aurence Llewelyn-Bowen, wasn’t seeking understatement when he designed the recently-opened Dial House Hotel. “It’s been an opportunity to do something all about the heritage of the Cotswolds, which is very much part of my design DNA.” He created wallpapers and fabrics that play on pattern and colour harping back to the Artsand his collection for Next: “People are looking for a reflection of their personality – they don’t want the beiges and greys anymore.” Also, recently trending is his new series of Changing Rooms, “It’s extraordinary people are still talking about the fact that I used Artex and pasta to make a fake antique oriental gong, I can’t think why”. Here, he tells us about his dream day…
