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EDITOR'S LETTER
OBJECTS OF DESIRE • Eco-conscious homeware we love
THE AUGUST EDIT • This month, the spotlight is on designs and innovations that marry style with sustainability
PLASTICS REIMAGINED • Would-be waste materials turned into beautiful homeware
PASSION FOR PATTERN • Forward-thinking companies whose fabrics are bringing sustainability to the fore
A MINDFUL HOME • Living a sustainable life is more important than ever – writer Ida Magntorn is making it easier with these considered points
BEHIND THE BRAND • We find out more about fabric firm de Le Cuona and its landmark range of organic, fully traceable linen
Colour of the month • Earthy pinks – these natural hues, somewhere between red, pink and brown, conjure up warmth in any room and are reminiscent of late summer evening sunsets
The decorator’s address book • With the theme of this issue being all things green, the team has put together a compilation of a few of the brands that should be noted for their eco credentials
Material matters • There is an alluring organic luxury about these schemes – all crafted with pieces focused on being natural
The art of interior design • Designer Maria Speake talks creating interesting walls, bringing in the natural world and reusing offcuts
Perfecting a pared-back palette • Elegant and timeless in their simplicity, neutral schemes are a stalwart in the world of interiors – to get them right, we asked those in the know for advice
The enduring appeal of grey • Of all the neutrals, grey is one that instantly brings gravitas
Sourcing sustainable furniture • It is time to take a closer look at the pieces that fill our homes – whether that’s their provenance or composition
Green glossary • Transforming our homes in a sustainable way is a priority, but it can be difficult to make eco choices when the terminology used in the arena of responsible design is far from clear and greenwashing is a real issue. Here, we aim to clarify some of the terms and concepts to help you make smart decisions
TAILOR MADE • The eclectic home of clothier Guy Hills and his wife Natasha Good is truly one of a kind, with interiors fashioned from captivating salvaged finds
INTO THE WOODS • Hidden away amongst the trees in upstate New York, this beguiling holiday cabin is completely at one with nature
A NATURAL EVOLUTION • Good things come to those who wait they say and with this farmhouse it took plenty of patience and work for it to become the perfect country idyll
PAST & PRESENT • Passionate about bringing houses back to life by using the modern and the salvaged, interior architect Anthi Grapsa turned her hand to this terrace
NURTURING THE LAND • THE ROLE SOIL PLAYS IN THE HEALTH OF PLANTS AND THE PLANET CAN’T BE UNDERESTIMATED – HENRIETTA COURTAULD AND BRIDGET ELWORTHY OF THE LAND GARDENERS EXPLAIN THE CONNECTION
GARDENER’S NOTES • THIS MONTH, AUGUST BERNSTEIN, HEAD TUTOR AT THE RAYMOND BLANC GARDENING SCHOOL, PASSES ON HER SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
UPS AND DOWNS • This naturalistic hillside garden set in the undulating landscape of the South Downs has a wild beauty that’s truly uplifting
THE NEW ENGLISH GARDEN • THE FOCUS IS ON MORE RESILIENT AND VIABLE PLANTING SCHEMES THAT INCREASE BIODIVERSITY AND COPE WITH VARIABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ECO NOTES •...