form - David Heeley

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Above: Santa & Cole’s stunning G7
pendant is suspended above the Interlübke
bed in the master bedroom. The solid
oak headboard – designed by David and
made by local craftsmen – complements
the solid oak floorboards from Havwoods.
Philippe Starck’s Archimoon lamps are
fitted on either side of the bed
Right: David and Korser chose timeless
pieces of furniture to ensure their home
does not date. Their bedroom is furnished
with a pair of Le Corbusier’s instantly
recognisable LC2 leather armchairs
and Eileen Grey’s iconic side table. The
bedroom leads onto the bathroom and
dressing room via a solid oak door
Undeterred, the Heeleys returned to Lancashire and found kitchen
company David John Kitchens, which set about working with them to
design their dream kitchen. “I particularly love the double doors that open
out to reveal a hidden work surface,” says David of their clutter-free design.
“Everything from cups and coffee to the toaster is stored here. We even
have drawers for mail.”
The white cabinets are a striking contrast to the three-tonne
centrepiece – a Zimbabwean granite island with a beautiful backlit Carrara
marble panel that radiates a golden glow at night. “I was determined to
have that rough look,” David says, indicating the chiselled finish of the
island’s chunky front profile. “Unfortunately it proved impossible for most
suppliers in the UK so in the end we sent it to India where it was chiselled
and sealed.”
The Heeleys subscribe to the ethos that it’s the little details that transform
a good design into something unique. The understated but attractive
barstools that were spotted in a restaurant in Spain are a case in point, as is
the flooring where the tiles were subject to much scrutiny before the final
decision was made. “I immediately got in touch with the company,” recalls
David, “and in the end we opted for putty-coloured limestone.”
The kitchen is representative of the Heeleys’ signature style and repeated
throughout the house. Japanese-style oak doors that open out onto the
Oriental-inspired garden speak of its Zen-like atmosphere, while a trio of
retro-inspired lights suspended above the island unit are typical of the u
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