New designs and ideas to inspire
FEATURE LAURA VINDEN
SWEDISH SOJOURN
Blending heritage with modernity, Cathy Nordström presents Karin’s Collection, a homage to the pioneering textile work of Karin Larsson, who, along with her husband, Carl, an eminent figure in Swedish art, is renowned for establishing the quintessential Swedish aesthetic. This collection, inspired by Karin’s life at her summer house, has fabrics from £175m and cushions from £168. Cathy’s hand-drawn designs – Karin’s Portiere (used here in the Sundborn colourway for the curtain), Karin’s Dress and Karin’s Rölakan – creatively reinterpret Karin’s style. →
SMALL WONDER
The Drop-Leaf Table, £3,665, by Chelsea Textiles, echoes the ingenious 1956 design by Peter Hvidt and Olga Mølgaard-Nielsen and offers a unique blend of functionality and style. Joining the brand’s Mid-Century Modern range, the table is crafted from sustainably sourced teak with aged brass details. It is hand-painted in a choice of shades with a subtly distressed finish and transitions seamlessly from console to dining table – ideal for smaller living spaces.
ROCK REMNANTS
SolidNature, the natural stone brand, in collaboration with Danish designer Birgitte Due Madsen, unveils the Breton Cubes. This innovative collection marries the timeless elegance of the iconic Breton stripe with sustainable design. Priced from €6,050, the cubes are crafted from natural stone offcuts – onyx, marble and travertine – offering a contemporary twist on the classic pattern, beloved for its sailor origins and popularised by Coco Chanel.
MAKE YOUR MARK
Thorp of London, founded in 1971 by Bernard Thorp, stands out for its custom-made fabrics and wallpapers, meticulously handcrafted in Norfolk. This commitment to traditional screen-printing has continued to evolve with the brand joining Maison Pierre Frey in 2022. With more than 360 designs to choose from, you can personalise your selections from an archive of 95 drawings, 460 colours and 33 printing materials. Prices start from £149m and pictured here are curtains and blinds in Parisienne and chairs in Park Walk and Broken Stripe.
HEAVY METAL
Discover the Wrought Iron Spotlight from Nigel Tyas Ironwork, priced at £365 for the three-light pendant. This captivating piece features hand-rolled spotlight hoods, detailed with copper rivets and your choice of decorative edging – hammered or punched. Choose from antique bronze, brass or nickel. Also available in single and five-light configurations. →
BOTANICAL CHEER
The Botanica champagne coupe glasses, designed by Alessandra Baldereschi for Ichendorf Milano, available at Farfetch, combine exquisite craftsmanship with the beauty of nature. Priced at £141 for a set of six, each is hand-
