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To create the illusion of more space, the designers added antique mirrors from Rupert Bevan on either side of the mantlepiec­e, which ref lect the afternoon light and blend in beautifull­y with the furniture and art. “We wanted the drawing room to feel like it’s been with them forever, filled with pieces they could have inherited, but with very contempora­ry chairs added in,” says Miller-robinson, “We always aim to bring period pieces up to the times.”

In the kitchen, the duo wanted to create a sleek, modern space that could transform into a dining room in the evening, but would also be a hub for the entire family during the day. The owners had previously lived in New York and liked the industrial-chic aesthetic, so they added brass details to the metal framing, which complement­s the f looring.

“We typically have a husband and wife both as clients, and while they may think they have aligned tastes, the details often differ,” says Glaister. “The kitchen was an example of this. The husband is a passionate chef and when he’s not working, he’s thinking about cooking, so he wanted every profession­al appliance you can imagine. The wife just wanted somewhere to make a cup of tea or a gin and tonic, so we solved the problem by making the size of the island—which is itself a really beautiful piece—adjustable depending on who is using the space.”

Brass hardware and detailing on the cabinetry and island add a rugged touch to the kitchen; the dining area features a set of vintage chairs by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn; this bathroom was inspired by the street art of east London; a neon sign creates a focal point at the stairway, which also features bespoke steel and brass handrails by

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