Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2025 i Homes & Gardens

Country style, for me, is less about location and more about attitude - comfort without pretence, charm without effort, and a deep appreciation for nature and craft. It’s a room - or garden - that feels as though it’s freely evolved. Whether you’re nestled deep in the countryside or in a city terrace with just a single trailing geranium, the spirit of country living is something you can cultivate anywhere. Of course, the word country always seems to conjure images of flowers and lately we’ve seen a blossoming of vintage-inspired florals in both textiles and wallpapers, full of charm and character. For our decorating story (page 52), we’ve gathered some of the loveliest examples to inspire a softer, romantic approach to decorating. And while we’re on the subject of flowers,…

Colour evolution Wood lighting specialist brand Tom Raffield has launched its first-ever coloured edit – the Cove collection – featuring its most-loved designs in a new vibrant palette. The Skipper pendant light, Mooring table and floor lights, Hanter wall light and Archer table light will now be available in a range of uplifting colours inspired by the picturesque coastline of Cornwall and its hidden coves. Shell Pink and an earthy and rich Ember Red evoke the hues of the striking geology of the land, while Sea Glass Green, Falmouth Blue and Chalk White bring to mind the colours of the ocean. Steambending, the technique behind Tom Raffield’s trademark designs, is an age-old wood-moulding technique said to have been first used by the Egyptians for boat-making. Tom Raffield reimagines the craft…

Powder blues are feeling fresh and elegant this season, flowers are blooming on fabrics and wallpapers, stripes are taking on a modern look and many more style ideas COLOUR OF THE MONTH POWDER BLUE SWEET DREAMS ‘For this bedroom, we chose Baltic by Bauwerk Colour as we wanted a soft, calming blue. It works wonderfully with the burl tables which have a terracotta hue. We chose orange mohair for the headboard from Claremont, because blue and orange are a match made in heaven.’ Angelica Squire, co-founder,Studio Squire SHADE SHIFTER ‘I use this blue whenever I want a room to feel special but liveable. It works beautifully in dining rooms and kitchens where it plays off marble and brass in a lovely way. In this space, I love how the glaze…

As design director for Kit Kemp Design Studio and art ambassador for Firmdale Hotels, and having studied architecture at Cambridge and sculpture in Germany, Willow is well versed in anything art-related. “Creating balance and understanding scale is vital to achieve a sense of harmony and completeness in a space. I’m fascinated by how an artist uses scale and balance in their work because I know that is what draws me to a piece, but when I experience an artwork, I don’t just enjoy the work itself, my mind then moves on to how it could be displayed and how I could employ it to ensure a cohesive interior space. Artists use colour, light and texture to create visual weight. A dark, bold shape on one side of a canvas might…

Joy is a US-based designer but her work takes her all over the world. Now running her own studio – Joy Moyler Interiors – she has over 25 years of experience and a degree in architecture. She is celebrated for her use of colour and pattern. “Some people fear any furniture more than five years old. Not me – as a matter of fact, there’s a running joke with my sister who always says, ‘Joy, you don’t want anything unless a 100-year-old had it first’. Sometimes, I think I was born of another age. I’ve always loved set designs in older films, especially those with Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Bette Davis and the like. Everyone around me knows how much I adore the original black and white film Rebecca. It’s…

Roll out the rug Indian rug specialists Jaipur Rugs has launched the Aprezo collection, a new offering of outdoor rugs with designs inspired by Deeppura Garh. The patterns echo the calming symmetry of the grand interiors and manicured gardens of the 200-year-old fort in Rajasthan. Hand-knotted by skilled weavers, each rug takes at least two months to complete. The composition of 80% renewable hemp yarn blended with 20% cotton yarn makes these rugs wonderfully durable. Prices start from £1,330 (pictured is Aprezo AKHM-1002 in White/Tan). The rugs are also available in custom sizes from £266sq m. Take it outside Bramblecrest has partnered with the Royal Horticultural Society on its new launch, which is inspired by some of the UK’s most beautiful gardens. The RHS by Bramblecrest collection has three ranges…

“ Felbrigg Hall, a 17th-century house, is on the north coast of Norfolk, within 520 acres of woodland and rolling parkland. We have a small formal pleasure garden and the Green Walk that consists of four Groves, but the most significant garden is the Walled Garden, divided into four parts: Bacchus, Treasure, Kitchen and Enchanted. As you walk around, the Walled Garden unfolds into sumptuous layers of floriferous and botanically interesting planting - an immersive experience of colour and scent. The Bacchus features drought-tolerant plants and exotics, like albizia and callistemon. In the Treasure, we have jewel borders and trees like azara, pittosporum and acacia. The Kitchen is where we grow cut flowers and vegetables, including a collection of chillies, plus a dovecote, still home to doves. In the Enchanted,…

CREATIVE LICENCE ‘The kitchen is my happy place where I can relax and be creative,’ says Penny Morrison, the interior designer renowned for her invitingly colourful and comfortable take on classic English style. ‘I like to make the room multifunctional for cooking and dining, and an enjoyable place to spend time, so artwork and decorative plates and flat African baskets on the walls all help to build up the layers.’ Penny’s particular favourites include paintings of chefs and still-life paintings of flowers, which she might mix with practical elements such as a tall larder cupboard for groceries, an open shelf unit for plates and a large sink with tap and pull-down hose for washing roasting pans. ‘Good lighting, such as spotlights and under wall cabinet lighting, is also important, while…

EVER since I can remember, summers meant Lake Garda. As children, myself and my siblings spent every holiday there. My parents had a place in a village called Gardone di Sopra, perched above the southern lake. We had a boat, and my childhood summers were spent picnicking on the water, waterskiing and exploring every hidden corner of the area. It was idyllic. Even now, though my parents recently sold the house, I go back as often as I can. ■ Grand Hotel a Villa Feltrinelli (top right) is an extraordinary retreat with two Michelin stars. It has a world-class bar and interiors that feel like stepping into another era. Definitely a splurge, but unforgettable. Hotel Villa Fiordaliso (top left) is a much smaller but equally charming hotel, set in a…

1. I wake up about 7am and have a two-hour window which I spend in bed, when everything is peaceful, to organise myself. I love my bed; it’s a four-poster designed by Colin Orchard and it’s a complete cocoon. 2. I start most days with a puzzle like Wordle and share scores with my friends. I’ve also just started playing Spelling Bee, which I try to dip into instead of automatically jumping on social media. 3. I love having the excitement of a new project. My latest project is Pellymania, a charity geranium sale hosted at Thyme on 23 May – it will be so much fun. 4. I have two dogs, a lurcher and a terrier, and I take them out for walks in all weathers in the countryside…

TAKE THE SILK ROUTE As the doyenne of British interiors, Nina Campbell once again captivates with her latest collections at Osborne & Little. Farnaz, influenced by the opulence of the Silk Route, features embroidered and printed fabrics in jewel tones, striking stripes and intricate paisleys like Karabali, £120m, seen on the curtains. Its woven counterpart, Farnaz Weaves, extends this heritage with chequerboard velvets, chevrons and basket weaves like Theodora, £165m, seen on the upholstery and cushion. All the latest news, including a focus on the beauty of woodcraft, the design show not to be missed and the creatives set to make waves in interiors Read all about it Nicole Salvesen and Mary Graham share their take on classically beautiful spaces in their debut book, A New English Style: Timeless Interiors…

‘IN terms of product design, lighting is unique in having very few formal constraints, so there’s a lot of space to be imaginative,’ says Martin Huxford. ‘I’m excited by the idea of functional objects that are important in our lives beyond utility. I see lighting as sculpture and the icing on the cake is that it lights up. There’s something magical about switching on a finished work.’ Having studied graphic design at Hornsey College of Art then illustration at Central Saint Martins, the artist-maker began his career creating film posters and record covers. ‘It was a physical process back then – even the text was hand-drawn and painted,’ he recalls. ‘I did Sid & Nancy and Hairspray and covers for Simply Red, which I still have the mock-ups for.’ Even…

Botanical artistry The ultimate in elegance, chinoiserie designs are perfect for creating a timeless yet whimsical feel. Inspired by 18th-century panels at Eastnor Castle, Watts 1874 has created four exquisite repeat wallpapers reworked from original documents and presented in modern colourways. Featuring delicate trailing blossoms in punchy red and orange, this print would look fabulous offset with green woodwork. Peonies and peacocks Paying homage to chinoiserie design, this exuberant floral of billowing tree peonies and prancing peacocks from Colefax and Fowler is a confident showstopper that shines over full-length drapes. Derived from an archive document from the turn of the century, the design is also available in navy and red for extra wow factor. Pair the fabric with cane furniture to lean into the romantic look. Artist’s impression Florals have…

CIRCUS COMES TO TOWN Ceilings are increasingly becoming canvases of experimentation among top interior designers. They offer a chance to do things differently. In an otherwise featureless basement of a house in Notting Hill, Studio Vero recreated a circus tent in paint on the ceiling. Exuberant red-and-white stripes unfurl from a deep green pendant light featuring three circular fixtures. Here, the effect detracts the eyes from the limited ceiling height but painting the ceiling with a specialist technique can also be used to disguise imperfections in difficult spaces or uneven walls. A colourful rug completes the look, adding warmth and personality. CREATIVE CANOPY Stripes are gender- and age-neutral, as demonstrated in this project by VSP Interiors. What was initially designed as a dressing room, with concealed cupboards on two sides…

There are two ways to decorate a country house,’ says Bunny Turner, co-founder of interior design studio Turner Pocock. ‘One is that you dial pattern and colour back and let the outside in, although this can feel quite bleak in the middle of winter. The other is to approach it in the spirit we did here, and have spring around you all the time. And that’s rather wonderful, isn’t it?’ There is something inherently uplifting about the interiors of this home, a historic former hunting lodge in Berkshire that dates back to Georgian times. At every turn, colours and patterns spark delight: a vivid coral cloakroom dances with spring flowers; a lobby is adorned with delicate clover leaves; a yellow sofa glows like a ray of sunshine in the sitting…

INTO THE WOODS British kitchen designer Pluck has teamed up with German timber specialist Schotten & Hansen to create a striking new collection that seamlessly blends elegant design with the warmth of naturally pigmented wood. At the heart of this collaboration is Schotten & Hansen’s beautifully crafted Douglas fir veneers, coloured with bespoke natural pigments to match Pluck’s distinctive palette. Unveiled at Clerkenwell Design Week, the collection features four evocative hues – Camargue Rose, Churchhaven Blue (both shown), Kadoorie Green and Petra – each designed to celebrate the depth and movement of the wood’s grain. Pluck kitchens start at £20,000. A WARM GLOW Lighting is the unsung hero of kitchen design, and deVOL’s new Frilly Amber light, £390, proves just how transformative it can be. Following the success of Cranberry…

1. ALL IN ONE No space for an en suite? Bring bathing into the bedroom. ‘A bathing nook in your bedroom adds spa-like luxury and convenience, blurring the line between rest and relaxation,’ says Barrie Cutchie, design director at BC Designs. ‘The big selling point to having a bath in your bedroom is it is truly an indulgent experience and a striking statement.’ With soft furnishings and textiles in the space, it’s vital to consider moisture control, as well as plumbing logistics and privacy. Tucking the bath into a nook, as seen in this bedroom at The Pig Hotel in Dorset, can help address these factors while maintaining a sense of intimacy. ‘Be sure to opt for high-quality ventilation and a beautifully designed bath as it will naturally become a…

HERB GAZPACHO SERVES 4 1 cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped1 green pepper, trimmed, deseeded and roughly chopped20g mint, leaves picked20g parsley, leaves picked20g basil, leaves picked½ garlic clove, thinly sliced50g sourdough bread, torn into pieces50g olive oil1 tbsp sherry vinegar1 tsp sea salt TO SERVE 60g fresh peas in the pod (30g podded weight)Extra virgin olive oil40ml crème fraîche20g flaked almonds, toastedEdible flowersSea salt ■ Put the chopped cucumber and green pepper in a large mixing bowl. Tear the mint, parsley and basil leaves into pieces and add to the bowl, along with the garlic and sourdough. ■ Pour over the olive oil and sherry vinegar, then add the sea salt and mix everything together thoroughly. ■ Leave everything to marinate for at least 2 hours (it can sit for…

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A AG HENDY & CO Alastair Hendy bought a Georgian property in Hastings in 2008 and painstakingly restored it, turning it into a homeware destination and restaurant. From aesthetically pleasing 1930s garden tools to enamel crockery and wonderfully woven linens, there’s everything you need to create the ideal country kitchen and home. aghendy.com ALFRED NEWALL The designer-maker’s work is informed by a deep appreciation for traditional woodworking techniques - Alfred is a graduate of the Building Crafts College and also previously worked for Plain English Design. The Arts and Crafts movement informs several of his pieces, plus there’s the Bobbin range, which takes its inspiration from 17th century ‘spool’ furniture. alfrednewall.com ANOTHER COUNTRY Founded by Paul de Zwart in 2010, this brand creates beautiful furniture, accessories and lighting in the…

ALL your things need to have a home in your home in order to create a peaceful living environment. When everything is out and not in a considered spot, it’s quite a stressful way to live. So whatever project we take on, we always start with the floor plan, work out what the rooms will be used for, and then where everything should go. ■ That’s not to say everything needs to be concealed. Your possessions reflect your personality, and some of them you want to have on show. But it’s about working out at the start which you want to hide away (the boring, practical things) and what you want to see. ■ Custom joinery is often a very good solution for creative storage. We like to use it…

Sometimes, it takes a global catastrophe to discover what makes a house a home. So it was for the family living here. The project had ricocheted between client and architects for a number of years, and with planning turn-downs followed by the pandemic, it had languished on the books of interior design firm Sims Hilditch since 2018. ‘It was during lockdown that the clients realised they didn’t actually need, nor want, the grand extension they had originally envisaged,’ says Christina Bull, studio lead at Sims Hilditch. To which end, they kissed goodbye to the architects, re-huddled and emerged with a simpler, happier plan. The house, a Victorian granite-built gem, located in the Scottish Highlands, but still close to Aberdeen, was already architecturally imposing, despite having just three bedrooms. And with…

FOR garden designer Jo Thompson, we are not the owners of our outdoor spaces but more their custodians. The plots we take on have a past life and will be looked after by someone else in the future and nature will always have the final say. Jo thinks of her own work as ‘gentle intervention’, where she guides rather than dominates nature’s own efforts. This leaning into wilder forces is what makes the gardens Jo tends so special – 30 of which are showcased in her book The New Romantic Garden. Jo brings wisdom and ideas to her clients, understanding their needs and desires over many shared cups of tea, but she reminds them that nature will always preside. ‘I always know that nature will take what I bring and…

CHARM SCHOOL For Tom Cox, co-founder of HÁM Interiors, pantries are hard-working back-of-house spaces, designed to ease the load and bring a sense of order to the kitchen. This secondary role doesn’t mean you can afford to be any less thorough about the design; Tom insisted upon layers of pattern, texture and colour for this pantry. ‘To contrast the more relaxed feel of the main kitchen, we chose Loggia by Farrow & Ball for the joinery – a bold yet grounded choice, thanks to its deep, earthy tone,’ he says. ‘The marble chequerboard floor adds visual interest, while a cafe curtain softens the scheme.’ Even the Belgian Blue limestone worktops were meticulously crafted, featuring chiselled edge profiles and an integrated chopping board. A similar bespoke pantry by HÁM Interiors would…

INDIVIDUAL CHOICE Hám Interiors offers interior design, architecture and build services from its Oxfordshire base, earning a reputation for personality-packed homes that celebrate eclectic creativity. Says principal Tom Cox of his approach to all kinds of interiors, including bathrooms, ‘I always aim to strike a balance between practicality and individuality, mixing antique and bespoke elements, while layering textures and colours that feel inviting.’ For his dream bathroom, he would opt for somewhere deeply connected to nature, such as a cabin on a Scottish estate or a remote retreat, and would create a scheme that feels relaxing and restorative, reflective of the surrounding landscape. ‘I’m drawn to natural materials, rich textures, layered fabrics and aged finishes because they add depth, character and warmth, while giving the space a sense of history,’…