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Emma Lawrenson See the full collection at Decorex stand B25

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CONTENTS 18 56 60 62 66 68 70 74 76 80 94

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Design News The latest from the world of interior design Books Our selection of books for this month Design Trends An exquistitely made tactile handle is a joy says MarieVeronique Swannell Fabrics New collections and designers; JAB Anstoetz, Ian Mankin, Lelievre and Casamance Wallpaper New collections and designers; Barneby Gates, Harlequin, Stacy Garcia and more Rugs & Flooring the latest from Deirdre Dyson, Loomah, Floor Seasons and more Kitchens New from Rastelli Cucine, Podesta, Cue & Co and Officine Gullo Bathrooms New from Lapicida, West One Bathrooms, Margraf and more Lighting Stylish designs from Tom Dixon, Hector Finch, Mr Light and more Great Houses The grandeur of the Badminton house makes you feel like you entered a princely kingdom Inspired By Actor, Malcolm McDowell, and his family enjoy the simple life in his American barn outside Los Angeles

Cover story: The vast barnlike living area is furnished with comfortable sofas and filled with Malcolm and Kelley McDowell’s eclectic collection of American folk art.

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DURESTA offers a stylish solution for upholstered sofas and chairs. Every piece is handcrafted to order in the Duresta workshops in Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire. www.duresta.com

THE CALYPSO is handcrafted by artisans in San Miguel. The stylish antique mirror cabinet is often used as a sideboard or bar and features hand-applied gold leaf edging and hand-carved floret knobs. Also available in all white lacquer. Worlds Away prides itself on a wide presentation of mixed media including high gloss lacquers, burl and rosewood veneers as well as other touches like silver leaf, brass and nickel furniture. The most recent resurgence of the Hollywood Regency style as well as the Mid-Century designs have inspired the company to design more transitional pieces that easily relate to today’s interiors. T: 001 901 529 0844 | www.worlds-away.com

LAUNCHING AT FOCUS/15, luxury furniture designer, Christopher Guy, introduces the elegant Arpa chair. Featuring an unusual metal back with concentric swirls, wide tapered legs and upholstered seat, available in a wide range of fabrics, from leather to velvet. Available from its showroom in Chelsea Harbour’s Design Centre.

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WARDROBE offers a unique collection of wardrobes inspired from classic periods of English history, so choice is plentiful. These beautiful, timeless, mirrored wardrobe designs, with decorative fret work, look fabulous in this elegant dressing room. British design, British made and their showroom is in New Malden, Surrey.

T: +44 (0)208 336 6117 www.wardrobe.me.uk

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Blainey North IT IS A SET in Venetian style. The chest of drawers is exquisitely painted in ‘Antico Veneziano’, one of the new ‘Luxury’ finishes from Roberto Giovannini. www.robertogiovannini.com

THE ELAN bed by Tina Nicole for Nathan Anthony features a design of faceted panels arranged in asymmetrical shapes, each panel section framed by thin pieces of wood. A variety of fabric and rich wood finishes are available for customising.

T: 001 323 584 1315 www.NathanAnthonyFurniture.com

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has always been fascinated with buildings, from an early age, it was to be her destiny.

This pre-occupation combined with her obsession for high fashion, and runway lookbooks, has developed into an award winning design practice, which creates classic yet modern, bespoke couture interiors.

Educated in England, Blainey went to study architecture at Sydney University and now runs a thriving interior design practice in Sydney counting film stars Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe among her clients.

As well as the eponymous architectural design practice she also has her own exquisite signature furniture and lighting collection. Always concerned with the detail, she works with the most talented

craftspeople to produce her beautiful pieces, which all demonstrate exceptional quality. Inspired by fashion and a sensibility and love of art deco.

Her International appeal is rapidly expanding, and as her firm celebrate its 15 year anniversary, Blainey will open a gallery space and design practice in the heart of Mayfair, London.

London has become the biggest market for her signature furniture and lighting collection and this welcome enthusiasm for the brand, compounded her passion for London made a move to Mayfair an easy decision. www.blaineynorth.com

Bespoke carpets and rugs by Concept Handtufting Ltd. We strive to create the most unique and desirable handtufted carpets, tailoring each piece to our customer’s scheme.

The use of the finest materials such as fine silks, hand spun wools and natural bamboo, combined with the highest levels of design and craftsmanship ensure pure luxury for your feet.

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VILLIERS has recently been commissioned to create a stunning five metre long glass topped dining table with a bronze and gold leaf finish. The design of the metal table is based on their Tempest range of furniture that includes a console table and desk in polished nickel. T: +44 (0)179 951 6680 | www.villiers.co.uk

THIS GRAND Commodore Chest from Biltmore: Collector’s Room by Fine Furniture Design, owes its distinguished lines to a similar piece in the Biltmore House.

Designed to stand alone as a signature piece, yet its warm wooden tones make it a comfortable fit with most existing decor.

T: 001 336 883 9918 www.biltmorefinefurniture.com

FROM E. LAWRENCE LTD, purveyors of leather bound and handmade parchment bound books, come these new faux shagreen-wrapped books which will add drama and texture to any decor. The luxe, exotic look of shagreen easily transforms ordinary to extraordinary, offering limitless possibilities and distinction to any setting.

T: 001 404 355 9226 www.elawrenceltd.com

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CLEYNDERT & BARR bespoke furniture makers have established a reputation for fine quality, custom made, free standing furniture. This Art Deco style extending dining table is veneered in American walnut with brass inlay details to the top edge. Offering a fully bespoke service, they can manufacture both traditional and contemporary styles of furniture to order.

T: +44 (0)785 068 5105 | www.cleyndertandbarr.com

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FACETED and functional, the new Helios dining table 970, by Woodland, would be at home in any contemporary or transitional setting. Its unusual pedestal base and customisable dimensions make it a versatile and stunning addition for entry or as a focal point. Shown in Antwerp Eland finish on Walnut.

T: 001 208 523 9006 www.woodlandfurniture.com

SKILLED craftspeople handcraft every Wesley-Barrell sofa and armchair to order in their Oxfordshire workshop, giving designers the opportunity to tailor furniture to a client’s exact requirements. T: +44 (0)199 377 6682 | www.wesley-barrell.co.uk

DAVID SEYFRIED LTD has been furnishing the finest homes and hotels for more than 30 years and offers a large range of sofas, chairs, ottomans, stools and coffee tables. They are renowned for supplying hand crafted upholstered furniture manufactured to the highest standards.

T: +44 (0)207 823 3848 | www.davidseyfried.com

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THE SOFT MODERN silhouette of the South Beach Collection from the Richard Frinier Collection for Century is a result of its subtle blending of traditional and contemporary styling. The design is ideal for either exterior or interior living spaces, wherever an elegantly understated form is required. Frames are hand woven performance resin, a durable and eco-conscious weaving material, with cushions and toss pillows upholstered in Sunbrella Sailcloth fabrics also designed by Richard Frinier. T: 001 852 5552 | www.centuryfurniture.com/frinier

Manufacturers of traditional and contemporary bespoke furniture

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ENTERTAINING IS the predominant theme this season whether with friends, family, during holidays or for fun. What great hosts have in common is a home beautifully and comfortably outfitted for entertaining. Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams believe it starts at the front door and carries effortlessly through living and dining spaces. Take the Crescent-back Turner chairs in deep green velvet and Newell extension table, paired with the Mina floor lamps and accent pieces in brass, bronze and gold add glow. www.mgbwhome.com

George Winks RISING YOUNG STAR of British furniture design George Winks founded Temper Studio in 2013.

His design aesthetic is influenced by both traditional and modern construction techniques, from the complexity and precision of Japanese joinery to the modest beauty of the Shaker movement.

His Beam Table explores what George calls ‘symbolic friction’ between structural elements: in this case English Oak and cast concrete, fitted together like a spine to create a piece which is rich in material texture and architectural presence. The junction between the two materials is highlighted with a flash of coloured felt seen through the plate glass top.

Every Beam Table is made to commission in Temper Studio’s Wiltshire workshops with clients specifying both timber and size.

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ITALIAN DESIGNER Stefano Giovannoni has expanded his Ilbagnoalessi One Bathroom Collection from Laufen. A new bathtub with an optional ari massage system brings spa-like wellbeing to the domestic setting in the most stylish of ways.

T: +44 (0)153 051 0007 | www.uk.laufen.com

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CHRISTOPHER HYDE have supplied crystal glass table lamps with brass plinths and details finished in either antique silver plate or french gold (Barley Twist) to The Lanesborough. Together with hand cast brass traditional wall lights, finished in black and antique french gold pictured here. The Barley Twist lamps are from the Berkeley range and the Siren wall lights are from the St. Petersburg range.

T: +44 (0)207 351 0863 www.christopherhyde.com

CONCEPT HANDTUFTING create the most unique and desirable hand tufted and handknotted carpets, tailoring each piece to your size and scheme. They only use the finest pure materials such as fine silks, hand spun merino wools and bamboo, combined with the highest levels of design and craftmanship ensure pure luxury under your feet. T:+44 (0)193 784 5080 www.concepthandtufting.co.uk

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Justine Asprey is a London based sculptor with a background in animation. Her portrait busts of leading contemporary artists and private clients combine vibrant modernity with classical traditions, which brilliantly evoke the spirit of the sitter thanks to Justine’s flair for creating a special rapport with every client.

Every commission involves a process of close and continual collaboration between Justine and her subject. A unique feature of Justine’s work is the incredible range of materials that she uses.

Justine embraces the challenge of combining innovative materials with traditional sculptural techniques that have changed remarkably little over the centuries. For example, she’s currently experimenting with a translucent, spaceage substance called aerogel or ‘frozen

smoke’. This is to create the spectacular ‘smoke and water’ finish suggested by the renowned installation artist Richard Wilson RA, the latest subject in Justine’s ongoing series of contemporary artists.

Another subject in the series, the Turner Prize-winning artist Mark Leckey, requested that his bust be finished in iridescent purple paint ‘somewhere between a fast car and a flash mobile phone’.

The process of crafting each sculpture is intensely physical. After taking numerous photographs and measurements, Justine creates a maquette. She constructs an armature of aluminium wire filled with paper, which is coated with three inches of clay before being moulded and sculpted to define the face and other details.

These skilful touches instantly convey the subject’s vitality and complexity. The result is not just an accurate physical likeness; more importantly, it’s a piece that captures the very essence of the sitter thanks to Justine’s remarkable talent for conveying attributes that go beyond the physical.

Justine’s portrait busts are as individual as her sitters. With a timeless serenity that’s equally at home in contemporary and traditional interiors. www.justineasprey.com

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FINE ART LAMPS introduce a new LED collection designed by Allison Paladino featuring an exclusive studio process of rough cut dichroic sculpted glass.

T: 001 305 821 3850 | www.fineartlamps.com

PROFILES, a great collection of upholstery silhouettes by Ambella Home, shows off a myriad of styling details and custom sizes that can range from the perfect individual pieces to a grand sectional. Also shown are the Limestone bow tie cocktail, large Octo mirror, Diamond multi-use cabinet, Hexagonal table and Saddle bench. Ambella takes great pride in combining the best of raw materials with superb craftsmanship for designs that withstand the test of time. T: 001 214 631 8901 | www.ambellahome.com

MARTIN HUXFORD STUDIO are celebrating their highly successful first anniversary, with the launch of the elegant Quintet Chandelier at Decorex. The five asymmetric arms of the chandelier are hand finished in solid brass to complement the Basalt brass tables shown beneath.

Harmonious architectural elegance, designed and hand built in Sussex.

T: +44 (0)190 374 0134 | www.martinhuxford.com

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THIS IS A new range from Original Bathrooms ‘The Richmond Collection’ features classic lines and colours made to a high specification and quality. Bringing the warmth and freshness of Richmond Park into any home whether in the city or the rolling countryside. T: +44 (0)208 940 7554 | www.original-bathrooms.co.uk

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LUXURY fabric specialist Kobe UK, will be introducing its latest range of window décor, upholstery and soft furnishings at Decorex International. David Harris, Managing Director, said: “This is the perfect backdrop for luxury design and the ideal platform for our new collections.” T: +44 (0)134 477 1653 | www.en.kobe.eu | Stand J22

Decorex 2015 Stand K35 Striking furniture for individual interiors.

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ÉLITIS at Abbott & Boyd, precursor of three dimensional wall coverings, with three collections since 2011, innovates again with Celebrity, a new collection of immense bas-reliefs in smooth copper, brass, and silver metallic curves. T: +44 (0)207 351 9985 | www.abbottandboyd.co.uk

Élitis at Abbott and Boyd Stand H35

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CONKER BROWN invite you to visit them at Decorex to celebrate their 1st Anniversary.

Stunning new designs will be launched, retaining their fresh take on the classic English style.

T: +44 (0)189 251 4673 www.conkerbrown.co.uk | Stand K35

THIS YEAR Heirlooms, the luxury bespoke linen manufacturer, will be showcasing their new collection of bedlinen and table linen focusing on jacquard based fabrics, exciting embroidery designs and introducing children’s bedlinen to their collection.

www.heirlooms-linens.com | Stand number B27

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WILLIAM dining table, The English Home Collection by Justin Van Breda. www.j-v-b.com | Stand E40

HAMILTON’S range of decorative electrical wiring accessories has grown to meet the needs of interior designers.Visitors to the stand will be able to see samples of all of their favourite and new ‘on trend’ collections.

T: +44 (0)174 786 0088 | www.hamilton-litestat.com | Stand H17

Edwardian Kitchen Sink Mixer Shown with petrified oak levers, this beautiful polished wood is certified over 5000 years old and has an elegance and practicality. The 2 hole sink bridge has 215mm or 260mm spout projection.

Available from Czech & Speake, 54 Pimlico Road, London, SW1W 8LP enquiries pimlico.road@czechandspeake.com For other finishes and versions please visit

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Luxdeco.com is the online destination to discover and shop luxury interiors.

Explore over 200 of the worlds finest luxury brands and artisans. This look is from the exclusive Timeless Neutrals Collection for 2015, to shop this look or get further information please visit LuxDeco.com T: +44 (0)203 586 1536 | www.luxdeco.com The Gueridon side table by Andrew Kornat Designs, is made of solid cast Bronze, available in a variety of different finishes with either marble or glass top and shelf. Shown in Gold with Nero Marquina Marble. +44 (0)7738 080098 www.andrewkornatdesigns.com

MARI IANIQ has used iconic William Morris inspired Sanderson fabric on her Sharon armchair which is designed to follow the natural shape of the body. Its smooth, flowing shape is accentuated with contrasting piping.

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Here is the extra deep seated version of the Large Avon Armchair from Black Barn Sofas which is traditionally upholstered with hand-tied coil springs and 50/50 down/ feather-filled seat and back cushions, this is a new addition to the small range of truly bespoke upholstery from Roy Coles and his team of specialist craftsmen.

T: +44 (0)167 256 4326 www.blackbarnsofas.co.uk

Renowned worldwide for their sumptuous fabric and leather selection, Duresta continues to offer hand-made upholstered sofas and chairs. Proud to still manufacture in Nottinghamshire, Duresta’s collection ranges from traditional, glamorous to classic contemporary. Visit our showroom in Long Eaton to see Duresta’s latest collections.

T: +44 (0)115 973 7000 www.duresta.com

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The Mills Chair from Taylor King is a contemporary take on classic mid-century design. It features a chrome metal base with padded arms and button-less tufting shown in Naked Taupe leather. www.taylorking.com

Biltmore Collector’s Room is the successor to the award-winning Biltmore Collection

by Fine Furniture Design. The Curore chest features an inlaid heart design and is modeled after an Italian piece in Edith Vanderbilt’s bedroom.

T: 001 336 883 9918 | www.ffdm.com

The Tessile collection, by Eddie Lawrence embodies the warm, rich textures of Italian textiles. Classic yet contemporary, these exquisite reclaimed books are perfect not only for bookshelves but for eye-catching accents throughout the home.

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TRUST DESIGNER Jonathan Adler to come up with the perfect piece for some ‘louche lounging’ and ‘sassy socialising’. His new Maxime daybed combines sinuous lines with sculptural allure, it’s the perfect perch for glamorous behinds. Luxe personified! www.jonathanadler.com

SINGULARLY SIMPLE the Gobi collection, by Nathan Anthony, has no visible wood or metal. Gobi creates an uninterrupted line across the width of its pieces, which include a sofa, sectional, accent chair and ottoman. Building on this linear look, the seating features thin-edged cushions that are minimalist in shape but cosy in feeling.

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THE ELDON Chair from Soane Britain is part of a collection of seating inspired by 18th century revivals of the Ancient Greek Klismos design. A traditionally upholstered chair made by five specialist workshops, it is offered in all Soane’s standard wood finishes, leathers and fabrics.

T: +44 (0)207 730 6400 | www.soane.co.uk

ARCHITECTE, a streamlined Art Deco-inspired group, includes a sectional sofa, accent chair and Origami pouf ottoman. Futuristic in spirit, Architecte features a dramatic geometric base that combines tubular wood and metal. The base of the sofa and sectional is two layers; the base amps up the wow factor. Each piece features a rich, grey velvet cover with contrast stitching, angled arms and luxurious ornamental details.

T: 001 323 584 1315 | www.nathananthonyfurniture.com

This beautiful Dresser in Espresso Walnut finish is part of a stunning range of handmade solid wood furniture from Luxeform. Available in a variety of wood and high polish finishes.

T: +44 (0)192 087 7338 | www.luxeform.co.uk

LUXURY furniture designer Christopher Guy introduces the striking Bizet dining table.

Distinctively individual and suitable for a range of period and contemporary settings, it features a hand-wrought base available in a range of finishes -oro nero, bronzage, Italian silver and topped with tempered glass.

Available from its showroom in Chelsea Harbour’s Design Centre.

T: +44(0)203 397 2410 | www.christopherguy.com

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THIS IS A GREAT example of the meticulously tailored custom upholstery

by Hickory White. Designers enjoy the many opportunities for personalisation.

It is the exquisite touches such as artisan craftsmanship and hand decorations that make the difference at this well established name where fashion and quality go hand in hand. T: 828 322 8624 | www.hickorywhite.com

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MARI IANIQ is a high-end brand of furniture, lighting and accessories providing bespoke pieces and solutions for luxury interiors. The collection is inspired by elements of haute couture and jewellery.

Classical shape of the BATON chair is crowned with a simple and elegant brass baton, decorated with gemstones at its finials for a more glamorous look.

T: +44(0) 795 122 8666 | www.mariianiq.com

WESLEY-BARRELL has been handcrafting fine English sofas and armchairs for more than a century, from elegant, understated classic styles through to contemporary ranges. Artisan upholstery techniques combined with good design and the best materials ensure a WesleyBarrell sofa not only looks great but is built to last.

T: +44 (0)199 377 6682 | www.wesley-barrell.co.uk

INTERIOR designer Sarah Ward has a new take on dining room furniture inspired by fluidity and movement. All of the luxurious pieces in the collection are handmade in the UK, using a palette of rich wood finishes, solid Acrylic bases and bronze or nickel detail, bordered by upholstered chairs with graduated backs that rise and fall in a continuous wave, creating a visual treat. www.sarahwardassociates.com

THIS SEASON Altfield has introduced Alcantara. With an unrivalled aesthetic and technical reputation, this unique material’s construction is still a highly guarded secret.

Extraordinarily versatile, Alcantara can be moulded into endless possibilities and used to cover any shape or surface while still maintaining the highest industry standards. www.altfield.com

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QUEX is one of the latest additions to the Margo Selby rug collection. This designs is the most intricate to date and is woven in a hand carved wilton quality. Each design has been inspired by a combination of indigenous textiles and hand woven twill structures.

T: +44 (0)122 728 2758 margoselby.com

From decorative casegoods to tailored upholstery, Alden Parkes reinterprets and remasters the icons that define gracious living.

Visit our showroom or scan our QR code to discover High Point’s best-kept secret.

High Point Showroom: 200 North Hamilton Street, Suite #207 2nd Floor in the North Court of the 200 Building Corporate Office: 904-279-1617 www.aldenparkes.com

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BOLD, bright colours and beautiful botanical prints mark out Delcor’s new SS15 Concept Collection. The Metro chair is sleek and modern with a hint of 1950’s retro, while the fabric used gives it a true jungle feel.

T: +44 (0)191 237 1303 | www.delcor.co.uk

THE STYLISH Thomas Credenza, with its bright polished handles, straps and corner decoration which contrast nicely with black glass doors, sides and top is from JohnRichard.The illuminated sculpture lamps finish this great setting which could be used in a variety of areas in the home.

US T: 001 662 453 5809 | UK T: +44 (0)120 271 7017 www.johnrichard.com

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SOUTH AFRICAN born designer Louis Bührmann was called in when the directors of PGS (Principal Global Solutions) wanted to create spacious boardroom that had luxury, comfort and style with a hint of a residential atmosphere.

Their offices in a grand town house seconds away from Mount Street and Park Lane in London has classically proportioned interiors with Grade I marble and plaster work.

Their brief was for Louis to create a spacious boardroom for members and guests with a specially designed boardroom table seating at least 12 people, equipped with the most upto-date conference technology and an additional seating area leading effortlessly on to the heated terrace.

A bronze horse sculpture served as a clever device to separate the more relaxed seating area from the boardroom table, in this way creating two spaces that combine professional efficiency and the informality of a private residence.

Photographs and paintings selected by art curator, Sascha Bailey, included work by Damien Hirst.

T: +44 (0)207 326 4777 www.louishenri.com

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LEADING specialists in antique and luxury fireplaces, Thornhill Galleries, started life in 1880, and is run by the fifth generation of the same family. The company holds one of the largest collections of superb quality marble, wood and stone period fireplaces in the UK including a rare example of an original Coadestone fireplace, and English 18th century Statuary.

T: +44 (0)208 949 4757 www.thornhillgalleries.co.uk

WHO WOULD have thought that Piccadilly Circus, one of London’s main tourist attractions, could be the inspiration for a stunning mirror? But that was designer Marco Sousa’s starting point for his aptly named Circus mirror for Bateye. www.bateye.com 48

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CONTEMPORARY at its best, this new Simone sideboard by Dorya incorporates fine walnut burl veneers on door fronts framed in stylish Gunmetal finish. Custom stainless steel hardware adds a futuristic touch. The striking new Coco chairs feature neutral cream cotton blend fabrics with elegant stainless steel nail trim. The bold, yet flowing, lines create a stunning effect, ideally suited for any setting.

US T: 001 305 373 4446 / www.doryainteriors.com | UK T: +44 (0)120 271 7017 / www.interio.co.uk

IN HER DEBUT collection for Arteriors, Interior designer Windsor Smith pares down iconic embellishments ranging from GrecoRoman architectural friezes to vintage jewellery. One fret of a Greek key border forms a table’s leg, while wall lights dangle reminiscent of a lady’s drop earring.

The result is a series of furnishings that feel fresh and fashionable, yet warmly familiar.

Windsor’s goal for the 40-piece collection was to create heirlooms of tomorrow.

T: 001 800 338 2150 www.arteriorshome.com

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NOW THIS is a chair that would be just perfect for the latest James Bond villain. The Caped Wing Chair from interior designer Louis Henri certainly makes a statement. It’s part of his new furniture collection which includes pieces that are both practical and quirky. T: +44 (0)207 622 8343 | www.louishenri.com

This striking combination of pieces from John-Richard shows some of the company’s designer favourites. The Arapahoe sideboard called Antler, the simple accessories, a stylish table lamp and a picture by Jackie Ellens T: 001 662 453 5809 (US) | T: +44 (0)120 271 7017 (UK) www.johnrichard.com 50

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HILL HOUSE Interiors certainly had plenty to celebrate as they took home the trophy for Best Residential Interior Design Project Under £1m for their London Riverside Penthouse project at the SBID International Design Awards. The tailored scheme for an exclusive penthouse apartment, is an opulent mélange of the most luxurious of materials and furnishings. T: +44 (0)207 589 5911 | www.hillhouseinteriors.com

These new Valletta encaustic floor tiles from Fired Earth are handmade in Morocco and are named after a home in central Valletta in Malta.They are available in five different striking patterns and vibrant colour combinations.

T: +44 (0)129 581 4396 | www.firedearth.com

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HAUTE DÉCO’S couture handles are famed for luxurious textures, adding understated glamour to prime residential projects.

Signature doorknobs – more aptly described as door jewellery - epitomise Haute Déco’s house style: this unique concept, perfected at the company’s workshop in South-West England, sees a new twist with the launch of Monograms, a novel take on personalised doorknobs.

T: +44 (0)207 736 7171 | www.hautedeco.com LE DEUN luminaires is a french company specialising in electronic lighting with low energy consumption. All models are designed and manufactured in France, in their Paris Head office. In addition to their main collection, which expands every year, they closely work with designers on bespoke projects. www.ledeun.com

NEW COLLECTION from Kate Foreman.

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THE TITANIUM collection enhances Warwick’s interior design offer with novel textures, foil prints and sumptuous velvets. The Laureate compendium of luxurious small scale ditsy designs is perfect for cushions and upholstery, and dual stocked for FR needs. T: +44 (0)145 182 2383 | www.warwick.co.uk

During ‘London Design Festival’ Harlequin London exhibited at Decorex International.

Focussing on their bespoke design service for the Interior Trade, Harlequin showcased a 70’s Retro inspired collection of Tableware, Decorative Accessories and Chandeliers.

Also launched was a new bespoke furniture design service.

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ATLANTICO RUGS make exclusive handmade tapestry rugs in pure wool. A wide range of designs from traditional classic florals to modern contemporary patterns. They specialise in creating the perfect rug for your room.

T: +44 (0)208 780 5288 www.atlanticorugs.com

ALTHEA woven fabric from Kai www.kaidistribution.co.uk

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MARBLE HILL FIREPLACES are displaying two balanced flue gas fires from their Bell range at Decorex. These fires are at 85 percent efficient and give between 7-10 kw of heat.

Visit them to see these fires working and experience their stunning visual effect and heat output. T: +44 (0)208 892 1488 | www.marblehill.co.uk

SIDNEY PAUL & CO was established by Sidney Yates and partner Joanne Ganley-Yates to create inspired wallpaper designs.

They specialise in digitally printed 70cm width rolls which allows them the freedom to design wallpaper which cannot be conventionally printed.

Their designs are produced in the UK on specially coated non-woven papers with finishes that include metallics and shine. Facade & Gentlemans Club are collections that evoke a sense of Heritage but have a contemporary style. They include six panels and four wallpaper designs.

T: +44(0)783 708 7036 www.sidneypaulandco.com

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The Gardens of Arne Maynard ARNE MAYNARD is one of the UK’s most sought-after and internationally renowned garden designers. He is celebrated for his ability to create gardens with a particular sense of harmony and belonging as well as his love of traditional craftsmanship and a keen eye for historical detail.

“Because of where my own passions lie, I design gardens that are intended to be gardened,” he says in his first book The Gardens of Arne Maynard devoted to his work.

Written by Arne himself, this beautiful book offers a fascinating insight into how his designs evolve. Focused on 12 gardens, illustrated with wonderfully atmospheric photographs by William Collinson that reveal Maynard’s extraordinary versatility and imagination, it explores the very essence of good garden design.

His passion for colour, plants and design is evident throughout this inspiring book and he provides the reader with a clear reference guide to the building blocks that he uses in his designs.

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The furnishings of the living room, which opens onto the dining room, have historic associations that make them treasured possessions

Behind doors: A Home in Paris Guillaume de Laubier takes us behind closed doors inside the homes of the most respected designers and artists in his book A Home in Paris.

Discover the rich diversity of Parisian style in 34 inspiring interiors grouped into five thematic chapters.

Classic interiors feature crystal chandeliers and gilt-framed mirrors, a marble bust flanked by eighteenthcentury Louis XV rattan chairs, or floral-embroidered Chinese tapestries paired with a mother-ofpearl-inlaid armoire.

Designer and artist abodes exude an irrepressibly creative vibe, from kitsch playland to 1940’s boudoir lounge.

The living room leads to the library, where Jacques Garcia has placed an armchair bearing the stamp of the famed chair maker Jean-Baptiste SĂŠnĂŠ

A Home in Paris by Guillaume de Laubier Published by Flammarion www.groupe-flammarion.com

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The living room is a tribute to the splendours of the past. Modern designer furniture and decorative objects comfortably adapt to a backdrop of gilt boiseries.

THE ART OF FLAME Phoenix Wharf, Eel Pie Island, Twickenham TW1 3DY Tel: 020 8891 5904 Email: gabrielle.platonic@gmail.com www.platonicfireplaces.co.uk

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THE FINISHING TOUCH An exquisitely made tactile handle is a joy says Marie-Veronique Swannell

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Door handles tend to be specified with two main objectives either in the context of couture interior projects where every detail feeds into a theme, or to provide a style statement in their own right, be it with statement handles or by adding colourful or metallic accents. Large format Push-Pull handles, with luxurious contemporary textures work equally well as stand-alone style statements or within a larger scheme.

There is a noticeable shift in consumers’ interest in craftsmanship and their skills to create unique and beautiful products. Because door handles are the one architectural detail that we come into direct and repeated contact with, a well-chosen, exquisitely-made handle is appreciated time and time again. Singularly, door handles are not just seen but held in the hand. Handling exquisitely-made, tactile handles that have been lovingly hand-polished is a joy that appeals to our sense of touch.

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On this note, layering texture has been a trend in design for some time but we now see there has been a noticeable increase in interest towards handles adding to the textural palette. Handles can cross-reference to other textures used in the property: parquet flooring, timber-cladding, wallcoverings, leather upholstery and polished concrete.

Of late, the return of colour within interior schemes has been talked about and used in homes across the globe. The new generation are enjoying the mix of strong wall colours and decadent and printed fabric designs to create an eclectic interior. With this return to bolder schemes comes a focus to decorative detail. We no longer have to embellish with only cushions and lampshades because there is also a huge market for fittings and colourful knobs . They make the ideal finishing touch for coordinating wardrobes and furniture to walls or fabrics and alongside a plethora of colours, in a variety of textures and surfaces on the market, including glossy lacquers, bold Pop-Art colours, precious gem colours, or contemporary Mediterranean colours, rooms can be successfully punctuated with luxurious, multi-layered finishing touches.

Today, with less people moving house and more people renovating or updating their homes, instant makeovers can be achieved with smaller elements which can transform a space instantly.

As we are continually told in life that the first impression is the lasting one – for an interiors project, it seems a distinctive handle on the front door is a good place to start.

Marie-Veronique Swannell - Haute Deco T: +44 (0)207 736 7171 | www.hautedeco.com A member of Chelsea Design Quarter

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CARLUCCI ATMOSPHERE is the latest fabric and wallpaper oering from Carlucci di Chivasso by JAB Anstoetz. Comprising an eclectic mix of highly decorative, contemporary fabrics and textured wall coverings, Carlucci Atmosphere combines classic design with luscious contemporary fabrics inspired by gentlemens neckties and handkerchiefs.

T: +44 (0)207 257 6470 | www.jab-uk.co.uk

SIGNATURE STRIPES, checks and plains in an easily mixable collection of navy, red and neutrals makes Britannia the most extensive collection to date from Ian Mankin. Shown here is Regency Peony velvet on the sofa and Salesbury stripe Peony lampshade.

T: +44 (0)207 722 0997 | www.ianmankin.co.uk

A MAGNIFICENT lampas in 100% silk inspired by Italian decorative style, Verdi symbolises finesse. The ornamental richness of the design with garlands of acanthus and oak leaves, pearls and ornamental ironwork is expressed in four sophisticated colourways. www.lelievre.eu

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HOLI Indian made satins from Casamance in shimmering colours of red and orange, purple and fuchsia, turquoise and of absinthe green, gold and silver, make this collection a sacred celebration of the beauty of colours, as is the case in India. During the Holi festival, celebrated at the spring equinox, the Hindus throw colour pigments at each other, all of which have a meaning: green for harmony, orange for optimism, blue for vitality and red for joy and love. www.casamance.com

Beautiful New Fabrics in Wool, Silk and Flax

The Silk Gallery 25 Chelsea Harbour Design Centre London SW10 0XE T: +44 (0)20 7351 1790

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THIS PURE linen twill from Dedar is dyed and hand woven into a tartan pattern. Irregularity and unevenness are the distinctive trait of its lengthy artisanal workmanship that makes this product unique. www.dedar.com

OXFORD IS a wool/cashmere velvet from Northcroft fabrics which is extremely hard wearing and fire retardant to contract standards, making it very suitable for use in luxury hotels and restaurants.

T: +44 (0)162 848 8700 www.northcroftfabrics.co.uk

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AMAZILIA is a stunning collection of wallcoverings based on extravagant tropical motifs in magnificent and luxuriant colourways by the Harlequin Studio. Channelling the current trend for bringing the outdoors in, the atmospheric collection creates a feeling of both sanctuary and escapism. www.harlequin.uk.com

LINWOOD has now extended its hugely successful wallpaper range to include an accompanying fabric collection. The Ephemera Fabric collection draws creative inspiration from a whole host of archives, including tax discs, train ticket stubs and all other manner of ephemera. T: +44 (0)142 546 1176 | www.linwoodfabric.com

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AN INNOVATIVE wallpaper collection based on director David Lean’s 1965 movie adaptation of the novel Doctor Zhivago. The inky blue and white tree design, inspired by the view from Zhivago’s country house, is printed onto uncoated non-woven paper. www.natmaks.com

THE HARLEQUIN Studio has produced Amazilia, a stunning collection based on extravagant tropical motifs in magnificent colourways. Channelling the current trend for bringing the outdoors in, offset against large ‘greenhouse-like’ windows, dark walls and hotspots of colour. www.harlequin.uk.com 66

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WILTSHIRE-BASED wallpaper and fabrics company, Barneby Gates, is making quite a name for itself.Vanessa Barneby, former Living Editor at British Vogue and painter, Alice Gates, came together to produce designs with a quintessentially English feel. Latest wallpaper collections include Crab (left), a trellis of crabs caught in the net using block cut rollers for textural relief, and Peacock (right), a small-scale design of pretty fanning peacocks using the surface print technique for a hand-stamped finish.

T: +44 (0)167 256 0240 | www.barnebygates.com

THE FIRST collection to launch under the Stacy Garcia New York label is Paper Muse for York Wallcoverings, a series of bright wallpaper that showcases Stacy’s love of colour and texture with metallic accents, velvet flocks and oversized watercolour florals. The lively collection plays with scale and dimension, dressing walls in a mix of whimsical and sophisticated patterns. www.yorkwall.com

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DEIRDRE DYSON has been located in the Kings Road for more than 10 years with a dedicated showroom set over three floors and displaying the most recent designs.

Using the finest, luxurious materials, carpets are made to order from a palette of over 2,000 colours using wool and silk combinations.

T: +44 (0)207 384 4464 | www.deirdredyson.com

LOOMAH’S latest collection is an explosion of colour and pattern. Bold, graphic patterns in bright colour palettes add energy and life to any interior. This rug, called Betty, uses simple interlocking lines in a vibrant shade of turquoise to create a bold geometric pattern.

T: +44 (0)207 371 9955 | www.loomah.com

TROPICANA LATTICE by Ferrick Mason is made from wool and silk, hand knotted, 100 knot, made in Nepal using vegetal dyes.

Custom sizes and colours available. www.wovenonline.co

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TAKE CREATIVITY beyond limits with metalised floors from Floor Seasons. These are oak floors with metal applied to the surface.

They have a remarkable glossy finish while the wooden pattern stays distinct. Available in Bronze, Copper, Gold Look and Silver Look.

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by Officine Gullo presented in heavy gauge steel with a satin finish. This cooking suite features a composition of all the high performance equipment a kitchen needs within one tidy, high capacity breakfast island. T: +39 055 656 0324 | www.officinegullo.com

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CANNES Cannes is a brand new FAUX SILK broadloom carpet in 15 sumptuous colours.

Bespoke rug sizes, up to a maximum width of 500 cm are also available in this fabulous range.

- Luxurious - Shiny - Soft to the touch - Durable - 4 & 5 mtr wide available - Class 33 Heavy Commercial rating / Class 23 Heavy Domestic - Bfl-s1 Fire Rating These characteristics makes Cannes an ideal product for almost every location, from homes to hotels.

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MARBLE is one of the most luxurious stones and while undeniably timeless, Lapicida recognise it trending for 2015.

Hard wearing as well as highly decorative, marble is the perfect choice to bring warmth and depth to any bathroom.

Pictured here Calacatta Oro honed marble.

T: +44 (0)203 012 1000 | www.lapicida.com

WEST ONE BATHROOMS, Europe’s most innovative supplier of bespoke bathrooms opens their ninth showroom on the Kings Road. Located in Chelsea’s renowned Design Quarter, the showroom displays the latest collections from brands including Arcade, Burlington, Bauhaus, Crosswater and Simpsons, all complemented by the installation of Claybrook and Apavisa tiles and flooring from Lapicida.

T: +44 (0)207 751 8000 | www.westonebathrooms.com

SOFT AND SINUOUS lines interpreted with a modern twist, the Margraf range of marbles are genuine works of art which give bathrooms undisputed luxury and unique atmosphere. Bringing aesthetics and functionality together in creations that are custom-built to last. www.margraf.it

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FINDING the perfect balance between function and form, the PHASE Collection exhibits timeless appeal with its perfect union of sensuality and precision. From wallmounted projects to shower and freestanding applications, this contemporary collection is ready for any type of interior layout. T: (800) 9544723 | www.grafffaucets.com

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ETCH Web in polished brass from Tom Dixon is astonishingly beautiful, with an ethereal visual attitude. A lamp is suspended within the centre to make it the ultimate shadow play pendant. Designed to add warmth and sophistication to the hallway, the hotel lobby or the dining room. www.tomdixon.net

AT THE HEART of Hector Finch’s extensive range of domestic lighting are their own craft-manufactured lights and lamps, which combine the best of contemporary design with classic and timeless motifs. They fuse crisp, precision metalwork by British artisans with glasswork sourced from Britain, mainland Europe and beyond.

T: +44 (0)158 487 1600 | www.hectorfinch.com

THE TRANSPARENT Prism ranges from Focus SB are designed to disappear into the room. They are very popular with designers and architects where high quality wall coverings are used - but can be used equally effectively with painted walls blending with any interior.

T: +44 (0)142 485 8060 | www.focus-sb.co.uk

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MR.LIGHT have recently expanded their range of plaster wall luminaires. The collection is manufactured from fine white plaster in precise architectural linear forms which can be used in the raw plaster smooth finish or may be painted to match with specific wall colours. Various light sources are possible including conventional halogen lamps and the very latest LED which gives pure, warm, white, 2700 kelvin illumination as well as being extremely energy efficient with extra long life. www.mrlight.co.uk

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THIS LANTERN is one of a collection of historic designs which were recently discovered in books containing miniatures of each of Best & Lloyd’s 100,000 designs dating back to 1840. It was originally created for the New York Best & Lloyd showroom in the mid 1920’s. The designs will be familiar as they are still on the front of many New York buildings of the period.

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WITH THE aim of pushing bone china to its very limits, the Hatton collection of pendants from Original BTC, wall, table and floor lights explore and maximise the materials translucency, luminosity and versatility. Sculptural when off, the shades come to life when switched on, creating mesmerising lines and shadows. www.originalbtc.com

THE MONTREAL suspension lamp from Creative Mary honours the artistic output of the city’s jazz history. The plated brass structure of the suspension lamp reimagines the trumpet and makes use of its most identifying shape, the bell. The lampshade connects to the structure with an elegant tube which seems to transport air and release warm, brassy notes.

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THE STUNNING Rotterdam Chandelier from the world reknown ‘Barovier & Toso’ is available at Christopher Wray. With its ogival stem, chunky crystal cylinders and chrome metal detail, this harmonious fusion has attained a pitch of excellence backed by the centuries of experience and innovative ideas of its famous designers.

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‘The grandeur of the house and the vast expanse of wooded parkland surrounding it makes you feel like you have entered a princely kingdom’ WORDS JAMES PEILL | PHOTOGRAPHS JAMES FENNELL / The Interior Archive

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he magnificent Worcester Lodge, a masterpiece of Palladian architecture by William Kent, crowns the horizon as one approaches Badminton from the north. At the end of the three-mile Great Avenue, the house looms into view, its twin domes glinting beneath the fluttering flag of the Duke of Beaufort. The grandeur of the house and the vast expanse of wooded parkland surrounding it makes one feel like one has entered a princely kingdom. Indeed, the Duke of Beaufort are descended from Edward III’s sons John of Gaunt; hence the appearance of the quartered arms of England and France on the flag.

Badminton is recorded in the Domesday Book as ‘Madmintune’ and was owned by the Boteler family from 1275 to 1612, when Thomas Somerset, fourth Earl of Worcester, purchased the manors of Great and Little Badminton. Five years later, he gave Badminton to his third son, Sir Thomas Somerset, as a wedding present, and Sir Thomas proceeded to modernise the old Boteler residence.

The subsequent architectural history of Badminton is far from straightforward. Like a courtier, the house has changed its formal attire according to the prevailing fashions of the day. Sir Thomas incorporated much of the Boteler house in his alterations. His great nephew Henry Somerset, first Duke of Beaufort, upgraded the house in keeping with his new status. The work began in 1664 and was not finished until 1691. The north front was modelled on Queen Henrietta Maria’s New Gallery at Somerset House by John Webb and forms the core of the present north façade. It is juxtaposed with the lower, pedimented, and hipped - roofed

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TOP: The Great Drawing Room in which two impressive tiered crystal chandeliers hang from a gilded plasterwork ceiling. The walls are covered with a silk damask wall fabric and hung with 18th and 19th century portaits LEFT: An octagonal anteroom decorated in the rococo style by Thomas Paty in 1750.

The table echos the shape of this room, its ceiling clad with delicate stucco

east front, visible in an engraving of about 1669, which looked out over the privy gardens, parterres, and hornbeam wilderness laid out by the Duchess of Beaufort, a celebrated horticulturalist. Her husband’s grandiose schemes transformed the park beyond, with 30 rides radiating out from the house.

The first Duke was succeeded by a grandson who employed a local Bath architect, William Killigrew, to make further alterations. The west front is largely Killigrew’s work of about 1708; when viewed from across the pond, it is flanked by single-storey pavilions, one built as a brew house, the other as a laundry and now the home of John Harris, the eminent architectural historian who has done much to unravel the complex building history of Badminton. Killigrew also tinkered with the fenestration on the north front and designed most of the ochre-coloured estate houses in the village.

Further enhancements to the house were made by the third Duke of Beaufort, who succeeded his father in 1714 when he was only seven. His Grand Tour in the 1720’s fired an interest in architecture that led to his employing Francis Smith of Warwick on his return.

Smith added an attic floor and pediment to the east front, thereby bringing it into unison with the north front, but losing its balance in the process. His chief legacy is the decoration of the Great Hall, which, like that of the rest of the house, is far from clear-cut. Edward 84

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TOP: The elegant entrance hall of Badminton House, its ceiling and walls decorated with ornate stucco plasterwork LEFT: Portraits are staggered by size up the walls of the staircase designed by Wyatville

Poynton carved the Corinthian pillars and door cases, while Charles Stanley and Thomas Roberts were paid for plasterwork in 1739 and 1753, respectively. John Morley was paid for the plasterwork ceiling in 1751. Ranged around the room are five great hunting canvases by the celebrated equestrian painter John Wootton; a recent discovery has revealed that two are signed and dated 1732. The second pair was painted twelve years later, and over the chimneypiece is a lifesized study of the Duke’s famous Arabian stallion, Grey Barb (1734).

All have superb gilded frames, probably by John Boson. It was in this room that the foundations of the modern game of badminton were laid, an adaptation of a game played in British India, particularly in the garrison town of Poona (now Pune).

Opening off the Great Hall is an octagonal anteroom know as the Waiting Room, decorated by Thomas Paty in 1750. Its delicate rococo plasterwork included a musical trophy over the mantelpiece and an Apollo mask and sunburst on the ceiling. Nearby is the baroque Great Dining Room designed by Smith. It houses the celebrated Grinling Gibbons limewood carvings, executed in 1683 - 1684 for Beaufort House, Chelsea, and brought to Badminton in 1717 - 1718. Full-length ducal family portraits by Kneller, Dahl, Hudson, and Smirke dominate the walls between Corinthian pilasters.

Smith died in 1738, and James Gibbs succeeded him as architect. He added pedimented pavilions at each end of the north front, but with the third duke’s death in 1746, yet another architect, the famous William Kent, was bought in. Kent designed the great two-tier pediment 86

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TOP: Worcester Lodge, designed by William Kent, stands at the beginning of the three mile Great Avenue LEFT: Abundant plants placed in the windows of this dining room lead the eye out into the lush greenery of the garden

crowning the north front and its flanking cupolas, all constructed from wood painted to look like stone (for lightness). His other work on the north front included adding giant rusticated pilasters to the Gibbs pavilions, echoed in those flanking the front door.

Badminton was further aggrandised by the sixth Duke of Beaufort, who employed Jeffry Wyatville, from the famous Wyatt dynasty of architects, in 1809-13. Wyatville’s main alteration was the creation of the Great Drawing Room, with its Order of the Garter-themed plasterwork ceiling and magnificent neoclassical Italian chimneypiece, designed by James Byres for the Dowager Duchess of Beaufort, widow of the fourth duke, in 1773. Wyatville also rebuilt the staircase; its ramps seem to rise up in all directions through the centre of the house.

Here and elsewhere the walls are lined with family-portraits - nearly two hundred in all. Some of the earliest portraits are hung in the Family Dining Room, which has striking yellow arabesque wallpaper designed

by Thomas Willement, who supplied stained glass to the church in the mid-nineteenth century. Two other rooms on the east front are also hung with Willement wallpaper; the East Room (hung with late seventeenth – and early-eighteenth-century portraits) and the Duchess’s Sitting Room. The latter has a charming portrait of the fifth duke as a boy with his tutor by Sir Joshua Reynolds.

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TOP: Superb carving by Grinling Gibbons hangs over the mantlepice in the Great Dining Room, flanked by portraits of the fourth Duke and Duchess of Beaufort LEFT: One of two conservatories added to the east front by the third Duke of Beaufort

Outside, the gardens and park have undergone similar reincarnations over the centuries. The present duke employed Francois Goffinet to design a formal, compartmented garden in 1990, incorporating a shell garden created by his Duchess.

Today, Badminton is probably best known for the annual Horse trials, which take place in early May. Started in 1949 by the tenth Duke of Beaufort, they are the equestrian equivalent of Wimbledon or Henley Royal Regatta. The tenth duke was universally known as ‘Master’, having been given a pack of harriers for his eleventh birthday.

He was probably the most renowned Master of Foxhounds of his day and continued a long tradition of hunting dukes; hounds have been kennelled at Badminton since 1640.

The current Duke of Beaufort is chairman of Marlborough Fine Art (London) Ltd., one of the world’s leading contemporary art dealerships.

Thanks to his assured eye and natural style, Badminton has been lovingly restored and is to many people the epitome of the English country house.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: 16th century paintings hang from mid-19th century patterned wallpaper designed by Thomas Willement in the family dining room. View from the altar down the main aisle of St Michael and All Angels church. The choir stalls were built in 1908 by Temple Moore. In the south garden, looking up to the tower of the church

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Inspired by MALCOLM McDOWELL The actor and his family enjoy the simple life in his American barn outside Los Angeles

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alcolm McDowell began his career with an image as a charismatic bad boy because of his roles in the legendary 1960’s and 70’s films… A clockwork Orange and O Lucky Man! He maintained his villainous screen persona in the 1990s by killing Captain Kirk in Star Trek: Generations and in 2003 played a man who rapes a drug dealer in I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead. In his private life, the British-born McDowell, who has lived in California for many years, is very much a family man - one with a whimsical and artistic side and an impish sense of humour.

“Malcolm loves things that are personal, homemade and just a little bit askew,” says his wife, Kelley, a painter and an interior designer.

Fortunately, that is exactly her taste too. The open-plan house in the hills north of Los Angeles, which they designed and built together, is filled with mechanical toys, miniature carousel animals, antique shop signs, articulated wood figures that gesture and point, quilts and every other imaginable manifestation of folk art.

The McDowells began to build the house, one light-filled interior space painted white and open to the rafters, with French doors along the walls and a sleeping loft for a master bedroom, in 1992. “I wanted to respect the land,” says the actor, “We have a number of acres on these wooded hills, and I didn’t want the house to stick out, so there is no exterior trim. Inside, however, the house was inspired by a Victorian painter’s studio I lived in off Church Street in Kensington, in London, LEFT: The barnlike living area is designed ‘along the lines of the studio in London in which I loved for many years,’ Malcolm McDowell says. The couple filled it with comfortable furniture and folk art pieces. An antique bread company sign from London is on the mantel. The clock is 18th-century Swedish TOP: The McDowells and two of their sons, Finnian and Beckett, in their 1954 Jaguar 120 Bridge for Design October 2015

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: The office area of the large openplan living space is dominated by a painting on zinc of a horse called Greyhound. View from the open-plan living area up towards the gallery bedroom shielded from view by American quilts and Navajo Indian rugs hanging over the balustrade. Copper pots and model aeroplanes hang from a wooden rack above the tiled kitchen work surface

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TOP: French doors in the dining area open onto the pool terrace. The mismatched chairs surrounding the table are ‘a reminder of the places we’ve been on holiday and where we’ve often bought chairs,’ the actor says. Friction toys live the upper shelves LEFT: A ‘photo pony’ that was used for photo shoots and can be dismantled and a concrete bull terrier by Robert Young antiques stand by the fireplace

when I was making Clockwork Orange,” he explains. “It was one huge beautiful room, and I wanted to conjure up a version of that that would be American. Instead of a studio, this is an American barn.”

The McDowells have an active family life, with three sons, Beckett, Finnian, and Seamus. “A great thing about the open-plan house is that everybody participates in what everyone else is doing. We tend to all sleep together in a dog pile,” says Kelley. The notable collections that the two have put together since they were married in 1991 have not been altered by the presence of the boys. “We haven’t put a thing out of reach,” says Kelley, “and almost nothing has been broken. If something is, it’s not intentional, and, anyway, that’s life.”

The collecting began when the actor would go on location for a film and his wife would travel with him. “One of the great things to do in a strange town is to look for antiques,” she says. The McDowells’ art and objects come from sources high and low around the world. “We’ve bought at auction at Sotheby’s in New York and from antiques shops in London, and we have carousel animals, carved at one-quarter size to be 98

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Natural light streams into the master bedroom, a part of the loft gallery space. An optician’s sign hangs above the bed. The pillow on the armchair is from the 1930’s

used as salesman’s samples, that we found in Hawaii when Malcolm was filming an episode of Fantasy Island.’

“We’d look in the yellow pages for antique shops,” he says, “and over time we got to know the dealers. We started fairly modestly with icefishing lures,” he continues. “Kelley is from Minnesota, where they do a lot of ice-fishing, and I always loved the idea of those guys fishing in their little huts, freezing and having an excuse to get drunk.”

Then the McDowells turned their attention to mechanical toy cars from the early 20th century, known as friction toys or ‘hill climbers,’ which move on their own once they are started. As a child, Malcolm was fascinated with racing cars. He lived near Aintree Race Track on the outskirts of Liverpool, where the British Grand Prix was held, and 100 Bridge for Design October 2015

as a teenager he turned the numbers on the manual scoreboard at the track. He got to know such racing legends as Stirling Moss. Years later this passion came out again in miniature with the McDowell’s friction toys.

“We have one of the largest collections in America,” says Kelley.

The little cars and trucks are displayed on shelves placed against the windows beside the French doors in the house.

With encouragement of actor Oliver Clark, a collector and a family friend, the couple set about expanding their collections while keeping their favourite acquisitions. “Kelley has a great eye,” says Malcolm.

“Whenever she calls me on location and says should she buy something she’s seen, I always say yes!”

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TOP: The 4,500-square-foot house that actor Malcolm McDowell, star of such films as A Clockwork Orange (1971) and Star Trek: Generations (1994), and his wife, Kelley, built north of Los Angeles showcases their extensive folk art collection LEFT: A small double bed with a headboard and footboard resembling white-painted fencing is covered with an antique Susani

Among the pieces that he considered art, is an antique wood sign of a sheaf of wheat carved in relief with the insignia for Z Bread on it. The McDowells found it at a shop in London, “I love the faded gold leaf on it. It has a stunning patina,” he says.

Another favourite is an optician’s sign - a pair of pince-nez six feet across with gilt frames and huge eyes painted in the lenses. “It’s like a piece is sculpture,” he says.

The art, with its universal appeal, is perhaps the transition between the part of Malcolm McDowell’s life that is represented by decades of films and globe-trotting, and life in his ‘American barn’ with his wife and boys.

He says it is quite simple. “This house anchors me. It is comfortable and a fun place. It is where we come to get away from our careers. The art is an expression of the happiness we feel here. This house is serene.”

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