HOUSE TOUR | A Chic Cottage in London, England

Kemi Lawson, co-Founder of The Cornrow, invites us inside her utterly charming home in Northern London, which she affectionately refers to as Cottage Noir. For more extraordinary home tours, visit our website: Originally built in the 1750s, Cottage Noir is a harmonious fusion of two workmen’s cottages—one serving as a bakery, the other as the residence for the baker. Today, Kemi Lawson shares this charming space with her husband and two daughters, seeing themselves as the new guardians entrusted with its legacy. Stepping inside, you’ll be captivated by the Afro-Aristo meets Caribbean chic aesthetic that permeates every corner. Kemi, with Nigerian and Jamaican roots, drew inspiration from her heritage, adorning the home with art and textiles reminiscent of her childhood in Lagos, Nigeria. The result is a celebration of the African-Aristo diaspora, showcasing a high-end, luxurious interpretation. Each room tells a story of the past and present, beautifully i