the front door of the Victorian-era home of model, actor, and activist Adwoa Aboah, it turns out, is brilliantly deceptive. Painted a discreet black, it gives little indication of the decor behind it but suggests, perhaps, an owner with a penchant for the pared-back. Step into the entry hall, however, and that is all subterfuge. A framed, brightly colored vintage Asafo flag showcasing symbolic African art—a nod to Aboah’s dual Ghanaian and English heritage—greets you, hanging against walls bathed in soft pink, and ahead, a graphic stair runner catches your eye. Minimalism this is not. “I wanted to make a point of putting this here, as soon as you enter the house. It really sets the tone,” says Aboah of the flag. “We’ve collected them for ages—me, my dad, and…
