A Creative London Couple Turned Their Kitchen “Practical Magic” Green

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Tom Pyne and Lara Goodison started things slow. When they first came across this historic building in southwest London, they got butterflies from its location alone. “It’s nestled on the banks of the river Thames, down the road from the charming village of Barnes,” Lara says. “The view of the water is incredibly calming and offers an escape from the hustle of the city, and the building itself has lovely period features.”

As a young married couple where both work as creatives—Tom started the clothing brand Chelsea Peers and Lara cofounded the art company Brush and Bubbles—they rented until a chance to own an apartment within the same building arose. By then, of course, they were so in love with the setting that they decided to go all in. But it must be said: They knew that such a decision meant accepting all their new home’s faults.

Read the full article on Architectural Digest here.