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H2O5 BEAMUTIFEUL SMORE INSPIRATIONAL HOMES THAN ANY OTHER MAGAZINE SUMMER LIVING Inspired solutions for house and garden COAST & COUNTRY ROOM PROJECTS KNOW-HOW Building from • Kitchen scratch in Cornwall extensions • Spa-style en suites Converting a • Tranquil Wiltshire barn bedrooms Transforming a Dorset semi ‘We removed the barrier between inside and out’ SEE DESIGN IDEAS FROM THIS FAMILY VILLA pFeinrdfeycoturstyle JULY 2022 Vintage charm • Classic looks • City chic • Relaxed modern



JULY 2022 1no. HOMES25 BEAUTIFUL A new extension and MORE INSPIRATIONAL HOMES THAN ANY OTHER MAGAZINE contemporary styling brought dynamic energy to this period villa (p8) 2 3 4 5 6no. no. no. no. no. High-end luxury sits Attention to detail and A Victorian terrace A couple designed their Creating a modern alongside rustic touches elegant finishes give this adapted for modern day home from scratch, keen British feel was the brief in a holiday home in stunning coastal home living but with lots of to create something for this drawing room’s overhaul (p46) Majorca (p16) enduring appeal (p22) traditional charm (p33) new and exciting (p38) 7no. 8no. 9 10 11no. no. no. This revamped semi is A colourful makeover These owners bought One family decided to A reconfigured layout the perfect showcase helped this modern this home to do up and swap city life for an enhanced the light and for the owners’ large art townhouse feel more sell on but decided to idyllic house in the country (p48) sense of flow in this collection (p60) like a period home (p67) make it their own (p74) Victorian villa (p54) 25BH JULY 2022 | 3

no.12 no.13 no.14 no.15 no.16 Coastal living at its best A hacienda-style house A new family-friendly The owners of this Rich colours and sleek in a new house built on in California blends kitchen full of character home are obsessed with materials have turned the site of an old family west coast and classic is at the heart of this pattern and aren’t afraid a dated kitchen into a style perfectly (p88) historic home (p92) to use plenty of it (p96) bungalow (p82) chic space (p78) no.17 no.18 no.19 no.20 no.21 This San Francisco Eclectic, eye-catching Layers of fabrics in soft Textured materials and Pared-back hues and home is decorated schemes bring bags of colours help to give this natural tones gave a simple furnishings allow former chapel relaxed the beams to sing in this with a theatrical personality to this bedroom a fresh elegance (p114) converted barn (p118) flourish (p100) riverside retreat (p107) classical feel (p112) no.22 no.23 no.24 no.25 Room Envy What was once a small A Spanish Revival home A New Zealand couple The conversion Vibrant decor creates built their dream home en suite has become was given a refresh of two barn gave one an inviting atmosphere family the home they for guests at Callow Hall to maximise indoor- a dreamy spa-style while retaining its dreamed of (p138) outdoor flow (p124) hotel (p146) bathroom (p130) old-world charm (p132) 4 | 25BH JULY 2022





EDITOR’S LETTER | 25bh HOMES25 BEAUTIFUL WELCOME EDITORIAL Many of us have enjoyed embracing the concept of the indoor-outdoor home in recent years and in this issue we have some inspiring EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Rhoda Parry examples of how people have put that idea into practice. For a house Homes Editor Fiona Mace to drool over, turn to page 16 where Thomas and Liliana Griem have installed a retractable sliding door to give them a full panoramic view Group Creative Director Emma Williams of their stunning Mediterranean garden and pool. A little closer to Group Chief Sub Editor/Production Editor Jennifer Spaeth home, Putri and Ben Mackereth were inspired by the lifestyle of their native New Zealand when they built their new abode in south Group Art Director Alison Walter London, page 124. With two sets of doors opening onto a large patio Art Editors Melanie Brown and Paula Jardine area, they have created an easy flow between inside and out which comes into its own at this time of year. 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1no. A HOME TO TREASURE An old villa is now Giulia and David Bos’ forever home after a very big and very smart makeover FEATURE SEÁN O’CONNELL/GERALDINE NESBITT PHOTOGRAPHY STAN KOOLEN/COCO FEATURES STYLING LINDA VAN DER HAM

HOME TRUTHS THE PROPERTY Detached villa, built in 1911 L O C AT I O N Blaricum, the Netherlands R O O M S Sitting room, dining area, kitchen, morning room, snug, five bedrooms (one en suite), two bathrooms P U R C H A S E D 2017 PREVIOUS PROPERTY ‘Before this, we lived in a self-build nearby,’ says Giulia. SNUG DINING AREA This cosy sunken area is where the family chat, Floor-to-ceiling glazed doors and a picture window read and enjoy spending time together. make the most of the lush garden views. N701 modular sofa, from £1,059, Ethnicraft. Gas fire, True North Salon chairs, DKK 7295, Ro Collection. Samt dining table, from £635, Sav & Økse. Modo price on request, Pook Haarden. Oak herringbone flooring, from £40.11sq m, Wood and Beyond chandelier, from £347, Beautiful Halo 25BH JULY 2022 | 9

MORNING ROOM Giulia and David Bos had rightly felt ‘The elegant arch is an original feature and proud of the house they had built in brings character to this room,’ says Giulia. the northern Netherlands but they still yearned for a place with history Neila side tables, £165, After Noah. Try and character. And their wishes were granted spotted fringed rug, £150, La Redoute when they found a beautiful 110-year-old villa nearby. It had a wealth of original features including latticed bay windows and French doors as well as unexpected niches around every corner. ‘We first saw the house on a spring day and coming up the driveway we were enchanted by a sea of green surrounding the property,’ says Giulia. ‘We only had to step through the door and we knew it was the one for us. The next day we put in an offer.’ RENOVATION PLANS Charming though the house looked, it needed lots of work, as well as extending to suit the needs of the couple and their children Jasmijn, 11, Valentijn, nine, and Nova, five. ‘I was determined to respect the feel of the house and fuse it with a contemporary style,’ says Giulia. And because the exterior is listed, everything they did had to be done through the right channels. Over the next 18 months, the house underwent a complete transformation. Giulia 10 | 25BH JULY 2022

SITTING ROOM ‘I painted the woodwork in a dramatic dark green colour to contrast with the pale pink walls,’ says Giulia. Woodwork in Studio Green estate eggshell, £70 for 2.5ltr; walls in Setting Plaster estate emulsion, £52 for 2.5ltr, both Farrow & Ball. Try the Lazytime corner sofa, £3,730, Camerich. Berber rug, from £63.95, Benuta

F A V O U R I T E F E A T U R E ‘Our design classics – like these Cherner bar stools – they give extra substance to a house’ 12 | 25BH JULY 2022

and David began by stripping the house back to the bare essentials, replastering the walls, upgrading the electrics and plumbing and adding underfloor heating. Special steps were also taken to preserve the building’s character, such as replacing the worn-out latticed windows with new replicas – albeit double-glazed. With the original house on the way to being returned to its former glory, the couple then proceeded to add on a massive extension, almost as large as the century-old property. Again, extreme care was taken to be faithful to the feel of the old building and the whole roof was rethatched. The brickwork was then painted white, accentuating the black steel-framed sliding doors that are a contemporary take on the old-style lattice windows. STYLISH TOUCHES Interior designer Giulia (interiorbygiulia.nl) was keen to create a home that reflected modern family life, particularly in the new extension where the living and dining areas and kitchen are located. ‘I was looking for something out of the ordinary in my design choices,’ she says. ‘An original, unexpected interior, oozing style and elegance. I think I’ve managed that.’ KITCHEN ‘We liked the play on materials between the walnut- look wood, marble and lacquered-steel,’ says Giulia. Cabinetry, price on request, Eginstill. Marble disc and brass wall light, £160, Rockett St George. Norman Cherner bar stools (left), £295 each, Swivel UK. Marset Santorini pendants, £254 each, Inspyer Lighting H A L LWAY A monochrome palette creates a tranquil feel. Kai hexagonal tiles, £29.87sq m, Victorian Plumbing, are similar. Try double globe wall light, £140, Rockett St George 25BH JULY 2022 | 13

NOVA’S ROOM To achieve warmth, a solid oak herringbone This earthy pink will suit a teen, too. floor and two complementary nude tones were Walls in Setting Plaster estate emulsion, used in the sunken snug and sitting room. A double aspect hearth and open built-in £52 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball. Cotton bookshelves draw the two spaces together. bunting, £12.50, Etsy For the kitchen and dining areas, a poured cement floor gives a more industrial feel that is softened by dark wood tones and marble in the kitchen. A more masculine touch comes in the form of the sturdy dining table and chairs, and the designer ceiling lamp. While every room has its own subtle colour scheme, working from a Farrow & Ball palette ensured that each space connects with the other areas. Part of what makes this interior feel so characterful are the objects that create interest here and there, and which were either inherited or picked up at thrift stores or antiques fairs. The furniture adds extra substance. ‘We love design classics, such as Vitra and Knoll,’ says Giulia. ‘And the bar stools in walnut and black leather from Cherner were a must-have.’ ‘This is our family home so I was thrilled to work on it,’ says Giulia, who learned her trade designing offices and hotel spaces. ‘I have received so many compliments about what I achieved here and that’s made me so proud.’ MAIN BEDROOM A floral theme creates an air of romance here. Fleur duvet cover, €139.95, Essenza Home. Vintage side table, £225, Vinterior. For limed and washed oak flooring, £109sq m, try Broadleaf Timber MAIN EN SUITE Marble adds understated luxury to this scheme. Carrara marble floor tiles, £97.80sq m, Topps Tiles. Try the Eden countertop washbasin, £186, HiB 14 | 25BH JULY 2022



TAKE IT OUTSIDE 16 | 25BH JULY 2022

2no. Life is spent outdoors at Thomas and Liliana Griem’s home in Majorca, where the boundaries between inside and out are blurred FEATURE ROSALIND ERSKINE | PHOTOGRAPHY PHILIP VILE POOL AREA The L-shaped metal-framed outdoor sofas provide a comfortable place to lounge after a swim. Outdoor sofas, £1,800 each, TG Studio. Cantilevered parasol, £320, Gardenesque, has the same look 25BH JULY 2022 | 17

F A V O U R I T E F E A T U R E ‘The sliding door that leads to the garden terrace – the idea KITCHEN The design incorporates plenty of storage to keep the open-plan space clutter free. Kitchen, supplied by Gemini Design HOME TRUTHS T H E P R O P E R T Y New architecturally designed villa L O C AT I O N Majorca R O O M S Open-plan kitchen- diner/living area, five bedrooms (two en suite), bathroom LAND PURCHASED 2019 PREVIOUS PROPERTY ‘We’d been looking for a holiday home, as a place to relax away from London life,’ says Thomas. LIVING AREA The large corner sofa allows views of the garden and the TV. Moda sofa, from £2,436, Camerich. Ventura lounge armchair, price on request, Poliform. Glass coffee table, £2,285, Gallotti&Radice 18 | 25BH JULY 2022

was to remove the barrier between inside and outside so it retracts into the wall’ OUTDOOR DINING AREA A wooden decking space softened by Mediterranean grasses provides a wonderful eating spot for friends and family. Table, £3,500; chairs, £450 each, all TG Studio. Decking, made to order, Millboard 25BH JULY 2022 | 19

It was a client project in Ibiza that a guest suite with its own terrace. It was ‘When we open the doors, it makes the huge inspired Thomas and Liliana Griem Liliana who decided the home should be room seem even larger,’ he says. Traditional to find their own slice of sunshine in mostly single storey, with only one of the elements are found throughout and include the Balearics. The couple, who run five bedrooms on the first floor, complete Majorcan stone flooring, and local wood TG Studio, an interior and architect design with its own private terrace with sea views. and stone for surfaces. These are skilfully company based in London, had long been mixed with modern furniture, light fittings, on the hunt for the perfect location for a The entrance to the house is marked by and bold photography and artwork. ‘We family holiday home. a Corten steel gate, which stands out against wanted to create a sense of calm, serenity The large corner plot near the sea is the Mallorca stone walls of the building. and happiness in our home,’ said Liliana. located close to Palma in Majorca. ‘It was a The path leads to the three-metre-high parcel of land perfect for a family home in Iroko wood door opening into the house. While a lot of work, care and attention the sun, something I had wanted for years,’ A canopy above the entrance formed in has gone into the house, the garden says Thomas. ‘We searched the entire island concrete is clad with the same Iroko wood definitely hasn’t been forgotten. It was of Majorca looking for the right piece of underneath. ‘It softens the straight lines and designed by Stephen Woodhams who has land – and this one was perfect.’ adds an organic touch,’ says Thomas. worked with TG Studio in the past, and Once the plot was found, the couple who introduced many large palm trees and turned their attention to the build. Thomas These thoughtful touches continue old olive trees to the plot. ‘For much of designed the L-shaped house, with enough inside in the spacious open-plan living/ the year, the garden acts as part of the room for their two sons and daughter, plus dining/kitchen space with its soaring house,’ says Thomas, ‘and that is perfect ceiling. This is Thomas’ favourite space for our family’s way of life.’ thanks to the huge sliding door system. D E S I G N T I P ‘With new builds, always consider the light and the views – here, it was all about maximising the spaces facing the garden’ MAIN BEDROOM BEDROOM Burnt orange accents inject a burst of colour. Pops of blue complement the outdoor Chairs upholstered in Mohair in Burnt Sienna, furniture accessories. £189m, Amy Somerville. Diamond rug, from Star print rug, from £2,200, The Rug £2,344, The Rug Company Company, has this look EN SUITE Warm tones pick up on the style of the main bedroom. Bespoke bathroom units, TG Studio 20 | 25BH JULY 2022



3no. LIVING THE DREAM Julia and Owen Bailey always wanted to move to the coast and finding this stunning home was the start of a wonderful new life by the sea FEATURE KAREN JENSEN-JONES | PHOTOGRAPHY NICK SMITH 22 | 25BH JULY 2022

BACK EXTERIOR The new extension allows for amazing views of the ocean – the views can also be taken in from the terrace. Another new addition is the outdoor shower area. For similar outdoor furniture sets, try Maze Living, price on request 25BH JULY 2022 | 23

KITCHEN Simple, streamlined units were chosen so the cook space blends in effortlessly with the living area. Structured Oak cabinetry, price on request, Bulthaup. Montera bar stools by Poltrona Frau, from £2,040 each, Everything But Ordinary. Neolith Basalt Black flooring, price on request, Urban Tiles DESIGN TIP ‘Consider the sight lines from one area to another when you have a big open-plan space – a dramatic hint of colour or texture can create interest and surprise’ DINING AREA The inset fireplace can be enjoyed at dinner or when in the living area. Copenhagen dining table, price on request, Interni Edition. Bonaldo Miss Filly dining chairs, £560 each, Go Modern LIVING AREA Rich colours and fabrics echo the kitchen and dining area for a cohesive scheme. Absolu sofa, price on request, Edra. Flax chair, from £2,416, Ligne Roset 24 | 25BH JULY 2022

HOME TRUTHS THE PROPERTY 1930s semi-detached house L O C AT I O N Dorset R O O M S Sitting room, kitchen-diner/living area, snug, utility room, cloakroom, five bedrooms (two en suite), three bathrooms, dressing room P U R C H A S E D 2015 PREVIOUS PROPERTY ‘We lived in a detached modern house in southwest London,’ says Julia. A love of the outdoors and a passion for water sports were The couple both have busy professional lives and decided to the motivation for Julia and Owen Bailey when they appoint interior designer Rebecca Leivars of Leivars Interiors purchased their coastal property in Dorset, with its Studio (leivars.com) to oversee the interior design alongside incredible views and sandy beaches. ‘When we first Munden Robinson Architects. ‘The most important detail in our viewed the property, it looked tired and in need of updating and I brief was that the layout and back extension should focus on the wasn’t feeling hopeful,’ says Julia, ‘but when we came to the back of views,’ says Julia. ‘We wanted to keep as many of the original 1930s the house and saw the views out to the sea, there was no doubt in features as possible and chose some of the colour scheme to echo the our minds that this could become our forever family home.’ original stained glass in the double doors on the upper landing. It 25BH JULY 2022 | 25

was lovely seeing the glass come back to life after careful cleaning.’ came from the couple’s love of travel and their time living in Asia. For the extension, the idea was to create a more angular and ‘Rebecca spent a great deal of time working on the scale of the contemporary design. Rebecca had plenty of advice on how to achieve this, even down to positioning the dining table at an angle rooms and advised us to think about how the sight lines work from to make the most of the ever-changing landscape. one room to another,’ says Julia. ‘She has such an eye for colour and was able to direct us when things weren’t working out. We were The open-plan kitchen and dining area are a vibrant, considering using more pattern in some of the rooms but it felt too contemporary vision alongside the more tranquil and traditional busy so we simplified everything with block colour, leaving the look of the sitting room, and the idea for the oriental-inspired snug incredible views to provide the added magic.’ 26 | 25BH JULY 2022

SITTING ROOM ‘The dark moody walls change colour with the incredible light flooding in,’ says Julia. Walls in Blue Blood pure flat emulsion, £54 for 2.5ltr, Paint & Paper Library. Betty ceiling light, price on request, Taylor Howes. Isabel sofa by Flexform, price on request, Clippings. The Merle coffee table is similar, £895, Oka FAVOURITE ROOM ‘Every room is a favourite because the views make them all special – we can lie in bed and soak up the outdoors and feel immersed in nature’ HALLWAY Oversized artwork adds drama. Lion print by David Yarrow, Maddox Gallery. Pouffe in Vanity Fair fabric in Vermilion, price on request, Holly Hunt SNUG This was inspired by the couple’s trip to Asia, where they fell in love with the dusky colours of the Shangri-La hotel. Walls in Michigan silk (66-1529) , price on request, Stereo Interiors. Victor desk by Lema, £4,330, Go Modern 25BH JULY 2022 | 27

MAIN BEDROOM Sheer curtains allow the view to be seen. Walls in Glass pure flat emulsion, £54 for 2.5ltr, Paint & Paper Library. Seymour sofa system, price on request, Minotti EN SUITE A pouffe is the perfect place for a drink of choice during a long soak. Ocean Emerald tiles, £72sq m, Porcelain Superstore, are similar The attention to detail and meticulous forward planning has As much as Julia and Owen love living by the sea, they did find certainly resulted in a spacious, artful family home with enduring that renovating a coastal property does have certain challenges. ‘Not appeal. ‘Rebecca spent a lot of time discovering how we and our only do you have to consider the heat penetration, which means a children Ben, 19 and Poppy, 17, like to live and what matters to us,’ careful choice of fabrics at the windows such as linen rather than explains Julia. ‘We believe in buying things to last and not merely silk, but the salt in the air corrodes outdoor furniture and throwing things away after a few years and we feel this obligation ironmongery,’ explains Julia. ‘However, it’s a small price to pay for strongly. Rebecca sourced everything with this in mind and the living in such a beautiful location with the beach on our doorstep, quality of her choices reflects our ethos and personalities.’ an array of water sports and those amazing views.’ 28 | 25BH JULY 2022









4no. HAPPY DAYS The home that Carey Mann and her husband Johan Karlberg designed has the feel-good factor both inside and out FEATURE AND STYLING MARISHA TAYLOR | PHOTOGRAPHY JAMES FRENCH GARDEN The summer house comes to life in the warmer months. ‘In Sweden saunas are a part of everyday life and Johan grew up with one in his home so we replicated that but with a plunge bath,’ says Carey. Salsa two-seater garden sofa, £145; set of two Salsa garden chairs, £160, all John Lewis & Partners. Mural on summer house wall by @aliceincolour 25BH JULY 2022 | 33

HOME TRUTHS Tired of their busy Victorian terrace house that had London life and looking just come on the market. The minute THE PROPERTY for a new adventure, we pulled up to view the house, we A Victorian terrace Carey Mann and her knew we wanted it.’ L O C AT I O N Kent husband, Johan Karlberg, relocated R O O M S Sitting/dining room, to the coastal town of Margate back The house had been owned by kitchen, two bedrooms, in 2015. ‘At the time we wanted to an elderly couple and hadn’t been bathroom, summer house get on the property ladder,’ says touched since the 1980s. ‘It was a P U R C H A S E D 2015 Carey, a freelance interior designer, full renovation project, but it had PREVIOUS PROPERTY ‘which was something we couldn’t so much potential,’ Carey recalls. ‘We previously rented a two- afford to do in London. We had ‘Johan grew up by a lake in Sweden bedroom apartment in Hackney friends in Margate and we loved the and had been building and making Wick, London,’ says Carey. inspiring views, sandy beaches, the from an early age, so could turn his artisan vibe and could really see hand to most jobs.’ ourselves living there.’ Over the next five years, Carey At the time, the couple had a and Johan gutted each room one five-year plan, part of which was by one, fitting a new kitchen and making sure they had a very low bathroom, replacing the electrics, mortgage, giving them the freedom plumbing, windows and flooring to explore other opportunities. – replastering and redecorating each ‘We thought our budget would only room as they went. The biggest part stretch to a small apartment so we of the renovation was opening up were delighted when we realised the ground floor into one open living that we could afford a two-bedroom space. ‘It was the only area where we decided we needed professional F A V O U R I T E F E A T U R E ‘Knocking down the wall separating the two sitting rooms was a very good decision – now our living area feels spacious’ 34 | 25BH JULY 2022

KITCHEN Simple cabinets have been paired with shelves instead of wall cabinets to make the space feel open. ‘It’s little but perfect for us,’ says Carey. Walls in Valspar Nice Tan, £32 for 2.5ltr, B&Q. Metod/Axstad kitchen cabinetry and Vrena worktops, price on request, Ikea SITTING/DINING ROOM Retro furniture teamed with vintage rugs, contemporary accessories and plants creates an eclectic vibe. Francis three-seater sofa in Teal dusky velvet, £1,995, Sofa Workshop, is similar. Royal Kashqai Traditional wool rug, £159, The Rug Seller, has this look. Scalloped lacquered mirror in Red, £395, Sourced By Holly HALLWAY ‘I love wallpapering a wall to define an area,’ says Carey. Morris & Co Strawberry Thief wallpaper in Indigo, £99 a roll, Wallpaper Direct. Skogstar acacia bench, £40, Ikea 25BH JULY 2022 | 35

MAIN BEDROOM Hanging plants create a wonderfully lush look. Grafton Ottoman king size bed in Sundance Amber, £1,399, Tempur. Cole & Son Savuti wallpaper in Dark Petrol, £100 a roll, Wallpaper Direct. Wall hanging by @I_used_to_use help, as sourcing and installing the is a fun, eclectic and playful home. correct steels is specialist work, and ‘Wherever you look, there’s little we wanted everything to be eccentric touches and I love that.’ compliant with building regulations.’ The couple didn’t stop at their In the replanned ground floor, renovation project. Johan, a music the couple reinstated the fireplace producer, has since built his own in the seating area and put back all music studio in a warehouse near the original coving and ceiling roses. the old Margate train station, while ‘I’m so pleased we spent the time on Carey opened a little cafe along the these details – the downstairs has Margate harbour wall and invested been adapted for modern-day living in an apartment close to the beach, but with all the traditional touches, it which is rented out as a holiday let. feels as if it has always been this way Johan also spent the summer of 2021 – exactly what we wanted to achieve.’ building a lakeside home on his family’s land back in Sweden, where When it came to choosing the pair hope to spend summers. the decor and furnishings, it was ‘These were all dreams we simply important to Carey to reflect the would not have achieved if we had Victorian origins of the property. stayed in London,’ Carey smiles. Obsessed with colour and pattern, ‘Moving into our Victorian terrace she has skilfully combined in Margate was such a turning point wallpapers, bold paint choices and in our lives, it gave us financial and soft furnishings with the more creative freedom and acted as a traditional elements throughout springboard into new adventures.’ the house and what has emerged L A S T W O R D ‘I’m so glad we spent time on putting back all the original coving and ceiling roses – we wanted those traditional touches’ 36 | 25BH JULY 2022

BATHROOM BEDROOM A Victorian cabinet (below) Both the walls and cabinetry was upcycled with paint and have been painted in the same ties in with the roll-top bath. peachy pink, which gives the room a cohesive and relaxed feel. Bromley single ended Try Pink 02 matt for the walls and roll-top bath, £459, Victorian eggshell for the cabinetry, both £42 Plumbing. Cabinet (below) in a for 2.5ltr, Lick. Indian Kantha Coral similar colour to Dulux Pretty Reef double quilt, £195; Coral Reef Pink Quick Drying eggshell, £19 block printed pillowcases, £29 each, all Artisans & Adventurers for 750ml, Wickes 25BH JULY 2022 | 37

Character piece Lucy and Steven Cahill’s new build looked lived in from day one because of the beauty of the materials used – from weathered oak to aged limestone FEATURE RACHEL LEEDHAM | PHOTOGRAPHY ARMELLE HABIB/LIVING INSIDE STYLING JULIA GREEN 38 | 25BH JULY 2022

KITCHEN 5no. Topped with dark green granite, the huge island is a grounding feature within the space. Roundhouse can supply a similar kitchen. Similar zellige tiles in White 2, €182sq m, Emery & Cie. Derwent Antique Brass Medium Cube pendant, £858, Heathfield & Co, would suit this scheme S TA I R C A S E Weathered oak flooring adds character and feels wonderful underfoot

HOME TRUTHS THE PROPERTY Detached new build L O C AT I O N Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia R O O M S Kitchen-diner/living area, playroom, cloakroom, wine cellar, four bedrooms (two en suite), bathroom, dressing room P U R C H A S E D 2017 PREVIOUS PROPERTY ‘We lived in a townhouse that we had built ourselves,’ says Steven.

For a number of years, Steven Cahill and his the plans,’ recounts Steven, adding, ‘We wanted a home wife Lucy had dreamt of living on Victoria’s that was warm and inviting; the most important part of Mornington Peninsula, so when the chance the brief was that it should feel lived-in from day one.’ arose to buy a rather dilapidated house just a Their first meeting with Kate turned into a four-hour five-minute walk from the beach, they snapped it up. ‘We marathon session: ‘Steven and Lucy wanted to be pushed lived in the property while I made plans for a new home out of their comfort zone to create something exciting on the site,’ explains Steven, who co-owns the building and new,’ she recalls. ‘It was very rewarding working firm Cahill (cahillbg.com.au). ‘I love designing houses with clients who were so invested in the design story.’ so I spent months working on about eight different floor plans,’ he says. ‘Once Lucy and I had decided on our Kate’s input involved every aspect of the property, favourite option, we had it drawn up by a draughtsman.’ from tweaking the layout and incorporating arches to sourcing tactile materials that include weathered oak At this stage, the couple approached Kate Walker floors, aged limestone and bespoke wool carpets. ‘The of KWD (katewalkerdesign.com.au) for help with home is extremely textural; everything feels amazing,’ achieving their vision for a modern Belgian farmhouse notes Steven, whose team completed the property just in aesthetic. ‘Kate had some incredible ideas to improve time for the family to move in before the arrival of their DINING AREA An impressive contemporary chandelier helps to define this area. The robust table is made from salvaged timber. Lyon dining table, from £7,195, I & JL Brown, has this look. Roark chandelier, from £2,305, Ralph Lauren Home LIVING AREA The characterful arched alcoves were painted soft green to introduce a touch of colour. Have a look at the Lampe Gras 304 wall light with conic shade, £335, Holloways of Ludlow. Try the Rattan serving tray, £325 for a set of three, Oka 25BH JULY 2022 | 41

third child – Fleur is now one, while her brothers of pink and orange, are reminiscent of the surrounding Hunter and Huxley are six and four. flora and fauna,’ comments Kate, who encouraged the couple to be brave with pattern, suggesting a floral For this young, sociable family, the vast kitchen-cum- wallpaper for the ceiling in Fleur’s nursery. living space is a dream. ‘The kitchen is connected to the outdoor dining and lounge area which has a beautiful Kate also devised the lighting scheme, which fireplace. It gets used all summer long and is perfect in includes striking chandeliers in the hallway and the spring and autumn with the fire lit,’ explains Steven. The main living space. ‘It adds the jewellery to the house and room’s pitched roof and black window frames capture took the interiors to a whole new level,’ she observes. the essence of a Belgian farmhouse, as do details such as hand-crafted joinery, zellige tiles and sisal rugs. The seamless connection with the outdoors is undoubtedly this home’s greatest triumph: ‘We are Shades of green appear throughout the interiors, very sociable people and since we finished the house all most notably in the couple’s bedroom where the entire our friends want to come around – we find ourselves space is painted a deep forest green for an enveloping feel. entertaining in the kitchen or the pool area at least once a The same hue was carried through to the dressing room week,’ says Steven. He adds, ‘The house has such a calm and en suite. ‘The greens and greys, together with pops and homely feel and that is what we are most proud of.’ MAIN BATHROOM Tumbled limestone lends an organic quality to the scheme. A simple dividing wall created a wetroom-like shower. Try the Picasso freestanding stone bath, £1,395, Lusso Stone. Jerusalem Ivory tumbled limestone, from £86.40sq m, Mandarin Stone, will achieve a similar effect DRESSING ROOM Bespoke storage maximises the available space, while a custom-made wool carpet feels glorious underfoot. Ottoman covered in a fabric similar to Habanera Chilli, £126m, Romo 42 | 25BH JULY 2022

MAIN BEDROOM A cocooning feel was created by painting everything, including the ceiling, the same deep green hue. Walls in Jeep ultra flat paint, from £40 for 1ltr, Porter’s Paints. Try the Washed linen bed linen in Dusky Pink, from £28 for a pillowcase, Heal’s. Artwork, Boyd Blue Gallery

LAST WORD ‘The outdoor dining and lounging area is connected to the kitchen and has a fireplace so it gets used all summer and is perfect for spring and autumn with the fire lit’ GARDEN ‘We chose to put the swimming pool in the corner of the plot to create a separate destination,’ says Steven 44 | 25BH JULY 2022



SITTING ROOM FOCUS CITY SANCTUARY Neutrals keep this welcoming drawing room serene, but with standout sculptural pieces and stunning details it’s anything but bland FEATURE KAREN WILSON | PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS HORWOOD 46 | 25BH JULY 2022

6no. PROJEC T DETAIL S W hen the owner of a listed home in London’s Mayfair decided on a complete D E S I G N E R Marie Soliman refurbishment, they commissioned Marie of Bergman Design House Soliman of Bergman Design House. P R O P E R T Y A listed ‘The 25,000sq ft house is a rarity in that it hasn’t been six-storey house in London converted into apartments and retains its magnificent W O R K Restoring and Italian marble staircase,’ says Marie. ‘However, the updating the drawing room north-facing drawing room felt lifeless and depressing. as part of a whole-house It was all white with no chandelier or furniture and renovation project many of the panels were damaged.’ THE BRIEF As a waiting room for guests, including ambassadors and politicians, Marie’s client wanted the space to have a contemporary British feel with a hint of James Bond. ‘The client loved the parquet floor and wanted to keep his wife’s glass coffee table,’ says Marie. ‘I was happy to work with it as it’s not timber and kept the room feeling light.’ DESIGN SOLUTIONS After the cornicing and listed period details were restored by contractor Culena London, Marie chose Shaded White by Farrow & Ball for the walls. ‘It doesn’t come across as white and changes throughout the day,’ she says. Alcove bookcases fitted with antique mirroring conceal the air-conditioning units, while two sofas positioned in a semi circle towards the door create a welcoming feel and open up the room visually. FINISHING TOUCHES To make the most of the 120cm ceiling rose, Marie commissioned a huge chandelier which is matched in scale by a 3m-tall tree in one corner. A teal chair, oversized artwork and cushions with precious stones inject some much-needed colour. LESSONS LEARNT ‘You don’t have to follow a style, it’s about having a different experience in each space,’ says Marie. ‘Being locked at home during the pandemic meant that variety was important. If the whole house was all neutral, all art deco or all modern, you would feel stuck in a loop.’ AHEAD OF THE CURVE As it’s a large square room, Marie has opted for curved sofas echoed by the rounded tops of the bespoke bookcases to soften the space. Walls in Shaded White estate emulsion, £52 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball. Bespoke curved sofas, from £6,000, Black Berg Collection via Bergman Design House. Bespoke Icicle chandelier, from £4,620; icicle wall light, £569, both Chelsom. Try Liang & Eimil Mayfair coffee table, £1,554, Olivia’s. Hamlet gold overmantle mirror, from £249, The Online Mirror Shop, is similar 25BH JULY 2022 | 47

HALLWAY A bold wallpaper can distract from a hall’s narrow proportions. Magnolia wallpaper in Emerald/Teal, £225 a roll, GP & J Baker. Argento 3 Light ceiling pendant by Elstead Lighting, £285, House of Isabella A RURAL IDYLL The farmhouse Juliette and Tom Bowes call home has been given a new lease of life with a delightful array of patterns and colours FEATURE MARISHA TAYLOR | PHOTOGRAPHY JAMES FRENCH 48 | 25BH JULY 2022

7no. SITTING ROOM HOME TRUTHS Stripes on the rug and ottoman THE PROPERTY and a wall-hung rug bring fun Detached Georgian farmhouse touches to this classic scheme. L O C AT I O N Norfolk Love Message rug (on wall), price on R O O M S Sitting room, request, Jürgen Dahlmanns at Rug kitchen-diner/living area, Star. Try the Kilim Fars Design office, utility room, boot room, 300x200cm, £1,100, Nain Trading games room, six bedrooms (three en suite), bathroom P U R C H A S E D 2017 PREVIOUS PROPERTY ‘We lived in a four-bedroom house in Norwich,’ says Juliette.

F A V O U R I T E F E A T U R E ‘It has to be the updated kitchen – the new white Corian worktops and painted island lift the space’ Nestled in the picturesque Norfolk countryside at the set within five acres with outbuildings dotted around. The property end of a white gravel drive sits Juliette and Tom Bowes’ was secluded, but close enough to the local village, and still not so impressive 19th-century farmhouse. Surrounded by far from the city that the family felt completely isolated. pretty, wild gardens with willow trees framing a small lake in front of the house, this idyllic setting prompted the couple The abundance of space was very welcome. ‘It felt palatial, to move from their Victorian house in Norwich city centre in 2017. a far cry from the Victorian terraced house we had lived in for the previous four years,’ explains Juliette. ‘I loved that you could access ‘At the time, we were keen to leave our city life behind,’ Juliette the upstairs from a formal staircase in the entrance hall or from the recalls. ‘We wanted to connect with nature and craved more space “staff” staircase in the kitchen and we spent the first couple of weeks and land. Henry, who’s now nine, and Arabella, seven, were still taking the wrong turn on the landing!’ young, and it seemed the perfect time to move before they were settled into schools.’ However, no properties were really hitting the The property had recently been redecorated and the kitchen mark until they went to view this Georgian farmhouse. ‘Before we and bathrooms updated. Although not to their taste, nothing was in had even reached the end of the drive, I remember turning to Tom desperate need of fixing or replacing. Instead, they were able to turn saying this was the one,’ says Juliette. Once a working farm, it was their attention to making the rooms work better and adding some personality into the existing neutral decor. ‘We quickly realised 50 | 25BH JULY 2022