ALL AROUND THE WORLD
25 Beautiful Homes|September 2021
A multitude of global influences have inspired the look of Paul Firmin and Niko Dafkos eclectic home
EMMA J PAGE
ALL AROUND THE WORLD

DINING AREA

Despite a relatively neutral palette, this space has a sense of depth thanks to its multiple textures, including woven seating, warm wood and tactile ceramics. Table and stools custom-made by Fred Rigby. Artwork by Hugh Holland. Sinnerlig day bed by Ilse Crawford for Ikea

SITTING ROOM

Mid-century wood pieces complement the ochre tones in this space. Walls in Muga pure flat emulsion, £51 for 2.5ltr, Paint & Paper Library. Realism No. 49 oak-framed print by Atelier CPH, £149, Earl of East. Modular sideboard, £2,400, Habitat

HOME TRUTHS

THE PROPERTY

New build

LOCATION East London

ROOMS Kitchen-diner, sitting room, cloakroom, three bedrooms (one en suite), home office, bathroom

PURCHASED 2016

PREVIOUS PROPERTY

‘We moved here from a one-bed in Hackney,’ says Paul.

GARDEN

Paul (left) and Niko (right) designed this outdoor sanctuary with entertainment in mind. Leopold chairs, £100 each, Habitat

KITCHEN

Two characterful bar stools lift the neutral space. Cabinets in Matchstick estate eggshell, £67 for 2.5ltr, Farrow & Ball. Leather bar stools, £160 each, Everything But The Dog

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