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THE LIBERTY CHAIR

AT BLACKWELL

Oncea holidayhometobrewery owner

SirEdwardHolt,Blackwell House in

theLakeDistrictisa prime example

ofArtsandCras design – and is now

hometooneofthemovement’s most

iconicseats.Thec1900Liberty chair has

recentlybeenrestored,so visitors can

viewa sliceofhandcraed history.

01539 446139;blackwell.org.uk

the^ CHAIR

© Kate Gill

Madec1900,theLiberty

chairis aniconof theArts

andCraftsmovement,and

hasbeendonatedto

Blackwellfroma private

collection.BELOW

Conservator Kate Gill.

IKEA X SONOS

Whether kicking back in the siing room to your best-

loved radio station, or dancing in the kitchen to your

favourite album, music makes a house feel like home.

For those with an ear for ne sound quality – but who

don’t fancy forking out thousands – Ikea and electronics

company Sonos may have the answer. Launching in

August, the collection comprises two wi- speakers,

each designed to complement any interiors scheme,

while doubling as a homeware item. The Symfonisk

table lamp (pictured) costs £150 and the Symfonisk

shelf costs £99.

ikea.com

ABOVE The Symfonisk hybrid

speakers double up as

homeware. The above speaker

works as a statement table lamp

(£150) and another multi-tasks

as a small shelf (£99).

the COLLABORATION

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