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PHOTOGRAPHS MATTHEW MONFREDI; NEWS.CO.UK/MARKCOFLAHERTY.COM S ince moving into our home nearly two years ago, with THE POWER
the prospect of a whole-house refurb ahead of us, I’ve OF PAINT
become a huge fan of moodboards. You’d think with all
the decorating resources available to us now – magazines, ‘Colour doesn’t just change how
Pinterest, Instagram, digital design tools – making style a room feels – but how we feel in a
decisions would be easier than ever. But I don’t know space,’ says Joa Studholme (above)
about you, I find the opposite is true. There are times when I feel so of cherished British paint company
overwhelmed by choice that making a decision about, say, a colour Farrow & Ball. Joa’s love of colour
palette, seems completely daunting!
began in childhood, and as a
Our Style Inspiration pages are always an excellent starting point – this creative force behind the company
month, they’re all about the new season’s colour trends (see page 19). that’s given us delightfully named
Our Design My Space supplements are also full of inspiration. However, shades such as Sulking Room Pink
while it’s important to let ideas percolate, sooner or later you have to and Elephant’s Breath, she certainly
jump in and get started. A moodboard can really help set the direction knows a thing or two about using
of your decorating project, whether you opt for a digital version or prefer paint to transform a room. See our
to create something on paper.
Three moodboarding lessons I’ve learned… exclusive interview on page 44.
INSPIRATION CAN COME FROM ANYWHERE You don’t have to
rely just on paint charts and fabric samples. Family photos or elements
of nature, such as a seashell or bird’s feather, can spark an idea for a
colour or texture. One of my favourite colour choices for a room was
inspired by a much-loved pair of shoes!
THEY CAN HELP SAVE TIME, MONEY AND MISTAKES You
may find yourself rethinking some elements of your scheme as your
vision comes together. Don’t be afraid to throw out or change ideas.
IT’S FUN! You’ll hone your taste and design skills, and your confidence
in your decision-making will soar. Good luck and enjoy the process!

LOUISE PEARCE Bedroom in
Editor-in-chief Dayroom Yellow.
Doors in Yeabridge
PS For more moodboarding inspiration and an exclusive discount on a masterclass with Green; both F&B
stylist Lucy Gough, see our Design My Space supplement, free with this issue.
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THE SEPTEMBER EDIT HOUSES & GARDENS

11 The latest news, shopping and inspiration, including 54 THE INTERNATIONAL HOUSE One couple have drawn on

sustainable swaps, a profile on Charlotte Wakefield a wealth of influences to update their 1960s Surrey home
and her beautiful woven designs, colourful glassware
and 10 of the best places to buy art prints 64 FLORAL WONDERLAND The beauty of the outdoors has

44 THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE BRAND Meet Joa Studholme been brought inside in a garden designer’s New York home

of cherished British paint brand Farrow & Ball 74 GLASS ACT A spectacular setting ensures picture-perfect

48 FIND THE BEST… STYLISH LIGHTING Our round-up views in a new-build coastal dwelling

of the latest designs – just in time for a seasonal update 82 ALL SWEETNESS AND LIGHT Painted furniture, faded

STYLE INSPIRATION linens and distressed wood create a relaxed shabby chic

20 NATURAL CONTRASTS The easy-on-the-eye pairing of feel in a whitewashed Suffolk cottage

soothing greens and soft pinks that works in any room 90 OPEN SPACE Bare brick walls and an open-plan setting

28 RICH & EARTHY How to use the warm tones of deep bring a warehouse look to a Victorian maisonette

yellow, ochre and terracotta to create a cocooning scheme 130 THE SECRET GARDEN Alive with verdant planting and

36 PRETTY PALES A new take on pastels, these fresh and rustic pieces, a small courtyard is welcoming and functional

lovely shades will bring a modern, sophisticated look that 136 STARS OF THE SHOW Clouds of daisy-like asters are
works brilliantly with contemporary designs
perfect for cheering up autumn borders
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141 SMALL-SPACE GARDENING Isabelle Palmer, The Balcony

Gardener, on ecofriendly container gardening

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100 ‘OUR TIME-WARP KITCHEN IS NOW FIT FOR THE 130 SMALL-SPACE GARDENING: A LUSH COURTYARD
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44 THE POWER OF PAINT
102 ‘A BOLD COLOUR SCHEME TRANSFORMED OUR 104 REAL-LIFE MAKEOVER
53 AMAZING HOMES DESIGNED WITH LOVE
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THIS
MONTH
WE’RE

L O V I N G SUSTAINABLE SWAPS

Being ecofriendly doesn’t mean compromising on life’s little luxuries.
The White Company’s latest bedding range is not only sumptuous hotel quality

but sustainable too, so you can sleep soundly in virtuous comfort.

Faro Tencel cotton bedlinen, from
£18/pillowcase, The White Company

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the SEPTEMBER edit MEET THE MAKER

Headboard, £495,
Rockett St George

Psst... WOVEN FORM

BE THE FIRST receives regular boxes of
TO KNOW deadstock yarns – including
mohair, lambswool, alpaca and
Eclectic homeware retailer Rockett St George has cotton flag – that she turns
partnered with designer-maker Jani Lemut on a sustainable into beautiful works of art.
furniture range. Handmade in Jani’s Sussex workshop using
SOFTLY DOES IT ARTFULLY MADE
ecofriendly wood, it includes the beautiful headboard
shown here, as well as occasional tables and a sideboard. Charlotte Wakefield fell in love Each piece is a one-off design
with weaving while doing a loosely inspired by architecture,
TRENDING NOW Textiles Design degree at and with an emphasis on
Brighton University. She went texture, colour combinations
ORANGES & LEMONS on to work in the fashion and patterns. ‘When I sit down
industry as a fabric buyer and at the loom, I don’t always
developer, but always yearned know what I’m going to
to return to the loom. A few weave,’ says Charlotte.
years ago, she took the plunge ‘It’s a very organic way of
and set up Woven Form, working, which I really enjoy.’
creating beautiful handwoven wovenform.com
textile art pieces from her home
studio in south-east London.

Evocative of Mediterranean citrus groves, Lemon cushion cover, WASTE NOT
fruity motifs are popping up on everything £7, Dunelm. Lemon
from textiles to wallpaper. Here are five From her experience of working
easy ways to tap into the trend… Tree lampshade, £50, in fashion, she was all too
John Lewis & Partners. familiar with the waste created
by the textile industry, and
Mexican Sunrise didn’t want her own business
wallpaper, £40/roll, to add to the problem. She
Lust Home. Lemon asked a few mills about the
tea towel, £10, Oliver possibility of repurposing yarns
Bonas. Orange jar, that would otherwise have
£29.99, Coffee & Cloth been discarded, and got a
positive response. Now she

12 housebeautiful.com/uk

CLEANING KIT HOT ON
THE HIGH
Make cleaning your home a pleasure, not a STREET
chore, with some beautiful new kit. Think
enamel buckets, wooden brush sets, stylish COLOURFUL
clothes horses and refillable glass bottles GLASSWARE
Update your home
pretty enough to leave out on display. with this bright trend
Zara Home’s sleek Daily Living range
includes a great selection of utility items. Kona espresso cup,
£22.50/four, Oliver Bonas
Mop and bucket set, £69.99; cleaning

products, from a selection; all Zara Home

Ewer table lamp,
£59, Made

RETURN Hemnes cabinet, Bubble glass jug,
& RECYCLE £299 as shown, Ikea £12, Habitat

As part of its drive to promote Patterned tumbler,
sustainability, Ikea has launched £19.50/four, M&S

a ‘buy back’ service to save Anyday wine glass, £6,
its used furniture from landfill. John Lewis & Partners

Just enter the details into an House Beautiful SEPTEMBER 2021 13
estimator tool on the website to
find out how much you’ll receive

for returning a piece in store.
Products in good condition can
attract as much as 50 per cent

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10 PLACES 4
9 FOR PRINTS 5

Have the best-dressed

walls around with these

striking artworks

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1 PSTR Studio curates vintage works and creates its own designs. Le Corail II by Marin Vaan Zaal is £40 unframed 2 Created by Hanna
Peterson for The Poster Club, The Togo, from £37.07 unframed, is beautifully restful 3 Try Maisons du Monde for art with a twist. The Ikuyo
bamboo fan is £99 4 King & McGaw is the go-to place for prints of the classics. Matisse’s Blue Nude I is £125 framed 5 Hotel Magique’s
collection is inspired by the theme of travel. The You Me Magique print is £64.65 framed 6 Beautifully nostalgic, the Palm and Sunset print is
£47.30 framed from The Dybdahl Co 7 Rose & Grey specialises in gently colourful pieces like the Asthet Stone print, £49 unframed 8 You can
have Wonder & Rah’s Gingham print, £18, personalised with any date or initials 9 Partnership Editions works with emerging artists. Looking

Out to the Cliffs by Camilla Perkins is £220 unframed 10 East End Prints has a huge range, and Lemons by Elsa Frere is £39.95 framed

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WEEKEND
UPDATE

Looking to bring some order
to your work-from-home

space? A wire rack above your
desk is perfect for pegging
up postcards, notes and
reminders. Garden Trading’s
design, shown here, can be

quickly and easily fixed to the
wall. Just remember to keep a
one-in-one-out rule for your
paperwork to help keep your
desk clear and clutter-free…

Farringdon memo board,

£35, Garden Trading

IN & OUT

THINGS TO TRY, DO AND SEE THIS MONTH

COMPILED BY ALICIA FORD, AMY NEASON AND JAMES CUNNINGHAM 2 SHOP SMALL

Kate Bradbury’s thoughtfully curated
lifestyle and homeware store, Tea &
Kate, was founded in 2013 to celebrate
and support makers and designers
with a shared ethos of consuming more
consciously and creating things to last.
The Suffolk-based studio has a calm,
contemporary interior and is well
worth a visit. teaandkate.co.uk

1 BOOK CLUB 3 ARTS & CRAFTS

Discover the hidden joys of Cyanotype prints require sunlight
using more colour in your and a photographic solution to
home. Vivid, an uplifting create beautiful blue images.
coffee-table book by Julia London-based florist Jam Jar
Green and Armelle Habib has created this kit that includes
(£30, Hardie Grant), features everything you’ll need to create
inspirational interiors and short botanical prints using leaves and
essays on the science and
flowers. Cyanotype kit, £60.
psychology of colour.
FOR STORE DETAILS SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE

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STYLE
INSPIRATION

Discover the hottest hues of the season

COMPILED BY AMY NEASON PHOTOGRAPHY POLLY WREFORD STYLIST JENNIFER HASLAM PRODUCTION SARAH KEADY COLOUR
TRENDS

How to include them in your
home – be it a quick update

or total makeover!

Maisy bed in pink velvet, £599,
House Beautiful Collection at Dreams.
Green bedlinen bundle, £395 for sheet,
duvet cover and pillow cases, Piglet.

Striped cushions, £65 each,
The Conran Shop

20 28 36

NATURAL CONTRASTS RICH & EARTHY PRET T Y PALES

Combine gorgeous greens with soothing Add warmth and comfort with deep Team fresh pastels with darker tones
in glass and wood
natural cream and mid-brown orange hues and mustard yellows
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STORY ONE

NATURAL

An easy-on-the-eye look that’s perfect for the new season

CONTRASTS

COMPILED BY AMY NEASON

Hexagon Split tiles in Pearl and Leather, £7.20/tile, Bert & May

20 housebeautiful.com/uk

ST YLE INSPIRATION

NATURAL GOODNESS

Pink and green is a popular pairing and there are a wealth
of gorgeous shades available.

» These colours are very happy partners that can be as
understated or as vibrant as you like.
» Team damson, coral and clay with moss, olive and forest for
an altogether more grown-up feel.

» Natural finishes work brilliantly with this palette to create
a timeless look you’ll love for years to come.

Ceiling in Pea Green, walls in Garden; both absolute matt emulsion, £48.50/2.5L;
cupboard in Green; door in Scullery; both intelligent satinwood, £75.50/2.5L; all Little Greene

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Tiles from a selection
at Mandarin Stone

HARMONIOUS
HUES

Setting Plaster estate emulsion,
£49.50/2.5L, Farrow & Ball

Calke Green estate emulsion,
£49.50/2.5L, Farrow & Ball

Soft Peach matt emulsion,
£26.12/2.5L, Dulux

Jewel Beetle absolute matt emulsion, ‘Pink and green work so wonderfully together as they replicate the
£48.50/2.5L, Little Greene colour combinations found in nature’, says Charlotte Cosby, head

Tea Rose true matt emulsion, of creative at Farrow & Ball. ‘Simply look outside to learn which
£49/2.5L, Atelier Ellis colours harmonise.’ Here’s her advice for perfect pairings…

So Swamped matt emulsion, 1  The natural combination of pink 3  It’s important to consider the
£42/2.5L, Graham & Brown and green is calming, restful and light your room receives, and the
22 housebeautiful.com/uk suitable for most spaces. Sitting atmosphere you wish to create.
opposite each other on the colour South-facing rooms are often filled with
wheel, they also offer maximum warm light from dusk until dawn, so you
contrast to give a gentle energy can either maximise this with red-based
to your rooms. tones, or offset by choosing colours with
cooler green pigments.
2  When choosing your shades,
opt for colours that have a similar 4  For north-facing rooms, the light
weight for a cohesive feel; for tends to be cool and gives rooms
example, a soft sage green and a pale a moodier atmosphere. You could
peach pink. Alternatively, you could go lean into the cooler light by embracing
much deeper with one shade so that slightly deeper and warmer tones of
it almost becomes a neutral backdrop olive green and plaster pink for a
to the other, lighter highlight. comforting feel.

ST YLE INSPIRATION

Stylist tip

Calming shades of pink and
green can help create a natural
link to the outdoors. Carry the
colours through to one or two

pieces of furniture for a look
that’s pleasing without
feeling ‘overdone’.

Marano desk, £899; Edit chair by Says Who, £449; Kyoto wide pendant, £249; Pawn table, £299;
Cobra vase by 101 Copenhagen, from £40; Grib toolbox by Ferm Living, £59; Hanson jute rug, £189; all Heal’s

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This RESTFUL colour
palette is ideal for a
BEDROOM. Painting the
door frame and skirting
in the SAME COLOUR
is an ELEGANT touch that
helps unify the scheme

Breatheasy Snowdrop; Breatheasy Spring Bud; both matt emulsion, £16/2.5L, Crown
24 housebeautiful.com/uk

ST YLE INSPIRATION

ALL IN THE DETAIL

This is a pairing that can take the addition of

texture and pattern. Here, the natural markings in

the marble and the ordered geometric design

in the floor tiles complement each other.

Rosaline honed marble tiles, from £113.84/sq m; Tangier Ivy Green ceramic tiles, from £46.08/sq m; both Mandarin Stone
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ST YLE INSPIRATION 3

1 2
4
Curved shapes are
pleasingly tactile 5

6 7

8 BEAUTIFUL BUYS
9
Muted tones and organic materials
26 housebeautiful.com/uk make for a restful, yet gently
energising scheme

1 Mag coffee table in Green,

£595, The Conran Shop

2 Round marble serving board, £29, Amara
3 Linen cushion cover, £19.99, Zara Home

4 Nude ceramic Curve vase,

£55, Rose & Grey

5 Monstera Deliciosa and Helena Rose

pot, £56, Leaf Envy x Soho Home

6 Mabel duvet cover, £135 for a

double; pillowcase, £22; both
Secret Linen Store

7 Raffety double bed in

Soft Shell Pink, £599, Made

8 Striped mug, £15, The Conran Shop
9 Leaf floor lamp by Muuto, £315, Beut
10 Klippan Dots wool blanket, £69, Arket

FOR STORE DETAILS

10 SEE WHERE TO BUY PAGE



STORY TWO

Rich &
EARTHY

Turn up the heat with these gorgeous hues that
combine to create a cosy and cosseting feel

COMPILED BY AMY NEASON
Dishes in (l-r): Saffron Tan; 1974; Studio White; Peach Juice;
Sweeny Brown; all £45/2.5L matt emulsion, Claybrook
28 housebeautiful.com/uk

ST YLE INSPIRATION

WARM DEPTHS

These shades offer the perfect embrace, creating a sense
of comfort and earthy opulence.
» Honeyed hues of deep ochre and caramel are decadently luxurious,
yet reassuringly down to earth. Sitting within the yellow spectrum,
they give rooms a sunny and positive outlook, while prominent brown
pigments provide a classic, timeless quality.
» Partner with reds to provide a little heat. Saffron and paprika tones
offer the perfect amount of spice and work brilliantly as an accent.
» Wonderfully versatile, these shades work equally well as part
of light and dark schemes. For a cosy living room, partner with
charcoal, while a lively kitchen would benefit from creamy whites.

Plain cabinet fronts, from £49 for a drawer; Parallels cabinet front,
from £30 for a drawer; both Superfront

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Paler TONES of blossom
PINK provide light relief,
while heavy LINENS and
textured bouclé FABRICS
add to the opulent feel of

these RICH HUES

Harriet sofa, from £1,295, Arlo & Jacob. Sofa in Harvest Gold; cushions in
Terracotta and Blossom; all Soho stonewashed linen, £85/m, Kirkby Design
30 housebeautiful.com/uk

ST YLE INSPIRATION

Stylist tip

If you’re opting for a dark
backdrop, look out for warm,
slightly mahogany tones – these will
enrich the palette rather than drain
it. Paint the woodwork in the
same colour as the walls to

emphasise the cosy,
cocooning feel.

Chocolate intelligent eggshell,
£68/2.5L, Little Greene

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COCOONING
SHADES

Knightsbridge absolute matt
emulsion, £48.50/2.5L, Little Greene

Yellow-Pink absolute matt emulsion, Roller blind in Breeze
£48.50/2.5L, Little Greene Russet, from £73

Hazelnut Truffle mixing matt, (61 x 76cm) including
£30.04/2.5L, Dulux measuring and fitting,

House Beautiful
Collection at Hillarys

Muga pure flat emulsion, ‘We are increasingly drawn to shades with an inherent warmth,’ PHOTOGRAPH POLLY WREFORD/STYLING JENNIFER HASLAM/PRODUCTION SARAH KEADY
£51/2.5L, Paint & Paper Library says Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene.
‘Choosing rich but gentle tones will create a striking yet
Warm Burnt Umber Red soothing scheme.’ Ruth explains how to use them…
matt, £38/2.5L, Lick
1  To create a harmonious space, 3  When pairing with neutrals,
Hay Bale matt emulsion, work within a family of colours avoid bright, blue-toned whites
£45/2.5L, Claybrook and use varying strengths – a as these will jar. Instead, a warmer
paint card is a helpful reference for white with red or ochre undertones
32 housebeautiful.com/uk establishing these groups. A lighter will provide a much more balanced
tone on the walls works beautifully and cohesive feel.
with darker woodwork and doors.
4  It’s important to test dramatic
2  Consider the aspect of your shades such as these in situ
space. These colours will intensify in order to understand how they
and appear much more orange will react to the light in your space. It’s
in a south-facing room, so be sure to also a good idea to test in more than
use cooler shades here. In north-facing one location within a room, as well as
rooms, the cold light can cause them observing them in both daylight and
to fall flat so ensure you choose warm, artificial light, as the difference can
rich tones in those areas. be significant.

ST YLE INSPIRATION

FULL TREATMENT

By dialling back the brightness and going for more
earthy tones, yellow becomes a versatile option.
If using on all four walls – and maybe even the
floor – try to break up and soften the intensity by
highlighting architectural features such as alcoves.

Arch in Bassoon, panelling in Nether Red, both intelligent eggshell,
£48.50/2.5L; table in Jack Black intelligent satinwood, £75.50/2.5L;
floor in Bassoon intelligent floor paint, £74/2.5L; all Little Greene

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BEAUTIFUL BUYS

Anchor this rich palette with
elements of charcoal

1 Black fluted glass double

display cabinet, £995, Rose & Grey

2 Large Mustard Yellow vase,

£44, An Artful Life

3 The Dalton plant pot,

from £12, Anther & Moss

4 Spartan candle holder, £25, Nisi Living
8 5 Coretta rattan leaning mirror, £259, Made
6 Alban side table in Oxblood Red,

£160, La Redoute

Include bold 7 Hand-finished stoneware
patterns to
balance the dinner plate, £14, Five & Dime

8 Square rug in Tobacco,

from £275, Nordic Knots

9 Dried Orange bunny tails, £12/bunch,

Heavenly Homes & Gardens

10 Vivi chair in Amber Velvet,

weight of £1,145, Melimeli

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10 t hese hues

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STORY THREE

Pretty

PALES

These fresh pastel tones have
been given a sophisticated update

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ST YLE INSPIRATION

A NEW PERSPECTIVE

Less sugary and more full-bodied, these are a contemporary take
on pastels, and work together to bring a fresh and uplifting feel.

» Lilac, lavender and pale dreamy blues are having a moment
in interiors and are often associated with a sense of calm. Pair
them with yellow shades and watch them really come to life.
» For a modern, grown-up take on this palette, team with
dark woods and weighty materials such as concrete and metal.
» A small hit of these hues is enough to lift a neutral scheme
– so if you want to add them with a light touch, introduce
with a few choice accessories.

Oda table, £1,129; Oda armchair, £505; Oda stool, £209;
Ritta pendant lights, £119 and £172; blue/white Ingrid vase,

£89; Ada Dot vase, £66; Bella vase (on sill), £75; check
throw, £119; plant pot, £119; all Broste Copenhagen

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These PALE hues will
make a ROOM feel
BRIGHTER and LIGHTER

&Tradition Develius modular sofa, shown in Kvadrat
Re-Wool, 658, from £2,529, Nunido

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ST YLE INSPIRATION

GET CREATIVE

Soft lilac and the creamiest of
yellows work particularly well
together as the gentle tones ensure
the contrast isn’t too dramatic.
For a beautiful barely there effect,
match the colour of a shelf to the
wall and let your accessories
take centre stage.

Tenna shelf, £149; Hyacinth vases, from £27 each;
tealight holders, £30/three; all Broste Copenhagen

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PRE T T Y
PALES

Violet White matt emulsion,
£26.12/2.5L, Dulux

Blue 04 matt emulsion,
£38/2.5L, Lick

Soft Ecru matt emulsion, Dots wood hooks
£42/2.5L, Graham & Brown in Walnut, £24; Pale
Blue, £21; Mustard,
Hortense absolute matt emulsion, £25; all Muuto
£48.50/2.5L, Little Greene

Sunrise breatheasy matt ‘Using pastels doesn’t have to mean a sweet and sugary look,’
emulsion, £18/2.5L, Crown says Justyna Korczynska, colour expert at Crown. ‘Pale shades
can be fresh and modern when combined with modern materials.’
Moonlight Bay breatheasy matt She advises how to approach pastels with a sophisticated touch…
emulsion, £18/2.5L, Crown
1  As with any colour, pale or strong, it colours with opposing undertones, such
Cooler pastels is the underlying hue that determines as a cool white with a warm pastel, will
help reflect light how that colour will land in a room. create a stronger contrast, resulting in
and create an airy To warm up a space, look for tones with a more energetic, upbeat feel.
a touch of pink or red pigment. Cooler
atmosphere pastels with a green or blue undertone 3  Pastels also combine beautifully
help to reflect available light and create with bolder, darker touches such
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a striking contrast, adding depth and
2  When pairing pastels with whites, definition to the scheme.
you have two options. Either stick
within the same tonal range – for 4  For a contemporary look, combine
example, pairing a cool white with cool pastels with strong silhouettes and
pastels, or a warm white with warm interesting shapes on furniture
pastels; this will make for a calm and and furnishings. Look out for on-trend
serene interior. Alternatively, using curves, clean minimal lines and
large-scale, statement accessories.

ST YLE INSPIRATION

Stylist tip

To keep the look modern, team
pastels with bold stripes and checks

rather than ornate patterns, and
include lots of texture. Lightly
quilted finishes and tactile
fabrics add depth without
overpowering
the look.

Mega Dot quilted bed cover, from £119; Ete bedlinen set, £79/single; all Hay
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Available in a 5
spectrum of pretty

pastel hues

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7 BEAUTIFUL BUYS
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Opt for a palette of perfectly pale
9
hues and contemporary designs
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1 The Skinny locker, £229, Mustard
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£179, Nordic Nest

3 Gabriella Murano glass carafe,

£89, Rebecca Udall

4 Rosa print by Berit Mogensen Lopez,

from £42 (unframed), The Poster Club

5 Gingham Chindi rectangular cushion

by Projektityyny, £80, Liberty

6 Wind chaise longue, £1,399, Amara
7 City bowl and walnut base,

£150, LSA International

8 Contour placemats by Hay,

£16/four, Connox

9 Bella chair, £89, Cult Furniture
10 Blue metal side table, £220,

An Artful Life

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DESIGN PROFILE

Chasing
RAINBOWS

Farrow & Ball is as famous for its unique paint shades
as for the distinctive names it gives them.

Meet Joa Studholme, who’s responsible for both

WORDS JAMES CUNNINGHAM

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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE BRAND

Opposite Joa, pictured
here in her Somerset
home, has been
captivated by colour
since childhood
Clockwise from above
A mural for F&B from
2018. Hague Blue and
Sulking Room Pink
swatches. Bedroom in
Day Room Yellow. Store
room in Rangwali. An
array of colour samples.
Heritage paint in a pot

f  arrow & Ball is a cherished brand in British design and Farrow & Ball to the world, and has had a huge influence on my
decoration. Joa Studholme is the company’s wonderfully work,’ she says. As colour consultant, she has written two books,
creative colour consultant, who lovingly crafts every shade lectured on the effective and creative use of paint, and advised
from scratch before giving it a carefully chosen name. With individual clients on their decorating projects. Her advice is sought
a passionate belief in what she describes as ‘the magical around the world, and she delivers her expertise both online and
power of paint’, Joa has worked with Farrow & Ball for more than through home visits. ‘The consultancy service means I have no
20 years and is a major player in the interiors world. typical day, as every house and each owner are very different,’
she says. ‘I’ve always been determined that the process should be
LIFE IN THE KALEIDOSCOPE collaborative. My role is to help people find colours they will love.’

Joa’s love of colour was sparked in childhood – she recalls being COLOUR CHART
captivated by a vivid red sky she saw while on holiday when she was
very young, and spending a huge amount of time rearranging her The process of creating new shades involves an enormous amount
Caran d’Ache crayons. ‘I wanted to see how different combinations of creativity. ‘I have a very good memory for colour and, if I have
worked together,’ she explains. ‘I still treasure those crayons to this the time, I will mix a colour as soon as I see something that inspires
day.’ As she grew up, the visual way Joa’s mind worked led her to me, whether that’s my daughter’s rosy cheeks, some potted shrimp
describe people and places with colour references – a habit she or shades of the sky. I have many notebooks full of tiny colour
has passed on to her own children. Inspired as much by the subtle samples.’ When working on a new shade, Joa uses ramekins and
shades of nature as by the brasher tones of printed packaging, teaspoons in a process she describes as ‘very low-tech’. She then
she has a heightened awareness of ‘the colourful world we live in’ shares these with Charlotte Cosby, Farrow & Ball’s creative lead,
– a tendency she channels into her work. ‘Whenever I look at things, and the pair decide which ones to go ahead with. They are then sent
I’m thinking of ways to use their colours in an interior,’ she says. to the colour lab, after which Joa analyses them in every finish, from
the very flat to high gloss. ‘It’s vital to look at them in large areas in
EXPERT KNOWLEDGE every light condition,’ she explains.

‘I have no formal training – I’m very much Farrow & Ball homegrown,’ During this time she also works on the names of and stories
says Joa. One of her key mentors was Tom Helme, who took over behind the colours. Rangwali, the brand’s bold pink, for example,
leadership of the brand in the early 1990s. ‘He brought the magic of takes its name from the powder thrown during the ancient Indian

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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE BRAND

‘COLOUR doesn’t just change how a room
FEELS – but how we feel in a SPACE ’

festival of Holi, while Stiffkey Blue (pronounced ‘stoo-key’) was spaces we’ve used a lot of colour, including Setting Plaster, Light Blue, PHOTOGRAPHY MARKOFLAHERTY.COM; JAMES MERRELL (FARROW & BALL
inspired by mud spotted on a North Norfolk beach. ‘The whole French Gray, Rangwali and Oval Room Blue,’ says Joa. ‘It changes RECIPES FOR DECORATING BY JOA STUDHOLME, MITCHELL BEAZLEY)
process is very time-consuming, so there’s often a long, long wait constantly, though, and I’m often to be found wielding a paintbrush
before our new colours are unleashed on the world,’ she says. up a ladder at six in the morning!’ Artwork is dotted around the house
and books take up a whole wall in the main room. ‘My husband and
HOME LIFE I are inveterate collectors of the things we love, from an array of
olive-oil tins picked up from all over the world to the 60 nativity
Joa has lived just off London’s Portobello Road, known for its scenes that come out every Christmas!’ she explains.
colourful house fronts and antiques markets, for more than 30
years. ‘My home is now considerably smaller than it was, due to the POWER OF COLOUR
countless layers of paint!’ she jokes. But, in addition to the urban
surroundings that have inspired her for so long, these days she also In a world where trends come and go, what does Joa have to say
enjoys a whole different type of space. ‘I now spend as much time as about current fashions in the world of paint? ‘At Farrow & Ball we
I can in a small but perfectly formed home in the fields of Somerset don’t follow trends; we set them,’ she points out. ‘However, we’ve
with my husband and our dog. It’s an old Victorian schoolhouse with noticed a seismic shift in the way people are using colour in their
two main rooms and three tiny bedrooms.’ homes over the past two years, and I love to see how our paints work
in our customers’ spaces.’ Above all, she believes that colour doesn’t
Perhaps surprisingly, much of this house is painted in a special just change how a room feels, but also how we feel in a space. ‘It
white that was created especially for the space. ‘It hasn’t come contributes greatly to our wellbeing,’ she insists. HB
naturally to live in a house mostly in white, and in the smaller

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Opposite, clockwise
from far left Joa discusses
colour with F&B creative
lead Charlotte Cosby;
doors in Yeabridge Green;
paint tins are repurposed
as plant pots; the original
heritage F&B tin design;
kitchen in Sulking Room
Pink and Paean Black
This page Joa’s living
room with lower ledge in
Sulking Room Pink; a
bedroom in Joa’s home in
Jitney. Cocktail room in
Rangwali

JOA’S
DECORATING

TIPS

‘Paint can give the illusion of
entirely changing a room’s
shape or size,’ says Joa. ‘It can
also make ceilings feel higher
or lower.’ Here, she shares
three top tips to take on board
while making your all-important
colour choices:

» Colour isn’t just about the
walls so, when planning a new
scheme, make a list of every
element that needs to be
painted, from ceilings and
architectural details to
woodwork and furniture.

» Let light be your friend.
Work out which way your
room faces and see how
the changing light is likely
to affect your chosen paint at
different times of day. Rooms
you use more in the evening,
for example, can be stronger
in colour to create snug
spaces for retreat.

» Look to nature for successful
colour combinations. ‘I’ve
always adored purples, pinks
and greens together as they
often dominate our gardens,’
says Joa. ‘My favourite example
is the humble aubergine. Its
skin inspired our Brinjal colour,
while the stalk is close to our
Churlish Green.’

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FIND THE BEST

STYLISH LIGHTING

Great for creating a welcoming ambience, lamps are an important part of any room.
Be inspired by our round-up of the latest designs - just in time for a seasonal update

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Ideal for
tight spots

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5

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TOP TABLE

Whether perched on a sideboard or used to illuminate your bedside, these table lamps will add a stylish touch to any surface

1 Konkurito table lamp, £109, Heal’s 2 Silas table lamp, £95, Soho Home 3 Metal table lamp, £119, Cielshop 4 Greta table lamp, £195, Curious Egg
5 Sand Cement & Linen table lamp, £115, Rose & Grey 6 Terracotta handle lamp by Bloomingville, £130, Amara 7 Pink Arch table lamp, £79,
Houseof 8 Ero Green Velvet table lamp, £125, Oliver Bonas 9 Ambrose table lamp base, £51; Straight Empire shade in Sand silk, £48; both Pooky

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Leaning design 8
to maximise
floor space. 9
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5
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GROUND LEVEL

Standing tall, a floor lamp will offer a generous pool of light. Choose a statement design for maximum impact

1 Bobbin Base floor lamp, £175, Rose & Grey 2 Charlton floor lamp in Black and Antique Brass, £825, Andrew Martin 3 Slam Dunk floor lamp, £275, Loaf
4 Ridotti floor lamp, £139, Lights & Lamps 5 Metal floor lamp, £59.99, H&M Home 6 Charcoal Grey Leaning Arch floor lamp, £149, Houseof 7 Rozza

floor lamp, £150, La Redoute 8 Hebe base, £349; Natural lampshade, £149; both Ferm Living at Utility 9 Streck floor lamp by Örsjö, £333, Beut

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3

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Fully adjustable 5
brightness and

direct ion

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9

TASK IN HAND COMPILED BY AMY NEASON

Perfect for illuminating a specific area, these flexible pieces are the perfect companion to a workstation or craft table

1 Arum lamp by Ferm Living, £379, Nordic Nest 2 Agnes Wave wall light, £189, Graham & Green 3 Type 75 mini table lamp in Mole Grey, £99,
Anglepoise 4 Black wall lamp, £165, Rose & Grey 5 Noc clip lamp by Hay, £155, Finnish Design Shop 6 Detroit table lamp, £50, Next 7 Phare

portable LED lamp by Menu, £140, Twentytwentyone 8 Beam lamp in Green by Muuto, £173, Nordic Nest 9 Cabo table lamp, £45, Dwell

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