LUXE Living Small

LUXE LIVI N G
LUXE
LIVING
Homes inspiration to captivate and indulge fans of the finer things in life
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LUXE LIVING
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Urban Luxe
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contents Classic Luxe
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Rough Luxe
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ALL MAIN PHOTOGRAPHY
With thanks to: Ben Anders,

Simon Bevan, Dominic Blackmore,
Mark Bolton, Adrian Briscoe, French Luxe
David Brittain, Simon Brown,
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Brett Charles, David Cleveland,
Jake Curtis, Mike Daines
Brent Darby, Jon Day,
Chris Everard, Armelle Habib,
Alexander James, Mark Luscombe
Whyte, Paul Massey, James Merrell,
Sean Myers, Richard Powers,
Paul Raeside, Trevor Richards, Industrial Luxe
Rowland Roques ONeil,
Damian Russell, Robert Sanderson,
Luke White, Matthew Williams,
Polly Wreford, Jeroen Van Der Spek
STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
Urban Luxe: Gaelic Yellow Rug by
Alexandra Champalimaud, The Rug
Company/Pixeleyes.
Classic Luxe: Larry Lilac/Alamy.
Rough Luxe: Enrique Ramons/Alamy.
French Luxe: Trianon in rouge,
Manuel Canovas at Colefax
and Fowler/Pixeleyes.
Industrial Luxe: Maxstock/Alamy.
Country Luxe: Laundered Linen in
Vintage Chambray, Ralph Lauren
Home/Pixeleyes. Monochrome Luxe:
Pixeleyes.
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LUXE LIVING
lux.u.ry
luxury Pron: /'l^k( )ri
a state of great
comfort or elegance
Luxury means different things to different people.
For some its the visual treat offered by a giant chandelier,
a gilt mirror or a button-backed Chesterfield. Others
define it in more sensual terms, as they wrap themselves
in a cashmere throw or slip between the stone-washed
bedlinen of an enveloping four-poster. While urban
dwellers may be enticed by the hard-edged materials of
their more functional environment, countryphiles reflect
their natural surrounds in homes with warm heritage
palettes, blowsy florals and rough-hewn woods.
Luxe Living celebrates that most desirable of physical,

emotional, sensual and spiritual states with a feast of
beautiful images from some of the most stunning homes
around the world. Together, they provide page after
page of inspiration, from the raw industrial vibe
of an urban loft to the warm rustic textures found
in a country farmhouse.
If all that puts you in the mood to boost the luxe count
in your own home, weve also rounded up the best
suppliers of luxury homeware, from Louis XV beds to
reclaimed parquet floors, polished concrete to jewel-
coloured silks. However you define luxe living, youll find
a company which has everything you need to achieve it.
The ultimate 21st-century luxury, of course, is time

so I hope you can find a quiet space to sit back,
Suzanne Imre, EDITOR
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BLACK YELLOW MAGENTA CYAN
urban
Lu x e
graphi c patter n
bol d ge om etr i cs
anim al skin
abstra ct ar t
statem ent ch an d eli ers
n e on br i ght s
l eath er a ccents
sh a g-pil e car pet s
di sco sparkl e
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URBAN LUXE
METROPOLITAN COOL
Urban luxe is informed by contemporary culture and
design. Taking its cues from the sophistication of hip
boutique city hotels, it mixes metropolitan surfaces, such
as stainless steel and concrete, with iconic design and a
confident use of colour. In this Brooklyn penthouse, bold
21st-century prints, sculpture and photography play a
starring role in this super slick hallway.
HOME AND LIFEST YLE COLLECTION

colour confidence
The key to urban style is to avoid being too matchy-
matchy. Throw in a surprise, such as this apple-green
wingback chair, or some ecclesiastical kitsch, to give
a period room modern edge. Look to the eclectic,
colourful interiors of Kit Kemp, the hotelier and
designer behind the Firmdale Hotels, for inspiration.
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POP ART RULES
Urban luxe always has attitude. Although this room
feels formal, with its symmetrical layout and original
fittings, the vibrant Pop Art, from Warhols 1985
series of screenprints, brings that vital funky, off beat
energy to the space.

Urban LUxe
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Home and Lifest yLe CoLLeCtion
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STEEL APPEAL
Glossy lacquered surfaces and high-quality,
stainless-steel appliances are the hallmarks of
a modern kitchen. Combining the supermodern fit
with period property details a ceiling rose and
original floorboards, say merely gives a
contemporary scheme extra character.

URBAN LUXE
SARTORIAL FLAIR
What could be more debonair than a pair of vintage red
velvet chairs featuring detailing in fashion designer
Paul Smiths signature stripe? Confident, playful,
daring and dapper thats city slicker style in a nutshell.
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FLOOR SHOW
Urban luxe is as eclectic as the city environment
that influences it. Mix period styles with confidence
to avoid a room looking too stage-set. Mid-century
modern furniture sits comfortably alongside an
antique gilt frame and super-modern pendant, as
all of them have the glam factor in common.
GEOMETRIC FORMS
Metallics bring metropolitan sparkle to a space and
when combined with hard-edged geometric shapes add
no-nonsense, contemporary glamour. Throw things
off-kilter with tongue-in-cheek vintage taxidermy.

URBAN LUXE
MODERN ICONS
Mid-century classic pieces, such as the Barcelona
chair and Arco lamp, bring a cool elegance to this
South London townhouse. Temper the cool surfaces
of white leather, marble, glass and chrome with a rich
splash of pattern, as on this ink-spot rug, or the natural
woods of Cherner chairs.
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URBAN LUXE
PUTTING ON THE GLITZ

Style from the 1970s has been having a moment on
the movie screens and catwalks recently, and now its
returning home too. Boogie on down with smoked
glass and gold, purple silk and boucl. This is extreme
glamour the interiors version of Tom Fords sexy
Gucci revival.
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Colour study
Unify a scheme with colour; masculine tones of
dark grey and heritage blue lend the interior of this
townhouse a clubby, studio feel. The bare-bulb
chandelier and Moooi Rabbit lamp, however, reveal
were still very much in town.
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URBAN LUXE

SCANDI STYLE
The timeless simplicity of Scandinavian modernism
never fails to seduce and is the ideal scheme for this
downtown apartment. Find vintage pieces (or try
manufacturers like Fritz Hansen) and restrict the
palette to a washed-out, almost sepia, 1960s spectrum
of black, browns and creams. Natural textures of wood,
soft-buttoned leather upholstery and shag-pile wool
rugs soften the minimalist edges.
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SCULPTURAL WHITES
Highlight the shapely appeal of classic modern designs
by specifying them in white. In this London Victorian
house, reduced colour adds a futuristic edge, allowing
contemporary, graphic textiles, such as Barber
Osgerbys Butterfly rug, to take centre stage.
Period architectural features

accentuated with pops
of colour, vibrant rugs
and mid-century
modern finds thats what
I call contemporary luxe.
SHAUN CLARKSON

URBAN LUXE
NATURAL TOUCHES
Inbuilt storage in the form of simple wall niches help to
generate a clean, uncluttered feel in this 1920s-inspired
study. Tubular steel and chrome bring industrial edge,
soft brown leather, cowhide and wood inject warmth
and the textured chairs add a touch of glamour.
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URBAN LUXE
GRAND SPACES
Dont be daunted by grand and classical architecture.
Instead, allow luxe proportions to broaden your
stylistic opportunities. Choose a neutral backdrop and
use a contemporary palette and contrasting furniture
to define space. Warm red accents and low modular
sofas create a relaxed media zone, while Tom Dixons
wingback sofa and blue accents establish a hearthside
reading area.
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URBAN LUXE
MARBLE RENAISSANCE
Carrara marble has made a huge comeback and
is the most covetable bathroom material. Install
a bold, contemporary bathtub, inspired by Japanese
minimalism, and pair it with sleek chrome fixtures
for a thoroughly modern, luxury spa feel.
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DISCO SPARKLE
Channel the glamour of 1970s Manhattan with glitter
balls and silk sheets in a super-luxe boudoir. The low
bed and absence of colour on the walls maximise the
sense of space but also create a louche, laid-back feel for
this garden flat. Donna Summer soundtrack optional...
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classic
Lu x e
el egant symm etr y
parqu et f l oor in g
button-ba cked Ch ester f i el d s
bot ani cal pr int s
Georgi an pan ellin g
cr yst al ch an d eli ers
r i ch velvet
capit onn uph ol ster y
Hollywood gl am our
rom anti c pa stel s
gilt mir rors
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CLASSIC LUXE
MATERIAL OPULENCE
Add a sense of luxury to a restrained palette by dressing
windows with abundant French-pleat drapes in sensuous
silks, velvet or damask. Accessorise with some lush
passementerie homewares equivalent to statement
jewellery. Create elegant vignettes by grouping family
portraits and antique finds on a side table.
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GRAND PROPORTIONS
Theres nothing like parquet flooring to bring timeworn
character and warmth to a space. Combine it with lofty,
grand proportions and your stage is set. Make heroes
out of architectural features such as hearths, ceilings
and flooring, and draw the eye to them with superscaled
mirrors and rugs.
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CLASSIC LUXE
PERFECT SYMMETRY
Echo the classical lines of period detailing by
keeping furniture layout symmetrical. In this
New York brownstone, the Chesterfield takes
centre stage, flanked by two consoles on either
side. Keep the room calm by accessorising with
objects that chime tonally with the dominant palette.

Like the best food, sometimes
one must keep decoration
simple and light. Above all,
the most magical
and elusive constituent
of decoration is gentle,
slow-roasted time.
Ben Pentreath
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CLASSIC LUXE
ELEGANT DETAILS
Transform transitional spaces, such as hallways,
by adding decorative objets to create a sense of
refinement. Large-scale sculptural elements can
enrich a pared-back neutral scheme, which is
dramatised at night with a galaxy of candles.
VINTAGE SILHOUETTES
Metallics set a regal tone and black and gold are key
players in the luxe palette. The elegant lines of the
console and sumptuous curves of the chair are thrown
into stark relief against the gold backdrop, calling to
mind the heritage feel of silhouette portraiture.
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Masterful suite
Rich textures and an opulent colour palette provide the
main ingredients of a luxurious bedroom. Regal shades
of cardinal purple and juicy plum, and textures like satin,
silk and suede, join forces to make a five-star statement.
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CLASSIC LUXE
BOTANICAL INSPIRATION
Flora and fauna are perennial favourites and
lend a lush 18th-century flavour to any scheme. Bring
wallpapers like this to life by using it as a backdrop to
genuine foliage or to offset arty tomes that channel the
same natural mood to create a display with real punch.
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GEORGIAN CHARACTER
Order and symmetry are the hallmarks of classic style.
Highlight Georgian wall panelling with sophisticated
heritage shades and keep the look strong with formally
arranged seating. Introduce some key-note luxe
materials such as marble, silk-wool, handblown glass,
reflective surfaces and decorative artworks.
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CLASSIC LUXE
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masculine hints
Highly polished, mahogany panelling has a warm
collegiate or gentlemens club appeal. Juxtapose this
masculine feature with an elegant silvery palette, adding
a delicate crystal chandelier to boost the glam factor.
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CLASSIC LUXE
CELESTIAL WHITES
Combine the much-coveted walk-in dressing room with
an en-suite bathroom to create the ultimate sanctuary.
Huge slabs of white Carrara marble, a mirrored
wall and a claw-foot, roll-top bath tub, crowned by a
contemporary glass light, form a sublime, divine retreat.
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REFINED ELEGANCE
A cool, neutral scheme of minky greys is enriched
by capitonn upholstery in soft, sensuous fabrics
of silk mohair or velvet, exuding sophistication and
comfort and nodding to 18th-century grandeur.
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HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR
Mix graphic patterns and upscaled features with glossy
metallics, crystal chandeliers, diaphanous drapes
and silky fabrics and youve captured the flamboyant
glitz and glamour of Hollywood Regency. Look to
US designer Kelly Wearstler for further inspiration.

CLASSIC LUXE
SILVER LININGS
Restrict the palette to silver and white for a simple but
refined look. Introduce decorative elements, such as
vintage mirrors and statement pendant lighting, to
bring the elegance of the boudoir into the bathroom.
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CLASSIC LUXE
LIGHT REFLECTIONS
What could be more luxurious than a dedicated vanity
area? This display of looking glasses and mirrored
surfaces calls to mind 1920s glamour and is a lovely,
indulgent way to brighten a corner. Arrange glassware,
crystal and jewellery to help bounce light around.
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ROMANTIC HERO
Soft pastels lay the groundwork for a calming bedroom.
Add a king-size bed dressed with the finest Hungarian
goosedown duvet for the ultimate comfort factor, and
sprinkle in select vintage finds for character here a
birdcage chandelier, mannequin and gilt seating bring
a hint of French romance.
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rough
Lu x e
copper gl ow
re cl aim e d timber
raw pl a ster
chunky knit s
cr umblin g m a sonr y
wareh ou se win d ows
fa d ed gl am our
di stre sse d wall s
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ROUGH LUXE
ROUGH WITH THE SMOOTH

Unfinished walls offer a textured, neutral backdrop
for strong accent colours, allowing furniture with
sophisticated finishes to really stand out. These
high-gloss red pieces bring a note of relaxed elegance
to a low-key, undecorated interior.
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CRAFT WORKS
Soften the rawness of bare brick and plaster
with cosy textiles. Giant, chunky-knit upholstery
promises supreme comfort, while offering
the kind of handcrafted mood that chimes
with the no-fuss, pared-back walls.
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FINE FUSION
Rough luxe is all about mixing a variety of untreated
surfaces masonry, concrete, timber, plaster, peeling
paint and torn wallpaper. But providing warmth is key.
Natural materials do the trick, and art adds colour,
texture and energy to truly enrich a space.

rough Luxe
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SUMMER SHADES
This spectrum of sunbleached hues is a gentler relation
of Yves Saint Laurents iconic Jardin Majorelle in
Marrakech. Its evocative of colonial tropics, not just
in its hot-climate palette, but also in the exotic patterns
and vernacular materials painted timber, woven
rattan and graduating, dip-dye linen.

ROUGH LUXE
FADED GLAMOUR
Use colour to define areas this vanity nook has
been zoned with saffron-yellow paint, aided and
abetted by a rustic stone basin paired with gold taps.
The Venetian mirror adds extra glam factor.
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MANHATTAN TRANSFER
In a converted warehouse apartment, choose
mid-century modern furnishings, such as Eames chairs,
to give a flavour of SoHo loft living. The exposed brick
walls and timber ceiling add a raw bite to the Big Apple.

ROUGH LUXE
ART OF GLASS
Coloured glass vessels are everywhere right
now, their transparency and smooth, reflective
qualities making them the perfect luxe partners
alongside rough surfaces.
IMPERFECT DETAILS
Contradiction is at the heart of the rough luxe aesthetic
in this West London terraced house. Rooms feel grand,
even though the paintwork is peeling. Its a relaxed look
thats about appreciating the patina of time and the
textures and materials of the world that surround us
sometimes the upholstering can wait.
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ROUGH LUXE
PUSH THE BOUNDARIES

The edgy, unfinished nature of this aesthetic
encourages playfulness and experimentation. Its raw,
untreated state screams downtown artists loft. Honour
the non-conformist spirit by investing in sculptural
and expressive furniture that brings colour, form and
sensuous texture to the party.
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COLONIAL GRANDEUR
The Indian four-poster and Chesterfield sofa conjure
up a Last Days of the Raj vibe, which is accentuated
by beaten brass tables, a vintage trunk and luxurious
purple textiles, all set against genteely fading walls.
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ROUGH LUXE
Beauty is subjective. Beauty isnt

about perfection. Its not important.
R ABIH HAGE
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RICH pICKINGS
Ever since curator and designer Rabih Hage coined
the expression rough luxe in 2008, distressed walls
that reveal their decorating history with every chip and
peel have defined the look. Add the glam factor with
touches of opulence sumptuous furnishings and lavish
silks and velvets in rich colours create a vibe thats akin
to an Old Master painting.
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ROUGH LUXE
COPPER GLOW
Warehouse spaces benefit from an abundance of natural
light, but the fabric of the building can feel tough and
uninviting. The glossy copper exterior of this roll-top
bath is a glamorous foil for the rough textured walls.
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natuRal sElECtiOn
Reclaimed timber, already aged and timeworn, provides
a rough, rustic warmth to a bathing space, especially
when used so liberally. Usher in the luxe with tactile,
handcrafted details such as the brown leather straps,
which double as drawer pulls, and the woven rope ceiling.
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french
Lu x e
P roven al whit e s
l aven d er an d sa ge
f l eur- d e-li s m otifs
tr i col our pal ette
or n at e mir rors
Rococo bed s
Rivi era rom an ce
br i col a ge
r i ch d am a sks
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FRENCH LUXE
THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

What could be a more dramatic way of greeting guests than
with Greco-Roman busts or a pair of symmetrically placed
Doric columns? Just a few well-chosen vintage pieces can
set the tone of faded grandeur; add the tricolour palette,
some salvaged metal and a flocked chandelier and were
talking about a revolution.
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CRYSTAL TIPS
A show-stopping crystal chandelier teamed with an
ornate mirror pay homage to the grandeur of Versailles.
Combine raw plaster with contemporary furniture and
textiles such as Christian Lacroix for Designers Guild
cushions to give the scheme a sense of modern theatre.
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FRENCH LUXE
A ROOM IN PROVENCE
Channel the relaxed elegance of the French Riviera by
pairing classic white Provenal-style furniture with a
chic paint and fabric palette of greys and natural stone.
Keep the look refined with an array of glass and crystal
lighting, from chandeliers to candelabra.
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FRENCH LUXE
CHATEAU CHIC
For a romantic feminine feel, dress up French shabby
chic furniture with opulent styling. Keep the palette
pale with silvers and pastels. Choose sensuous textures
that reflect the light lamps with silk shades and foxed
glass to add lustre and shine.
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LA PETITE MAISON
Fine dining is an integral part of la vie Franaise, in
even the humblest rural farmhouse. Create the aesthetic
with antique or reproduction French furniture, in an
earthy palette that counterbalances a potentially formal
mood. Add a crystal chandelier and a vase of old-style
roses to complete the tableau of faded elegance.
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FRENCH LUXE
A mix of sumptuous materials juxtaposed

with elegant furniture, silk damask-upholstered seating
and a sprinkling of crystals
are key to the grandeur and glamour of the French court.
HASSAN A BDULLAH
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boudoir belles
Transform a bathroom into a private beauty salon
that would do Madame de Pompadour proud. Elaborate
patterns, textures and ornate detailing are integral
to French style. Modern mesdemoiselles can enrich
a vintage dressing table with a Venetian mirror, velvet
and highly decorative wallpaper, its damask pattern
superscaled to give the room a palatial feel.
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PURPLE PROSE
The ultimate French luxe statement is an elaborately
carved Versailles-fabulous metallic bed, such as the
Sylvia Silver by The French Bedroom Company. Keep
it trs chic with a subtle palette of complementary
neutrals with a gentle accent of regal violet in the bed
linen to add a little va va voom.

FRENCH LUXE
FRENCH STRIPES
A striped chest of drawers, like the shapely bombe chest,
is as intrinsically French as a chaise longue. A great
scene stealer, use a provincial piece like this to anchor
a vignette of mirrors, art and treasured objets.
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FRENCH LUXE
SHAPE SHIFTING
Adapt antiques to introduce French character into
unusual places. This 18th-century console has been
tranformed into a vanity stand, and the mirror above
echoes the soft curves of its ornamentation both are
thrown into sharp relief by the contrasting hexagonals
of the tiles and David Hicks wallpaper behind.
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LINEN LAYERS
We might have Marie-France Cohen, the owner of
influential Paris lifestyle emporium Merci, to thank,
but relaxed layers of stone-washed French linen (Merci
sells a spectrum of shades) are by far the most desirable
choice for luxe beds right now. Choose a washed-out
pastels palette to create the most tranquil sanctuary.
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industrial
Lu x e
exposed br i ckwork
tin ceilin gs
open du ctin g
poli sh e d con cret e
gl a ss a ccents
ste el win d ows
bur ni sh ed copper
fa ct or y settin gs
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INDUSTRIAL LUXE
ARCHITECTURAL BACKDROP
Contemporary architecture provides the best foundation
for the industrial luxe aesthetic. The raw honesty of cast
concrete juxtaposed with the transparency of floor-to-
ceiling glazing and all the natural light it affords, make
key pieces of furniture stand out.
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graphic artworks
Industrial luxe is such a strong look, you need to be
bold to make it work. The owner of this double-height
Brooklyn penthouse has used huge upscaled art to
match the drama of the surrounds. Rich textiles, in
the form of a buttoned velvet bench and a shaggy
Berber rug, throw things nicely off-balance.
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KEEP IT REAL
Bursts of colour dont just come from art. In this French
farmhouse, vintage packaging and retro tins inject pops of
colour into the poured-concrete bones. An antique crystal
chandelier adds elegance while the exposed pendant bulb
keeps the scheme grounded in functionality.

INDUSTRIAL LUxe
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INDUSTRIAL LUXE
OPEN MIND
Take inspiration from the factory, the restaurant kitchen,
the office or the warehouse with open shelving, metal
storage, contract furniture and a tough, oh-so practical
palette. Soften the edges with plants and memorabilia.
METAL WORKS
Reflective surfaces of galvanised steel, tin or pewter
provide a beaten industrial sheen that can work well in
smaller-scale rooms. The softly reflective surfaces give
you the freedom to paint walls in dark, moody hues.
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straight lines
Bed linen in greys and silver metallics keep the
industrial vibe alive in this North London loft. The
contemporary four-poster bed adds clear demarcation
lines against the rough bricks, and pendants suspended
on long flexes are a stylish alternative to standard lamps.
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INDUSTRIAL LUXE
UTILITARIAN CHIC
Functional and practical storage is key to the industrial
look. To keep things sophisticated, avoid clutter by
grouping and stacking kitchenware artfully.
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Crittall windows bridge
that gap between
traditional and
modern. They can say
bohemian, city chic or
loft style depending
upon the treatment
and architecture.
Kit Kemp
warehouse elements
This converted warehouse in Amsterdam is blessed with
soaring proportions and the owner has installed steel-
framed windows to add light. Keep functional components,
such as ventilation ducting, exposed but ramp up the glam
factor with a modern chandelier, suspended low over a
dining area to create a more intimate zone.
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TOTAL ILLUSION
Trust in the trompe loeil powers of digital printing and
invest in a wall covering that provides an industrial
backdrop; this is Patina Ageing with Beauty from
Mr Perswall. Lighting brings this scheme to life, with
copper fixtures reflecting the rusty hues behind.
The sturdy denim textiles keep comfort to the fore.

INDUSTRIAL LUXE
MIXED MATCH
Team metallic wall panelling with richly grained
rosewood for the ultimate luxe appeal. Reflective
glass and handworn metal accessories add lustre.
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INDUSTRIAL LUXE
GREY SCALE
A tadelakt finish is ber practical in a bathroom, but
delicate crystal lighting and mirrored surfaces bring
finesse and a glamorous foil to the otherwise brutalist
walls. The footstool adds a punkish burst of colour.
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FACTORY SETTING
Sensual curves and energetic colours soften the utility lines
of this former printworks in West London. The neutral
backdrop offers the opportunity to play with eras and scale
bronze-framed tables add 1970s panache, while giant
blooms emphasise the ceiling height.
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co u n t ry
Lu x e
ti ckin g str ipes
slubby lin en s
bl owsy f l oral s
timber be am s
weath ered wood
t on gu e an d groove d et ailin g
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COU NTRY LUXE
NAUTICAL NOTES
Weathered woods, aquatic blues and seaside stripes
conjure up a coastal vibe, helped by the flying geese
wallpaper that is used to animate a typically neglected
under-stairs zone. A chunky timber bench and vintage
glass buoy add authenticity.
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Timber brings a very engaging, human element to a space.
Add a cosseting sofa, a roaring fre and good company
and you have a very fne thing. Russell Pinch
good bone structure

Original timber beams are an asset worth revealing in
this converted barn in Burgundy. When short of height,
keep furnishings low, with deep-seated squishy sofas
that seem to float. To boost lateral space, try Italian
brands such as Poliform whose Park sofa is similar.
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OVERBLOWN BLOOMS
All hail the new chintz; bold and blowsy florals are
a popular contemporary motif and companies like
Designers Guild and Surface View offer wallcoverings
that allow you to go for broke with scale like never
before. Wrapping the pattern around built-in storage
amplifies the effect beautifully, setting the scene for
a dramatic English country tableau.

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LOGGING ON
Natural wood is inately luxurious. Use in abundance for
a modern rustic or Nordic feel; broad Douglas-fir floor
boards provide the ideal base. Floor-to-ceiling displays of
stacked logs keep things cosy but chic. Take your cue from
Ilse Crawford, who reinvented country house style with
features like this at Babington House hotel in Somerset.
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COU NTRY LUXE
HEARTHSIDE COMFORT
Nothing spells country luxe quite like a roaring log fire,
but when existing architecture is grand and stately you
can create a relaxed, cosy scene with sensuous textiles,
natural wood and soft curves. Emily Todhunters
handknotted Catella rug defines the comfort zone, with
the curvy Chesterfield and a rough-hewn timber coffee
table completing the look at this Sussex retreat.
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FARMHOUSE CHARACTER
For a genuine country luxe kitchen feel, invest in
flagstone floors. Freestanding units are more authentic,
especially with a capacious range cooker at the heart
of the room. Dont be afraid to display copper and steel
utensils, pottery and cookware, but avoid anything too
polished by mixing metals with chunky woods.

COU NTRY LUXE
OUTDOOR ASPECT
This exposed brick floor has inspired an appealing
scheme that brings the outdoors in to this townhouse
in rural Spain. If an interior lacks views, create the
illusion of one with a mural or decal. The antique
bench seat provides the luxe.
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FLORAL STATION
What creates a warm welcome more than a household
full of fresh flowers? This farmhouse takes inspiration
from grand country mansions, with a dedicated station
for handling the floral arrangements, contained within
a converted butlers sink. A splashback of patterned tiles
keep things pretty as well as practical.
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SPLENDID SEASIDE
Choose a sunbleached canvas to create an elegant,
calming interior. This Cornish cottage gets its
sophisticated coastal vibe from the combination of
limed and whitewashed timbers. Add decoration with
curated objects in similar tones that nod to the maritime
mood; maps and globes, beachcombed treasures and an
antique sailboat together create an eclectic feel.
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HERITAGE CHARM
Butt-and-bead panelling brings warmth and English
character to a room it also gives the illusion of higher
ceilings, so is ideal for loft spaces. Freestanding tubs are
the ultimate in decadence; highlight these complementary
features with sophisticated heritage paint shades.
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COUNTRY PILE
Luxe up a rustic setting with elegant French furnishings.
This super-kingsize, palatial bed works perfectly with
the window chaise longue. Keep additional decoration
simple and natural handpicked garden flowers are the
only accessories this smart room needs.
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MONO
Lu x e
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Ch an el chi c
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m od er n silh ou ettes
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MONOCHROME LUXE
PERIOD DRAMA
Refine the art of display by using the stark contrast
between black and white to create elegant
compositions. Layer objects to emphasise antique
forms and classical silhouettes this bust brings grace
and a sense of sophisticated fun to a room.
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ON THE FLIP SIDE
Play a game of opposites by painting the wall black
above the dado rail and white below, highlighting the
chandelier and furniture in the reverse shade to add
a sophisticated twist to traditional expectations.
Throughout history the black and white interior has been

perennially fashionable, gender neutral,
and non-ageist. It speaks of formality and focus
and is today the domain of graphic 21st-century drama.
SUE TIMNEY
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MONOCHROME LUXE
SCREEN SIREN
A white leather Chesterfield is le dernier cri in high-
luxe living, a chic and surprisingly feminine statement
piece that conveys Hollywood glamour. This converted
church in Melbourne works movie-star glamour
with delicate silver and white ornaments and large-
scale monochrome photography and illustration.
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MONOCHROME LUXE
HIGH-GLOSS GLAMOUR
A lacquered finish injects luxury, particularly when
applied to pieces with elegant lines, such as this French-
style console and classic Cherner chair. Historical
references, such as Barbara Hulanickis Antoinette
wallpaper, and surreal lighting, like Penelope Batleys
string of pearls, add a modern twist to the elegant mood.
GRAPHIC APPEAL
Black and white is such an eternally modish combo
that you can afford to layer and mix classic stripes
with simple geometric motifs to striking effect.
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MONOCHROME LUXE
BOLD SIMPLICITY
Paint classic wall-panelling black to bring richness and
structural depth to your monochrome scheme. Offset
with a hero product in contrasting white, making the
most of integral elements, such as woodturned legs.
Simple but super luxe.
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STRIKING TEXTILES
Zhuzh up a monochrome scheme with a combination of
textiles; layer and combine stripes, plains and geometric
patterns to soften the mood and provide visual interest.
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AGELESS CLASSICS
White doesnt have to strike only one note. Bring a room
to life by introducing neo-classical references and a
variety of textiles. Sculptural pieces such as the Ionic
capital, the mini-bust and Cerruti Baleris marble pouf
ground the look with a rich sense of permanence.

MONOCHROME LUXE
GREY MATTERS
Black may be the key-note colour in this master
bedroom, but the gentle, soothing luxe mood is all down
to the use of tonal shading on the high button-backed
headboard, ottoman and quilted throw.
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MONOCHROME LUXE
BATHING BEAUTY
When it comes to bathroom luxury, theres only one
material that really cuts it. Carrara marble. Quarried
since Roman times and favoured by artists from
Michelangelo to Rodin, it has an unrivalled beauty
and timeless appeal. Mirrored storage brings extra
wow-factor to this North London new-build.
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SHEER GENIUS
Create a grand but ethereal master bedroom with an
abundance of diaphanous white fabrics. This four-poster
bed is dressed in cotton curtains that complement the
window drapes. The toffee-stained timber flooring and
bed frame anchor the scheme and provide warmth.
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