Cheshire Luxury Homes & Interiors Magazine Spring 2013

HOMES & INTERIORS MAGAZINE

SPRING 2012

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BUTLEY HALL

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Breathing new life into this historic building

featured in the Domesday book

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BUTLEY HALL

BUTLEY HALL

Breathing new life into this historic building

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A hidden gem in the heart of Prestbury village

Very seldom in property do two crucial factors come together so perfectly: a magnifi cent residence in a classic English hall, and the North-West’s most enviable location - Prestbury in Cheshire.

Butley Hall encompasses both, beautifully.

This highly sympathetic restoration of a classic Grade II country hall retains many of the original features. In creating some seven luxurious apartments and three fi ne townhouses, Edengate will make every use of existing materials and natural surfaces, while complementing them with leading edge technology, energy effi ciency and security.

Five properties have already been sold off plan; reserve now to avoid disappointment.

Contact: 0845 299 7212 Email: [email protected]

Butley Hall: A once in a lifetime opportunity


50% sold off plan

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CONTENTS

Published by Luxury Titles Limited

Publisher, Matthew Evans [email protected]

Editor, Cooper Samuel-Jones [email protected]

Advertising Sales, Alastair McClare [email protected]

Graphic Design, Simon Gale [email protected]

Phil Spencer - Page 90 The Design Practice - page 34

Contributors:Kelly HoppenPhil SpencerJim EvansLeslie Sinclair

6 Kelly Hoppen talks shows us how to make an entrance!

10 A selection of Cheshire’s top properties with Savills and Jackson-Stops and Staff

34 The Design Practice at UBER transforming space into cinema!

66 The first of our series of ‘International Inspiration’ from the amazing Segreto finishes

90 Phil Spencer shows how outside space can add serious value to your property.

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EDITORS NOTES

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Welcome to our spring edition of Cheshire Luxury.

I hope that you have all enjoyed the festive season and endured the wintery conditions. Now, finally, it really feels that the days are getting longer and spring is on the horizon.

Once again you will find this issue packed with the best in interiors and homes from the region, interspersed with insightful features from some of the country’s leading designers.

There’s something for everyone whether it’s Phil Spencer on gardens, The Design practice transforming space into Cinema or making an entrance with Kelly Hoppen. We hope these ideas alongside our fabulous contributors and supporters give you plenty to consider for your home this spring.

Cooper Samuel-JonesEditor

Cooper Samuel-Jones

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By Kelly Hoppen

Not only is the entrance hall the welcome into a home, but it sets the standard and mood for the rest of the house as well.

A Grand Entrance

FEATURE | A Grand Entrance

Slim floating display shelves do not intrude into this hallway, and the lighting underneath bounces off the polished wood floor, enhancing natural light. Colourful art by Nobuyoshi Araki lifts the monochromatic palette. A Promemoria Pierre stool is perfect for removing shoes.

Lightwells in corridors are the ultimate luxury because the quality of light in the space is superb – pure, white, clean and fresh. Here a soft-grey oak floor with matching skirting boards expands the width of the corridor.

Entrance halls create that first crucial impression. Whenever I come home, I look forward to experiencing the sense

of wellbeing that my hall engenders. That is what you are designing for: the excited sense of homecoming. First impressions are lasting ones, and you do not get a second chance to create them.

When you are designing, look at your home as a whole space, and imagine moving through and around it fluidly. Think about whether you are having wood or stone flooring, where this flooring leads and how it will work in conjunction with other rooms, as ultimately all rooms lead off the entrance hall. There must be flow and continuity between spaces to create harmony.

Your hall is your hall, so use what you have and make the absolute best of it with well-planned lighting and attention to detail. The hall must be practical, with a shelf or console for keys and bags, and cupboards for shoes and coats, but do always bring in that element of display with mirrors, flowers and objects. This is key to upping the sense of welcoming wow.

As with entrance halls, remember to keep the flow of floor finishes harmonious throughout, as corridors link rooms to rooms. Work with, not against, the architecture of your home, and make much of textural contrast in your choice of materials and finishes.

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A textural feast in this chalet hallway includes wood-clad walls of horizontally laid planks in play with highly polished marble floors, gilt leaf-shaped vessels and a figurative stone sculpture. The effect draws the eye towards the main living spaces. Light plays a crucial role in this design, as the entrance hall is on the lower-ground floor – this lighting scheme sets off infinite reflections, giving the space dynamic energy despite the lack of natural light.

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The entrance hallway in my London home makes me smile every time I come home. The 1960s zinc mirrors from Philip Thomas are perfect for the space, striking just the right note of glamour. The long, slim double shelf allows me to display an ever-changing scene of flowers and objects. They are overlaid in this way because the house is in a crescent, and this was a great solution to disguising the curvature in the architecture. Nickel capping on the corners is a signature feature of the house – it is both highly practical and chic. The taupe poured-resin flooring runs throughout the ground floor.

HALLMARKERS• Design for the wow-and-welcome factor,

as well as for practicality; a hallway gives the first impression of the interior of your home.

•��Create�continuity�of�floor�finishes,�so�that�your rooms will flow harmoniously from one into the other.

•��I� have� exterior� doormats,� but� you� can�inset a black coir mat within the hall flooring inside the entrance if you wish.

The grid will be enormously helpful when you design the doorways and doors, and in how you finish skirting boards – in corridors they can be matched to either walls or floor equally effectively.

I approach the lighting design for corridors as I would for any other space, in order to make the most of them, as often there is little, if any, natural light. Low-level lighting that throws light to the floors, then bounces up into the corridor is particularly inviting and beautiful, as well as being flattering.

Corridors are spaces, not just roads through the house – sculpture, objects, star pieces of furniture and pictures can all be used to give these spaces personality and charm. Do not be surprised by how just one well-judged vessel with beautiful flowers or a plant can transform a corridor from feeling unloved into being warm and full of life.

Taken from Kelly Hoppen IDEAS: Creating a home for the way you live,

Text by Sarah Stewart-Smith, photographs by Mel Yates,

published by Jacqui Small at £30

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The entrance hall of this listed house, where little could be changed because of legal restrictions, has been thoroughly modernized with a black-and-white palette, and centred and defined by placing a section of black oak within the Thassos white marble floor. The Monpas table pro-vides the ideal spot for an impactful flower arrangement. The rest of the space is simply and beautifully finished with white-painted walls and a series of three Pearl pendants with crystal drops from CTO Lighting.

The beauty of this space lies in the tone of colour and the almost metallic textural quality of the plaster walls in conjunction with the marble floor and giant Shield plant pot from DK Home, a bronze sculpture in its own right. The rectangular niche built into the curved wall creates a yin–yang balance and a perfect display point.

CORRIDORSThe roads through your home are not places where you spend long stretches of time, but you do use them constantly, so their design is no less important than that of the rooms themselves. They are the linking spaces, so your design choices – materials, finishes, lighting and furnishings – should be in keeping with the overall feel of your house.

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savills.co.uk

Guide £835,000

prestbury, off golf club drive, FALLIBROOME HOUSE

Superb luxury contemporary apartment ø beautifully presented throughout ø 2 large private balconies, lift ø master suite, guest suite, bedroom 3 ø secure undercroft parking ø close to golf club and Prestbury village ø EPC = C

Savills Wilmslow6 Water LaneWilmslow SK9 5AA01625 [email protected]

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savills.co.uk

Guide £2.65 million

wilmslow, adlington road, BOLLIN HALL

Superb contemporary residence ø private and elevated setting ø views across the Bollin Valley ø 5 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms ø dependent, guest/staff suiteø tennis court, 4 car garage ø southerly facing gardens to approx. 1 acre ø EPC = D

Savills Wilmslow6 Water LaneWilmslow SK9 5AA01625 [email protected]

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jackson-stops.co.uk

Brereton ParkA country house in an enchanting setting with complete privacy.

Entrance hall, 2 WCs, drawing room, snug, study/reading room, breakfast kitchen, conservatory, utility, pantry, dining room, sitting room, 4 bedrooms (all en suite). Charming Grade II Listed walled gardens with watercress stream, ice house, gazebo, decked area & stone-flagged terrace, approximately 1.2 acres.

Guide Price: £1,350,000

Jackson-Stops & Staff8 Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AA

01625 [email protected]

Fast find 34030

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jackson-stops.co.uk

Fast find 23715

MartonA wonderful period rectory with separate accommodation set in enchanting gardens.

Entrance hall, cloakroom, drawing room, dining room, snug, morning room, playroom, study, breakfast kitchen, pantry, utility, 6 double bedrooms (2 en suite), bathroom, cellar. Separate coach house with garaging & 1 bedroom flat above. Beautifully planted gardens, hard tennis court, in all just under 1.5 acres.




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jackson-stops.co.uk

Fast find 48210

Brereton ParkAn exquisite Grade II Listed property with rural views set amidst breathtaking Estate parkland.

Entrance hall, 2 WCs, study, kitchen open-plan to sitting room, breakfast room, utility, drawing room, dining room, master bedroom with dressing room & proposed en suite bathroom, 4 further double bedrooms (all en suite), store room. Extensive garaging, beautifully landscaped gardens, charming pond, south-facing terrace,

just over 1 acre.




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jackson-stops.co.uk

Mottram St AndrewA large family house standing in approximately 3 acres of prime ‘Golden Triangle’ countryside with stunning rural views & separate ancillary accommodation.

Entrance hall, WC, drawing room, dining room, garden room, snug, breakfast kitchen, 6 bedrooms (1 en suite), 2 bathrooms. Detached outbuilding including garaging & stabling with large 1 bedroom apartment above. Gardens extending to approximately 3 acres.




Fast find 48102

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Natural Retreats have been delivering incredible places to stay in beautiful and secluded locations across the world since we opened our first set of panoramic sliding doors back in 2006.

We have gone on to become a market-leading provider of luxury holiday homes, operating locally from our office in Wilmslow, Cheshire.

Right at the heart of everything we do lays the desire to bring you awe-inspiring scenes of natural beauty, without trading levels of luxury.

When you visit your Natural Retreat home, we don’t expect you to lift a finger. Nothing is too much trouble for our Concierge, a team of dedicated travel and lifestyle specialists.

From making sure your favourite bottle of wine is chilled for your arrival, to booking you into that restaurant you fell in love with last time you were here, simply let us know and we’ll make sure it’s all taken care of.

Just launched: 20 spectacular holiday homes for sale on the Llyn Peninsula

Discover the real beauty of owning on the Llyn Peninsula• Nefyn Golf Club on your doorstep, Abersoch a short drive away and

Whistling Sands Beach along the coast

• Your own dedicated concierge, 365 days a year

• Platinum member of our Great Stay Programme, giving you two weeks free use of other Natural Retreats worldwide locations

• A Natural Retreat for generations…999 year long-term lease

• Free holidays with Natural Retreats for 21 days a year during build

• Fully furnished to the highest standard

• Managed and operated by Natural Retreats

• Great rental potential, with experienced rental programme

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Own the best sunset on the Llyn Peninsula, North Wales

Enjoy for generations with a 999 year leaseTelephone: 01625 838349Email: enquiries@naturalretreatsresidences.comwww.naturalretreatsresidences.com Request

BrochuresRequestcall back

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Natural Retreats have been delivering incredible places to stay in beautiful and secluded locations across the world since we opened our first set of panoramic sliding doors back in 2006.

We have gone on to become a market-leading provider of luxury holiday homes, operating locally from our office in Wilmslow, Cheshire.

Right at the heart of everything we do lays the desire to bring you awe-inspiring scenes of natural beauty, without trading levels of luxury.

When you visit your Natural Retreat home, we don’t expect you to lift a finger. Nothing is too much trouble for our Concierge, a team of dedicated travel and lifestyle specialists.

From making sure your favourite bottle of wine is chilled for your arrival, to booking you into that restaurant you fell in love with last time you were here, simply let us know and we’ll make sure it’s all taken care of.

Just launched: 20 spectacular holiday homes for sale on the Llyn Peninsula

Discover the real beauty of owning on the Llyn Peninsula• Nefyn Golf Club on your doorstep, Abersoch a short drive away and

Whistling Sands Beach along the coast

• Your own dedicated concierge, 365 days a year

• Platinum member of our Great Stay Programme, giving you two weeks free use of other Natural Retreats worldwide locations

• A Natural Retreat for generations…999 year long-term lease

• Free holidays with Natural Retreats for 21 days a year during build

• Fully furnished to the highest standard

• Managed and operated by Natural Retreats

• Great rental potential, with experienced rental programme


Own the best sunset on the Llyn Peninsula, North Wales

Enjoy for generations with a 999 year leaseTelephone: 01625 838349Email: enquiries@naturalretreatsresidences.comwww.naturalretreatsresidences.com Request

BrochuresRequestcall back

Join fornewsletters

Book asite visit

*terms & conditions apply

Up to 6% net rental

guarantee available

for the first 3 years*


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smcbathrooms& interiors

SMC Bathrooms and Interiors is owned and run by Steven and Barbara McCready, ably assisted by a team of highly skilled and dedicated individuals who are specialists in their field.

Customer service is our priority and whatever the space we are working on our team will ensure that

all your requirements are met from project conception to completion.

Unlike larger companies, SMC bathrooms and interiors don’t outsource installation, every job will be

installed and managed on site by Steven, however large or small the job. Where we also differ is in

the planning and project management side. Barbara will guide you through the process step-by-step,

giving you as much or as little help in selecting your bathroom, kitchen, fittings and flooring. With local

relationships with a wide range of bathroom and kitchen suppliers, you’ll get better value for money

and the reassurance that everything will be covered. In turn this saves labour costs, as Barbara will

check everything you need will be on site at the right time, even if you’re sourcing everything yourself.

Over the years we have brought together a team of tradesman who share our desire to deliver your

dream bathroom or kitchen to the highest possible standard.smc bathrooms & interiors has grown

into a well established and highly recommended service thanks to sheer hard work, the opportunity

to install quality products and our love for design.

Luxury living is something that we all aspire to and SMC Bathrooms aim to make it achievable.

SMC Bathrooms, Highlands Cottage, Rochdale Rd, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7JN

T. 01706 843 142M. 07909 538 887M. 07909 544 794E. [email protected]

www.smcbathrooms.co.uk

Installation, design and project management by

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T. 0845 463 0083 E. [email protected]

www.touchedinteriors.co.uk

Exclusive handcrafted luxury furniture from around the world

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“the only consistent thing in life is change”

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MODO Cucine has developed a reputation as a charming boutique store with a personalised service that makes us all feel welcome. They design kitchens by Warendorf and Bontempi to suit everyone’s lifestyle and budget and are proud to have built a reputation for bespoke designers of stone. We went along to see for ourselves and met up with owner Lisa Mather.

From the minute you walk in there is a charismatic feel about the place and you instantly feel at home. The showroom has a decadent touch with many beautiful stone items, which Lisa told us are either designed by herself or sourced from around the world with the help from her family who are involved in the industry & complement the MODO Cucine product offerings as required.

Exciting times ahead at MODO Cucine

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Having recently decided to run MODO alone Lisa shares with us her exciting plans for the future.

“MODO Cucine has been established for over 7 years and I’ve enjoyed every second of it from designing our very first kitchen to planning for the future. The brain never stops and ideas are constantly evolving, I have a motto that the only consistent thing in life is change and I love it!

2013 is going to be a particularly exciting year as we will be introducing a new kitchen brand called ‘Jack Badger’ as seen on Channel 4’s ‘Kirstie’s Vintage Home’. I believe there is a market out there for a little something old with a new twist. Our kitchens are typically contemporary however I am often asked for handmade pieces, such as dressers and spice racks to complement the more traditional properties we work with – ‘Jack Badger’ do just that.

MODO Cucine will also further develop our long standing relationship with Warendorf, formerly Miele die Kuche by introducing an innovative new display into the showroom. In addition we shall be working very closely with their exclusive design range by Piet Boon, something rather exquisite when it comes to German Kitchens and won’t be available from any other manufacturer.

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Our Italian supplier’ Bontempi’ is always at the forefront of designs with striking new ranges including a fantastic entry level kitchen for those of you not looking to break the bank.

We love to play with different materials and finishes and Spekva have fulfilled our desire by introducing a new sandblast finish to their range of solid wood worktops, absolutely stunning and will be on show at MODO this year.

If a more technical and high specification design is what you require, we have a new range by ’Dornbracht’ “Since 1950, the name Dornbracht has signified the production of high-quality designer bathrooms, kitchen fittings and accessories. Decades of innovation have created iconic ranges of specially configured fittings and sinks. Taking their cue from commercial kitchens, Dornbracht products make for smoother processes and fewer compromises, such as dedicated WATER ZONES and instant near-boiling water (93°C) at the press of a lever.”

Please do come along to visit our showroom & see the fantastic brands & products that we can tailor to your needs.

I look forward to welcoming you into MODO Cucine!

MODO Cucine, 201 Moss Lane, Bramhall, Cheshire SK7 1BA.T. 0161 439 5508 E. [email protected]

www.modocucine.co.uk

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THE ULTIMATE RESOURCE FOR INSPIRING FURNITURE

Windsor sofa by Arketipo; ‘Big’ dining table from Bonaldo; Modular sofa and tables by Swan Italia; Megalux 1 mirror by Porada

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www.uber-interiors.com

UBER Interiors Chelford Road, Ollerton

Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 8SB

0845 0773280 [email protected]

Giorgio Collection’s Absolute bed; Mirrored console by Christopher Guy; Balance lamp by DK Home; Carteggio tall desk Molteni&C; Seed Cloud chandelier by Ochre

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www.trombe.co.uk E:[email protected]

Head Office: +44 (0)20 7684 1065Northern Office: +44 (0)1133 221481

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www.trombe.co.uk E:[email protected]

Head Office: +44 (0)20 7684 1065Northern Office: +44 (0)1133 221481

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Artisan Tile and Bathroom Studio. 19-21 The Paddock, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 3HG

Tel: 01625 526186 Email: [email protected] Web: www.artisantbs.co.uk Follow us on Twitter: @artisan_19

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There is a rising trend: savvy home owners are turning their lesser used rooms, attics, even single garages to fully fledged bespoke entertainment rooms for less than you may think.

I ’m quite taken aback with the fact that finally in the last few years it has become possible to have a truly immersive state-

of-the-art cinematic experience in your very own home from around £10,000. Not DIY but an integrated system installed by world experts.

It’s not the incredible rate of change of technology hardware that surprises me with which this hunger for the latest gizmos

inevitably means that prices drop as they become mass market. What has given me the biggest thrill is that this complex technology now works together better than ever and - thanks to the forbearers such as Apple’s iPod, the manufacturers now take note that the key to this clever technology should be in the simplicity of how the end user controls it. Gone are the days when you need a plethora of remotes and a lab coat technician by your side.

Transforming your day room...

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FEATURE | Cinema Rooms

Text: Jim Evans from The Design Practice by UBERImages: The Design Practice by UBER and Sensory International

Photography: Karl Hopkins, Dan Kenyon, McCoy & Wynne

...into an uber cinema at night

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Long before the hardware is specified or a screen is fired up, you need to start with the basic question that you may have already pondered: location? Perhaps you have a living room, a spare bedroom or an outhouse where you have pictured your new theatre metamorphosing before your eyes. The location does need to meet certain criteria surrounding space, layout and suitability and a recent client had set his heart on converting his attic, sadly this particular one wasn’t suitable. But on our way out, we spied a single garage that was being used to store junk. Suddenly we had our room. A surprisingly smaller space than you may think required.

However, a dedicated space doesn’t have to be the only option. More and more customers are happy to utilise a current sitting room for a dual functioning cinema/games room in addition now that the technology elements can be practically removed from view once not in use leaving a only a harmoniously designed living space.

The Design Practice by UBER built an award-winning room within a small space in their converted design centre UBER Interiors to show that it is possible to create a dual-purpose room to satisfy a range of functions with this in mind.

From its initial appearance we designed a luxurious looking small sitting room complete

with usual refinements comprising, large modular sofa, fireplace, coffee and tables with ambient lighting. The large 9-panel bespoke artwork filling one wall is complemented on the opposing wall with similar small pictures (they’re actually rear surround speakers) and you would be hard pushed to believe that the room has any other purpose than for relaxation. It is not until you pick up the iPad on the table that you realise with the touch of one button that the room has a hidden talent: In true Bond-esque style the lights dim, the fire flashes to life, curtains draw, and a gentle hum as the middle panel of the wall art moves back and upwards to reveal a 50” TV that moves forward and comes to rest perfectly flush with the other artwork panels. It is immediately apparent that the sound that now greets your ears from behind the artwork - made from acoustically transparent fabric screens - is of an exceptional quality... and those that have had the first hand experience, tend to break into a smile if they have not done so already. But that’s not its party trick...

The 50” TV is simply not engaging or detailed enough for your HD cup match. The touch of another button and a full HD anamorphic projector screen glides down in front of the panels.

From an unused single garage To a cinematic haven

we spied a single garage that was being used to store junk“ ”

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The systems themselves are a joy to use, as an example choose from lists of your favourite actors, directors, or a box front cover picture which can reshuffle to offer alternative suggestions to match the type of movie highlighted. Simple. Easy. And it all turns back to your sitting room just as easily.

The world respected home automation and security company Sensory International, who have made a name for themselves building high end systems for superyachts, now offers Bronze, Silver and Gold home cinema packages and along with interiors design consultation from The Design Practice by UBER can also design a bespoke home cinema with a huge range of options, tailored to suit your requirements. The crucial thing is to get the planning right. We therefore offer a free site survey of your proposed space, and we only operate to the highest standards. If we don’t think a space will work, we will say so.

Both Sensory International and The Design Practice by UBER have award-winning expertise in projects across the UK and abroad. A full range of Sensory cinema technologies is also on show at the UBER Interiors’ showroom - so come and play, enjoy and be inspired.

www.thedesignpractice.com [email protected]

01565 621620

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SHUFF & Co.FOR THE COMPLETE SERVICEfor information visit shuffandco.co.uk

Shuff & Co. is a Marton based family business with fifty years experience of providing high quality specialist home and garden related services.

Through The Cheshire Chimney Sweep Company, The Cheshire Stove Company and the company’s Building and Interior Design divisions, the Shuff & Co. Group can offer a comprehensive range of home improvement, redesign, repair and maintenance services for homeowners, with the convenience and cost efficiency of a single point of contact.

For more details on the range of services offered or to discuss a project idea contact Shuff & Co. on 01260 270 049 or visit us at www.shuffandco.co.uk

LIGHTING YOUR FIREFOR OVER 50 YEARS Twenty first century chimney sweeping bears little resemblance

to it's 18th century cousin. Blackened sweeps, urchin boys and a certain Walt Disney movie mean we associate the service with soot, dirt...and dancing.

Today, chimney sweeping is clean, quick, professional and essential; solid fuel fires and wood and pellet burning stoves all produce a build up of flammable creosote and soot - even smokeless fuels produce ash debris - and if left they can lead to house fires or even carbon monoxide poisoning.

The Cheshire Chimney Sweep Company, part of the Shuff & Co. Group, has over 50 years experience of keeping chimneys clean and safe, and is registered with HETAS and The National Association of Chimney Sweeps.

Whilst white sheets and brushes are still very much part of the kit, sophisticated state-of-the-art equipment, such as the RodTech Power Sweep system, smoke testers and CCTV are used to identify and remedy potential hazards quickly, cleanly and with minimum disruption.

CHIM, CHIM, CHER...EWW


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Shuff & Co. is a Marton based family business with fifty years experience of providing high quality specialist home and garden related services.

Through The Cheshire Chimney Sweep Company, The Cheshire Stove Company and the company’s Building and Interior Design divisions, the Shuff & Co. Group can offer a comprehensive range of home improvement, redesign, repair and maintenance services for homeowners, with the convenience and cost efficiency of a single point of contact.

For more details on the range of services offered or to discuss a project idea contact Shuff & Co. on 01260 270 049 or visit us at www.shuffandco.co.uk

LIGHTING YOUR FIREFOR OVER 50 YEARS Twenty first century chimney sweeping bears little resemblance

to it's 18th century cousin. Blackened sweeps, urchin boys and a certain Walt Disney movie mean we associate the service with soot, dirt...and dancing.

Today, chimney sweeping is clean, quick, professional and essential; solid fuel fires and wood and pellet burning stoves all produce a build up of flammable creosote and soot - even smokeless fuels produce ash debris - and if left they can lead to house fires or even carbon monoxide poisoning.

The Cheshire Chimney Sweep Company, part of the Shuff & Co. Group, has over 50 years experience of keeping chimneys clean and safe, and is registered with HETAS and The National Association of Chimney Sweeps.

Whilst white sheets and brushes are still very much part of the kit, sophisticated state-of-the-art equipment, such as the RodTech Power Sweep system, smoke testers and CCTV are used to identify and remedy potential hazards quickly, cleanly and with minimum disruption.

CHIM, CHIM, CHER...EWW


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So much more than just the latest interior design accessory; a stove delights the eye, warms the body and soothes the soul whilst providing an efficient, cost effective and sustainable method of heating the home.

By emitting a radiant heat, a wood or multi-fuel stove keeps a home cosy and warm more cheaply than gas and three times more efficiently than an open fire whilst providing your favourite room with a welcoming focal point.

The Cheshire Stove Company specialises in stove design, supply and installation and works with leading manufacturers of tradi-tional and contemporary style stoves, suitable for all styles of property, fuel types and budgets.

As part of the Shuff & Co. Group, The Cheshire Stove Company can also provide associated services such as chimney sweeping, surveying and preparation, building and renovation work and interior design.

HOT PROPERTY


Pictured: Piazetta Costellazion UNO Blanca stoveWhen installed with the Multifuoco kit, the extraordinary patented ducted system with remote control, you can ensure that heat is evenly spread throughout the home.

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SHUFF & Co.FOR THE COMPLETE SERVICE

Pictured: Concept sketch for The Haybarn by RHS Gold Award winning garden designer Alexandra Froggatt, a collaborative project with The Cheshire Stove Company.


Outdoor stoves have evolved leaps and bounds since the humble chiminea first graced our gardens. Now, an outdoor living or dining space can be styled for all year round use, not just for those few moments us Brits optimistically label as 'Summer'.

Working with your own ideas or those of a professional garden designer, The Cheshire Stove Company, part of the Shuff & Co. Group, can advise, supply and install sophisticated traditional or contemporary style stoves allowing you to extend your living space outside of your home and into the great outdoors whatever the season.

A wide range of stylish, efficient and environmentally friendly stoves are available, suitable for all fuel types and budgets, and styles and sizes of outdoor living space.

Alexandra Froggatt Designwww.alexandrafroggatt.com

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

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For three decades Fired Earth has been creating and sourcing stunning products for every style of living space and for every budget. The recently refitted store located nr. Knutsford is a new showcase for gorgeous bathrooms and kitchens that are perfect for the properties of Cheshire, whilst Manchester and Chester offer convenient city centre locations.

Fired Earth is perhaps best known for its beautiful tiles. Collections include handcrafted English-made decorative tiles, iridescent glass mosaics, timeless stone flooring, hardwearing porcelain and reclaimed terracotta. But it’s not just tiles for which the company is renowned. It has three paint ranges – one produced in collaboration with the National Trust as well as a unique range of contemporary wallpaper.

The team at Fired Earth work tirelessly to ensure everything it offers is relevant and extensive and, with this in mind, they continually source new and interesting products. Particularly notable are the new stone ranges.

The Hamptons collection, inspired by America’s East Coast, is made up of timeless sumptuous marble, which is both tactile and a joy to look at. Each piece that makes it into the range has been carefully sourced and considered before being allowed in. This is particularly noticeable in the new Marble and Diffusion Stone collection, which is made up of beautiful limestones and travertines.

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Get inspiration for your home

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WALL & FLOOR TILES | PAINT & WALLPAPER | KITCHENS | BATHROOMS | DESIGN & INSTALLATION

Whether you’re simply looking to brighten up a room with a lick of paint or are planning a major renovation, Fired Earth can help. And with design services, a bespoke marble service, a specialist contract division for the trade or simply informal advice in store, you really are in safe hands.

For more information visit firedearth.com, call 0845 366 0400 or visit your nearest store.

Fired Earth, Sycamore Farm, Chelford Road, Ollerton, NR KNUTSFORD, WA16 8SA T. 01565 621760 E. [email protected]

Fired Earth, 16 John Dalton Street, MANCHESTER, M2 6HYT. 0161 832 3122 E. [email protected]

Fired Earth, 36 Lower Bridge Street, CHESTER, CH1 1RST. 01244 348084 E. [email protected]

www.firedearth.com

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“the Oscars for the design world”

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Kingston Shaw Limited was founded in 2004 by award winning interior designer Kate Kingston. Since inception, we have garnered an enviable reputation within the interior design industry for providing exceptional interiors, which exceed the expectations of our discerning clients. Our work has featured in the Andrew Martin Design Review, described by The Times as ‘the Oscars for the design world’.

From offices in the North West of England, London and Dubai, we are fully equipped to design and deliver outstanding interiors for both the high-end residential and commercial sectors, across the UK and internationally.

Kingston Shaw has a proven track record of providing bespoke designs on time and within budget, with warmth, wit, functionality and style. We understand the needs of our clients, and provide a professional approach to fulfilling their requirements in a sensitive and discreet manner.

Our service umbrella offers solutions for all aspects of interior design, including specification, project management and architectural services.

Please contact Kingston Shaw on 0844 7360141 and visit our website www.kingstonshaw.com

Cheshire 3 The Workshops, Marcus Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 1EU T. +44 (0) 844 736 0141 E. [email protected]

London 1 Garden Court, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3JT T. +44 (0) 844 736 0141 E. [email protected]

Dubai PO Box 9214, 15th Floor International Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE T: +971 50 663 5011 E. [email protected]

www.kingstonshaw.com

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the only limit is your imagination

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Electrikery are one of Britain’s most prestigious smart home design and installation companies.

Working in some of the most esteemed homes in the North West of England, they have built up a reputation for producing unparalleled quality.

Based in the heart of Cheshire, Electrikery provide their clients with a home technology experience, tailored to their specific requirements for a bespoke and unique living environment.

They specialise in providing their clients with the ultimate cinematic experience, whether this be large plasma or LED display, or a full 3D projector and anamorphic screen. Their dramatic lighting designs, interactive furniture, automatic black out blinds and crystal clear sound reproduction, will send your senses into spine tingling overdrive.

Electrikery’s systems enable control and integration of the most important home functions such as audio visual systems, CCTV, lighting, security, heating and communications. Think of it as the nervous system of your most precious space - your home.

Imagine living in a home that knows you, a home that wakes you up in the morning with your favourite music, where the curtains silently open to reveal the gentle hues of the morning sunshine. Walking downstairs the security system turns off, the heating system ensures it is warm underfoot; each room has reached the perfect temperature as the lighting highlights the morning coffee and paper. Sounds like a great start the day doesn’t it?

Electrikery’s highly trained staff will guide you effortlessly through your project, from initial concepts and system design, through installation, commissioning and project completion.

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ELECTRIKERY – AUDIO VISUAL | HOME CINEMA | CONTROL AND INTERGRATION

your desires... our innovation... your home

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ELECTRIKERY – AUDIO VISUAL | HOME CINEMA | CONTROL AND INTERGRATION LIGHTING SYTEMS | TELECOM AND DATA | SECURITY | DIGITAL CONTENT | DESIGN

MediaCube’ is Electrikery’s award winning demonstration facility and is one of the best facilities of its kind in the country. It enables prospective clients to view the quality of their installation work whilst also sampling the very latest technology on offer in a comfortable and private environment.

Electrikery’s vision is one which exceeds your every expectation, your every desire, a bespoke solution designed specifically for you and your family.

For more information or to arrange a personal demonstration at ‘MediaCube’ contact a member of the Electrikery team on 0161 241 3366 or visit www.electrikery.co.uk

Electrikery Limited, 4 The Beeches, Beech Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5ER.

T. 0161 241 3366 E. [email protected] W. www.electrikery.co.uk

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Hart-Woods Signature Kitchens of Prestbury is a family run business aimed at the specialist market, using the very best of products with the highest level of customer service they offer a full design service and can undertake all building work requirements.

“The kitchen has evolved beyond its original concept and is no longer simply a collection of cupboards to store food and crockery. A kitchen today is the heart of the house where family and friends spend quality time together, whilst at the same time being a designer statement. Hart-Woods ‘Signature Kitchens’ takes this concept to a point where form can often overtake function” Says Jon Hart-Woods, award winning designer & owner of Hart-Woods Signature Kitchens.

They source the finest of products from Italy and Germany as well as our own English handcrafted furniture to suit all requirements and of course give true value for money.

It’s clear that from project conception through to completion, Hart-Woods care about their customers and their trade. With an unlimited choice of materials, colours and finishes they can deliver unprecedented possibilities when helping you to design your dream interior space in a professional and personable way.

Hart-Woods Signature Kitchens The Stables Gallery The Village Prestbury Cheshire SK10 4DG

T. 01625 827047 E. [email protected] W. www.hartwoodssignature.co.uk

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You will find a wonderful choice of Marble, Stone, Wood, Travertine, Granite and Cast Iron Fireplaces along with Gas, Electric, Woodburning and Multifuel appliances. We only stock and sell high quality and performance products, with some guaranteed for 5 years.

Unfortunately no matter how big the showroom, you cannot display everything, but what we do show, is a thoughtfully selected, extensive range of beautiful, high quality, high performance Fireplace products. That said, even if you cannot find the exact product displayed, we can usually still supply it. Purchasing the right Fireplace is a big decision and probably the 3rd or 4th biggest financial investment you will make for your house. It can literally turn your house into a home and we take that as seriously as you do!

a warm glow...Fireplace Superstore is probably the largest single level Fireplace Showroom in the North of England. With more than 5,000 square feet of showroom space, we have over 250 different products on display.

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“ It can literally turn your house into a home and we take that as seriously as you do!”

Our Showroom display pods have been ergonomically designed with the intention of allowing you the customer, to be able to stand back and more easily visualise each Fireplace as if it were in your own home.

It always helps in selecting the fire of your choice if you can see it burning and as such, we have over 25 live Gas burning displays, 4 live stoves and over 70 Illuminated Electric Fires in the showroom.

Many of the fireplaces we sell in our showroom are made in England and can therefore be tailored to specific sizes if required, ie to fit a carpet cut-out of an existing hearth or made wider and taller to avoid decorating.

At Fireplace Superstore, we offer an informal, pressure free environment for you to peruse our products and our knowledgeable staff are there to help answer any questions you may have.

Qualified ‘Gas Safe’ and Hetas installation engineers are available if you require their services. Also, for the sake of suitability and safety, we survey every order before installation.

For your convenience, we are open 7 days a week and have a large private car park, which offers easy access for wheelchairs.

We have our own delivery vehicle and offer free local delivery.

To help those with difficulty in disposing of packaging, we offer an ‘unpack and take back’ service.

Fireplace Superstore is easy to find on Stanley Green Trading Estate in Cheadle Hulme, opposite Jewson and Topps Tiles and across the road from B&Q, TK Maxx, Next, etc.

We look forward to seeing and serving you:

Fireplace Superstore, Stanley Green Trading Estate, Earl Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle SK8 6PT

T: 0161 488 4991 E: [email protected]

www.fireplace-superstore.com

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“ We aim to ensure every client is entirely satisfied and amazed at what we have achieved together.”

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Cutting edge...At Designs on The Edge our profession is to inspire, challenge and push the boundaries of all aspects in both Interior and Exterior Design.

With the ever evolving Design industry, we at Designs on The Edge seek out the world’s leading, innovative products, and apply them accordingly to create truly inspirational design concepts.

Our committed and motivated team has over 20 years expertise in the Design and Architectural industry, and aim to ensure every client is entirely satisfied and amazed at what we have achieved together. We can provide single pieces to transform a room, produce mood boards and design to transform single rooms, and manage large design and build projects for total renovation.

We can design & install kitchens, bathrooms and leisure facilities including saunas, pools and gyms as well as media rooms, audio visual & home automation systems, bar areas & wine chillers.

Our initial design consultation is free so no matter how large or small your project, please call us or send us your details and one of our team will be only too happy to help.

Visit our newly renovated showroom 4 West Street, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7EG

T: 01625 585107 E: [email protected]

www.designsontheedge.com

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Besides over 50 years combined experience in the stone industry, MG Marble and Granite (UK)

Ltd have formed strong working relationships with suppliers and quarries from around the globe.

MG Marble and Granite (UK) Ltd have earned a reputation for excellence with our investment in state of the art machinery and our time served stone masons, along with our experienced and conscientious in house installation teams which keep MG Marble and Granite (UK) Ltd at the forefront of the Granite, Marble and Quartz industry.

MG Marble and Granite (UK) Ltd have an extensive range of Granite, Marble, Quartz and Stone. Whether it is for bespoke kitchen worktops, marble staircases, vanity tops, bar tops, bathrooms, contract or residential, the choice is endless.

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MG Marble and Granite (UK) Ltd, along with their own range of quartz, are approved fabricators for Caesarstone, Silestone, Samsung, Compac but to name just a few.

MG Marble and Granite (UK) Ltd recently completed this prestigious project in Wilmslow, Cheshire. The kitchen, designed and installed by long term client and friend, Jon Hartwoods from Hartwoods Signature of Prestbury really has the wow factor. The final decision for the worktops was Artico quartz from the MG quartz range.

The design incorporated a tear drop inlay in 20mm Iron Glitter from the Galaxy quartz range. MG Marble and Granite (UK) Ltd rebated the 30mm Artico quartz so the tear drop design would fit perfectly. The furniture and the quartz worktops complement each other perfectly as the worktops are shaped elegantly to follow the shape of the furniture with millimetre perfection.

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Design for the second phase of the project was crucial as this is the main feature to this luxurious home. The grand staircase to the property really is amazing as you enter through the entrance to the home. The Classic Royale Marble staircase boasts elegance and grandeur.

As the staircase was almost complete, the client asked MG Marble and Granite (UK) Ltd to clad the back wall at the top of the staircase in matching material of Classic Royale Marble. This really was a master stroke on the clients behalf as this has finished the staircase to perfection. The design of the staircase, along with the choice of marble, really puts this home in a league of its own. MG Marble and Granite (UK) Ltd templated the staircase, with great detail placed on the shaping of the stairs.

The Classic Royale Marble was fabricated at the factory on their state of the art machinery and finished to perfection by the skilled craftsmen at MG. The marble was faceted around the bottom steps and along the side stringers to follow the curves. The installation of the marble was perfect and the client was extremely satisfied.

With the two main features in the home now complete, the client asked Spencer to create some designs and colours for a feature dining table for the family dining room. The colour was an easy decision for Spencer. He knew this had to be a dramatic granite so there was only one choice, Cosmic Black. Spencer and the client decided the edge detail would be 60mm thick with an ogee edge dropping down to a flat polish. This has now been named as the “Las Vegas” edge detail.

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The whole project is now complete and the family are in their home. The kitchen, staircase and dining table all look completely out of this world and the craftsmanship, attention to detail and overall design from MG Marble and Granite (UK) Ltd keeps them at the forefront of the granite, marble and quartz industry.

MG Marble and Granite (UK) Ltd supply the finest kitchen studios, designers and developers across the United Kingdom. Please contact Spencer Neal for any further information.

MG Marble and Granite E6 Countess Avenue Stanley Green Trading Estate Cheadle Hulme Cheshire SK8 6QS

T. 0161 4881160 E. [email protected] W. www.mgmarbleandgranite.com

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The BriefTo create the authentic feel of an old European farmhouse that has been renovated and updated, reclaimed materials are built in, becoming the grounding factor of the home’s design. The age-old flooring, beams, brick and stone become architectural features that truly make this newly constructed home one of yesteryear with plenty of history.

European

European Taken fromSegreto - Secrets to Finishing beautiful Interiors by leslie Sinclair

FarmhouseDesigner - Eleanor Cummings Building Design - Robert Dame Designs Builder - Memorial Builders Inc

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The serene blue plaster accentuates the beautiful Oushak Rug in this living room. By applying a customized glaze to the baseboards and window casings, the trim disappears.

Oushak Rug from Carol Piper rugs. Fireplace mantel, reclaimed stone and brick from Chateau Domingue.

European

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European The wonderful colors of the dining room generate interest by playing off the fabrics and furnishings. The antique doors, integrating a bit of the room’s terracotta tone, recall the hues of an italian villa the homeowners had visited.

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European A gray wash over the bathroom cabinets maintains and softens their rustic appearance.

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Contemporary heating has been transformed in Aeon to deliver unrivalled performance and stunning good looks. Its collection of designer stainless steel radiators is engineered to exacting standards to provide the level of comfort and decoration that we demand today. Product quality and integrity of design are paramount.

Made only from high-quality 304 grade stainless steel, Aeon radiators are unique and

stunning sculptures. From the extraordinary Speira, which is intended to be the focal

point in architectural spaces, to the provoking conical spirals of Madonna, the designs

are masterpieces of aesthetics and space heating.

Unrivalled Performance and Stunning Good Looks

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Aeon prides itself on spearheading innovation, introducing this year a new concept in

designer radiators, Twister. In this revolutionary design the nine flat fronted stainless

steel radiator tubes have been twisted along their entire metre length, having been

mirror polished on one side and finished in brushed satin effect on the other. Variations

on Twister include models with 180, 360 and 720 degree twists. Twisting each tube

increases water flow via a subterfuge effect, increasing radiator efficiency.

Aeon radiators range from small towel warmers to the mighty 31,611 Btu (9,254 Watt)

output Millennium. Every radiator is hand-finished to create the collections’ stunning

‘metal in the raw’ brushed or mirror finish stainless steel effect. The craftsmanship

and quality of Aeon Radiator Heaven products is such that a 20 year guarantee applies

across the range.

Pitacs Group, Bradbourne Point, Bradbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes MK7 8BN.

T. 01908 271155 E. [email protected] W. www.aeon.uk.com

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Endless possibilities to suit your individual needs...

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Situated in the heart of the Cheshire Plain, Castle Tile and Bathroom Studio in Northwich is dedicated to displaying over 35 stunning tile and bathroom settings to inspire and invigorate your desire for design.

From small, functional bathrooms to an exclusive retreat, the showroom has established fresh ideas and cutting edge principles with its individuality and design focus, as it offers an exquisite range of products.

Using brands such as Alape, Dornbracht, Duravit, Keuco, Hansgrohe, Axor and many more, Castle Tile and Bathroom Studio has a passion for perfection and over recent years, has developed a reputation for delivering total satisfaction from design to completion.

View its extensive range of ceramics, porcelain, natural stone and mosaic tiles and enter into their world of luxury bathrooms for your unique and enjoyable bathroom experience. With its free design service on offer, make your dreams a reality and allow your imagination to flow freely as your perfect bathroom is created.

Castle Tile and Bathroom Studio 29-37 Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1HA

Trading hours: Monday-Friday 8.30am – 5.15pm Saturday 9.30am – 4.00pm T. 01606 75306 E. [email protected]

www.castletiles.co.uk

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The home of BoConcept is Denmark where we have been designing and manufacturing design furniture for almost 60 years. That is our story. And right from the beginning our ambition has always been to create furniture that not only looks good but is functional and good value for money too. By always thinking smarter and looking for a better solution. To this day, we continue to produce furniture in Denmark as well as in other parts of the world where we have chosen to work closely with a few select suppliers to ensure that our heritage and many years of experience is carried through in everything we do.

DESIGN WITH A STORYOur home are full of great stories, about ourselves. What we love and what we like to do. We surround ourselves with what we like. What is important to us and what makes it easier to live the life we want. So when we come home, we feel at home.

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Since 1952 we have come along way with more than 250 stores around the world. But commitment to creating good honest and useful design is still the same. A commitment that is shared in all our stores. Our modular design can be built to fit your needs and tastes and with expert advice we can help you achieve the perfect result. We take pride in offering you a highly professional service from our experienced dedicated team of design consultants. They will listen to you, guide you and always look for the better solution.

BoConcept Manchester MM2 Building, 109-117 Great Ancoats Street Manchester M4 5AG


www.boconcept.co.uk

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Established over 21 years we pride ourselves on our personal service and attention to detail. We are a design led company offering a wide range of styles to suit our customers needs, from traditional to state of the art contemporary – as can bee seen in the accompanying room shots. A visit to our luxury showroom will demonstrate to you the versatility of our designs, where you will see a wide range of products from the smallest cloakroom pieces to walk-in showers and freestanding baths, all beautifully coordinated with porcelain and natural stone tiles. Our philosophy is simple: listen to you the customer and then create a bathroom you will look forward to using every day, all within your budget.

Cascades Bathrooms 148 London Road, Northwich CW9 5HH.

www.cascadesbathrooms.co.ukT. 01606 330152

Cascades Bathrooms of Northwich is one of the longest established family run businesses in the area. We supply top quality products manufactured in the UK & Europe.

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At Academy Interiors we have over 20 years of experience in producing bespoke bedroom furniture.

We are based in Stalybridge in Cheshire and carry out work for customers throughout the UK.

Walk into an Academy Interiors bedroom and you will always feel at home. Whichever beautiful style you choose from our wide range, every aspect is carefully designed to compliment your room perfectly. And thanks to our choice of quality materials and great value prices, you’ll sleep easily knowing you’ve made the right decision.

At Academy Interiors we will combine your ideas with our expert knowledge to build you an aesthetically pleasing bedroom, not only luxurious in style but practical to your individual needs.

Our team will work with you and manage your project from design concepts right through to final installation.

If you require fitted bedrooms, wardrobes, home office or private fittings carried out by skilled trade workers then please contact us.

20 years of experience in producing bespoke bedroom furniture

Academy Interiors, The Basement, Cheetams Mill Industrial Park, Park Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire SK15 2BT.

T. 0161 303 9218 E. [email protected] W. www.academyinteriors.eu

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THE PERFECT KITCHEN, WHATEVER YOUR PROPERTY

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ArtHouse Creative Interiors bring to life your dreams of the perfect kitchen, whatever your property, your style and budget. Their experience, expertise and personal touch will create a kitchen that fulfils your wishes and exceeds your expectations.

Their experience, expertise and personal touch will create a kitchen that fulfils your wishes and exceeds your expectations.

ArtHouse work closely with world leading kitchen designers and manufacturers, SieMatic. This globally renowned German company has been making the world’s finest kitchens since 1929, and has a reputation for excellence in design and build quality that is second to none. When you have your kitchen created, designed and built by ArtHouse, you are benefiting from the design team’s individual knowledge and skills.

Managing Director, Julie Otulakowski, and her team have created beautiful and unique kitchens for clients throughout the UK and internationally for over 30 years so are the right choice for you and your home.

Why not visit them in their Alderley Edge showroom.

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ArtHouse Creative Interiors, 57 London Road, Alderley Edge

Cheshire SK9 7DY

T. 01625 581313 E. [email protected]

www.arthousecreativeinteriors.co.uk

TESTIMONIAL

Dear Julie,

Stephen and I just wanted to thank you for creating our wonderful kitchen. We love it so much I’m still excited to enter it each morning. It really greets me everyday and fills me with enormous pleasure. It works so well as a modern, flowing kitchen with Miele appliances and carefully thought out use of unit space.

The room comes into its own when filled with family and friends and lots of cooking is going on. The island which I love so much transforms itself from a lovely tactile piece of leathered granite adorned simply with flowers to a workspace filled with platters of food, pots and pans, drinks, nibbles, etc., and still the space never runs out! You helped us plan everything so carefully that when we’re busy cooking for lots of people everything flows effortlessly.

Our home is Victorian and we also had a few antiques which we wanted to work into the space, but as keen cooks, we needed a contempory approach to our kitchen. From the very beginning, you took the time to really listen to us and carefully interpret what we wanted into a kitchen which we love so much. It may be a glamorous Siematic kitchen with a definite wow factor, but it still feels homely and welcoming.

Most of all, you were so lovely throughout the whole process and we always felt confident that we would be happy with the result. We’re so pleased we chose you to create our kitchen for us, thank you!

Kind regards,

Jo and Stephen

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Handles and so much more...

With over thirty years experience this family run business possesses the best door handles, door knobs and fittings in the UK all housed in their superb showrooms in beautiful Wilmslow.

House Proud stock an extensive range of interior and exterior door handles ranging from the modern to the contemporary, many made by British craftsmen and women with designer names on show from Fusital such as Sir Norman Foster, Zaha Hadid and David Chipperfield.

House Proud in Wilmslow has the finest selection of ironmongery in the North West.

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Alongside this they also specialise in stunning cabinet and window fittings as well as Italian designer bathroom accessories from Valli Arredobagno.

House Proud are passionate about supplying products with a balance of style, form and function and since their opening in 2001 have been helping design professionals and discerning homeowners create the perfect look.

To visit House Proud please pop along to their showroom at 2-3 Kings Court, Water Lane, Wilmslow or call 01625 540407 for more information..

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...style, form and function

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WITH STEINWAY & SONS CUSTOM PIANOS DIVISIONSTEINWAY & SONS • 44 MARYLEBONE LANE • LONDON W1U 2DB

TEL: 0207 487 3391 WWW.STEINWAY.CO.UK

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Brook Farm Fabric Studios, alcumlow hall farm, chance hall lane astbury, nr congleton, cheshire, cw12 4Tl 01260 290 100 www.brookfarmfabrics.co.uk

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By Phil Spencer

If anybody knows anything about buying and selling homes it is TV’s Phil Spencer. He has been on our screens, with his co-host Kirstie Allsopp, for over ten years finding and locating the best homes in the country for the right budgets. Here he tells us about what a garden can add to the home and its value.

Garden FEATURE | Garden, Garden, Garden

GardenGarden

Gardens are the new home extension, so make this valuable space work. The English have an out-and-out passion

for gardens. No matter how much or little space you have, from a tiny city patio to a grander walled country garden, every square inch of coveted green land counts. Gardens are an antidote to the bustling, crazy life most of us lead these days. Being able to sit and enjoy a few minutes’ peace breathing in some fresh air in a sunny spot, or even simply just being able to look out at a garden, can regenerate the body and soul. The desire to create little Arcadias in our own back yards is part of the consciousness of those living in the British Isles. Rough and wild or planned and orderly, our gardens, roof terraces and other outdoor nooks are all part of our identity. The number of people who like

to visit great gardens like Sissinghurst in Kent, Barnsdale Gardens in Leicestershire and Castle Howard in Yorkshire always staggers me. Over 3 million belong to the National Trust in order to see gardens that cost £11 million per annum to maintain. This illustrates how the opportunity to possess even a sliver of the great outdoors is crucial. Recent research shows that Britons spend more than £5 billion per year on their gardens. Bling gardens are going out of favour, according to the latest statistics, which have recorded a drop in the sales of garden furniture and barbecues, while grow-your-own products and low-maintenance items for city gardens are in favour. People are more aware that a garden is a living thing and not just outdoor wallpaper. Less is more – with simpler designs – is the new garden mantra.

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When questioned for a recent survey, 60 per cent of buyers felt that some form of outside space was important, and 78 per cent that owning some kind of garden at the back of a property raised a home’s value by 15 per cent or more. A quarter of those interviewed believed a garden upped the value by over 20 per cent. Some of the most prized features are: a spacious garden, easy maintenance, ready-made entertaining areas and mature shrubbery. Keep in mind that the front garden is the first thing people see when they arrive at your home. Apparently, men, in particular, are put off by a garden that isn’t well looked after. It is probably the thought of spending every weekend battling with out-of-control shrubbery, overgrown lawns and crumbling outbuildings that puts them off.

Country GardensMost wannabe purchasers hunting for

a farmhouse in the country would expect a decent-sized garden to come with the property. Most would want a generous lawn, flowerbeds, shrubbery, trees and a vegetable patch. At the very least, a rural home should off er a bit more space than a town garden to justify moving out of town into the countryside. And in these times, when people are keen to grow their own produce for health reasons or to save a bit of cash, having access to their very own vegetable patch is moving higher up the wish list. Even those with green fingers might baulk at a massive country garden that is complicated to tend. Ease of maintenance is good, so consider putting in an irrigation system if starting from

scratch. Or at least carry out the research to supply information on how it could be done and what it would cost. Raised beds are another good idea – they are easy to access and the garden tends to run less wild if you have them edged with wood or barleycorns (Victorian stone tiles).

Is your garden level? Some gardens spread over one or more tiers, which can look attractive but might put people off when it comes to mowing, edging and climbing up and down. I think people like level gardens, largely

for ease of maintenance, particularly if they are laid to lawn. Just like houses, spend money on the structure of the garden if you can. Buying lots of expensive plants might add less value than working out where a good big feature

tree can go, along with a patio and pathways.As a property finder, I know that potential

buyers are rarely keen to go back for a second viewing to a place with a neglected garden – unless it goes with a house that is a bit of a ruin and they think they can make money upgrading both. Often, people love the house, but they don’t love the garden – so they don’t buy the house. Another no-no is concreting over a garden. It is depressing and will alienate most buyers.

Phil Spencer The Property Expert

Adding Value to your Home published by Vermillion.

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“ a favourite with top garden designers and landscapers across the North West.”

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The Bigger Plant Company is a family owned and run specialist nursery which has now been trading in a wide range of semi mature and in some cases, fully mature trees and shrubs for over a decade.

During this time they have established well tried and tested suppliers of a wide range of advanced stock mostly sourced in Italy and other areas of Europe, where the development of personal and long-lasting relationships ensures only the best service and quality.

By sourcing plants that are already of a significant size, they can deliver instant impact to a new or re-landscaped garden, making The Bigger Plant Company a favourite with top garden designers and landscapers across the North West.

Customers regularly sing the praises of their very personal service, based on a wealth of experience in supplying and installing all kinds of stock – from a small bush to a one and a half ton tree – often in the most difficult of situations.

A visit to their two acre nursery is a delightful experience, where a warm welcome is assured and inspiration is guaranteed.

Orchard Nurseries, Fornalls Green Lane, Meols, Wirral CH47 9RL.

Open 9.30am – 4.30pm 6 days a week closed Mondays inc bank holidays (and Sundays in Nov/Dec/Jan)


www.thebiggerplantcompany.co.uk

Instant impact!A properly planned garden can provide colour, texture and interest all year round and the inclusion of a ‘statement’ shrub or tree is a key element to its success.

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From start to finish they offer you the full service of a site visit to establish your particular requirements, base preparation and laying, cabin supply and build service, weather proofing and a top quality after care service leaving you the tricky decisions of which building to choose and where in the garden to put it.

The barbeque range comes in four sizes to suit any garden. They are the perfect garden getaway, entertaining space 365 days a year. The unique sloping walls system gives a greater amount of space where it matters and a fantastically comfortable seating position all round.

The Barbecue huts are built in the traditional lapish style of Northern Finland and offer the year round dining culture that the Scandinavians have been enjoying for many years.

Garden rooms and garden offices have become more and more popular and why build an extension when a garden room provides you with the flexibility and additional space you were looking for.Their ranges are made from the highest quality timbers to ensure the longevity of your building and to your exact specification as mass-produced timber buildings do not fit everyone’s needs.

The Arctic Camping Cabins and BBQ Cabins are just as good for a bit of extra sleeping space in the back garden as they are for caravan and camp sites to expand. Low cost and high quality, just what every business wants. Glamping in style - that is what you get if you have one of their Camping Cabins. Flexible internal layouts and different sized camping buildings means that you can tailor your log camping cabin to suit your exact needs.

Quote Cheshire Luxury when contacting Arctic Cabins to receive free delivery and fitting worth at least £595.

For more information why not visit Arctic Cabins at their Ilkeston base or call 01159 727789 to speak to a dedicated member of staff.

Arctic Cabins, Cossall Industrial Estate, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5UA.T. 01159 727789 E: [email protected] W. www.arcticcabins.co.uk

At Arctic Cabins they really do have the timber outdoor housing solutions for everyone. They are with you every step of the way to provide you with the best Arctic Cabin barbeque hut, garden room, office or camping cabin.

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THE PERFECT GARDEN GETAWAY 365 DAYS A YEARS

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We love to inspire people to do more in their gardens. The combination of our bespoke capacity and understanding of clients requirements helps to achieve this.

Every building is manufactured within our Cheshire factory, meaning we can work with you to achieve the perfect building for your outdoor space.

Our range of buildings covers basic Garden Sheds, Workshops, Timber Garages, Summerhouses and Insulated Outdoor Rooms.

We offer a turnkey solution to the whole project - Groundwork, Landscaping, Electrics and Painting are just some of the services we can provide and manage.

Our expert staff can help you make the best use of your space, working with you to tailor a building specific to your requirements No obligation site visits are also available throughout Cheshire and South Manchester. We can measure the proposed location and use our expertise to design a building unique and best suited to your garden.

We strongly advise a visit to our Cheshire Factory/Show Site where we display over 80 different buildings - illustrating a wide range of sizes and designs as well as the quality of our buildings at first hand.

Olympian Garden Buildings,Moston road,Sandbach,Cheshire,CW11 3JA.

t. 01270 759 775/763 599 e. [email protected] www.olympiansheds.co.uk

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MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH QUALITY BESPOKE GARDEN BUILDINGS

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Bespoke playhouses, luxury tree houses and play frames designed, crafted and built to delight children and adults alike

Telephone us on: 01625 838 364Or visit us online at:cheshireplaygardens.co.uk

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TimelessChesterfields.comExperts in the finest Chesterfield Sofas, lovingly hand crafted in our workshop.

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