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HOUSES KITCHEN HALLWAY Removing the extractor A vinyl mirror wall and hood freed up plenty of ceiling covering lends a wall space for vintage sense of infinity to this plates. ‘Then there are space, while reflecting trays for everyday use the light and colours of balanced on the slimmest the adjoining rooms. The shelf ever,’ says Viola. 1960s flower pendant Anthropologie sells latte light and Baroque-style bowls. Find similar wooden ceramic mirror are from boards at Divertimenti Paris flea markets. Find adhesive mirror vinyl on eBay H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 101

HOUSES BEDROOM BEDROOM MEET THE OWNER A lamp base that Viola Walls and ceiling were made for Porta Romana treated to the same vivid Viola Lanari shares her style inspiration is topped by a hat from a green for a cocooning collection by Hurtence. effect, offset by wool SMALL CHANGE, BIG IMPACT To a The table is decorated bedding in royal blue. with a Kenyan fabric. To Walls and ceiling in dark corner, add an object with a shiny surface, such the left is a chair covered Moorish Green (HC54), as a mirror paper shade. It will reflect elements of the in 1950s German stamps. Papers and Paints. rest of the room and gift you with a new dimension. Liotard lamp, Viola Lanari Cushions in Aqua20 and at Porta Romana Smoke20 printed linen FAVOURITE DECORATIVE fabric and Serpentine side FLOURISH Fish eye mirrors. table, all Viola Lanari YOUR STYLE IN THREE WORDS Dusk. Memory. Shine. GO-TO DESIGN DETAIL Artistpainted surfaces. Could be a wall, could be a door, the skirting of the wall or your wardrobe doors: if you let a surface artist take over and add character and uniqueness to it, you won’t regret it. DESIGN INSPIRATION Everything in the glass section at the V&A. YOUR INSTANT FEEL GOOD Finding ways to create shadows, day and night. 102 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M

MAIN BEDROOM ‘I find so many fabrics beautiful – I hang them, cover furniture with them or even pop samples on top of plates,’ says Viola. Oberkampf bed spread fabric, Braquenié collection at Pierre Frey. Hand embroidered silk panel by Dhahabu Ngumbao Dadu at Kirsten Hecktermann. Lamp base, Viola Lanari H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 103

PARIS IN NEW YORK Modern but not sparse, maximalist but not over the top – this was the Gallic-inspired design vision for a Brooklyn loft apartment WORDS KARINE MONIÉ STYLIST MARIANA MARCKI-MATOS PHOTOGRAPHY SETH CAPLAN SITTING ROOM There is an effortless chicness to this space that feels classic but also pleasingly unexpected. Sofa, Crate & Barrel. Rug, Crystal Sinclair Designs. The vintage easel was found on Etsy, Coffee table, RH. Drapes, The Shade Store. Chandelier, 1stDibs 104 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M

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DINING AREA Sleek storage is a decorative feature in this open-plan space. Table, custom made by Ethan Abramson. Chairs, France & Son. Sconce, Circa Lighting 106 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M

HOUSES When Jessica Wright saw an interior designer says. ‘Some were old spaces; others article about one of Crystal more modern. We married the two.’ Sinclair’s projects, she A tapestry pillow, paintings and mirrors with gilded couldn’t believe how much frames and an old easel adorn the rooms where Crystal the interior designer managed to fit into a small space chose textured materials such as the bouclé sofa, – she also loved the French/New York aesthetic. Moroccan rug, Arabescato marble, crystal chandelier ‘I followed her on Instagram and found myself and painted floors. ‘I layered in order to give the space saving many of her photos,’ says Jessica. ‘Crystal’s depth and purpose,’ says Crystal. ‘The element that sensibilities seemed classic but also unexpected in the pulled it all together is the floor-to-ceiling linen drapes. best way. I liked the ways she put things together and They soften and give it that dreamy “on a cloud” feeling.’ thought her taste and creativity would be a good fit.’ Playing with the ceiling height, Crystal also During the pandemic while everyone else was introduced a metal/glass partition wall. ‘We wanted leaving the city, Jessica jumped at the chance to buy a to create a living area and bedroom space without 110-square-metre loft in a 1904 building that was once cutting the loft into two,’ she says. a factory warehouse, located in the historic Dumbo In this flexible, multifaceted loft, Jessica can either district of Brooklyn. ‘The space definitely steered the entertain at dinner parties or relax with a book. ‘I design direction,’ says Crystal. ‘Immediately, I thought haven’t lived in one place for more than two or three of an artist’s loft and to paint everything white.’ years in over a decade because of work and studies, Filled with light, the interiors were transformed so it’s great to have a base that feels like me,’ she says. with a focus on retaining the old character of the The soft, romantic and inviting atmosphere that building, while also incorporating a European feel prevails perfectly reflects the life experiences of the with elements that represent places in which Jessica inhabitant, combined with the bold approach of the has lived and worked, such as Paris, Berlin, London interior designer for a one-of-a-kind result. ‘This and Afghanistan. Among them are a Nuristani mirror, space invites you in and takes you out of the hustle a Qashqai rug and a chandelier from Italy. and bustle of the city in an instant,’ says Crystal. & ‘I’ve spent a lot of time in Paris and think of French ■ crystalsinclairdesigns.com design as chic, bold and a little quirky,’ confesses Jessica. ‘I don’t like spaces that seem too arranged or overly designed, and I wanted to bring some of that effortlessness to Brooklyn while also acknowledging the industrial/historical vibe of the loft.’ Modern but not too sparse, maximalist but not too cluttered were Jessica’s visions for her home – something Crystal perfectly understood and visually translated. ‘Jessica provided inspiration photos,’ the “JESSICA NEEDED THE MAIN LIVING SPACE TO BE A PLACE WHERE SHE COULD WORK, LOUNGE AND ENTERTAIN” CRYSTAL SINCLAIR H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 107

MEET THE DESIGNER KITCHEN BEDROOM A vintage wooden table The ‘cloud-like’ linen Crystal Sinclair shares her style inspiration brings a rustic touch that curtains run the whole contrasts with the sleek length of the glass and GO-TO COLOUR Black but lately I contemporary units metal partition that and marble finishes. divides this room and cannot get enough of ochre yellow. Island table, Chairish. the loft’s living space. Antique paintings, Etsy The bed is bespoke. BIGGEST SUCCESS I think my Find a similar glass and chrome table at Vinterior favourite design element in this home is the floortoceiling slatted box, which hides a closet on the floor level and loft level. GREATEST INDULGENCE The Italian grand Tronchi vintage chandelier. YOUR STYLE IN THREE WORDS Eclectic, fun, welcoming. OBJECTS ON YOUR COFFEE TABLE An antique Banko fiveface teapot. FAVOURITE BUILDING The Chrysler. NEXT DESTINATION Iceland – we’re taking our daughter there next year. 108 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M

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PERFECTLY SUITED It was designer Henry Prideaux’s job to give this London terrace style – and arrange it so it works in every way for a family of six PHOTOGRAPHY JAMES MERRELL WORDS AND STYLING MARY WEAVER SITTING ROOM It was important to have a library element here, so shelving was added. Cabinetry, Handmade Kitchens of Christchurch; customised by WMPM. Orb mirror, Reid & Wright; painted in Bronze Red, Little Greene. Vase, Claudia Moretti for Henry Prideaux Interior Design 110 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M

HOUSES SITTING ROOM The TV area has seating with built-in storage. Sofa, WMPM; with seat cushions in Fermoie’s Abbey Stripe and made by KLS Interiors. Table, Henry Prideaux Interior Design. Lola chair, Robert Langford; in Checkerboard, Susie Atkinson. Rug, Jennifer Manners H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 111

SITTING ROOM Pocket doors save space and their glass panels and the mirror help the hall feel more open. Doors in Paper II, Paint & Paper Library. Portofino mirror; Zurich lantern, both Vaughan. Grasscloth wallpaper in Vanilla Bean, Altfield. Lana Tail sconce, Visual Comfort. Floor, Ecohardwood

HOUSES With its layers of colours, in sumptuous materials that adorn walls, windows, textures, patterns and floors and furniture alike. Abstract prints sit with quality craftsmanship, this graphic patterns in the sitting room and soft stripes elegant Edwardian house punctuate historic William Morris fabrics in the in southwest London revels in its reinvention from study. Bedrooms have a softer colour palette with a small terrace that struggled to accommodate its the middle boys (aged seven and three) sharing a owners – a family of six (and a dog) – to a cleverly room that will grow with them, although they designed home where everyone is comfortable and will probably never want to relinquish their divine enjoys their own, and communal, spaces. The house dinosaur-papered wardrobes. The converted loft has grown in size thanks to a kitchen and first-floor main bedroom combines a mix of patterns, both extension but it is still fair to class it as modest, abstract and faded florals, in soothing shades. although now it is totally fit for purpose. Small space tricks enhance rooms without being It works, says interior designer Henry Prideaux, obvious – a foxed mirror splashback in the kitchen, a ‘because every room has a daily purpose with storage glass wall in the downstairs cloakroom and generous utilised in each nook and cranny, be it shelves in a pendant lights (in the sitting room and kitchen) that doorway, underneath the built-in sofa, hidden behind play to a sense of opulence. Tall, double, pocket doors jib doors on landings, tucked behind the headboard in off the hallway leading to the sitting room instil the main bedroom or up high, with ladder access, in grandeur while still being compact. the utility room.’ Certain rooms are multifunctional, Henry, who cut his teeth working for Nicky Haslam, like the nursery, which is also an office and guest is known for creating homes that combine a blend of bedroom, and the sitting room which incorporates a different styles for a modern take on classic interiors. grown-up living area, a library and a TV zone. ‘I like to give every room its own story so each space Henry was commissioned by George and Simi is designed for a particular reason with a furniture Campbell-Collins, (who have three boys and a baby layout and palette to match,’ he says. ‘It means that girl aged between 12 and six months) when work had no room is the same, yet there is usually a thread of, just started but layouts and use of each space had not say, a bold colour choice pairing with wallpapers in been finalised. ‘That meant I was able to work with bedrooms and the sitting room so it is still cohesive.’ the contractor, Will Wright Morris from WMPM, on The owners were kept in the loop with every decision those decisions and make every inch count.’ A key – from architectural revisions and wall and floor factor involved the repurposing of the tricky, dark finishes to furniture and joinery but, as Henry says, ‘middle room’ into three new areas – a ground-floor ‘part of the role of interior designer is to take the stress cloakroom, a utility room off the kitchen and as an off the client throughout the process so they are involved extension of the sitting room to create said TV zone. but only in the more fun parts.’ Sounds ideal. & The house oozes practicality but not at the sacrifice ■ henryprideaux.com of a sliver of style. Rooms are heirloom-rich, swathed “WE CREATED A VIBRANT AND LIVEABLE HOME FOR A FAMILY IN NEED OF INVENTIVE SOLUTIONS TO MAXIMISE THE COMFORT, PRACTICALITY AND POTENTIAL OF THEIR HOUSE” H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 113

KITCHEN ‘Despite it being small, I didn’t want to lose any decorative element so there is open shelving for display,’ says Henry. Fish art, Henry Prideaux Interior Design. Cabinets, Handmade Kitchens of Christchurch; painted in Travertine Mid, Little Greene 114 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M

HOUSES KITCHEN A mirrored splashback creates a sense of space. Walls in Stock, Little Greene. Island in India Yellow,Farrow & Ball. Darlana lantern light, Visual Comfort. Antiqued mirror splashback, WMPM. Tap, Perrin & Rowe. Floor tiles, Vetro. Worktops, Globaltopz H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 115

LANDING STUDY This space is ‘his’ Wildflower prints meet dressing area with hidden wildlife wallpaper and clothes storage behind a fabric in this space, wallpapered jib door and creating an atmospheric, personalised artwork. enveloping feel. Brown Paper Stripe The Brook wallpaper in wallpaper, Adam Bray Linen; blind in The Brook at Hamilton Weston Tapestry in Linen; made Wallpapers. Woodwork in by Daniel James, both Light Beauvais, Little Morris & Co. Wild flower Greene. Bobbin mirror, prints, Henry Prideaux Alfred Newall Interior Design BEDROOM ‘The lemon tree paper, which the client fell in love with, works well in this space which is used as a bedroom, nursery and office,’ says Henry. Lemon Tree wallpaper, Morris & Co. Curtains in NH Design Midday Lace, Jean Monro; made by Daniel James. Claverton chair, Oka. Stucco lamp (left), Pooky. Lamp (right), Rosanna Lonsdale 116 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M

HOUSES STUDY A seat provides space underneath for papers. Bench, designed by Henry Prideaux; made by WMPM; seat in Fermoie’s Tented Stripe; made by KLS Interiors. Cushions in Rambling Rose by Howe and Serendip in Cinnamon by Rapture & Wright. Ceramic shell, Claudia Moretti H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 117

BOY’S BEDROOM BOYS’ BEDROOM A wall of fitted joinery Dinosaur paper adds incorporates shelf a cheerful touch. storage and the bed. Dinosauria paper, House Joinery designed by Henry of Hackney. Wardrobes, Prideaux; made by WMPM; Handmade Kitchens painted in Juniper Ash, of Christchurch Little Greene MEET THE DESIGNER FAMILY BATHROOM Also a guest bathroom, Henry Prideaux shares his style inspiration this has neutral hues for universal appeal. TOP TIP FOR DESIGNING SMALL Medina Hexagon porcelain SPACES Work out what the room is going to be wall tiles; Lily Pad porcelain Cloud floor used for and make sure it meets those needs so space is tiles, both Ca’Pietra via not wasted. Also, fitted storage can make the best use European Heritage. of space and allow for multifunctional areas that can London vanity, C.P. Hart change the use of a room at different times of the day. SMALL CHANGE, BIG IMPACT Utilise any space you can for storage and don’t be afraid to move doors to maximise useable floor and wall space. FAVOURITE BUILDING Too many to mention. But any house with its own squash court is high up the list. YOUR STYLE IN THREE WORDS Practical, colourful, decorative. DESIGN HERO It would be remiss not to mention Nicky Haslam, where I worked for five years and who has influenced and allowed a kind of freedom to my design work. GREATEST INDULGENCE IN THIS PROJECT Creating different schemes for every room and using wallpapers to great effect in almost all rooms. 118 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M

HOUSES BOYS’ BEDROOM The small-scale wallpaper is the perfect base. Headboard in Racing Stripe, Mulberry Home at GP&J Baker; trimmed in Paddington wool brush fringe in Marakesh, Samuel & Sons; made by Robert Langford. Honeycombe wallpaper, Morris & Co H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 119

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& BKAI TT CHHR EONOSM&S IN THIS DEDICATED SECTION TO THE HOME’S HARDWORKING SPACES THE FOCUS IS ON MAXIMISING SPACE, GETTING ORGANISED AND ACHIEVING A LUXURY LOOK FOR LESS H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 123



KITCHENS & BATHROOMS PROJECT NOTES THE LATEST LAUNCHES AND SMART BUYS BRINGING LUXURY TO KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS FRONT AND CENTRE Sourcing stylish doors for basic cabinets is how savvy shoppers are getting an upmarket look for less. For its 2023 collections, door-only brand Husk has partnered with Plank Hardware to take the challenge out of choosing handles. The duo has put together three on-trend looks, styled to complement each other, to show how to achieve maximum impact. This dramatic black scheme features Husk’s Oak V-Groove door in Smoked Oak, paired with Plank’s King and Knight ring pulls, from £9.95 each. Doors, plinths and fronts for an average kitchen cost around £2,284. → NOTYALC ADNIL ERUTAEF Husk’s doors and drawers fit with Ikea or Howdens units H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 125

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS Venice fluted ESCAPE THE GRIND 600mm Blue vanity Cut down the trips to your local barista by unit, £289.95; Venice brewing your own freshly ground coffee at fluted wall hung tall home. In this new Limited Edition Emerald Green cabinet, £249.95, livery, Smeg’s award-winning BCC02 Bean Victorian Plumbing to Cup coffee machine, £699.95, will elevate countertops while delivering a customised REFINED FINISH caffeine hit. Use the intuitive soft-touch controls to serve your perfect cup size and grinding level, Fluting, the chic statement surface that demands to be adding warm frothy milk to suit. seen, has officially hit the mainstream. Victorian DOUBLE UP Plumbing’s take on this three-dimensional treat lends refinement to simple bathroom storage in modular Get two appliances for the price of one with Falmec’s shapes. The Venice Fluted collection, from £249.95, Brera integrated cooking system, £3,200, which includes wall-hung and floorstanding vanity units, plus combines speedy induction cooking and powerful a slender, space-saving tall storage cabinet. This rich cobalt blue finish is particularly beautiful, but you can extraction in a single unit. Defined by a thin slot in the also choose from grey, green, anthracite or white. glass surface, the rear panel automatically opens to extract cooking fumes when cooking commences. ON TAP Nine power levels provide precision heat control via Finished in designer- discreet slide-touch controls, while the bridging favourite brushed brass function accommodates outsized pans with ease. with ribbed detailing, JTP’s Further noteworthy features include Falmec’s patented new EVO basin mixer, £290, waterproof 800 m3/h brushless motor, delayed looks far more exclusive self-shutdown of the hood and an A++ energy rating. & than its price tag suggests. Even more impressive, the solid brass tap comes with a 15-year guarantee. The London-based brand, aka Just Taps Plus, designs in-house, with the emphasis firmly on affordable style. 126 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M



T OT TAHK EE MI TA X NINE INTERIOR DESIGNERS SHARE HOW THEY ENSURE A SMALL KITCHEN FEELS ANYTHING BUT “ BE BRAVE WITH COLOUR Bespoke kitchen in Bold colour is one way to grow a space Energetic Orange by that physically has a small footprint. In Sherwin-Williams this guest house the kitchen is narrow, [no UK stockist]. so I wanted to make it a star. The colour Project by MMB Studio – Sherwin-Williams’ aptly named Energetic Orange – grabs your attention and allows your eye to travel the entire ”length and height. The smallest spaces can be the most memorable if you keep the focus strong. Here, the focus was the paint colour and we used it with vigour. Matthew Boland, principal, MMB Studio 128 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS Bespoke kitchen in high “ LAYER TEXTURES gloss walnut and textured Adding texture to a bijou kitchen is resin, FBC London, from a terrific way to make it feel curated £70,000. Design by and luxurious, rather than just small Katharine Pooley and underwhelming. It means you can work in special finishes and “ LIFT FURNITURE detailing without too much expense. OFF THE FLOOR This is the time to seek out a really In a small kitchen it makes sense beautiful marble, poured resin or to optimise storage with built-in textured metal for cabinetry, and cabinets on as many walls as pick exquisite handles and hinges. possible, however that can limit Mixing up textures adds interest and counter space. In this charming can help the space feel bigger. I like period house, we needed an island ”to combine reflective surfaces with for vital prep space but realised a matt finishes for a layered effect. A bottom-heavy design would make different door finish on low and high the kitchen feel cramped. We cupboards looks particularly chic. found this vintage French worktable Katharine Pooley, director, with the perfect time-worn patina Katharine Pooley ”and worked with a craftsman to Bespoke kitchen in extend the legs to counter height Benjamin Moore’s Velvet to let the light through and allow Plum Aura interior more flooring to be on view. eggshell. Design by Heide Hendricks, founder, Hendricks Churchill Hendricks Churchill → TNEGRAS KCIN )RUOLOC HTIW EVARB EB( SHPARGOTOHP NOTYALC ADNIL ERUTAEF H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 129

“ ADD BUILT-IN SEATING Bespoke banquette DNOB NAHATANOJ )GNITAES NI-TLIUB DDA( SHPARGOTOHP Banquette seating comes into its in faux leather, own when space is at a premium, Creativedge Furniture. for three practical reasons. Firstly, Design by Otta Design you can fit more people on a bench than on individual chairs. Secondly, “ GO OPEN PLAN it is fitted against a wall, therefore Open-plan kitchens aren’t just for reducing the overall footprint of vast properties. In a small kitchen, the dining area as you do not need just removing one single wall can a thoroughfare on one side of the transform the sense of space. In our table. Finally, you can design the own terraced Victorian home, we banquette, as we did here, with removed a wall in the dark “middle storage underneath – perfect for room”, turning it into the kitchen housing bulky appliances and other and connecting it to our open-plan ”paraphernalia. On a decorative dining room, which has skylights. note, a beautifully executed The kitchen itself has no natural banquette can be used to introduce light, but we used sunny paint artwork, colour and pattern. colours and lighting to make the Ali Johnson, director, ”windowless space feel bright. I’d Otta Design also recommend a small peninsula Kitchen by British and switch in flooring materials to Standard, prices from clearly define your cooking zone. £8,000. Project by Anna Burles, co-founder, Run for the Hills Run for the Hills 130 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M

“ CHOOSEOPEN KITCHENS & BATHROOMS STORAGE Cupboard space is often the main Similar bespoke kitchen sacrifice when space is tight, but a designed by Laura small pantry-style set-up can really Stephens, from £45,000 pack in the storage. Everything is visible at a glance; aim to plan each “ HIDE THE TECH shelf height according to content Concealing the functional elements size to get in maximum shelves. of a small kitchen works well, Attractive storage baskets make it especially if it is also going to be easy to find small items and stash used as an entertaining space. odd-shaped packaging. Food in Fridges and freezers can be hidden attractive packaging helps when in pull-out drawers beneath the ”using an open pantry like this, as work surfaces and dishwashers does the fluted glass screen, but it’s within cupboards. High splashbacks even better if you have the time to and a patterned wallpaper that decant into neatly labelled jars! climbs up the wall can add character Laura Stephens, director, and help accentuate the ceiling Laura Stephens Interior Design height. In this case I also used the ”matching fabric on the Roman blind Scrolling Fern Frond to continue the pattern around the wallpaper in Emerald, room, and the palette of emerald Soane Britain. Design green and cream keeps it simple. by Emma Sherlock Emma Sherlock, founder, Emma Sherlock Interiors → IKSVOGAG ZOB )HCET EHT EDIH( SHPARGOTOHP H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 131

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS “ WORK THE FLOORS Generally, the larger the floor tiles Try Harvey Jones for a and the finer the grout lines, the similar painted kitchen, more seamless and expansive a room from £25,000. Floor will look. However, here we chose tiles, from £98.40sq m, an encaustic hexagonal tile with a Mosaic Factory triangle pattern. The triangles lead your eye along the galley kitchen “ REFLECT THE LIGHT and out to the garden, enhancing Using the same strong cabinetry the perspective and stretching the colour on walls and ceiling is an room. The hexagonal grout lines do effective way to trick the eye, the opposite as the diagonal lines enhancing depth and height. To help deceive the eye into thinking the balance the dark walls and cabinets, ”space is wider. Try to leave at least the choice of splashback was of one or two areas where the flooring utmost importance. These porcelain is visible wall-to-wall to appreciate tiles look like brass but are easier to the room’s full footprint. clean and have a brilliant reflective Katie Glaister, founder, quality, beefed up with under-cabinet K&H Design lighting. The surface injects a real sense of glamour, while helping to Urban Gold porcelain IKSVOGAG ZOB )THGIL EHT TCELFER( HPARGOTOHP ”bounce light around the space. tiles, £395sq m, Fameed Avoid overdoing statement surfaces, Khalique. Design by sometimes having less of something Lucy Mayers at Sibyl can make it feel even more luxurious. Colefax & John Fowler Lucy Mayers, decorator, Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler & 132 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M



CLEVER COOK SPACE UPDATES A CHIC NEW LOOK FOR THE KITCHEN DOESN’T NEED TO COST THE EARTH REPLACEMENT CABINET DOORS texture, they make you feel at ease,’ he says. ‘Since they are already weathered, you don’t have to be If rising costs are delaying your plans for a new afraid of using your kitchen, of really living in it.’ kitchen, some smart thinking may allow you to move forward without breaking the bank. Replacement THE JOY OF COLOUR Colour can be door fronts could give your kitchen an instant refresh, especially useful if you are happy with the layout of a cost-effective way to transform your space, your room and if the cabinets remain sound – or if you whether you choose to put a patterned linen want to use new off-the-peg cabinets and boost their curtain below the sink, group a collection of impact with stylish doors. ‘The doors are the aspect hand-painted plates on the wall, or add a tap and you see and touch the most,’ says Jayne Everett, design cabinet handles in a burnished metal finish. A director of Naked Doors, which makes frames, doors shelf with a considered display of ceramics, for and drawer fronts ready to be fixed to the front of example, is likely to cost less – and may make cabinets. ‘They are a fabulous way to meet a certain the kitchen feel less cramped – than wall units. budget for a savvy, design-driven homeowner.’ To ramp up the impact, consider repainting wooden door fronts, using gloss, satin or eggshell CONSIDER PRELOVED A second-hand paints. ‘They will ensure a stronger and more durable finish, and the paint sheen is easy to wipe or ex-display kitchen can be a good way to help save clean, which is an essential factor to consider for furniture from landfill – and money, saving up to high-traffic areas, like kitchen cabinets, that are 80% on the original price. ‘Buy a kitchen that is a more prone to dirt or mess,’ advises Dominic little bigger than you need to give you more flexibility Myland, CEO of Mylands. ‘As ever, preparation is when it comes to reconfiguration,’ advises Helen key: before you paint, take the time to fill in any Lord, founder of Used Kitchen Exchange, ‘and bear dents, sand the old surface and add a primer for in mind that any changes to layout may mean some a really smooth finish.’ end panels, kickboards and decorative trims need replacing.’ You may also be able to sell your old DOUBLEDUTY APPLIANCES Many kitchen, if it is in reasonable repair. modern appliances are designed to offer multiple RECLAIMED MATERIALS Salvaged functions: for example, an oven that offers both steam and fan heat functions is likely to be more materials and vintage furniture may be repurposed affordable than two separate appliances of similar to great effect. Look out for them at auctions, quality. ‘For a cost-effective extraction solution, antique fairs and reclamation yards – they can cost a hob with an integrated extractor removes the significantly less than brand new while introducing need for a separate, traditional hood,’ adds Tom character and individuality to your kitchen design, Hopper, kitchen spokesperson at Miele GB. & as designer Joris Van Apers explains. ‘They bring SOURCEBOOK: CUPBOARDS AND DOORS EDNILREV NAJ HPARGOTOHP EPROHT AILEMA ERUTAEF BRITISH STANDARD SUPERFRONT HKUK CUSTOM FRONTS BY PLAIN ENGLISH Cupboard doors for Replacement kitchen Stylish wood,bamboo Off-the-peg wooden Ikea’s Metod and Faktum doors, drawers, cabinets and colour cupboard cupboards are available kitchens are the speciality and other accessories door fronts to fit in a range of standard here,from £760 for eight including an impressive Ikea cabinets, prices sizes,from £590. drawer fronts,two end selection of Shaker-style from £1,600 for a britishstandard panels and two plinths. options, from £13.06 per small kitchen. cupboards.co.uk superfront.com door. hkuk.co.uk customfronts.co.uk 134 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS Reclaimed terracotta tiles and salvaged pine are full of character. Design by Joris Van Apers Studio H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 135





ANOTHER DIMENSION GIVE THE IMPRESSION THAT YOUR MODEST-SIZED BATHROOM IS BIGGER WITH CLEVER WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING FINISHES 1 GO GLOSSY ‘Glazed tiles have a reflective quality, allowing light to bounce around, making the room look lighter and giving the impression of a more generous space,’ says Ruth Webber, creative director, Bert & May. ‘The jeweltoned tiles in this shower room maximise light from the skylight, while geometric floor tiles enhance the colour and brightness levels.’ Green Majadas encaustic tiles (on floor), £189sq m, Bert & May. Carnival ceramic tiles in Laredo (on walls), £79.20sq m, Fired Earth. 138 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M

RETRAC MOT )NOITINIFED DDA( ;NAVEB NOMIS )YSSOLG OG( SHPARGOTOHP NOTYALC ADNIL ERUTAEF 2 USE HEIGHT- KITCHENS & BATHROOMS BOOSTING PAPER H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 139 If your bathroom has decent height, find ways to celebrate it. ‘Wallcoverings are a great way to add depth and dimension,’ says Becky Brown, design manager, Romo. ‘To expand a room, the main criteria is to draw the eye outward. A design that gradually disperses as it goes downs the paper will ensure that the focal point is higher when entering a room, emphasising the sense of space.’ Curtain in Aula in Shibori, £148.50m; Aula wallcovering in Shibori, £180.50 a 10m roll, both Romo. Essex bath in Khaki Green, £3,278, BC Designs. 3 ADD DEFINITION Pale colour schemes undoubtedly have an expansive effect, but, amid the hard surfaces of a bathroom, they can feel clinical. ‘Finding clever ways to create surfaces that can be used purely for lovely things, like this floating shelf, is so important,’ says Ellen Cumber, director, Golden Design. ‘Clad in the same tactile tiles as the surrounding walls, the shelf brings shape and definition without impeding the fresh, clean look.’ Mutina’s Tratti tiles, discontinued. For similar, try Groove White porcelain tiles, £114sq m, Mandarin Stone. Project by Golden Design. →

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS 4 ELEVATE WITH REFEOS EILUJ )NRETTAP HTIW DLOB EB( ;MAHNID EILATAN )ENOTS TNEMETATS HTIW ETAVELE( SHPARGOTOHP 140 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M STATEMENT STONE Book-matching is an elegant way to dial up the decorative impact of luxury stones, with space- boosting results. Here, eight pieces of stone, cut from the same block of marble, have been carefully book-matched to elevate this statement corner shower. ‘Using the marble floor to ceiling, without visible junction lines, helps pull the eye upwards and make the whole space feel larger,’ adds Maria Speake, founder, Retrouvius. Salvaged Cipollino marble and reclaimed timber, salvaged by Retrouvius. Cullifords stocks Cipollino marble, from £750sq m. 5 BE BOLD WITH PATTERN More is always more, even in a smaller space like a bathroom. ‘I love a bathroom with pattern everywhere! Using the same bold tile on the floor, shower and part of the walls makes for maximum visual impact and camouflages the smaller footprint of the space,’ enthuses Courtnay Tartt Elias, principal, Creative Tonic Design. ‘Without a strong delineation from floor to wall, the space appears more open and brighter.’ Kaya II encaustic tiles, £108.94sq m, Cement Tile Shop. Ios freestanding bath, from £3,268, Victoria & Albert Baths. Project by Creative Tonic Design.

6 MAGIC MIRRORS Embrace the space-boosting power of mirrors. ‘A full-width mirror with another mirror installed opposite will make the room appear to go on and on,’ says Emma Scott, director of design, C.P. Hart. ‘Here, the parallel panelled ceiling and opposing mirrors cleverly work this optical illusion, reflecting the skylights through the space.’ BC Design’s Aurelius bath, £6,548.86; BL8823 Classic Black deck-mounted bath shower mixer taps in polished gold, £2,022, C.P. Hart. Interior design and tiles by Studio L London. For a similar mirror try MirrorFit, from £49.95sq m. → H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 141

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS 7 PAPER THE CEILING HTROWSDAW YRAM )PU TI XIM( ;HGUHCM AUHSOJ )GNILIEC EHT REPAP( SHPARGOTOHP 142 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M Carrying the same wallpaper overhead is a sure way to pack plenty of punch in a small space. While darker wallpapers on the ceiling is thought to be enclosing, choosing a design with a light background colour has the opposite effect, as interior designer Philip Gorrivan demonstrates in this stimulating space. The crisp white tongue- and-groove panelling provides a visual rest to prevent pattern overload. Josef Frank 1940s Tapet Krysantemer wallpaper by Svenskt Tenn, discontinued, Eldblomman is similar, from £116 a roll. The Paris bath, from £7,380, The Water Monopoly. Project by Philip Gorrivan Design. 8 MIX IT UP Switching tile formats and materials creates a more dynamic mood without overpowering. ‘Here we mixed large marble slabs on the walls to make the space look more expansive, then added warmth to the walls using bleached walnut veneer framed in liquid metal – a beautiful detail inspired by Chanel packaging,’ explains Irene Gunter, founder, Gunter & Co. ‘The small-scale pattern underfoot makes a nice change of pace.’ Minoli De-Segni Cold porcelain floor tiles, £59sq m, The Surface Within. Bespoke vanity unit by Gunter & Co. For similar walnut panels, try Pre-Finished Natural Walnut Wood Wall Panels by KD Panels, 244x61cm, £69.99, The Wood Veneer Hub. Marlborough bath, £1,395, Lusso Stone. &



CLEAR THE BATHROOM CLUTTER CALM AND ORDER WILL BE RESTORED WITH THESE SIMPLE SOLUTIONS HIDDEN STORAGE ‘Good storage is a – and one that sits comfortably in a period house. ‘It brings a lot of warmth and character to the room, as it vital part of our bathroom spaces,’ notes Hayley is not “perfect”,’ she explains. Although a cupboard will Robson, creative director of Day True. ‘Generally, need to be modified to accommodate the plumbing we need to house lotions and potions that we don’t for a basin, it can be a cost-effective way of including necessarily want visible.’ Given that many bathrooms a substantial amount of storage in a bathroom. are compact spaces, well-thought-out and tucked away storage solutions are key to creating a clutter- HOOKS, SHELVES AND TOWEL free, spa-like environment that allows for a peaceful WARMERS Keep towels and robes off the soak in the tub or soothing shower. Consider what you need to store and plan accordingly: in a family floor with a row of hooks – one for each member of bathroom, you might need somewhere to put away the family if you are sharing the bathroom – and the bath toys, while in a luxurious en suite it may positioned close to the shower or bath so that they be more about extra supplies of fragrant candles are in easy reach. ‘Modern bathroom radiators can and bath oils. Shallow depth storage can often heat your room while also proving a handy place to be recessed into the wall, behind a mirror, for store and warm towels and robes,’ says Nick Duggan, example, or as a cupboard tucked into a wall niche, managing director, The Radiator Centre. ‘There are a making it space-saving and unobtrusive. wide variety of choices on the market, in both vertical and horizontal designs, many of which include extras WALLHUNG OPTIONS ‘Where space is such as hooks, bars or shelving for practical storage.’ limited, attractive shelving and wall-mounted SHOWER SPACE ‘In compact showering cabinets and vanity units provide clever storage, while freeing essential floor space,’ advises Yousef areas, the best storage for bottles of shampoo and Mansuri, director of design, C.P. Hart. Wall-hung liquid soap are not only stylish, but also intelligently tall cupboards with internal shelving are useful designed and small – such as an elegant wall shelf for towels, loo rolls and cleaning materials, while to prevent bottles from being underfoot, while also drawers – at waist height below the basin in a vanity discreetly storing a shower wiper,’ says René Risom, unit – make it easy to see and reach for smaller international sales manager, Unidrain. Another items, such as make-up, nail polish and hairbrushes. solution is to build a niche into the shower wall, tall and deep enough to accommodate your largest VINTAGE IDEAS Vintage furniture can be shampoo bottle – this is often possible if your shower wall has been built-out to conceal pipework. repurposed to create bathroom storage with a sense A discreet strip of LED lighting at the top back of individual style. Interior designer Isabelle Lomas of the niche will provide a subtle glow, accentuating has recently topped a vintage cupboard with a wash the niche as a design feature. & basin to create a storage vanity unit with a difference SOURCEBOOK: SMART BUYS DOOWROH REHPOTSIRHC )NGISED SAMOL ELLEBASI( HPARGOTOHP EPROHT AILEMA ERUTAEF VITRA LAUFEN BUSTER + PUNCH HIB This brand’s Nest Trendy The New Classic vanity Featuring the brand’s The Sound mirror cabinet, laundry unit,from£617, unit, from £1,052, comes signature industrial look, from £849,features LED hasplentyof space to with an extra-deep the Cast floorstanding illumination, a heated pad store towels or laundry. drawer, useful for storing vanity unit, from £1,000, in the doors to reduce It sits on wheels for easy bottles and fragrance features two drawersand condensation, charging relocationand it can be upright to prevent a generous cupboard. sockets and integrated used as a seat. vitra.co.uk leakage. laufen.co.uk busterandpunch.com speakers. hib.co.uk 144 H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS Rexa Design Vision White Tulip concealed storage wall-mounted vanity system, £3,800 for a unit and basin, similar composition, £3,030, C.P. Hart Day True Vintage cupboard/ Teso towel and robe vanity unit painted in warmer, £1,059, The De Nimes by Farrow Radiator Centre & Ball. Design by H O M E S A N D G A R D E N S . C O M 145 Isabelle Lomas



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