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|September 2021
A multitude of global influences have inspired the look of Paul Firmin and Niko Dafkos eclectic home

DINING AREA
Despite a relatively neutral palette, this space has a sense of depth thanks to its multiple textures, including woven seating, warm wood and tactile ceramics. Table and stools custom-made by Fred Rigby. Artwork by Hugh Holland. Sinnerlig day bed by Ilse Crawford for Ikea
SITTING ROOM
Mid-century wood pieces complement the ochre tones in this space. Walls in Muga pure flat emulsion, £51 for 2.5ltr, Paint & Paper Library. Realism No. 49 oak-framed print by Atelier CPH, £149, Earl of East. Modular sideboard, £2,400, Habitat
HOME TRUTHS
THE PROPERTY
New build
LOCATION East London
ROOMS Kitchen-diner, sitting room, cloakroom, three bedrooms (one en suite), home office, bathroom
PURCHASED 2016
PREVIOUS PROPERTY
‘We moved here from a one-bed in Hackney,’ says Paul.
GARDEN
Paul (left) and Niko (right) designed this outdoor sanctuary with entertainment in mind. Leopold chairs, £100 each, Habitat
This story is from the September 2021 edition of 25 Beautiful Homes.
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