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PERIOD CHARM
25 Beautiful Homes
|September 2022
An unloved 18th-century townhouse has had its beauty restored by interiors enthusiast Guy Chambers
SITTING ROOM
‘We love to relax in here because it’s such a tranquil space,’ says Guy. ‘Blue is a favourite colour of mine and I find this particular shade has a very calming effect on our environment.’
Walls in Burlington Arcade, £76 for 2.5ltr, Mylands. Ottoman in Patmos, £154m, Susan Deliss. Grey Alice sofa, £3,195, Soho Home. Sofa cushion (middle) in Watts Zardozi Bargello, £168m, TM Interiors. Cushions in Rothko in Tigers Eye, £114m, Zoffany
HOME TRUTHS
THE PROPERTY 18th-century townhouse
LOCATION Southwest London
ROOMS Sitting room/dining room/kitchen, cloakroom, three bedrooms, bathroom, basement with bar
PURCHASED 2018
PREVIOUS PROPERTY 'We lived in a rented house in Kennington,' says Guy.
SITTING ROOM
The hard-wearing engineered dark oak floor creates a strong contrast with the blue walls. Oak flooring, price on request, Floor Seasons. Armchair in Lovely fabric in Dusk by Warwick, £24m, Jane Clayton
This story is from the September 2022 edition of 25 Beautiful Homes.
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