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Calm in the City

Living Etc Magazine

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March 2022

Everything about this urban townhouse is designed to keep the peace – from the clever storage to the cool palette

- By Rachel Christie. Photographs by Matthew Williams

Calm in the City

LIVING SPACE

This area is open-plan so the sofa acts as a divider between here and the entrance.

Solapa coffee tables, Stua. Cozy swivel chair, West Elm. Reese sofa, Room & Board. XYZ chandelier, Akacharliestudio

KITCHEN

A central, black-wood-clad ‘cube’ was added to this floor to house a pantry, mudroom and WC. The pantry keeps the cook space clutter=free.

Bespoke cabinetry, Mowery Marsh Architects (MMA), built by Charles Cimmino Woodworking

LIVING AREA

‘We added a lounge space in the kitchen because that’s where everybody gathers,’ says interior designer Elaine Santos. ‘We always want to think about the end-user and we knew Christa really loves reading so we carved this space out for her.’

Nord Balsam Green chairs, Article. Stowe side table, West Elm

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THE OWNERS

Christa Peters, a full-time mum, and her husband Darren Smith, who works in financial services, and their two daughters Bea, 10, and Elise, eight.

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