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MAKE THE CHANGE OUR A-Z OF THE BEST ECO BRANDS THE GREEN GLOSSARY – ALL THE TECHNICAL JARGON EXPLAINED NINE QUICK WAYS TO A MORE MINDFUL ROUTINE BUYING SUSTAINABLE FURNITURE REUSE, RECLAIM & RESTORE KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS THAT TRIUMPH CONSCIOUS DESIGN The future is green HOW TO CREATE A BEAUTIFUL SUSTAINABLE HOME IT’S CHIC WHAT’S NEW TO BE ECO IN GARDENS STUNNING HOUSES THE EXPERT AT WHERE STYLE MEETS THE RAYMOND BLANC GARDENING SCHOOL SUBSTANCE TELLS ALL AUGUST 2022







AUGUST 2022 53 84 NEWS & SHOPPING 60 SOURCING SUSTAINABLE 13 OBJECTS OF DESIRE Designs to inspire, from furniture to lighting FURNITURE The importance of looking at the provenance and composition of 17 THE AUGUST EDIT This month the focus is on pieces that are eco-conscious the pieces that fill our living spaces 21 PLASTICS REIMAGINED Would-be 62 GREEN GLOSSARY Debunking some of waste fashioned into homeware the confusing sustainability terms and concepts to help you make smart 28 A MINDFUL HOME Nine ideas for a greener way of living decisions at home 30 BEHIND THE BRAND The 30-year HOUSES 74 TAILOR MADE The eclectic home of history of fabric firm de Le Cuona clothier Guy Hills is truly one of a kind DESIGN & DECORATING thanks to the creative use of reclaimed 34 COLOUR OF THE MONTH Earthy pink tones in all their beauty and repurposed pieces 36 THE DECORATOR’S ADDRESS BOOK 84 INTO THE WOODS This cabin hidden An insiders’ guide to the brands in the forest is an idyllic holiday retreat with eco credentials 92 A NATURAL EVOLUTION An old 46 MATERIAL MATTERS Alluring farmhouse has been converted into a schemes crafted with pieces focused 100 modern home that is full of rustic charm PAST & PRESENT This home is a on being natural showcase for balancing salvaged 53 THE ART OF INTERIOR DESIGN Tips from Maria Speake of Retrouvius pieces and modern design 56 PERFECTING A PARED-BACK PALETTE Using neutral hues COVER PHOTOGRAPH JAKE CURTIS HOMESANDGARDENS.COM 5

118 136 113 GARDENS 144 BATHROOMS DESIGNED FOR THE 116 150 TIMES Bathing spaces with eco appeal 118 NURTURING THE LAND Why we need WATER-SAVING WASH-SPACE 126 to treat our soil with care and respect FITTINGS Cut consumption without GARDENER’S NOTES August Bernstein, compromising performance tutor at The Raymond Blanc Gardening School, explains its sustainable practices 155 LIFESTYLE UPS AND DOWNS This lovely hillside 156 garden takes its design cues from the 170 HOTEL WE LOVE Borgo Pignano, surrounding South Downs National Park a secluded spot up in the Tuscan hills THE NEW ENGLISH GARDEN How to THE SIMPLE LIFE Planet-friendly future-proof your garden and enjoy the projects to do around the house beauty of an informal, naturalistic style H&G ICON Designer Sebastian Cox on consuming less and buying well KITCHENS & BATHROOMS 133 9 REGULARS 136 ECO NOTES Make a greener choice 108 for your home with these products EDITOR’S LETTER 142 KITCHENS WITH A CONSCIENCE SUBSCRIBE TO H&G Beautiful cook spaces taking a planet-friendly direction ENERGY-EFFICIENT APPLIANCES Advice on how to protect the environment and save on energy bills TO SUBSCRIBE A brilliant introductory offer – get 3 issues for £3. To subscribe, visit homesandgardenssubs.com/hgaug22 DIGITAL EDITIONS AND PAST ISSUES These can be downloaded at homesandgardenssubs.com/digital or order print editions at homesandgardenssubs.com/backissue 6 HOMESANDGARDENS.COM





PHOTOGRAPH IZABELA SMITH FABRIC STACK IN AQUAMARINE, £99M, KIRKBY DESIGN FOLLOW US ON I’ve just spent three days at Salone del Mobile, the world’s Instagram leading design event in Milan. @homesandgardensuk While my attention was largely drawn to the aesthetics of the latest Twitter offerings, many exhibitors were keen @homesandgardens to discuss sustainability, including the innovative use of recycled materials and Facebook greener production processes. These are @homesandgardens conversations that have been happening for some time and they often lead to the Pinterest question: How to create a beautiful home that’s @homesgardensuk eco-conscious? Our columnist Sebastian Cox answers succinctly in his closing thought piece – ‘Consume Less, Buy Well’ (page 170) – and throughout this issue you’ll be guided through the process of curating a home that’s sustainably furnished but also completely fabulous. We have an A-Z of eco brands to know on page 36; advice for achieving an eco-friendly kitchen and bathroom (from page 131); the Green Glossary (page 62), which explains the jargon needed to master shopping in a responsible way; and The New English Garden (page 126), which investigates how to compose an outdoor space that suits a warming climate. Our four wonderful homes must not be missed – they are perfect examples of how sustainable can be stunning. LUCY SEARLE, GLOBAL EDITOR IN CHIEF SUBSCRIBE TODAY Get decorating inspiration every month with our fantastic introductory subscription offer – 3 issues for £3. Turn to page 108 for details. HOMESANDGARDENS.COM 9







FEATURE JO BAILEY NEWS & SHOPPING 1. 2. 4. 3. 7. 5. 6. OBJECTS OF DESIRE Eco-conscious homeware we love 1. Moulded paper pulp Pavilion table lamp in Axis, £435, Palefire at Glassette 2. 100% organic Pure Inca linen in Corn, £310m, de Le Cuona 3. Colour from plant dyes Trees hand-embroidered cushion, £105, Stitch by Stitch 4. Three materials, all locally sourced Purbeck coffee table, £3,995, Another Country 5. Sustainable collection Pratt armchair, £3,545, Palecek at Paolo Moschino 6. Made from offcuts Scrapwood tile cabinet no.9, £16,531, Piet Hein Eek 7. Free from paraffin Cylinders organic beeswax candle set, £45, Bzzwax & Co → H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 13

NEWS & SHOPPING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. Made from plastic waste Eco Braid rug, £40, Braided Rug Company PHOTOGRAPH (7) AUDREY WERTHLE 2. Sustainably managed wood Prism stool, £980, Angus Ross 3. Recycled and eco materials Silo dining table, from £8,000, Nina+Co x Jan Hendzel 4. Reimagined glassware B51 recycled glass vase, £285, Completedworks 5. Natural clay Leaf pod light, price on request, Mud Studio at Marijke van Nunen & Interiors 6. Created using solar energy Wild clay flowerpot, £550, Eva Spoof for Udumbara Helsinki, The Home of Sustainable Things 7. Patchwork of surplus fabrics Les Marolles, £496.33, La Gadoue at Adorno & 14 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M





FEATURE LAURA VINDEN (COMMISSIONED BY JO BAILEY) THE AUGUST EDIT This month, the spotlight is on designs and innovations that marry style with sustainability A LIGHTER TOUCH In ongoing efforts to reduce its environmental impact, Little Greene launches Re:mix, a collection of 20 shades formulated from leftover, unwanted and returned paints. We applaud this bid to prevent as much as 60,000 litres of paint going to waste each year. Favourites such as Sunlight (on wall), £28 for 2.5ltr, have a lovely flat finish suitable for interior walls and ceiling. It is teamed here with Ceviche intelligent satinwood (woodwork), £39 for 1ltr. → H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 17

NEWS & SHOPPING CRAFTED COMFORT CLEAR WATERS PHOTOGRAPHS (CLEAR WATERS) JASON FEAST Although it has been making luxurious beds since 1905, The Soho Lighting Company has had a light-bulb Savoir is at the fore of innovative design. Responding to moment. Working with its Cornish neighbour Fishy Filaments, which turns discarded fishing demands for eco-friendly options, it has created the nets and recycled plastics into 3D-printed Reformer No 4v. Made entirely from plant-based materials filament, it has created the Ocean Collection. The Caspian pendant in Emerald Sea Green – including tampico (agave), bamboo, organic flax and (left) and Atlantic in Soft Sea Green, £580 organic cotton – it is certified by The Vegan Society and each, are two of the designs made from this handcrafted in Wales. King bed with box spring, mattress inspired sustainable material. As an extra win, and topper, from £16,705; shown with Felix headboard there is new value in old netting, so fishermen upholstered in a de Le Cuona organic linen in Sea Kale. are no longer discarding nets into the sea. PAPER TRAIL SHAPE SHIFTER Jacqueline de la Fuente Sebastian Cox has taught us that kerf is the name of De La Jardin has given to the gap left in wood by the blade of a saw. developed a ‘paper clay’ It is also the name of his new oval wall-hung mirror. from which she sculpts The Kerf mirror’s frame is made from British-grown decorative vases. She elm that has been elegantly curved, not by steaming or the use of veneers, but by meticulous cuts that allow begins the process by it to be bent. Made in Sebastian’s London workshop, blending discarded card and paper to a pulp, then it is available in three sizes, from £1,450. → mixes it with bonding materials including flour. Each vase is carefully formed by hand then left to dry before being assembled and painted. La Lune Stroke, £220. 18 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M





NEWS & SHOPPING PLASTICS REIMAGINED Would-be waste materials turned into beautif ul homeware 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. FEATURE JO BAILEY PHOTOGRAPH (MELTINGPOT TABLE) JAKE CURTIS. 1. Earth bowl, £225, Dinosaur Designs SMILE PLASTICS’ MATERIALS LEAD TIME IS 4-6 MONTHS 2. Meltingpot dining table, £4,500, Dirk van der Kooij at Mint Shop 3. Marine Plastic plant pot, £35, Buoy at NiMi Projects 7. 4. Marble-effect incense holder, £60, Space Available at Mr Porter 5. Richard armchair in Faded White, £820, Vanessa Yuan and Joris Vanbriel for ecoBirdy at Selfridges 6. Classic Spectra material, from £500/3x1.2m sheet, Smile Plastics 6 . 7. Bit stool, from £180, Normann Copenhagen & H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 21

NEWS & SHOPPING HOME GROWN SEEN ON INSTAGRAM Meet the Hembury chair. It is crafted @marianboswall from Solidwool – a composite of bio-resin and one full fleece from a Herdwick sheep. Tell us about yourself. I am a landscape architect This material was created in response to – I work with the land and with people who love it. I the decline in demand for wool from the have always been fascinated with how nature works and how we as humans fit into the wider universe. Lake District breed and the resulting My studio focuses on regenerative designs, bringing increase of supply. It is teamed with legs ecology and traditional craftsmanship together often in sensitive or historic sites, from private in sustainably sourced, hand-turned estates to boutique hotels and biodynamic wineries. ash in a choice of oiled or scorched finish I am a fellow of the Landscape Institute and co- founder of the Sustainable Landscape Foundation. and it is all made in Devon. £575, My first book, Sustainable Garden, has just Solidwool at Roger Oates Design. been published by Frances Lincoln. How would you describe your Instagram FAIR AND SQUARE account? A mixture of beautiful places and design inspirations, quotes from poetry and ideas. As Scott Founder of Eldorado The Studio, Argentinian Fitzgerald said: ‘She was beautiful, but not like those designer Silvia Venialgo uses traditional girls in magazines. She was beautiful, for the way techniques of patchwork and quilting to make she thought’; I write about the beauty behind the the Tierra Roja cushion, £105, available from visual aesthetics, on the good the land does for us Glassette. Her process of colouring linen using emotionally, physically and spiritually, and what we natural dyes is slow and experimental to produce can do to look after it and our fellow beings. just the right shades. The cushions are made in Which accounts would you recommend that small batches in her London home studio and we follow? I love @sebastiancoxltd for sustainable include an ethically sourced duck down pad. design thoughts focused on wood; @foraged.by.fern for her plant-finding chat and appealing recipes; 22 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M @jasoningram for the beautiful photography; @farmer_in_training and @e.a.horton for keeping our food production real; @honordevereux for beautiful interiors and @jeannedekroon for sustainable clothing and vibrant chicken escapades! →





NEWS & SHOPPING FINE LINE Creativity was sparked by medieval equestrian bridles for Samuel & Sons, as it drew inspiration from the stud detailing for its Cavalleria trimmings collection. Strié linen and vegan leather borders dominate the offering, which includes this Campolian two-tone vegan leather border in Black and White, £139m, embellished with studs and embroidered pyramids. ULTIMATE ACCESSORY Let people shop locally and responsibly, without compromising on quality, was the idea behind Billy Tannery. After discovering that no goat hides left over from the British food industry were tanned on home soil, the company set up a micro tannery in the Midlands. It now produces a collection of leather accessories using their own vegetable-tanned, sustainable goat leather, like The Leather Apron in Chestnut, £230. IN AND OUT BURN BRIGHT You may have seen the acronym PET cropping As dusk falls, bring a warming glow to your outdoor up – it’s a chemical-free polyester made from space with Chesneys Luxxcon Bio-Ethanol fire table, recycled plastic water bottles. Kit Kemp has used from £3,999. The lightweight polished concrete table this environmentally-friendly thread to create the in Fossil or Ivory comes in two sizes that seat six or Storied rug collection with Annie Selke. Always eight people comfortably. Ecologically minded too, the Greener Indoor/Outdoor rugs, from £559 available table is powered by a rechargeable battery and burns from Andrew Martin, are super soft and flexible so can be easily moved and won’t fade in the sun. bioethanol; the soot- and smoke-free fuel has the added bonus of being inexpensive, a win-win. → H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 25



NEWS & SHOPPING INNOVATIVE WORK PA SSION FOR PAT TERN From its inception, Haeckels has championed a sustainable and progressive approach to skincare Forward-thinking companies and fragrance. Its mission to tackle waste is shown whose fabrics are bringing sustainability to the fore in its sustainable packaging – the latest candle offering, Acton’s Lock Number 7, £55, is encased in (From top, L-R) Created on an Evo bio-nylon base, recycled glass. In fact, the glass can be cleaned after Evo is a new hi-tech yarn obtained from castor the candle has been burnt and reused as a vessel for beans. Camilla in Argento, £156m, Rubelli. hot or cold drinks. The brand’s signature mycelium packaging (the thread-like root system of fungi) is Crafted from a yarn made from recycled polyester produced from waste plastic bottles. Stack in covered with recycled paper studded with seeds. Aquamarine, £99m, Kirkby Design. A hard-working corduroy velvet that’s made from both recycled yarns and cotton from the Better Cotton Initiative. Cassia Cord in Cirrus, £85m, Designers Guild. This eco fabric has been designed using recycled polyester and sustainably grown organic cotton. Porthole in Sand, £20.40m, Prestigious Textiles. & PHOTOGRAPH (NATURAL STYLE) NATURAL STYLE PETER GUENZEL Taking inspiration from the jacket of the same name, Puffer is a new feather pocketed armchair and sofa by Philippe Malouin for SCP. Working with SCP’s specialist upholstery factory in Norfolk, the materials are completely natural. A solid beech frame has a pocket sprung seat, it’s covered with natural fibres – hessian, rubberised hair, wool and feather – with no harmful chemicals in sight. From £3,136. H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 27

A MINDFUL HOME Living a sustainable life is more important than ever – writer Ida Magntorn is making it easier with these considered points Washing up by PHOTOGRAPH IDA MAGNTORN hand uses more energy than using the dishwasher 28 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M

NEWS & SHOPPING 1Look for pieces that can be recycled – solid 7 The Wettex cleaning cloth is a Swedish wood instead of veneer, for example. The easier invention from the 1940s and widely a piece of furniture is to sand down or remake, available internationally. The name Wettex comes from ‘wet textile’. The material is cellulose and 2the more likely it is to be a long-term purchase. cotton, which is biodegradable. It will decompose If we consistently swapped the climate- damaging paraffin candle for candles 8in the composter after six to eight weeks. made from stearin, it would cut our A quick rundown on household recycling: carbon emissions by the same amount as if we Aluminium can be recycled an unlimited number of times and gives an energy 3removed 15,000 petrol cars from the roads. saving of 95% in comparison to producing a Washing up by hand consumes three new can or blind, for example, from scratch. to four times more energy. A modern Newspaper can be recycled 5-7 times and will Grade A dishwasher uses 10-15 litres of save approximately 65% energy in comparison water per cycle, depending on the programme. to producing a new one from scratch. The paper And, of course, only run the dishwasher once it’s gets turned into newspapers and toilet paper. Glass can be reused an unlimited number of 4full and use an eco-friendly detergent. times. Reusing glass reduces carbon emissions Having the radiator in the bedroom by 41% and saves 20% energy. (or in any other room) set at a degree Plastic can be recycled, but not to make the same lower is an simple way to save energy thing, since the quality of plastic will reduce at each and care for the environment. When you go stage. PET bottles are made from one of the stronger plastics and can be used to make polyester fleece, 5away, it’s enough to keep it at 15°C. but the process doesn’t work in reverse. Hard plastics A bath uses 150 litres of water and 5.6 can be turned into plant pots; soft plastics can be kilowatt hours to heat the water. Showering for 5 minutes uses 60 litres of water and 9turned into bags, sacks or furniture. 2.2 kilowatt hours for heating. If you shorten the In the UK, we emit on average length of your shower by 2 minutes, you will reduce approximately 12.7 tonnes of carbon dioxide per person per year. We need to bring 6greenhouse-gas emissions by 35 kilos per year. this to under 1 tonne to limit global warming. A Keep the temperature about 5°C in the good place to start would be to calculate your own fridge and about -18°C in the freezer. Every ecological footprint; visit: footprint.wwf.org.uk, degree colder in the freezer will increase footprintnetwork.org, footprintcalculator.org. & energy consumption by 5%. Vacuum behind the fridge and freezer. This prevents dust trapping heat, ■ Taken from The Sustainable meaning the compressors work more efficiently and Home: Easy Ways to Live with use less energy. Also make sure your fridge and Nature in Mind by Ida Magntorn freezer don’t stand in direct sunlight, so they don’t (£14.99, Pavilion Books) have to compensate for the heat generated by the sun. For the same reason, it’s helpful if the fridge doesn’t stand right next to the cooker. H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 29

BEHIND THE BRAND We f ind out more about fabric f irm de Le Cuona and its landmark range of organic, fully traceable linen THERE’S always something unexpected in a environmental impact of her supply chain – and FEATURE ARABELLA YOUENS PHOTOGRAPH (LIVING ROOM) JON DAY follow the entire production process from farmer to de Le Cuona collection. This year’s The Golden Age warehouse. The result was Pure, a collection of six features couture silks, super-fine merino, wool 100 per cent organic linens – a first in the world of bouclés and linens threaded with vintage metallics interiors fabric. It is certified by the Global Organic – beautiful neutrals dressed up with rich accents. Textile Standard (GOTS), awarded to fabrics that are A few years ago, eyebrows were raised when the sustainably produced from field to final product. This company released its (now iconic) Vintage Canvas is no mean feat: only one per cent of the world’s linen – a linen cloth that had been painted before being is organic and it required finding the certified mills, washed several times to render it down to the texture flax farmers, dyers and weavers and also changing all of an artist’s canvas. Prior to that came the invention the in-house packaging so that it was FSC-approved. of stonewashed and embossed linens for interiors, none of which had ever been seen on the market Today, de Le Cuona operates a circular economy before. And one of the first fabrics was Buffalo, a wherever possible to avoid any fabrics ending up robust linen washed with large pumice stones to in landfill or being destroyed. ‘We either re-colour resemble beaten-up buffalo skin. It has, according lines that are discontinued or we give them to a to founder Bernie de Le Cuona, a ‘raw sophistication’. charity that we collaborate with – Fine Cell Work – which turns them into other products,’ Bernie says. Recent events and shifting landscapes have proved How the story unfolded... both a challenge and an opportunity. ‘The world Bernie founded the brand in 1992. Having studied has changed so much,’ explains Bernie. ‘What used architectural design in Johannesburg, she came to to take between six and eight weeks to reach the Europe to travel and ended up living in Belgium warehouse now takes between six and eight months.’ for a year. There, she often found herself browsing When the pandemic struck and a yarn shortage hit, antiques shops in Brussels. ‘It was the first time I’d the brand forward purchased harvests of cashmere come across hand-dyed vintage linen, which struck and flax to ensure clients had access to the full me as a raw yet gentle fabric that had a texture and collection. Patience is now key. ‘In this climate, it nature that took me back to Africa. The versatility is about re-education. Interior designers need to and ways linen can feel and be handled sparked an educate their clients that if you want the best quality idea.’ Moving to England, she set about producing fabrics, then you have to be prepared to wait.’ a linen fabric for interiors. At the time, the only one A company with sustainability at its heart... available was printed linen – plain or textured linens Despite all the challenges, Bernie’s commitment to were unheard of. The business was self-funded sustainability is non-negotiable. As she lived on a farm near Pretoria in South Africa from her early “THE COMPANY OPERATES teens, the environment and its precious resources have A CIRCULAR ECONOMY always been close to her heart. ‘Growing up in Africa, TO AVOID ANY FABRICS you see how nothing is ever wasted. Waste is a rich country’s problem; in Africa everything is reused.’ ENDING UP IN LANDFILL Although she has always worked directly with mills, OR BEING DESTROYED” a few years ago Bernie began to investigate the 30 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M

NEWS & SHOPPING from the start. ‘I knew no one, but just called interior Vintage Canvas – an designers. I learned on the job,’ she says. unusual painted linen cloth reminiscent of Bernie’s first port of call for production was India. an artist’s canvas Having been on a trip with a friend who imported carpets, she was mesmerised by the way that Indian Curtains in Naturally weavers produced silk by hand with a tremendous Organic linen; woven attention to detail. At the final stage, the layers of and washed linen silk were laid out over logs and beaten to soften the sheers in Mistral; sofa fabric – it occurred that the treatment could equally upholstered in Shore be applied to linen. However, flax wasn’t grown in India and quality control was next to impossible. The only option was to move the production back to Europe – specifically Flanders – and to use the best quality Belgian and French linen fibres. The first collection piqued the interest of decorators; the quality of this European-woven fabric cemented it. The growth of de Le Cuona... Unexpectedly, the film industry bought lots of early de Le Cuona – they needed natural linen for costumes. Orders from Ralph Lauren Home were another boon. Growth from that point has been organic. ‘Our timing was good,’ explains Bernie. ‘We were lucky that during the first 10 years our fabrics were unique on the market and they combined with a time when, thanks to trends in the world of fashion, the concept of creased linen was no longer a problem for people.’ The company now works with specialist mills around Europe using natural fibres and artisan yarns; while the mills have long histories of weaving, they are happy to experiment with the ideas that Bernie conjures. Some, such as the one that produces Coco, a new cashmere-soft wool, are those that specialise in fashion fabrics. Today, the whole collection, including the home accessories, is available from the firm’s showroom on Pimlico Road in London. The US is de Le Cuona’s fastest-growing market and other areas are growing, too. Collections grow organically: they might be inspired by the colours of Bernie’s native South Africa or a visit to a museum in Europe. An undercurrent that runs through each collection is that the unique textures, weights and colours of the fabrics work harmoniously together – making life easy for decorators and clients alike. & ■ delecuona.com H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 31



& DESIGN & DECORATING THE RISE OF NATURAL BEAUTY IN ALL ITS FORMS – PARED-BACK PALETTES THAT RESTORE CALM, EARTHY PINKS FOR RICH ROOMS, BRINGING THE OUTSIDE IN AND HOW TO MAKE ECO-DECORATING A REALITY H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 33

Colour of the month FEATURE ARABELLA YOUENS PHOTOGRAPHS (EDWARD BULMER NATURAL PAINT) RACHAEL SMITH; (IN FOCUS) TOM ST AUBYN; (AGE OF ELEGANCE) LUKE WHITE; (BELOW STAIRS) ANTONY CROLLA STYLING (EDWARD BULMER NATURAL PAINT) FIONA DE LYS Earthy pinks – these natural hues, somewhere between red, pink and brown, conjure up warmth in any room and are reminiscent of late summer evening sunsets Conveying an unrivalled depth and light, we love this sophisticated tone. Walls in Rose; panelling in Etruscan Brown; doorway in Drab Green, all Edward Bulmer Natural Paint 34 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M

DESIGN & DECORATING ‘Rhubarb is my go-to colour; added to a neutral movement which is particularly important in rooms scheme, it creates warmth, depth and a touch of that are flooded with light – the effect is the air the unexpected. Used on its own, it is a very easy seems to shimmer and sparkle.’ colour to live with and yet it also works beautifully with blues, greens, pinks and reds.’ MIKE FISHER, creative director and founder, Studio Indigo GEORGIE WYKEHAM, founder, Georgie Wykeham Designs ‘These pinks work brilliantly to bring year-round warmth to dark or north-facing rooms. I recently ‘When colours hover between one shade and used an earthy pink hue in a bathroom and paired it another they can take on interest and intrigue. Our with a complementary cornflower blue.’ Etruscan Brown is so named to recognise that it owes as much to the cinnabar red of Etruscan fresco MAX ROLLITT, founder, Max Rollitt decoration as the earth tones of a classic brown. It gives you all the redness you need for a “red” room ‘I love a natural palette to create a comforting, but in the evening light it pounds with the soft soothing scheme. Consider shades that exude deep neutral appeal of brown, warm and chic.’ tranquillity and serenity so you can create a haven within your home. For a scheme that provides EDWARD BULMER, founder, Edward Bulmer you with a calm retreat, use cocooning colours Natural Paint with warm, rich undertones, such as chalky and intense Tuscan red or even dramatic aubergine, ‘Pink is my favourite colour and a perfect backdrop that really bring comfort to a space.’ to art. When this colour is layered and built up using many coats it gives the walls a sense of depth and RUTH MOTTERSHEAD, creative director, Little Greene IN FOCUS AGE OF ELEGANCE BELOW STAIRS Temper down the colour Providing a perfect backdrop for Max Rollitt brings his distinctive by only using it on the walls portraits by the artist Diarmuid style of decoration to this Georgian and painting the joinery in a Kelly, this elegant hue pairs with the rectory where the pantry is given a fresh white, as shown here in cornice and panel details in this sense of grounding with a selection of this room by Georgie Wykeham. drawing room by Studio Indigo. antiques set against warm-coloured Walls in Rhubarb; joinery in Walls in Battlesden Pink, mixed by cabinets. Antiques, Max Rollitt. Sand IV, both by Paint & Studio Indigo and specialist painter Cupboards, Plain English; painted Tony Malins. Sofas, Edward Hurst. in Tuscan Red by Little Greene. & Paper Library. H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 35

The decorator’s address book With the theme of this issue being all things green, the team has put together a compilation of a few of the brands that should be noted for their eco credentials The Heybrook bed, Naturalmat 36 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M

DESIGN & DECORATING BBE DR O OM The CArrelé collection, tiles made from NATURALMAT eggshell fragments, Nature Squared When starting to make mattresses back in 1999, Naturalmat, EE X P E R I M E N T A L BRAND believing natural fibres were best, took a different approach NATURE SQUARED to the rest of the trade. The Committed to holistic sustainability, majority of mattresses were made Nature Squared transforms humble natural materials into beautiful and using man-made synthetic materials, neither biodegradable innovative surfaces for interiors. nor from a sustainable source. ‘Nature’s waste, our precious Made by hand in Devon, without material’ is the company’s mantra. any chemical additives, and using environmentally-friendly packaging, all the elements that go into a Naturalmat product come from natural and renewable sources that are either biodegradable or recyclable. And the company buys from local sources where possible in an effort to keep its carbon footprint low. At the end of their lifespan, all the materials are 100% biodegradable, so they will return to nature. naturalmat.co.uk FEATURE EMMA THOMAS PHOTOGRAPHS (NATURALMAT) Pioneering the use of JON DAY PHOTOGRAPHY; (NATURE SQUARED) TRACY WONG eco-friendly and responsibly sourced sustainable natural waste materials such as eggshells, seashells and feathers, Nature Squared employs artisan skills and innovative technical solutions to create handmade bespoke surfaces for leading architects and designers. naturesquared.com → H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 37

V Bed in Albaicin; Tin Glaze FFA BRIC wallpaper, both HAINES Rapture & Wright COLLECTION With a mission to reduce waste, Haines Collection offers an important solution to the environmental challenges facing the interiors industry today, creating a platform for the resale of fabric offcuts that would otherwise be headed to landfill. Jules Haines, founder and director, is passionate about her brand being as environmentally friendly as possible. Aware that we are using the earth’s resources faster than we can replenish them, she is committed to circularity as its core value. And best of all, the company offers a wonderful selection of fabrics from brands such as Lewis & Wood and Christopher Farr. hainescollection.co.uk Curtains in Balazuc RAPTURE & order, eliminating overproduction Morocco Stripe; WRIGHT and wasted stock. In 2018 Rapture Cushions in Trifolium Wreath, Inchyra range Environmental sustainability has & Wright developed a new at Haines Collection been at the core of every decision ecological print waste treatment system, designed to break down 38 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M at Rapture & Wright from the beginning, in 2004. The aim has print waste within the natural environment, through a series of always been to develop a low- impact, in-house production living ponds. New habitats for studio, hand-printing fabrics and indigenous wildlife were created as wallpapers while leaving the part of this system. It is currently smallest possible imprint upon the environment. Its sustainable installing solar panels, which product starts with the raw means the company will be off ingredient – flax, a hardy plant grid for 10 months of the year, that, unlike cotton, requires few further reducing its impact on the pesticides, fertilisers and little environment. And its sustainability irrigation to grow. Sourcing locally, aims continue into the future, with the company uses UK weavers and finishers, reducing the impact the ultimate goal of self- of transporting goods around sufficiency by 2030. On top of all the world. And it only prints to of these reasons to admire the brand, we also adore the colourful and uplifting designs. raptureandwright.co.uk

DESIGN & DECORATING FLOORING floors than any other wood ARMADILLO floor company, and the floors TED TODD come with a 20-year minimum Armadillo’s rugs are designed guarantee (while being designed to stand the test of time and Manufacturing wood floors to last a lifetime). Right now, 90% counteract today’s throwaway for almost 30 years, Ted Todd of its products are officially FSC™ culture. It strives to leave as little or PEFC certified and the staff are impact on the earth as possible. has always been driven working hard to get this to 100%. Each rug is made from carefully by a commitment to the As well as crafting new floors, sourced natural fibres, such as environment, with an ethos that Ted Todd also offers reclaimed jute, wool and linen, and crafted has remained the same – to flooring through Woodworks, using energy-efficient processes. craft wood floors without In 2021, Armadillo became the compromising on sustainability further representing a first Australian rug brand to The company was environmentally passion for sustainability. accredited from the beginning Recycling wood in this way is even become a Certified B and it became one of the first more environmentally friendly; Corporation™ (internationally companies in Europe to be reclaimed flooring heavily reduces environmental impact through recognised as meeting the fully FSC™ certified. reuse and a circular economy. highest standards of social and Ted Todd is proud to offer more environmental performance). tedtodd.co.uk FSC™ and PEFC certified armadillo-co.com → Agra rug in Midnight, Armadillo PHOTOGRAPH (ARMADILLO) SHARYN CAIRNS STYLIST CLAIRE DELMAR H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 39

DESIGN & DECORATING Eternity chairs, Space Copenhagen for Mater FURNITURE Transparently healthy products, MATER Benchmark furniture has Red List BENCHMARK Committed to searching for new Free and Declare labelling and better ways of making beautiful Since Benchmark was founded – an internationally recognised in 1984, sustainability has been design in a responsible way, ingredients list for products Mater is an ethical design brand, at the heart of the business, that show where they come creating partnerships for change. with a mission to create from, what they’re made of ‘Mater means“mother”in Latin.The and where they go at the end name is the daily reminder of our furniture that makes a positive of their life. Red List Free means small contribution to preventing contribution to human health that the product contains no the challenges Mother Earth faces,’ harmful toxic chemicals and says the founder Henrik Marstrand. and the environment. ‘Unfortunately, the choices made With a responsible approach to meets the standards for WELL certified buildings. during design processes often manufacturing, it was one of benchmarkfurniture.com have environmental consequences. the first furniture makers in the However, as a manufacturer, we UK to have Chain of Custody have the opportunity to create certification from the Forest ethical and sustainable design that Stewardship Council® (FSC) minimises adverse social and and the Programme for the environmental impacts.’ Endorsement of Forest Mater’s recent collaboration is Certification (PEFC), and to have with Danish design studio Space been awarded the Queen’s Award Copenhagen, who has designed for Enterprise in the Sustainable Eternity, a new stacking chair that is both sustainable and biodegradable, Development category twice. with a shell made from upcycled The company challenges the fibre-based waste materials. way upholstery is usually made (with plastic foam). It has instead materdesign.com developed upholstery in collaboration with Naturalmat, which uses natural, sustainable and biodegradable materials – coir, latex and sheep’s wool. Not only better for our health this also helps overcome the significant environmental concerns surrounding the disposal of plastic foam in landfill. Ovo table and benches, Benchmark 40 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M

II N T E R IOR Semper DESIGN pendant light STUDIO in oak, Tom Raffield HOUSE OF GREY ‘We believe in leaving a positive LL IG H T I NG House of Grey is pioneering design legacy so we strive to only circular salutogenic design, an use ethically sourced materials, TOM RAFFIELD evidence-based approach to which can be absorbed back into the earth without causing harm to health and happiness in the you or the planet, says Louisa Grey, interiors sphere, creating a home founder and creative director. retreat that simultaneously The company is looking to benefits the health of the inhabitants and the planet. future-proof in all areas: exploring new research, innovating King’s Cross residential project with salutogenic products, developing partnerships, interior design by honing its design processes House of Grey and applying holistic principles across everything it does. houseofgrey.co.uk PHOTOGRAPH (HOUSE OF GREY) MICHEAL SINCLAIR Since discovering the traditional and ecological technique of steam bending wood while studying, Tom has been on a self-taught journey of developing and understanding the process to become one of the world leaders in his craft, creating designs with intricate curves and twists, mimicking organic shapes and celebrating the very thing that inspires him – nature. Leading the charge in sustainable design, he is driven to forge a path to excellence and cause as little environmental impact as possible along the way. Steam bending is a low energy and ecological method of manipulating wood with no nasty glues and very low levels of wastage. No chemicals. No additives. No production line. Just handcrafted design. ‘I truly believe that sustainability should be synonymous with good design, much like quality and function are, and that this is the answer to over-consumption and the environmental challenges we face,’ he says. tomraffield.com → H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 41

Organic linen PP A I N T tablecloth, Ecosophy F R A NCE SCA’S TALA LINEN PA IN TS Tala is on a mission to be the ECOSOPHY Founded in 1996 by expert definitive zero-carbon lighting colourist Francesca Wezel, brand. Launched in London in 2015, The name Ecosophy combines Francesca’s Paints’ hand-mixed the brand was founded by three eco (from the Greek oikos, paints continue to delight friends while studying together meaning ‘household’) and designers and those in the at the University of Edinburgh. interiors world. Sustainability sophy (from sophia, meaning and environmentalism is at Passionate about design, ‘wisdom’). This dual meaning the heart of the company’s technology and sustainability, ethos and practices; the Tala believes that conservation of ‘ecological wisdom’ and eco-friendly limewash and and beauty can be combined as ‘household wisdom’ reflects its eco emulsion are entirely plastic- we progress to a low carbon world. goal, to help customers make free, solvent-free and breathable, Its environmentally conscious light ecologically wise choices when and so have a positive impact bulbs draw upon pioneering LED on our homes, health and technology, classic decorative decorating their homes. qualities and British industrial A textiles homeware brand, the environment. influences. Utilising the latest Ecosophy’s bed linen, towels francescaspaint.com energy-saving technology, Tala and soft furnishings are all made with sustainably produced fibres, Walls in Moss bulbs last up to 10 years. mostly organic, and natural Green, Francesca’s Tala lights, made from high-quality, Paints. Design by recyclable materials, are engineered dyes or low-impact dyes. Retrouvius Design to reduce energy consumption and Hand production is used lower the users’ carbon footprint, where possible as it is carbon while together with reforestation neutral, supports rural livelihoods partners it has funded the planting (working with cooperatives, of over 100,000 trees worldwide. social enterprises and fair trade factories) and adds an individual tala.co.uk character to each product. 42 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M ecosophy.co.uk

DESIGN & DECORATING Ivory Cedar & Walnut worktop, Foresso PHOTOGRAPHS (ECOSOPHY) ANNA BATCHELOR; B AU W E R K Wall in Marrakesh, SSU R FAC E (FRANCESCA’S PAINTS) MICHAEL SINCLAIR Bauwerk Bauwerk was created with a MATERIAL vision to produce exemplary GRAPHENSTONE modern lime paint in harmony FORESSO with nature. Limewash paints With products made from natural do not harm the environment elements rather than chemicals, Foresso makes timber terrazzo, Graphenstone meets the highest a surface material for worktops, in their manufacture and gold standard for its commitment furniture, walls and floors. With disposal, and most importantly, to sustainability. Its paints contain products designed using carefully being free of toxins, they provide graphene – the strongest material sourced materials and made in its known to science – highly inert, Birmingham factory, the company a healthy alternative to innocuous, non-toxic pure carbon. chemical-based paints. takes an ethical approach to Made with clay, minerals and Graphenstone lime coatings manufacturing, with a focus on natural pigments there are absorb 5.5kg of CO2 per 15 litres no fumes and disposal is safe sustainable materials. Using and non-polluting. Bauwerk from the environment where offcuts of timber from city uses 100% green power in its it is applied and the porous development, for example, Foresso production and it leaves no toxic nature allows walls to breathe, finds value in the pieces that chemicals in the environment in would usually be burned. the production of the paint. improving air quality. As a practical, durable and bauwerkcolour.co.uk graphenstone.co.uk renewable material that naturally captures carbon it’s an ideal choice for sustainable interiors. The company uses every last bit and even reuses its own planing waste and wood dust in the timber terrazzo so none goes to waste. foresso.co.uk → H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 43

DESIGN & DECORATING WW A L L COV E R I NG Medina safi rug, Weaver Green OMEXCO Reducing its environmental footprint is at the centre of Omexco’s design ethos, and its eco-friendly wallcoverings – printed on recycled fibres – reflect the company’s long tradition of sustainable sourcing of materials. With a desire to limit environmental impact, it uses renewable energy in its production process, recycled fibres as much as possible, and always opts for renewable materials with a non-harmful base. With an eco-conscious approach, it aims to push creativity while also trying to reduce waste. omexco.com & Joy wallcoverings, Omexco TT E X T I L E given a second life as a useful and practical yarn made into W E AV ER GREE N products for our homes. Committed to having a positive It took seven years to create the impact on the planet, Weaver Green perfect textile for recycled rugs, was created to help clear up some cushions and throws, which is of the 35 billion plastic bottles that also machine washable, end up discarded every year. environmentally friendly and Founders Tasha and Barney Green suitable for indoor and outdoor use. ‘In the last three years we’ve came up with a solution for this recycled close to 200 million practical, robust material to be plastic bottles!’ weavergreen.com 44 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M



Material matters There is an alluring organic luxury about these schemes – all crafted with pieces focused on being natural PHOTOGRAPHY JAKE CURTIS STYLING KIERA BUCKLEY-JONES ROUGH WITH THE SMOOTH A striking vintage console, which demonstrates the beauty of sourcing pre-loved furniture, and sculptural vases made from recycled paper pulp are set against a textural wallcovering fashioned from natural leaf fibre. Synamay wallpaper in Chalk, £950 a roll, Mark Alexander. 5.1 and 5.2 naturally dyed canvas with oak frame, £150 each, Studio Madder. Vintage 1970s travertine console table, £650, Anna Unwin. Onsen check vase, £340, de la jardin. Lavin stoneware lamp with cotton shade, £220, Att Pynta. Vase in beech, £528; vase in hornbeam, £384, both by Jayne Armstrong at Maud and Mabel. Large spelted beech dish, £98, Couverture & The Garbstore. Fritz rope square ottoman in Fog White, £1,540, Palecek at Paolo Moschino 46 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M

DESIGN & DECORATING PALE AND INTERESTING Light flows in through naturally-dyed antique French linen and upcycled cotton curtains. Ethical furniture and breathable paint add to the room’s green ethos. Walls in Quiet limewash paint from the Visual Silence collection by House of Grey x Bauwerk, from £30 for 1ltr, Bauwerk. Rice paper shade, £48, Hay at Skandium. Bespoke patchwork curtains featuring natural dyes, from £220 per curtain, Marram. Hugo sofa, upholstered in Bowie in Parchment by Larsen, £6,010, Kingcome. Elba linen cushions, £60 each, Linwood. Chequered Tierra Roja cushions, £105 each, both by Eldorado The Studio at Glassette. Triangular marble coffee table, £2, 650 for set of two; travertine doughnut platter in vibrant coral tones, £360, both Monument Store. Cocher Drinker’s table in natural oak, £260, Galvin Brothers. Armitage floor lamp, £1,775, Joe Armitage. Littleton armchair with cork seat, £1,860, Christian Watson. Future Seeds Marble rug by Linie Design, from £459, Heal’s. Twelve woven artwork, £950, Jo Elbourne → H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 47

MAKING AN ENTRANCE Textile offcuts produced the beautiful wall covering and the other star of the show – the pink rug – got its colour from natural dyes. Walls in Smooth WHI-05 clay plaster, £21sq m, Clayworks. Carob Hanging 1 textile hanging, £950; Carob Patchwork 11 artwork, £400, both Aeand. Migo stool by Pascal Hien, £795, Benchmark. Palace Pink Indo-Tibetan hand-knotted rug, from £7,600, Ochre 48 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M

DESIGN & DECORATING WONDER WALLS Clay plaster and a wallpaper constructed from recycled sari silk and abaca fibre are a stunning and sustainable pairing. Walls in Smooth WHI-05 clay plaster, £21sq m, Clayworks. AT27 Atelier wallcovering, £299m, Omexco. Canvas large cabinet, £3,430, L.Ercolani. Polychrome Stack woven artwork, £1,350, Jo Elbourne. Massimo Bobble vase, £32, Heal’s. Tall black and white stoneware clay vase, £405, Lydia Hardwick at Couverture & The Garbstore. Polygon pedestal table in walnut, £3,600, Galvin Brothers. Timperly chairs, £1,080 each, Christian Watson. Terra rug in Natural from The Ellipse Collection by House of Grey x Armadillo, from £1,266, Armadillo. Botanic 3 pendant, from £650, Marcus Jacka at Berdoulat. Carved natural oak vase by Jamie Gaunt, £140; carved scorched oak vase, £140, both Couverture & The Garbstore. Tortoiseshell large board in Rose Quartz, £210; tortoiseshell tray in Rose Quartz, £25, both Weez & Merl. Speckle bowl, £18, The Conran Shop. Black flagon, £110, Mizuyo Yamashita at Maud & Mabel → H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 49

IN ALL DIRECTIONS Reclaimed cement tiles create an irregular patchwork underfoot – an interesting backdrop for handcrafted furniture made from sustainably sourced wood by a British furniture maker. Walls in Retreat limewash paint from the Visual Silence collection by House of Grey x Bauwerk, from £30 for 1ltr, Bauwerk. Ame hand crimped brass mirror, £145, Caravane. Harlequin cup, £35, Dohm Ceramics at Couverture & The Garbstore. Idil hammam towel, £39, Rowen & Wren. Haeckels x Ozone Coffee and Seaweed block. £18, Haeckels. Nibbe table/stool in natural oak, £260, Galvin Brothers. Duo green stripe tiles, £130sqm, Otto Tiles & Design 50 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M