July 2022

Living Etc

The homes magazine for modern living

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Living Etc
FUTURE PLC, 121-141 WESTBOURNE TERRACE, LONDON W2 6JR. EMAIL: livingetc@futurenet.com EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Sarah Spiteri EDITOR Pip Rich DEPUTY EDITOR (PRINT) Busola Evans DEPUTY EDITOR (DIGITAL) Hugh Metcalf GROUP CREATIVE DIRECTOR Emma Williams GROUP
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2 checkmate Chic
You can imagine these glasses taking up residence in a fearless and fun interior scheme. Atelier Adam Nathaniel Furman spreads a bit of joy on everything they are involved with designing, be it architecture, ceramics, lighting or glassware. This Ches
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1 subtle Illusions
One of the stars of this trend is Optique by Arte, which is a woven sisal design that plays with perspective. The result is a very tactile – and visually detailed – wallcovering. It’s part of a new wave of wallcoverings where relief, texture and shad
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4 convivial Seating
A new era in furniture design sees seating that is all about encouraging the art of in-person conversation. The Hémicycle Vis-à-Vis by Philippe Nigro for Ligne Roset is a prime example. With its matt black lacquered frame and boldly blue upholstery,
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3 Golden Tones
Calm, sophisticated yet still on the decadent side, lighter shades of gold may be the more liveable option for most homes. The pale golden tones of this beauty suit the inviting elegance of its design. Supplì armchair, from £2,090, Luca Nichetto for
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Bright New Future
About a year ago, Jonathan Adler guest edited an issue of Livingetc. He heralded the arrival of ‘the roaring Twenties 2.0’ and we ran with the tag line ‘happiness through design’. In hindsight, we were a little early, but the industry seems to be cat
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Design Radar
Each of Isabelle Hayman’s art pieces are designed like a puzzle, as motifs and textures from different cultures and eras are juxtaposed to create a wonderfully maximalist aesthetic. Blue Figures Puzzle 1 artwork by Isabelle Hayman, £570, Partnership
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5 1960s-STYLE ARMCHAIRS
Tan always works well on stylish seating and it harks back to the brown-tone heydays of the 1960s and 1970s. Which tanned beauty looks best? It’s got to be the Eliseo, whose base comes in either a wood or die-cast aluminium finish and has a handy 360
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7 Diane Hill
Why and how should we embrace chinoiserie? It’s such a joyful interpretation of the beauty of nature, bringing in uplifting colour along with the refined style of painting to make a feast for the eyes. To experiment with it, I’d suggest framing piece
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6 white Lamps
After many years out of print, the Visiere lamp, made out of aluminium and painted in a cool white hue, is back in production in a signed and numbered unlimited edition. Looking a little like it’s coming in to land (clear a space on that sideboard!),
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Living The Dream
there’s a modern trend for heightened playfulness in design that I’ve not quite seen before. From armchairs shaped like clouds to lighting that looks like stars, a fantastical aesthetic is emerging to ensure that our homes are places that make us smi
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The Shape Of Things To Come
As we’re increasingly at home, we’re turning our walls into canvases to take us on adventures. Seventy-two new wallpapers join Wall&decò’s back catalogue for 2022, each offering a journey somewhere exciting. Designs range from narrative-filled illust
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The Conversation
international designer Tom Dixon’s eponymous brand turns 20 this year. He has created interiors for Shoreditch House, a flagship store and restaurant at Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross and made modern-classic pieces like the Copper pendant light. He
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Take The Plunge
Seeking their forever home, Liz Hall and Gavin Wright couldn’t believe their luck when they found a Victorian property in need of TLC in their dream area of Richmond, East Melbourne. Brimming with ideas and with help from Nicholas Murray Architects,
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Internal Glass Doors
Internal glass doors not only look slick and sophisticated, but they’re practical, too. We specialise in producing systems for subdividing environments and the main benefit of an internal glass door is creating different zones while maintaining conne
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Find The Right Design
If you are just looking to replace an existing door with a glass one, you might find what you are looking for at Leader Doors. ‘Internal glass doors allow light to flow more freely between spaces, which can help give the illusion of a larger room and
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Innovative Laboratory
after studying at a business school in Lyon, where he met his wife Mélissa, Axel Chay flew to London to finish a course in marketing. Originally from the ‘Blue Coast’ region, a stone’s throw from Marseille, the couple returned to settle in this Medit
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Bold Renaissance
it was not by chance that Natasha and Jeremy chose to make their home in the neighbourhood of Ivanhoe, a suburb located northeast of Melbourne city centre in Australia. ‘Jeremy grew up in the area and has many fond memories from his childhood,’ says
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Cottage Culture
making the well-trodden move from London to the idyllic Cotswolds four years ago, Guy Wengraf and his wife Kitty were soon welcoming a deluge of friends and family seeking a weekend escape in the country so they decided to build a welcoming guest cot
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Victorian Goes Playful
as their names suggest, Amandine and Julien Vanhaesebroucke are French born and bred but when they found their dream west London Victorian terrace house two years ago, top of the list was to honour its heritage and big up its British roots. Having al
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Perfect Panelling
Indie & Co is a London-based interior design studio led by myself and Caroline Sacreste. Working in both residential and commercial design, we specialise in creating calm, natural and understated interiors. Below are some valuable tips for getting yo
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Independent Makers: The Top 40 Edit
Everything’s looking rosy with our pick of designs in a pink and red palette – all here to make life more beautiful Produced from oak, terracotta, raffia, wool and clay, these pieces combine nature’s bounty with gorgeous craftsmanship Makers showcase
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Leading Light
For Canadian-born, London-based Scott Richler, creative director and founder of furniture and lighting brand Gabriel Scott, the satisfaction of design lies in the intricacy of the detail. ‘I often think of a seductive detail before knowing what the o
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Inspiration Gallery: Beautiful Bedrooms
Get creative with the space above the bed. Think of it as a blank canvas and add hand-drawn graphics – like the ones shown here by architect and designer Mangesh Lungare – or a wallpaper. Choose a pattern that is daring without being dizzying and kee
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Colour Insight: Vibrant Hues Head Outside
Move over muted tones – colour is one of this season’s biggest trends in the garden. Say hello to bright new colourways that add bold personality to your outdoor design but first learn how colour works in the garden. ‘Strong, vibrant and saturated co
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House Style
When I think about hallways I think of Dorothea Tanning’s heart-wrenching, multifaceted painting Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. It shows what appears to be a hotel corridor with numbered doors, the farthest of which is open just enough to offer a glimpse of
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Minnie’s Shopping Picks Of The Month
I love this Pigeon and Clock Tower wallpaper by Edward Bawden so much; the idea of poking my nose through the trees and discovering something or someone in the clock tower doing something naughty. It’s an archive print from 1927, and is whimsical and
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How To… Zone Living Spaces
A considered palette is an easy way to zone an open-plan living, dining and cooking space. ‘A contrasting colour will clearly define an area, creating focus, while using the same shade in a lighter or darker hue will create a more harmonious transiti
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Renovation News
Add a dash of colour and tactility to your bathroom design with Claybrook’s Breton concrete basins, which come in eight eye-catching shades. The basins come in three shapes – the rounded Nuku, the oval Bora, and the soft rectangular Rocard – all embr
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3 Of The Best
This cold-water pot filler is understated and lets its form do all the talking. It fits beautifully with no-fuss kitchens and is available in five finishes including chrome and our fave, dark platinum matt. Pot filler cold-water valve in dark platinu
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Trend Focus… Statement Extractors
Let’s be frank, traditionally, extractors have never been the most scintillating aspect of any kitchen design. For many of us they are a necessary evil and for a long time there was never any reason to think otherwise – hulking hoods cutting through
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The Lowdown On… A Front Of House Makeover
Homes should be fun and liveable – and the front is the best place to start. There are a few things that need to be considered: maintenance of the property to make sure it will stay looking good and watertight for many years to come, making a good fi
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On My Radar This Month…
Looking for a stylish pendant to put above your dining table that also ticks the box on individuality? Then head to Aqua Creations for the just launched Code 130˚, a buildable collection of decorative lighting. Made from silk-covered plexiglass, a tr
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Installing A Utility Room
The utility room not only offers a separate dedicated space for laundry items, but it provides extra storage for kitchen overflow. It’s important to take pets into consideration. It’s useful to know the size of the bed your pet will sleep in (remembe
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Outdoor Trend Of The Moment… Firepits
Firepits continue to pique our interest year after year, from solid built-in designs to simpler temporary options. If you’re seeking ideas for your outside space this summer, then a firepit is certainly going to create a talking point. From graphic g
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The Home Front
The thing I love most about design is that it is subjective – I can appreciate most interior styles (whether or not I actually like them is another thing). Kitchen design, however, is way more prescriptive than most rooms; where function must outweig
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Rebecca’s Buys Of The Month
The patina that unfinished brass brings is a wonderful way of adding texture and character to a kitchen and avoiding it looking too new and perfect. I am a fan of this kitchen bridge mixer in solid brass from Studio Ore. Adding art to a kitchen can t
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High And Dry
Summer in Britain seems to have two basic meteorological settings – wettest on record and hosepipe ban. And it’s no wonder that our relationship with summer is so focused around how wet it is when even just a few days of scorching hot weather can hav
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Test The Water
For the environmentally conscious, reducing water consumption is high on the agenda but nowhere is it more important than in the bathroom. Yes, there are easy ways you can change your behaviour to help conserve water – especially if you’re guilty of
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Choosing A Smart Shower
How we enjoy our bathrooms is becoming intrinsically linked with how we adopt a more sustainable existence. Innovative spray technologies that combine this water-saving element with luxury showering are key. Start with the shower to make a quick win
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The Great Outdoors
Are you familiar with the concept of shinrin-yoku? Otherwise known as forest bathing, it’s a practice that sees you immerse yourself in nature as a form of meditation. Forest bathing may have entered our lexicon much in the same way that once-trendy
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3 Of The Best
This pretty scented pink shrub grows to a metre in height and spread, with the benefit of a really long flowering period. ‘Try this flowering perennial for an informal aesthetic,’ says Alexandra Noble. This highly-scented shrub reaches a height of 1.
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Installing An Outdoor Shower
1 First things first, you’ll want to establish how much it will cost to run an outdoor shower and, surprisingly, if used wisely, it doesn’t have to increase your water and heating bills. If you swap your inside shower for an outdoor one in the warmer
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Light The Way
Daylighting is a design strategy that focuses on glazing and predicting how it will affect how much natural light your home gets. There are lots of different elements that feed into balance – the orientation, height and type of glazing among them. If
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The Scene
We worked with one of our favourite florists, Kernius Vaitulevicius, to create a lavish bouquet to become the central focus of the room. We wanted the flowers to be natural and viewed from every angle. To create a similar three-dimensional look, we r
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serves 4-6 200g wholegrain freekeh125g fine green beans100g sugar snap peas100g baby broad beans100g peas (fresh or frozen and defrosted)3 spring onions, sliced50g cashews, toasted50g pistachios2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley2-3 tbsp chopped mintSee
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Hotel Hot List
The shiny new wellness concept that takes Maldives spa-ing to the next level by blending ancient healing wisdom with the latest science and innovation – think IV vitamin therapy and compression chambers alongside gong meditation and Ayurveda. The Son
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Better-lived Life
The one thing that makes me feel good when I step through my door is a feeling of mental comfort. A combination of light, colours and objects. The colour palette in my home is actually pretty sober with neutral nuances. I prefer colours that are, let
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Inviting
‘Commissioning a bespoke piece of joinery can completely transform a space,’ says Lucy Barlow. ‘This piece of floor-to-ceiling furniture for a breakfast room features a banquette seat and plenty of storage,’ she says. ‘I’m a big fan of a banquette se
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Calming
A restrained palette allows the architecture to be the focal point in this sitting room at Athena Calderone’s Amagansett home. A carefully curated edit of furniture and accessories sits easily against the backdrop of textural plaster walls. LA-based
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Daring
Lively pattern and zingy colour enliven this hallway by Lulu Lytle, designer, manufacturer and creative director of Soane Britain. It pays to be decorative in a small room, but be sure to bring in elements of surprise to retain a modern edge. In this
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Maximalist Decor
‘The key to daring interiors is that there really are no rules – they celebrate a freedom of self expression and the joy of an interior filled with colour, pattern, and life,’ says Frieda Gormley, co-founder of the design studio House of Hackney. She

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