DECORATE style story: Character studies. Gabby Deeming explores the pleasing elegance of a few well-chosen pieces to conjure up a mood of lazy late-summer days.

Page 32: Cast bronze and veneered ply wood octagonal table inspired by Giacometti, from Chelsea Textiles.
Photography Bill Batten

Design ideas: A Victorian Townhouse.

Pages 38 & 40: Morning Room. Featuring Chelsea Textiles hand carved faux bamboo coffee table and 'Flora' hand embroidered cushion designed by Neisha Crosland for Chelsea Textiles.
Drawing Room. Featuring 'Medallions' hand embroidered cushion designed by Neisha Crosland for Chelsea Textiles.