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to add character. Like the new Annabel’s by Martin Brudnizki, the powder room at The AllBright is destined to be quite the hangout. “They wanted it to be very Instagrammable,” says Hoodless, “which is slightly terrifying but what’s fun is it’s not a home so we can be totally uncompromising.” Cue feeds filled with selfie-flattering mosaic pink floors and gold walls. Meanwhile, the sensuous blue brushstrokes of giant palm leaves by
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French artist Raoul Dufy, in the form of Mille Feuille wallpaper by Christopher Farr, provide a calming backdrop to the second-floor beauty and wellness zone. On the third floor, a vibrant Ikat pattern (Taraz by Pierre Frey) combined with bright geometric tiles and dark glossy blue ceilings livens up the co-working and events space. Huge communal oak tables from Another Country provide work surfaces, with seating provided by DSW Eames chairs and Danish brand GUBI. The fourth-floor lounge bar is anchored by a huge yellow-gold mirrored bar with a pink leather-clad front, with mohair velvet seating in a pretty palette of pale green and pink. This leads out onto a large terrace, furnished with curvaceous wicker furniture from Sika Design and enclosed by leafy palms and ivy-clad trellis. Crowning the club is the conservatorystyle fifth floor, a lofty room that benefits from a lantern skylight that floods the interior with natural light, and a secluded terrace that looks out over the Mayfair skyline – a fitting view for this year’s hottest addition to the private member’s club scene. suzyhoodless.com
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Orasay is an amazing new neighbourhood restaurant in Notting Hill, where brilliant chef Jackson Boxer cooks fresh fish and seafood inspired by the Western Isles. 31 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, W11 orasay.london
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As a member of the V&A, I visit a lot. I plan to see all the big exhibitions there but, also, the ones I chance upon are often an inspiring surprise. Cromwell Road, South Kensington, SW7 vam.ac.uk
INTERIORS HAVEN
Another Country has a focused and discerning ethos, as well as beautifullydesigned and honest furniture and accessories. It’s a great place for presents, too. 18 Crawford Street, Marylebone, W1 anothercountry.com
FASHION FIND
Matches has a never-ending supply of interesting new designers. I buy lots of dresses by Preen, who do some great prints. I just discovered Rhode and Sir for dresses, too. I’m currently wearing Gucci’s bright green Jordaan loafers with everything. 87 Marylebone High Street, Marylebone, W1 matchesfashion.com
SECRET SANCTUARY
I swim every weekend in the outdoor pool at the Chiswick Riverside gym; it’s amazingly invigorating, whatever the weather. Riverside Drive, Chiswick, W4; virginactive.co.uk
CITY ESCAPE
Richmond Park reminds me of my childhood and is just a wonderful place to visit, whether for a walk, bike ride, to rollerskate, fly a kite or watch the deer. royalparks.org.uk
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