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Bespoke Lighting and Furniture The Millfield Chandelier D1100mm x H350mm (plus hanging rod) Bespoke shapes and sizes are available

Here pictured in polished nickel with crystal prisms. Other metal finishes available upon request.

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“This is my dream kitchen. The whole process from start to finish was great fun, with the team at Chalon providing their expert advice on design and colour. It works brilliantly as a family kitchen right at the heart of our home, and is the perfect place for me to bake and to work – whether for entertaining, recipe development or baking classes.”

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Magnificent Stag This stately stag exudes poise and mature refinement in his pensive gaze. The European Red Deer has impressive antlers, with wide grandeur that fills the expanse of space around the animal’s body. The antlers are the stag’s most impressive assets, growing every spring up to 45 inches in length. The bright frame allows our entire focus to rest upon the stag, with the contrasts of the sepia tones adding a further level of classic and sophisticated wildlife portraiture to this beautiful image.

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92 72 Take a Seat Historic Chatsworth House hosts a contemporary exhibition 74 Design Trends Frank Englesby talks about a new lighting revolution 80 Fabrics Three pages of the latest fabric collections from Romo, Altfield, Osborne & Little, De le Cuona among others 86 In the Shade The latest designs to keep you cool when it gets hot out there 90 Flooring Six great rug designs 92 Inspired by Jean Philippe Demeyer The antique dealer turned interior designer breathes new life into a country house

Cover story: The soft furnishings and artwork add splashes of bright colour to the beige and cream striped wall in the living room of this New York home designed by Suzanne Boyd.

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past with the present to update a mid-century classic Inspired by Sophie Paterson Once painted jet black by rock star David Bowie, this Chelsea townhouse has now had a more uplifting transformation Inspired by Alidad A Parisian pied-a-terre has undergone a sumptuous and clever renovation turning it into a sparkling jewel Inspired by Anna Trzebinski Anna’s handsome house in the Kenyan bush pays tribute to local traditions and skills Inspired by Robert Duffy Boyhood memories of summer holidays with his family by the sea were stirred when he saw a Cape Cod cottage Inspired by Vanessa McDowell Vanessa changed her mind about barns only being suitable for animals when she saw this one in the Cotswolds

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OUR DESIGNERS TIM GOSLING Tim graduated from the Central St Martin’s School of Art & Design with a degree in theatre design. His work in theatre included creating set and stage scenes for major West End productions such as Miss Saigon and Starlight Express as well as working as a set designer in Las Vegas. In the late 1980’s he joined David Linley and was instrumental in developing the company’s design style. In 2005 he set up his own company, Gosling, giving himself the freedom to design a wide range of furniture and interiors while continuing his working relationships with designers world-wide. www.tgosling.com

SOPHIE PATERSON Acclaimed as a top 10 ‘rising star of interior design 2012’, Sophie Paterson Interiors launched in 2008 and is one of the UK’s most successful interior design studios.

The company works on high-end projects in the commercial and residential sectors in the UK and across the world. “We take pride in offering the very best available in interior design, creating spaces and lifestyles that work for the people who live in them and beautiful design that will stand the test of time,” she says. www.sophiepatersoninteriors.com

ALIDAD An award-winning interior designer, Alidad is internationally renowned for his opulent, elegant yet supremely comfortable interiors. He is truly international. Persian by birth, he went to school in Switzerland and England and after gaining a science degree from London University, he became Sotheby’s youngest departmental director for Islamic works of art and textiles. In 1985 he launched Alidad Ltd. He has lived in London for more than 40 years working mainly in Britain, Europe and the Middle East. His client base spans English aristocracy to Middle Eastern Royalty, Russian oligarchs to international businessmen. www.alidad.com

DAVID HARE David has been at the forefront of interior design for the last 20 years with his projects regularly featured in architectural and design magazines. Best known for his classical interiors, his attention to detail and finish ensuring the harmonious blending of old and new. Islamic textiles combined with 18th century furniture are his trademark, along with cleverly aged paint finishes. Current projects include an historic chateau in France; a large house in Holland Park and a tiny bijou apartment in Paris where every centimetre has been cleverly exploited. www.davidharedesigns.co.uk 26

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This endearing design from Conker Brown combines solid bronze and walnut to make a delightful drinks table.

The company creates pieces with strong simple lines which echo the past and sit exceptionally well in the present. All current pieces are made in Britain and can be tailored to suit individual requirements.

T: +44 (0)139 442 1073 | www.conkerbrown.co.uk

MANDARIN ARTS converts oriental porcelain vases and pots into beautiful timeless lamps, adding shades that complement both the style and colour.

Part of the range includes lamps and accessories made under licence from the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. The Yun Shui lamp depicts a Chinese landscape dominated by stylised clouds and water.

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Officine Gullo presents a new take on the kitchen, divided into four independent but coordinated elements that achieve a perfect balance between comfortable and functional. T: +390556560324 | www.officinegullo.com Renowned for eclectic design, Julian Chichester effortlessly combines materials and shapes in order to create unique and timeless pieces. The Massa Chest, a simple lined oak chest has hand sculpted brass handles, angled sides and a base clad in aged brass, W965 x D432 x H787mm. www.julianchichester.com

Visit lillianaugustfinefurniture.com for a showroom near you.

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LUXEFORM supplies a wide range of luxury products. The Aaron Sofa is handmade from solid North American certified wood and upholstered to the highest standards. This beautiful sofa was recently placed in the Ting restaurant at the London Shard Shangri-La. T: +44 (0)192 087 7338 | www.luxeform.co.uk

PULLING inspiration from the 1920’s and 30’s Art deco period Jonathan Charles has expanded his eclectic Luxe collection with new case goods which combine metallic finishes and colourful faux shagreen veneers.

The teal Shagreen chest and console have a wrought iron frame in brass and a radial sunburst pattern in muted grey.

LUXURY British bed maker, Vispring, unveils its new exclusive range of fabrics; The Timeless Collection. Curated from the best European mills, the high-quality, natural materials are perfect for covering Vispring’s bespoke, handmade headboards and divans. With its extensive palette of sophisticated tones and textures, The Timeless Collection caters for the tastes of discerning customers around the world.

T: +44 (0)175 236 6311 | www.vispring.co.uk

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THE ELEGANT bed Rialto from Roberto Giovannini is inspired by the Venetian style.

A warm atmosphere enlightened by the sophisticated Gold finish of the wood and by the soft tones of the silk fabrics of the upholstery and bed covers.

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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 34

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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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The walls of this contemporary living room in The Hamptons have been painted in horizontal stripes and the room, designed by Muriel Brandolini, is furnished using bold colours. Photograph: Mark Luscombe-Whyte/The Interior Archive

The bedroom walls in this French home were handpainted by the designer Emma Foale. The ornate gold leaf motifs are lit by custom made brass wall lights.

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Where else but Jaipur? This flamboyantly colourful living room with its custom-made glass chandeliers and vivid cushions and textiles was designed by Liza Bruce and Nicholas Alvis Vega. Photograph: Simon Upton/The Interior Archive

The soft furnishings and artwork add splashes of bright colour to the beige and cream striped wall in the living room of this New York home designed by Suzanne Boyd.

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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 (right) 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.

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

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Prints by Gary Hume decorate an entire wall of this elegant living room in London which was designed by Paolo Moschino. Photograph: Simon Upton/The Interior Archive

The photograph of Gisele B端ndchen above the sofa is by Michel Comte in this New York sitting room designed by Sig Bergamin. Photograph: Simon Upton/The Interior Archive

A low wooden bench acts as a side table beneath a collection of black and white photographs in this New York home designed by Vicente Wolf.

The console table to the rear of the cream sofa by Andrew Martin is flanked by Grecian prints in this New York home designed by Philip Gorrivan.

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NEW COLOURS from Edward Bulmer Pots of Paint include Washstop, a subtle water-grey that expands their palette of refined neutrals.

T: +44 (0)154 438 8535 | www.potsofpaint.com

THIS HANDSOME banquette from Lillian August for Hickory White provides designers with a wide mix of custom options for stylish dining and enduring fashion. T: 001 828 322 2640 | www.lillianaugustfinefurniture.com

WITH THE resurgence in popularity of period styles, luxury fireplace supplier Chesneys has consolidated its entire historical range into a single catalogue. One of the new designs, The Chichester, features moulded dog leg jambs, a repeat frieze carved with stiff leaf acanthus and a corniced shelf featuring a tier of crisp egg and dart carving.

This wonderful piece is carved in Portland stone and is shown with an antiqued finish.

T: +44 (0)207 627 1410 | www.chesneys.co.uk

THIS VERSATILE Sapling Cabinet from Ambella functions perfectly as a media cabinet or sideboard.

Made from solid hardwood and American white oak veneers with a light brown ceruse finish.

Behind doors that feature uniquely designed sapling shaped pulls, there are two adjustable shelves.

T: 001 214 631 8901 www.ambellahome.com

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David Robinson “From my early days as Marketing Director of a small fashion house I had a natural eye for the style people wanted to achieve,” says David Robinson, founder of the Original Sofa Company (above).

“The Chesterfield sofa is probably one of the most iconic statements of design that we have ever known. This is why it still lives as strongly today as it did 150 years ago. Of course, as with many things, we know that there are ‘Chesterfields in style’ and then there are ‘real Chesterfields’. It is the latter that we endeavour to craft for our clients at The Original Sofa Co. Ltd”.

“Now, 13 years on, we have amassed a very comprehensive stock of all manner of Chesterfields. From the luxury of our new Signature range to the character of a 150-year-old antique, we have it all.”

Based in north-east England, The Original Sofa Co. Ltd is a well established business specialising in Chesterfield sofas and chairs.

From iconic wing back Queen Anne chairs, to a 12ft deep buttoned Chesterfield, there really is no shortage of options.

T: +44 (0)191 490 6119 www.theoriginalsofaco.com

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THE VERY ELEGANT Pompadour high back sofa from Beaumont and Fletcher is a classic contemporary design with back and arms comprising deep feather and down cushions, giving very comfortable support and a stylish individualistic look.

T: +44 (0)207 352 5594 | www.beaumontandfletcher.com

FABRIC FURNITURE manufacturer Jessica Charles has just introduced a new chair collection in lighter wood finishes and soft, muted fabrics. Dominated by dusted mauve and taupe colour palettes, these chairs feel ethereal and airy. They are designed for small apartments and houses. www.jessicacharles.com

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IN A TRIBUTE to American design, furniture makers Hancock and Moore have launched their new Iconic America collection. By merging Western, colonial, and rock ‘n’ roll elements with their artisanal domestic craftsmanship, they have created arresting designs that embody the all-American style.

Like the Soul Chair (above) designed by Mark Geotz with its profile that resembles the shape of a guitar and the Painter’s Chair (below) designed by Alan Price with its glamour ruby leather back and hair-on-hide exterior. www.hancockandmoore.com

From rising designer Lee Broom comes a new collection of furniture which uses a technique that he calls carpetry. It’s a simple concept: cover the piece of furniture with carpet - in this case a 100% wool Wilton in a design inspired by traditional Persian rugs. “It has always fascinated me how something so Middle Eastern can also be so British,” he says. This sideboard is a piece from his Heritage Boy collection. www.leebroom.com

THE TORI sofa from Taylor King strikes the perfect balance between whimsical and prim with button tufting and a traditional frame upholstered in a bright Zuma Peacock fabric. The contrasting white buttons and snow tape on the seat cushions complement the Coconut finished wood legs. T: 001 828 632 7731 | www.taylorking.com 46

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GRACE and simplicity is firmly rooted in each Dorya design, such as these distinctive Ajax chairs and X-end table. Dorya’s exquisitely handcrafted furniture, whose luxurious design and attention to detail are paramount, is widely known and respected by designers worldwide. The company’s philosophy is simple: ‘the pursuit of style is a way of life’.

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

This striking console and mirror set from Artmax makes a dramatic statement with its sleek modern design and high gloss polished surfaces. This delightful duo provide an eye-appealing and powerful touch to any room or foyer. Designer Richard Chan combines luxurious elements such as handapplied silverleaf finish and effortless contemporary styling in this new Soho chair also by Artmax.

T: 001 773 376 6266 www.artmaxfurniture.com Fresh Spring shades of green from sofa.com include this new Iggy two seater and armchair 48

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hen you hear the name Florrie+Bill you would be forgiven in thinking that there were two designers behind this innovative brand who specialise in fantastically restored vintage and retro chairs.

However, the company is the brainchild of Amy Cawson (above) who, early in 2012, armed with a love of restoring old furniture and a husband in the upholstery design industry, decided to transform tired, vintage and retro seating back into something spectacular.

She turned her hobby into a business after the birth of her son, her aim “to restore tired and unloved vintage and retro chairs, with modern and exciting fabrics, to provide a new lease of life for future generations to enjoy�.

Drawing on the fond memories of visiting the home of her grandparents, Florence and William, with its furnishings of retro radiograms, string pictures, teak furniture and Bakelite telephones, she decided to name her company after them.

The decision to honour classic designs and quality craftsmanship before it gets destroyed means that Amy seeks out great British brand names, such as G Plan, Ercol and Parker Knoll to restore. Working with, and supporting, emerging UK textile designers such as Tamasyn Gambell, Flock Fabrics, and Bailey Hills, each chair is upholstered in British made fabrics and materials where possible. www.florrieandbill.com

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HERE IS one of the many designer looks by Hickory White where custom is the norm. With 112 years of innovation and inspiration, the company offers over 40 custom finishes as well as hand-painted, artisan detailing.

T: 001 828 322 8624 | www.hickorywhite.com

A MIXTURE of Revival and Edwardian door designs adorn this stunning dressing room from The English Wardrobe Company. The mirrored fret doors bring about certain elegance to any room or reception area of the home. Hand painted with a choice of oak or walnut interiors they also offer a variety of internal fittings such as shoe shelves, chrome hanging rails and shelving and internal or external drawers.

T: +44 (0)148 322 5500 | www.theenglishwardrobecompany.com

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The Platonic Fireplace Company has been pushing the boundaries of style and design for more than 30 years and still remain at the forefront of contemporary design.

T: +44 (0)208 891 5904 www.platonicfireplaces.co.uk

THIS TIFFANY buffet pairs beautifully with the popular Tiffany cabinet by Alden Parkes. This piece can function as a media console or buffet. It is available in either a stunning white piano finish with gold leaf details or a warm walnut with gold leaf. Both designs are accented with the company’s signature solid brass hardware.

With the adjustable interior shelving, this striking buffet offers abundant storage options. T: 001 904 279 1617 | www.aldenparkes.com

Ana Barreto Interiors creates unique pieces of furniture for those who appreciate style, functionality and craftsmanship. Its furniture is exclusively designed using a wide variety of timeless and distinctive finishes. Its Richmond showroom is the ideal location for you to see their range of sofas, coffees tables, consoles and accessories.

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HE IS known for his signature stripe wool runners and rugs and now Roger Oates offers a bespoke service for clients who want something a little different. All designs in his portfolio can be re-coloured using a choice of colours from his colour palette and woven to a wider width and rescaled for unusually wide or narrow staircases. Â T: +44 (0)207 351 2288 | www.rogeroates.com 52

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THIS DELIGHTFUL chrysanthemum coffee table by Matsuoka is fashion forward with its charcoal Japonica high gloss top and legs and stunning hand painted chrysanthemum. Whimsical, yet artful, this stylish contemporary design takes a bold approach that literally blooms with its own special glamour. US T: 001 336 882 5070 www.matsuokafurniture.com UK T: +44 (0)120 271 7017 www.interio.co.uk

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Window IV by Sabine Hornig hangs above a bed covered in a purple Turkish suzani with Yes No pillow-cases. The room, in New York, was designed by Carlos Mota.

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The two purple chairs, side table and pendant light in this bedroom were designed by Verner Panton and used by Jim Isermann in a Palm Springs house by Architect Donald Wexler.

A pair of lamps with cast-bronze bases and purple shades are displayed against rich chocolate linen covered walls in the guest bedroom of a London house designed by Alex Papachristidis and Carlos Mota. Photographer Simon Upton

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Signature designs, the Happy Clover side table and Quatrefoil table lamp from Mari Ianiq are directly inspired by a Gothic four leaf clover design detail found in a piece of fine jewellery.

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Titchmarsh & Goodwin, makers of fine English furniture, has launched a new website. The UK-based cabinet-makers still craft every piece by hand in its Suffolk workshops. The new website makes it much easier to see the extent of the collections and there is a bespoke section for interior designers too. “As we make every piece from scratch we wanted to emphasise that we really can produce anything from fully fitted libraries and panelled bars to single pieces,” said MD Jamie Cooper. www.titchmarsh-goodwin.co.uk Award winning bed manufacturer Hypnos has introduced the new Regency Collection to its ever-growing portfolio.

Boasting the ultimate in luxury design, comfort and total body support, it ensures the sleeper has a truly restful night’s sleep.

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Christopher Guy introduces the elegant Vallet Gauche side table to its acclaimed Mademoiselle collection. This exquisite forged bronzed metal design features a single drawer with Sycamore veneer and choice of left or right opening. Available from its new showroom at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour.

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Every bespoke Marshall & Stewart bed is created to the individual requirements of the customer, and the bed can even be dual tension ensuring it is tailor-made for the comfort of both people sleeping in it.

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Bespoke Sofa London specialises in producing handmade luxury furniture with a made to measure service. Supplying the UK’s leading interior designers and private clients, using luxury fabrics and blending traditional with modern techniques to create some of the most beautiful handmade sofas in London.

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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.

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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 half down/half 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 their showroom in Long Eaton to see Duresta’s latest collections.

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ULTIMATE SINK-IN comfort with fabulous Italian design and manufacture - the Hamlet range of sofas from Swan Italia. This versatile range comes in 11 sofa configurations and 40 modular elements. As suppliers to the trade, UBER Interiors offer the full range of Swan Italia at prices which may surprise for this level of craftsmanship. T: +44 (0)845 077 3280 | www.uber-interiors.com

Lacaze has quickly become the go-to manufacturers to add a touch of luxury to your interiors. The attention to detail and meticulous construction is second to none. The twin armchairs featured make for a stylish playful arrangement. Combine different fabrics and finishes to create your unique style. T: +44 (0)203 659 2234 | www.lacaze.co.uk 60

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WHIMSICAL is a nostalgic and enchanting selection of magical wallpapers from Cole & Son which are inspired by classic childhood stories and fairy tales. The 15 designs include whales riding waves of far flung oceans, ethereal lantern bearing fish suspended in strange underwater worlds, starlit forests, shimmering dragonflies and harlequinned merrymakers, all offering a compendium of true conversation pieces, while bringing the charm of children’s theatre, pageantry and literature to life. www.cole-and-son.com This new chandelier from Lladró is certainly something out of a children’s fairytale book. It is part of the aptly named Winter Palace collection which was launched at Maison et Objet earlier this year. It is adorned with hundreds of porcelain beads and teardrops while engraved lithophanes replace traditional fabric lampshades. www.lladro.com

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THE LATEST from the collaboration between Linley and Summit includes this handsome adjustable chaise longue. The Linley for Summit collection is a sophisticated range of outdoor furniture made from the finest plantation-grown teak. www.summitfurniture.com

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Iconic movie star, avid sailor, expert chess player, single-digit golfer and doting father - Humphrey Bogart’s zest for life was extraordinary. Known for his magnetic personality, Bogart personified the romanticism and sophistication of his era. With this in mind, Fine Furniture Design is taking that inspiration and uniting it with its own trademark of commitment to quality and design to create a visionary collection.

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The new Architects Line X-Fire Cube Balanced Flue Gas Fire form Acquisitions Fireplaces is easily installed in virtually any room, even where there is no chimney. The remote-controlled log-effect fire boasts impressively low running costs. Shown with Lincoln limestone surround.

T: +44 (0)207 482 2949 | www.acquisitions.co.uk

THE NEW Metro sofa designed and made by Delcor who have been flying the flag for British made to measure sofas and chairs since 1967 – beautifully combines sleek style with a nod in the direction of 1950’s charm. As with all Delcor products this sofa comes with a 50 year frame guarantee and is available in over 10,000 different fabrics.

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

Love the rounded edges and pop of colour with the new Webby benches from Italian masters Porada. These cute additions, fresh for the Paris and Cologne shows, extend their Ziggy range of furniture and are available at great trade prices from UBER Interiors T: +44 (0)845 077 3280 | www.uber-interiors.com

GRAFF’s Luna collection is inspired by nature. The curved spout, almost one metre long, reflects the beauty of a crescent moon.

Its timeless design is truly celestial. Whether for use in your own home or specifying a boutique hotel the Luna collection is creativity and style combined. The Graff Luna collection and other design classics are available from Original Bathrooms.

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ACCLAIMED designer Abigail Ahern launched her first ownlabel collection at Maison & Objet, Paris, earlier this year.

More than 100 pieces make up the collection which is a definitive statement of her inimitable style. It includes furniture lighting, accessories, textiles, art sculpture and her famous faux plants – shown here is her Cactus collection.

She describes her latest venture as ‘channelling a little Johnny Cash country style, mixed in with a bit of cowboy and a hefty splash of glamour.’ www.abigailahern.com

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The arch of the Douglas Chair back from McKinnon and Harris evokes 15th century Ottoman Empire architecture, an eclectic style combining Mediterranean and Middle Eastern ornamental traditions. www.mckinnonharris.com

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IMBUED with a deeply ingrained respect for nature and favouring sustainably sourced indigenous woods, the Pollyfox trestle table collection from designer Henry Swanzy is a design classic in the making. The Pollyfox table features distinctive hand shaped legs and is available in either a rectangular or oval shape.

T: +44 (0)778 875 2456 www.henryswanzy.com

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Ideal Home Show March 20th - April 6th Olympia, London The original design show now in its 107th year www.idealhomeshow.co.uk

Decorex Cape Town April 24th-27th Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa www.thebereed.co.za/decorex/ Grand Designs Live May 2nd-10th Excel Centre, London www.granddesignslive.com

Salone del Mobile Milano April 14th-19th Milan Fairgrounds, Rho www.salonemilano.it

Maison & Objet Americas May 12th-15th Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, Florida www.maison-objet.com/americas

High Point Market April 18th-23rd The International Furnishing Market in High Point, North Carolina www.highpointmarket.org

ICFF May 16th-19th International Contemporary Furniture Fair, Javits Center, New York www.icff.com

May Design Series May 17th-19th Excel Centre, London www.maydesignseries.com Clerkenwell Design Week May 19th -21st Clerkenwell, London With more than 60 showrooms, a wealth of creative agencies and architects, Clerkenwell lays claim to being the UK’s most important design community www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com

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It is not fixed in time, and furniture as well as ceramics, metalwork, paintings, textiles and sculpture by today’s artists, designers and makers, continue to be added to the Devonshire Collection by the family.

It came as a great surprise to work in a Baroque country house and find myself pulled towards contemporary art and design.

Maybe the clues were all around me: the mirrors in the State Apartment may date from 1705 but they were the product of the latest technology in glass manufacture.

In the 19th century, the 6th Duke purpose-built a gallery to house his contemporary sculpture collection, formed thanks to his admiration and friendship with Antonio Canova. What we consider traditional now was ground breaking in its day.

When the current Duke expressed an interest in contemporary furniture, it sparked a new interest for me. And as I began to discover the talented designers and makers working today, I became keen to bring them to Chatsworth for a very special exhibition.

The Duke and Duchess’s enthusiasm to acquire, commission and provide a platform for today’s generation of creatives, has seen Chatsworth show work by contemporary silversmiths on the Great Dining Room table, monolithographic prints of cagefighters by Emma McGuire and even commission an entire gallery clad in ceramic by Jacob van der Beugel.

The perception of Chatsworth as a stately home which belongs to the past and is therefore irrelevant to modern life is being further challenged by this year’s headline exhibition Make Yourself Comfortable at Chatsworth. Seats bought by the family such as Amanda Levete’s Drift and Kröller Müller chairs by Piet Hein Eek, will be joined by loans of contemporary seating from designers around the world.

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The exhibition is not meant to be an overview of chair design.

Instead we are using contemporary designs to reinterpret the historic space: each seat has been selected for its connection to an aspect of Chatsworth. The seats become a bridge between what was considered contemporary and exciting in the past with today’s vision of design that is boundary pushing or desirable.

The exhibition has also provided selected designers with an opportunity to progress their work with commissions for the Chatsworth House Trust.

Nothing keeps Chatsworth alive more than the infectious enthusiasm for the present shown by the 12th Duke and Duchess, as the Duke says: “Commissioning a new coffee pot in ceramic or silver may take a little longer than merely bidding at auction for something which has been around for 200 years but once you start this habit, the pleasure and excitement of the process so far outweighs the lazy convenience of re-cycling other peoples’ taste that it is irresistible.”

Make Yourself Comfortable at Chatsworth Runs between March 28 – October 23 2015

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LIGHTING UP OUR LIVES New technology provides a great new challenge says Frank Englesby

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The first step was to make the filament bulb a villain to energy-conscious consumers. This has been a success.

Legislation has passed in many countries to make the standard light bulb a thing of the past. The difference in energy consumption of a standard filament bulb and a LED (light emitting diode) is staggering in a watts per lumen standpoint.

One of the hurdles as a designer for a decorative lighting manufacturer is how to incorporate that difference into a distinctive and beautiful light source while controlling the cost of a new technology. The devil is in the details. Yes, the price of LEDs has dropped but they are still 20 times that of a 50 cent filament bulb, and, as a manufacturer, we have to abide by a host of new regulations which can easily mean  the success or failure of a new lighting concept.

To be compliant and pass energy guidelines, the use of retrofit bulbs is not an option. For the most part, we have to engineer and design our own LEDs. While that is not easy, it does create a great prospect for me as a designer and master glassmaker and that opportunity lies within the glass itself.

We will now be able to project light through very thick pieces of cast glass, completely hide a source of light and create a sense that the glass is glowing by itself: to move light through glass like a fibre optic, lighting and illuminating an element that is well away from the light source itself. This allows me, as a designer, to draw even further from my 35 74

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years as a studio glass artist and experiment with all types of glass processes that would not be possible with conventional lighting sources.

My role is to develop unique glass elements in which we (as a manufacturer) can build lighting concepts from the inside out while keeping the focus on the glass as the core element.

Technology now allows us to go even further in bringing this sculptured form to light. Now that the restraints of a single common light source have been unchained, we can maximise our studio glass setting capabilities that are not bound by normal manufacturing constraints. Collaborating directly with a team of extremely talented people is essential as we combine the innovation of new light sources with the pioneering of new glass designs.

As a team, we look at this as a game of chess, where technology is challenging creativity by combining a new light source with a very original glass technique.

As we move forward, I believe you will see some of the most revolutionary designs in decorative lighting, incorporating new technologies and innovations.

The challenge to all designers is not only to embrace the most significant change since the invention of the electric light, but to exploit it.

My personal challenge in the studio will be to fully engage the new era of lighting technology by incorporating such a noble material as glass, opening our eyes to a completely new way of lighting our lives.

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HAUTE COUTURE BEAUTY Fashion has made our living spaces more glamorous says Mari Paulina

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In the last two decades fashion houses have successfully started their own interior design collections - Ralph Lauren, Fendi, Armani Casa and Kenzo to name but a few.

Thanks to these we now find in our living spaces objects and accessories which were earlier only used for evening wear. Swarovski crystals, mother of pearl inlays, designer logos and signature shapes are intertwined on sofas, cabinets and chairs. Elaborate lines used to create garments and materials, designer handbags or skirts can now be found in beautifully shaped lamp shades or details on upholstered pieces. Collectable jewellery has also become an inspiration to high-end designers.

Thanks to this ongoing trend, we can spot real jewels in our homes. Fantastic beaded tassels made by hand from colourful feathers, amazing cabinet handles made of gemstones and semi-precious metals with incredible care, cushions and throws made of silk velvets and embroidered with crystals, pearls, combined with leather and fur. Curtains can be statement pieces on their own, like those designed by Ulf Moritz, which hang in simple panels bringing so much modern charisma that they don’t need any draping.

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sources of light necessary for us to move around comfortably in the darkness but have become a focal point of our living spaces. Fantastic, colourful, sculpture like lamp bases help add character and interest to spaces we live in. Elaborate chandeliers and ceiling or wall lights, often made of hundreds of pieces like crystal silhouettes, ceramic butterflies or flowers bring magic to our homes and other spaces.

All those tiny details when washed with warm streams of light give an impression of magnificent sparkling waterfalls or galaxies that all of a sudden arrived from another dimension and landed in our homes to make our lives more beautiful.

Enchanted as we may be with the beauty of those furniture and lighting jewels we have to take care not to get too carried away as they need to be used with restrain and care. Much in the same way as an elegant outfit needs the right balance and the rule ‘less is more’ also applies to living spaces. We must be careful of the number of elaborate items we choose, to keep an area in harmony, a smaller number of more elaborate items should be the way to go depending of course on the style indicated for the space.

Items cannot fight for space in a home but must enhance one another. It is important to keep the right mix of pieces that create drama and interest with those that create their background for the most pleasing aesthetical effect.

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WOVEN by John Boyd Textiles since 1837, horsehair fabrics are used mainly for upholstery, wallcoverings, screens, lampshades and cinemas for walling and speakers. This exclusive English natural fabric is highly regarded for its quality, lustre, durability and natural fire resistance as well as acoustic properties.

Samples of the new contemporary colours and weaves are available on request and can be seen in the Alton-Brooke showroom and the Taste of Design roadshows in May T: +44 (0)196 335 1078 | www.johnboydtextiles.co.uk

INDEPENDENT UK design label Blackpop’s new collection of large velvet cushions caused quite a stir when they were first shown at Decorex, they certainly have the WOW factor. Blackpop is the brainchild of designer Maxine Hall. Her elegantly distressed home furnishing can make you feel like you have wandered into a lavish film production. Shown here (from the top) are Blackpop, Casa Cielo and The Reader.

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This vintage-style blue linen from luxury fabric makers de Le Cuona features delicate floral embroidery. Monet is woven, bleached, embroidered and then dyed in a choice of seven beautiful colourways.

T: +44 (0)175 383 0301 | www.delecuona.co.uk

ALTFIELD is a leading resource for beautiful textiles, wallcoverings and leather, distributing a number of high end lines from around the world to complement any interior.

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Osborne and Little’s new Spring collection, Lorca, looks to India and the East Indies, inspiring a collection of exotic embroideries and velvets, featuring stylised leaf trails, appliquÊd flowers, paisleys and an embroidered interpretation of a snakeskin (above). www.osborneandlittle.com

Helen Sanderson, head of design at Ian Sanderson, says that Indigo is going to be the strong colour theme for 2015. Her (from the top) i-Kelim, Atlas in Sapphire and i-Kat in Indigo certainly fill the brief. www.iansanderson.co.uk 82

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THE NEW Kitson collection from Romo presents timeless cotton stripes given a soft peach skin texture with a subtle brushed finish alongside contemporary geometric weaves. A stylish colour palette and unique pattern combination creates a versatile collection perfect for drapes and upholstery. www.romo.com

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FILIGRANA from Suzanne Tucker Home is inspired by the Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain. This two-tone linen print is given extra dimension by the embroidery that outlines and embellishes this exotic pattern. www.suzannetuckerhome.com

BEAUTIFUL hand-embroidered Couture Cushions from Beaumont & Fletcher elegantly arranged on a sofa, or displayed extravagantly, by the armful, on a bed, add glamour to a room. Exquisitely worked, some are appliquĂŠd in hand painted silk, some are embroidered with silver and gold thread and fresh-water pearls, others embellished with semi-precious stones. T: +44 (0)207 352 5594 www.beaumontandfletcher.com 84

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FOLK, from Mark Alexander is a contemporary expression of an eclectic and diverse range of designs that aspire to capture the authentic spirit of art that make a culture distinctive. Shown is Dharma, a screen printed linen inspired by traditional Kashmiri paisley and Jepara, a pocket weave cloth resembling the handcrafted Batik method. www.markalexander.com

INTERIOR decorator and fabric specialists Violet & George was set up in 2009 by Nicky Mudie, driven by what she saw as a lack of originality and creativity in soft furnishings. The company’s style brims with English eccentricity and yet embraces a modern mix with catwalk fashion. www.violetandgeorge.com

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SeaX by Dedon represents classic, modern elegance. The ultimate in sophisticated folding chairs from the French designer Jean-Marie Massaud. Lightweight but robust powder coated aluminium frames, with armrests in teak finish marine plywood.

Available as dining or lounge chairs, each with weather-resistant seat and back slings in real leather or outdoor woven fabrics.

Frame colours: Black or White with or without plywood. Sling colours: Leather: Concrete or Tobacco and Textile: Sail Taupe, Sail Night or Sail Dove. www.leisureplan.co.uk

DESIGNER Mark Gabbertas has combined fine upholstery with stainless steel frames to create a strikingly beautiful collection for Gloster Outdoor Lounge. Wedge includes a lounge chair, ottoman, three-seat sofa, two-seat sofa and occasional tables. All upholstered items are available in eight waterproof fabrics.

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The Bambrella brand is known worldwide for manufacturing the world’s strongest natural parasols made from laminated bamboo. They use unique patented designs and innovative technology to manufacture parasols of unsurpassed quality with a passion for detail.

T: +44 (0)148 320 9330 | www.bambrella.com THE MAGNIFICENT Kingston Cantilever is by Skyline Design. Skyline Design use the finest materials to design, supply and manufacture outdoor furniture that stands the test of time.

T: +44 (0)116 236 6726 www.sky-linedesign.co.uk NEW TO the Cantilever Umbrella Collection from Treasure Garden is this rectangular design built to shade any outdoor space with a full 360 degree rotation from a single installation point The mast on each unit can retract into a compact space when not in use.

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TUUCI takes the view that you can have shading that is as much about art as it is shade. TUUCI parasols, pavilions and lounges feature technology which ensures they can be operated with ease and are built to last for many seasons with replaceable parts and easy care maintenance.

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ENJOY a relaxed seating experience in the opulently proportioned Poseidon Modular Sofa. Inspired by retro Californian design from the sixties and constructed from high tech all weather ROPE and stainless steel. The Poseidon is an ultra-cool choice for a comfortable modern outdoor living. With limitless configurations including Left and Right Daybeds T: +44 (0)208 675 4808 | www.indian-ocean.co.uk

The new Royal Botania OZON luxury oval table from Encompass offers convivial dining for all, and is available in brushed or EP stainless, or sand powder coated aluminium, with a wide range of table tops.

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The bold stripes in the New Worlds collection from Kersaint Cobb add visual interest to the floor and help create the illusion of space. Pictured ‘USA’ in wool.

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Rug Designer Esti Barnes’ fascination with the classical forms of calligraphy has led to a collaboration with artist Hassan Massoudy to produce a collection of nine new rugs and wall hangings inspired by the artist’s work. Script by Topfloor is a collaboration between the two.

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JEAN-PHILIPPE DEMEY

Antique dealer and interior designer Jean-Philippe Demeyer breathed life back into this old country house near Bruges with his intense colour palet and unusual objects

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hen Jean Philippe Demeyer stumbled across an old hunting lodge a few years ago, just a stone’s throw from Bruges, Belgium, his ambitious goal was to bring out a unique style to the original gothic interior. As a well-regarded antiques dealer, interior designer and owner of a boutique in Knokke-le-Zoute, Jean-Philippe Demeyer has a very well trained eye and hunts out unusual curios and furniture all over Europe.

A select clientele come from far and wide to browse his forever changing offerings which include pieces in all styles and of any age.

The antiques dealer had been searching for an unusual place to live and work in the countryside for a long time so when he was informed that the current heirs were selling this listed estate he wasted no time.

‘Everything came together naturally, the house had been asleep for years and was so completely covered in ivy the bricks in the walls were barely visible. But despite the enormity of the task ahead, I felt like the house had been waiting for me’, he said.

With a moat flowing the length of the high brick facade which is studded with large windows, the estate, which is accessed by a narrow country lane has an undeniable charm.

Behind the large entrance porch and spread around a paved courtyard are the main building and the stables while further down an elegant orangery opens up onto the wild landscape.

As the building is listed, the large scale work including the restoration of the roof and window frames was financed by the ‘Monuments historiques’.

Jean-Philippe decided early on not to make any radical changes to the layout of the rooms. His clearly defined objective was to preserve the old building materials but to let his personality run wild when it came to the decorating by contrasting colour with austere red bricks to highlight the overall effect of a less classic workmanship.

After months of renovation every room is furnished and decorated in a bright and eclectic style - the complete opposite of the traditional Flemish tones of grey and beige that, according to Jean-Philippe, are so lacking.

In the private rooms, 1940’s armchairs neighbour a 17th century Spanish table, a collection of ceramics and a chandelier bring to mind the Napoléon era and in most of the rooms, the walls are painted in bright colours.

The rooms are able to accommodate these vivid colours thanks to the many light sources and large windows. In the upstairs library, the small second kitchen and the orangery,

TOP LEFT: The brick chimney in the master bathroom has been painted in blue, a colour that has been used throughout the room. JPD has framed a collection of old chic postcards from an oil rig on the neighbouring North Coast BOTTOM LEFT: In the warmer months, the orangery becomes a summer kitchen RIGHT: The winter dining room acts as a waiting room for clients. The walls have been completely repainted by hand. Embossed cabochon patterns found in old style Bruges houses inspired JPD. Napolean style chandelier, 1880’s English school table and ceramic Bruges vases date from 1860 to 1930

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TOP: The red brick orangery whose French cast-iron windows date to around 1800, opens onto a terrace furnished with four wicker wing-backed armchairs LEFT: At the top of a flight of small wooden steps the library comes as something of a surprise with its lime-green fireplace wall RIGHT: Resembling a painting by de Hooch an open door from the covered brick terrace leads to the shade of the kitchen beyond

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the richness of the greens, Klein blue and the intensity of the natural pigment in the yellow ochre are the perfect backdrop for the furnishings.

In the winter dining room inspiration has been taken from Bruges houses and a fresco has been painted on the walls in jet black, grey and white giving the impression of wallpaper and bringing a greater sense of style to the room.

In the large stables and orangery which have been transformed into a showroom for visiting clients, Jean-Philippe and his associate Frank Ver Elst have skilfully arranged pieces with no limit to neither style nor money. Buyers come to scheduled appointments here to discover the unique word of the young antiques dealer. A visit that’s a valuable lesson in interior design and that proves a certain harmony can be born from audacious combinations.

TOP: The orangery has been completely renovated. The roof and the window frames were in ruins and climbing plants covered the whole building. Yellow ochre, the original colour of the room gives a Provence style to this winter garden. The Italian white wood bench dating from the 18th century fits the space perfectly LEFT: The entrance to this manor house near Bruges is reached by a bridge across the moat

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The English owner of this house has spent five years tweaking the interior details to create an elegant home, filled with antiques WORDS LUCIE YOUNG | PHOTOGRAPHS SIMON UPTON/The Interior Archive

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t was the only house our architect didn’t turn up his nose at,’ jokes Dolores Halpern over lunch at Northshire, her upstate New York house, and the former home of Woolworth’s heir Richard W Woolworth. ‘We drove up to see the house one cold February day and I knew from the car I wanted it; I loved the hipped roof and the hand-made Sussex clay tiles and the aged red brick. It was so English.’

In fact the house, built in 1935 by Mott B Schmidt – who also designed homes for the Vanderbilts, the Astors and the Rockefellers – may be modelled after one of England’s most famous manor houses.

Architect Dean Telfer, who taught at Columbia University in New York, and who helped remodel the house, believes Northshire is a copy of seventeenth-century Groombridge Place in Kent, designed

by Sir Christopher Wren. ‘The houses have very similar proportions; there is a visual intelligence and a carefully studied balance. You can’t add or take anything from it without destroying the effect,’ he says.

Unfortunately, somewhere between conception and execution, some of the interior detail at Northshire was skimped on. The resulting shortcomings, are that the house had ‘starved mouldings’, an inferior stair-rail design, a curiously small main bedroom and a kitchen which Dean describes as ‘positively feudal’; no one ever cooked in it for pleasure. It had a bleak little servants’ corridor and a little flower room.

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The oak-panelled library may have been inspired by the Queen’s Closet at Hampton Court Palace, it has windows on two sides and is comfortably furnished

Georgian-style wooden balustrade for the main staircase, an enlarged main bedroom and, throughout, more generous and detailed mouldings.

Northshire, which has seven bedrooms arranged over the top two floors, is divided downstairs into two wings, which project on either side of the impressive entrance hall. The left wing contains a library with oak panelling, which Dean thinks was inspired by the Queen’s Closet at Hampton Court Palace, and a vast drawing room with windows on three sides. To the right of the hall is the main dining room – designed around Dolores’s collection of Delft pottery and 17th century Dutch paintings – and at the far end of the house is the newly remodelled kitchen-cum-dining area.

‘You can stand in the breakfast room and see all the way through the kitchen to my study,’ says Dolores. Walls were removed and windows in the kitchen were enlarged to create this light-filled core.

In addition, to bring a sense of drama to the kitchen, Dean designed a giant central island that looks like a medieval banqueting table.

‘Most kitchen islands look rather funereal. I wanted a table that looked as though a feast was imminent,’ he says.

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In the breakfast room – which is everyone’s favourite room – as throughout the house, Dolores has overseen the furnishings and interior design herself. Sitting centre stage is one of her many antiques, a seventeenth-century English-oak table. ‘You could eat the finish on it, it is so perfect,’ says Dean over lunch.

But while she has a passion for fine antiques – other favourite pieces include a Hepplewhite-period chest of drawers, Mohtashanm Kashan and Tabriz rugs, and Ming vases – if something doesn’t quite work, she will find a creative solution. In the dining room, the Elizabethan oak table was deemed too narrow, so a new oakand-slate design was fitted on top – although the original top was also retained.

As the mastermind behind the design decisions, Dolores was involved with every aspect of the project. So, when she and Dean disagreed over replacing the wood floor downstairs with reclaimed antique French stone, she insisted it remained unadorned, even though Dean pined for a decorative border.

‘Dolores will always win,’ he says with a devoted smile. ‘I’m simply the observer-in-chief.’

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So when Dolores bought a white marble bath, weighing some 235kg, Dean knew better than to protest and simply set about reinforcing the bathroom floor with steel beams. The bath was brought through the window by crane: ‘It was a triumph of willpower,’ he says.

One of Dolores’s most inspired ideas for Northshire was to transform the pretty little greenhouse by Lord & Burnham into a pool house. Although the estate already had an outdoor pool, where her husband swims, and a tennis court, Dolores wanted somewhere to swim year-round. The floor of the greenhouse was excavated to accommodate a lap pool, and the potting shed was transformed into a spa-like shower room. The result is quite magical. ‘I can swim at night with candles around me, and the grandchildren love it. I swim all year, even when it snows.

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A derelict castle in the Loire Valley is transformed into a dream home

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nterior designer David Hare cuts a well-known figure in the south Loire village where he lives. His pug Piggy recently had eight puppies, which he donated to some people nearby. ‘As both Marie Antoinette and the Empress Josephine kept pugs, it seems appropriate to have them yapping away in the middle of France,’ he says.

When David, a specialist in period interiors and French 18th-century decoration, found himself taking on projects in France, he decided the logical step would be to move here.

‘Some friends were living in Saumur in the Loire, so I asked a local agent to show me some properties,’ he says. ‘This place was the last on his list, but it was so enchanting, cut into the rock with donkeys roaming the courtyard. I loved its scale and the fact that it didn’t feel typically French.’

The property had fallen into disrepair, so David immediately started on what was to become a two-year renovation project. He admits that, in spite of his experience, he had wholly underestimated what needed to be done. ‘I was so excited about buying the house that I hadn’t realised it had inadequate plumbing and electricity. Then I thought I’d still be able to live in it while the renovations were being done, but once the builders started work, the inner courtyard looked like a swamp, so I moved into a rented house.’

David researched the property and found that it was built as a fortified castle during the Hundred Years War. The main house dates back to the 16th century but three adjacent buildings on the property are even earlier. In the 17th century it was owned by both Roman Catholic and Protestant families, who respectively built and demolished a chapel on the site, and by the 19th century it had become a farmhouse.

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When David assumed ownership, work could begin on the interior as soon as stonemasons and artisans had been found. In the main house, the kitchen that had been built in the corner of the great hall was demolished. The brown ceramic floor tiles were lifted and replaced by the original stone floor, which had been removed by the previous owner and the stones stacked in one of the caves. In the salon, a stepladder – the only means of access to the first floor – was replaced by a beautiful 19th-century elm staircase.

For the decoration, David had the plastering completed à l’ancienne, which meant that the new walls would look virtually indistinguishable from the old. ‘At first, the plasterer didn’t understand what look I was after,’ he says.‘Eventually he used a technique of chalk mixed with pigment and it worked really well.’ Wanting the rooms to seem larger and lighter, David had the beams painted in a pale grey or off white and a distressed look was achieved by rubbing them with wire wool.

‘To furnish his new home, David scoured the local flea markets and auctions. ‘I found some fantastic copies of Louis XV and XVI furniture, which I painted and distressed,’ he says. But finding furniture to fit the 20m-long barn was the biggest hurdle. ‘Everything looked too small for the enormous space,’ he says. ‘In the end, I decided to hang a 17th-century Brussels tapestry, which I had bought at Christie’s several years ago. It now creates an important focal point in a vast space.’

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TOP: A vast double-height barn adjoins the house and has been furnished as a second living room BOTTOM: View through the double French windows of the barn into the gravelled courtyard garden RIGHT: A wooden staircase curves up to the first floor from one end of the living room infront of a wall hung with an assortment of pictures

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With all the hard work behind him, David finds his home offers both a restful retreat and an excellent place for entertaining guests.

‘I love seeing the sheer excitement and wonder on people’s faces when they first come here,’ he says. ‘A neighbour who has lived in the village for eighty-two years visited just after the renovations were finished and said that the house was the most beautiful he had ever seen. To me, that’s the greatest compliment of all.’

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BATHROOMS

AJP Bathrooms has a selection of wet room solutions suitable for domestic and commercial applications. Wet room trays from On The Level, Simpsons and Lux Elements are available as well as super flat conventional trays in steel and resin. A fully bespoke glass service is also available.

SUPREMELY elegant, the Matki-ONE Quintesse features a pivot door which can be installed to either open inwards or outwards. The pentagonal enclosure is available with a choice of disc detail and frame colours.

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From Aston Matthews, the Brunel cast iron bath in battleship grey measures a generous 170cm long and features a handsome rivet detail. Aston Matthews stocks the largest selection of new cast iron baths in the UK, available as floor standing designs, on wooden supports or traditional claw feet.

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MAKE CLEVER use of storage with the Parisienne Vanity unit from Catchpole and Rye. Available as a double or single unit, the single comes with a large cupboard with adjustable shelving and two neat side drawers. Catchpole and Rye can bespoke the vanity units all to your specification.

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IN THE BEDROOM OF this French home designed by Sarah Lavoine, the bathroom is an integral part of the space separated only by linen curtains. Above the bath the series of framed photographic prints by Daniel Aron are entitled Les Terraces de Tanger. Photograph: Jean-Marc Palisse/Cote Sud

The designers at Fired Earth have returned to the Jazz Age for inspiration for their latest bathroom range. This Atlantic range takes its streamlined look and scale from the elegant ocean liners of yesteryear.

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Located opposite the V&A in Knightsbridge, London’s first dedicated OASIS store showcases items from both the company’s Bathroom & Home collections.

Displayed in a wide variety of textures and finishes and in a combination of classical and contemporary styles, they embody that exquisite craftsmanship and material mastery with which the OASIS brand has become synonymous.

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BRITISH ceramic artist Boris Aldridge has been working with artisan California tile manufacturer Cle. The result is the Elements Collection, a series of handmade stoneware tiles whose finish has been inspired by nature.

The strong colours make a bold statement.

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BATHROOMS INTERNATIONAL by THG are refurbishing their Belgravia showroom which re-opens early summer. On display will be the entire THG collection as well as a dedicated specifiers area illustrating the flexibility of the ranges.

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AN IMPRESSIVE circular wooden bath tub dominates this very theatrical bathroom in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, with its walls and ceiling hand-painted in a zebra stripe. The architect was Veneranda Paladino. Photograph: Franรงois Goudier/Cote Ouest

The Neutra collection from CP Hart is inspired by nature and is a sophisticated collection of bathroom pieces and accessories.

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Drummonds has introduced a glamorous new Antique Brass finish for its baths and brassware. Full of character and in tune with the current trend for warm metals adding real luxury to a bathroom scheme. It is shown here on their freestanding Usk bath.

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TIM GOSLING Theatrical flourishes add elements of drama to this designer’s projects WORDS LUCINDA MAGRAW

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PREVIOUS PAGE: Tim Gosling’s sitting room in his Central London home TOP: Bespoke Gosling games table. Hand crafted in Walnut with Macassar Ebony detail BOTTOM: A neutral pallet creates a restful atmosphere and provides the perfect backdrop for a dramatic four poster bed RIGHT: Yellow wall colour inspired by the Soane museum. The sofa and chair are from the Gosling for Todhunter Earle collection

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im Gosling studied theatre design at Central St Martin’s School of Art and Design and was a set designer on West End musicals Miss Saigon and Starlight Express, before spending 18 years as a director at Linley so it is little wonder that his theatrical background is so firmly established in his designs.

He uses his natural talent to inject an element of drama into his creations and this, coupled with his meticulous attention to detail, results in a perfect performance.

In 2005 he launched his company, simply named Gosling, to provide the design world with contemporary furniture and design service based on classical furniture.

He lives in an 18th-century house in Clapham Old Town, London, which is a true reflection of his personality and acts as a showcase for his passion for classical furniture.

Dark painted walls, bright gold leaf cornicing and intricate, mahogany cabinetmaking create a warm and dramatic setting.

Inspiration for bold yellow walls came from the Soane Museum in Lincoln’s Inn Fields where Tim can often be found on a Tuesday evening when the whole museum is lit only by candles. He describes this experience as ‘truly magical’ and one not to miss.

He is a custodian of many exquisite vellum books, rare sketches, Grecian urns and fine statues, and he mixes these historical pieces with contemporary, upholstered sofas and chairs - all pieces from the Gosling for Todhunter Earle collection.

His bedroom is mellow and uncluttered. Soft muted walls, with romantic lighting and a dramatic four poster bed has a faux fur throw on it, where his Spaniel, Hachi, is usually found curled up and fast asleep.

Gosling commissions include private homes, superyachts, hotels and commercial headquarters.

The briefs may be for the entire space or just an individual piece of furniture. Which ever it is, Tim likes to get involved with the architectural and design team from the very beginning to ensure the team has a sense of the scale.

He always has a pencil close at hand and still adheres to tradition of producing hand sketched, line drawings of the project.

This enviable skill enables the team to have an instant visual example of the space and ensures the client and designers are on the ‘same page.’ It has also led to him publishing a wonderful book of sketches called London Secrets, A Draughtsman’s Guide.

A recent commission involved the design of a London home in the style of the lavish interior of the passenger ship SS Normandie.

In the entrance hall hangs a stunning chandelier commissioned from Sharon Marston, which features fine Venetian glass and fibre optics. The fluid form represents the movement of the sea and perfectly enhances the curved staircase and inlaid flooring.

Tim is passionate about preserving British craftsmanship and he uses the very finest, traditional cabinetmakers. He champions the work of fine Vellum workers and straw marquetry experts and is continually exploring, researching and experimenting with new

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materials and new techniques. He loves to push the boundaries of design and the use of materials and regards his work as a constantly evolving.

This autumn Thames and Hudson are publishing his latest book on the DNA of furniture design.

‘Every time you sit on a chair or a table, it has a language of it’s own and a story which we should endeavor to decode. My next book will be explore this language and decipher and understand the different design periods and styles. I am concerned that traditional furniture design’s own language will be written out of the dictionary if we do not continue to use it,’ he says.

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THIS ELEGANT handmade kitchen is by Humphrey Munson the latest leading name in British kitchen design.

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Kitchen range cookers don’t come much more luxurious than this stunning Chateau Grand Palais from La Cornue.

They have been making bespoke ranges in France since 1908.

Shown here is one in cocoa enamel with brushed nickel and stainless trim. www.lacornue.com

Plain English is a contemporary bespoke kitchen company making kitchens by hand in its Suffolk workshop. This particular kitchen is painted in Army Camp one of a range of colours developed for the company by interior decorator Adam Bray. www.plainenglishdesign.co.uk

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Reeva Design is a design studio that provides luxury furniture for the home, specialising in kitchen and bedroom design. They pride themselves on three main principles: providing excellent designs, attention to detail and outstanding service. The striking chestnut cabinets are complemented perfectly by the stainless steel worktop, splashback and extractor.

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INSPIRED by the decadence of the fashion house Jeanne Lanvin, the Tresor chandelier is designed by YA Interiors, a boutique design house based in Mayfair, London. Streamlined rose gold curvature angles coalesce with hand blown Murano glass discs. Hanging colourful teardrops of Swarovski crystals are topped with black silk shantung lampshades. T: +44(0)207 060 3641 | www.ya-interiors.com

The Dome Rise and Fall is the latest addition to heritage British lighting manufacturer Davey Lighting’s collection of adjustable pendants. Handmade at Davey’s Birmingham metalworks, the Dome Rise & Fall features a brushed steel shade with matching counterweight, lacquered steel interior and brass detailing. www.davey-lighting.co.uk

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INSPIRED BY The Girl with the Pearl Earring, the Flo wall light from Best & Lloyd captures her beauty. It comes in a variety of colours with matching shades.

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BASED ON the merry-go-round ride of a traditional British fairground, Carousel from Lee Broom is a pendant light with a heavyweight presence that floats gently in space. Finished in polished gunmetal grey, 30 cylinders each house an inset LED lighting element resulting in a spectacular ring of light. Carousel is suspended from a matching polished gunmetal ceiling plate by four steel tensile wires with a single clear cable. www.leebroom.com 140

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THERE IS more than a hint of 1950’s vintage feel to the Atomic Suspension Lamp from Delightfull. This set of glossy black and gold round shades, in an asymmetric composition would certainly be an arresting sight in any living room. www.delightfull.eu

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BESPOKE lighting and furniture manufacturers Collier and Webb have moved into a new London showroom in the Pimlico Road.

Spread over five rooms they are showing an expanded collection including brand new pieces, it also includes a design studio space where clients can explore their specialist finishes.

The business was founded by Andrew Webb and Geoff Collier in 2011. Andrew trained at Sotheby’s Bond Street before going on to set up a business dealing in antiques, interiors and developing his own collection of furniture and lighting.

Geoff Collier is known for the excellence of his restoration and heritage projects, as well as for the standard of his casting services.

Collier Webb specialise in combining traditional methods of construction with cutting edge manufacture, creating handcrafted works of the highest order. www.collierwebb.com

IF YOU ARE looking to bring a touch of Marrakesh into your home look no further than Moroccan Bazaar. This company which specialises in all things Moroccan has a variety of lights and lanterns including small to medium table lanterns made of a combination of different materials, henna lamps and Moroccan brass lamps. www.moroccanbazaar.co.uk

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The San Francisco designer fuses the past with the present to update a mid-century Mayhew classic WORDS KENDRA BOUTELL | PHOTOGRAPHS MATTHEW MILLMAN 146

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nterior design is in my DNA,’ states Geoffrey De Sousa about his chosen vocation and avocation. In addition to opening his eponymous design firm twenty years ago, he co-founded De Sousa Hughes with business partner Erik Hughes. Located in San Francisco, the exquisitely edited ‘to the trade’ showroom reflects De Sousa’s passion for textiles, furniture, and art.

For his projects, the Boston native deftly fuses the past with the present. ‘I love history, and there’s a real sense of tradition to my approach, but a house must also stand in the now,’ he said. De Sousa understands the architectural nuances of buildings from another time. For a recent commission in San Francisco’s Clarendon Heights district, he ushered a classic California Modern home into the 21st Century.

Designed in 1940 by modernist master Clarence William Whitehead Mayhew, the asymmetrical three-story residence features a reverse floor plan to maximize panoramic views of the bay area. Mayhew, known for site-specific structures, built his own iconic Piedmont home at the same time. To assist in the preservation of the house’s Mid-Century character while adding current amenities, De Sousa enlisted architect Lorissa Kimm. The colleagues and friends, share an affinity for contemporary architecture.

To access the third floor’s open plan living and dining rooms, Kimm installed an ethereal wood, glass, and chrome stairway. De Sousa played off of the space’s dramatic fog-shrouded vistas with a warm colour palette of taupe and moody blues. Showcasing the views, Kimm replaced each window with new insulated units that respected Mayhew’s original design.

For the living room, De Sousa featured a conversation group in front of a horizontal fireplace incorporated into a freestanding brick surround. He anchored the space with French designer Christian Liagre’s clean lined sofa and coffee table on a textured carpet from Mark Nelson. In the dining room a hand blown cluster of pendants from John Pomp dance against the cityscape. Adjacent to the dining room lies the renovated kitchen while a tranquil den hides behind the fireplace.

PREVIOUS PAGE: In the living room De Sousa paired the Palo Alto lounge chair from the De Sousa Hughes collection with a sleek tub chair from A. Rudin. An Ironies accent table with blue cast resin top joins the tub chair TOP LEFT: On the stairway landing De Sousa installed an archival pigment print on Innova paper from Chista in New York BOTTOM LEFT: In the den, DeSousa placed one of Erik Hughes’ furniture designs, the sleek Lakeside sofa in an umber Pollock textile accented by periwinkle pillows RIGHT: On the terrace dark woven chairs upholstered in marigold fabric pair white ceramic garden stools for casual elegance

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Descending back down the stairs, De Sousa created a cocooned master bedroom in misty blue greys. In contrast, a sunlit hued guest bedroom follows the master suite. Through the guest room’s French doors lies the lyrical terrace with a round fire pit encircled by gracious seating. Green plantings and a living roof garden accent the earth colored exterior walls. Mayhew homes seamlessly blended the interior world with the outside. De Sousa reinterpreted his vision for the 21st century.

TOP: De Sousa utilised cool whites with silver accents for the ensuite master bathroom. A freestanding soaking tub with slightly angled edges allows the bather to enjoy the striking views LEFT: Interior Designer Geoffrey De Sousa

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SOPHIE PATERSON A Chelsea townhouse once painted jet black by a rock star gets an uplifting makeover WORDS MARK THOMPSON | PHOTOGRAPHS RAY MAIN

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ou might think that a designer on being told by her client that they didn’t want an interior like anything she had designed previously might want to ‘run for the hills’. But not Sophie Paterson, she saw it as a challenge.

‘As a designer it can be quite disconcerting not being able to work with your signature style. There were aspects of previous projects that she liked but not whole rooms and certainly not whole projects – at first I wasn’t sure why she hired me! But I knew immediately even if it would take me a while to immerse myself into her aesthetic that I would enjoy working with her.’

Two years on and after thousands of e-mails in each others inboxes discussing every element of the house the house is finally finished and the pair remain firm friends.

The house in question is in the heart of London’s Chelsea and was once owned in the 1970’s by David Bowie who, during the miner’s strike, painted the entire interior jet black to try and understand the conditions experienced by those who worked in the coalmines.

Today the five-storey stucco townhouse is a little more uplifting.

The imposing hallway with its antique silk rug and oversized chandeliers from Jamb leads to a glamorous kitchen which spans the entire ground floor with a rich palette of high gloss Macassar ebony, Arabescato marble and smoked mirror inspired by the décor in Tom Ford boutiques.

LEFT: The client wanted to reuse her leather furniture from Poltrona frau, Sophie added some textile cushions to break up the leather and toned down the yellow in the furniture by adding a taupe rug from the rug company. The geometric cabinets on either side of the fireplace are from Birgit Israel and their bold design balances the previously dominating leather furniture. The walls were covered in a silk wall covering for a touch of luxury and to add another layer of texture in the room. The blinds in their dark taupe silk with black inlaid border coordinate perfectly with the geometric banding on the black lacquer and mirrored cabinets.

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To the rear of the kitchen there is a compact conservatory used as a sitting area with a traditional black leather chesterfield and antique Louis Vuitton trunk doubling up as a coffee table, French doors open onto a paved garden with raised flowerbeds.

On the lower ground level there is a guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a utility room and a TV room lined in taupe suede.

The formal living room is on the first floor furnished with antiques and contemporary furniture. The master bedroom takes up the whole of the second floor with a grand four poster bed from Ralph Lauren while the fifth floor houses two guest bedrooms – with one which doubles up as a study – and further stairs to a roof terrace with views across London.

The clients, both partners in a law firm, had owned and lived in the house for 18 months prior to instructing Sophie to redesign the interiors.

They wanted to fully understand how they wanted to live in the property and the changes they wanted to make. The project was complete refurbishment: reconfiguring the layout, reinstating

TOP: The conservatory area at the end of the kitchen- this previously unused area was made much more comfortable by replacing the previous 1960’s modern conservatory with a traditional wooden framed conservatory more in keeping with the architecture of this Georgian townhouse. Pinoleum blinds shelter the space from the south facing garden and strong sunlight giving a dappled light and airconditioning ensures it doesn’t get too hot in the summer. The leather chesterfield was previously in the client’s living room but fitted just perfectly and works with the masculine design of the kitchen. The antique Louis Vuitton trunk was sourced by Sophie for her client who is now an avid collector. The wall lights with the subtle use of macassar ebony tie in perfectly with the kitchen and the painting was one of the client’s existing pieces that she hadn’t found a home for before the renovation RIGHT: The four poster bed from Ralph Lauren was the client’s starting point for her dream bedroom, Sophie mixed in a combination of antiques such as the rug along with bespoke contemporary pieces such as the leather upholstered wardrobes and leather armchair from poltrona frau, which again was an existing piece that belonged to the client.

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TOP: The glamorous bespoke kitchen with high gloss macassar cabinets and arabescato marble work tops and smoked mirror splash backs. The high gloss finishes bounces light across the space, countering the dark colour palette ABOVE: This side board in the formal living room is made from high gloss macassar ebony, one of the client’s favourite wood grains. It houses their extensive collection of board games. The geometric paintings were acquired by the client after the room was finished and happen to tie in perfectly with the geometric patterns in the cushions LEFT: The dining area in the kitchen- the client wanted this space to feel very glamorous, as it is the sole dining area in the property and so she wanted to be able to host dinner parties in here without it feeling too informal despite being open plan with the kitchen. An oversized chandelier was installed to emphasize the grand ceiling height and create a dramatic focal point. The faux shagreen wallpaper on the chimney breast zones this area and creates a visual barrier between the preparation area of the kitchen and the dining area of the kitchen.

Sophie chose the blue grey colour scheme to complement the client’s existing painting of the elephant.

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architectural details such as cornices and fireplaces, new bathrooms, kitchen flooring and furnishing throughout.

They wanted to have a lot of input themselves and to approve every single detail. The brief they set was that they wanted the house ‘not to look as if it had been interior designed’. They wanted the interiors to reflect their own personal taste and for the furniture to feel like it had been collected over time rather that ordered and installed at once.

‘We clicked from the beginning and had a lot of mutual respect so it was just such a satisfying journey for us to create the perfect home for her together – a unique space that is unlike any other I have ever designed,’ says Sophie.

‘All in all we spent two years creating the home together and didn’t use a single mood board!’

TOP: The third guest bedroom with lamps and side tables from Porta Romana.

The zebra print cushions are from Andrew Martin, with Ralph Lauren throw LEFT: The grand entrance hall has a strong contemporary stair runner to create a focal point and dramatic entrance. The chandeliers from Jamb complement the period features and tie in with the bronze ironmongery used throughout the house. The antique mirror was sourced by Sophie for her client in Petworth, West Sussex which is one of her favourite places to source for antiques for her clients. The console in macassar ebony was designed bespoke for the space

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A journey through time and countries in this gloriously romantic Parisian pied-‌à-terre WORDS JEAN BOND RAFFERTY | PHOTOGRAPHS SIMON UPTON/The Interior Archive

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he truly sublime symmetry of seventeenthcentury architecture surrounds a leafy garden in the Places des Vosges. It is the oldest square in Paris – and a highly coveted address. ‘My client was searching for something small and stunning on this square,’ says Alidad, the Persian-born, London-based interior designer whose exuberant decorative style has attracted a top-drawer international clientele. When she found it, they discussed the decorative potential of what he calls ‘one of the smallest projects I’ve ever done.’

Known for a lush, layered look that is exotic and elegant, Alidad came up with the scenario: ‘I said, “We should just turn this into a jewel box.” She loved the idea.’

The result, with its gemlike décor, leads visitors on a romantic voyage through France and Italy to China and right into Alidad’s imagination. ‘This is a fantasy, easier to do in a pied-à-terre,’ Alidad says. But for me, the practical side is more important than anything else. If you haven’t thought out the function, you could make a Fabergé room and it wouldn’t work.’

Alidad’s attention to detail begins with the interior architecture.

‘The structure of a room or a house must be as balanced and as perfect as I can get it,’ he says. Jib doors, for instance, replace real ones, so the walls are seamless and enhance the décor.

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TOP: A glimpse of neighbouring buildings in the Place des Vosges through an open window of the drawing room BOTTOM: Double mahogany doors open into the stone tiled floor of a small circular entrance hall RIGHT: The dramatic headboard in the master bedroom was designed by Alidad in red velvet with damask details

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A Louis XIV Genoese giltwood chandelier in the dining room hangs above a table covered in a red silk damask

Alidad aims for a look that appears to have been in residence forever, a multi-layered mix-and-mismatch of elements and periods that requires an expert eye. Unable to find the right-sized antique day bed for the red lacquer Chinese boudoir, Alidad designed his

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own, had it aged, then covered it with modern fabric that contrasts with pillows made from seventeenth-century French needlepoint.

Exquisite fabrics play an integral part in his layering. A former director of Sotheby’s Islamic arts and textiles department, Alidad

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A pair of tapestry armchairs flank the fireplace in the drawing room which has been furnished with an interesting mixture of antiques

mixes old and new, superimposing a seventeenth-century needlework border on a piece of brocatelle above a desk, for example, and placing a portrait on top. He knows how far he can push. ‘With this sort of decoration,’ he says, ‘what is most daunting is that one step further

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and the whole thing can collapse. You have to be so careful about how far you can go, but I don’t like chickening out.’

Furniture and objects span the centuries, from a 1620 portrait of a lady in the court of Henri IV to Alidad’s Velvet Collection gueridon

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Many pieces, such as a pair of Louis XV Nogaret fauteuils and a seventeenth-century Louis XIV Genoese gilt-wood chandelier, are from a valued collaborator, antiquaire Sylvain Lévy-Alban.

To compensate for relatively low ceilings, Alidad uses oversized pieces such as the sitting room’s bold Aubusson tapestry, which

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covers one wall from top to bottom. ‘I call it cosmetic architecture,’ he says. The master bedroom has a corner screen that rises to the ceiling and Alidad’s own ‘slightly mad, Venetian-inspired velvet bed head,’ which alter the proportions of the room.

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where you might feel as if you were in seventeenth-century Venice.

‘A pied-à-terre is about entertaining and having fun, and this room is the height of it,’ Alidad says.

‘My rooms are all about atmosphere. You are transported to a different era. Life can be full of unhappiness. It’s wonderful to have these seconds of magic.’

TOP: A red-lacquered sliding door opens from the Chinese boudoir into the drawing room BOTTOM: The golden theme of the drawing room has been achieved by creating layers of colour, pattern and texture

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The handsome house in the Kenyan bush pays tribute to local traditions and skills PHOTOGRAPHS SIMON UPTON/The Interior Archive

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esigner Anna Trzebinski’s house outside Nairobi takes its cue from nature. From the drive it is invisible, concealed in a grove of indigenous olive and croton trees. Its structure incorporates locally felled tree trunks – they make handsome, gnarled columns on the verandas. Visually as well as physically, it is part of the African bush. Anna designed the house with her late husband, Tonio, an artist.

At the centre of a 250-acre forest reserve in Langata, it was built 14 years ago by Tonio and a team of Kikuyu builders.

‘Once we found the plot, we camped here to learn the lie of the land. The trees determined the size of the house,’ says Anna. ‘Tonio stopped painting. He built it in eight months.

The men who helped him are still here, operating the woodwork shop he started.’ Tonio died in 2001, and Anna closed the furnituredesign business for a year, before reopening it in 2003.

The ground floor of the house – a single, open-plan living space flooded with light from French windows – provides the perfect introduction. Like all the rooms it has a beamed ceiling and wooden floor (olivewood in this case; upstairs floors are mahogany or cedar wood). The walls are simply furnished with a plaster that contains coloured pigment and lime, a traditional Swahili method called niru. ‘The treatment is influenced by the stucco technique used for centuries in Damascus, Venice, Oman and India,’ Anna explains. ‘It changes colour according to the humidity in the air, and the absorption and evaporation of moisture helps to keep the rooms cool.’ Here the walls have been finished in shades of taupe – a neutral foil for a pair of striking buffalo paintings by Tonio. ‘They

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A hand made glass chandelier hangs low from the ceiling above a coffee table in front of an open fire

represent him: powerful and full of energy,’ says Anna. The soft tones of the walls mirror the velvet used to cover the sofas, which were made in Anna’s workshop: the velvet is recycled curtains collected in Nairobi markets.

Anna shares the house with her teenage children, Lana and Stas, and her new husband, Lemarti. After Tonio’s murder in October 2001, Anna went to the Laikipia Plain north of Nairobi to find solace walking in her beloved bush. She met Lemarti, warrior of the seminomadic Samburu tribe, and, later, he took her and the children under his wing. In July 2005, Anna and Lemarti were married in a five-day traditional Samburu wedding, ‘We were 176

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obviously meant to be together: that we should even have met was quite unlikely, and I’ve never felt so fulfilled and so safe and happy,’ Anna says. At the invitation of the tribe, they have designed and created three tented camps in this particularly beautiful area of Kenya. This is no ordinary safari camp with game drives and white hunters. ‘We wanted to create an authentic experience for those interested in indigenous tribal life and rituals, and to let the African bush work its magic,’ says Anna.

The Langata house is the home of a collector. Anna’s unerring eye means that every room is a treasure-trove of African artifacts including Masai and Samburu spears like those Lemarti already

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The French bed in this guest bedroom contrasts with a painting by Tonio Trzebinski of his daughter learning to ride her bicycle

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Also from Kenya are rough-hewn wooden Turkana headrests and beaded bottles that were made more recently in Anna’s workshop from recycled bottles. Recycling recurs throughout the house. The refectory table in the dining area is made from the timber of a dhow that ran aground on the beach in Mombasa, the mast forming the legs. Other parts of the dhow have been used to make beds and the staircase. The idea was originally Tonio’s: he used dhow wood to make a pair of coffee tables he gave Anna as a Christmas present – the start of his furniture-making business.

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a separate building connected to the main house by a walkway.

Similarly, the spare bedroom takes the form of a magnificent safari tent, a five-minute walk through the bush. With polished wooden floors and a fully stocked drinks cabinet, it is lit by Swahili lanterns.

Upstairs in the main house are three bedrooms, an office and another veranda, furnished with a day bed and a comfortable chair – one of Anna’s favourite places: ‘In the last half-hour of daylight, when the sun is setting behind the house, it lights up the forest in a golden glow, the birds break into their final song and it is so calm.’

Her bedroom is decorated with a variety of fabrics and, in the bathroom, antique Indian lights run on paraffin and electricity.

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Four years ago, Anna created a collection for Paul Smith: clothes, shawls and accessories adorned with flamingo, ostrich and guineafowl feathers and embroidered with beads in traditional patterns worked by Masai women trained by Anna. ‘I use authentic, indigenous designs as inspiration and draw on the rich colours and raw materials that surround me.’ It is a time-consuming but rewarding process: ‘Each piece is a unique work of art.

‘Tonio and I were lucky enough to be able to design and build our dream house from scratch,’ Anna continues. ‘This is a family home and a treasured oasis: a monument to who we were, who we are now, who we will become – it grows and changes with us’

TOP: The refectory table in the dining area is made from the timber of a dhow that ran aground with the mast forming the table legs LEFT: The bathroom windows are draped in orange velvet curtains with Indian pelmets

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ROBERT DUFFY

Childhood memories of holidays by the sea help shape this beachside Cape Cod cottage WORDS DAVID COLMAN | PHOTOGRAPHS WILLIAM WALDRON /The Interior Archive

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e’d all like to think we design our homes for ourselves. But if hooked up to a lie detector, plenty of us would have to confess: Yes, we also care if they look nice to others.

Who doesn’t?

Robert Duffy, for one. The longtime business partner of fashion designer Marc Jacobs, Duffy knows a thing or two about style, and you’d expect his getaway in Provincetown, Massachusetts, to be a major design statement, either a gleaming-white modernist masterpiece or some historic Cape Cod-to-the-rafters replica filled with glass fishing buoys and old oars. The fact that he has been coming to Provincetown since he was a teenager and even remembers this house during its incarnation as a swinging 1960s pad only increases expectations.

But the Manhattan-based Duffy wanted an idiosyncratic retreat, not a prescripted fantasy. So he did that rare thing in the design world: With the help of architect Stephan Jaklitsch and designer Richard McGeehan, he simply built a great space for himself and all the things he loves. ‘I’m a collector,’ he says. ‘My architect likes it when things are minimal, but I’m more comfortable in a room that has the things I love in it. Basically, what I more or less ended up saying was, “This is my stuff, let’s work with it.” Fortunately, McGeehan and Jaklitsch were up for the challenge. ‘It’s very personal and very passionate,’ McGeehan says. ‘Few people have the confidence to love what they love.’

LEFT: The beach-level sitting area features a 1930s Indian armchair and a sofa covered in Holly Hunt leather; the mahogany centre table is Art Deco, the painting is by Tracey Sanford Anderson, the statue is an 18th century Vietnamese grave marker ABOVE: Robert Duffy CEO of Marc Jacobs at his home in Provincetown, Massachusetts

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Even so, Duffy didn’t want his new home to stick out in the historic neighbourhood and not many places in America are more historic – the Mayflower dropped anchor mere yards from Duffy’s door. ‘I care about P-town,’ he says, using the common moniker.

‘This is a big house, and I wanted it to disappear.’

Like many in the area, the building, a traditional Cape, had been expanded and modernised in ill-advised fits and starts. By the time Duffy bought it four years ago, the floor plan made no sense, the interior was covered in marble tile, and chandeliers hung everywhere. Old Cape Cod it wasn’t.

The place still features the same long, low, white-clapboard front.

But much of the structure and its additions turned out to be unstable and had to be razed. The beach side was transformed with a large mahogany-and-glass façade. And the contrasts and curiosities continue inside. The interiors flow from colourful space to colourful space but rarely solidify into actual rooms or bloom into wide-open expanses. This in-between dynamic reconciles Duffy’s desire for a traditional floor plan and his wish to maximise the ocean view to the lighthouse at the fishhook tip of Cape Cod. ‘The design did start in a traditional mode,’ Jaklitsch says. ‘But over the years, everyone’s thinking evolved, and Robert really fell in love with that spectacular view.’

Echoing the duality, different rooms and areas could almost belong to different houses. The stepped-down living room is a TOP LEFT: An antique Thai gilt bronze standing monk has been placed at the top of a narrow flight of stairs TOP RIGHT: The floor and wall of the breakfast room are covered in Moroccanstyle ceramic mosaic tiles while an antique Egyptian chandelier hangs from the ceiling BOTTOM LEFT: The library, where Duffy paints, features works in progress, a mahogany table from Jacques Carcanagues with a photograph by Jack Pierson

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The living room has views over the bay and is furnished with reproduction Paul Laszlo chairs by Donzella that are upholstered in Holly Hunt’s Cuba leather, the Nepalese rug is from Rug & Kilim. The fireplace wall sheathed in green slate and a surround of ceramic tiles from Urban Archaeology, the ceiling is on mahogany tongue-and-groove paneling: the 1955 painting is by Myron Stout, and the pottery figure is from the Eastern Han dynasty

luxurious 40s-style modernist gem, complete with a Paul Laszlo sofa and chairs and a Milton Avery canvas coincidentally painted at this same address 60-odd years ago.

The cool, shady master bedroom – carpeted, curtained, and wallpapered in tones of fawn and greige – looks as if it belongs to a Parisian aesthete.

The library, where Duffy paints, has dark panelling, tufted-leather

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armchairs, and an 18th century japanned secretary that seems right out of an Edwardian men’s club.

Meanwhile, the lower level is as clean and current as a Richard Meier loft space, with Indian Art Deco furniture and a striking red 1930s pool table.

Then there’s the kitchen, a Moorish-Mediterranean blue-tiled grotto. ‘Kitchens make me uncomfortable,’ says Duffy with disarming

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candor. ‘I don’t cook, so I want it to be like another room – I want to be entertained, I want things to look at.’ Jaklitsch and McGeehan came up with the idea of the tiles, and Duffy said yes right away.

He also selected the yellow Aga stove, which he adores – its looks, anyway. ‘I’ve never touched it,’ he says flatly.

And then there’s his stuff, as Duffy modestly refers to his Southeast Asian temple figures, Clarice Cliff ceramics, scrimshaw, midcentury Provincetown art, and blue-and-white china. He was happy to let Jaklitsch and McGeehan set off his collections to their best advantage. ‘If it were up to me, I would have my things everywhere,’ he says. ‘My whole house would look like the library mantel.’

Still, it’s Duffy who pulls the disparate parts of the puzzle together to form a clear picture. You might also say it’s Provincetown. This quirky bohemian property is in many ways as good an expression of the beach town’s past as any painstakingly restored Colonial. ‘I wanted to take this place back to my memory of P-town from when I was a kid,’ he says. ‘It was very hippieish – all these writers and artists. I still feel that way here. You don’t need a car, and everyone is chill.’ It may not be everybody’s idea of historic restoration, but to each his own.

After all, isn’t that what the Mayflower was all about?

ABOVE: The beach side of the house was transformed with a large mahogany and glass facade LEFT: Charles Hawthorne’s Boy With Fish hangs above a vintage Paul McCobb settee on the landing; the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Abstracta

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The front facade of Vanessa McDowell’s converted barn in the Cotwolds features an original dovecote above the front entrance

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VANESSA McDOWELL Constructed in Cotswold stone this 18th century barn has the feel of a French pigeonnier in the Dordogne TEXT KAREN UPTON | PHOTOGRAPHS TIM BEDDOW/The Interior Archive

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eeping inside Vanessa McDowell’s country house in a pretty Cotswold village, you would think that she had lived there for years. But the interior designer and her property consultant husband, Charles, only bought and refurbished the converted barn a few months ago, after a friend tipped them off that the property was for sale.

‘Initially I was unenthusiastic about the idea,’ says Vanessa, ‘and I joked to Charles that only animals live in barns. But he persuaded me to go and have a look, and I fell in love with it at first sight.’

She was as charmed by the property as she was by the stunningly beautiful landscape and dramatic views that surround it. Once smitten, Vanessa wasted no time in arranging a private sale with the owner. ‘It really couldn’t be more perfect for us,’ she explains. ‘It looks like a French pigeonnier in the heart of a French village, and the light that pours in through its windows makes the place feel so warm and welcoming. There is also a separate, smaller barn, which is ideal for when my youngest son, Edward, comes to stay.’

The couple decamped to their London flat while builders and decorators moved in. ‘We were keen to turn it into a space that would fulfil our requirements,’ says Vanessa, who travels the world to undertake work for her clients. ‘It had been skilfully converted by the past owners, but it hadn’t been decorated for twelve years so was in need of a revamp. We thought the project was going to prove to be fairly straightforward, and then my builder called me to say that the drains were backing up,’ Vanessa recalls. ‘It turned out to be that there was a major problem with the drainage system which hadn’t been detected in the survey. Putting it right set us back, and had a big impact on our budget – the stench was also incredible.’

The work to the property, which included converting the second, smaller barn that housed a games room into a self-contained flat, took about four months. In the main house, Vanessa decided to convert the guest rooms on the ground floor into the main bedroom suite. ‘The room has by far the best views in the house,’ she says.

‘On a warm sunny morning, we sit outside eating breakfast and feel as if we’re in the heart of the Dordogne. It’s quite magical.’

Keen to keep the bedroom plain but sophisticated, Vanessa decorated it in neutral shades and subtle pale pinks, adding a few choice antiques. Inspired by the climbing roses that grow outside her bedroom window, she commissioned the Upholstery Studio in London to make a headboard covered in a rose fabric by Pierre Frey.

‘My plan was to bring some of the countryside inside the house,’ she says. As the bedroom leads off a corridor by the back door, Vanessa decided to smarten the area with silk taffeta curtains in taupe and cream and she painted the skirting boards an arresting gunmetal grey.

The centrepiece of the barn is a huge double-height galleried hall, which is a wonderful backdrop for part of Charles’s art collection.

‘I really had to think big when I was decorating this room,’ said Vanessa. ‘Because of the ceiling height, I decided to go oversize with everything and the end result, I think, is rather dramatic.’

The hall is mainly used for entertaining, while a cosy living room off to one side of it, or the Gustavian-style kitchen, is where Charles and Vanessa spend most of their time when they are alone. ‘In winter we light the fire in the kitchen, and it’s all warm and cosy here. Either I’ll cook, or when my son William comes to stay – he’s a brilliant chef and worked at The Ivy in London – he’ll whip up fabulous meals.’

Upstairs, the room that had been the main bedroom is now used

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Metal gates open onto a charming walled garden, lawn and summer house. A cherry red antique quilted bed cover on the Chippendalestyle four poster creates a stunning contrast to the eau-de-nil walls in this guest bedroom. A velvet sofa adds to the comfort of the living room where a collection of blue and white china is displayed in an antique dresser and on the mantelpiece of the stone fireplace. The hallway leading to the kitchen has been lined with grey and white floral wallpaper with woodwork picked out in a complementary tone

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as the guest suite, presided over by Vanessa’s old Chippendalestyle four-poster bed, dressed in a cream and blue silk taffeta, with curtains in Jubilee Rose, a chintz by Colefax and Fowler.

‘Although I was keen to keep the house looking contemporary,’ explains Vanessa, ‘I couldn’t resist adding a touch of chintz in here.

It feels right, as it’s a country house after all. I think guests expect it when they come to stay.’

So far, friends, family and clients have all been extremely complimentary of Vanessa’s decorating efforts. ‘Everyone seems to love the house,’ she says. ‘Like me, they can see that our home has a special, welcoming feel.’

The barn is the fifth property Vanessa has renovated for her family, but is it her last? ‘My children aren’t convinced. They know how restless I get. But I feel utter contentment here. It is a standing joke that Charles and I deliberately made the doorways wide enough to fit our wheelchairs; all we’ll have to do then is install a few ramps to adapt this place for old age.’

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