August 2023

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Into The Woods
Ercol has partnered with Grown in Britain on two of its best-loved designs, the Pebble nest of tables, £850, and Marino chair (shown), £1,650, in British ash. A New Seat at the Table, launched at Clerkenwell Design Week, follows the journey from wood
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Editor's Letter
Escapism is, for most of us, the goal in August. Whether to a fabulous, far-flung spot to enjoy warm sunshine and new sensations; to a charming countryside location closer to home; or simply to a quiet corner of your own garden – shifting gears to a
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The August Edit
Looking for a stylish addition to your outdoor living space? Look no further than Richard Frinier’s Daydream daybed for Dedon. With its undulating lines and Viennese cane-weaving pattern, the four-poster canopy daybed is a real showstopper. Priced at
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Ottoman Empire
Linwood has released a new pure linen fabric called Chitgar as part of its Bibi collection. Handpainted in the design studio, the fabric features a simple all-over repeat with subtle detailing that gives it a relaxed quality. Shown here in the refres
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Garden Notes
Illuminate your garden with the stylish M&S Home outdoor rattan solar pendant lantern, available for £45. This solar-powered light comes with a rechargeable battery and warm white LED light, adding a touch of warmth and an inviting ambience to your o
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Wild Prospects
Lulu Urquhart and Adam Hunt of Urquhart & Hunt won Best in Show and Gold at last year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show and were named Homes & Gardens’ Garden Designer of the Year 2022. This month, they explore resilient gardening in times of change. ONE of
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Colour Of The Month
‘Rich shades of terracotta are surprisingly versatile. Ideal for creating welcoming hallways, relaxed yet sophisticated living rooms and restful bedrooms, these uplifting burnt oranges work brilliantly on their own or with everything from crisp white
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Golden Hour
A sleek sofa upholstered in two tonal fabrics shines in this luxe scheme, which is made all the more sophisticated with a backdrop of heavy drapes and a large-scale patterned rug. For a long time, painted walls in cool whites and greys have dominat
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The Big Splash
A simple pavilion close to a pool offers shade and shelter for bathers. Harriet Farlam and Ben Chandler of Farlam & Chandler created a louvred timber pavilion for this country garden, complete with fireplace and armchairs, that works sympathetically
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Design Rules
THE things that really mark out a well-designed home are the small details; they are often what’s missing and overlooked. But when you introduce finishing touches – such as a beautiful trim on a lampshade or a high-gloss paint finish on something une
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The Decorator’s Address Book
Good for jolly parasols Cardiff-based Boho Parasol Hut aims to bring the classic style of the French Riviera to UK gardens. Its collection of upbeat umbrellas (which offer up to UPF 50 sun protection) are edged with exuberant tassels and ready to spi
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Art Of Glass
Glass bricks are often associated with the modernist movement of the 1930s, especially South Beach in Miami, and the industrialist trend of the 1980s. Yet today, look around and there’s a resurgence in their use. They are also making their way back i
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Happy Returns
Approaching this family home located at the top of a hill in Hope Town, Bahamas, you’d be forgiven for thinking it had stood here for generations thanks to its weathered clapboard frontage and green shutters. However, it is newly built – twice over,
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Success Story
Interior designer Mia Jung, interiors director at Kligerman Architecture & Design, worked on this house with John Ike before he went on to set up architectural firm Ike Baker Velten in 2022. She reveals the ins and outs of creating a home that is sin
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Sunshine State Of Mind
Looking at this home’s gracious, airy rooms furnished with pieces that appear to have been collected over time, it is hard to imagine that it was ever the ‘ugly duckling’ interior designer Kate Walker is describing: ‘It was built in the 1980s, which
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A Natural Wonder
With an eye for the distinctive and a knack for spotting potential, Edin and Lina Kjellvertz have created a unique experience in their brand Dusty Deco. Their business began in Stockholm 10 years ago, small scale, with their own personal collection.
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ANCIENT & MODERN
Upon entering the courtyard of this Arizona villa designed by Oz Architects, the sense of therapeutic calm is beguiling. The sound of water bubbling from an old French wall fountain mingles with the distant crickets and chattering birds. Once shut, t
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Character Reference
“If you have a good thing going with your materials palette, stick with it. A statement hood (like in copper, for example) would add even more materials to this room, but tapping on tile and brass, which already existed throughout, added to the conti
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Project Notes
Want to forgo high-maintenance materials? Mandarin Stone’s latest marble- and wood-effect porcelains are extremely convincing. For a feature wall with big vein presence, we love the new Canyon tile, in an outsized 120x60cm format for barely-there gro
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EVERYTHING & THE KITCHEN SINK
Hammered by hand from solid patinated brass, this double-bowl undermounted sink was chosen to coordinate with the brass fittings on the Officine Gullo range cooker opposite. Unlike sit-on or overmounted sinks, an undermounted design has no lip or sea
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Steal The Show
Glass bricks are enjoying a style renaissance not witnessed since their 1980s heyday, and American design studio Ike Baker Velten is on board. For this bathroom with walk-in shower, the use of glass bricks with grey mortar creates a translucent scree
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Planning Sociable Island Seating
‘The kitchen island is now a central point in family homes, and the place where everyone gathers for social occasions,’ says Rhiannon Phenis, head of design at Sola Kitchens. Multifunctional as it is, with space for food prep and cooking, storage and
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Perfecting A Luxury Wet Room
‘A wet room is the ultimate example of a practical and customisable showering space,’ says Shaun Hunt, technical and trade marketing manager at Impey. ‘A waterproofed open showering area with level access floor and built-in drainage flush with the fl
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Hotel We Love
THERE is something otherworldly about stepping foot on the ground of the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria. Perched on the cliff edge of Sorrento, and nestled among lush citrus and olive groves, the inimitable property has a history that is worth explor
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Good For The Soul
SERVES 4 400g mixed cherry tomatoes5 garlic cloves, peeled and bruised3 thin strips of lemon peel½ tsp caster sugar1 tsp coriander seeds¼ tsp dried chilli flakes4 sprigs of oregano60ml extra virgin olive oilSea salt and black pepper FOR THE WHIPPED
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‘Capture Nature’s Beauty’
I LIVE in California and it is a constant source of inspiration for me. My style is American; it’s an inherently West Coast aesthetic. Surrounded by natural beauty, California living encapsulates a sense of easy elegance and effortless luxury – princ

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