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*82 VICTORIAN RENOVATION This 1850s *62 IN SEASON Expert tips on how to create
townhouse has been sympathetically reworked striking decorations using a mix of fresh and faux
and updated to combine modern living with foliage and flowers.
period elegance.
128 DREAM GARDEN Simple planting, strong
*90 SWISS APARTMENT Reclaimed barn geometric shapes and chic modern materials give
planks make an effective backdrop for an eclectic this urban garden an understated elegance.
blend of art and antiques in this mountain home.
*98 REGENCY RECTORY Built in the Gothic INTERIORS

style, this impressive family home has been brought
back to life through the juxtaposition of 20th- *41 SIMPLE FESTIVE TOUCHES These
century finds and carefully chosen standout fabrics. last-minute ideas and decorative effects will
give your home a welcoming, celebratory feel.
*108 TROPICAL TASTES Interior designer
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OUR COVER
FOR Kit Kemp has reinvented a colonial-style house *50 A FEAST FOR THE SENSES Our
JANUARY in the Caribbean with a lively mix of large-scale indulgent Christmas menu and inspiring
pattern and a palette of rainbow hues. suggestions for dressing the festive table.
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NEWS AND LIFESTYLE
17 H&G EDIT Events, shopping, gardening and style

ideas, plus the latest news from the design world.
27 TRAVEL We discover Les Gets, a beautiful

French village famed for its mountain views.
36 ALL WRAPPED UP Nine of our favourite

interior designers, tastemakers and craftspeople
offer tips and advice for a truly special Christmas.
162 WE LOVE Scandinavian influences meet

country house chic at The Fish hotel in Worcestershire.
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DESIGN SOLUTIONS
118 KITCHEN A compact design that offers a

contemporary look with a wealth of character.
122 LIVING ROOM Accents of soft blue and rusty

orange bring warmth to a grand Georgian room.
126 BATHROOM Black and white tones teamed

with Art Deco-inspired fittings create an elegant look.
*131 INSPIRING HALLWAYS We showcase a
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variety of beautiful designs alongside expert advice
on lighting and decoration.
139 ADVICE Celia Rufey answers your queries.

SHOPPING
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and accessories in a smart monochrome palette.
33 GIFTS FOR HOSTS From luxury chocolates
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73 TABLEWARE Our favourite designs for making

the most of celebratory dining.
121 H&G OFFERS Savings on top-quality wines

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residence in Regent’s Park; private gardens including years. You will journey
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historic Strawberry Hill; unique a rock garden in Denver, through ancient Egypt, China
C1-15 pendant, H40xdiam12cm, £600,
high-rise and floating oases; Colorado, and a scheme and Japan, with historic and
features his signature rustic bronze
and private gardens from of native planting and earth contemporary depictions of
finish, left untreated so its surface
Hampstead to Dulwich Village. walls in Albion, California. sites that exist to this day.
will age beautifully. Contact 07766
044233, craigjenkinsdesigns.com.
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VANITY FAIR
With a CV that includes The Ivy, Scott’s and Soho Beach House, interior designer
Martin Brudnizki knows a thing or two about timeless style, as is shown by his
new bathroom collection for Drummonds, 020 7376 4499, drummonds-uk.com.
A key piece is the Ladybower double vanity basin, H85xW150xD58.5cm, from
£7,860, in Arabescato marble and nickel (shown), brass or chrome finish.
STITCH PICKINGS
Cute and charming, these handmade Turkey
and Pudding decorations, £18 each, would
make fun gifts for your host this Christmas.
They’re from Fine Cell Work, 020 7931 9998,
finecellwork.co.uk, a social enterprise that
trains prisoners in paid, creative needlecraft.
HAVE A BLAST Take your New Year

celebrations up a notch with these Confetti
Rockets, £18 for six, from Rastall & Daughters,
01529 400545, rastallanddaughters.com.
Don’t wait until your next holiday to Italy to indulge in authentic food and drink from small, regional
producers – thanks to Originàrio, they can now be delivered right to your door. Visit originar.io to read
inspiring makers’ stories and order a themed Gourmet Tasting Box, from £52, to arrive in 48 hours.
CASE STUDY
For the first time in its 118-year history,
Globe-Trotter is offering a bespoke service
allowing you to create your own luggage
with the help of an adviser in its Albemarle
Street flagship store. To coincide with the
launch, designer Christopher Jenner has
created Union Star (right), a beautiful
case in graphic red, blue and white,
H40xW66xD22cm, from £5,500. Contact
020 7529 5950, globe-trotter.com.
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CITY
SPRINT
World travellers
will find it hard
to resist this
delightfully
illustrated 2016
Cities calendar,
£16.80, from
Rifle Paper Co,
riflepaperco.com,
which features 12
cities from around
the world,
including Venice,
Paris, Athens, New
York and Tokyo. ONE TO WATCH
KIM SERA
SIGNATURE Sera Kim, creative director of London-based homewares brand
STYLE Kit Kemp, Kim Sera, tells us about her eye-catching collection of fine bone china
the creative force
behind some of plates and embroidered cushions, and what’s coming next
London’s most stylish
hotels, including Can you tell us about your What gave you the inspiration for your
the Covent Garden, background? I trained as a current designs? Walking through the
The Soho and the Haymarket, has just graphic designer at Central ground floor of Liberty, which has an amazing
published her second book, Every Room Saint Martins and then jewellery collection, got me thinking about
Tells a Story, £30, Hardie Grant Books. joined a design company transferring pretty gems onto fine bone china
It explores her innovative collaborations where I worked on merchandise projects with plates, while my Insect silk jacquard cushion
with a range of artisans, designers and artists, including Damien Hirst, Grayson Perry is almost homage to Damien Hirst.
brands that are key to her projects, and Jeremy Deller. That five-year experience How do you choose makers to work with?
including textile designer Pippa Caley, helped me learn how to combine creativity We only work with artisans and manufacturers
Anthropologie, Wedgwood, Christopher and commercial practicality. Although I’ve based in England. Our tableware is made
Farr and framer Marcus Wells. Also spent most of my adult life in London, I grew in Stoke-on-Trent and our Suffolk-based
featured are Kit’s latest projects, up in Korea and its heritage plays a big part weavers have been in business since the early
including the restoration of a stunning in my work, which is why my brand 18th century, while our sewing
Colonial-style house in the Caribbean name is Kim Sera as using your is done by the social enterprise
(see page 108) and her most recent surname first is normal in Korea. Handmade Alliance.
hotel project, Ham Yard in Soho. Where do you find inspiration? Why does your website tell
I highly recommend the Korean the makers’ stories? They
collection at the Victoria and Albert deserve the spotlight. So many
Museum. There’s a monumental people’s efforts go into the
white vessel by Park Young Sook, brand, not just mine.
which Alain de Botton described as What are your plans for the
“the ideal of modesty” in his book future? A friend of mine owns an
Art as Therapy. This, and other antiques shop called Marmorea
Korean pieces, taught me the and an interior design shop called
beauty of using white in design. Circa Battersea in London. We are
I also love Damien Hirst’s work, From top left, currently working on a collaboration
Patrick Caulfield’s ingenious use of Insect cushion, £90; making silk jacquard cushions with
Lobster plate, £40;
colour and the English eccentricity Bumble Bees a whimsical pineapple design.
of Lulu Guinness and Luella Bartley. plate, £27. kimsera.com.
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5| 1, 3 & 4| Ferme de Moudon,

which Nicky redesigned in
2005, is ideal for large groups.
2| L’atelier sells homewares
with a local, rustic flavour.
5| Hotel and restaurant Les
Servages d’Armelle offers an
impressive gastronomic menu.
6| The stunning Alpine views.
7| Covetable artisan pieces at
Poterie Artisanale des Gets.
GREAT ESCAPE 6|
LES GETS
Nestled in France’s Rhône-Alpes,
the friendly village of Les Gets
is famed for its ski runs, Alpine
beauty and tranquillity. Interior
designer and regular visitor Nicky Dobree
7|
picks out some of her favourite spots
STAY EAT SHOP VISIT

A real gem located at the foot I love to stop for lunch on the The best place to rent or buy skis Only an hour’s drive from Geneva
FEATURE EMMA J PAGE, PHOTOGRAPHS MARIONCO (POTERIE ARTISANALE DE GETS),
LIONEL CHAUCHAT (L’ATELIER), JEAN-MARC PALISSE (LES SERVAGES D’ARMELLE)
of the ski slopes is the family-run piste, and La Païka, restaurant- and boots is Berthet Sports, airport, Les Gets offers more
hotel La Marmotte, hotel- paika.com, once an old boutique-berthetsports.com. Set than 650 kilometres of dramatic
marmotte.com, which has been farmhouse, is perfect for a long up in 1949 by world ski champion ski runs, but there are also plenty
recently remodelled and features sojourn. There are plenty of Jean Berthet, the business is now of other things to do. Situated in
a relaxing spa and pool. Double simple classics on the menu, run by his children Sylvie and one of the oldest buildings of the
rooms cost from £271 a night. including traditional terrines and Christian and offers the latest village, the Musée de la Musique
If I’m going away with a large hearty stews. Chez Nannon, ski technology and mountain Mécanique, musicmecalesgets.
group, I like to stay at Ferme de cheznannon.com, also on the clothing. For interiors, I love to org, charts the history of musical
Moudon, fermedemoudon.com, piste between Les Gets and browse in L’atelier, atelierdesgets. instruments through the ages.
a ski chalet converted from a Avoriaz, offers an intimate setting com, which is full of antiques, Foodies will enjoy the chocolate
300-year-old farmhouse. It is the and serves one of the best linens, tableware, accessories and workshops at Le Chalet du
most magical, private retreat that tartiflettes, made with potatoes lighting, much with a local feel Chocolat in Rue du Centre, while
combines home comforts and and Reblochon cheese, in the typical to the area. I always stop the ice-rink, right in the middle
luxurious touches, along with area. A half-hour drive away in Les at La Fruitière des Perrières, of the village, is a winter winner.
spectacular mountain views. It Carroz, is hotel and restaurant fruitiere-lesgets.com, an award- A visit to the local pottery, Poterie
sleeps ten people and costs from Les Servages d’Armelle, servages. winning dairy, shop and restaurant Artisanale des Gets, poterie-
£12,000 a week, including five com, which is well worth the that has been producing mountain des-gets.fr, is a must if you are
chalet staff, meals and drinks. journey for its gastronomic menu. cheeses for more than a century. interested in artisanal craft.
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BEST FOOT
FORWARD
Enduring designs are
always rooted in great
functionality, like this handy
cork stopper from iconic
Viennese workshop
Werkstätte Carl Auböck,
which is known for its
playful approach
to everyday objects.
Created in the Fifties by
the second-generation
Carl Auböck and made
today by the fourth
generation of the
family, the Foot cork
stopper in solid cast
brass, H9.5xW9x
D3.5cm, costs £175
from Sigmar, 020
7751 5801, sigmar
london.com.
GLASS ACT For a clear view of your dinner while it is

cooking, Smeg has launched the Classic compact oven range
featuring innovative NeroVista black glass, which is opaque
when the oven is switched off and transparent when it is in use.
Available as a microwave and grill, self-cleaning oven or steam
oven, from £629. Contact 0844 557 9907, smeguk.com.
A NEW LEAF
Fabric and wallpaper company
Rapture & Wright, 01608 652442,
raptureandwright.co.uk, has
moved in an exciting new
direction with hand-antiqued
mirrors. Featuring its Cloud
Garden design, the panels are
gilded with gold or metal leaf
and come in a variety of
finishes, including silver
(right), white gold and
copper, from £550sq m.
GALLERY OF GARDENS
A new exhibition at the Royal Academy,
Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to
GO WITH THE FLOW Matisse, celebrates the significance and
PHOTOGRAPH THE STATE HERMITAGE
Celebrating the beauty of simplicity, the symbolism of gardens in 120 works, from
MUSEUM/VLADIMIR TEREBENIN
Flow chair, H76xW49xD53cm, £495, by impressionist to avant-garde. Among

Japanese architect and designer Tomoko 35 paintings by Monet, Lady in the Garden
Azumi for Ercol, is a graceful piece that will (left) will be on display, alongside rarely
stand the test of time. The silky curves of seen pieces by Klee, Nolde, Klimt and
its elegant beech frame make it a pleasure Kandinsky. 30 January to 20 April; adults,
to look at and use. Available from Heal’s, £16; children, free. Contact 020 7300
020 7896 7451, heals.com. 8000, royalacademy.org.uk.
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STYLE REVIVAL
All the fabrics in GP&J Baker’s latest collection have a
strong Arts and Crafts aesthetic. The designs, taken from
the company’s extensive archives, have been beautifully
recoloured to appeal to contemporary tastes. Originals V
comprises five prints, Meadow Fruit (below in linen, £59m),
Tulip & Jasmine, Pumpkins, Trumpet Flowers and Fritillerie.
Contact 020 7351 7760, gpandjbaker.com.
SMART ART For a personalised gift with a difference,

capture your two- and four-legged loved ones for posterity with
these two delightful ideas. Working from detailed photographs,
French artist Mathieu Ducournau, mathieuducournau.com,
creates striking portraits using machine embroidery on canvas
(above left), which cost between £4,000 and £6,000 for
118x143cm or diam120cm. Alternatively, artist Alma Haser,
mylifeinart.com, will make a charming miniature papier-mâché
model of your pet (above right) and photograph it against a
colourful backdrop. Mâché Me a Pet artworks cost from £495,
which includes a H10xW12xD5cm model and 35cm sq print.
MAKE A MARK
For anyone with a stationery
obsession, Barcelona brand
Octaevo, octaevo.com, is a
dream come true. Its
notebooks, envelopes,
paper vases and bookmarks,
including the Bon Vivant
ON THE BRIGHT SIDE Lobster (right), €14.50, are
Hand embroidered in fine New Zealand wool by skilled craftspeople in Nepal inspired by Mediterranean
and India, these contemporary cushions from Lindell & Co have just arrived travel. Think marble prints,
at design boutique Pentreath & Hall, 020 7430 2526, pentreath-hall.com. azure blues and sunshine
The collection, which includes Green Salim (above left) and John, both £150 yellows – just the thing to
each, feature a range of bold colours, making them perfect for mixing. remind you of summer days.
3 OF THE BEST SCENTED GIFTS

1| Body cleanser, 2| Festive notes of 3| Hints of sea
hand balm and spruce and pine, with lavender and
facial hydrosol all birch, aged leather wild grass
PHOTOGRAPH ZOÉ DUCOURNAUW
made from fragrant and lily of the valley. evoke the

botanicals. SKOG four-wick scent of the
Auriga gift set, £45, scented vase candle, Kent coast.
Aesop, aesop.com. £45, Skandinavisk at Chalk room
John Lewis,0345 604 diffuser, 100ml,
9049, johnlewis.com. £100, Haeckels,
haeckels.co.uk.
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LONDON CALLING
Featuring a striking mix of geometric form
and symmetry, the London collection, a
furniture collaboration between Italian
company Promemoria, 020 7730 2514,
promemoria.com, and David Collins Studio,
is named in honour of the capital’s garden
squares. We particularly liked the elegant
Bramham dining chair (below), which
celebrates Bramham Gardens, the location
of the late David Collins’ London home.
IN THE FRAME The beautifully simple Cuna bathtub, H51xW160x

D75cm, £6,983, from Agape is the work of Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola,
who can always be counted on to add a pleasing twist to her products. Made
in smooth, thermoformed Solid Surface, the bath is held inside a tubular steel
frame, a design inspired by the iron casing of traditional glass lamps. Cuna is
available in White or Dark Grey, with a White or copper frame. Contact West
One Bathrooms, 0333 011 3333, westonebathrooms.com.
An eco-friendly alternative to coal or briquettes, Hotties Heatlogs from Wood Fuel Direct, 0800 587 3147,
woodfuel-direct.co.uk, are made from clean sawmill residue, perfect for fuelling fires and log burners this
winter. The logs don’t spit, spark or produce soot, so they’ll keep stoves and chimneys clean. Each 1kg log
burns for up to two hours; a pack of ten costs £5.99 or pallets cost from £155 for 250 logs.
FINE VIEWS SHINE ON

Capturing the landscapes
Ideal for adding a
of Malta and Corfu in the
hint of industrial
late 1800s, these beautiful
style, the Birch wall
watercolours are the work of
light, H30xW23x
Nina Campbell’s great-great
D14.5cm, from
uncle Lieutenant Robert
£441.60, is made in
Hely-Hutchinson Keightley.
the UK by J Adams
The Keightley collection,
& Co, 020 7164
which comes in colour or
6418, jadamsandco.
sepia, has been reproduced
WORDS MORAG BRUCE
com. It comes in an
in collaboration with the
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667600, trowbridgegallery.
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com, and costs £2,100 for a
indoors and out.
set of ten framed prints.
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GIFTS FOR HOSTS

Thoughtful presents for saying thank you
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FEATURE MAUDIE MANTON
1| London Landmarks macarons, from £16 box of seven, Pomegranate and Jasmine & Orange, 700g, £25 each, Luna &
Pierre Hermé Paris. 2| Moon platter with star cutter, Curious. 7| Signature chocolate thins in Citrus, Raspberry
diam34cm, £45, Lollipop at Amara. 3| Small graphite Rose, Orange & Earl Grey, Chilli, Chestnut & Vanilla and
cicada, L10xW3.5cm, £33, William Yeoward. 4| Darjeeling Lavender, £25 box of 24, Paxton Chocolate Boutique. 8| Fichi
loose leaf tea in wooden caddy, 250g, £15, Osprey London. Al Rhum chocolate slab, 200g, £6.95, Carluccio’s. 9| Butcher’s
5| Seaweed soaps, 9.5x6cm, £6.95 each, The Shop Floor Cut Beef cotton tea towel, 74x48cm, £8, Heal’s. 10| Alphabet
Project. 6| Natural bath salts in Lavender, Hawthorn & Birch, brush pots, H10.5xdiam8cm, £40 each, Pentreath & Hall.
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1| Stripe candles in Latte Creme, Ivory & Scarlet and Ivory & 6| Multicoloured Puzzle socks, €18, Bonne Maison.
Black, L36cm, £20 a pair, Fate London. 2| Chocolate bars in 7| Subscription to Homes & Gardens, from £28.99 for 12 issues,
Madagascar, Chilli Pepper, Dominican Republic and Cow Milk, 70g, see page 12. 8| Shapes scented candle in Charcoal, H14xdiam8cm,
£7 each, Mast Brothers. 3| Personalised weekend gift-boxed £59, Darkroom. 9| Faust’s Potions Asleep & Awake pack, 2 x 25ml,
pencils in Blue with one Red, 26x5.5cm, £7.95 set of six, £6, Fortnum & Mason. 10| Pineapple bottle stop, L12.5cm, £12,
The Letteroom. 4| Stilton jar, 100g, £11.50, Paxton & Whitfield. Oliver Bonas. 11| Blood Orange liqueur, £19.60 per 50cl,
5| Foxley faux-flower winter bouquet, from £40, Abigail Ahern. The Wiltshire Liqueur Company. WHERE TO BUY, PAGE 147
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Obsidian Cheltenham 01242 237 241 www.obsidian.ws Soaks Bathrooms Belfast 028 9068 112 www.soaksbathrooms.com
Staffan Tollgard London 020 7952 6070 www.tollgard.co.uk Waterloo Bathrooms Co.Dublin 00 353 1 284 2100 www.waterloo.ie
DESIGNER CHRISTMAS
ALL WRAPPED UP
What makes a perfect festive celebration? Interiors
experts, tastemakers and craftspeople offer up their tips
and reveal their own plans for a truly special Christmas
F EAT U RE EM M A J PAG E ILLUSTRATIONS D IET ER B R AU N
JUSTIN VAN BREDA

Interior designer, j-v-b.com.
LAST-MINUTE DECORATING IDEAS

I like to use bunches of rose hips,
berries and spruce tied with ribbon.
If the tree is a little sparse around the
base, huge gift-wrapped boxes placed
at its foot are great gap fillers. When
it comes to dressing the Christmas
table, it’s a case of more is more. Mine
features plenty of candles, silverware and flowers,
and I also decorate it with sculpture, books and urns.
FAIL-SAFE GIFT IDEA Philip Morrow,
morrowsoutfitters.com, has reopened his great-
grandfather’s business, making the best socks ever
for men. For women, I think beautifully scented
drawer liners make a wonderfully old-fashioned gift.
DREAM CHRISTMAS DESTINATION There is
nothing better than being at home in Gloucestershire.
It involves a traditional English Christmas with a
real fire, walks and masses of food. Otherwise, our
family farm in my native South Africa is a great
alternative and a different experience; there’s touch
rugby on the beach, picnics and long walks.
PERFECT CHRISTMAS LUNCH To make the most
of the day, we don’t eat until around 5pm. We have
salmon and scrambled eggs for breakfast, there is
afternoon tea and the Queen’s speech, and then
the festive meal.
IDEAL HOUSE GIFT I adore the ceramic egg tray
and the wonderful cheeseboards from Waterlane
Collection, waterlanecollection.com.
SOPHIE CONRAN Designer, sophieconran.com.

DREAM CHRISTMAS DESTINATION I love to be at home in the countryside. Delicious aromas waft out of the kitchen
and fill the house and there is always a mishap, like the dog stealing the sausages, but that’s what makes the occasion.
FAIL-SAFE GIFT IDEA For those I know well, I take their passion as inspiration, whether gardening, cooking or a
particular sport. Otherwise, a scented candle is a good option. They always come beautifully packaged, and they are
a small luxury that everyone enjoys receiving.
LAST-MINUTE DECORATING IDEA Fairy lights are perfect for the tree, but I also put them down the middle of the
table, along the mantelpiece and around the bed. That way the bedroom feels lovely and festive when the children come
in on Christmas morning with their stockings.
ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS LUNCH I used to live in Australia where Christmas lunch is traditionally a barbecue,
which is really fun, followed by trifle for pudding.
IDEAL HOUSE GIFT A little hamper or a basket filled with homemade treats makes a thoughtful and personal present.
I like to give granola in jars, mince pies, sloe gin, marmalade and chocolate truffles or spiced oils and chilli paste.
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AMY SOMERVILLE
Interior designer, amysomerville.com.
PERFECT PLAYLIST Festive hits by James

Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and Bing
Crosby are top of the list.
FAIL-SAFE GIFT IDEA I usually like
to give handmade knives by Laguiole,
made-in-laguiole.co.uk. They are very
beautiful and can be monogrammed too.
DREAM CHRISTMAS DESTINATION
Home in Marylebone. The day includes a very long and loud Christmas lunch
with extended family of all ages and waves of present-opening throughout the
day. After the celebrations, we recover at our tiny Alpine chalet in Verbier, which
can only be reached on foot or by snowmobile. Many hot holiday alternatives
are discussed each year, but the mountains always win out.
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS I’d love a silk or cashmere scarf from
Faliero Sarti, falierosarti.com.
ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS LUNCH Lunch at Sushisamba, sushisamba.
com, at the top of the Heron Tower in London would be great. It feels as though
you have travelled somewhere exotic and far away, and it is always festive.
IDEAL HOUSE GIFT Carl Auböck brass objects (available at Sigmar,
sigmarlondon.com) always make very unique presents.
BRIDIE HALL Interior designer, bridiehall.com.

ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS LUNCH As I’m from New Zealand, it would have to be a barbecue,
featuring a stuffed fillet of beef and lots of grilled vegetables.
DREAM CHRISTMAS DESTINATION A couple of years ago, I went to the most beautiful resort
called The Sarojin, sarojin.com, in Khao Lak, Thailand. I would love to revisit that holiday as it would offer
perfect weather, Christmas lunch and carols on the beach, plus spa treatments everyday.
IDEAL HOUSE GIFT I like to give something edible. Making salted caramels at Christmas is a
favourite activity, as it feels really festive. I love to find creative ways to package them beautifully.
LAST-MINUTE DECORATING IDEA Use copious amounts of greenery and candlelight. I plunder
ivy from the garden, stud satsumas with cloves and place candles everywhere. That’s when I wish it
could be Christmas every day.
PERFECT PLAYLIST It has to be Christmas carols by a brass band.
FAIL-SAFE GIFT IDEA I like to give one of the Alphabet brush pots I stock, pentreath-hall.com,
featuring the recipient’s initial. It never fails to raise a smile.
ABIGAIL AHERN
Writer and stylist, abigailahern.com.
LAST-MINUTE DECORATING IDEA When time is short,

copious amounts of fairy lights and candles always do the
trick. I love clusters of tea lights in metallic or glass holders.
Consider wintry flowers and foliage, too, including mossy
branches, catkins, mistletoe, berries and bunches of herbs
from the garden. It’s a look I love so much that we’ve created
heaps of faux foliage for our new flower collection.
DREAM CHRISTMAS DESTINATION It would be somewhere warm. Soho Beach House
Miami is the coolest hotel, offering delicious food and fabulous ocean views. Heavenly.
PERFECT PLAYLIST Jazz and lounge music is my festive soundtrack, along with French
radio station FIP.
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS After a very busy year, some time off would be a treat.
A log fire slowly burning in the grate and a good book would be ideal.
ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS LUNCH I’m not the biggest lover of turkey. Sometimes, LULU LYTLE
we like to cook Christmas lunch outside on our Big Green Egg barbecue, biggreenegg.co.uk. Interior designer, soane.co.uk.
A huge sea bass roasted on fennel, followed by whiskies around the fire pit is perfect.
FAIL-SAFE GIFT IDEA I like
picking up classic books from John
Sandoe, johnsandoe.com. Museum
gift shops are also a great source
of unusual presents.
DREAM CHRISTMAS
DESTINATION My parents’ house
in Worcestershire, where there are
roaring log fires in every room and my
childhood Christmas rituals can be
resurrected, starting with the setting
up of a beautiful crib, lovingly and
finely made by my aunt and uncle.
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS
I currently have my eye on a pair
of 18th-century Italian daybeds in
Christopher Butterworth’s store,
NAOMI PAUL christopherbutterworth.com.
Product designer, PERFECT PLAYLIST Handel’s
naomipaul.co.uk. Christmas Oratorio on a loop; I never
tire of it.
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS
A few days off with good LUNCH There is simply no alternative.
food and a stack of films like I am terribly sentimental and fond of
Spirited Away or anything by family rituals, so collecting a turkey
Studio Ghibli for some magic. from the butcher and wrestling it into
DREAM CHRISTMAS DESTINATION My the oven is enormously comforting.
father comes from Germany and I can’t think IDEAL HOUSE GIFT I like to send
of a better place to spend the season as it is celebrated so well. I would visit the something ahead of my arrival. A whole
Christmas markets, drink lots of mulled wine, eat leckerle (traditional biscuits), ham from The Country Victualler,
go ice-skating and stay in a log cabin in the Bavarian forest. thecountryvictualler.co.uk, would keep
LAST-MINUTE DECORATING IDEA As a child, my siblings and I would always go any foodie happy.
out the day before Christmas and collect as much holly and ivy as possible, covering LAST-MINUTE DECORATING
every cupboard and window frame with it. It never fails to create a festive feel. IDEA I would suggest giving up hope
FAIL-SAFE GIFT IDEA Always something homemade. My husband is half Chinese- of everything being perfect and fill
Malaysian and makes amazing five spice or fresh curry paste. Both last for months the house with very loose, natural
and are totally unique and useful gifts. decorations instead. I like to use foliage
ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS LUNCH My mother lives in Norfolk, famous for its from the garden and huge planters
delicious Black turkeys, but I’m also partial to roast duck, followed by spiced filled with jasmine as well as large bowls
chocolate mousse and some freshly made chai tea. of clementines, which all combine to
IDEAL HOUSE GIFT I love to give homemade mulled wine or cider. I use plenty of create a fantastic scent. And, of course,
fresh orange juice infused with rose hip and hibiscus tea and a good dollop of honey. as many candles as possible.
VANESSA BARNEBY
Fabric designer, barnebygates.com.
PERFECT PLAYLIST Thomas Tallis’

choral music playing on Christmas
morning reminds me of my childhood
home in Hampshire.
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS An
Hermès Heure H white quartz watch
with a brown leather strap has always
been on my wish list – it’s completely
timeless; no pun intended.
LAST-MINUTE DECORATING IDEA
I always put white outdoor fairy lights
in the apple trees at the front of our
Hampshire cottage. They create
instant festive magic and a warm
welcome for visitors.
ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS LUNCH LUKE EDWARD HALL
Barbecued fish on the beach sounds Interior designer, lukeedwardhall.com.
rather appealing.
FAIL-SAFE GIFT IDEA I love to give ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS I’d love a dachshund,
photographs, whether in a beautiful which would be called Crispin. Ideally he’d arrive with a bright
frame or an album and my latest green leather collar and lead. Failing that, a vintage convertible
obsession is to encase presents in sports car in custard yellow.
paper from Wrap Me, wrap.me. LAST-MINUTE DECORATING IDEA I love huge bunches
They make personalised wrapping of eucalyptus for their frosty green colour and scent. I also
paper from your own collection of bring out bright gold dishes and plates for our Christmas party.
photos. There’s nothing more lovely Warm candlelight reflecting and bouncing around the room
than sharing a happy memory. always makes me feel festive.
DREAM CHRISTMAS DESTINATION DREAM CHRISTMAS DESTINATION My partner’s
I’ve never been abroad at this time lovely old house in Edinburgh. It’s always full of poodles, wine and festive
of year as we always have a typical cheer. The city is a magical place to spend Christmas; its historic streets take
English country Christmas at home on a wonderful atmosphere in winter.
with family. I would, however, love to FAIL-SAFE GIFT IDEA Champagne and sloe gin always goes down a treat.
go with my whole family to Mnemba ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS LUNCH I’m not sure that there could be such
Island off Tanzania, which I was lucky a thing, at least not in our household. I love everything about a traditional lunch,
enough to visit on my honeymoon. but my favourite part is the bread sauce. You can’t beat the festive smell of cloves.
I dream of returning one day. I can’t abide Christmas pudding though. I’d happily swap it for panna cotta.
IDEAL HOUSE GIFT A Barneby IDEAL HOUSE GIFT Colourful candles for the dinner table and ginger biscuits
Gates cushion always goes down well. – I make several batches in preparation for the season.
One made up in our new Pineapple PERFECT PLAYLIST Plenty of carols and a few big brass-band numbers. I
fabric would be particularly apt, start extremely early. Christmas carols from King’s College are on repeat from
as pineapples are supposed to be a mid-November onwards. The Home Alone soundtrack is also a favourite. I always
symbol of hospitality. have time for Wham’s Last Christmas, too; it’s such a good, sad pop song.
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A star-shaped tealight holder
finished with velvet ribbon
and a sprig of winter foliage
makes a striking alternative to
the traditional door wreath.
Hanging tealight star, H28xW29.5xD7.5cm,
£30, The White Company. Velvet ribbon,
£2.40m, V V Rouleaux. Flickering LED battery
operated tealights, £4.99 for six, Lights4fun.
THE LOOK
Simple festive
TOUCHES Last-minute ideas and decorative effects for giving
your home a welcoming, celebratory mood
STYLING ALI BROWN A N D L AU R A VIND EN P H OTOGRA P H S PAU L R A ESID E
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Less is more in this rustic hallway
display, where gifts tied in linen
cloth add a note of fun to a small fir
tree draped in twinkling fairy lights
and charming ceramic bells.
FURNITURE Sleeper bench in Salvage Grey,

H38xW180xD30cm, £320, French Connection.
ACCESSORIES Nordmann fir, H4ft, £36, The
Christmas Forest. Olive bucket, H34xdiam36cm,
£38, Hen & Hammock. Warm white LED micro
battery fairy lights, L100cm, £6.99, Lights4fun.
Ceramic Lace bell decorations in White and
Grey, H5xdiam4.5cm, £6.95 each, Rastall &
Daughters. Maya block print runner,
70x240cm, £95, Graham and Green. Lara
napkin in French Blue, £5.49; Lara tea towel in
Natural, £14.99 set of two; Providence black
stripe tea towel, £13.99 set of two; all LinenMe.
Tenugui cloths in blue-and-white stripe and
pattern, £16 each, Native & Co.
For gifts with a di≠erence,
these festive boxes can be filled
with sweet treats to give to
your guests upon departing.
Winter House gift boxes, H21xW8xD7.5cm and

H13xW11xD11cm, £2 each; H19xW18xD11cm,
£3.50; all Plum & Ashby. Warm white LED micro
Atmospheric lighting makes all the
di≠erence to the ambience of a
room. Here, fairy lights have been
strung over a twig tree in a large
planter to eye-catching e≠ect and
entwined with faux garlands to
decorate a sideboard. Both are
complemented by a further layer
of flickering candlelight.
FURNITURE Bromley wingback chair in

Charcoal, H104xW73xD57cm, £688, Rowen &
Wren. Rectangular coffee table, H33.5xW100x
D55cm, £499, Content by Terence Conran at
John Lewis. Holmfirth sofa in Jura Neptune
linen, H80xW180xD98cm, £1,734, Sofas & Stuff.
Mercurised large side table, H40xdiam45cm,
£215 nest of three; Gunmetal console table,
H80xW120xD35cm, £340; both French
Connection. Serpentine sideboard, H91xW202x
D42cm, £2,450, India Jane. Pinner dining table
in Atlantic Blue, H75xW180xD100cm, £1,195;
Pinner dining chairs in Atlantic Blue, H95xW40x
D43cm, £395 a pair; Pinner bench in Atlantic
Blue, H44xW180xD35cm, £495; all Heal’s.
ACCESSORIES (Cushion covers on sofa, from
left) Chardin Blue, 45cm sq; Huguenot,
60x30cm; £64 each, Kirsten Hecktermann.
Shibori in Indigo, 40x50cm, £65; Cashmere in
Soft Grey (also on chair), 45cm sq, £179 each;
both The Conran Shop. Arctic Water, 55cm sq,
£72, Kirsten Hecktermann. (On coffee table) Fruit
bowl, diam30cm, £77, Dove Street Pottery. Fern
etched mercury baubles, diam8cm, £6 each;
Nordic lantern, H13xW11xD11cm, £15; both The
White Company. Mabel miniature candlestick,
H6cm, £11 a pair; Mini candles, £8 for 20; both
Rowen & Wren. Lantern JF-S, H38cm, €70, Tine
K Home. Bindi lantern, H5xdiam5.5cm, £5.95,
Nkuku. Porcelain bowl with two-wick candle,
H7xdiam10cm, £73; three-wick candle,
H8.5xdiam13cm, £89; both Rachel Vosper.
(On side table) Thora rustic zinc candle holder,
H5xW16xD10cm, £9, Rowen & Wren.
(On console table) Large Glaze Floxl-PH
ceramic pot, H48xdiam41cm, €170 set of
two, Tine K Home. Warm white LED micro
Porcelain ornaments in Gold and Black,
diam5cm, £9 each, Ferm Living. Edda glass
baubles, diam3cm, €37.50 set of 24, Broste
Copenhagen. Arissa turned oak candlestick in
Black, H60cm, £88, Rowen & Wren. Turquoise
dinner candle, £3, True Grace at Heal’s.
(On sideboard and window) Fir and Snowberry
garland, L180cm, £70, The White Company.
Yeola vases in Night Blue, small,
H20xdiam16cm, £80; large, H34xdiam22cm,
£170; Designers Guild. White vase,
H43xdiam23cm, €115, Tine K Home. Flag
artwork, 94cm sq, £345, Ben Lowe at Loaf.
(On dining table) Fruit stand, H17xW23cm,
£265, John Julian. Circle candle holder,
diam38cm, £112, Ferm Living. Maya rug,
243x305cm, £8,182, Luke Irwin. Hammering
rug, 140x20cm, €165, Broste Copenhagen.
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Artful touches, such as mini wreaths
attached to the backs of chairs
with ribbon or gardening wire, and
a brass candle halo entwined with
foliage, are great ways to bring a
natural feel to the dining table.
FURNITURE Pinner dining table in Atlantic Blue,

H75xW180xD100cm, £1,195; dining chairs,
H95xW40xD43cm, £395 a pair; all Heal’s.
FABRIC Curtains in Messina in Chalk V3137/27,
linen, 290cm wide, £62m, Villa Nova.
ACCESSORIES Circle candle holder,
diam38cm, £112, Ferm Living. Bespoke wreaths
(on chairs), from £120 each, Zita Elze. Oriente
white wine glasses, H21cm, £9.70 each, David
Mellor. Mabel miniature candlesticks, small,
H6cm, £11 a pair; large, H8cm, £14 a pair; Mini
candles, £8 for 20; Mini taper candles in Aloe
Green, H21cm, £9 set of ten; all Rowen & Wren.
Linen napkins in Grey and Blue, 45cm sq, £50
set of four; Linen runner in Blue, 60x170cm,
£36; all Once Milano. Fruit stand, H17xW23cm,
£265, John Julian. Hammering rug, 140x20cm,
€164, Broste Copenhagen. Extendable net rod,
L100cm, £3.50, John Lewis.
For a stylish table gift, wrap small handmade soaps in a pretty
decorative paper that echoes your dining scheme. Place settings can be
embellished with soft dried moss for a characterful e≠ect.
Linen runner in Blue, 60x170cm, £36, Once L14.5cm, £4; dessert spoon, L19cm, £5; both
Milano. Lily Pond dinner plate, diam29cm, £16; Designers Guild. Place setting and card, £40.80
side plate, diam22cm, £12; Running vine set of four, Letter Press at Table General Store.
napkin in Sand, 46cm sq, £8; all Anthropologie. Fantasy marbled paper in Navy and Pale Green,
Kestle zinc plate, diam25cm, £38 set of four; £3 a sheet, Esme Winter. Mirror Facet votive in
Dimple tumbler, H8.5cm, £28 set of four; both Grey, H10cm, €15, Tine K Home. Oriente white
Rowen & Wren. Brick Lane coffee spoon, wine glass, H21cm, £9.70, David Mellor.
Packing a basket with fresh towels,
a linen robe and cosy throws is a
neat way to present overnight
guests with all they need. Attaching
their initial will avoid confusion
if you have several visitors.
FURNITURE Similar bench, Glendale bench,

H45xW180xD42cm, £599, John Lewis.
ACCESSORIES Ultimate beaded star,
H100xW100cm, £60, The White Company.
Warm white LED micro battery fairy lights,
L100cm, £6.99, Lights4fun. Beldi basket in
Sage, H38xW48cm, £24, Bohemia. Black and
White bath towel, £59, Khadi & Co at The
Conran Shop. Alma long gown in Cobalt, £99.99,
LinenMe. Sergio throw in Dark Slate,
130x200cm, £49.99; Roberto wool throw in
Sage, 130x200cm, £39.99; both Wool Me.
Decorative tin clip, L10cm, £3.50, Re. Print at
home bunting flags with initials, Ella Claire.
Personalisation is a key trend this
season and a thoughtful way to make
Christmas gifts individual is to
seal them with the recipient’s initial.
Alphabet wax seals, £7 each, Paperchase.

Fantasy marbled paper in Navy and Pale Green
(large and small present); Stormont marbled
paper in Charcoal Blue (top right present); both
£3 a sheet, Esme Winter. Handmade marbled
paper (left present), £20 a sheet, Green &
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FOOD FOR FRIENDS
A feast for the

senses
Deck the halls, dress the table and gather
together family and friends for
our indulgent celebratory menu full
of delicious seasonal flavours
RE C IP E S M A R INA F IL IP P E L L I
S TY LING M A RIS A DA LY
P H OTO G RA P H S S IM O N BROWN
Traditional sugared fruits and nuts are not only delightful

to eat but look beautiful presented in vintage-style bowls.
Floral arrangement, from £35, Wild at Heart. Nutcracker, £5, Re.

Charleston silver glass bowl, H8xdiam15cm, £21; Benedict candlesticks,
H26cm, £25 each; Lambert oval bowl on stand, H14xW30xD23cm,
£59; Antique Silver faceted bauble, £5.75; Silver Swirl bauble, £3.90;
all India Jane. Fern-etched mercury bauble, £6, The White Company.
Silver vintage baubles, £19.95 set of six, Rastall & Daughters.
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A delicate palette of greys, pale blue and cranberry is a
contemporary take on classic seasonal colours and creates
a stylish yet understated festive scene.
Stola extending dining table in Lichen Grey, H79xL120-350xW120cm,

£1,985, Oka. Vivette dining chairs, H96xW40xD56cm, £325 each,
India Jane. Floral arrangement, from £135, Wild at Heart. Wreath,
diam80cm, from £300, Zita Elze. Ribbons, from £3.25m, VV Rouleaux.
20 LED warm white battery-operated fairy lights, L266cm, £2.99
each, Lights4Fun. Silver glitter cone garlands, L120cm, £16.99 each,
Gisela Graham at Fortnum & Mason. Sissinghurst silk rug,
305x430cm, £21,828, Luke Irwin.
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ROSEWATER AND CRANBERRY
VODKA SPRITZ
A pretty dresser filled with sparkling glass

and cocktail accessories makes an enticing
bar area, while cascading clusters of baubles
(above) add to the celebratory mood.
Powys dresser in Antique Blue, H214xW142xD46cm,

£1,650, Oka. Beaded Fern garland, L200cm, £25,
The White Company. (Top shelf, from left) Durban
SMOKED HADDOCK PÂTÉ,
silver pitcher, H21xdiam23cm, £425, Ralph Lauren
HOME-PICKLED BEETROOT
Home. American Bar Dakota martini mixer, H23cm,
AND SOURDOUGH THINS
£58, William Yeoward Crystal. Carafe Lignes decanter,
H25xdiam17cm, £129, The Conran Shop. Victorian
Cranberry goblets, £680 set of 15, Guinevere. Addison
nickel jug, H21cm, £99, India Jane. Antique Silver small
ribbed tealight glass, H6.5xdiam6.5cm, £3.25, Pipii.
(Middle shelf, from left) Antique lustreware cup and
saucer, £55, Green & Stone. Rebel Plum decanter,
H20xdiam7cm, £120, Waterford at John Lewis. 1930s
American red glass cocktail shaker, £640, Guinevere.
Cranberry small tumblers, £199 set of four with jug
(not shown), Summerill & Bishop. Vita tall cocktail
coupes in Rose, H21.5cm, £150 each, William Yeoward
Crystal. Antique silver tealight glass, H9xdiam6cm,
£3.49, Pipii. (Bottom shelf, from left) Reeded bone ice
bucket, H20xdiam18cm, £145, Oka. Silver ice tongs,
£35, The Conran Shop. Cooper nickel wine cooler,
H21xdiam21cm, £139; Gunther charger plate,
diam33cm, £45; both India Jane. 1930s Cranberry
cut glass jug with silver handle, £850, Guinevere.
(Bauble cluster, above) Frosty white baubles, £10
each; Fern-etched mercury bauble, £6; all The White
Company. Antique silver medium faceted bauble,
£5.75; Silver swirl clear bauble, £3.90; Silver Christmas
large bauble, £7.50; all India Jane. Silver vintage bauble,
£19.95 set of six, Rastall & Daughters. Silver ribbon,
£1.75 for 3m, Paperchase.
ROAST BEEF WITH THE MENU For recipes, see page 142
POACHED SPICED PEARS
Comforting yet elegant is the ethos of this indulgent feast.
AND RED WINE SAUCE
The smoked haddock starter can be made in advance, while
a main course of beef and spiced pears makes a surprisingly
good match. To finish the meal are exquisite tarts, overflowing
with exotic and seasonal fruit in rich wintery hues.
STARTER Smoked haddock pâté, home-pickled beetroot
and sourdough thins.
MAIN COURSE Roast beef with poached spiced pears and
red wine sauce or squash, onion, wild mushroom and brie
pies, with creamy watercress mash and braised greens.
DESSERT Dainty fruit tarts.
For a casual yet sophisticated feel, opt for a variety of

crockery and glassware. Menus and name cards written in
calligraphy give a real sense of occasion to a feast for friends.
Calligraphy menu, from £10; calligraphy place name, from £1.25;

both Imogen Owen. Emil linen runner in Sky Blue, 250x40cm, £39.99;
Emil linen napkins in Light Blue, 45cm sq, £9.99 each; both Linen Me.
Antique Silver ribbed tealight glasses, small, H6.5xdiam6.5cm, £3.25;
large, H10xdiam9cm, £6.50; both Pipii. Brenna Pewter Champagne
flute, £125, Ralph Lauren Home. Vita double old-fashioned tumbler
in Rose, H10cm, £135, William Yeoward Crystal. White rim wine
glasses, £9.95 each, Summerill & Bishop. Deauville silver charger
plates, diam30cm, £42 each; Tumbled cutlery, from £4.50 a piece;
all Ceramica Blue. Harvest Foliage dinner plate (above), diam27cm,
£24, Anthropologie. Duck Egg dessert plate in Celadon glaze (above),
diam23cm, £13, Oka. Grosgrain ribbon, £2.25m, V V Rouleaux. Point
Duchesse platter (left), 48x32cm, £68, Anthropologie. Tinta dinner
plate (right), diam27cm, £22, The Conran Shop.
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Comfortable armchairs positioned next to a candlelit
side table o≠er a cosy spot where guests can relax.
Hemsley table in Danube Blue, H70xW64xD50cm, £1,776, William

Yeoward. Scaled-up buttoned library chairs in Tweed Linen Cream,
H82xW86xD86cm, £3,117 each, George Smith. Velvet cushion in
Gainsborough Blue, 51cm sq, £46, Oka.
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A silver-themed display of crackers and confetti shimmers in
atmospheric lighting, creating a magical festive e≠ect.
Anna two-door cabinet in Ebonised oak, H85xW154xD54cm, £3,531, Julian

Chichester. Luxury striped crackers, £65 set of six, Selfridges. White and
silver patterned luxury crackers, £35 set of six, The White Company. Sparkly
table confetti, £3.25 a box, Rastall & Daughters. Plume bowl, H12xdiam30cm,
£56, Ceramica Blue. Silver Swirl clear bauble, £3.90; Antique Silver medium
faceted bauble, £5.75; both India Jane. Antique Silver ribbed tealight glasses,
small, H6.5x diam6.5cm, £3.25 each; large, H10xdiam9cm, £6.50; both Pipii.
Light storm lantern with gold rim, H17xdiam15.5cm, £30, LSA International.
Silver vintage bauble, £19.95 set of six, Rastall & Daughters.
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SQUASH, ONION, WILD
MUSHROOM AND BRIE PIES
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BRAISED GREENS
SETTING THE SCENE

Striking the right mood is paramount, as a convivial setting
is just as important as delicious food. You will want your
guests to feel comfortable and cared for, while ensuring
that the evening feels like a very special occasion.
COLOUR SCHEME To give a lighter festive feel, soft
cranberry and blue offer a contemporary twist on the classic
colours of green and red. Metallics on crackers, tableware
and ornaments will bring a touch of seasonal sparkle.
DECORATIVE DETAIL For an easy, relaxed atmosphere,
nothing should be too uniform. Place candles in a variety
of containers, plump for foliage in a plethora of forms,
from floral arrangements to strings of pine cones, and lay
the table with crockery and cutlery in a mix of styles,
including vintage pieces for character. Using the same
colour palette throughout will help to unify the scheme.
An arrangement of flowers and foliage with garlands of fir

and an array of candles, safely contained in elegant storm
lanterns, makes an eye-catching centrepiece for the table.
Rectangle pie dishes (left), L19.5xW15.5cm, £16 each, Sophie Conran

at Portmeirion. Antique Silver ribbed tealight glasses, small, H6.5x
diam6.5cm, £3.25 each; large, H10xdiam9cm, £6.50 each; both Pipii.
Carafe Lignes decanter, H25xdiam17cm, £129, The Conran Shop.
Opal faceted votives, H7.5xdiam7cm, £4.75 each, India Jane. Floral
arrangement, from £135, Wild at Heart. Fir and snowberry garland,
L182cm, £70, The White Company. Light storm lanterns with gold rim,
H17xdiam15cm, £30 each; H35xdiam23cm, £65 each; both LSA
International. Old Berry serving spoon (right), £14.50, Re. CREAMY WATERCRESS MASH
DAINTY FRUIT TARTS
Cheese and fruit artfully presented on

wooden boards, cake stands and under
glass domes bring to mind a still life, with
the grapes echoing the wreath’s crimson hues.
(Opposite page, from left) Anna two-door cabinet
in Ebonised oak, H85xW154xD54cm, £3,531,
Julian Chichester. City dome with walnut base,
H29xdiam32cm, £110, LSA International.
Antique Silver small ribbed tealight glasses,
H6.5xdiam6.5cm, £3.25 each, Pipii. Silver
Petit butter dish, H5.5xW12xD8cm, £49, Brissi.
Deauville cake stand, H15xdiam29cm, £82,
Ceramica Blue. Wooden board, £95, Summerill &
Bishop. Branch handle cheese knives, £28 set
of three, The Just Slate Company at Amara.
Wreath, diam80cm, from £300, Zita Elze.
(On mantelpiece, from left) Cranberry port glass,
£500 set of ten, Guinevere. Antique pale blue
ribbed tealight glass, H8xdiam7cm, £3.25, Pipii.
Antique lustreware saucer, £55 with cup
(not shown), Green & Stone. Antiqued dinner
candle holder, H12cm, £12, The White Company.
Snowy acrylic red berry garland, L150cm,
£22.99, Gisela Graham at Burford. Gunther
large square tray (above left), 49cm sq, £125;
Villandry dessert plate (above right), diam22cm,
£42.50 set of six; both India Jane. Victorian
Cranberry goblet, £680 set of 15, Guinevere.
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IN SEASON
Floral decorations
Using an inspired mix of winter foliage, fresh and faux
flowers and unusual containers, our creative designs will
lend an uplifting natural beauty to the festive home
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IN THE ROUND
Wreaths are not just for the
front door; make them of
anything you fancy, and to
any size you wish, hanging
one on its own or in multiples
to dress cupboard handles,
mantelpieces and window
latches. You could even hang a
wreath in the centre of a mirror
or in among a wall of pictures.
Bespoke wreath, diam40cm,

from £150, Zita Elze.
SHINING LIGHT
Flickering candles make a
delightful decorative touch for
window sills and festive dinner
tables. For this arrangement,
place a pillar candle in a small
bowl and dress it with sprigs
of foliage and faux flowers,
secured in pre-soaked wedges
of florist’s Oasis. Be creative
when it comes to containers:
choose pretty cups and saucers,
terracotta pots or even jam jars
lined with moss. As a finishing
touch, frame the display with a
simple garland of buxus or
length of trailing ivy.
Black ceramic beaker,

H7xdiam7.5cm, £15, David Mellor.
Faux viburnum flower stem,
H77cm, £9, Oka. Small buxus
ring, diam13cm, £9.99, Crocus.
DECK THE HALLS
Gather lengths of trailing ivy
and berries, tie them together
in a generous bundle and fix it
to the banister at the bottom
of the stairs. Build the effect
with a second arrangement
nearby; we simply filled a large
industrial-style container
with glorious hydrangeas
and worked a couple of the
flower heads into the staircase
bouquet for a co-ordinated look.
Vintage French dolly tub, H52x

diam46cm, £110, Design Vintage.
MIX AND MATCH and seed heads – the pink
For a versatile arrangement, peppercorns we used are a
use several vessels of one style, particular favourite. We also
but in different sizes and mixed different sized pillar
colours. Secure candles in candles to striking effect.
position with Oasis and wire
and have fun decorating them Faux Christmas berry bunch,
with a combination of real and H31cm, £24, Oka. For similar
faux flowers, berries, foliage florist buckets, try Dee Puddy.
CENTRE OF ATTENTION
An eye-catching floral display in a
statement container, such as this
stemmed planter, is just the thing
for a festive meal. You can show
it off alone, as seen, or use it as the
centre to a larger arrangement
of smaller satellite decorations,
made with the same ingredients
and arranged in a flowing line on
either side of the main display.
Lario tablecloth in Petrol, 250x170cm,

£85, Designers Guild. Bespoke floral
arrangement, H30xdiam39cm,
£120, Bloomsbury Flowers. For a
similar planter, try C Best.
OFF THE WALL
Decorate sconces with sprigs
of foliage, adding a faux flower
or two for another point of
focus. Cut the stems to fit,
or use flower wire carefully
wound around the light itself
to secure stems in place. Vary
the size, texture and colour of
the leaves for interest and take
care to keep the dressing away
from bulb or flame.
Faux hellebore stems, H58cm,

£5 each, Oka.
TRADITION
WITH A TWIST
For an easy arrangement with
a sense of drama, buy several
poinsettia plants but, instead
of traditional red, opt for one
of the new colours, such as
bright pink, then display en
masse in a large ornamental
container. Perfect for the hall
and a great way to welcome
Christmas visitors.
Demi spherical brass planter,

H33xdiam61cm, £280, Lassco.
BACK TO NATURE
To ring the changes, why not
replace some of your Christmas
accessories with festive flowers?
This exquisite wreath is made
from seed heads, dried leaves
and foliage. If you would like
something a little more glitzy,
you could decorate it with a
light dusting of gold spray paint.
Bespoke Home Grown

Christmas wreath, diam60cm,
£160, Juliet Glaves. Buxus chain
garland, L120cm, £6.99, Crocus.
THE ART OF DISPLAY
Adding colourful faux flowers
and berries to foraged stems of
greenery is a great way to create
a long-lasting arrangement
with natural appeal.
Red faux amaryllis, H62cm, £15

each; Red faux rosehip stems,
L60cm, £9 each, Bloom. Yeola
Nightblue large vase, H34x
diam22cm, £170, Designers Guild.
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TABLEWARE
From the latest designs to enduring classics, we select
our favourite tabletop pieces for celebratory dining
STYLING SALLY CONRAN PHOTOGRAPHS CAROLYN BARBER
TOP SHELF (From left) Highwire cream jug, H10cm, £35, Melody Platinum covered vegetable dish, £490, Royal Crown
Rose. Glen Lodge Pheasant oval dish, 33x22cm, £33.50, Spode. Derby. BOTTOM SHELF (From left) Green Freckled tureen,
Tanssi dinner plate, £28, Iittala at Aria. Trapeze Girl dinner plate, H23.5xdiam23.5cm; spoon, L28cm; £72.50 for both, Irving &
£45, Melody Rose. Chelsea sugar bowl, diam11cm, £20, Morrison. Snow Ikat dinner plate, £20, Anthropologie. Blue
Highgrove. MIDDLE SHELF (From left) Black Aves Platinum sauce Fluted Plain jug, H18xdiam16.5cm, £99, Royal Copenhagen
boat, £170, Royal Crown Derby. Green Trellis plate, £50, Irving & at Skandium. Black Aves platinum large covered sugar bowl,
Morrison. Blue Fluted Half Lace bowl on high foot, diam14cm, £165, Royal Crown Derby. Cheval d’Orient dessert plate,
£269, Royal Copenhagen at Chinacraft. Chelsea diam21.5cm, £155, Hermès at Harlequin. Carolyn sugar bowl,
oval platter, 30x25cm, £75, Highgrove. Black Aves H11xdiam9cm, £135, Ralph Lauren Home.
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TOP SHELF (From left) White covered vegetable dish with putti lid, Perlée cereal bowl, diam14cm, £38; both L’Objet at Thomas Goode.
H21xdiam27cm, £1,180, Thomas Goode. Stratford dinner plate, £16, BOTTOM SHELF (From left) Victor pitcher, H14cm, £120, Liberty.
Anthropologie. Etoile soup plate, diam24cm, £75, Liberty. Sobre Beast’s Feast platter, 44x33cm, £78, Anthropologie. Lion’s Head
sauceboat, H13xW21.5xD7cm, £125, Summerill & Bishop. Cielo bowl, tureen, H27.5xdiam21cm, £139, David Mellor. Tisbury soup plate,
diam22cm, £221, Harlequin. MIDDLE SHELF (From left) Tisbury jug, H5xdiam25cm, £13, Wedgwood. Ceramic Monkey teapot, H22x
H20xdiam16.5cm, £35, Wedgwood. White fluted oval platter, diam20cm, £99, The Conran Shop. Cellini pickle dish, diam22cm,
33x13cm, £39, Chinacraft. Avignon cereal bowl, diam20cm, £5, Marks £37.90, Villeroy & Boch. Country armoire, H195xW84xD37cm, from
& Spencer. Polar Bear jug, H13cm, £24.95, Liberty. Golden Spiral side £899, Scumble Goosie. Armoire in Outdoor Escape, gloss, £25.98
plate, diam18cm; large plate, diam31.5cm; £375.50 for 29-piece for 2.5 litres; walls in Outdoor Escape, Premium Matt, £26.98 for
dinner set, Harrods. Perlée oval platter, 36x18cm, £85; 2.5 litres; both Valspar at B&Q. WHERE TO BUY, PAGE 147
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INSPIRING SPACES
Our choice of irresistible homes and beautiful gardens
THIS MONTH, Victorian heritage and contemporary

style combine in an updated London townhouse
(page 82), an idyllic Alpine apartment is home to an
imaginative mix of art and antiques (page 90), the
Regency architecture of a former rectory in Hampshire
PHOTOGRAPH MARK BOLTON
(page 98) is enhanced with carefully considered décor

and Kit Kemp has brought eclectic exuberance to a
breathtaking Caribbean home (page 108).
SITTING ROOM
It was important to Joseph
and Chloe that the architects
retained the property’s original
features, such as the fireplace and
cornicing, while the opening to the
adjoining study (right) was widened
to increase the sense of space.
Regents sofas, from £1,850 each,
Graham and Green, 020 8987 3700,
grahamandgreen.co.uk. Fraser fir
with candlelight LED, 9ft, £749,
Balsam Hill, 020 3368 6726,
balsamhill.co.uk. Garland, made to
order, Jamie Aston, 020 7387 0999,
jamieaston.com. Linford glass
candlesticks, £115 each, India Jane,
020 8799 7166, indiajane.co.uk.
VICTORIAN RENOVATION
Lightness of
TOUCH By carefully reworking the layout of this 1850s townhouse and
paring back the décor without stripping away its history,
the owners have combined modern living with period elegance
WORD S SER ENA FO K S CHA NER P H OTOGRA P H S JO NAT HA N GO OC H
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C
hristmas in Joseph and Chloe O’Sullivans’ London home is an
elegant, contemporary affair for them and their young daughters,
Kiera and Ashlyn. While their home has undergone a thoroughly
modern renovation, all memory of the property’s Victorian history
has not been dismissed entirely.
A fire plays in the sitting room grate, as it would have done in the 1850s
when the house was built, while a huge, smartly decorated tree stands in one
corner over presents waiting to be unwrapped and stockings hang from the
mantelpiece. However, thanks to what Joseph calls a “restrained intervention”
by architects Stiff+Trevillion, the interior is now a vision of light-suffused
modernity. Dark parlours have been replaced by open-plan spaces, awkward
half-landings ironed out to create bedrooms with adjoining bathrooms, and
the basement has been extended to house a kitchen and dining area, utility
room, pantry and cloakroom.
BREAKING WITH TRADITION

It is a quintessentially noughties take on the classic townhouse. Not the severely
pared-back, hole-in-the-wall fireplace look of the 1990s, but a setting in which,
as Joseph puts it, the “good architectural bones” of the property have been
preserved and the space cleverly reorganised to create “a family home that is THE FAMILY Architect, Stiff+Trevillion, 020
clean and modern but warm”. Christmas is a time of great 8960 5550, stiffandtrevillion.com.
excitement for Joseph and Bespoke glass screen, Manning
The previous occupants were also a family. “They had four children and had
Chloe’s young daughters Bespoke, 00353 87 239 7848,
lived there for 25 years, so the house hadn’t changed much,” says Joseph, a soft- Kiera and Ashlyn (far left). manningbespoke.ie. Square glass
ware engineer. Chloe recalls an interior “that had lots of yellows, reds and candle stand, £34.95, All Things
built-in furniture”. In many ways, the house had a Dickensian air: a vertiginous ENTRANCE HALL Brighton Beautiful at Not on the
staircase led to a dark basement and sash windows were enveloped in drapery. A colourful wreath adorned High Street, 0345 259 1359,
with a smart gold bow gives notonthehighstreet.com.
“While we were charmed by the original details, we knew that we wanted to a welcoming festive touch. Baubles, India Jane, 020 8799
open up the house to make it feel more spacious and comfortable,” says Joseph. Bespoke wreath, from £85, 7166, indiajane.co.uk, John Lewis,
The Real Flower Company, 0345 604 9049, johnlewis.com,
BRIGHTENING UP 01730 818300, realflowers.co.uk. and Poundland, 0800 731 5622,
poundland.co.uk. Iggy armchair,
Nowadays, guests can steal away to a self-contained eyrie at the top of the
STUDY £610, Sofa.com, 0345 400 2222.
five-storey house. Here, the pitched roof has been converted to a mansard for The original wall running
more generous ceiling heights, and the feeling of space is enhanced by a new alongside the staircase was
skylight. Gone too is built-in joinery, replaced by two serene bedrooms with removed and replaced with
roof-top views. Taupe-hued bathrooms have steam showers, while a small kitchen a Crittall-style glass screen
(above left) to enhance the
creates the impression that you have “stepped into your own private suite”. flow of light at the back of the
Touring the house you sense that Chloe and Joseph, who met in San house. Bespoke shelving was
Francisco while working at Google, are a couple who prize functional design also installed (above right).
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KITCHEN space for the girls to play, and time spent with their family more than having too many possessions.
The basement was extended before being rearranged so Artworks are used sparingly, while furniture is a mix of designer and high street.
to create an open-plan space, Joseph and Chloe can sit and
The colour scheme, created by Chloe (with help from her architect broth-
which incorporates the kitchen relax or entertain friends.
area (above left and opposite Clyde sofa, from £5,960, er-in-law, John-Michael O’Sullivan and KLC School of Design graduate Camilla
page). A wall of London Natuzzi, 020 3219 7840, Harvey) is cohesive: grape purples, dove greys and putty, punctuated with bursts
stock brick adds eye-catching natuzzi.co.uk. Ottomans in of turquoise, define the uncluttered spaces.
texture to the large room. Oteko, £184m, Missoni at
Bulthaup B3 kitchen, Liberty, 020 7734 1234,
from £50,000, Kitchen liberty.co.uk.
A CONSIDERED APPROACH
Architecture, 020 8785 1960, A less-is-more ethos also informs the style of the children’s bedrooms, where
kitchenarchitecture.co.uk. DINING AREA open-plan storage is from Ikea and decoration, such as a wall painted in grey
Lem bar stools in White, £485 A contrasting wall of and lilac stripes, muted: “We chose calm shades to counteract all their colourful
each, John Lewis, 0345 604 9049, smooth travertine not only
toys,” says Chloe. Simple furnishings leave plenty of space for the girls to play
johnlewis.com. Series 28 lends a contemporary feel
pendant light, £1,067, Bocci at to the dining area (far right), or read books from their multi-lingual library; Kiera already speaks four
Holloways of Ludlow, 020 7602 but also hides a cloakroom, languages, including Chloe’s native Korean.
5757, hollowaysofludlow.com. pantry and utility room. The family’s global outlook is also reflected in the couple’s dressing room,
Similar dining table, which was inspired by the glittering, Art-Deco allure of Claridge’s. Formerly the
SEATING AREA Emmerson reclaimed wood
The modular sofa and dining table, from £799,
main bedroom, the repurposed space is framed by banks of sleek wardrobes
ottomans (above right) can be West Elm, 0800 404 9780, where dashes of oak detailing enhance the 1930s look. From here, a door leads
easily moved to provide extra westelm.co.uk. to the bathroom, where the bath was sacrificed in favour of a large, marble-lined
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shower. A mirrored vanity door adds yet more Gatsby-esque glamour. Considered
details like this achieve the desired effect of modernity with warmth.
SPACE AND LIGHT

On the ground floor, a wall was replaced by a Crittall-style glass screen; its linear
design echoed in the bookshelves of the study behind. On the same floor, the
old guest loo has been removed to allow for the insertion of French windows
that lead to the terrace. Turn around and you find a more gently inclined flight
of stairs leading to the basement. Here, too, an adroit design has brought the
open-plan kitchen and living space to life. In the lean Bulthaup kitchen, white
surfaces contrast with walls made of mellow London stock brick, chosen for its
sympathy with the property’s age. Opposite, another new wall made of gleaming
travertine glides from the kitchen outside into the garden, providing the
desired link between inside and out.
From the garden you step back into the dining area, housed in a new
extension at the back of the house. At Christmas, this is where the O’Sullivan
clan converges for “lunch with all the trimmings”, says Joseph. Family from
Ireland and Korea gather around the simple trestle dining table and so the
traditional Christmas continues, albeit in a 21st-century setting.
MAIN BEDROOM 0800 387457, community storage cabinets with push-to-
Chloe has transformed what playthings.co.uk. open doors (opposite page, top
was originally a gloomy study right) makes the most of the
into a restful, minimally GUEST BEDROOM available space in the eaves.
furnished haven (above). On the top floor, the pitched
Iveson pendant light, from roof was converted to a DRESSING ROOM
£1,995, Christopher Wray, 020 mansard to allow for a more This Claridge’s-inspired
7013 0180, christopherwray.com. generous ceiling height in the scheme (opposite page, bottom
Throw in Pallas Z334/01 faux fur, guest room (opposite page, top right) features exquisite
£119m, Zinc Textile, 01623 756699, left), which is smartly decorated joinery, mirrored surfaces and
zinctextile.com. Walls in Ash Grape, in charcoal grey and white. carefully selected veneers.
Flat Matt, £24.49 for 2.5 litres, Similar cushion covers, Crewel Bespoke joinery, Manning
Dulux, 0333 222 7171, dulux.co.uk. Bracket Geo in Slate, £34, West Bespoke, 00353 87 239 7848,
Elm, 0800 404 9780, westelm. manningbespoke.ie. Bespoke
KIERA’S BEDROOM co.uk. Derwent pendant light, dressing table, Simpsons Mirrors
Muted shades (left) were from £441, Heathfield & Co, 01732 & Furniture, 01277 374541,
chosen as a foil for Kiera’s 350450, heathfield.co.uk. Walls in simpsonsmirrors.com.
colourful toys and books. Potters Wheel, Flat Matt, £24.49
Cloud wall shelves, £33.53 each, for 2.5 litres, Dulux, 0333 222 LANDING
ShopLittles at Etsy, etsy.com. 7171, dulux.co.uk. A neatly positioned chaise
Childshape chair, £96; Teacher longue (opposite page, bottom
low chair, £132; MultiTable, from GUEST BATHROOM left) provides a comfortable spot
£168; all Community Playthings, Installing bespoke mirrored from which to admire the view.
SWISS APARTMENT
ALPINE
elegance
Reclaimed barn planks make a surprisingly
effective backdrop for the idiosyncratic
blend of exquisite art, modern classics and
quirky touches in this mountain home
WOR DS ANDRÉ E FRIE ZE PHOTO GRAPHS RETO GU NT L I
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SEATING AREA
“My home is not a monument
to good taste. I like items with
THE TOWN entertainment value, like these
Fiona Thyssen has a wonderful hand-crafted pebble cushions.”
view of the picturesque church Pebble floor cushions, from €320
and château of Rougemont each; organic wool rug, €2,800;
(left) from her apartment. both Cossett, 0030 22890 78146,
Architect, Laurence Sieber, cossett-mykonos.com. Camin
Sieber C Architecture, 0041 026 sofa 217, from €4,505, Wittmann,
924 24 10, sieber-architecture.com. 0043 2735 2871, wittmann.at.
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N
ot many octogenarians downsize to a ago. It is part of a four-storey extension to a hotel that I had
new-build apartment and then line its walls always thought would be ideal for me if it were ever to be
with untreated antique barn wood but Fiona renovated. Luckily, when the time came to leave my chalet at
Thyssen, sought-after 1950s model, 1960s the other end of town, that is precisely what happened.
society darling and 1970s gossip-column
favourite, is not your average senior citizen. Over the years she Did you make any changes to the architect’s plans? Yes.
has travelled the world, but the focus of her life these days is In fact, I radically altered what was a conventional layout to
her children and grandchildren, buying and selling antiques, create a more modern, open interior full of light, with views
and making the most of her artistic and creative talents. We that stretch out over the magnificent countryside. Laurence,
spoke to her, to find out more about her new home. the architect daughter of Christian Sieber, who was the archi-
tect of the hotel extension, helped me translate my ideas,
What made you choose this apartment? Having cared for my including my decision to sacrifice a bedroom and a bathroom
mother in her dotage and now having arrived at mine, I wanted to give the illusion of greater space. Land is expensive here, so
to move somewhere that could o≠er more support. I am low ceilings and small rooms are standard. I chose open-plan
83 years old and I’ve lived in many di≠erent properties and living instead of a warren.
countries, including New Zealand, Malta, America, England,
Germany and Mykonos, where I still own a holiday home. I What inspired you to clad the rooms with rough wood?
have been settled in Rougemont, Switzerland, for 45 years, Alpine homes are normally lined with polished pine, but I took
however, and I bought this apartment o≠-plan two years a leap of faith and had the walls clad in genuine antique
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SEATING AREA BALCONY
“I saw this painting of a bird The artwork on the balcony
in Kingston, Jamaica; I can’t (below) is a scaled-up copy
recall the artist’s name for the of sculptor David Rossier’s
life of me, but it’s a spiritual mother’s leather Bible.
bird and is perfect for this spot.” Sculpture by David Rossier,
Camin armchairs, from €2,727 Antiquités Le Foyer, 0041 26 925
each, Wittmann, 0043 2735 8278, antiquiteslefoyer.ch.
2871, wittmann.at. For similar
embroidered cushion covers, OFFICE
try Zara Home, 0800 026 Opaque glass gives the home
0091, zarahome.com. Similar o∞ce (right) a sense of privacy
candlesticks, Gia Design while enabling the root sculpture
large candlestick holder, to provide dramatic interest.
£26, Lombok, 020 7736 5171, Similar Eames desk chair, Office
lombok.co.uk. Soft Pad Group chair EA219, £648,
Swivel UK,020 7100 7454,swiveluk.
com. Amazon roots statues,
€990 each, Cossett, 0030 22890
78146, cossett-mykonos.com.
barn wood, which came complete with resident termites. three layers of them including deeper ones for china, pots and
As a result, I am now an experienced killer of Capricorn pans. Drawers are so much more accessible than cupboards
beetles, a necessity lest they destroy my new flat. By contrast, and they are all push-to-open; door handles are hideously
I stipulated glass walls and doors to emphasise the apartment’s expensive and I thought it would look too much with knobs
open-plan feel. I can, however, close the glass doors to my o∞ce all over the place.
to cut out noise when my grandchildren visit, and to prevent I also specified three levels of lighting in the kitchen –
cooking odours from invading that room. overhead, below the wall cupboards and at floor level – to
help me when I’m cooking and to highlight the marble
Who designed the storage units in the apartment? As a splashback. Aurora marble is incredible and when I saw its
former antiques dealer, I have a lot of furnishings and I was sheer beauty, I realised that nothing should detract from it.
keen to make sure I had enough storage space for them all.
The carpenter who clad the walls also built the storage and, Are you happy with the finished apartment? I entertained
although I was living in my old chalet while the work was done, my daughter, grandchildren and all the cousins last Christmas
I visited regularly to make sure we squeezed all the cupboards and the open-plan layout worked just as I had hoped. I put the
we could into every inch of suitable wall space. dining table together with my Joe Colombo card table and
there was enough room for everyone to sit down quite com-
Did you design the kitchen as well? I did, and the carpenter fortably. I also love the balance between the few fine antiques
made the cabinets to my precise instructions. They are all the and the clean, easy modern feel of the flat. I can pace around
same width, with no cupboards at floor level, just drawers, and it suits my relaxed lifestyle just so.
KITCHEN-DINING AREA floral cut velvet. Artwork by
“I had a very modern house German expressionist painter
in the 1970s and these Willy Karl Schmidt-Rottluff
Rizzo chairs date from that completes the pastoral vignette.
time,” says Fiona. “The matt Lance dining table in black
black oak table is super plain oak, around £2,750, Burkhard
and its solid appearance Vogtherr at Moyard, 0041 21 811
contrasts well with the refined 5400, moyard.ch. For Willy Rizzo
chairs.” Between the seating furniture, try Panomo, 0049 30
and dining areas she decided 809 520 555, pamono.co.uk.
to position an existing sofa For dealers in artwork by Karl
(above) upholstered in a Schmidt-Rottluff, try artnet.com.
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GUEST BATHROOM
“This is the prettiest space in “I radically altered what was a
the apartment,” says Fiona.
“Many of the rooms are hard
and edgy, but there is a softer
conventional layout to create a more
feel in here.” The beautiful
tiles, which were leftover from
modern, open interior full of light,
Fiona’s days as an antiques
dealer, were found in Scotland.
with views that stretch out over the
There were just enough to
use here and in the guest loo. magnificent countryside.”
Similar glass basin, Surface
mounted Monza round clear glass
basin, from £179; similar mixer
tap, Waipori counter mounted
curved monobloc, £199; both
Click Basin, 01772 671354,
clickbasin.co.uk. Similar wall
light, Contardi Coco, £372, Izeu
at London Designer Furniture,
020 8770 1414, ldfstore.com.
For similar period tiles, try Tile
Heaven, 01952 433365,
tileheaven.uk.
BEDROOM
The walls are lined in planed
wood, which is typical of Swiss
homes. “It would have been
too brutal to use barn wood
in here,” says Fiona, “as it can
give you splinters.”
Headboard and cushions in
Shetland in Anthracite/Gris,
£125m, Manuel Canovas, 020
7244 7427, manuelcanovas.com.
REGENCY RECTORY
A VISION
restored
New life and sumptuous style have been brought to
this family home, thanks to a sensitive understanding of
the building and a creative approach to interior design
WORD S NATALIE WAIN PH OTOGRA P H S M A R K B O LTO N
SITTING ROOM
Rich textures and a colour palette
of deep purple, orange and sage
green create a welcome sense of
warmth in this north-facing room.
Interior design and bespoke
ottoman, Vicky Wormsley, Chester
Row Interiors, 020 7730 6650,
chesterrow.com. Ottoman in Athina
Stripe FD658 V147, £89m; armchair
in London Check, £105m; both
Mulberry Home at GP&J Baker,
020 7351 7760, gpandjbaker.com.
Howard Style Seater sofa
(at back), from £2,810 plus fabric,
David Seyfried, 020 7823 3848,
davidseyfried.com. Full scroll-arm
signature sofa with loose back
cushions (on right), from £4,110 plus
fabric, George Smith, 020 7384 1004,
georgesmith.co.uk.
ENTRANCE HALL BOOT ROOM
Just inside the front door, A country house such as
richly patterned wood and this would always have had
marble, bold red curtains and a boot room (left), so it was
elegant blue walls (above) logical to incorporate what
create a sense of drama that was originally outside storage
echoes the elaborate Regency into the back of the property
Gothic architecture of the for this purpose.
Wormsleys’ home. Industrial pendant light circa
Walls in Oval Room Blue, Estate 1950, £288, Skinflint Design,
Emulsion, £38 for 2.5 litres, 01326 565227, skinflintdesign.
Farrow & Ball, 01202 876141, co.uk. Grafton limestone
farrow-ball.com. Curtain in flooring, from £59.94sq m,
Les Toiles de Tours, hand-woven Artisans of Devizes, 020 3302
to order, Le Manach at 9996, artisansofdevizes.com.
Claremont, 020 7581 9575,
claremontfurnishing.com. For
a similar antique mirror, try
On-Reflection Mirrors, 01963
220723, antiquemirrors.co.uk.
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DINING ROOM REAR HALL
Vicky’s use of the same colour Antique furnishings and
palette in the dining and sitting classic-style decoration conceal
rooms (above) enabled her 21st-century amenities. “You
to create two schemes that are don’t notice it, but as well as
very di≠erent in mood but hi-tech lighting, there is also
co-ordinate perfectly when underfloor heating. It’s a very
seen together like this. comfortable house,” says Vicky.
For similar antique dining table For a similar vintage bistro table,
and chairs, try S&S Timms, try English Salvage, 01568 616205,
01525 719300, timmsantiques. englishsalvage.co.uk. Walls in
com. Walls in Walnut Tree Light Gray, Estate Emulsion, £38
SC298, matt emulsion, £37.50 for 2.5 litres, Farrow & Ball, 01202
for 2.5 litres, Papers and Paints, 876141, farrow-ball.com. Curtain
020 7352 8626, papers-paints. in Karoo Soft in Ochre KAR4,
co.uk. Curtain in Carnival £202m, de Le Cuona, 01753
in Kiwi, £115m, Christopher 830301, delecuona.co.uk.
Farr Cloth, 020 7349 0888
christopherfarrcloth.com.
CORRIDOR
An elaborately patterned
wallpaper in earthy tones
contrasts with the calming blue
of the entrance hall to provide
a dramatic frame for a bold
artwork in the sitting room.
Fern Park wallpaper in Sage,
£76m, Veere Grenney at Tissus
d’Hélène, 020 7352 9977,
tissusdhelene.co.uk. For a similar
sculpture by Emily Young, try
The Fine Art Society, 020 7629
5116, faslondon.com.
KITCHEN
Vicky describes this elegant yet
informal style as “grand rustic”.
The generous dining table
(opposite page) seats ten people,
but she decided to keep the
kitchen area fairly compact
for ease of use.
Bespoke kitchen, Martin Moore,
0845 180 0015, martinmoore.com.
Oak Leaf chandelier, £10,620,
Charles Saunders, 020 7351
5242, charlessaunders.co.
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W
arming log fires and festive gatherings are standard
fare at Vicky Wormsley’s Hampshire home at
Christmas. “This is definitely a house for entertaining
in,” she says. “The dining room was used as a library
by the previous owners, but a country house such as
this can easily take a formal dining room so we decided to reinstate it.”
Interior designer Vicky and her husband, David, bought the Regency
Gothic former rectory as a fixer-upper five years ago, after falling for
its impressive architecture and lofty ceilings. A number of structural
adjustments were required, but the spacious ground floor layout was
instantly appealing. “The arrangement of the rooms here made a lot of
sense,” says Vicky, “but there was still plenty of work to do. When you’re
renovating your own house, it’s incredibly special. We took our time,
to get it exactly right for us.”
The Wormsleys, who have three teenage children, decided to live in
the property for a year before undertaking any changes. “I always rec-
ommend doing this, if possible,” says Vicky. “It allowed me to understand
how we use and connect with the space.” The balance of the bedrooms,
for instance, was not quite right. An extension to replace a bedroom
that had tumbled down decades ago was one of many improvements
made during the year-long renovation. As well as raising the ceiling in
a dreary corridor, a versatile family room was created from two smaller
spaces. Elsewhere, an external storeroom was absorbed into the prop-
erty resulting in a smart, utilitarian boot room, while upstairs, the
bathrooms were reconfigured to enhance the sense of flow.
Once the structural changes were complete, Vicky set about updating
the interior, starting with layers of sophisticated lighting to offset the
coolness of the north-west-facing rooms. “Behind the scenes, it’s all
rather hi-tech,” she says. “We’ve installed a Lutron control system to
manage the ambience without compromising the integrity of the space.”
The idea of marrying old and new and exploring the nature of contrast
LANDING MAIN BEDROOM are recurring themes throughout, demonstrating a masterful respect
This well-placed mirror (above) Vicky used a skilful blend for the 19th-century heritage with a 21st-century twist. “Everything has
not only creates an ornate of textured linen wallpaper been meticulously considered,” says Vicky. “This is far from being a
focal point, but cleverly plays in neutral tones with layers predictable country house. We wanted to embrace the unexpected.”
with perspective. of muted reds and blues to
Curtains in Opera in Garnet bring subtle interest to this Nowhere is this more apparent than through Vicky’s passion for
OPE3, £88.80m, de Le Cuona, soothing scheme (right). juxtaposing grand antique furniture with 20th-century British and
01753 830301, delecuona.co.uk. Temple wallpaper in Pink, £76m, contemporary art. In the sitting room, an 18th-century card table sits
For a similar antique gilt Veere Grenney at Tissus d’Hélène, harmoniously alongside an arresting sculpture by Emily Young; in the
mirror, try Williams Antique 020 7352 9977, tissusdhelene.
main bedroom, an antique chest of drawers is paired with dramatic
Mirrors, 01400 273688, co.uk. Headboard in Merino in
williamsantiquemirrors.co.uk. Ocean Blue, £108m; bedspread artwork by Paul Feiler. This skilful interplay of styles is echoed again
in Linen Taffeta in Paprika, £84m; in the sitting room, where Vicky has experimented with texture and
both Lewis & Wood, 01453 878517, pattern through carefully chosen fabrics. “I enjoy putting traditional
lewisandwood.co.uk. For a similar wool plaids next to rich velvets and introducing silks with embroidery,”
artwork by Kate Corbett-Winder,
try Josie Eastwood Fine Art, 01962
she says. “The effect is very subtle. I wanted this space to feel tranquil,
776677, josieeastwood.com. in contrast to the bold dining room next door, which is designed to be
a more stimulating environment for evening use.”
It is in the dining room that Vicky has responded most noticeably
to the elaborate Regency architecture of the house. The generous
proportions and brightness lent themselves to richer, darker tones
with standout fabrics and a glittering crystal chandelier. “I love the
calmness of the sitting room, but this is a livelier space so it needed
striking embellishment. The house would feel a bit blank otherwise.”
The same principle was applied, with a more restrained touch, in the
main bedroom, where the light is naturally rather gloomy. Here, Vicky
opted for textured wallpaper, complemented by a periwinkle blue head-
board and berry-coloured bedding to inject warmth into the scheme.
“Ultimately, I wanted the house to feel comfortable, and for people
to be at ease here,” says Vicky. “The rooms may be large and filled with
impressive furnishings, but the biggest challenge was to make it feel
like home. Thankfully, I think we succeeded.”
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MAIN BATHROOM GUEST BEDROOM
Vicky eschewed contemporary Matching accessories create a
bathroom style in favour of a pleasing sense of symmetry in
more personal, classic look this room (above), accentuated
(left) with a vanity unit that by the saffron cushions that
she designed herself and family stand out against the otherwise
heirlooms, including the muted scheme.
patterned rug and artwork. Headboard in Stockholm Stitch
Similar table, Circular brass in Greige/Off White, £84m,
drinks trolley, £495, The Vintage Lewis & Wood, 01453 878517,
Trader, 07738 353026, lewisandwood.co.uk. Cushions
thevintagetrader.co.uk. Regency in Plain Weave Linen in Saffron,
wall sconce with clear glass £35m, Volga Linen, 01728 635020
tube, £456, Charles Edwards, 020 volgalinen.co.uk.
7736 8490, charlesedwards.com.
Similar mirrors, Rectangle wood
mirror, £125, John Lewis, 0345
604 9049, johnlewis.com.
SON’S BEDROOM DAUGHTER’S BEDROOM
Vicky decided to embrace the A mix of French-style furniture
coolness of this north-facing and lively artwork (right)
room (above) with khaki- introduces a fresh, modern feel.
coloured walls. “It can be more 1000 Ships print by Richard
interesting to paint in a dark Peacock, £16, East End Prints,
shade before teaming with eastendprints.co.uk. Headboard
warm, bright hues that sing out.” in Brera Lino in Celadon F1723/17,
Curtains in Newlyn in Rose, £65m, Designers Guild, 020 7893
£63m, William Yeoward at 7400, designersguild.com.
Designers Guild, 020 7351 5775 Radnor wood bedside table,
designersguild.com. Newmarket £199, Oka, 0844 815 7380,
wool throws, £110 each, Scarlet & okadirect.com. Hector Dome
Argent, 0113 257 0391, scarletand table lamp, £141, Original BTC
argent.co.uk. Postage Stamps at Design 55, 01422 375940,
cushion in Red, £35, Grace & design55online.co.uk.
Favour Home, 07739 309933,
graceandfavourhome.com.
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COLONIAL-STYLE HOME
Tropical TASTES
TERRACE
Vibrant shades, whimsical
motifs and rustic textures
infuse this space with a lively
feel. Open to the garden
on three sides, the scheme
has a playful interaction
with the landscape beyond.
Bergholt sofa, £5,220, Ben Whistler,
020 8576 6600, benwhistler.com.
Sofa in Fathom in Lemon, £110m,
Christopher Farr Cloth, 020 7349
0888, christopherfarrcloth.com.
Rustic table FL072 (right of sofa),
with bluestone top 5T075002-B,
£293, Sempre at Oxenwood,
01264 730801, oxenwood.eu.
Ceiling in Indian Ocean, Oil Based
Eggshell, £49 for 2.5 litres,
Designers Guild, 020 7351 5775,
designersguild.com.
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Large-scale pattern and rainbow colours bring a carefree spirit to this
Barbados house, which has been lovingly rebuilt by designer Kit Kemp
WO R DS GI LES KI ME P HOTOGRAPHS SIMON BROW N
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BEDROOM ENTRANCE LIVING ROOM
A traditional terracotta path Touches of lime green (above)
(above left) leads to one of are a fresh counterpoint to
the guest bedrooms, which is shades of pink (right), while
accessed through an ornate an interesting selection of
double door. lighting punctuates the space
Similar planters, Rattan planter, and introduces natural accents.
£120, Cox & Cox, 0844 858 0744, Floral armchairs in Gloria in
coxandcox.co.uk. Similar Pesca, £143m, Rubelli, 020 7349
flooring, Lubelska reclaimed 1590, rubelli.com. Plain
bricks, £149.76sq m, Fired Earth, armchairs in Fuchsia linen, £19m,
0845 366 0400, firedearth.com. The Cloth Shop, 020 8968 6001,
theclothshop.net. Similar round
ENTRANCE HALL table, Round Orb table (unpainted),
An elegant scallop-shaped £890, Oka, 0844 815 7380,
wall light (left) references the okadirect.com. Ceiling in Island
property’s coastal setting, Hibiscus; shutters in Lime Tree;
while simple, roughly finished both Water Based Eggshell, £49
walls have a weathered look. for 2.5 litres, Designers Guild, 020
Scallop shell wall light, £1,074, 7351 5775, designersguild.com.
Porta Romana, 020 7352 0440,
portaromana.co.uk.
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T
hirty years ago, when Kit Kemp first squeezed
an improbable amount of pattern and colour into
a 19th-century London townhouse to create the
Dorset Square Hotel, she flew in the face of
conventional decorating wisdom. Her bravura,
however, paid off; not only did her schemes appear to break
the confines of the four walls, they also lifted the spirits
and guests arrived in droves. Today, Kit and her husband, Tim,
work on a bigger scale, creating ebullient interiors for hotels
they build from scratch, most recently the Ham Yard in London
and The Whitby in New York, which opens in autumn 2016.
Experience of period and modern buildings was useful for
Kit’s most recent project – the restoration of a colonial-style
house in Barbados. In its former incarnation the house was,
says Kit, “a much loved home,” but a combination of age and
climate meant that it had to be rebuilt.
Grand old houses in Barbados pose a very different set of
challenges to those of urban hotels in the northern hemisphere.
While the latter tend to look in on themselves, providing their
guests with a haven from the hustle and bustle of city life, the
former reveal themselves to their surroundings, offering both
views and shady respite from the heat.
Nowhere in the rebuilt house is this better exemplified than
in the main terrace, which is open to the elements on three
sides. The decoration has been conceived with its surroundings
in mind. Coral stone walls, terracotta floors, as well as furniture
MAIN BEDROOM Curtains in Inside Out in
Reflecting Kit’s predilection Pistachio, £90m, Kit Kemp at
for comfort, the bedroom Christopher Farr Cloth, 020 7349
(opposite page, below), 0888, christopherfarrcloth.com.
decorated in a refreshing Egg and Dart rugs, from £780sq
palette of white and green, also m, Christopher Farr, 020 7349
features a living area (left and 0888, christopherfarr.com.
this page), which leads directly Small coffee table AJ907, £311,
onto a secluded veranda. Sempre at Oxenwood, 01264
Headboard and ottoman in 730801, oxenwood.eu. Similar
Friendly Flowers, £305m, cabinets, The Gothick cabinet,
Kit Kemp at Chelsea Textiles, 020 £2,990 each, Oka, 0844 815 7380,
7584 5544, chelseatextiles.com. okadirect.com.
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and lighting made from shells, giant beads and branches,
combine to create a look that is perfectly in tune with the set-
ting. Vibrant linen on the furniture echoes the garden’s lush
vegetation, while the ceiling is painted in a hue that mirrors
the turquoise of the swimming pool and the sea beyond. In the
living room, which also serves as a dining room, the deep coral
pink ceiling reflects the room’s lively floral scheme.
As a designer, Kit is in the privileged position of being able
to work with fabrics and rugs that she has created herself; the
living room is furnished with a number of items that are the
result of her collaborations with Christopher Farr, while in one
of the bedrooms an embroidered fabric she designed for
Chelsea Textiles lends a quirky touch to a headboard.
The house is a brilliant example not just of Kit’s eclecticism,
but also her skill as a curator; on the walls hang paintings by
the Spanish artist Ramiro Fernandez Saus, a set of nine paint-
ings by Breon O’Casey and another by Caroline McAdam Clark.
Although Kit’s style might be predicated on ripping up the
decorating rule book, buried deep within the delightful anarchy
are a few of her own hard and fast principles. Texture – whether
rough stone, weathered materials or walls lined with linen – is
the foundation to every scheme she creates, while chaotic com-
binations are underpinned by symmetrical arrangements and
clean-edged graphics that bring a quiet sense of order.
Images taken from Every Room Tells a Story by Kit Kemp (£30,
Hardie Grant Books); for details, see page 25.
GUEST BEDROOM MAIN BATHROOM
A headboard upholstered in a Heavily veined marble makes
primitive-style woodland fabric a statement in this elegant
(left) creates an eye-catching scheme (below left), with
focal point, while an ikat rug shell-encrusted mirrors adding
and painted chest of drawers a pleasing sense of symmetry.
provide pops of colour. Similar bath, Stone One
Headboard and cushion in freestanding bath, £7,711.20,
Mythical Creatures, £488m, Kit CP Hart, 0845 8731 121,
Kemp at Chelsea Textiles, 020 cphart.co.uk.
7584 5544, chelseatextiles.com.
TERRACE
VERANDA Made from kiln-fired clay by
The bright textured artwork South African craftspeople,
and lampshade (below, far the chandelier (right) lends a
left) add a characterful touch sense of drama to this al fresco
to this peaceful spot. dining area.
Chair seat in Inside Out fabric Frill chandelier, from $1,998,
in Orange, £90m, Kit Kemp at Klaylife, 00 61 418 344479,
Christopher Farr Cloth, 020 7349 klaylife.com. Tree candleholder,
0888, christopherfarrcloth.com. freestanding, £198.50, Sempre
Oval branch table FL015, £693, at Oxenwood, 01264 730801,
Sempre at Oxenwood, 01264 oxenwood.eu.
730801, oxenwood.eu.
CABANA
Ideal for summer dining and
evening suppers, the cabana
(below) o≠ers far-reaching
views of the garden and the
coastline beyond.
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H&G DESIGNSOLUTIONS
19 pages of inspired ideas for every room in your home
118 126
122 131
139
DREAM ROOMS This month, our five distinctive schemes
include a compact and characterful kitchen (page 118),
a chic living room designed with socialising in mind
(page 122) and a smart child’s bedroom that can be
easily adapted as its young occupant grows (page 124).
IDEAS First impressions count, so ensure your home is
ready for festive entertaining with our inspirational gallery
of stylish looks for hallways (page 131).
ADVICE Celia Rufey answers your design queries (page 139).
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MEETING
POINT
Neatly positioned
between living
and dining areas,
this compact but
DESIGNERS Inge Moore, character-filled
The Gallery HBA, hba.com;
Peter Kandalaft, Roundhouse, space is ideal for
roundhouse design.com. family life and
BUDGET From £35,000.
lavish entertaining
CAN YOU DESCRIBE THE PROPERTY? It is an Edwardian
terraced house in west London, which I share with my
partner, Bart Carnahan, and our four-year-old daughter,
Zinzi. Bart’s three older boys visit frequently, so it’s a real
family home. It was in good condition when we bought
it, but it had been extended to one side and the ground
floor was divided into lots of little rooms. We often have
people staying and love to entertain so, while the vertical
space was great, the multi-room layout didn’t suit.
HOW DID YOU ALTER THE ARCHITECTURE? The ground

floor was completely opened up. We moved the central
staircase to one side, enabling us to position the kitchen
in the middle, with a dining area at one end and a large
living space leading to a decked garden at the other. In
most homes, the living room is the first place you enter,
but I felt this space would be better for dining (as it is
used less), leaving the bright, garden-facing room at the
back for relaxing. We also removed a conservatory to
create an “outdoor room” and improve the link between
inside and out. Finally, we left the new structural beams
exposed and introduced skylights and Crittall glazing.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE A KITCHEN BY ROUNDHOUSE?

I visited a few companies to research prices and options
but most weren’t willing to stray from their set designs.
By comparison, Roundhouse’s Peter Kandalaft was
open to my ideas and he also has extensive experience
FEATURE LINDA CLAYTON PHOTOGRAPHS DARREN CHUNG
of designing kitchens. When I walked into the Wigmore

Street showroom and spotted a feature that I’d been
coveting – stone worktops running right down to the
floor – it felt like a really good omen.
WHAT INSPIRED THE INITIAL DESIGN? With kitchens,

I always lean towards a simple, contemporary look but
with plenty of character. For this space, my initial thoughts
were focused on how to display my vast array of bowls
and glassware. I’m a slightly obsessive collector of
beautiful dishes and believe that entertaining and eating
are as much about the presentation. I grew up in South
Africa and our farmhouse had a separate larder with
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H&G DESIGN DREAM KITCHEN
The structural steel joists are

colour-matched to the cabinetry
paint finish, creating a dramatic
connection between metal and
wood in this view to the sitting
area and the garden beyond.
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H&G DESIGN DREAM KITCHEN
floor-to-ceiling storage and display space on both sides.

I wanted to recreate the idea here, but in a clean, modern
vernacular. I ended up dedicating the wall on one side
of the island unit to a tall glass display cabinet, which is
endlessly interesting and always a talking point.
HOW DID YOU PLAN THE LAYOUT? As the kitchen is

the narrowest space in the room, because of the stairs
to one side, we had to think very carefully about how
to make it work. We settled on a long cooking and
storage run, which allows the extractor to hug the wall,
rather than obstruct the central views. This left room
for a fabulous 3.7m-long island, which incorporates a
breakfast bar, dishwasher, sink and yet more storage.
Being slim and heavily glazed, the display cabinet slots
in neatly, without making the area feel cramped.
“
ABOVE LEFT Chunky Statuario marble with mitred edges, extending to the floor at both ends,
gives the feature island a modern modular look. ABOVE RIGHT The bar stools add an
industrial note, while their polished wood seats bring an element of warmth to the scheme.
As a family, we use the island
more than the dining table,
to eat and also to work.”
WHICH MATERIALS AND COLOURS DID YOU CHOOSE?

I wanted a black kitchen with white marble surfaces
– glamorous and timeless. The simple cabinets not only
look great but are one of Roundhouse’s more economical
options, which suited our budget. I commissioned the
custom-made handles in forged metal from Peter van
Cronenburg in Belgium – they add a hand-crafted
element that helps to lift the finish. The marble is a
beautiful Statuario. I love natural materials and, as there
was such a large surface to cover on the island, it was
really important to use something stunning.
HOW DID YOU SELECT THE APPLIANCES? The Liebherr

fridge and wine cooler were already here and worked ABOVE AND BELOW It was decided to place the extractor hood against the kitchen wall to afford
clear views through to both the dining area, which is situated rather unconventionally at the front of
well, so we didn’t want to replace them for the sake of it. the house as it is less used, and the light-filled living area, which opens out onto the garden.
This allowed us to splash out on a brilliant Wolf range
cooker, which is a real statement piece and a joy to use.
Peter talked me into including a Quooker boiling-water SOURCES
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tap. I wasn’t convinced it was necessary, but I’m so glad £35,000; Statuario marble worktop,
that I listened because it’s one of my favourite features. 6cm thick, £1,500 linear m; Miele G6370
SCVi dishwasher, £1,125; Westin built-in
extractor fan, £656; Quooker Pro3
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT THE NEW SPACE? It is Fusion boiling-water tap, £958; Franke
a fantastic place for entertaining – we can comfortably Largo undermount sink, £384; Liebherr
SBSES7165 fridge-freezer, £4,399; Wolf
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basis. As a family, we sit at the island more often than £9,790; all supplied by Roundhouse,
the dining table, not just to eat but I also work there and 020 7297 6220, roundhousedesign.com.
Limed oak flooring, £120sq m,
use it for fun baking sessions with Zinzi. I particularly Bohemian Works, 020 3598 0948,
love how every inch of the kitchen has been so carefully bohemianworks.com. Bespoke handles,
from £42 each, Peter van Cronenburg,
planned to ensure each item has a home and every task 0032 9336 3734, petervancronenburg.be.
is easy. In this big space, the kitchen is the smallest Industrial Twist stools, £125 each, Cox
component, but it never feels that way. & Cox, 0844 858 0744, coxandcox.co.uk.
Similar chandelier, Sputnik chandelier,
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LATERAL
SOURCES
Bespoke sofas, ottomans, metal shelving
and log store, all Sims Hilditch, 01249
783087, simshilditch.com. Sofa in Kendal in
THINKING
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and curtain border in Retro in Dove, linen,
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756699, romo.com. Ottoman in Lea in
Slate, linen, £89m, GP&J Baker, 020 7351
7760, gpandjbaker.com. Striped cushions
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William Yeoward, 020 7349 7828,
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Weathered in Bleached, linen, £150m,
accents of soft blue and Holly Hunt at Fox Linton, 020 7368 7700,
foxlinton.com. Disc chandelier in Smoke,
rusty orange lend warmth £4,698, Bella Figura, 020 7376 4564,
bella-figura.com. Charlton round vases,
to the grand proportions £75 each; Kennington lantern vase, £35;
DESIGNER Emma Sims all Neptune, 01793 427450, neptune.com.
Hilditch, 01249 783087, and neutral palette of this For a similar black-and-white photograph,
try Trowbridge Gallery, 020 7371 8733,
simshilditch.com.
handsome Georgian room trowbridgegallery.com. Crofton rug in
Ash with binding in C32, Stark Carpet,
020 7352 6001, starkcarpet.co.uk.
CAN YOU DESCRIBE THE SPACE? This is the main living room in a
two-floor apartment that spans two houses within a Grade I-listed
Georgian crescent in Bath. The room is positioned on the first floor, with
three south-facing windows that overlook the city. The wall behind the
camera lens has two openings that link this space with the kitchen,
giving it a semi open-plan feel.
HOW DID YOU DEVISE THE LAYOUT? Rather than compartmentalise

this long room, I was keen to create a sociable seating arrangement that
used the whole space. I designed a pair of large, clean-lined sofas that
face each other and maximise the length of the room. Instead of a
conventional coffee table, I opted for two upholstered stools, as I felt
the room needed more fabric to soften its grand proportions. The wall
facing the windows is huge, so I added three metal bookshelves that
lend height to the scheme without being bulky – it was crucial that they
were slim enough to allow a passageway to the kitchen. Tying in with
these pieces are a low bookshelf and log store that flank the fireplace.
CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THE CHOICE OF COLOURS AND MATERIALS?

To ensure a sense of unity, it was important to narrow down the colour
palette to three or four shades. I usually find that one colour will start
the ball rolling and, in this instance, it was the rusty orange of the striped
cushion fabric. I found some beautiful blue china for the kitchen and
this led me to the living room’s blue-grey tones, which complement the
orange. The large pieces, including the sofas, curtains and rug, are all in
soft neutral shades to ensure a tranquil effect. In the same way that the
FEATURE RACHEL LEEDHAM PHOTOGRAPH ADAM CARTER PHOTOGRAPHY
colour palette has been pared back, I limited the number of materials to
metal, glass and fabrics, such as natural linens and wools.
WHAT ABOUT THE CURTAINS? I wanted to frame the windows beautifully,

so I positioned the poles just beneath the cornice to emphasise their
height. The deep border at the bottom of the curtains is the same grey
linen as the piping on the sofas, which helps to unite the scheme.
HOW IMPORTANT WAS SCALE WHEN CHOOSING THE CHANDELIER?

A large room with high ceilings calls for a substantial piece. I find that
an elevation drawing can help you to envisage how a piece will look in
proportion to the rest of the room. I fell in love with this chandelier
because it is simple yet elegant and the smoked glass adds just the
right amount of glamour.
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H&G DESIGN DREAM BEDROOM
COMING
OF AGE
Textured materials and
moody tones combine
in a cool basement
DESIGNER Fiona Barratt-Campbell,
scheme that can be
Fiona Barratt Interiors, 020 3262 adapted for its young
0320, fionabarrattinteriors.com.
inhabitant as he grows
CAN YOU DESCRIBE THE SPACE? This bedroom is located on the

first of two basement levels in a triplex apartment within a new-build
development in Knightsbridge. The building has been cleverly designed
to mitigate any sense of it being below ground, with high ceilings and
deep light wells bringing natural light into the rooms.
WHAT WAS THE DESIGN BRIEF? The bedroom belongs to the clients’
ten-year-old son and they wanted a scheme that would grow with him
and still be relevant in a few years’ time. My approach was to create a
cool, moody backdrop with different tones of grey and to add “younger”
colourful accessories that can easily be changed in the future.
CAN YOU DISCUSS THE DIFFERENT TEXTURES YOU HAVE USED?

Layering is key to my design ethos. I like to keep things simple and
create interest with a variety of textures, which bring their own subtle
patterns to the space. The back wall has been papered in a tactile vinyl
that gives movement to the mid-grey palette. We upholstered the
headboard and bolster cushion in leather, which provides a smooth
contrast to the blue linen cushions. The carpet adds another element,
as it mimics silk and feels luxurious and cosy underfoot.
HOW ABOUT THE DISPLAY AREA? Rather than recess the bed into the
alcove, which would have made it awkward to access, I blocked off
the lower half of the niche and installed a shelf that sits just above the
headboard. This has been used to display photographs, artwork and
decorative letters, which can easily be changed to reflect the child’s
interests as he gets older.
WHAT INSPIRED THE ACCENT COLOURS? We found the vintage Union

Jack at an early stage in the project and it provided the inspiration
for the bold red, white and blue accent colours. The lacquer-fronted
bedside cabinets are a departure from this palette. I like to mix things
FEATURE RACHEL LEEDHAM PHOTOGRAPH RAY MAIN
up and their orange hue provides a soft tone that is a warmer foil to
the primary colours.
HOW IMPORTANT ARE THE FINER DETAILS? A scheme like this may
appear understated, but everything has been carefully considered, such
as the stainless-steel straps on the leather headboard, which give it a
masculine edge. For the red bolster cushion, we added zips as a playful
dimension. It is these finishing touches that elevate a simple scheme
to something much more special.
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SOURCES
Bespoke leather headboard,
Fiona Barratt Interiors, 020
3262 0320, fionabarratt
interiors.com. Bespoke
wallcovering, Studio E,
studioeinc.com. Fonteyn
bedside tables, £249 each,
Made, 03442 571888, made.
com. Lab lights with brass
shades, 8,000 ZAR (South
African rand), Anatomy
Design, anatomydesign.co.za.
Antique framed Union Jack,
Colonial Soldier, 020 8580
3945, colonialsoldier.com.
Similar letters, Industrial
metal letters, £28 each, The
Letteroom, 01264 355488,
theletteroom.com.
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H&G DESIGN DREAM BATHROOM
TWO-TONE
GLAMOUR
Art Deco-inspired fittings,
smart chrome detailing
and a contemporary
black and ivory colour
DESIGNER Stephen Wickes,
director, Devon & Devon,
palette create modern
020 7221 5137, devon-devon.com. elegance and a sleek look
BUDGET From £10,000.
in this ensuite wetroom
CAN YOU DESCRIBE THE SPACE? This 1930s house in Highgate, north
London, had a tired ensuite shower room, which my clients were keen to
update. They came to see our showroom, on the recommendation of a
friend, after feeling uninspired by a design created by another company.
HOW DID YOU APPROACH THE LAYOUT? Our Blues vanity unit instantly
appealed to my clients thanks to its Art Deco-inspired styling and bold
geometric shape, which they felt would suit the age of their home and
echo the period detailing on the original window in the room. It was the
positioning of the vanity unit as the focal point that dictated the layout of
this compact space.
WHAT ABOUT DEVELOPING THE DESIGN? To create a smart, sleek finish,

we brought the wall behind the vanity unit forward by about 20cm. This
allowed us to recess the mirrored cabinet into the wall, build a niche with
simple glass shelves for storage in the shower area, and conceal the cistern
behind the WC. It also meant that there was no need for ugly boxing of the
soil pipe, which created a neater and more streamlined look.
CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THE SHOWER AREA? We replaced the old
quadrant enclosure with a wetroom-style zone, screened by a glass panel.
It has a much more spacious feel and is all on one level, with no bulky
shower tray or awkward doors. The floor is tanked to ensure the area
is watertight, while the walls are protected by wide, double-height
wainscoting-style Lambris tiles, a variation of those behind the vanity.
WHAT ABOUT THE FLOOR TILES? To echo the glamorous elegance of

the Blues vanity unit, we tiled the floor in black and ivory marble mosaics,
FEATURE AMELIA THORPE PHOTOGRAPHS JAKE FITZJONES
which are in keeping with the room’s Art Deco style. Mosaics are ideal in
a wetroom because they can be laid to follow the gradient of the floor as
it slopes gently away to the drain. Larger tiles require lots of cuts, which
can look messy. Plus, the extra grout lines of mosaics create additional
traction, making them less slippery when wet.
HOW DID YOU CHOOSE THE FINISHING TOUCHES? The wall lights, bevelled
mirror of the wall cabinet, black WC seat and chrome-plated brassware
were all chosen to complement the Art Deco theme. They create a cohesive
look that is sympathetic to the period design of the house, with a luxury
finish that’s ideal for an invitingly modern wetroom.
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SOURCES
Wide Blues vanity unit, £3,987.72;
Jubilee basin tap sets in chrome,
£1,356.97 each; Twinkle wall lights,
£317.80 each; bespoke recessed mirror
cabinet, £2,300; Blues WC for in-wall
cistern with semi-gloss painted seat in
Deep Black, £917.64; dual flush plate
and concealed cistern, £605; Time
overhead shower rose and arm and
thermostatic mixer and inset diverter
in chrome, £1,167.67; Jubilee hand
shower set in chrome, £190; glass
shower panel, 120x200cm, £650;
towel radiator, £1,250; Elite floor tiles
in Black Marquinha and Crema Marfil
marble, 35cm sq, £285.93sq m; Lambris
ceramic wall tiles in Cream, 92x32cm,
£155.36sq m; all Devon & Devon,
020 7221 5137, devon-devon.com.
MODERN
CHARM
Strong geometric shapes, a restrained planting
palette and clever design tricks give this north
London garden a chic, contemporary edge
DESIGNER PROFILE Having spent 11 years as a film
set designer, Sara Jane Rothwell retrained in horticulture
and garden design, and set up her award-winning
London design practice in 2002. Spanish horticulturist
and landscape architect JoanMa Roig Ortiz joined in
2012. They designed this scheme together.
WHAT DID THE SPACE LOOK LIKE BEFORE? It was a nice garden, with
mature trees and a lawn, but the client wanted something a little more
exciting. It was essential for the design to include an unimpeded route
between the parking spot at the bottom of the garden and the house.
The car dominated the view from every angle and finding a way to
disguise it proved to be our greatest challenge. The client was also
keen to keep the garden’s sense of maturity, an effect created by the
established trees and some of the shrubs.
HOW DID YOU FULFIL THE BRIEF? We used two key design tricks to
divert the eye away from the car, while also providing easy access
to it. First, we made a path that is on a straight axis, but appears to
be staggered due to the different widths along its length and also
because it is punctuated by yew domes. As a further distraction, we
constructed a feature wall in slate, with an integrated spout that pours
water into a large bowl at one side. Set at a right angle to the end of
path, the wall hides the car from view, while the sound and movement
of the water add another layer of interest. To enhance the overall design,
we used geometric shapes for the path, wall and yew, which lend a
clean, crisp look, and softened the hard landscaping with a lawn and
planting around the mature trees.
CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THE PLANTING? The large trees cast dappled
shade over the borders, so this determined our choice of plants. Ferns
and grasses are our stalwarts for shady areas but, as the client does not
like these, we opted for more traditional cottage-style planting, including
Alchemilla mollis, hardy geraniums and Actaea matsumurae and
euphorbia. In the sunnier areas, we used lavender, perennial wallflowers,
penstemons and rosemary – soft herbaceous plants that offset the HOW DID YOU DESIGN THE WATER FEATURE AND IS IT EASY TO
strong shapes of the yew domes. In winter, the domes and hedges offer MAINTAIN? A pump forces water from a sump tank in the bowl up
permanent colour and structure, while the gleaming white stems of a through the wall, into a reservoir behind the spout and out into the
Himalayan birch make a dramatic statement. The wallflowers, lavender bowl in a continuous circuit. The landscaper also devised a simple
PHOTOGRAPH MARIANNE MAJERUS (GARDEN)
and rosemary also retain their leaves throughout the year. maintenance system: a tap inside the bowl allows the water to be
drained in winter; in spring, it is easily topped up with a hose.
WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR CHOICE OF LANDSCAPING MATERIALS?
The space originally had a dark, riven slate terrace but we needed to DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR CREATING A MODERN STYLE? Base
create a sharp, bright look. We chose a sawn grey sandstone, which the scheme on a simple, asymmetrical plan, using geometric shapes
INTERVIEW ZIA ALLAWAY
is slightly less porous than beige sandstones and is easier to keep for the main features, such as the lawn, borders and terrace. In this
clean, an important factor here as the birds and the leaves and fruit garden, the paving stones have been laid out at regular intervals in a
from the apple tree can make quite a mess. The slate wall and the uniform pattern, which gives the path and terrace a neater look. Also,
water feature needed to work tonally with the sandstone, so we opted choose a simple planting palette, and repeat the plants, as we have
for a grey slate and a grey finish for the water bowl. done with the yew domes and other cottage-style varieties.
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H&G DESIGN DREAM GARDEN
KEY PLANTS
1| Alchemilla mollis.
2| Rosmarinus officinalis
(rosemary).
3| Taxus baccata (yew domes).
4| Erysimum ‘Bowles’s Mauve’
(perennial wallflower).
5| Penstemon ‘Andenken an
Friedrich Hahn’.
6| Apple tree.
7| Pear tree.
8| Camellia.
9| Acer palmatum
‘Atropurpureum’.
10| Skimmia japonica.
11| Hydrangea macrophylla
‘Endless Summer Pink’.
12| Hebe.
13| Prunus ‘Kanzan’.
14| Betula utilis var.
jacquemontii
(Himalayan birch).
15| Ivy hedge.
16| Anemone x hybrida
‘Honorine Jobert’.
17| Penstemon ‘White Bedder’.
18| Robinia pseudoacacia
‘Frisia’.
19| Taxus baccata (yew
hedging).
PLANT SUPPLIERS
The Beth Chatto Gardens,
01206 822007,
bethchatto.co.uk.
Jacksons Nurseries,
01782 502741,
jacksonsnurseries.co.uk.
Ready Hedge,
01386 750585,
readyhedgeltd.com.
Deepdale Trees,
01767 262636,
deepdale-trees.co.uk.
The Palm Centre,
020 8255 6191,
palmcentre.co.uk.
LANDSCAPING
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SUPPLIERS
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sawn grey sandstone, and the
feature wall is clad in green
slate, both London Stone,
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outsideedgelandscapes@
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bowl, Urbis, 01759 373839,
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H&G DESIGN IDEAS
INSPIRING HALLWAYS
A hallway sets the tone for the look and feel of a home. We choose
the perfect ingredients for making a statement, from festive
arrangements and striking furniture to patterned tiles and carpet
SAY IT WITH FLOWERS

A narrow console table is the
perfect place for displaying
an eye-catching floral
arrangement that can be
changed with the seasons.
Choose a console with
drawers to keep the surface
clear of keys and wallets
and, at Christmas, add an
extra flourish with a wreath in
co-ordinating wintry blooms
hung on the inside of the door.
EXPERT VIEW
LIGHTING
SHAZEEN EMAMBUX,
creative director,
Porta Romana,
020 7352 0440,
portaromana.co.uk.
Q Good lighting is crucial in an entrance

hall. For practical reasons – to help you
gather what you need before you leave
and to create a warm welcome when
you return – it’s good to have a well-lit
area as you step through the door.
Q Successful lighting is dependent
on your hallway’s proportions and
scale. If you have ample space, be
bold and go for a large-scale light,
or a cluster of smaller fittings, to
create a dramatic statement. Take
advantage of high ceilings and
experiment with lighting designs that
have varied drops, as they will add
interest at different levels.
Q If you have a narrow hallway, using
mini wall lights or a single pendant
works really well, but be aware that wall
lights with too wide a projection can
make the space appear smaller.
Q Combining a range of light sources
is a great way to add interest and
SALON STYLE Furnishing
personality to a space. A pendant
a grand entrance hall
will give a practical, concentrated
successfully, while ensuring
light, while lamps positioned on a
an unobstructed flow for
small occasional table or console
visitors, can be deceptively
will cast soft pools of illumination,
tricky. Taking the salon
bringing an inviting warmth to
approach with an upholstered
entrance halls. If the ceiling is
sofa and a generous-sized,
low, consider wall lights, which
centrally placed round table
are also ideal for brightening
– perfect for displaying
staircases and landings.
intriguing collections –
Q Materials and finishes, such as
will introduce comfort and
polished and burnished metal, crystal
interest to a large space.
and glass, that glow and sparkle in
subdued light are ideal for introducing
IN THE FRAME a touch of evening glamour.
A well-chosen mural can Q Integrated lighting, such as
dramatically alter the spatial spotlights, is increasingly popular in
proportions of a room. This new-build and renovated properties.
wallpaper by Zuber, 020 7824 Think about using recessed directional
8265, zuber.fr, doubles as spots to draw attention to points of
artwork in an eye-catching interest, such as works of art or a
scheme by US designer mirror, and to bounce light off the
Melanie Elston, 001 434 202 wall to make the hall appear wider.
0668, melanieelston.com, You may even like to wash light
who has created a striking across the stairs from a low level
montage, which is neatly to draw the eye and guide the way.
framed by an arched doorway.
H&G DESIGN IDEAS
WELCOME GLOW
Hallways come into their own
during the festive season.
Add Scandinavian charm by
hanging garlands along a
row of hooks or displaying
them on a windowsill, and light
the space using candle-filled
glass lanterns. Dressing
tables with clusters of
baubles in ornate dishes
provides a final flourish.
DOUBLE FEATURE
If your hallway is large
enough, you may consider
adding a glazed inner door,
not only for warmth, but as
a design statement. Painting
it a dark shade will provide a
striking contrast against an
off-white scheme.
SITTING PRETTY A large entrance hall can usually

accommodate casual seating, offering a handy place to
pull on shoes. Here, an elegant antique sofa in a scheme
by Studio Duggan, 020 3642 3120, studioduggan.com,
acts as a decorative feature in its own right.
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H&G DESIGN IDEAS
LINE OF SIGHT A great SPLIT LEVEL Let

way to enjoy bold pattern the walls do the talking
in a neutral scheme is by taking a modern
to use it underfoot. An approach to a classic dado
Audrey wool carpet in split with block colour
Daybreak, £140m, from below and a co-ordinating
Crucial Trading, 01562 on-trend check, such as
743747, crucial-trading. Rabanna Houndstooth
com, has been chosen wallpaper, £54 a roll,
for these stairs, but if you from Osborne & Little,
don’t want to make such a 020 8812 3000,
permanent commitment, osborneandlittle.com,
opt for a runner or rug. used above.
SHOPPING STATEMENT PENDANT LIGHTS

1| Industrial chic. 2| Designer 3| Classic style. 4| Enchanting
Extra large Hex metallics. Uxbridge chandelier craftsmanship.
box pendant in Melt pendants in antique brass, Magic Forest
weathered brass, in Gold, Chrome H112xW91.5x chandelier
H53xdiam56cm, and Copper, D91.5cm, £995, in porcelain,
£899, Davey from H27x Christopher H155xdiam60cm,
Lighting, diam30cm, from Wray, from £12,900,
020 7351 2130, £370 each, Tom 020 7013 Lladró, 0800 015
davey-lighting. Dixon at Heal’s, 0180, 2413, lladro.com.
co.uk. 020 7896 7451, christopher
heals.com. wray.com.
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EXPERT VIEW
INTERIOR DESIGN
DEAN KEYWORTH,
director, Armstrong
Keyworth, 020 3532
5299, armstrong-
keyworth.co.uk.
Q The thing to bear in mind about

entrance halls is that we don’t tend
to spend long periods of time in them,
so you can be a bit bolder with strong
or oversized patterns and colours that,
in time, might become overpowering in
another room. A large repeat-pattern
wallpaper is particularly effective on
a staircase, as you have a long drop
to show off its full glory.
Q A trick I often use in halls with little
or no natural light is to go quite dark
with the wall colour. This makes for a
dramatic entrance, but also gives the
impression that the rooms leading
off the hallway are filled with light.
Q Plain walls and flooring in the same
colour can help to make a narrow hall
feel wider. Items that jut out, such as
wall lights and radiator covers, add to
the feeling of narrowness, so try to avoid
them. Keep furniture to a minimum by
choosing a shallow, floating shelf rather
than a console table. CLEAR WINNER
Q Dark plain or textured walls also Structural glass can be
make a great backdrop for art in a used to create a frameless,
hallway. A plain-walled hall opening virtually invisible banister,
into a patterned room or vice versa which can boost the
can create a striking effect that spatial qualities of a
enhances both areas. compact hallway. This
Q If there is a staircase in the hall, it bright, modern scheme
should usually be the focal point. Even is given extra dynamism
if it is not architecturally grand, you with Evora encaustic tiles,
can achieve eye-catching effects with £224.70sq m, from Fired
interesting balustrades and a brightly Earth, 0845 366 0400,
coloured or patterned runner. firedearth.com.
Q When choosing furniture for an
entrance hall, it is hard to beat the SCALED UP Oversized
classic console table and mirror pattern looks striking on
combination. The style of these a staircase where there is
can be tailored to the rest of your plenty of height to balance
home – anything from minimal glass the scale. Accents of the
and chrome to full-on rococo carving. blue-and-white Wilton
These pieces are also practical for wallpaper, £66.50 a roll,
storing keys and checking your Little Greene, 020 7935
appearance before venturing out. 8844, littlegreene.com, are
Be careful with scale; a console table echoed in the deep-blue
that is too deep may prove to be eggshell panelling and
obstructive in a smaller space. white banisters for a
pleasingly coherent look.
H&G DESIGN IDEAS
TOUCH WOOD
Sometimes the most
impressive designs are
the simplest. In this period
home, architect Lionel
Jadot, 0032 2 538 0593,
lioneljadot.com, has made
the most of the existing
woodwork by installing
reclaimed timber flooring
in similar mellow tones.
A large woven basket
and antique oak chairs
complete the rustic look.
NUMBERS GAME
Add an element of fun
by painting stencilled
lettering on stair risers.
The Stencil Library, 01661
844844, stencil-library.
com, can supply bespoke
designs that allow you to
choose the size and font.
For easy maintenance,
it’s a good idea to use a
darker paint shade on
the surface of the steps.
ADDITIONAL CONTACTS
LIGHTING Junckers, 01376 534700,
Amos Lighting, 01392 junckers.com.
677030, amoslighting.co.uk. Mandarin Stone, 01600
Best & Lloyd, 020 7610 9191, 715444, mandarinstone.com.
FEATURE LINDA CLAYTON PHOTOGRAPHS POLLY WREFORD, WERNER STRAUBE AND TIMEINCUKCONTENT.COM
bestandlloyd.com. Roger Oates, 020 7351 2288,
Charles Edwards, 020 7736 rogeroates.com.
8490, charlesedwards.com. Stone Age, 020 7384 9090,
CTO Lighting, 020 7686 stone-age.co.uk.
8700, ctolighting.co.uk. Ulster, 028 3833 4433,
Där Lighting, 01295 672200, ulstercarpets.com.
darlighting.co.uk. FURNITURE
Fritz Fryer, 01989 567416, Atkin and Thyme, 0844 409
fritzfryer.co.uk. 9834, atkinandthyme.co.uk.
Jim Lawrence, 01473 Benchmark, 01488 608020,
826685, jim-lawrence.co.uk. benchmarkfurniture.com.
John Cullen, 020 7371 5400, The Conran Shop, 0844 848
johncullenlighting.co.uk. 4000, conranshop.co.uk.
Original BTC, 020 7351 2130, Fiona McDonald, 020 7731
originalbtc.com. 3234, fionamcdonald.com.
Vaughan, 020 7349 4600, Jonathan Adler, 020 7589
vaughandesigns.com. 9563, uk.jonathanadler.com.
Villaverde, 020 7610 9797, Justin Van Breda,
WHITE MAGIC The villaverdeltd.com. 020 7349 7089, j-v-b.com.
tongue-and-groove panels FLOORING Loaf, 0845 468 0697,
Alternative Flooring, loaf.com.
on the walls and staircase
01264 335111, Orchid, 020 7384 2443,
of this all-white hallway add alternativeflooring.co.uk. orchidfurniture.co.uk.
texture, while tall storage Artwood, 020 7736 7900, Soane, 020 7730 6400,
cabinets keep everything artwood-floors.com. soane.co.uk.
Blenheim Carpets, The Sofa & Chair Company,
looking sleek and tidy, and
020 7823 6333, 020 8752 8935,
a large sparkly chandelier blenheim-carpets.com. thesofaandchair.co.uk.
lends a note of glamour. Floors of Stone, 01509 Tom Faulkner, 020 7351
234000, floorsofstone.com. 7272, tomfaulkner.co.uk.
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HOUSE
CLINIC
Our expert Celia Rufey answers
your interior design questions
and decorating dilemmas
PROFILE Celia Rufey has been

the Homes & Gardens decorating
expert for more than 30 years.
She has a wealth of interiors
knowledge and has also designed
her own range of fabrics.
WHAT IS THE BEST WOOD FOR A

SOAP DISH? I’m looking for a wooden
soap dish to sit beside my kitchen sink,
as I’ve broken my last two china ones.
Do you know of any suitable designs?
CP, Wadebridge, Cornwall.
Choose a style that lets water drain away, allowing

the dish and soap to dry after use. Olive wood has
water-repellent properties and rubbing in a little
olive oil occasionally will prevent it from drying
out. An attractive option is the Olive Wood soap
dish, 11x7cm, with drainage holes and rubber feet,
which costs £3.41 from online company D.O.M.
Olive Wood, dom-olive-wood.co.uk. The Dragan in
bamboo, 13x8.5cm, sits the soap on a carved rack
for easy draining and costs £4 from Ikea, 020
3645 0000, ikea.com/gb. Companies that make
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FOOD FOR FRIENDS RECIPES
A feast for the senses pages 50 to 61
2 bay leaves cooked and flakes easily. Use a

700g undyed smoked haddock slotted spoon to lift the haddock
3 tbsp olive oil into a large bowl. Peel off and
Salt and ground black pepper discard the skin, break the flesh
A few dill sprigs, snipped, to serve into flakes and remove any bones.
Q Vigorously stir through
Q For the pickle, put the vinegar, 4 tablespoons of the poaching
sugar and salt in a saucepan. liquor and the olive oil, then the
Add 150ml water, the bay leaves, mashed potato. Season with salt
peppercorns and coriander and pepper to taste. Set aside to
seeds. Slowly bring to the boil, cool, then cover and keep chilled
stirring until the sugar has until needed.
dissolved. Leave to cool. Q Drain the pickle, then serve with
Q Put the beetroots and shallots the pâté and sourdough thins,
ROSEWATER SMOKED HADDOCK PÂTÉ, into a large sterilised glass jar and garnished with fresh dill.
AND CRANBERRY HOME-PICKLED pour over the pickling liquor. Seal
VODKA SPRITZ BEETROOT AND and set aside for at least 3 hours
Serves 8 or makes 16 glasses SOURDOUGH THINS before serving, or refrigerate for
Serves 8 up to a month.
This sophisticated fizz will get Q For the sourdough thins,
everyone in a festive mood. As Lightly pickled beetroot preheat the oven to 200ºC/gas
the quantities given allow for is the perfect match for the mark 6. Slice the bread as thinly
two rounds, make up in batches delicate smokiness of the as you can manage. Lay the slices
as required. Cranberry juice haddock pâté. There are quite in a single layer on a couple of
with a drop of rosewater is a a few elements to the dish, baking sheets and drizzle with
good alternative for children. but they are simple to prepare olive oil. Bake until crisp and
and everything can be made golden, then turn over and crisp
300ml vodka, chilled in the freezer a day or two in advance. the other side. Set aside to cool,
2 tsp rosewater then keep in a sealed container
Juice of 1 lemon For the beetroot pickle until needed.
600ml cranberry juice, chilled 300ml cider vinegar Q For the pâté, cook the potatoes
Around 3 x 750ml bottles 125g granulated sugar in a pan of salted boiling water for ROAST BEEF WITH
Prosecco, chilled 1 tbsp sea salt about 15 minutes, until tender. POACHED SPICED PEARS
Frozen cranberries and a few 2 bay leaves Drain, then return to the pan AND RED WINE SAUCE
strips of orange peel, to garnish 6 black peppercorns and mash thoroughly until Serves 8
1 tsp coriander seeds smooth. Stir through the butter
Q Combine half each of the vodka, 2 medium beetroots, peeled and set aside. Rib of beef is a guaranteed
rosewater, lemon juice and and cut into matchsticks Q While the potatoes are cooking, crowd-pleaser. A three-rib joint
cranberry juice in a jug. Pour into 3 shallots, peeled and sliced pour the milk into a wide shallow provides plenty for second
8 Champagne coupes or flutes. For the sourdough thins saucepan. Add the garlic and bay helpings or indulgent sandwiches
Top up with Prosecco, add a few 1 loaf day-old sourdough bread leaves and place over a medium over the coming days.
cranberries and some orange Olive oil, for drizzling heat. Bring to the boil, lower the
zest and serve immediately. For the smoked haddock pâté heat and simmer for 5 minutes. 750ml Pinot Noir
Q When you are ready for a 350g floury potatoes, peeled Q Gently lower the haddock 100ml Crème de Cassis
second round of drinks, use and cut into chunks into the pan. It should be fully 1 tbsp clear honey
the remaining ingredients to 25g butter, cubed submerged, so add a little more 3 rosemary sprigs
make another batch. 450ml whole milk milk, if needed. Simmer for 1 red chilli, sliced open lengthways
3 garlic cloves, peeled 6-8 minutes, until the fish is 1 cinnamon stick
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8 juniper berries fraîche into the squash and set 1 tbsp cider vinegar
8 Conference pears, peeled aside to cool. Spoon the mixture 1 tsp clear honey
250g shallots, peeled into the pie dishes and divide the 150ml olive oil
3kg aged three-rib joint of beef brie between the pies, pushing it Salt and ground black pepper
Olive oil, for roasting into the filling.
Salt and ground black pepper Q Roll out the pastry on a floured Q Cook the potatoes in salted
surface to half the thickness of a boiling water with the bay leaves
Q Start on the pears early, as their pound coin. Cut strips of pastry and garlic for 20 minutes, until
flavour improves with time. Pour and use to cover the rims of the tender. Drain and leave to steam
the wine, Cassis and honey into pie dishes, then brush with egg. in a colander for 2 minutes.
a saucepan that will fit the pears Cut the remaining pastry into Discard the bay leaves and mash
and shallots snugly. Drop in the pieces just bigger than the dishes. the potatoes and garlic.
rosemary, chilli, cinnamon and Cover the pies with the pastry, Q Meanwhile, make the dressing.
juniper berries and stir well. then use a fork to seal the edges, Put all the ingredients in a blender
Q Add the pears and shallots to SQUASH, ONION, making a pattern on the rims. or food processor with a good
the pan and, if needed, pour in WILD MUSHROOM Q Glaze the pastry tops with egg pinch of salt and pepper. Blend
a little water to ensure they are AND BRIE PIES then make a cut in the centre of until smooth.
submerged. Bring the poaching Serves 8 each pie, to allow steam to escape Q Heat the milk in the pan in
liquid to a slow simmer and cook while baking. Scatter with thyme which the potatoes were cooked.
the pears until just tender. This These pies are intended for leaves and fennel seeds. Add the mashed potatoes and
will take from 15-25 minutes, vegetarians but, because they Q Chill in the fridge for up to butter and beat together over
depending on the ripeness of the are always so popular, our 24 hours, then bake on a baking a low heat. Season with salt.
pears. Set aside. recipe makes enough for sheet for 25 minutes or until Transfer to a serving dish and
Q Preheat the oven to 200ºC/gas everyone. We used four pie golden. Alternatively, freeze for swirl through the dressing.
mark 6. Rub the beef all over with dishes that serve two people, up to 3 months then bake from
olive oil and then season with salt but you could make individual frozen at 200ºC/gas mark 6 for
and pepper. Cook for 30 minutes, pies using large ramekins. 50 minutes to 1 hour.
until well browned and sizzling.
Reduce the heat to 160ºC/gas 3 queen squash, peeled, deseeded
mark 3; roast for 10 minutes per and cut into large chunks
500g for rare or 15 minutes per 4 red onions, peeled and cut into
500g for medium, basting thin wedges
occasionally. Move the beef to a Salt and ground black pepper
board and leave to rest, loosely 10 sage leaves, chopped
covered with foil, for 30 minutes. 5 thyme sprigs, leaves only, plus
Q Begin the sauce 10 minutes extra to garnish
before the meat is ready to serve. 4 tbsp olive oil
Pour out any rendered fat from the 800g flat mushrooms, quartered,
roasting tin. Place the tin on the smaller ones left whole
hob over a medium heat. Pour in 300ml crème fraîche
100ml water and bring to the boil, 350g brie, cut into chunks BRAISED GREENS
scraping the tin to release any bits 750g puff pastry Serves 8
that might be stuck. Simmer until Plain flour, for dusting
the juices look dark and rich. 2 eggs, lightly beaten CREAMY MASH WITH You’ll need a large wok or
Q Meanwhile, bring the pears back 2 tsp fennel seeds WATERCRESS sauté pan to cook all of these
to a gentle simmer and heat for Serves 8 vegetables together. Failing
5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon Q Preheat the oven to 200ºC/gas that, cook the recipe in batches
to lift the pears and shallots onto mark 6. Place the squash in a The peppery dressing gives this and combine at the end.
a serving platter. large roasting tin with the onions mash a freshness that works
Q Boil the pear poaching liquid and season with salt and black beautifully with beef. 2 tbsp olive oil
until reduced by half, then season pepper. Stir in half the sage, thyme 30g butter
with salt and black pepper to and olive oil. Roast for 25-30 1.75kg floury potatoes, peeled 1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced
taste. Pour the liquor into the minutes, stirring occasionally, and cut into chunks 3 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
roasting tin, adding any of the until cooked through and tender. 3 bay leaves 1 Savoy cabbage, leaves
juices that have collected from Q Put the mushrooms in a 4 garlic cloves, peeled and separated, tough stalks discarded
the resting joint. Boil for 1 minute, separate large roasting tin. left whole and leaves torn into large pieces
then strain into a gravy boat. Season, add the remaining 100ml whole milk 400g cavolo nero, leaves
Q Transfer the beef to the herbs and olive oil, then stir 200g unsalted butter, cubed separated, tough stalks discarded
platter with the pears and well to combine. Roast for 10 For the dressing and leaves torn into large pieces
shallots to serve. minutes, until just cooked. 100g watercress 500g Brussels sprouts, halved
Q Stir the mushrooms and crème 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped 250ml chicken or vegetable stock
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1 tbsp grated horseradish
RECIPES
Q For the pastry, put the sugar,
2 tbsp crème fraîche butter, egg yolks and salt in a
food processor and blend until
Q Heat the olive oil and half the well combined. Add the iced
butter in a large, heavy-based pan water and blend again.
over a medium heat. Add the Q Add the flour and pulse until just
onion and garlic and cook for 10 combined. Tip the pastry onto a
minutes, until starting to soften. lightly floured surface and knead
Q Add the greens and stir to coat gently until smooth. Shape into a
in the butter. Pour in the stock, disc, wrap in cling film and chill in
bring to the boil, cover and cook the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Q Preheat the oven to 190ºC/gas
Stir in the horseradish, crème mark 5. Roll out the pastry thinly
fraîche and remaining butter on a floured surface. Use to line
and toss until well combined. 8 to 15 small and mini pastry
cases; the number will vary
depending on the sizes of your
cases. The pastry is very delicate
so, if it tears, patch any holes with
a little extra pastry. Prick the
bases with a fork and chill in
the fridge for 15 minutes.
Q Line each tin with cling film, fill
with baking beans and blind bake
for 5-10 minutes, depending on
the size of your cases. Remove the
cling film and bake for a further
2-3 minutes, until a golden biscuit
colour. Cool on a wire rack.
Q For the crème patisserie, put
the milk, clementine zest and
DAINTY FRUIT TARTS vanilla paste in a small, heavy-
Serves 8-10 based saucepan and slowly heat
until the milk is almost boiling.
These delicious little fruit Remove from the heat. Whisk the
tarts make a great, egg yolks and sugar together in a
light ending to a rich meal. large bowl until well combined.
Sift in the flours and whisk to
For the pastry combine. Slowly pour in the
150g icing sugar heated milk, whisking constantly
150g unsalted butter, diced, as you pour. Return the mixture
at room temperature to the saucepan and cook over a
4 medium egg yolks medium heat, stirring constantly,
Pinch of salt for 4-5 minutes, until thick.
5 tbsp iced water Q Transfer to a bowl, place a piece
400g plain flour, sifted, plus

extra for dusting
For the crème patisserie
of cling film or parchment paper
on the surface to prevent a skin
forming and set aside to cool.
RECIPES MARINA FILIPPELLI PHOTOGRAPHS SIMON BROWN
500ml whole milk Q In a separate bowl, whisk the

Grated zest of 3 clementines double cream until it just holds its
2 tsp vanilla paste shape. Once the milk mixture has

6 egg yolks
120g caster sugar
cooled, add the double cream and
whisk until well combined. Cover
40g plain flour and chill in the fridge until needed.
40g cornflour Q Up to 2 hours before serving,
300ml double cream fill the tart cases with the crème
For the topping patisserie and top with your
Red currants, white currants, choice of fruit. Dust with icing

figs and kumquats sugar before serving.
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