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Furniture | Bath | Lighting | Textiles | Rugs

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BIRGIT ISRAEL 251 - 253 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6HY | 0207 376 7255 | info@birgitisrael.com | www.birgitisrael.com

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Exemplary, In Every Detail Always wanted a stunning new home designed to your every specification, in a beautiful setting of your choice? Then you should consider speaking to Octagon’s Bespoke division, which has been creating award-winning properties for more than 35 years.

Octagon has become the leader in its field by specifying the finest materials, fixtures and fittings. This applies to every detail, from hand-made bricks and marble floors to custom-designed cabinetry and spectacular bespoke-built staircases.

To discover how you could fulfil your dream, call Octagon on 020 8481 7500 or email johnp@octagon.co.uk

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Silver Leaf Matisse TROWBRIDGE GALLERY 555 Kings Road, SW6 | T: +44 (0)207 371 8733

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Cover story: The stunning custom-made fireplace and overmantel create an elegant focal point in the living room and are flanked with a pair of matching white bookcases Read more on page 98

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Design News The latest from the world of interior design Books Tim Gosling’s ‘Classic Contemporary, the DNA of furniture design’ Fabrics & Wallpapers New collections from Juliet Travers, Barneby Gates, Ian Mankin, Korla Home, Blendworth and Swaffer The Fabric House We take a look at Redloh House, the fabric and wallpaper collective Design Trends Brent Cooper gives advice on choosing a feature bed and Joanna Bibby talks about the lure of leather Virginia Design Project the perfect backdrop for vintage furnishings Kitchens Four great designs from Cue & Co, Officine Gullo, Espresso Designs and Davonport Rugs 12 great rugs and we profile designer Jennifer Manners Lighting Christopher Hyde’s Lanesborough table lamps, Martin Huxford launch a trio of pendant lights and more Bathrooms New collections from West One Bathrooms, Drummonds and Albion Bath Company Swiss Design Project A derelict barn is given a £2m makeover Inspired by John Demsey the cosmetics kingpin opens the doors to his debonair and exuberant New York townhouse Inspired by Thomas Messel the renowned furniture designer has carefully adapted his quintessential English manor to accommodate his family and provide the perfect setting for his art and antiques

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THIS STYLISH end table shown in a striking Gunmetal finish with stainless steel accents and complementary mirror is accompanied by an elegant sofa in a neutral fabric.

Matching pillows are highlighted with luxe leather; both fabric and leather are exclusively by Dorya.

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

HARNESSING THE elegance and craftsmanship of the Taj Mahal, the new additions to the Brabbu AGRA family are a celebration in marble. The delicate work of the robust white stone softens the imposing structure of the pieces, while touches of brass reflect warm tones to the polished surface. www.brabbu.com 20

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INSPIRED BY the joie de vivre of the French Regency style, the Antibes mantel by Suzanne Tucker for Chesneys is at once romantic and restrained. This classically proportioned and elegantly detailed mantel combines restrained lines and proportions to make it suitable for numerous applications lending itself to a wide variety of materials and decorating styles.

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ARTIST, BEN MOSLEY, has taken two Doll chairs from the latest Novamobili collection and transformed them into unique artworks. Taking inspiration from British and Italian landmarks, Mosley captures the two nations’ vibrant creativity and design excellency, and encapsulates them on the artisanal craftsmanship of Novamobili’s quality furniture. www.novamobili.it

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ROMO’S ORNARE is a lustrous collection of velvets and modern jacquard weaves featuring delicate, organic flora, contemporary geometrics and timeless stripes. www.romo.com

THE ABILITY of The Oasis to mix and match different raw but precious materials and textures enables them to provide an overall concept in interior design based on a coordinated effect. Offering a bespoke, distinctive ambiance suitable for any Country and culture, they create classical and traditional interior designs in an innovative fashionable style. www.oasisgroup.it

ALL MARI IANIQ items are haute couture and collectable jewellery inspired. Covered from top to bottom in our exclusive hand cut fluting, finished with our refined, signature patinas, crowned with a row of Swarovski pearls, this Perlage cabinet is a masterpiece of luxury design, an artistic treasure for any stylish interior.

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WITH AN ATTRACTIVE angular frame design and floating seat, the Eclipse Collection from Pride Family Brands is a definite show stopper. Expertly engineered with multple banding layers and sleigh bed legs, Eclipse captures a luxury contemporary look.

Sling dining as well as traditional and sectional deep seating also available.

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One To Watch: HICKORY WHITE’s Custom Elements cabinet shop program provides an opportunity to choose and mix a variety of looks. Available with a wide array of custom base options, all available with several decorator finishes as well as a mix of stylish hardware.

Pictured is the Frank low four-door cabinet with a double leg X-stretcher base and shown in a warm Sable finish accented with gold leaf striping. T: 001 828 322 8624 www.hickorywhite.com

FLORRIE AND BILL’s collaboration with textile designer Abigail Borg sees a somewhat gothic twist on the recurring florals trend - Dark Blooms. Its bold and eye-catching Botanical collection features a palette of deep, moody hues offsetting the delicate nature of scattered flowers for this sultry print trend. www.florrieandbill.com 24

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Volta Ceilings is a craft collaboration between two highprofile Belgian artists, Eddy Dankers and Thierry Thenaers, who have marked the rediscovery of painted canvas ceilings, writes Katy Briscoe.

First seen in classical Greece, painting scenes on fabric became an increasingly refined art, direct ancestor of the illusionist ceilings of Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo times. In the theatre too, painted canvas has always been a medium of magical illusion. As a bespoke art form, it has dazzling potential for both traditional and modern ceilings.

Eddy’s family have been artists since the 17th Century and Thierry is a renowned master painter, operatic set designer and interior designer. Individually, both have worked on many of Europe’s historic buildings, including the restoration of the Palace of Versailles.

Inheritors and developers of the art of painted canvas ceilings, Thierry and Eddy

set up Volta as an international interiors brand and their teams work all over the world. Through using old and new techniques and technologies, they can create anything from a perfect facsimile of a Baroque masterpiece to a dazzling ultra-modern trompe l’oeil ceiling. Highly eco-sensitive; they work on natural linen canvas, using natural casein paints, with a passion for authentic plant and mineralpigmented colour.

Their stand at Decorex 2015 included an extraordinary virtual reality tour, with visitors donning advanced VR headsets to ‘travel down’ a grand corridor allowing them to view a series of rooms with unique Volta ceilings. Proving that, ancient as it is, this classical art form has most definitely made the move into contemporary interiors. www.voltaceilings.com

Manufacturers of traditional and contemporary bespoke furniture

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The secret of a memorable night’s sleep

TOM FAULKNER’s table has a top made from rippled harewood, an oxidised sycamore with a unique silvery-grey colour which is perfectly partnered with the bronze patinated finish on the water cut steel legs. Measuring 280cm x 110cm, it is available with a wide variety of tops and finishes and can be custom sized.

T: +44 (0)20 7351 7272 | www.tomfaulkner.co.uk

Hypnos ‘secretly’ knows that it is a supremely comfortable bed that is at the heart of a truly memorable night’s sleep. With over 100 years experience of making made-to-measure beds, using the finest natural materials, and with a Royally Approved reputation for hand crafting the most comfortable beds in the world, it is no surprise that Hypnos beds and their sublime comfort can be found in the finest homes, palaces and hotels.

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LONDON DESIGN WEEK 2014 at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour is the perfect way to inspire with over 500 brands of the international design scene represented in 99 showrooms, The latest fabrics, furniture, wall coverings, lighting, accessories, and floor coverings will be on show from March 9th-14th T: +44 (0)20 7225 9166

MUTED FINESSE pervades Villa Nova’s latest contemporary sheers, which are softly translucent with a supple handle. Evoking an air of sophistication are the Atmosphere sheers from Trevira CS, an ethereal range of room high and wide-width sheers presented in a cool, calm and neutral colour palette. +44 (0)16 2375 6699 www.villanova.co.uk

VEEDON FLEECE

A custom weaving house specialising in hand woven carpets

Purely bespoke and exclusively to design specification Muga ~ Pashmina ~ Silk ~ Veedon ~ Wool www.veedonfleece.com veedon@veedonfleece.com Telephone: 00 44 (0)1483 575758

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LIKE A SLICE of veined marble hewn and polished by craftsmen, the subtle wave design of CARRIERE, by Lelievre, is woven in rich heavy satin with the optical effect of marbled stone. The fluidity of curtains creates curving columns for a sensuous look while walling in the fabric fools the eye with the impression of luxurious marble walls. www.lelievre.eu

DAVIDSON LONDON’S TALISMAN MIRROR has been causing quite a stir since its recent arrival to our London showroom. Beautifully hand gilded with contrasting textures of matte and burnished white gold leaf, this mirror promises to bring daily joy to a luxurious house. www.davidsonlondon.com 28

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

SAVOIR BEDS has announced its latest collaboration with world-renowned Parisborn architect and designer, Robert Couturier. Handcrafted by Savoir’s expert team in London, both the unusual sleigh-shape and arctic colourway of Couturier’s design evoke a winter style perfect for the festive season. www.savoirbeds.co.uk

Bespoke hand embroidered Couture fabrics and cushions

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MODERN, ECLECTIC and chic, the Notorious collection by Marioni is now available exclusively through Andrew Kornat Designs. Using finest materials and craftsmanship, these pieces will elegantly stand the test of time. www.andrewkornatdesigns.com

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INSPIRED BY the German Bauhaus aesthetic, Birgit Israel’s majestic brass Walter Desk seamlessly combines sleek, contemporary elegance with the timeless solidity of German craftsmanship. The rich depth of colour in the surface is achieved through a bronze patina, which is lacquered and polished to give the desk its distinctive glossy finish.

www.birgitisrael.com

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Bespoke sofa London is one of the UK’s leading bespoke furniture manufacturing companies.

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CLEYNDERT & BARR specialises in the manufacture of free standing furniture, both contemporary and traditional.

Featured piece is the extending dining table in American Black walnut with stored leaf and polished stainless steel inlay to cruciform base. www.cleyndertandbarr.com

THE OCEAN speaks to you in this handsome Oceana buffet from its namesake collection by Alden Parkes which shows off finely sculptured and flowing lines.

With the use of rich book-matched crotch walnut veneers, this stylish stand-alone piece offers an exotic feel. The graceful hardware has a warm Champagne leaf finish. T: 001 904 279 1617 | www.aldenparkes.com

THE CITY COLLECTION by Hurtado puts a lot of emphasis on line and form to provide spaces with energy and elegance. As in all Evolution collections by the company, the visual impact of City shows subtle interplay of geometric shapes, fine quality materials and intricate detailing. A choice of lacquer finishes offers designers several looks from which to choose.

T: 001 336 885 6660 | www.hurtadofurniture.com

Stableford’s lamps are hand-made to order, unique and will rarely be seen elsewhere; a lamp for the truly discerning buyer.

www.stablefords.com info@stablefords.com Tel: 01535 669722

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Robeys latest collection of woodburning, pellet and gas stoves includes innovative technical solutions combined with a style and design that are the hallmarks of Italy’s Piazzetta. With ample opportunities for product customization, you can select from a wide choice of contemporary colours and installation types to suit your home. And naturally, the friendly team at Robeys will assist you with expert help and advice.

Come and see the extensive range of pellet and woodburning stoves at our showroom in Belper.

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ABOVE: The dining room table and sideboards all feature elements on Robert Adam’s designs. They are framed by three spectacular double-barrel vaults LEFT: The main hallway of a house in Sarasota, Florida, has a hand cut marquetry panel as its focal point, which was created to extend the perspective by continuing the line of chandeliers on the architectural axis. Its design is based on a Rome Palazzo

Classic Contemporary The DNA of Furniture Design

TIM GOSLING is a British designer with an international reputation for his beautifully crafted furniture, exquisite interiors and a commitment to working with highly skilled British craftsmen.

Gosling is a designer fascinated by capturing the essence of design and in his new book, Classic Contemporary, he articulates his philosophy: Encoded in the very DNA of designed objects are multiple stories, if we understand these, and the elements of historical design and its make up in furniture, we will be better able to break the rules of design and keep it moving forward. Featuring Gosling’s original drawings as well as archive drawings and photographs of the work of the architects and designers who have inspired his own aesthetic, each chapter begins with the ‘Design Rules’ of a particular historial period and details the materials and leading figures associated with the era and style, from Christopher Wren to Thomas Chippendale, John Soane to William Morris. These are followed by plates showcasing Gosling’s interiors and furniture.

With a foreword by Michael Palin, a fellow committee member at the Athenaeum in London where they worked together to protect, enhance and display one of London’s finest buildings, in the pages of Classic Contemporary Regency Victorian, Art Deco and Modernism are revealed in a new light. The result is a book that provides a unique insight into the work of one of today’s most popular and respected designers.

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Classic Contemporary

by Tim Gosling Published by Thames & Hudson Ltd www.thamesandhudson.com

me and my morsø I simply don’t need anything else.

Just me and my Morsø. The gentle warmth of the fire, a cheeky glass of something special and the crackle of the flames, there’s no better way to round off a great day.

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Andre Benis CREATING TOTALLY contemporary designs, Cox London are always looking ahead towards new and exciting ideas.

Their wall mounted White Hart Sculpture features cast antlers and plaster on a wood mounting with a raw timber frame, producing a striking feature for any wall.

T: +44 (0) 208 880 3923 | www.coxlondon.com

AS PART OF its Private Collection Rupert McBain Furniture have collaborated with Britannicus Stone to create an exquisite bespoke Hall Table made from three natural elements: Oak, Gold and Stone.

The ecclesiastical nature of the design and use of natural materials have undoubtedly created an antique of the future. www.rupertmcbainfurniture.co.uk

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Half Japanese, half American, Andre has spent most of his life in London, where his family moved shortly after he was born.

He left a safe advertising career in London, to devote his life to bringing ‘beautiful, high quality Japanese textiles to the western world’. This passion for textiles was inherited from the Japanese line of his mother’s family, who have been designing, making and selling fabrics for eight generations. The Aoki family created unique pieces for the Imperial family: their kimonos honoured as ‘national treasures.’

He spent childhood summers in Japan with his grandmother, who still sells exquisite decorated silks from a traditional Japanese house in Kofu, surrounded by mountains. She gave him his first textile screen print, a flock of cranes migrating for the winter - it holds an honoured place in his home.

Having decided to launch Shogun Designs he travelled throughout Japan to meet artisans and source designs, which

he has developed into three collections, called Icons, Legends and Festivals. They are all made in Japan and hand-finished in the UK. He has introduced the ancient ‘katazome’ screen printing method to the UK for the first time, a technique which he says ‘produces vibrant colours, texture and depth.’ Some of the ingredients for the dyeing process, all organic and indigenous, sound like a smoothie, for example; soya bean milk, glutinous rice and persimmon juice.

Japanese design has long been admired in Europe, influencing Impressionist artists, furniture, tableware, fashion, even turning French cuisine towards minimalism. These prints are versatile, easy to use in almost any room, traditional or modern. www.shogun-designs.com

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FOUR GREAT FIREPLACES WITH OVER 20 stove ranges to choose from, Morso has worked hard to create a well-rounded collection that can suit all interior styles and tastes. Offering both cast iron and steel quality designs, Morso continually strives to develop its wood burning stoves to meet the requirements of today’s consumer. www.morsoe.com

THE BOSTON PLACE TO FILL T: +44(0)207 610 9597 www.brightsofnettlebed.co.uk

THE TAURUS fireplace surround by J Rotherham is inspired by Victorian heritage and engineering. Framed with steel bolt studding to create a modern aesthetic which nods to the architectural influences of the Victoria era. The Taurus fireplace is an impressive and dramatic focal point to any interior.

T: +44 (0) 845 388 1927 www.jrotherham.co.uk

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ROBEY’S ABERDEEN SURROUND with majolica base available in a wide range of colours.

This compact surround is particularly suitable for rooms where space is restricted. Marble base support, steel vertical element with black enamel finish. The firebox with three glass panels offers a perfect view of the fire. www.robeys.co.uk

THE PLATONIC FIREPLACE have not stopped over the summer, recently launching their new website and completing The Metropolitan Hotel lobby fire, which can be seen both from the inside and outside. This visual shows their bespoke Driftwood within a limestone recess and warming fires.

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

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THIS MAHOGANY and parcel gilt throne chair by Brights of Nettlebed is based on a George II original circa 1735. Serpentine fine cow hide upholstered back and seat enclosed by lion head arms, on lion mask and leaf carved cabriole legs terminating in hairy paw and ball feet.

T: +44 (0)207 610 9597 www.brightsofnettlebed.co.uk

LUXURY LIGHTING specialist Christopher Wray has introduced a new collection of sofas and armchairs from Italian upholstery brand Carlo Tanzi Salotti. Hand crafted from high quality materials, this luxurious collection embraces traditional upholstery techniques with innovative designs for stunning sofas that will fit both contemporary and conventional interiors. www.christopherwray.com

WOVEN WITH 80 percent sisal and 20 percent wool, the new Sisool Plaid collection from Crucial creates a beautifully textural flooring which is not only visually impactful but creates a tactile surface suitable for every room in the home.

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FOLLOWING THE successful launch of the console and mirror set, Artmax introduce the full Chantilly collection with equally beautiful pieces ranging from assorted accent furniture to tabletop accessories. A true twist of classic Parisian combining with a modern element. T: 001 773 376 6266 | www.artmaxfurniture.com

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THE INSPIRATION for this striking Allure king headboard by Alden Parkes was a mirror frame in a Palm Beach Resort.

The headboard is a beautifully hand carved mahogany frame with gold leaf finish aged to perfection. Just like the original inspiration, this stylish headboard design comes in a linen fabric or COM option. It is designed to be mounted to the wall.

T: 001 904 279 1617 | www.aldenparkes.com

TERENCE CONRAN’s Matador armchair is a modern take on the traditional winged armchair. With its distinctive curved sides and tapered back it has a dynamic thrust to its sheer sixties elegance. www.conran.com 42

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THIS STYLISH pair of chairs by Hancock & Moore is shown in a beautiful fabric/leather combination of Lavish Taupe and Angelo Loden. The complementary driftwood finish and carpenter’s nails lend a light and airy vibe to this sophisticated and fresh setting.

T: 001 828 495 8235 | www.hancockandmoore.com

ITALIAN furniture company Luxury Living has just set up home in London’s Brompton Road. Designers gave the decidedly Victorian building a uniquely Italian twist installing marble floors and large-scale cityscapes of Milan and Rome on the ground and basement floors. The first floor is dedicated to Bentley Home (above) a collection designed by celebrated architect Carlo Colombo. www.luxurylivinggroup.com

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PALM BEACH Royal Lounge Chair from the Richard Frinier Collection for Century shown with resort white Sailcloth fabrics from Sunbrella also designed by Richard Frinier www.centuryfurniture.com/frinier

DAVID HARBER’s award-winning Chalice redefines the relationship between fixed and moving sculptural forms. Made of two mirror-polished stainless steel hemispheres, water overflows from the Chalice’s outer rim and, via surface tension, continues to conform to its side. T: +44 (0) 123 5859300 | www.davidharber.com

BITANGRA’S FURNITURE pieces are a bright and modern twist on stained glass, brought to life by the hands of master artisans. Each piece is a tribute to the ancient tradition of hand painted glass tiles, and are created to complement the decoration of any interior setting. www.bitangra.com 44

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BESPOKE SOFA LONDON strive to create unique and desirable handcrafted furniture, using the finest materials and craftsmanship. Using luxury fabrics and blending traditional with modern techniques, creating some of the most beautiful handcrafted furniture available. T: +44 (0) 207 736 9900 | www.bespokesofalondon.co.uk

UK: 0845 658 9059 Int: +44 (0) 118 984 5232 www.tigermothlighting.com

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GROUNDED IN luxury, Abigail Ahern’s new collection is nuanced, personal, layered and luxurious. From blustery English gardens to dripping tropical rainforests, their faux plant range wows with cacti, oversized single stems and jaw dropping banana leaves and trees, perfect for embellishing every interior. www.abigailahern.com

HADDONSTONE LAUNCH the Young Athlete bust, an exquisite replica taken from a bronze created in 1889 by the renowned Sabatino de Angelis of Naples. This bust would make a charming addition to an exterior or interior setting such as a hall, drawing room or library.

T: +44 (0) 160 477 0711 www.haddonstone.com

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AN ANTIQUED stone or reclaimed floor will inject character into any room - as proven

by Natural Stone Consulting’s range of bespoke, hand-finished antiqued tiles and flagstones which features a number of exclusive materials from quarries around the world.

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ALL OF THE pieces in Delcor’s Chelsea range have a timeless look with perfectly placed curves and there’s no denying these designs add Chelsea charm to any interior.

Featuring sumptuous high-density cushions, fully sprung bases and backs, plus springs that each move independently, these pieces create a smart and comfortable space to sink into. T: +44 (0) 207 352 5551 | www.delcor.co.uk

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Charles Templeton Crocker’s 1929 home in the Russian Hill section of San Francisco was considered one of the most important interiors of the period described by US Vogue magazine as ‘perhaps the most beautiful in the world.’ Here’s where Michael S Smith took inspiration for his latest collection of fabrics named Templeton available at Jamb.

Templeton is a bold, modern approach to textiles created by the world’s most talented master craftsmen.

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Izora collection by Romo features multicoloured stripes and geometrics in colourful combinations of ice-cream shades, calm neutrals and flashes of vivid contemporary tones. Izora stays on the cool side of sweet.

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Vital, exuberant and full of the promise of bright horizons, the new Aloha collection from Pierre Frey captures the spirit of his recent travels. Multi-coloured embroidered fabrics are juxtaposed against classic plains and stripes, perfectly illustrating Pierre’s take on exotic chic. T: +44 (0)207 376 5599 | www.pierrefrey.com

The new Feroe geometric print by French fabric brand, Boussac enlivens any outdoor setting. Designed by the artist behind Hermes’ magical sets, Hilton McConnico, the bold primary colours of these reversible fabrics gives multiple colour options and ensures memories of heady summer days live on well into autumn.

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Kerry Joyce Textiles pays tribute to the spectacles of nature in a textile collection of botanical images adapted from the book Wildflowers published in 1888. Rendered in a watercolour technique, the cloth is the finest pure Belgian linen.

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INSPIRED BY a collection of antique Indian textiles, Barneby Gates’s pretty paisley features a super bright print on a softly aged background. www.barnebygates.com

THE NEW Korla collection is an exciting mix of contemporary geometrics and painterly designs. The collection’s name, Dalasini, meaning ‘cinnamon’ in Swahili, hints at this season’s colour inspiration with a palette reflecting the ancient spice trade routes with its earthy tones. www.korlahome.com 50

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THE SAFARI COLLECTION by Juliet Travers takes you on a journey through East Africa, exploring some of the varied wildlife found on the continent. Using mixed media materials to create life like textures, the wallpapers and fabrics appear hand painted, giving a high-end finish to any interior. www.juliettravers.com

IAN MANKIN recently launched its first navy blue ticking, a highlight of the Britannia collection. The perfect neutral, it is easily mixed with other patterns and easily incorporated into all manner of room schemes, bringing subtle depth and interest to upholstery, window treatments and more. www.ianmankin.co.uk

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THE ARTEMISIA COLLECTION from Swaffer delivers two masterpiece prints, Rosa and Calla. A modern and artistic interpretation on the traditional floral design, the collection is available in a broad palette of colourways. www.swaffer.co.uk

GEOMETRIC SHAPES of honeycomb, concertina to graphical stars make a statement in Sketch Twenty3’s unique collection at Blendworth. It is all about texture as metallic grit, glass beads, suede and flock adorn these wallcoverings in rich hues of ruby, fuchsia, tea, gold and charcoal. www.blendworth.co.uk

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A collection of printed linens based on historic textiles coloured using a soft and natural palette inspired by the English countryside

Cloth & Clover Founded in 2013 by London designer TANIA MCIVOR, Cloth & Clover’s prints are inspired by historic textiles and traditional arts and crafts, which she reinterprets using a mellow colour palette created by blending and matching pigments to found objects collected on her travels.

Favouring relaxed and comfortable interiors and embracing the gentle art of eclecticism - combining old with new and mixing styles and genres, the collection has a crafted yet pretty handwriting.

Keen to support and encourage British manufacturing and craftsmanship, Cloth & Clover designs are screen printed in England on a Scottish linen base cloth that echoes the texture of antique linen.

EDLOH HOUSE is a fresh, exciting and unique co-operative established to showcase an ensemble of highly talented artisan fabric and wallpaper designers.

Each member offers their own individual and eclectic designs; for example, hand or screen printed on natural fabrics in unusual colourways; delightful artistic florals; exquisite textured embroidery with traditional influence; naïve etchings and muted abstracts. The residing impression is one of undulating pace, mood, tone and scale and an intriguing, alluring contrast to the ‘other world’ of mainstream urban standardization.

All the designers are just starting out on their fabric/wallpaper journey and have a story to tell; whether it be fabrics from a childhood home in Jamaica (Bird in the Hand) or the layers of wallpaper in the house of Swedish Grandparents, (Astrid & Rudolf). Each

collection is chosen for its creative story and to work alongside the other collections with no pressures from third parties and rather than routinely launching new collections every Spring and Autumn, each designer launches their own collection in their own time.

Furthermore, Redloh House enjoys a wonderfully unusual setting. Nestled in the heart of the Old Gasworks, just two minutes from the hustle and bustle of King’s Road Chelsea, is a country style white cottage set in an oasis of tranquility.

Where else can one peruse and enjoy inspiring new fabric collections, whilst relaxing over a cup of tea in a charming room flooded with natural light. Redloh House is a rare jewel and presents a refreshing antidote to today’s mass-market conformity.

T: +44 (0) 207 351 7787 www.redlohhousefabrics.com

Astrid & Rudolf Selma Wallpaper ASTRID & RUDOLF came to be after Nicole De Young came across remnants of vintage Scandinavian wallpapers hidden beneath several layers of plaster and paint at her grandparents house in Sweden. Inspired by the delicate long lost fragments she set about creating her own modern designs with patterns and colours taken from the surrounding countryside. Each one reminiscent of her childhood holidays spent fishing and picnicking by the lakes. Named after Nicole’s grandparents, Astrid & Rudolf wallpapers are printed in the UK using Flexographic printing techniques.

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on Redloh House Carolina Irving Textiles “I have always been obsessed with fabrics, colours and textures...and I have always wanted to have my own collection of textiles.” CAROLINA IRVING says she loves colours, but in an impressionistic way, mixing different patterns similar to a Vuillard painting.

She has ransacked sources in France, England, Sweden and India for her toiles and chintzes, and in Turkey, Greece

and other Middle Eastern countries for riotous colours and patterns that she has reinterpreted.

The collection includes several multi-coloured designs, many others printed in single colours both in large and small patterns that all work together.

Hand-printed in charming colours, the collection includes both large and small designs

Virginia White When it came to creating her fabric designs interior designer VIRGINIA WHITE chose to collaborate with artists in order to create fabrics that look like paintings and artworks. Virginia gives the artists she works with pictures, photographs and works of art that have a particular significance to her - often related to her time in Scotland - for them to produce the design. She then works on the screens herself so that she can create exactly the right shades and balance of colour. Virginia’s fabrics are all about colours and painterly patterns, they are all hand block printed in London on Belgian linen.

Kerry Joyce’s fabrics mirror the firm’s refined aesthetic; combining his powerful visual perspective, with reduced historical reference and nuanced colour palette

Small-scale production allows creative freedom to experiment and innovate

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RAPTURE & WRIGHT is one of the few remaining British artisan studios to hand print fabrics and wallpapers. Small scale, in-house production is time consuming, but it allows the creative freedom to experiment. By adapting age old techniques in clever ways, they develop innovative solutions to satisfy the renewed taste for bespoke design in fabrics and wallpapers.

Their latest experiments have produced some subtle and unexpected results impossible to achieve by machine imposed regularity.

Hand block printed in London on Belgina linen, Virginia’s fabrics are all about colour and painterly patterns.

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Lauded as one of today’s preeminent designers, KERRY JOYCE embodies a passion for timeless design, attention to detail and impeccable execution which has earned him a broad array of honours on nationally esteemed best design lists. Joyce’s unique point of view marries clean lines and graceful, understated colours and textures with comfort, warmth, grace and elegance without undue formality. Luxurious hand-woven fabrics and hand-screened prints are interpreted with an artisanal approach, celebrating the natural beauty of materials, paired with sophisticated colour palettes and textures.

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on Redloh House Bird in the Hand Artist LAURA HAMILTON grew up in Jamaica surrounded by vivid colours and textures. Her family home was decorated in bright botanical fabrics designed and printed by ‘Textiles of Jamaica.’

Combining her Caribbean sense of colour with her British design knowledge she has redrawn and updated the fabrics she found on her travels, breathing new life into the designs to create a bold and vibrant collection.

Founded in 2008, Bird in the Hand has taken inspiration from original Jamaican prints from the 1960’s and 70’s.

A bright, vibrant, stylised collection

Vanderhurd has designed distinctive fabric collections for over 8 years. Hand printed linens in striking colours are created in the UK, while the machine embroidery collection, Broderie, is produced in India. Vanderhurd also creates hand embroidery designs, which can be adapted for individual needs, for cushions, bed covers and head boards.

Inspired by treasured finds from her global travels

Jennifer Shorto sees textiles as historical maps. Her first woven collection is concerned with texture and allowed her to use her much loved Bourette de Soie, a rough uneven silk which encourages the brilliance of colour without the pedantic shine of smooth silk. The pattern inspired by Chinese minority fabrics.

Designs based on old Turkish and Indian patterns

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Designs from the 1940s and 50s revived

Flockhart Fabrics was created by the painter Eileen Guthrie and sculptor George Kennethson, who met whilst at the Royal Academy in London. They hand-printed their designs using lino blocks and silk screens embracing experimentation in technique and colour to delightful effect. Over the years the fabric and blocks have been carefully stored and today Guthrie and Kennethson’s grand-daughter, Lucy MacKenzie, is reviving the beautiful prints.

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has been decorating for over 30 years. She focuses on comfortable living incorporating classical and contemporary elements to create elegant interiors that are individual and welcoming, a deliberate jumble of old and new. Her fabric collection is a natural progression born out of her extensive decorating experience and having trouble finding the fabrics that she wanted to use in her schemes. Her designs are adapted from historical documents and symbols mostly Turkish, Anglo Indian or ancient Greek in soft colours.

Guy Goodfellow

Inspired by original archive documents and textile finds from around the world, these weaves, prints and embroideries comprise an unusual and eye-catching mélange of rustic motifs and classical design

and Jaine McCormack’s inspiration is largely taken from ethnic and vintage fabrics which are re-designed and adapted for use in many of Guys interior projects. The favourites are then given more colourways and form the core of the collection.

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CHOOSING FEATURE BEDS A good bed is the anchor piece of any bedroom says Brent Cooper

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good bed is the anchor piece of any bedroom – from the master suite to a child’s room or a guest room. Whether a project is domestic or commercial, the right choice combines three considerations; comfort, good looks and the correct emotional signals. These can range from pure romance and escapism to, at the other end of the scale, no-frills masculinity.

Looking back in time, beds have always been key feature points –their importance signalled by the fact that they were by no means always designed for sleeping. Ornate state apartments with their magnificent suites of furniture were where rulers held court. Their actual sleeping space was often a more private apartment, where the bed itself was relatively small.

It is said that antique beds, especially French ones, are small because their occupants were shorter people. In fact, their shorter dimensions are usually because occupants slept propped up on pillows and bolsters rather than lying at full stretch as we do today.

Today, we want beds to be both a cocooning retreat and a clear statement about our personality. We also place immense value on quality of sleep, which makes the choice of mattress system just as crucial as the frame or divan. Therefore, the size of beds has changed appreciably in recent years with Kingsize becoming the default double and Emperor an increasingly usual specification.

The rule of thumb for bed size is to choose the biggest size the room will allow, ideally leaving space for reasonably sized bedside tables on both sides. Not only do bigger beds look more luxurious, they also offer a better night’s sleep, undisturbed by partners’ body movements or temperature.

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divan is the foundation for the mattress.

Style-wise, there are some iconic beds which transcend fashion and stay always on trend, especially with the option of modern finishes, from mirror glass to metallics. These icons range from four posters (the epitome of romance) to the period French styles, especially those of the Rococo and Empire, first reintroduced to the UK by Simon Horn in the 1980’s.

People have particularly enduring affection for the sleigh bed (lit bateau) and this look in particular has been resized and reworked into countless offshoot styles, accommodating the needs of modern bedrooms whilst still remaining a recognisable decorative theme. You’ll find sleigh beds in wood, in fabric, caned or upholstered in buttoned leather, with headboards and footboards high, low and every height in between. Suggesting solidity and exceptional comfort, it’s a fruitful seam to explore for both feminine and masculine interiors and a classic for children’s bedrooms too.

Today’s confident fusions of classic and contemporary style are also bringing even more elaborate and splendid period beds back into focus. Carved, caned and painted or gilded styles of the 18th and 19th Centuries can comfortably hold centre stage in otherwise modern interiors, with bespoke finishing and an emphasis on luxury uniting the two elements.

If a project calls for luxury with an altogether modern feel, divans paired to custom-upholstered headboards give an equally sumptuous look. The key to getting it right is to supersize headboards– in some projects we’ve been asked to make them up to 2 metres tall, so that they virtually become wall cladding.

Bespoke-made and upholstered in your choice of fabric, with design detailing such as piping, buttoning or studding, headboards can be matched to custom upholstered divans for the seamlessly smart finish which all of today’s bedrooms demand.

Brent Cooper, Managing Director of Simon Horn www.simonhorn.com A Member of the Chelsea Design Quarter

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THE LURE OF LEATHER A timeless material that just seems to sing in its surroundings says Joanna Bibby

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eather is such an ancient durable material that has been used in interiors going way back to caveman days. It’s basic, primal and pure. It can be tough yet fragile, soft yet strong and incredibly versatile.

We have been working with leather, in all its variations from the very early days at Ochre. It all started with our love of colour. Creating a range of incredibly simple stools in different subtle colours of nubuck that were playful and worked well together. We have learnt a lot since, but colour and leather is still our passion and this combination is a strong trend in interior design.

As we are noticing the return of comfort in the home, leather is welcome as it’s a sensual material that appeals to the senses on so many different levels. Its evocative smell makes homes feel loved and inspired the first ever Hermès perfume, Eau d’Hermès. On the touch and even on the ear, with that deliciously comforting squeaky sound only leather can make. Leather’s beauty just increases with age, the splashes, the spills, and the repeated touches in specific areas that become darker or shinier with time are part of its charm.

It ages gracefully like an old friend.

Leather can take colour well, which is why it’s a material of choice for interior designers. It does have a very strong memory though and some colours fade with time and others darken. This is the charm of leather, it carries a story.

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sea and the sky. The colour of stitching leather can be fun.

A red thread on a simple brown leather piece can make a discreet but beautiful detail statement. Play with colour changes. Be brave. Have a flash amongst the subtle.

Designers are exploring leather techniques - wrapping, stitching, stretching, punching, laser cutting. It’s terribly exciting. A wrapped leather chair where the material is wrapped tightly around a frame is a smart design trend.

Hand stitching is no longer the preserve of handbags or saddles. Leather furniture with hand sewn pinched seams and scalloped corner details is stunning and gives leather in interiors a couture look.

Fine Leather is perceived as a luxury market. It is because it takes incredible craftsmanship to execute such work with this material. In the hands of a master craftsman leather can create works of extraordinary beauty.

Bill Amberg is one of the most notable leather pioneers, using leather in its purest form and taking it in different directions. He made people sit up and think. This is a beautiful material.

There are huge possibilities for decorative leather.

Eponymous label Helen Amy Murray’s hand sculpted leather and textiles create arresting works of art for interiors, furniture and installations. She combines the old and new design trends – the traditional cutwork with contemporary techniques to sculpt her designs giving the flat leather surface a carved, layered aesthetic.

Leather furniture can sit beautifully on a wooden, carpeted or concrete floor, against a stone, painted or brick wall. It’s a timeless material that just seems to sing in its surroundings.

Joanna Bibby, co-owner-designer of OCHRE T: +44 (0) 207 096 7372 | www.ochre.net

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RAJI RADHAKRISHNAN The Brief: To showcase vintage furnishings and modern art by creating a neo-classical background

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lthough purchased 13 years ago, the home has constantly been improved to suit the family’s needs but, in the latest incarnation, the designer remodeled the main level from an open floor plan to a more enclosed set of private spaces. In the process, creating a classic backdrop with neo-classical details including an enfilade that leads the eye from the entry to the very back of the house.

New walls were raised, wide entry ways were shortened creating fourteeninch thick walls and framing the views from room to room with custom mouldings. At this stage the home started to feel like an apartment in the fifth arrondissement. And as the decoration plans began, adding large scale murals layered yet another level and set the mood firmly for a classic European feel.

But the surprise comes in so many levels as the designer started placing collectible modern furnishings around the house and the cherry on the cake goes to the mid-century modern art collection deftly juxtaposed against the classical murals and mouldings creating the perfect diaoluge between 18th century Europe and the world in the 20th and 21st century.

Raji Radhakrishnan www.rajirm.com ANTICLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: A vintage French sofa in its original red velvet fabric from the 1940s brings the much needed character along with the parchment covered 1970s coffee table the scale of which perfectly anchors the space. An Al Held lithograph with it’s colourful circles is placed over a console table made out of an 18th Century French balcony but the gold “tooth” stool the designer found at an antiques dealer is the piece de resistance. The kitchen was a case of subtraction rather than addition, removing upper cabinets and then painting the background blue became a delightful change like a china cabinet in the middle of the kitchen.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The master bedroom’s first decision was a mural - Louvre #1 from Raji’s collection, setting the tone and the mood of the room, calm yet composed with nothing but a comfortable bed and a pair of Gio Ponti chairs that add a splash of colour to the quiet space. The dining room’s composition is based on a single colour note - blues among a sea of white - a rare Ettore Sottsass sofa anchors the wall hung with a collage of vintage serigraphs by Yves Klien, Matisse and Don Kunkel. A vintage modern sofa from the seventies is upholstered in a mix of dark brown velvet and gouffrage fabrics and topped off with an array of Jacquard throw pillows that seem perfectly in sync with the mural behind while Willy Rizzo’s modern coffee table with it’s own little bar.

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4 1 All Cue & Co of London cabinetry, lighting and furniture is handcrafted onsite at its workshop in Parsons Green, London. Each piece is tailored to individual specifications. www.cueandco.com 2 Officine Gullo presents a wall unit in woodwork and oven-enamelled steel with chrome-plated finishes, featuring professional quality fitted appliances and a refrigeration area with wine cellar. The ultimate in stylish yet functional kitchen dÊcor showcasing their technical and design capabilities. www.officinegullo.com 3 Espresso Design creates stunning, award-winning contemporary interiors, from kitchens for the serious cook to warm and luxurious living spaces. Visit their airy St John’s Hill showroom to see the latest Italian kitchen and furniture ranges. www.espressodesign.co.uk 4 The Tillingham collection by Davonport is a beautiful example of shaker style cabinetry. The combination of top quality timber, expert craftsmanship and elegant design creates an understated and sophisticated kitchen. T: +44 (0) 845 468 0025 | www.davonport.com 68

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4 1 A combination of end grain timber, quartz, hand painted cabinetry and carrara marble create a distinctive, architectural room. Accents of copper, bronze and glass enhance this kitchen’s industrial feel. T: +44 (0)845 468 0025 | www.davonport.com 2 La Cornue W. melds La Cornue’s heritage with the radical thinking of French architect, Jean-Michel Wilmotte. While preserving La Cornue hallmarks, Wilmotte deconstructs the kitchen, re-assembling key functions into supremely elegant pieces www.lacornue.com 3 McCarron & Co’s Hampton Design brings together the traditional values of craftsmanship and a sympathy with period architecture to a tangible focal point in the home. T: +44 (0)207 584 5736 | www.mccarronandco.com 4 Designed from a union of contrasting and complementary materials such as stainless steel, white ash, clay and titanium, this sophisticated kitchen will enhance any environment. T: +39 049 657311 | www.arancucine.it 70

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WELL KNOWN for striking and smart flatweave runners in pure wool, woven and hand finished in the UK, Roger Oates now offers a bespoke option for customers who want to choose their own colours from the Roger Oates colour palette. A customised route to totally unique, quality floorcoverings for your home. www.rogeroates.com

WORKING WITH classical oriental themes, Wendy Morrison’s use of vibrant colour and pattern has produced a collection of striking contemporary rugs, pictured above is Enchanted Wood. www.wendymorrisondesign.com

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Jennifer Manners As a recent arrival to the interiors world, it was rug designer Jennifer Manners’ former career as an international news reporter that informed her eclectic style writes Jacky Parker.

‘I had the privilege of living around the globe,’ she says. ‘My designs are influenced by my travels. They are a marriage of colours, images and objects from Mumbai to Monte Carlo and everywhere inbetween.’

Having settled in London thirteen years ago, Jennifer retrained as an interior designer at Central Saint Martins.

However, she struggled to find rugs to suit her unique taste. After designing her own rug, she set out on a treasure hunt to find the most skilled artisans to bring her sketches to life. This search brought her to Nepal and India where the ancient craft of weaving rugs has evolved with modern

interpretations of design. ‘That journey gave birth to my business,’ says Jennifer.

‘Being able to see my vision come to life through these patient and skillful artists was captivating. A rug can completely transform any space and being able to create the piece and watch how it harmonises a room is thrilling.’

Jennifer now produces exquisite rug collections, which vary in theme from Geometric, Graphic and Estate to Culture and Nature. However, each rug is unique: a hand crafted, custom made piece that can be created in each client’s choice of colour, size, scale, wool or weave.

‘If you are creating a piece for your home and expect it to last for many years, why wouldn’t you create that piece in the exact colour, size, pattern and style needed for that space?’ Jennifer will also create a personalised design too. ‘The character of a room can be enhanced by the particular style of rug that suits it,’ she says. ‘Someone might bring an image from a photograph or a vintage scarf and we can create something special from that.’ Either way, the result is a personal, bespoke piece.

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Drawing inspiration from the Brutalist Architecture movement, the rugged textured base of Heathfield & Co’s Bayern Turquoise lamp is both striking yet elegant. Available in either a turquoise or ivory crackle finish, it is guaranteed to capture the eye.

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This stylish ivory finished iron chandelier with beaded glass and soft brass accents is from Celerie Kemble for the MaitlandSmith collection. Celerie of Kemble Interiors, is a renowned interior designer T: 001 336 812 2324 | www.maitland-smith.com

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The creative team at Waterworks has had a genuine light bulb moment with their new Watt Collection. The shapes and colours of telephone pole insulator covers inspired the collection of wall and pendant lights. Available with either ribbed or plain glass shades in clear, amber or blue along with three metallic finishes, the lights lends themselves easily to both contemporary and traditional bathrooms.

T: +44 (0)800 068 0248 www.uk.waterworks.com As an established supplier of decorative antiques to the interior design trade, Marshall Phillips have developed a system of support for the interior designer aimed at helping on jobs where there may be a lot of restoration of antiques and rewiring and cleaning of lighting needed.

Full inventories can be produced to keep track of those items that will remain after restoration for a full redecoration project.

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SOLARIA LIGHTING offers a diverse line of specialty lighting products such as the one pictured here; all carefully crafted in distinctive, weathered European style. These designs range from rustic sconces to formal distressed ceiling fixtures and beautifully embellished chandeliers, each styled to bring an elegance and grace that will illuminate the home.

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CHRISTOPHER HYDE has supplied brass Lost wax cast putti table lamps to The Lanesborough. The lamps are finished in Ormolu gold plate with a Marble base and a full lead crystal bowl. Complete with hand decorated metal shade. Other finishes and colours to order. T:+44 (0)207 351 0863 | www.christopherhyde.com

A GREAT SUCCESS at their Decorex launch, Martin Huxford’s decorative trio of Lily Pendant Lights is an elegant contemporary blend of Eastern style and English cut crystal. Individually made from hand cast highly polished brass sections, juxtaposed with coloured jewel-like mouth blown crystal shades. T: +44(0)1903 740134 www.martinhuxford.com

LOVE & LIGHT lamps are bespoke lighting options that create a focal piece in a room like a unique work of art. From contemporary metallic to traditional classics, all the lamps have different inspirations and meanings to make the perfect lighting solutions for your design scheme. www.loveandlight.me.uk

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ADD AN ethereal feel to your bathroom with these dreamy mirror jewel glass tiles from Paris Ceramics. The new Fiona tiles, shown here in aquamarine and dawn can be configured in a variety of intricate and flowing patterns, including this interlocking circle design. T: +44 (0)207 371 7778 | www.parisceramics.com The master craftsmen at luxury bathroom supplier, Catchpole & Rye have teamed up with Harrods to create a collection of exquisite baths and marble washstands as part of Harrod’s Made with Love Exhibition. Crafted using the traditional artisanal techniques the true gem in the collection is the stunning bespoke Mayfair Bath cast with the intricate Harrods Coat of Arms upon it.

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Nothing is more stylish or practical than a marble clad bathroom. In this bathroom designed by Thomas Griem of TG Studio, with some clever planning, the designer has been able to continue the marble veining across the alcove, creating a sense of space and continuity.

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For a true one-off statement basin look no further than the Onyx Basin by stone specialists, Lapicida. These counter-top basins are hand-carved from Onyx, a crystalline stone known for its distinctive mineral banding ranging from pure white to subtle greys, pinks and browns. The basins come in a wide range of shapes and sizes.

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DRUMMONDS INTRODUCE the new Ladybower vanity, one of the first elements of their collaboration with leading designer, Martin Brudnizki. Contrasting classic white marble and gleaming brassware, this simple, refined design also has many functional details including a storage shelf and shaped towel rail. T: +44 (0) 207 376 4499 www.drummonds-uk.com

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WEST ONE BATHROOMS brings you Agape’s new range, designed with fluid functionality unlike any other. Agape, with its Italian heritage, offers pieces that are not only classic, but contemporary and versatile. The full collection offers a range of multi-dimensional furniture and accessories, ensuring optimum integration within the rest of the room.

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ALBION BATH COMPANY’S Tubby Torre Duo features luxurious double ended curves and a purpose built plinth, cleverly concealing the waste system. The Tubby Torre bath, as with other Albion roll top baths can be finished in any Dulux Trade colour, one of Albion’s special finishes, Polished Pewter or Aged Copper. . T: +44 (0) 1125 583 1605 | www.albionbathco.com

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HURLINGHAM BATHS’ copper collection continues to expand with The Bijou. Our fresh take on a classic, distinctly French single slipper bateau bath first used in 19th Century. The unusual high ended design comes available in two sizes, perfect for smaller spaces. www.hurlinghambaths.co.uk

QUATTRO ZERO by Falper by AJP Bathrooms - simple elegant lines with angled detailing and the thin Ceramilux basin range with a stunning range of colours. T: +44 (0) 203 544 4002 www.ajp-bathrooms.co.uk

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OB LONDON, a new collection of furniture from Original Bathrooms which focuses on ‘Furniture - The way you want it’. Bathrooms are a very personal space and this collection ensures that the client is getting a high quality product which is tailored to their own tastes and requirements. T: +44 (0) 208 940 7554 | www.original-bathrooms.co.uk

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CHALET LOTTIE

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n our first trip to Switzerland to look for a new home, we fell in love with the hamlet of Lauenen, a small unspoilt village, five minutes drive above the exclusive resort of Gstaad. We had gone there after hearing about a farmhouse restoration project in the Swiss mountainside carried out by some school friends of ours. We were intrigued by their story and as we were ready for a change and looking for a new project we decided to investigate.

The mixture of green pastures and high, snow topped mountain peaks was irresistible.

As the village largely consisted of working dairy farms, there was no immediate property for sale. But having ruled out any other location in the area and set our heart on living in Lauenen we decided to rent an apartment there to use as a base to scout for our future home.

A derelict farm built in 1867 by a local farmer, on a sunny hillside above the village, caught our attention. The grandson of the farmer who had built the farm had died in 1985 and the building left empty had started to fall to ruin.

We approached the owner with an offer to buy it, but it took us five years to finally agree on a sale – as we quickly found, the local community takes pride in farming and they view real estate and land

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not as a commodity to buy and sell, but as a sacred commodity to be passed on to future generations.

The barn was traditionally wooden built - like all other construction in the area - chalet style, with a living part in the front of the building, and an attached barn and cow shed at the back.

It took us a year to get the necessary permissions as the plot had to be taken out of agricultural land to be changed to residential use and as the living part was listed as an historic building it was subject to a number of restrictions. But having jumped all the hurdles, work finally started on April 1st 2012.

Most of the structure had to be completely replaced, but the facade as well as some of the interior walls had to remain standing for the restoration. These were propped up in order to dig out and create solid foundations.

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water damage from the leaking roof, the local craftsmen, who revere the integrity of aged wood, were able to restore them by a repeated process of sanding and application of gentle cleaning solutions to maintain the patina of the walls without showing the damage from the years of neglect.

The roof had to be completely amended in order to support the new heavier stone roof, and to eliminate several pillars in the barn, to create the open space of  the new drawing room that we wanted.

From the very beginning we had a clear vision of the farm. It had to retain its integrity as an old building in its natural surroundings but at the same time it had to be comfortable and usable for modern life.

The building was fitted with underfloor heating to avoid having radiators. Seven bedrooms were created, each with their own en-suite bathroom. Miles of cable was installed to support WiFi, TV and entertainment systems as well as the home cinema.

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ABOVE: The former hayloft was transformed into a generous drawing room. The natural height difference of the attached buildings was filled with panoramic glass panels with a view onto the distant glacier

different areas have different needs, they all need to have various percentages of the three key ingredients: comfort, practicality and style. While the drawing room needs to have a greater percentage of style, the bedrooms need to be more comfortable and the kitchen more practical, for example.

Being a skiing chalet it had to be cosy, yet we wanted a more contemporary feel, not minimalist, but light and relaxing.

We approached each room from a different starting point. The drawing room’s focus was the fireplace; we chose three solid local grey granite boulders to give it presence and a link to the surrounding landscape. The seating in the 85sqm room needed to be smart, yet comfortable for a skiing chalet and also be cosy for four or 20 people.

Hence we created three different seating areas, each with a slightly different feel. All the sofas were made to measure in Windsor in the UK. The colour scheme was developed around pastel heathers and fig tones. All the fabrics used were chosen from the UK, sofas in neutrals from Linwood and Ian Mankin, cushions from Osborne & Little.

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The floor was another important feature in this big room. We tried to use as much of the old wood rescued from the old building, but we knew we would not have enough. Then one day our carpenter delivered by mistake a load of old ceiling and floor beams, which had been removed from the old barn. Luckily for us we tried to brush them and they cleaned up beautifully, giving just the right patina and look that the rooms demanded.

The entrance hall was another critical transformation. The previous house was separated from the barn by a one metre wide empty space. We were able to push back the barn walls to create a generous volume, with double height and allowing a lot of light coming from the panoramic windows above. A ‘floating bridge’ connects the landing with the drawing room and the master suite on the other side.

We decided to use natural stone floors in the entrance as well as in the bathrooms. On a trip to Provence we found a warm honey coloured Burgundy stone, which had been given a hand finished aged

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ABOVE: The chalet commands total privacy and peacefulness, the only sound coming from a little stream running through the woods LEFT: Even from the free standing bathtub of the master suite, one enjoys a stunning view LEFT BELOW: The breakfast room features a double open sided fireplace towards the study

patina, blending well with the old building.

This big space was a perfect showcase for the marble sculptures we have been collecting, most of them by English sculptor Jonathan Loxley.

The mixture of those together with old master paintings, modern abstract paintings, antique furniture and photos gives a relaxed atmosphere of a home that has been lived in, rather than a completely new construction.

Jonathan Loxley was also commissioned to create the coffee table in front of the fireplace. Dictated by the fireplace and seating area, we did not want the table to appear too solid, henceforth we ruled out stone and wood. The glass and steel piece complements the beautiful old wood floor and stone fireplace.

We felt the kitchen had to be modern and as there was so much wood all around it had to be painted. The colour was custom made, a grey tone with a hint of fig to link with the colours in the breakfast room and study.

The matt polished back granite (nero assoluto) and the flat induction hob finish the sleek look.

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in Windsor and upholstered using three different shades of Osborne and Little’s crushed velvet. Dress curtains with coloured voiles from Colefax and Fowler break up the large expanse of windows.

Each bedroom has a different colour scheme, curtains and the soft furnishing were all created by Hampshire based interior designer Susan Isin at The Officer’s Mess. Fabrics with soft colours and textures from Colefax & Fowler, Romo and Andrew Martin were chosen to give the more contemporary design of the rooms a feel of warmth and depth.

The chalet would not have been complete without a sauna/steam room and a gym and massage room. The Jacuzzi, an all wooden construction of North American cedar wood, was sunk into the outside terrace, enjoying the breath-taking views over the valley and glacier, the perfect place to relax with a glass of champagne after a hard day’s hiking or skiing.

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for flower beds and terraces. No local farm would have been complete without a vegetable garden, interspersed with some flowers to give colour and balance which already produced a healthy crop of herbs, salads, strawberries and carrots.

While it has taken eight years to restore Chalet Lottie, our dream has been realised.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: A little entrance hall to the formal dining room provides a bar area with fridge and sculpture by Jonathan Loxley. The entrance hall stairs were fitted with indirect soft LED lighting underneath each step. Instead of railings, large glass panels give a feel of light and space. A bedroom suite now occupies the former horse stables. For ski touring or snow-shoeing fans, the chalet offers ski in/ski out to one of the most sought after touring hills in the area.

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The Manhattan townhouse of the cosmetics kingpin exudes a debonair and exuberant style WORDS MITCHELL OWENS| PHOTOGRAPHS SIMON UPTON / The Interior Archive

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hen the subject is personal style, judging a book by its cover can be as misleading as it is with literature. John Demsey is a prime example. A strong, silent type given to dark suits and perfectly dimpled ties, the group president of the Estee Lauder Companies is perhaps best known for making the cult brand M-A-C cosmetics a household name by enlisting over-the-top divas for its ads, among them drag queen RuPaul, ecdysiast extraordinaire, Dita Von Teese, and music stars, Mary J. Blige and Lil’ Kim. The Viva Glam campaign, not coincidentally, also raised more than $145 million for the M-A-C AIDS Fund. Demsey thereby memorably established the brand as both insouciantly fun and socially aware.

Similarly eye-opening is his Manhattan residence. Guests arriving at the front door of the unassuming 1840 townhouse are invariably taken aback when they step into the emerald-green entrance hall, where the staircase treads are cloaked in zebra-stripe carpet and the walls are hung with neon-bright paintings depicting flamboyant hydrangeas, roses, irises, and tulips. These are the work of his mother, Renee Demsey, a glamorous socialite and free spirit who was an illustrator for Bergdorf Goodman in the 1950s and has had a major impact on her son’s aesthetic.

‘John’s style is anything but traditional,’ says Bibi Monnahan, his decorator and long-time friend. ‘He’s sophisticated, urban, and a little quirky.’ Demsey’s home, after all, is probably the only place you’ll find a vintage Willy Rizzo dining table standing near a bronze bust of a LEFT: The stunning custom-made fireplace and overmantel create an elegant focal point in the living room and are flanked with a pair of matching white bookcases TOP: Portrait of John Demsey standing amongst his large collection of framed photographs in a corner of the large living room of his Manhattan town house Bridge for Design December 2015

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lioness sculpted by, of all people, soul singer Minnie Riperton’s motherin-law. The latter piece, with its retro, near-celebrity association, puts a grin on Demsey’s face, as does the bold macaroni-and-cheese-yellow paint enlivening the room around it. ‘It’s a non-New York kind of place - colourful, sunny, and happy,’ the native Ohioan observes of the rooms and their palette. ‘This is more what I grew up with: a bit of country in town.’

Back in the 60s, when the property was owned by actor Montgomery Clift, the townhouse was four floors of noncommittal pale beige. By the time Demsey and Monnahan came on the scene a year ago the interiors had been expertly renovated, but they were painted unrelieved white.

‘Colour was the easiest way to bring in John’s personality,’ the decorator says. She picked out the entrance hall’s brilliant green - it matches one that shows up in a painting by his mother-as well as the dining room’s yellow. For the living room, Monnahan selected lipstick-red, a sultry shade with a direct connection to Demsey’s profession. ‘John’s in the glamour business,’ Monnahan says, and that statement explains a lot about the intricate interiors they have crafted together. In the words of one visitor when he first got an eyeful of the décor, ‘This would be a perfect setting for John Steed,’ referring to the suave secret agent on the 60s TV series, The Avengers.

Rather than leaving his work at the office, Demsey happily heads home to exuberant spaces that reflect it. Though the colourful ground floor of the home, which opens onto a shady garden, is outfitted as ‘a homage to my mom,’ Demsey says, the upper floors are a compelling portrait of one man and his world. The living room’s deep-dish upholstery and low lighting project a gentleman’s-club atmosphere. His TOP: The dining room is suffused with warmth and light from yellow painted walls and the monkey hiding in the fireplace is one from of a large collection RIGHT: The walls of the study are painted in grey, a Venetian mirror hangs above the ornate fireplace with a painting by John Clem Clarke in the adjacent alcove 100 Bridge for Design December 2015

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TOP: Behind the Saarinen tulip table and chairs in the breakfast area a collection of framed cartoons is exhibited against a backdrop of kitchen-themed wallpaper RIGHT: A bright red vase placed in front of a large mirror in an orange frame creates a note of intense colour in an otherwise black-and-white scheme in the living room; the lacquer table is a Robert Koo design

extensive photography collection, much of it displayed floor-to-ceiling in half of what was once a double parlour, has a decided fashion bent; classic images of supermodels, Jean Shrimpton and Penelope Tree, a paparazzi snap of Yves Saint Laurent chatting with Diana Vreeland, comedian, Milton Berle, in sequined drag, William Klein’s photo of a model smoking through a veiled hat.

Many of the furnishings throughout the house have a runway connection too, such as the Roubini rugs in the bedrooms from the debut floor-covering collection by Tuleh designer Bryan Bradley. ‘I think I was the first person to buy any of them,’ Demsey proudly says of the carpets, some of which depict curvaceous women in come-hither poses.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The little girl’s toy-filled bedroom is painted a cheerful crimson with a painting by her grandmother, Renee Demsey, displayed above the fireplace.

A Fornasetti-inspired rug is one of the bright red accents in the master bedroom which is painted a deep “Caribbean” blue; the bench at the end of the bed is an Anthony Todd design. In the living room the sofa and club chairs are Patrick Naggar designs and the deep red walls and warm red and yellow upholstery create a cosy and welcoming feel. The large living room of the New York town house is filled with an eclectic collection of furniture and artworks.

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TOP: One end of the sunny yellow dining room is furnished with a sofa and armchairs, the large painting above the sofa is by Renee Demsey LEFT: Three large chrome-framed prints are displayed against the deep turquoise walls of the master bedroom above a chest of drawers laden with interesting objects

husband of clothing designer Isabel, hangs in a guest room that, in a neat twist, is currently on long-term loan to Demsey’s pal Cornelia Guest, the engaging actress daughter of the best-dressed socialite C.Z Guest and source of his new dog, Winston, a sweet Jack Russell puppy.

And Demsey’s office features a chair and rug by designer Andree Putman, a fashionista favourite.

As for the collection of monkeys, however, fashion has little to do with it. ‘I was a big Curious George fan as a kid,’ Demsey says of the assemblage of simians spread around the house, including vintage Kay Bojesen monkey toys found on eBay as well as Gagnon’s whimsical depiction of a solemn-faced primate in a Thom Browne suite. Hey, even John Steed has his secrets.

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he owners of this quintessentially English manor house have carefully decorated and adapted it as a family home and an apt setting for their art and antique.

Asked to describe their perfect house, the chances are that many people would suggest an old Cotswold manor house, its grey stone gables crowning as picturesque and not quite symmetrical façade, the heavily studded oak front door approached by a lichen-encrusted, stone-flagged path between ancient topiary hedges; the whole nestling in a green fold of country with still unspoilt views to distant hills. An impossible dream? Well, Thomas and Pepe Messel’s house in Gloucestershire is just such a gem, the almost too-good-to-betrue perfection of its setting and its air of ancient calm making it the very quintessence of idyllic Englishness.

The Messel’s bought the house 24 years go, through the happy intervention of Thomas’s cousin, Lord Snowdon, who was a friend of the previous owners. The building of the main house probably began about 470 years ago, but a great event during recent patient restoration of the building by local stonemason, Rory Young, was the discovery of a stone carved with the date 1559. Utilizing local stone and also rendered brick-it lies at the border of Cotswold limestone country and the predominantly brick-built area of the Severn-valley - the house conforms to the typical long, narrow, one-room-deep plan of Tudor hall houses.

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original Tudor mullioned versions, has changed since a detailed bird’seye view of the estate by the meticulous topographical artist and engraver Johannes Kip was published in a book of 1712.

This rare engraving, a framed copy of which Thomas has hung in the entrance porch, is particularly valuable because it shows not only the house but also the precise arrangement of the garden walls, the gazebo (‘modernised’ in about 1700), the old stable block and the planting of the more distant parts of the estate. The current appearance of the surroundings of the house owes much to Pepe Messel’s inspired replanning and careful tending. Having trained originally at Camberwell College of Art and the Royal Academy, she has more recently turned her painter’s eye to landscape gardening. Taking her inspiration from Kip’s print, she swept away an ugly parking space at the front of the house to create a perfectly contrived box parterre, while at the back of the house, she bulldozed a run-down tennis court and replaced it with a sunken lawn that opened up vistas to a replanted orchard and the view beyond.

Inside the house, the same mix of quiet continuity and inspired reinvention has resulted in a sequence of rooms full of delights. Much of the internal appearance of the house came into the possession of Thomas Dawes, a rich local cloth merchant who ‘gained his great estate by his own industry’. Delightfully, it is recorded in the 1727 The Ancient and Present State of Gloucestershire by Sir Robert Atkyns that, the better to enjoy life in his pretty manor house, Dawes then ‘left off his employment because he knew he had enough.’ It was most probably he who transformed the old Tudor hall, eliminating the, by then, outdated enclosed screens passage and big, draughty chimneypiece, and introducing cosy, modish fielded panelling both here and elsewhere in the house. Following Thomas Dawes’s death, the house passed several times from one branch of the family to another, and gradually it ceased to be a principal residence, instead being let out to tenants. This gentle neglect had the happy consequence of preserving much of the interior largely untouched for almost a century.

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ceiling drawing room of elegant proportions, with fine plasterwork cornices and three tall windows commanding views of the gardens and, above, two grander and more fashionable bedrooms.

Over the years, the house has been fortunate to have sympathetic and artistic owners. In the seventies, Adrian Garnett and his journalist wife, Polly Devlin, did much to maintain the beauty of the place. They built the grotto in the grounds and asked John Stefanidis to advise on the decoration of the hall. Thomas and Pepe Messel have made the house both a lively base for the activities and a reflection of their wide tastes and talents. Their thorough restoration of the structure included converting small, cluttered rooms into a large kitchen and dining room, and the removal of an awkward corridor on the upper floor to allow the reinstatement of the original enfilade arrangement of the bedrooms. Describing their varying levels of architectural grandeur and decorative elaboration or simplicity Thomas designates these rooms as ‘first 112 Bridge for Design December 2015

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TOP: A long dining table with chairs made by designer Thomas Messel is laid for dinner LEFT: A collection of Sunderland lustreware is displayed in the bathroom

class’, ‘club class’, ‘world traveller’ and ‘economy’.

In the main rooms such as the drawing room, which is painted pale stone colours inspired by a visit to the villas of Vicenza, Thomas and Pepe have created ravishing and slightly theatrical backdrops for an eclectic mix of objects. Both of them inherited furniture: from Pepe’s parents house in Cumbria came eighteenth-century and Regency pieces: from Thomas’s family are seventeenth-century items including a superb marquetry cabinet, which was previously at Nymans, his grandparents’ house in Sussex. In addition, many of the rooms are enlivened by a number of more flamboyant baroque items, including chandeliers, Venetian mirrors and carved blackamoors inherited from Thomas’s uncle, stage designer and decorator Oliver Messel.

It was Oliver Messel’s encouragement that led Thomas to use his artistic talents to design and make fine furniture. He counts among his clients leading decorators such as Colefax and Fowler, Michael Priest, Amanda Murray and Alidad, and works increasingly to commissionhe recently created a scagliola-topped centre table for Lady Derby. He longs, too, to create complex ‘metamorphic’ dining tables. Already his house is a showcase for Thomas Messel’s designs-with its long history and beauty, it would be hard to imagine a more sympathetic setting for these timeless pieces.

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