The Art of Design Issue 55 2022 | Page 69

The elegant and spacious Magnolia Suite , accessed via arched doors off the galleried landing , features pastel blue and pink wallpapers and fabrics from Lewis and Wood , with teal velvet cushions and soft furnishings bringing pops of bright colour to the space . The largest bedroom and only suite , it has a separate sitting room with plush armchair and sofa . The room contains many of the original features with marble fireplaces , elaborate cornicing , and window shutters , alongside Calacatta marble-clad bathrooms with antique chandeliers and a classic double vanity from Catchpole and Rye .
The delicate wallpaper ‘ Bella ’ in the bedroom is one of four designs in Lewis and Woods Voysey collection , based on original drawings by the Edwardian architect and textile designer C . F . A Voysey , and is hand printed in the UK with the permission of the V & A . The sitting room wallpaper ‘ Indienne Tint ’ is a pretty panel design , painted by Parisian textile designer , Serge Maury and based on the 18th century chintzes from the Coromandel Coast in Southern India .
Other opulent rooms , all with soaring ceilings and grand views of the estate , take guests back to a bygone era of country house interiors with beautiful décor , stunning attention to detail and striking bathrooms featuring dramatic veined Calcatta Viola marble and freestanding nickel baths for a touch of old school British glamour .
Estate owner and award-winning entrepreneur Penny Streeter OBE says , “ We ’ re delighted to see the launch of the new accommodation as it allows visitors from afar to stay and enjoy the full Leonardslee experience – from the beautiful gardens to classic afternoon tea and wine tastings and dinner at Michelin-starred Restaurant Interlude .
The design concept was to make an immersive experience for guests and appointing renowned British designers , was key in delivering my vision .”
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