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CREATORS OF THE WORLD’S MOST FABULOUS LIFESTYLES
Chelsea Harbour Design Centre, Third Floor - South Dome, London SW10 OXE
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Classical Contemporary | Contemporary | Traditional Heritage
COLECCION
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Furniture | Bath | Lighting | Textiles | Rugs
www.coleccionalexandra.co.uk
01904 677 063
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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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www.christopherhyde.com

Sales & Showroom:
2/12 Chelsea Harbour
Design Centre
London
SW10 OXE
sales@christopherhyde.com
T +44 (0)20 7351 0893
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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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CONTENTS
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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’
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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
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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
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Kitchens Four great designs from Cue &
Co, Officine Gullo, Espresso Designs and
Davonport
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Rugs 12 great rugs and we profile
designer Jennifer Manners
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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
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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
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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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DESIGN NEWS
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
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.
www.chesneys.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
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.
T: +44 (0) 795 122 8666 | www.mariianiq.com
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.
T: 001 855 612 9800 | www.pridefamilybrands.com
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S I N C E 1 8 0 0
IMPASSIONED
METAL
A BRAND NEW FINISH
MAGNIFICENT DRAPERY HARDWARE
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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
One To Watch:
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
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
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Manufacturers of traditional and contemporary bespoke furniture
www.cleyndertandbarr.com
Telephone: +44 (0)1603 783665 | Email: info@cleyndertandbarr.com
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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.
T: +44 (0) 1844 348200 | E: designer@hypnosbeds.com
www.hypnosbeds.com
Hypnos is
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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
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
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
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
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Bespoke hand embroidered Couture fabrics and cushions
261 Fulham Road, London SW3 6HY 020 7352 5594
sales@beaumontandfletcher.com www.beaumontandfletcher.com
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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
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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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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The New Piazzetta Stoves Collection
P943M pellet stove
in Terra Cotta
Round M in Rosso Lava Bonny in Anice E924 in Bianca
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.
A P A S S I O N F O R Q U A L I T Y
Robeys Ltd, Riverside, Goods Road, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1UU. Tel: 01773 820940. info@robeys.co.uk www.robeys.co.uk
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design news | books
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.
Bliss.
CD8350
/morsouk every stove has a story www.morso.co.uk
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design news
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
People:
Andre Benis
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
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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25 years
ARTMAX HEADQUARTERS
4748 S. St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
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SHOWROOMS
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THE BOSTON PLACE TO FILL T:
+44(0)207 610 9597
www.brightsofnettlebed.co.uk
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 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
TO COINCIDE PLACE TO FILL. www.rochebobois.com
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
TAKING ITS iPLACE TO FILL
www.grantmacdonald.com
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.
T: +44 (0)156 274 2747
www.crucial-trading.com
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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.
T: +44 (0) 845 521 8700 | www.naturalstoneconsulting.co.uk
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
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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FABRICS
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.
T: +44 (0)207 730 2122 | www.jamb.co.uk​
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
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.
T: +44 (0)162 375 6699 | www.romo.com
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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.
T: +44 (0)207 376 5599 | www.pierrefrey.com
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.
T: 001 323 660 4442
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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 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
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
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
THIS STRIKING velvet from Black Edition features contemporary blooms immersed
beneath a soft flow of rippling water, digitally printed on a sumptuous cotton-viscose
velvet to give a multitude of rich, intoxicating shades. www.blackedition.com
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as something well made
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The fabric house
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.
REDLOH 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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Virginia White
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
Hand-printed in charming colours, the collection includes both large and small designs
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.
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.
Small-scale production allows creative freedom to
experiment and innovate
Rapture & Wright
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.
Kerry Joyce’s fabrics mirror the firm’s refined
aesthetic; combining his powerful visual perspective,
with reduced historical reference and nuanced colour
palette
Kerry Joyce Textiles
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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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
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 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.
Designs based on old Turkish and Indian patterns
Penny Morrison
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.
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
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.
Guy Goodfellow
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
A
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.
With countless different types of mattress on the market, the
ultimate remains a handmade pocket sprung construction. Ideally
too, steer clients towards mattresses with natural fillings such as
horsehair, wool and cotton, which regulate body temperature at
night far better than manmade materials. Don’t forget that the
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
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THE LURE OF LEATHER
A timeless material that just seems to sing in its surroundings says Joanna Bibby
L
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.
After decades of black and brown leather, colour is back
and is spilling over to larger pieces of furniture with leathers
being dyed in a range of new beautiful shades.
The blue-grey palette works together so you can have a
family of dining chairs in the ever-changing colours of the
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
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Virginia Design Project
RAJI RADHAKRISHNAN
The Brief: To showcase vintage
furnishings and modern art by
creating a neo-classical background
A
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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kitchens
1 2
3 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 décor 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
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kitchens
1 2
3 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
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rugs & flooring
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
People:
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.
T: +44 (0) 207 351 2584
www.jennifermanners.co.uk
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2. Sapphire by Deirdre Dyson www.deirdredyson.com
3. Rusty by Loomah www.loomah.com
4. Pompadour Sky by Edition Bougainville www.editionbougainville.com
5. Summer Fantasia by Veedon Fleece www.veedonfleece.com
6. Makrana Ⅱ by Bazaar Velvet www.bazaarvelvet.com
7. CHAD by Atlantico Rugs www.atlanticorugs.com
8. Persian Qum by Ramezani Carpets www.ramezanirugs.com
9. A Silk Rug by Alton-Brooke www.alton-brooke.co.uk
10. Shyrdak rug from Felt www.feltrugs.co.uk
11.Monet by Matthew Wailes www.matthewwailes.com
12. ECLAT by Esti Barnes for Top Floor www.topfloorrugs.com
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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.
T: +44 (0)173 235 0450
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LIGHTING
THIS DINING ROOM highlights the exquisite lighting designs of Susan Ferrier of
McAlphine, Booth and Ferrier exclusively for Solaria Lighting. From the handcrafted
roofless Gandi lantern series, these chandeliers are elegantly framed allowing for a
stately presentation in any room. Solaria offers customised sizing and finishes.
T: 001 404 508 1987 | www.solarialighting.com
This stylish ivory finished iron chandelier
with beaded glass and soft brass accents is
from Celerie Kemble for the Maitland-
Smith collection. Celerie of Kemble
Interiors, is a renowned interior designer
T: 001 336 812 2324 | www.maitland-smith.com
This striking Black Tie
chandelier captures the
imagination with its elevenlight
pendant effect and
warm black
fabric shade
with gold
lining. The
faceted
crystals are
suspended in
decorative metal
settings cut on the bias
for extra effect. From
a special collection
by John-Richard, this simple but elegant
lighting design brings to mind a more
romantic and vintage era.
T: 001 662 453 5809 | www.johnrichard.com
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.
For more details contact Marshall Phillips.
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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.
T: 001 404 508 1987 | www.solarialighting.com
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.
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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
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.
T: +44 (0)207 636 3838 | www.tg-studio.co.uk
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.
T: +44 (0)207 351 0940
www.catchpoleandrye.com
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.
T: +44 (0)203 012 1000 | www.lapicida.com
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KALLISTA believes that
exquisite craftsmanship brings
extraordinary beauty to the
everyday world. Rich materials,
innovative technology, intricate
details and distinctive living
finishes offer diverse design
solutions. Partnered with
internationally renowned
designers, KALLISTA
creates refined products with
uncompromising performance.
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THIS PROJECT conveys Maison Valentina’s
mission to interpret in an exquisite way the
modern consumer’s desire for exclusive
decor products, all the while maintaining
the balance between the timeless values of
decoration and utmost quality with an evergrowing
modern vision.
www.maisonvalentina.net
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.
T: +44 (0)207 751 8000 | www.westonebathrooms.com
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
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
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
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
SPECIALISING IN luxury bathroom fittings and accessories, THG is a fusion of
wonderful craftsmanship, know-how and creative flair. With stylish fittings and original
designs, often embellished with semi-precious stones and crystals, the THG collections
embody the wealth of a luxury tap fitting that is synonymous with high end bathrooms
and washrooms. www.thg.fr
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Design Project
CHALET LOTTIE
Wolfgang Winter and Andrew Barons took five years to
find their dream home in Switzerland - a derelict barn
WORDS WOLFGANG WINTER | PHOTOGRAPHS YVES GARNEAU
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AFTER
BEFORE
On 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
LEFT: The original facade of the farm dates from 1867 and was restored while it remained
standing in its entirety
ABOVE: This photo of the previous owner’s family taken in 1900 was found during the
renovation
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AFTER
BEFORE
ABOVE: A North American cedar hot tub was sunk into the garden with breathtaking views onto
the snow topped mountain peaks. In front, a sunny terrace with lounge seating to enjoy the summer
sunsets
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.
The traditionally built walls were made from solid five inch thick
timbers. Even though having suffered from years of neglect and
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.
When designing a home we always start from the basis that while
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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
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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.
The dining room needed to suit dinners of various sizes so the table was
commissioned in Woodstock, England, and has two extensions which can be
slotted in to seat 20. The elegant but comfortable chairs were custom made

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AFTER
BEFORE
ABOVE: The chalet’s roof lit with traditional Christmas lighting to which added some
architectural light on the side walls
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.
The outside spaces and garden were again created to merge with
nature. Large local stone boulders hold up a bank, creating structure
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.
Chalet Lottie is available to rent through Haute Montagne
T: +41 445 864 994 | www.hautemontagne.com
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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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Inspired by
JOHN DEMSEY
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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When 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
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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
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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.
The private spaces are nearly as fashion-centric. The fourth-floor
bedroom occupied by Marie-Helene, the toddler daughter of Demsey
and his former wife, is full of fanciful paintings of elaborately costumed
animals by Mark Gagnon. A drawing by illustrator Ruben Toledo,
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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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The 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.
Two handsome stair turrets were added to the front later in the sixteenth
century, aggrandizing the house as well as making it more convenient-but
little else, apart from the substitution of Georgian sash windows for the
LEFT: A fountain sits in the middle of the parterre in front of the 16th century manor house
TOP: Portrait of furniture designer Thomas Messel standing in the door of his summer
studio and airy gallery from which to view the array of portraits and tapestries
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TOP: The rear wing of the house, designed by Anthony Keck and added in the
1790s, has commanding views of one of the lawns and pond
RIGHT: A Regency mirror hangs above the fireplace in the drawing room which is
filled with artwork
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.
Only at the very end of the eighteenth century were major changes
undertaken when a new addition was built at the rear. This 1790s wing,
designed by West-Country architect Anthony Keck, added a high-
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TOP: A sofa and chairs are arranged around a carved chimneypiece in the library
LEFT: The bed and half tester in the master bedroom were designed by Thomas
Messel and the chandelier is Venetian glass
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
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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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