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CONTENTS October 2012

REGULAR FEATURES 7 Letter from the editor See what’s in store in this months issue 8 Lets go shopping � e editors pick of lifestyle products sent to her this month

68 Creating a beautiful home Our interior designer Mary Leslie talks this month about the importance of planning 96 Trade Secrets � e inside story and history of Wellers antiques 102 Trade Secrets Kit Stone traditional kitchens

REAL HOMES/CASE STUDIES

10 Olivers Apartment 22 � e Old Monastery 38 Salcombe Seaside Retreat

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52 � e Great Outdoors Conservatories - let the sunshine in 56 � e most indulgent room in the house Bathrooms to relax in 70 � e ultimate lighting guide New ways of creating atmosphere 78 Kitchen Design Makeover or re-designs for Traditional kitchens?

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64 Provence Style Advice on how to create a shabby chic interior

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Competitions, rules of entry: Rules apply to all competitions in Traditional Homes & Interiors magazine. Only one entry per person. Employees of the publisher and any of the contributors are not eligible for entry. Entries that fail to comply with these instructions will be disqualified. No cash alternatives can be offered in lieu of prizes. Only one entry per household, whether by post or via the internet will be accepted. Competitions are only open to UK residents aged 18 years or over. Correct entries will be drawn on the 7th of each month after publication. Winners will be notified via post and/or email within 7 days of the competition draw. The editor’s decision is final.

Competition entries: Entries by post require an individual postcard of a regular size (A6). Oversized cards will not be accepted. Competition entries should be sent to Success Publishing Limited, Crown House, John Roberts Business Park, Pean Hill, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3BJ. Certain competitions that appear in Traditional Homes & Interiors can also be entered online.

For a list of competition winners and solutions, please email the publisher at [email protected] entitling the email request as “competition winners” or send a stamped addressed envelope, stating the date and detail of your competition enquiry.

WelcomeWELCOMEEditor’s Letter

Dear ReaderWelcome back to the NEW LOOK Traditional Homes and Interiors – we have some fabulous reader homes this issue to stimulate all of those budding designers. This month we have a wonderful feature on how to create a self-indulgent bathroom for you to relax and enjoy in luxury. With more of us taking staycations we have to find those little extras to make life special.

And at this time of year we start to think about the great outdoors and those projects that we want to take on – we have an inspiring article on planning a conservatory and letting the sunshine into our homes. Practical tips advise on heating, location and where to position for the best results.

Whilst we are keeping an eye on budget – Traditional Homes and Interiors have launched a new regular feature to encourage young entrepreneurialism. Each issue will feature a young company that we feel has a great offering but needs a little media exposure. Featured this month is the wonderful on-line shopping company Forages started by 2 qualified product designers who could not get jobs and decided to start this new business. We want to hear from anyone who knows of a company started by young people that have inspired you. Next month we are featuring an Interior Designer whose determination has won her some business in New York.

This time of year takes us towards all of those fabulous exhibitions so we are delighted to be offering 25 pairs of tickets to be won for Grand Designs Live.

Finally, what’s in a name? The lovely Vicki is now on maternity leave and I am delighted to have taken over as editor. We love to get feedback from our readers so do please contact us with views or ideas or any features you would like to see us cover.

In our next issue we follow on with a feature on tiling and finishes once you have planned your bathroom. We also bring you the latest deigns on Alfresco dining.

Meanwhile until next month.

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PUBLISHEDPublished by: Success Publishing LimitedPublisher: Colin WoolleyProduction Manager: David KinslowPublishing email: [email protected]

ADVERTISINGDisplay: Rachael Nikolaj Email: [email protected]: Jo EminEmail: [email protected]

EDITORIALEditor: Linda HolmesEditorial Design: Phil Cunningham, Caryl HallContributors: Angela Lambert, Clive EmsonGed Ferris, Andy Howe, Giles Lillistone, Leigh Pitt Baufritz – Case studies, MoneysupermarketEditorial email: [email protected]

Success Publishing Limited, Crown House, John Roberts Business Park, Pean Hill, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3BJ Tel: 01227 378390 Fax: 01227 784079

Customer Care Line: 01227 378390

Distributed by: COMAG, Tavistock Road, West Drayton, Middlesex UB7 7QE Tel: 01895 433800

Magazine Subscriptions: 0844 545 8180

Although every effort is made to ensure that the content of features in Traditional Homes & Interiors is accurate and correct, the publisher cannot accept responsibility for the veracity of claims made by contributors, manufacturers or advertisers. No guarantees can be made upon the safe return of any unsolicited copy or photographic images. The publisher reserves the right to alter or amend any submitted material that is printed in Traditional Homes & Interiors. All material in Traditional Homes & Interiors is the copyright of the publisher and any reproduction of said material would require written permission from the publisher.© Success Publishing Limited

Competitions, rules of entry: Rules apply to all competitions in Traditional Homes & Interiors magazine. Only one entry per person. Employees of the publisher and any of the contributors are not eligible for entry. Entries that fail to comply with these instructions will be disqualified. No cash alternatives can be offered in lieu of prizes. Only one entry per household, whether by post or via the internet will be accepted. Competitions are only open to UK residents aged 18 years or over. Correct entries will be drawn on the 7th of each month after publication. Winners will be notified via post and/or email within 7 days of the competition draw. The editor’s decision is final.

Competition entries: Entries by post require an individual postcard of a regular size (A6). Oversized cards will not be accepted. Competition entries should be sent to Success Publishing Limited, Crown House, John Roberts Business Park, Pean Hill, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3BJ. Certain competitions that appear in Traditional Homes & Interiors can also be entered online.

For a list of competition winners and solutions, please email the publisher at [email protected] entitling the email request as “competition winners” or send a stamped addressed envelope, stating the date and detail of your competition enquiry.

WelcomeWELCOMEEditor’s Letter

Dear ReaderWelcome back to the NEW LOOK Traditional Homes and Interiors – we have some fabulous reader homes this issue to stimulate all of those budding designers. This month we have a wonderful feature on how to create a self-indulgent bathroom for you to relax and enjoy in luxury. With more of us taking staycations we have to find those little extras to make life special.

And at this time of year we start to think about the great outdoors and those projects that we want to take on – we have an inspiring article on planning a conservatory and letting the sunshine into our homes. Practical tips advise on heating, location and where to position for the best results.

Whilst we are keeping an eye on budget – Traditional Homes and Interiors have launched a new regular feature to encourage young entrepreneurialism. Each issue will feature a young company that we feel has a great offering but needs a little media exposure. Featured this month is the wonderful on-line shopping company Forages started by 2 qualified product designers who could not get jobs and decided to start this new business. We want to hear from anyone who knows of a company started by young people that have inspired you. Next month we are featuring an Interior Designer whose determination has won her some business in New York.

This time of year takes us towards all of those fabulous exhibitions so we are delighted to be offering 25 pairs of tickets to be won for Grand Designs Live.

Finally, what’s in a name? The lovely Vicki is now on maternity leave and I am delighted to have taken over as editor. We love to get feedback from our readers so do please contact us with views or ideas or any features you would like to see us cover.

In our next issue we follow on with a feature on tiling and finishes once you have planned your bathroom. We also bring you the latest deigns on Alfresco dining.


Editor: Linda Holmes

Linda Holmes

-Goviers of Sidmouth arethe UK’s leadingspecialists in RoyalCommemoratives andhave commissioned a

significant number of prestige limitededitions celebrating the Queen’sDiamond Jubilee from the premiereBritish manufacturers. Many of theitems featured here are only available

from us like thisRoyal Crown

Derby miniatureof our

SidmouthShop!

Bronté Porcelain are awonderful pottery studio basedin Malvern producing quality

which in Goviers’ view issecond to none. Thesecandle snuffers will behighly collectable and thesmall edition of 250 willbe in great demand.

Kerry Goodwin has designedthis small but perfectly formedMoorcroft tribute to the Queen’s

Diamond Jubilee. The floral emblems of theUK are repeated in three panels around thisdelightful vase. This numbered edition ispriced at £465 but can be paid using Goviers’interest free instalment plan, with a deposit of£120 and three monthly instalments afterdespatch of £115.

(01395) 578201 or 513419Our phones are personally answeredMonday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pmPlease quote TH-DJ when ordering.

INTEREST FREE PAYMENTSSpread the cost of your purchase with

a deposit and 3 monthly instalments Please telephone for details.

Please phone for your FREEcopy of ourcomprehensive 48 page Diamond Jubilee Brochure.

Priority Telephone Orders

UK Post & Packing is FREEExport orders welcome (please phone)Order Online at www.goviers.co.uk

email [email protected] payable to Goviers of Sidmouth

Royal Crown Derby Miniature Loving Cups

Lion & UnicornCandle

Extinguishers 4” tall

£189 eachor

£350 pair (save £28)

Limited Editions of 250

This Old Imari TeddyPaperweight sports theQueen’s Initials andDiamond Jubilee dates onhis waistcoat. This is by farour best seller and the editionof 750 is selling out fast!

Royal Crown Derby Diamond Jubilee Mini Shopper Bear 3½” £95


NewEdition

Height:7¾”- 8”

Royal Crown Derby Pearly King & QueenLimited Edition of 350 pairs £450 per pairFirst produced in the 1980’s the Royal CrownDerby ‘Royal Cats’ are highly sought after andcollected. This new and small limited edition

version of The Pearly King and Queen will be ingreat demand. We anticipate this

edition of 350pairs will sell out

very quickly!

Old Imari 1¼” £95 Limited Edition of 500Exclusive to Goviers

Gadroon EIIR 1¼” £70


Gadroon 3” £135Limited Edition

of 1500

Posie 1¼” £55

Exclusive to GoviersRoyal Crown DerbyDiamond JubileeOld Imari Teddy4¾” £145Limited Editionof 750

Royal Crown Derby Loving Cups areprobably the most sought after of allcommemorative editions. The standard 3”size has been produced for every Royalevent since 1980, but for collectors whofind space an issue the miniatures are nowalmost as popular!

Posie Pattern 3” £75

4” tall 5¼” diam.

DiamondJubileeVase£465

Floral Celebration £320 3”

Limited Edition of 60 This magnificentcrimped floralpaperweightcontains roses,daffodils, thistleand shamrockflowers. Containsthe special ’60’Cane.

All pieces are made in the UK

Goviers of Sidmouth Retailers of Fine China since 1904 Dept. TH-DJ, 55 High Street, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 8LN [email protected] www.goviers.co.uk

Exclusive to GoviersPrestige Loving Cup

Limited Edition of 750 3” £150

GoviersDiamond JubileeChina Shop 3¼” £135Limited Editionof 750

Celebrating The Queen’s DiamondJubilee 1952 - 2012

Exclusively availablefrom Goviers

DJ:Layout 1 22/02/2012 15:59 Page 1


WELCOMEEditor’s Letter

WelcomeDear Reader

Welcome back to the NEW LOOK Traditional Homes and Interiors – we have some fabulous reader homes this issue to stimulate all of those budding interior designers. We are featuring an exciting article on how to enjoy Alfresco dining from the comfort of your conservatory whilst watching the autumn leaves fall.

With inspiring design advice on fabulous kitchens and practical tips on whether a makeover or a re-design is suitable for your traditional home; we look at some of the latest design ideas. We also examine the logical approach to interior design, right down to the space around the sofa.

Also new this issue, Traditional Homes and Interiors have launched a new regular feature to encourage young entrepreneurialism. Each issue will feature a young company that we feel has a great o� ering but needs a little media exposure. Featured this month is a new designer Morag Macpherson who has found success in New York. We would like to hear from anyone who knows of a company started by young people who are inspiring.

Finally, what’s in a name? � e lovely Vicki is on maternity leave and I am delighted to have taken over as editor. We love to get feedback from our readers so do please contact us with views or ideas or any features you would like to see us cover.

In our next issue we will be preparing for Christmas and looking at some of the best heating solutions available.


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Kellie Mills, Norma Martin

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As you reach the top of the stairs the kitchen is the first room on your left with the Drawing Room straight ahead through a pair of double doors. So as to simplify the aesthetics of the hallway, and to reduce the number of doors, I created a concealed JIB door to the laundry cupboard.

In the kitchen I designed a bespoke curved granite counter where we now spend most of our breakfasts and supper times. We also wall mounted an iMac computer which we use to control the home entertainment system throughout the apartment and also to watch TV & movies. The curve of the

counter allows the kitchen door to open freely while maximizing the surface area. While we acquired the kitchen units with the apartment, I chose heavily patterned wallpaper from Lewis & Wood to carry the colour of the units, limestone floor and granite worktops onto the walls. I often used random patterns such as this in small or complicated spaces to create an illusion of space.

In the Drawing Room, I started by adding the chimneybreast and working fireplace together with bookcases either side to add smart detail and provide more storage space. French chairs and oversized oil paintings add to the over stuffed grandeur we wanted to achieve. We also managed to squeeze in

a dining table and six chairs in front of the bay window for times when we do entertain. When selecting colours for this room, I used heavy neutrals balanced with occasional vibrant colour. I also selected quirky fabrics, such as the Zoffany fabric on the bergere chairs and cushions from Chelsea Textiles, to add humour and focal points.

For the compact master bedroom I designed the fitted wardrobes to make the best use of the space available. I also designed the centre section of the wardrobes to accommodate a slim line television by making the wardrobe doors retract back into the frame so as not to cause an obstruction into the room. Instead of opting for the usual bedside tables, I chose tall tower bookshelves




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THe OLd MOnasTery BackgrOund infO:

1) What age is the house? (When was it built /

bought /renovated?)Thought to have been oringinally built in 1630 approx. as a farmhouse. in 1800 the then owner of the Burton Bradstock estate (the Pitt-rivers family) carried out a substantial extension to include the double gable-ended eastern extension and the

northern extension. after acquiring the house in 2007 we completed a very comprehensive renovation and extension in 2011.

2) What was the house used for previously?

always a house but originally owned by Bradenstoke Priory near salisbury.

3) What building materials were used? Did you use locally

sourced stone/wood etc.?

The new extension was clad in local stone that was recycled from a collapsed dry stone wall in one of the paddocks. a number of original items were reclaimed from the the house and reused in the renovation such as the Belfast sink (laundry) and servant´s bell (kitchen).

4) How many square metres is the building?

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6) What was the purchase price? (Please do not feel obliged

to offer this information if you don’t feel comfortable in doing so)guide price was £1.75m.

7) How would you describe the exterior style of the house?

Tudor manor house. rubble stone walls with stone mullion windows and doorways under a pitched slate roof.

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Most of the local houses use the same rubble stone wall construction but the majority

are thatched cottages with wooden framed windows and doorways.

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various west dorset villages to try to find out what they were really like. Burton Bradstock

was our favourite due the combination of its stunning scenery, the large and lively community, its proximity to Bridport (Bull Hotel, market, independent shops plus waitrose and costa!) and village amenities (lively church, farm shops, pubs, PO, library, beach and Hive cafe!).

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10) What made you fall in love with the house?

The Burton Bradstock manor was originally owned by Bradenstoke Priory near salisbury (Bradstock is a derivation of Bradenstoke). Local legend had it that the monks of Bradenstoke used The Old Monastery as their seaside holiday home in years gone by. The house has a very peaceful monastic feel and is set amongst the most beautifully tranquil gardens that are dissected by a burbling mill stream. it is a haven of peace and spirituality.

11) What style were you hoping to achieve when renovating/

decorating the property?we wanted to combine the very best of classical country house character and contemporary design and finishes. The place we felt best achieved this was Babington House in somerset. we persuaded simon Morray Jones, the original architect and designer behind Babington, to work with us to create a similar feel but with a seaside twist! The aim was a casual but contemporary country house luxury by the sea.

12) When did you start the refurbishments?

we spent 2008 and 2009 refining planning and listed building permissions. in 2010 we fixed the design and specification and went out to tender. we started the works on 4th January 2011.







13) How long did the refurbishments take?

we got practical completion of the works just in time for christmas 2011 and celebrated new year 2012 with a house full of our best friends and their families.

14) Did you use local craftsmen?The architect & designer (simon

Morray Jones), the quantity surveyor (cyril smith) and the structural engineer (Mann williams) are all based in Bath. The main contractor was castle Building and construction of Bridport, the joinery was done by Monkwood of yeovil, somerset and the stonemason was Luke grafton of Horton, somerset.

15) Are there any ‘newsworthy’ facts about the property you can

tell us? (ie- any infamous stories of the surrounding area/local folklore/celebrity visitors/any films shot nearby/any famous designers involved etc etc)in 1958 the entire village, including 1,700 acres of surrounding farm land, was auctioned off in three days by the Pitt-rivers estate.

so many people attended the sale that it had to be relocated from the women´s institute Hall to a marque on the playing fields. Most of the sitting tenants were able to buy their properties and The Old Monastery was bought for £5,000 by the tenant, dr JP ryan, who was the village doctor. we bought the house in 2007 from his daughter, Mary ryan.

Local legend has it that there is an underground passage that links the church with the house that was used by the monks however we didn’t find any evidence of this during the building works!

16) Are there any annual events nearby which we could use to

help market your property? (ie- Music festivals/local carnivals/horse racing/motorsports/galas/markets etc)

2012 sailing Olympics at weymouth, Bridport food festival. Burton Bradstock Musical festival.

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removing carpets or internal walls. As it was an old Victorian house on four storeys we knew we would come up against something but nothing is insurmountable. Everything was ripped out once structural engineers were consulted. One of the main issues was the head height on the lower ground kitchen and dining room which now opens up onto the BBQ area. So the floor was dug out three feet down to create much better head room for the kitchen and dining areas. Once this was done and the floor re-laid Pam added a wooden conservatory on the back, to let more light into the dining and kitchen areas. This huge family zone with three interconnecting spaces, all on one ground level now lead out onto the garden deck, with the car spaces tucked neatly below, out of sight reached by a few steps. The huge kitchen diner and family conservatory rooms are perfect all year round entertaining, as it’s not always sunny in Salcombe! Says Pam.

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their main property so that was my guide too Pam adds.

The two bathrooms were given a timeless look with tongue and groove wooden panelling painted again in Farrow and Ball colours. Traditional roll top bath and traditional sanitaryware continues the

sympathetic restoration and refurbishment throughout.

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accommodate four six footers. And for the girls she designed and squeezed three beds into what looks like a tiny space by shortening the length of one bunk bed to accommodate a small single in the recess. Adding a step ladder and plenty of pastels to the colour scheme to the design seals its appeal for little girls. Two further double bedrooms on the next floor up mean the house can now easily sleep eleven and that’s without using the sitting room sofa bed !

For Pam it was all about making the

property feel like an old fisherman’s cottage that had been updated and putting back some of the original features ,which over the years had been pulled out or covered up with woodchip paper ! Good quality materials are essential to stand the test of time and be sympathetic to the property. A new bespoke hand built kitchen was designed and installed by the Ham team. They reused the original flagstone floor, after it was dug up to gain the head height. Farrow & Ball paints give that timeless classic look to any interior . But Pam



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“It’s important to buy good quality. For some reason some people think that you don’t need good beds, good bed-linen, well equipped kitchen but if this is for your family holidays, it’s absolutely what you need, why would you not want to as comfortable there as you are at home?” Pam adds

The owners are delighted with what has

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Vale Garden Houses In Georgian and Victorian times glass houses were very popular and mainly used as garden rooms. Today, however glass

extensions fulfil a much wider variety of uses from sitting rooms, kitchen extensions and dining areas. For owners of a period property, the addition of a conservatory is an exciting opportunity to be creative with design and break with the tradition of other conventional rooms in the home, offering a totally unique atmosphere with unlimited uses.

A conservatory is a magical fusion of the outdoors and inside, a wonderful link between house and garden where the atmosphere is one of calm and total relaxation, gifting a sense of wellbeing. Whatever its use, for most, the requirement is for a beautiful room in which to spend quality time either alone or with friends.

It’s important to consider the following -DESIGNConservatories can be built to suit any period of architecture and most can create a beautiful addition if interpreted with appropriate design detail and proportions. It is of primary importance that the design of a conservatory is sympathetic to the existing property in terms of architectural detailing. With this in mind, don’t mix architectural periods i.e. putting a Victorian conservatory on a Georgian house. That is unless the period of property is less clearly defined with additions or alterations made over the years, and the house can take a more relaxed approach.

For many properties, finding some existing detail on a house and mirroring this within the conservatory can make the new addition look as if it has always been there giving it a timeless quality. Where possible source similar materials such as timber, brickwork, flint facings and rendering and try to match prominent features, such as period details, window outlines and glazing bars.

If you own a period property but do not have much of an idea about what suits your house, go to a company who have the reputation and years of experience in designing for period properties. Be guided

by their recommendations and visit where they build the conservatories to help you understand what detail is being proposed. Try to invest in the best quality you can afford as bespoke built conservatories will be individually tailored to your needs and add value to your property.

Since 2008 guidelines have got more relaxed towards adding a glazed structure to your home, however certain criteria is required. Most bespoke design companies will advise and liaise with conservation officers (listed properties only) and sort out planning where necessary. Due to their expertise in dealing with specific authorities and the criteria needed to successfully proceed, they will have in-depth knowledge of working with older properties and it is advised that you should leave it in their capable hands.

SIZEFinding the happy balance between what suits your lifestyle and the needs of the property can for some, be a problem when it comes to the size of a new addition. You may want an enormous new glazed room but a modest house would look out of place with an over sized conservatory, and similarly a larger property will require a more substantial structure to maintain a correct balance.

ORIENTATIONWhat you intend to use your conservatory for will generally dictate where the conservatory will be positioned on the house i.e. day/dining rooms frequently come off kitchens. Position will also be pretty much pre determined if the conservatory is to be used as a place to sit and enjoy a garden or view.

However for some properties and where to put your new room is not so obvious, a




conservatory can create a stunning feature on an otherwise unattractive aspect of the house, perhaps embellishing a plain and featureless wall or replacing unsightly outbuildings etc.

BE SYMPATHETICIt has been considered by many to put a very modern glazed structure onto a period house. However trends change and as a conservatory is expected to be around for several decades, it is a mistake to make current trend the basis for all work carried out on a property. Bear in mind also that a contemporary approach is not to everyone’s taste and a modern conservatory may be considered an eyesore to some when considering a house purchase, should you need to move.

Personal tastes and approaches in style can be applied in the final decoration and interior design. The exterior of conservatories are frequently painted in colours ranging from soft and subtle hues including natural tones and off-whites, to stronger colours for a more dramatic effect. Some owners are quite adventurous in their choice of colour for inside and out, with stunning results. Similarly, the current trend for clean lines and minimal furniture does not look out of place in a period home. Whatever the next trend is, paint and furniture can be altered with no lasting damage.

LIGHTINGLighting can be done cleverly to give the room

different ‘moods’. At night, consideration needs to take into account ‘reflection’, as any light inside is reflected back into the room. Low-level lighting minimises this problem. Also downlights can be installed around the outer edge to frame the room from within.

HEATING AND VENTILATIONA conservatory can be positioned on north, south, east and west elevations and will work equally on either if designed correctly.

A south facing (or indeed any other orientation that gets a lot of sunshine) will need to incorporate adequate ventilation in the form of opening side windows and roof vents. This will help achieve a good through draft to expel hot air. Low E glass and tinted glass will also help the problem but beware of some tinted glass which will dull the light - even in winter when you need it the most.

Designing a good heating system into your room will help you gain optimum use from a conservatory. Underfloor heating and trench heating are both efficient and space saving, allowing you to use the room and walls to the fullest.

Conservatories make beautiful plant rooms but in order for them to be a success, adequate air movement must be achieved throughout the room to prolong the life of double glazed units and eliminate build up of moisture fungus. Plants in containers should never stand on an under floor heating system as the roots will suffer.

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Designn location of the new extension

what is the room going to be used for make sure the structure empathises with your property and is in proportion

n buy the best you can afford

Materialsn ensure you match existing details

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n owners of listed properties may be required to use timber framed glazing, UPVC is not acceptable in conservation areas

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n extend your existing heating system(preferably on a separate circuit) and make sure your boiler can withstand the additional demand

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The difficulty is the extent of the choice and as a bath is the biggest item in the bathroom, it is worth taking time to choose a design that will suit the space available and the style of the room. From experience classic

pieces will help to stand the test of time and if you stay in your home for a long time a well-considered choice will also allow you to re-style at some point.

If you are changing the entire layout of your bathroom then an important point to consider is the plumbing. Don’t be put off by moving pipes but make sure that you work with an experienced reliable, registered tradesperson on your project. They will be able to offer practical solutions to changing pipe work, hopefully without breaking the bank.

Family bathroom or ensuiteA traditional room scheme will balance natural materials such as wood and stone, neutral colours and classic designs. Remember a bathroom unlike other rooms in the home really has to suit you, your tastes bath or shower? Wet room or wooden floor? State of the art or luxurious?

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FREEStAnDIng BAthSA freestanding bath gives enormous scope for creativity and inspired design. In a large bathroom, a stunning freestanding bath such as Victoria & Albert’s contemporary napoli or the new classic toulouse can take pride of place in the centre of the room or in front of a window. Freestanding baths are just as at home in smaller spaces. A typical panelled bath can dominate a restricted area but a compact, elegant freestanding model creates an illusion of space and freedom.

thE FInIShIng touchES Whilst difficult sometimes to make the choice, remember how much hard work the taps and valves have. It is pointless investing in your beautiful bath and then skimping on the cost of the taps, which in truth take the majority of the wear and tear in a bathroom.

tiles create splash back areas for your wash zone, but they can also be used to create a feature wall or to embody a particular style that gives you that extra feeling of relaxation in your bathroom.

Flooring should be easy to clean, non-slip and hard wearing. With the fabulous array of floor coverings, tiles and stone available there will be something to suit everyone’s taste and budget. In your traditional home you may wish to restore wooden floors back to their former glory, so take a look at some of the sealants available for making original floorboards water tight.

pRActIcAl tIpS WhEn mAkIng youR choIcEn make sure the bath will fit through doors

and up stairs (especially if there is a bend in the staircase).

n make sure that there is enough floor space around the bath to get in and out easily.

n If you are using freestanding taps, check that there is enough space for them at the end or side of the bath.

n If concealing pipe work for taps underneath a freestanding bath is problematical because of the construction of the floor, use a bath with its own plinth - such as the marlborough or york models, or stand the bath on a raised platform - this can look very effective.

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It is believed that the style started in Great Britain and it evokes the type of decoration found in large country houses where there are worn and faded old chintz fabrics found on sofas and curtains, old

paintwork and unassuming ‘good’ taste. � e end result of shabby chic today is to achieve an elegant overall e� ect, as opposed to sentimental Pop-Victorian.

With the popularity of recycling and reusing old furniture and fabrics the look is an important aspect of the style and was especially popular with modern Bohemians and artisans that made up a sidelined counter-culture movement during the 1980s when expensive quality decor became very fashionable with the upper middle classes. � e original shabby chic interiors were usually considered in themselves works of art.

� e early forms of shabby chic were rather grand but the style has evolved taking inspiration from many forms of decoration. � ese range from 18th century Scandinavian painted decoration, the French chateau as well as the American style Shaker where simplicity and plainness was essential.

Vintage Chic French furniture conjures up an impression of style together with what we would consider to be beautiful French accessories with a distinct vintage, French or country look. French boudoir look incorporates lace and chandeliers, delicate yet ornate but exceptionally rich.

Shabby chic furniture is o� en heavily painted through the years, with

It is believed that the style started in Great Britain and it evokes the type of decoration found in large country houses where there are worn and faded old chintz fabrics found on sofas and curtains, old

paintwork and unassuming ‘good’ taste. � e end result of shabby chic today is to achieve an elegant overall e� ect, as opposed to sentimental Pop-Victorian.

With the popularity of recycling and reusing old furniture and fabrics the look is an important aspect of the style and was especially popular with modern Bohemians and artisans that made up a sidelined counter-culture movement during the 1980s when expensive quality decor became very fashionable with the upper middle classes. � e original shabby chic interiors were usually considered in themselves works of art.

� e early forms of shabby chic were rather grand but the style has evolved taking inspiration from many forms of decoration. � ese range from 18th century Scandinavian painted decoration, the French chateau as well as the American style Shaker where simplicity and plainness was essential.

Vintage Chic French furniture conjures up an impression of style together with what we would consider to be beautiful French accessories with a distinct vintage, French or country look. French boudoir look incorporates lace and chandeliers, delicate yet ornate but exceptionally rich.

Shabby chic furniture is o� en heavily painted through the years, with

Where did Vintage Chic come from?




many layers showing through obviously time-worn areas. � e style is regularly imitated by faux painting and by using glaze and then e� ectively distressing the � nished surface by painting then rubbing and sanding away the top coat to show the wood or base coats. Fabrics tend to be cottons and linens, with linen being particularly popular, inspired by old French linens. Pure whites, and worn or bleached out pastels are favourite colours. Fabric is o� en stained with tea to give it the look of old fabric. Bleached and faded are terms o� en applied to the style. It is not meant for old chipped furniture.

As well as a particular focus upon white Shabby chic style includes so� neutral colours including rose pink, baby blue and subtle beige tones.

Today’s shabby chic style is vintage and antique furniture with the original aged paint, or painted white (or another so� pastel colour) with distressing at the corners by rubbing down or sanding.

Rococo style lighting, wall paneling and furniture feature in many shabby chic homes, which display French style interior design. Principle of time worn furniture and feminine accessories compliment the great outdoors with shabby chic extending into the garden. Roses are an element, which o� en feature, and this extends naturally into garden areas and Alfresco dining.

Popular decor items are pillows made of vintage bark cloth fabric, vintage linens, chenille bedspreads, vintage chandeliers, and anything with roses on it. It is a so� , relaxed feminine romantic way of decorating that looks comfortable and inviting. Also called cottage style.


many layers showing through obviously time-worn areas. � e style is regularly imitated by faux painting and by using glaze and then e� ectively distressing the � nished surface by painting then rubbing and sanding away the top coat to show the wood or base coats. by painting then rubbing and sanding away the top coat to show the wood or base coats. Fabrics tend to be cottons and linens, with linen being particularly popular, inspired by old French linens. Pure whites, and worn or bleached out pastels are favourite colours. Fabric is o� en stained with tea to give it the look of old fabric. Bleached and faded are terms o� en applied to the style. It is not meant for old chipped furniture.

As well as a particular focus upon white Shabby chic style includes so� neutral colours including rose pink, baby blue

furniture with the original aged paint, or painted white

feature in many shabby chic homes, which display French

and feminine accessories compliment the great outdoors with shabby chic extending into the garden. Roses are an element, which o� en feature, and this extends naturally into

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life and styleInterior Design

I have just finished remodelling a wonderful flat in Central London which was an object lesson in the importance of

careful planning before the builders ever set foot on the site. The flat was badly in need of loving care and attention, not to mention a completely new layout. Which meant stripping it back to the concrete shell in most areas and starting afresh. The client already had an excellent builder working on the project, and a very competent draughtsman had started negotiations to get the necessary permissions for the work, but no one was yet planning the fine detail which would make the place special. In close consultation with the clients I had to unpick some of the early decisions and redesign the space to be genuinely bespoke, whilst also embracing the

practicalities of family life.Naturally, the client was keen to finish the

technical stuff and move on to the fun part – colour schemes, fabrics, furniture, carpets, decorative lighting etc, but we had to spend considerably longer on the interior design, i.e the fitted joinery, kitchen, bathrooms, plumbing, electrics, heating, security, hard finishes, cornices, mouldings and audio/visual installation before we ever embarked on the interior decoration. Of course we were creative, but behind it I had to be ruthlessly methodical. It is the time spent planning, discussing and costing the project which will spell the difference between success and disaster.

Once we were sure that we had the fundamentals right we had great adventures

finding the right fabrics, furniture, lighting and upholstery to fulfil our vision for the flat, whilst keeping within the budget and the time frame. The end result if a flat which not only looks wonderful, but works too, and the client now understands how vital the time spend on the design stage can be.

This principal applies equally whether you are employing an Interior Designer/Decorator or trying to manage on your own. Let us assume, first of all, that you do not plan to use an interior designer, however, some of your work will involve an architect and/or a main contractor. It is vital that you establish the scope of the works. Ask yourself these questions:

If the architect is only involved in the new structural work, who will prepare the building

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specification for the rest of the property? n Are you or the architect going to mark up

the electrical layouts? You may be able to plot on to a drawing where you want the wc, basin and bath in a bathroom but who is going to provide the builder with working drawings?

n Where is the tiling layout? n Who is ensureing compliance with Part P

and Part L of the building regulations?n Who is doing the drawings for the joinery

work such as the fitted wardrobes? n Who is preparing the electrical layouts

which will show the positions of the sockets, switches, TV and telephone points, downlights, wall lights, shaver sockets, appliance spurs etc. all of which have to be taken into consideration?

n Who is going to plot your furniture on to a measured survey to ensure that the circulation works? By that I mean – are you sure that if you put all your existing furniture into a room will it fit? Can you move round it? Will it fit through the door in the first place?Until you have considered all these points

you should not go ahead with any works.

Time well spent

I think the furniture layout is incredibly important I am very wary of letting remote CAD operators or even local architects plot furniture on to a floor plan, and always prefer to do so myself.. This is because they can be a bit cavalier about the actual dimensions of furniture. So often I see a sofa plotted on to a drawing only 80cm deep. Sofas are usually 95/105cm deep. The error, however inadvertent, can be very deceptive. I am fortunate enough to be able to judge almost straight away whether drawings are accurate but you may not be so lucky.

You then you need to decide on tender vs. negotiated contract. I always advocate a negotiated contract, however, architects generally recommend going out to tender. Here is my logic: As an interior designer I have a working relationship with a couple of building firms who I know well. This is not financial – it is built on trust and mutual understanding. They know and trust me, and appreciate that when I come to them with a project it is likely to be a genuine enquiry. Equally I know and trust them. We work well together and understand each others’ strengths and way of working. Once the specification has been established we collaborate to achieve a price which is fair for the job. However, if you put the same project out to tender to five firms, one or two will be too busy to bother, one will put in any old sum because he is not too fussed, one will be high and one low. How can you possibly judge which is the best? The contractor who was involved from the beginning on a negotiated contract is much more likely to spend the time finding a price which is agreeable to everyone.

Remember that if you are not employing

an interior designer you have to hope that your architect and builder are not too absorbed by the structural work to ensure that the interior spaces work for you too. Going back to my opening comments, when I looked at my client’s plans I asked her – where is the desk going in the family room? Where will you sit to watch TV? Are you sure you have enough room in the laundry to dry the clothes? Where will you store your light bulbs/tool kit/step ladder/ironing board/wine/bicycles/wet coats and gum boots? Where is the linen cupboard? - followed by ‘that linen cupboard is far too small, where is the rest of it going’? Where will you put your books? Have you thought how much hanging space each person needs? Are you going to have a safe? Where? What about the long distance suitcases? Skis? Picnic stuff ? Etc. etc. The list is very elastic.

Up to this point I have suggested that you may be considering doing the design work, never mind the project co-ordination yourself. Are you sure that is wise? If your project is purely cosmetic, and all that you intend to do is paint the walls, lay some new carpet and change the soft furnishing then fine, I am sure you can manage by yourself, but as soon as builders are involved, and your project starts to run into the tens or hundreds of thousands, I would suggest that you should consider using a professional, who will ask all these questions for you, and resolve them – but then as a Professional I would say that, wouldn’t I?

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Light Bites – Bedroom

1 Lighting your wardrobesLighting the front of

your wardrobes with discreet downlights (LED Polespring, £144 from John Cullen), adds a practical light source – when the doors are open you may not need any internal cup-board lights. The reflected light will also make the room look larger. If you want to add some discreet lighting inside your cupboards then use LED strip (High CRI Contour, £141 per metre or Streamer , £72 per metre from John Cullen) behind a vertical baffle either side of the cupboard door to evenly light the shelves. These are best operated on a door contact switch.

2 Lamps Lamps often provide the best back-

ground lighting. In most bedrooms, it works well to have a lamp either side of the bed and at least one or two others. A standard lamp by a chair or a pair of lamps on a dressing table give soft background light which is perfect when combined with downlights (LED Polespring, £144 from John Cullen).

3 Children’s roomsFor a bit of fun consider

a starlight ceiling using fibre optics above the bed or if there are recessed wall niches, you could use a colour change effect (RGB


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Light Bites – Bedroom

Slinky, £150 per metre from John Cullen)

4 Reading lights Some-times a bedside lamp

is sufficient to read by but they are often at the wrong height. A dedicated reading light (LED Cama, £349 from John Cullen) is a better solution allowing your partner to sleep undis-turbed. A plug-in could be the perfect solution (Pocket of Light, £477 from John Cullen)

5 Night lights A floor washer, (1w LED Oslo,

£121 from John Cullen) works well near the en-trance to a bathroom while

an LED strip (High CRI Contour, £141 per metre from John Cullen) under the bed creates a floating effect.

6 Bright by day, intimate by night

An LED strip (High CRI Contour, £141 per metre from John Cullen) on top of a wardrobe can uplight the wall above to create a fresh bright effect in the day and be dimmed to create a much softer feel in the evening. Downlights (LED Polespring, £144 from John Cullen) can be used to add some drama by lighting the front of wardrobes or high-lighting a headboard.


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sally storey, design director of John Cullen Lighting, is one of the country’s leading lighting experts. much of her time is spent traveling all over the world to design lighting schemes for individual and corporate clients. she has written three very successful, well-received books on the subject of lighting and is regularly asked to speak at top interior design events.

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With current trends looking to calming and aquatic shades of blue, consider installing some eye catching FSC certified shutters from Shutterly Fabulous. The perfect medium for injecting colour into any decor without dominating the overall scheme, shutters can work with the existing architectural features of your home to bring pops of vibrant colour to your windows and doors.

A louvered shutter design provides you with the option of opening and closing the slats to either block or let in the natural light (pictured below). This versatility also allows you to keep the shutters in place to fully appreciate your chosen shade whilst still benefiting from all available light. Solid shutters offer a colour block alternative, in which you can experiment with a vibrant palette and on trend patterning such as colour fading (pictured above). When open, solid shutters will frame any window and door with colour and then achieve total black-out when closed as well as revealing a colourful focal point for the room.

Shutterly Fabulous offers a wide range of styles and colours to choose from and the bespoke colour-matching service gives you the opportunity to choose any colour, as well as selecting shades that can complement or contrast with existing fabrics and accessories to create a true colour fading style statement.

All shutters can be measured and fitted to any window or door-type and shape – ideal for even the most awkward of shapes. Prices start at £270 m² for standard colours and stains and custom finishes are priced at £300 m². Both prices include at home consultation and installation.Contact Shutterly Fabulous on 0845 017 8988 or www.shutterlyfabulous.com





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No matter what size, shape or style of your home, the kitchen is likely to be at the centre of it. Nowadays we

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storage and would like to have entertainment and waste management quite literally on tap. That is without the water purifier.

The kitchen is almost definitely the most important room in the home, so choosing and planning a new kitchen needs to be given considerable thought, especially when it has to fit into a traditional style property with plenty of nooks and crannies and not too many straight walls. So really where do you start when you feel that your kitchen needs a makeover or a refresh or possibly a completely new design?

MAKeover or refreSHLooking at at makeover or a refersh there are so many looks and styles and ways of making your kitchen feel new but without changing the whole structure. This may often work best for a traditional home as change will often come with structural changes and requirements, which in a traditional home can prove to be costly. Perhaps your appliances have seen better days – thankfully most of these will fit into standard size fittings or oven and fridge housing so these could be changed to suit some of your changing


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The EVERHOT is an electric heat storage cooking range that simply plugs into a 13 amp socket, and needs no flue or concrete base. With a choice of sizes that make it easy to position alongside your standard kitchen units, it gives you all the control and versatility of modern cooking methods, together with the even baking and winter warmth of the traditional range.

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There are many companies which will supply purely new doors and often new worktops to sit on existing ones which will again minimise the amount of stsructural work requried. or simply painting will bring a fresh feeling to your kitchen where you can co-ordinate new containers and pots and pans to give a fresh look and feel.

But if you want to undertake a major new design then there are some practical things to consider even before you start to design your kitchen. It will inevitably be a labour of love. So what to consider first?Get the layout right for youStart by assessing your own space! Consider all of the things that have occurred to you over the years – that you would change. My best example of that - is why did we put the knife and fork drawer where we did? We now all face the family room and Tv and stand in front of the drawer – so we dance around whilst preparing meals getting in the way of the next person who requires utensils. Simple answer we knocked down a wall after fitting the kitchen – so consideration was never given to where we might stand.

Measure up and make an accurate floor plan – this can be easily achieved by using graph paper. The type of layout you choose will of course depend upon the amount of space you have and whether or not you are going to keep the existing layout. I also use Newspaper the size of the appliances and put the template on the floor once the units have been removed – just to make sure that it really works for me. Like many I find it difficult to transfer what looks to be a perfect design on paper into the reality of the kitchen space.

Much of this will be determined by things that can add significant additional costs -particularly that of services or structural changes. Sometimes the budget will determine the re-design.

CoNSIder THe foLLoWING:n Position of pipes and water supplyn Where are the windows and doors are positioned? n Where are you going to put your main appliances?n Is there a power supply already there?n Where are the power points located?n Is there enough work surface to prepare food on?

If you are removing the old units, you will not have to keep the previous layout. Play around with different combinations, until you

have a design you’re happy with that you can present to a kitchen planner

WHAT oTHer PrACTICALITIeS do You Need To CoNSIder?As you go, think of a kitchen’s functions and work these into zones in your plan. food preparation, cooking, serving and washing-up afterwards are the four main jobs all kitchens need to fulfil. Make sure each zone has sufficient worktop space, storage for its associated stuff and all the necessary appliances to hand.

Kitchen designers also regularly work with the ‘work triangle’, which dictates

the sink, cooker and fridge should form the corners of a triangle in relation to each other. Sinks traditionally live under the window because access to the plumbing is easier and having a wall cupboard above the sink traditionally results in banged heads - although it is possible to incorporate draining racks above it.

unless you have an exceptionally large kitchen, the majority of kitchens will be created in 4 main configurations, the L shaped, the u shaped, galley or Peninsula. It is important to keep the fridge, sink and oven in close proximity to have everything to hand when preparing food, often referred to as the working triangle.






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It is important to consider doorways and windows, natural light and views from the space. Particularly significant, for those with young children is the ability to view children playing in the garden whilst preparing meals. There is also the thoroughfare to consider – vitally important when considering where to plug in kettles and any surfaces, which may be regularly hot.

oTHer PLANNING TIPSConsider the best place for tables, breakfast bars and sofas, or the inclusion of Tv’s or wok places for computers.

THe LooK ANd STYLeThis is very much down to personal taste. However, there are many ways to achieve the look of your dream kitchen, you will probably decide of the outer or frontal look for of all and then choose the appliances, worktops, flooring, accessories and door and drawer furniture. Most people like to keep a theme running throughout the home, but contemporary kitchens can contrast well within older properties and more traditional styles can work well in modern homes.

If you have a smaller kitchen which you want o give the appearance of looking larger, go for paler colours and clean simple lines to help to created a sense of space. Consideration should be given to lighting and reflective surfaces, which can also help, make a space look and feel larger.

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With nearly 175 years of experience, Burlington’s skilled British craftsmen ensure the ultimate interior and exterior finishing statement.

for further information, please contact Burlington Stone on 01229 889661 or www.burlingtonstone.co.uk.

The Sink can be integrated too The ultimate appliances

Whilst appliances provide the functionality desired in a kitchen, it is the design, desirability and reliability that often will affect the final choice. There are so many amazing appliances available today, in almost every colour, brand and size. But it is not just about performance; appliances can also enhance the overall style of your kitchen, built-in applies helped to create a sleek co-ordinated look, whilst

freestanding options can become a strong feature. Traditionally a range cooker makes a really impressive centrepiece, however the finishing touches today are often created by the up to the minute appliances such as the Meile Barista or an InSinkerator.

GreAT GAdGeTS HeAdING Here…CM5200 Barista bean-to-cup coffee machineMiele, the German premium domestic appliance manufacturer, offers an outstanding range of built-in and countertop coffee machines to suit every taste and budget.

The new flagship Miele CM5200 Barista bean-to-cup countertop coffee machine complements the successful CM5100 Barista, which was launched in 2010. The latest model features an integrated automatic milk frother and one-touch operation for the perfect cappuccino or latte with single or double shots in minutes. unique to Miele, the CM5200 can even produce two coffees simultaneously through the redesigned spout unit, which houses two nozzles for independent preparation of drinks.

Miele is also working with John Lewis and The Telegraph on a marketing campaign to promote coffee machines between now and Christmas. This will include being featured on an online hub, which will run for 29 days.

every retailer who promotes the CM5200 and the three-month coffee incentive will receive PoS leaflets and holders. The leaflet has a claim form that customers can take away and send to Miele to redeem their free supply of coffee.


Stone is able to offer the ultimate style statement.

The kitchen remains the hub of the home, and British natural stone from Burlington is the perfect material with which to fashion a clean and incisive look. Their stone can be used to create a refreshing yet bold statement of design and confidence, without compromising on functionality.

The natural stone, which was laid down in the Lake district over 450 million years ago, is extremely hard wearing, is easy to clean and maintain, and ensures that its beauty and hygienic conditions are preserved for life.

following Burlington Stone’s recent acquisition of the quarrying rights to the Kirkstone Brathay Blue/Black, Kirkstone Silver Green and Kirkstone Sea Green natural stones, Burlington are able to offer a greater and more diverse range of luxurious and signature stone products that can suit every kitchen, including worktops, flooring and



Neil Pooley, kitchen category manager for Miele, explains the unique selling opportunity of this promotion, “We have created a demonstration kit for every dealer that displays the CM5200, which will enable them to have the machine live on the shop fl oor. Th is will be great for showing customers just how easy the machine is to operate and customers can try Th e Coff ee Bean Shop coff ee, too!”

designed to off er the consumer the convenience of one-touch operation and a broader range of beverages, the new CM5200 also benefi ts from an innovative rinsing and cleaning system as well as a sophisticated surface fi nish.

Th e CM5200 has an adjustable 15 bar pump pressure, water temperature controls, automatic rinsing and a choice of coff ee grind. Available with a new Jet Black Soft Touch surface fi nish, the CM5200 Barista off ers the ultimate authentic Italian ‘at home’ coff ee experience.

Th e CM5200 is expected to sell for around £1,399.

for Miele partners across the uK visit www.miele.co.uk or call 0845 365 6600.

Test drive our appliances at the Miele experience Centre in Abingdon, oxfordshire, or at the London Gallery in Cavendish Place. Call 0845 365 6610 to book an appointment or visit www.miele.co.uk/showrooms.


food WASTe dISPoSerS THe KITCHeN MuST-HAve…WrAP (Waste & resources Action Programme) tells us that 20% of the average household waste is food waste, which is staggering when you consider that, as a nation, Brits throw away £23billion of food each year.

rather than end up in a landfi ll site, it’s possible for this food waste to be disposed through the standard pluming system and transformed into biogas via anaerobic digestion.

AN INSINKerATor food WASTe dISPoSer (fWd) WILL...At the touch of a button, food waste is dealt with hygienically and instantly. Not only is your kitchen kept fresher and cleaner but contrary to popular belief, the disposers are completely safe and use no knives or blades to reduce the food.

Th e waste is ground down into tiny particles that are fl ushed away down standard sink plumbing. once at the water treatment plant, the food scraps can be used to create biogas or soil conditioner as part of a modern waste management approach.

InSinkerator off ers a range of fi ve food waste disposer models with varying features, but all off ering excellent levels of performance and reliability.

Th e new evolutionâ 200 and 100 models provide up to 60% quieter operation and are more powerful than ever before, ensuring their place as the fi nest grinding disposers available. Th e evolution 200 can even grind an entire chicken carcass using its three-stage grind!

Th e standard range of models (45, 55, 65) off er great performance and the ability to handle varying amounts of food waste.

every food waste disposer model is compact enough to fi t under the sink without taking up valuable storage space. Th e simple and quick mounting assembly across the range makes for fast and easy dIY or professional installation.



Said to be the fi nest art pottery in the world today

with each piece made entirely by hand from start

to fi nish in Stoke-on-Trent, EnglandMoorcro ft

Tel: +44 (0)1782 820500 Email: [email protected]

SPECIAL OFFERMoorcroft Chairman, Hugh Edwards, alias Fraser Street, is currently writing a sequel to his third book on Moorcroft Pottery, ‘A New Dawn’. If you purchase any of the designs featured on this page through the Moorcroft Heritage Visitor Centre you will receive ‘A New Dawn’ book, worth £48 with your purchase, signed by Hugh himself. This offer expires on the 22nd December 2012. Limited Editions are subject to availability. Please quote ref: TradHomes&Interiors/No.19Collection offer. Contact Moorcroft on tel: 01782 820515 or by email:[email protected]

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SPECIAL OFFERMoorcroft Chairman, Hugh Edwards, alias Fraser Street, is currently writing a sequel to his third book on Moorcroft Pottery, ‘A New Dawn’. If you purchase any of the designs featured on this page through the Moorcroft Heritage Visitor Centre you will receive ‘A New Dawn’ book, worth £48 with your purchase, signed by Hugh himself. This offer expires on the 22nd December 2012. Limited Editions are subject to availability. Please quote ref: TradHomes&Interiors/No.19Collection offer. Contact Moorcroft on tel: 01782 820515 or by email:[email protected]

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IDEAS FOR YOUR HOMEFired Earth Paints


Fired EarthTransform your room with paint – from

Granite This recent image shows paint from the main, 120-colour strong Colour by Kevin McCloud collection (the capsule collection that I’ve just been in touch about is an addition to the main collection). The paint is shown here in Granite and, as before, 2.5 litres of matt emulsion costs £29.50.

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It’s amazing how a fresh coat of paint can instantly – and inexpensively – transform a room. Whether you’re looking for a

neutral shade to use as a versatile yet never bland backdrop, or you really want to make a statement with a dramatic shade, Fired Earth have all the colours you need.

Fired Earth have worked in collaboration with designer and television presenter Kevin McCloud to create the Colour by Kevin McCloud collection, a palette of 120 sophisticated colours ranging from soft whites and creams, to delicate pinks, blues and greens, and eye-catching reds, purples and greys. A capsule collection of six vibrant shades inspired by the Festival of Britain was added to the range last year, so there really is a colour for every style of home.

The colours have been created using

Mid Century Colours collection against Garden City paint (Teapots)This image shows all six colours from the Mid- Century Colours collection, set against a background of Garden City paint (one of the six colours).

Kevin McCloud

traditional pigments, minerals and resins such as red ochre, raw sienna, ultramarine blue etc. and these colours have real subtlety and complexity. They’ve also stood the test of time and work really well with the light in this country.

They’ve been chosen for their depth of colour and light fastness, and they provide exceptional coverage. The range is based on historic pigments without being in any way muddy or dull. Kevin McCloud wanted to create colours that have a historic earthiness about them but which are also fresh, clean and suited to today’s homes.

A key feature of the range is that all of the paints are minimal VOC (they’re all water-based) meaning that they’re better for the environment and are virtually odourless. The paint is also made in the UK.

South Bank This image shows South Bank matt emulsion from the Mid-Century Colours by Kevin McCloud collection (£29.50 for 2.5 litres ).




The range is available in matt emulsion (£29.50 for 2.5 litres) and in eggshell (£17.50 for 750ml).

Fired Earth’s National Trust paint collection is a palette of 36 colours that takes inspiration from the historic sites (architectural and natural landscapes such as Wittering Sands) within the National Trust’s care. So, for example, Ham House is a soft purple similar to a shade found on the great staircase at Ham House, while Drogo Yellow is inspired by yellow glazed bathroom tiles at Castle Drogo in Devon.

As above, the paints are made using carefully selected pigments, minerals and resins so they provide exceptional depth of colour, light-fastness and durability. Considerable thought has gone into developing colours that will have (and have

been proved to have) enduring appeal, rather than colours that are a reaction to trends.

Again, all of the paint is minimal VOC and it’s made in the UK. The range is available in hard wearing emulsion (£32.50 for 2.5 litres) and in eggshell (£17.50 for 750ml).

Increasingly, people are combining paint with tiles and papers. All

Fired Earth’s paints complement their tile ranges, as well as the recently launched Ottoman wallpaper collection.

Fired Earth’s stockists number is 084 366 0400 (www.firedearth.com).

Skylon Grey Skylon Grey matt emulsion from the Mid-Century Colours by Kevin McCloud collection (£29.50 for 2.5 litres).

Race Yellow This image shows Race Yellow matt emulsion from the Mid-Century Colours by Kevin McCloud capsule collection, a palette of six colours designed to celebrate last year’s 60th anniversary of the Festival of Britain. The paint is available in matt emulsion and eggshell and the matt emulsion shown here costs £29.50 for 2.5 litres.

This image shows hard wearing emul-sion in Larder Blue and in Painters Grey (both £32.50 for 2.5 litres). Both paints are from the National Trust collection.



Sissinghurst White In addition to the Colour by Kevin McCloud collection and capsule collection, Fired Earth also have a National Trust paint range that’s been created in collaboration with the National Trust and takes inspiration from some of the sites within the National Trust’s care. This image shows hard wearing emulsion in Sissinghurst White (£32.50 for 2.5 litres) and woodwork in Formby Point eggshell (£17.50 for 750ml).




trade secretWellers Auctioneers

Eclectic barely describes Wellers Auctioneers – the vast array of goods on offer attract decorators, private

buyers and trade alike to their sales in Chertsey and Guildford. As one of the few auctioneers who do not have a minimum lot value inclusion of goods in the sale is up to the ‘eye’ of one of the specialist valuers, so if its appealing and quirky but only worth about £20 they will still give it a go. The sales therefore offer a wider breadth in period, style, material and quality - to suit all tastes, budgets and interiors.

The sales are split into specialist sections for ease of viewing but within those sections anything goes. The last general sale included a Sino-Tibetan prayer bell with prayer manuscript, a stylish Baccarat wine cooler and some fabulous mink coats!

The ability to span markets came from the very origins of Wellers, the famous livestock auctions and the sales have moved since 1866 to encompass fine art, antiques and collectables, garden statuary and architectural salvage.

The friendly and approachable management team have attracted specialist

valuers to work at Wellers giving them unrivalled expert knowledge in the area. With the addition of their recently opened saleroom at Guildford they are set to take Surrey by storm and be a major player in the provincial auction world.

Famous finds -The ability to spot the rare and desirable was put to good use recently when European ceramics expert Jane Brown identified an 18th Century coloured pearlware pottery figure brought to the Chertsey saleroom for free valuation. The owner had paid £5 for it in a local car-boot sale. The lot was fully researched (and had one of Wellers longest catalogue descriptions ever…) and identified as a very rare Wood family figure of Alderman Beckford a former Lord Mayor of London. The figure was eventually contested sold for nearly £8,000. It was taken home by its new owner, cradled like a new-born infant, in a chauffeur driven limousine!

Tips for the Future -Designers and decorators galore flock to the sales for this is where trends are formulated rather than followed. Wellers reports the ‘Downton’ effect- sales of vintage fashion and Edwardian

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furnishings are up. Cut glass and dinner services are rising and ladies fur coats and accessories are now selling well to the English market. Fine dining, dressed to the nines in vintage clothing is a treat and if one is lucky enough to own a traditional home what better way to entertain! Hotly tipped for the next trend is World War I ephemera, the centenary of the outbreak of war coming up in 2014 is sure to see an interest in family history and all things war related. Though often seen as ‘boys toys’ the trench art of WWI can be highly decorative - as the marine woolwork picture sold recently proves. A delightful and poignant collection of framed sweetheart silk postcards sent from the front is sure to find a new loving home. Did the writer make it back? Or is he listed as one of the poor men who lost his life?

Traditional Home? Try a Traditional Auction House -Both the salerooms have charmingly quirky interiors. The auctions are held in Victorian buildings, and it is a rarity nowadays for auction houses not to be held in a warehouse or a sterile white painted rooms. The Guildford saleroom was once a ginger beer factory, the Chertsey rooms a Constitutional Hall. The furniture and objects offered for sale are set out in room settings, the tables even laid with china dinner services and fine cut glass. The rooms have the air of a bargain to be found or the purchase of a lifetime to be made.

Though the salerooms look traditional and antiquated the technology behind the rostrum is cutting edge. Wellers have moved with the times taking advantage of online bidding technology - so even if you are sitting in your armchair in Hong-Kong you can still bid and view Wellers auctions.

Free Valuations are offered at both of the salerooms – the Chertsey Saleroom - Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 10am to 4pm and the Guildford Riverside Saleroom - Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am to 4pm. We also offer Saturday valuations by appointment only at our Guildford premises.

Entries are now being taken for our forthcoming sales, please visit our website or telephone for full details. Our sales are always available online if you are unable to attend via the-saleroom.com


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new designerMorag Macpherson Textiles

Morag Macpherson Textiles won a contract at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair,

New York City, 2010 to design fabric panels for headboards used in 180 rooms of the forthcoming Union Square Hotel, due to open June 2012 at 132 Fourth Avenue, New York, NY 10003

Morag Macpherson exhibited at ICFF in 2010 and 2011 with the British and European Design Group contingent (www.bedg.org) and has recently been featured in New York Spaces Magazine. She has formed a great working relationship with architects, interior designers and specifiers at VLDG, the Vennie Lau Design Group (www.vldg.com) with offices in New Jersey and New York City. Morag’s first meeting with Vennie Lau at ICFF, 2010 was informed by Ms Lau’s enthusiasm for her vibrant patterns and how they could fit with the seasonal theme of her new hotel project. Morag’s

connection with Glasgow was also of great interest to Ms Lau who appreciated the legacy of interior and architectural excellence that this part of the world still exudes in contemporary design today. The result is a

riot of colour with patterns and motifs from Morag’s ‘Masculine and Feminine in Nature’ collection overlapped and juxtaposed for a very contemporary feel. Everyone was pleased with the final designs which will enhance

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the minimalism of these contemporary bedrooms. There will also be info

available in the hotel foyer on Morag Macpherson Textiles and their involvement in this exciting project.

The headboard fabrics were designed at Morag’s studio in Glasgow and are printed in UK, making this a 100% British fabric. Headboards are being manufactured in Italy to ensure best quality for what is sure to be a luxurious and contemporary hotel.

Morag Macpherson Textiles will return to ICFF, NYC in May 2012 for the third consecutive year to engage in more business opportunites with USA. Morag says: ‘I have had a great experience dealing with VLDG, every step of the process has been a joy to work on, with mutual respect, patience and understanding being the order, which isnt always the norm in big business’.

Morag Macpherson Textiles began creating surface pattern designs in 2006, which she now has digitally printed onto her own exclusive and limted edition range of fabrics and wallpapers.

Working with pure silks, fine wools, natural linens and crisp cottons, designs are inspired by direct experiences in travel, art history, urban and natural environments and stylised strongly from Morag’s background as a graphic designer. Design heroes include Milton Glaser, Patrick Caulfield, Lazlo Maholy-Nagy and Varvara Stepanova. Influence is also derived from comic and manga art, graffitti and tribal art, and Art Brut. Illustrators such as Jessie M King and Francis MacDonald aswell as Dulac and Beardsley are all in the mix. Textiles from africa and indonesia especially, adorn the walls of Morag’s studio. Morag uses her own photographs, she sees patterns and shapes everywhere! Line drawings are usually rendered by hand, repeated and coloured, ready for print.

A diffusion range of interior and fashion accessories (cushions and scarves) is available and commissions for one-off patchworked wearable art clothing and interior pieces (wall hangings, throws, kimono, wraparound skirts and bags). Morag feels most comfortable working on new briefs for large-scale projects and is currently talking with UK architects on future hotel, airport, restaurant and nightclub projects.

Previous projects Morag has worked on include Liberty, London; London Fashion Museum; Edinburgh Hatwalk and National Museum of Scotland. Exhibtions in Istanbul, Tokyo, Milan and at London’s prestigious ICA continue Morag Macpherson Textiles’ international presence in contemporary design.

Morag has since moved her studio

to the Artists Town of Kirkcudbright in Galloway, a beautifully scenic and artistically reknowned corner of south-west Scotland. New collections will be inspired by the diverse landscape and the legacy of artists and designers who have lived here - there are many links to Glasgow with members of the Glasgow Boys and Glasgow Girls all residing here in artists colonies at one time over 100 years ago. Today, a vibrant community of artists prevail, culminating in Spring Fling - Scotland’s largest and best open studios event.

From 2-5th June, Morag will exhibit her range of digitally printed fabrics, wallpapers, interior and fashion accessories and one-off, patchworked wearable art and interior commissions. Morag has also been chosen to mentor the first Young Artists Programme and will be helping Coral Beattie, a local

weaver and designer/maker to exhibit her beautiful creations for the first time since

graduating from Glasgow School of Art in June, 2011. A joint exhibiton throughout June 2012 will culminate at the appropriate ‘Mill on the Fleet’ in the pictureque village of Gatehouse on Fleet.

ContaCt details:Morag Macpherson Textiles, Studio 11,

WASPS Artists Studios, Canonwalls/Claverhouse,

117 High Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4JG, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

Tel: +44 773 442 [email protected]

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PANDORA’S BOXAdam’s Fireplaces

The Adam timber neoclassical fireplace is one of the most intriguing – and, at the same time, one of the most

underrated - architectural icons of the late 18th century. My own experience of them goes back to my childhood, when I found myself fascinated by the elaborate design of one in an Edinburgh house, since demolished, belonging to friends of my grandparents. It had a maritime theme, and was replete with seashells and intertwined fronds of seaweed. On its central panel there was a pensive looking lady leaning on an anchor as a ship sailed off into the distance. I must have been about nine years old, and naturally assumed that this concerned a seafaring tale which can only have had something to do with pirates.

A few years later I would be provided with another version of the story. It was, apparently, Emma, Lady Hamilton, pining for her departed Lord Nelson. As time went on I discovered that there was an entire genre of folk art combined with neoclassical perfection in these ‘Adam’ fireplaces. The popular ‘dancing ladies’ design, for example, was based on Henry Bunbury’s drawing of the Gunning sisters, the ‘It’ girls of their day. The youth harnessing his horses to the plough - a design which even found its way into George Washington’s dining room - was reputed to be the poet, Robert Burns. An image of cupid being bound by the three graces was designed by the noted artist, Angelica Kauffmann. Other designs features shepherd boys, church spires, hunting scenes, griffins, and Phoebus in his chariot - there is even one in an Edinburgh house with a profile of Robert Adam on it!

These chimneypieces were much more popular in the last quarter of the 18th century than architectural historians now seem to realise - according to the original inventory of drawings in the Soane Museum, perhaps 75% of the fireplaces used in Robert and James Adam’s Adelphi scheme were ornamental timber ones. With the onset of war with America and France, sea routes were blockaded and supplies of Italian marble dried up, leading to an explosion in demand for such schemes as Edinburgh’s First New Town, and Bedford and Fitzroy Squares in London. A fast-track production system was obviously necessary to keep pace with Britain’s urban building boom. After the war, a healthy

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export trade was developed to such towns as Chareston, South Carolina.

Tragically, much of our knowledge of this extraordinary corner of Britain’s architectural history has been lost, partly because the Georgian and Regency look became unfashionable in late Georgian and Victorian times, and a prejudice was developed in favour of marble - a prejudice which is still around. The post-war attrition of these timber neoclassical fireplaces has been particularly serious, often as a result of theft, the conversion of houses to offices. or a lack of awareness amongst conservation officers. If any aspect of Britain’s art history needs to be re-assessed, it is surely this one.

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PANDORA’S BOXAdam’s Fireplaces

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trade secretKit Stone Traditional Kitchens

The kitchen is so much more than a room for preparing and cooking food - it’s the heart of the home. While

it should be fully-functional and practical, it should also reflect the individual character of your home. However, it can be difficult to find a kitchen, which incorporates the latest design features, yet is also in keeping with the style of your house.

Take a look at Kit Stone’s timeless designs, where traditional craftsmanship is combined with the latest technology. Hand made from solid wood utilising traditional joinery techniques, every cabinet is built upon a solid interlocking frame using mortice and tenon joints - no chipboard or MDF is ever used in a Kit Stone kitchen. And with an average kitchen costing just £10,000, Kit Stone also offers outstanding value for money!

Country KitchensThe Chichester is the ideal choice for a

country kitchen - a classic painted kitchen, designed to complement a traditional home. Hand painted in limestone as standard, the kitchen is available in a choice of 28 heritage colours. In the Chichester range, there is a wide range of dining tables available from small pedestal tables to large refectory extending tables - and painted dining chairs to match. Choose a classic potboard or butchers chopping block to complete the look.

Shaker StyleFor a painted finish, but with a more contemporary feel, the Suffolk fits the bill with its traditional Shaker-style clean lines. Hand painted in dove grey as standard, it is also available in 28 alternative heritage colours. The Suffolk incorporates the latest design features such as dimmable lighting with concealed glass shelving to a magnetic close system.

The range features a stunning larder

cabinet available in single, double or full height curved. It has three adjustable shelves, drawer boxes and a handy door rack for storing smaller bottles, jars and spices. To complement the Suffolk kitchen, there is a full range of dining tables, painted chairs, wine racks and dressers.

Natural OakEqually at home in town or country, The Henley kitchen is a new take on classic oak. An extremely practical kitchen, lower cabinets come in a drawer format for ease of use. Drawer boxes, made from solid oak are constructed using traditional full dove tail joints on each corner and set upon state of the art soft-close under drawer runners. The designers have ensured that essential kitchen items such as the dishwasher and bin are cleverly hidden behind doors. A revolutionary skirting system allows a choice of options from fully skirted to semi-skirted

Traditional Kitchens that stand the test of time

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to completely freestanding. The Henley range includes oak dining tables, dining chairs, bar stools, sideboards and dressers.

Island LifeKitchen islands are a great way of separating the working area of the kitchen from the living area and can provide useful extra storage space, more workspace and even an informal eating area. Each range offers a freestanding kitchen island, but islands can be designed to any configuration to suit individual needs.

Kit Stone sells a wide range of worktops including granite, marble, Silestone and natural oak, as well as a great choice of Ca Pietra stone flooring, including limestone, travertine and natural slate.

With Kit Stone’s flexible approach, customers can choose to buy the entire kitchen, complete with appliances, worktops and stone flooring or are free to source

individual components themselves. The

choice is theirs! When it comes to the installation, Kit Stone can recommend an experienced fitter

to ensure a stress-free fitting process. Kit Stone now has six showrooms

nationwide, allowing the customer to see the ranges in a lifestyle setting and visualise the planning process. Its experienced designers also offer a free no obligation design service to create the perfect kitchen.

For a brochure call 0870 777 00 99 or visit one of our six showrooms to see the range: Wandsworth Bridge Road, London; The Wellington Farm Shop, Hampshire; Tunbridge Wells, Marlborough, Bristol and Epsom. For more information visit www.kitstone.co.uk.

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On any average day you can travel through the dynamic Roman-walled street of York’s Gillygate, a private

shopping avenue just a block away from the billowing bells of the Minster and find David Long nestled in an gracefully cushioned chair, having a coffee and planning his next design within the luxurious setting of his 4 storey townhouse shop. Much like the gorgeous historic city in which it resides, the world that awaits you in David’s show home of sorts is unlike any other you might have seen – a sophisticated atmosphere, highlighted by objet carefully chosen throughout David’s exotic Far East travels. A warm and perhaps even a bit cheeky welcome from his trio of canines will delight you completely while the carefully curated plethora of furnishings and their bespoke options will literally astound you. This haven is what David, alongside his graceful partner Gaynor, have envisioned all their lives: a beautiful place in which to create.

Concentrating specifically on the

juxtaposition between classic period tastes and elaborate contemporary style, David Long Designs enjoys an unsurpassed reputation as one of the most sought after leading design houses in the UK. Their showrooms have recently undergone a major renovation in order to accommodate their latest venture whose name truly says it all: Luxurious Living. As part of this

latest offering, David has recently been fortunate enough to be selected by the world-renowned Spanish designer Maria Jose Guinot to become the exclusive UK suppliers of her Coleccion Alexandra line of home furnishings. This is a partnership that has helped the two companies bring their outstanding designs that are already known in over 60 countries throughout the world to the international property market that abounds throughout the British Isles. An array of Coleccion Alexandra furnishings, alongside such high profile brands as Christopher Guy and Julian Chichester can be seen in either the ground floor showroom or the award winning lifestyle settings of the upper floors. In addition, as exclusive stockists for Europe’s most impeccable home furnishing manufacturers, they hope to share their finds with other designers throughout the UK. “Finding like-minded creators that share the same ethos with regards to interiors has been our goal” says David,

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“we want people to fall in love with these collections the same way we have”. Th eir taste is impeccable and the calibre of projects that their small but lovely staff completes throughout Europe is simply breath-taking.

When you visit David Long Designs you immediately understand the beauty that drives their business, a passion that is contagious. Luckily, the designer’s bespoke collections can grace your home as well. “His creativity continually surprises me, he thinks of interior possibilities that never would have crossed my mind” says Alva Horton, David’s American Interior Designer turned Marketing Director. In fact the most surprising thing is perhaps the familiarity and closeness one immediately

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feels when visiting their studios, you’re instantly listened to, asked to pull up a chair and discuss your project. Whether you’re a skilled member of the design industry or a homeowner daunted by a full house overhaul, regardless of the scope, budget and location, David can be found on Gillygate, waiting to help you realize the home of your dreams. At the end of your visit you’ll part with brilliant ideas for a luxurious design and always a new friend. www.davidlongdesigns.co.uk





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