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THE BIG REFRESH
Living Etc
1 TRAVEL BY DESIGN • Holiday vibes are guaranteed when you’re surrounded by global motifs
2 UP SIDE DOWN LIGHTING • The trend for topsy-turvy lights is a shining example of creativity
3 LIME CRUSH • Inspired by the catwalk, this fashion look is heading home
4 TEJUMOLA BUTLER ADENUGA • The multidisciplinary artist and designer on his artisanal approach to lighting
5 PLAYTIME CHAIRS • Bold forms meet fabulous finishes in designs with a high fun factor
6 SERENE SCENES • Interiors are keeping calm by embracing the tranquil qualities of water
7 RED EARTH CERAMICS • Russet-coloured clay objets are at the forefront of contemporary pottery
8 WAVY WOOD • Look out for the striking curved interpretation of this humble material
design radar • The award-winning Linda Boronkay picks the pieces catching her eye
news report • Loved for its eco credentials, tactility and decorative potential, cork is making a comeback – meet the designers who are breathing new life into this 70s staple
the conversation • Sebastian Cox talks to our editor Pip Rich about viewing imperfections in a refurb positively and a simple checklist for buying sustainably
houses • ✱A cool warehouse apartment, a period property with a modern extension and more inspiring homes
small wonder small • It’s not surprising that this formerly cramped and dark single-storey cottage is now a fabulous light-filled home – its owner is a very talented interior designer after all
art of glass • Architect Andrew Mulroy has taken an ingenious approach to extending this period property while preserving its ornate bay
down to earth • The relaxed aesthetic of this minimalist-meets-maximal comfort loft apartment illustrates the beauty of a simple life
happy place • Joyful colour, pattern and art speak volumes in this London terrace – a home that’s now blissful to live in
the modern heritage look • DESIGNER BROOKE COPP-BARTON BROUGHT THE PERFECT BALANCE OF OLD AND NEW TO ANDY FRENCH’S CHIC, DECORATIVE TERRACE – SHE REVEALS HOW
calm in the city • Everything about this urban townhouse is designed to keep the peace – from the clever storage to the cool palette
ways with wallpaper • A STUNNING PAPER CAN CHANGE A ROOM FROM BLAH TO BEAUTIFUL – SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP’S NIGEL HUNT GIVES IDEAS TO GET IT RIGHT
picking the perfect print • Four wonderful designs that will lift and transform a space, whether on one wall or four
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decorating • ✱The latest moods in kids’ rooms, the ultimate guide to seating and why killer curves are hot
a head of the curve • Voluptuous silhouettes, arched edges and cocooning forms take centre stage this year, as the world’s most innovative brands know it’s no longer hip be square. What goes around…
seating: the edit • COSY ARMCHAIR? SPACE-SAVING SOFA? WHATEVER YOU NEED, OUR SELECTION WILL ENSURE YOU’RE SITTING PRETTY
pattern decoded • THE ANCIENT ART FORM OF MARBLING HAS BECOME ONE OF INTERIOR’S MOST POPULAR TRENDS – JUST LOOK AT HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS
how to… future-proof your kid’s bedroom • CHILDREN GROW FAST AND THEIR ROOMS HAVE TO ADAPT TO THEIR EVER-CHANGING NEEDS – HERE’S THE EXPERT VIEW ON GIVING A SLEEP SPACE LONG-LASTING APPEAL
design projects • ✱big ideas for small bathrooms, the brand-new window shape and bursts of colour for the...