Homes & Gardens

NATURAL FEELING

Artist Maxine Leslau didn’t start planning her family’s Cotswold home with fabric swatches and paint charts. Her starting point was the mood she wanted to create. ‘My work is always about emotions and I knew this house needed to feel calm. In London we live such a hectic life, so I wanted to feel as though we were escaping to our very own hotel or spa.’ A quick glance is enough

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