Knowing exactly what you want can come at a price. Designer Danielle Moudaber visited more than 60 city apartments before finding “the one” in an 1870s-era Victorian-style building in South West London. It took her years to buy two separate properties in order to finally shape her now two-story maisonette exactly as she wanted.

“It was hard to find the perfect place. I am very sensitive to good house vibes. Light, high ceilings, and a location not too far from my daily routines were also very important.” Of the area, she adds, “It is central, a bit old-fashioned at the moment as everyone is moving east, and rather residential and quiet.”

Open up the Doors of Perception

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