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25 Beautiful Homes
|October 2022
Interior designer Dasha Popova overcame numerous hurdles to create a bright and sophisticated home for her art-loving friend
HOME TRUTHS
THE PROPERTY A Georgian Grade II-listed terraced house
LOCATION Central London
ROOMS Sitting room, kitchen-diner, three bedrooms, (one en suite), bathroom, study
PURCHASED 2015
PREVIOUS PROPERTY 'I lived in a detached house in Kent,' says Stephen.
Confronted with the challenges of refurbishing a listed townhouse in the heart of Chelsea, Stephen Carroll knew exactly who to call for help. I admire my interior designer friend Dasha Popova's work and her sensitive, skilful approach to projects,' says Stephen.
'Even before she stepped into my dark and rather claustrophobic house, I was confident that Dasha could create the beautiful, comfortable home I'd envisaged, and her care and attention to detail surpassed all my expectations."
This story is from the October 2022 edition of 25 Beautiful Homes.
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