Innholdsfortegnelse for Oct-2018 i Homes & Gardens

I spent yesterday judging our annual Fabric Awards, where we honour the best new collections. It was an inspiring day and a chance to see hundreds of gorgeous designs, but the true privilege was spending time with the design royalty we had on this year’s panel: colour and pattern queen Kit Kemp, expert in serene sophistication Emma Sims-Hilditch, brilliant design author and long-standing H&G friend Celia Rufey and our effortlessly stylish interiors editor Emma Thomas. These tastemasters all brought something unique to the table, and we hotly debated each category to whittle it down to the winner and highly commended list. While you’ll have to wait for the November issue to discover who won what, one element I will share is the word I’d use to sum up the pieces…

DELICATE TOUCH Interior designer Sophie Paterson has collaborated with Vis-a-Vis, 020 7838 9592, visavisparis.com, to create her first collection of luxury bedlinen and towels. It consists of two designs, including Butterfly, shown here. The linen has a cotton sateen 600 thread count base with a hand-embroidered motif. Prices start at £210 for a 50x75cm pillowcase. NOBLE TIES Since the start of the year, Little Greene has been collaborating with the National Trust on a paint project. It has now unveiled 31 shades of green, including Jewel Beetle 303 shown, 20 of which are derived from National Trust properties. They cost £43.50 for 2.5L of absolute matt emulsion. Go on a botanical journey with Jonathan Drori and his new book Around The World in 80 Trees , £17.99, Laurence King, 020…

Tell us about your background Drawing was my first love, but my parents weren’t keen on me going to art school so I went to university in Edinburgh to study social anthropology. It was fascinating, but I knew I’d made a wrong turn, then I spent time in Mexico with some creative people who suggested I get an internship. I ended up working at the Ingleby Gallery in Scotland. When did you start making cards? My husband and I travelled to North America, Colombia and Argentina. When we came back, we moved to East Sussex. One day I sent a card to a friend who ran The Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh. He asked if I could make a few for the gallery shop. Two days later they’d sold out, so…

MARTIN WALLER, FOUNDER, ANDREW MARTIN, & KIT KEMP, DESIGNER & HOTELIER Founder of Firmdale Hotels, Kit Kemp has collaborated with lifestyle brand Andrew Martin to produce six fabric and five wallpaper designs, each in 15 colourways. “What was the starting point for the project? Martin: Kit has a strong back catalogue of much-loved design from her work in hotels ranging from Ham Yard in London to The Whitby in New York. We have tried to bottle that and offer the critical building blocks of her style, enabling people to bring home the romance and magic of her hotels. Kit: The inspiration was the Anrep Room in the Whitby Hotel, which features a wallpaper called Mythical Land. It brings fantastical creatures together with American folk art in a special way. Martin…

Kate Lorentz’s elegant Cape Town family home owes its success to serendipity as much as her intuitive sense of style. The self-confessed interiors aficionado was guided by instinct as she skilfully curated the interior of her home, rebuilt in 2013. ‘There was no grand idea, no intention as such, just a desire to create an unfussy indoor-outdoor home filled with character,’ recalls Kate modestly, which make her accomplishments all the more remarkable. Kate and her husband Michael, who runs safari company Passage to Africa, relocated to Cape Town a few years earlier with twin sons Sebastien and Marcus. The family sensibly decided to rent while they became accustomed to their new surroundings, although the imminent arrival of baby Felix – who is now five - ushered in a fresh sense…

Good lighting can transform a room. It can make a small space seem larger or a vast room more intimate, help create mood, enhance features and define zones. Such is its versatility, it is worth planning the lighting at the beginning of a project. Start by thinking about how the room is to be used. Generally, a scheme should include a mix of task lighting, such as reading lights and under cabinet lights, plus general background lighting and accent lighting. General lighting could come from uplights on top of cupboards, recessed downlights in the ceiling and perhaps some lamps. Plan the features you wish to accentuate – from flowers on a coffee table to the top of a dining table – using recessed spots, for example, or picture lights for…

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What tips do you have for planting trees in a paved courtyard? Plant small trees with year-round interest in large containers that hold plenty of compost and water to sustain them, and install a watering system to prevent them from drying out. Set out smaller pots around the trees and fill with ferns and grasses such as Hakonechloa macra (Japanese forest grass) and carex, to soften the hard surfaces and maximise interest. How would you bring movement into the garden? Introducing still or moving water into a small woodland has a magical impact, animating the space while reflecting the light and tree canopies. You can also achieve movement with taller, filigree grasses, such as hair grass (deschampsia). These will catch the lightest of breezes and add a flowing wave through…

1| Nailed it Rosette steel nails in Aluminium Brossé and Gunmetal, £57.54 for a pack of 100, Houlès, houles.com. 2| Fluffed up Fara tassel fringe in Camellia T76/06, £16.50m, Romo, romo.com. 3| Chevron chic Munro in Green, £45m, Mulberry Home Modern Country Trimmings at GP&J Baker, gpjbaker.com. 4| Colour choice Enamelled upholstery nails in Yellow D-UH60 and Red D-UH72, both £2.70 for a pack of 50, Heico, heico-direct.co.uk. 5| Neutral tone Erin crewel border in Putty 58282-10, £79m, Samuel & Sons, samuelandsons.com.…

CABINETRY Kitchen cabinetry from Modulnova’s Fly collection in Ghiaccio satin matt lacquer, prices start from £20,000, DesignSpace London designspacelondon.com. Developer, Fusion, fusionresidential.co.uk. SURFACES Bookmatched Carrara marble, £720sq m; black flamed and brushed Nero Assoluto granite (on breakfast bar), £480, both DesignSpace London, as before. Floor in bespoke wide oak planks, from £82.80sq m, Parquet Flooring, parquet-flooring.co.uk. Walls in Vivid White vinyl matt emulsion, £20.27 for 2.5L, Dulux, dulux.co.uk. APPLIANCES G 4990 SCVi Jubilee integrated dishwasher, £1,099; H 6260 BP single oven, £1,875; H 6200 BM oven with microwave, £1,825; ESW 6114 14cm-high gourmet warming drawer, £1,125; KM 6879 induction hob with onset controls, £3,149; K 37222 iD built-in refrigerator, £1,299; FNS 37402 i built-in freezer, £2,399, all Miele, miele.co.uk. Stratus 360 extractor, £3,152, Westin, westin.co.uk. SINKS AND TAPS Fusion Round…

What did this garden look like before your new design? The garden was mostly laid to lawn, with an outdoor swimming pool and mature trees. The property was the former kitchen garden of a larger house, and it is surrounded by an old listed brick wall, with a single-storey house in the centre. The owners had commissioned architect Dan Brill to reconfigure the house, and the area we can see here is the bedroom wing, which looks out on to the swimming pool; the kitchen and dining areas are behind it in the middle of the house, while a garage, utility room and sitting room make up the west wing. Tell us about the design brief for the garden. My brief was for a family garden, with a dining area,…

The House Clinic service is free to all Homes & Gardens subscribers. There is a £12 fee per query for non-subscribers, who must send their query and payment by post. EMAIL Subscribers, send your query, subscriber number and address to hgcontactus@ti-media.com. POST Send your query, subscriber number or payment and an SAE to Homes & Gardens, 161 Marsh Wall, London E14 9AP. Please make cheques/postal orders payable to TI Media Limited. We are unable to answer more than one question per reader each month. Celia Rufey can also help you create an individual design for any room in your home, with ideas for colours, fabrics, paint, wallcoverings and flooring. For full details, visit our Facebook page at bit.ly/2e5tpsu .…

LET IT FLOW The popularity of boiling water taps has led to a surge in designs and finishes to suit every style of kitchen. This sleek Titanium 3-in-1 Alessio in matt black, £1,450, HotSpot, 0031 30 274 8484, hotspot-titanium.com, dispenses filtered hot, cold and boiling water and would be a striking choice for a contemporary scheme. LOW BEAMS Basalt three-pendant ceiling lights, £1,280 each, Tala, 020 3026 3246, tala.co.uk , combine solid brass with matt glass in a design inspired by the extruded basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway. Three are grouped here to striking effect. ON THE MARK Incredibly realistic marble-effect quartz worktops offer the natural beauty of marble in a durable, stain-resistant surface. This elegant pattern is Eternal Bianco Calacatta, from £400m sq, Silestone, 01256 761229, silestone.co.uk .…

FURNITURE The Classic English Kitchen, from £25,000, deVOL, devolkitchens.co.uk. SURFACES Carrara marble worktops, from £950sq m; oak worktops, from £800sq m, both deVOL, devolkitchens.co.uk. Enamelled Zellige splashback, from £141sq m, Emery & Cie, emeryetcie.com. APPLIANCES Citeaux 150 range cooker, from £8,890; 1400 twin built-in extraction unit, £980, both Lacanche, lancanche.co.uk. BO 451 111 single oven, £2,436; RC289203 Vario 200 Series integrated fridge, £2,704; RF287202 Vario 200 Series integrated freezer, £2,470, all Gaggenau, gaggenau.com. K9122Ui under counter fridge, £924, Miele, miele.co.uk. DD60SDFHTX7 Single DishDrawers, £1,499.99 each, Fisher & Paykel, fisherpaykel.com. La Marzocco Linea Mini Black espresso machine, £3,234, Coffee Hit, coffeehit.co.uk. SINKS & TAPS Farmhouse 80 undermount sink, £381; Cisterna 50 undermount sink, £297, both Villeroy & Boch, villeroy-boch.co.uk. Mayan aged brass bib taps, £310; Ionian aged brass bridge mixer tap…

INSIDE STORY PROPERTY Five-bedroom Georgian townhouse in Notting Hill, west London. KITCHEN SIZE 5x4.5m. DESIGNER Destiny Smith, Harvey Jones, 0800 389 6938, harveyjones.com. THE BRIEF The owners wanted the kitchen to be closer to the garden, with ample storage and a family-friendly layout for their young twins. LAYOUT The new location at the back of the house enjoys garden access on two sides and better light levels. But, with one side open to the living/dining area, only one wall remained for fitted cabinetry. ‘We decided to max out that wall with tall cabinets and use the island to provide the main prep space,’ says Destiny. ‘It’s actually a very efficient layout in terms of short distances between core items.’ FURNITURE Harvey Jones’ Original range was selected for its Georgian-style beading…

FURNITURE The Nickleby kitchen painted in H|M Brolly Blue and Lapel with interiors/ accent doors in Westminster oak and Quilp knobs, from £40,000, Humphrey Munson, humphreymunson.com. Arundel table, from £1,455, Neptune, neptune.com. Eames DSW chairs, £365 each, Heal’s, heals.com. SURFACES Carrara worktops,from £45sq m, CRL Stone, crlstone.co.uk. Babington Limestone tumbled flooring, £90sq m, Humphrey Munson, humphreymunson.com. APPLIANCES BO470111 single ovens, £3,389 each; WS461110 warming drawer, 14cm, £875; BM450110 combi-microwave, £3189; CI292110 Flex induction hob, £2,244, all Gaggenau, gaggenau.com. SINK & TAPS 6585-0 Deerfield sink, £474, Kohler, kohler.co.uk.4360NI Phoenician tap and rinse with lever handles in polished nickel, £555, Perrin & Rowe, perrinandrowe.co.uk. ACCESSORIES Bengterik oak bar stools, £40 each, Ikea, ikea.co.uk. Walpole glass pendants, £285 each, Humphrey Munson, humphreymunson.com.…

INSIDE STORY PROPERTY Four-bedroom barn conversion in South Wales. KITCHEN SIZE 3.5x10m. DESIGNERS Andrew Hays and Kimm Kovac, Arteim Studio for Lanserring, 020 3319 6969, lanserring.com. THE BRIEF To minimise the impact on this former farm building’s structure, the new kitchen is largely freestanding and features sympathetic materials and colours. LAYOUT The kitchen is in an old stone workshop and the adjacent room was possibly a cold store for the dairy, before its new incarnation as a wine cellar. ‘We devised the layout based on how the owners planned to use the space,’ says Andrew. ‘They love to cook and entertain so it was vital to accommodate both aspects.’ The island is quite small but perfectly formed, with space for cooking, serving and eating. FURNITURE ‘The owners wanted to echo…

FURNITURE Devine Collection kitchen, hand-painted in Sorrel, from £40,000, Tom Howley, tomhowley.com. Bespoke dining table, David Lisle, davidlislekitchendesign.com. Magda dining chairs, £690 each, Cattelan Italia at FCI, fcilondon.co.uk. SURFACES XGloss Halo sintered stone worktops, from £450sq m, Dekton, dekton.com. APPLIANCES DG 6200 built-in steam oven, £1,425; H 6260 B single ovens, £1,575 each; KM 6366-1 induction hob with onset controls, £2,399; CVA6405 built-in coffee machine, £3,325; G 4263 SCVi Active fully integrated dishwasher, £899, all Miele, miele.co.uk. ICBIC-24R-RH integrated fridge, £9,540; ICBIC-24FI-LH integrated freezer, £9,660; ICBIW-18-RH integrated wine storage, £7,920, all Sub-Zero, subzero-wolf.co.uk. Cache 800 inset extractor, £702, Westin, westin.co.uk. SINKS & TAPS 6584-0 Iron/Tones single undermount prep sink, £481; 6625-0 Iron/ Tones Smart Divide undermount sink, £1,144, both Kohler, kohler.co.uk. 4886NI Callisto sink mixer tap, £371.88; 4861NI Oberon mono…

FURNITURE Bespoke fitted furniture, painted in Farrow & Ball’s Mizzle, Charlotte Crosland Interiors, charlottecrosland.com. FITTINGS Bette Telstar bath, £725; bespoke shower enclosure, £3,790; Astonian shower tray, £799; AM42 heated towel warmers, £377 each, all Aston Matthews, astonmatthews.co.uk. WL 1250 Classic white lever four-hole bath set, £1,044; LB 7723 La Chapelle three-hole narrow basins plus stand, £1,362 each; WL 1220 Classic basin mixers with white levers and pop-up waste, £574 each; GD 8736 Classic concealed dual-control thermostatic shower valve, £1,813; LB 1760 Classic handset with cradle, £332.40; LB 1774 Classic 8in rose with short arm, £381.60; La Chapelle close-coupled WC, £1,510.80, all Lefroy Brooks, lefroybrooks.com. SURFACES Walls in Mizzle estate emulsion, £45 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball, farrow-ball.com. Custom-sized solid oak chevron flooring, from £144sq m, Sinclair Till, sinclairtill.co.uk. ACCESSORIES Blinds…

FURNITURE Bespoke vanity, Starzewski, starzewski.com. Chiltern Place by Ronson Capital, ronsoncapitalpartners.com. SURFACES Egeo Ondulato Greek marble; bespoke installation, Marmi, marmiltd.co.uk. FITTINGS Leadon freestanding bath, £3,360; Giro wall-mounted toilet, £404.40; Gessi Eleganza three-piece basin mixer, £730.80; Gessi Eleganza bath spout, £385.20; Gessi Eleganza shower valve for two outlets, £930; Gessi Eleganza rectangular ceiling-mounted shower head, £1,018.80; Gessi Eleganza wall-mounted hand shower set, £444; ACCESSORIES Gessi Eleganza towel rail, £282; Gessi Eleganza toilet roll holder, £384, all CP Hart, cphart.co.uk.…

Taken from our Autumn Entertaining story (see page 91), we love this idea of hanging blankets outside for guests to keep warm as they gather for an early evening alfresco supper.…

How would you describe your Instagram account? Documenting a little something every day from my flower field that I feel to be beautiful or that makes me happy. Who would you recommend we follow and why? @molesworthy. The seaside (and seaweed) has never looked so good. Lyme Regis isn’t far from me and her pictures make me want to rush there immediately. @midgleygreen are champions of British makers and creatives, and the videos of their daily half hour walk over the cliff path to their shop in Clevedon are beautiful. @sarahjerath. Her ceramics and primal aesthetic stop me in my tracks every time.…

An innovative portfolio of six British decor brands, brought together under one name last summer under the helm of creative director Claire Vallis, Style Library has a new showroom in Design Centre Chelsea Harbour and an inspirational website, stylelibrary.com. Perhaps the best known brands in Style Library’s portfolio are Sanderson and Morris & Co. The other labels are Harlequin, Zoffany, Scion and Anthology. It’s an impressive list, but there is just one creative director: Claire Vallis. Claire’s workload is daunting and includes responsibility for products from fabrics and wallpapers to paint, rugs, furniture and lighting. Each brand has a dedicated design studio, with Claire in charge overall. Don’t ask Claire for a favourite brand, she’s passionate about all of them and has a remarkable capacity to zoom in on any…

CLASSIC STYLES 1| Roman in Hunter Green, H82xW219xD91cm, £1,350, Perch & Parrow. 2| New Chippendale, H92xW220xD90cm, £3,240 plus 17m fabric, David Seyfried. 3| Rake, H81xW235xD98cm, £8,000 plus 15.5m fabric, Rule Brothers. 4| Marylebone in Raspberry Chevron, H82xW155xD91cm, £2,150, India Jane. 5| Family in Irish Linen, H85xW240xD110cm, £4,400, Cassandra Ellis. 6| Arthur’s, H70xW235xD100cm, £3,856 plus 12m fabric, Julian Chichester. 7| Alderney in Lychee smart velvet, H89xW151xD93cm, £1,390, Sofa.com. 8| Atworth in Shell Print, H93xW154xD90cm, £1,306, Willow & Hall. 9| Coleridge in natural linen, H82xW188xD92cm, £1,595, Oka. MODERN LOOKS 1| Palermo, H92xW240xD90cm, £2,650 plus 14m fabric, Designers Guild. 2| Squishmeister in Indian Green brushed cotton, H70xW200xD110cm, £1,675, Loaf. 3| Vox in Oatmeal herringbone linen, H63xW226xD86cm, £1,195, Andrew Martin. 4| Leaf in Cat 3LX, H88xW242xD102cm, £4,313, Calligaris. 5| Edulis Banquette, H86xW180xD68cm, £3,252 plus…

THE MENU SOUP Herby fennel and cannellini bean soup with ricotta. MAIN Rolled belly of pork with apples and red onions. SIDES AND ACCOMPANIMENTS Roasted pumpkin with a walnut, orange and parsley dressing. Braised chard with chilli and garlic. Sautéed mushrooms and potatoes. DESSERT Pear, honey, bay and almond tart. DRINK Rum and pear warmer. Entertaining outdoors at this time of year comes with risks… So, to ensure the perfect gathering against a cold or drizzly day, our menu can be cooked entirely indoors. Having said that, it really is worth grilling some elements on a firepit or barbecue; such as the sourdough for the soup, or the pumpkin. The resulting smokiness will make the meal even more delicious. To start, a fennel and bean soup will warm everyone up,…

Marijke van Nunen’s home in the Netherlands is the perfect showcase for the beautiful artisanal products she sources for her interiors company, which distributes fabrics, accessories and furniture to the design world. ‘When customers of my firm visit from abroad, they stay here and get to see many of the pieces I sell in a real setting,’ says Marijke. Yet far from being a showhome, the Dutch property is a busy and characterful backdrop to family life – and a house that makes the most of its stunning setting. A TRUE HOMECOMING Located in her hometown of Tilburg, the property became Marijke’s home in 2008. She moved in with her children, her husband Frank, whom she met when she returned to the Netherlands after living in Austria, and his children.…

GO BOLD Use upholstered chairs to introduce colour and pattern to a dining area, as in this project by Barlow & Barlow, barlowandbarlow.com . Striking ikat velvet – Coup de Foudre by Dedar, dedar.com – lends a contemporary edge, while the use of two colourways creates a contrast. TIMELESS STYLE Patchwork evokes comfort and familiarity. Mismatched fabric pieces on these vintage chairs at the Rectory Hotel in the Cotswolds offer a new take on the tradition. “For a striking bed, we upholster headboards in fabric or leather hand embroidered to work with the shape. We also have valances and bedspreads hand embroidered to tie everything together.” JANA DURISOVA , creative director, Beaumont & Fletcher, beaumontandfletcher.com. TRIM TRAIL To make a statement in a New York apartment hallway, designer Mark…

• We are witnessing a mood swing towards cosiness: the English country house look is definitely in favour, with comfort being key. We are also seeing more informal ideas such as banquette seating for dining areas, which is perfect when entertaining a crowd. • When it comes to picking a sofa or armchair, the type of cushion fill is extremely important. Our standard filling is a mix of 80 per cent feather and 20 per cent down, but we can also offer 100 per cent down for extra cloud-like softness. What is popular in busy areas like family rooms is a Foam Core Feather Wrap – a piece of foam encased in an outer shell of feather and down. This means that you don’t have to plump the cushions but…

Can you give us a brief project outline? This Nottinghamshire home was built in the Eighties in a grand, mock-Georgian style, and the bathroom was decorated similarly but had become rather tired over time. The owners’ two children had grown up, and they were ready for a change. The old-fashioned shower enclosure was a particular bugbear, and the layout didn’t do anything to negate the room’s long but comparatively narrow footprint. How did you conceive a new look? The owner had worked for The White Company and loved its quietly sophisticated style and muted colour palettes. The rest of the house is in this vein – very calm and neutral. I also took on board their preference for period styling and suggested we switch direction from the heavier influences of…

A Amy Somerville, 020 7586 2211, amysomerville.com. Andrew Martin, 020 7225 5100, andrewmartin.co.uk. Anna French, 020 7737 6555, annafrench.co.uk. Artisans of Devizes, 01380 735888, artisansofdevizes.com. Ashley Wilde, 01707 635201, ashleywildegroup.co.uk. B B&B Italia, 020 7591 8111, london.bebitalia.com. Baker Lifestyle, 020 7351 7760, gpandjbaker.com. Barneby Gates, 01672 560240, barnebygates.com. Beaumont & Fletcher, 020 7352 5594, beaumontandfletcher.com. Bert Frank, 020 8737 0512, bertfrank.co.uk. Blithfield, 020 7460 6454, blithfield.co.uk. BoConcept, 020 7388 2447, boconcept.co.uk. Brissi, 020 7229 2323, brissi.com. C Calligaris, 020 3129 3300, calligaris.co.uk. Camengo, 0844 369 0104, camengo.com. Casamance, 0844 369 0104, casamance.com. Cassandra Ellis, cassandraellis.co.uk. Chaplins, 020 8421 1779, chaplins.co.uk. Clarke & Clarke, 01706 242010, clarke-clarke.com. Colefax and Fowler, 020 7244 7427, colefax.com. Collins & Hayes, 01424 720027, collinsandhayes.co.uk. Cox & Cox, 0330 333 2123, coxandcox.co.uk. D Darlings of Chelsea,…

1| Can be controlled and monitored via the Siemens Home Connect app. iQ700 SN278136TE freestanding dishwasher, £1,079, Siemens, 0344 892 8999, siemens-home.bsh-group.com. 2| Kitchen tap with voice command activation – ideal when hands are full. Connected Kitchen Tara Ultra mixer with Profi spray, sink and foot sensor, from £8,699, Dornbracht, 02476 717129, dornbracht.com. 3| Look out for this innovative table that doubles as a cooking surface. I-table including a small induction hob in its glass top, Piero Lissoni for Kartell, 020 7584 3923, kartell.com.…

FURNITURE The New Classic kitchen, painted in Pale Ivory (main cabinetry) and Slate (island), from £35,000, Martin Moore, martinmoore.com. SURFACES Wild White granite worktops, around £780sq m, Martin Moore, martinmoore.com. Deco Glass Silver tiles (splashback), £174.60sq m, Fired Earth, firedearth.com. Similar flooring, Campania porcelain tiles, from £42sq m, Martin Moore Stone, martinmoorestone.com. APPLIANCES 1219mm dual-fuel range cooker, £19,320, Wolf, subzero-wolf.co.uk. UIK1550 built-under integrated fridge, £849; SBS70I4 integrated fridge freezer, £2,749, both Liebherr, liebherr.com. G6895 SCVi K2O XXL fully integrated dishwashers, £2,225 each; CVA6805 bean-to-cup coffee machine, £3,925; M6032SC built-in microwave, £875, all Miele, miele.co.uk. SINKS & TAPS Lansdowne Glenside double-bowl ceramic sink, £420, The Kitchen Sink Company, kitchensinkco.com. Modultop ceramic undercounter sink, £491, Kohler, kohler.co.uk. 1580CP Metis triple-lever filter tap and rinse, £895.92; 4480 Metis mixer taps, £335.82, both Perrin…

FURNITURE Original kitchen, painted in Swedish White by Dulux, from £25,000, Harvey Jones, harveyjones.com. SURFACES Calacatta Bella marble, around £3,500 as shown, Harvey Jones, harveyjones.com. Similar flooring, Birnham Herringbone engineered wood, £122.41sq m, Ted Todd, tedtodd.co.uk. APPLIANCES T45D82X2 Flushline induction hob, £1,089, Neff, neff-home.com. LA-90-Celux-SB ceiling cooker hood, £735, Luxair, luxairhoods.com. H 2267 BP Active single oven, £899; ESW 6114 warming drawer, £1,125; M 6022 SC built-in microwave oven, £875; K 37222 iD integrated fridge, £1,299; FNS 35402 I integrated freezer, £2,099; G 4263 SCVi integrated dishwasher, £899, all Miele, miele.co.uk. Liebherr Vinidor WTes 1672 wine cooler, £1,699.99, Appliance World, appliance-world.co.uk. SINKS & TAPS Cisterna 19 undermount sink, £193; Cisterna 45 undermount sink, £319, both Villeroy & Boch, villeroy-boch.co.uk. Fleaker sink mixer tap in black and copper, £129, AWA Faucet…

FURNITURE Tradescant kitchen, from £50,000, Arteim Studio for Lanserring, arteim.com, lanserring.com. SURFACES Ebano sintered stone worktops in Vesuvio finish, £1,200sq m, Lapitec, lapitec.com. Calacatta marble worktops, from £1,500sq m, Lanserring, lanserring.com. Similar reclaimed flooring, American barn oak planks, from £180sq m, the New & Reclaimed Flooring Co, reclaimedflooringco.com. APPLIANCES Combination oven, £20,394; gas hob, £9,294, both Grand Cuisine, grandcuisine.com. KF 1801 Vi MasterCool fridge freezer £8,499, Miele, miele.co.uk. SINK & TAPS Tradescant butler’s sink in milled steel, from £3,600, Arteim Studio for Lanserring, lanserring.com. Purist deck-mount bridge tap in brushed brass, from £1,203, Kohler, kohler.co.uk. ACCESSORIES Amelie bar stools in Oman leather, £580 each, Freifrau, freifrau.eu.…

FURNITURE Modena kitchen, painted in Wevet by Farrow & Ball, from £35,000, McCarron and Company, mccarronandco.com. Similar bar stools, Paris Carver bar stool 04, from £912.90 plus fabric, The Sofa & Chair Company, thesofaandchair.co.uk. SURFACES Atlantic Stone granite worktops, £1,080sq m, McCarron and Company, mccarronandco.com. Glass splashback, around £590sq m (excluding lighting), Deco Glaze, decoglaze.co.uk. APPLIANCES BM 485110 combi microwave, £5,400; BO 481111 single oven, £5,511; CI282110 induction hob, £2,186, all 400 Series by Gaggenau, gaggenau.com. ICBIT-36CIID fridge freezer, £11,640; ICBIW-30 wine storage, £10,080, both Sub-Zero, subzero-wolf.co.uk. SINKS & TAPS Zerox 700-u stainless steel main sink, £442.26; Zerox 180-u stainless steel prep sink, £265.90; Culina-S tap, £529, all Blanco, blanco.co.uk. Nordic Round Pro3 hot water tap, £1,250, Quooker, quooker.co.uk. ACCESSORIES Blinds in Latea Indigo, £70m, William Yeoward, williamyeoward.com.…

INSIDE STORY PROPERTY Six-storey, six-bedroom new-build in northwest London. BATHROOM SIZE 5.6x4m. DESIGNER Karen Howes, Taylor Howes, 020 7349 9017, taylorhowes.co.uk. THE BRIEF With three children in residence, this is a busy family home. The mandate for the interior design throughout was to impart a feeling of serenity and calm, with this en suite providing the ultimate parental sanctuary. LAYOUT As this house was a new build, Karen was able to dictate the room’s exact size and shape. ‘In a master en suite, we often give the most space to the bathroom. When people are sharing they don’t want to be cramped,’ says Karen, who devised six different layouts for this room before finding success. ‘We concealed the WC behind frosted glass as you enter, and achieved a 3.5m-long double…

FURNITURE The Hayon Collection Diamante vanity in Columbine 155 White, £4,223; Octagonal basin in Bergamot White, £688, both Bisazza Bagno, bisazza.com. FITTINGS Astonian Epoca cast iron bath with polished aluminium exterior, £5,349.43, Aston Matthews, astonmatthews.co.uk. Fez floorstanding bath spout in White, £928.22, Agape, agapedesign.it. 2471-090FM-18 wall-mounted bath taps and hand shower, £2,654.40; 590H-18 basin mixer with spout, £830.40; 2471 single mixer shower controls, £1,476; 061-08 shower head, £1,561, all in White,Vola, vola.com. Starck 3 wall-mounted WC, £310.80, Duravit, duravit.co.uk. SURFACES J85677 Rondine New York white brick tiles, £25.96sq m,Tile Expert,tile.expert. 41zero42 Yaki floor tiles, £94.20sq m, Casa Ceramica, casaceramica.co.uk. ACCESSORIES Electric towel rail T39EL in White, £1,863.60, Vola, vola.com.…

INSIDE STORY PROPERTY Large neo-Georgian detached house in Berkshire. BATHROOM SIZE 2.7x4.1m. DESIGNER Adelise Morgan-Scully, Nicholas Anthony Ascot, 01344 624829, nicholas-anthony.co.uk. THE BRIEF To create a modern, marble-filled en suite, reminiscent of a high-end hotel. LAYOUT In the original room, the WC was enclosed behind stud walls. ‘We removed the walls to open up space and increase the light,’ says Adelise. ‘Often the shower is tucked in a corner, but we decided to position it centrally on the wall, with the WC partially hidden at one end and space for the vanity at the other.’ FURNITURE The vanity storage is actually a wall-hung SieMatic kitchen unit. ‘We often use kitchen cabinets in our bathrooms, as the drawers are deep and frames are well made,’ says Adelise. SURFACES Adelise and her…

FURNITURE Bespoke vanity in Charcoal by Neptune and tall fitted cabinet, from £4,000 each, Sims Hilditch, simshilditch.com. FITTINGS BetteStarlet Oval Silhouette bath, £5,148, Bette, bette.co.uk. BL 1220 Classic basin mixers, £846 each; MK 8800 Mackintosh archipelago thermostatic temperature control, £1,216.80; BL 5001 Classic black bath flow control valve, £403.20; BL 5004 Classic black hand flow control valve, £403.20; MK 2142 ST/PSH 040 ST Mackintosh deck-mounted pullout shower for use with diverter, £676.80; LB 3200 Classic towel warmer, £2,601.60; LB 1150 Classic radiator stopcocks, £373.20, all in Satin Nickel with Black Lever handles, Lefroy Brooks, lefroybrooks.com. SURFACES Mallory tumbled limestone (vanity/half-wall tops), £105sq m, Artisans of Devizes, artisansofdevizes.com. Ikebana wallpaper, £153.60 a roll, Knowles & Christou, knowles-christou.com. Willingdon carpet in Pewter, from £106sq m, Jacaranda at Capitol Carpets, thecarpet.co.uk. ACCESSORIES Chichester…

1| Eye-catching recycled bottle base. Garrafa bottle lamp, H45cm, £130, Jarapa Lights at Liberty London, 020 7734 1234, libertylondon.com. 2| Sumptuous Italian velvet meets a sleek Scandinavian aesthetic. Flora ottoman in Amber Yellow velvet, H35xDia80cm, £675, Att Pynta, attpynta.com. 3| Subtly shaded glazed finish. Tamegroute pottery bowl, H15xDia15cm, £20, edit58, edit58.com 4| Lush velvet with a smart linen reverse. Silk velvet and linen flange cushion in Gold, Orange and Green, 50cm sq, £215 each, de Le Cuona, 020 7584 7677, delecuona.com. 5| A spectrum of pleasing colours. Sakura tea towels, 45cm sq, £12 each, Larusi, 020 7428 0256, larusi.com. 6| Muted tones for a timeless motif. Jessamy in Russian Green and Jaipur, linen, 137cm wide, £65m, Ian Sanderson, 01635 33188, iansanderson.co.uk. 7| Bespoke polished finish. Orb mirror in Orange with…

Can you tell us a little about your background? I’m a graduate of Copenhagen Business School and I used to wear a suit and tie and fly all over the world in corporate jobs. I’m an entrepreneur, it’s in my genes, so I wanted to create my own adventure with my own money and my own strategy. It was that point in life, I was turning 40 and either you do it or you don’t. As a Dane, when you travel you get asked about various things – one is always design, which is something with global appeal, so that’s the route I took. What’s the philosophy behind Mater? Being a business guy, I sat down and analysed the market to find out if there was something I could do…

1 CHELSEA DESIGN QUARTER A diverse group of showrooms are taking part in this year’s design trail: head to Tom Faulkner for new handmade furniture and a collaboration with bespoke materials expert Rupert Bevan; Roca London Gallery for an exhibition on smart cities and new London architecture; and Go Modern for the latest European design by Bonaldo, Mogg and Saba Italia (shown). Visit chelseadesignquarter.co.uk. 2 OSBORNE & LITTLE Find new collections from Matthew Williamson and Nina Campbell at the King’s Road store. Williamson’s Deya range is named after the Mallorca village where he has a home and includes the Valldemossa and Deya Meadow (seen) wallpapers; Campbell’s Les Indiennes range references Indian influences on 18th-century French style, with highlights including the delicate Colbert wallpaper. Visit osborneandlittle.com. 3 DESIGNJUNCTION This event moves…

Edelweiss We bring together this season’s delicate floral motifs and rich embroidered trims to create a harmonious Alpine marriage. The hills are alive Mixing pops of emerald greens with painterly designs in rich pinks and deep blues creates this sumptuous scene. Have confidence in sunshine Large-scale murals, such as this trompe l’oeil scene, are in vogue. Team with narrow stripes and a trellis print for a smart look. Brown paper packages tied up with string Presenting the new neutrals: delicate tones of peach, soft grey and teal, explored through these different textures and patterns. Climb every mountain These intricate prints in blue hues work beautifully together. They are from the new Baker Lifestyle Homes & Gardens III collection. Girls in white dresses This season’s prettiest trailing floral fabrics are perfect…

HERBY FENNEL AND CANNELLINI BEAN SOUP WITH RICOTTA Serves 6 This has got to be one of the most delicate, fragrant soups, but it also packs in lots of flavour. If you get the chance, grill the toasts on a fire, but if using a toaster or oven grill, just let the bread char a bit more than you would usually, for equally great results. 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to drizzle 1 large onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, sliced 3 medium fennel bulbs, cut into wedges, fronds reserved ½ tsp crushed chillies 1.5L vegetable or chicken stock 2 x 400g cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 6 tbsp ricotta grated zest of ½ lemon 4 dill sprigs, torn Sourdough toasts, to serve Heat the oil in a large…

How did you feel faced with such a big project? I’d spent four years planning and building my last home, and had only lived in it for a short time. Nevertheless, I was excited about creating a new home with Tim. I’d gathered masses of experience over the years which paved the way for my business, Mason Designs (masondesigns.co.uk). I also brought in my trusted builders, Voytex Construction and was helped with the lighting scheme by John Cullen Lighting. An unexpected proposal dramatically changed Christine Mason’s life, prompting a move to a larger property with her new husband, Tim, and their collective offspring. Their Victorian house in Barnes needed extensive renovation, and Christine was both project manager and designer. Here, she shares her inspiration for the scheme… “I am a…

SURFACE MATERIALS The designers of this garden have used a variety of landscaping materials for different purposes and effects. Stone setts were chosen for the paths and terraces in areas that are used most, creating a tapestry of textures to offset the planting. The main paths and open spaces have been laid in porphyry setts (similar setts are available from CED, cedstone.co.uk ), while stepping stones create informal routes over mossy areas between plants, and secondary bark mulch paths weave through the trees. ADD WATER Bounce spangles of sunlight into your woodland with a water feature positioned just beyond the tree canopy. This beautiful, contemporary-style reflection pool is made from Corten steel and mirrors the leaves and the sky above, with water lilies floating on the surface. To keep the…

• We love a ‘more is more’ approach to our schemes, and trimmings are brilliant vehicles for this. A bullion fringe on an ottoman, for example, adds a luxurious level of finish, as does a braid on the leading edge of a curtain. • It is a misconception that trimmings are only for traditional homes. In a contemporary scheme, a plain cushion in a muted palette will look fantastic trimmed with a cut ruche in matt cotton, whereas in a more classic scheme you would probably opt for a colourful cut ruche in a silkier finish. • Piping is perfect for anyone dipping their toe into trimmings for the first time. As well as self-piping or piping in a contrast colour, consider leather or woven options, which add another textural…

Can you tell us about the property? This apartment in Ealing in Outer London was built by Fusion Residential – a forward-thinking developer specialising in small-scale but luxurious projects. It is on the ground floor, so benefits from garden access. The layout of the living area subscribes to the latest ‘broken plan’ trend. It can be completely open-plan, which is great for socialising, but double pocket doors allow the living/dining area to be shut off to create more intimate spaces. How did you plan the kitchen layout? The client was keen to create a sociable kitchen, with a hob on the island so that cooking could be done facing the room. One window sits centrally on the main exterior wall so we centred the sink below it and worked outwards…

FITTINGS Style Moderne V6K14M basin taps, £1,163; Style Moderne V6K48M bath taps, £2,260; Novis N1037-C toilet roll holder, £144.36, all in polished nickel, Samuel Heath, samuel-heath.co.uk. For a similar bath, try the Lagaro Idealcast oval inset bath, £1,372, Sottini, sottini.co.uk. Bespoke Art Deco-style bath panel, from £850; bespoke Art Deco-style double vanity unit, from £3,600, both painted in Jerusalem Artichoke, Chiselwood, chiselwood.co.uk. Loop & Friends inset basins, £395 each, Villeroy & Boch, villeroy-boch.co.uk. SURFACES Countertops, splashback and bath surround all in Lusso composite quartz, £600sq m, Silestone, silestone.co.uk. Mix Sunstone mosaic tiles, £190sq m, Trend, trend-group.com. Pearl Wash Wood Signature flooring, from £70sq m, Amtico, amtico.com. Walls in Root Ginger emulsion, £43.50 for 2.5L, Chiselwood, as before. ACCESSORIES Blinds in Selby Linen White by Larsen, £152m, supplied by Jamie Hempsall…

WHAT’S WORTH FITTING INSIDE CABINETS? Before deciding on cabinets for our new kitchen, I’d like to find out which fittings experts rate for storing food and equipment? DH, Wilmslow, Cheshire Organisation, easy access and instant visibility are the keys, says kitchen storage specialist Nick Clayton of Clayton Cabinets, 01837 83486, claytoncabinets.co.uk. Larder cupboards with pull-out drawers and shelves, plus narrow shelves on the backs of the doors are the most efficient and popular way to store non-perishable food, he says. A slimline pull-out larder unit that slides out into the room is a good alternative. Wall cupboards can be fitted with drop-down shelving to bring the highest contents within reach, and Le Mans corner systems, where the shelf pivots outside the cupboard, give access to the back of corner cupboards,…

Nestled in the heart of a quintessential Cotswolds village, The Rectory Hotel in Crudwell has recently reopened its doors after undergoing a sensitive restoration, and guests are welcomed into the intimate, homely atmosphere of this 18th-century limestone house. The interiors include many original features, such as flagstone floors, dark oak panelling and rustic beams. Draw up a seat next to one of the hotel’s cosy log fires, or explore the beautiful gardens, where you’ll find an ancient Baptism Pool and a 13th-century Dovecote. It’s the perfect setting to relax and unwind with friends. TAKE IT HOME…

INSIDE STORY PROPERTY Seven-bedroom Regency redbrick near York. KITCHEN SIZE 5x8m. DESIGNER Matt Fern, deVOL, 01509 261000, devolkitchens.co.uk. THE BRIEF The owners of this period home had a vision to restore its architectural features in a relaxed kitchen-diner with vintage touches. LAYOUT The plan was dictated by a chimney breast, which became the natural home for a range cooker, and two doorways on the opposite wall. ‘We closed one of these and used the remaining alcove to create an extra-deep pantry cupboard,’ says Matt. ‘The other doorway leads to the rest of the house.’ FURNITURE ‘The property called for really substantial pieces,’ says Matt. The owners opted for deVOL’s Classic English Kitchen, a bespoke design made entirely from solid timber. The tone-on-tone colour scheme, featuring the company’s Trinity Blue on…

FURNITURE The Naples kitchen in Mulberry grey oak with gold accents, from £50,000, Smallbone of Devizes, smallbone.co.uk. SURFACES Neolith Calacatta worktops, £750 linear m, Neolith, neolith.com. For similar polished concrete flooring, try Steyson, steysonconcretefloors.co.uk. APPLIANCES ICBSO30PE single ovens, £5,400 each; ICBMDD24TE microwave, £2,100; ICBWWD30 warming drawers, £2,664 each; ICBCI365C/B hob, £3,060, all Wolf; ICBBI48SID fridge freezer, £14,700; ICBBW-30 wine chiller, £10,920, both Sub-Zero, subzero-wolf.com. CVA6805 coffee machine, £3,925, Miele, miele.co.uk. SINKS & TAPS Bespoke stainless steel sinks, both Smallbone of Devizes, smallbone.co.uk. Pro3 Flex hot water tap, from £1,150, Quooker, quooker.co.uk. Swiss Pro tap, £612, Franke, franke.co.uk. ACCESSORIES Similar stools, Majis Déjà-vu bar stool, £295, Chaplins, chaplins.co.uk.…

FURNITURE Urbo kitchen in Signal White high-gloss lacquer, from £30,000, Roundhouse, roundhousedesign.com. Architecture Richard Shaw at Lipton Plant Architects, lparchitects.co.uk. SURFACES Arabescato Corchia marble, £11,118 as shown, Roundhouse, roundhousedesign.com . Corian Glacier White worktops, from £310 linear m, Corian, corian.co.uk. Wabi wallpaper (on ceiling), £257sq m, Calico, calicowallpaper.com. Poured resin flooring, from £125sq m including installation, Senso, sensofloors.co.uk. APPLIANCES iQ700 HB678GBS6B stainless steel ovens, £1,299 each; iQ700 EH975SZ17E flexInduction hob, £1,729, both Siemens, siemens-home.bshgroup.com. G RF522ADX4 fridge freezer, £1,999, Fisher & Paykel, fisherpaykel.co.uk. UWTES 1672 under-counter wine chiller, £1,470, Liebherr, liebherr.com. SINKS & TAPS Corian bespoke integrated sinks, from £450, Corian, corian.co.uk. Fuji pull-out nozzle tap, £221.50, Franke, franke.com. Pro3 Fusion Square hot water tap, from £1,033, Quooker, quooker.co.uk. ACCESSORIES Verona chrome gas-lift bar stools, £149 each, Danetti, danetti.com.…

INSIDE STORY PROPERTY Large detached red-brick family home in Cheshire. KITCHEN SIZE 6.8x4.5m. DESIGNER Jenny Thomas, Tom Howley, 0161 848 1200, tomhowley.co.uk. THE BRIEF With the owners’ children keen to join in with cooking for family and guests, the kitchen needed to accommodate multiple chefs, with up-sized appliances and a dining space. LAYOUT An external wall was removed to create a dining area that extends the room’s length by six metres. ‘By placing the hob and ovens on one wall, with the island in front, we created a defined cooking zone,’ says Jenny. ‘The extra prep sink on the island allows the main cook to work undisturbed while others can wash up, set the table and make drinks.’ FURNITURE It was a case of love at the first sight of…

FURNITURE Bespoke kitchen in stained high-gloss timber veneer and taupe, from £50,000, Extreme, extreme-design.co.uk. Development Octagon, octagon.co.uk. SURFACES Juparana Torrone granite worktops, Extreme, extreme-design.co.uk Similar floor tiles, Belgravia polished marble tiles, from £61.21sq m, Mandarin Stone, mandarinstone.com. APPLIANCES H 2661-1 BP ovens, £1,325 each; H 6200 BM oven with microwave, £1,825; DG 6200 steam oven, £1,425; ESW 6214 14cm-high warming drawers, £1,125 each; KM 6381 Induction hob, £2,249; K 37672 iD fridge, £2,399; FNS 37402 I freezer, £2,399; DA 6890 downdraught extractor, £2,499, all Miele, miele.co.uk. SINK & TAPS BL467040 Andano 400/400 undermounted sink, £629, Blanco, blancogermany.com . Nordic Square twin taps, from £1,190, Quooker, quooker.co.uk. ACCESSORIES Bespoke bar stools, from £1,000 each, L&C, thelandccompany.com.…

SHIP SHAPE The Bulkhead sconce wall light in Black will bring a strong hit of nautical style to your scheme. Measuring H30xDia9cm, it is IP-rated for bathroom use and costs £79, Industville, 020 7971 7871, industville.co.uk . Versions in Gunmetal and Copper are also available. BLACK MAGIC With the tonal variations of natural granite and durability of porcelain, these Fusion Black Porcelain Chevron tiles, £70.70sq m, Mandarin Stone, 01600 715444, mandarinstone.com, are ideal for creating a dramatic modern look. MAKING A STAND Elegantly shaped, the Candella 100 washstand in polished chrome is topped with a Lario 100 Solo basin, H90.5x W100xD48cm, £2,520, Victoria+Albert, 01952 221100, vandabaths.com . WELL ROUNDED  Made from innovative Krion solid surface, the Almond semi-recessed basin, £753.83, Porcelanosa, 020 7751 2150, porcelanosa.com, features super-smooth sculptural curves. ALL…

FURNITURE Bespoke vanity in silver onyx marble and silver birch veneer, from around £20,000, Taylor Howes, taylorhowes.co.uk. FITTINGS Ove bath, £5,295, Wetstyle, wetstyle.ca. Ocean wall-mounted three-piece bath filler, £348.29; Ocean wall-mounted three-piece basin mixer, £402.48; Charleston wall-mounted hand shower set, £442.40, all CP Hart, cphart.co.uk. SURFACES Bespoke Thassos marble (walls and floors), GMI, stonework.co.uk. Bespoke liquid metal wall, commissioned by Taylor Howes, taylorhowes.co.uk. ACCESSORIES Pentagon double drum chandelier, £7,554, Bella Figura, bella-figura.com. Emperor bathroom wall lights, £738 each, Porta Romana, portaromana.com.…

INSIDE STORY PROPERTY Six-bedroom semi-detached Victorian house in Kensington, west London. BATHROOM SIZE 6x3m. DESIGNER Charlotte Crosland, Charlotte Crosland Interiors, 020 8960 9442, charlottecrosland.com. THE BRIEF To create a spacious, comfortable en suite, incorporating a shower, bath and two basins in a highly personalised scheme. LAYOUT Stealing space from the couple’s bedroom almost doubled the bathroom’s size. ‘I placed the shower at the far end away from the bedroom, for privacy and to avoid disturbing whoever was still sleeping,’ says Charlotte. ‘We retained the position of the WC, which meant we didn’t have to move the soil pipes.’ FURNITURE ‘I designed the built-in storage and panels, painted in a pale colour for a fresh, airy feel,’ says Charlotte. ‘The freestanding furniture makes this a room to relax in,’ she adds.…

FURNITURE Wall-hung vanity unit in marble with dark oak storage cabinet, from £2,400, Nicholas Anthony, nicholas-anthony.co.uk. FITTINGS Kurv bath with plinth, £3,728, BC Designs, bcdesigns.co.uk. Bespoke Barcelona shower enclosure, from £4,230, Majestic, majesticshowers.com. MEM xStream single lever bath and shower mixer taps, £1,100.88; Rain shower with wall fixing, £1062.99; MEM xTool thermostat module with three valves, £1,737.72; Symetrics hand shower, from £521; MEM wall-mounted single lever basin mixer taps, £1,073.52, all Dornbracht, dornbracht.com. SURFACES Statuarietto extra white polished marble, around £1,500sq m, including templating, delivery and installation, The Marble & Granite Centre, themarbleandgranitecentre.co.uk. ACCESSORIES Zirconia Crystal Cone pendant lights, £133.19 each, Sensio, sensio.co.uk. QD-150-50 Quadrato stainless steel towel radiator, £1,262.40, Bisque, bisque.co.uk. Aluminium white three-door mirror cabinet, £1,154.60, Duravit, duravit.co.uk. MEM towel bar, £333.24, Dornbracht, dornbracht.com.…

INSIDE STORY PROPERTY Eight-bedroom Queen Anne-style property in the Cotswolds. BATHROOM SIZE 3.8x4.9m. DESIGNER Lisa Persse, Porter Bathroom, 020 3355 1817, porterbathroom.com. THE BRIEF To repurpose a guest room into a master en suite decorated in the same quietly elegant style as the rest of the home. LAYOUT ‘A proper bath to soak and unwind in was an essential element for the lady of the house, while her husband prefers a shower,’ says Lisa, who gave both features plenty of space all round. The bath is centred on the back wall, and the shower, a mini walk-in room clad in white marble, is in the middle of the right-hand wall as you enter. ‘The WC is tucked in an alcove behind the shower so it’s not the first thing you…

FURNITURE Portman custom painted bath with Crystal White marble top, £5,334; Stratford custom painted double vanity with Crystal White marble top, £3,568; Portman glass cabinet, £2,034, all Porter Bathroom, porterbathroom.com. FITTINGS 1900 Classic deck-mounted bath-shower mixer taps, £1,183; Classic Edwardian three-hole basin mixer taps with click-up waste, £631 each; 1900 Classic low-level cistern and pan with limed oak toilet seat, £1,323, all Lefroy Brooks, lefroybrooks.com. SURFACES Walls in Portland Stone Pale intelligent matt emulsion, £48.50 for 2.5L, Little Greene, littlegreene.com. Oak 24cm-wide flooring planks with bespoke oiled finish, £120sq m, Trunk, trunksurfaces.com. ACCESSORIES Avignon short towel rails in Polished Nickel, £195 each, Imperial Bathrooms, imperialbathrooms.com. Hayden wall lights (above vanity unit) in Silver Nickel, £510 each; Kew wall lights in Silver Nickel (above bath), £342 each, both Porter Bathroom, porterbathroom.com.…