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This months magazine is full to the brim with ideas for a beautiful
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Real Homes16 French dressing
Be inspired by this little corner of France in
the heart of Somerset
26 Channel hoppingThis couple took the plunge with a massive
renovation project in Bruges
34 Theory of evolutionThis pair extended their barn conversion to
create the perfect space for year-round living
42 Chance encounterA stroke of good fortune put this couple on
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52 Just capitalInterior designer Katharine Pooley shows
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83 Time to shineSummer is the perfect time of year to think
about lighting up your home
84 A place for everythingTodays kitchens are far more than purely
practical rooms. Theyre spaces to cook,
dine, relax and spend time with our families
Renovating107 Renovating news
Read all the latest need-to-know stories for
owners of older properties
109 Hot topicEverything you need to know to help protect
your home from a blaze
111 Clear as dayGet your windows in perfect working order
with the help of our panel of experts
115 Original & bestCharacterful and hard-working, traditional
natural flooring is hard to beat
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Interiors67 True blueBe inspired to create a cool, calm and
collected scheme
70 Recipe for successPeriod Ideasdiscovers an abundance of
creativity at one of Britains top kitchen
makers
73 Water worksDesign inspiration to help you create the
perfect bathroom for your home
77 Open & shut caseCreate a fresh outlook with our pick of the
most beautiful shutters and blinds
79 Dressed for successHow the secret of a good nights sleep lies in
excellent bedroom storage
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99 Simply splendid salvageTrack down wonderful reclaimedobjects with the help of our guide
103 Treasure huntBring the past back to life with a visit toone of Britains best reclaim centres
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Regulars8 News Period Ideas pick of this months new
classics and dates for your diary
10 Jubilee inspirationsFly the flag this summer and put a little red,
white and blue into your home
12 Garden essentialsHelp your garden blossom with our selection
of new designs
15 Design iconPeriod Ideascelebrates the best in interiordesign. This month we look at Belling
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25 Designer notesNaomi Cleaver looks at how upcycling can
give new life to salvaged objects
33 At home with...The creator of Britains most patriotic
cushions Jan Constantine talks shop
51 AntiquesMargaret Powling explores the delicious
world of traditional tea ware
60 Britains heritageStep inside some historic homes with royalconnections
93 The great outdoorsOur experts offer their suggestions for
beautiful summer gardens
121 Editors choiceMake the most of your home with our
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130 Notes from Norfolk houseCharlotte Barber whips her kitchen into
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NEWS Shopping Updates & Events
NEWS
June
Period Ideaspick of this months new
classics and dates for your diary
Pots of funAston Pottery is celebrating 21 years of its country-style
designs with the launch of two new collections inspired by
florals. Look out for the Millefiore and The Botanical Series:
Art on Plate lines and if you're in Oxfordshire do pay them a
visit. 01993 852 031, astonpottery.co.uk
Blue & white beautyTheres nothing fresher than a new print in the
bedroom so revel in the new Toile collection
from Dorma (0844 980 0011, dorma.co.uk).
This traditional English design is printed on
thesoftest cotton for a perfect night's sleep
and we have three sets of bedding to give
away. Each set compromises a double duvet
cover, two Oxford pillowcases, two cuffed
pillowcases, two cushions and a throw and is
worthover 200! For yourchance to win
simply turn to p118 and answer thequestion.
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12 June Taster Days at West Dean College, Sussex Try a one day course to
learn a new skill or explore a new hobby from June to October. From throwing
pots to making rag rugs theres sure to be something which will appeal.01243 811 301, westdean.org.uk
Floral fancyThis adorable three-drawer mini-chest is
illustrated with
pictures of hydrangeas
and finished in antique
cream. Perfect for
bringing a touch of
shabby chic to your
home, it costs 29.95
at The Dotcomgiftshop.
020 8746 2473,
dotcomgiftshop.com
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Delightful DeVolDeVol, one of our favourite designer makers, is launching
a new collection of home accessories. Look out for the
best of British craftsmanship in pieces like this
Cedar bath shelf, 60. 01509 261 000,
devolkitchens.co.uk
Double dutyAdd a pop of colour with a fabulous scented
door stop designed by Celia Lindsell. Weighing in
at 1.5kg and packed with 750g of French
lavender, it even has a suedette base to prevent
sliding on wooden or stone floors. It costs 35.
0786 669 3706, celialindsell.com
Prints charmingBrighten up your bathroom with these cheery towels from John
Lewis. Designs by Lisa Stickley, Designers Guild, Amy Butler,
Clarissa Hulse, PiP Studio and Cath Kidston, priced from 6-42.
0845 604 9049, johnlewis.com
Jewel of crewelCoromandel has just launched this
stunning new Lochlorien design in
green, gold and brown. The company
specialises in crewel embroidered
fabrics based on Elizabethan and
Jacobean patterns and commissions
just one new scheme every five years.
0118 979 6222, coromandel.co.uk
HAVE A GANDERAT GOOSE
Transform your
home this monthwith Fired Earths
new paint
collection in 36
shades from
neutrals to
statement-making
tones. Available in
six finishes, your
walls will thank
you. Mrs Booth,
pictured, costs
36.50 for 2.5l.
01263 711 588,
firedearth.com
ColourJUST ADD
NEWFRENCHCLASSICS
Roche Bobois ischanging the
name of its Les
Provinciales
collection to
nouveaux
classiques. The
latest pieces are
classic designs
from the 18th
century which
have been given a
modern twist,
020 7431 2496,roche-bobois.com
Enjoy an Aga SagaIf you love Agas as much as we do be sure to visitagablog.agaliving.com and discover the world according toLady Aga along with lots of great recipes and tips.
Pamper yourself with a brand newluxury duck or goose down duvet
from Goose. The family-owned
company prides itself on using the
best quality natural products and
can even make bespoke duvets for
your pets. 020 7223 7821,
goosebedding.co.uk
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Diamond Jubilee
Fly the flag and put a little red, white and blue in your home
BEST BUYS British Style
INSPIRATIONS
In unionThis Union Jack fabric from FABRIC MILLS is perfect
for flying the flag during the upcoming celebrations.
Its available in both 100% cotton and oilcloth/PVC at
13.99 per metre. Stars design 12.75 per metre,stripes 19.99 per metre. 01600 775 531,
fabricmills.co.uk
Lifes a beachSoak up the sun in your garden
with this traditional canvas and
beech deckchair, 70, from
THE CONTEMPORARY
HOME. 023 9246 9400,
tch.net
Going undergroundThis London underground map tea towel from
UNIQUE & UNITY costs 9. 0845 605 9699,
uniqueandunity.co.uk
In June this year Queen Elizabeth II becomes
only the second monarch in our countrys
history, after Queen Victoria in 1897, to
celebrate 60 years on the throne. And with
the nation caught up in the Jubilee, sports
fans can also look forward the 2012 Olympic
Games and the annual return of the
Wimbledon Grand Slam. Throw in all the
usual fun of the British sun, such as garden
parties, trips to the beach and walks in our
wonderful countryside, and it all adds up toan extraordinary summer of national pride.
Get the look
The Jubilee celebrations may only be lasting
for a short time, but you can still get timeless
and stylish items for your home that will look
great for years to come. While the Union
Jack features prominently on many
interesting pieces, this doesnt have to
dominate your dcor. Simply look for
furniture and accessories that showcase
traditional British design, go for a neutralscheme that is punctuated by reds and blues
or go all out with bunting and garlands.
Shake & bakeGive your cakes a royal home in this pack
of two Jubilee cake tins priced at 10from SAINSBURYS. 0800 328 1700,
sainsburys.co.uk
Crystal clearCelebrate in style with
this pair of Diamond
Jubilee toasting flutes
from DARTINGTON
CRYSTAL, priced at65. 01805 626 221,
dartington.co.uk
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Up our streetCelebrate the Jubilee with friends with this
range of tableware from TALKING
TABLES. Priced from 3.50, items include
bunting, 7, royal trivia set in carriage-style
box, 10, and pack of four cupcake thrones,
6.50. 020 7627 6767, talkingtables.co.uk
Switched onThis vintage-style
table lamp costs 22
from NEXT. 0844
844 8000, next.co.uk
Hanging aroundDecorate your home or garden with this five-metre roll of
bunting from CREATIVE TOPS, which is available from
around 15.99. 01536 207 710, creative-tops.com
Spoilt for choice
If youre a true British tea lover then try this JOHN LEWIS Londontriple mini tea pack which costs 12. It contains English breakfast,
Earl Grey and afternoon tea tins, each with 15 tea bags inside.
0845 604 9049, johnlewis.com
Material worldWith a range of vintage-
style patterns, this Union
Jack cushion, 9.99, from
DUNELM MILL creates
an intriguing take on the
famous flag. 0845 165
6565, dunelm-mill.com
On the surfaceThis foldaway small metal table with painted unionjack surface costs 99 from AMY NICHOLAS
INTERIOR DESIGN, with matchingchairs also
available. 01200 446 386, amynicholas.co.uk
A moveablefeastTake in the summer sun with
this picnic basket from
COCOA BEAN, available in
red or blue. Two-person basketcosts 54.99 while the four-
person is priced at 74.99.
01753 831 500,
cocoa-bean.co.uk
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BEST BUYS British Style
Tread softlyProtect your floors with this doormat from TURTLEMAT priced at 49.95. Its part of the new ImperialWar Museum range. 0845 600 3478, turtlemat.co.uk
HaveyourcakeThis teapartyrangefromDUNELMMILLincludesU
nionJackPVCfabric,9.99permetre,
Rochelle collectionlargecakestand, 14.99, Rochellecollectiontwo-tier cakestand,9.99, and
AfternoonTeacollectionsetof twopots, 2.99.08451656565, dunelm-mill.com
A lions shareThis EMMA BRIDGEWATERJubileesmall tin is perfect for cakes, sweets or
sandwiches and costs 8. 0844 243 9266,emmabridgewater.co.uk
Host your guests instyle with beautiful
cake stands anda pretty tea set
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On the throneThese ERCOL Jubilee stacking
chairs, priced at 310 each, can bean ideal addition when hosting
guests. 01844 271 800, ercol.com
London callingHang up this Camden Town sign from COCO MAL for a bit of capital style. London Bridge andNotting Hill also available, all priced at 34.50. 020 3086 8460, cocomale.com
Time for teaThis commemorative mug
from SOPHIE ALLPORTfeatures her delicate
illustrations while the inside
rim reads CongratulationsQueen Elizabeth II 1952
2012. Priced at 8.50 it
comes in its own presentation
gift box. 0845 0177 866,sophieallport.com
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GardenESSENTIALSHelp your garden blossom with our
selection of new designs
Make a standThis Romano bakers rack can add a
Mediterranean feel to your garden or
conservatory with its black metal frames
and natural stone mosaic. It costs 149
from MARKS & SPENCER. 0845 609
0200, marksandspencer.com
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Table mannersTake in some al fresco dining with this Charnwood 5ft
table, from 149, and Arden armchair, from 74, fromTEAK TIGER TRADING CO 0800 068 0333,
teaktigertrading.co.uk
In bloom
Enjoy gardening with this LAURA ASHLEY heart-shaped wicker garden tool basket withcultivator, trowel, fork and a pair of cressida classic gloves, priced at 39.98 from TENAX.
01978 664 667, tenax.co.uk
Earthly delightsGo green with this set of RHS grow your own coasters
priced at 8.75 from PIMPERNEL. 01782 743 456
OntheriseMadefromrustedmildsteel,thisbeautifultwo-piecegardenarchwithspiraldesigncosts298fromMOOREDESIGNS.01444473898,mooredesigns.co.uk
Burning desireThis wrought cast iron kadai works
as a patio heater as well as for
cooking food. The price including
postage is 274.49 from GARDEN
TRADING. 0845 608 4448,
gardentrading.co.uk
Good newsGrab the headlines with
this New England post
and papers box. It costs
145 from SPARROW &
FINCH. 01892 861 202,
sparrowandfinch.co.uk
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Belling has been at the heartof cooking for 100 years
F
ounded in 1912 by Charles Belling with just
150, a shed in Enfield and a young assistant,kitchen appliance brand Belling has been at
the heart of British cooking for 100 years.
At the forefront of kitchen innovation for a
century, Belling has been responsible for a number
of industry firsts including the first enamel cooker
(launched in 1931), the first cooker with glass doors
(1935), the UKs first domestic fan oven (1971), the
first black ceramic hob (1977) and the UKs first
slot-in oven (1982).
Richard Belling, a young cousin of Belling
founder Charles and Chairman and MD of Belling
between 1965 and 1992, says: Bel ling appliances
have been used in British homes for a century. Your
mother or grandmother probably used one and you
most likely learnt to cook on one. Indeed, Her
Majesty the Queen and Princess Margaret both
learned to cook on a Belling.
Today the brand continues to innovate. In 2010 it
was the first company to be approved and
recommended by the Energy Saving Trust across
freestanding, built-in and range cooking, whilst its campaign to
bring induction cooking to a wider market has seen the
technology become accessible and affordable for all. The past
five years have also seen Belling bring the majority of
manufacture back to the UK.
Denver Hewlett, Chief Executive of Bel ling, says: As
the current custodian of the Belling brand it makes meimmensely proud to see this famous and much loved
company celebrate 100 years in business. The key to
Bellings success has always been innovation, responding
creatively to the needs of families and Brit ish cooks, and
this has continued apace in the 20 years since Glen
Dimplex bought the business. We have had many
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SIGN ICON
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BELLING
challenges along the way, one of which has been bringing the
majority of our product manufacturing back to the UK. Today
90% of our products are made in our UK factory.
This year Belling has unveiled the 100 Collection, a suite of
appliances designed with a futuristic white glass and chrome
aesthetic launched to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The
brands legendary Baby Belling table top cooker, first launched
in 1929, has also been given a makeover for the occasion.Denver adds, It is an exciting year for Belling, not only are
we celebrating our past, we are looking to the future with a
brand new product range with a cutting-edge design. In 2012
with technology and design moving at such a pace it will be
extremely interesting to see what the next 10, 20, or even 100
years will bring.
To view Belling's range of cookers visit belling.co.ukor to find out more call 0844 815 3746 .
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REAL HOMES Old Post Office
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Style TipThe secret of French
country style is the blend ofornate details with a downto earth practicality. Realbeauty always come from
appreciating nature
SUSAN DICKERSON
Deputy Editor
After the magical experience of l iving in
Provence, Karen Price wanted to recreate
some of its splendour in the West Country
when she returned to England. She moved to
Chewton Mendip, 16 miles from Bristol, with her
partner John and was charmed by the former
village post office and adjoining bakery.
The post office was a 17th century Grade II
listed building and the display boards and counters
were still being used when I first saw the property,
says Karen. In fact most of the fixtures hadnt been
changed for over 80 years. The bakery had supplied
the village with bread for generations and I loved
knowing that these two buildings had so much
history. I felt sure I could continue welcoming
people into the village by converting the buildings
into a bed and breakfast.
Karen had her guests comfort at the forefrontof her mind as she began restoring the buildings in
their original style. I wanted to create a home
away from home and also provide a place to
display my treasured collection of Gilles Sacksick
artwork, she says. I decided that a simple, relaxed
style would be best rather than trying to cram too
many things in.
Simple startAs Karen dislikes clutter and overfull rooms, she
took stock of her existing furniture and sold some
of the heavier pieces. To this day her dcor
continues to evolve, as she combines her love of
sumptuous, comfortable living with her passion for
light and soft tones.She began restoring the house very carefully
and took great care to choose simple, rustic
Karen Price and John Harvey created a littlecorner of France in the heart of Somerset
FrenchdressingPhotographybyJoSheldrakeWordsbyChrisSparrowh
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I loved knowing that these two village buildings had so much historyKAREN PRICE, OWNER
furnishings. Karen sourced original furniture from
the south west of France as well as exploring the
local reclamation yards and antiques shops. I
wanted to get the business up and running as soon
as possible but I knew I had to take my time to get
the look and the feel just right, says Karen.
Mix & matchIt was a delicate balance and she wanted to
consider every last detail thoroughly which took a
lot of time. She decided to retain the original
flagstone flooring wherever possible and used it as a
basis for the whole scheme. The stones lend colour
and depth as well as a feeling of warmth. They
catch the eye as soon as people come into the
house and Im so pleased we lavished so much
attention on them, says Karen.
In the living room, pride of place goes to a
beautiful French-style fireplace bought from a local
reclamation yard. It is dressed with a bespoke
mirror made by a local designer after Karen realised
the chances of finding anything which was theperfect match were slim.
I had a picture in my mind of what I wanted
but I just couldnt find it on my travels. In the end
John suggested that we should bite the bullet and
commission something. Im so pleased we did as
the mirror makes me smile every time I see it. He
was absolutely right, she admits.
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Karens Top Tips Make sure your home reflects the seasons. Move
furniture around, add fresh flowers and keep
thinking about how you can display items to make
the best use of the changing light.
Avoid clutter. If you have spent a lot of money or
time sourcing furniture you love then overdressing
a room can really distract from it. Keep surfaces
clear so you enjoy the beauty of the materials and
the workmanship that has gone into it.
Choose patterns with care and avoid anything too
bright as it will jar your senses. Stripes and checks
are classics and will appeal to all age groups.
Work with what youve got and respect the
integrity of your building. If you fall in love with a
particular style think about how you can borrow
certain elements rather than trying to replicatesomeone elses look. You need to make it yours.
Best of both
Throughout the project Karen was keen to integrate
the best of modern technology with period features.
I choose some freestanding antique units in the
Old Bakery kitchen and combined them with some
sleek appliances, says Karen. I wanted to make
the accommodation as versatile as possible so I
decided to make the Old Bakery a self-contained
annexe where guests could cook for themselves.
It was quite a challenge to make a home away
from home but she has done a brilliant job. French
oak floors and travertine tiles have been installed
throughout for a clean and stylish finish. The living
and dining area has a lovely high ceiling rising to the
eaves with its thick old beams. It is painted in
Farrow & Balls soothing Old White, which gives it
plenty of character.
The stone fireplace is a wonderful feature and
there is room for at least six people to dine at thelarge refectory table. Once guests step through the
French doors, they can enjoy their own private
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Mediterranean-style courtyard and even
sunbathe on a day bed. The walls are lime
washed in Farrow & Balls Yellow Ground for an
extra splash of sunshine.
Upstairs the pretty bedroom which was once
used to store the bakers flour and yeast hasmullioned windows. The bed is dressed with
crisp and fresh white linen which contrasts with
the pale, golden wooden headboard and the rest
of the furniture.
The rest of the Post House exudes a French
country ambience from the moment visitors
cross the threshold as the hallway is home to a
pretty armoire from Burgundy. I really enjoyed
using lime wash throughout the house when I
was decorating. I couldnt get enough of it, says
Karen. I love how it gives a pleasing and subtle
effect that gently fades with time.
The two guest rooms in the Post House have
very different personalities. The Blue Room is
painted in Farrow & Ball Skylight Blue and
PERIOD
IDEAS SAYS...Choose a selection of
freestanding furniture whichcan be moved from room to
room or rearranged to reflect thechanging seasons. A mixture of
plain timber and paintedpieces is just perfect for
classic chic.
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features a contemporary Japanese-style square
bath tub in the centre of the room. Ive seen
feature tubs in boutique hotels but I wanted to do
something different here, says Karen. It gives a
real twist to the room and guests love howunusual it is. Im pleased that I took a risk. Pale
blond wood and fresh white bedlinen are
invigorated by a splash oftoile du Jouypattern.
Last November she completed work on The
Suite, which offers guests a sitting room, bedroom
and bathroom. The super king size bed has a
headboard made from a tongue and groove panel
and guests are charmed by the freestanding tub
and decorative washstand in the bathroom.
I was so thrilled once Id finished this room,
she said. We even put in a fridge so people could
enjoy a nightcap and have a place to store snacks
after a days sightseeing in Bath or Bristol. Were
also convenient for Glastonbury and Wells sothere are plenty of places to explore.
Karen really thinks of everything and even
bakes her own recipe biscuits for her guests to
make them feel even more at home. I feel that
sharing our home with our guests is a real
privilege and I want to make everyone feel that
they can enjoy the house while they are staying
with us. When people arrive as guests and leave
as good friends it feels wonderful, she smiles.
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have always loved vintage, the posh word we all now use for second-
hand things which arent quite antique and are also rather fab. My love
affair started when I was 14 years old. I spent some of my precious
pocket money on a Singer sewing machine and some 1930s glass vasesfrom a jumble sale run by the Scouts in the local village hall.
My passion continued through college days, though scrap yards were
more my modus operandi. In my early twenties I explored the thrift stores
and swap meets of Southern California. Today my appreciation has
resolved into a passionate advocacy for the cost-ef fective quality and
character that vintage can offer, not to mention the ecologically sustainable
aspect of this kind of resourcefulness.
Watch out though! You dont want to end up like the naive yummy
mummy customers in the infamous Harry Enfield sketch set in a shop
tellingly called I Saw You Coming, and paying wildly over the odds for stuff
Enfields character has just heaved out of a skip. However I must confess
that skips are good places to look. I have found some extraordinary things
from a WWI wheelchair to an original Paco Rabanne dress.
Wise buysThe good news is that there is absolutely no need to fall into this
particular trap thanks to the breadth of the items available. As with most
things, research is key, and the blessing of the internet means we can do
this quite extensively from the comfort of home, ensuring the best price
for the best quality.
When it comes to furniture, a makers mark is a fairly obvious indication
of good or bad quality, though in absentia scrutinise the joints. You are
looking for firmness and also for signs of woodworm. Take your time and
trust your instincts. If youre not sure but cant put your finger on why, it is
better to walk away rather than take a chance.
Dont be shy in auction houses or showrooms, and have a really good
ferret around a piece, looking inside and underneath. Take the drawersout too and inspect them
properly. Just remember to put
them back!
In my experience, people
who trade through sites like
eBay tend to be honest about
imperfections as they know
their customers cant inspect an
item thoroughly before they
buy. The traders business relies
on their integrity, as the site is
designed so that customers can
rate the sellers.
by Naomi Cleaver
DESIGNER INSPIRATION Vintage Ideas
Designer Notes
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You can meet Naomi and ask her
advice on making your home even
more beautiful at her next
available Design Day in Devon
this September. For more details
visit her website
naomicleaver.com
New dimensionsI believe the key to success with things vintage is two-fold. First you need to
have to hand plenty of the resources to renovate or even upcycle and
secondly you need to know how to work your vintage pieces into yourexisting home dcor.
Having worked with numerous upholsterers I now refuse to go anywhere
else but to Belinda Dillon (belinda-upholstery.co.uk). She recently gave a
master-class on my most recent design course and revealed the mysteries, as
well as infinite benefits, of really good upholstery. I have also worked with a
French polisher in my own home this month and I cannot recommend the
practice highly enough. I feel it is magical and affordable, a rare combination.
Upcycling adds another dimension to the joys of vintage, where those
unloved, less precious pieces are given a new lease of life by being
transformed into something rather different to what their original
creator intended.
You can be inspired by pieces made by Committee, a great London
design studio whose floor lamps, consisting of totem poles of vintage
crockery, sit proudly in museum collections no less (gallop.co.uk). Squint
(squintunlimited.com) is another company which has demonstrated the
integrity and value in upcycling, by artfully pasting fabric to otherwise rather
inconspicuous pieces of lighting and furniture for a dramatic effect.
The nationally acclaimed designer Lucy Turners charming upcycled
midcentury furniture (lucyturner.co) can be bought in Peter Jones while
Retrouvius and Baileys offer an ever-changing and inventive parade of
upcycled objects (retrouvius.com and baileyshomeandgarden.com). Im
particularly fond of each companys light fittings, made respectively from glass
funnels and wine bottles.
I always follow one simple rule to successfully decorate with all things
vintage, especially when combining old with new. The trick is to ensure that at
least one element in each piece is echoed at least once in another
component, so you do need to be very discerning when you are shopping foryour scheme. I like to take pictures of
the items I already own and use them
as an aide-memoire. Pay attention to
colour and texture, shape and scale
and youll be well on your way to
vintage decorating victory!
Upcycling gives another dimension
to the joys of vintage
Green fern sideboard, price on application, LucyTurner 01326 374 191, lucyturner.co
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REAL HOMES Belgian Townhouse
Shaun and Kim Clarke took on a massive renovation project withthis four-storey townhouse in Bruges
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Shaun and Kim Clarke always dreamt of
starting a new life somewhere in continental
Europe. But living in a small one-bedroom
flat in Harrow, they never imagined that they
would one day be the proud owners of a four-
storey, 17th-century townhouse in the beautiful and
historic Belgian city of Bruges. Wed always
fantasised about a new beginning somewhere
overseas, explains Kim, who is a speech therapist.
Eventually the daily grind of working and living in
London really began to fuel those ideas. So in the
end we decided to stop wishing and start looking.
Country lifeI suppose because we were living in the city, our
initial idea was to find some charmingly
dilapidated farmhouse to rescue, surrounded byfields and vineyards somewhere in the sunny
regions of rural France, the typical vision really,
says Shaun. So we went on a lot of trips to the
Loire valley and the Dordogne during our first 18
months of searching, but we
never saw anything that was
completely perfect, or which
truly inspired us. We often
made a detour on the way
back, and after one of our
journeys we ended up in
Bruges. Id been there a lot
when I was younger and
remembered it fondly, and
the first time I took Kim she
loved it straight away. So one
day we stopped there again
on our return from another
round of tiring, fruitless
searches. We strolled by the
canal to unwind until the
penny finally dropped this
was where we wanted to live.
A mere hours drive across the border from
Calais, Bruges is widely regarded as one of the
most perfectly preserved medieval towns inEurope. Its central market square is overlooked by
the towering 13th-century belfry, and the streets
are lined with tightly packed
buildings, with faades
ranging in style from Gothic
to Renaissance. Looking
around felt like a pleasure
rather than a chore for
almost the first time since
we started, says Kim.
When we first visited the
area I was concerned that
the house was right in the
heart of town which attracts
quite a lot of tourists. But
once we turned down our
little side street I couldnt
believe how peaceful it
suddenly became. Best of
all the house itself looked
lovely from the outside, despite being in need of
a new coat of paint.
Bleak houseWe both felt really encouraged, but steppinginside was something else, says Shaun. The
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REAL HOMES Belgian Townhouse
We loveThe simple, minimalist
charm of Shaun and Kimsshaker-style kitchen. The off-white panelled look of the
doors creates a subtle yetbeautiful feel to this
space
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building was a complete mess, and everything was in
a very poor state. Various pieces had been piled up
over the years, almost to the ceiling in places. There
were boxes and barrels everywhere, and we even
found ancient salamis hanging in the cellar. It looked
like the perfect film set for the production of aDickens novel.
We knew it would be a tall order, but we could
still see great potential in the neoclassical detail and
the size and proportion of the rooms, says Kim. I
remember going upstairs, crouching in the low attic,
and through a gap where a tile was missing we
peeked out at a tantalising glimpse over the rooftops
of Bruges. At this point we knew we had to have it.
The price is rightThe Clarkes made their offer, and while the deed of
sale was being drawn up they began clearing out
each room. The housing market is very different
here in Belgium. Once both parties have signed a
sale agreement its 100 percent legally binding,
which means that everybody is seriously committed
and theres no reneging by anyone at the last
minute, explains Kim. I think its a good system,
and it allowed us to get on with removing all the
mess, while a young local architect drew up plans for
what we wanted, ready to submit them for
permission. We could do all this before the place
was officially ours.
The pair soldiered on, clearing out the property
before embarking on stripping off layers of old
wallpaper in each room in order to remove the
crumbling plaster below. It was tough, especially inthe beginning, recalls Shaun. At that point we were
doing it all at weekends, coming over from London
where we were still working. I look back now and
wonder how we managed. The only major setback
occurred when they arrived one day to find that the
original half-tonne marble fireplaces in the living
room and dining room had been stolen. We had to
source reclaimed replacements and theyre not quite
the same, which was all a bit of a blow, says Kim.
But we had a fantastic team of local builders and
craftsmen helping us who regarded the property as
part of their citys heritage, and took pride and care
in their work. And we could go back to England in
confidence knowing that they could get on with
things during the week.
Major work continued on the property at a good
pace, including restoration of all the beautiful
neoclassical coving and ceiling mouldings. A full six
tonnes of fresh plaster was applied to the walls, and
the house was rewired and re-plumbed throughout, anew kitchen fitted, en-suite bathrooms added to
each of the three bedrooms and the attic converted.
Site to seeShaun and Kims Bruges home features somewonderful period door furniture. For similar
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try Period House Group by calling 01427 871 467
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It was an enormous amount of work, Shaun
recalls. But it was worth it to make the place finally
feel a bit more like a home.
Paint the town
Once the structural work was complete it was time
to get to the fun part Id been looking forward to
from the start, says Kim. I couldnt wait to chooseall the right period wall colours and the furnishings
for each room. We removed the salon doors that
originally divided the living and dining rooms on the
ground floor to create a large main reception room,
which is now home to the reclaimed black marble
fireplaces. The high ceilings and coving have
been kept a bright matte white to create a smart
contrast, and a pair of Lavenham five-light cream
chandeliers from Laura Ashley hang from the
ornate rosette mouldings. Meanwhile the walls
have been painted in subtle but warm brown grey
called Fin de grisfrom the Flamant paint range,and are enhanced with a pair of blue and cream
Persian rugs. For the kitchen, the couple chose
units from their local Ikea branch outside Brussels,
while the wall tiles used are Moon Shadow from
REAL HOMES Belgian Townhouse
Fired Earths New England range, and the paint is
Flamants Cappuccino.
Upstairs the oval bedroom, so called because of
the striking ceiling moulding, has been painted in Flos
de Bleu, also from Flamant, which they then used on
the Victorian roll-top bath in the en-suite bathroom.
This master bedroom is sparely but elegantly
furnished with a large double bed and wall-mountedreading lights above and a pair of Gustavian-style
bedside tables, while the quilt and cushions were
sourced from French company Madura. We bought
a pair of Lloyd Loom chairs for the second bedroom,
to create a cosy seating area by the window, says
Kim. And at the other end of the room we used a
slender, turn-of-the-century mahogany writing desk
and chair as a feature. We also really enjoyed
converting the attic into a third bedroom by raising
the roof line and lowering the floor to provide
additional guest space. We painted the walls in
Farrow & Balls String and Biscuit, and it is this area
that has the spectacular cityscape views.
Over the finish line
When the work was completed the Clarkes were
able to look around their beautiful new home from
top to bottom, and see their long-held dream had
come true. I think its better than we ever dared to
hope, says Shaun. The whole project was
something of a gamble from the start. We bought
the house for 190,000 and spent a further 250,000
on the restoration and refurbishment. Recently, a
local agent came round and put an instant value of
800,000 on the building. It was never about the
money, but I have to say it did feel like the final
affirmation of our hard work, and it was good toknow that taking such a big risk and putting in so
much effort had paid off.
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ARTISANTI 0845 259 1410, artisanti.com
Switched onSlim table lamp, 29.50, MARKS & SPENCER
0845 609 0200, marksandspencer.com
Looking backBlack and champagne silver Victoria
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01582 536 760, ayersandgraces.com
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The house I grew
up in was a mill cottage in a
cobbled street in Bury,
Lancashire. Ill always remember
the back door which my father
made using a beautiful old stained
glass window, I was mesmerised by
it! It was a colourful picture of a
hillside with a winding path leading to a
lovely cottage. There were clouds and bluebirds in
the sky and the sun rose up from behind the hill withits rays splayed out.
When I'm planning a room I always think about
the light first of all. Then I consider what the room will
be used for and which colours will work best there.
The best advice I ever had was from my old
college tutor Jo Tyrer, who also taught Ossie Clark.
She told me to always buy the best quality that I could
possibly afford.
My motto is one I learned from my grandmother. It
is If it suits the wearer, ignore the stirrer! I love this
saying because Im very individual, both in my clothes
and my furnishings.
I wish more people wouldbe brave and use more
colour. I must confess I find the fashion for bland and
stark rooms just so boring!
I think the next trend in interiors will be colour
and maximalism!
My favourite room is my studio where I can go to be alone
and work deep into the night. I get completely absorbed and
sometimes it is hard to drag myself away. There are designs,
fabrics, embroideries and pictures I love everywhere. It feels
like a real haven for me.
The thing I like best about my house is that it is
comfortable. I love the way it makes me feel so welcome when
I return from my travels.
My favourite place in Britain is Bath. I love its beautiful
architecture and its history. I feel it is such an elegant city and
its setting is simply divine.
My top tip when decorating is to make a mood board
and start with an image of something you really love that
inspires you. It might be a particular colour, a picture, a flower
or a fabric. Then keep adding more images and colours until
you have a look or a plan that youre happy with. You never
know where your inspiration will take you!
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AT HOME WITH...
With her design background in fashion and interiors, it was no surprise when
Jan Constantine decided to run her own textiles business. Her specialism is
hand embroidered cushions and her patriotic and cheerful homewares are
intended to be the heirlooms of the future. Jan's passion for the past, whether it is Art
Nouveau or Victorian poetry is infectious and in the nine years that she has been growing
her business, she has become famous for bringing a deep appreciation of craft back to
interiors. She has just opened her first flagship shop in Staffordshire and has launched new
collections to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics. Part of the funds raised from the sale
of the Olympic collection will go towards the cost of staging the games this July.
For more details of Jan's collections visit janconstantine.com or call 01270 821 194.
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REAL HOMES Barn Extension
By adding a garden room extension to a converted
barn, Sarah and Jason Schofield created theperfect space for year-round living
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PERIOD
IDEAS SAYS...
The AGA in Sarah andJason's kitchen dates from
1945. Find expertlyreconditioned AGAs at AGA
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renovate your existingAGA.
The property had many charms, but it was the factthat it came with planning permission to extend
which clinched the deal for usSARAH SCHOFIELD, OWNER
This beautiful 18th-century converted barn inSomerset had already been transformed into
a three-bedroom house when Sarah and
Jason Schofield bought it. Needless to say the
property had many charms, but it was the fact that it
came with planning permission to extend which
clinched the deal.
Our family was growing and we needed more
space, explains Sarah. We love the area and we
have lots of friends here, so we didn't want to move,
especially as the children were so settled. With this
in mind, the opportunity to extend was the ideal
solution. It meant that the Schofields could add a
dining room, a utility room, a fourth bedroom and
an en-suite to the master bedroom.
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REAL HOMES Barn Extension
Best laid plansSarah and Jason worked with a local planning
consultant, Simon Corbett, who secured permission
for their design. We got it approved first time
around, remembers Sarah. I think it was because
we spent six months going into every last detail to
make sure the process would be as painless as
possible. The only dif ficulties they encountered at
this stage related to the engineering. Clearing metresof space in the garden wasn't easy! she laughs.
However the build itself got off to a bit of a
shaky start, as Sarah recalls. It had been my 40th
birthday party the night before and my son Henry
had fallen out of a tree and broken his arm, so we
had spent hours in casualty! she says. Thankfully
things took a turn for the better and the project went
on to run smoothly.
Living in all the dust wasn't ideal though, she
adds. There was so much of it that we took the
children to stay with their grandparents who live
nearby. We had to put up a dust screen for the
kitchen, which left us with only a tiny space to cook
in and Tiggy the dog wasn't very happy about havinghis bed moved either.
But Sarah and Jason kept their goal in mind.
Whilst consultant Simon took care of the
technicalities, Sarah looked after the financial side of
things. We managed to stay on budget, she reports.
Again, I think that all the planning we did helped us
there, plus Jason and I have experience in property
so we were able to use our contacts.
Interior flairJust as the couple spent a lot of time planning the
new structures design, so Sarah put a lot of thought
into the interior decoration. I collected colour
swatches and clippings from magazines and Iwatched property programmes on television, she
remembers. What we really wanted was a light
social space for the whole family.
One of the ways in which Sarah created a sense
of continuity between the old and new parts of the
home was by using the same neutral colour scheme
throughout. The paint on the walls is Farrow & Ball's
New White and the doors are finished in a soft grey
green shade. Another feature which adds to the
feeling of flow is the creamy tiled limestone flooring
which has been laid over underfloor heating.
Lighting also plays an important role in these
two spaces. The spotlights in the ceilings have ten
different settings, so you have complete controlover the ambience. It's been used to great effect
during dinner parties, reports Sarah. On top of
that, one of my favourite things in the house is the
illuminating store cupboard in the kitchen. I'd
always wanted one.
Style TipLike Sarah, create a
feeling of flow between oldand new spaces by laying
the same flooringthroughout or painting
your walls incomplementary shades
CERI JAMES, EDITOR
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Also in the kitchen is an original AGA dating
from 1945 which Sarah and Jason had re-enamelled.
It helps retain the period heart of the barn amongst
the contemporary renovations, she says. The kitchen
units were in place before the Schofields started on
the new extension, but they have managed to
incorporate some brilliant new features into them.
Jason now has his wine cooler built into one of
the corners and I have a nifty pop-out food processor.
There are also plugs which pop up from the work
surface and all the wires are hidden away, giving the
space a very clean look. I fell in love with the Vanessa
Arbuthnott fabric I used for the blinds after seeing it
on a property programme.
Room to growIn the garden room extension, the beautiful long Oak
table and chairs are from Challicoms of Clevedon, a
department store near Bristol. I re-covered the seats
myself using fabric from Romo, the same company I
got the wallpaper above the fire from, remembers
Sarah. The settee at the back of the extension is
from John Lewis. It's great to sit there and enjoy the
light flooding in through the windows and roof
lantern. The smaller touches like the lamps and thecandle sticks were from a local florist and finish the
room off perfectly.
REAL HOMES Barn Extension
Now that the extension is complete, Sarah and
Jason are thrilled with the new space it provides.
It's essentially meant that our family can stay in
this house, says Sarah. We spend most of our
time in there. The children do their homework, we
eat and it's a great environment for entertaining,
which we love to do. It's a wonderful space andwith all that natural light it is invigorating and
relaxing at the same time.
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These specialised heritage interior design degrees
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Students can choose their own start date and are able
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Calling all would-beinterior designers!
We loveFeature furniture. Try Swansof Oakham which has a large
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Raise your glassSofia wine goblet, 5.99,
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If you'd like to give your home and garden a
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The process of house hunting can have its
ups and downs, and chance often plays a
hand in the proceedings. This was
certainly the case for Ali and Nick Guttridge when
they were inadvertently sent the wrong particulars
for a property which turned out to be their ideal
home. It hadnt been put on the open market
yet, says Ali. But as soon as we saw it we knew
immediately that it was for us. The couple had
been sorely let down on the purchase of a
number of other houses and had become
disillusioned with the house-hunting scenario until
they saw this property. It ticked all the boxes in
terms of scale, location and the level of work
required to transform it into a family home that
suited our needs, says Ali. We had to have it.
Having fully renovated and refurbished their
previous 17th-century Somerset farmhouse, they
were in no hurry to take on another huge project,
so fortunately for them the property was in great
shape. The previous renovation took over our
lives and left no time or money for anything else,
recalls Ali. We werent looking for something
major, and luckily this house was carefullymaintained by the previous owners and only
needed a cosmetic make-over.
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Centre stageSet in five acres of land in a designated conservation
area, this Grade II-listed property adjoins a 14th-
century church and small pub at the heart of the
village, with views across the sweeping Chew Valley
and Somerset countryside. Originally a farmhouse, its
Georgian additions create a contrast of styles, with
formal, grandly-proportioned areas working alongside
more cosy low-ceilinged rooms. With it being a listed
property it meant that there were restrictions that
Encounter
A stroke of good fortuneput interior designer
Ali Guttridge and her husband
Nick on the path to securing theirmuch-loved family home
REAL HOMES Georgian Manor House
Style TipTexture and finish can be just
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ALI GUTTRIDGE,
Owner
prevented us from making certain structural changes,
but we were still able to reconfigure the layout to suit
our needs, says Ali. By working closely with the
planning office we still achieved most of what we
desired and now have a home that works well.
Chance
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We loveAlis stylish outdoor
seating area. What better
way to catch up with friends
over the summer than to be
sat out here in front of
the fountain soaking
up the sun?
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During this process the bathrooms were re-
sited, a new staircase was incorporated and the
basement was converted to provide games room
facilities for their two teenage children, Tilly and
Harry. Thankfully, with my experience in design, I
was able to coordinate all the specialists and
craftsmen needed to renovate the property into its
present state, says Ali. The house enjoys a
generous amount of natural light, so we decided to
accentuate this by using a neutral palette
throughout, with splashes of colour and texture
added to spice it up a little.
New lease of lifeThe spacious and elegant rooms in
the Georgian wing have allowed for
the inclusion of large-scale furniture
and contemporary art, mixed in with
old finds and antique lighting. Moving
from a period farmhouse where we had acquired
a lot of old pine and reclaimed furniture meant that
we had a lot of pieces that didnt really suit this style
of house, says Ali. So the task of interspersing
them into a new setting was both exciting and
rewarding, and we slowly filtered out what wasnt
appropriate. One of my favourite uses of the old pine
items was a workbench that we picked up at a flea
market. When we moved here we remodelled it to
create our kitchen island unit.
With a fairly minimalist approach to furnishing,
Alis intriguing pieces are given room to shine against
the neutral backdrop. The entrance hall walls are
painted in Bone Estate Emulsion while the woodwork
is Slipper Satin Oil Eggshell, both from Farrow & Ball,
and here sits one of her favourite finds. We weredelighted to come across this beautiful leather chaise
at a brocante in France. Having travelled home with it
strapped to the roof of our car, it now takes pride of
place here where everyone can see it.
Upstairs, all of the bedrooms had previously
interlinked, but each room now filters off from a long
landing in the older part of the house. It was installed
during the Second World War when the property was
used as a school for boys after it was evacuated
during the bombing of Bristol. In the Georgian part
of the first floor the couple have created their
master bedroom suite, with its own bathroom
and dressing room. This beautifully sparse
and tranquil setting is dominated by the
grand headboard on the bed, which is
flanked by a pair of bedside tables with
bleached oak fretwork and an old nursing
chair that Ali revived. I have a real passion
for chairs, and this Neisha Crosland Zebra fabric
has breathed new life into the design, says Ali. I
think it really enhances the curvaceous shape. A
similar theme has been employed in the guest
bedroom where the imposing bed acts as a
marvellous show piece, while a pair of chic bedside
lamps from John Lewis sit either side.
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The great outdoorsThe formal gardens surrounding the property have a
wealth of mature specimen trees that run alongside
the croquet lawn. We converted the summerhouse
into an art studio for Tilly, says Ali. It sits alongside a
terraced area and leads into the walled garden from
which, so were told, the entire village were fed from its
yield of crops during the war years. We havent put a
time limit on completing the house, so consequently
REAL HOMES Georgian Manor House
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our pressure-free plans are constantly evolving. One of
the drawbacks of working in the interiors business is
that I use the house to experiment, and it can be very
tempting to change cushion fabrics or try out new
paint colours. The whole thing has taken quite a bit of
time and patience. Financially it couldnt all be done at
once, but I have enjoyed achieving what I think is a
harmonious balance of working within the
architectural framework of the property. I cant
imagine that I will ever tire of this house. Its a
constant source of inspiration and enjoyment.
Sweet dreamsAlis minimalist style in the bedrooms is ideal for a
relaxing boudoir, but using a bold and eye-catching
bed as the centrepiece means its never dull. Find a
grand bed you like, whether its an antique French
design, or something intriguing like Alis four-poster,
complement it with matching bedside tables and
lighting and work the rest of the room around it.
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Dahlia mirror, 45,
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Timefortea
Imust confess I adore afternoon tea. It
recalls a refined and elegant era and
gives me an excuse to use some of
the pretty tea wares Ive collected over the years.
According to Jane Pettigrew, doyenne of
everything tea-related and author of several books on
the subject, afternoon tea became a new social event
in the 1830s and 1840s. Legend has it that Anna Maria,
the Duchess of Bedford invented the meal as she
experienced a sinking feeling in the middle of the
afternoon because of the long gap between luncheon
and dinner. She asked a maid to bring her all the
necessary tea things and something to eat probably
bread and butter to her private room. This lightrepast evolved into a meal especially for ladies (as men
would be out at work or in their clubs).
By 1872, Anna Marias invention was known as a
little tea, thanks to the dainty amount of food served
and the neatness of the meal. Another term was low
tea because guests sat in low armchairs with matching
side-tables on which to place their cups and saucers.
Pot luckThe teapot took pride of place and the basic design
has changed little since tea was first introduced to
Britain from China in the 17th century. The most
exquisite pots came from the town of Yixing which is
east of Shanghai, explains Jane Pettigrew. The clay
deposits varied from the famous purple sand to rich
Need to know Find some beautiful tea wares for your
table at the next Discover Vintage event
at York Racecourse on 28th and 29th
April. For more details call 0113 345
8699 or visit discovervintage.co.uk.
Be inspired by the gorgeous Twining
Teapot Gallery at the Norwich Castle
Museum & Art Gallery
(museums.norfolk.gov.uk). There areover 3,000 teapots to admire.
Margaret Powling puts the kettle on andcelebrates her favourite beverage
Further readingA Social History of Teaby Jane Pettigrew
(National Trust)
The Tealovers Companionby Jane Pettigrew
and Bruce Richardson (National Trust)
Design for Tea Tea Wares from the Dragon
Court to Afternoon Teaby Jane Pettigrew
(Sutton)
The History of Teaby Claire Hopley
(Remember When, an imprint of Pen &
Sword Books Ltd)
The Ritz London Book of Afternoon Teaby
Helen Simpson (Ebury Press)
Afternoon Teaby Susannah Blake(Ryland Peters & Small)
ANTIQUES water or tea dregs were poured). Fans of silverwarewill relish silver tea services and trays, sugar tongs,
teaspoons, infusers, strainers, caddy spoons and mote
spoons (these have a pierced bowl and a tapering
handle and were designed to skim the leaves or
motes after the tea hadbeen poured into the cup). If
you feel drawn to textiles then there are fine damask,
linen or cotton tea cloths, which are plain,
embroidered or lace-edged.
black-browns, glistening greens, deep earthy reds and
umbers to paler browns, golds and ochres.
The British East India Company imported large
quantities of tea wares, along with teas, silks, spices,
exotic woods, tortoiseshell and silver from the 1700s.
The translucent porcelain tea pots, bowls, saucers and
tea jars which held the precious leaves were highly
prized by the upper classes.
It wasnt long before European and English potters
wanted a share of the market so they began copying
the Oriental designs, particularly at Meissen. Josiah
Wedgwood perfected his cream ware and re-named it
Queens Ware in honour of Queen Charlotte in 1766.
Porcelain pleasuresThe more enterprising manufacturers and craftsmen
began experimenting with porcelain. Fine tea wares
were made by companies such as Worcester and
Minton and cabinetmakers produced wooden tea
boxes to replace the original porcelain tea jars and as
an alternative to silver caddies. The term caddy
comes from the Malay word kati, which is a unit of
weight around 600g, and came into use towards the
end of the 18th century.
Today there is a wonderful choice for collectors.
You might be drawn to teapoys (a casket mounted on a
stand) or teapots, tea urns, tea bowls, tea cups and
saucers. Or if you like accessories you could explore
cream jugs, sugar bowls and slop bowls (where waste
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REAL HOMES Victorian Townhouse
Just a few steps from the bustle of Oxford
Street is an American family's perfect pied
a terre.
Leading London designer Katharine Pooley was
the natural choice to create a classic and refined
English interior which encompassed the household's
love of global travel. The whole project was a joy to
work on as the clients loved getting involved in every
detail so we knew we were giving them exactly what
they wanted, says Katharine.
Fortunately the townhouse had already been
restored to a very high standard so the clients, anAmerican businessman, his wife and their three
sons, could focus on creating a personal space
which was comfortable and reflected their own
tastes. They all wanted to pick items which were
interesting to them and to make the place as homely
as possible because the master of the house would
often be there on his own on trips to Europe. The
property is also used as a bolt-hole for summer
holidays and Christmas breaks.
Katharines design team wanted to use rich, earthy
tones throughout to enhance the nurturing feel. The
house had already been decorated with Farrow & Ball
shades so her designers could concentrate on sourcing
one-off pieces using the services of Colefax andFowler Antiques (colefaxantiques.com) and Guinevere
(guinevere.co.uk) on the King's Road.
International designer Katharine Pooley shows how
to bring the best of the country to town
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The main challenge was making the scheme
coherent as it was full of eclectic pieces, says
Katharine. As our client was very hands-on we
urged her to consider what would be sympathetic
to the property as a whole. As with all our projects
the key question to ask is how will this piece fit the
available space? And how will this work with
other elements?
Best of both
The Victorian townhouse is close to All Soul's
Church and Portland Place. It has a wonderfully
village atmosphere as it is in a quiet residential
street with small restaurants and has a rather
European feel, Katharine says. The team wanted
to reflect the locale. The end result is a
remarkable fusion of English style with eclectic
items from around the world combining the
charm of the Old World with pieces inspired
by Asian schemes. Given that most townhouses
have small rooms and the property was not the
main residence, the smallest details can tell their
own story.We spent a lot of time working on joinery
and every single finishing touch, says Katharine.
PhotographybyKa
tharinePooley
Be patient when putting togethera scheme. Let
local dealers know what you are looking for
and keep an eye on auctions. Quality items will
always last and if you are prepared to lavish
attention on beautiful pieces, they will repay
you by looking good for years.
Remember that how something feels and
supports your body is just as important as whatit looks like. Think carefully about the ambience
you want to create in particular rooms and
consider your reception rooms from a guest's
point of view.
If you are grouping objects you'd be surprised
how moving them just a little can change the
whole feel of a table top or a mantelpiece.
Don't put pressure on yourself to have finished
your scheme by a certain time. Keep
experimenting until it feels right for you.
Never neglect your private space in favour of
public rooms. Even if you are the only person
who sees your bedroom, you should still treat it
with great respect so your storage looks goodinside and out. You should always have
something lovely to wake up to on your
bedside table.
Katharines TOP TIPS
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For example the master bedroom has a very
refined finish in ebony. We were very particular
about patterns in the marquetry in the room
schemes. The team brought in Oriental shapes
tastefully so that geometric patterns are echoed
carefully throughout the room.
One of the biggest challenges in the project
was working with the quality of the light. In the
Northern hemisphere the light can be quite greywhich is why Mediterranean hues can often fall
flat in British homes. Adding lustre throughout
the scheme from door handles to glass
accessories and the strategic use of mirrors
helped to combat this.
Family fr iendlyThe familys favourite room is the downstairs den
where they gather to watch films and snuggle up
on the generous settees. This room is dressed with
plaids and leather for a calming and comforting
ambience. While some of us buy with our eyes,the importance of touching and engaging with
objects in our homes is vital. This space, above all,
had to feel really personal for the family, says
Katharine. As the man of the house spends a lot of
time staying in five star hotels on business trips it
really had to feel like home, even when his family
weren't there. Everyone on the team takes a lot of
pride in knowing that when he is in London alone,
this is the place he goes to as he gets back from
Heathrow to relax and unwind.
The grounded and reassuring feel of the snug
continues in the country style kitchen. Welandscaped the terrace outside to ensure there was
greenery all year round. Although the house is a
stone's throw from the racy side of Oxford Street
with the buzz of the crowds and the shops, it needed
to feel like an oasis of calm, Katharine explains. The
room boasts a generous range cooker and plain white
hand painted cabinets. Glass-fronted units to
showcase favourite crockery add to the homely feel,
so although it is smart, it is still very approachable.
The key question to ask isHow will this piece fit the
available space?KATHARINE POOLEY, DESIGNER
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Art of displayOne of the joys of working on a second home is that
there are fewer requirements for storage but this can
mean a greater emphasis on what is put on display.
With a number of period fireplaces throughout the
property, the design team wanted to keep them
simply dressed and very clean so they didn't
dominate each room. The use of simple ornaments
in metallic hues complements picture frames and
light fittings in similar tones so every detail matches.
As with the best designs, the more a visitor