LIVING AREA
The natural soft pink of the exposed plaster sets the tone in here. ‘It’s such a relaxing, enjoyable space,’ Gary says.
Vint modular sofa, HK Living. Pendant ceiling light, Moooi. Suede tasselled floor cushion, Nordal. Carlo sideboard, Habitat
DINING AREA
‘The view from the table is of the staircase running the entirety of the other floors – it has a beautiful sculptural feel to it,’ explains Gary.
Compass table, Matthew Hilton for SCP. Velvet dining chairs, HK Living. Liv rug, Benuta
LIVING AREA
Tactile finishes of plaster and brick are juxtaposed with soft textiles, luxe details and a rich pop of red.
Dawn swivel lounge chair, Bloomingville. Black floor light, French Connection Home. Rug, Zara Home
home profile
THE OWNERS
Gary Marshall, co-founder of playful beauty brand Anatomicals, his partner Keith Hirst, director of structural engineer company H|F-K, and rescue dogs Sniff the terrier cross and Labrador Ruby.
THE PROPERTY
A four-storey Victorian house, remodelled with a warehouse vibe, in Ramsgate. The ground floor has an open-plan living room, dining area and kitchen. The first floor holds a spare bedroom and the bathroom, the second floor the master bedroom and en suite and guest room, and the third a roof terrace.
KITCHEN
‘The green-black kitchen allows the other colours to pop out and make a statement,’ Gary says.
Units in RAL 6007 Bottle Green. Walls and surface, microcement. Designed by structural engineers H|F-K
Continue reading your story on the app
Continue reading your story in the magazine
news report
Design is going digital – yes, even more so than ever before. So what does virtual reality mean for how you’ll be decorating this year?
life.style.etc
Gynelle Leon, founder of PRICK, London’s first cacti and succulent shop, on her favourite garden, following her instincts and finding an upside in the pandemic
sartorial lead
Fashion designer Filippa Knutsson has brought a sense of lightness, fluidity and family functionality to this gorgeous Georgian terrace
serene dream
Architect Danielle Siggerud’s relaxed Copenhagen home celebrates the beauty of natural materials and tactile surfaces.
industrial luxe
The transformation of Gary and Keith’s home from period property to warehouse-style abode is amazing
in and out
THINGS TO DO, SEE AND HEAR – AT HOME OR OUTSIDE
how we work now
With more of us laying claim to box rooms as our office spaces, Rebecca Seal’s new book explains how a little improvement can enhance mood and productivity
good vibes
Designer Rayman Boozer creates colourful, upbeat and easy-going spaces – as perfectly showcased in his own abode
colour insight
INTERIOR DESIGNER NICOLA HARDING TALKS PERFECT PAINT FINISHES AND SPACE-ENHANCING STRATEGIES
How To... Keep A Renovation Budget Low
Ten experts share savvy ways to control costs when managing an interior redesign
AUCTION OF A RONNIE VAN ZANT PORTRAIT
MICHAEL CARTELLONE has given his musical talent to many a band in need of a professional drummer. He toured and recorded for acts as varied as Cher, Freddie Mercury, Adrian Belew and John Fogerty. He is the former drummer of ’90s hard rock supergroup Damn Yankees and German metallers Accept, and he is currently the drummer for Southern rock stalwarts Lynyrd Skynyrd.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESILIENCE
Seven Habits for Healthcare Workers On the Edge of Burnout
HELP US, RHONDA
Current Jeff Beck and former Prince bassist Rhonda Smith is a force of nature, even faced with a pandemic. Listen up as she reports from the front line of the low end...
WRITING BY ACCIDENT
Learning to get solidly behind every word
Books Offer Lifeline in Incarceration
In the first letter Danny Harris wrote to Gary Fine from solitary confinement, he made what seemed to Fine like a simple request.
Flat Top Follow Up
PRODUCT REVIEWS
STEALTH DRIVER
'56 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
What Makes Peloton, Apple, Netflix, and Tesla Successful?
They’re not just smart companies. They’re vertically integrated companies—and it’s a strategy even small startups can consider.
JETBLUE IS THE LATEST AIRLINE TO RETREAT FROM BLOCKING SEATS
The days of airlines blocking seats to make passengers feel safer about flying during the pandemic are coming closer to an end.
LOCAL COLOR
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE’S JOHN CIPOLLINA, A BOLD, ORIGINAL AND UNHERALDED STYLIST WHOSE PLAYING ANTICIPATED THE FUTURE OF ROCK