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CONTENTS
18 Design News The latest from the world
of interior design
28 Future of Design We profile five young
designers to keep an eye on
34 Design Trends A passion for design
explained by James Howard
36 Fabrics New collections and designers;
Altfield, The Silk Gallery plus the launch
of Blackpop’s new Tudor fabrics
40 Fireplaces Autumn time to think about
lighting fires
42 London Design Project Thomas
Griem mixes Victorian Gothic and
contemporary style in this St Pancras
penthouse
50 New York Design Project Joe Naheem
gives a Southampton beach house a
makeover
58 New Jersey Design Project Kati Curtis
lights up a gloomy arts and crafts house
64 Decorex Special Our 40-page guide
to all that is best in this year’s Decorex
Show
110 A Mosaic Villa A Moorish inspired house
that has been lovingly created piece-by-
piece
42 116 Inspired By Rock star designer Sig

Bergamin shows us around his weekend
getaway in Bahia, Brazil
Cover story:
Vintage
posters and
watercolours
decorate the
living room;
a suzani from
Istanbul’s
Grand Bazaar
covers a linen-
upholstered
chaise.
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DESIGN NEWS
NEW FROM Christopher Wray is the Hatfield

floor lamp. T: +44 (0)207 013 0180
www.christopherwray.com
BANG ON TREND but with an antique heritage I & JL Brown’s Lowry sofa is hand built in
their own Herefordshire, UK, workshops along with their Reynolds footstool and wooden
side table. T: +44 (0)207 736 4141 | www.ijlbrown.co.uk
INTERIOR DECORATOR and antique dealer Max Rollitt has introduced a new bespoke
THE ITALIAN bathroom company Oasis collection of five formal and comfy sofas. Each piece is inspired by his favourite
have just launched the fully customised purchases over the years and combines his meticulous design skills with fine British
Academy Collection available in gold, craftsmanship. The one shown here is based on a sofa made by Gillows for Uppark,
chrome and bronze. www.oasisgroup.it glorious Queen Anne house perched on top of the Sussex Downs.
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design news
DESIGNED to invoke the captivating image

of an old cowboy hat standing in a saddle
rack, the Western armchair by Insidherland
transforms structure and comfort into a
functional piece of art thanks to its solid
walnut legs and upholstered curved seat.
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THE ELEGANT biscuit tufting on this comfortable club chair makes the Cotswold one
of Stanford’s best selling new introductions. Shown here in a striking linen with enticing
embroidery detail on the back, this chair has a simplicity that complements any decor.
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ARTERIORS works closely with

experienced artisans and factories around
the world creating fashion-forward
products. The delightful table shown here
is one of 500 designs offered to the design
trade. Arteriors can be found exclusively at
Katherine Pooley Interiors in London, and
in showrooms throughout the U.S. ENHANCING THE naturally occurring pattern of the Brazilian Rosewood with an
US T: 001 800 338 2150 inlay technique lends the Nebula side table by Malabar an impressive intergalactic
UK T: +44 (0)789 989 4649 feel. Embellished with the geometric structure of its gold polished brass stand, it really
www.arteriorshome.com brings the ‘out-of-this-world’ into any design scheme.
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Bespoke carpets and rugs by Concept Handtufting Ltd.
We strive to create the most unique and desirable handtufted carpets,

tailoring each piece to our customer’s scheme.
The use of the finest materials such as fine silks, hand spun wools and
natural bamboo, combined with the highest levels of design and
craftsmanship ensure pure luxury for your feet.
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design news
SANDERSON’S TRESCO weave Tangerine has

been used on the headboard and deep divan
base of this Hypnos bed with Sandringham
Supreme mattress from their Regency
Collection. www.hypnosbeds.com
LEATHER furniture manufacturer Hancock & Moore elevates the common man cave
into a sophisticated gentleman’s domain with its selection of refined masculine chairs
and sofas. Burnished leather treatments and hand-carved wood frame details beckon the
creative and stylish gents who desire the minimalist and simple profile.
www.hancockandmoore.com
THE GEORGIAN Wing Back chair derives

from the Regency period and was first
created by world-famous furniture maker
Thomas Chippendale. Delcor Georgian
Wing is based on Chippendale’s original THE NEW Matchwood sofa by Conran is designed and made in Britain. Its clean
design with the S shaped curve in the back lines, sumptuously deep seat cushions, chic mini bolsters and neat oak legs come
of the chair, undulating wings and carved together to create a timeless sofa with lived-in appeal. Made to order in Nottingham,
‘claw and ball’ legs. www.delcor.co.uk the sofa is available in customer’s own fabric and dimensions can be tweaked for a
one-of-a-kind look. www.contentbyterenceconran.com

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design news
A TOTALLY INDIVIDUAL and flexible metal

pendant, Astro’s genre-defying Ginestra light has
more than an echo of industrial design but with
a distinctly modern execution. “An outstanding
addition to our family of metal pendants but
with an entirely distinct identity”.
www.astrolighting.co.uk
Designer Focus:
Peter Mikic
Peter Mikic is a London-based interior Peter uses skills from his fashion
and furniture designer working with mid- background, knowledge of textures,
century antiques and contemporary art. colours and layering are key to
Peter studied fashion at the Royal understanding interiors.
Melbourne Institute of Technology Travelling to unusual destinations is an
and after moving to London worked in essential part of his life – he loves seeing
fashion for 15 years before moving into how other people unconsciously put
interiors. things together whether through colour,
Commended for his “ultra stylish, patterns or materials.
EYE-CATCHING and full of charm, the subtly coloured interiors featuring sharp Peter is currently working on several
colourful Ingrid armchair from the new tailoring and beautifully chose art” he has houses in London including an exciting
Roche Bobois collection celebrates the style, recently been named one of the UK’s top new project; The Glebe and abroad,
geometric shapes and bold hues of 1950’s 100 leading interior designers. refurbishing a luxury yacht and a
design. Upholstered in Flamingo Park Peter is heavily influenced by art, wonderful country house with a modern
fabric, this solid beech wood and plywood architecture, music and designers such as twist.
armchair will add a hint of retro style to Diego Giacometti, Jean Royere and Gio Peter has recently launched his own
any scheme. www.roche-bobois.com Ponit and inspired by classic antiques and lighting and furniture collection.
‘the odd market find’. www.petermikic.com

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design news
THE LUXE cocktail table is one of many

introductions comprising the newly
launched Universal to the Trade collection.
Curated especially for design professionals,
this striking design seamlessly marries
polished silver feet with a cherry veneer and
warm Cappucino finish in a graceful, clean WITH A built-in lazy susan, the Hyedua Circular Dining Table from Jonathan Charles works
line look. The all encompassing collection in both casual and formal dining settings, due to its decorative hyedua veneer, whose
includes bedroom, dining, occasional and distinct wood grain complements a variety of interior styles. Additional details include a
accent furniture. T: 001 887 804 5535 raised brass inlay on the tabletop and on the outer rim, and brass caps set on an elegantly
www.universaltothetrade.com curved base. www.jonathancharlesfurniture.com
ART EXPRESSES
feeling and thought,
without a word
spoken. As does
artful furniture.
Explore the modern
energy and glamour
of Bernhardt
THE EASTON, a delightful two-drawer furniture. Shown
rosewood chest, features white lacquer here, the nickel-clad
drawers highlighted with brass or nickel Odessa Drawer
pulls. Also available in all white lacquer, this Cabinet and
is one of many unusual pieces by Worlds Roscoe Ottoman
Away, whose intent is to offer the design in brindled hair-
community a wide variety of items that fit on hide. Every
seamlessly into any setting. Bernhardt piece
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FIVE YOUNG DESIGNERS TO WATCH
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W e can all go off to Paris, Milan and New York to see what is
happening in those exciting venues but when you find home-
grown talent like this it is game-changing,” says Mark Reise, Creative
their work, writes Jacky Parker. The designers in question are Kit
Miles, Charlotte Wilkinson, Thomas Jarrold, Adam Collins and Anna
Gravelle whose collective talents span furniture, textiles and sculpture.
Director of furniture showroom urban living interiors, of the five new
British designers he is supporting by working with them and showcasing T: +44 (0)207 637 9427 | www.urbanlivinginteriors.co.uk
Adam Collins
Adam Collins set up his handcrafted
furniture company, The Source in 2012,
following his graduation in Sports
Technology from Loughborough
University and a short spell designing
fitness equipment. Influenced by his boat-building
father, and having grown up around wood and steel boat-construction, Collins’ attention was
instead drawn to designing and making furniture. Taking a refreshing approach Collins combines
innovative design with traditional craft skills and a nod to Britain’s industrial past. The designer-
maker’s inaugural Archie Collection consists of a desk, dining table, bench and bar stool.
Anna Gravelle
A recent arrival to the interiors scene,
Thomas Jarrold textile and surface designer, Anna
Gravelle traded in a successful career
AFTER studying 3D design as a television producer to retrain in Kit Miles
at Kingston University, her new field. It has clearly paid off Since
Thomas Jarrold trained as she has already picked up a number of accolades, graduating
at Williams and Cleal including an award for membership of Design Nation from the
Furniture School in Royal College
and a nomination for the Perrier Jouet Art Salon Prize
Somerset, where he was mentored by of Art five
2015. The Bristol based designer’s textural tufted and
some of the country’s finest furniture years ago, textile designer, Kit
makers. The sumptuous Elixir cabinet is tactile printed fabrics combine exquisite wool cloth Miles has swiftly established
a fine example of his workmanship, with with fine yarns and nature inspired abstract pattern. In his eponymous label in the
its bowed frontage of walnut and sweet addition to applying these fabrics to an interiors range minds of an impressive client
chestnut burr and its luxurious lining of of pouffes, Gravelle designs architectural textiles with base that includes Conran
rippled sycamore, which he likens to the the aim of creating unexpected soft surfaces in public & Partners, Dulux and Hyatt.
lining of a tailored suit. spaces. With his clever use of scale,
colour and imagery, Miles
creates vivid and original
Charlotte Wilkinson fabrics and wallpapers,
which grace the surfaces
Charlotte body as a basis for her work. of an impressive array of
Wilkinson Drawing upon microscopic images international luxury hotels
works in molten glass to create of the naturally-occurring patterns
and top-class restaurants.
beautifully striking sculptures and and structures of our cells and
vessels. While at De Montfort organs, she uses a technique to His exquisite prints are
University, the artist’s imagination fold and mould vivid colours not confined to high-end
was piqued by an MRI scan of her within the glass that limits the commercial establishments;
father’s brain, prompting her to control she has over the material, they will make a dramatic
use the intricacies of the human resulting in truly unique pieces. statement in any home.

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108 Fulham Road, 020 7225 1414
Chelsea, London [email protected]
SW3 6HS www.valeriewade.com

design news
INFUSE ANY room with global charm

by using Caracole’s Moroccan inspired
chest of drawers. A 50 inch traditional,
streamlined chest, in their Go with the
Grain mahogany finish, features three large
drawers framed by a narrow gold bullion
bead. The signature Dove White drawer
fronts are embossed with a subtle geometric
pattern, reminiscent of a geometric tile. A
creamy white stone top completes the look
and gives you the opportunity to use this as
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design news | books
The Gardens of Arne Maynard

ARNE MAYNARD
is one of the UK’s
most sought-after
and internationally
renowned garden
designers. He is
celebrated for his
ability to create
gardens with a
particular sense
of harmony and
belonging as well as
his love of traditional
craftsmanship and a
keen eye for historical
detail.
“Because of where
my own passions lie,
I design gardens that are intended to be gardened,” he says in his first
book The Gardens of Arne Maynard devoted to his work.
Written by Arne himself, this beautiful book offers a fascinating
insight into how his designs evolve. Focused on 12 gardens, illustrated
with wonderfully atmospheric photographs by William
Collinson that reveal Maynard’s extraordinary versatility and
imagination, it explores the very essence of good garden design.
His passion for colour, plants and design is evident throughout this
inspiring book and he provides the reader with a clear reference guide
to the building blocks that he uses in his designs.
The Gardens of Arne Maynard

by Arne Maynard
Published by Merrell
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T h e f i n e s t s e l e c t i o n o f e x c l u s i v e b r a n d s f r o m a r o u n d t h e w o r l d

design trends | viewpoint
Furniture from the Mr and Mrs Howard Collection for Sherrill Furniture designed by James Howard
A PASSION FOR DESIGN

We have a desire to live fabulously with beautiful things says James Howard
I
have spent the greatest majority of
my teenage and adult life surrounded
by and focused on the world of interiors.
new trends, and how history and our past are influencing
these trends. They are seeing the world of fashion influence
textile designs, architects that are designing furniture, as
There is no doubt to anyone who knows we have never seen before. Today, people are travelling to
me well, or even by reputation that I obscure and distant places and experiencing things. The
have immersed myself into every effort birth of design schools such as SCAD, the New School, and
to design and build a better house. It RISD are enlightening young minds to where we have been,
has been my passion for over 40 years, but most importantly where we are going.
and I zealously wake each day to learn I see the influences of the 20th century shaping the things
something new, and do something better. to come. Scandinavian, Finnish, and Danish designs of the
Through the components of architecture, art and 1930’s were profound. Characterised by bold clean lines and
furnishings a house is assembled, really as a laboratory and simple sturdy symmetries, it helped kick start other artists
showcase of the perspective and wishes of its owners. For of the time to re-imagine the decorative arts, particularly in
better or worse, the parts are assembled and built and you get 1940’s France and beyond.
what you asked for and selected. Those Modern influences and the knowledge of what
When my children were young, I would take them to New those designers created will continue to be pushed by and
York every year for a weekend with dad, and to tour the Kips progressed by our rising stars. What we shall see is new forms
Bay Boys Club show house. It was their price to pay for going and shapes that will emerge from things we have seen in
to NY for some fun, and in spite of their lack of enthusiasm our past, and will evolve in the future. Craftsmanship is the
they embarked on a tour of some of the finest homes in foundation of our future, as it is what withstands the hands
America. Ironically they always asked; why are these homes of time, but today we want our lives to be a bit simpler, less
so different, so extraordinary and so beautiful? My answer, fussy and complex. As we yearn for comfort, we cannot resist
of course, was because they were built by, assembled by, and the need for self-expression and that innate desire to live
designed by the greatest talents in the world of architecture fabulously with beautiful things. To be modern, attractive,
and interior design. and happy.
To my greatest surprise and joy, it was those experiences
and exposure to so many beautiful places that ultimately led
two of my children into the world of interior design.
Their vision while based in those experiences has veered. James Howard, designer of the Mr and Mrs Howard
They are wildly interested in new things. They love to read for Sherrill Furniture
blogs that expose them to new things that are happening, T: 001 828 322 2640 | www.sherrillfurniture.com

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FABRICS
THE MODERN WEAVES collection from the

Silk Gallery features geometric designs in
a variety of qualities and colours. Newton,
Istanbul and Sahara (pictured) are woven
in silk and linen. The weaves play on the
natural characteristics of the yarns creating
contrasting areas of shine and matt.
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A COLLECTION from Clarke & Clarke of three striking patterns, combined with a soft,
distressed, semi-plain chenille in a wide variety of modern shades. Intricately woven and
reminiscent of ancient kilim rugs from Turkey.
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WITH A STRONG focus on texture,

this collection is a mixture of vibrant
designs and fresh colour stories. With new
introductions into their high performance WOVEN BY John Boyd Textiles since 1837, horsehair fabrics are used mainly for
and Pure lines, Fusion continues to upholstery, wallcoverings, screens, lampshades and cinemas for walling and speakers.
represent Pollack’s dedication to design and This exclusive English fabric is highly regarded for its quality, lustre, durability and
performance. T: +44 (0)207 351 5893 natural fire resistance as well as acoustic properties. Samples of the new contemporary
www.altfield.com weaves and colours are available during Focus in the Alton Brooke showroom in
Chelsea Harbour Design Center. T: +44 (0)196 335 0451 | www.johnboydtextiles.co.uk

Beautiful New Fabrics in Wool, Silk and Flax
The Silk Gallery 25 Chelsea Harbour Design Centre London SW10 0XE
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design news | fabrics
Henri Elizabeth Mary
Blackpop’s Tudor collaboration

If you like your wallpapers and fabrics with Henry, Mary and Elizabeth are the
a hint of bohemian decadence, then the designs which make up the new collection
new Tudor Collection – Deconstructed, the using velvet and heavyweight paper.
result of a collaboration between London’s Blackpop is based in Derbyshire and
National Portrait gallery and independent launched at London’s Design Week in
design label Blackpop, is likely to be just 2013. Since then it has been making quite
what you are looking for. a name for itself with its eye catching
This exciting new collection was inspired work.
by the world renowned Tudor collection of Maxine says inspiration comes from
paintings held in the gallery. the rich tapestry of the past. She says: “I
“Being able to examine and reimagine like the quote by Eadweard Muybridge
more than 20 works to create abstract, which goes something like ‘When we
contemporary patterns has been a walk, we leave one step in the past and
creative dream. The richness and depth stride the other towards the future, the
of the colour palette alone gives these gap in between is in the present.’ And so
new designs an edge and a stand out my designs rework a hybrid of ideas but
wow factor that I am very excited to call in my heart and in my head I’m interested
our second collection,” said Maxine Hall, in creating patterns for the moment and
Blackpop’s designer/director. wallpapers and fabrics for the future.”
It is part of the gallery’s Making Art in Her latest collection will be on show at
Tudor Britain research project aimed at Decorex stand C23.
achieving a deeper understanding of the
collection of 16th century portraits. T: +44 (0)133 260 0341 | www.blackpop.co.uk

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design news | fireplaces
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Four great fireplaces

1 A wood-clad open fireplace in the centre of the room
provides a focus to the open plan living area Photograph:
Simon Upton/The Interior Archive 2 The colourful ‘den’ has
an Indian theme and the fireplace wall is dominated by a
portrait of an Indian fusilier Photograph: Alexander James/The
Interior Archive 3 A sofa and assorted armchairs are arranged
around the large fireplace in this library/sitting room
Photograph: Simon Upton/The Interior Archive 4 This Victorian
drawing room has an exotic style with its use of bold textiles
and Indian inlaid furniture Photograph: Tim Beddow/The
Interior Archive

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London design project
THOMAS GRIEM
The brief: To create a home with
understated opulence bringing
together Victorian Gothic and
modern contemporary style
WORDS MATT BAKER

OPPOSITE: The iconic Victorian gothic St Pancras
station in London’s King Cross
THIS PAGE: With a ceiling more than 40ft high and
three stepped levels to accomodate, Griem removed
the old staircase between the middle and lower levels
and replaced it with a more compact design cantileverd
off the library area. The stair doubles back on itself and
has transparent reinforced glass balustrades

T
he iconic Victorian Gothic St. Pancras Station
in London’s Kings Cross has undergone
extensive renovation as part of the massive
regeneration programme for the area. Part
of the scheme was the transformation of the
St Pancras Chambers, by the Manhattan Loft Corporation
who created 67 apartments and three penthouses in this
stunning building.
One of the penthouses covering the top three floors of
the west tower of the Grade I listed building was bought
by a City businessman who asked Thomas Griem of
TG STUDIO to transform the standard space into an
outstanding luxury residence.
As the property is of highest public interest and the interiors
listed by English Heritage as very significant, the floor plan
had to be broadly maintained but all staircases, balustrading
and partitioning, where possible, were replaced. Designer
and client also worked closely together to remove and re-site
all existing bathrooms, floor finishes, built- in wardrobes and
the kitchen.
“ My client wanted a home that had understated opulence
bringing together Victorian Gothic and contemporary
style,” said Thomas. The result is a stunning transformation
of the original developer’s space.
The master bedroom, which is located on the top floor, is
now reached through a new staircase that turns around an
oak clad storage room reached off the main entrance hall.
Griem enlarged the floor area on this level and separated
the space into a walk-in wardrobe finished in oak and sheep
leather and personalised to the clients needs.
The master bedroom space is open plan but can be closed
to the triple height living room by an electrically operated
curtain.
The client let Griem select and furnish the entire
penthouse. A Meridiani bed in blue velvet was chosen for
the Master bedroom flanked by vividly coloured, lacquered
TOP: Designer Thomas Griem looks over the space

LEFT: The living and dining areas on the two lower floors are elegantly
furnished spaces, perfect for entertaining at any level, all furnishings
sourced from a bevy of top international designers including Poliform,
Zanotti, Poitrona Frau, Knol, B&B Italia and Lema. Hessian wallcovering
was introduced to soften the sound that might otherwise echo in such a
large space

mezzanine
5th floor
4th floor
This staircase, designed by Thomas Griem, not only connects the lower and upper floors of this penthouse but cleverly provides library and storage along the way. Constructed
entirely out of oak and sturdy in appearance, the library offers a reading niche on its lower level and supports a minimal white and clear glass staircase that bridges to the upper level
of the apartment hewn out of the roof space of the grade one listed St Pancras Hotel. Timber trusses can give a barn-like feel, but with the addition of contemporary elements

The walls and floors in the bathrooms are covered with large tiles of Portuguese
travertine. This particular stone has character written all over it which it displays
through lines and inclusions ranging in colour from light beige over yellow to dark
brown. Griem designed this subtly luxurious bedroom to maximise the panoramic
views over London. At the touch of a button an ingenious curtain of grey linen slides
across creating a cocooning intimacy and warmth
bedside tables by Lema. The master ensuite has been enlarged too
and now features a Portuguese travertine stone which has a cavelike
quality. The bathroom also features an extra-large walk-in shower
with a flush TV and a bespoke double sink unit finished in the stone,
mirror and the textile oak present throughout the Penthouse, which
enhances the earthy and organic feel of this sanctuary.
The middle and lower floor (floor four and five of the building)
are occupied by two levels of entertaining. A new staircase has been
designed connecting both levels, featuring oak veneer, plain glass and
wooden stringers painted in off-white.
The staircase consists of a bridge that connects to a library which
is cantilevering the main part of the staircase. This library unit is the
feature of the staircase and also forms the balustrade to one side. It
offers storage for books, statues and other artefacts.
The upper floor measures approximately 75 sqm and accommodates
a very comfortable seating area and a zone for the pool table, a
collector’s item owned by the client. The living room features
furniture from Poltrona Frau, Knoll and Lema.
The lower open floor plan is laid out as a relaxed kitchen zone,
dining area and tv watching area. The TV area is located opposite
the kitchen and balances in its elevation the open plan kitchen. The
joinery accommodates the AV equipment and a visible library and
is kept very white with Arabescato stone as a vertical feature behind
the TV. The dining table is from Poliform as are the chairs, the sofa is
from Zanotti, the rug is from The Rug Company.
The two en suite bathrooms are located in two gothic towers of the
building which gives them great views of the surrounding area and a
triple ceiling height. They have been finished in Arabescato marble
and each features a low hanging chandelier.
The flooring throughout the penthouse is by Schotten and Hansen,
the kitchen by Gemini design and features Gaggenau appliances with
Arabescato backsplash and Pietra Serena worktop.
Designer and client have enjoyed this project so much that they are
now looking to working together creating luxurious places. They are
currently looking in London and New York for their next project.
Architect/Designer Thomas Griem of TG Studio

T: +44 (0)207 636 3838 | www.tg-studio.co.uk

New York design project
JOE NAHEM
The brief: Increase entertaining space
in this Southampton beach house
WORDS NIGEL TAYLOR | PHOTOGRAPHS PETER MURDOCK

T
he design brief that Joe Nahem, of New York design
firm Fox-Nahem Associates, was given by his clients was
simple enough: Give our Southampton beach house a
new look. What was originally a 1980’s 5,500 square
foot house ballooned into 8,000 square feet when half
the original building was taken down and re-built and the whole place
reconfigured. The traditional-style shingle house set near the ocean in
beautiful Southampton Village, New York, was bought by Joe’s clients as
a weekend retreat 25 years ago.
Their three children have now grown up and left home and they realised
that the house didn’t fit their needs any longer. But despite being ‘empty
nesters’ with the usual requirement to downsize, they wanted to increase
the space to include bigger entertaining and family spaces along with a
more comfortable, self contained master suite.
The house had two wings either side of a peaked centre section.
The work involved demolishing and then re-building one of the
wings, expanding the one on the other side and digging down into
the foundations to create a whole new lower level to accommodate a
playroom, laundry room, staff rooms and wine cellar.
The work was extensive: The kitchen was completely re-modelled,
bedrooms expanded, all seven bathrooms redone, a new very large den
created with a connected screened-in porch and above the den a new
master suite with a large, stunning bathroom along with his and hers
closets and offices.
But the most radical change was in the living room. Joe took what
he described as a badly proportioned two story ‘suburban spec’ room
dropped the ceiling to 12 foot and added a spectacular wall of windows.
Not only did the room become more inviting it provided extra space
above for the new master suite. The clients, who said that no-one had
ever felt that comfortable in the original lofty space, loved the final result.
Many ceilings were clad in wood, as were some of the walls – all locally
sourced from local farm buildings due for demolition. The reclaimed oak
floors were stained and limed on site. Bluestone was used for the den and
screen porch floors while the den walls were white washed. Blackened
steel and high gloss lacquer were used in the bar and fireplace areas, cork
in the kitchen den and corian and teak in the master bath.
Born and raised in New York City, Joe Nahem graduated from Parsons
School of Design in New York and Paris where he studied under celebrated
designers such as Joe D’Urso and John Saladino. Together with his late
partner, Tom Fox, he founded Fox-Nahem. Recently completed projects
include: Park Avenue duplexes, New York City townhouses, a Martha’s
Vineyard farm house, Hamptons’ beach houses, New York City lofts,
corporate offices and many other residences in the tri-state area, as well
as Florida, Pennsylvania, California, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
Fox Nahem Associates

T: 001 212 358 1411
www.foxnahem.com
The sitting room is fun and super-practical, with bright orange outdoor fabric covering
a sofa on a wall-spanning walnut platform, and cork wallcoverings and furnishings from
Phase Design. Italian lamps, a Brazilian rosewood coffee table and wall art by Ronald Davis
all date from the 1970’s

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Reclaimed
barn wood, cut into narrow strips for
a more modern feel, lines the newly
vaulted ceiling in the master bedroom.
The upholstered headboard, with carved
Corian panels at either end, was designed
by Nahem, as were the rift-cut oak night
tables. The lighthearted Royere-inspired
ceiling fixture was the clients’ own. The
dining room was least affected by the
renovation, except for a ribbon of new
clerestory windows above existing French
doors. The table, made from imbuia wood
with brass fittings, was designed by
Brazilian architect Sergio Rodrigues. The
credenza is by Jorge Zalszupin. The wall
art is a collage by Kara Walker; the blown-
glass chandelier is a contemporary piece
by artist Jeff Zimmerman. Bluestone floors
in the den extend into this nearby area,
for which designer Joe Nahem fabricated
a built in bar from thick carbon steel
plates and added green lacquered doors.
The pendant lights above are made from
hand-blown amber glass from Italy

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: There’s not a tile in sight in the master bathroom - just countertops and wall panels fabricated entirely of teak and Corian in Glacier White. The oval
tub is from Davis & Warshow. For the screened-in porch, which is accessed through the den and living room, Nahem was able to save and recycle a fireplace that once existed
elsewhere in the house. Loosely woven Balou armchairs from Kenneth Cobonpue rest on a tweed all-weather rug. A fine Robsjohn-Gibbings wood-frame settee and a calfskin
ottoman with scrolled legs anchor a comfortable sitting area by the living room fireplace. The abstract art above the mantel is by Cuban-American artist José Parlá

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The brief: to allow light to flood
into a gloomy arts and crafts house
D esigner Kati Curtis was called in by a young family to renovate

the house they had just bought on New Jersey’s Navesink River.
They wanted to respect its Arts and Crafts-style architecture but
transform its dark interiors into light and airy contemporary spaces.
They were satisfied with the home’s overall layout so no walls needed to
be moved but the designer had to work with spatial and proportion issues.
The house boasted oddly formed spaces, dormers and two octagonal rooms
– and very high ceilings.
“We needed to bring things down to a more human scale without making
any architectural changes,” said Kati.
All the dark wood inside the house was painted white, while the original
earth tones were covered over with shades of pale greys, taupes and other
neutral colours. Similarly pale neutral fabrics were used on upholstered
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Sunday, September 20th:
What to look out for at London’s must see interiors show
12 noon: The Future of Craft. THE THEME for this year’s Decorex show is products from the world of interior design.
Hatta Byng The Future of Luxury. According to Nicky Haslam Decorex is
1pm: The Languages of Light - a Now in its 38th year, it once again kicks off “THE place to be every autumn where we
creative approach to residential the London Design Festival programme from hope to inspire, be inspired, meet old friends
lighting. Rebecca Weir September 20th to 23rd and - as last year - is and discover the future.”
2pm: The Success of being held in the grounds of Syon Park. For details of events, exhibitors and how to
Collaborations. Jay Grierson, Justin More than 400 hand-picked exhibitors will get there, visit the show’s website.
Van Breda, Martin Hulbert be showcasing the very best and most coveted www.decorex.com
3pm: Time as Luxury. Libby Sellers
Monday, September 21st: CORINNE JULIUS, design and applied arts
critic, is once again curating Future Heritage
10am: An LED Survivors Guide. showcasing an exceptional selection of work by
Andrew Orange leading craftsmen. Here is a selection of work
12 noon: The Pleasures and Pains that will be on show:
of Interior Design.
Dan Hopwood, Nia Morris, Staffan
Tollgard, Susie Rumbold
12 noon: Preserving Heritage.
Andy Hancock, Jo Sampson, Regan ELEANOR LAKELIN is an artist and maker using a lathe
Iglesia and carving tools to make vessels and sculptural forms
1pm: Artisanship in the New in wood. “I am particularly interested in the way natural
Industrial Revolution. elements and processes layer and colour wood and how the
Lucy Johnston passage of time is etched into the fibres of the material,” she says.
Tuesday, September 22nd:
10am: A Complete Guide to
TANYA GOMEZ
Managing your Online Reputation.
Gemma Smith hand throws
porcelain vessels
11am: Creating International
that are beautiful
Luxury while still making it
and entirely
individual and bespoke.
functional. Her
Tim Gosling
inspiration is born
12 noon: David Nicholls in
from the basic
conversation with Luke Irwin
elements of life.
2pm: In Conversation with Abigail
Ahern with Giles Kime
Wednesday, September 23rd:
SHELLEY JAMES
10 am: Working in Listed Buildings work is derived
- What to Do. Kate Ainslie RITA PARNICZKY’s artwork explores from EEG scans
11am: The Restoration of the passage of light through translucent of her own brain
Garstington Manor. Guy Goodfellow material installations. Light brings printed on panels
12 am: Taking High End Design visual change to the pieces, which she of glass and
Online. Peter Sallick studies at different locations and times, encapsulated in
from varied viewpoints. hot glass forms.
1pm: Colour and Material Trends
for Autumn/Winter 2016.
FOUR LEADING NAMES from the world of design
Marie Rouillon
and the arts have joined the show’s inaugural
Patrons Panel.
OPENING TIMES Libby Sellers, gallerist and design historian,
Architect and Designer, Nigel Coates (left), Interior
Sunday Sept 20th: 10.00 - 18.00 Designer, Guy Goodfellow (right) and Lucia van der
Monday Sept 21st: 10.00 - 18.00 Post - writer, journalist and Associate Editor of the
Tuesday Sept 22nd: 10.00 - 19.00 Financial Times How To Spend It magazine, have
Wednesday Sept 23rd: 10.00 - 17.00 agreed to act as ambassadors for the show.

20–23.09.15
SYON PARK
LONDON
Register now at decorex.com

ORGANISED BY
Products by Bert Frank, Creation Baumann, Dakota Jackson for Decca Home, Jan Kath
at FRONT London, The New Craftsmen, Vessel Gallery, Villiers. Location; Syon House
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A NEW SOFA company, Spink & Edgar Upholstery has teamed up with Swaffer at
Decorex to showcase the best in luxury furniture. With natural fillings grown on its farm
in Yorkshire and unique spring technology within the seat cushions and throughout the
THE SECRET GARDEN collection by Liberty frame, a Spink & Edgar sofa is more comfortable, sustainable and retains its shape. Using
Art Fabrics Interiors. only the most luxurious fabrics, it is the ultimate statement piece of furniture.
www.liberty.co.uk | Stand C25 www.spinkandedgarupholstery.com | Stand B26
TOM FAULKNER presents stunning new

pieces at Decorex, including the Lexington
oval coffee table finished in Verdigris with
a hand antiqued mirror top. Simplicity
of line and the highest level of British ORIGINALLY established in 1949 by Joseph Cope, EPOC specialise in building
craftsmanship are central to the company’s bespoke, hand crafted mattresses and divans specifically made-to-order for the most
ethos. www.tomfaulkner.co.uk | Stand B37 discerning customer using only the finest materials and products.
T: +44 (0)147 325 5888 | www.epocbeds.co.uk | Stand D46

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MARTIN HUXFORD STUDIO celebrates a

highly successful first year with their debut
appearance at Decorex, where they launch
an elegant collection of Modernist inspired
decorative lighting and furniture. Designed
and hand built in Sussex using luxurious
metals, English crystal and marble, the
collection creates a distinctive style of LEPORELLO specialist furniture designers produce an exceptional range of painted and
contemporary luxury. polished wood furniture in both Smart Contemporary and Elegant Classic French &
T: +44 (0)190 374 0134 | www.martinhuxford.com Swedish styles. From dining to bedroom, adults to children, each piece is hand made to
Stand D18 order, giving clients the opportunity to have special sizes, paint colours and finishes. For
bespoke pieces, call Leporello’s highly regarded design team.
T: +44 (0)148 328 4109 | www.leporello.co.uk | Stand A75
LACAZE manufactures
luxury bespoke furniture
that combines a
passion for perfection
with a dedication
to providing quality
and an unrivalled
service. Combining
quality materials and
innovative production
methods, the result is
a unique piece that is
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in the design work of Cox London. Wax exquisite, distinctive
was sculpted and formed into the knots and furnishing for years to
roots of this piece. come.
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Stand B30 www.lacaze.co.uk
Stand E58

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People:
Ben Pentreath
has teamed up with Alternative Flooring in the UK,
to create three new designs for their Ireland and
Quirky B Collection. the United
“The designs create complex three- States.
dimensional patterns that trick the eye He is also
and play with space in a way, which one half of the eponymous Pentreath and
create rich textures for the contemporary Hall interiors store in central London.
ALTFIELD are delighted to be exhibiting ten
English interior. Rooted in tradition, “Sometime ago, we designed a range
of their brands at Decorex. Collections of
I am always surprised how fresh and of printed papers based on stone and
luxurious fabrics, beautiful wallcoverings
and sumptuous leathers will create a must modern these designs can be,” he said. marble flooring patterns by the prolific
see at this year’s show. Ben is one of the UK’s leading 18th century architect, Batty Langley. It
T: +44 (0)207 351 5893 | www.altfield.com architectural and interior designers. He was a delight to put these back where they
Stand G29 is a great exponent of English style. His belong, on the floor – but now re-worked
architectural practice has worked on in a range of vividly coloured patterns.”
projects from new housing developments T :+44 (0)126 433 5111
for The Prince of Wales to private houses www.alternativeflooring.com | Stand C21
KENSA DESIGNS create exquisite

hand painted luxury furniture
pieces for the discerning
customer who seeks the rare
and beautiful. Each bespoke
creation is a one off with the
perfect balance between the
highest quality craftsmanship
and impeccable artistic design,
BLURRING THE distinction between
truly one of a kind. They provide
jewellery and furniture, the Solaris table
a professional and individual
from Lapicida is designed and made like an
service with attention to detail
exquisite piece of jewellery, marrying stones and longevity in mind. Bespoke
and metals in a piece which bears all the is not just an additional option
hallmarks of luxury and precision brought they offer, it is the backbone of
together in one beautifully innovative their business and what they do
design. T: +44 (0)203 012 1000 | www.lapicida.com best. T: +44 (0)188 371 8910
Stand E21 www.kensa-designs.com
Stand G22

From planters, fountains and statues to balustrades, fireplaces and follies – our
stonework designs look fabulous when new and grow ever-more distinguished
as they age. Visit us at Decorex, stand A73 to see all our latest designs for
interiors and exteriors.
Browse our unrivalled collection online or call to request a catalogue.

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BIRGIT ISRAEL has established a reputation AT DECOREX this year, Luxeform will curate their stand using an exclusive selection of
for fine taste and an unerring eye for furniture, lighting and accessories from the Bright group. Bright Chair, Hellman Chang,
new trends. The collection is a modern Maxine Snieder and other US brands will all be presenting their latest collections and
officially launched by Luxeform. www.luxeform.co.uk | www.brightchair.com | Stand 28
interpretation of her love of antiques
and vintage pieces, which underlines her
signature look of mixing old and new. At
Decorex the company will launch a line of
new parchment pieces and a selection of
accessories, including hand-blown opaline
lamps and hand-printed cushions.
www.birgitisrael.com | Stand F29
The already
iconic
HAPPY
CLOVER
side table is
one of the most
important designs
from MARI IANIQ ,
featuring the four-leaf
clover motif as its top
with handmade
metal framings
and nacre inlay.
The Gothic
inspired and ever-
fashionable quatrefoil can
be found rendered in the finest gemstones, 17 PATTERNS produces British-made wallcoverings and fabrics. Deriving its name
from the mathematical classification of a two-dimensional repetitive pattern, 17
precious metals and exquisite enamels by
Patterns curates and restructures specially-commissioned artworks into dynamic
luxury jewellery brands.
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evolve the original piece, while colourways and textures are chosen under guidance
Stand K56A
of a trusted team of interiors, textile and colour experts.
T: +44 (0)208 962 0154 | www.17patterns.com | Stand G50

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R V ASTLEY look forward to meeting you

once again at this prestigious show.
Launching their Glaast Manufacturing
business will be the main topic of events
as well as impressing you with new FOR THE ultimate nights sleep in opulent comfort as well as style, luxury British
interior products for the season ahead. bedmakers, Savoir Beds, have collaborated with renowned Chinese designer,
www.rvastley.co.uk | Stand H47 Lv Yongzhong, to create the ultimate bedspace. The ‘LV’ bed utilises the most
extraordinary Chinese carpentry skill and the very best of British craftsmanship to
evoke a feeling of monumental power with its handcrafted Santos rosewood frame
and solid brass feet. www.savoirbeds.co.uk | Stand B46
ARTEMISIA is Swaffer’s new collection for

Decorex 2015. Encapsulating the movement
of painterly and abstract brushstrokes,
prints Rosa and Calla convey the artistry of
oil painting masterpieces. Cotton velvet and
linen union compositions provide luxurious
yet casual elegance in monochromatic
and jewel tones, complemented by new ALDECO interior fabrics, is a dynamic and creative Portuguese brand, that commercialises
colourways of cut stripe velvet Coombe. high end interior fabrics to the world. With showrooms in Paris, Madrid, Oporto, Lisbon
www.swaffer.co.uk | Stand B26 and Algarve, they design their fabrics with passion, inspired by art, and in tune with fashion
and trends. www.aldeco.pt | Stand J50

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JO LITTLEFAIR LONDON is at Decorex

for the first time. As co-founder of luxury
interior designers, Goddard Littlefair, Jo
truly understands the demands of high-end
residential and hospitality clients and has
more than matched them with her stunning
BAZAAR VELVET are showcasing their new Bohemia and Pacha designs from their Eklektic
range of contemporary classic furniture
Rug Collection. This new rug collection has been handmade using the most skilled weavers
and accessories for the luxury market. from Rajasthan. They have used multi ply wool and silk with varying shades of each colour
T: + 44 (0)207 042 6140 creating a water colour effect, with the high and low pile giving amazing results.
www.jolittlefairlondon.com | Stand H24 www.bazaarvelvet.com | Stand K48
ROBERT LANGFORD are

showcasing their glorious new in-
stock collections at Decorex 2015.
Raise your glasses to the ‘Versailles’
collection of antique-mirrored side, coffee
and console tables, handmade using TODD KNIGHTS create stunning curtain poles and finials in their London studio,
traditional methods. spanning both residential and hospitality interiors. Offering classical and
T: 0845 009 0203 | +44 (0)207 352 1876 contemporary collections in standard finishes and custom finishing, at no extra
www.robertlangford.co.uk | Stand B51 charge. Todd Knights also makes bespoke bay window poles. A new catalogue is
available for Decorex. T: +44 (0)208 766 6006 | www.toddknights.com | Stand A25

www.johnrichard.com
interio.co.uk
Interio | 555 Kings Road | Chelsea London SW6 2EB | +44 1202 717017 | Email: [email protected]
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ELIZABETH ASHARD LTD offers VEEDON FLEECE is a purely custom A GEOMETRIC version of the Ravenala
a bespoke service producing unique, weaving house and this year will be exhibiting pattern by Michaela Schleypen for FRONT
four new carpets from the stunningly
handmade, bespoke rugs for clients all over London. A super-fine colour gradient results
contemporary to designs sourced from their
the world. These beautiful rugs are hand extensive archive collection. Exclusively made in an original finish. FRONT London, 20
knotted at 100 knots per inch using mineral to client specification. Bruton Place, London W1J 6LY
dyed Tibetan wool and Chinese silk. T: +44 (0)148 357 5758 T: +44 (0)207 495 0740 | www.frontrugs.com
www.elizabethashard.com | Stand A35 www.veedonfleece.com | Stand D15 Stand J37

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LUXURY fabric specialist Kobe UK, will be introducing its latest

range of window décor, upholstery and soft furnishings at Decorex
International. David Harris, Managing Director, said: “This is the
perfect backdrop for luxury design and the ideal platform for our new
collections.” T: +44 (0)134 477 1653 | www.en.kobe.eu | Stand J22
Decorex 2015 Stand K35 ÉLITIS at Abbott & Boyd, precursor of three dimensional wall coverings,
Striking furniture for individual interiors. with three collections since 2011, innovates again with Celebrity, a new
collection of immense bas-reliefs in smooth copper, brass, and silver
metallic curves. T: +44 (0)207 351 9985 | www.abbottandboyd.co.uk
www.conkerbrown.co.uk
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CONKER BROWN invite you to visit them

at Decorex to celebrate their 1st Anniversary.
Stunning new designs will be launched, retaining THIS YEAR Heirlooms, the luxury bespoke linen manufacturer, will be showcasing their
their fresh take on the classic English style. new collection of bedlinen and table linen focusing on jacquard based fabrics, exciting
T: +44 (0)189 251 4673 embroidery designs and introducing children’s bedlinen to their collection.
www.conkerbrown.co.uk | Stand K35 www.heirlooms-linens.com | Stand number B27
H a n d m a d e B r o n z e W i n d ows , D o o r s a n d S c r e e n s
0845 6000 660

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BOREK Outdoor Furniture always exude elegant, contemporary class. The forms and styles are both functioned as well as aesthetic, which gives a
harmonious look. BOREK continues to provide the ultimate seating comfort. New for 2015 the Viking Lounge collection.
www.robeys.co.uk | Stand SPH27
BRABIN & FITZ have a beautiful collection of ARMOURCOAT, the decorative surface
lighting, furniture and mirrors. In addition specialists, have introduced a new metal rust
many of their designs can have dimensions finish. The Rusteel finish offers an authentic
or finishes altered and bespoke commissions rusted iron or patina effect, creating an aged,
are undertaken. weather-beaten, metal surface. PARADISE wallpaper in Indigo from
T: +44 (0)124 431 4838 | www.brabinandfitz. T: +44 (0)173 246 7994 | www.armourfx.com Kandola.
co.uk Stand C20A Stand H31 www.kandola.co.uk | Stand E47

Harlequin London offers a bespoke design service for interior designers, specifically for tableware,
decorative accessories and now lighting.
Our self-imposed brief for Decorex 2015 was to use contemporary production techniques and put
MODERN into 70’s RETRO. Come and see our interpretation at Decorex 2015, stand C43.
© Copyright Jo Pesendorfer
+44 (0) 20 7384 1911 [email protected]

www.harlequin-london.com /decorex

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ATLANTICO RUGS make exclusive

handmade tapestry rugs in pure wool. A
wide range of designs from traditional MARBLE HILL FIREPLACES are displaying two balanced flue gas fires from their Bell range
classic florals to modern contemporary at Decorex. These fires are at 85 percent efficient and give between 7-10 kw of heat.
patterns. They specialise in creating the Visit them to see these fires working and experience their stunning visual effect and heat
output. T: +44 (0)208 892 1488 | www.marblehill.co.uk | Stand H18
perfect rug for your room.
T: +44 (0)208 780 5288
www.atlanticorugs.com | Stand A77 SIDNEY PAUL & CO
was established by Sidney
Yates and partner Joanne
Ganley-Yates to create
inspired wallpaper designs.
They specialise in digitally
printed 70cm width
rolls which allows them
the freedom to design
wallpaper which cannot
be conventionally printed.
Their designs are produced
in the UK on specially
coated non-woven papers
with finishes that include
metallics and shine. Facade
& Gentlemans Club are
collections that evoke a
sense of Heritage but have
a contemporary style. They
include six panels and four
wallpaper designs.
ALTHEA woven fabric from Kai T: +44(0)783 708 7036
www.kaidistribution.co.uk | Stand E41 www.sidneypaulandco.com
Stand K36

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HAUTE DÉCO’S couture handles are famed

for luxurious textures, adding understated
glamour to prime residential projects.
Signature doorknobs – more aptly
described as door jewellery - epitomise
Haute Déco’s house style: this unique
concept, perfected at the company’s
workshop in South-West England, sees a
new twist with the launch of Monograms, a
novel take on personalised doorknobs.
T: +44 (0)207 736 7171 | www.hautedeco.com
Stand B20A
LE DEUN luminaires is a french company specialising in electronic lighting with low energy
consumption. All models are designed and manufactured in France, in their Paris Head
office. In addition to their main collection, which expands every year, they closely work
with designers on bespoke projects. www.ledeun.com | Stand A32
THE TITANIUM collection enhances Warwick’s interior design offer with novel
NEW COLLECTION from Kate Foreman. textures, foil prints and sumptuous velvets. The Laureate compendium of luxurious
www.kateforman.co.uk | Stand E54 small scale ditsy designs is perfect for cushions and upholstery, and dual stocked for FR
needs. T: +44 (0)145 182 2383 | www.warwick.co.uk | Stand A44

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REVOLVE Floor Lamp from Bert Frank.

www.bertfrank.co.uk | Stand F34
STONE EXPERTS Artisans of Devizes is a family-run company celebrating its 25th

anniversary this year. Making their debut at Decorex, they will be showcasing a variety of
their finest natural stone, as well as an innovative new marble collection and an exclusive
range of encaustic tiles. T: +44 (0)138 072 0007 | www.artisansofdevizes.com | Stand G41
BAKER & GRAY

manufacture a unique
collection of fabrics and
decorative accessories
for homes and interiors.
At the heart of Baker
& Gray is a beautiful
hand embroidered
bespoke fabric
collection, inspired by
the flora and fauna of
international travels
in Europe, India and
Africa. They also
produce a stunning
collection of cushions
and lampshades that
ARMCHAIR in Ixcan Brocade & Caterina Ikat complement the fabrics.
Black from A Rum Fellow. T: +44 (0)203 4907782
www.arumfellow.com | Stand A41 www.bakergray.com
Stand A61

Balanced flue fires - no chimney required
horizon XXl-3. With ceramic Black mirror interior.
2-12 kW - 85% efficient
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[email protected] www.marblehill.co.uk
Visit us at Decorex Stand No H18
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FOR HIGH END furnishing buyers and

clients, Rebecca Scott is the specialist
artisan furniture maker that uniquely blends INTERIO are delighted to be exhibiting once again at Decorex. 2015 marks their 17th year.
classical design with a contemporary twist Their stands are always a fabulous inspiration for striking and elegant interiors. Please join
by combining complementary materials and them opposite the Champagne Bar to see what’s new.
finishes. T: +44 (0)207 352 3979 T: +44 (0)120 271 7017 | www.interio.com | Stand D33
www.rebeccascott.co.uk | Stand D32
ESTABLISHED IN 1962, The Games Room Company is enthusiastically dedicated

to supplying the best in vintage and contemporary games. Specialising in the rare and
bespoke, and with a keen eye on quality and service, we are constantly scouring the
globe for new and innovative products.
T: +44 (0)193 256 8414 | www.gamesroomcompany.com | Stand K59

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FOR THOUSANDS of years, the nomadic peoples of the remote Tien Shan Mountains in
Kyrgyzstan have created their dazzling felt Shyrdak rugs. The first company to import
them direct from the makers, Felt holds a huge stock selection of these vibrant works
of art and offers a bespoke design service.
T: +44 (0)208 772 0358 | www.feltrugs.co.uk Stand J40
CHANTAL DE GAUDIO is a London based
artist debuting at Decorex. She combines her
passion for colour and floral designs with her
belief in the healing powers of beauty. She
has a vibrant collection of paintings and also
accepts commissions, tailoring each project
to her client’s needs. Painting - Emerged
80cm/122cm, Gloss, Copper Leaf.
T: +44 (0)779 695 2296
www.chantaldegaudio.com | Stand D14
CAPUCIN printed velvet from Misia,

Casamance. BY ADDING a contemporary touch to classic designs from the nineteenth and twentieth
www.misia-paris.com | Stand H36 centuries, Julian Chichester creates beautiful furniture that champions the essence of English
eclectic elegance. T: +44 (0)207 622 2928 | www.julianchichester.com | Stand E33

SINCLAIR MATTHEWS
Sinclair Matthews design and hand make our sofas and chairs in our workshops in Sussex.
Shown above are our High Back Kensington Chairs, Trafalgar Barstools, Venezia 3 Sofa and a
Woodstock corner group. All specified by our Interior Designer Jane Clare Interiors’
We have provided our bespoke sofas to Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, The FCO, Gleneagles,
Chewton Glen and the St James Club together with other prestigious hotel groups and Interior
Designers throughout the UK, the USA Europe and Russia.
We have an extensive showroom in Thames Ditton, Surrey.
Ferry Yacht Station, Ferry Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0YB
44 020 8398 5694 | www.sinclairmatthews.co.uk | [email protected]
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AT DECOREX 2015, TATIANA

TAFUR LTD will be exhibiting some new
collections of hand made wallcoverings COLECCION ALEXANDRA UK create unique luxury furniture. One of the largest
in both traditional and contemporary collections in the world, with over 200 pieces, from Furniture, Bath, Lighting, Textiles, Rugs
colours and designs, shagreen furniture and & Accessories. The collections are created to be adaptable and meet every whim. Every
examples of the wonderful work undertaken piece is a blank canvas, which clients can veil with their own creativity. Each product is
crafted with passion and love and every component is treated with unwavering respect.
by Gorman Studios in verre églomisé. The Every creation echoes the soul of Coleccion Alexandra.
image above is an illustration of Gorman’s T: +44 (0)190 497 7063 | www.coleccionalexandra.co.uk | Stand K27
work on mirror. Visit our showroom at 572,
King’s Road, London SW6 2DY.
T: +44 (0)207 731 3777 | www.tatianatafur.com
Stand E20
FINISHING touches are being made to

the new Soane Adam Plinth model at
Haddonstone’s Northamptonshire Studios.
A mould can then be created from which
exquisite stone replicas can be manufactured.
This design is the latest from the AT DECOREX, luxury British bed maker, Vispring will present its exclusive range of
collaboration between Haddonstone and the signature fabrics The Timeless Collection. Sourced from Europe’s finest mills, the
Sir John Soane’s Museum and will launch at high-quality, natural materials are perfect for covering Vispring’s bespoke, handmade
Decorex 2015. T: +44 (0)160 477 0711 divans and headboards. With its extensive palette of sophisticated tones and textures,
www.haddonstone.com | Stand A73 The Timeless Collection caters for the tastes of discerning customers around the world.
www.vispring.co.uk | Stand E49

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HARLEQUIN LONDON revisit the 1970’s,

fusing inspiration from the era with
modern production techniques, to launch
a sophisticated collection. ‘70’s RETRO’
focusses on customisation and confident
design for tableware, accessories and
lighting. Going a step further, Harlequin
have commissioned a 5m glass and
liquid metal dining table from Murano to
complete the scheme.
T: +44 (0)207 384 1911
www.harlequin-london.com | Stand C34
BED MANUFACTURER of the Year and Royal Warrant holders Hypnos will be showcasing
their hand crafted, bespoke, award winning sustainable mattresses, beds and sofa beds at
this year’s Decorex. Visit their luxury offering at Decorex to experience the world’s most
comfortable beds for yourself. www.hypnosbeds.com | Stand H30
NYMPH IS the beautiful, new, art deco

inspired, solid bronze door handle from
Philip Watts. Each one is hand made in
Philip’s own workshops in Nottingham.
Nymph is the first in a new range of
exciting products designed by Philip, which INJECTING ELEGANCE and style into the world of outdoor furnishing, Coco
will be launched this September. Wolf is revolutionising the way we live outside, offering sophisticated craftsmanship
T: +44 (0)115 926 9756 and bespoke service. The Chuchumber collection, featuring Dembies arm chair and
www.philipwattsdesign.com | Stand K42 Cherkley sectional sofa, is inspired by the capital’s exquisite history and modern edge.
T: + 44 (0)207 262 8614 | www.cocowolf.co.uk | Stand J43

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&
WILLIAM dining table, The English Home HAMILTON’S range of decorative electrical wiring accessories has grown to meet the
Collection by Justin Van Breda. needs of interior designers.Visitors to the stand will be able to see samples of all of their
www.j-v-b.com | Stand E40 favourite and new ‘on trend’ collections.
T: +44 (0)174 786 0088 | www.hamilton-litestat.com | Stand H17
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We have fixing teams based nationwide and can also undertake overseas projects.
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PHILLIPS AND WOOD will exhibit many

new designs this year at Decorex alongside
sister companies Lawson Wood showing
upholstered chairs and sofas, and Marshall
Phillips showing some of their antique
stock. Visit their stand to see samples of
bespoke materials and new creations.
www.phillipsandwood.co.uk | Stand H39
SELF has launched it’s ‘reborn’ vintage collection. Applying their passion for colour and
texture, their tailored range of original mid-century furniture designed for contemporary
living. Using sumptuous grand piano lacquers and luxurious fabrics, they perfectly combine
old and new, resulting in beautiful, practical and playful pieces.
T: +44 (0)207 112 8877 | www.selfstyle.com | Stand K51
BARD & BRAZIER - architects and designers

love these UK made heated rails for their
flexible design capacity, innovative concealed
valves, and modern finishes. A unique CLOCK HOUSE has a new Collection of grey oak furniture called Fenton: tables,
business, worth a visit. chairs, sofas & stools which can all be seen on the website. The standard collection
www.bardbrazier.co.uk | Stand D47 is still available, and Clock House is happy to work with designers on individual
commissions. T: +44 (0)162 084 2870 | www.clockhouse-furniture.com | Stand A50


BATHROOMS
IF YOU ARE looking for a traditional heated

towel rail for a period home, Catchpole and
Rye have a full range of heated towel rails
to suit. The Arched towel rail is available in
two sizes, the shorter three bar shown right,
or the taller ladder option with four heated
bars. Availble in silver nickel, chrome plate
or polished brass.
T: +44 (0)207 351 0940
www.catchpoleandrye.com
THG Paris recently unveiled their main retail showroom in

Belgravia, a cutting-edge, contemporary space with dynamic
new displays. The new showroom will be one of the UK’s
most comprehensive destinations for luxury bathroom
design and will feature their beautiful range of premium
taps and luxury bathroom fittings. www.thgparis.com
FOUR classically inspired timber designs

have been added to the increasingly sought-
after vanity collection by Justin Van Breda.
Each understated elegant design can be
customised according to a client’s exact
requirements and is available with co-
ordinating mirror. www.j-v-b.com

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LIGHTING
ETCH Web in polished brass from Tom

Dixon is astonishingly beautiful, with an
ethereal visual attitude. A lamp is suspended
within the centre to make it the ultimate
shadow play pendant. Designed to add
warmth and sophistication to the hallway,
the hotel lobby or the dining room.
www.tomdixon.net
AT THE HEART of Hector Finch’s extensive range of domestic lighting are their own
craft-manufactured lights and lamps, which combine the best of contemporary design with
classic and timeless motifs. They fuse crisp, precision metalwork by British artisans with
glasswork sourced from Britain, mainland Europe and beyond.
T: +44 (0)158 487 1600 | www.hectorfinch.com
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A
rriving in Gaucin from Ronda, you would be forgiven
for not noticing Casa Mosaico. So overwhelming are the
Andalusian landscapes north to Cortes de la Fronterra
and the breathtaking views south across the Straits
of Gibraltar to Africa. Yet situated on the edge of this
idyllic Spanish village, hidden behind the undistinguished façade of what
was once a simply built carob warehouse, is the unexpected creation
of talented mosaicist, Stephen Windsor-Clive, and his interior designer
partner, Emma Cornish.
Stephen bought the building - then a space with no internal walls and a
perilous outside staircase leading to the first floor - in 2000. Step by step
it has been transformed, with the help of architects Daniel O’Farrell and
Mike Potter, into a magical world of arabesque architecture, courtyards
and fountains, and is a spectacular showcase for the work of Stephen and
Emma’s company, Real Mosaic.
Stephen, who trained in Ravenna and at the Prince of Wales Institute of
Architecture, numbers Jacob Rothschild and Lady Ashcombe of Sudeley
among his clients. He and Emma have a busy workshop in Tangier,
where the tiny pieces of stone, marble and glass are cut by hand and
assembled by a team of Moroccan craftsmen. Their creations can be seen
everywhere at Casa Mosaico as ‘rugs’ on floors, decorating fountains,
adorning the risers on stairs and in endless other unexpected details. But
TOP: A turquoise and grey mosaic decorates the hall floor of the Casita
RIGHT: The courtyard of Casa Mosaico is dominated by a sundial designed by the owners.
At the far end of the courtyard is a staircase leading up to the three-bedroom apartment
that is the couple’s main living space

A Spanish villa
CASA MOSAICO
This Moorish-inspired house has
been lovingly crafted piece-by-piece
WORDS KAREN O’CONNOR | PHOTOGRAPHS JAMES FENNELL/ The Interior Archive

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: The bathroom
was designed to resemble a hammam, with
vivid turquoise walls and a domed ceiling.
A glittering circular panel of mosaic tiles
on a courtyard wall. In the ground-floor
apartment, opulent wool curtains, from
de Le Cuona, section the hallway off from
the library. A fountain covered in a swirling
pattern of black, white and mirrored mosaic
tiles in one of the courtyards

RIGHT: A mosaic of the
Median Geese forms the
splashback in the kitchen
and was inspired by a tomb
painting in the Museum of
Cairo; the Spanish wine
bottles on the shelf above it
were found during the house’s
refurbishment
the effect is one of subtlety and surprise. As Stephen explains, “each side and a garden on the other. Behind the kitchen units a mosaic
mosaic has its own identity,” and has been thoughtfully created for its splashback of the Median Geese, inspired by a small tomb painting in
setting. the Museum of Cairo, is a good example of Real Mosaic’s skillful and
The main house is in two parts: the first floor, which was completed imaginative work.
first, comprises a three bedroom apartment which forms the couple’s In the vast swimming-pool courtyard is an exquisite sundial, made
main living area. Many of its rooms lead out on to a partially from tiny pieces of smalto glass and 24-carat gold leaf. “Emma and
covered terrace, referred to as the Star Room, which has a 10-metre- I thoroughly enjoyed choosing the colours for the mosaic’s sfumato
square mosaic floor and a large telescope in one corner. An L-shape design from the Orsoni mosaic colour library in Venice,” says Stephen.
banquette with an assortment of exotic rugs and plump cushions is These resulting blues go wonderfully with the terracotta walls, and
where stargazers enjoy a pre-dinner glass of Spanish rosé and the are further completmented by ceramic pots filled with plumbago,
nocturnal fragrance of Dama de Noche climbing plants. lavender and rosemary.
On the ground floor, a two bedroom apartment was the next phase On the other side of the house, Emma created the immaculately
in the creative process. Here, inspired by Stephen’s detailed knowledge maintained Moorish garden, with its imposing Phoenix palms (lifted
of Moorish architecture, a variety of elegantly proportioned horseshoe by crane over the huge castellated garden walls), scented plants and
arches and crenellations set the tone. Many of the furnishings fountains. “This garden was a wonderful opportunity for me as a
throughout the house, as well as the bespoke ironmongery and wooden designer to choose how I wanted it to look, without compromise,”
shutters, were crafted by workshops in Tangier. she enthuses. She brought in a friend, Spanish architect, José Manuel
The hallway, painted and glazed in wide horizontal stripes of dark Corujo Vergara, to design the complex flooring – local terracotta
chocolate, bitter cherry and vanilla, leads into a library filled with an tiles punctuated by eight different mosaics. Beds were dug by a local
enviable book collection inherited from Emma’s grandfather. The builder, and topsoil brought in by the lorry load. An intricate-watering
intricate floor here, and in the hallway, provides a striking contrast system supplies each plant with carefully saved rainwater. “Four years
to the rest of the house, which is furnished in a calmer manner. on, it is amazing how quickly it has developed,” marvels Emma.
The large, airy kitchen and sitting room lead out to the pool on one The couple’s latest addition is Casita Mosaico. “Stephen had long

FROM TOP: The open staircase creates an airy feel in the entrance
hall. The frame of the mirror in the corner of the hall was bought in
London and painted in Spain. A comfortable sitting area adjoins the
open-plan kitchen and dining area of the Casita
been attracted by a pretty crumbling tower in the Kasbah

in Tangier,” explains Emma. So when the time came to
do something about the shed at the end of the garden,
this tower was born. “It was designed by Stephen for
beauty and style, not practicality,” says Emma. “Most
people would have squeezed in a second bedroom.” But
the result is a luxuriously spacious and comfortable place
for friends and paying guests to stay - not to mention
plenty more space for experimenting with mosaic.
“I chose a narrow range of colours for the interior” says
Emma. Hence the plastered walls, woodwork in shades
of chalky blue and shell grey, and mosaic in blue, black,
white and mirror-glass. “I particularly wanted to try
mosaic in conjunction with painted cement floors and
stair risers,” she explains. Moroccan skirting tiles in black
and white complete the effect. Colour is introduced
through Moroccan textiles, “which I can’t resist”, says
Emma. Blankets are transformed into heavy curtains or
cut up for sofa covers and cushions, and old rugs are cut
and bound into smaller runners for the upstairs corridor.
This is mixed with antique English furniture brought
from London and mouth-brown glass lights by Anthony
Stern.
So as well as a home, Casa Mosaico acts as an informal
showroom, and clients are encouraged to come and see
for themselves the sensitive and imaginative way these
beautiful mosaics are incorporated into their setting.
Real Mosaic
T: 00-34-952-131-448
www.realmosaic.com

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Inspired by
SIG BERGAMIN
At his weekend getaway in Bahia,
the Brazilian designer brings global
panache to casual beach living
WORDS MAYER RUS | PHOTOGRAPHS SIMON UPTON / The Interior Archive
In the living room, the sofa and ottomans

were designed by Bergamin, the armchair
(left) is African, and the Barcelona stools are
by Mies van der Rohe; Kenyan masks flank a
19th-century painting found at a flea market

THIS PAGE: Vintage posters and
watercolours decorate the living room;
a suzani from Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar
covers a linen-upholstered chaise
FACING PAGE: In the hall, the day-bed
holds cushions made from Balinese
fabrics, and the armchair is draped with
a sarong by Again; the Bertoia chair
was found at a flea market. Designer
Sig Bergamin and Murilo Lomas in the
garden of their beach house

W
hen decorators describe their beach houses as In the 1970’s, Trancoso became a magnet for artists and hippies,
places built for wet bathing suits and flip-flops, some of whom can still be found selling their wares in the Quadrado.
it’s best to take the assertion with a grain of Electricity finally arrived in 1982. More recently, the village has
salt. Casual means different things to different morphed into a favourite destination of well-heeled members of São
people, and for those who spend their days Paulo society and international glamour-pusses (Naomi Campbell
trafficking in important antiques and exquisite passementerie, the and Gisele Bündchen, for example), attracted by its rustic charm and
concept of informality rarely jibes with the barefoot fantasies of the pristine, white-sand beaches.
hoi polloi. In director-speak, seaside casual usually means that silk That intriguing dichotomy – dirt roads and private jets, fishmongers
velvet upholstery has been kept to a minimum. and Diane von Furstenberg – is reflected in Bergamin’s decor, a
Sig Bergamin’s retreat in Trancoso is a delightful exception. With marvel of unstudied chic and cross-cultural savoir faire. The mix
confidence and wit, the Brazilian designer has conjured a mad spans continents and centuries in the blink of an eye.
amalgam of styles, periods, colours, textures, and patterns, all whirled
together into lighthearted compositions set against a crisp backdrop
of white floors, walls, and ceilings. The furnishings and art range
wildly - high to low, old to new, Paris to Beijing, but nothing seems
so precious that it couldn’t withstand a few spilled caipirinhas or an
errant kick during an impromptu samba session. ‘I use this home
for quiet, relaxation, and fun. It’s not a place where I bring clients’,
Bergamin explains. “The only entertaining I do here is for close
friends and family, which for me is also a form of relaxation.”
The laid-back attitude of the house is very much in keeping
with the spirit of Tancoso, a dreamy coastal village in the state of
Bahia founded by Jesuit priests in the 16th century. Undisturbed by
development and modernisation for centuries, the town grew up
around the historic Quadrado, a village green lined with brightly
coloured colonial houses, which today contains fashionable shops and
restaurants. At the far end of the square, rising majestically on a cliff
above the Atlantic, is the brilliant-white Igreja de São João Batista,
Brazil’s second-oldest church.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: In a guest bedroom, an antique opium bed from Bali is dressed with an African quilt and pillows covered in ikat prints and Balinese sarong fabrics;
the armchair is by Bergamin, the ottoman and rugs are African, and the shelf holds books covered in a Ralph Lauren Home fabric. A set of rattan chairs surround a leather-
upholstered table in this all white dining room. The open plan living room is divided into a series of seating areas accessorised with colourful fabrics

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TOP: On the terrace; wicker chairs and a sofa upholstered in a Bergamin fabric; the
director’s chair and the table are from Casual Moveis. The 19th-century armoire in the
pantry is from Jacaré do Brasil, and the baskets were made by an Amazon tribe
LEFT: The model ship and artwork in the master bath were found in the Hamptons, the
vanity is made of Brazilian wood, and the mirrors are by Bergamin
Bergamin’s freewheeling attitude also informs his selection of art-

work. On one wall, a pair of masks from Kenya flanks a 19th century
painting of a marine scene that the decorator picked up in a Hamptons
flea market. Elsewhere, embroidered suzanis from Uzbekistan add
a colourful, graphic punch to walls, sofas, and lounge chairs. On a
display table in the living room, a massive wood Buddha head from
Laos sits happily alongside a Roman bust procured in Paris. Vintage
travel posters from Tahiti, Cuba and other ports of call preserve the
lighthearted atmosphere of tropical revelry.
“Many people tend to be insecure or indecisive about decorating,”
Bergamin says. “I try to mix colours and patterns whenever possible. I
also have no problem mixing things from all over the world. That is one
of my signatures as a designer. Perhaps that is why today I have four
dogs named Africa, America, Asia and China.”
Despite all those colliding colours, patterns, and decorative flourishes,
the prevailing mood is a surprisingly calm testament to Bergamin’s skill
at balancing potentially jarring elements. His favourite piece in the
house, a Chinese opium bed discovered in Bali, epitomises the desired
effect. It strikes the perfect note of exoticism and languor.
“I didn’t actually plan the decoration, I just let it happen,” Bergamin
insists. “I wanted to create a tranquil and unpretentious mood. This, I
think, is what a Brazilian beach house should be.”
Sig Bergamin
www.sigbergamin.com.br

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