Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2019 i Essential Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom

Here we are, almost at the end of another year, and what a pleasure it is to welcome you to my first issue of EKBB as editor. At this time of year, most of us are focussing with anticipation (and sometimes a little trepidation) on the fast-approaching party season. However you choose to celebrate Christmas, food, drink and convivial company are likely to be top of your essentials list, and a kitchen that’s welcoming and sociable, with everything to hand, is more than ever the place where you’ll want to be. Whether you’re planning cosy suppers, big sit-down dinners or busy parties with standing room only, turn to our feature Party Central on page 86 for everything you need to consider when designing the perfect kitchen for entertaining. All of…

Can you tell us a bit about the finishes used here? We wanted a design that was modern but still sympathetic to the classic character of the house, so Shaker-style doors and a French Grey finish were chosen for their timeless qualities. We supplied the worktops, glass splashback and wooden flooring. All the materials are very light and neutral, and create a harmonious feel. The reflective splashback bounces light around the space, making it visually appear larger. The same goes for the skylights, which add much-needed extra natural light into the space. The colours in the Vitra chairs bring pops of personality and playfulness to the interior. Under-cabinet LED lighting is the final small touch we incorporated for big impact in this kitchen, perfectly complementing the colour scheme and…

When Jayne Russell bought her home near Huntingdon – a 16th-century thatched cottage with a 100-year-old barn extension at the rear – she hadn’t intended to install a new kitchen. With white walls and cream flooring throughout, she had only planned to personalise the space and make it feel more like a home. But four months into the renovation – as the doorway between the kitchen and the dining area was being widened – Jayne decided to take the plunge and fit a new kitchen while all the building work was going on. ‘I had the opening between the kitchen and dining room widened so that it would be more like one large room where I could host friends easily,’ she explains. ‘I also wanted to integrate some of the…

HIGHLAND FLING Traditional Scottish influences run through this warm and cosy kitchen design filled with tartan, antlers and comfortable leather lodge chairs THE KEY ITEMS 1 Fight Me five light antler chandelier, £1,095, The French Bedroom Company 2 Minton Hollins Seaweed field tile, £395 per sq. m, Topps Tiles 3 Fairisle teal fabric, £61 per m, Iliv 4 Parlane gold and cream globe on swivel stand, £43, Hurn & Hurn 5 Camel Stewart tartan cushion, £39.95, Annabel James 6 Estate Eggshell paint in Plummett, £62 per 2.5L, Farrow & Ball 7 Parker leather bar stool, £599, Modish Living 8 Rattan stag head, £49.99, Lights4Fun 9 Classic Fusion round boiling water tap in Nickel, from £1,600, Quooker. For stockists see page 144…

APPLIANCES B17CR32N1B CircoTherm single electric oven, £749, B47CR32N0B Slide and Hide EcoClean single electric oven, £929, G4655X7GB integrated tall freezer, £949, KI1813F30G integrated tall fridge, £1,118, T58FD20X0 hob, £1,089; all Neff. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS 30mm Compac Carrara stone worktop, £5,500; mirrored splashback, £1,600; Fusion square tap in stainless steel with scale control, cold water filter and Pro 3 tank, £1,990, Quooker; The 1810 Company Zenduo 550/180U BBL sink, £620; Maxlight windows fitted by Todi & Boys Joinery, £POA, all supplied by Conley & Co. Smoked bronze T-bar hand les, £62 each; closet bar, £130, both Buster & Punch. Lampe Gras No. 304 wall lamp, £259, Viaduct. Oak Aged oiled parquet flooring, £70 per sq. m, The Natural Wood Floor Company. Revolve Rise and Fall pendants, £POA, Berk Frank Lighting. For…

What was your brief ? To create a traditional-style kitchen with all the benefits of contemporary living. Lucy wanted a fridge as large as possible – it’s actually a professional catering fridge – so we had to come up with a cabinetry design to house this safely.› Were there any challenges? Due to the age of the property, the ceilings are very low, with original beams which we had to work around. There were also two archways from the dining room into the kitchen. We bricked up one and then had to source reclaimed timber beams to match the existing ones. What pleases you most about the kitchen design? Definitely the corner fridge surround, and how beautiful the island looks. We didn’t think we would manage to fit…

TRANQUIL NEUTRALS A subtle combination of Regency tones brings life to this clean, crisp space, while the smaller details introduce character and warmth. THE KEY ITEMS 1 Laquila 5 light chandelier, £239, Där Lighting 2 Nessa 12-piece dinnerware set, £100, Habitat 3 Wild silk cushion cover, £45, Ecosophy 4 Classic radiator, from £424, Bisque 5 Kvadrat pots, £20 each, Bloombox Club 6 Linen roll-top bar stool, £326, Turnball & Thomas 7 English Native Timbers Galion, £190 per sq. m, Woodworks by Ted Todd 8 Moka espresso coffee-maker by David Chipperfield, £25, Alessi 9 Westhampton wall clock, £75, Newgate. For stockists see page 144…

HOW DID YOU DECIDE ON THE CABINETRY? The Dada kitchen is designed by famous Italian architect Vincent Van Duysen and we chose the Ferrovia Steel and Pewter doors with graphite oak wood carcasses to create a real wow factor. The handleless doors with Titan aluminium finger recesses add to the sleek look we were striving to achieve. AND THE MATERIALS IN THE REST OF THE SPACE? We chose a combination of materials to bring interest to the island. The Caesarstone worktop creates a textured look that’s perfectly practical for preparing food, while the Wenge wood adds warmth when sitting at the breakfast bar. This is really important, as we find a lot of homeowners want to have a granite or stone surface, but if you try sitting at one of…

A big bash If there’s nothing you like better than entertaining a large crowd, then designing your kitchen with a well-attended gathering in mind can help you pull off an event to remember every single time. Of course, the dream scenario is to have two kitchens – one for the hard work, and one for the fun – but in the absence of such luxury, carefully considering the layout of your scheme is the first step to getting it right. ‘Circulation space is important for entertaining,’ says Lisa-Marie Johnson, showroom manager for Schmidt Stanmore. ‘You don’t want your guests to be on top of the chef, or to get in the way.’ Johnson recommends thinking carefully about where you place the different zones. ‘If the space has direct access to…

• When choosing the perfect fridge freezer, it’s important to think about how long you expect food to last. We spend plenty of money on food, so a fridge that is going to keep it fresh for longer should be at the top of the list. It’s also key to consider your day-to-day lifestyle – whether you need a large capacity of storage for your weekly shop or flexible options that allow you to structure your drawers in any way that you want, depending on the ingredients you have bought or types of dishes you plan to make. • Look for a model with features such as drawers which control humidity to help keep food fresh, reduce waste and save money. At Miele, we call this PerfectFresh Pro. In addition,…

How did you go about creating the look here? We created the design by cutting and pasting ideas from projects across various social media platforms such as Instagram, Pinterest and Houzz into our own moodboard. We were conscious of costs, so sourced products from lots of different suppliers to get the look we wanted while sticking to our budget. What style were you trying to achieve? We wanted to stay true to the Victorian features of the house but add a contemporary twist. Our aim was to minimise colours throughout and emphasise the industrial design element, which is consistent throughout the house. While the green Moroccan encaustic tiles didn’t necessarily meet our original vision, when we saw them on Instagram we fell in love and just had to have…

Many of us spend considerable time planning the perfect bathroom, whether it’s a master en suite or the facilities used by the whole family. Yet when it comes to the guest bathroom, it’s all too easy to rush the process, filling it with uninspiring white sanitaryware, while neglecting all the finishing touches to make it feel more welcoming to family and friends. ‘An inviting guest bathroom makes your visitors feel more comfortable, protects privacy and makes a wonderful second bathroom for family use,’ explains Margaret Talbot, marketing manager for Vitra. ‘Unlike a guest cloakroom, which usually consists of just a toilet and hand-rinse washbasin in a tiny room, a guest bathroom opens up many more possibilities and greater comfort, yet can still be fitted into a smaller space.’ If your…

Texture When the Danish concept of hygge came into the zeitgeist a few years ago, it was easy to interpret into an interior style that was a little too much ‘cabin in the Scandinavian woods’. Hygge is actually all about creating a connection to a space, no matter the style. A key part of this connection is creating a cosiness and sense of comfort in simply existing within a room, and this can easily be achieved by adding texture. ‘A well-considered scheme will have elements that are to be discovered,’ explains Justin Marr, brand manager at Zinc Textiles. ‘Textures create a visual and tactile experience and have the ability to add a significant dimension to any room.’ Thinking of a room as an experience is a great way to foster…

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Winter dining is for gathering together around a glow of candlelight, wining and dining guests, while remembering to apply the finest of details and finishing touches to welcome the company. With plenty of sophisticated seasonal sparkle, the warming ambience of your home is sure to carry you through the evening chill. INSPIRATIONS SHOP THE LOOK Intense style For a more dramatic setting, the new Athenian Black chalk paint by Annie Sloan is sure to create a striking atmosphere in which to host. But whatever ambience you’re looking to create, Scandi neutrals or rich hues are all available from £5.95 for 120ml. Industrial EDGE INSPIRED BY A SET OF VINTAGE STACKING SCHOOL CHAIRS FROM ONE OF DEVOL’S MOST-LOVED PROJECTS, THE RENOWNED KITCHEN BRAND HAS RECENTLY DESIGNED A NEW BAR STOOL MADE…

APPLIANCES For similar appliances, H7660BP single oven, £2,799, DG7440 steam oven, £1,799, H7240BM combi oven, £1,699, KM2054 gas hob, £1,349, DA2698 extractor fan, £1,969; all Miele. GS36NV13PG freezer, £879, KS36WB13P fridge, £1,099, C124WP03 wine fridge, £5,799, SX878D26PE dishwasher, £1,159, all Siemens. All supplied by Temza. FIXTURES AND FURNISHINGS Triton KUSQ09 undermount brushed steel sink, £240, Kompact. Similar Classic Nordic Round single Pro7 boiling water tap in polished chrome, £1,420, Quooker. 909 Oxygen Hi Tech kitchen mixer tap, £305, Gessi. Technistone Noble Carrara marble worktop, £3,500; beige tinted glass splashback, around £1500, both MG Granite. Bespoke engineered oak wood flooring, £90 per sq. m, supplied by Temza. Gubi 3F Hirek shell bar stools, £310 each, The Conran Shop. Eames DSW chairs, £350 each, Vitra. Nephtis ceramic dining table, £5,400; Profile large…

How did you design the island? It measures approximately 1m x 2m , which leaves nearly a metre to walk around – it’s not the biggest island but it’s a practical one. Having seating on adjacent ends helps to create a more sociable island setting, as opposed to sitting side by side like many designs do. If you’re having a meal together with friends and family, it feels more personal when you are able to face each other. The seating is also on the other side to the cooking zone, so Jayne can look out towards and interact with guests while preparing food. Her island features a butcher’s block at one end – which she was keen to have along with a wine fridge and plenty of storage. Can…

GO WITH THE GRAIN Natural oak parquet flooring sets the tone of this large open-plan space, where mixing and matching other wood finishes isn’t off limits. THE KEY ITEMS 1 Umage Asteria LED pendant light in Anthracite , £239, Connox 2 Natural oak parquet flooring, £56.48 per pack, The Wooden Floor Company 3 Weathered wood and metal bar stool, £165, The Farthing 4 Feliz sideboard in Oak and Black, £995, Habitat 5 Grey wool rug, £299, Ross & Brown 6 Porada Ester armchair in Walnut Var. I 602, £1,331, Heal’s 7 Astep VV Cinquanta floor lamp, £1,010, Nest.co.uk 8 Estate Emulsion paint in Railings, £46.50 per 2.5L, Farrow & Ball 9 White marble and wood chopping board, £30, Mint & May For stockists see page 144…

APPLIANCES Two oven plus electric module cast iron range cooker, £12,375, Aga. Corner fridge-freezer, £4,690, Corner Fridge Co. FIXTURES AND FURNISHINGS Wellsdown kitchen painted in Mylands’ Artillery Ground with Country Bar and Country Knob hand les in Antique Bronze, £21,202, Burlanes. Caesarstone White Attica workstop, £6,000, Affordable Granite. Phoenician mixer tap, £696, Perrin & Rowe. Classic Nordic Round single Pro7 boiling water tap in polished chrome, £1,420, Quooker. Lubelska floor tiles, £150 per sq. m, Fired Earth. Spitalfields wall tiles, £49.20 per sq. m, Ca Pietra. Marble matt emulsion paint in Alderman, £51 per 2.5L, Mylands. Orlando wire cage pendant lights, £49 each, Industville. Stanley swan neck wall light in brass, £99, Pooky. Similar Wiltshire dining table and chairs, £755, The Cotswold Company. Weathered oak bar stools, £180, Cox and…

What was your brief ? We needed to create a functional and classic-style kitchen for this beautiful period property. Our bespoke in-frame cabinetry complements the original features and grand proportions of the house. The kitchen is connected to both a sitting room and a dining room, so achieving flow between the spaces was important. Any particular design considerations? It’s not a huge room, so the layout had to be planned carefully. Combining a single run of furniture and an island was the best design for the family, providing plenty of storage, work space, and a variety of appliances. How practical is the design? Jane and Mark wanted the kitchen to be the hub of the home for their large family so, above all else, it had to…

What’s the best kitchen island design if you love to throw a party? At a dinner party, guests will want to interact with the host while they prepare the food. One layout solution is to ensure the seating area around the island counter doesn’t interfere with access to the stove top, fridge or drinks cabinet. There should be no seating close to this space – the host can then focus on cooking and fetching drinks without tripping over the guests’ feet! Also, if you decide your island counter will be the focal point of your kitchen, opt for a dramatic contrast with the rest of the cabinetry. For example, with a neutral scheme, go for a deep blue or green island counter to draw the eye to the centre…

Whether a classic or a contemporary scheme, there’s nothing quite so striking as using a timeless monochrome pattern in a bathroom. From traditional encausticinspired designs and modern geometric shapes, through to beautiful natural materials like richly veined marbles, there’s an abundance of finishes to choose from in designing a bold space. INSPIRATIONS SHOP THE LOOK A twist on tradition Say hello to Booth & Co, a new brassware brand from the Vado family. This new range of designer taps, showers and accessories aims to bring superior British design and engineering to the modern-classical home. Its first range, Axbridge, is distinctively Victorian, combining polished chrome or bright nickel with traditional ceramic accents. Priced from £40 for a robe hook. Shape of things to come The Organic Techni range from Ashton &…

CONSTRUCTION PM Construction FIXTURES AND FURNISHINGS Noir wall-mounted three-hole basin taps, £399; Noir 300 round shower head, £319; Noir triple control horizontal thermostatic shower valve, £499; Noir 1200 round radiator, £299; similar Avery freestanding bath, £1,499, all Bathstore. Crosswater MPro floorstanding bath and shower mixer tap in matt black, £999; Harbour Status matt black framed shower panel, £884, both Drench. Similar Cube ceramic basin, £221, Grohe. Similar metro tiles, £19.50 per sq. m, Topps Tiles. Calder pendant light by Mullan Lighting, £239, Lime Lace. Moroccan encaustic cement hexagonal tile, £1.87 per tile, Best Tile. For stockists see page 144…

What are the main considerations for a guest bathroom? Guest bathrooms are often treated as an afterthought, making them questionably hospitable. We should take our lead from hotel bathrooms to make friends and family who are overnighting or spending a little longer feel that their bathroom has been carefully planned to offer maximum function in a relaxing, good-looking and well-designed environment. How can we make it as inviting and as welcoming as possible? If you are reconfiguring space to create a guest bathroom, give it as much room as you can. It will allow you the luxury of choosing a spacious shower and perhaps even double basins or a feature bath. Make sure there are obvious shelves where guests can unpack their toiletries. Screen the windows properly for…

Tell us about your new book. Jane: It’s all about colour and how it translates into interiors. We explore the science and psychology of colour, as well as the ways in which colour is found in nature, giving tips and advice for how to approach colour in your home. You’re known for your dark interiors. Have you turned your back on the dark side? Jane: Definitely not! We have used lots of colour paints and wallpapers over the years, but it’s the dark room designs we’re remembered for, which speaks volumes on how eye-catching these colour schemes can be. Dark inky paints will always be a favourite of ours as they make everything look and feel sophisticated and beautiful. Lucy: No, I still love it – it’s my natural…

BRING THE COLOUR A pared-back and functional kitchen design gives a sense of contentment while colourful additions liven up the room. THE KEY ITEMS 1 Nordal geometric cushion in Orange and Dusty Blue, £46.95, Bell & Blue 2 Organic nude coffee mug, from £5.50 for a small, Rose & Grey 3 DSW plastic side chair in Black Maple and Hopsak upholstery, £585, The Conran Shop 4 Target trivet , £27, Case Furniture 5 Mia marble effect ceramic dining table, £599, Danetti 6 Haute pull bar in Polished Chrome, from £23, Myoh 7 Off To The Zoo retro framed wall art, £99, Made. 8 Beoplay A9 Multiroom speaker, £2,250, Bang & Olufsen 9 K7 Professional single-lever kitchen mixer, £721, Grohe For stockists see page 144…

APPLIANCES iQ700 HN678GES6B built-in oven with added steam and microwave, £1,999; iQ700 CS656GBS7B built-in compact oven with steam function, £1,399; iQ500 GI81NAE30G built-in freezer, £1,159; similar iQ500 KI81RAD30 built-in fridge, £1,139; iQ700 SX878D26PE fully integrated dishwasher, £1,159; all Siemens. 1092 Deluxe dual fuel 110cm range cooker in Slate, £4,699; Super extractor hood in Slate, £1,379, both Falcon. HC451501EB induction wok, £749; HC452601EB induction plate, £1,499; DGB3850M extractor, £269.99; all AEG. FWV601BL wine fridge, around £329, CDA. FIXTURES AND FURNISHINGS Antique brown granite worktops, £970 per sq. m, Lundhs. 160-U and 480/320-U Subline sinks, £331.20 and £806.40, both Blanco. Brompton tap with spray, from £451, Abode. HC1100 hot and cold tap, around £290, Insinkerator. Minton Hollins Chrysanthemum decorative field tiles, £8.89 per tile, Topps Tiles. Art Select LVT in Morning Oak,…

How did you fulfil the brief ? Kate and Neil wanted to create a clean and bright space, but for it to be a living space as much as a kitchen. We used ultra-slim frame sliding doors to bring in as much light as possible. The parquet floor sets the tone, tying in the modern elements with the original Victorian features of the house. Can you tell us a bit about the layout you chose? It’s simple but highly effective, with a distinct kitchen area with long run and island, as well as living and dining areas. As we had such a large space to work with, we wanted to keep the long unit run fairly concealed with only the hob work area exposed. The island is then…

Other people thought Lucy Dickinson’s old kitchen was beautiful, but she felt it had lost its sense of personality and wanted to inject more style into the space. ‘I needed it to be truly fabulous,’ laughs the mum of three, a former teacher turned interior designer. ‘I wanted somewhere I could enjoy spending time cooking without feeling as though I was serving in Lucy’s café. While it had these wonderful ancient beams that people adored, it felt dated and the layout wasn’t working for us as a family. It had become a bit of a dumping ground.’ The five-bedroom detatched property in Kent is a listed building, and although Lucy didn’t need planning permission, she still faced constraints. The low ceiling heights and original supporting beams made planning the layout…

UNIQUE CHARACTER Quirky finds and an abundance of plants create a homely feel in this country kitchen, featuring raw materials and statement tiles. THE KEY ITEMS 1 Hoxton Cone wall light in Antique Bronze, £50, Garden Trading 2 Go Your Own Way print, from £6.95, Desenio 3 Faux Monstera potted plant, £68, Audenza 4 Barnaby brass bell chime, £28, Rowen & Wren 5 Under the Wave matt emulsion, £42 per 2.5l, Fired Earth 6 Atlas Denim encaustic tile, £99 per sq. m, Ca’ Pietra 7 Large stoneware jar with lid, £22, Rose & Grey 8 Palermo round board, £49, Hunter & Co 9 Small skillet, £11.50, Objects of Use 10 Worcester reclaimed wood dining chair, £289 for a pair, Modish Living. For stockists see page 144…

APPLIANCES Macon 1000MM range cooker, £4,670, Lacanche. D57MH56NOB extractor fan, £629; C17MR02NOB compact oven and microwave, £1,129; N17HH11NOB warming drawer, £399; S511A50XOG dishwasher, £478, all Neff. Fridge freezer, £2,400, Fisher & Paykel. Similar Wi6133 dual zone wine cooler, £729, Caple FIXTURES AND FURNISHINGS Silestone Lagoon 20mm polished worktop, £POA; Belfast sink, £335, both sourced by Obsidian. Fusion Square tap, £1,420, Quooker. Integrated wine cooler, £2,160, Kaelo. Bar stools, £260 each, Neptune. Antique chandelier, £6,000, Armada Exports. For stockists see page 144…

CABINETRY Dada VVD Graphite oak wood cabinets with Ferrovia Steel and Pewter doors. WORKTOPS Caesarstone in 30mm 4023 Topus Concrete. Spekva breakfast bar in 30mm Wenge wood. Prices for a Dada bespoke kitchen by Moneyhill Interiors start from £35,000. SINKS AND TAPS Peak PKX 110-70 stainless steel undermount sink, £582, Franke. Flex Pro3 boiling water tap, £1,150, Quooker. Evolution food waste disposal, from £479, Insinkerator. APPLIANCES Sub-Zero ICBBI-36UID fridge freezer, £15,540; Wolf E Series ICBCSO30PE/S/PH steam ovens, £6,780 each, all Sub-Zero & Wolf. WI6133 undercounter dual zone wine cabinet, £1,025, Caple. KM6669 induction hob, £2,549; similar G7560 SCVi AutoDos dishwasher, £1,749, both Miele. LA-120-ANZI-Ext-Pitched-SS cooker hood, £1,999, Luxair Cooker Hoods. FLOORING Similar Lombard cream 60x60 floor tiles, £39.95 per sq. m, Walls and Floors. FURNISHINGS Similar Hamilton bar stools in…

TV chef Shaun Rankin was born in Durham, but grew up in North Yorkshire before starting an apprenticeship at The Mayfair Hotel in London aged 16. He gained experience in restaurants around the world, making a name for himself in Jersey where he won Michelin stars at Bohemia and his own venture Ormer. He has also written a cookbook about the Channel Islands – Shaun Rankin’s Seasoned Islands . He now oversees Ormer Mayfair at the Flemings Hotel and has returned to his Yorkshire roots with the restaurant Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall.…

As part of a full-home renovation to turn a run-down Victorian semi-detached townhouse into a modern yet characterful family home, Brent Lawson and Anna-Louise Simpson have created a beautiful new master bathroom. ‘The property comprised of two flats when we first moved in, so we set about reconfiguring the entire space to turn it into a single dwelling with four bedrooms,’ explains Brent. ‘The building was stripped back to the external layer of bricks and a 4.5m-high single story, five-metre long extension was added. We then set about designing the first floor, including this large bathroom.’ The couple, who have two children – eight-year-old Mei and seven-year-old Lucas – designed the bathroom themselves, taking inspiration from traditional Victorian style and their love of contemporary industrial elements, which is illustrated throughout…

INDIVIDUAL STYLE This bathroom features eclectic pieces touching on both contemporary and industrial styles, exuding personality throughout. THE KEY ITEMS 1 Ribbed Upton bathroom pendant, £225, Fritz Fryer 2 Nouveau semi-circular knob in Antique Black, £12.99, Dowsing & Reynolds 3 Kai straight towel warmer in Anthracite, £99, Crosswater 4 Nyytti bath to wel in black and grey, £57, Lapuan Kankurit 5 Seyshelles hand and nail gift set, £26, The White Company 6 Screen printed King Of The Road wash bag, £25, Chase And Wonder 7 Babar mango wood trunk, £369, Swoon 8 Lily Pad porcelain tile in Eucalyptus, £69.12 per sq m, Ca’ Pietra 9 Dutchbone Attractif wall mirror, £129, Cuckooland 10 Grey velvet jewellery box, £12.99, Beautify. For stockists see page 144…

A modern version of patchwork has taken over the soft furnishing world this season, absorbing influence from the block shapes and primary hues of the Bauhaus movement. Pick styles in boldly contrasting palettes to establish an easy-to-follow colour scheme or use as a one-off statement and highlight in a pared back-room design. INSPIRATIONS SHOP THE LOOK Making history Eccentric interiors brand Divine Savages has partnered with the Natural History Museum for a new collection of wallpapers and fabrics. From botanical illustrations to prehistoric beasts, the range oozes quirky prints that draw inspiration from heritage designs. Pictured are wallpapers Botanize Heritage in Peppermint (below) and Fobidden Bloom in Deep Blue (above), both £150 per roll. The museum has also collaborated with Farrow & Ball to produce a Colour by Nature paint…

HOME TOWN: Jane: Lewes, East Sussex, with my husband Toby, son Tyler, 20, daughters Lola, 18 and Eden, 14, plus dogs Maggie, Angel and Bella Lucy: London – always and forever – with my kids Ella, 21 and Grace, 16 PET DESIGN HATE: Lucy: When things are matchy-matchy, or too designed Jane: Bad lighting – it can ruin a space Interiors shown are from Lucy and Jane’s new book, Rockett St George: Extraordinary Interiors in Colour by Jane Rockett and Lucy St George, with photographs by Catherine Gratwicke, published by Ryland Peters & Small, priced £19.99.…