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In this volume of our beautiful Country book, we explore the joys of living in the countryside
through the experiences of 15 homeowners each fortunate enough to reside in a unique
and inspirational home. As they have discovered, spring/summer is the most magical time
to be amongst nature. So, I will leave you with the words of my personal country champion,
Charlotte Bront who, in her novel Jane Eyre, captures the feeling it evokes

A B R I G H S R N M A Y I W A S ;

DAY S O BU SKY, PACID SUNSHIN,

AND SO WSRN OR SOUHRN GAS ID UP IS DURAION.

AND NOW VGAION MAURD WIH VIGOUR;

OWOOD SHOOK OOS IS RSSS;

I BCAM A GRN, A O W R Y;
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O MAJSIC I A HIS I N J O Y D O N AND

U Y, R , U N W A C H D , AND AMOS A O N

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H WI D N S S O H A N D S C A P
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SCARBOROUGH AMOS S IK A R I C A S
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D I A R Y O A R N O VA I O N
PI HIN K
It took the Dutch designer and ELLE Decoration
Country Champion ten years to renovate an ancient
mill in the Dordogne, France. Here, he shares his
memories of transforming the ruin into holiday homes

LOVE AT FIRST SI GHT

It was during a visit to Chteau de Mavaleix to see friends that my
wife Jeanine and I first saw the watermill. I wanted to buy it
immediately ruins had been a great love of mine since I was small.
Unfortunately, its owner Willem did not want to part with his piece
of land, so each time that we returned to Chteau de Mavaleix for
the summer I reminded him that the mill should really be mine.
Eventually, he allowed me to buy it the hotel, restaurant and
gte at the chteau already consumed all of his resources. We agreed
that he would take care of the permits and construction supervision.
His own experience of restoration and his local knowledge was
useful when it came to nding the right people to resurrect the mill.
I initially wanted to buy the ruins together with Menno, a good
friend in the art world. Our idea was to create an art centre at the
site. The rst time he took his wife Sarah to see it, she was horried:
PHOTOGRAPHY: THOMAS MAYER

she asked if he was playing a joke and whether the real mill was
elsewhere. At that time, it was nothing more than a pit in the ground
and the outbuildings consisted of a set of walls with collapsed roofs.
Our rst task was to make the site ready for development, clearing
away the clutter around the outbuilding. Menno was even able to
use the bulldozer to restore the path behind the mill to its former
glory, which incidentally delivered more laughs than results.

FIRST STEPS
The mill was used as a holiday home decades ago, yet slowly but
surely it had fallen into disrepair. The tempte (storm) of 1999 dealt
the building a devastating blow. Once water got into the poor masonry
of the walls they quickly started to wash away. Nature had taken
over. Less than ten years later we were purchasing nothing more
than an overgrown pit with stones. Sadly, Menno could not release
funds to carry on with the project, so it was decided that I would
continue alone. The sites owner, Willem, arranged for Jean, a Belgian
contractor who lived in the area to be our builder. He had experience
with pierre apparente brickwork (literally translated this means
brickwork with visible stones).
The expectation was that the project would cost around 513,000
in total. I had already arranged the rst 256,000 by redeeming the
excess value of our house in Geldrop and I was planning to borrow
the remaining funds from my own company. I had to go to the notary
with Jeanine to sign the deeds, which was an emotional experience
for her as she had absolutely no desire to own a mill in France.
After paying Willem for the land, the
remaining funds disappeared like snow in
the sunshine, even before the outbuilding
was complete. We had enormously
miscalculated. Luckily my business was
nally bringing in money, and I could just
about continue building. I spent successive
evenings drawing up details for the team
in France and simultaneously for the guys
in our Dutch workshop to make window
frames, doors, screens and hinges. A few
seasons passed, and I found it difficult to
pay for items that I had not seen or checked.
Long-distance building turned out to be
a kind of mental self-agellation.
THE END OF THE WORLD
Our builder Jean worked with great
dedication on the outbuilding, but it was
clear that the mill itself would be an
impossible task for him. Luckily hed met
a young Dutch contractor, Rolls Ratelband,
and a Polish team of builders whod worked
with natural stone during the summer.
They started work on the mill.
The outbuilding was as good as nished, aside from a little bit of
remaining carpentry, so they slept there as they worked. Rolls would
now take accountabilty for, and control of, the project.
During this time Jeanine and I rented the old gte, its blue shuttered
windows facing towards the chteau, a few times every year. We
really enjoyed it there. I spent most of the time building down in
the valley, but in the evenings we ate together with the children and
had a wonderful time. Rolls provided an enormous boost to the
project. The Polish men referred to my mill Le Moulin de las Combas
as the end of the world, but, in the middle of the rst cold, wet winter
months of 2008, protected by makeshift tarps, they quickly built
themselves out of the deep, wet pit that was the ruins.
The wood we needed for the renovation came from local farmers
and from a nearby sawmill. From Michel, the excavator, I bought
beautiful wide planks for the oors and ceilings of the watermill.
During our rst visit he welcomed us into his new home, and fed us
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wild boar and ros wine that tasted like lemonade. Foreigners are
not always welcomed with open arms a Frenchman will not allow
himself to be manoeuvred into a position where the decisions are
made by whoever is paying the bills. With some of the locals it is
almost like walking a tightrope. In any case, an email or phone call
is certainly not as efficient as a visit in person or, even better, being
welcomed into someones home.
At the end of October 2007, Jeanine and I spent our rst of many
holidays in the outbuilding. We would drive down on a Friday so
that we could go to the Saturday morning market in Thivier to buy
provisions directly from the farmers and producers: cheese, foie
gras, organic bread, fruit We would buy everything that looked
good and eat it all up before returning home. In the autumn months,
together with Edwin, one of my regular travelling friends, I indulged
in my hobby of collecting woodland mushrooms.
And each time I drove into the valley, to the end of the world,
I would think: its all right, this is the most beautiful place in the
world, Im coming home. For me, the mill
was ideal: shielded from the world and
at one with nature.
T H E M I L LS FI RS T G U ES TS
The build had progressed rapidly since
Rolls team of builders had been set to work,
yet we still didnt have planning permission.
We did, however, have our rst guests. We
had agreed with my friend Edwin and his
wife Petra that we would spend our holiday
with them and their children in Le Moulin.
The mill was almost complete: the cement
oors had just been laid and the building
was watertight. None of the bathrooms
were nished, though. There was also no
heating or warm water, and almost all of
the carpentry still had to be done. Full
of optimism we moved a great deal of the
mills furniture to Chteau de Mavaleix so
that we could convert the kitchen of the
mill into a temporary bedroom. Petra and
Edwin would take up residence there,
using the functioning bathroom at the
outbuilding now christened Le Four where we were sleeping
with our children. We had our very rst guests in the mill!
PLANNING PROBLEMS
We were fairly positive about obtaining planning permission. We
had the local authorities on our side and, above all, we were building
pretty much exactly on the foundations of the original buildings
using natural stone from local sources. We discovered that there
were two quarries still operational in the area and that the colour
of this stone matched that of the solid stone oors in the nearby
chteau. Positive reactions from the French civil servants suggested
that we were progressing in the right direction. However, when we
submitted the application, the re department had objections. The
road to the mill was too long and too poor. Should there be a re,
they would not be able to reach us quickly enough. Also, working
with our Belgian contractor Jean was becoming difficult. As I tried
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to increase our level of contact, he tried to become less and less

accountable. Rolls, on the other hand, sent daily timesheets and
photos whenever I asked for them. Months later there came
a confrontation with Jean, and I accepted his resignation. He thought
it a great shame that he had not been able to nish the job. He had
done so much, but I was relieved that I could let go of the tension.
We continued to work on the mill without planning permission,
with the mayor more or less turning a blind eye. But at a certain
point a civil servant came to inspect the site. He went crazy when
he saw that wed nearly nished two houses and built a 30-metre-
long dyke. When he saw an enormous hole in the rock above the
mill that was the last straw! A stone quarry permanently changes
the landscape and is strictly forbidden. In fact, it was our intention
to build a garage into the mountain so that cars could be parked out
of sight. But, I have to be honest, we did indeed take some stones
from the rock face. The letter that the official sent us was also
delivered to the mayor. It began with the forceful words arrte
arrte arrte at the top of the page.
The purchase of my new business premises in Eindhoven meant
that there was no more time or money to nish the mill. It was years
later that we resumed work. When we submitted the new planning
application, the official had calmed down. We had unknowingly
chosen the best possible tactic: taking a long break.

H R S OR A ION O H
M I SMD O B AMOS
N V R N DI NG , BU NOW
O U R H O I DAYS I N H VA Y
A R A WAY S WO N D R U

THE FINISHING TOUCHES

The project, which seemed to be neverending, has been intense for
both Jeanine and I. Yet, whereas I had chosen most of what had
happened, she was at the mercy of everything I was doing. It was
only when both buildings were almost nished, and the fear of failure
diminished, that she really started to enjoy herself. She designed
tableware for the houses. Instead of creating a completely new set,
she devised a way of re-glazing old porcelain. Choosing the right
colour to t with the mills stone, concrete and wood was a meticulous
job it eventually became known as Mavaleix blue.
It has taken years to change the restoration of the watermill from
a negative into a positive experience for Jeanine, but now the children
have fantastic childhood memories of the time we have spent here
and a place they can call home for the rest of their lives.
Our holidays in the valley are always wonderful. I work hard
during the day and cook in the evening. At work I am rarely physically
busy any more, so lugging stones around is a blessing. Jeanine does
some gardening but mainly relaxes. For me, the mill is like a dream
and I enormously enjoy seeing others experience it.
On 21 December 2013, long after we had started work on the project,
I was finally granted planning permission. And, in the summer
of 2014, we slept in the completed mill for the rst time.
For info on renting the mill, head to pietheineek.nl/en/. Plus, look out
for an upcoming book detailing the whole story of the mills renovation
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GRNR PASURS
The Suffolk countryside is an unusual place to nd a home designed for
indoor/outdoor living, but this architectural wonder just works

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USCAN RASUR RBORN
Contemporary materials and furnishings transform this
15th-century farmhouse into a thoroughly modern home

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BYOND H HORION
From its spectacular innity pool to the cutting-edge styling
of its interior, this Italian villa is the height of elegance

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H A WAY O H A V N
This modernist off-the-grid holiday home in South Africa
is an example of green architecture at its most breathtaking

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H WINDS O CHANG
Shaped like a ship to shield it from the bracing breeze from the Baltic
Sea, this Danish summer cottage is an architectural triumph
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The UK is an unlikely place to find a house designed for indoor/outdoor living but here
in rural Suffolk it works, thanks to a mix of architectural tricks and Modernist design

Wo r d s J A C K I E DA LY

Photography DIRK LINDNER

 n unusual combination of
ernist enclosures, Wood Farm
tstanding Natural Beauty that
London architecture practice
orously contemporary house
thetic to its surroundings. As
have been added to the original
e the oodplain and built using
a mixture of local materials. The property faces south to make
the most of the uninterrupted views, while shielding the open
courtyards on either side of the building from the strong prevailing
winds that whip across the landscape. Consequently, the entire
space adapts effortlessly to indoor/outdoor living.
Inside, a series of new oak-clad rooms connect to an old galvanised
zinc barn, which provides further accommodation. The terraces
are furnished as beautifully as the interior, with comfortable, curated
pieces: the Rodolfo Dordoni Boma sofas invite you to recline and
enjoy the verdant views, while Jasper Morrison Park Life chairs
await summer soirees in the dining areas. The furniture is by Spanish
company Kettal and is designed for outdoor living.
The materials used in the construction of the house strengthen
its connection to the natural surroundings: reclaimed handmade
Suffolk bricks and terracotta tiles, galvanised steel, int and green
oak are fused with modern laminated timber and steel, oversized
frameless glass and black zinc the striking porcelain cladding
is a ttingly luxurious nishing touch. This, surely, is the epitome
of contemporary country living. studiorhe.com; kettal.com

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V I WS AC RO S S H I D S
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OR K A I N V I GU S S O R C I N
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RBORN
Contemporary materials and cutting-edge furnishings have transformed
this 15th-century farmhouse into a thoroughly modern home

Wo r d s C L A R E S A R T I N

Photography MONICA SPEZIA/LIVING INSIDE

Production M ARZIA NICOLINI

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gst the ancient orchards in

uscan village situated near
ere Bussolaio is a 15th-century
th a difference. The 700-square-
belongs to two sisters, Claudia
ear renovation, undertaken by
ing the historical property into

o respect the buildings Tuscan

ed by it. In Elisas section of the
r husband Diego and their two
rmhouses exposed beams and
original stone walls co-exist with urban materials such as cement
oors and limewash walls. The furnishings are daringly contemporary,
from the Modo chandelier by Roll & Hill to Beetle chairs by Gubi
and a dreamy Cloud sofa by Francesco Rota for Lema. A highlight
is the metallic bookcase in the living room designed by the architects,
it resembles a golden, glistening birdcage. Amid this modernity,
there are still knowing nods to the past: in the kitchen, a restored
bread oven and traditional replace add charm to the cutting-edge,
custom-designed cabinetry.
Outdoors, gazebos sit beside the pool, giving Claudia and Elisas
families a place to relax, listen to the chirping of the cicadas and
enjoy the views as they cook on the barbecue. Life here is the perfect
balance of old and new, traditional and modern, combined with an
eye for the fashionable. b-arch.it
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B E YO N D T H E
H O R I ZO N

From its spectacular infinity pool to the cutting-edge styling

of its interior, this Italian villa is the height of elegance

Wo r d s/S t y l i n g FR A N C ES C A DAVO L I

P h o t o g r a p h y FA B R I Z I O C I C C O N I/ L I V I N G I N S I D E
 erched on the hills above Lake Bracciano, in the historic
Italian village of Trevignano Romano, this poolside
villa is unexpectedly modern, with airy rooms and
concrete surfaces. Its owners are from Moscow: Andrey
works in advertising and his wife Dasha is an art
manager. This is their second home, where they spend quality time
with their daughter Sasha and her grandfather.
The striking interior was created for them by designer Hanne
Lise Poli. The couple immediately fell in love with her aesthetic,
and it took Hanne and her team just eight months to renovate the
house. The mottled plaster walls, concrete oors and muted grey
palette are her signature style, as are the accents of raw wood and
distressed nishes that reference this homes rural setting.
Hanne reorganised the interior and heightened the ceilings to
create a light, open scheme. The kitchen and dining area are generously
proportioned, and ve spacious bedrooms replace seven modest
ones. The living room is framed by glazing that connects it to the
outdoors. Beyond is a timber deck overlooking the innity pool.
The feeling we experienced when we rst entered the house was
beyond words, says Dasha. We were stunned happy. Then suddenly
we found the words: intelligent, rened, a mixture of the most
brilliant architectural styles; so contemporary yet vintage. Everything
was new to us, but at the same time we already felt at home.
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WA S N E W TO U S, A N D Y E T W E A L R E A DY FELT AT H O M E
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SLIDING WOODEN DOORS AND A FOXED MIRROR HEADBOARD

BRING SOFTNESS AND TEXTURE TO THE M AIN BEDROOM
H A L F WAY TO H E AV E N
This Modernist off-the-grid holiday home, nestled between the clouds
and the clifftops at the edge of South Africas Plettenberg Bay,
is an example of green architecture at its most breathtaking

Wo r d s G R A H A M WO O D

Photo g r a p h y G REG COX /BU RE AUX .CO. Z A

Production SVEN ALBERDING

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rriving at this house you make your way

through a meadow of waving grasses, with the buildings Modernist
exterior sitting ahead of you on the horizon like a screen, obscuring
the clifftop vistas across South Africas Plettenberg Bay they are
reserved for those who venture inside. This is all part of architect
Christiaan van Aswegens plan. He refers to this home as an unfolding
sequence of spaces or architectural tantra: a carefully choreographed
progression. Only once you are inside do you get a glimpse of the
view beyond, and then, as you work your way towards the deck at
the front of the house, it just expands and blows your mind.
The landscape falls away and you have caves and birds below
you, says the homes owner, South African-born British investor
Julian Treger. On occasion, when you wake up, the cloud level
is below the house. The dcor throughout the interior is deliberately
monastic, and seems almost to disappear to serve the views.
The spaces are unied by a clean white palette, and the slate oors
create cohesion inside and out. Yet the home is also gallery-like; the
perfect background to Julians collections of design and art, which
include Chandigarh furnishings by Swiss architect Pierre Jeanneret
mixed with rustic cowhides and sleek pieces by Italian photographer
and designer Willy Rizzo. There are also geometric designs
by American Modernist Paul Evans and Italian Harry Bertoia.
It is Julians personal paradise a place that is off-grid and self-
sufficient. The house runs off solar power and stores and recycles
its own water. It is entirely secluded and rural, but utterly modern.
This was an opportunity to show that sustainability and green
architecture should never be an excuse for not producing a beautiful
building, says Christiaan. Point proved.
hoursclear.com; franchescawatson.com
M A K E YO U R WAY T H R O U G H T H E M E A D O W A N D T H E H O U S E
A PPE A RS LI K E A SCREEN ACROSS TH E H O RIZO N
 HOMEOWNER JULIAN TREGER IS A
COLLECTOR OF ART AND DESIGN, WITH HIS
H O M E T H E P E R FE C T GA L L E RY S PAC E
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PIECES, LIKE PIERRE
JEANNERETS ICONIC
CHANDIGARH
CHAIRS, ARE MIXED
WITH RUSTIC
COWHIDES
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AN D SL ATE FLO O RS A RE
D E L I B E R AT E LY M O N A S T I C
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O N O CCASI O N, WH EN YO U
W A K E U P, T H E C L O U D L E V E L
IS BELOW THE HOUSE
 A S Y O U W O R K Y O U R WAY T O WA R D S
T H E D E C K AT T H E F R O N T, T H E V I E W J U S T
E X PA N D S A N D B LOW S YO U R M I N D
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H WINDS
O CHANG
Shaped like a ship to shield it from the bracing
breeze of the Baltic Sea, this Danish
summer cottage is an architectural triumph
and a perfect family retreat

P r o d u c t i o n /s t yli n g H A N N E V I N D

Photography MIKKEL ADSBL/HOUSE OF PICTURES

 s Danish summer cottage is like
he island of Lolland on the edge
ea. The house is contemporary,
ith the traditional rustic cabins
that populate this rugged stretch of coastline,
yet its sculptural timber faade is perfectly
at home within its woodland setting.
It took architect Flemming Skude four
years to develop the plans for the house and
several skilled carpenters six months to
create its cedar exterior, larch wood roof and
smooth interior walls that are lined with
pitch pine plywood. The woods were chosen
for their quality and require no maintenance,
but also reveal Flemmings passion for the
material, which features often in his work.
The bolthole, which is also used by the
architects daughter and her family, is
affectional called the House of the Wind.
Because we are on the south coast of Lolland
and exposed to strong southwesterly winds,
it became obvious that I should design the
cottage around that. So, the building is shaped

NAMD H HOUS
O H WIND, HIS
CABIN IS IK NO
OHR ON H
ISA N D O OA N D

like a ship, to cleave the wind which ows

around it, Flemming says. The faade is
protected much more than that of a square
house, where mosses and lichens can often
take hold on the north side, and the sun
scorch its south-facing walls.
The principles of Chinese Feng Shui
inuenced the layout of the oor plan inside
the house. The interior is eminently practical:
the rooms have high ceilings, and storage
cabinets are built into the walls. The familys
penchant for wood is referenced by both the
furniture an informal mix of old and classic
pieces, such as an armchair from Danish
brand Please Wait To Be Seated and the
small wooden sculptures, which Flemming
carves by hand. The oating wooden staircase
is a dramatic focal point that leads up to his
youngest grandsons cave.
He may have set out to push the boundaries
of architecture when creating this house,
but, in it, Flemming has also created the
perfect home-from-home for his family.
emmingskude.com
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H PR INCIPS O CHINS
NG SHUI INUNCD
H OW O H O OR PA N
INSID H HOUS
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I OOK SK ID CAR PNRS

SI X MON H S O C R A H HOM S
P I C H P I N P Y W O O D WA S ,
C D A R A A D A N D A R C H W O O D R O O
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H OA I NG SA I RC A S I S
A DR A M A IC O C A P OI N H A
U R H R I US R A S H
A RC H I C S OV O WO OD
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HOM OW N R A N D A RC H I C
M M I NG SK U DS WO ODN
SC U P U R S , A C A RV D BY
H A N D, D C OR A H I N R IOR
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WA R S I D
R R AS
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OP O H BAY
Gazing out across the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea, this
Mallorcan villa provides a cool oasis from the searing heat

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H AK HOUS
Panoramic views of Lake Como and contemporary styling make
this restored Italian stone villa the perfect holiday home

12 2
UNAMD BAUY
Inspired by the spectacular views of South Africas coastline, the
owners of this home designed it to be open to the elements
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OP O H BAY
Gazing out across the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea,
this Mallorcan villa provides a cool oasis from the searing heat

Photo g r a p h y G REG COX /BU RE AUX .CO. Z A

P r o duct ion RO BYN A L E X A N D ER

St yling TILLE DEL NEGRO

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the outside, this house is as rugged as the

at it rests upon a craggy outcrop that plunges
the Mediterranean Sea. But inside, it is a vision
oasis of sculptured simplicity.
he holiday home of London property developers
Greg and Cassie Fry, lies on the edge of Dei, a picturesque village
in Mallorca. Its interior was designed by Oro de Negro and Manuel
Villanueva of More Design, and spans three oors. The entrance
leads directly into the spacious dining area, which opens onto
an outdoor terrace. Situated immediately to the left, down a couple
of steps, is the open-plan living space and, beyond, the pool.
To create a sense of cohesion, the same stone oor ows inside
and out. Around the terraces and pool, the stone is untreated, but
inside it is sleek and polished. The seating area and replace are
built into the whitewashed walls, becoming part of the architecture.
This is a traditional Mallorcan design trick, but in this villa it is given
a modern twist with clean, owing lines. Timber is used throughout,
from the ceiling beams and coffee table in the living room, to the
bunk beds in the bedroom, and the simple bench in the bathroom.
Its natural knots and imperfections add charm to the simple dcor.
The character of the villa changes subtly as the day progresses.
In the cool of the morning, light creeps over the mountainside,
slowly illuminating the views across the bay. By early afternoon,
the sun beats over the house and the best place to be is indoors
in the shade. By the early evening, Greg and Cassie can be found on
the terrace, watching the sun set over the sea. moredesign.es
 H S A I NG A R A I S BU I
I N O H C U R V O H WA S
A R A DIIONA MAORCA N DSIGN
W IH A MODR N W IS
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I M PR C IONS O H WO ODN
B A M S A DD C H A R AC R O H I S
PA R D - B AC K I N R I O R
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A OW H M A ORC A N
SUNSHIN O SRAM INO
H I S S R N S PAC
P RC H D A B OV H BAY, H R R AC I S H P R C
S P O O WA C H H S U N S O V R H S A
T H E L A K E H O U S E
Panoramic views of Lake Como and contemporary styling make
this restored Italian stone villa the perfect holiday retreat

Wo r d s S A R A H M O R GA N

Photography MADS MOGENSEN

Production MARTINA HANGLINGER

 he cerulean waters of Lake
Como sparkle beneath this
secluded rural villa, which
is nestled in a rocky outcrop
accessible only on foot. Its
view of the historic village
of Torno has remained
unchanged for centuries.
I had always dreamed of
owning a place that was
immersed in nature and the
wildness of the landscape,
says homeowner Erika Trojer. By modernising
the existing architecture, she has refreshed the
property and turned it into the perfect holiday
retreat. But as well as restoring the house, she
has also expanded it excavating the rocks
beneath to build a basement, using local
materials so as not to destroy the atmosphere
of the old structure.
As you enter the house, you move gradually
from the original building to the new extension.
The kitchen has thick stone walls and authentic
timber beams, and the interior becomes more
modern in the dining area. The new space has
been designed to make the most of the beautiful
views, with oor-to-ceiling glass doors that
open out on to terraces facing the lake. Upstairs,
the main bedroom is atmospheric and romantic.
There are two more bedrooms on this oor, as
well as one in the basement, which also has
a sauna with stunning rock walls. We thought
we would nd earth beneath all the rock when
we started excavating, says Erika, but we just
found more rock the deeper we went!
On the terraces, Erika and her family can take
it easy in the shade of the trees or stretch out in
the Italian sun. I feel so relaxed when I get here
its like taking off a coat of worries, she says.
Villa Torno is available for holiday rentals,
head to airbnb.co.uk
FLOOR-TO - CEILING
GLASS DOORS
OPEN OUT ON TO
T E R R AC ES FAC I N G
T H E WAT ERS O F
LAKE COMO
 I H A D A LWAY S D R E A M E D
O F OW N I N G A P L AC E T H AT WA S
D E E P LY I M M E R S E D I N N AT U R E
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OLD MEETS NEW IN THE KITCHEN,

WH I CH H AS STA I N L ES S - ST EEL U N I TS
AND AUTHENTIC TIMBER BEAMS
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 THE MAIN BEDROOM IS AN
ATM O S P H E R I C , R O M A N T I C S PAC E
WITH A SENSE OF HISTORY
 U NAMD

B AU Y

Inspired by the spectacular views of South Africas

Atlantic coastline, the owner of this modern beach
house designed it to be open to the elements

Wo r d s J A C K I E DA LY

P h o t o g r a p h y WA R R E N H E AT H/ B U R E AU X .CO. Z A / L I V I N G I N S I D E

St yling SVEN ALBERDING

P r o d u c t i o n S A L LY R U T H E R F O R D
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aig Prices Scarborough home on

e is a surf shack for grown ups. The
to dissolve the boundaries between
at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.
ouse, revealing the inspiration for
of the area. The layout is simple:
ood pathways that wind through
s its own special view of the ocean.
Carved into the hillside, the house is submerged in its surroundings
and slide-away glass walls and doors open the low-key interiors to
the outdoors. The steel support beams that form the bones of the
house are clad in wooden panels: cedar in the main living space and
kitchen and blackwood in the double bedroom and bathroom at the
top of the property (a space Craig has dubbed the nest). External
walls are protected by tongue-and-groove board painted in a dark
hue that blends into the indigenous shrubland of the mountainside.
This is a place that connects with the wild, real people and freedom.
Scarborough almost feels like Africas last outpost, surrounded
by the untameable ocean and exposed Cape Peninsula, Craig says.
Each room of the house has a focal point: the downstairs main
bedroom features a Feng Shui water channel that cuts through the
back wall and across the oor, then reappears as a fountain that
ows into the outdoor pool. Everything in the kitchen slides away,
including the extractor. Its a blissful space whether Im chilling
with a book or sharing a beer and a braai [barbecue] with friends.
The entire house was made for easy living. Synergy Tree House
is available for holiday lets, synergy-scarborough.com

C A RV D I N O H
HILLSID, H
B AC H HOUS I S
P R C LY I N O
IS RUG GD
SURROUNDINGS
H HOUS IS MODR NIS IN
S Y L A N D D E S I G N D O D I S S O LV H
B O U N DA R I S B W N I N S I D A N D O U
 I S A B L I S S U L S PAC W H H R I M C H I L L I N G
W I H A B O O K O R H AV I N G A B R W I H R I N D S . H
N I R H O U S WA S M A D O R A S Y L I V I N G
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S C A R B O R O U G H L S L I K A R I C A S L A S O U P O S ,
S U R R O U N D D B Y H U N A M A B L O C A N A N D P N I N S U L A
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 CHAPTER THREE

AMAING
S PA C S
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H SCR GARDN
The owers that bloom around this French chteau also ll its rooms,
as the artist in residence has turned the walls into canvases

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M O D R N A I RY A
This concrete monolith in Switzerland is a contemporary take
on the follies, forts and watchtowers of European history

16 0
CIRCS O I
Rising like tree trunks, the cylindrical pods that make up this unique
Danish retreat help connect it to the surrounding forest

17 0
BASION O MODRNIY
Recalling the majesty of the Byzantine and Roman empires,
this Sicilian manor house is a thing of great beauty
 H

SR
ARDN
The flowers that bloom around this French chteau also fill its rooms,
as the artist in residence has turned its walls into giant canvases

Wo r d s J A C K I E DA LY

Photography MADS MOGENSEN

Production MARTINA HUNGLINGER

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rench Naturalist painter Claire Basler is renowned

for her sensual illustrations of owers, stems and
trees. Her work is a passion, and her art not only
adorns the canvases that ll her studio, but spills
vividly on to the walls of her home. Consequently,
many of the rooms of Chteau de Beauvoir, a castle
set in five hectares of farmland and forest in
Auvergne, France, have become larger-than-life artworks depicting
ora in dreamy, saturated shades.
Just Claire and her partner Pierre live in the 40-room chteau,
which they have painstakingly restored, but every year during
two weekends in May and June they receive around 500 visitors
who ock to see Claires work. I like to think of it as adding life
to our life, she says. When we bought the chteau, we did not
know that my paintings would keep it going, that they would
give the old building new meaning in every way, and become its
main attraction. Pierre and I work as a team. He is a self-taught
renovator [he was previously an elementary school teacher] but
has done most of the restoration work at the property himself,
including all of the blacksmith, carpentry and masonry work.
Much of the faded original colour was left on the walls and doors,
to provide a beautiful backdrop to the paintings, which entirely
cover the small rooms. Claire decided to go for an immersive look,
and her nal aim is to paint the surface of almost every room in
a different theme. So far, ten rooms have been completed and four
are in progress. Only time will tell what the nal outcome will
be, she says. clairebasler.com
H IMPRSSIONIS
SURROUNDINGS
VOK I NG S
O R ANQUIIY
AND CAM IN HIS
I V I N G S PAC
 IGH WO OD S A N D GR N X I S
AC C N UA H H O M S N A U R A H M
 W H N W B O UG H H C H AU, W D I D N O K N OW
H P A I N I N G S W O U D G I V I I I N V R Y WA Y
 R S H W H I A N D H O R I G I N A A D D WA C O O U R S
P R O V I D B AU I U B AC K D R O P S O H PA I N I N G S
PA Y O W S A N D B U R N B R O W N S G I V H I S
RO OM H O I D S I N AU U M N
 M O D E R N FA I R Y TA L E
Concealed by woodland, this concrete monolith in Switzerland is a contemporary
take on the follies, forts and watchtowers of European history

Wo r d s J A C K I E DA LY

Photography MONICA SPEZIA/LIVING INSIDE

Production FRANCESCA SIRONI

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igh on a Swiss hillside overlooking Lake Maggiore

is a Modernist building hidden by exotic woodland
a three-storey concrete tower that evokes
images of a fairy-tale castle nestled amid an
enchanted forest. Its owner is architect Jrme
de Meuron of the practice Wespi de Meuron Romeo.
Jrme has lived here for almost two years with his wife Paola
and their son, Demien. On the same plot is the architecture office
that he shares with colleagues Markus Wespi and Luca Romeo. The
studio dates back to 1981 and my house was built on a spare section
of the site, he says. The 130-square-metre pentagonal design ts
on the plot like a jigsaw piece within a puzzle the road, atelier and
woodland determined its shape.
On the top oor, which is level with the road on one side, there
is an open-plan living space with a kitchen. The oor below hosts
the bedrooms and bathroom, each facing a small loggia. Down in
the basement are the cellar and boiler room. The building has a
limited impact on its natural surroundings, says Jrme, thanks
to its raw cement faade, a modern take on natural stone.
This aesthetic continues inside, where the walls are nished
simply in cement, with oak adding warmth to the sparse arrangements
of custom-made furniture. Today, we are increasingly having to
adapt to living in small spaces, says Jrme. Designing my own
house was great practice for my work. wespidemeuron.ch
 T H E R AW C E M EN T
WA L L S A R E I N S E T
WITH SMALL SQUARE
A PERT U RES T H AT
FR A ME SNAPSHOTS
OF THE LANDSCAPE
 TO DAY W E A R E
I N C R E A S I N G LY
H AV I N G TO A DA P T
TO LIVING IN
S M A L L S PAC ES .
DESIGNING MY
OW N H O U S E WA S
G RE AT PR AC TI CE
FOR MY WORK
CHARCOAL GL A ZES PICK OUT THE
COLOUR OF THE POLISHED
CONCRETE FLOOR, WHILE L ARCH
WOOD FRAMES THE WINDOWS
 THE BUILDING HAS
A L I M I T E D I M PAC T O N I T S
N AT U R A L SU RRO U N D I N GS
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C I R C L E S O F L I F E
Rising like tree trunks from the ground, the cylindrical pods that make up this
unique Danish retreat help connect it to the surrounding forest

Wo r d s J A C K I E DA LY

P h o t o g r a p h y J E S P E R R A Y/ H O U S E O F P I C T U R E S
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his summerhouse on the magical island of Mn in Denmark
is a cocoon-like oasis, which consists of nine circular and
interlocking buildings covered in slender pine logs. It is
unique in appearance, yet looks perfectly at home amid the
surrounding forest and meadows.
Seduced by the natural plot, it took architect Jan Henrik
Jansen ve years to build this 110-square-metre house, which
he has named Birkedal. Inside, each room sits within one of
the cylindrical pods. Much of the interior is custom-made
and the materials and colours reference nature. Pebble oors
ow throughout all of the stones were collected from the
nearby beach, which is just 300 metres from the house. The
pebbles are a kind of reexology for the feet, says Jan. They
create the sensation of walking along the coastline.
The furniture and xtures are built-in and made from
a combination of oiled oak and luxurious brass. All of the
storage is concealed within the walls, keeping clutter at bay
and ensuring that the large picture windows (which are
frameless on the inside, but lined by weathered Corten steel
on the outside) take centre stage. The mesmerising views
are my paintings on the walls, Jan says. Elsewhere, skylights
and smaller windows funnel natural light through the house.
Here, Jan has created a place where he can be at one with
nature, and as the natural materials inside the house age
and mellow, and the birch trees that are planted around it
grow ever taller, the experience will only be enhanced.
The Birkedal summerhouse is available to rent, head to
urlaubsarchitektur.de/en/birkedal; janhenrikjansen.dk
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THE SUM MERHOUSE CONSISTS OF NINE INTERLOCKING

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CI RCU L A R BU I L D I N GS T H AT E ACH CO N TA I N O N E RO O M
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T H E P E B B L ES A R E A K I N D O F R E FL E XO LO GY F O R T H E FE E T. T H E Y
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C R E AT E T H E S EN SAT I O N O F WA L K I N G A LO N G T H E COA S T L I N E
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A L M OST A L L O F TH E FU RN I T U RE I S CUSTO M - BU I LT USI N G

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A MIXTURE OF OILED OAK AND LUXURIOUS AGED BR ASS

 BASION O
MODRNIY
This intriguing Sicilian manor house recalls the majesty of the Byzantine
and Roman empires, yet is furnished with an eye for the contemporary

Wo r d s J A C K I E DA LY

Photography MADS MOGENSEN

Production MARTINA HUNGLINGER

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s you approach Dimora delle Balze

et scent of herbs and spices from the
the carob trees that line the driveway.
cal, ancient quality about it, epitomised
Situated between the historic towns
rounded by Mediterranean scrubland
d for centuries.
in September 2000 as a 60th birthday
gift for his wife, Elena. We celebrated for three days with three
hundred guests, including our large family and friends, Elena recalls.
She handed over the renovation of the property to designers Draga
Obradovic and Stefano Guidotti, who transformed the building and
its 14 rooms over two years. Each space is named after Sicilian
artworks and artists and specically designed using different colours
and concepts. Some rooms have private terraces looking out over
the courtyards or to the valley beyond. Our love of travel and art
led us to search for unique and characterful vintage and design
pieces to furnish the rooms, Stefano says. We combined these to
create a place where the beauty of the past frames the contemporary.
The name of the house, translated as Ruffle Manor, is inspired
by the undulating rocks on which the property is built. Although it
only dates back to the 19th century, Dimora delle Balze incorporates
earlier Byzantine remains, classical columns, vaulted ceilings and
Renaissance frescoes, which have been restored to their original
splendour. Time seems to have stood still here: the walls, the oors
and the ceiling are lled with Mediterranean mystery.
dragaobradovic.com; dimoradellebalze.com for events
 H HOUS I NC OR P OR A S C A S SIC
D A I S , S U C H A S VA U D
C I I N G S A N D A R C H D D O O R WA Y S
 AC H RO OM IS I NSPI R D BY A SIC I I A N
A R I S , A N D H A S B N D S I G N D U S I N G
DIRN COOURS AND CONCPS
 I M S M S O H AV S O O D
SI HR: H HOUS IS ID
W IH A SNS O M YSRY
OUR OV O RAV AND AR
D US O SARCH OR UNIQU
PICS O U R NISH H ROOMS
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C OU N RY
CASSICS
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O H MANOR BORN
This Surrey piles graceful interior blends seamlessly with
its Georgian architecture thanks to a pared-back palette

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C A P C RU S A D R
Taking inspiration from the villas discovered on his travels,
Dawid Kriel brought Tuscan style to his Cape Town home

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AND O PNY
The ancient olive groves that surround this 15th-century Tuscan
farmhouse are essential to its owners woodcraft business
 TO T H E
M A N O R B O R N
The graceful, open-plan interior of this Surrey pile
blends seamlessly with its Georgian splendour thanks
to a pared-back palette and natural materials

Wo r d s C H A R LOT T E B R O O K

P h o t o g r a p h y S A N D R A VA N A A L S T

St yling GUYL AINE DURUFLE

Production JANE MORRIS


is timeworn seven-bedroom Georgian manor in leafy
urrey had remained totally untouched and unloved for 40
ears before Anna and Marc Peters discovered it. Yet the
ouple were instantly won over by the old-fashioned manors
ugged charm and idyllic countryside setting, which is just
40-minute drive from their London home. The house
as so run down, and full of small, poky rooms, but we fell
or its location and the stunning views, explains Anna,
r for a contemporary British fashion brand.
re bones of the period building its sash windows and
aged-oak beams were preserved during the 18-month renovation,
but the 750-square-metre interior was reimagined as a series of
owing family spaces. Now only full-height glass doors divide one
space from the next across the ground oor. Natural materials
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abound, softening the edges of the Zimbabwean slate worktops,
concrete oor and slick ttings (which include state-of-the-art
showers, industrial kitchen appliances and clusters of ultra-
contemporary linen lighting from Tunisian boutique Zina).
The cosy feel peaks in the living area, where the family entertain
or hunker down to play board games. The feeling of relaxation
continues into the dining area, with uffy Tibetan and Icelandic
sheepskins draped over Wishbone chairs by Hans J Wegner.
Elsewhere, playful elements punctuate the grown-up elegance:
upstairs there are built-in bunk beds, builders pallets upcycled into
futons, and miniature armchairs upholstered in vintage Tunisian
textiles; down in the kitchen, metal seats salvaged from an old tractor
nd a second life as bar stools. We were inspired by rustic style,
which we combined with a touch of modern comfort, Anna says.
THE GROUND FLOOR HAS BEEN REIM AGINED
A S A S E T O F F LOW I N G FA M I LY S PAC E S,
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Taking inspiration from the villas and courtyards discovered
on his travels, Dawid Kriel doubled the size of
his rugged cottage and brought Tuscan style to Cape Town

Wo r d s K E R RY N FI S C H E R

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ituated on the upper slopes of Devils Peak, overlooking the

city of Cape Town, this charming white villa could be mistaken for
a Mediterranean retreat.
Dawid Kriel, a hair stylist, and his property developer partner,
Norman Wenzelburger, stumbled upon the rugged 1940s property
ve years ago. It was small, with just four dark rooms, and located
in an area that is at the mercy of the Capes notorious south-easterly
wind. But Norman saw the potential of the huisie [an Afrikaans term
for a small cottage] and took on what became a year-long building
project, while Dawid planned the interior.
We wanted a home with comfortable proportions that felt
entrenched in the surrounding landscape, explains Dawid. To this
end and to shield the house from the biting wind they excavated
the propertys steep incline to its highest elevation at street level
and added an extra two oors, while at the lowest point there is now
a garden with a swimming pool that spans the breadth of the house.
The exterior walls were nished in raw concrete and the Table
Mountain sandstone that was excavated from the site.
The 280-square-metre interior is now a series of indoor/outdoor
spaces that were inspired by Dawid and Normans travels to Italy
and France, specically the pretty courtyards that they had explored
there. There is a sociable feel throughout and the interior is dedicated
to entertaining, music, cooking and relaxing with friends. It feels
part South African farmhouse, part sun-drenched Tuscan pile.
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The ancient olive groves that surround this 15th-century Tuscan farmhouse
offer its owners ample inspiration for their home-run woodcraft business

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tsman Andrea Brugi and his Danish

idyllic life with their four-year-old
Montemerano in southern Tuscany,
Italy. They have completely restored their characterful 15th-century
home, and it is here that they have also turned a passion for woodcraft
into an artisanal enterprise. They create oak stools and tables, as
well as exquisite chopping boards, plates and spoons whittled from
ancient Tuscan olive trees. The protected trees are up to 1,000 years
old, and are only felled when they no longer bear fruit.

W E W O R K E D O N T H E H O U S E E V E RY DAY F O R T H R E E Y E A R S .
THE VILL AGERS THOUGHT WE WERE A LITTLE CRAZY
The couples renovation of their house was a labour of love, and
the interior a fusion of modern Danish and classic country style
is a combination of their tastes. We worked on it every day for
three years, says Samina. Most of the work was done by hand: for
instance, the centuries-old beams were painstakingly cleaned using
a hoe and trowel. The villagers thought we were a little crazy. Theyd
never seen anyone make such a fuss over a house before, she adds.
The original terracotta oor tiles in the kitchen and living room
were also preserved, but the couple introduced new solid oak ooring
to add some warmth to the upstairs rooms. Throughout, Saminas
considered arrangements of Danish furniture, mixed with Andreas
rustic pieces, create a cosy setting. An abundance of textiles adds
another layer of comfort: from the colourful Pakistani blankets and
pillows to the gauzy curtains that lter sunlight inside.
Their rooftop terrace has striking views of the village and valley
beyond. Here, the couple enjoy a morning coffee as the sun rises
and entertain friends in the evening. The light is absolutely incredible
and the view just stunning, says Samina. andreabrugi.com
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0 SSNIAS Our top 50 favourite designs! Beautiful to look at, practical to use

02 RM
IVING ROUND
DORM SH
This shelf made of beech and
birch plywood hangs on a leather
string and comes with a hook,
also in wood. Use it to
display small keepsakes
129, Amara (amara.com)

0 1 H A Y J 110 C H A I R 03 ANIBS
WOV N BASK
This is as aesthetically pleasing now as
when it was conceived in the mid-20th A good basket can be a
century a tribute to Danish designer practical accessory. This one
Poul M Volther who eschewed fads in is hand-woven using seagrass,
favour of timeless, well-crafted furniture. with loop handles: use it as
This is part of Hays series of classic pieces a shopping bag, a storage
originally made for the FDB cooperative basket around the house,
From 199, Future and Found or for potting houseplants
( futureandfound.com) 32, Curious Egg (curiousegg.com)

04 ANOUSK A HMP
M A R B BOW S
Anouska Hempel, the New Zealand
actress-turned-hotelier and interior
designer, strikes a balance between
purity and luxury in her homeware
collection for stone specialist
Lapicida. These stone bowls
are crafted from Thassos White
marble (or, alternatively in Innity
Black marble) and can be combined 0 HON BNCH
with coordinating obelisks, Thonet designer Randolf Schott recalled
plates and bookends the refectory-style tables of monastic
From 300 for a small plate halls when creating the S1090 collection
(lapicida.com) of tables and benches. The solid wood
designs (such as the S1094, pictured)
are reassuringly chunky. Three to four
adults or several children can occupy
each bench, which can also be
upholstered to add a personal touch
From 6,000, Skandium (skandium.com)
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0 8 AU N ON
PORCAIN IS
At rst glance, this is an ancient
agstone oor, but these Taunton tiles
by Fired Earth are made from modern
porcelain and are much lighter, easier to
install and low maintenance. Inspired
by the oor of a 7th-century Parisian
villa, the design replicates antique stone
in three tones (this grey is Castle).
0 6 B A P N DA N Team with the brands Versailles cast-
iron bath, painted in Dowager
The shape of British designer Tom 69.98 per square metre ( redearth.com)
Dixons Beat light betrays the
iinspiration
i i off hihis 2006 ddesign
i the
h
traditional brass cooking pots and
water vessels used in India. The
pendants are crafted from solid sheets
of hand-beaten brass in four
silhouettes, and the exterior of each is
nished in black, white, grey or brushed
brass. Where colour is applied to the
outside of the light, the metal makes
the light appear to glow from within
295 for Beat Fat Pendant,
pictured (tomdixon.net)

09 KASHMI
UMBRS
Kastehelmi is the Finnish word for
dewdrop, and the delicately bubbled
design of this glassware, originally
designed by Oiva Toikka for Iittala in
1964, is evocative of strings of dewdrops
glistening in the morning light. Reissued
in 2010, it comes in muted Scandinavian
shades that can be combined together
0 A B OU R From 23 each (iittala.com)
10 B I RC H WO O D
M R I B S O O SPOONS
French designer Charlotte Perriand Based in the East Midlands,
named her 523 Tabouret Mribel stool woodturner Robin Wood hand-whittles
for Cassina after her mountain home. these birch spoons so that they are
A shorter version (524 Berger) pays pleasant to hold and entirely unique.
homage to the milking stools used He also crafts bowls, plates and vessels
by shepherds. Both are crafted in in natural and blackened timbers using
solid wood in natural oak, Canaletto a traditional foot-powered lathe
walnut or dyed a striking black 45 each, The New Craftsmen
From 510 for 523, pictured (cassina.com) (thenewcraftsmen.com)
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14 PA M P O N N H A M M O C K
Artist Lorraine Aaron established Curious Egg in 2015 to collate the
intriguing objects that she and husband Roddy unearthed on their travels.
She continues to hunt for new pieces, and has found this summers
covetable accessory in this Pampelonne hammock. Designed in fringed
polycotton fabric, it has a beachy bohemian style, but would be equally
enticing hung from the branches of a tree in a quiet corner of the garden
145 (curiousegg.com)
1 1 R V I VA
MINI RADIO
This compact radio can be carried from
room to room or taken out to the
garden. It receives digital DAB/ DAB+/
FM frequencies, works on rechargeable
batteries, and this Leaf green nish
gives the retro styling a fresh twist
149.99, Roberts Radio (robertsradio.com)

1 D S K H R WO R K S A I O N
Inuenced by Shaker style, British design brand Another
Country is a trove of simple handcrafted objects. Its Series
Three collection of furniture created in 2013 includes this
Desk Three workstation modelled on Edwardian workshop
furniture. Carved from beech or oak with a gently rounded top
and a centrally placed drawer, it is a utilitarian piece that is
versatile: use it as a desk, dressing table or trestle base
From 890 (anothercountry.com)

12 M AC O ASH B OW S
These solid ash bowls are hand turned
and nished in grey or green on the
outside, which gives them a modern
edge. They are crafted in two sizes, 16cm
or 25cm, and herald from Verbanias
Strena Valley in northwest Italy
28 for the 16cm bowl, David Mellor
(davidmellordesign.com)

13 P O M P O M B A N K
This hand-woven Moroccan blanket
is made using wool sourced from the
Atlas Mountains, and spun by the
women of a local village. But you dont
have to trek far to own it its new
to Toasts summer collection
295 (toa.st/uk)
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1 M R I N O S R I P
H ROW
Irish weaver John Hanly & Co has been
making scarves, throws and fabrics
at its family-owned County Tipperary
mill since 1893. It now produces this
throw, from soft Merino sheeps wool,
exclusively for Heals
129 (heals.com)
18 S A S U M A S
P A N S A N D
Plants bring colour to a room and help
to clean the air in your home. Display
them artfully on this specially designed
stand. It stands 78cm tall with bamboo
legs that support three white trays
stacked at different levels
25, Ikea (ikea.com)

19 V R H O
RANG COOKR
British company Everhots cast-iron
range cookers can be plugged into
normal 13-amp sockets to begin cooking,
and heating the kitchen. Each cooker
(which range from space-saving two-
oven models to this four-oven 150
design) runs on electricity, requires
no extraction ue and can be put into
sleep mode for lower running costs
From 9,500 for 150 model (everhot.co.uk)

16 G R A S S H O P P R 2 0 A S D A S O O
OOR AMP
Its intended use may be as a footstool, but Ikeas banana bre stool
The late Swedish designer Greta M is super versatile: stack two together to create a practical
Grossman was a leading gure of mid- side table, or add a cushion and use as a low-slung seat
century Californian Modernism, but 20 (ikea.com)
would have Danish design house Gubi to
thank for a renewed appreciation of her
work. It reissued two lamps by the all-
but-forgotten designer in 2011: one
being the Grasshopper (Grshoppa),
which has an aluminium shade attached
to a ball-jointed arm so that the lights
glow can be easily redirected. A design
classic, it is Grossmans legacy
710, Aram Store (aram.co.uk)
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AD S
Simple, functional basics are the smart
choice for kitchens, which is why
enamelware made from silicate-
glass-covered iron is back in demand.
This three-piece ladle set is by
Austrian heritage brand Riess, and is
stored on this practical hanging rail.
Find it at east Londons hipster
hardware store, Labour and Wait
48 (labourandwait.co.uk)

21 PA M W S O O 23 HI
O C C ASIONA A B
Ergonomically shaped for
comfort, the Skuba leather seat This multitasking table has
of this barstool mimics the design a steel frame in a black nish and
of a palm leaf, and sits atop solid a removable top made from woven
wooden legs. Created by Italian-based rattan that can be used to carry
designers Edi & Paolo Ciani, it objects, serve drinks or be
is a new design for Calligaris perched on the knee
From 327.50 (calligaris.co.uk) 109, La Redoute ( laredoute.co.uk)

2 R DI OW S
Italian brand Society Limonta is
renowned for its natural table linens
and bedding, but these waffle weave
24 GN D BOOKC AS bath towels in pure cotton are equally
irresistible. They are large enough to
This year is the 10th anniversary of Roche Bobois Legend wrap comfortably around the body
bookcase, designed by self-proclaimed defender of French crafts (100cmx150cm), while the towels are
Christophe Delcourt. The piece appears as if it was carved straight lightweight and the texture makes
from a tree: Ive always liked using wood, says the designer. them absorbent and quick to dry
I appreciate its natural characteristics, its rough patches, 134 each (societylimonta.com)
which make it a material that can never be repetitive.
This Ecorce version of the bookcase is made from solid
oak and the edges are nished in sapwood and bark
From 6,800 (roche-bobois.com)
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26 WIR CUSHION
Scottish heritage label Begg & Co
began weaving shawls in 1866, and its
apparel, cushions and throws in
cashmere, silk, lambs wool and angora
are still woven and hand-nished at its
Ayrshire mill, which it established in
1902. This Wire cushion features 29 MORS GR I
a clean-cut design in 90 per cent lambs ORNO
wool and 10 per cent cashmere
This culinary must-have can transform
175 (beggandcompany.com)
an outdoor terrace into an entertaining
space during the summer months. The
cast-iron oven burns coal or wood, and
allows for grill cooking with direct or
indirect heat. Swap the grill for a Vetro
plate to covert it into a pizza oven, and
once your guests are sated, use it as
a wood-burner to keep them warm
595 (morsoe.com)

2 8 ' C H I ' C A R A
Contemporary glassware creator,
Nude, plays with weight and form in
this elegant carafe: a fusion of delicate
crystal glass and carved veined marble,
which forms the sturdy base
102 (nudeglass.com)

2 ' R I I H I I ' P O 30 CRUS

SIGNA U R ROU N D
Small details are worthy of attention,
CASSRO DISH
said Finnish designer Aino Aalto (wife of
Alvar) which is why she designed this Le Creuset, the French for the crucible,
plant pot for the family home. It featured began producing porcelain-enamelled
in their company Arteks presentation at cast-iron pots in 1925. Its signature
the Paris World Fair in 1937, but never colour, Volcanic orange, was invented at
went into serial production. This year, the same time as its rst pot and remains
two of the pots have been reinterpreted part of its colourful collection, now
for indoor use in white or blue joined by this new Rosemary shade
From 58 (artek.) From 159 (lecreuset.co.uk)
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31 J U C I R C S R U G
Made from dried plant bres, jute rugs
inject natural warmth into a room, and
have the added benets of being durable
and soft. This one is made from 100 per
cent jute and is large enough (180cm) to
adorn a kitchen, living or bedroom oor
185, Design Vintage (designvintage.co.uk)
3 2 H I G H A C J U G
Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek created
his Facet collection after observing his
children using pasta rollers to atten
clay. Hence, rather than casting his
vessels conventionally in a mould, each
is made from at sheets of ceramic
515, SCP (scp.co.uk)

3 4 I O N A D R AW R
C H VA
Husband-and-wife team Russell Pinch
33 3 C O and Oona Bannon of Pinch create the
A B kind of furniture they would want to
live with at their Clapham studio/
Mixed materials dene the new luxe showroom. This statement piece, made
aesthetic, and this 375 coffee table, from white oiled oak, has a full-length
created by Walter Knolls in-house pivoting mirror held by an A frame,
studio, is on-trend in marble and wood with a white lacquered drawer below
1,409, Forza ( forza.co.uk) 2,140 (pinchdesign.com)

3 G H O S S O A
Italian designer Paola Navone traded formal furniture for soft, slouchy styling and ample
proportions when revealing her Ghost collection for Gervasoni in 2004. The removable
covers of this sofa delicately drape its solid wood frame, lending the piece its ghostly
appearance. The back cushions are lled with down and upholstered in durable sailcloth
5,900 for the Ghost 16 sofa, The Conran Shop (conranshop.co.uk)
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3 6 D O PA R N
C AS SIC R AYS
Charles and Ray Eamess Dot Pattern
created in 1947 and shown at New
Yorks Museum of Modern Art is eye-
catching on these pieces by Vitra. The
pattern has been added to its collection
of laminated plywood trays. Also choose
from graphic patterns by American
designer Alexander Girard
From 55 (vitra.com)

3 S OPH I C ON R A N
OR PORMIRION
Cook and interior designer Sophie
Conran strove for simplicity when
collaborating with pottery producer
Portmeirion. Her tableware takes you
seamlessly from breakfast to dinner, and
from oven to table to dishwasher
15.50 for a plate (portmeirion.co.uk)

39 C H I C H S R AU N D RY RO OM
Create a dedicated space for laundry in an unused corner of the house with
the Chichester collection by Neptune. Storage is tailor-made for essentials
such as washing machines, ironing boards and vacuum cleaners, and the airing
cupboard has ventilation that allows condensation to escape
1,875 for the larder unit, pictured (neptune.com)

38 RASD
H R I AG RU G
German designer Jan Kaths Erased
Heritage rug collection is an homage
4 0 OW 1 0 DAY B D
to the traditional Oriental carpet. The
rugs are hand-knotted by weavers in The classic OW150 created by Danish architect and designer Ole Wanscher for Carl
wool and silk. Each one is an artwork Hansen & Sn in 1949 reduces the day bed to its simplest form: an oak frame that
that can adorn the oor or wall supports a seat covered in leather or fabric. It requires no further embellishment,
21,000 for Tabriz Canal Aerial, pictured, other than a headrest (also designed by Wanscher) that can be acquired separately
Front Rugs ( frontrugs.com) 2,958, Aram Store (aram.co.uk)
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41 A RO OM C OA H A NG R
Following the principles of Bauhaus and Modernism, this coat
hook created by Stockholm-based studio Afteroom for Menu
is striking but practical. The studio designs pieces to grow old
with and this one, in powder-coated zinc alloy, xes to the wall
with hidden screws that help to create its clean-lined aesthetic
100, Amara (amara.com)

43 HANGING CHAIR
Made from rattan in a perfectly formed pear
shape, this chair can be suspended above a veranda
or inside a conservatory for laid-back lounging
250, Raj Tent Club (rajtentclub.com)

44 BRARD RANC
OI V WO OD P A R
Brard France has been handcrafting
artisanal pieces from wood in the
French mountains since 1892. Its
olivewood is from ancient trees that
no longer bear fruit and each piece
retains the timbers original grain,
meaning that no two are the same
From 21 for a small platter, David Mellor
(davidmellordesign.co.uk)

4 POSIANO CAND
Named after the cliffside village on Italys
Amal coast, the delicate oral fragrance
4 2 S O N WA S H D I N N B D D I N G
of this candle is evocative of the region.
Jessica Mason, founder of British linen bedding company Piglet, Created by French brand Cire Trudon,
set up her brand after deciding she didnt want to spend her the worlds oldest candle maker (founded
weekends ironing sheets. It follows that her stonewashed linens in 1643), in collaboration with Italian
are low maintenance, but they are also gentle against the skin fashion designer Giambattista Valli, it is
and, she says, become softer with use. The palette of greys, blues hand poured and encased in an elegantly
and pinks is carefully considered for mixing and matching understated white glass vessel
From 32 for a pillowcase (pigletinbed.com) 78 (trudon.com)
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4 6 PA R K I O U D O O R U R N I U R
It took British designer Jasper Morrison more than four years to design the
Park Life family of outdoor furniture for Spanish design brand Kettal. Each piece
has an aluminium frame and a clean-cut prole, and is designed to be lightweight
yet durable so that it can be moved around easily or stacked for winter storage
From 734 for an armchair (kettal.com)

4 C H 24 W ISH BON
CHAIR
This seat gets its distinctive wishbone
shape from its gently rounded steam-
bent back that is combined with the
arms in a single piece. It is a true design
classic. The proof? It was one of the rst
chairs that Hans J Wegner designed for
Carl Hansen & Sn, but has been in
continuous production since 1950
From 544, Skandium (skandium.com) 48 SUBIN APO 4 9 A R D O VA S
Tetsubin cast-iron teapots would have This Georg Jensen vessel by Swiss-
traditionally been a centrepiece of Argentinian designer Alfredo Hberli
Japanese tea ceremonies. This modern sports a shade of green that was specially
incarnation by Stoltz can be a statement developed in collaboration with a glass
piece or used for its intended purpose research institute in Sweden
72.50, with two cups, Trouva (trouva.com) 145 (georgjensen.com)

0 NA BUC C O DI N I NG A B
Designed by Italian Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau,
this table is made using artisanal cabinetwork and cutting-edge
milling. The tabletop, which can be crafted from Marmo
Calacatta Oro or Emperador marble or wood, is meticulously
rounded and appears to oat above the solid ash legs. There are
three sizes of table in a rectangular or square design
From 3,920 (poltronafrau.com)

DI R C ORY
Achieve a contemporary country feel at home with our round-up of the best brands, shops and mail-order companies
BATH RO OMS
AGAP
Style-setting Italian bathrooms
from a manufacturer that
collaborates with some of the
worlds best designers, from
Patricia Urquiola to Konstantin
Grcic. Its collection spans
sanitaryware to furniture
agapedesign.it
ABION
An excellent selection of roll-
top bathtubs in a special
Iso-Enamel material to give
the impression of cast-iron
without the weight. The Tubby
Tub is ideal for smaller spaces
albionbathco.com
B R & M AY
Covetable, cast-concrete basins
in assorted shapes, sizes and
colourways complemented
by brass taps and showers
by Studio Ore. Decorative
encaustic tiles and reclaimed
ooring is also available
bertandmay.com
C A C H P O & RY
Cast-iron bathtubs poured
using age-old techniques, with
sign-offs such as hand-applied
crystals and glass showering
canopies. Youll also nd quality
sanitaryware and accessories
catchpoleandrye.com
CP HAR
It has showrooms across the
country and all are ideal haunts
for hunting down the latest
designs and innovations,
including those from big name
designers. Find everything from
tiles to taps and sanitaryware
cphart.co.uk
D RU M M O N D S
Luxurious tubs, washstands and
WC suites with classic looks.
Our top picks are the collections
from designers Christopher
Jenner and Martin Brudnizki
drummonds-uk.com
IRD ARH
Modern and classic freestanding
bathtubs, pristine showers and
taps and heated towel rails with
a superb complementary range
of paint, tiles and vinyl ooring
redearth.com
ROY BROOKS
This British manufacturer
is best known for its hand-
forged brassware, but it also
produces equally covetable
chinaware, baths, accessories
and marble consoles
uk.lefroybrooks.com
RIPPS
Specialist bathroom showrooms
are available nationwide for
inspirational room sets that will
ignite ideas for your dream
project. Designers are also on
hand to offer expert advice
ripplesbathrooms.com
S A VA O R I
Sensational textured stone
such as Bianco Carrara
Bamboo offered as surface
materials or on bathtubs,
shower trays and basins
salvatori.it
SAMU HAH
Artisanal taps, showers and
accessories in nishes such as
Urban Brass. The Bauhaus-
inspired Landmark collection
is a statement recent addition
samuel-heath.co.uk
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BEDS AND BEDDING
AND SO O BD
Luxury boudoir experts
offering capacious sleigh,
cane and brass beds, plus
quality mattresses, elegant
furniture and bedding
andsotobed.co.uk
AHR
& BACK
Affordable painted and
metal bedsteads, plus a good
selection of coordinated
bedroom furniture
featherandblack.com
HSNS
This Swedish specialist has been
handcrafting beds since 1852,
and ensures that each is made
from ethically sourced natural
materials: pure ax, wool, cotton
and hypoallergenic horsehair
on frames made of Swedish pine
hastens.com
MAGNIX
The mattress manufacturers
collection ranges from
super-soft bre mattresses
to Memoform (which reacts
to the bodys weight) and tech
innovations that help support
each individual sleepers needs
when sharing a bed
magniex.com/uk
S AVO I R B D S
It created its rst bespoke bed
as a showpiece for Londons
Savoy Hotel in 1905, and
has been a brand synonymous
with luxury and bespoke
craftsmanship ever since, using
breathable natural materials to
create the bed of your dreams
savoirbeds.co.uk
SIMON HORN
Authentic reproductions
of 18th- and 19th-century
French beds, including
guest sofa beds and
contemporary four-poster
designs. Elegant linens and
furniture is available too
simonhorn.com
SOCIY
IMONA
Beautifully tactile plain and
patterned bed linen collections
in sublime, seasonal colour
palettes perfect for
mixing and matching
societylimonta.com
YVS DORM
Its luxury home linens from
France (bedding, bathroom
and accessories) are
amongst the nest available
and the brand has been
making them since 1845
yvesdelorme.com
FA B R I C S, PA I N T S
A N D WA L L PA P ERS
AR
Striking, tactile wallcoverings
adorned with golden amingos
and botanical scenes, as well
as a timeless collection in
homage to Le Corbusier
arte-international.com
CARK &
CARK
This British fabric and
wallcoverings house founded
by husband-and-wife team
Lee and Emma Clarke sells
statement designs, as well as
simple and pretty prints
clarke-clarke.co.uk

CO & SON
Lust-worthy wallpapers
featuring extraordinary
archive patterns and modern
designs in vivid colours. The
Fornasetti collection remains
an ELLE Decoration favourite.
Also look out for the amazing
patterns of the African-
inspired Ardmore range
cole-and-son.com
COAX
AND OWR
The London-based designer
of fabrics and wallpaper
was a trailblazer of the English
country house style of the
1930s and 1940s, and has
perfected its quintessentially
English style into one that
remains classic and elegant
colefax.com
DDAR
A creative spirit denes this
Italian-designed contemporary
collection of fabrics, wallpapers
and trimmings. The on-trend
brand also produces a fabric
and wallpaper collection in
collaboration with French
fashion house, Herms
dedar.com
D CUONA
A plethora of decadent
fabrics, from rugged tweed
and vintage linen cloth to
woven paisley and sublime
velvet. Ideal for curtains or
upholstering a headboard.
The brands cushions are
also worthy of note
delecuona.com
ARROW & BA
The British manufacturer
produces richly pigmented
paints and handcrafted
wallpapers, inspired by
historic colour palettes and
fabric, pattern and design
archives. Its water-based
paints comprise 132 covetable
colours and are eco-friendly
farrow-ball.com
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Society Limonta
G P & J BAKR
This heritage brand has held
the Royal Warrant since 1982.
Its related brands include
Threads And Baker Lifestyle,
Kravet, Lee Jofa, Brunschwig
& Fils and Mulberry Home
gpjbaker.com
KAI
Kai and its sister brand, Ashley
Wilde, offer a collection of
sophisticated soft furnishings
created by in-house designers.
Fabrics range from woven styles
to patterns, silks and velvets
kaifabrics.com
I GRN Its collection encompasses
Paints created in collaboration
with English Heritage and
a wallpaper collection that
includes Archive Trails,
a series of botanical motifs
littlegreene.com
MYANDS
Establised in 1884, Mylands
is Britains oldest family-run
paint manufacturer and A family-run rm for four-
the last remaining paint
producer to be based in
the capital. The company
creates super-performance
paints offered in a London-
inspired colour palette
mylands.com
OSBORN
& I
Established in the swinging
1960s on Londons Kings
Road, the brand is a byword
for upmarket British design.
is now an international
fabrics, wallpapers and
trimmings, and includes
collections by designers
such as Matthew Williamson
and Nina Campbell
osborneandlittle.com
PA I N & PA P R
I B R A RY
Founded more than 20 years
ago by interior designer
David Oliver, and made in the
UK, its 180 paint colours are
blended with rich pigments
to the highest standard
paintandpaperlibrary.com
ROMO
Founded in 1902 and based
in Nottinghamshire, this
renowned British fabric
and wallpaper house is
a family-run brand in its
fth generation. Its in-house
design studio produces
contemporary and classic
collections in a sophisticated
colour palette twice a year
romo.com
SANDRSON
The thoroughly British heritage
label, founded by Arthur
Sanderson in 1860 (and the
oldest surviving English brand
of its kind) offers a collection of
fabrics, wallpapers, paints and
decorative accessories that are
both inspirational and uplifting
sanderson-uk.com
IMMR + ROHD
generations, this is one of
Europes largest textile labels
famed for its signature classic-
contemporary style: think
carefully combined colours
and designs in fabrics,
furniture and wallpapers
for every setting
zimmer-rohde.com
OANY
It began life supplying
historic wallcoverings for
private commissions, but
fabric and wallpaper house,
producing innovative designs,
alongside its collection
of paints (in 144 shades),
furniture, rugs and lighting
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FIREPLACES,
STOVES AND
R ADIATO RS
CHARNWOOD
Classic and contemporary
stoves are the focus of this
British, family-run rm.
Designs incorporate clean-
burn and air-wash technology
to achieve optimum efficiency
charnwood.com
CHSNYS
Beautiful original and replica
antique replaces, modern
architectural surrounds and
a good selection of screens,
re baskets and tool sets
chesneys.co.uk
JAMB
An elite supplier of antique
and reproduction marble and
carved-stone replaces, ne-
polished steel re dogs, re
irons and register grates
jamb.co.uk
MORS
These wood-burning and
multi-fuel stoves made in
Denmark are complemented
by a range of log stores and
tools, such as the Simplica
kettle, which, when placed
on the stove, combats dry air
morsoe.com
FLOORING
DIRDR DYSON
The artist and designers
bespoke rugs and carpets are
gallery-worthy oor pieces,
and are displayed artistically
at her Kings Road showroom
deirdredyson.com
DINSN
Fine oorboards with super
dimensions produced in
Denmark. Plus, special
wooden Lists that can
transform walls and ceilings
dinesen.com
Fired Earth
RON
A treasure trove of handcrafted
rugs, which are both dcor and
works of art. The brand has two
showrooms, featuring rugs by
designers including Jan Kath
and Michaela Schleypen
frontrugs.com
APICIDA
Outstanding stone collections,
including semi-precious quartz
and antique examples. Designer
Bethan Grays marble tables are
another reason to visit
lapicida.com
MA N DA R I N SO N
Decorative tiles, marble and
rustic slate are just some of the
options offered by this stone
giant. Look out for the Baltic
Spruce porcelain planks,
which have a beachy charm
mandarinstone.com
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MARRAKCH
DSIGN
The tile brand works with
a selection of top designers,
such as Claesson Koivisto,
on new patterns as well as
updates on traditional French
and Arabic designs
marrakechdesign.co.uk
ROGR OAS creates iconic sofas, and its
Contemporary striped stair
runners and hallway rugs in
jewel-like colours, handwoven
from pure wool in the UK
rogeroates.com
UNKIAN & CHR
Brimming with handcrafted,
artisanal Tibetan and
Armenian rugs, alongside
designer creations, this
is a must-visit showroom
in Design Centre Chelsea
tufenkiancarpets.com
FURNITURE
ANOHR
C O U N RY
Contemporary wooden craft
furniture with traditional
Shaker- and Scandinavian-
inspired design is at the heart
of this brands designs. The
collection includes tables,
benches and shelving, plus
smaller accessories such as
laminated oak house numbers
anothercountry.com
ANHROPOOGI
Expect to nd ornamental
furniture, such as night
stands nished with brass
detail and etched mirrored
armoires. Dont miss the
eclectic array of smaller
home accessories, such as
hand-carved door knobs
anthropologie.com
ARO & JACOB
Named after the founders
children, the brand creates
sofas that withstand the
bouncing and fort-building
of two small kids, yet are cosy
enough for the entire family
to relax. The furniture is
handmade in Nottingham
using hardwood frames
arloandjacob.com
BAXR
A master of leather and
skilled contemporary
craftsmanship, the brand
tables, chairs and lights are
made with an Italian air for
forward-focused design
baxterlondon.net
BAUMON
This British company uses
traditional craftsmanship,
with a meticulous attention
to detail, to make beautiful
textiles, classic furniture
and accessories
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CAR HANSN
& SN
The iconic Danish brand has
more than 100 years experience
of furniture craftsmanship, and
its collection includes a clutch
of pieces that can be called true
design classics: its Wishbone
and Shell chairs are amongst
its most famous creations
carlhansen.com
GORG SMIH
Fine English upholstered
sofas, chairs, stools and
chaises, inuenced by
early 19th-century designs.
The outdoor collection in
high-spec, weather-grade
materials will give your garden
the same traditional look
georgesmith.co.uk
JUIAN
CHICHSR
Contemporary reimaginings
of traditional furniture styles
with sculptural looks and
unorthodox material nishes.
The Brooklyn chest of drawers
is nished in zinc-sprayed faux
shagreen, while the Manu
three-tiered side table combines
smoked oak and aged brass
julianchichester.com
MRIDIANI
Italian brand Meridiani creates
sophisticated, contemporary
furniture for both interior and
outdoor spaces. The pieces are
crafted from luxurious materials
and unite artisan skill with
the latest technology
meridiani.it
PORONA RAU
With a history that dates back
to 1912, this Italian furniture
maker is a master of modern
craftsmanship. It has
collaborated with some of the
greats from Castiglioni and
Andre Putman to Gio Ponti
and Piero Lissoni to create
a timeless collection
poltronafrau.com
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PORADA
This Italian design house,
established in 1968 by Luigi
Allievi, has a UK showroom
in the Design Centre Chelsea.
It is known for creating
furniture that balances form
and function beautifully,
and works with renowned
designers to produce carefully
considered, well-crafted pieces
porada.it
RAPH
AURN HOM
This iconic fashion house
translates its much-loved
aesthetic into interiors,
delivering a contemporary,
cosy look. Expect wallpapers
and textiles in stripes and
prints, as well as beautifully
made furniture, lighting,
tableware and oor coverings
ralphlaurenhome.com
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SOA WORKSHOP
sofaworkshop.com
hardwood frames. We love its
collections that span the living
R I VA 1 9 2 0
The Italian brand was
founded in a small artisanal
workshop in 1920 and creates
products built to last which
also respect the environment.
It now works with more than
100 designers to create its
contemporary solid wood
furniture collection, which
spans sofas and chairs
to tables and beds
riva1920.it
ROCH BOBOIS ethimo.com
The French designer furniture
brand is synonymous with
creative, customisable designs.
Since its beginnings, Roche
Bobois has collaborated with
emerging designers as well as
established stars, such as Jean
Paul Gaultier and Massimo Iosa
Ghini, to produce its collections
roche-bobois.com
Flying the ag for British
manufacturing, this maker and
retailer of handmade furniture
produces its sofas to order at
its workshops. It also tweaks
and customises designs to suit
RAD
British handcrafted sofas and
furniture created with quality
Contemporary Harris Tweed
collection, which combines the
latest tweeds with mid-century
modern designs its a perfect
marriage of tradition and vision
tetrad.co.uk
VISIONNAIR
Made in Italy with a unique,
modern style, this brand
is known for its luxurious
room through to bedroom,
office, kitchen and bathroom
visionnaire-home.com
GARDEN
DDON
Handcrafted woven
outdoor furniture that will
decorate an outside space
as stylishly as an indoor one
dedon.de
HIMO
Sophisticated outdoor furniture
for lovers of contemporary
design. The style channels
a relaxed Italian aesthetic
and is made with comfort
and practicality in mind
KA
This Spanish design brand
specialises in contemporary
outdoor furniture that is as
beautifully conceived as any
indoor collection. It collaborates
with designers such as Jasper
Morrison and Rodolfo Dordoni
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H O M E WA R E
BARDMOR
Established 150 years ago
as a humble ironmongery in
Fitzrovia, London, this brands
collection has evolved into
a timeless range of English-
made, handcrafted hardware
ttings and door furniture made
by its foundry on the south coast
beardmore.co.uk
DSIGN CONSOR
This brand became independent
from one of Englands nest
art potteries, Moorcroft.
Its designs, all created in
Staffordshire, are original and
each piece is outlined by hand
with liquid clay before painting
designconsort.com
J I M AW R NC
Find all the nishing touches
for your home, from forged
steel coat racks, hooks and
hanging rails to solid
mahogany curtain poles and
antiqued brass letterboxes
jim-lawrence.co.uk
KITCHENS
AGA
This rms cast-iron range
cooker, invented in 1922,
remains a kitchen cornerstone
today thanks to remote
controlled features, compact
sizing and plenty of eye-popping
colour nishes. Also, consider
its 4-in-1 tap, which delivers PH
balanced, limescale-free, ltered
cold and steaming-hot water
agaliving.co.uk
CHARI
KINGHAM
This British cabinetmaker
creates classic kitchens,
bedrooms, bathrooms and
furniture. Think beautiful
Shaker-style cabinetry, made
using traditional joinery skills
charliekingham.co.uk
Hstens
DVO
Classic and Shaker cabinetry
offered in modern colour
palettes. The Sebastian Cox-
designed kitchen, produced
from sustainable British timbers,
features beech-woven panels
on the backs of wall cupboards.
All of its designs are conceived
and built in Leicestershire
its showroom, housed in a water
mill on the banks of the River
Soar, is well worth a visit
devolkitchens.co.uk
XRM DSIGN
Visit one of three glamorously
appointed studios (in
London, Buckinghamshire
and Berkshire) owned by
this family-run business
to nd design inspiration
for a new kitchen that is
uniquely personal to you
extreme-design.co.uk
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HOWDNS
Once a trade secret, the word material combinations
is out on this British joinery
rm, which now offers more
than 50 kitchen designs that
can be ordered through
tradespeople. It offers a free
home survey service too
howdens.com
HUMPHRY
MUNSON
Bespoke heritage-inspired
kitchens handcrafted in the
companys Felsted workshop
humphreymunson.co.uk H CONRAN
JOHN WIS O
HUNGRORD
Versatile, painted Shaker
kitchens with matching
furniture, plus retro
fridges.Pure and Urban connoisseurs can be snapped
are its contemporary ranges
john-lewis.co.uk
MARIN MOOR
Impeccable hand-painted
timber kitchens with a strong
emphasis on storage. Keep
things streamlined with a
pull-out store or display items
on a freestanding dresser
martinmoore.com
PAIN NGISH
Traditional joinery based
on 18th- and 19th-century
designs, available in a dramatic
paint palette. The Spitalelds
kitchen brilliantly combines
pippy oak and oyster stone
plainenglishdesign.co.uk
ROUNDHOUS
Made in Britain and with
designs built to last,
Roundhouse creates bespoke
kitchens and furniture with
a wonderfully understated
signature style
roundhousedesign.com
SMABON
O DVIS
Luxurious kitchens boasting
exquisite hand-turned
detailing or sleek, mitred
drawer fronts with decadent
smallbone.co.uk
OM HOWY
Beautifully crafted bespoke
kitchens that range from
classic to contemporary and
are made in quality materials
such as oak and walnut
tomhowley.co.uk
K I TCH ENWA RE
SHOP
Everything from classic
white ne bone china and
hand-thrown mugs in punchy
colourways to professional
kit for chefs and wine
up at this quality-focused store
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DAVI D M O R
Covetable modern cutlery,
which can be supplied in
a black oak canteen, is the
draw of this British business.
It also offers craft pottery,
and high-quality woodware
davidmellordesign.com
DIVRIMNI
From top-of-the-range
electrical gadgets and speciality
pans to novelty bird funnels for
creating your favourite pie, this
store excels at every price point
divertimenti.co.uk
NHRON
O U N D RY
A family-owned business
making traditional cast- and
spun-iron cookware. Its hero
slow cooker is pre-seasoned
with ax oil for easy cleaning
netherton-foundry.co.uk
SUMMRI
& BISHOP
The place to dress your table in
one hit. Find vintage glassware
and centrepiece vases atop the
companys own line of exquisite
hand-painted linen tablecloths
summerillandbishop.com
LIGHTING
BOCCI
Lighting becomes art in
the hands of this Canadian
company. It launched with one
product in 2005, and has since
crafted a striking collection
of lighting installations as
well as offering custom pieces
bocci.ca
CHARS
D WA R D S
More than 400 examples
of 19th- and 20th-century
inspired English, French and
American lighting designs,
from gatepost lanterns to
decorative wall sconces
charlesedwards.com
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OUIS POUSN
The Danish manufacturer,
founded in 1874, has produced
some of the most iconic lighting
designs to date: think
Henningsens PH Artichoke
pendant and Arne Jacobsens
AJ family of lighting
louispoulsen.com
OCHR
Contemporary takes on classic
chandelier lighting, such as
clusters of glass pebbles. We love
the Mirage it sports a sculptural
woven stainless-steel shade
ochre.net
SKININ
DSIGN
Salvaged industrial lighting
ranging from suspended
uorescent rods to 1960s
metal desk lamps
skinintdesign.co.uk
WIRD CUSOM
IGHING
Lighting meets theatre in the
luxurious custom creations
of this illumination specialist.
The decadent pieces can be
tailored for scale and impact
and are made in ne materials,
such as Murano glass
wired-designs.com
VINTAGE AN D
ANTIQUES
AIS ANIQU
MARK
Around 100 specialist dealers
all under one roof offering
covetable antiques and
curiosities, from handsome
wardrobes to gilt-framed
paintings, decorative cocktail
kit and vintage luggage
alesantiques.com
AUGUSUS
BRAND
Visit its impressive Petworth
showrooms for antique
furniture, lighting, artworks
and textiles collected from
around the globe. There
are also rare 20th-century
designs and a room dedicated
to jewellery and silver
augustusbrandt.co.uk
ASSCO
Recent stock at this grand
reclamation gem included
a pitch pine specimen cabinet,
an Edwardian hall stand, and
an early example of The Spanish
Chair by Brge Mogensen
lassco.co.uk
AURI IGH
Specialising in ne English and
Irish table glass, such as claret
jugs and sherry glasses, this
brand has pieces from the early
18th century to the 1930s
laurieleighantiques.com
RGINAD
BAUM
Charming timeworn furniture,
such as rustic wooden
workbenches, theatre seating
and Chestereld sofas
reginaldballum.co.uk
RROUVIUS
A reclamation furniture and
architectural salvage company
with its own design project
team. The stock spans
Victorian cast-iron shelving,
mid-century cupboards and
an array of ornamental doors
retrouvius.com
ROS UNIACK
Rened period pieces ranging
from an ancient Roman marble
column to an Art Deco glass
jewellery box. Antique dealer
Rose Uniacke also designs her
own elegant seating, lighting
and desk objects, including
leather and nubuck pen rolls
roseuniacke.com
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