Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2019 i The English Home

Blurring the boundaries between interior and exterior by throwing open doors and windows and eating al fresco at the drop of a hat (and the removal of a raincloud) is a romantic ideal in England. The fleeting nature of sunshine in this part of the world means we can never take it for granted, so it is hardly surprising that we love our gardens, summerhouses and garden parties and embrace any opportunity to enjoy them. Bearing this in mind, this issue we focus on ways to make the most of outdoor living, be that hosting a midsummer gathering on the terrace, enjoying the soothing sounds of a water feature or devoting time to a much-loved hobby in a garden studio. The English Home team are proud to champion items made…

Long associated with industry and productivity, bees exert both a strong aesthetic appeal and a powerful ideological symbolism. Their reassuringly rounded forms and black-and-yellow stripes are a delight for the eye, whilst their delicate latticework wings and hexagonal structured hives offer ample design inspiration for those seeking softly geometric design motifs.…

Uplifting yellow  Yellow is a colour that cannot fail to cheer the spirits – naturally sunny, it brings a joyous burst of light and optimism, whether in citrus lemon, golden honey or warming mustard tones. In China, yellow is traditionally seen as being symbolic of power, royalty and prosperity, so it is also a colour with deep resonance. There are a wealth of subtle tones to choose from. Green undertones can give yellow a zesty feel, whereas creamier, knocked-back, primrose yellows still bring cheer but are less lively. Golden, honeyed tones offer elegance and work particularly well in luxurious textures of velvets, silks and comforting wools. Mid-tones of egg yolk are a good choice for a brighter yellow which, tempered as they are with a little orange, make a palatable,…

• Artist and sculptor Henry Moore’s summerhouse sits in the gardens of Hoglands, his family home at the Henry Moore Studios and Gardens in Hertfordshire. The simplicity of the wooden structure belies its importance to Moore – set out with windows on three sides, and originally mounted on a turntable to capture the changing views, the light-filled structure created a space that connected the artist with the outdoors. Open from 3 April to 27 October, henry-moore.org/ visit/henry-moore-studios-gardens • The summerhouse at Wordsworth House and Garden in Cockermouth, Cumbria stands in what was poet William Wordsworth’s childhood home. Open to the front and topped with wooden shingle roof tiles, it provides a charming vantage point overlooking the beautiful walled garden. nationaltrust.org.uk/wordsworth-house-and-garden • Charlecote Park In Warwickshire is home to the Grade…

• Buscot Park in Oxfordshire stands as an intriguing example of renewed Georgian style. Originally built in 1783, the house saw ensuing architectural developments throughout the years demolished in 1934 in accordance with the wishes of the owner to restore the property to its original neoclassical form. Additional modern facilities including a swimming pool and pavilion pool house were fashioned by architect Geddes Hyslop, incorporating a theatre and other amenities. The clean lines and classic form of the structure fit seamlessly with the feel of the eighteenth-century mansion house. nationaltrust.org.uk/buscot-park • Former residence of first female MP Nancy Astor and synonymous with the notorious Profumo affair, historic Cliveden House is also home to a luxury country hotel which boasts an award-winning spa with elegant architecture alongside the renowned outdoor swimming…

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Cleopatra is said to have carpeted the floor of her boudoir with rose petals to seduce Mark Antony. Today, we can rather more easily fill rooms with roses and their pretty hues – perhaps with motifs in bold large-scale prints and unexpected tones, updating classic chintzes and adding fresh interest. Layer these with rose-hued staples to bring a modern-day romance and optimism to interiors.…

PURSUITS Glyndebourne A visit to the opera at Glyndebourne is, for some, an unmissable highlight of the English summertime. Founded in 1934 by John Christie and his soprano wife Audrey Mildmay, its summer festival and autumn tour operas attract 150,000 people every year. Running from May to August, the Glyndebourne Festival offers six operas in the 1,200-seat auditorium in Lewes, East Sussex. Being staged this year are Il Barbiere di Siviglia , La Damnation de Faust , Cendrillon , Rusalka, Die Zauberflöte and Rinaldo . The interval lasts for 90 minutes, giving audience members plenty of time to enjoy the lovely gardens and views of the rolling hills of the South Downs during a picnic and a glass of bubbly, or a spot of dinner at one of the on-site…

There is nothing quite like a good night’s sleep to refresh mind and body, and according to The Sleep Council, a bedroom that encourages peaceful slumber is key. Whatever the size of the room or the period of the property, the design and feel of a bedroom can be transformed into a restful, beautiful and functional space when all the key elements are considered – from buying the perfect mattress and having sufficient storage, to considering the most inviting colour palettes and choosing sumptuous textures with which to decorate. However, it is the small details and finishing touches that elevate a good bedroom to one that feels personal, luxurious and completely harmonious. Whether it is just the right valance on a bed in a classical scheme or a statement headboard…

• DECORATOR’S NOTEBOOK Bethan and Joe John are a brother-and-sister team who wanted to make “unique and beautiful global accessories available online while helping talented artisans in developing countries build a brighter future.” They sell textiles, tableware and even jewellery and fashion items. decoratorsnotebook.co.uk • WICKLEWOOD Curating pieces from all over the world, Wicklewood’s philosphy is to provide ethically sourced, exquisitely designed textiles, cushions, ceramics, lampshades and other decorative accents for the modern nomad. wicklewood.com • YONDER Predominantly focused on rugs from Morocco, both vintage and new, Yonder also works directly with makers and artists to create its selection of homewares and accessories. yonderliving.com • Also visit nkuku.com for handmade artisan pieces and theinteriorspy.com for hand-woven African homeware.…

• Dylan Thomas penned some of his most notable works from his writing shed above The Boathouse – the property in Laugharne, Wales, where he spent the last years of his life. A reconstruction of the green-wood structure, itself originally a garage, is open to visitors who can admire the same sweeping views over the River Taf estuary that inspired the poet and author. dylanthomasboathouse.com • Roald Dahl was said to have been so inspired by Dylan Thomas’ writing shed that he created his own writing hut, the recreated interior of which is now the centrepiece of the Roald Dahl Museum in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire. Interviewed on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs in 1979, Dahl said of his hut: “When I am in this place, it is my little…

June is the month for roses, and as such is a superb time to visit one of the country’s best rose gardens to seek inspiration. Consider National Trust property Mottisfont in Hampshire (right), which has the National Collection of pre-1900 old-fashioned roses (established by renowned plantsman Graham Stuart Thomas), Coughton Court in Warwickshire, or the gardens at David Austin Roses, Shropshire. In bloom Although a few flowers may open in late May, it is in June that roses really steal the limelight. Look to modern repeat-flowering varieties that also have a good scent, such as the English Roses from David Austin. Peonies (below) also open out luxuriously this month, with large petal globes, as well as oriental poppies – blowsy, tissue paper flowers in jewel-bright colours. National Garden Scheme Midsummer…

Be they large or small, from home soil or warmer climes, the elegant forms of feathered friends offer no end of opportunity for decorative embellishment. Where stylised chinoiserie designs see winding branches and beautiful blooms intertwined with graceful avian outlines, interiors accessories create pleasingly playful details throughout the home.…

Stepping into Julie King’s home is to be immersed in the colours, textures and scents of the glorious surrounding Suffolk countryside. Her Victorian rectory near Bury St Edmunds sits in seven acres of garden and meadowland and its rooms play host to her passion for flowers – all of which are either grown in Julie’s cutting garden or are plucked from the hedgerows. As can be seen by the striking arrangements placed around the home, the flowers play a huge role in creating the elegant family home that Julie moved into some nine years ago with her husband Mike and their children, Rebecca, Amanda and Harry, who are now 26, 24 and 20 respectively. The initial impetus to move came from the need to be closer to the children’s school.…

DIVAN OR BEDSTEAD? A divan base (essentially, an upholstered box, with or without a matching headboard) is the most popular option for a bed base. Sprung-edge divans, featuring open coils or pocket-spring units that run from edge to edge, are thought to be the most luxurious option. When it comes to bedsteads, the choice is largely aesthetic, but do bear in mind how the mattress is supported: fixed or sprung slats, a metal grid, rigid woven wire or a fully sprung base. If slatted, it is worth knowing that the wider apart the slats are, the more wear and tear there is on the mattress. When buying an imported or antique bedstead, it is vital to check the dimensions to ensure that mattress and base are suitable for use together.…

BEST COMBINATIONS • When I worked with Mary Fox Linton in the 1980s, I learnt that there is not really a single colour that doesn’t work with yellow. It is actually a wonderful neutral. Green, pink, brown, off-whites, greys. All look fantastic with it. • Personally, I would avoid blue with yellow. Simply because it was so popular in the 1980s and so I find it dates yellow enormously. Although it works, it looks dated. • Pink and yellow is divine, my most favourite thing. We’ve just done a drawing room in London with pale pink walls and yellow quilted chairs which looks unbelievable. PERFECT WHITE • Yellow is wonderful with off-white – it is so sharp and clean. My bedroom in London is all white trimmed with saffron, with…

THE SUMMERHOUSE Whether used as a place to daydream, come together as a family or relax with friends, a summerhouse is the perfect addition for laid-back summer living. Simply wander across the lawn, throw open the doors and soak up that get-away-from-it-all feeling of an inviting home-from-home. With so many handsome designs and tactile materials to choose from – such as Stan Fairbrother’s elegant Dalton summerhouse clad in Red Western cedar with a charming shingle roof, or The Snug from Julian Christian with its timber balustrading and tiered thatched roof – making an informed decision can, at first, feel a little daunting. But with careful research and some thoughtful consideration about position, function and aesthetics, it is perfectly possible to devise a solution that will meet all the family’s requirements.…

Michelin-starred chef Heston Blumenthal, whose pub The Crown at Bray boasts an outdoor kitchen by WWOO, tells us what makes cooking outdoors special for him. • Why is cooking outdoors so appealing? Being outside allows us to cook over open fire, which is a fantastic multisensory experience. The smell, the sight, the noise of something being cooked over open flames adds to the eating experience. • What are your essentials for an outdoor kitchen? For me, an area to prepare the food, a barbecue from my Everdure range, a washing up area and, if possible, it is nice to have some fridge space. • What should we bear in mind when cooking outdoors? Do as much preparation in advance as you can so that you can enjoy the day with…

TAKE TO THE LAWN The onset of the new season brings with it opportunity aplenty to enjoy the delights of both bright sunshine and the great outdoors. For those seeking to offset the potential languor of hazy summer days, a game of croquet on the lawn offers an elegant means of exercising both body and mind – simultaneously navigating the hoops and considering strategies sets a challenge for players of all levels. For rules and variations, visit The Croquet Assocation website at croquet.org.uk…

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