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ON THE COVER… The products on this month’s cover are available from Fired Earth, the Cambridge branch of which is located on Christ’s Lane. www.firedearth.com

EDITORIAL For editorial enquiries, contact Editor Nicola Foley 01223 499459 nicolafoley@bright-publishing.com

ADVERTISING For commercial enquiries, contact Key accounts Maria Francis 01223 499461 mariafrancis@bright-publishing.com Senior sales executive Natalie Robinson 01223 499451 natalierobinson@bright-publishing.com

THIS MONTH… 6-14 • INTERIORS We show you how to create a bathroom fit for a boutique hotel 18-19 • PROPERTY NEWS The latest from the buzzing Cambridge property market 21 • BOOMTOWN BULLETIN We take a peek at the new homes available at Ninewells

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INTERIORS

WORDS ANGELINA VILLA-CLARKE

MAKE A The bathroom has become one of the new focal points of the home. With unique finishes, luxury accessories and interesting details widely available, it is easy to turn your utilitarian space into a private retreat from the world

HOTEL INSPIRED The high-end feel of boutique bathrooms has become our inspiration when creating the ultimate room to pamper ourselves in. Light and space is all important with designers focusing on luxury finishes, generous baths, rain showers and sophisticated colour palettes.

Offering a furniture-style approach to bathroom cabinetry, designer bathroom specialist CP Hart is a one-stop shop for those wanting a slick finish. Dan Cook, designer at CP Hart, says: “Pampering and relaxation are synonymous with hotel bathrooms so we

want to recreate that. The latest baths are deep and comfortable due to the versatility of new composite materials. Shower enclosures are more streamlined, while shower heads are becoming increasingly nature-inspired, replicating the cascading effects created by waterfalls or rainfall. Furniture is another key consideration – units should be decorative, functional and not clinical, to ensure the room becomes a living, breathing space in its own right. Lighting is also important. For a private sanctuary-style bathroom, consider

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installing diffused downlighting, spotlights or a chromotherapy bath, which uses light in a mood-enhancing or regenerative way.”

The Albion Bath Company offers a range of stand-out baths and basins. Glossy black sinks, pewter-finish baths or classic tubs, available in a range of colours, give drama and impact to a bathroom. Ergo’s modern radiators also make a statement. The freestanding contemporary radiators or heated towel rails, shaped like ladders, marry beauty with practicality as they can be moved where necessary, but also have a sculptural feel.

Leila Roberts, tile category manager at Fired Earth, gives her advice on how to add glamour: “Eye-catching finishes and luxurious materials such as copper and marble make an impact, adding a sense of

glamour to even the most compact space.

Opt for classic pieces such as a free-standing bath or a marble-topped console since they’ll stand the test of time. Use bold tiling and splashes of colour to keep the scheme fresh.

Combine decorative flooring with one-colour walls so statement pieces shine.”

Porcelanosa offers innovative, top-end bathroom furniture. One of its latest launches is the Vitae collection, designed by the late Zaha Hadid and inspired by the fluidity of water. It includes baths with curvy lines, futuristic mirrors and avant-garde taps.

Source accessories that add a touch of warmth to a scheme. Zoe Brady, bathshop buyer at John Lewis, agrees: “The boutique hotel look is currently a big trend with many making the bathroom a sanctuary to relax

and unwind. Neutral palettes focusing on greys are key, with opulent accents in towel rails, mirrors and lighting. Faceted mirrors and marble are popular. While chrome is a key metal colour, brass tones have risen in popularity as they show warmth and luxury.”

For those looking for an uber-luxe bathroom, inspiration is guaranteed at Italian bathroom designers Zucchetti.Kos from its square bathtubs to the steam shower cabins.

“Symmetrical layouts help you to achieve the hotel look,” says Sarah Harris, brand manager at Zucchetti.Kos. “Start by creating a focal point with the use of double or twin basins as well as statement mirrors and build the scheme around this central point. Include accents of wood and high shine brassware to add to the sophisticated theme.”

Decorative yet functional ABOVE CP Hart’s Gessi Cono Bathroom, POA, recreates the pampering feel of hotel bathrooms. TOP LEFT CP Hart’s Gessi Cono Bathroom, POA, is inspired by living room furniture so the space becomes an inviting, glamorous room. LEFT The V Care from Vitra is a new, smarter WC combining the functionality of a toilet and the cleaning properties of a bidet.

Remote control and automatic sensors deliver a hands free approach, available in two options. Price from £1299. Available from Wetstones, in Royston (01763 250819; www.wetstones.co.uk)

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ORGANIC MADE EASY Natural textures, such as wood, bamboo and stone, feel perfectly at home in the bathroom. Shimu’s bamboo towel ladder and wooden footbath give a rough-hewn effect, while Scandi Living’s raffia baskets and oak hooks further complement a scheme inspired by the natural world. Add in the bamboo bath mats from Rockett St George for a textural layer.

Real marble with its vein effect also gives an organic finish but can be pricey.

Available at the Stone and Ceramic Warehouse are unique marble-effect porcelain tiles, which are an affordable and practical alternative.

Chris Grainger, managing director, the Stone & Ceramic Warehouse, comments: “Not only is real marble often unaffordable for most people, it can also create application issues due to its extreme weight. Marble-effect porcelain, on the other hand, gives an impressive finish. A computerised program prints the marble vein pattern with a ‘natural’ variation from tile to tile; the reproduction is so accurate that our porcelain often gets confused for the real thing. Recent technological advances have also meant that marbleeffect materials are now available in largeformat tiles. These are excellent for making spaces appear bigger than they are and creating the ultimate luxe look of marble at the fraction of the price.”

Amtico’s vinyl flooring also comes in natural finishes and is another cheat’s way to recreate the look of slate, stone and timber, but without the necessary expense or upkeep of such materials.

“For a raw, organic feel opt for the soft tones of the grey slate or the classic oak style,” says Karen Quarterman, product design manager at Amtico. “Smoky hues, smooth lines and organic layers deliver soft flow to open areas and intense drama to intimate spaces. Analogue photography, darkroom processes and the movement of light are the inspiration behind the innovation that created the unique, nonrepeating patterns.”

Rough luxe CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Amtico’s Alchemy Atmosphere and Flagstone flooring, from £70/m2; Stone and Ceramic Warehouse’s Pisa Tiles are made from porcelain but look like marble, £72/m2; Amtico’s Parisian Pine Basket Weave, from £70/m2; Raffia baskets, £99 for two, from Scandi Living; natural bamboo bath mat, £24, from Rockett St George; Shimu’s bamboo ladder, £175, makes a natural bath rack

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UNIQUE MAT ERIALS The latest bathroom designs combine a mixture of finishes to give a fresh, modern feel. Copper, stone, marble and metallic effects complement each other and touches of each can look innovative and chic.

Metal finishes work well with natural materials and bring a sense of glamour.

Brass and pewter give an old-world charm while brushed, matt metals give an industrial look. Whether you opt for a copper bath or go for a smaller splash in metal hardware, towel rails and shower fixtures, the use of metals can inject light into a bathroom.

Opt for a statement sink, like those in a range of unusual materials at Unique Sinks.

The company makes gorgeous circular sinks in semi-precious stones, such as the emerald green malachite or the deep blue lapis lazuli, as well as pretty mother-of-pearl versions and hand-painted Mexican floral designs.

Cambridge Kitchens and Bathrooms has seen customers using different materials to create a bespoke bathroom. Sarah WadeGledhill, director, reveals: “Copper and stainless steel pebble mosaics are the latest trends,” she says. “Wet rooms are popular so

the tiling can run throughout giving a clean look and making the room feel spacious.

People no longer want bulky shower trays that are difficult to clean and are opting for free-standing baths and sinks, such as Duravit’s Cape Cod model. Mood lighting and niches in the wall give a luxury flourish.”

At Cambridge-based Mandarin Stone, it’s marble that’s in vogue. “Marble oozes natural beauty and timeless elegance. It is practical and hard-wearing,” says marketing director Louisa Morgan. “For a more modern twist try the Pyrenees mosaic chevron design and accessorise with a marble basin, such as the Calacatta Pluto basin. The Palisandra marble floor also gives a beautiful luxury finish.”

Sarah Harris, brand manager at Zucchetti.

Kos, agrees it’s a mix-and-match approach

that’s on trend: “Due to the growing popularity of spa-like bathrooms, the trend for luxe materials and richer tones has become prevalent,” she says. “Consumers are beginning to experiment more in terms of texture, colour and finishes and, with the choices in the market today – from luxurious marble surfaces to coloured taps and bright accessories – different elements can be put together for a bespoke bathroom.”

Available at tile specialist Reed Harris is the new Cocciopesto collection of porcelain floor and wall tiles, providing a contemporary take on a traditional material.

Karen Brimacombe, Reed Harris’ business development manager, says: “This chic and sophisticated new range gets its name from the decorative technique of Cocciopesto, which was used in ancient Greece and Rome and saw tile fragments mixed with mortar to create an incredibly durable material. Featuring a beautiful, handcrafted look, Cocciopesto tiles see the markings of terrazzo paired with plain cement. The beautiful dual colour hexagon tiles can be used to create unique, eye-catching designs.”

Make it unique CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Zucchetti.Kos’s Faraway Vis a vis range, prices from £359 for mixer taps; Duravit’s Cape Cod bath, prices vary, available at Cambridge Kitchens and Bathrooms, is bang on trend; Reed Harris’s Cocciopesto Mixed Hexagon Tiles, from £47.50/m2, Unique Sinks are made out of semi-precious stones, from £725; Zucchetti.Kos HIM tap by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba, £538

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COLOUR EFFECT While white sanitaryware is here to stay, colour is making a comeback in other areas of the bathroom.

Harry James of Cambridge-based Flawless Kitchens and Bathrooms, comments: “I have found that people are going for more simple, clean lines in their bathrooms. In fact, the days of fully-tiled bathrooms seem to be going out of fashion and while neutral colours, such as white and cream, seem to be the most popular for bathroom furniture, it nonetheless gives a good foundation to add splashes of colour elsewhere, in the form of flooring, accessories, paint or wallpaper.”

Charlotte Cosby, head of creative at colour specialists Farrow and Ball, agrees: “Bathrooms are often painted white or

neutral tones, but they are actually a great space to add colour or pattern in your home.

Bathrooms are often smaller and lacking in natural light so people choose to paint them neutral tones in the hope of creating light and space, however this can often create quite a dull space lacking in character.

Instead, using a bold colour like Hague Blue, Brinjal or new colours Vardo and Inchyra Blue will create a dramatic, cocooning look that’s full of character.”

As well as the potential to add colour on walls, a good way to add interest to an otherwise neutral colour scheme is with statement flooring. Geometric patterned tiles or brightly patterned encaustic tiles, such as those available at Spanish tile specialist Alhambra Tiles, are the latest thing

when teamed with an all-white bathroom.

The trend also feeds into another fashion for artisanal tiling. Instead of mass-produced tiles that all look alike, hand-crafted tiles, considered beautiful for their imperfections, will infuse a bathing space with rich texture as well as visual appeal.

For those wanting a lesser commitment, however, add your hues by complementing a neutral bathroom with bold accessories – fuschia, purple and black are the latest statement colours to add in with accents such as towels, soap dispensers and mats.

Swatch it TOP Farrow and Ball’s Hague Blue paint contrasts beautifully with white bathrooms. ABOVE, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Alhambra’s reclaimed encaustic tiles, prices vary, laid out in a patchwork pattern; Farrow and Ball Lotus Black and White wallpaper, from £112 per roll; Modern Industrial Snow Tile, £95, from Alhambra; Alhambra’s Black and White Tiles, from £45/m2; Flawless Kitchens and Bathrooms will create the perfect bathroom for your space

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CREAT E AN AMBIENCE At the end of the day, a pretty bathroom will turn into our ultimate retreat from the world.

Create the perfect relaxing environment by choosing atmospheric lighting, luxury touches and window dressings to shut out the world.

For smaller bathrooms, The Window Film Company offers a range of stunning window films – such as the frostbite or bright blue design in the Rainbow collection – that means you can do away with the fuss of blinds or elaborate window dressings.

Wooden shutters, however, seem perfectly suited to the bathroom, giving an organic, plantation feel and can be chosen in white, for a utilitarian look, or a bright colour to add interest and to match a scheme.

Mark Carter, director at Shutterly Fabulous, advises: “If the bathroom is neutral enough, opt for coloured shutters – look for a shade you may have in the floor or tiling detail. Take that colour and create a real focal point and a pop of colour by choosing shutters in the same shade.”

For a rough-luxe feel, hide clutter in mismatched baskets and hang muted hammam towels; a range of both are available at Urbanara. Instead of the bogstandard bathroom mats usually available, opt for one of Dash and Albert’s cotton rugs – in jewel colours, stripes or Fair Isle print. MiaFleur’s marbled accessories and monochrome bamboo baskets add an opulent feel, while Oliver Bonas has a stock of modern geometric baskets, hexagonal mirrors and trinket pots to add a dash of personality to a bathroom.

A stack of thick, soft towels – like those available at Sheridan – is an essential in any bathroom, while the correct lighting can also change the mood from practical to inviting.

Vita Copenhagen’s Ripples pendant and Conia lights create a stylish effect when hung in a group, while Besselink & Jones’ overmirror light fittings give the optimum amount of light for practical make-up and skincare sessions.

Finally, Karen Wallis-Smith, managing director at lighting specialist Fritz Fryer gives her lighting tips for creating the perfect ambience: “Place a wall light either side of a mirror at face height, this provides the best lighting and helps to eliminate shadows. A more economical option would be to place

one wall light in the centre above a mirror.

Having the bathroom lighting on a dimmer system lets you combine task lighting with a more ambient soft light when needed. By matching the finishes and materials of your lights with other metal hardware in the room such as the taps and door handles it helps to create a cohesive feel.”

CLOCKWISE Blue Rainbow Film, from £30, from The Window Film Company; wall lighting, from £359, from Besselink & Jones; Chevron Bamboo Baskets, £38, from MiaFleur; set of two nesting trinket boxes, £20, from Oliver Bonas; Swedish Stripe Cotton Rugs, from £138, at Dash and Albert; The 'Nest' from the Vitra designer collection, available at Wetstones in Royston, combines contemporary forms with smart functionality. Choose slender contours with optional sensor operated LED lighting or thicker curvaceous basins. Vanity Washbasin with LED lighting £371, Basin Mixer £98, Laundry Unit with Wheels - £468 (01763 250819; www.wetstones.co.uk)

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ALHAMBRA TILES 020 3417 6385 www.alhambrahome.co.uk

CP Hart

INTERIORS

AMTICO 0121 745 0800 www.amtico.com BESSELINK & JONES 020 7584 0343 www.besselink.com CAMBRIDGE KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS 01223 213266 www.cambridgekitchens.co.uk

DASH AND ALBERT www.dashandalberteurope.com ERGO www.ergo-online.it/en FARROW AND BALL 01223 367771 www.farrow-ball.com FIRED EARTH 01223 300941 www.firedearth.com FLAWLESS KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS 01480 582404 www.flawlesskitchensand bathrooms.co.uk

Unique Sinks

CP HART 0845 600 1950 www.cphart.co.uk MIA FLEUR 0116 298 6393 www.miafleur.com OLIVER BONAS 01223 322 626 www.oliverbonas.com/uk PORCELANOSA 01733 325111 www.porcelanosa.com REED HARRIS 020 7751 8500 www.reedharris.co.uk ROCKETT ST GEORGE 01444 253391 www.rockettstgeorge.co.uk

SHUTTERLY FABULOUS 0800 970 0800 www.shutterlyfabulous.com

FRITZ FRYER 01989 567416 www.fritzfryer.co.uk

SCANDI LIVING 01428 608050 www.scandiliving.com

STONE AND CERAMIC WAREHOUSE 020 8993 5545 www.sacw.co.uk

JOHN LEWIS 01223 361 292 www.johnlewis.com

SHERIDAN 01925 453 410 www.sheridanaustralia.co.uk

MANDARIN STONE 01223 846787 www.mandarinstone.com

SHIMU 0800 088 6800 www.shimu.co.uk

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THE ALBION BATH COMPANY 01255 831605 www.albionbathco.com THE WINDOW FILM COMPANY

01494 794477 www.windowfilm.co.uk WETSTONES www.wetstones.co.uk URBANARA 0800 77 97 527 www.urbanara.co.uk VITA COPENHAGEN www.vitacopenhagen.com ZUCCHETTI.KOS www.zucchettikos.it

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PROPERTY

PROPERTY

THE REGENERATION OF CB1 A future business hub for Cambridge

Edition takes a look at the latest happenings in the buzzing local property market

Open Eco Homes Take a peek inside some of Cambridge’s most environmentally friendly houses at Open Eco Homes, a community-led project presented by Cambridge Carbon Footprint.

Taking place on both 16 and 24 September, the event gives you the opportunity to explore comfortable, beautiful low-energy homes and talk to their owners about low-energy living.

The idea aims to offer inspiration and practical advice to help demonstrate that being green can be easier than you might think. You’ll be able to find out the pros and cons of various renewable energy technologies, insulation measures and heating systems, as well as asking any questions you might have. It’s an independent event, and you’ll get to chat to regular people, rather than being given sales spiel, to help you make your home more comfortable, affordable and better for the planet. openecohomes.org

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Cambridge is renowned as a first-class business location, housing some of the UK’s most forward-thinking research and development, life sciences and support companies. This reputation is set to soar with the continued regeneration of the prestigious CB1 area in the Station Quarter.

When it’s complete, the new Station Quarter will contain a mix of open space, shops and restaurants, office space, hotels and a much improved new transport interchange.

The development’s evolution into a thriving gateway for the city is already attracting a range of small and large businesses keen to take advantage of the ‘grade A’ office space available in this prime location.

Cambridge has a thriving business community making its mark on the city’s landscape and this looks set to grow. The CB1 development is predicted to encourage an influx of innovative start up companies, along with more established businesses.

Among those looking to capitalise on the area’s world-class business community and easy access to other UK hotspots is Carter Jonas, who will be making the move to the CB1 Station Quarter from their nearby offices in Hills Road.

Colin Brown, Partner at Carter Jonas, said: “The continued redevelopment of the CB1 Station Quarter is a fantastic opportunity to position the area as the place to be for businesses. The city is growing at a rapid rate; we need this continued development to cater for the ever-growing demands on business space and housing supply. It’s an exciting time for Cambridge as it builds on its already impressive offering to outside investors.”

CB1 is set to be a hub for innovation and creativity and this, along with its proximity to the train station, will ensure its popularity with commuters and play a key role in attracting top talent to the city.

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IT’S ALL ABOUT TIMING. SORT OF...

Sam Cooke, partner at local agent Cooke, Curtis & Co, suggests reconsidering the received wisdom on the best times to put your property on the market You’ll probably hear it said that spring is the best time to sell a house, as that’s when the market is busiest. That’s the received wisdom and at least half of it is definitely true – estate agents are at their busiest in the springtime. But does it necessarily follow that this makes it the best time to sell? After all, if there is more on the market then there’s more likely to be competition for the house you’re trying to sell.

If your three-bed semi is the only threebed semi for sale in the village then you only need one buyer, although two would be better and three would be great. But if there are two for sale in your village, to obtain the same property-to-buyer ratio and the same likelihood of competition, you need to double the number of buyers.

So putting your house on the market at the busiest time may not be your best bet, depending on how many extra buyers there are looking and how many houses are for sale. It’s that ratio that’s critical.

Unfortunately, no one actually knows what that ratio is.

It certainly feels like there are more buyers out there in the spring, but that’s

probably just because we have more houses for sale, so more people ring up. It also, for example, feels like it goes quiet in December but is that because buyers stop looking, or because there’s nothing for them to look at?

There’s also the question not just of selling, but of buying. It’s all very well being clever and selling your house when there’s no competition, but what if you then need to buy something else? It’s less clever if there’s nothing for you to look at.

It’s times like this where one turns to Rightmove to look for a sign. Rightmove has the biggest, most comprehensive overview of what’s happening in the market and their data is therefore the most likely to be useful. One of the stats they give is average number of properties per estate agent.

For 2015/16 the peak was 65 in July and the trough 53 in December and January. A variation of around 20%, so fairly significant.

Then we can look at their ‘average number of days to find buyer’ stat. That’s 79 in January and 57 in May – it takes a stonking 38% longer to find a buyer in January than in May. It’s worth noting these are national averages, and the average times in

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Cambridge would be much lower, but the differential is the important thing.

So received wisdom is right, then?

Winter is the worst time to sell and spring is best. Well yes, if speed is the critical factor.

But what about price? It might well be worth waiting the 22 days if you get another 10% for your house. But that’s where the analysis falters, as no data will ever exist.

You can’t sell the same house twice in identical market conditions. Each property is individual and each transaction unique so there can be no empirical data, no control, and therefore actually nothing useful I can tell you that doesn’t rely on biased reckonings and limited anecdotes.

So my advice is simple – if you’re thinking of moving, just do it when you feel ready. Trying to second guess the best or worst time is impossible, there are too many variables. So jump in when you want to; the water’s lovely in Cambridge at any time of year.

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BOOMTOWN

The latest from Cambridge’s new property developments

Bulletin

Awardwinning

NEW HOMES AT NINEWELLS

DEVELOPMENT

A superb five-bedroom detached home, 1 Urwin Gardens (plot 102) is one of the largest at the award-winning Ninewells development, just off Babraham Road on the edge of Cambridge, with views of Gog Magog Downs.

The Ninewells team, that includes Hill – winners of WhatHouse?

Housebuilder of the Year 2015 – and Bushmead Homes, have worked closely with award-winning architects PRP to develop a future-focused plan for both people and place.

Ninewells has been designed to protect and embrace positive features of the landscape. Using a ‘green fingers’ concept, green spaces make a connection with the countryside, and act as a viewing corridor to Gog Magog.

Sitting proudly at the entrance to Ninewells, 1 Urwin Gardens is one of its largest homes, as it’s set over three storeys.

It features a glazed walkway as its entrance hall and a stunning, light-filled vestibule linking the main house with the double

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garage, with access to the rear garden. The ground floor has several modern living options for all the flexibility you’ll need.

The open kitchen/breakfast/family room is a great area to enjoy with family and friends, with bifold doors to the garden.

The spacious living room provides a haven for relaxation, while double-glazed doors beckon you to the impressive formal dining room. With a double height ceiling and feature windows, the room has a touch of grandeur.

The five generous bedrooms are on the first floor and all benefit from either a full-width balcony or a Juliet balcony.

The second floor features two vast living areas in which to indulge yourself. One is ideal for a media room, the other could be a spacious study/office, or a sixth bedroom.

1 Urwin Gardens is on the market with Bidwells for £1,950,000.

Email ninewells@hill.co.uk or call 01223 792000. www.bidwells.co.uk

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TR U M M EA PI D NG O T W O S N

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