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Celebrating the essence of English styleJuly 2015 | Issue 125 | 3.99 | UK Edition

ENGLISH HOMEFrom secluded farmhouse to idyllic coach houseA PLACE TO UNWIND

Looking to natureBeautiful ideas for rooms with an outside connection

Coastal FlavoursBreezy decor without clich

Garden style, picnics with panache, lavender season

Working with an interior designerSkilful sourcing & cost control

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CONTENTSJuly 2015

BEAUTIFUL BUYS12 HOME COMFORTSStep into summer with our selection of elegantly enticing buys for home and garden.18 BEACHCOMBERSOur curation of coastal-inspired accessories will bring new freshness to interiors without clich.

ENGLISH HOMES26 THE FAR HORIZON An understated coastal-country house blend that perfectly reflects its location on the Atlantic coastline.36 AN EPIC PRODUCTIONAn award-winning production designer turns his talents to transforming a tumbledown coach house.46 CALL OF THE SEASweeping sea views and oodles of daylight inspired the interior of this idyllic Cornish retreat.54 HEART OF THE TOWNThis intriguing town house has been revitalised into a vibrant family home filled with rustic chic.

ABOVE The light-filled kitchen of this residence on the north Cornish coast reflects the calm mood throughout, page 46.RIGHT Make the most of summer outside with ideas for seasonal buys, on page 12, and for outdoor living, on page 95BELOW Accessories with a coastal flavour, on page 18.LEFT A tumbledown coach house was lovingly and elegantly transformed, page 36.

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STYLE INSPIRATION65 ADDING PUNCH TO PRETTYLayering with unexpected pattern combinations.66 COASTAL BREEZEInject your home with a fresh, relaxed aesthetic to invoke an informal and distinctly holiday mood. 74 FINISHING TOUCHES: GARDEN ROOMSMary Carrolls insights into beautiful decorative details for rooms which connect with the outdoors.79 BY DEFINITION: SPECIALIST FINISHESA brief overview of professional furniture finishes. 82 THE VALUE OF DESIGN EXPERTISEDiscover the design and budgetary benefits ofworking with a professional interior designer. 88 WALLS OF ARTISTRYReconsider the underappreciated sphere of wallpaper design as original art for your home.95 SUMMER IN THE GARDENCreate alluring zones for relaxation, entertaining and hobbies plus accessories to aid these aims.

KITCHEN & BATHROOM SPECIAL106 HEART OF THE HOMEInspiration for open-plan kitchens that bring the whole family convivially together.110 FREE-STANDING AESTHETICCreate a bathroom with a softer, more fluid mood by using free-standing instead of built-in fixtures.

QUINTESSENTIALLY115 SUMMER DELIGHTS Enjoy a summer picnic in style.116 IMPROMPTU FEASTS Pack up a picnic with panache with these recipes from The Picnic Cookbook by Laura Mason.122 FOR THE LOVE OF LAVENDERA celebration of one of the English summers most recognisable scents and hues. 131 THE ART OF INVESTMENT PURCHASESMrs Minerva shares her own inimitable observations on buying for love as well as value.135 THE HAND OF TIMEAn edit of 16th and 17th century homes for sale.146 AUTHENTICALLY ENGLISHIt is harvest time for Felicity Irons of Rush Matters, who uses English bulrushes for elegant woven flooring.

REGULARS8 A LETTER FROM HOMEA warm welcome to the issue from our Editor.21 PEOPLE, PLACES, PURSUITSRegular monthly digest of things to see and do, plus Justin Van Breda shares favourite resources.63 SUBSCRIBE AND SAVETreat yourself or a friend to your favourite magazine.137 ADDRESS BOOKWhere to buy everything featured in this issue. 138 COMING NEXT MONTHA sneak preview of our August edition.

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picnic recipes on page 116.

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Our edit of the most desirable new-season designs

FABRIC FOCUS

Window dressings Art deco in uences

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Labours of love

ENGLISH HOME

KITCHEN & BATHROOM STYLE

From Tudor farmhouse to Georgian townhouse

Style inspiration

A special guide to the latest looks and innovations

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A LETTER FROM HOME

I spend rather a lot of time on property websites for someone who is happily ensconced in her forever home. I tell myself it is for market research, to keep an eye on the fluctuations of property values and the speed or otherwise of sales in different regions. But the true reason is that I am endlessly curious about the decorative choices of others. Some owners just get it so right. But it makes me feel sad when I see incredible properties with interiors that just do not do them justice or worse still look colourless and virtually empty. It is understandable that the temptation is there to invest most of a budget into the bricks and mortar by buying the largest house one can afford but the downside is that this almost certainly leavesvery little funding for redecoration. As it is the decor that turns a house into a home, there is a strong case to be argued for buying a slightly smaller property and decorating it really beautifully.

Some might take this a step further and commission a professional designer to help realise the dream. In America, engaging an interior designer is seen as a sound investment. In England, many still see it as an indulgence, or even an admission of failure of personal vision. But given that a professional will have designed more rooms in a few years than most homeowners could hope to tackle in a lifetime, it is logical that his or her knowledge and expertise will far surpass anything the untrained person can hope to achieve.

In this issue we include an article with insights into how commissioning an interior designer works: the benefits and costs. And because it is summer, we hope you will enjoy our piece on coastal flavours for interiors, ideas for enjoying life in the garden, picnic recipes and a focus upon one of the seasons most popular scents lavender.

Warmest regards,

Kerryn Harper-Cuss, Editor

Meeting Mary Berry... ribbon cutting at Upton House in Warwickshire, which is open to the public through the National Trust. The house has been reimagined during the 1940s the war-time period during which it became home for the relocation of merchant bank M Samuel & Co Ltd, which moved from London, a venture made possible by the generosity of its owners: Lord and Lady Bearsted. Mary Berry gave a charming insight into her own wartime memories to a roomful of journalists who also enjoyed a tour of the interiors, which have been meticulously transformed with enormous attention to authentic detailing throughout.

Enjoying a talk by Emma Bridgewater... at a WI celebration in the village of Minety. I was invited as the guest of a friend who lives in the vicinity. Minety WI was celebrating its 95th anniversary, and Emma, having once lived in the village, was warm, generous and engaging in her talk about the origins and inspirations of her iconic business, which also celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.

Interviewing my culinary crush Raymond Blanc... at Le Manoir aux QuatSaisons. Le Manoir is a haven of tranquillity, culinary and gardening delights as well as being beautifully decorated. Needless to say Mr Blanc was an inspiration. Visit if you can, and do look out for my feature next issue.

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Celebrating the essence of English styleApril 2015 | Issue 122 | 3.99 | UK Edition

Our edit of the most desirable new-season designsFABRIC FOCUS

Window dressings Art deco in uences

Natural ooring

Labours of love

ENGLISH HOME

KITCHEN & BATHROOM STYLE

From Tudor farmhouse to Georgian townhouse

Style inspiration

A special guide to the latest looks and innovations

The

Celebrating the essence of English styleJuly 2015 | Issue 125 | 3.99 | UK Edition

ENGLISH HOMEFrom secluded farmhouse to idyllic coach houseA PLACE TO UNWIND

Looking to natureBeautiful ideas for rooms with an outside connection

Coastal FlavoursBreezy decor without clich

Outdoor living, picnics with panache, lavender season

Working with an interior designerSkilful sourcing & cost control

Laid-back living

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HOMEComfortsCelebrate high summer with pretty little touches to enjoy outside and inside the home, from quaint animal prints to etched coupe glasses, each with an elegant English twist

Soft slumbers There is a saying that we are either in our shoes or in our bed, so it pays to invest in both. In the summer months, heavy layers are not appropriate, and sheets need to be light, yet durable and breathable. One hundred per cent Egyptian cotton, Lexingtons superior range of bedlinen is made with these qualities in mind to result in refreshing lightness and a soft and silky feel. Jacquard pillowcase, 95; American sheet, 195; down comforter, 395; velvet bedspread, 475; jacquard throw, 595, all from the Superior collection, Lexington Company


Delicate sparkleMake every champagne toast feel special with these classic coupe glasses, elegantly etched with a vintage pattern to heighten the glamour of summer gatherings. Dillie champagne saucers, set of four, 36, Rowen & Wren

Blush and violetWe were instantly drawn to the unusual print of these pretty cushions. Like the wild violets that pepper the verges in late spring, the vivid flowers and soft-pink surround bestows uplifting colour to a plain sofa backdrop. Group cushions together for maximum impact. Vintage fabric cushions, 30 each, Decorative Country Living

Impromptu diningGather accessories for a comfortable garden picnic with a patio umbrella, a cosy blanket or throw and outdoor cushions. Roma parasol, 125; Sheringham salthouse stripe cushion, 39; Cotswold heather-check throw in aqua, 100, all Neptune

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Swing high Even in inclement weather a swinging seat swaying in the garden is an inviting sight, and a lovely reminder to take a few moments to drift, unwind and relax as soon as the sun appears. Rattan swinging chair, 383, DesRes Designs

Modern homage Timorous Beasties is celebrating its 25th anniversary with three new designs, which pay tribute to British design master, William Morris. Created using modern digital processes, this sharply realised trellis print cleverly seems almost three-dimensional. Summer trellis, 260 a roll, Timorous Beasties

Spoonfuls of charm This fanciful set of six floral porcelain spoons adds the perfect measure of playful originality to any tea party. Set of six porcelain spoons, 25, An Angel At My Table

Print works Mixing dining chairs in plain and tonal prints brings contemporary polish to a solid-oak table. Ely dining chairs, 119; Burghley extended dining table 869, Multiyork

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Dashing printWith seven charismatic designs Emily Bonds new mug collection looks effective mixed together. Bone china mugs, 14 each; Aga tops, 17 each; long oven gloves, 26 each, all Emily Bond

Splashes of personalityFamily bathrooms often go hand in hand with demure decoration, but consider combining practical essentials with more characterful touches to invest a little fun. Here a cheery eccentricity is provided by Cole & Sons flamingo wallpaper, and a pink radiator. Rhyland suite, from 914; baby Clifton radiator, from 600, both Heritage Bathrooms

Country casual Hallways can be sparse of decorative touches, so a sideboard with a relaxed tablescape is ideal to create a welcoming effect. Eichholtz Wisconsin desk, 1,188; Andrew Martin Monroe chair, 395; Flamant Togo rectangular basket, 194; Brucs green boxwood ball, 63.50, all other accessories Occa-Home

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1 LIFE ON THE REEF Delicate coral forms offer a modern take on toile. Marimekko Meriheina cushion in petrol blue, 42.50, Cloudberry Living 2 WATER WEIGHT Iridescent tones evoke exotic sea life. John Derian dcoupage nautilus paperweight, 55, The Conran Shop 3 DRIFTWOOD DAYS This four-door cabinet has a timeworn look. Andrew Martin Vincent cabinet, 1,995, Occa-Home 4 BIRD LIFE This delightful chap could gaze wistfully from a window sill. Wooden curlew, 39.95, Coastal Home 5 SAND BETWEEN THE TOES Enjoy the ripples of the seashore in the comfort of home. Calvin Klein sand rug, from 499, Kelaty 6 TIME TO REFLECT A porthole mirror adds a rustic touch to a country-style bathroom. Nautical round jute mirror, 125, Puji 7 COMFORTABLY COASTAL An oversize ticking stripe lends informality to this bergre chair. La Fayette stripe chair, 750, India Jane 8 SHADES OF THE SEA A soft hue avoids an overtly industrial feel. Euston pendant in blue verditer, 119.40, David Hunt

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People, places, pursuits

Magnificent CornwallThe rivers Fal, Truro and Tresillian come to sinuous confluence at an inlet guarded by Henry VIIIs Pendennis Castle at Falmouth on one side, and the fishing town of St Mawes on the other. At St Mawes, weve been charmed by the interiors of Tresanton (above), the hotel started by Olga Polizzi. Originally a yachtsmens club, today the cluster of cottages with captivating views offers sublime escape. In addition to spa treatments, the hotel yacht, the Pinuccia,

may be booked for excursions on the bay. Tea lovers may be tempted to visit Tregothnan nearby, where Jonathan Jones oversees production of the only tea grown in England. Tregothnan is owned by the Boscawen family and offers tours, masterclasses and tea with Cornish clotted cream. Further along the coast, the green-fingered will enjoy Tim Smits Eden Project and the award-winning Lost Gardens of Heligan. tresanton.co.uk; tregothnan.co.uk; edenproject.com; heligan.com

Our monthly digest of inside information on interesting events and seasonal temptations from family festivals to glorious seaside escapes

DIARY Events Worth NotingStrawberries and cream, and a little Champagne are the requisite accessories for socialites and arm-chair tennis players alike this month. Which talent will you be rooting for when The Championships finals are played to a nail-biting finish? The Championships, 29 June to 12 July, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon; wimbledon.org

Polo has been enjoyed at Cowdray Park for over a hundred years, with over 450 matches played at the Park each season. For fans, the season culminates in the Gold Cup for the British Open Championships, currently sponsored by watch manufacturers Jaeger-LeCoultre. Jaeger-LeCoultre Gold Cup, 19 July, Cowdray Park, West Sussex; cowdray.co.uk

The first regatta at Henley on the river Thames took place in 1839, as an event for local townspeople. Today it is very much an international affair, with 104 international crews participating in 2014. Mosimanns of Belgravia will operate dining at the River Restaurant on Temple Island Meadows, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere and good views of the racing. Henley Royal Regatta, 1-5 July, Henley-on-Thames; hrr.co.uk

Private gardens up and down the country will open this month under the auspices of the National Gardens Scheme (NGS) to raise funds for selected charities. Gardens usually offer excellent informal teas, alongside hard-won horticultural advice well worth a visit. NGS Open Gardens, open throughout July, nationwide; ngs.org.uk

When William Yeoward sought inspiration for a new range of crystal, he looked to Palmyra Atoll, a protected island 1,000 miles south of Hawaii used for marine research, notably coral reefs and sea turtles. The resulting palm design is eminently suited to creations

from Yeowards book, American Bar (Cico, 16.99), which celebrates the great cocktails of the world. Meanwhile, a percentage of sales of Palmyra will donated to marine conservation efforts. Glasses from 80 each.williamyeoward.com

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Glastonbury may be the grandfather of outdoor music festivals but, since the heady days of the 70s, festivals have come of age, with clutch of younger, more diverse events springing up to appeal to the children and grandchildren of those who rocked it out in a muddy Somerset field years ago.

Port Eliot (July 30 to 2 August) must be one of the most endearing and eccentric. Hosted by the Earl and Countess of St Germans in Cornwall, this years line-up includes chefs, writers and philosophers, not to mention the early morning yoga sessions by the river.

Activities for children and a schools programme feature at Latitude (16-19 July), held at Henham Park, Suffolk, although Portishead, James Blake and Laura Marling make an appearance, too. Elsewhere, the footloose and fancy-free might appreciate the Secret Garden Party (23-26 July) at Abbots Ripton, Cambridgeshire; Wilderness at Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire (7-9 August); and Cornbury (10-12 July) at Great Tew, also in Oxfordshire. porteliotfestival.com; latitudefestival.com; secretgardenparty.com; wildernessfestival.com; cornburyfestival.com

Peter and Charlie BowlesWe were delighted when we learned that the Original BTC Group, the lighting company headed by Charlie and Peter Bowles, had won a Queens Award for Enterprise in International Trade recently.

Exports account for 50 per cent of business, which includes the brands Davey Lighting, Original BTC and Beadlight, but manufacturing remains solidly in the UK. Components are made in six sites that include a metalworks, glassworks and bone china factory. Weve worked hard to produce high-quality, well-designed and globally competitive lighting to show how successful British design and manufacturing can be, says Peter Bowles. originalbtc.com

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At Home with the Soanes by Susan Palmer (12.99, Pimpernel) The influence of Sir John Soane (17531837) on the British interior is undoubtedly immeasurable; the bricklayers son and

architect was a specialist in NeoClassical style, responsible for the designs of various public buildings and country houses, as well as the dining rooms at 10 and 11 Downing Street. Lincolns Inn Fields, his former home and office now houses the eponymous museum, renowned for the remarkable collection of artefacts he gathered during the course of his life.

Until recently, the private rooms in the house were not open to view but after extensive renovation, they can now be viewed by the public for the first time in 160 years.

To coincide with the opening, curator Susan Palmers exploration of the day-to-day life of the Soane family has been re-released. The work offers fantastic insight into Soanes daily life from the tea he preferred (Souchong) to the wine (Burgundy), to what the butler saw. In all, a pleasing complement to the new rooms, and an excellent addition to the library of any fan of the great man himself. Visit soane.org

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Oh la-la!Good news is that The Savoy has opened Melba, a gourmet takeaway counter at The Savoy on the Strand, London. The outlet is named after Dame Nelly Melba, the opera soprano who famously inspired Auguste Escoffier to

concoct Peach Melba as well as Melba toast, and the new counters patissier, Ludwig Hely, has been tasked with offering the finest fast food in the district. Believing it to be under represented on this side of the Channel, Hely has picked the eclair as a signature item. The eclair presents so much opportunity to be creative, he says. I can play with different flavours, some classic and some more unusual. The ultimate goal is to create something that will make people smile. Bravo! fairmont.com/savoy-london/

Feet FirstThe perfect plimsoll is not to be underestimated. That it should be comfortable goes without saying; it should also occupy the shifting territory between casual and chic, simple and sophisticated too much in either direction and it could all go horribly wrong.

Those in the know will appreciate Bensimons elasticated tennis shoe, this year available in Liberty print, whilst British brand Victoria offers a similar form, if in plainer shades. Italian plimsoll manufacturer Superga ramps up the style ante with an offering in lam, as well as a platform sole. Meanwhile, Cath Kidstons range (seen here) will win hearts with a pretty number in a signature floral print. eshop.bensimon.com; victoria-plimsolls.co.uk; cathkidston.com; superga.co.uk Q

Who are your trusted sources for interior decoration? We do most of our own bespoke furniture ourselves, but tend to use a lot of Soane fabrics, Vaughan lighting, Sanderson paints and Zoffany wallpaper. The new Zoffany papers have that lovely old work feeling I like as a backdropto my work. The Sanderson colours have a great chalky undertone. soane.co.uk; zoffany.com;vaughandesigns.com; sanderson-uk.com

Is there an exhibition that you are looking forward to?Decorex is a yearly highlight, but the Alexander McQueen at the V&A was great and I found the wedding dresses at the V&A inspirational.

Is there a new fabric range you are excited about?Yes our own, a very first. It is called An English Fabric Collection. I toured English country homes belonging to the National Trust to gain inspiration for the classic designs as well as the wedding-dress exhibition at the V&A, which was very inspiring. Some designs are inspired by the ceilings and plasterwork in houses such as Chasleton and Croome Court, others by the concept of looking through the railings at these wonderful parkland settings. There are 12 designs in total, in six subtle and sophisticated

colourways on linens. I am launching the collection alongside my new English Home furniture collection at Decorex, in September, but they will be available on my website from June.

Do you have a go to shop for antiques or furniture?Hares in Cirencester for Georgian dining tables. George Smith for fabulous special upholstery.hares-antiques.com;georgesmith.co.uk

What is the most treasured item in your own home?Aside from personal things such as photographs; probably my Georgian Silver Cutlery a gift from my husband; and a Georgian drop-side table that I inherited from my father.

Can you name a recent purchase for your own home and why you like it? I recently bought the Wedgwood Edme dinner service. I love it, becausethe cream colour is so beautiful and the patternhas the Georgian elegance of the motif taken from the Wedgwood archives, and is refreshingly Edwardian, too, produced in 1908.

Is there a decorative idea you hope to use in your home? Wallpaper! Right up the stairwell! But I am not sure I will get that past my husband....

Little Black BookJustin Van Breda

London-based interior designer with his own JVB furniture collection and soon to launch his own fabric range. j-v-b.com

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THE FAR HORIZONInterior designer Paula Tennants chic, laid-back home enjoys glorious

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The Shaker-style customised kitchen by Howdens combines well with a Smeg cooker and hood. Contrasting with the smooth, pale worktop is a rustic chopping block from a Honiton antiques shop and a woven lifebuoy by Riviera Maison. The wall lights are from John Lewis and the blinds by Eclectics.


Set in a picture-perfect courtyard filled with clematis, wild strawberries and rambling roses, Paula and Richard Tennants converted barn is both rural and coastal. Hidden down a winding country lane, it is deep within rolling farmland that extends practically as far as the eye can see, yet it is also just a few minutes drive from any number of West Cornwalls beautiful beaches. When I come back from a trip to London, it is like reaching Shangri La, says Paula, whose interior design company, Maison Bleu Interiors, is based in both Cornwall and Surbiton, Surrey. It is such a peaceful, perfect little house, in an idyllic setting.

The couple fell in love with the house and the surrounding area more than ten years ago when they bought the adjacent holiday cottage as an investment. Despite their busy working lives in the South East (Richard is an art director), they managed to escape to Cornwall at least six or seven times a year, and always planned to move down there when the time was right. Having made friends with the owner of the main house, the couple asked if they could have first refusal, should he ever decide to sell. Then, in early 2013, that is just what happened; they bought the house and made the decision to move to Cornwall at last, keeping an apartment and shop as a base in Surbiton.


CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Open shelves and an artful mix of natural textures make this kitchen a restful and welcoming space.Paula lined walls with tongue-and-groove panelling, painted in Farrow & Balls Skimming Stone. Chairs are from Riviera Maison, whilst the wall clocks are from Garden Trading. A cotton tablecloth in a deep nautical blue by Lexington completes the scene. In the study/conservatory, which doubles as a large entrance porch, rustic exposed stone contrasts with smart striped blinds made from William Yeoward fabric.

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Paula has recovered her sofa, from Sofa Workshop, repeatedly over the years; the current incarnation is in a smart William Yeoward stripe. The oversized coffee table and the Raffles bookcase are both by Riviera Maison.

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Their first project was to take out the tired and dated kitchen, which was split between the conservatory and dining room, and replace it in just the conservatory, employing Shaker-style painted base cupboards with a solid worktop, a glazed dresser and a zinc-topped work table. This freed up the dining room for a large table surrounded by rattan chairs and a bench. In both rooms Paula lined the walls with tongue-and-groove panelling. The three different hard floors on the ground floor were replaced with stone slabs for a more unified appearance, whilst upstairs was re-carpeted. Almost every surface, from the old pine wardrobes that had discoloured to bright orange, to the brick inglenook fireplace, was painted in neutral Farrow & Ball colours. At one point whilst the work was going on we found a secret cupboard in the dining room. For a very exciting moment we thought it might be a hidden room, says Paula. It was not, but we made an interesting feature of the alcove nevertheless.

Turning their attention to the gardens, Paula and Richard created four raised beds at one side of the

ABOVE Paula painted the huge brick fireplace white to give it a fresher look. The large floor lamp is a Kodak original, found in an antiques shop in Kingston, and the wooden armchair came from Loaf.RIGHT The New Orleans louvred dresser is from Riviera Maison. The painting is by local artist Gary Long. We used to see his work when we visited Cornwall and had always admired it.

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house in which to grow fruit and vegetables, and had a wooden summerhouse built to use as a home office and a studio for painting and sketching. The summer house is one of the best things we have done, says Paula. It is an excellent construction and will last for years. We have decorated it like the house, so it is really an extension.

Paulas decorating style is very much about being laid-back and understated. I should have been born on the island of Nantucket, she laughs. Both Richard and I love the colour blue and, as with our previous homes, we have used it everywhere. Most of Paulas upholstery and curtain fabrics are from William Yeoward, whilst much of her furniture comes from a Dutch company called Riviera Maison, for whom Paula is an agent, as well as British brand Loaf. Other pieces were picked up from antique and vintage shops, car boot sales, shows and the high street. I do keep a weather eye out for interesting pieces, says Paula. I have always liked things with words on, as well as the salvaged industrial look that is now so fashionable. When she likes

ABOVE Beautifully calm and uncluttered, the master bedroom combines natural colours and textures. The bed and side tables came from Loaf. Paula inherited the vintage mirror from her mother. LEFT The painted tin heart came from a local gift shop.The bathroom has been decorated in neutral shades, with a large round mirror from Loaf and a glass jar full of shells that Paula and Richard have collected.

Its such a perfect little house, in an idyllic setting


something, she keeps hold of it, though. Quite a few of her favourites have been painted and repainted, whilst the sofas have been re-covered again and again over the years. The result is a gentle blend with an understated, coastal-country feel that reflects the nearby landscape perfectly.

It is so lovely here, it is hard to say what I like most about it, says Paula. If pushed, I would say it is sitting in the conservatory gazing at the view. We are planning to landscape the back garden, but will have to design it carefully around the views. We rent the field at the bottom of the garden to a farmer, and for six months of the year his Highland cattle graze it. They are full of character and we miss them when they are gone.

Whenever possible, Paula and Richard explore the beaches and countryside nearby, taking Scruffy, their dog, for long walks along undiscovered beaches or through woods and fields. We are spoilt for choice and are still finding amazing new places, Paula says.

Eating out around here is wonderful, too whether fine dining or a simple beach caf, the standard is superb and, as artistic people, we have been delighted to find so many similar-minded new friends. In fact, I think you have to have your passport stamped creative before entering Cornwall. After so many years of visiting, and feeling sad every time we left, it is wonderful to be here full time at last. We really feel at home. Q

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AN EPIC PRODUCTIONStriking pieces from film sets, personal collections and family heirlooms are brought together with style and

pizzazz in this inspired, light-filled conversion

Until about ten years ago Roger Hall was one of Britains busiest production designers his name appears

on the credits of films such as Chariots of Fire, Alice in Wonderland and Zefirellis Jane Eyre with Emmy Awards for Merlin and Charles Sturridges Gullivers Travels for which he also won a BAFTA. Once the couples children had left home, however, both he and his wife Caroline looked forward to a calmer life, away from the world of feature films. One day, they spotted what was to become their home in an old black-and-white photograph in a newspaper advertisement. There was this funny little ad with a grainy photograph of some semi-derelict stables taken from about half a mile away, remembers Roger. The stables had already been sold but then two months later we were walking down Cirencester High Street when we noticed the same property in an estate agents window.

They bought the tumbledown buildings straight away. You dont often find farm buildings with as much architectural attention paid to them, Roger says. They were built by local stonemasons but there is something very French about them.

When the Halls took possession of the property, what is now the hall was a space between the original stable and the coach house, above which was an observatory, with a spiral staircase up to a telescope and glass roof. The planners had wanted

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Roger and Caroline had their Chinese cupboards made by Gong on Portobello Road in order to free their kitchen from a static structure and blend it into the surrounding living space. One of Rogers signature garden features is the rill to which he added drama and structure with urns discovered at Minchinhampton Architectural Salvage. The hall was originally the space between the stable and coach house, which the Halls linked with a conservatory. With its stone and metal staircase up to the glass roof, the hall is flooded with natural light creating a dramatic entrance. The round table and old leather chairs add contrasting and welcoming warmth and are from Lorfords Antiques. The sofa was built on Carolines family farm in Norway and covered in vintage fabric by Polly Lyster, whilst Caroline bought the chair for Roger one Christmas after Roger had walked past the shop several times announcing that he was in love with it.

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the Halls to build a single-storey building as a link between the stable and the coach house but the Halls wanted permission to build a conservatory with a stone-and-metal staircase. Their persistence paid off, because that glass roof now floods the area with light and creates a grand but welcoming entrance hall. The old observatory is now the couples bedroom.

Roger and Caroline were adamant that the perfect family home should include a big living space around the kitchen. After years of living with a fitted kitchen, Roger was certain he did not want conventional fitted units. The result is a highly unusual, relaxed kitchen, made up of free-standing Chinese cabinets. Entirely open plan, the kitchen incorporates a dining area and a big, comfortable sitting area.

The house is furnished with a mixture of family heirlooms, locally sourced antiques and contemporary designer pieces as well as exotic, theatrical additions from sets Roger has worked on. In the drawing room, iron spirals on the mantelpiece are part of an old gate from Buenos Aires that was used in the film Highlander 2, whilst a decorative screen in the corner was given to Roger in 1996 after he had worked with Franco Zefirelli on the film Jane Eyre. Friends have provided other touches almost all their glassware is by their friend and neighbour William Yeoward, whilst artisan dyer, Polly Lyster of The Dyeworks, has provided linens, curtains, rugs and fabric throughout the house, adding gentle, organic texture and colour. Much of the furniture was inherited from Carolines

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OPPOSITE The side table sited between two arm chairs provides a display for a collection of pots brought back from India. ABOVE The comfortable drawing room is made theatrical with striking pieces from Rogers film-making days set against the natural simplicity of walls of polished thistle plaster. The Architect coffee table and the cushions are all designs by neighbour, William Yeoward, and sit on a rug from Christopher Farr. LEFT The guest bedroom is painted in a soothing, neutral palette which sets off the dramatic wooden bedhead, cleverly echoing the wooden beams and adding rustic warmth.

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Norwegian mother as well as several paintings; in the drawing room is a portrait of Carolines grandmother by the Norwegian artist, Kauli. Carolines German fathers heritage is also evident here, in a portrait by Joseph Oppenheimer. The painting was rolled up and smuggled out of Germany during the war, and Caroline had it cleaned and re-stretched. In the guest room is a portrait of Carolines Aunt Karla by Oppenheimer.

Throughout the house is evidence of the couples love of collecting. Tables everywhere display treasures a collection of Indian pots on one, Rogers beloved collection of fossils, ammonites and pieces

of bark on another. Argentinian cowboy hats and panamas hang on the wall in the hall, adding a theatrical flourish.

Roger is every bit as busy as he always has been, but his focus is now on his home and garden instead of on the creation of film sets. Word of his creative flair has spread amongst their friends, many of whom have commissioned him to design their interiors, and today he has so many projects on the go that Caroline has started working alongside him. It feels like a natural progression to be designing real homes, grins Roger.

Because Roger and Caroline now work together from home, they have

An artificial wall behind the bed cleverly conceals the master bathroom. The elaborate mirrored bedhead was created from an antique sideboard.

It feels like a natural progression to be designing real homes and gardens

The exquisitely detailed dolls house was built for the title sequence of Alice in Wonderland.


TOP RIGHT The yew hedge was overgrown and full of saplings,

but once the couple cut it back, it became the perfect hedge. TOP RIGHT The pared-down

elegance of the studio is given warmth and texture by walls, stippled and graded in India Yellow, by Farrow & Ball, by

decor artist, Jimmy Gemmell. ABOVE Roger designed the

table which is covered in a tablecloth from Norway. The

glass is by William Yeoward and the cutlery from Oka.

built a studio and office that doubles as a glamorous guesthouse. A lucky accident they were refused planning permission to attach it to their house this free-standing mini tower adds a striking architectural feature and a dramatic focal point to their garden. It has ended up a blessing that it is in the garden, rather than part of the house, as it gives us so much privacy. And guests love it.

It is perhaps the garden that best defines the extraordinary charm of the Coach House. Along with a contemporary rill (one of Rogers hallmark garden designs), the trees, hedges and

topiary, oak posts, antique gates and big, theatrical urns are all used to divide the garden into a series of enchanted areas. Together they show a flair for complementing the old with the new. Even the outside dining chairs have been carefully chosen to echo the architectural style of their surroundings. The chairs alone are an indication of Rogers attention to detail, both inside and out, that have won him an outstanding and deserved reputation as a creator of beautiful, magical landscapes; luckily no longer confined to the screen and now available for the home. Q

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A painstaking and sensitive restoration has transformed this historic rectory perched on the Cornish coast into a welcoming family home

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The 1970s oil-fired Aga, was sent to Twyford Cookers to be reconditioned and re-enamelled. The work took about three months and included fitting new top plates and pipes. The carved wooden figure of a Celtic lady who sits next to the Aga belonged to Gemmas grandmother. She told me the figure looked like her own mother, explains Gemma.


T his swathe of north Cornish coast, with its hidden coves and ragged cliff edges has inspired many stories. Tales abound of smugglers, wreckers,

miners and men of the cloth striving to convert all around them. It is a landscape that continues to fascinate. In 2004, when Gemma and Jonathan saw pictures online of the rundown former rectory they now call home, with views across the fields to the sea, they both knew it was the perfect place to begin the next chapter of their lives together. Home had been a Grade II listed farmhouse in Warwickshire with a huge barn, says Gemma. It was completely derelict when we bought it, and that was a huge project. Having done that, I knew I was ready for anything. At least this place was livable in just!

The house has weathered a great deal in its 700-year history, and not just the storms that sweep in from the Atlantic. In the eighteenth century, the Methodist minister John Wesley was controversially hosted by a Church of England rector in the house and he preached in the local church. Over a hundred years later, Edwardian builders failed to follow perfectly good extension plans, which resulted in an odd triangle protruding from the back of the house. And as for the 1970s well, that decade has a lot to answer for...

The renovations from the 1970s were the worst, says Gemma. The homemade archway in the kitchen just had to go.

Gemma and Jonathan wanted to take the house back to its original bones to let it

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CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT The slate hung tiles that clad the upper half of the main house and the old Delabole slate tiles on the porch above the front door, had slipped. So they were removed, cleaned and re-laid. The large kitchen is split into three areas. The cooking area has slate worktops, whilst the island has a bleached oak top, which sits well next to the six-seater table. Under the conservatory-style extensions ceiling lantern there are two

sofas from which to take in sea views.New and old blue Burleigh Ware china is displayed on a set of shelves above the sink. Gemma at work in her summerhouse next to the rose garden. In addition to sewing and embroidery projects, she likes to turn her hand to painting, pottery and wood block printing.Light streams into the south west facing sitting room, catching the antique chandelier that hangs in its centre.

breathe again, and they were both prepared to live through the dusty months of building work to get there.We knew the core of the house, around the larder off the kitchen, is sixteenth century, says Gemma. It would have been a small dwelling then. The main part of the house as you see it today was built in 1735, with the last wing added in 1913.

Tying together all these eras and building styles to make a comfortable home was the challenge the couple set themselves. Work began in April 2006, with the guttering and the roof tackled first. The couple lived on site throughout, something Gemma feels has multiple benefits. Yes, it was dusty, but it is amazing how many decisions you end up making every day when work is going on.

As the house came back to life, Gemma searched antique shops for period pieces,

ABOVE Gemma got the exact shade she

wanted for the original Edwardian

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mixing Farrow & Balls French Vert

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LEFT The main staircase, leading

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& Balls New White.

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TOP Farrow & Balls Cooking Apple Green works perfectly in the dining room. ABOVE A corner cabinet in the dining room houses Gemmas china collection which includes a Clarice Cliff Crocus plate. RIGHT This archway to the side of the dining room was bricked up when we bought the house, says Gemma. A local tradesman made the arched doors for us.

such as the Georgian fireplace in what is now the hallway. In the 1700s this was the kitchen, and once inside the large front door visitors would have been warmed by the rooms open fire. However, during the 1970s someone ripped out a couple of the fireplaces including that one, explains Gemma. The room now sets the tone for the house, with gentle paint colours warmed by bright paintings bought to mark special occasions in the couples life, including their engagement and honeymoon in the Seychelles.

The kitchen is the heart of this home in more ways than one. The oldest core of the house runs from the kitchen larder up through a guest bathroom on the first floor to the roof. The couple wanted to preserve as many of the rooms original features as possible, whilst creating a modern kitchen with a traditional

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look. Some of the old larder shelves, with brick walls and slate slats, were worked into the new kitchen layout. Reclaimed Delabole slate floor tiles were laid in the new areas, but in exactly the same way as the original tiles spotting the difference is almost impossible.

The conservatory-style extension at the back of the kitchen added just two metres to the houses footprint but made a huge difference to the flow of the downstairs rooms, adding a sense of space. It opens onto a covered terrace, which we

extended across the back of the Edwardian sitting room next door, explains Gemma. It was the finishing touch the house needed.

On the first floor, three guest bedrooms fan out from the landing and a corridor leads to the master bedroom. Though the layout of rooms did not change, their dcor most certainly has, often with Gemma and Jonathan up to their elbows in carpentry or painting projects.

Jonathan likes to say that I am the artist and he is the artisan, smiles Gemma.

ABOVE LEFT Grouped pictures of

local scenes on the wall of the guest

bedroom underline a sense of place.

ABOVE RIGHT Set right on the

Cornish coast, the house has sea views that stretch away to

the horizon.

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LEFT Gemma has chosen modern furniture with a period feel to complement the couples antique pieces. The motif in Farrow & Balls green Ringwold wallpaper echoes an eighteenth- century silk pattern by James Leman. The bed is from Sweetpea & Willow.BELOW RIGHT Gemma decided to give each of the guest bedrooms its own distinctive

theme. The sailboat fabric in the attic room came from John Lewis. I bought up loads of that fabric and made various curtains and cushions because I liked the seaside theme so much, she says. BELOW LEFT The antique bath was reconditioned by Antique Bathrooms and works perfectly with new bathroom fittings and fixtures from Bathstore.


A soft palette of soothing hues ensures this historic townhouse retains a relaxed country feel

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FEATURE AND STYLING ANNE ARMSTRONGPHOTOGRAPHS DAVID PARMITER

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anet and Mark Barbour and their family live in an intriguing house, built amid a gently curving street in one of the oldest neighbourhoods in a historic Cotswolds town. The medieval street pattern is still evident, and whilst records reveal

that this locality once bustled with commercial activity in past centuries there were shops, inns, tanneries, and artisan premises galore it is now largely residential.

This is a fascinating, friendly, and convenient place to live, enthuses Janet. Our house was originally a shop and, at one stage, served as a post office.

Having decided to make the move from London, they rented for a while, and by the time they came to look around this inspirationally decorated, Grade II listed, three-storey townhouse, it had been languishing on the

market for a while. Fundamentals, such as the state of the Welsh slate roof, were fine, but the condition of the interior had been putting off other potential buyers, presumably not all blessed with the vision of how best to re-vitalise it, and reclaim its lost period character. We were initially attracted by the large garden, and when we came to view it, we saw that it had been rented out to students and was in a shocking state. Thankfully, most of the problems were largely cosmetic, and I welcomed the challenge to do something with it, adds Janet.

Thanks to the unleashing of Janets previously untapped decorating skills, the house is now endowed with an interior which feels more like a rustically chic country cottage than an urban dwelling. When we first moved in, we did have some help with the decor Mark isnt especially interested in interior design but later X

OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM

TOP RIGHT A display of cherished objects, such as this painting

of an artichoke bought in France, adorn the dresser.

The house lies in the heart of a historic Cotswolds town.

Sitting room walls are painted in Farrow & Balls Stony Ground

and the Howard-style sofas are from Laura Ashley. Curtains are made in faux suede

from Loose Ends.

Janet transformed the dated kitchen by fitting new door fronts to the

existing cabinetry, which she has painted

in Farrow & Balls Bone. She chose Lime White from the same shade

card to cover the walls and ceiling beams.

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The ornate frame of a mirror, found in an

antiques shop in Tetbury, has been painted in

mid-toned undercoat and hung in the kitchen for

an added sense of light and space.

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on, I decided that I could tackle the work myself. After that, friends started consulting me about paint colours, and some asked me to help decorate their houses, which eventually prompted the idea of a change of career. Having worked as the PA to a chief executive, I am now an interiors painter, taking on commissions around the local area. I have had no formal training, but enrolling on a course with Cotswold Women in Business gave me the confidence to start my own company, says Janet.

The atmospheric, sensor-lit passageway which connects the street to the house is a harbinger of the many stylish things which Janet has orchestrated. Walls coloured in fashionably pale tones of paint, are allied

to contrasting classical black-and-white floor tiles. The passageway looked hideous when we moved in. There was only one central ceiling light, and the floor was laid with small terracotta tiles. It looked miserable, remembers Janet.

A notable feature of the house is the absence of internal corridors. Rooms lead into each other in the unplanned way more often associated with old country cottages the sitting room is reached via a study next to the kitchen. It was important to create a sense of flow with the paint colours, points out Janet, who was keen to give the sitting room a subtly contemporary feel. She is also unrepentant about painting the ceiling beams. They were black and looked so

ABOVE The naturally subdued atmosphere in the long hall has been uplifted by Farrow & Balls Light Gray and Slipper Satin. One wall serves as a gallery for family photographs. RIGHT Janet plans her colour schemes in the well-tended garden at the back of the house.

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depressing, I didnt think it would be sacrilege to lighten them, she comments. Like the rest of the house, this stylish little sitting room has been re-decorated a couple of times over since the Barbours took residence, and the current scheme is based around Farrow & Balls Stony Ground paint, which blends admirably into these period surroundings. Stony Ground is a great colour it lightens things up a lot, advises Janet, confiding that she likes to make spaces feel larger by painting rooms in a single hue. I dont like white ceilings, she asserts.

The limitations of living in a listed building recur in the master bedroom on the first floor, where a hideous tiled fireplace has had to be concealed within a bank of clutter-busting storage cupboards installed along one wall. Not that this is any detriment, because the ambience is thoroughly charming. Colourwise, theres a caf-au-lait theme, with the area around the two small casement windows setting the decorative mood. Neutral paintwork has been prettily enriched with Kate Forman fabrics selected for X

ABOVE The French-style bed in the master bedroom is from Loaf and dressed with an elegant damask bedcover from Oka.LEFT An elegant bergre chair has been covered in pretty oak-leaf fabric by Vanessa Arbuthnott.BELOW Prettily carved bedside tables were bought from Scumble Goosie and painted in Farrow & Balls London Stone.

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the window seat covers and bed cushions.Across the staircase, there is a restrained beside-the-sea feel in the family bathroom which has been completely reorganised, and arranged with traditionally designed white sanitaryware including a roll-top bath. In addition to re-plastering the walls and putting up tongue-and-groove panelling, weve installed cupboards to conceal utility items, such as the central-heating boiler, she adds.

On the top floor, Janet and Mark reconfigured the space to create a sanctuary for their daughters, Joely, 18, and Zoe, 14, which includes a sitting room, youthfully furnished to appeal to the teenagers and their friends. Each daughter has a bedroom, and whilst Joelys is small it provides enough space for an eye catching, metal-framed bed, teamed with grown up pink patterned wallpaper. Getting a double bed into Zoes room was tricky, owing to the difficult shape its long and not very wide but we managed it.

For a masterclass in triumphing over architectural limitations and working within strict planning regulations, Janets decorative treatment of their house is hard to beat. I really love it, she insists. Even if we won the lottery, I would still live here. Q

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T he fresh, breezy, relaxed aesthetic of coastal style can appeal to those far from the waters edge. The look can be translated through a subtle nod to the sea rather than overt use of nauticalia, and even those in seaside dwellings might want to avoid a clichd approach to coastal decorating. Seek instead muted tones of golden sands, pale blue dappled seas and the crisp whites and gentle greys of cloudy skies for a soft, versatile palette that can easily adapt in winter months. Finishes such as tongue-and-groove, distressed or bleached wood and beaten metals set a charming rustic note. Linen and natural grasses feel suited to the mood, too. Although stripes are a comfortable choice, there is a notable fit too with chevron waves, herringbone and even tweeds, for upholstery and furnishings. Combined with carpeting, ideally in natural fibres, these create a subtle and more considered approach to coastal style.

TOP RIGHT Land ahoy! A trip to the beach can provide the perfect inspiration for starting a coastal scheme. Perhaps seek out a collection of shells or pebbles, or an interesting piece of drift wood to bring a touch of beach life home.Boys check shirt, 22; boys jersey waistband shorts, 24; colourblock knit sweatshirt, 28, all The White Company

MIDDLE Soft elements Whether picnicking on the beach or dining al fresco in the country, charming linens in nautical stripes add the right note of sea breeze for relaxed entertaining. Bottle pouch, 12; coasters, 15 for a set of four, both Plum & Ashby

BOTTOM RIGHT Drift away There is a definite charm to this dressing table, with its seemingly simple lines and rustic finish. Inspired by mid-century French designs, the reclaimed fir hand-finished in beached timber has the look of salvaged drift wood. The slender dimensions make it a suitable addition to tuck in a corner of a guest bedroom. Junebug dressing table, 525, Loaf.com

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Coastal casual If country casual instantly denotes the relaxed, informality of a rural family home, then this kitchen is the epitome of coastal casual. The breezy aesthetic combines chunky wooden worktops, sun-bleached beams and a hint of tongue-and-groove to create a sense of being by the sea. Although utilising a seascape palette, there is nothing obviously anchoring this room to a coastal location. Details such as the visible legs of the cabinetry, open shelves showcasing assorted ceramics and the linen table cloth, industrial lights and distressed finish of the dresser combine to create a beachy mood for a coastal or inland setting. The Real Shaker kitchen, from 8,000, deVol; cabinetry painted in deVols Mushroom; flooring in Black Matt Porcelain tiles, 21 a square metre, Floors of Stone. For similar lights try trainspotters.co.uk. Similar natural seagrass rugs from Crucial Trading or Alternative Flooring; similar stone- washed linen tablecloth, Linen Me

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ABOVE Sea birds Bathrooms can often afford a little more fun and wit, along with an obvious splash of coastal charm. These lovely fabrics by Emily Bond reference water birds and bring a playful element to an otherwise simple bathroom. The prints would make a good choice for a blind, here or perhaps in a kitchen, too. Waterbirds and Oyster Catcher, both 48 a metre, Emily Bond

MIDDLE RIGHT Flock together The squawks of sea gulls create an instant seaside ambience when heard in stereo with crashing waves. These silent gulls have a delightful shore-side appeal. Although this wallpaper looks delightful on walls, the clever use on drawer fronts is highly effective, too. To achieve the look, remove drawer handles and cut the pieces of wallpaper to size and glue in place. To ensure a lasting, durable finish apply an acrylic lacquer, and paint the carcass a complementary shade. Seagulls wallpaper, 46 a roll, Sanderson

BOTTOM RIGHT Water colours The aptly named Seascape collection by Sarah Hardaker features a selection of fabrics in plains and patterns in chalky tones. Polka dots and stripes are staples of seaside style, but the gentle palette of plains blends with informal prints to give a chic edge. The muted tones include duck egg, clay and sea foam as well as browns and pinks redolent of a pebble beach. All may be mixed and matched for a harmonious, coherent scheme. Torcello linen, from top to bottom, in seafoam, clay, duck egg and ivory, 49 a metre, Sarah Hardaker

OPPOSITE Subtle softness A few more obvious nods to the coastal location of this house are softened by less clichd choices in fabric and colours. Strong deck-chair stripes or ticking would make the look too themed a smart tweed upholstery is more discreet. Painting floorboards and panelled walls a crisp white keeps everything feeling fresh. Natural textures such as a wicker basket and a woven herringbone- weave rug complete the look. Two-seater Seaton sofa, from 1,419; as shown with Harris Tweed, 1,507, Parker Knoll

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This orangery by interior designer Victoria Meale oozes comfort and quiet sophistication. Floor lamps are well positioned for reading and plants and flowers have been carefully chosen for impact.

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FINISHING TOUCHES:

GARDEN ROOMS

When creating a garden room, much care and thought is needed at the planning and design

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When planning a garden room, it is wise to consider the function of this extra space. If it is a way to extend family areas of a property, the use of space and storage needs to be considered. If the idea is to bring the outside in, and enjoy the garden experience throughout the year, then the addition of plants and carefully positioned seating will be important. One popular function of a garden room, be it a conservatory or orangery, is as an extension to the kitchen area. Whatever the focus, analysis needs to be done that takes into account how the extra space will be used throughout the year. This will allow finishing touches to enhance the area, rather than become uncomfortable afterthoughts.

These considerations will craft so many of the decisions you make about the overall look and feel, including flooring, windows, ventilation and heating. Whilst making plans it is difficult to know exactly how a garden room will feel, but it will be flooded with light from a series of window aspects, and, as a consequence, the seasons will affect how the space is viewed, too.

Blinds are essential for so many garden rooms. The additional light is a bonus, but there are times when shade will be needed

RIGHT, TOP TO BOTTOM Symmetry gives this garden room by Charles Bateson a sense of order and calm. Lighting has been selected to provide different effects for relaxing and entertaining and setting a mood. Everything selected for this elegant garden room designed by BLA Architects is perfectly chosen and positioned to make living in this space a pleasure. A simple mirror cleverly positioned helps bring the outside in.This example of Joanna Woods approach to interiors aptly shows how accessories can elevate a garden room. This project is taken from her new book Interiors for Living (50, Prestel).

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to keep the room shaded and protect furniture and fittings. Consider the overall colour scheme so that blinds can be chosen as part of the design. Whilst some finishing touches might be just that, so many of them need to be considered alongside integral elements of the room.

Although natural light will be in abundance by day, once the sun goes down, a garden room needs to be able to generate an environment in which a warm glow will be added to the home. If the garden room is to be enjoyed for relaxation, with sofas and armchairs making up the main furniture choices, ambient lighting is important. Floor lamps can help to achieve this and will not distract from the views of the garden by day. Discreet designs kept low to the furniture work particularly well, and can be used at either end of a sofa if reading is a regular occupation. To avoid unsightly cables trailing across the floor, plan ahead so that light sockets are fitted in the appropriate places within the flooring specification.

If the room is to be used for dining, then a pendant light, or series of elegant lights on a suspended track, will provide a glamorous transformation for evening time. Look for a pendant or chandelier of the right proportions. If it is to hang in the apex of a vaulted glass ceiling, it needs to have a presence within the space. Any wall space within the design concept could be the perfect place to consider extra lighting have these wired on a separate circuit from other lighting and wall lights can provide background light when you are not actually using the space, but desire parts of your home to be subtly lit. Incorporate dimmer switches into the scheme for the ability to change the atmosphere to suit the occasion.

It almost goes without saying that candlelight is a mood-enhancing finishing touch. Avoid dotting elements such as candles and plants all over window ledges or spare space. This has the ability to dilute ideas, and there is a possibility that the space could become a dumping ground for every ornament that needs a home. Group candles on a coffee table or a console and combine with plants or flowers.

The choice of furniture is crucial for your garden room. Materials, whether upholstered or in metal or rattan, will have to be much more resilient. It is worth noting that the colour blue can be particularly susceptible to fading in sunlight. Working with paler shades is a way of avoiding the damaging effect that light can have on deep colours. It is advisable to turn scatter cushions, as well as chair and sofa cushion pads, regularly so that any fading due to sunlight is even.

There are some beautifully stylish outdoor furniture concepts offering smart rattans or classic Lloyd Loom-styles

that suit being brought indoors. Many specialist outdoor fabrics used for comfortable upholstery have the ability to shrug off water droplets, and so make hardwearing choices for a garden room, which might need to be practical as well as beautiful. Consider a variety of seating options so the space is used to its optimum. If there is room, armchairs with luxurious footstools provide another layer of relaxation.

Tables for various uses will be required. If this room is to be used for eating, a dining table will be essential, but a strategically placed console table will provide additional space for all those extras such as water jugs and cheeseboards. It also provides the perfect place for table lamps and a visual display.

Much thought will have gone into the choice of flooring, but also consider the addition of rugs to add warmth and colour. Look for serviceable materials including plaited cords with a waxed finish, felt, coir, sisal and seagrass in thick weaves. In busy areas, coirs made from acrylic fibre are resilient to grime yet have the appearance of the natural version. Adding a leather trim to a coir rug will give that all important attention detail. If a rug is to provide a framework

onto which furniture stands, it may be necessary to have it made to order to ensure a perfect fit. Doormats are another small detail worth considering at the design stage. How much nicer it is to

have a doormat incorporated into the flooring specification, which will give a seamless transition to the outdoors.

To create a true garden room, growing beds can be incorporated for indoor plants. If you want to take this route, I would advise the help of a specialist garden designer. It is important to introduce the right plants and to give them the best growing environment. As much as plants can be a beautiful addition to a garden room they can also bring problems such as aphids, which can spoil the living space. Potted plants may be a more practical option. Varieties of pelargonium and streptocarpus, which have been used for centuries in conservatories, remain an excellent choice, especially when displayed in lovely containers. They are quite resilient and can cope with the changes in temperature whilst some other plants, such as hydrangeas, need to be kept in check.

Finally although this might seem a little obvious I feel there are two small finishing touches that one should never be without: the first is the very best window-cleaning product or window cleaner you can find to keep the glass pristine and sparkling. Secondly, a room spray such as Cath Collins Flowershop will imbue the enchanting space you have created with the evocative scent of the garden beyond.

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CLOCKWISE, FROM ABOVE Could a garden room be more elegant? Interior design practice Caroline Paterson has selected a chandelier that emulates leaves, a bench from a garden collection and an exquisite frieze painted with exotic birds and flowers to create an idyllic dining experience. When a garden room is designed to fully integrate with the property for an elegant living space, continuity of theme from one area to another is important for a seamless flow.

Bifold doors provide a flexible partition in this handsome orangery by Vale Garden Houses. The company also offers a complete interior design service. A garden room by interior and furniture designer Justin Van Breda incorporates a galley kitchen with attractive period detailing. The console table links the various spaces and is a practical place from which to serve food for an alfresco lunch, or for arranging a series of ambient candles.


Garden Room ResourcesSource well executed furniture with Mary Carrolls suggested sources of inspiration

NEPTUNE With the addition of many new and exciting collections over the past year or so, Neptune is fast becoming a one-stop shop for stylish home ideas. The outdoor furniture collection is particularly good. neptune.com

COX & COX An online store with a selection of attractive decorative pieces including planters and vases, plus handsome metal loungers for bringing the outdoor atmosphere indoors. coxandcox.co.uk

PERENNIALS For fabrics with great resistance to light and grime, American company Perennials is the master at producing acrylics with all the properties of natural fibres plus inbuilt resistance to fading and marking. robertspurway.com

MCKINNON AND HARRIS Likened to the Rolls Royce of garden furniture, this American collection is based on a spray-painted

aluminium frame for furniture which is incredibly resilient for outdoors, yet looks beautifully elegant inside. It is also sublimely comfortable. mckinnonharris.com

INDIA JANE With a section devoted to the conservatory on its website, this is an affordable resource. The site also features a tantalising collection of chandeliers. indiajane.co.uk

GARDEN TRADING For everyone who yearns for a garden room yet with touches of a glamorous potting shed, this company has some interesting pieces of furniture along with plenty of accessories to capture the look. gardentrading.co.uk

VINCENT SHEPPARD For those familiar with Lloyd Loom, Vincent Sheppard takes this style of furniture to a new level of sophistication and comfort and the colour palette is extremely elegant. vincentsheppard.com

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specialist Vale offers a lovely selection of

furniture too. Imperia Sofa from

3,690 and Fuscello side table 1750, Interiors by Vale.

Fabrics that resist light and grime.Seat cushion in

Rough Copy Sahara 96 a yard; cushion in

Perfect Setting Wheat 111 a yard,

Perennials range from Robert SpurwayThe Vallerona range of weathered Acacia

furniture is ideal for a garden room.

Vallerona 2-Seater Sofa, 2,625, all Oka.

www.interiorsbyvale.com

08458 727 626

0845 485 6350www.willowandhall.co.uk/english

Our bestseller. . . The Appley, A super-comfy easy roll-out sofA bed

2 seater model shown. Also available as a 1 and 3 seater.

Inspirational British living and bedroomfurniture without the high street price tag


SHAGREENThis tactile, highly textured and durable finish is used on furniture and smaller storage boxes for a distinctive surface look. The authentic finish is created from the tanned hides of stingrays, although high quality faux variations are now also available. The hides are dried, dyed, sanded (to remove the high points of the rough granular scales) and polished; consequently colours vary from hide to hide. It can be used in single colour finishes or pieced together in mosaic-style patterns for a tonal effect.

Shagreen is thought to have been used on Chinese body armour in the Han dynasty, and later by the Japanese in the eighth and ninth centuries, for the same purpose. One of the early, high-profile users in Europe was Paris-based master leather worker Jean-Claude Galluchat, who worked in the court of Louis XV, and whose work includes elaborate snuff boxes and vases veneered in shagreen.

In the art deco period, Jean Michel Frank and his design contemporaries used shagreen extensively on furniture, wrapping it around curved forms.Note: in Thailand stingray are often bred for food, so the skins are a by-product. Modern shagreen is usually taken from farmed animals.

ORMOLUOrmolu is the term used to describe the application of a gold-mercury amalgam onto decorative objects during the eighteenth and into the nineteenth centuries. It was a finish usually applied to a base of bronze, copper or brass in a process of fire gilding, in which high heat was applied to burn off the mercury and leave the gold adhering to the surface. The technique was used to create gilded

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mounts on furniture, ornate clocks and also upon porcelain.

The word ormolu is derived from the French term or moulu, which refers to ground or pounded gold and it is a technique which reached its zenith of craftsmanship in France. Today, electroplating is used instead of the mercury-based amalgam, to avoid the poisonous fumes given off in the fire-gilding process.

GILDINGGilding is the application of fine metal leaf (usually gold) or powder to a solid surface for decorative effect. According to an article on buildingconservation.com the technique of gilding has changed little since the building of the pyramids in Egypt, although over the centuries techniques have enhanced the variation of colour, texture and lustre which can be achieved. In addition, durability has also been improved.

Leaf is applied in one of two methods: oil gilding, commonly used on architectural detailing, uses a linseed-oil based size a type of glue; the more elaborate water gilding technique, known for its refinement of finish, involves the use of up to 12 coats of gesso to the base surface to produce a very smooth surface, then uses up to eight coats of a refined clay known as bole. The bole is polished to avoid any flaws that would ruin the elegance of the gilded finish.

Gold leaf comes in purity grades from 1224 carat, and is so thin that it is translucent when held up to the light. Imitation leaf is also available.

GESSO This is an applied finish which looks like a dense paint, and is a mixture that usually

includes chalk, gypsum, pigment and a binder. The word gesso comes from the Italian for plaster. Multiple coats are applied to furniture to create a durable, chalky matt appearance. This works particularly well on porous soft woods. The gesso can be pre-colour-tinted with pigments prior to application and is effective in magnifying the look of intricate detailing on furniture. It can be sanded, built up and carved, and polished. It is a good base for painted details or paint effects. Imitation gesso can be created with PVA glue and whiting chalk or a high quality casein paint although authentic plaster-based gesso is more durable. Gesso can be given a finely cracked decorative finish and should always be coated with a protective lacquer layer. It can be used to create sophisticated finishes for doors or wall panelling, too. Q

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