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The design centrepiece

of the !at is a mirror-glass

cube (right) that sits between

the living room and the

bedroom, acting as a room

divider with a di"erence.

appears to hover like a separate entity.’ ABOVE The tailor’s
Because it is actually a deep box rather cabinet on the wall is
than a wall, the mirrored doors conceal from Retrouvius. The
the TV and bookshelves on the living island is made from
a vintage shop
room side. On the bedroom side, there’s
counter, which came
a utility area and an en suite, lined
from D&A Binder.
in yet more mirror glass. And, in both
The copper sink was
rooms, the glass re!ects back Linda’s
bought in the US,
collection of interesting auction as were the vintage
acquisitions in all their glory. taps. The kitchen is
Even before their statement box was bespoke, created by
constructed, Linda and Darin were the couple’s builders,
drawn towards less conventional Vim Partners.
"nishes for their home. When they RIGHT Homeowners
Linda Allen and
had the old extension at the back
Darin Brown.
of the !at rebuilt as a dining area,
they wanted the black steel

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