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"From the expansive sunken lower ground floor, all the way up to the cozy bedrooms tucked into the eaves of the fourth-story attic conversion, a sophisticated ebullience unfurls across walls, floors, woodwork, and furniture. Layers of sumptuous texture (old leather chairs, silk and rattan lights, sisal stair runners), subtle pattern (lots of Le Manach fabrics), upcycled pieces from the previous owner, and vintage finds echo Ainscough's aim of "surprising rather than overwhelming the eye," she says."

"An abundance of artwork extends the house's chromatic appeal, with a mix of vintage Swedish paintings and gentle nudes bought via flea markets, Etsy, and Instagram; David Austen typographic prints; a commissioned portrait by South African artist Anico Mostert; and a forest landscape blown large by photographer Lily Bertrand-Webb lining the wall leading to the kitchen. So too does the custom-built, marble-topped sideboard finished in Little Greene's Eturia (a muted blue) in the dining space,"

Spaces span from a sunken lower ground floor to bedrooms tucked into a fourth-story attic conversion, with layered textures, subtle patterns, upcycled pieces, and vintage finds creating sophisticated, lively interiors. Artwork—vintage Swedish paintings, flea-market nudes, David Austen typographic prints, a commissioned portrait by Anico Mostert, and a large Lily Bertrand-Webb landscape—adds chromatic depth. Custom cabinetry, a marble-topped sideboard painted Eturia, vibrant green window rims, and a deep-peacock dressing room amplify color. The couple's bedroom uses softer hues for calm. The home accommodates entertaining, including postwedding gatherings, and the garden-level kitchen and dining area evoke a Los Angeles holiday atmosphere.

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