Before & After: A Refreshed Courtyard Helps a Townhouse in London See the Light
The home had little connection to the outdoors, so Simon Knight Architects turned the basement level’s disused yard into a bright, welcoming space.
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Despite having been divided into two units some years back, this Georgian-era townhouse in Central London holds vestiges of its former glamour. "It still has its period features," says Gail, who, in 2000, purchased the upper unit with her partner, Peter. "Cornicing, original marble fireplaces, and a drawing room that’s slightly grand."
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Melissa Dalton
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Melissa Dalton is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon, who has been writing for Dwell since 2017. Read more of her work about design and architecture at melissadalton.net.
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