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THE OWNERS

Having pivoted into interiors from fashion (Ralph Lauren), Laylah Holmes founded Holmes Bespoke in 2017, creating bespoke handmade rugs and interior accessories. Laylah lives here with husband, Matt, and daughters, Savannah, six, and India, three, as well as their miniature dachshund Benny.

THE PROPERTY

This double-fronted Victorian house in leafy west London has a family living room-cum-playroom, as well as a more grown-up lounge where Laylah sometimes meets clients. At the back of the house there’s a kitchen-dining space and WC, while upstairs there

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