana Natcheva, founders of Groves
Natcheva Architects, created the interior for a British couple, both
jewellers, who have three children. The design is daring, spilling
out from a central double-height dome encasing a spiral staircase.
The beauty of marble
The staircase is simple and white, a calming pause before you
enter the luxurious stone-clad rooms. The house is decorated
with 12 diferent premium marbles all selected by the architects
for their intense colour and veining. Marble is such a familiar
material, but when used on a grand scale it is incredibly surprising,
says Adriana. The creamy white Italian Calacatta Viola that
adorns the main bathroom and dramatic dark blue Chilean Lapis
Lazuli in the cloakroom are striking examples of how stone can
create impact. The efect is one of complete immersion in the
material, says Adriana. Its like stepping into a daydream. In the
garden room an unusual greyish green Verde Fantastico marble
clads the walls, punctured by panels of mirror that reect the

light. The edge of the ornamental pond in the garden is clad in a
complementary Brazilian Greenland marble from Antolini Luigi
with a leathered nish (created by lightly scoring the surface) that
adds texture and, usefully, grip. In the subterranean swimming
pool, the palette switches to granite. Blue-grey in colour, the
stone was selected for its swirling vein that brings to mind the
appearance of owing water. The space feels like a cave, Adriana
says. It is natural lit by a skylight above.
The warmth of wood
Two types of wood complement the marble: American brown ebony
for the oors, and Cuban mahogany, which is used for much of the
joinery. The mahogany is cut in three diferent veneers: straight,
curl and swirl. The straight grain (the simplest design) is used in
the wine cellar and the kitchen. The most dramatic swirl design
features on the panels that line the dining room walls and ceiling,
creating a sense of theatre. The more modest curl veneer (taken
from where the limb of a tree intersects with the trunk, it has
a feather-like pattern) is used upstairs on the bedroom doors.
Overall, the interior of the house recalls the rened decadence
of the Art Deco age. Its hard in the contemporary era to give a space
a sense of opulence without making it feel like a pastiche of the past,
says Adriana. Theres a lot of inuence from architects Adolf Loos
and Carlo Scarpa, but what we have created is something diferent
a new design dialect. Its a style we call aristocratic minimalism.
THE LOWDOWN ON
MURANO GLASS
Lighting is the jewellery of the home,

and in this trinket box of a property
only the best would do. We take
a closer look at this Italian export
This page Examples of Murano glass lights in the house

Dining room The oor is made from book-matched
Imperial Gold marble from Antolini Luigi and the
bespoke mahogany table is inset with triangles of antique
mirror. The chairs are by Philippe Hurel and the chandelier
is by Barovier & Toso Stockist details on p290
WORDS: EMMA LOVE
Where is it from? The island of Murano in

Venice, Italy. The area has been a hub for
glassmaking since 1291, when the Venetian
glass masters were ordered to move their
foundries to Murano because the authorities
feared that a re caused by their furnaces would
destroy the citys wooden buildings.
How is it made? The dominant ingredient is
silica sand, which is heated in a furnace until it
liquees. As it cools down, makers shape the
glass, either by blowing air through a long tube
or using iron tools. What makes Murano glass
so special is the techniques used to create it,
such as murrine, where coloured liquid glass is
layered and stretched into long canes and sliced
to reveal the pattern. Muranos famous millefiori
(multi-coloured) glass is created by adding
small amounts of minerals to the silica sand.
For example, aquamarine is made by adding
copper and cobalt compounds to the mix.
When did Murano become famous for
lighting? Its glassmakers began to produce
chandeliers in the 18th century. Known as
ciocca (a bouquet of owers), they were a huge
success and became the grand lighting of choice
for palaces and theatres. Often, the chandeliers
are technically complex: many feature lots of
colours, which are mixed and heated separately.
One of the boldest mid-century makers of
chandeliers was Dino Martens, a painter-turnedartistic director at the Aureliano Toso foundry.
What are the brands to know? A handful of
companies have been making Murano glass for
centuries: Seguso, since 1397 (seguso.com);
Salviati, founded in 1859 (salviati.com); and
Venini (venini.com), which was established in
1921. One of the most famous contemporary
glass artists is Venetian Massimo Micheluzzi.
Where can I buy Murano glass? The island is
a 20-minute water taxi from Venice, and once
there you can visit showrooms, foundries, and
the Murano Glass Museum, which has the
largest historical collection of Murano glass in
the world. For vintage lighting and other
Murano glass products, try dealers such as
Ales Antiques Market (alesantiques.com)
and 1st Dibs (1stdibs.com). Always remember
to look for the oicial Murano glass trademark
symbol nd it at muranoglass.com.
GET THE LOOK

Marble comes in a rainbow of colours. Match the opulence of this home
with our pick of the best, from honey tones to deep green and blue
Chilean Lapis Blue Premium marble clads

a whole wall and floor, making a bold,
striking statement in this family cloakroom
1 Rosso Francia marble, from

498 per square metre, Lapicida
(lapicida.com) 2 Calacatta Viola
polished marble, from 90 per
square metre, Mandarin Stone
(mandarinstone.com) 3 Forest Green
marble, 330 per square metre,
Lapicida (lapicida.com) 4 Black
Fossil polished marble, from 200
per square metre, The Stone Collection
(thestonecollection.co.uk) 5 Giallo
Siena yellow marble, from approx 301
per square metre, Salvatori (salvatori.it)
6 Kenya Blackwave grey and silver
marble, from 200 per square
metre, The Stone Collection
(thestonecollection.co.uk)
7 Pulcino honed yellow marble, 1,038
per square metre, Lapicida (lapicida.com)
8 Blue Bahia marble, 1,080 per square
metre, De Ferranti (deferranti.com)
STYLING: STEPHANIE ILES
Top The main bathroom is lavished with Italian Calacatta Viola

white marble with beautiful veining. It is ofset with mahogany
Above This Grand Fossils marble includes a fossilised ammonite
Kitchen White Antico Bianco marble flooring is edged with Brazilian

Greenland marble, both by Antolini Luigi. The bespoke kitchen
features Cosmos marble worktops and splashbacks, and Murano
glass pendant lights by Barovier & Toso. The mahogany and leather
chairs are from Retro Modern Design Stockist details on p290
IT CAN BE HARD TO
GIVE A SPACE A SENSE
OF OPULENCE
WITHOUT MAKING IT
FEEL LIKE A PASTICHE
OF THE PAST. HERE WE
HAVE CREATED A NEW
DESIGN DIALECT
Patio The garden is kitted out with comfortable

wicker lounge chairs (try Dedon for similar).
A set of bronze steps lead up to the main garden
Detail The bespoke table, designed by the
architects, features a fascinating Grande Fossils
marble top (try Pietra di Erfoud marble from
London Granite for similar in the UK)
UNDERNEATH THE GARDEN LIES A SWIMMING POOL, CHISELLED

OUT OF STONE AND LIT BY A SINGLE DRAMATIC SKYLIGHT
Swimming pool The basement pool is enveloped in granite and naturally lit by a skylight. The
stainless-steel ladder disappears through a hole in the ceiling, appearing to extend forever
Garden The 278-square-metre space is clad in leather-finished Brazilian Greenland marble from Antolini
Luigi. Glass skylights filter light into the pool area below Stockist details on p290 E D
PINK
PERFECTION
From soft pastels to bold corals, this season
its time to think pink. Pair with pale wood
and soft greys for a contemporary look
Styling HANNAH BORT
Photography MIKKEL MORTENSEN
Styling assistant ANNA SHERIDAN
LIVING ROOM
From left Scarpa stool, 37.10, House Doctor (housedoctor.dk). Research No.6 cofee cup by Kirstie van Noort, 25.50; Beige tumbler by Mette Duedahl,
25.50, both Stilleben (stilleben.dk). Coral tumbler, 4.50, The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk). OW150 daybed by Ole Wanscher, 2,319, Carl Hansen & Sn
(carlhansen.com). Puncta pale pink cushion by AYTM, 98, Couverture & The Garbstore (couvertureandthegarbstore.com). Bright pink cushion, 35, The Conran
Shop (conranshop.co.uk). Velours Lav patterned cushion, 58, Caravane (caravane.fr). Bologna Powder pink rug, 449, Linie Design (liniedesign.dk). Brick
pouf, 280, Hem (hem.com). Haiku Low sofa by Gam Fratesi, 3,720, Fredericia (fredericia.com). Imprims cushion, 67, Caravane (caravane.fr). Orange cushion,
45, The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk). Hamilton spotted cushion, 130; Hamish blanket in Rosette, 260, both Aiayu (aiayu.com). Paper side table by Gam
Fratesi, 289, Gubi (gubi.com). Royal System shelving by Poul Cadovius for DK3, from 398 for a shelf and rail, Twentytwentyone (twentytwentyone.com). Moles
sculpture, 21.59; tray, 27, both by AYTM, Couverture & The Garbstore (couvertureandthegarbstore.com). Acrobat table light by Normann Copenhagen,
219, Houseology (houseology.com). Pink bowls, 8 each; raia carafe, 42.50, both The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk). Elliot White rug, 279, Linie Design
(liniedesign.dk). Venice pink chair, 630, Softline (softline.dk). Signpalma 40-Ro cushion, 33, Tine K Home (tinekhome.com). Antelope vinyl ooring, 28
per square metre, The Colour Flooring Company (colourflooring.co.uk). Walls painted in (from left) Brick, 41.50 for 2.5 litres, Edward Bulmer Natural Paint
(edwardbulmerpaint.co.uk). Cinder Rose (246), 39.50 for 2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball (farrow-ball.com). Covent Garden Floral, 42 for 2.5 litres, Mylands (mylands.co.uk)
DINING ROOM
From left Soledade 73540384 wallpaper (on screen), 70.40 per ten-metre roll, Casamance (casamance.com). Form table by Simon Legald for Normann
Copenhagen, 1,000, Houseology (houseology.com). Triwood chairs by Tord Boontje, 1,536 each, Porta Romana (portaromana.co.uk). Join serving
bowl, 13; plates, 13 each; side bowl, 13, all Petite Friture (petitefriture.com). Bamboo tumblers, 4.50 each; Opak pitcher, 230, all The Conran Shop
(conranshop.co.uk). Aura pendant lights, from 171 each, Petite Friture (petitefriture.com). Silk Lines rug in Blush, 9,450, Knots Rugs (knotsrugs.co.uk). Orla
sofa by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini, 3,625, Poltrona Frau (poltronafraugroup.com). Simple aubergine cushion cover, 8, House Doctor (housedoctor.dk).
Heather pale pink cushion, 150, Aiayu (aiayu.com). Striped cushion cover, 65; coral cushion, 35, both The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk). Yeah wall
hanging by Mae Engelgeer, 820, Monologue (monologuelondon.com). Langley wooden stool by David Chipperfield for E15, 628, Viaduct (viaduct.co.uk).
Lavastone tray by File Under Pop, 49; Research No.6 cofee cup by Kirstie van Noort, 25.50; Beige cup by Mette Duedahl, 25.50, all Stilleben
(stilleben.dk). Terracotta cup, 1, House Doctor (housedoctor.dk). Enoki cofee table by Philipp Mainzer for E15, 824, Viaduct (viaduct.co.uk). Gutta
jewellery box by AYTM, 75.82, Couverture & The Garbstore (couvertureandthegarbstore.com). Hexagon vase, 27, Ferm Living (fermliving.com). Antelope
vinyl ooring, 28 per square metre, The Colour Flooring Company (colourflooring.co.uk). Walls painted in (from left) Brick and Red Ochre, both 41.50
for 2.5 litres, Edward Bulmer Natural Paint (edwardbulmerpaint.co.uk). Cinder Rose 246, 39.50 for 2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball (farrow-ball.com)
BEDROOM
From left Ceramic headboard made of Eclipse tiles by Marianne Smink, 7.50 per tile or 954 for a mural set, Smink Things (sminkthings.com). Tight
Space king-size bed, 545; Putty Broadweave valance, 295, both Loaf (loaf.com). Rem duvet cover, 479; pillowcases, 119 for a pair, all Society Limonta
(societylimonta.com). Ecaille throw, 181, Caravane (caravane.fr). Loombet75-Ro cushion cover, 22, Tine K Home (tinekhome.com). Sinnerlig basket
by Ilse Crawford, 10, Ikea (ikea.co.uk). Dee cushion, 86, Aiayu (aiayu.com). Vice-Versa throw, 260, The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk). Pink basket,
45, The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk). Hank mirror, 43, Llot Llov (llotllov.de). Graphic Powder rug, 380, Linie Design (liniedesign.dk). Allegory desk
by GamFratesi, 1,688, Wiener GTV Design (gebruederthonetvienna.com). Fiber side chair by Muuto, 175, Twentytwentyone (twentytwentyone.com).
Beta table light by Parachilna, 690, Monologue (monologuelondon.com). Hexagon vase, 27, Ferm Living (fermliving.com). Lavastone tray by File Under
Pop, 49; Red Leaf print (on wall) by Tapet-Caf, 51.50, both Stilleben (stilleben.dk). Pinorama pinboard by Inga Semp, 109, Hay (hay.dk). Antelope
vinyl flooring, 28 per square metre, The Colour Flooring Company (colourflooring.co.uk). Walls painted in (from left) Brick and Red Ochre, both 41.50
for 2.5 litres, Edward Bulmer Natural Paint (edwardbulmerpaint.co.uk). Cinder Rose 246, 39.50 for 2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball (farrow-ball.com) E D
A LIFE IN
As Sir Terence Conran celebrates his 85th birthday, we look at a new book charting the
M I D - C E N T U R Y PAT T E R N
R ES TA U R A N T S
H A B I TAT
T H E CO N R A N S H O P
M I D - C E N T U RY PAT T E R N Fabrics, ceramics and tiles were key elements of Conrans early career, which he embarked on after
studying textile design at Central School of Arts and Crafts in London the only man in a class of 33 women. Shown here are his
Chequers (1957) and Nature Study (1955) prints, which were applied to fabric for David Whitehead and china for Midwinter.
R E S TA U R A N T S In the 1980s and 90s, Conran was a pioneer of the restaurant as a place not merely to dine, but to see and be
seen. His venues such as Quaglinos and Alcazar, both pictured above are as much about the interior as they are about the food.
F U R N I T U R E In my heart, I have always considered myself a furniture maker, says Conran. One of his biggest achievements
in this area is Benchmark Furniture, a company founded with designer Sean Sutclife in 1984. Known for its handcrafted wooden
pieces (such as the designs shown here), its factory is in the grounds of Barton Court, Conrans country home in Berkshire.
H A B I TAT The rst Habitat store opened in May 1964 and grew out of my frustration with British retailers in the early 1960s,
says Conran. Suddenly, it was possible to buy furniture and take it straight home rather than waiting for it to be made. Shown here
are Habitats inspirational catalogues of the 1970s and 80s, which were sold on newsstands alongside magazines.
DESIGN
rise of the man who transformed Britains shopping habits and dining experiences
FURNITURE
PICTURES: HEARST STUDIOS
BOOKS
T H E C O N R A N S H O P Habitats more luxurious sibling, which opened in 1974, stocked
products that were, in Conrans words, perceived as too expensive or unusual for the typical Habitat
customer. Its agship store on Londons Fulham Road is housed in a brilliantly spacious former tyre
warehouse dating from 1910, which was painstakingly restored by Conran its still there today.
B O O K S Titles on diverse subjects including cookery, DIY, gardening, London, France, colour, storage
and eco design have owed from Conrans pen over the decades. I suppose they all add up to what I call
a style of life, he says. Now, Terence Conran: My Life in Design can be added to the growing library.
ELLE Decoration readers can buy Terence Conran: My Life in Design by Sir Terence Conran (Conran
Octopus, 30) for the special price of just 21, with free UK P&P. To order, please call 01903 828503
quoting reference: Design/CON556. Ofer subject to availability, please allow seven days for delivery.
THE CONR
Sir Terence Conran has had a huge impact on British style. Here, design critic
o a certain generation, the name Conran evokes very

specic images and ideas. Domestic liberation through the
emergence of modular shelving, a fresh utopia of beanbags
and directors chairs, a paradisiac world of perpetual lunch
under spotlights or in bright sunshine. A glass of French
country wine in a Paris goblet. Terence understood the word
design to mean pleasant objects used in pursuit of pleasure.
And who would argue with that?
For 20 years after Conrans Habitat opened in 1964, its catalogue
revealed a world as lost to us now as the Incas: men in ares, plumcoloured Shetland wool polo necks and aviator shades look longingly
at girls in miniskirts on sofas. Perhaps the girl is holding salad
servers and grinning. Habitat ofered a kind of redemption for
people who had to buy their own furniture.
Another generation thinks of Terence Conran as the serial
restaurateur of the 1990s who assumed the character of Michelins
own Monsieur Bibendum: a jovial, inated gure with a cigar to
hand and a glass of something delicious not too far away. Chelseas
eponymous Bibendum restaurant, a heroic restoration of the
neglected Michelin Building, began the transformation of British
dining in 1987, but Quaglinos in St James was the true marker
here: a spirited revival of a neglected establishment that turned
a restaurant into theatrical spectacle.
Never mind that its roots were in the great brasseries of
Montparnasse or Alexander Girards Manhattan restaurants of the
1960s, Quaglinos was a local revolution. Still, cultural historian
Fiona MacCarthy acidly described it as a deprived childs vision
of glamour. Maybe, but it changed Londons expectations of eating
out: a lot of deprived children who had become prosperous needed
denitions of glamour and Terence was able to satisfy them.

Now, yet another generation thinks of Terence as patron of the
Design Museum, perhaps his greatest monument and one in which
I had a hand [Bayley was the rst director of the Design Museum
from 1979 to 1989]. Here was a shopkeeper and restaurateur
accessing culture. Terence realised that he was never going to be
a great designer, so, with genius, he shifted paradigms. He turned
design from being an activity into a commodity. No longer being
something people do, such as whittle a stick, it became something
you could buy in his shops or experience in his restaurants. With
the creation of a Design Museum, he acquired, at least for a while,
intellectual ownership of design as well.
The slow ingestion of European values has defined British
material culture since 1945. In France, a young Terence found the
combination of sensualism and earthy practicality that dene him.
It is not true that Terence invented the baguette, but he did sell the
rst duvets in Britain. However, it was not enough to pioneer continental
quilts: Terence had to claim he changed the nations sex life, too.
For Terence, the connection between food and design is essential
and blurred into a lovely douceur de vivre. British cookery writer
Elizabeth David was not his sole influence: in 1950s London,
AN STORY
Stephen Bayley takes an intimate look at the design icons eventful career
PICTURES: REX, GETTY, DANNY ELWES
From left Inside The Conran Shop; Conran the designer

at work in his studio; winning an award for Outstanding
Contribution To Design at the ELLE Decoration British
Design Awards 2009; Conran the restaurateur, the man
who introduced the joy of dining to the UK
revolution was in the kitchen

Italy was also an inuence. Terence had admired Gi Pontis work
air, and food was fast becoming at the Triennales in Milan. Here he also saw the work of Franco
radicalised. In their 1957 book Albini, whose interiors were boldly austere. Albini would, for
Plats du Jour Patience Gray example, display a Baroque painting out of its frame and attach
and Primrose Boyd gave it to a simple grey wall. In a similar way, Habitat turned products
advice beyond a reliable recipe into celebrities. At Habitat, as in an exhibition or a gallery, special
for boeuf bourguignon or attention was paid to the lighting.
cotriade which extended into
The Design Museum, though, may be Terences greatest legacy.
what we would nowadays call design. Seven years before Habitat It opened in August 1989 when his business empire was starting
opened, they comment on a Danish casserole: This design expresses to face diiculties [this included Habitat, Mothercare and BHS].
clearly, in terms of use, the abolition of the barrier between kitchen Thus there is a haunting paradox: Terence Conran paid for a museum
and dining room in the open-planning of
about creativity at just the time when his own
a modern house or at. This was because one
called into question. But he remains a true
HE UNDERSTOOD was
cannot separate the plat du jour from the vessel
hero to everyone who cares about the nature
it is cooked in. That was a connection Terence
of things. Students and young designers still
THE WORD
cleverly exploited: it was a short step from
inspired by his example and enthralled
DESIGN TO MEAN become
wanting to cook the perfect ratatouille to wanting
by personal contact.
a Provenal kitchen to cook it in.
We hear a little less about him nowadays, not
PLEASANT OBJECTS
surprising for a man who will be turning 85 in
Other inuences on Habitat came from time
USED IN PURSUIT October. Terence never designed a masterpiece
spent on 1950s photoshoots for Robert Harlings
OF PLEASURE
House & Garden. Here Terence had seen the way
chair, nor a widget. Instead, he had a larger
photographers lit their subjects and how stylists
vision of his subject. The Italian word disegno
assembled meaningful objects in meaningful ways. As a magazine not only means drawing, but also intention. Terence intended to
editor, Harling had an eclectic eye, juxtaposing old and new while make design a matter of daily routine, not of privilege. Department
emphasising the importance of colour and simplicity; this was stores now sell Modernist classics that were once recondite museum
revolutionary at the time. Like Sir Jack Cohens Tesco, which opened pieces: thats his inuence. If your local pub is serving pt and not
its rst supermarket in Essex in 1956, Terence learnt how to pile pickled eggs, thats his inuence too. Every Briton who can remember
it high, if not sell it especially cheap. Impressive stacks of goods grey food and brown furniture should be very grateful for Terences
cheerful intentions and colourful interventions. E D
had that irresistible feeling of plenty you nd on market stalls.
THE LONDON LOOK
COSMOPOLITAN CALM
A palette of blush pink, polished concrete and pale wood creates a peaceful
oasis amid the urban regeneration of New Cross, south London
Words TRISH LORENZ
Photography MICHAEL SINCLAIR
Blush strokes
The walls resemble raw plaster but
are in fact painted in Farrow & Balls
Setting Plaster, an on-trend blush
pink applied in sweeps to create this
distressed efect. The colour palette
was inspired by a trip to Marrakesh,
says the architect Merlin Eayrs of
Chan + Eayrs. The chair, designed
by his grandfather, is a treasured
family heirloom, as is the rug try
1st Dibs for similar furniture and
The Orientalist for rugs. By the
window, theres a four-metre-long
seat cast from poured concrete and
covered in a bespoke linen cushion
(try Tinsmiths for a similar fabric).
This 90-square-metre loft-style apartment,

a former garage in Londons New Cross, Lewisham,
is a symbol of the creative energy that is reinvigorating
the area. The suburb is the latest gentrification
hotspot, thanks in part to the East London Line
overground trains linking it to Shoreditch and the
City, and the growing impact of the art school,
Goldsmiths, which is just around the corner.
Completed earlier this year, this building is the
vision of architects Zoe Chan and Merlin Eayrs
of Chan + Eayrs. We used to live in west London,
which is very beautiful, but we were drawn by the
raw pulse of the south-east and the chance to add
something to the urban fabric of the area, says Zoe.
The exterior of the property, which is clad in grey
Belgian bricks arranged in a herringbone pattern,
looks contemporary amid the tall red-brick houses
that surround it. Yet it has a softened aesthetic that
somehow suits the neighbourhood. You cant just
build an alien-looking box in the middle of a street,
you have to consider what is around it, says Merlin.
We used brick to reflect Londons vernacular
architecture, but we didnt want to pretend that
the house had been here a long time, which is why
we chose the herringbone design.
There is an aura of calm inside the apartment,
thanks to the light that floods in from windows on
three sides of the building. A pale yet warm scheme
of plaster pink paint, polished concrete (used on
the staircase) and oiled oak floors complements
the couples pared-back, mostly 20th-century,
furniture. London is urban, frantic and largely
artificial, so we wanted to counter the chaos with
a calm, natural palette, says Zoe. This apartment
is simple and luxurious. chanandeayrs.com
Exterior Clad in grey

Wienerberger bricks
made in Belgium,
which are set in a
decorative herringbone
pattern, the house is
modern but suits the
neighbourhood
Staircase Located
within the glass side
extension, the concrete
stairwell has strong
architectural lines
Into the groove

Tongue-and-groove panelling clads several of the walls and
complements the painted Shaker-style kitchen units by British
Standard. The wood panels have been painted using Rolling Fog
by Little Greene, a warm neutral tone that works wonderfully
with the dusky pink on the walls. The floor is oiled engineered
oak, which echoes the lines of the wall panelling try Dinesen
for a similar design. The dining table is a vintage piece (try The
Old Cinema for similar), as are the Bavarian chairs, which were
unearthed at Townhouse, a gallery and antiques shop in Londons
Spitalfields. For a similar industrial-style light, try Trainspotters.
Cool concrete
The bright glass-ceilinged atrium to the side of the building houses
a concrete staircase Concreations can produce something similar. Teamed
with the distressed pink walls, the concrete lends the interior a raw,
industrial aesthetic thats enhanced by a factory-style pendant light (try
Trainspotters). Stockist details on p290
ZOE AND MERLINS

ADDRESS BOOK
The architects reveal their
secret design destinations
Rose Uniacke A great store
in Pimlico, London, that has
a changing selection of beautiful
antiques, which are always very
good quality. 7684 Pimlico Road,
London SW1 (roseuniacke.com)
Jamb This is another must-visit
in Pimlico. It sells antiques,
reproduction fireplaces and
lighting. We found amazing
lanterns here. 9597 Pimlico
Road, London SW1 ( jamb.co.uk)
Oliver Gustav This is the first
place we go when visiting
Copenhagen. The showroom has
some amazing contemporary
pieces displayed in a simplistic
Scandi setting. Strandstraede
9, 1255 Copenhagen, Denmark
(olivergustav.com)
March aux Puces de St-Ouen
We love this famous market in
Paris for its eclectic mix of
antiques it is massive and
a great place to lose yourself while
searching for treasure.
(marcheauxpuces-saintouen.com)
London is urban,
frantic and largely
artificial, so we
wanted to counter
the chaos with a
calm, natural palette
Vintage vibe
The apartment is furnished with wood furniture and well-worn vintage finds. The armchair in the bedroom (below)
is a mid-century piece bought from Ebay (try Lovely & Co for vintage seating). It rests in front of a steel-framed
window that fills the space with light (consider Crittall for a similar look). An Anglepoise wall light, placed above
the bed, negates the need for bedside cabinets. The bedding is by Calvin Klein Stockist details on p290
Rough blush
Want to mimic the
perfect marriage of
plaster tones and
concrete shown in Zoe
and Merlins London
home? Use these
beautiful imitation
surfaces to get the look
Styling HANNAH BORT
Photography JAKE CURTIS
Styling assistant ANNA SHERIDAN
From left Panbeton Vertical Planks foam and concrete wall panel, 80 per square metre, Concrete LCDA (concrete-beton.com). 351 floor lamp by Aage
Petersen for Le Klint, 668, The Modern Warehouse (themodernwarehouse.com). Plywood wallpaper (on floor) by Piet Hein Eek for NLXL, 199 per ten-metre
roll, Design Wharf (designwharf.com). Daybed by Hans J Wegner for Getama, 1,895, The Modern Warehouse (themodernwarehouse.com). CS-134 pink striped
cushion, 72; CS-091 lilac cushion, 72, both Larusi (larusi.com). Painted Stripe grey cushion by Evan James Design, 95, Mint (mintshop.co.uk). Vice Versa
throw, 260, The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk). Burlap tadelakt pink wall finish on doorway, 140 per square metre, Tadelakt London (tadelaktlondon.co.uk).
White Tiles wallpaper, 30 per square metre, Mr Perswall (mrperswall.co.uk). ISO B side table, 283, Petite Friture (petitefriture.com). Concrete bowl by
Stephan Schulz, 109 for set of three, Twentytwentyone (twentytwentyone.com). Stoneware teapot, 36, Native & Co (nativeandco.com). Plant pot by Lisa
Stockham, 1,000, Flow Gallery (flowgallery.co.uk). T.T.A dining table by Mikal Harrsen and Adam Hall for MA/U Studio, 1,856, Viaduct (viaduct.co.uk).
Candleholder, 35, Native & Co (nativeandco.com). White Cracked Slip Wayward vase by Matthias Kaiser, 748, Flow Gallery (flowgallery.co.uk). Wooden
bowl, 550; fragments (in bowl), 480, Puckhaber (puckhaberdecorativeantiques.com). Paulownia tea caddy, 30, Native & Co (nativeandco.com). Water
jug, 91, Mud Australia (mudaustralia.com). White Flat plates by Kasper Wurtz, 50 each, Sigmar (sigmarlondon.com). Porcelain bowls (two shown)
by Nadia Pignatone, from 65 each, Mint (mintshop.co.uk). Perigord water glass, 66 for a set of six; Perigord flute glass, 51 for a set of six, both Pentreath
& Hall (pentreath-hall.com). Primitive Swedish chair, 780, Puckhaber (puckhaberdecorativeantiques.com). Smooth grey clay plaster (on wall), 20 per
square metre, Clay Works (clay-works.com). Hat pendant light, 347, Mud Australia (mudaustralia.com). Modified Carver vintage chair, 210, Retrouvius
(retrouvius.com). Plaster V white paint (on wall), 42.50, Paint & Paper Library (paintandpaperlibrary.com). Argento Larch porcelain plank tiles (two
pictured), 47 per square metre, Mandarin Stone (mandarinstone.com). N2 Gardenia large vase by Jaime Hayn, 269, BD Barcelona (bdbarcelona.com) E D
THE LONDON LOOK (IN FR ANCE)
We celebrate Carolyn Quartermaine, the British designer

who takes an artistic approach to life and work
Words DINAH HALL Photography LUKE WHITE
From left The tools used to create

Quartermaines painterly designs.
Carolyn Quartermaine in her home
in the south of France, where vintage
furniture and a gilded wood and crystal
chandelier, found at an antiques market
in Nice, add romantic detail to the
predominantly white interior
arolyn Quartermaine, as ethereal as her gossamer-like

fabrics, is hard to pin down. She is somewhere between an artist
and designer, her life divided between her homes in London and
Provence. She has been a constant presence on the interiors scene
and on magazine front covers around the world for over 30 years,
yet her style has never dated. Its a style that was born of childhood
memories of antiques-filled Regency Cheltenham houses and an
early teenage passion for the romantic hazy photographs of Deborah
Turbeville and Sarah Moon, illuminated with a spark of the postpunk anarchic energy that characterised 1980s design.
Quartermaine is at an age when she can look back and see quite
clearly the thread that pulls her life and work together. She had
a peripatetic childhood: her fathers work uprooted the family from
Cheltenham to live in Holland and France, so that every couple of
years she changed not only schools but languages. This disruption
places a significance on the home and the stability it represents.
She remembers her obsession with dolls houses: I would create
my own rooms on planks of wood. In a sense what I did later
making flexible spaces, moving walls, changing environments
through textiles and colour is what I did as a child.
When Quartermaine was 17, the family moved back to England
and she found the place where she truly belonged: art school in
Cheltenham. Here she received a grounding in practical skills like
welding and woodwork as well as applied arts. At the Royal College
of Art she developed her trademark style of collage and layering,
and after graduating worked hard to get her pieces seen. You have
to tread the streets, and its tough people arent going to come to
you. I recall boarding a coach to Paris and lugging my work round
all the beautiful decorating shops to ask them to look at it, she says.
A meeting with Richard Stuart-Liberty in 1986 led to her being
given an entire floor of Liberty to show her painted tables, neobaroque metal furniture and exquisite calligraphy fabrics. In the
mid 1990s, Joseph Ettedgui, the late fashion entrepreneur, gave
her a shop in his basement in Sloane Street, London. But her home
has always been the most important creative launchpad for her
work. The flat in Earls Court, where she has lived for thirty years,
and her 17th-century house in France are like living moodboards,
reflecting subtle changes in her art. Its never about filling a space,
she says. Its about looking at a chair as you would a painting.
I cant bear girly pretty so I would put a stronger object like
a rock next to the chair, she explains. This experimentation at home
fed into designs for Donna Karan, paperweights for Baccarat, and
packaging for Fortnum and Mason. There have also been interiors
for hotels and restaurants most notably the breathtaking interior
of Glade at Sketch, a collaboration with former lover, Belgian artist
Didier Mahieu. Next year a collection of her work will be on display
at the beautiful Fragonard Museum in Grasse, France.
Since recovering from breast cancer five years ago Quartermaines
work has become more reflective. I may look strong and focused
to the outside world, but the doubt is always there. The fear of
something not being good enough, the desire to do something
better. Thats what drives me. carolynquartermaine.com
From top Carolyn Quartermaine beside the pool at her home in Provence.
This 17th-century house is the perfect backdrop to her canvases, fabrics and
the vignettes of inspirational objects that decorate tables and shelves
From left Vintage furniture and the designers large watercolour canvases add colour and character to her home. A collection of paperweights designed
by Quartermaine for French brand Baccarat. An example of the designers hand-painted fabrics, which are distillations of her paintings. Photography
is a great inspiration to Quartermaine, who casually displays her favourite images (here taped to the wall) throughout her home
Quartermaines signature palette of floral pinks and watery pastel blues also adds splashes of painterly colour
to her home in Provence. Trailing ivy and carefully placed posies of roses complement the dreamy colours E D
Think youve looked at London from every angle? Think again. Join us on a vibrant, pattern-filled
journey of discovery that charts the history and creativity of our capital through its fascinating floors
Words JACKIE DALY Photography SEBASTIAN ERRAS/BASSET IMAGES Production PIXART PRINTING
1 Hudson Shoes Hotfoot it to this store on Hoxton Square to check out its wares and floors. 20 Hoxton Square, N1 (hudsonshoes.com)
2 Bank of England Take the virtual tour on its website sadly, you wont be allowed inside the building itself. The floors are the work
of Russian artist Boris Anrep (18831969), with mosaics depicting designs from ancient coins. This one of Saint George slaying the
dragon is from the reverse of the Henry VIII George Noble coin (1526). Threadneedle Street, EC2 (bankofengland.co.uk)
3 Dishoom Curry connoisseurs should sneak a peek under the table at these hexagonal tiles. 7 Boundary Street, E2 (dishoom.com)
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4 Aesop Amble to Aussie skin and haircare brand Aesops Covent Garden store, where the serene interior is enlivened by green
Dandelion tiles by Claesson Koivisto Rune for Marrakech Design (marrakechdesign.co.uk). 7 King Street, WC2 (aesop.com)
5 Duck & Waffle This fabulous eatery is on the 40th floor of the Heron Tower, but its mismatched blue tiles are as impressive
as the view of the London skyline. Try Alhambra Tiles for similar (alhambrahome.co.uk). 110 Bishopsgate, EC2 (duckandwaffle.com)
6 Tate Britain Seek out the spiral staircase this floor stretches around it, a vision in monochrome. Millbank, SW1 (tate.org.uk)
EAST & CENTRAL LONDON FOLLOW OUR FOOTSTEPS AROUND THE HOTSPOTS OF THESE TWO
N E I G H B O U R H O O D S , W H E R E T I L E S W I L L C AT C H Y O U R E Y E ( I F Y O U K N O W W H E R E T O L O O K )
7 Hispania If youre wondering whether a statement geometric design would work in your home, see how to clash patterns with
confidence at this tapas restaurant. Find similar tiles at Bert & May (bertandmay.com). 72 Lombard Street, EC3 (hispanialondon.com)
8 Bloomsbury Cofee House Before heading downstairs to have a flat white at this trendy basement caf, stop at the doorway
above to admire this strikingly colourful sunburst mosaic. 20 Tavistock Place, WC1 (bloomsburycofeehouse.co.uk)
9 ODells Tom ODells lifestyle store sports this fantastic original Victorian floor. 24 Calvert Avenue, E2 (odellsstore.com)
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10 Lima Floral Head to this fashionable Peruvian restaurant, which has a backdrop of bare brick walls, soft lighting and this bold,
blue tiled floor. Youll notice that the same tile is used here as in Aesop (4). 14 Garrick Street, WC2 (limalondongroup.com)
11 Sketch This 18th-century tearoom and cocktail bar has long been a place to glean interior ideas. Each of its rooms has a theme:
including artist Carolyn Quartermaines enchanted forest (see Carolyns own home on p204). 9 Conduit Street, W1 (sketch.london)
12 Honey & Co In this restaurant the menu and the flooring have Middle Eastern influences. 25a Warren Street, W1 (honeyandco.co.uk)
TAKE THE TILE TOUR

NORTH LONDON JOIN THE WELL-HEELED RESIDENTS OF PRIMROSE HILL AND MAIDA
VA L E F O R C U P C A K E S , C R A F T B E E R S , A N D M O R E I N S P I R AT I O N A L F L O O R S
13 Cabana Ofering a taste of Brazil in Islington, this eatery is a feast for the eyes thanks to its tiles. 56 Upper Street, N1 (cabana-brasil.com)
14 Primrose Bakery Sample the delights of the famed Primrose Bakery amid its playful sorbet-hued interior, which is
complemented by the beautifully delicate mosaic agstone oor at the entrance. 69 Gloucester Avenue, NW1 (primrose-bakery.co.uk)
15 Pepitos Close to Kings Cross Station, this venue claims to be Londons rst sherry bar. Its intricate and wonderfully mismatched
tiled oor certainly conjures a Mediterranean mood. 3 Varnishers Yard, Regents Quarter, N1 (primrose-bakery.co.uk)
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16 Warrington Hotel Moving west into Maida Vale, take in the incredible mosaic at the entrance of the renowned Warrington Hotel
(also a brilliant restaurant) before tasting its ne craft beers. 93 Warrington Crescent, W9 ( faucetinn.com/warrington)
17 Thyme & Lemon Just a short way along Upper Street is this trendy tapas bar, where the relaxed mood is set by bare brick walls.
Its elevated booths are complemented by this decorative blue tiled oor. 139 Upper Street, N1 (thymeandlemon.co.uk)
18 The Gardens Community Garden, Haringey This urban oasis is managed by local volunteers, who also run seasonal events.
This nature-inspired mosaic can be found at the entrance. Doncaster Gardens, of Stanhope Gardens, N4 (haringey.gov.uk)
W E S T L O N D O N S E E T H E S I G H T S O F P O R T O B E L L O R O A D , H O L L A N D PA R K A N D C H E L S E A
I N A W H O L E N E W L I G H T, B Y D I R E C T I N G Y O U R G A Z E D O W N WA R D S
19 Leighton House Visit Holland Parks Grade II-listed Leighton House. Now a museum, its a must-see for its Arab Hall, built
to house owner Lord Leightons collection of tiles from the Middle East. 12 Holland Park Road, W14 (leightonhouse.co.uk)
20 Anthropologie The intricately patterned floor suits the wares in this boho store. 131141 Kings Road, SW3 (anthropologie.com)
21 Michelin House Commissioned by the Michelin Tyre Company in 1909, this building was later reimagined by Sir Terence Conran
and Paul Hamlyn as Bibendum restaurant. The Michelin Man is still in residence. 81 Fulham Road, SW3 (bibendum.co.uk)
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22 Kupp For a shot of Scandinavian chic, visit this all-day eatery next to Paddington station. Hexagonal tiles
in blues and greys punctuate the industrial concrete floor. Unit 53, 5 Merchant Square, W2 ( kupp.co)
23 Stella McCartney The designers second London store, housed in an 18th-century building, is as striking
as her creations and sports this pink herringbone parquet floor. 9197 Fulham Road, SW3 (stellamccartney.com)
24 Electric Diner This detailed mosaic adds an Art Deco-inspired edge to this delicious Portobello Road French/
American eatery, located in members club Electric House. 191 Portobello Road, W11 (electricdiner.com) E D
THE LONDON LOOK
NEW LOFT
LIVING
Located in Londons Square Mile, this 18th-century
warehouse once brimmed with the treasures of The
East India Company. Today, its all about comfort
Words HANNAH BOOTH Photography RAUL CANDALES/LIVING INSIDE Styling SUSANA OCANA
Living area Shell chairs by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Sn sit on top of a Star Silk rug by Helen Amy Murray for The Rug Company. The cofee
tables are the Fat Fat design by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia . For similar cork-topped glassware try Muuto or Ikea Stockist details on p290
ewellery designer Matthew Calvins home,

situated in a Grade II-listed, 18th-century
warehouse, was constructed during the glory
days of The East India Company, when the trade
in exotic imports was booming. Built in 1771, The Tapestry
Building was one of a series of vast properties, all located
between Leadenhall and Spitalfields, that brimmed with
treasures gathered from far-flung shores. It housed
textiles, silks and spices from India and the Orient. Other
warehouses nearby once stored everything from ostrich
feathers and cigars to clocks, perfumes and tea.
The Tapestry Buildings 14 apartments feature exposed
brickwork, vaulted timber ceilings, cast-iron columns
and large cargo doors (originally used to load imported
goods directly into the upstairs spaces). I fell in love with its functional feel, says
Matthew, who also cites his homes central location as a huge attraction. The
apartment is just a short stroll from Spitalfields Market and the commotion and
aromas of the curry houses on Brick Lane. I can be on the tube at Liverpool Street
station in under a minute, and walk to work at my studio in Shoreditch in seven
minutes. Thats almost unheard of in London, he says.
Matthews fourth-floor flat features an open-plan living, dining and kitchen
area, plus two large bedrooms. He purchased the property in 2014 and commissioned
architect Christian Sintes of LUV Architecture & Design to update the interior.
The dark Austrian oak floorboards are a new addition, replacing the garish
peach laminate flooring that greeted Matthew when he moved in. It contrasts
beautifully with the white-painted brick walls and beams. Christian designed the
white lacquer cupboards and cabinets in the living area and created a bespoke
kitchen using sumptuously dark Emperador marble and walnut veneer. He also
helped Matthew source elegant design pieces, many mid-century in style, from
lounge chairs by Carl Hansen & Sn and Charles and Ray Eames to contemporary
seating by brands such as B&B Italia.
The palette throughout the apartment is muted, a mix of whites and greys
punctuated by monochrome artworks and an occasional splash of yellow from
bright wool throws and bedding. Understated Roman
blinds and delicate linen curtains frame the windows,
the latter softening the former warehouses functional
look. The best thing about living here is having
a really luxurious, open-plan space right in the centre
of the city, Matthew says. My favourite spot is my
bedroom. Its surprisingly peaceful at the back of the
building, away from the hustle and bustle outside.
Walking into the apartment after a long day at work
is very relaxing the calming colours help me to
unwind. matthewcalvin.com; luv-projects.com
The dark Austrian

oak floorboards,
a new addition,
contrast beautifully
with the whitepainted exposed
brick walls and
original beams
The palette throughout the apartment is muted,

a calming mix of whites and greys punctuated
by occasional splashes of yellow
Living area A corner sofa from B&B Italia is paired with

a lounge chair and ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames
(available from Skandium). A black AJ floor lamp by
Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen (try The Conran Shop)
sits in the corner. The tables are all 45 Tavolini designs
by Ron Gilad for Molteni. For similar throws, try Toast
The best thing about living

here is having a really
luxurious, open-plan space
right in the centre of the city
Dining area The Xilos dining table by Antonio Citterio and

Doyl chairs by Gabriele and Oscar Buratti are all from B&B Italia.
Aplomb pendant lights by Lucidi-Pevere for Foscarini (available
at Nest) hang above. For similar stylishly simple ceramics, try
Mud Australia Stockist details on p290
Kitchen Created by architect Christian Sintes of LUV Architects, this bespoke design combines walnut veneer cabinetry and brown marble, used
to clad sections of the island and walls (try Stone Age). John Lewis sells similar waffle-patterned tea towels Stockist details on p290
DESIGN DECODED
The Husk armchair by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia is the ideal
piece of furniture for the most relaxed room in this apartment
Patricia Urquiolas deeply-padded Husk armchair and ottoman tempt you to sit and
snuggle in sofa-like sumptuousness. Indeed, Urquiola said when creating the Husk
for B&B Italia in 2011 that those who look at a sofa must visually perceive a sense of
both mental and physical comfort. The chairs moulded recycled plastic shell cradles
the body, while quilted cushions (available in either cotton or leather) provide extra
comfort. It can come with a xed or swivel base (ofered in natural oak, grey or black
lacquered wood) and theres also an outdoor version for those who love to luxuriate
in the garden. The Husk was shortlisted for a Compasso dOro (Golden Compass
Design Award) in the year it was made and scooped the IMM Cologne Best of Best
Interior Innovation Award in 2012. Its easy to see why. The Husk is the height
of comfort. Chair, 1,933; stool, 1,000, both B&B Italia (bebitalia.com).
M AT T H EW S
ADDRESS BOOK
A guide to shopping in east London
Captured-By A lovely shop featuring iconic
homewares and pieces by local designers.
Its the perfect place to browse when
visiting the Columbia Road ower market
(held every Sunday morning). 95 Columbia
Road, E2 (captured-by.com)
Triangle This is one of my favourite
stores. It has a really interesting, welledited collection of homewares and
it stocks my jewellery! 81 Chatsworth
Road, E5 (trianglestore.co.uk)
Taylor Street Baristas This trendy little
place serves the best cofee in town.
1A New Street, EC2 (taylor-st.com)
Lee Broom Brooms studio is just
a short walk along Shoreditch High Street
from my studio, so I pop in often. Its
beautifully laid out and full of great pieces.
95 Rivington Street, EC2 (leebroom.com)
Blixen This is a gorgeous restaurant
in a fantastic east London setting with
a beautifully designed interior. Its a great
spot for an indulgent weekend brunch!
65A Brushfield Street, E1 ( blixen.co.uk)
Bedroom A Zigzag lamp by Jield stands beside the

Husk armchair and ottoman by Patricia Urquiola for
B&B Italia. The rug is Neisha Croslands Diagonal Blue
Bead design for The Rug Company. For similar slouchy
bedlinen try Society Limonta
Bathroom Sori Yanagis Buttery stool sits in front of
bespoke walnut and stone cabinetry by LUV Architects
Stockist details on p290 E D
What is British design? Like our culture, its a beautiful

melting pot. From heritage pieces made according to
tradition to new pieces by British designers (and those
that have made the UK their home), theres plenty
to be excited about. Here, we pick the very best
Photography DAMIAN RUSSELL Styling SUZANNE STANKUS
Styling Assistant ELLA MCCABE BARTON
From left Single Board elm desk

with polished steel trestles, from 6,100,
Jeremy Pitts (jeremypitts.co.uk).
Perching stool by Studioilse, 405,
Artifort (artifort.com). Selection of
books by Phaidon (phaidon.com), Thames
& Hudson (thamesandhudson.com), Tate
Publishing (shop.tate.org.uk) and Artifice
(artificebooksonline.com). Tate Modern
Brick sculpture by Herzog & de Meuron,
1,450, Tate Shop (shop.tate.org.uk).
Agate bowl, 950, Dale Rogers
Ammonite (dalerogersammonite.com).
Green Marble Sthan ornament, 135,
To & From (toandfrom.co). Constable:
Fenn Lane, East Bergholt print, from 25,
Tate Shop (shop.tate.org.uk). Postcards,
stylists own. Soren pendant light,
795, Pinch (pinchdesign.com).
Sherlock umbrella, 145, London
Undercover (londonundercover.co.uk)
COOL BRITANNIA
From left Single Board elm desk, from 6,100, Jeremy Pitts (jeremypitts.co.uk). Original 1227 desk lamp, 235, Anglepoise (anglepoise.com). Olio
black bowl by Barber & Osgerby, 70, Royal Doulton (royaldoulton.co.uk). Water jug by Arran Street East, 64.50; Marmoreal Black boards by Max Lamb,
214.50 each, all Makers & Brothers (makersandbrothers.com). Nesting bowls, 60; terracotta beaker, 35, both Billy Lloyd (billylloyd.co.uk). Selection of
handcarved spoons, from 18 each, Grain & Knot (grainandknot.com). Large white jug by Lisa Stockham, 180, Flow Gallery (flowgallery.co.uk). Olio black jug
by Barber & Osgerby, 50, Royal Doulton (royaldoulton.co.uk). White matcha bowls (two pictured), 60 each, Billy Lloyd (billylloyd.co.uk). Pourer small green
jug by Arran Street East, 24, Makers & Brothers (makersandbrothers.com). Hand-turned wooden bowls (four pictured), from 16 each, Leoni Bullcock
(leonibullcock.com). Marble Makrana large white bowl, from 130, To & From (toandfrom.co)
From left Welsh Ram print, price on

request, Paul Barton (paulbartondop.com);
printed by White City Signs
(whitecitysigns.com). Tiled table
by Bert & May in collaboration with
Novocastrian, 1,400, (bertandmay.com).
Plaster Ball sphere, price on request;
pestle and mortar, 1,200, both by
Malgorzata Bany, The New Craftsmen
(thenewcraftsmen.com). Milking stool,
80, Leoni Bullcock (leonibullcock.com).
Ochre bowl by Matthew Warner, 180,
Contemporary Applied Arts (caa.org.uk).
Rose plant from Wisley Garden Centre,
9.99, Royal Horticultural Society
(rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley). Black Shape
sculpture by Malgorzata Bany, price
on request, The New Craftsmen
(thenewcraftsmen.com). Crillon chair,
5,525, Soane (soane.com)
COOL BRITANNIA
From top Verona rug, 9,840, Luke Irwin (lukeirwin.com). Walnut Darby table, 7,450, Benchmark Furniture (benchmarkfurniture.com). Perching stool by
Studioilse 405, Artifort (artifort.com). Boots and shoes, from 435 for a pair, Grenson (grenson.com). On table, left to right from top British Artists: Bernard
Leach book by Edmund de Waal, 14.99, Tate Publishing (shop.tate.org.uk). Plate by Bernard Leach, 32, David Mellor Design (davidmellordesign.com). A Book Of
Things book, 43, Jasper Morrison (jaspermorrison.com). Green Marble Thali platter, 70, To & From (toandfrom.com). Hobart nutcracker, 34; candlestick,
40, both Robert Welch (robertwelch.com). The Wooden Bowl book, 24.95, Robin Wood (robin-wood.co.uk). Wooden spoons by Robin Wood, 45 each, The New
Craftsmen (thenewcraftsmen.com). Linen napkins by Irish Linen Mills, 15.50 each, Makers & Brothers (makersandbrothers.com). Italian blue ladle, 52, Spode
(spode.co.uk). Robert Welch - Design: Craft And Industry book, 30, Robert Welch (robertwelch.com). Luke Irwin rug catalogues (lukeirwin.com). Plain Simple
Useful: The Essence Of Conran Style book by Terence Conran, 25, Octopus (octopusbooks.co.uk). Black basalt bowls by Max Lamb: small, 30; large, 35, both
SCP (scp.co.uk). Ilse brass bowl, 105; candleholder, 85, both by Ilse Crawford for Georg Jensen (georgjensen.com). China Granite Project book by Max Lamb,
18, Makers & Brothers (makersandbrothers.com). Stone spice grinder, 85; Dixonary book by Tom Dixon, 35, both Tom Dixon (tomdixon.net). A Frame For Life
book by Ilse Crawford, 35, RIBA (ribabookshops.com). One By One book, 20, Barber & Osgerby(barberosgerby.com)
From left Verona rug, 9,840, Luke Irwin (lukeirwin.com). Slatted bench by Robin Day, 1,250, Twentytwentyone
(twentytwentyone.com). Beauty mirror, 1,375, Michael Anastassiades (michaelanastassiades.com). Solid table lamp
by Terence Woodgate, 295, SCP (scp.co.uk). Malus Royal Beauty tree from Wisley Garden Centre, 45, Royal Horticultural
Society (rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley). Huge pot by Kyra Cane, 2,030, Contemporary Applied Arts (caa.org.uk)
COOL BRITANNIA
From left Swivel chair by Robin Day, 250, Twentytwentyone (twentytwentyone.com). Missed daybed by Michael Marriott, 3,790, SCP (scp.co.uk).
Roly Poly chair, 6,600, Faye Toogood (fayetoogood.com). Silk wall hanging, stylists own. Piton stool by Barber & Osgerby, 440, Knoll (knoll.com). Kingston
blue chair by William Plunkett, 1,118, Twentytwentyone (twentytwentyone.com). Evening Star reproduction canvas by JMW Turner from The National
Gallery Collection, from 170, Surface View (surfaceview.co.uk). Cross Leg lounge chair by Magnus Long , 2,000, The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk)
COOL BRITANNIA
From left Crillon leather chairs (two
pictured), from 5,525 each, Soane (soane.com).
Roly-Poly daybed, 27,360, Faye Toogood
(fayetoogood.com). 3 Legs chair, from
1,750, Jack Draper (jackdraper.com).
Walnut Darby table, 7,450, Benchmark
Furniture (benchmarkfurniture.com).
Pilotis platter by Malgorzata Bany, 435,
The New Craftsmen (thenewcraftsmen.com).
Slate Pyala raised tray, 245, To & From
(toandfrom.co). Ilse vase by Ilse Crawford,
72, Georg Jensen (georgjensen.com).
A Waterfall in Tahiti reproduction print by
William Hodges from the National Maritime
Museum collection, from 120, Surface View
(surfaceview.co.uk). 450 bench by Studioilse,
from 1,278, De La Espada (delaespada.com).
3 Legs chair (as before). Mirror Ball floor
light, from 285, Tom Dixon (tomdixon.net).
Low Bench by Studioilse for Zanat, available
September, MDF Agencies (mdfagencies.com).
U bowl by Nicola Tassie, 1,200, The New
Craftsmen (thenewcraftsmen.com). Watering
can by Barber & Osgerby (special project
handmade at Salone del Mobile 2010).
Green Marble Sthan ornament, 70,
To & From (toandfrom.co) E D
In conversation with
Kelly Hoppen
With a new book about to come out chronicling Hoppens 40 years in the business, Editor in Chief
Michelle Ogundehin joins the designer to reminisce about what got her started and where shes going
Ive read that when you were a child, you loved to play with
pop-up books, the kind that open up like a 3D world. It strikes
me that this is all about stage-setting, which is a lot of what
home-making is too. How early on did you realise that your
life path had to be design and interiors? Very early. My mother
said that at 13 years old I was in the bathroom laying out my bottles
and making everything beautiful. But I was obsessed with those
pop-up books from much younger. I always wanted to get into the
back of them. I was really into the structure of how things worked.
Id even cut out pieces and move them around inside.
But a pivotal moment for me came when I was about 11. I was
allowed to redecorate my bedroom, which was very pink! My mother
said I could change it if I knew what I wanted, which I absolutely
did. Firstly, I wanted to swap rooms with my brother because he
was at boarding school, and then I asked for cream shag-pile carpet,
chocolate-brown felt trimmed with chrome for the walls, white
shutters on all the cupboards and a silver Robin Day chair with
holes in it that Id seen; my brother still has it in his studio today.
The only dodgy thing was the duvet cover, which was brown and
white. I wanted this sort of modern Pop-Art bedroom.
What about your parents? Were they into design and interiors?
Im intrigued to understand whether your talent is innate,
inherited or learnt. When I was growing up I was surrounded by
this very bohemian London lifestyle, with my mother and all her
literary, artist and sculptor friends, and my fathers fashion business.
I was very much included in it, always at dinners, listening to people,

soaking it all up like a sponge. But my mothers style was incredibly
varied. Her study was amazing, all metal and smoked brown glass
from Ciancimino. The dining room was not my thing, very green
and white with a trellis, like the inside of a conservatory, but still
stylish, as was my parents bedroom. It had a low bed covered with
zebra-print fabric very modern and cool and then her living
room was traditional with an amazing collection of glass bells.
It was great for me because I was exposed to all these diferent
looks and she loved it, and it was warm and inviting.
I was very house-proud, though, and my mum was quite messy,
which shell hate me for saying but its true. Shed go out and Id
somehow convince the au pair to help me move furniture across
the room. When other kids were watching TV shows, I was moving
furniture around. On weekends, my mum would ask me what
I wanted to do, and Id say I wanted to go and look at show ats. In
those days they were really prevalent, and theyd always have open
days. My mum loved interiors and art, so wed have great fun together.
Wed go to museums and art galleries all the time, too, so from
an early age my childhood was incredibly informative in the arts.
I also had a great aunt who lived in a beautiful six-storey house
one street away from us. Most days after school Id go and see her.
She had this incredible study with love seats upholstered in bright
orange velvet, an amazing Amtico oor that looked like marble
with brass inlays, and a pair of drinks cabinets with mirrored glass
PICTURES: PAL HANSEN, MEL YATES
When other kids

were watching
TV shows, I was
moving furniture
around
that looked like they went on forever. We used to sit down and just
talk about her house she was a larger-than-life character with
amazing taste. I was obsessed with her style.
So thats where my love for home came in. I was fortunate to be
able to go into homes like those of my mothers extraordinary mix
of friends. But it came from me; nobody said, Go and do interiors.
But for you to be celebrating 40 years of practice, you must
have started work incredibly young, and with no time for any
formal training? Yes! I got my rst project through my stepfather
when I was 16. He had a friend who wanted a kitchen doing. It
was in Elvaston Place in London. The friend was an alcoholic, but
somehow we managed to get some builders through him who were
the same. It was a disaster! I mean, it was hideous, but what mattered
was I made a job happen. And then the next project came when
I was 17, through a girlfriend of mine who knew Guy Edwards,
the Grand Prix racing driver. He asked me to do up his house in
The Boltons, and that was the beginning of my career. I was very
lucky to be given the chance based on my own at that he had seen.
And you had no doubts? Surely you were scared? It seems an
incredibly audacious thing to be doing up peoples homes as
a teenager. I was just so happy to be out of school and in control.
By the age of 17 Id bought and done up my own apartment in Chelsea
and set up an oice there. The kitchen was pretty awful I painted
it peacock blue but the living room and the bedroom were good.
I remember, Id bought this Chinese lacquered trunk at Portobello
market, so my love of East meets West was already starting. And
I had my rst proper studio, at 134 Lots Road, about two years later.
I feel so fortunate to have been so young when I started this
process. Back then, everything came from a real intrigue and
experience, rather than what I feel people do today, which is just

to open up a book and copy from it. My style evolved in a very organic
way it was real and intuitive. I was developing my thing and
building my team. Also, since I was a little girl, Id travelled during
every half term and holiday, seeing old buildings, art and museums
all over Europe, then every year going back to stay in South Africa,
so I had this very diferent, international perspective. And then,
of course, my love for the East became an obsession.
You have the most incredible recall for detail. And when you
design, youve often said it comes straight from the heart,
that you distil everything youve seen, heard, smelt and felt
into a singular and tangible vision. How does this work? The
interesting thing is Im very dyslexic, but I only found out when
my daughter Natasha was diagnosed. I couldnt read out loud at
school. I couldnt copy anything; the spelling would be wrong, even
if I tried as hard as I could. However, if you showed me a page with
lots of pictures on it and I looked at it for ten or 15 minutes,
I would have memorised it. So, visually, my IQ is way of the charts,

but writing and reading are impossible. My brain just works in
a diferent way. For example, I can walk into a room and scan it in
ve minutes and know what to do to make it better. I see a blank
canvas and lines start to appear. And as Im describing it, I can
literally see it. So when Im designing, I can physically visualise
a space in three dimensions before its built. I can take things out
and move them around in my minds eye, too. I think this really
helps me because Im never jailed by the oor plan. I start with no
assumptions of what can and cant be done. Ill make the space
work for me. Whereas if you go in with restrictions from day one,
youll never really stretch your imagination, and my imagination
is the greatest gift Ive ever been given.
We often talk about the best homes being someones personally
curated corner of the world, their home as their life, and the
idea that a space like that is created slowly over years. Yet
your role is to efectively craft this feeling more immediately.
How is this possible? When you build a home for someone, some
dont really know what they want; all they can know is how they
want to feel in it. For me, its a process of understanding that. Its
an art and it doesnt happen immediately. Its hard. Getting into
someones head is intriguing and brilliant, and I love that part.
That, for me, is what good design is all about. You have to dig away
to get the words, and then the words have to be attached to something
tangible. And you have to be completely seless, so you can guide
someone with style to full their dream. When I rst started,
I denitely had more of an ego. I wanted to impose what I thought
was best, but now the process is much more organic with no ego!
What I wont let go of, though, is making everything beautiful.
How have you navigated the evolution of taste over the years
since you started, from the vagaries of showpiece homes and
extravagantly swagged window treatments in the early 1980s,
via the pure minimalist look, to current ideas of home as
a cocoon of security and warmth? The thing is, I dont take notice
of trends. Its weird. Maybe its because Im so busy and always in
my own head, but my inuences come from things like art, fashion,
vintage pieces, music, people and conversation. I tend to look at
trends and where things are going a bit like fashion its there and
its not, and its not substantial enough to make it important to me.
I remember when minimalism came in, though. I steered very far
away from it because it didnt feel like me, and when people called
me a minimalist, it would drive me mad. I consider myself a purist.
John Pawson is the greatest minimalist of all time, and what he
does is incredible, but I wouldnt know how to do it. It wouldnt be
natural to me, and I wouldnt enjoy it. I know what I love and what
excites me about design, and I can design something so quickly
when its true to me. If I was inuenced by trends, I dont think
I would have lasted so long in this business.
So where do you get your inspiration from? I know your style
is based on several core seams of inspiration, from the natural
world to Eastern inuences, but what res your imagination
on a daily basis? My brain is continually collating bits of information
from everywhere. I always get inspired by things that have nothing
to do with design. Ill give you an example: in Ibiza one year, Id
been on holiday for nearly a month, which is very unusual for me,
and as it came towards the end of the holiday, I drove past this
typically Ibizan house with a run of ochre yellow down the side and
I remember consciously thinking, Ive got to clock that because it
gives me an idea for a job that Im doing. And then suddenly, boom!
It was the moment I came out of holiday mode and all the things
that Id seen in the last three-and-a-half weeks started ltering
back into the virtual ling system in my head. It was when I realised
When people
called me a
minimalist, it
would drive me
mad. I consider
myself a purist.
I know what I love
and what excites
me about design
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The cover of new

book House of
Hoppen (left), on
sale in October
that I needed downtime to restock my

brain in order to be able to use it.
There are certain places that have
inuenced me, too, like Paris, but its the
essence of the city, rather than a specic
detail the feeling of the place, ea
markets, the way Parisians dress, the
irtation, their use of unexpected pieces
and the juxtaposition of fabrics that je
ne sais quoi. I know a lot of people nd
Swedish and Danish design very inspiring,
but that was never me. Italy, though, is a big inuence.
The Italians have a way of putting things together that on paper
really shouldnt work, but they pull it of. And New York: its the
fast pace and the way they live. I like scale, Im never frightened of
it, even in small buildings. New York is very inspiring in every way.
Vintage furniture, too, is inspirational. I think you can create
a whole room around one piece, rather than the other way around.
I also have a lot of photographs, and a box of tearsheets that Ive
kept for years in my studio. Plus, collections of things: a belt buckle
I loved, a picture of bare esh against silk sheets. I just keep logging
those references in the basement of my brain, which is huge. I dont
think I ever discard anything, so I can just pull things back up. And
when my head gets full, I go away again for a week.
Youve said that the art of design is about using space, light
and texture to engender good feelings. Do you think that
a well-designed room can be beneficial for your wellbeing, or
even improve your health? Absolutely, 100 per cent. Ive been
into homes that were dark and felt wrong in every way, so much so
that I needed to get out, so if you lived in a space like that,

its surely going to have an efect on you. But today anybody
can paint their walls white and make their home look
brighter. Its just not necessary to live in places that dont
feel right. No matter what budget youre on, you can
brighten up your home. Id like to think that I can make
people happier in their own environments, and hopefully
from that, if they had some sort of ailment, they might
begin to heal. After all, being positive about yourself in
mind, body and spirit can denitely make you healthier.
What you eat makes you healthier, so what you look at,
what you touch, your environment, the music you listen to have
all got to have an efect as well.
And finally, after 40 years, how do you feel about beige and
taupe? Are you still in love with neutrals? I do use colour, but
its more accents of colour. I like the way a neutral room feels and
then the way a colour will sharpen it. But if we think of some of the
greats, like David Hicks (his book on interiors was the rst one
I ever bought), he was a genius at pattern, and I couldnt do that.
The great traditionalists, like John Stefanidis, they owned their
style. Terence Conran you know who he is: a genius. Philippe
Starck, Kelly Wearstler, whether you like it or not, they own their
style. Thats what I admire. So Im not frightened of using colour
but neutrals are who I am. Its worked for 40 years it was needed
and Ill continue in the Hoppen style. E D
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THE LONDON LOOK
URBAN
How do you update a Modernist landmark for contemporary
living? We visit an apartment at the Barbican to find out
ICON
Words JO FROUDE Photography TOM MANNION
Styling ENRICO DONADELLO
ondons Brutalist Barbican Estate is architectural

Marmite, and has divided opinion since it was first
built during the 1960s and 1970s. It was conceived as
a utopia of functional living by architecture firm
Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, and built as a trio of
concrete high rises with terraced housing blocks. The
Barbican Arts Centre was added in 1982 and opened
by the Queen, who declared it one of the wonders of the modern
world. Since then, many have marvelled at the buildings gritty
modernity, while others deride it as an eyesore.
Barbican resident Ben Ashworth, who works in publishing,
is firmly in the former camp. He moved into the Grade II-listed
Lauderdale Tower in 2004 and, happy in his home, only considered
updating the interior of his 100-square-metre apartment last year.
He commissioned Bert Rozeman, an architect who had worked on
another apartment on the Estate. Initially I had only contemplated
a simple refurbishment, but Bert could see the potential here and
came up with so many ideas for creating extra space that we ended
up overhauling the entire flat, Ben says of the five-month project.
Their updates created an open-plan interior lined with custommade storage and painted in two bold colours: red and blue. The
two statement shades were mixed using RAL colours (see our
Insider Guide on p247) and were chosen to visually divide the
functional spaces of the flat from areas for relaxation. The walls in
the bedroom, meditation room, living and dining rooms, which all
have windows overlooking the balcony, are painted red, while blue
appears in the kitchen, bathroom and utility room. Much of the
furniture is by Vits (and, hence, British made) and is teak, conjuring
a mid-century sensibility that references the history of the building.
During the redesign two formerly spare bedrooms were turned
into a study and meditation room, a move that makes the updated
apartment much more tailored to Bens lifestyle. The meditation
room was a particular priority for Ben, to help him de-stress and
re-energise, and is lit by a bespoke biodynamic lighting system that
varies the brightness and colour of the artificial light to replicate
natural daylight. Its thought to stimulate the bodys biological
clock and help to regulate hormone and cortisone levels.
The creation of a spacious kitchen in what was once a pokey,
enclosed galley space has also had a huge impact on Bens quality
of life. When I cook, I have views across London, which makes the
entire flat feel more open and inviting, he says. For me, the Barbican
is the ideal location for stress-free living. Almost everything I need
can be found on my doorstep, from the gym to supermarkets and
bars, as well as some of the best restaurants in the city. I dont use
the car for weeks on end and the gardens are an oasis its easy to
forget youre in the heart of the financial district. rozeman.co.uk
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Writing nook The walls, shelving and ceiling are painted Stone Grey
(RAL 7030) to complement the Barbicans concrete faade, and the resin floor
(by Stratum UK) is a similar hue. The wall light is the Foglio by Tobia Scarpa
for Flos (available from David Village Lighting) Stockist details on p290
INSIDER GUIDE RAL COLOURS
What those mysterious codes actually mean

RAL is a colour matching system regarded as the European standard
for paint and coating colours in architecture, construction and road
safety. Each colour in a RAL collection has a four-digit number so
that it can be accurately identied and reproduced. The rst three
numbers of the code are a key: the rst digit is the degree of hue,
the second is its lightness and the third digit is the intensity (chroma)
of the colour. Each shade also has a more evocative name that
changes from country to country, for example Oxide Red.
The RAL system was devised in 1927 by Germanys Imperial
Commission for Delivery Terms and Quality Assurance (or ReichsAusschuss fr Lieferbedingungen und Gtesicherung, which the
abbreviation RAL derived from). Initially a set of 40 numbered
colours were produced under the name RAL 840. Prior to this,
manufacturers and customers had to exchange samples to describe
a tint, which could be viewed diferently depending on the light.
The four-digit system was introduced in 1930 for matt paint (and
renamed RAL 840 R), and revised again in the 1960s as more shades
were added. In the 1980s, a further 193 colours for gloss surfaces
were introduced (RAL 841-GL). Today, the RAL system includes
over 1,800 colours including the blue and red used in this home.
Living area The walls are painted Oxide Red (RAL 3009), with the warm
colour enhanced by teak shelving, window shutters and a dining table designed
by the architect. The rug is by Larusi, as is the fabric for the curtains made
by Alan James. The leather armchair, footstool and side tables are all designed
by Dieter Rams for Vits. The light that hangs above the dining table is the
Owala 7000 by Secto Design and the Catifa dining chairs are by Arper,
upholstered in fabric from Kvadrat Stockist details on p290
DARK BLUE PAINT (RAL 7030) IS USED ON THE

WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AND NOOK (ABOVE).
ITS UNDERTONE OF GREY RECALLS THE
CONCRETE FAADE OF THE BARBICAN
Kitchen The teak island is custom-made to resemble a vintage Danish sideboard. The cupboard doors are painted
in Iron Grey (RAL 7011) and the worktops are made of Corian. Find similar accessories at The Conran Shop
Detail (opposite) The shelves in the writing nook are decorated with the homeowners collection
of chess sets from Malaysia, Peru and Kenya Stockist details on p290
Meditation room Bespoke biodynamic lighting by Basis is built into the ceiling. The cabinets, designed by the
architect, are painted in Rouge Noir (RAL 3007) and lined with teak. The carpet is by Kasthall from Sinclair Till
Study Painted Pure White (RAL 9010) and lined with Vits shelving, this room includes a bespoke teak desk
topped with red linoleum. The carpet is by Kasthall and the chair is from Larusi Stockist details on p290
DARK OXIDE RED (RAL 3009) WALLS

AND WARDROBE AND CUPBOARD DOORS
PAINTED IN ROUGE NOIR (RAL 3007) GIVE
THIS SPACE A WARM INTENSITY
Bedroom Bespoke cabinetry, lacquered in rich aubergine-hued Rouge Noir (RAL 3007) paint, complements
the Oxide Red (RAL 3009) walls. LED lighting lines the ceiling, giving the room an ethereal glow at night.
The bedlinen and chair are by Larusi, and the grey carpet is by Kasthall Stockist details on p290 E D
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ISLAND RETREAT
PICTURE: GETTY
Dubbed Brighton for Berliners, the charming resort of Sellin, with its
traditional pier (above), is just one of the reasons to travel to Rgen, a little
German island with a whole lot to ofer. Find out more on p265.
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OLD MASTERS, NEW ARTIST

Londons landmark antiques and decorative arts archive, The Wallace Collection,
opens a contemporary exhibition this month that will bring even the most modern art
fan to its door. The Middle by Tom Ellis sees the British artist present site-specific
work alongside the collections ancient artefacts in the Front State Room, the exhibition
galleries, and on the front lawn of its Hertford House home in Marylebone. Ellis
pieces include oil paintings and furniture; keep an eye out for transformative tables
and chairs that echo the upstairs Boudoir Rooms writing table (right) by 18th-century
furniture maker Jean-Franois Leleu, which starts in one form and opens up to become
something else. 15 September27 November (wallacecollection.org).
WORDS: CHARLOTTE BROOK PICTURES: ROB MURRAY, JAMES HARRIS, THE WALLACE COLLECTION
OUT OF OFFICE
You may wish to wave this new cofee-table book under your
bosss nose. Keen to investigate some of the worlds hippest
workspaces, independent Irish publisher Roads secured
access to a variety of international oices, photographed
them, and produced new title The Creative Workplace
(Roads Publishing, 25). The books introduction looks at
the productivity stats behind Googles infamous new setup,
which involves free breakfasts, Lego play stations for
employees and Broadway-themed conference rooms,
alongside London designer Andy Stevens
wry observation of the diference
between work areas that full creative
requirements, and those that just look
creative. Our favourite case study is
Parisian data consultancy Ekimetrics
(far left): its rooms have original frescoed
ceilings and are lled with playful pine
house-like structures. We also love the
mix of old ruins and slick contemporary
additions in Casa Rex, Brazil (left).
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MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
THE SOUPED-UP SHED The Pig hotels are boutique

venues loved by city and country dwellers alike for their
simple-but-stylish restaurant with rooms philosophy.
At the original outpost in the New Forest, tile supremo
Bert & May has created a new type of self-catering room:
a single-storey wooden cabin called Berts Box, nestled
in the hotels idyllic grounds. The bijou homestead has its
own kitchen, a log-burning stove and, of course, striking
chevron ooring that lends a modern edge to the interior.
From 360 per night (thepighotel.com).
THE TREETOP PENTHOUSE Guests breakfasting on

the balconies of the new treehouses at Kents Port Lympne
nature reserve (founded in 1976 by John Aspinall) can
expect to spot creatures great and small, from swooping
eagles to girafes poking their heads above the canopy. You
can stay in the Edwardian manor house hotel, a cottage
or wooden lodges, but the ten new arboreal cabins created
by interior designer Tara Bernerd have an extra-special
charm. From 300 per night for a four-person treehouse
and entry to the reserve (aspinallfoundation.org).
THE SPA STOPOVER The Daylesford brands supremely

sophisticated take on rural life, which includes an organic
farm shop, clothing and beauty lines, translates perfectly
to a chic Gloucestershire wellness retreat, the Bamford
Haybarn Spa. Now, the launch of two Cotswold Cottages
think limestone, white-washed walls, pine beams and
high-threadcount sheets means spa junkies from further
aeld can make a weekend of it. Intersperse walks with
mindfulness workshops or a massage and nish with
dinner at the Bamford-owned Wild Rabbit pub. From 450
for a two-night stay for two (thewildrabbit.co.uk).
THE GOOD LIFE GETAWAY Surrounded by the majestic

Shropshire Hills, West Redford Farm Barns was derelict
until it was bought by husband-and-wife interior design
duo Rupert and Jude Hunt. Both accommodation options
Ludlow Barn, which sleeps eight, and Tenbury Cottage,
which sleeps four have roll-top baths and welcome
well-behaved dogs. Visitors can collect freshly laid eggs
from the hens, cook in the outdoor kitchen and make the
most of the games room a former stable with a logburning stove and pool table. Barn 1,095 for three nights,
cottage 600 for three nights (redfordfarmbarns.co.uk).
WORDS: CHARLOTTE BROOK PICTURE: DL ACKEN
Prefer a hands-on holiday to five-star pampering? Take your pick from these
four cool new self-catering boltholes in the UKs most picturesque spots
FIVE OF THE BEST NEW EXHIBITIONS
This seasons top picks are all either curated

by or centred on women in the art world
1. THE BLOCKBUSTER Men put me down as the best
woman painter I think Im one of the best painters,
Georgia OKeefe once said. In 2014, her Jimson Weed/
White Flower No 1 canvas (right) fetched the highest price
ever paid for a work of art by a female artist, more than
doubling the previous record. However, no UK public art
collection owns a single OKeefe. Londons Tate Modern
has therefore managed a major coup with its new
retrospective, which shows over 100 paintings on loan
from around the world. Until 30 October (tate.org.uk).
2. THE PHOTOGRAPHER At Hastings Jerwood Gallery,
alongside rarely seen works by Picasso, are photographs
by his friend, Vogue correspondent and war photographer
Lee Miller, in a new show called Bitten By
Picasso, organised by Millers son, Antony
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Penrose. Until 9 October ( jerwoodgallery.org).
3. THE WEARABLE ART Who knew that
20th-century American sculptor Alexander
Calder also designed necklaces, brooches and
earrings? Artists jewellery is gallerist Louisa
Guinness speciality her Mayfair gallery has
shown pieces by gures from Picasso to Man
Ray. Geometric, handcrafted and striking
in scale, designs that echo Calders
famous mobiles will be exhibited in her
autumn exhibition The Boldness of
WORDS: CHARLOTTE BROOK PICTURES: EDWARD C. ROBISON III, ESTATE

OF EVELYN HOFER, REBECCA MORRIS, COURTESY THE NAPOLEONE COLLECTION
Calder. Also on show will be intriguing archive

photographs of notable women wearing his pieces,
from Peggy Guggenheim to Anjelica Huston (above).
27 September5 November (louisaguinnessgallery.com).
4. THE FASHIONABLE SCULPTOR Nicole Farhi started

her fashion career at French Connection during the 1970s
before launching her eponymous label. Today shes no
longer associated with it, instead focusing on her other
talent: her exhibition of a series of hands sculpted in bronze,
entitled The Human Hand, opens at Londons
Bowman Sculpture gallery this month. 1330
September (bowmansculpture.com).
5. THE PRIVATE COLLECTOR Valeria
Napoleone, an Italian living in London, is one
of the worlds leading collectors of art by female
artists. As part of Sheields Going Public
initiative, which exhibits Europes top private
collections, her portfolio will be on show at Graves
Gallery until 1 October. It will then transfer to
Touchstones Rochdale (museum-sheield.org.uk).
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DESIGN MEETS BEAUTY

New Yorks Malin + Goetz is the aesthetes skincare brand of choice. A focus on organic healing ingredients comes
from co-founder Matthew Malin, who struggled with over-the-counter lotions for his eczema, while the design kudos
is thanks to his other half, Andrew Goetz, who used to work for Vitra. Now it has opened not one, but two stores in
London. Located in Islingtons Upper Street and Covent Gardens cobbled Monmouth Street, both are in Victorian
buildings that have been beautifully converted by British architects Jonathan Tuckey Design. The Islington store
(above right) has an Edwardian apothecary tagre cabinet. Monmouth Street (above left) is more minimal, with
plywood walls. 6 Monmouth Street, London WC2; 146 Upper Street, London N1 (malinandgoetz.com).
Visit this The Fashion and Textile Museums new show, 1920s Jazz Age Fashion & Photographs, is devoted
to the golden era of jazz. A glittering Great Gatsby-evoking mix of frocks will be on display think fringed
flapper dresses and marabou-feather headdresses as well as original Cecil Beaton photographs of
partygoers with daring bob haircuts and cigarette holders. 23 September15 January 2017 ( ftmlondon.org).
C A P I TA L C U I S I N E
M A D R I D In the La Moraleja
neighbourhood lies Los Peotes garden
and landscape design centre, which has
converted three greenhouses into a caf
and brasserie called El Invernadero
(greenhouse in Spanish). Peckish plant
shoppers can order botanically inspired
breakfast, lunch or dinner from a comfy
seat on the wicker chairs or cork-topped
stools atop white terrazzo floors
(elinvernaderodelospenotes.es).
B E R L I N Potsdamer Strasses new

restaurant and bar, Panama, is named
after the childrens story Oh Wie Schn
Ist Panama (Oh How Beautiful Panama
Is) by author and illustrator Janosch.
German ingredients are mixed with
flavours from the restaurants Caribbean
namesake. The interior, masterminded
by designers Nora Witzigmann and Karo
Butzert, combines local art with cacti
from Arizona (oh-panama.com).
PA R I S Madame Thiou is Paris

authority on modern Thai cooking, and
her restaurants new home on a leafy
avenue with impressive views of Les
Invalides is a must-visit. Designer Laura
Gonzalez (who shares her insider tips on
p67) aimed to create the feeling of being
in Ms Thious own dining room. From
velvet chairs and brass lights to a fresco
by super-cool wood muralists Atelier
Roma, its a delight (restaurant-thiou.fr).
WORDS: CHARLOTTE BROOK PICTURES: DIRK LINDNER, PHILIPP LANGENHEIM AND CORINA SCHADENDORF
Heading to one of these destinations on a city break? Be sure to book a table at its hottest new restaurant
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GERMANYS
ISLAND PARADISE
The coastal towns and verdant forests
of Rgen are a well-kept secret (until now)
Were sure we cant be the only Brits never to have
heard of Rgen, the largest island of Germany and
known in some quarters as Brighton for Berliners.
Lying in the Baltic Sea, its coastal resort towns
draw crowds of holidaying Germans in the
summer, but it also makes a pleasingly peaceful
getaway in the cooler months. We recommend
venturing beyond the tourist spots to the forests
of elm, poplar and chestnut, or the deserted
white-sand beaches and chalky clifs made famous
by the 19th-century German Romantic painter
Caspar David Friedrich. Here are our tips for
making the most of this intriguing island, which has
the most sunshine and lowest rainfall in Germany.
D O Trek from the town of Sassnitz through forests
along the coast and hunt for shards of Baltic amber.

You can swim in the sea or hit the waves aboard a boat
from the sailing school (segelschule-ruegen.de).
Alternatively, cycle around the agricultural heartland
of cornelds, meadows and beech groves. Red deer
and eagle nests abound in the Jasmund National
Parks lush vegetation (nationalpark-jasmund.de).
For something more urban, meander through
Sassnitz old town alleyways and craft shops.
WORDS: CHARLOTTE BROOK PICTURES: GETTY, ALAMY
S TAY Urlaubsarchitektur, known in English as

Holiday Architecture, is the brainchild of German
architect Jan Hamer, who, in a bid to bring an end
to bland holiday rentals, has compiled an online list
of inspiring places to stay. There are several venues
in Rgen on the list: our favourite is Kornspeicher
Mauritz, a red-brick granary built in 1904 that has
been beautifully converted by Berlin
architecture practice ZWO4 into several
airy apartments. It hosts yoga courses,
has a sauna and bicycles, and is two
kilometres from a bird sanctuary and the
sea (two-person apartments from 55
per night; urlaubsarchitektur.de).
From top Sellins traditional

illuminated pier. The idyllic
cobbled streets of Sassnitz.
A pared-back self-catered
apartment at Kornspeicher
Mauritz. The breathtaking white
clifs of Rgens quiet coastline
E AT Fresh and smoked sh abound on the

menus here try Fischerhtte, which
serves delicious catches of the day near
charming seaside town Sellins beach
(scherhuette-moritzdorf.de). For
a spectacular setting, dinner in the
restaurant at the end of Sellins illuminated
pier (top), Seebrcke, is a must: local
scallops with pink salt, sesame and
seaweed can be enjoyed either in the Art
Nouveau-inspired restaurant or out on the
deck (seebrueckesellin.de). Locals swear
by sea buckthorn juice as a life-giving
liquor. Available in most food shops, it can
contain up to 15 times the amount of
Vitamin C as orange juice, plus omega oils.
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MARVELLOUS MAPS
Why do we need maps when most of us have
GPS on our phones? Its all about delivering
more than just directions. These three pocket
maps are charmingly illustrated and carefully
curated to lead you to the best corners of a city.
Plus, theyll never run out of battery!
1 . L O N D O N Derek Lamberton set up his
publishing company Blue Crow Media in 2010
and, collaborating with specialists, has so far
published a wine map of London, a cofee map
of Berlin and maps of the Brutalist buildings
in London. His latest is another gem for
architecture fans: a foldable atlas of Art Deco
buildings in London. Highlighting landmarks
such as Charles Holden tube stations and
Broadcasting House, its printed on recycled
paper and is striking enough to frame and hang
on the wall (8; bluecrowmedia.com).
2 . L I V E R P O O L The Independent Map Co
is a team of Liverpool-based cartographers who
run a nely edited website that gathers the best
independent shops and cafs in cities around
the world. Its rst paper project is a map of its
hometown, which is minimal in its design but
rich as a resource (7; independentmap.co).
3 . PA R I S Ever been out in Paris at night
and had the distinct feeling that somewhere
something wonderful is happening?, asked
Frenchman Marin Montagut. He has created
two new foldaway maps, one for Paris by day
and one for night, which lay out his secret
addresses for the curious and crowd-averse
from enigmatic wine bars behind unremarkable
doors to a ritzy Art Nouveau bistro that serves
piping hot poule au pot until 5am. Local
knowledge in your pocket (Flammarion, 6.50).
DO THE LOCOMOTIVE
Hark back to the glory days of rail travel with a trip on
Irelands rst-ever luxury touring train, the Grand Hibernian.
Run by travel specialist Belmond, the new locomotive takes
just 40 guests in its 20 spacious carriages. Travellers can
take either a two, four or six night journey, all of which start
and nish in Dublin. London interior design rm James Park
Associates masterminded the trains classic interior. Threecourse dinners, indulgent afternoon teas and stop-ofs at
points of interest are all included in the eye-watering price,
but the star is the Emerald Isles magnicent scenery.
From 2,640 for a two-night journey (belmond.com).
WORDS: CHARLOTTE BROOK
Visit this Modern Shows, the selling fair where you can nd everything from 1930s French mirrors to iconic
Danish chairs, is always worth a visit. There are two planned for this autumn: Midcentury East (9 October),
in the Ern Goldnger-designed Haggerston School, and Dulwich College (20 November). Each will be split into
four furniture categories Bauhaus, Deco, Industrial and Modernism. Advance tickets 9 (Modernshows.com).
LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL

This September the capital comes alive with design shows, workshops and installations.
With so much going on, its hard to pick out the gems. Luckily, you dont have to!
Heres Team EDs guide to the must-see events
R I V ER SIDE & S OU T H
Features Writer Charlotte Brook discovers
events that mix creativity and cuisine in
Bankside, plus the very best of Brixton
THE SMILE (UNTIL 12 OCTOBER)
Not strictly in Bankside, but beside the river further west at

Rootstein Hopkins Parade Ground, Millbank, youll find this
extraordinary 36-metre-long megatube installation by architect
Alison Brooks. Despite only balancing on the ground at one central
point, the curved structure is safe to stroll along. At night it will be
lit from within, with its glow bright enough to be seen from across
the River Thames (alisonbrooksarchitects.com).
BLACK TO WHITE AND BACK AGAIN

AT L O N D O N G L A S S B L O W I N G G A L L E RY
(16 SEPTEMBER8 OCTOBER)
Tucked away in Bermondsey, this venue is celebrating

founder Peter Laytons 80th birthday and his 40th year
of glassblowing in London with an open-submissions
exhibition. It will showcase 55 beautiful works by
established and emerging artists, including Yoshiko Okada
(Danse de Nuit, pictured; londonglassblowing.co.uk).
I N - H A B I T AT A N I M A L I
DOMESTICI
(1725 SEPTEMBER)
Usually by appointment only and

one of Brixtons best-kept design
secrets, this Italian furniture
store, cabinetry workshop and set
designers collective is housed in
a Grade II-listed hall on Saltoun
Road. It will operate as an open
house during the festival and is
part of the Brixton Design Trail,
a series of events and pop-ups
(ceramics by Fausto Salvi, right;
brixtondesigntrail.com).
HOT SPOT
LONDON DESIGN BIENNALE (727 SEPTEMBER)
Taking over the whole of Somerset House, Londons first

Design Biennale will see creatives from over 35 countries
come together under the theme Utopia by Design,
including British duo Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby,
whose kinetic sculpture (pictured) will be in the Edmond
J Safra Fountain Court (londondesignbiennale.com).
OXO TOWER WHARF (1725 SEPTEMBER)
The iconic building is a hive of activity: well be heading there

to see Designersblocks showcase of 100 creatives work and
homeware brand Designed in Colours new British Colour
Standard collection. The hues for the latter are taken from the
1931 British Colour Council rulebook, created to regulate shades
of uniforms and flags across the British Empire (oxotower.co.uk).
W I N E A N D T Y P E TA S T I N G W O R K S H O P
AT L A I T H WA I T E S ( 2 2 S E P T E M B E R )
Imagine the study of fonts to be a dry subject? Think again,

thanks to a wine-tasting-meets-typeface-masterclass in
Laithwaites warehouse and shop under Southwarks arches. Led
by the engaging Sarah Hyndman graphic designer, TED talker
and expert in the psychology of typography pupils will un-learn
the habit of judging a bottle by its label. 30 (typetasting.com).
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D E S I G N F E S T I VA L
B R OM P T ON & C H E L S E A
Features Director Amy Bradford finds a wealth of
Italian, Scandinavian and British design in west London
S O A K , S T E A M , D R E A M : R E I N V E N T I N G B AT H I N G C U LT U R E
AT R O C A L O N D O N G A L L E RY ( 1 6 S E P T E M B E R 2 8 J A N U A RY 2 0 1 7 )
Projects by Kengo Kuma, Raumlabor (above) and Something & Son Architects
form part of this exhibition exploring ways that contemporary architecture
has reimagined bathing for the 21st century. See ancient bathing cultures and
cutting-edge smart water technology collide (rocalondongallery.com).
R E N E V O L U T I O N AT P O LT R O N A F R A U ( 1 7 2 5 S E P T E M B E R )
Chinese studio Neri&Hu gets creative at the Italian brands Fulham Road
showroom with an installation of its wood, brass and leather Ren tables, which
are based on a Chinese ideogram. Thirty-two of the tables will be arranged in
a formation inspired by Qin Shi Huangs Terracotta Army (poltronafrau.com).
HOT SPOT
V&A MUSEUM (1725 SEPTEMBER)
The V&A is once again the hub of the London

Design Festival, with events around the
museum. Well be heading straight for French
designer Mathieu Lehanneurs installation
Liquid Marble (above), which sees a piece of
black marble sculpted into ocean-like waves;
and London studio Glitheros Green Room
(below), a timepiece made from veils of coloured
string created with luxury watchmaker Panerai
(vam.ac.uk; londondesignfestival.com).
B J R N W I I N B L A D AT S K A N D I U M
(1725 SEPTEMBER)
The Scandinavian design store celebrates this midcentury Danish ceramicist, famed for his folksy designs
featuring eln characters on vases and tableware
(Flowerpot Julian, right). On the opening night, there
will be a short talk about his legacy (skandium.com).
F R O M M I L A N T O L O N D O N AT P O L I F O R M
(1723 SEPTEMBER)
French architect Jean-Marie Massaud is the star here as his new Mondrian
sofa and cofee tables (clean-lined designs inspired by the paintings of the
Dutch artist) arrive at the Kings Road showroom. Also on show is the
dreamily soft Kelly upholstered bed by Emanuel Gallina (poliformuk.com).
PICTURE: LASSE SEHESTED SKAFTE
B & B I TA L I A ( 1 7 2 5 S E P T E M B E R )
See the latest collection by the world-famous brand for the

rst time in the UK, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary
at its spacious Brompton Road showroom.
Highlights include the Edouard sofa by Antonio
Citterio and London duo Doshi Leviens shapely
Do-Maru lounge chair (right). There will also be
a special display dedicated to the companys
history, as well as a daily screening of its new
documentary (bebitalia.com).
BROMPTON & CHELSEA

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GLASS (1724 SEPTEMBER)
Ever wanted to try your hand at glass

blowing? Now you can, as a mobile glass
furnace is transported from Prague to
North Terrace, Kensington, courtesy of
Czech glassmakers Dechem Studio,
creative collective OKOLO and Czech
Centre London. Michael Anastassiades
and Tomas Alonso will be crafting unique
pieces and there will also be a glass
museum (below; czechcentre.org.uk).
HOT SPOT DECOREX
CASSINA (1725 SEPTEMBER)
Alongside a display of its latest

collections, the Italian manufacturer
will present a playful installation at its
Brompton Road showroom focusing on
Patricia Urquiolas new Gender chair
(below), which changes identity based
on its colourway and materials
(cassina.com/london).
The Syon Park fair is open to

the public on 20 September.
Deputy Editor Ben Spriggs
picks his top four highlights
BENCHMARK FURNITURE
The British furnituremaker is launching three exciting collaborations on its stand

this year: the Lear timber sideboard (above) by Daniel Schofield, who won last
years ELLE Decoration British Design Award for accessories; the Holworth chair
by Nathalie Deval; and Terence Conrans new Firefly storage collection, which will
be a real talking point. Stand H34 (benchmarkfurniture.com).
F U T U R E H E R I TA G E
This craft-focused exhibition displays work by

14 designer-makers who are using materials in
innovative ways. Look out for pieces made from
jesmonite, a composite that were seeing more
of this year: Phil Cuttance and Silo Studio
(bowls, above) both use it in their work. Dont miss
Vezzini & Chens ceramic and glass lighting (top)
and Mark Labans Japanese-inspired wood
furniture (detail, right; decorex.com).
Three names that you might not

immediately associate with one another
come together to create an installation at
Farrs new, bigger space in Chelsea Wharf.
Boontje has created a new collection of
textiles, wallpapers, rugs and furniture
on the theme of the English garden in
collaboration with Farr and Italian brand
Moroso. We understand that flowers, bees
and horses abound: we cant wait to see it!
(christopherfarr.com).
TA N I A J O H N S O N D E S I G N
The rug designer will launch her new

collection of nature-inspired pieces, including
the watery Stream design (above right). Stand
C27 (taniajohnsondesign.com).
T H E R U G C O M PA N Y
Stop by the flooring brands stand to see new

hand-knotted rugs by both the in-house team
and big designer names. Our top picks include
a pink and gold design by Vivienne Westwood,
and Kelly Wearstlers painterly Staccato
(right). Stand C34 (therugcompany.com).
PICTURES: TOM SOUCEK, BILL BATTEN, SYLVAIN DELEU
C H R I S T O P H E R FA R R , M O R O S O
AND STUDIO TORD BOONTJE
(1730 SEPTEMBER)
D E S IG N C E N T R E C H E L S E A H A R B OU R
Europes largest one-stop resource for interior designers, architects and enthusiastic home-lovers
is a must-see during London Design Festival. Heres who to visit and what to see
At over 13,000 square metres, Design Centre Chelsea Harbour is the largest dedicated destination in Europe for interiors brands
to showcase their wares, with 120 showrooms and 600 international companies covering everything from fabrics and wallpapers
to kitchens, bathrooms, leather, trimmings, tiles, carpets and rugs. All located under striking glass domes, minutes away from
Londons Kings Road, and with in-house cafs and an excellent bookshop to boot, its ELLE Decorations favourite place to get the
inside track on whats new, now and next! And right now is the perfect time to visit, as it hosts Focus 16, a week of talks, workshops
and interactive demonstrations for the London Design Festival. Theres even a complimentary Mercedes shuttle service operating
from opposite Sloane Square station direct to the Harbour. 1821 September, trade only; 2223 September, all welcome (dcch.co.uk).
ARMANI/CASA
POLIFORM
FRONT
PORADA
Why visit? You step into

another world when you
enter the Armani/Casa store
at Chelsea. Softly lit, gently
fragranced, beautifully
arranged, this is the place
to go for high couture
Italian luxe. Everything
from accessories to beds
and linens is on show.
Look out for The limited
edition Club cocktail cabinet
(pictured), which is handmade
using pearl-gold fabric,
lacquer and brass. It is on
show as part of a series of 50.
The details First oor,
South Dome (020 7079 1930;
armanicasa.com)
Why visit? It features

a snapshot of the full
range on show at its
agship Kings Road
store, from super-slick
storage systems to new
furniture collections
(Mondrian by JeanMarie Massaud,
pictured) and its
Varenna kitchens.
Did you know? It ofers
a free design service.
The details Ground
oor, South Dome
(020 7352 0064;
poliformuk.com)
Why visit? This is the rst

handmade rug showroom
in the UK to present the work
of award-winning designers
Jan Kath, Zo Luyendijk and
Michaela Schleypen. Think
art for your oor.
Did you know? All rugs
are made by skilled weavers
using ne materials like
Tibetan highland wool and
Chinese silk. Luyendijks new
Tono collection (Sea to Sea
Morning, pictured) is
inspired by sailing trips of
the West Coast of Canada.
The details? Second oor,
South Dome (020 7376 3355;
frontrugs.com)
Why visit? Established

in 1968, Porada is driven
by its passion for, and
expertise in, working
with wood. A favourite
type is the gorgeous
Canaletto walnut
(Jenny table, pictured).
Look out for A new
range of ingenious oor
lamps by Tarcisio
Colzani (pictured),
which feature gold-lined
grey shades atop
articulated walnut stems
set into Carrara marble.
South Dome (020 3155
3065; porada.it)
T H E M O S T A N T I C I PAT E D E V E N T S AT F O C U S 1 6
INSIDER TOURS & TRAILS
Join a Champagne Curated
Tour and get an exclusive view
of the show, including the most
talked about pieces and
bespoke installations.
DESIGN WORKSHOPS
KLC School of Design
will host design workshops
on subjects including
everyday sustainability and
design psychology.
RESTORE & REVIVE

With so much to see and do,
unwind at the Gin OClock
bar by Williams Chase or
have a free Jo Malone
London hand massage.
ART & INTERIORS

An exhibition of
contemporary art chosen
by leading luminaries in
design, including Kit Kemp
and David Collins Studio.
CHELSEA HARBOUR CONTINUED

CECCOTTI
COLLEZIONI
GIORGETTI
Why visit? One of the latest

brands to join the Harbour
club, Ceccotti Collezioni is
renowned for its artisanal
approach to furniture making
combined with contemporary
air. Think lots of natural
wood, alongside leather,
brass and stone.
Look out for New launches
including Giuseppe
Casarosas fabulous modular
screens in solid ash, covered
in mirror, leather or fabric
and available with accessories
such as shelves, hangers and
a valet stand (pictured).
Centre Dome (020 3538
2780; ceccotticollezioni.it)
Why visit? Founded in

1898, Giorgetti may well
be one of the oldest yet
least well-known Italian
furniture brands around,
ofering furniture thats
all about quality nishes
and attention to detail
(pictured: Drive sofa
by Carlo Colombo and
Memos table by
Roberto Lazzeroni).
Did you know? Its just
launched a range of
kitchens, which marry
luxurious Italian style
with cutting-edge
industrial technology.
The details First
oor, Centre Dome
(020 8616 9100;
giorgetti.eu)
WIRED CUSTOM
LIGHTING
Why visit? This company
creates illuminated art
using cutting-edge
techniques and expert
craftsmanship (customdesigned pieces, pictured).
Did you know? Some of
their lights even include
semi-precious stones, famed
for their ethereal iridescence
once illuminated.
The details Second oor,
Centre Dome (020 7352
2921; wired-designs.com)
FLEXFORM
Why visit? The signature

look of this esteemed
Italian house sees
a playful update this
season by virtue of
a collection with architect
Daniel Libeskind.
Did you know?
Libeskind wanted to
be a professional
musician before he
turned to architecture.
Perhaps thats why his
sofa range is called
Adagio (pictured).
Look out for Statement
side tables (Vito,
top; Cogito, bottom)
The details Ground
oor, South Dome
(020 7376 5272;
interdesignuk.com)
T H E M O S T A N T I C I PAT E D E V E N T S AT F O C U S 1 6
THE POWER OF PORADA
In conversation with
Stefano Bigi, hosted by
ELLE Decoration and
Porada. The Italian designer
talks to Deputy Editor Ben
Spriggs about his latest
collaboration with the
Italian brand. Monday
19 September, 4pm.
MEET THE DESIGNER

Showcasing maker expertise
and skilled techniques, the
meet-the-designer sessions
invite you to ask questions
and join panel discussions.
Featured guests include
artist Alexander Hamilton
at Lewis & Wood, and
Romos design studio team.
CONVERSATIONS
IN DESIGN
Inuential global names will
share their knowledge and
design know-how on the
main stage throughout the
festival. The lineup includes
Patrizia Moroso, Neisha
Crosland, Ben Pentreath
and Ashley Hicks.
ACCESS ALL AREAS

These open studio events
will see showrooms ofering
behind-the-scenes insights
into product design,
materials and craftsmanship.
Participating showrooms
include Fromental, Savoir
Beds, Cole & Son and
Turnstyle Designs.
For more information on any of these events

Visit dcch.co.uk or call 020 7225 9166
Event location: Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, Lots Road,London SW10
HOT SPOT
DESIGNJUNCTION
(2225 SEPTEMBER)
K I N G S C R O S S & N O RT H
Designjunctions move to this area has cemented its
credentials as a creative quarter. Deputy Chief Sub Editor
Sarah Morgan finds plenty more to see and do
ISLINGTON DESIGN DISTRICT TRAIL (1725 SEPTEMBER)
Set aside an hour or two for this walk, which takes you from Amwell Street along
Camden Passage to Upper Street; if you get a stamp from every one of the participating
stores then youll be entitled to free gifts and special ofers. Look out for Quill Londons
fantastic paper owers display by A Petal Unfolds, and the new CTO Lighting showroom
(pictured). Be sure to stop of at SMUG for a cofee (islingtondesigndistrict.com).
PICTURES: SIMON BROWN
H O M E & PA N T RY U P C Y C L I N G
WORKSHOP (19 SEPTEMBER)
To celebrate its rst year taking part

in London Design Festival, London
homeware and lifestyle brand Home &
Pantry will be running a Design Upcycle
Workshop from 69pm at its Islington
High Street shop. Ticketholders will learn
how to transform an old piece of furniture
and use Annie Sloans gorgeous chalkbased paints during the class tickets
include complimentary refreshments.
(homeandpantry.com).
MARKER BY BARBER
& O S G E R B Y AT
TWENTYTWENTYONE
(2125 SEPTEMBER)
As you arrive at Granary

Square,this design fairs new
spacious location, ten pop-up
Monopoly houses (above) will
catch your eye, each ofering
a taster of whats in store at one of
the festivals biggest events. Make
a beeline for Cubitt House: two
oors of furniture, accessories and
lighting from the likes of Another
Country, Dyke & Dean, Native
Union, and Brokis. And look out
for Dyslexic Design, an exhibition
of products by dyslexic designers
including Terence Woodgate,
Sebastian Bergne (decanter, right)
and Tom Raield (light, below),
which explores the
relationship between the
learning diiculty and
creativity. Visit The
Canopy for a spot
of shopping before
you leave youre
unlikely to see such
a great selection of
textiles, jewellery,
accessories and
furniture brands under
one roof again until next year
(designjunction.com).
To launch their new Marker

pendant light, British design duo
Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby
have curated a special exhibition
at Twentytwentyones River Street
showroom. Alongside the new lantern
will be a selection of 20 objects that give
insight into the popular pairs work and
inspiration (twentytwentyone.com).
S HO R E DI T C H D E S IG N
TR IA NGLE & EA ST
Homes Editor Jackie Daly heads east for an edgy take
on new design at a host of independent venues
REDCHURCH STREET
This vibrant graiti-lined street adjacent to Brick Lane has many gems for design
lovers to explore: Monologue (no.93) is a mecca for exclusive collections (pieces
by lighting brand Parachilna and marble magician Budri will launch at LDF),
while Klaus Haapaniemi & Co (no.81) will unveil its limited-edition carpets in
collaboration with Moooi, inspired by the work of Finnish writer and artist Rosa
Liksom. Also stop by ceramicist Reiko Kanekos exhibition at Elementary store
(no.77; pictured). For event dates see shoreditchdesigntriangle.com.
HOT SPOT
L O N D O N D E S I G N FA I R AT
T H E O L D T R U M A N B R E W E RY
(2225 SEPTEMBER)
SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET
POP-UP TOUR
This is the pulsing artery of the

Shoreditch Design Triangle, and the Ace
Hotel (no.100; pictured) is the heart. It
will present Ready Made Go 2, a series
of products by London-based European
designers, throughout the festival. From
here, turn on to Rivington Street, where
Lee Broom (no.95) plans to wow the
LDF crowds with his Opticality
exhibition featuring his latest Optical
collection. Next, hook right onto
Curtain Street for design destination
SCP and its showcase of the work of
Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek (no.135
139; shoreditchdesigntriangle.com).
Pop-ups are often the high points of

London Design Festival. This year, our
top picks include Rothschild & Bickers
lighting showroom in Old Street Station
and Rockett St Georges transformation
of the Hoxton Hotels courtyard into
a pop-up paradise inspired by Indian
summers: diners can reserve tables
surrounded by its new pieces (81 Great
Eastern Street). Meanwhile, Vitra
(pictured) is hosting a temporary
co-working space at its Hack workstations,
where visitors are invited to hot-desk or
refuel at its caf (4 Hollywell Lane;
shoreditchdesigntriangle.com).
PICTURE: SHANNON TOFTS
Tent London and its sister show

Super Brands London are both
being held in this iconic east
London building, which will
accommodate 250 independent
designers and 200 global
brands, including No-Mad
97% India (above). There will
also be 15 country pavilions:
our pick is 100% Norway, a
smorgsbord of Scandinavian
design curated by Max Fraser
(textiles by Anderssen & Voll
for Rros Tweed, bottom), but
other highlights include
Scotlands Craft and Design
area (ceramics by Lara Scobie,
below) and the British Craft
Pavilion (Blue Weight sculpture
by Harry Morgan, right;
londondesignfair.co.uk).
CL ER K EN W EL L
DE SIGN QUA RTER
Photography Editor James Williams finds a mix of the
traditional and the modern in this corner of east London
T H E B A R E M I N I M U M AT V I A D U C T
(12 AND 1924 SEPTEMBER)
Less is more, architect Mies van der Rohe once said, and contemporary
furniture store Viaduct seems to agree. Its staging two events during
the festival: an exhibition of minimalist designs by Michael Anastassiades
and Muller Van Severen (Mesh furniture, pictured), amongst others;
and Danish designer and architect Nina Tolstrup of StudioMama will
erect a full-scale model of a tiny 13-square-metre home to showcase her
belief that small can be smart and beautiful (viaduct.com).
1 0 Y E A R S W I T H J A I M E H AY N AT
BD BARCELONA (1924 SEPTEMBER)
The recently opened showroom on Berry Street

specialises in furniture by Spanish icons Antoni
Gaud and Salvador Dali.
For the festival, the
store will celebrate its
ten-year collaboration
with Jaime Hayn with
a special retrospective. Highlights
include the King Kong mirror
(above) and Red Monkey side
table (right). There will also be
a chance to meet the maximalist
maestro, as he will be hosting
a special talk on the afternoon
of Wednesday 21 September
(bdbarcelona.com).
B E L O W S TA I R S AT S I R J O H N S O A N E S M U S E U M
(13 SEPTEMBER4 MARCH 2017)
For the first time ever this museum housed in the former home of famed
18th-century architect Soane will showcase its recently renovated Regency
kitchen. Curators Rachael Barraclough and Zo Wilkinson have invited
contemporary designers Jasper Morrison, Martino Gamper (vases, pictured)
and Paul Cocksedge to exhibit an array of their designs, which they hope will form
a fascinating dialogue within the Georgian domestic space (soane.org).
QU EENS PA R K
Chief Sub Editor Clare Sartin discovers
two interesting studios to visit in this
leafy corner of north-west London
BILL AMBERG STUDIO (1923 SEPTEMBER)
The leather expert takes visitors on a history tour in new exhibition

Timeless Material (left). Pieces dating from 300BC to the
present day will be on display, and the studio will also showcase
two brand-new designs (a bench and a bar stool) added to its
sleek and colourful Common Collection (billamberg.com).
R U P E R T B E VA N ( 2 0 2 3 A N D 2 5 S E P T E M B E R )
Take a look at the latest dazzling decorative glass and mirror

finishes by this bespoke furniture maker, developed in his
Shropshire studio. To show you their potential, Bevan is giving
his cocktail cabinet, first designed for Soho Beach House Miami,
a glamorous makeover. Pop by at the right time and the team
might whip you up a cocktail! (rupertbevan.com). E D
ICONIC
BRITISH HOUSES
TO VISIT NOW
From Scotland to Hampshire, Britain is awash with inspiring architecture. Here are
our seven top 20th-century homes that you can explore, or even stay in
Words JAMES WILLIAMS
1900
BLACKWELL, CUMBRIA BY
M A C K AY H U G H B A I L L I E S C O T T
Baillie Scotts design is one of the best examples of Arts and Crafts
architecture in the UK. Built as a holiday home for Manchester brewery
owner Sir Edward Holt, this welcoming retreat is nestled on the picturesque
Lake Windermere in the Lake District. The Grade II*-listed building
is a marvel of decorative details: rare hessian wallhangings in the grand
dining room, leaf-shaped door handles, stained-glass windows and intricate
carved-wood panelling by fine furniture maker Simpson of Kendal
make every room a feast for the eyes. Scott also created much of the
furniture himself, including the famous semi-circular oak-and-ebony
Barrel chair. Open all year round (blackwell.org.uk).
Escape | A R C H I T E C T U R E
1969
PICTURES: ALAMY, RICHARD POWERS/ARCAID
DR ROGERS HOUSE, LONDON

BY RICHARD ROGERS
British architect Richard Rogers has helped define the
landscape of the modern era, with the Pompidou Centre
in Paris and Lloyds Building in London just two of the
contemporary icons in his portfolio. The house he built
in Wimbledon, south-west London for his parents is regarded
as one of the finest and most important modern homes in
England. The single-storey property consists of a simple
yellow square steel frame glazed at both ends, with moveable
internal walls inside allowing for various configurations of the
interior space it was groundbreaking for its time.
Complementing its bold exterior, many of the furnishings are
finished in vibrant greens, yellows and pinks. In 2015, Rogers
donated the house to the Harvard University Architecture
School, allowing this innovative icon to be enjoyed by future
generations. Open days planned for 2017 (harvard.edu).
ICONIC BRITISH HOUSES
1903
HILL HOUSE, SCOTLAND
BY CHARLES RENNIE
MACKINTOSH
Regarded as Mackintoshs finest residential
creation, sitting high on a picturesque hill
in Helensburgh overlooking the River Clyde,
this castle-like property is a treasure trove
of Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Scottish
Baronial styles. The exterior is imposing
yet conservative (matching the grey of the
Scottish sky), which is in total contrast
to the adventurous interior. Built for
Glaswegian publisher Walter Blackie and
his family, the home contains a mixture
of light, feminine and dark, masculine rooms.
Of particular note are the Edwardian and
Japanese textiles and the famously highbacked chairs, which later featured in
many more of Mackintoshs buildings.
Open 25 March31 October (nts.org.uk).
2 WILLOW ROAD,
LONDON BY
ERN GOLDFINGER
Hungarian-born architect and designer
Goldfinger needs no introduction for
Londoners: he created some of the capitals
most iconic Brutalist landmarks, including
the striking Trellick and Balfron Towers.
His own home, however, nestled in leafy
Hampstead, north London, is less imposing.
Its the central portion of a Modernist terrace,
constructed from reinforced concrete and clad
in red brick. A spiral staircase sits at the heart of
the home, designed by Danish-born British
engineer Ove Arup, while a mixture of furniture
designed by Goldfinger lines the minimalist
interior. Like his artsit wife Ursula, Goldfinger
loved modern art and had a collection of
20th-century work by the likes of Duchamp and
Henry Moore, which is still on view today. Open
Wednesday to Sunday (nationaltrust.org.uk).
PICTURES: DAVID ROBERTSON/THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND, ALAMY, DENNIS GILBERT
1939
1961
SPENCE HOUSE, HAMPSHIRE

BY BASIL SPENCE
Basil Spence was one of the most talented and experimental architects
of the 1960s and 1970s. His work ranges from the controversial postwar
restoration of Coventry Cathedral (he built a new modern structure
beside the ruins of the bombed Gothic original) to the Hyde Park
Cavalry Barracks, with its lofty tower that looks out over the central
London park. A keen boatman, Spence chose this site in Beaulieu,
Hampshire for his weekend abode partly due to its easy connection
to a local river and the Solent (a strait connecting the Isle of Wight
to mainland England). The house is a simple timber box supported
on two parallel white brick walls. Modernist and romantic at the same
time, it fuses a mixture of diferent architectural styles in one elegant
building. The interior is largely Scandinavian in feel, with its Swedish
redwood ceilings and simple furniture; the large open-plan living room
is perhaps the star of this tranquil space, featuring a striking bushhammered concrete replace. Tours available (basilspence.org.uk).
ICONIC BRITISH HOUSES
1939
THE HOMEWOOD, SURREY
B Y PAT R I C K G W Y N N E
Architect Sir Denys Lasdun (the man behind
our Architectural Icon on p90) once said that
The Homewood was the great love of
[Gwynnes] life, and its easy to see why. This
family home is a modern masterpiece, and
Gwynne spent a lifetime ne-tuning it until
his death in 2003. He fell in love with the
picturesque woodland near Esher in Surrey,
and, inspired by Modernist architect Le
Corbusier, created a house similar to the
iconic Villa Savoye in France. The vebedroom building is incredibly spacious and
open-plan, with oor-to-ceiling windows
ofering beautiful views of the forest. The
interior features neutral tones of chocolate
brown and cream to complement the rural
location. Pre-booked tours available from
April to October (nationaltrust.org.uk).
1900
PICTURES: NTPL/STUART COX, JOHN MILLER, DENNIS GILBERT
GODDARDS, SURREY
BY EDWIN LUTYENS
Hailed as the greatest British architect
of his time, Lutyens was chiefly responsible
for redeveloping much of British colonial
India, including the capital New Delhi,
as well as some notable London landmarks
such as the Cenotaph in Whitehall. Goddards
is one of his most intriguing works and
perhaps the definition of an English country
house. Both grand and simple in its design,
it has two wings joined by a large open
common room (believed to have been
modelled on a medieval hall, with its vast
stone fireplace and exposed beams). Lutyens
friend, celebrated garden designer Gertrude
Jekyll, worked closely with him on the
design, creating the houses stunning
landscaped gardens. Available to rent from
The Landmark Trust, from 1,619 for four
nights your money goes towards the
restoration of historic houses in need of care
and attention (landmarktrust.org.uk). E D
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At ELLE Decoration were all self-confessed interiors fiends. Here, we reveal our current home
obsessions, plus the products and projects weve been testing and tackling this month
Sketched out on the back of

a beermat and built using old
joists and boards, our new
treehouse may be small but
its reward is enormous.
My four-year-old imagines
fantasy worlds with sharks
circling and storms raging
as he looks out from the tower,
and there are shelves on the
ground oor for the baby to
play with. Its very sturdy, and
everything was sanded down
to avoid splinters Flora Bathurst,
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CLEANERS
Editor-in-Chief Michelle
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testing at hello with the
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball
Animal (see her Editors
Letter on p29). But in
the interests of further
research, she also called
up some sister magazine
expertise courtesy of
the Good Housekeeping
Institute, to see what else
she might reasonably
recommend
As such, the Vorwerk
Kobold VK200 (from 749;
vorwerk.com) was voted
outstanding for pet hair pick
up; and the Miele C3 Total
Solution Powerline model
(249, AO; ao.com) also
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Shark Powered Lift-Away
True Pet NV680 (380,
Littlewoods; littlewoods.com).
All machines come with
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from furniture and floors.
I also tried the rather more
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Where can I buy the Bake Of oven?

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informed, is from the Slide and Hide
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I want to get this linen-coated lighting

ex for my new house, because its natural
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A recent convert to
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Sarah Morgan tells
us about 99% Invisible
Free design podcast 99%
Invisible is my new favourite.
This week Ive learnt about
the concept of unpleasant
design (how items can be
designed with deterrence in
mind); heard Eero Saarinen
discuss whether an architect
should always yield to his
clients; and discovered the
story of Edith Macefield,
an elderly New Yorker who
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