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A letter from home

I always think of March as a key month for planning to refresh interiors for spring. A time to find inspiration and ideas to put into place as the days lengthen. Over the past year, our homes have had so many roles to play and we’ve expected more than ever from them. They’ve had to inspire our daily lives, provide a space for us to relax and feel secure in, as well as become workplaces and even temporary classrooms. We may feel that we’ve used every inch of space as a result, or that some updates could help our interiors fulfil so many different functions. Our feature on kitchen design looks at the lifestyle of the household in order to plan a scheme to perfectly suit and, indeed, enhance it (p70).…

A letter from home

SPOTLIGHT ON… Morris & Co’s 160th anniversary Founded in 1861 by William Morris and friends from the Arts and Crafts movement, Morris & Co is celebrating its 160th anniversary this year. Its iconic wallpaper and fabric designs adorn homes worldwide and are instantly recognisable, most notably Strawberry Thief (which dates back to1883), Acanthus (from 1875) and Willow Bough (1887). The brand started out as Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co, a decorating business providing beautiful, hand-crafted products and furnishings for the home. Morris & Co’s output was prolific, driven by William Morris’s enthusiasm and determination, and his wholehearted belief in the Arts and Crafts movement, which emphasised the importance of decorative arts and craftsmanship in the home as a reaction to mass-production. William Morris’s famous maxim still holds true today: “Have nothing in your houses that you…

DESIGN DISCOVERIES

SHADES OF SPRING Inspired by intertwined ribbon seen on village maypoles in spring, these new hand-painted glazed wall tiles are available in four shade options to add a lightness of touch. Festive Ribbon tiles, £8.94 each, Claybrook Studio TAPPING INTO STYLE The sleek design of the Oscar wall-mounted tap, with a single cross-head mixer that controls both hot and cold water, is perfect for bringing a touch of luxury to smaller spaces in either a gold or brushed-gold finish. Oscar tap in Brushed Gold, £540; Bryony Basin, £900, both London Basin Company EXOTIC TEXTILES Drawing inspiration from Persia and Western Anatolia, designer Birdie Fortescue’s Spring-Summer 2021 textiles include botanical forms and block-printed borders inspired by Damascus tiles. Scallop placemat, £17.50; Cabbage dinner plate, £21; Saral side plate, £10; Floral Napkin, £14.50, all Birdie Fortescue PURE LUXURY Showcasing…

DESIGN DISCOVERIES

Gently rejuvenate interiors by taking inspiration from nature with pure whites, tender greens, creamy yellows and duck egg blues for an effortlessly fresh mood. Bring in tactile beauty with furnishings and accessories crafted from natural materials, including carved woods and pure linen. Continue the theme with subtle seasonal patterns such as leafy trellis prints and spring bird motifs. FEATURE SUZANNA LE GROVE PHOTOGRAPH (SOFAS & STUFF) © WILL HOUGHTON; (MARGIT WITTIG) © SIMON BROWN; (DAYLESFORD) © NEIL WATSON; (DESIGNERS GUILD) © JAMES MERRELL…

PERFECTLY PRACTICAL

Reviving surfaces, forgotten corners and furnishings with a good dust and clean is a satisfying annual ritual. Make the prospect more desirable with well-made tools for the job, such as natural feather dusters and soft cleaning cloths. To retain the feeling of calm well after spring cleaning has finished, take note of where extra storage would improve the sense of order within a room. To avoid compromising a particular scheme, invest in cleverly designed beautiful storage that is charming to behold day after day. FEATURE SUZANNA LE GROVE PHOTOGRAPH (SCISSORS) © THE LITTLE PHOTO COMPANY LTD…

PERFECTLY PRACTICAL

HILL & MAY It was whilst searching for beautiful lampshades for their own homes that friends Emily Stewart and Sarah Serocold realised there was a gap in the market for well-priced, unique designs. They decided to explore whether it was possible to design and handmake their creations in collaboration with skilled artisans, and before long they were taking orders from friends, and Hill & May was born. Though the company is relatively young, the duo have clearly tapped into a popular market. The brand’s impressive collection of lampshades is made from a range of its own fabrics which are all printed by hand on to silks and linens. These can be custom-made into any size, shape or quantity, allowing Hill & May to work on both residential and larger hotel projects. The company…

A fresh PERSPECTIVE

As a highly successful retailer, Keith Abel has a particular talent for spotting the potential in others and encouraging them to realise their unique skills. “Figuring out what someone is good at and letting them get on with it is the fun bit. I’ve been blessed by people who’ve come along at the right time,” he says, modestly. It is an approach Keith also applied to the process of finding and creating a new home, beginning, in 2008, when he engaged a search agent to save himself valuable time and effort that might otherwise have been wasted on a long mission to find the right property. “I needed greater access to London and wanted an old-fashioned English house – something that was liveable and comfortable, but also simple and functional,”…

A fresh PERSPECTIVE

glowing WITH COLOUR

Lynn Walford is recalling how she and her husband John swapped life in busy Hackney, east London for the picturesque East Anglian village where they have lived for the past 10 years. “It was only a matter of time before we moved to Suffolk,” she says. “Although John was born and brought up in Kenya, his family had owned a home in Walberswick since 1905, where he loved to spend holidays. This part of the world had long been familiar to him, and to me too, from the days when we met as students at Birmingham University.” The couple both studied drama, John going on to stage fashion shows and events for designers, and Lynn a stylist and fashion editor. “Because of work, we lived in London, but the more congested…

glowing WITH COLOUR

Character STUDY

Family dynamics change as children grow and a love affair with a house can wane in the process. It sometimes takes a real shake-up to reignite the passion first felt for a family home, and such was the case with this four-storey Victorian terraced property in West London. Its owners, Jane and John, had bought and renovated it as newlyweds, but now, with three children aged 15, 14 and nine, plus a dog, they were finding its layout lacked the flexibility they needed. “The children had got to the point where they wanted their own space, but we all lived in the family room off the kitchen, while the large double reception room on the first floor was very rarely used,” Jane says. ‘Once the main pieces were in place in…

Character STUDY

The turn of events that found Becci Friend, her husband, Rob, and their three children leaving London in 2016 began when she saw a house for sale in the Hampshire village where she had grown up. She knew the house, but had never been inside. “It had a high hedge along the front and, as a child, I’d thought it must conceal a secret garden,” she says. Despite not having previously had any firm plans to move out of London, Becci could not resist the temptation to book a viewing. “A couple had lived in the house for 30 years,” she explains, “and nothing had been done to the interior since the 1980s, but it immediately felt like a proper home. I think Rob realised he’d be fighting a losing battle…

STYLE INSPIRATION

LEVEL OF DISTINCTION Creating contrast helps to bring depth, richness and character to a scheme. Here, walls painted a bitter chocolate hue provide a dramatically distinct backdrop to textiles from Colefax and Fowler’s new spring collection. The cushions, with their rich colours and intricate crewel work pattern, are showcased as works of art when set against the deeply dark paint. Cushions in Somerton, £159 a metre, and all fabrics, Colefax and Fowler. Discover more of the new collections in our April issue.…

STYLE INSPIRATION

LIFE IN THE kitchen

As one of the hardest-working rooms in the home, used day and night and by all members of the household, a kitchen needs to be not only practical but beautiful too, to make spending time there enjoyable. Often, the lifestyle of the homeowner and the way the kitchen is primarily used will dictate its layout, content and decoration. Keeping this in mind as the first consideration when planning a kitchen will ensure it functions and is a pleasure to spend time in for all who use it. Here we look at five different styles to enhance the heart of the home. Everything in its place This calm and orderly approach to the kitchen keeps it as a functional, yet elegant space. Clever storage hides gadgets, appliances and cookware, leaving just a few…

LIFE IN THE kitchen

Natural CONNECTION

A garden room provides a natural link between a home and the green space beyond. It could be a conservatory in which to relax, an orangery designed for everyday living, or a greenhouse that doubles as a dining room in summer. Glazed structures like these create an extension to the home, a half-way space where house and garden, inside and outside, come together. Whether used year-round or only during warmer months, garden rooms can provide a sanctuary to retreat to, a practical well-lit place to read or paint in, or a space in which to socialise. However they are to be used, they can offer the perfect canvas on which to experiment with a more adventurous approach to interior design, introducing bolder patterns or furniture styles than elsewhere in the…

Natural CONNECTION

TYPES OF GARDEN ROOMS

CONSERVATORY A conservatory should be predominantly glazed with over 75 per cent of the roof glazed, and a delicate frame – whether timber, metal or UPVC. ORANGERY An orangery is a more substantial structure than a conservatory having pilasters, an inset roof and less glazing. GREENHOUSE Designed for growing plants, these structures are single glazed. They can be freestanding in a desired spot in the garden – ideally near a vegetable patch or kitchen garden, but can be abutted to the house and have sliding doors adjoining the home for easy access. GARDEN ROOMS A separate structure built in the garden – this could house a sitting room for teenagers, provide a home office, a gym or a place for pastimes, from art to music. As with any external addition or garden structure, ensure if planning permission is…

ROOM WITH A VIEW

There are not many men who would build a conservatory for their mother, but Jonathan Hey, a self-taught builder, was unfazed at the prospect and surprisingly pleased by the results. Not only did he enjoy the process of the build, but also designing the conservatory itself. So much so, in fact, that it led him to launch his company, Westbury Garden Rooms 30 years ago. Before long, Hey’s business had taken off and he was designing garden rooms, orangeries, pool houses and conservatories for people across the country. The brand continues to grow and today creates designs all over the world, from Paris to the United States. Its most recent overseas project, and largest to date, was a pool house for the Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya, in Sri Lanka. “It’s amazing how…

ROOM WITH A VIEW

The new NEUTRALS

Colour choices for interiors rarely stand still and recent decades have seen the fall of magnolia, a love affair with taupe, and more than a decade of grey in all its moods. Deeper shades are confidently in the mix too, but off-whites and soft neutrals remain the bedrock of home decorating as every paint chart makes plain. Whilst many of us have been turning to richer, darker colours in recent years, light colours are still the essential backdrop to everyday living, and seem to be even more so at a time when a large majority of us have been confined to our homes. David Mottershead, founder and managing director of paint company Little Greene, noted early on in the pandemic that people had begun buying warmer off-whites. “It was as if…

The new NEUTRALS

Many of us truly discovered the joys of outdoor entertaining last year as restrictions made socialising indoors nigh on impossible. In its new capacity, the garden has become a multifunctional space requiring comfortable seating and an attractive dining area (often with a well-equipped cooking zone), as well as fulfilling other roles such as providing a quiet, contemplative place to relax, somewhere for children to play, and perhaps a sunny spot for cultivating home-grown produce. Packing all this into the available space in a way that looks attractive is a feat that can be achieved most effectively through zoning – an approach to garden layout which, like interior design, creates areas with a clear purpose. “The number of spaces created will depend on the site and budget but also on the way…

QUINTESSENTIALLY

BLOSSOMING FORTH Bursting with life, cheer and positivity, the blossom to be found on hedgerows and trees at this time of year marks the start of spring and offers a taste of the floral bounty to come. Blackthorn is one of the first to put on a display with its pretty white petals blooming in March and April, with apple trees soon following suit. Pinker hues from cherry blossom bring delight in April and May. Gather bunches to fill vases or pitchers with an exuberant arrangement of flowers, or fashion into a wreath to add a sweet, fragrant and welcoming springtime adornment to a front door. We further celebrate spring’s floral delights in the final instalment of ‘The Seasonal Home’ series in our forthcoming April issue.…

QUINTESSENTIALLY

FROM PATCH TO PLATE Matthew Fort

There is something inherently cheering about rhubarb. It may be its lively colour – pink-going-on-red. It may be its flavour – sharp, crisp, bright. It may be because it’s the first edible thing to come along after the quiet months of winter. Rhubarb is the herald of spring, if not actually spring itself. We think – I think – of rhubarb as a fruit, whereas, technically speaking it’s a vegetable, or so the real experts say. In fact, to settle an argument as to the exact nature of rhubarb, in 1947 a customs court ruling in the US reclassified it as a fruit. Perhaps they were confused by the example set by keen vegetable gardener Thomas Jefferson, who advocated eating the leaves as if they were spinach. I don’t advise it,…

FROM PATCH TO PLATE Matthew Fort

RHUBARB FOOL WITH SLIVERED ALMONDS

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 150g caster sugar2 large rhubarb stalks, trimmed and cut into 8cm sections300ml whipping cream60g icing sugar, sifted1 tsp vanilla extract80g flaked almonds, lightly toasted METHOD • Combine the caster sugar with 300ml water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over moderate heat until the sugar has dissolved into a clear syrup. • Reduce the syrup to a steady simmer and add the rhubarb sections. Cover and simmer over low heat until the rhubarb is tender to the tip of a knife, about 10 minutes. Take off the heat. • In a large mixing bowl, whip the cream, icing sugar, and vanilla extract to soft peaks. • To serve, divide the whipped cream mixture between bowls and spoon the warm rhubarb (and its syrup) and flaked almonds on top.…

RHUBARB FOOL WITH SLIVERED ALMONDS

Making the EVERYDAY SPECIAL

Spring is in the air and what better way to refresh the home than by updating favourite rooms as well as those that are used infrequently to prepare for the year ahead, whatever it may bring. This need not mean redecorating or a complete redesign. It can be something as simple as using china and table linen usually reserved for special occasions to make everyday suppers feel more special; or lighting scented candles to fill a room with a deliciously evocative scent, perhaps as a reminder of a delightful holiday with loved ones or memorable event; or taking the time to pull out an heirloom quilt or super soft blanket to snuggle under whilst watching a film. Taking inspiration from the Scandinavian ‘hygge’, which is a way of living that focuses on…

Making the EVERYDAY SPECIAL

A peaceful and refreshing night’s sleep is widely acknowledged as key to our overall wellbeing. Getting the recommended eight hours a night is said to bring myriad physical and mental health benefits, including boosting the immune system, improving memory and reducing stress. With March being National Bed Month, run yearly by the UK’s advisory body The Sleep Council, our thoughts turn to the many ways we can help ensure a perfect night’s sleep. These range from creating a restful sanctuary, to taking our sleep needs more seriously or investing in a new bed or mattress. For those seeking to sustain or improve the quality of their slumber, there really are myriad options available. ADDRESSING SLEEP NEEDS To a greater or lesser extent, sleep is a physiological requirement for all of us. Age,…

BEAUTIFUL BUYS TO HELP WITH SLEEP

Enjoy the scent of lavender to help unwind before bed. Meadowlands Lavender, Bergamot & Basil candle, from £35, Zoe Glencross Cover the eyes and drift off in elegant style. Connie Silk Charmeuse Eye Mask, £65, Liberty Wake up at the same time every day with soothing light-filled mornings Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300 Wake up to Daylight SAD Light, £109, John Lewis & Partners Improve sleep quality with a gentle spritz of this lavender, camomile and vetiver-infused mist. Deep Sleep pillow spray, £19.50, This Works Help regulate body temperature by keeping feet warm in cosy cashmere bed socks. Cashmere bed socks, £36, Soho Home…

BEAUTIFUL BUYS TO HELP WITH SLEEP

“About 15 years ago, I was very lucky to stay in one of the houses Oliver Messel designed on Mustique, and that got me interested in him and his journey. Messel went to the Slade School of Art in the early 1920s and started off as a painter, got into set and costume design for theatre and opera, then worked on Hollywood films in the glamorous age of the silver screen. He designed Vivien Leigh’s costumes for Caesar and Cleopatra in 1945 and was nominated for an Oscar for his work on Suddenly Last Summer in 1959. He was also a portrait painter, an illustrator and a fabric designer. In 1966, he moved to Barbados and started a new career as an architect and interior designer. It is Messel’s architecture on Mustique,…

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