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Don’t mind the clutter in the basement. Dennis Severs painstakingly turned his London townhouse into a home for an imagined 18th-century family.

Floor plan of San Crescente Houses by Cristián Izquierdo

With the home’s relatively compact footprint and efficient floor plan comprising two bedrooms and two bathrooms over a single living level, smart use of space was critical. "Built-in storage everywhere [is] number one," says Melanie. A pantry and storage drawers are tucked under the stairs.

A painting, from which Howorko looked to for inspiration when devising the color palette, brightens the living area, which stars an intimate dining table, a reading nook along the windows, and expansive storage.

A built-in upholstered bench in an L-shape provides additional seating.

The couple's large leather sofa is an eBay find and is flanked by the spiral "Stairway to Heaven,

Clinton Hill Brownstone floor plan

The entire back view of the home.

Stone walls visually connect inside and out. Expansive glass doors enhance effect.