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ith the beautiful weather we’vebeen having here, why wouldanybody think of goingabroad? Well… plenty of

designers who attended the Milan FurnitureFair this spring would certainly disagree -even after the previous year’s dramas withan ash cloud preventing us all from cominghome.There has been a clear sign of change, withcontemporary furniture designs featuring atall of this year’s fairs, especially in Milan.Gone are the straight lines and simpleshapes we’ve all grown to know and love,giving way to curves and textures.A designer who is seemingly flooding themarket with her designs is Patricia Urquiola.This Spanish architect, who’s based in Milan,is really making waves, with Kartell, Morosoand Cassina taking on her woven andquilted designs. These weird, yet amazingly wonderful,designs can make such a great contrastagainst the simpler designs that most of myclients like to use. I’m sure we will start to seethis trend emerging on the high street in thenext six months. If you want your own slice of this lookwithout spending thousands, try SurfaceView who have ready to roll wallpapermurals by Chae Young Kim. These threedimensional knitted designs will completelytransform a room and, as they’remonochrome, will work perfectly with anycolour.A thriftier way to bring this look into your lifeis to take up knitting... no, seriously! My verycrafty colleague Lucie told me about a blognamed Pickles, where you can buy jumbowools to make an amazing chunky knitpouf, which they name Puff Daddy – it even

Sara Slade, Senior Interior Designer at Clement Joscelyne, looks at the latestdesigns coming out of this year’s Milan Furniture Fair

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gives you full instructions on how to make it! One of the most anticipated debuts in Milanwas the iconic fashion house Hermes,showing its collection of beautifully craftedfurniture. With superb attention to detail (asyou would expect), and the finest materialsfrom bull calf leather and exquisitegeometric marquetry, it’s fair to say you won’tsee this furniture everywhere. Yet it’s great tosee these sophisticated fashion housesstretching into the interiors market withoutcutting any corners.Another fashion house making waves withinthe industry is the British company MulberryHome. Their new wallpaper book haseverything from paisleys and stripes toflorals, and presents the perfect way to createa typical English home, but the paper I’mparticularly lusting over is their ‘FlyingDucks’ wallpaper. This design was originallyhand blocked onto linen, but has now beentranslated onto a paper and re-coloured,giving it more of a contemporary edge. I’lldefinitely be using this paper in the bluecolourway and setting strong coral redsagainst it to make a bigger statement.Considering that it dates back to 1928 whenit was purchased for 15 guineas, you canreally appreciate the timeless quality of thisclassic design.I think it’s fair to say we’re very lucky thatnew designers are keen to challenge ourexpectations when it comes to home design– it certainly makes life more exciting!

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ARTICLE BY Sara SladeFoliage Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell

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Interior Insider:The Future Is Bright…At Last

hese past 12 months have seenmany of the design housespresenting their most commercialcollections in a long time.

Although this gave them wider appeal, attimes, unfortunately, it also meant that a lot ofwhat we saw was quite 'safe'. With little to no colour as well as a lack ofexperimentation, interior designers werebegging for more inspirational pieces thatthey could ‘wow’ their clients with. Well, I cansafely say that London Design Week certainlydelivered. Walking around Chelsea, it was clear to seespring was in full flow, and the kaleidoscopeof colours from all of my favouritecompanies was enough to make me re-thinkschemes that I was putting together for myown clients.The fairly young company Zinc(www.zinctextile.com) normally known fortheir muted tones and textures stoppedeveryone in their tracks by bringing out theirMiami collection last month. This collectionis bursting with vibrant colours in velvetsand silks, creating a true carnival vibe. Iparticularly loved their velvet designs with azig-zag of colours which I could find anumber of places to use.One of the nicest aspects of going to theDesign Week is seeing some of the grandercompanies like French weavers Lelievre(www.lelievre.eu) giving others a run fortheir money. Not only did they launch SoniaRykiel's first home collection last year, butthey are also pushing their way forward withcolour and design. Their new Signature collection blends theirusual high quality cloth with geometricpatterns and incredible colours. The designhas an almost luminous quality andalthough it features mainly geometricdesigns, it still manages to look soft.A company I had not discovered before my

visit to Chelsea Harbour last September, wasAnn Sacks (www.annsacks.com). I’m notsure how, as its showroom is probably one ofthe biggest there. It has the most jaw-dropping selection of tiles I have ever seen,from Persian ceramic patterns to leather andwooden tiles; even their bathroomaccessories are exceptional.One of my greatest finds, in the Osborne &Little showroom on the King’s Road, weresome pieces by emerging young designerZoe Murphy. There has been a lot of talkamongst those in the know that with her up-cycling of mid-century furniture which shehas the ability to put her own stamp on, she’sthe one to watch over the coming years. It is

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Sara Slade, Senior Interior Designer at Clement Joscelyne,breathes a heartfelt sigh of relief as this season’s trends lookbrighter than ever before

TZoe Murphy

clear to see Peter Osborne can still hunt outthe best. His decision to commission her tomake some pieces to work with the newcollections in the showroom, shows how thetwo companies blend seamlessly together.There’s so much to now get excited aboutthat I think you’ll all agree with me thatthings are certainly starting to look a lotbrighter! See you next month!

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ith the first signs of the warmer months finallyarriving, I have certainly been walking with more of

a spring in my step. I am absolutely loving thesunshine, albeit still needing to wear my huge padded

winter coat outside. With the promise of summer just around thecorner, the lighterevenings are puttingme in a brighter moodthat has inspired mylatest love...

When I think of the first waves of summer, I think of crisp whitelinens and vibrant azure blues. With so many different hues, fromthe softest Delft blues to the more striking cobalt tones, there willmost definitely be one that will fit your home perfectly.The easiest way to achieve this light and airy look is to adopt afairly neutral background with your flooring, walls and furniture,before adding hints of blue, so as not to make it feel too heavy. Bymaking cushions with small amounts of fabric in checks, stripesand even florals, you can achieve this look in a more cost effectiveway, but still achieve maximum impact. Try not to be too pedanticabout making sure the blues all match, as it should look effortlessand comfortable rather than formal and tailored.

As everybody has been doing wallpapered ‘feature walls’, why nottry something more creative? Search through your local antiqueand charity shops to find different plates in blues and whites, andgroup them above your sofa or bed to create an interesting focalpoint. Take care not to be too regimented with how you hang

them; just make sure they aren’t too far apartfrom each other.I know this can all sound a bit of a traditionalway to dress your room, but if you mix thiswith some funkier furniture, such as theKartell ‘Eros’ Swivel chair by Philippe Starck,or the Content by Conran ‘Wave’ chest, you

can create a much more eclectic mix and sharpen up the look noend! I always find a rug completes the look of a room. If you’re findingit difficult to make a room feel warm, visit the wonderful world ofOKA (www.okadirect.com) who have some amazing designs,including their fabulous Masai dhurrie rug in blue and cream (andat £269, it won’t break the bank!) Or, if you’re anything like me, Ialways prefer to go for the complete knockout option. Create a realtalking point amongst your friends with the Fired Earth Encaustictiles at £8.50 each (www.firedearth.com).Make sure you catch me next month as I head to London DesignWeek to check out the new collections!

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With so many different hues, from the softest Delft blues to the more striking cobalttones, there will most definitely be one that will fit your home perfectly.

Sara Slade, Senior Interior Designer at Clement Joscelyne,reveals the must-have look for the summer months

Interior Insider: Spring is mostdefinitely in the air...

Content by Conran ‘Wave’ chest

Masai dhurrie rug

To book an appointment with Sara, please call 01223442944, e-mail her on sara@clementjoscelyne.co.ukor contact her on Twitter @slade_slade.

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lmost as soon as Iuttered the words“I haven’t been illfor what seems like

years”, I thensuccumbed to thedreaded New Year lurgy.Aside from working fromhome and watching ourdog get restless as hewaits for me to get betterto take him on that muchpromised walk, there isvery little to do – andplease don’t suggestwatching Loose Women,as I may never recover!After re-designing myhouse in my head countless times -naturally on an unlimited budget - I thenfound myself looking online for somenew additions to my already packed-to-the-rafters abode. The passing of anotheryear has, however, blessed me not onlywith the flu, but more surprisingly withsome new-found restraint. For the firsttime in a long time, I found myself merelywindow shopping. Hopefully this

madness won’t last toolong, though, and Februarywill find me browsing theamazing sites below withcredit card in hand...The best, so good that Ishould add I nearly wantedto keep its secrets to myself,is culturelabel.com. Fromoriginal artwork and funkyjewellery to pin-up girlcushions and quirkylighting – this site certainlyoffers you somethingdifferent from the run-of-the-mill high street shops.The best thing about it isthat every purchase made

helps to support the arts, as it is run inconjunction with galleries, museums andindependent stores to bring the arts to themasses without paying any extra whichwould happen if you were to buy direct.The Cloud lampshade Angels, by Yu JordyFu looks absolutely magical when lit, andfor the work involved, the retail price of£149.12 is great value.Another great British website, filled with

AHERE ARE A FEWOTHERS THAT IWOULD HIGHLYRECOMMEND....

www.etsy.comA selling and buying sitededicated to artists anddesigners who make trulyoriginal pieces

www.minimoderns.comFor beautifully drawnretro images onwallpapers, rugs andstationary.

www.maxemilia.comFor contemporary one-offcommissioned works, andhandmade embroideredpieces

funky home accessories and gifts ataffordable prices, isrockettstgeorge.co.uk. Here you canfind an original London bus or street signfor something a little different for yourwalls, or an original Charles and RayEames LAX chair. Elsie Dodds also sellsher Alphabet Cushions for £55.00depicting an array of images all beginningwith the letter of your choice, which aregreat for kids and adults alike.Moletamunro.com has many uniquedesigner brands, but for a standout piecefor your home, the Wrongwoods chest ofdrawers really is a showstopper at £2667,teamed with the Imperial Jigsaw rug.Great if you have an awkward space tocover!

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