Living Etc

@pip.rich Originally I’d been playing around with something like ‘the best things come in small packages’ for the main cover line of this issue. But true to the subject’s form, I just couldn’t make it fit! Smaller spaces – be they rooms or corners, as on our cover image – always come with limitations, and often take a lot more thought to get right. When everything slots together, and is configured in a way that finally makes sense, that’s when the magic happens – like in super-stylist Colin King’s NYC apartment on page 44 (and on our cover). It’s home to so many of his treasured objets and is fully functional as a space to live, work and even entertain. He’s managed to include all this while still keeping the decor…

Homes were all of a sudden more expensive and less spacious. People wanted a fresh aesthetic, but didn’t always have large budgets. A sense of flexibility and a yearning for a new way of life was in the air. No, we’re not talking about the mood of the last few months, but of the 1950s, when mid-century modern style was first created as an answer to the zeitgeist. And with so many clear similarities in the collective consciousness, it’s no surprise that pieces from that era feel exactly right for now, which is why Carl Hansen & Søn is re-presenting three much-loved classics, newly dug out of the archives. We’re particularly interested in the nesting tables from 1952: multi-functional, space-saving and – with their elegant legs – quite beautiful tools…

RAISE A GLASS Pull up a chair and pour yourself a double. The 88 Secrets bar cabinet (pictured in the background) brings the glamour with its nod to Italian design paired with opulent rose metal and a sumptuous palette. This beauty will elevate your entertaining game, providing a stylish space from which to prepare and serve drinks. Customisable finishes are available so you can create a truly individual piece. From £25,000, Scarlet Splendour GET YOUR GROOVE ON With curves in all the right places, the Arch cabinet by CoucouManou has caught our attention. Its grooved details and three vibrant colours mean it’s a tone-setter for your home. We also love that it’s made using Valchromat, which is formed from waste wood and natural dyes. From £1,675, CoucouManou A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE What began…

FEATURE KIERA BUCKLEY-JONES PHOTOGRAPHS (EUDON CHOI) DANIELE OBERRAUCH; (GIVENCHY) VICTOR VIRGILE/GAMMA-RAPHO VIA GETTY IMAGES…

Not every paint launch can be called revolutionary but Farrow & Ball’s Dead Flat, a new finish which launches this month, is big news in decorating. For starters, it’s wipe clean yet still has that super-matt, super-refined F&B finish we all love. Secondly, it can be used on walls, woodwork and metal, so that will cut down on the number of pots you need to achieve your beautiful new scheme. This is a truly modern approach to texture that minimises imperfections and looks the same in any light. Wow. Seriously. Wow.…

FREE AS A BIRD This skilfully embroidered Songbirds in Spring napkin by Anna + Nina fills us with the joys of spring and would be an elegant addition to any table. Part of a wider collection, the dazzling design embraces the vivacious aesthetic of the creative duo behind the Dutch brand, who take inspiration from their personal travel experiences. Now you can transport your own imagination with this exquisite embroidery. €59.95 for set of 4, Anna + Nina COCKTAIL HOUR With delicate leaf motifs in a range of colourways, these embroidered linen cocktail napkins by Angela Wickstead add a sophisticated touch to entertaining. Handmade at heritage workshops in Italy from the finest Italian-milled linens, they also serve as coasters, making them a functional accessory, too. When form meets function with such grace and…