HANDMADE HEAVEN

Alexandra Mann’s seaside home, bursting with preloved and reclaimed pieces, is proof that necessity is the mother of invention

Jo Berryman

Door-to-door dining The dining table is an old door resting on Victorian trestles. The chairs are mid-century classics, some by Ercol and others by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell. One of Alexandra's bespoke kaftans hangs from the window frame. Hearth and soul Layered rugs bring comfort and warmth to the stripped floorboards and delineate between the living and dining areas within the open-plan layout. The open fireplace is the life and soul of the house. A Heinz Mayochup poster for a Katherine Bernhardt and José Luis Vargas exhibition adorns the chimney breast, setting a playful and irreverent tone. A mid-century sideboard has been painted in a glossy egg-yolk yellow and doubles up as a vinyl library. Cooking for a crowd In the kitchen, staggered staging elevates the cooking area and a…

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Reclaim (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue 96 - December 2024

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