Elle Decoration UK - July 2016

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Our pick of gardening

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SUMMER
JULY 2016
Style
21 News The latest trends and hot
buys, from the ultimate garden room
to details on how to perfect your
plasterwork and new online shops
32 Technology We test out clever new
app-based removal service KwikSweep
41 People Discover more about design
hero Jacques Adnet and meet French
decorator Jean-Louis Deniot
LIVING
Summer has arrived and its time to kick back and

take a moment to reflect. Longing for a slower pace
of life? Or perhaps more time with friends? Be inspired
by four people who have followed their dreams
53
45 Architecture Top things to see at

the London Festival of Architecture,
plus Herzog & De Meuron discuss
the new Tate Modern extension
50 Colour A brief history of alabaster
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Escape
141 News Courses, books and shopping
destinations for budding gardeners,
must-see exhibitions for sculpture
fans, and your chance to step inside
the homes of Mir, Kahlo and more
ON THE COVER
This outdoor dining area is a beautiful
example of simple-but-stylish summer
entertaining. It belongs to chef Kobus
van der Merwe see more of his rustic
South African home in The forager, p57
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SUMMER
HOMES
Laid-back homes that are perfect for summer living,

from the Hollywood hills to the heart of the Italian mountains.
Plus, outdoor furniture that will transform your garden
Homes
84 Dive into indigo The interior of
this Corsican home is draped in
deep-blue fabrics. We discover
more about the African dyeing
technique used to create them
94 Modern by design A bold mix of
materials and iconic furnishings
mingles in this Italian villa. Learn
more about three key pieces and
the nishes that complete the look
106 The sun lounge The garden is
the new living room. We reveal the
top three outdoor furniture trends
112 House on the hills This family
home combines Hollywood
glamour and comfort. Its owners
tell us where they sourced the
pieces that give it A-list style
122 City slicker The owners of this
sleek open-plan Barcelona
apartment offer practical tips for
creating sociable spaces
130 Summer in Provence How do
you give a new-build home charm?
The owners of this French
farmhouse tell us their ve tips
for creating an authentic look
94
Finally
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162 The last word Admire Piero

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JOURNEY
HOME
Doing up a house is an intense labour. The dream scenario is to appoint a marvellous

interior designer, explain clearly your hearts desire, move family plus dogs into a ne
hotel, and then return some six weeks later to a perfectly constructed and spotless
vision of your new and improved abode. Sadly in all my years of editing this magazine,
I have never encountered this. And I dont think thats just because ne hotels are
seldom keen to house large slobbery hounds. Rather, its an impossible ction. Most of
PICTURE: EMMA WEBSTER
Improving your home is one of the best journeys you can ever undertake
and can only, in the long run, have a positive effect on your wellbeing
us nd it difficult to articulate what we think we want/need, designers dont work via
telepathy and, unfortunately, being able to decamp en luxe for the duration of works
is the nancial preserve of the few. Not forgetting, those aforementioned works often
overrun due to myriad random factors. Personally, I nd the necessary intrusion the
hardest to bear. When your hitherto private retreat from the world is invaded by dust,
dirt, builders kit and too many people at once, it can swiftly become overwhelming.
The thing is, I absolutely maintain that the journey of improving your home is one
of the best things you can ever undertake. Shaping and colouring where you live to suit
your familial needs, temperament and taste can only, in the long run, have a positive
effect; I believe that the spaces we surround ourselves with on a daily basis have a huge
impact on our physical health and emotional wellbeing.
But to get there is not without its tests. Lets assume weve mood-boarded our way
to an agreed scheme; the responsibility then shifts to the builders, joiners or decorators.
Are they available, sufficiently detail oriented and/or dedicated to the task in hand?
What of the unexpected? The uncovered leak, crumbling plaster, rotten joists or hidden
wet rot? What too of, whisper it, changing your mind? That said, I insist that it is far
better to change your mind at a stage when something can be done than to stay silent
and harbour regret. Hopefully, with much mocked up at the mood board stage, huge
shifts of intention can be avoided, but I grant you, with things like colour, its sometimes
just too hard to really see what it feels like until its done.
Unfortunately, there is no golden set of rules to protect against all of this. Id advise
only the following: go in with your eyes open, be realistic about costs, accept change as
inevitable and, throughout the whole ordeal, stay mindful of your objective. An improved
home = a happier home. Itll be worth it in the end, it always is. After all, none of the
homes we have ever featured got to where they are now without going through this too.
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Three things I learnt this month
If you receive bi-annual water bills, then

regularly check your water meter. When all
of your taps are off, the dial in the centre should
not move. If it does, you have a leak! To check
whether that leak is inside or outside your home,
isolate the stopcock. Dial still moving? The leak
is outside your property. Stopped? Its inside.
Either way, call your plumber/water company
to avoid being billed for the wasted water.
A cucamelon is a real thing. A cross between
a melon and a cucumber, it hails from
Mexico, looks like a teeny-tiny version of
a watermelon and tastes like a lemon-zesty
cucumber. Available at Waitrose.
Installing a Velux sun tunnel might not be
as easy as I originally thought. I will report
back next month.
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T H I S MON T H S CON T R I BU TOR S

Twitter @malibufarm
Profession Chef
Feature The sunshine chef, p63
Inspiration Nature: I like my food
to look like it has come straight from
the yard and onto the plate
Home A modern ranch house on a two-acre plot with
a vineyard, vegetable gardens, goats, chickens, dogs,
a pig and a cat (read more about Malibu Farm on p63)
Interiors style I grew up in Sweden so I love
Scandinavian simplicity. Lots of grey, white and wood
Favourite city Malibu, of course! It is rural but it
has the creativity and buzz of a large city
Ludovica Rubbini
Instagram @britepiccolobrite
Profession Ludovica co-runs family
restaurant El Brite de Larieto
Feature The mountain king, p67
Home We have just nished building
and furnishing our new home,
perched on top of a hill with a marvellous view over
the whole Cortina Valley. Its modern, but with an air
of tradition: the bathrooms feature the same stone
that was used in the ancient Cortina fountains
Dream project Id love to create a restaurant and
hotel where our guests could experience our
philosophy and the true spirit of the Dolomites
James Williams
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Architecture pages (p45)
Home My house blends the best of
both worlds one side is a traditional
Victorian terrace with beautiful wood ooring and
period details, while the other part is a converted
garage, which brings a modern warehouse feel
Interiors style Modern contemporary; I dont like
a lot of colour. I prefer white walls, textured materials
like granite and marble, and lots of grey. Simple
furniture is best and I love Scandinavian design
INTERVIEWS: SARAH MORGAN
Helene Henderson
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SHOPPING DESIGN DECOR ATING NA MES TO KNOW A RCHITECTUR E
STYLE
ROSE TINTED
British brand Wovens new glassware collection
in delicate pastels includes vases and candleholders
that make striking group arrangements. Of particular
note is the stacked double vase in pink and grey
or blue and grey. Layer colours together to show
them off to maximum advantage.
From left Ebber II candleholders, 39 each; Ebber double
vases (also in foreground), 49 each; Axis vases, 15 each;
Vale Rib vase (behind), 24, all Woven (woven.co.uk)
F O R M O R E O B J E C T S O F D E S I R E , V I S I T E L L E D E C O R AT I O N . C O . U K / N E W S
Style | N E W S
RUGS FOR ALL SEASONS

Get the look of this bohemian courtyard, styled
by Beldi Rugs (beldirugs.com), with our edit
of beautiful, durable and weatherproof designs
Above, from left Safari rug by Armadillo & Co, from 255,
Northwood (northwoodhome.co.uk). Leafage II acrylic rug,
1,095, Tai Ping (taipingcarpets.com). Juno recycled-plastic rug
by Weaver Green, 390, John Lewis (johnlewis.com). Canyon plastic
rug, 539, Benuta (benuta.co.uk). Miami polypropylene rug by
Tina Mirzer, 59 per square metre, Liv Interiors (tmroom77.com)
Investment buy Mayfair store William & Son, purveyor of rare accessories
for the home, has created this striking Fruit Drops vessel in collaboration
with historic Czechoslovakian crystal manufacturer Moser. Intended
for jams and other condiments, it has a sterling silver lid and a pink,
lavender, yellow or clear glass base. 625 each (williamandson.com).
PICTURE: MAX ZAMBELLI
THE ART OF TEA

Japanese ceramicist Akiko Hirai has teamed
up with Brit brand Toast to launch a range
of oriental teawares. Based on yunomi-chawan
(teacups used in sencha tea ceremonies),
they are made using the traditional kohiki
technique, where dark clay is dipped into
a white porcelain slip, and no two items are
the same. Each tea bowl comes with its own
linen wrapping and paulownia-wood box,
into which a handwritten poem by Hirai
herself is tucked. There are also matching
teapots and small bowls. Yumoni tea bowl,
240; Kohiki bowl, 96; Kohiki set (above),
600, all available exclusively at Toast;
19 Westbourne Grove, London W11 (toa.st).
FLORAL SYMPHONY
Add a touch of bohemian luxe to your home this summer with Missoni
Homes latest collection, Oriental Garden, a blossom-laden design inspired
by a 1970s silk dress from the brands fashion archive. We think that the
cushions, rugs and poufs look particularly wonderful layered together.
Sajama wool rug, 3,754; Samoa small cotton pouf, 512; cushions,
216 each; large pouf, 650, all by Missoni Home, Amara (amara.com).
Style | N E W S
FIVE OF THE BEST

T I E R E D TA B L E S
Heres our pick of top tables
with added storage space
Zorro steel and glass table

by Note Design Studio for
La Chance, 868, Monologue
(monologuelondon.com)
THE STUDIO OF DREAMS

Since it opened in 2014, The New Craftsmens Mayfair space has
become known as one of Londons top spots to seek out special handmade
pieces for the home, from sculptural stoneware by Iva Polachova to
furniture, such as a cherrywood daybed and mattress by Louisa Loakes
and William Waterhouse (above). Now its taking the craft appreciation
process a step further by opening The Studio an elegant private space
where you can meet with designers and The New Craftsmens commissioning
team to create beautiful bespoke items. The workshop is lled with
inspiring samples, materials and mood boards to stimulate ideas, and
the showrooms portfolio includes over 100 of the best British makers,
specialising in everything from furniture to lighting and glassware.
Creating something unique couldnt be easier (thenewcraftsmen.com).
Svelto oak coffee table, 810,

Ercol (ercol.com)
Steel, brass and glass side tables

by Jasper Morrison, from 550
each, SCP (scp.co.uk)
WORDS: EMMA LOVE PICTURES: STEINAR VOLLAN, LINDSAY EMERY
DINE IN
SPLENDOUR
Making mealtimes more
beautiful is the ethos behind
Studio One Ceramics. Founded
in New York by Lindsay Emery,
who produces limited editions
of her porcelain platters, trays,
plates and bowls, the studios
signature is glazes inspired by
watercolour paintings. Each
piece is nished with ourishes
of metallic paint bowls
feature gold brushstrokes that
resemble confetti, while a
cheese plate with a splash of
rose glaze takes the form of
an artists palette. Tableware
has never looked so pretty
(for more inspiration, see our
summer tableware feature
on p71). From 22 for a ring
dish (suiteonestudio.com).
Palette JH7 table in Nero Marquina

marble, black-stained ash and brass
by Jaime Hayn for &Tradition,
1,095, Aram Store (aram.co.uk)
Rang oak table by Stokke

Austad, from 219, Tonning &
Stryn (tonningstryn.no)
Style | N E W S
CARE-FREE
CONCRETE
Clockwise from top left Ensemble wallpaper by Lorenzo de Grandis (main image),
100 per square metre, Wall and Deco (wallanddeco.com). Opus Urbus SP213 vinyl tiles,
39 per square metre, Karndean (karndean.com). Impressive concrete/wood-effect
laminate ooring, 19.99 per square metre, Quick-Step (quick-step.co.uk). Galet stool,
50, Habitat (habitat.co.uk). Grande Grey porcelain tile, 160 per square metre, The
Stone and Ceramic Warehouse (sacw.co.uk). Cemento Dark Grey Matt porcelain tiles,
42 per square metre, Mandarin Stone (mandarinstone.com). Concrete Polkadot
wallpaper by Young & Battaglia, 55 per 2.5-metre roll, Mineheart (mineheart.com)
PICTURES:LORENZO
PICTURE:
NAME PENNATI, RPOLYANICHKO
The textural and tonal qualities of concrete are so sought after that
there are now more ways than ever to get the look without using the
real thing. If the expense and upheaval of poured concrete oors and
slabbed wall panels is out of the question, consider our pick of tiles,
wallpaper and veneer ooring that make the trend easy and affordable.
ELLE Decoration | P R O M O T I O N
Left Kura Kala ooring in Linear Block laying

pattern with Kura Anise stripping
Top Umbra Eclipse ooring in Random Stone
laying pattern with Basilica Shell stripping
Above Cornish Oak ooring in Parquet laying
pattern with Myron motif
FIND YOUR SIGNATURE STYLE

Breathe new life into every corner of your home with the latest
innovations in custom-design luxury vinyl ooring from Amtico
Flooring is the frame on which the rest of your interior
is built. Get it right, and it will atter and complement
everything around it. But quality and performance are as
important as looks when everyday use is a consideration
which makes an Amtico oor ideal for anyone looking for
an underfoot solution that delivers on every front.
This season sees the launch of 30 new products in the
Amtico Signature collection which means theres never
been a better time to create a oor that is truly unique to you.
Like all Amtico products the Signature range is easy
to maintain, durable and naturally warm to touch. As the
brands premium collection of custom-designed luxury vinyl
ooring, it also offers a level of style and design exibility
from statement motifs and borders to nishes that reect
current interiors trends that is unrivalled elsewhere.
Discover them in the new Uniquely Amtico brochure today.
For a copy of the brochure, samples and store locations,
call 0121 514 5782 or visit amtico.com
THE FINISHING TOUCH

Customisable motifs add decorative ourish to your oors
Manhattan in Slate Noire,

Urban Marble, Metal Tin
and Metal Shot, 890mm
diameter, rrp 230
Origami in Fused
Birch, 890mm
diameter,
rrp 150
Small Star in Back to Black

Vamp, Shibori Jasmine, Shibori
Lapsang and Shibori Sencha,
915mm diameter, rrp 150
Style | N E W S
FOUR OF THE BEST

MOULDINGS BRANDS
Best for a modern look
Solomon & Wu
Jake Solomon opened
his studio six years
ago with the goal
of applying
modern design
to traditional
mouldings. His team
sculpts every detail
from cornicing to panels.
Cubist ceiling rose, 150. 913
Woodeld Road, Welwyn Garden
City AL7 (solomonandwu.com)
Best lightweight option
Orac Decor
An easy-to-t alternative to
plaster, this Sussex studios
designs are made from a light
polyurethane called Purotouch.
C364 wave lighting prole,
65 for a two-metre strip.
City Business Centre, Brighton Road,
Horsham RH13 (oracdecor.com)
Best for restoration

Cast
This is the place to go to for high
quality plaster mouldings.
The team, who have worked on
heritage buildings across the
UK, will restore everything from
cornicing to corbels. Architraves
from 35 for three metres.
2 High Street, Hornsey,
London N8 (castoondon.com)
DESIGN DETAILS: MOULDINGS
WORDS: ALEX KRISTAL PICTURE: BRUCE BUCK
Every month we bring you the full lowdown on the elements that dene
your home. This issue, how to nd the perfect ceiling plasterwork
Originally a purely functional architectural element used to mask imperfections where
a propertys walls meet the ceiling, the style of an architectural moulding would also
indicate the grandeur of a room: in Victorian houses, reception rooms would have
larger, more intricate cornicing than private spaces. On the ceiling, decorative reliefs
surrounding a light tting also had a practical purpose they were designed to catch
the smoke and soot that rose from gas lamps, in order to protect ceilings from damage.
In new book How to Decorate (Mitchell Beazley, 30), Farrow & Balls Joa Studholme
and Charlotte Cosby extoll the virtues of emphasising architectural mouldings with
paint, whether you choose to replicate existing plasterwork, restore a period feature
(as in Chelsea Townhouse New York, above, by Julian King; juliankingarchitect.com), or
make a contemporary statement by designing new details. Rather than painting your
cornicing to match the ceiling, try painting it the same colour as the walls it will make
the room feel loftier. Alternatively, paint mouldings in a contrasting subtle tone to the
walls, which will give a sense of character without conning the rooms proportions.
Off-the-shelf style
Cornices Centre
A huge array of mouldings are
on display in this west London
showroom, which is perfect for
instantly accessible designs.
There is also a
bespoke service.
PR77 ceiling
rose, from 178.
Field Way,
Greenford UB6
(cornices
centre.co.uk)
Style | N E W S
BEST OF THE WEB
Around the world and into your living room... here are three
new online homeware stores bringing you global looks
AFRICAN STYLE
KUDU HOME
WORDS: AMY BRADFORD PICTURES: LAURA FANTACUZZI AND MAXIME GALATI/FOURCADE
African homewares are nally starting

to receive the attention they deserve
in the West. With big brands like
Moroso and cutting-edge designers,
such as Stephen Burks, championing
the continents crafts, theyre reaching
a new audience one thats set to grow
with the launch of Kudu Home,
founded by British-South African
Thandi Mbali Renaldi, who works with
artisans across Africa. In its online
boutique youll nd
everything from
beadwork antelope
wall trophies
(right, 86) to
woven bowls
by Swaziland
cooperative Gone
Rural (from 27;
kuduhome.com).
I TA L I A N C R A F T
S T O R I E S O F I TA L Y
SCANDI BOHO
I N D I A M AY H O M E
Were used to Italian

brands wowing us with
statement furniture,
but what about the
nations craft scene?
Judging by the debut
collection from
Stories of Italy, its
thriving. The site was
set up by former fashion
designers Matilde
Antonacci and Dario Buratto, who
have experience at Prada, Acne and
Helmut Lang. Log on to nd beautiful
pieces in two classic Italian materials:
Carrara marble and Murano glass.
The price point is high, but every
piece is unique, which makes the site
ideal for gifts. Our favourite designs
include the Dattero glass vase
(above, 2,850),
Losanga marble
plates (left,
from 343)
and Pumo
sculptures
(3,054 for
a pair; stories
otaly.com).
Brands that meld Scandinavian and

boho style are big news right now.
A great example is new label India
May Home, founded by Karen
Birchenough, who formerly worked
in the luxury travel industry and has
used her globetrotting as inspiration
for her wares. India May Homes
monochrome palette is classically
Scandinavian, but its details are
exotic think hammered metal,
carved bone and hand-embroidered
textiles. All of the artisans
Birchenough works with in India and
Morocco are paid fair wages and its
products are made using sustainable
materials, meaning you can indulge
in that Fez silk pouf
(right, 100) or
Anjali side table
(below, 440)
with a clear
conscience
(indiamay
home.co.uk).
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BRING THE NOISE
TRIED AND TESTED
Danish audio company Vifa has been crafting

celebrated loudspeakers since 1933. This model,
the Oslo, is the fourth in the rms city-inspired
collection. It delivers high-quality Bluetooth
streaming and its aluminium frame, wrapped
in Kvadrat wool (theres a choice of ve colours),
is tactile, hard-wearing and portable. Despite
its diminutive size, it delivers a symphonic swell
of room-lling sound. 400 (vifa.dk).
Buy now Whether youre worried about allergies or pollution, an air

purier is a smart lifestyle choice especially if you live in the city.
Philips new 3250/30 Anti-Allergen Air Purier lters 99 per cent
of bacteria from pet hair to pollen from the air in just one hour. Its
quiet, too, so you can rest and breathe easily. 390 (philips.co.uk).
We put the
KwikSweep app
to the test so you
dont have to
Getting rid of old furniture can
be difficult and expensive. When
we heard about KwikSweep
a new app that promises fast,
cost-effective junk removal
we were intrigued. Our tester
had a fairly large number of
items that she wanted to get rid
of two sofas, a bookcase, dining
table and a sideboard among
them. Once she had downloaded
the app and registered for an
account which is as easy as
setting yourself up on Amazon
or Ebay the rest was simple.
Users take pictures of their
unwanted items, email them via
the app and within a couple of
hours they will receive a quote
for the cost of removal.
Our fairly substantial load cost
just 160 to remove. Accept the
quote and you can book a time
slot and pay securely. So where
do they take your stuff? The
company makes every effort to
ensure that as much of the waste
as possible is reused or recycled.
One issue: the service is as yet
only available in London, but its
so handy that we dont think this
will be the case for long. Free
from the App Store or Google
Play (kwiksweepapp.com).
The perfect addition to any

outdoor kitchen, this revolutionary
portable wood-red pizza oven
heats up to 500 centigrade in ten
minutes and can cook a quattro
formaggi in just 90 seconds
perfect if youre feeding hungry
guests at a garden party.
Made from rustproof brushed
stainless steel, the
handy Uuni 2S
runs on eco-friendly
compressed wood.
199 (uuni.net).
NAKED AMBITION
Naked is the worlds rst 3D tness tracker, comprising a set
of scales and an internet-connected mirror. The scales slowly
rotate, allowing the mirror to scan every inch of your body
to build up a 3D image that you view using the free app. Hit
tness goals to watch your body tone up. 380 (naked.t).
WORDS: TOM BAILEY, AMY BRADFORD
PIZZA PRONTO
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I N S I D E S T O RY L S A I N T E R N AT I O N A L
The brand that transformed the way we shop for

glass celebrates its 50th anniversary this year
Even if youve never heard of LSA International, its almost certain
that youll have seen and used its products. Its glassware and china
can be found in homeware departments and independent stores, as
well as restaurants and hotels, all over the world. Perhaps youre
more likely to remember its candy-coloured palette and striking
shapes than the brand name itself, but behind the array of tumblers,
Champagne utes and vases it produces is an interesting story.
It all started when founder Janusz Lubkowski and his wife Ewa
spotted some enamelware in the window of Habitat. It was 1966, and
Terence Conrans home store was a new and energising presence on
the high street. The Lubkowskis decided to show Conran some of
the brightly coloured enamelware made in their native Poland.
WORDS: AMY BRADFORD
By experimenting with colour and form, and keeping its

wares affordable, LSA International quickly gained fans
Clockwise from top left Circle 50th anniversary collection

(from 10.95 for a mug and saucer). Porcelain moulds inside the
brands factory. Enamelware from the archive. Bar ships
decanter (36). Janusz Lubkowski and daughter Monika
Lubkowska-Jonas. Boris range (from 20 for a vodka glass)
Conran placed an order, and with that the great British entrepreneur
had played his part in the creation of LSA International.
Having set up their company with architect Tony Saunders
(the initials LSA stand for Lubkowski Saunders & Associates) and
encouraged by the popularity of their enamelware (above), the
Lubkowskis began exploring other aspects of Polish craft: porcelain
tableware, leather satchels and holdalls, and rustic-modern timber
accessories. The most promising avenue, though, was glass the
material with which LSA International remains most associated
today. By experimenting with colour and form, and keeping its
wares affordable, the brand quickly became a favourite.
Janusz Lubkowskis daughter Monika Lubkowska-Jonas joined
the company in 1985 and has continued her fathers legacy as creative
director she creates more than 250 new designs each year. In 2016,
as LSA International celebrates its 50th anniversary, she has
launched a range of homewares (pictured top) focusing on ve
key materials in its history: enamel, wood, leather, ceramic and
glass. Almost all pieces are created at the LSA International
headquarters in Sunbury-on-Thames, but its glassware
is still handmade in Poland (lsa-international.com).
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CABIN REVIVAL
WORDS: AMY BRADFORD PICTURES: ADAM BATTERBEE, REBECCA DOUGLAS
The Plankbridge shepherds hut is a charming,

historic design with a very modern appeal
Top of the list of outdoor rooms we would love to own has to be the cabins, writers retreats (novelist Tracy Chevalier spent a day in
Plankbridge shepherds hut, a 3.6-metre by 1.8-metre piece of one at the 2012 Chelsea Flower Show) and even miniature spas
handcrafted simplicity that can be deployed as anything from (The Pig hotel group, which has outposts in Somerset, Dorset and
a garden shed to a holiday cabin or home office.
the New Forest, owns seven huts that are used as treatment rooms;
Its origins are in Victorian Dorset, where shepherds used these thepighotel.com). Standard huts are no longer designed to travel
corrugated metal huts on cast-iron wheels as retreats from the cold (although they can be moved short distances, for example around
during busy lambing season. Traditionally, they contained a wood the garden to get the best light), but Plankbridge has made a small
burner, a bed and perhaps a small cupboard and folding table; number of examples with a road-legal chassis that can be towed by
shepherding was an itinerant job,
Land Rover. Recently, the crafty
so the huts were equipped with
company also launched a DanishPlankbridge huts have served as
shafts for horses, allowing them to
oak-and-sheepskin chair,
childrens playrooms, shermans inspired
travel around the countryside.
made using the same traditional
techniques as its huts, and has just
In 2000, this delightful Wessex
cabins, writers retreats and spas
tradition was revived by Richard
unveiled the Plankbridge Privy
Lee a furniture designer who trained at John Makepeaces school a portable washroom on iron wheels based on the traditional
(now Parnham College) and his partner Jane Dennison when Victorian privy at this years Chelsea Flower Show.
they set up Plankbridge. They discovered an early shepherds hut
Such is the authenticity and charming appeal of Plankbridge
near Thomas Hardys cottage in Dorset, and began restoring old huts that the company was asked to supply one for the 2015 movie
examples and building new ones. Made using traditional adaptation of Thomas Hardys novel Far From the Madding Crowd,
craftsmanship and materials, the huts are equipped with all modern where it provides shelter for shepherd and suitor Gabriel Oak.
conveniences think double-glazed windows, cosy dining areas, Offscreen, kitted out with Farrow & Ball paintwork and plenty of
built-in desks, wood-burning stoves and mini kitchens and bathrooms. home comforts, these idyllic cabins are more like a home from
Plankbridge huts have served as childrens playrooms, shermens home. Classic shepherds hut, from 18,025 (plankbridge.com).
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FIVE THINGS TO
KNOW ABOUT K E T TA L
CEO Manuel Alorda admits the

companys early years were
tough. Undeterred, he embarked
on a massive publicity drive, hiring
planes to bombard beaches with
Kettal-branded beachballs,
delivering one million catalogues
picturing bikini-clad beach babes
(left) and even cultivating
customers loyalty by giving them
a free live kitten (these were
comparatively unethical times).
The pioneering Spanish rm that made outdoor

furniture as stylish as anything inside the home
The continuing trend for blurring the boundaries between
indoor and outdoor living has seen garden furniture undergo
a transformation graduating from simple, brightly-coloured
deckchairs to stylish upholstered seating. One company that has
helped spur on this progress is Barcelona-based Kettal, which
was founded in 1966 by company president Manuel Alorda.
Collaborating as it does today with such stellar designers as
Patricia Urquiola and Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, its easy to
forget that Kettal, which celebrates its 50th birthday this year,
has been part of the al fresco furniture revolution from the beginning. On a visit to
Germany in the early 1960s, Alorda noticed that garden furniture was a national
obsession and spotted an opportunity to produce it on the same scale in Spain. After
initially importing German outdoor furniture, he produced Kettals rst design, the
Mickey a simple folding chair with a multi-stripe fabric stretched over a riveted
aluminium frame, destined for beaches. It was in the 1990s that the company truly hit its
stride, thanks to its decision to team up with well-known designer Oscar Tusquets, who
produced its ornate Oscar chair (below, far right)
in 1995. Since 2006, Manuels son Alex, currently
the rms vice president, has initiated more
Kettal, which celebrates

its 50th birthday this year,
spearheaded the al fresco
furniture revolution
From top The Maia collection by Patricia Urquiola.
An early Kettal catalogue featuring bikini-clad beach
babes. Company vice president Alex Alorda with his
father, founder and president Manuel Alorda. A selection
of classic outdoor chairs from the Kettal archive
partnerships, marking Kettal

out as being experimental with
materials. Take Urquiolas Maia
collection (top, 2005; updated
last year), which uses macramlike cord, reecting a renewed
interest in crafts. Other classic
Kettal pieces include the
Bouroullec brothers Stampa
chair (2015) and the reissue of
Nanna and Jrgen Ditzels 1950
Basket wicker chair (2014).
Kettal is never purely nostalgic,
though; it constantly looks to
the future (kettal.com).
Today, Kettals headquarters

is still in Barcelona, while
its manufacturing plant is in the
nearby city of Tarragona. It has
standalone stores in Barcelona,
London, Paris, Marbella and
Miami and sells its furniture in
over 60 countries.
Jasper Morrisons Park Life

collection (2012), the
designers rst outdoor furniture
range, took four-and-a-half years
to perfect. We went through many
prototypes, but I think the result
justies the effort, he said.
Kettals current bestsellers

are Rodolfo Dordonis Bitta
collection (2011) cushion-strewn
taupe sofas, armchairs, loungers
and teak tables Urquiolas Maia
designs (top) and her funky,
multicoloured Vieques line.
Particularly popular in the UK
is Kettals Landscape furniture
created by its in-house design
team, which also dreamt up the
Pavilions collection boxy
pergolas lined with blinds or
curtains that provide gardens
with a shaded outdoor room.
This year, Kettal has taken

a retro design route with its
new teak Riva collection by
Jasper Morrison (below) and
Doshi Leviens Cala chair.
WORDS: DOMINIC LUTYENS PICTURES: SALVA LOPEZ, JONAS LINDSTROM
H I S T O RY O F A B R A N D K E T TA L
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D E C O R AT O R I N D E X
JEAN-LOUIS DENIOT
Who is he? An alumnus of the storied
cole Camondo design and architecture
school in Paris, Deniot wasted no time in
putting his training into practice. He set
up his own studio at the age of 25, within
months of graduating in 2000. Since then
he has applied his classic French touch to private homes and
hotels from Knightsbridge to New Delhi.
Whats his style? He tends to layer lush, natural materials in
soft colours, with accents of tarnished metal. His secret
recipe, he says, is following the example of classic 18thcentury French decorating, imbuing each space with a chic
yet homely atmosphere. The materials and nishes that
Deniot uses are always dened by the context and location of
their project, so that the interior corresponds directly to its
environment. The two private residential projects pictured
here are good contrasting examples of his work. Both feature
opulent metal accents and luxurious materials, but the
apartment on Rue de Lille in Paris (living room, right) has
a classical, muted Parisian palette of pale blues and delicate
plaster tones, while the graphic ooring of this New York
home (entrance hall, below) gives it a more modern feel.
Deniots style is inspired

by 18th-century French
decorating. Think layers
of lush, natural materials
in soft colours and accents
of tarnished gold
WORDS: ALEX KRISTAL PICTURES: REBECCA MILLER, JONNY VALIANT
From top Interior of Paris apartment

designed by Deniot. Lounge chair
created for American brand Baker.
Entrance to New York apartment.
Bedroom at the Nolinski hotel, Paris
What are his recent projects? As well as

interiors for numerous private residences
around the world, Deniot has recently
completed a new collection of furniture and
homewares in collaboration with American
heritage brand Baker (lounge chair, far left).
What is he currently working on? The new Nolinski hotel in
Paris (bedroom, left). Opening this summer in the heart of the
1st arrondissement, it is an exciting project for Deniot as it
afforded him total creative freedom. Housed in a traditional sixstorey Haussmann-era building, the ve-star venue has an
intimate, members-club feel. Deniot has used classic materials,
including silver leaf, wood panelling and luxurious velvets. He is
also designing a series of apartments for The Glebe, a property
development in Londons Chelsea, located within the stately
grounds of a former Edwardian school.
He says I love projects that allow for maximum personal
expression and interpretation of each location. Every time it is
an entirely different, magical trip. deniot.com
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The French Art Deco designer renowned for

his timelessly elegant and understated pieces
French furniture and interior designer Jacques Adnet (1900

Born in Burgundy, Adnet studied at the Municipal School of
1984) initially made his mark as part of the Art Deco movement
Design in Auxerre and Pariss cole des Arts Dcoratifs. After
during the 1920s and 30s. But while the French branch of this
graduating, he set up the company JJ Adnet with his twin brother
international style mainly relished opulent materials such as
Jean. Exhibiting at Pariss Exposition Internationale des Arts
ivory, snakeskin and exotic woods culled from
Dcoratifs et Industriels Modernes of 1925 a prestigious fair
Frances colonies, Adnets aesthetic was more
spotlighting Art Deco design he was recognised as one of
sober and pared down. His signature materials
Frances most promising young designers. Two years later, he
were unadorned and unshowy think glass,
was made director of the Compagnie des Arts Franais, a national
leather and bamboo. At the height of the Art
showcase for Art Deco designers, although his team included
Deco vogue for monumental, embellished
Charlotte Perriand and Francis Jourdain, who, like him, erred on
furniture destined for
the side of functionalism. The company
affluent clients, Adnets
produced his MJA and Quadro VII lights
A handmade detail is
designs were slender
(both above, now made by Lumen Center
and often monochrome, what gives machine-made Italia) in 1929 and 1930 respectively. The
and even pregured the
latter is a striking geometric design in
furniture life
spare, linear silhouettes
palladium-plated brass with a marble base.
of mid-century design.
For the 1937 Exposition Internationale
As Adnet professed, understatement was
des Arts et Techniques in Paris, Adnet created a startlingly
his hard-won goal: What a lot of work to achieve simplicity.
futuristic glass pavilion (pictured top). In the 1940s and 50s, he
Perhaps the purest examples of this philosophy are his two
designed the interiors of then French president Vincent Auriols
classic mirrors of 1950 (above right), reputedly designed in
apartments at the Elyse Palace and a meeting room at UNESCOs
collaboration with Herms a circular one suspended from an
headquarters, both in Paris. In 1970, he became director of the
equestrian-looking leather strap (the same material is also
cole Nationale Suprieure des Arts Dcoratifs.
wrapped around its edge) and a rectangular one framed in leather
Adnet once said, A handmade detail or ornamentation is what
and studded with subtly decorative brass rivets. Danish rm
gives machine-made furniture life. Its this very fusion of
Gubi has held the exclusive rights to reproduce them since 2012,
Modernist simplicity, understated decoration and outstanding
which has helped to spark renewed interest in Adnet.
craftsmanship that means his work is still covetable today.
WORDS: DOMINIC LUTYENS PICTURES: ADAGP/ETABLISSEMENTS CLAUDE PAZ & SILVA/SAINT-GOBAIN, PETER BERLICK
DESIGN HERO JACQUES ADNET
Products, from left

MJA light, 330;
Quadro VII table
light, from 1,300,
both Lumen Center
Italia, Barry Perrin
(barryperrin.com).
Circulaire mirror,
from 519;
Rectangulaire
mirror, from 579,
both for Gubi,
Twentytwentyone
(twentytwenty
one.com)
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FESTIVAL FEELING
This year, the London Festival of
Architecture will explore the theme of
community. Heres what to see (130
June; londonfestivalofarchitecture.org)
OPEN STUDIOS Practices across the capital
will open their doors this month for a series
of exhibitions, talks and discussions from
leading industry insiders. Plus, youll get
a sneak peek at what theyre currently
working on. Architects featured include
Feilden Fowles (25 June, 124pm), Grimshaw
Architects (23 June, 6.308pm) and Stirling
Prize-winners AHMM (23 June, 36pm).
For more information visit architecture.com.
ARCHITECTURE ON TV Film screenings
exploring the world of architecture through
the lenses of documentary makers, hosted
by the British Film Institute. A must-see is
Kenneth Clarks 1969 BBC series Civilisation,
which was one of the earliest TV shows to
bring the cities of the ancient world to UK
living rooms (9 June, 6.10pm; b.org.uk).
THE HIVE PAVILION A standout design
at last years Milan Expo, the award-winning
immersive piece of architecture by Wolfgang
Buttress, which represents the workings of
a beehive, will be on show at the Royal
Botanic Gardens, Kew, from 18 June until
November 2017. Visitors to the aluminium
lattice structure (left), which is lit by LEDs,
will learn more about the role of insects in
feeding the planet (kew.org).
WORDS: JAMES WILLIAMS PICTURES: DAVID BARBOUR, MARK HADDEN
N E X T G E N E R AT I O N
Almost 20 years since its rst
edition, New Architects returns for
a third time, highlighting Britains
best emerging talent (Merrell,
35). The featured practices, which
have all opened since 2005, are an
exciting mix selected by a panel of
leading architectural professionals.
Notable names include the 2015
Turner Prize-winning studio
Assemble, David Kohn Architects
which created A Room for
London, a boatshaped installation at
South Banks Queen
Elizabeth Hall and
Denizen Works. The
latters House No.7
(left) is a restored
cottage on the island
of Tiree, located off
Scotlands west coast.
P R A C T I C E T O WAT C H
Edinburgh architecture rm A449,
set up in 2010 by Matthew Johnson,
has an ultra-modern approach.
Standout projects include Roseeld,
an extension for a converted coach
house using charred timber cladding,
and Orchard Neuk (above), a new
build with a striking upper storey that
appears to oat above the glasswalled ground oor (a449.co.uk).
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LONDONS NEW LANDMARK

TAT E M O D E R N E X T E N S I O N
This angular addition to the capitals iconic

modern art museum opens this month. We nd
out more about Tate Moderns past and future
Designed by Swiss architecture rm Herzog & de Meuron,
the highly anticipated Tate Modern extension a brand new
10-storey geometric tower opens its doors this month. Back
in 1997 the practice, headed by Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron, won a competition
to turn the 1950s Bankside Power Station, a derelict industrial landmark on Londons
South Bank, into a new home for Tates contemporary art collection. Since its completion
in 2000, Tate Modern has become a cultural powerhouse, attracting ve million visitors
each year (more than double the number that it was originally designed for). By exhibiting
forward-thinking 21st-century artists such as Anish Kapoor (2002), Olafur Eliasson
(2003), Damien Hirst (2012) and Yayoi Kusama (2012), the gallery is now one of the worlds
favourite art museums. Since the Bankside project, Herzog & de Meuron has designed an
eclectic mix of buildings, ranging from the Tokyo Prada store (below right) in 2003 to the
Beijing National Stadium (below left) for the 2008 Olympic Games.
In 2013, the practice was brought on board by Tate Modern a second time to extend the
gallery and provide a space for its extensive international art collection. Named Switch
House in tribute to Banksides history as a power station, the extension will increase the
total size of the site by 60 per cent, reinterpreting the original power stations brickwork
into a unique pyramid-shaped tower over 300,000 bricks clad its concrete skeleton.
Long horizontal windows are cut into the faade, revealing spectacular views of the River
Thames as well showcasing the brickwork up close in each gallery space. The galleries,
bars and restaurant will be furnished with specially
selected pieces by British designer Jasper Morrison;
there will also be an exhibition of Morrisons work
to mark the occasion. Opens 17 June (tate.org.uk).
What were your thoughts when

you won the competition to
redesign Bankside Power Station
all those years ago? At the time
we didnt even realise the potential
of such a project. The gallery has
changed London, in terms of the
impact it has had on urban design
and the development of the South
Bank and Southwark areas
especially. Before we started the
project the area was relatively
unknown and unexplored.
How did you approach the
design for the extension? For
us, the new extension is a way
to establish a new possible model
for contemporary art museums,
integrating a mixture of learning,
display and social spaces. When
we converted the power station
originally, we dug out the Turbine
Hall in order to turn it into a huge
open area for social activities;
a space where art could be curated
in the way that Tate wanted.
An addition to an existing building
is always very difficult; some people
will like the new part better, others
will prefer the old part, some may
say the extension is not necessary.
We wanted to anticipate such
controversial views. Our aim was
to create a building that appears
to be unied. For example, the
brickwork was colour-matched with
the original 1950s power station and
the concrete oors, walls and stairs
link the old structure to the new.
What is the signicance of
architecture today? I hope that
every architect has a humanitarian
approach to design; if architecture
was just about form and pleasure
it would be an absurd world.
Architecture can also have a political
dimension it can reect the
economic and social conditions
of its time. Its a constant reminder
of how a city has evolved.
herzogdemeuron.com
WORDS: JAMES WILLIAMS PICTURES: ALAMY, MARCO GROB
Jacques Herzog
(on left) of Herzog
& de Meuron on
his design approach
for Tate Modern
ARCHITECTURAL ICON THE CHEMOSPHERE HOUSE BY JOHN LAUTNER
It has been said that Californian architecture would not be the

same without the work of American architect John Lautner
(19111994), who designed some of the West Coasts most
futuristic homes. His projects include the
Arango Residence, with its meandering
walkways, and the circular concrete Elrod
House which made a memorable cameo in
the 1971 James Bond film Diamonds Are
Forever. However, the Malin Residence,
which is most commonly known as the
Chemosphere House, is perhaps the most
iconic home completed during his lifetime.
Described by many as an orbiting spaceship
or water tower, the octagonal ying saucer
design, which is supported by a single ninemetre-high concrete column, offers stunning
panoramic views of Los Angeles.
Completed in 1960, this private residence
was designed for Leonard Malin, a young
aerospace engineer who had a limited budget
of $30,000 to build his dream family home.
The enterprising Lautner took on the challenge, securing nancial

sponsorship from the Southern California Gas Company and
Chem Seal Corporation by committing to use a resin coating
called Chem Seal in his design: this led to
the houses famous Chemosphere nickname.
The single-oor interior consists of two
sections, divided by an exposed-brick wall
and replace (left). On one side of the replace
are the open-plan kitchen, living area and
dining room, while the other side holds the
bedrooms, bathrooms and study.
The Malin family eventually had to sell the
house due to nancial difficulties; after years
of neglect, Lautners sci- design was given
a new lease of life when German publisher
Benedikt Taschen bought it in 1998. Since
he took ownership, the house has become
a cultural hotspot and plays host to regular
celebrity soires, which have seen the likes
of Jeff Koons and Helmut Newton drop by.
7776 Torreyson Drive, Los Angeles, 90046 CA
WORDS: JAMES WILLIAMS PICTURES: ALAMY, J PAUL GETTY TRUST
An experimental sci-fi home that floats majestically over Los Angeles Hollywood Hills
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PANTONE
9162 C
ALABASTER
Exploring the history of a colour
Blind alabaster
sculpture by Anish
Kapoor (2013)
WORDS:KASSIA ST CLAIR PICTURE: ANISH KAPOOR; COURTESY LISSON GALLERY
Ever since heiress Elizabeth Marshall Fitzherberts death in 1490, of difficult bits of the body, such as hands, feet and knees, so that
she has lain in alabaster effigy beside her husband in the church he could imitate them later. During his lifetime, the practice gained
built by her family in Norbury, Derbyshire. The pale tan stone is popularity and casts taken from the dead could be seen in the doors,
worn and roughened in places, but the ornate headdress, gauzy veil windows and cornices of every house in Florence.
and Elizabeths smooth, determined chin retain their crispness.
The affinity between alabaster and human skin, though, was
Alabaster sculptures, on tombs or otherwise, have been popular hardly the preserve of artists alone. Fair, unblemished skin has long
for millennia. The word alabaster actually refers
been held up as a feminine ideal, a fetishisation
to two different minerals: gypsum (a hydrous
that reached its apogee during the Elizabethan
Alabaster
is
pale,
sulphate of calcium) and calcite (a carbonate of
era. Shakespeare sings a paean to the heroines
creamy, and can
calcium). Both are soft the gypsum kind can be
azure veins, her alabaster skin in The Rape of
indented with a ngernail and water soluble, appear to be lit from Lucrece and uses the same metaphor when
so theyre destined for indoor life. But their
describing Desdemona in Othello. Those not
within because
appearance outweighs the practical drawbacks.
naturally blessed with such perfect complexions
Alabaster is pale and creamy, often rippled through
of its translucency were forced to fake it; cosmetics that allowed
with cafe-au-lait browns from iron deposits, and
women to make their faces as smooth as stone
can appear to be lit from within because of its translucency. In ooded the market. Alongside myriad skin whiteners prepared
medieval churches, thinly sliced stone was used in place of glass in with ingredients like animal fat, starch and white lead was a mixture
windows. This technique is experiencing something of a revival: in whose principal ingredient was none other than alabaster.
Our Lady of the Angels, a Los Angeles cathedral founded in 2002,
light oods in through over 7,000 metres of sheer, dappled alabaster.
Paints to try Alabaster matt emulsion, 38 for 2.5 litres, Fired Earth
Alabaster has long been prized by artists. Giorgio Vasari,
(redearth.com). Stone II pure at emulsion, 42.50 for 2.5 litres,
Renaissance author of the famous Lives of the Artists, told how the
Paint & Paper Library (paintandpaperlibrary.com)
15th-century sculptor Andrea del Verrocchio used it to make casts
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PICTURE: WARREN HEATH/BUREAUX/LIVING INSIDE (PHOTOGRAPHY),

TUDOR CARADOC DAVIES/SVEN ALBERDING (PRODUCTION)
Summer has arrived and its time to kick back and take a moment
to reflect. Longing for a slower pace of life? Or perhaps more time with
friends? Be inspired by four people who have followed their dreams
The olive grower

Beatrice Peruzzi restored this 18th-century watchtower in rural Italy, which now
houses her olive oil business. Here, she tells us about returning to her roots
Words CLAUDIA BAILLIE Photography DAVIDE LOVATTI/LIVING INSIDE
ven though I grew up in Viterbo, Id never seen this

been easy to just tear them down, she says. But we didnt. Although
building before, says Beatrice Peruzzi of this abandoned
it was a nightmare, we preserved them. It was worth it in the end.
18th-century watchtower. Then, one day, I was walking in
After the interior was complete, Beatrice turned her attention
the countryside and there it was, so different from anything else
to the 47 hectares of farmland and olive groves that surround the
tower. It was only then that she decided to start producing her own
in the area. I thought this is wonderful, fantastico!
olive oil. At rst, it was a disaster, she laughs. I have a very good
The founder of Bertarello olive oil and her husband David, who
works in nance, discovered the charming,
friend, Giancarlo Morelli, who is a Michelincharacterful building in Italys Lazio region
starred chef. I brought him some oil and he
Making olive oil started said to me, youre lovely, but your olive oil
15 years ago. Their main home is still in
as a challenge, something isnt! So we had to change everything about
Milan, where they live with their daughters
Giuditta (17), Sibilla (15), and Penelope (14), I decided to do for myself.
our process. After four years, we produced
but Beatrice who comes from a long line
the beautiful oil that we sell now.
Its become my passion
of farmers was very keen to return to her
The key to success is an early harvest at
the beginning of October, when the Caninese
agricultural roots. I always had a love for
olives are picked just before ripening. At this point the fruits produce
the area, and I decided to do something for myself. Making olive
less oil but the quality is much higher, Beatrice explains. Although
oil started out as a challenge, but now it has become my passion.
It took the couple nearly two years to restore the 700-square- the plantation is totally organic, old stone presses have been replaced
metre property, which is divided between three separate apartments. with new high-tech mills, which prevent the oil from oxidising. The
It was a complicated job because the building is so old. Three rooms
olives are pressed within six hours of being picked, which helps to
were papered in satirical political journals from 1887. It would have
create an exceptional product. bertarello.com E D
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Beatrice Peruzzi (pictured

with dog Corrado in her
1938 Fiat Balilla van) set up
a home and business at this
ancient watchtower. The
olives are harvested by
hand and processed within
six hours to help ensure
the quality of the oil
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The forager
Inspired by the abundance of natural ingredients near
his West Cape cottage, chef Kobus van der Merwe
opened a rustic restaurant, where the menu is bursting
with hand-picked seasonal produce
Words JACKIE DALY
Photography WARREN HEATH/BUREAUX/LIVING INSIDE
Production TUDOR CARADOC DAVIES/SVEN ALBERDING
even years ago, Kobus van der

Merwe quit his Cape Town job as
editor of a restaurant review website
to start afresh and work hands-on with food. He
moved back to his hometown of Paternoster,
a shing village on South Africas west coast, and
created the rustic coastal restaurant Oep ve Koep
(Afrikaans for Open for Business), which he runs
from a tiny kitchen in a former shark-liver oil
factory near his home. The venues dishes are
designed around the ingredients that he finds
among the areas natural vegetation.
Im extremely inspired by the landscape of the
West Coast and its wild food offerings, he says.
The more Ive experimented, the more fascinated
and obsessed Ive become. I think South Africas
love of exoticism is finally changing. Even on
a small scale such as the desire to use local olive
oil instead of imported, he says. I think the foraging
trend will blow over, but for me being on trend
was never the point. It is about rediscovering

forgotten indigenous flavours and cultivating
a culture of pride in the home-grown. With this
philosophy, Kobus is now at the vanguard of South
Africas renewed interest in locally sourced food.
Dishes are served on wooden platters or simple
Im extremely inspired
by the landscape
of the west coast and
its wild food offerings
ceramics and presented on salvaged tables under
the eaves in the restaurants attic and around the
braai (barbecue) in a sunny patch of garden.
Elsewhere in the restaurant, jars of liqueurs that
Kobus has infused with local botanicals line the
shelves, while outside a collection of native
succulents are propped on top of an old stove.
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Unsurprisingly, Kobus foraged meals at Oep ve

Koep change with the seasons. In winter theres
more of a creamy umami, seaweed-inspired menu
and in summer the avours are fresh and zingy,
he says. Most of the ingredients are from plants
indigenous to the Strandveld dunes, such as soutslaai
(salt salad), dune spinach and dune celery, as well
as seaweeds such as sea lettuce and kelp that Kobus
hand-picks. Also on the list is slow-growing
heerenboontjie, a small South African heritage bean
similar to the butter bean, which few farmers now
grow. Kobus dishes are devised with sustainability
in mind. Mediterranean mussels are plucked from
the rocks of Paternoster and put on the menu
alongside abundant sh, including kob, angelsh
and bokkoms, the plentiful sun-dried mullet of the
West Coast. Craysh popular in Cape restaurants
is denitely off the menu as it is under immense
shing pressure. The result is a refreshing ethical
gourmet experience. @OepveKoep
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Clockwise from top left Sea urchins (pictured)

and young kelp are just two of the ingredients Kobus
nds in local rock pools. The attic restaurant has
a raw, vintage feel. Kobus prepares his dishes, which
include West Coast Oyster in its Elements (above).
Ingredients are listed on a blackboard part of
Kobus drive to raise awareness of local food
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Kobus remote coastal cottage is a 15-minute

drive from the restaurant. His only neighbours
are the local antelope and tortoises
This page Huge windows offer picturesque views from both the bed and the tub. Try Zara Home for similar bedding and City Cows for cowhide rugs in the UK.
In a nod to the surrounding natural environment, the bathroom shelves are made from reclaimed wood planks and the taps are basic garden designs. In the living
room, a vintage leather armchair (try 1st Dibs for similar) sits next to the rustic open replace. For a similar bare bulb pendant light, try Urban Cottage Industries
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The sunshine chef

Fresh flavours and a laid-back atmosphere
are the order of the day at Helene Hendersons
seafront restaurant Malibu Farm
Words EMMA LOVE
Photography MARTIN LOF/LIVING INSIDE
wedish-born chef Helene Henderson and her lm director

husband John Stockwell had no intention of living on a farm
when searching for a rural property to buy eight years ago.
I love open spaces and John had always wanted to move to Malibu,
because hes a surfer, she says. The house we liked just happened
to have a barn and space for livestock. Ive always kept chickens,
so we thought wed have goats, pigs, dogs and beehives as well.
The purchase of the two-acre plot which includes a fourbedroom house that the couple are in the middle of renovating
and a guest house where they currently live was also the start
of a new direction in Helenes culinary career. She uses produce
from the farm, such as kale, beetroot, tomatoes and carrots,
to create her fresh and inspiring dishes.
As a private chef catering to
celebrities such as Madonna and The rustic and
Kiefer Sutherland, Helene began
to host cooking classes and pared-back interior
intimate dinners at the farm. of coastal cafe
The classes were really fun and
informal. People would pick Malibu Farm
vegetables from the gardens and reects chef
then go into the kitchen to cook
them. Someone suggested that Helenes simple
I start a blog where I could post attitude to food
the recipes, which I called Malibu
Farm, she says. That success led to the opening of the now legendary
restaurant of the same name at the end of Malibu Pier. When
I opened the cafe it was a very small project and I thought I could
supply all of the produce myself, she says. Now we serve around
2,000 people every day, so I have to reach out to other Malibu farmers.
The rustic, pared-back interior of the restaurant, the work of American
interior designer Vanessa Alexander, reects Helenes attitude to
food. In Malibu, there is a big demand for clean avours and simple
cooking. You cant go wrong with olive oil, salt, lemon and lots
of greens. malibu-farm.com; alexanderdb.com
Clockwise from top left Helene and her husband John on the beach with
their goats, Quincey and Cloud. Malibu Farms idyllic setting on the end
of the pier. Arnold the pig likes to follow Helene around her two-acre farm.
Helene sets the table for one of her al fresco suppers, which evolved from
the cooking classes that she runs from her home. She teaches others to
create her simple dishes, such as delicious and colourful salads E D
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The mountain king

Riccardo Gasparis mobile restaurant serves fresh, locally
sourced dishes high in the Dolomite mountains. But its not just
the food that caught our eye the beautiful table settings are
designed with style and practicality in mind
Words EMMA LOVE
Photography STEFANIA GIORGI
Styling SARA FARINA / LIVING INSIDE
hef Riccardo Gaspari

and his wife Ludovica
Rubbini took over the
running of the family restaurant, El Brite de
Larieto, in Cortina eight years ago. Initially they
kept the original menu, but Riccardo was soon
inspired to put his mountain homeland at the
heart of his cooking. I was taught to follow
tradition, but not to depend on it. Instead, I try
to honour it through innovation, he says.
Riccardo began dreaming up more rened
recipes based around the produce from the
family farm (meat, cheese and vegetables) and
the local area, and soon came up with the idea
for Brite Mobile a mobile extension of the
main restaurant. One day Ludovica and I took
a trip to Mount Cristallo, which overlooks
Cortina, and we started wondering if it would
be possible to have lunch up there, or in any of
the other breathtaking locations nearby,
explains Riccardo. They hired local carpenter
Christian Menardi to design them a freestanding
kitchen made of local woods that could be
attached to the back of a tractor and transported
wherever they wanted even the beautiful
mountaintop venue of their dreams.
Last summer, the couple invited friends for
a few trial lunches (Brite Mobile officially
launches this July) and while Riccardo was in
charge of the kitchen, Ludovica perfected the

table setting. It reects the colours of nature
and our surroundings. The cotton table runner
is meant to represent a piece of blue sky, says
Ludovica, who sourced the runner from interior
shop LOfficina di Oui in Bologna. The white
ceramic dishes and chopping boards were
handmade by the couples friend Sara Farina.
Riccardo cooks simple dishes for his guests:
spaghetti with mountain pine oil and crispy
bacon with chickpeas and spinach. I say that
I am a slave to seasonality, because I love
to put the freshest things I can nd on my
guests plates. If I cook with humility and
a pinch of passion, its the perfect recipe.
Does he think that food tastes better in the
mountains? Yes. The setting is extraordinary
and the only soundtrack you can hear is a gentle
breeze and birdsong. elbritedelarieto.it
We started
wondering if it
would be possible
to cook lunch in
these breathtaking
locations
Everything required for Riccardo Gaspari
and Ludovica Rubbinis (left) mobile
restaurant is transported up Mount
Cristallo by tractor from raw ingredients
to a custom-built freestanding kitchen.
Consequently, durability is at the heart of
the place setting styling (see right)
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DENIM BLUES
Ludovica talks us through her
practical yet stylish table settings
The philosophy for the design
of the table setting is the same
as the ethos for our mobile
kitchen: it is practical without
sacricing quality. Simple,
durable accessories are essential
as we use a tractor to transport
everything up the mountain.
We created a casual look,
because we want our guests
to feel relaxed: the idea is based
on a picnic. The runner is
a linen-mix fabric in a denim
colour, which I love to wear
as well as use decoratively. It
has a beautiful texture; it feels
different to denim as the weave
is larger and the fabric is softer.
The tableware is light but
not too delicate. Some of the
plates are white enamelled tin
(Falcon plates are similar);
others are a mustard colour and
one is made of pewter. The
ceramic dishes were handmade
by our friend Sara Farina [her
shop is called Forme di Farina].
Its important that all of the
elements are different and
stand out from each other. E D
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SIMPLE
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TABLE
SETTINGS
PICTURE: PAOLO SPINAZZ
The perfect table is only half about the food:

the setting counts just as much towards your
enjoyment. Here are our six favourite ways to
update classic crockery for easy summer style
If you buy only one thing for your table this season, make it some new linen napkins. This zingy burnt orange shade is our hot summer favourite
Clockwise from top left Pois jacquard cotton/linen napkin, 29.95; Maya linen table mat, 42.95, both by Society Limonta, Harrods (harrods.com). For
similar plates, try Vera Wang Colours, 130 for a 16-piece set, Wedgwood (wedgwood.co.uk). For a similar terracotta mug, try Mug Round, 38, Mud Australia
(mudaustralia.com). White goblet, 25 for a pair, Mario Luca Giusti (mariolucagiusti.com). Copenhagen matte-steel fork, 15, Georg Jensen (georgjensen.com)
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NATURAL BLUSH
Give white crockery a fresh new spin by adding notes of palest pink, silver,
and grey. Keep patterns delicate, finishes smooth and cutlery unfussy
PICTURE: THIT KLEIN LINE
Clockwise from top left Alberte pink plates by Bloomingville,

36 for a pair, Amara (amara.com). Knife and spoon, stylists
own. Aj Otto grey bowl, 23; jug, 25, both by Frama,
Chase & Sorensen (chaseandsorensen.com). Silver
jug, 38, Portus Antik (00 45 33 11 32 42). Marble
bowl, 70, Oliver Gustav (olivergustav.com).
Aj Otto bowl, as before. Cup, stylists own.
Plate, 85; speckled platter, 42, both Gurli
Elbkgaard (elbaekgaard.dk)
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DARK AND DELICATE

A black tabletop adorned with casually arranged flowers
can be an elegant counterpoint to plain china and glass.
Use a few coloured pieces to cement the look
PICTURE: KANBAYASHI KAN
From left For similar speckled plates (two pictured), try Galets plates, 4 each,
Habitat (habitat.co.uk). For similar blue napkins (two pictured), try Tab napkins,
20 each, Society Limonta (societylimonta.com). For similar cutlery, try Radford
Bright cutlery, from 6.50 for a fork, Robert Welch (robertwelch.com). For similar
cutlery stands, try Bamboo chopstick rests, 1.50 each, Sous Chef (souschef.co.uk).
Green bowls, from 28 each, Jim Franco Ceramics (jimfrancoceramics.com).
For similar tumblers (two pictured), try Culbuto tumbler by Moser, 26, Amara
(amara.com). Wood and stainless-steel chopping board by Puebco, 42, Goodhood
(goodhoodstore.com). For a similar jug, try Victor pitcher by Pomax, 21, Amara
(amara.com). Floral cake stand, John Derian (johnderian.com)
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AWASH WITH BLUE

Picking a single colour as a theme can make a dramatic
statement. Watery blues work a treat in the summer. See
our Dive into indigo house on p84 for more inspiration
PICTURE: HANNAH CALDWELL STYLING: KIRSTY BRYSON/THEPROPDISPENSARY.COM
Clockwise from top left Indigo tablecloth by Unique Culture, 59, Bouf (bouf.com).
For similar tumblers, try Congo glasses, 30 for a set of six, Habitat (habitat.co.uk).
Camargue white bowl, from 80, Marie-Hlne Clauzon (mhceramics.com). Linen
napkin, 10, Heals (heals.com). De Nmes blue dishes, from 12 each; oval platter,
55; Brush Stroke dish, from 17, all Marie-Hlne Clauzon (mhceramics.com).
Cutlery, 44 for a four-piece place setting, Dee Puddy (deepuddy.co.uk). Cable Beach
plate,33, Marie-Hlne Clauzon (mhceramics.com)
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ARTISAN TOUCH
Use handmade pieces for a rustic feel and
create a relaxed table setting with big plates
and platters perfect for sharing!
PICTURE: HANNAH CALDWELL STYLING: KIRSTY BRYSON/THEPROPDISPENSARY.COM
From top For similar blue glasses, try Kartio tumblers

in Rain by Kaj Franck, 12.50 for a pair, Iittala (iittala.com). Volcanic
textured platters by Sharon Alpren, 73 each, Mr Kitly (mrkitly.com).
For similar swirled plates, try 18th Street tableware, from 9.14 for a salad
plate, Crate & Barrel (crateandbarrel.com). For similar cutlery, try Turini
cutlery, 90 for a 16-piece set, Habitat (habitat.co.uk). Linen napkin in
Peacock, 48 for four, Once Milano (oncemilano.com)
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ASSORTED GEMS
Investing in new accessories? Mix and match
a wide range of finishes. Here everything from
lavastone to horn, silver and glass come together
PICTURE: THIT KLEIN LINE
Clockwise from top left For similar star-shaped tile, try Mosaic Del
Sur (zellige-tiles.com). Cups, 32 each, Stilleben (stilleben.dk). Small bowl,
3.95, Adonde (adonde.fr). Raised Edge plate by Kasper Wrtz, 60,
Sigmar (sigmarlondon.com). Pale plates, 21.50 each, Stilleben
(stilleben.dk). Teacup, Sing Teahouse (singtehus.dk). Lavastone tile, 50,
Made a Mano (madeamano.com). Cutlery, 11 for two pieces, Beau March
(beaumarche.dk). Salt cellar, 13.50, Portus Antik (00 45 33 11 32 42).
Beige plate, 75, Stilleben (stilleben.dk). Blue plate by Norm Architects
for Menu, 16, Future & Found (futureandfound.com). Horn spoon
by H Skjalm P, 7.50, Six And Sons (sixandsons.com) E D
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L A I D -B AC K HOM E S T O I N S PI R E YOU
F O R M O R E S T Y L I S H I N T E R I O R S , V I S I T E L L E D E C O R AT I O N . C O . U K / I N S P I R AT I O N S
Perfectly designed for indoor-outdoor

living, this contemporary Corsican
home is decorated with fabrics that
evoke cloudless skies and calm seas
Words JO FROUDE
Photography NICOLAS TOSI/PHOTOFOYER
Styling DIANE CAZELLES
Exterior The terrace, draped in

wisteria, shades the pool below. The
metal shutters on the windows were
designed by architect Thomas
Rondony they diffuse the bright
sunlight. The bench and bamboo
chair were designed by homeowner
Elisabeth Verdier (right) and made
by a local carpenter
The strong lines of the buildings

architecture are softened by
swathes of vivid blue linen
Pool area The indigo-coloured drapes were designed by textile artist Aboubakar Fofana.
The furniture is from the homeowners own shop, Mona Market the indoor sofa (right)
is covered in fabric found in Guinea, Africa (try The African Fabric Shop)
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GARAGE
KITCHEN AND
LIVING ROOM
STORAGE
DECK
POOLSIDE
AREA
GROUND FLOOR
lisabeth Verdier, an interior designer and owner of French lifestyle

store Mona Market, designed this two-floor, 180-square-metre
Corsican summer retreat with her architect son, Thomas Rondony,
and husband, Andre Verdier, a structural engineer. Nevertheless, the house
took four years to build before she could begin decorating. Her chosen
coastal colour scheme conjures up a cool, comfortable aesthetic. Today,
owing fabrics waft at the windows and the furniture from the kitchen
island to the beds is all bespoke and handmade.
The family bought the plot in the Bay of San Ciprianu 10 years ago, after
falling for the picturesque maquis (shrubland) landscape that is typical of
Corsica. Their house is purpose-built for relaxation and entertaining and,
as such, has generous communal and private spaces inside and out. My
husband describes the design as a very long bridge, says Elisabeth of the
rectangular block, which is softened by an overhanging roof garden, and
wisteria that trails in violet blooms over the terrace.
The natural landscape dictated the architectural details of the building:
the thick concrete walls were designed to withstand the searing summer
heat, an elevated veranda provides shade for the pool, and the roof garden
blends the whole house with its rugged setting. Metal shutters clad the
windows and diffuse the strong sunlight, while a suspended glass cube
(the location of the kitchen) juts out like an enormous birds nest to maximise
the treetop views. Inside, there are no industrial-style steel supports on
show these are concealed in a layer between the two oors creating an
open-plan space that has a Modernist feel, with textural concrete walls.
The strong lines of the interior are balanced by swathes of vivid blue linen,
which were specially commissioned in sheer and opaque panels for the
windows and are echoed in the soft furnishings throughout. Much of
the fabric is the work of African artist and textile designer Aboubakar Fofana,
who came to Elisabeths attention when she was sourcing products for her
shop. I met Aboubakar 10 years ago at the start of his career, says Elisabeth.
For her, the woven textures and indigo dyeing techniques are a constant
reminder of the calm bay and cloudless skies that frame her home.
I believe that each home has a special story, she says. I chose these materials
specically for this space, but my choices would be completely different for
another house in another location. When I return here every year Im very
happy to nd this place like it is. Its a great pleasure to have such a wonderful
home that instantly puts the whole family at ease. monamarket.com
FIRST FLOOR
I N S PI R E D B Y I N DIG O
Homeowner Elisabeth tells us more about the
beautiful deep-blue fabrics that decorate her home
Most of the indigo fabrics that adorn the house were created by textile
designer Aboubakar Fofana (above). Fofana uses the traditional,
chemical-free and painstaking process of dyeing by fermentation,
an ancient technique that originated in his home country of Mali,
west Africa. The hand-harvested leaves of the tropical indigo plant
are used to dye organic linen, silk and cashmere in a spectrum of blues.
The designer is renowned in fashion and design circles for his revival
of this once largely forgotten African skill. He also uses a brown
pigment from the Niger River, says Elisabeth, who has been working
with Fofana for 10 years. In this house it is all about the blue, though.
Its a reection of the sea and the sky that surrounds our home.
Over the centuries, indigo has been used not just because of its
gorgeous colour, which has a cooling effect in the heat of the sun, but
also due to its natural insect repelling properties. Its the perfect
colour for summer. If I want a change I might add something in
turquoise, yellow or orange, but the dominant colour will always
stay the same, says Elisabeth (ateliercourbet.com).
Living room The homeowner designed the furniture in a

combination of light- and dark-stained oak. For a similar coffee table,
try Lombok. The felt rug is by Best Before. The built-in oak shelving
unit holds art, ceramics and glassware collected on trips abroad.
The room ows into the kitchen, with a freestanding stainless steel
and wood island Stockist details on p150
Living room A pale wide-plank oor (try Element7

in the UK), raw cement ceiling and light drapes counter
the dark tones of the wall and shelving. The two
porcelain table lights are from Isi Milano (try John
Lewis for a good mix-and-match range of lamp bases
and shades). For similar metal-and-leather stools try
the PK91 by Fritz Hansen (available at Skandium)
The homeowners created

a cool, comfortable
aesthetic using colours
inspired by the coast
This page The homeowners son has eschewed the indigo colour
scheme in favour of darker tones. The solid teak bed is topped with
batik-print fabric found at Marche St Pierre in Paris. Try William
Garvey for similar wood washbasins. The rug is from Ikea
Opposite Sheer fabric is draped over the bed in the main bedroom,
giving the room a romantic air. The candlestick is by Astier de
Villatte, sold by Summerill & Bishop Stockist details on p150 E D
Its a great pleasure

to have a home that
instantly puts the
whole family at ease
MODERN
BY D E S I G N
This striking Italian villa features a bold mixture
of materials from charred wood to stone and stylish
furnishings by design icons old and new
Words RACHEL WARD
Photography DAVIDE LOVATTI/LIVING INSIDE
Styling ARIANNA GENNARO
Exterior Charred wood cladding on the ground oor and Geopietra, a stone veneer, on the upper level add
interest to the clean architecture. The Mistral daybeds are by Rodolfo Dordoni for Roda, and the trio of
egg-shaped Gregg lights are by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba for Foscarini. The seating on the sheltered
patio is by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia Stockist details on p150
Living area The Eloro sofa and chair are by Rodolfo Dordoni and the
Mex glass table is by Piero Lissoni, all for Cassina. The iron and glass
shelving unit and the glass-framed replace, which is set in concrete,
were both designed by the homeowner. A Superarchimoon oor light
by Philippe Starck for Flos frames the view of the outdoor lounge area
from the window. The Geopietra stone veneer wall brings a touch of
the outside into the house Stockist details on p150
his modern, elegant villa in Canali,

a neighbourhood on the south side of the
Italian city of Reggio Emilia, sits in the
shadow of the Apennine Mountains. The province
is home to a 13th-century castle belonging to
the Maramotti family, owners of the Max Mara
fashion group a noteworthy fact because this
is one of the brands that homeowner Christopher
Goldman Ward, an architect who specialises in
retail projects, has worked with.
Christopher shares Casa Ward (as it has been
christened) with his wife Alessandra Bigi and
their two children, Maria Vittoria (10) and
Gregorio Christopher (seven). The family
purchased the land from Alessandras father
in 2012 and spent the next few years building
their home. The resulting three-storey property,
which includes three bedrooms and four
bathrooms, is inspired by high-end Brazilian
and Californian architecture, particularly the
work of John Lautner. I wanted to create
something simple yet sophisticated, says
Christopher. To play with modest architecture,
but clad it in rich and warm materials.
A HOUSE SHOULD
BE DESIGNED TO FIT
LIKE A TAILORED
SUIT IN TERMS OF
LAYOUT, MATERIALS
AND FURNITURE
The rst of these materials to catch the eye
is the traditional-looking stone of the faade.
Its actually Geopietra, a pre-cut stone veneer
thats simply glued in place. It is used on the
veranda and on the wall in the living area, which
has a mid-century modern feel.
Wood is the dominant texture in the doubleheight dining space. A continuous flow of
American walnut begins at the bottom of the
spiral staircase, covering most of the ceiling and
culminating in a wood-clad bathroom upstairs.
This considered use of materials reduces the
need for further architectural ornamentation.
Pieces that Christopher created for the property,
including the wall-to-wall shelving unit and
replace in the living room, mingle comfortably
with an enviable catalogue of designer pieces,
including Eloro seating by Rodolfo Dordoni
for Cassina, Eames and Panton chairs by Vitra
and a Superarchimoon oor light by Flos.
A house needs to t like a tailored suit in
terms of layout, materials and furniture,
Christopher says. This villa wasnt designed to
follow any traditional concept its simply my
vision of how a home should be.
Kitchen Sleek Bulthaup cabinetry and a Tom Dixon Beat pendant

light are paired with mid-century classics such as the Tulip dining
table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll and a set of Wishbone chairs by Hans
J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Sn (available from Skandium). The Gi
sideboard is by Sai Industry Stockist details on p150
I WANTED TO CREATE
SOMETHING SIMPLE
AND SOPHISTICATED;
TO PLAY WITH MODEST
ARCHITECTURE,
BUT CLAD IT IN RICH,
WARM MATERIALS
Dining area The ceiling is clad in the same

American walnut as the staircase. An Obi table
by Ceccotti Collezioni is surrounded by DAW
chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra.
Above them hangs a Modo chandelier by
modern Brooklyn brand Roll & Hill. The
bookcase is the 835 Innito by Franco Albini
for Cassina Stockist details on p150
Bathroom White Tara taps by

Dornbracht and Cathino basins
by Piero Lissoni for Boffi are teamed
with Lucellino lights by Ingo Maurer
Bedroom The leather-upholstered
bed is by Vincenzo de Cotiis for
Ceccotti Collezioni, and the oor and
table lights are by La Lampe Gras
(available at The Lollipop Shoppe)
T H E D E TA I L S
This house works so well because
it balances statement furniture
with plenty of interesting nishes
THE FURNISHINGS
1 Vintage lounge chair by Gi Ponti
This mid-century piece, refurbished here
in vibrant fabrics, is credited to Italian
designer Gi Ponti (18911979). His style
evolved throughout his lifetime: in the
1920s his chairs were colourful and
gently angled, evocative of the age. By the
1960s when this design dates from his
aesthetic explored soft naturalistic forms
shown in this sinuous shape. Try 1st Dibs
for original Ponti pieces (1stdibs.com).
2 835 Innito modular bookcase

by Franco Albini for Cassina
Italian designer Franco Albini (1905
1977) was a key gure in the Rationalist
Movement. His creations fused Modernist
inuences with craftsmanship. The 1956
Innito bookcase is composed of vertical
elements xed to the oor and ceiling,
with shelves that can be attached as
desired. From 4,380, Twentytwentyone
(twentytwentyone.com; cassina.com).
3 Modo chandelier by Roll & Hill

At rst glance you might mistake this
smoked-glass chandelier for a piece of
1970s Italian design, but in fact its the
work of modern lighting studio Roll &
Hill. Launched in 2009, the glass and
aluminium light has a spoke-and-hub
design reminiscent of molecular models
it allows for dozens of congurations.
Modo is sold in an array of nishes.
4,016 as pictured (rollandhill.com).
WORDS: JAMES WILLIAMS
Classic designs mingle with contemporary pieces. Here are our three favourites
T H E M AT E R I A L S
Homeowner Christopher
discusses the nishes
The mix I wanted to play
with the contrast between
natural warm materials and
cooler contemporary ones.
The exterior of the house
is a combination of
Geopietra stone veneer,
American walnut, charred
wood and Metropolis
Factor resin, which is thick
and water-repellent
[available from Aliva UK;
alivauk.com]. Inside,
Ive used Kerakoll
Cementocrudo resin,
which has a smooth
tadelakt-style plaster
texture, across the oors
on the ground level
(kerakolldesignhouse.com).
Both resins come in a range
of colours and are durable,
but also quite beautiful.
The detail When it came
to the bronzed front door,
I wanted it to be different
from the rest of the faade,
in order to highlight the
entrance. The same
burnished iron also appears
in the interior in the living
areas two big sliding doors
and on the replace.
The quality I like to
experiment, but its more
important to work with the
best materials on the
market. Any money saved
in the beginning always ends
up costing you eventually.
Ive always loved natural
materials: for me, they are
the best expression of luxury,
and they bring warmth and
comfort to a house. E D
THE SUN
Make a bold statement this summer
with the latest outdoor furniture.
Were tipping three looks for the
season sleek silhouettes, woven
and wood, and tropical brights
Photography FEDERICO CEDRONE/ILLARIA BACCIOCHI

Styling RAVAIOLI SILENZI STUDIO
LO U N G E
SLEEK SILHOUETTES
From left Ikon bench by Pio
and Tito Toso for Pedrali, 446,
Nunido (nunido.co.uk). Doggy
childrens stool by Eero Aarnio
for Serralunga, 74, Clippings
(clippings.com). Surf-o-Morph
surfboard by Giulio Iacchetti
for Surfers Den, one-off piece
(surfersden.it). Salento woven
chair by Emilio Nanni, 576,
Daa (daaitalia.com). Clay
dining table by Marc Krusin
for Desalto, 3,876, Chaplins
(chaplins.co.uk). Lungo
watering can by Davy
Grosemans for Xala,
26, Twentytwentyone
(twentytwentyone.com). Stab
Wood glass and wood vases
by Arik Levy, 288 for small
blue; 378 for tall yellow,
both Danese Milano
(danesemilano.com). Loop
chair by Cdric Ragot, 250,
Roche Bobois (roche-bobois.com).
1966 chair by Richard Schultz,
1,008, Knoll (knolleurope.com).
Hexagon cushion, 56.50,
Nazanin Kamali
(nazaninkamali.com). Bolla 12
side table by Paola Navone, 313,
Gervasoni (gervasoni1882.it).
Frac blue lounge chair by
Matteo Zorzenoni, 456,
Cappellini (cappellini.it).
Belleville chair, 321; table,
511, both by Ronan and Erwan
Bouroullec for Vitra, Nest.co.uk
(nest.co.uk). Donuts stool,
866, Magenta
(magentaworkshop.com)
WOVEN AND WOOD

From left Knit armchair
by Patrick Norguet for Ethimo,
1,750, Houseology
(houseology.com). Vincent
chair, Atelier Biagetti
(atelierbiagetti.com).
Tuitti table by Michele
Santomarzo, 1,143, Formabilio
(formabilio.com). Euphorbia
plant and pot, 94, Fior di
Tortona (orditortona.it).
Donut stool by Alessandra
Baldereschi for Mogg, 310,
Go Modern (gomodern.co.uk).
Swingrest two-seater sofa
by Daniel Pouzet for Dedon,
from 2,958, Leisureplan
(leisureplan.co.uk). Scarab
and Malachite cushion
by Fornasetti, 210, Milk
Concept Boutique
(milkconceptboutique.co.uk).
Para parasol, 520; concrete
base, 158, both Il Giardino di
Legno (ilgiardinodilegno.it).
Vintage chair by Bram Bollen
for Trib, 350; Latona dining
chair by Manutti, 595, both
Go Modern (gomodern.co.uk).
Fawley bench by David
Chippereld for E15, from 1,555,
Viaduct (viaduct.co.uk)
TROPICAL BRIGHTS
From left Conduit side
table by Jrg Schellmann,
995, Moroso (moroso.it).
Experiment 9 vase, concept
piece, Breaking the Mould
(breaking-the-mould.com).
Buttery modular sofa by
Patricia Urquiola, approximately
6,905 as pictured, B&B Italia
(bebitalia.com). Picnic oor
light by Omar Carraglia,
380, Davide Groppi
(davidegroppi.com). Feeling
basket, 95, Serax (serax.com).
Jujube side chair, 181, 4p1b
Design Studio (4p1b.com).
Woodland folding screen
by Alessandra Baldereschi for
Seletti, 640, Panik Design
(panik-design.com). Georges
side chair by David Lopez
Quincoces, 1,200, Living
Divani (livingdivani.it). Garbo
table by Antonino Sciortino,
145, Serax (serax.com).
Experiment 5 vase, concept
piece, Breaking the Mould
(breaking-the-mould.com).
Rita Veld chair by
Philippe Starck for TOG
(togallcreatorstogether.com)
Location: Continuous Theatre
by Alberto Burri in Sempione
Park, Milan E D
HOUSE ON
THE HILLS
This Hollywood home in Los Feliz is made for
glamorous gatherings and, thanks to its cleverly
redesigned interior, ideal for family time, too
Words MARK C OFLAHERTY
Photography STEPHANIE BJELKSTAM/LIVING INSIDE
This 279-square-metre home is situated in Los Feliz, a neighbourhood above East Hollywood.
The architecture is classically Californian, and the owners enjoy stunning views over the city
hen its 72 degrees and sunny in the winter, the

Los Angeles climate really makes life simpler
especially when you have four kids and a dog, says
Filip, a commercials director who moved here with his wife
Isabelle 12 years ago. Theres no rain, and no winter clothes.
The couple live in this 279-square-metre home in Los Feliz,
a neighbourhood that sits above East Hollywood and below
the iconic observatory in Griffith Park, with Selma (eight),
August (seven), Gosta (four), Greta (two), and new puppy,
Baltazar. You wont nd an area thats closer in spirit to the
golden era of Hollywood, says Isabelle. Its one of the few
places in Los Angeles where you can feel some history. A lot
of the lmmakers of the silent era built their homes here.
The couple havent altered the property much structurally,
but the kitchen was one of the few major renovations. It was
typically LA and 1990s in style when we moved in, with white
limestone counters and a massive island in the middle. We
ripped it out and recongured it, putting a dining table in.
Now we always hang out there, all together, cooking and eating
We ripped out the

original kitchen
and recongured
it, putting a big
dining table in.
Now we always
hang out there
together, cooking
and talking
or just talking. They have also lightened the interior, adding fresh, cool
tiling. The result is an environment that is comfortable rather than stark.
Apart from the architectural details, the rest of the house has a clean white
palette, says Filip. Its allowed us to put in wild patterned ooring and
rugs. We also brought a lot of things from Sweden candleholders and
pillows so that we are surrounded with objects that feel personal.
This is a home that feels sturdy, with lots of wood and rugged touches
of brass and bronze in the detailing. The architecture is classically Californian,
with an abundance of beams overhead and colonial ironwork on the staircase.
A lot of the people that came here in the early 1900s brought fragments
of their cultures with them, says Isabelle, so you have a mix of Spanish
colonial, English Tudor and French Normandy inuences. It is the vaulted
wooden ceiling in the living room that really sold them on the house, though.
With that wood, the large fireplace, and the beautiful vistas over
Los Angeles, this room is very easy to fall in love with, says Filip.
Kitchen Above the custom-made table hang two stylish brass, bronze and blackened
pewter Mac pendant lights, which the couple found at The Urban Electric Company
(Original BTC has similar designs in the UK). Simple metro tiles clad the walls, while the
oor designs from Cl Tile inject decorative pattern. The units are bespoke, while the
stools around the table are the Wyndham Wood/Iron Swivel design from California
brand Bliss Home and Design (try Cox & Cox for similar) Stockist details on p150
Living room A solid wooden coffee table and a sofa from Restoration Hardware
(try Darlings of Chelsea for similar in the UK) sit in front of library-style shelving in this
cosy reading space. The oor lights are from Circa Lighting Stockist details on p150
S E C R ET A D D R E S S B O O K
Filip and Isabelle reveal the best places
to shop and eat in the Hollywood hills
Rejuvenation
This store sells vintage light fittings and
reproduction pieces. We swapped all of our
plastic electrical switches to their oil-rubbed
bronze ones. It made such a huge difference.
8780 Venice Boulevard, 90034 (rejuvenation.com)
Cisco Home
This shop specialises in local furniture and
bohemian luxury. We bought chairs here for
our media room, and some hand-blown glass
lights for above our dining table. 8025 Melrose
Avenue, 90046 (ciscohome.net)
HD Buttercup
This is a huge warehouse with a great selection
of affordable carpets. Most of our dyed Persian
rugs are from here. 3225 Helms Avenue, 90034
(hdbuttercup.com)
Beverly Boulevard This area has great little
stores and its all walkable, which is a bonus in
LA. We like Bourgeois Boheme (bboheme.com)
for antiques and Empiric (empiricstudio.com),
which sells its own designs and vintage nds.
Between La Brea and Fairfax
Cafe Stella
This is our favourite bar in town. The food and
drinks are outstanding, and it has a bohemianbut-swank interior. 3932 Sunset Boulevard,
90029 (cafestella.com)
Living room The patterned rug

is from Cisco Home (Heals has
a similar selection) and the
unusual pink glass vase on the
table is from Stockholm-based
brand Svenskt Tenn. Artworks
and curios line the wooden
mantelpiece and add interest
to the traditional bookshelves
This is a home
that feels
sturdy, with lots
of wood and
touches of brass
and bronze in
the detailing
Hallway A sweeping staircase leads up to the bedrooms.

For a similar low-slung leather chair try The Conran Shop
Dining area Dark woods and light fabrics create a convivial space
perfect for this sociable family. A large teak vintage table is teamed
with leather school chairs (try Retrouvius in the UK for similar).
The Clift glass pendants are from Cisco Home (available from
Polyvore in the UK) Stockist details on p150
72 degrees and sunny

in the winter, the LA
climate really makes life
simpler theres no rain,
and no winter clothes!
Exterior Carved wooden furniture, hanging

lanterns and ornate sconces give the al fresco
dining area an Eastern feel. Try Moroccan Bazaar
for similar lights. Rustic agstone ooring
contrasts beautifully with the mosaic tiles that
line the pool Stockist details on p150 E D
CITY SLICKER
This apartment in Barcelona has been transformed from a series of small,
dark rooms into a glorious light-filled, open-plan home.
Here, its owners reveal their tricks for stylish metropolitan living
Words JACKIE DALY Photography MICHELE CUREL
C R E AT E A N O P E N - P L A N S PA C E
We spent a year renovating the apartment. Originally, it was
divided into a series of small rooms with false ceilings, dark
brown paint and carpet throughout. But we could see that just
by removing a few walls and the ceilings, it could be converted
into a great living space. Our friend and architect, Joan Antonio
Gomez, helped with the drawings for the new open-plan layout.
Living area Homeowners John and Anke are the co-founders of Minotti London; the apartment is furnished with lots of the brands hero pieces, including
a large, inviting Andersen sofa, a Dibbets rug and a Bellagio side table. The vases and accessories include pieces from Moooi and Zara Home
Dining area The marble-topped Minotti Neto dining table injects a luxurious accent into the space, which is heightened by the addition of upholstered
Aston chairs. The sculptural Atomic suspension light above the table is by American lighting brand Delightfull Stockist details on p150
nke and John Summerhill live the European

dream, dividing their time between London
(John is managing director of Minotti
London and Dutch-born Anke is its creative
director) and their home in Ciutat Vella,
a district in the heart of Barcelonas Old Town,
which they share with their daughter Nienke.
Their neighbourhood bustles with tourists, who flock to the
Gothic Quarter to soak up its history. Plaa Sant Jaume, the political
centre of the city, is located just next door, as is the characterful
Jewish Quarter and shopping mecca, Portal dAngel. I never tire
of walking down the narrow lanes lled with bars and restaurants,
although it can get rather crowded, especially in the summer
months. I think we could eat in a different place here every day
and never run out of new experiences, says Anke. While they enjoy
the old-world charms of Barcelona on their doorstep, the couple
have created a contemporary feel in their apartment. Here Anke
tells us how she achieves her pared-back aesthetic, which is perfect
for modern city living. minottilondon.com
GO WITH THE FLOW

A good layout will aid the ow of natural light and people
through a home. We recongured our apartment in order to
create a spacious hallway that leads to the main living space,
and our two en-suite bedrooms and guest bathroom. The
entrance hall is large enough to accommodate an office desk
(above), which sits neatly between two extra-wide doorways
that we designed to maintain the airy, open aesthetic.
M A K E I T M U LT I F U N C T I O N A L
We opened up the entire space at the front of the apartment
to create a living-dining hub overlooking the plaza (see previous
page). There is no traffic here all we can hear is the sound of
street musicians and the hum of the crowds. We also used
sliding oak doors to allow for exibility. The adjoining kitchen
(see overleaf ) becomes part of the main living space when the
doors are opened, but it can easily be closed-off for privacy.
A GOOD LAYOUT WILL

ENHANCE THE FLOW
OF LIGHT AND PEOPLE
THROUGH A HOME. JUST
BY REMOVING WALLS AND
CEILINGS, WE TURNED
OUR DARK APARTMENT INTO
A GREAT LIVING SPACE
Opposite A Slim table by

Bertjan Pot for Arco (available
in the UK from Made in
Design), a Bestlite wall lamp
by Gubi (try Another Country)
and a Minotti Leslie
armchair form a stylish yet
compact home office
This page A pair of Carbon
chairs by Bertjan Pot for
Moooi stand either side of the
radiator in the hall between
the living room and bedrooms.
The wall lights are by Gubi
A D D WA R M T H W I T H W O O D
We uncovered the wooden beams beneath a false ceiling and
exposed the bare-brick wall in the living area during the
renovation work. As there are so few original features in the at,
we decided to integrate them into our new scheme. They
instantly add to the ambience and soften the edges of the linear
interior. The old tiled oor was too damaged to keep, so we
replaced it with these Spanish cement tiles (above). They are
inset into the ooring, to create an eye-catching, easy-clean rug.
C O N C E A L S T O R A G E I N T H E WA L L S
There is always a need for ample cupboard space when you have
a family, so this was a priority for us when we refurbished our
apartment. We wanted the storage to be invisible (not intrusive)
and, as such, incorporated it into the walls behind slick doors
that are nished in a matt white lacquer (above). Weve also used
this trick in the living room and bedrooms.
Kitchen We designed the kitchen ourselves and had it made by a local carpenter, says Anke. A Y! high table by Gubi is teamed with 3D barstools by Komplot
Design for Gubi (try Clippings in the UK). The Bell pendant lights and Big Bold candelabra are both by Moooi, and the stainless-steel range cooker is by Viking.
The cooking utensils are a mixture of pieces from Knindustrie, Pols Potten and Barcelona designer Jaime Beriestain Stockist details on p150
C H O O S E A C A L M I N G PA L E T T E
We kept to a restrained colour scheme to create a
cohesive feel. The white walls and tiles allow the wooden
ceiling beams in the bedrooms and bathrooms to stand
out. We combined as many materials as possible
throughout the interior including Corian kitchen
worktops, a marble dining table, brass taps, and a mix
of subtly toned silk, cotton and velvet fabrics.
Guest bathroom Two washstands by Agape are teamed with Adnet mirrors by Jacques Adnet for Gubi (see our Design Hero feature on p42; available at Aram
Store). The wall lights are also by Agape, while the gold-nished shower ttings and taps are by Vola Bedroom White walls and crisp layered linens set a relaxed tone
in this room, the focus of which is the Minotti bed. It is overlooked by Artemide lights. For similar bedding, try Society Limonta Stockist details on p150 E D
This French farmhouse has

all the charm of a traditional
home, but is, in fact, a new
build! Painstakingly crafted
using ancient building
methods, it blends seamlessly
with its rural surroundings
Words/production ANJA BOE MANLEY
Photography JESPER RAY/HOUSE OF PICTURES
Garden The scent of lavender hangs in the air and the area is planted with
pear, almond and cypress trees Living room Homeowner Hanne designed the
rustic coffee table using reclaimed wood. She also upholstered the sofa and
poufs in cashmere (try Joel & Son Fabrics) Stockist details on p150
his contemporary country

house in the heart of the
Luberon valley is home to Danish
designer Hanne Benoist, her
farmer husband, Gilles, and their daughter
Amandine, one of the couples three grown children
(who is an architect by profession). The couple sold
their designer boutique business in Paris in 2008
and bought two hectares of land near Gordes, a
well-preserved village with breathtaking views
across a valley in Provence-Alpes-Cte dAzur.
On the plot sat the ruins of an old tannery and
a 150-square-metre, 19th-century stone farmhouse,
which the family renovated and sold. They then
began building their own stone-clad property from
scratch: it has an eco-conscious construction, with
hollow bricks that help to keep the interior naturally
cool in summer, and is sympathetic in style to the
local design vernacular. The old tannery is now the
poolhouse, while a separate guest house next door accommodates visitors.
It took ve years to complete the whole building project and required the services of
several skilled masons and local craftspeople. Building a stone house is not exactly an
easy task, says Hanne. We used traditional construction techniques that are particular
to this area. The couple trained the builders themselves to lay the Gordes stone, which
clads the buildings faades. Gilles rented machinery and excavated much of the stone
himself from around the site. Each piece was cut, shaped and laid in place using
a natural mortar of lime, sand and a little marble powder. A natural limestone plaster is
used throughout the interior and allows the building to breathe.
Inside, a mezzanine level overlooks the open-plan living area, where a huge sofa
reupholstered in cashmere by Hanne offers ample space for informal gatherings. For
Hanne, the interior is still a work in progress. I never sit down, she laughs. Nothing is
ever nished here. She designed and produced much of the furniture herself and often
attends design fairs in Paris to pick up ideas and new pieces. Outside, a covered dining
space the perfect spot for family meals overlooks the gardens pear and almond trees,
which segue into the olive groves and a eld of fragrant lavender beyond.
F I V E W AY S T O G I V E
A NEW-BUILD HOME
TRADITIONAL CHARM
Homeowner Hanne tells us how she
created her houses authentic feel
Reclaimed materials The stone oors
are made from reclaimed bricks found
in Spain and transported to the house
Hanne wanted to recreate the look of the
orangeries she had seen in old castles.
Raw timber The ceilings are made with
new wood, but we left the timber outside
for some time and did not treat it, so it
looks natural and rustic, says Hanne.
Traditional crafts The zellige tiles on
the walls in the kitchen are new designs
by Hanne, produced in Marrakesh using
traditional methods. I created the
patterns and had them produced in
black, white and grey, explains Hanne.
Handmade pieces I also designed
much of the furniture myself and had
it made in wood, says Hanne. It is
intended to be unobtrusive, so as not to
disturb the architecture of the house.
Natural nishes The bedding and
curtains are linen, and I had the sofas
reupholstered in cashmere, says Hanne.
The tiles and wood surfaces are polished
and protected by natural beeswax. There
are no toxins in this nish and it creates
a beautiful texture. It requires a little
more elbow grease to apply than
synthetic patinas, but is much nicer
and well worth the effort.
To take a peek inside more idyllic
countryside houses, pick up the latest
edition of ELLE Decoration Country,
our collection of the most beautiful rural
homes in the world. On sale now!
(elledecoration.co.uk/country)
Living area This expansive double-height open-plan space ows into the dining room.
It is overlooked by a steel-framed gallery that leads to the bedrooms
Portrait Hanne (front) with her three children (from left) Amandine, Arnold and Niels.
Plus Amandines husband Arnaud (back) and Niels girlfriend Marianne (far right)
Exterior The houses traditional look was created using local stone excavated by the homeowner
A mezzanine level overlooks the

double-height living area, which
has an airy, open-plan layout
Dining area The table was designed by Hanne

and made by a local carpenter and blacksmith
Kitchen Bespoke oak cabinets were also
designed by Hanne and are teamed with a breakfast
bar topped with Belgian cement tiles (try Cement
Tile Shop). Two large industrial pendant lights
hang above (Skinint Design has a good selection).
For similar high stools, try John Lewis
Study Large French dressers (try The French House)
provide storage space for this home office, located
on the landing Stockist details on p150
Bedroom The bed faces the window to make the most

of the houses breathtaking views. Vintage chandeliers and
candlesticks, sourced from ea markets, give the room
a traditional feel. For similar bedlinen try Society Limonta
Bathroom Rough timber and a concrete sink give this
room a rustic feel. The black tiles (try Emerie & Cie for
similar) are placed in a geometric pattern and sealed
with beeswax and brown soap a natural nish that
protects from water damage Stockist details on p150
The Moroccan tiles and raw timber surfaces are treated

with beeswax for a natural and practical nish
Outdoor dining The custom-made tables and benches

are set on castors so that they can be moved around or placed
together to create one huge al fresco dining spot for informal
gatherings. For similar bowls try Jars Cramistes
Stockist details on p150 E D
A RTS CULTUR E BOOKS TR AV EL
WORDS: CHARLOTTE BROOK PICTURE: THE NATIONAL GALLERY
ESCAPE
T H E M U S T- S E E E X H I BI T ION
If the appearance of sunshine has given you ower fever, head to The National Gallerys
Dutch Flowers exhibition. Its a display of majestic oral still-life paintings by Masters of
the 17th and 18th centuries, a time when The Netherlands infatuation with exotic owers led
to tulip mania, which at its peak saw prices for a single bulb spiral to ten times the annual
salary of a skilled craftsman (until 29 August; nationalgallery.org.uk).
F O R M O R E P L A C E S T O E X P L O R E , V I S I T E L L E D E C O R AT I O N . C O . U K / E S C A P E
ICONS AT HOME
Now open to the public, these houses
and studios allow you to step inside
the worlds of legendary artists
Frida Kahlo After her death in 1954,

all of Mexican painter Kahlos clothes,
boots and worldly goods were hidden
away under the instruction of her artist
husband Diego Rivera. They remained
unseen by the British public until 2015,
when Londons Michael Hoppen Gallery
showed a fascinating exhibition of
photographs of the unearthed pieces.
If your interest is piqued, a pilgrimage to her famous
La Casa Azul in Coyoacn, Mexico City, is a must
Kahlos belongings are on display alongside her
artworks (museofridakahlo.org.mx).
Jimi Hendrix and George Frideric Handel
What do the rock legend and the Baroque
composer have in common? These two greats lived
in apartments next door to each other in Londons
Mayfair, 209 years apart. Today, 23 and 25 Brook
Street have been beautifully restored and true-tolife mise-en-scnes have been created. Handels
elegant 17th-century panelled home is painted its
original blue-grey and his harpsichord and sheet
music are displayed inside. Next door, the 1968
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interior of Hendrixs pad (pictured) has been

carefully reconstructed using archival images
of the guitarist at home. It has been furnished using
mostly the original furniture. Combined entry to
both apartments, 10 (handelhendrix.org).
Georgia OKeeffe Ahead of Tate Moderns
retrospective of her work opening in July, now
is the perfect time to visit OKeeffes home in
Abiquiu, New Mexico. Surrounded by the Santa Fe
mountains that inspired many of her paintings, the
ancient house is made from adobe (earth mixed with
water) and was restored by the artist during the
1950s. Building in adobe is like a disease, she once
said. Once you start using it, you cant really ever
stop. Inside, OKeeffes modern taste is reected in
the mid-century furniture. Tours by appointment,
MarchNovember (okeeffemuseum.org).
Joan Mir If you missed the recreation of
Spanish Surrealist painter and sculptor Mirs
studio at Londons Mayoral Gallery in January,
why not visit the original in Palma, Spain, instead?
Explore the artists farmhouse in Mallorca, which
was recently converted into a museum, and the
barn-like studio, built for Mir by architect Josep
Llus Sert using concrete and local stone. The studio
provides a perspective on his creative process,
with paintings still placed on easels, newspaper
cuttings on desks and the faint scent of turpentine
in the air (miro.palmademallorca.es).
WORDS: CHARLOTTE BROOK PICTURES: JEAN MARIE DEL MORAL, GEORGIA OKEEFFE MUSEUM, FRIDA KAHLO: FASHION
AS THE ART OF BEING BY SUSANA MARTINEZ VDAL (ASSOULINE, 135), MICHAEL BOWLES-HANDEL & HENDRIX IN LONDON
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Have you ever wondered what
works of art adorned the walls of
artists homes? The National Gallerys
upcoming Painters Paintings
exhibition has the answers. Famous
artists whose personal pieces will be
on display include Matisse, Van Dyck,
Degas and Lucien Freud (Italian
Woman by Jean-Baptiste-Camille
Corot pictured below; 23 June4
September; nationalgallery.org.uk).
LUNCHTIME IN PARIS
Take the Eurostar to Paris for a meal at the newly transformed
Alcazar brasserie in St-Germain and soak up the glamorous
atmosphere. The restaurant has morphed into an opulent jungle
thanks to the vision of young French designer Laura Gonzalez. The
large, glass-roofed hall is crowned by tumbling greenery and the venue
is split into several areas, including an elegant fumoir, a bar with
a grand piano for evening performances, and a balcony up in the
foliage-framed rafters. The menu is as sensual as the space, serving
French-themed plates such as prawn consomm (alcazar.fr).
PICTURES: THE NATIONAL GALLERY, JITSKE HAGENS
FA S T F L O W E R S
Want perfect blooms delivered to your door? A new
generation of orists are making sending or receiving
a beautiful bouquet easier than ever. Amsterdam-based
subscription service Bloomon has just opened an office
in east London owers grown in The Netherlands are
arranged on site and shipped direct to your front door,
skipping the wholesale market stage that delays freshness
(left; bloomon.co.uk). Paul Thomas, orist to The Ritz, now
sells his arrangements, created in his new Battersea studio,
nationwide (top left; paulthomasowers.co.uk). Want to
keep things local? Floom helps you nd and order from
independent orists in your area. Enter your postcode on
its website, and see available bouquets from ower shops
that are close enough to deliver (top right; oom.com).
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Early summer is a time of industriousness in gardens across Britain. Whether youre a natural
horticulturalist or a beginner, these courses, books and shops are sure to re your enthusiasm
D O Try an evening class making a
glass-encased garden (1) that can sit on
your coffee table at Hackney orist Grace
& Thorns monthly Terrarium Tuesday
(60; graceandthorn.com) or a Japanese
hanging kokedama (2) with London
brand Geo Fleur (25; geo-eur.com).
Petersham Nurseries (3) also provides
classes for specic skills, such as how
to grow and arrange your own wedding
owers (15 June, 100) or ll stylish
windowboxes (9 September, 20;
petershamnurseries.com). For more
inspiration and instruction, head to
contemporary garden fair GROW (2426
June, tickets 16; growlondon.com) on
Hampstead Heath. As well as courses
on seed sowing and how to make hanging
macram planters, there are brilliant
shops selling all things outdoors, from
seed bombs to cast-iron garden benches.
Finally, budding experts should enroll
in a class with one of Britains best-known
landscape designers, Arne Maynard.
One-, two- or eight-day intensive courses
are held at Allt-y-bela on the Welsh-English
border (4), an idyllic medieval farmhouse
that is now home to Maynard, who is
respected for his modern-but-romantic
gardens. All courses include a delicious
home-cooked lunch (from 160 for a
one-day workshop; arnemaynard.com).
Maynards oeuvre, The Gardens of Arne

Maynard (6, Merrell, 45), to your
reading list, and also The City Grower
(7, Kyle Books, 16.99) by urban gardener
Matt Franks, whose social enterprise
Connected Roots works with companies
from Fortnum & Mason to Google on how
to plan and grow edible gardens in cities.
S H O P Head to hip gardenware shop

Botany (5) in Hackney, founded by former
fashion product developer Angela
Maynard. This green treasure trove has
shelves lined with tiny terracotta pots
of succulents and cacti, and trailing
tradescantia (spiderwort) hanging from
the ceiling in baskets. It also includes
a mini gallery of calligraphy-ink ower
illustrations by artist Lucy Auge, plus
a curated selection of homewares, and
reading matter from indie publisher
Persephone Books. (5 Chatsworth Road,
London E5; botanyshop.co.uk).
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WORDS: CHARLOTTE BROOK, EMMA LOVE PICTURES: MARIMO IMAGES, WILLIAM COLLINSON
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HERBAL REMEDIES
Lytes Cary Manor is a National Trust medieval house with Arts and Crafts gardens in Somerset. It was originally
owned by the Lytes family botanist Henry Lyte was best known for translating one of the rst manuals of herbal
medicines, Niewe Herball, in 1578. Now, the gardens which, along with the house, are open to the public are
the setting for Herbarium, an exhibition of work inspired by Lytes manual. Curated by Yvonna Demczynska of
Londons Flow Gallery, it will feature oak sculptures by Alison Crowther (top right); marble and oak carvings by
Gary Breeze; willow pieces by Annemarie OSullivan (above right); and carved wood vessels by Malcolm Martin
and Gaynor Dowling. 1 July30 September ( owgallery.co.uk; nationaltrust.org.uk).
Visit this The power of packaging is unwrapped at the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertisings new
Notting Hill home in London. Discover intriguing advertising anecdotes such as Pre-Raphaelite painter
Millais horror when Pears Soap superimposed a sudsy bar onto his 1886 depiction of a small boy, Bubbles,
which he had sold to the manufacturer. Nostalgic and insightful, its a great day out (museumofbrands.com).
T H E C U L I N A RY T O U R
A U S T R A L I A N Dickie Fitz in Fitzrovia
F R E N C H A London cousin to the cult
I TA L I A N Describing itself as a
is an Australasian-inuenced brasserie
with a sunny buttercup-yellow interior
that is as bright as its dishes are vibrant.
In a nod to the typical Aussie barbecue,
there is halibut with yuzu hollandaise,
lamb chops with sake, and fresh grilled
lobster on the menu. Its also a fantastic
spot for a fresh-but-indulgent brunch.
We love the high ceilings and beautiful
marble tabletops (dickietz.com).
Parisian prix-xe Frenchie has opened

in the West End. While in Paris only
British cheeses from Neals Yard Dairy
are offered, the Henrietta Street eatery
predominantly showcases Camembert,
brie and Roquefort. Created by set
designer Emilie Bonaventure, the serene
interior features parquet ooring and a
dreamy verdigris, pink and white palette
(frenchiecoventgarden.com).
comunit di pasta, Padella in Borough

Market embraces the do one thing well
idea. Eight handmade pasta dishes have
been taken from north London eatery
Trullos greatest hits, and made using
traditional Italian methods and British
ingredients. Think squid-ink tagliarini
with Cornish mussels, chilli and oregano.
Dark-stained wood and tins of cutlery
evoke a typical osteria (padella.co).
WORDS: CHARLOTTE BROOK, EMMA LOVE PICTURE: JACQUI HURST
Explore cuisines from lands near and far in these three hot new London restaurants
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Fusing the trend for new Nordic cuisine think foraged ingredients and innovative cooking methods and
beautiful Danish interiors, the second outpost of now world-famous restaurant Kadeau is a treat for the eyes
and the tastebuds. Concealed behind an unassuming inky-blue door, the Copenhagen eatery seats just 29 diners.
The interior, created by OeO Studio, features a mix of warm grained woods and dark stone that reects the island
home of head chef Nicolai Nrregaard. The gorgeous anthracite oil-stained Douglas Fir oor is by Dinesen and
the open-plan copper kitchen is by local rm Garde Hvalse. This is where, using Electrolux Grand Cuisine
appliances, Nrregaard and his team prepare their 20-course tasting menu, which includes delicacies such as
oyster with hemp and parsley wrapped in kale, fermented ower petals and preserved berries (kadeau.dk).
Visit this Holidaying in southern Italy? If so, we recommend a day trip to see an extraordinary new installation
in the ancient port town of Siponto. Created by 28-year-old artist Edoardo Tresoldi, the vast and enchanting
wire-mesh reconstruction of an early Romanesque basilica rises from the excavated site of a 12th-century
church. Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore di Siponto, 71043 Manfredonia, Puglia (beniculturali.gov.it).
See the work of iconic sculptors on

display in two landmark exhibitions
this month. In West Yorkshires Henry
Moore Institute A Lesson in
Sculpture with John Latham will
display the British artists work
(Little Red Mountain, far left),
alongside modern pieces (until 19
June; henry-moore.org). Meanwhile,
Norwichs Sainsbury Centre for
Visual Arts is hosting Alberto
Giacometti: A Line Through Time
on the 50th anniversary of the Swiss
sculptors death. Pieces such as
Standing Woman (left) will be
shown beside those by the artists he
inspired (until 29 August; scva.ac.uk).
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Italian artist Piero Fornasetti rst painted harlequin designs in the 1930s and they became a recurring
theme for him, appearing on cabinets designed by his friend and collaborator Gi Ponti and on a series
of panels created in 1949 for Milans Cinema Arlecchino (which survives to this day). Now, the Fornasetti
brand has re-interpreted this pattern on its new Arlecchini cabinet, which comes in a choice of cherry red
or cobalt blue and shows harlequins performing acrobatic tricks. Each cabinet is printed and lacquered
by hand using traditional techniques and has three shelves inside for storing precious possessions.
10,500, Fornasetti at Harrods ( fornasetti.com; harrods.com) E D

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