Homes & Gardens April 2022

As regular readers will know, the H&G team are devotees of colour, texture and pattern. So why not dedicate an entire exuberant issue to all three to usher in spring? Start your decorating journey with our in-depth Colour Masterclass story (page 63), in which we deconstruct colour theory and demonstrate how to use strong shades, unusual combinations and accent tones to great effect. Pattern Play (page 49) puts the theory into practice, showcasing interiors’ love affair with vibrant colour and bold pattern pairings in everything from wallcoverings to table settings. In High Ideals (page 87), we look at how to decorate ceilings – colourfully – while a tour of the gardens at Arundel Castle (page 146) is a feast of spring hues. As a pause from bold colour, we have Blue…

ARTISTIC EXPRESSION Not content with just one new collection, Christopher Farr Cloth has produced three this season. There’s a second instalment of weaves in partnership with And Objects, a new passementerie series and a special collection of wallpapers inspired by the archive of the late abstract artist Sandra Blow. Five painterly, textural designs, including Shore Lines in Cobalt, £65m (shown), respect the scale and palette of the originals and take inspiration from the Cornish landscape. COLOUR SCENE While renovating her London home, Sophie Cooney found there was a lack of characterful stair runners available and decided to draw on her artistic background and make her own using traditional weaving techniques. After requests from friends, she launched her eponymous company in 2017. Today, Sophie and her team design contemporary, kilim-inspired stair runners with character,…

SHINE ON Bontempi, the go-to store for sleek Italian-made furniture and accessories, has launched its latest collection and the Blow pendant lights caught our eye. These refined designs are made from sturdy Borosilicate glass with a natural brass frame. Available through 3D Partnership, the lights come in three sizes, from £300, and as a smart tabletop version. FINE FOLIAGE Yves Delorme’s latest collection Hanaé has found beauty in unbridled nature. Illustrated tendrils of vines with bright-green leaves and blooming white flowers are printed on a cool and crisp 200 thread count fine organic cotton percale, with prices from £79 for a standard pillowcase. Pair with the collection’s cushion covers and take the co-ordinating look a notch further with the bath linen collection. SEEN ON INSTAGRAM @studiomahala and @mahalatextiles Tell us about yourself. I’m Alexandra Morrall, an…

GRAND TOUR Designs inspired by far-flung places have an air of intrigue RHYTHM & HUES Confident colours and gentle movement are popular this spring WOVEN MAGIC Weave textures into your interiors for a considered handcrafted look BUTTER UP Delicious yellow tones adorn homeware, fabrics and wallpapers…

RECOGNISED as one of the most respected names in the interior design industry, Nicholas Haslam Ltd, now known as Paolo Moschino Ltd, makes and sells furniture, fabrics, lighting and antiques, as well as decorating some of the finest houses in the world with a fresh continental flair. What is the history of Paolo Moschino? The original business, Nicholas Haslam, was established in 1980 by Nicky Haslam, who owned it in partnership with Paolo Moschino. In 1995, Paolo bought the brand and, not long afterwards, was joined by Philip Vergeylen. Over the past 26 years, this partnership has gained international recognition as a leading voice in luxury interior design. The shops at Holbein Place and on Ebury Street focused on selling antiques, which Paolo sourced from dealers and fairs all over Europe. These…